Apart from being divided into various classes, Sem was also divided into four houses. We just loved being identified with our respective houses and enjoyed competing with each other. Sometimes it was more than just competition- it was a brutal fight till the end for the winner's shield. Man! How we swelled with pride on being awarded the 'Cock House' shield at the end of an academic session. Winning a race on Sports Day(Annual Athletic Meet) was an honour.
The four houses and their motto:-
Pant(Green) House - Ever to Excel
Nehru(Yellow) House - Faithful and Brave
Tagore(Red) House - Onwards and Upwards
Gandhi(Blue) House - Act Manfully
The houses were formerly named as St. Patricks(Pant), St. Francis(Nehru), St. Pauls(Tagore) and St. Peters(Gandhi.)
How many of us still remembered the motto of our respective houses? I am sure not many. And this is what this blog is all about- Remembering the days and ways of our Alma Mater, the Good Old Sem.
I was in Nehru House. During my days in Sem(1991-1998), it was Pant House that generally stood first in various competitions.
How many of us still remembered the motto of our respective houses? I am sure not many. And this is what this blog is all about- Remembering the days and ways of our Alma Mater, the Good Old Sem.
I was in Nehru House. During my days in Sem(1991-1998), it was Pant House that generally stood first in various competitions.
I remember Tagore being the cock house either in 97 or 98... We had a huge cake in the dining hall to share...
ReplyDeleteWe managed to take the Tagore house to the Top in the centenary year 1988 :). Red is still my favorite colour - Maneesh (ICSE Mar. 1989). Still remembered the Dairy Milk chocolate from the House Captain for winning the 200 mts. and getting the much needed points.
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