Holy Name High School Turns 85!
Going Down The Memory Lane...
As Colaba's Holy Name High School completes 85 years, its alumni and teachers relive their past, with fondness.
After passing out from HNHS in 1964, Gemma Martin, fondly known as 'Gemma Miss' across Colaba, started to teach there from 1968 till 2005 when she 'retired'.
She recalls the time spent with students, teachers and others who made the school what it is today. She spoke of the old man who would sell 'buddi ka baal', 'kaccha aam' and 'ber' outside the school gate and how Colaba has changed now!
Gemma Miss, who continues to serve HNHS, its students and alumni, is the common thread over generations.
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| Gemma Martin has been associated with the school since 1957 |
Alumni of the school include Adv. Suresh Chandrashekhar (Batch of 1973) for whom HNHS holds a special place as all his siblings, including brother and former Colaba Corporator Late Vinod Shekhar, passed out of Holy Name.
Owner of Strand Hotel, Ramesh Mulchandani (Batch of 1972) holds back tears recalling the time when he lost two of his batchmates just days before the 50th year reunion of their batch in 2022.
Anil Nigam (Batch of 1969) fondly talks of Holy Name students over the years who have settled all over the world and how they all stay connected till date.
Dr. Vishnu Mulchandani (Batch of 1966) recalls how his teachers played a crucial role in making him what he is today.
Doreen D'Sa (Batch of 1971) speaks of how the school's teachers ensured, besides formal education, overall development of its students.
Colaba is known for its HolyNamers who have grown stronger over the years and make their school proud.
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Segment Producer: Manu Shrivastava
Creatives: Sagarika
Produced By Gajanan Khergamker / The Draft News Network
