On Saturday, a grand Alumni Meet titled “SPARTANS REUNION” was held at Sri Ramakrishna Degree College, Nandyal. The event was attended by the Chairman of Sri Ramakrishna Educational Institutions, Prof. G. Ramakrishna Reddy, Mrs. Vijayakumari, College Director Mr. G. Hemanth Reddy, Mrs. A.S. Pragathi Reddy, and former faculty members Ms. Krishnapriya and Mr. Venkata Rao, along with alumni from the 2002–2004 MBA batch, who all participated with great enthusiasm.

The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Prof. Ramakrishna Reddy, Mrs. Vijayakumari, Mr. Hemanth Reddy, Ms. Krishnapriya, Mr. Venkata Rao, and alumni. This was followed by a welcome dance performed by current students.

The alumni took the opportunity to honor and felicitate: Former Principal Prof. G. Ramakrishna Reddy, Mrs. Vijayakumari, Director Mr. Hemanth Reddy, Estate Manager Mrs. Pragathi Reddy, Former faculty members Ms. Krishnapriya and Mr. Venkata Rao

In celebration of Krishna Janmashtami, which coincided with Prof. Ramakrishna Reddy’s birthday, a cake-cutting ceremony was held, and a special gift was presented to him by the alumni.

Chairman Prof. G. Ramakrishna Reddy addressed the gathering and said: “Seeing you all here after 21 years brings indescribable joy. This feels like a Sankranti festival where sons-in-law, daughters, sons, and daughters-in-law return home. The college, established in 1984, has continuously evolved, and the credit goes to students like you. We now have hostels, rifle shooting, a tennis court, an indoor stadium, and thanks to Mr. Hemanth Reddy’s efforts, our students have secured 2nd and 3rd places in South Zone shuttle tournaments. One of our students was even selected to represent Rayalaseema University in international tournaments. During NAAC inspections, the college received an A Grade three times in a row, which is a matter of pride. These achievements are not solely because of us but because of the support of alumni like you. You are all like my children. I don’t expect anything material from you. However, I request that you contribute by conducting online or live sessions for current students regarding employment opportunities. Let’s not just think about ourselves, but about the collective growth of others. I sincerely hope you all reach even greater heights and help build our nation.”

Director Mr. G. Hemanth Reddy said: “You all have more experience than I do, and many of you were part of this college before me. So you know it even better than I do. It is truly heartwarming to see you all reunited after 21 years. College days bring back many cherished memories and life lessons. This institution has now completed 42 years, and in just 8 more years, we’ll celebrate the Golden Jubilee. I invite all of you to join that celebration as well. I wish you continued growth and success in life.”

Former faculty member Ms. Krishnapriya shared: “Seeing you all here today fills my heart with joy. I sincerely thank all the students who remembered and invited me—especially Sajiya. In life, we all owe something to a few people, and Prof. Ramakrishna Reddy is one such person. He has always worked tirelessly for the betterment of students. To be honest, it used to be hard to manage you in class, but today seeing your discipline and the successful positions you’ve achieved makes me immensely proud. I wish you more success and happiness in your lives.”

Mr. Venkata Rao reflected: “Meeting you all after 21 years and revisiting old memories brings me immense happiness. I joined here as a Computer Science Lecturer in 1997 and have seen so many students go on to achieve great things. Just as you learned many things from us, we too learned many things from you. I wish you continued success in life.”

Mr. Janardhan Reddy expressed: “It’s a great pleasure to meet you all here today. This day is special—it’s Krishna Janmashtami, our Chairman Sir’s birthday, and just yesterday, we celebrated Independence Day by hoisting the national flag with Mr. Hemanth Reddy, which is a proud moment. If we want to learn discipline, we should look at our Chairman Sir. He constantly motivates students. I wish you all achieve even greater things in life.”

All the alumni who attended the event were warmly felicitated by the college management.

In celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, a “Uriyadi” (pot-breaking) event was organized, where Chairman Ramakrishna Reddy himself participated, adding joy to his birthday celebrations.