Hectic preparations are in progress for commemoration of the golden jubilee of Christ King Higher Secondary School (CKHSS), Kohima village, Kohima which will be held on October 10, 10 a.m.
A release from the golden jubilee committee informed that despite the incessant rain, the school authorities led by principal Fr Lonuo Linus and CKHSS Alumni Association president Neilhouvolie Mechülho along with various committees have been engaged in beautifying the school ground and also erection of monolith.
It may be mentioned Christ King HSS Kohima is the first Catholic missionary school started by the Salesians of Don Bosco in Nagaland in February 1969 with a few students in the P Khel of Kohima village. It was started by Rev Fr Tarcisius Resto, SDB, to provide high quality education to the children of Kohima and the surrounding villages.
Nagaland minister for Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along will grace the main celebration as the special guest while Bishop of Kohima Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr James Thoppil, DD and vice-provincial Salesian Province of Dimapur, Rev Fr Nazarius Lakra will be the guest of honours of the occasion.
The occasion will also be marked by unveiling of jubilee monolith, release of souvenir, special presentations and special awards to rank holders and teachers.
Meanwhile, the school authority and CKHSS Alumni Association has requested all the past pupils of the school and also well-wishers to be part of the joyous occasion.