7 a side Football festival at Xaviers Alumni Association Jaipur, 3 days of fun , excitement , Overall a good football and Xavier’s Alumini event , the get together reinstates our connection as Xavierites.

A real tribute to a cricket legend must have a sound of 'thud' when the bat meets the ball, shouts of 'howzzthat' , all on the well laid green field. That's exactly what our old chaps did on the field. Our very own Kohlis and Jadejas worked hard to surpass the score.

Four teams representing four houses competed for the coveted N. D. MARSHALL Trophy.

The final tally was:- 1. Blue vs Greens Winners : Blues house Captain : Mohd.Tariq (2002) Man of the match : Gaurang Pareek(2018) 2. Golds vs Reds Winners : Golds House Man of the match : Subin Chako (2003) FINALS Blues vs Golds Winners: BLUES HOUSE Man of the match: Amol Pareek (2016) Best fielder:- Puneet Sharma Best bowler:- Mohammed Tariq (2002) Best batsman:- Sidharth Lamror (2004) Player of the tournament:- Amol Pareek (2016).

The JAAI Central Zone Conclave took place today, in the vibrant city of Dhanbad, bringing together esteemed alumni, patrons, and representatives to discuss the significance, activities, and mission of the Jesuit Alumni Associations of India (JAAI). The event was a resounding success, fostering meaningful conversations and outlining plans for the future.

Mr. Rajeev Talwar, the Vice President of JAAI from the Central Zone, eloquently explained the importance of JAAI and its various initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration among alumni. He emphasized the need to rope in more alumni to strengthen the network and extend the association's reach.

Rev. Fr. Bob Slattery SJ, the revered patron of JAAI, shared his insights on the inclusion of vernacular schools within the JAAI framework, emphasizing the importance of reaching out to diverse educational institutions and communities.

Photographs taken while presenting on behalf the author Prof. Edmund Frank (Vice President Jesuit Alumni Associations of India - JAAI), the book “ Pride of Kanara True Son of India Fr Jerome D’Souza SJ” to Rev.Dr.Pavulraj Michael SJ Rector of St.Joseph’s College, Trichy.

Mr S. Chenthilkumar also presented the book to Rev Dr.Arockiasamy Xavier SJ Principal of St.Joseph’s College Trichy and Rev Dr.K.Amal SJ Secretary of St.Joseph’s College, Trichy.

Rev Fr.Jerome D’ Souza had his collegiate education from St.Joseph’s College Trichy and he was first Indian to hold post of Rector and Principal of St.Joseph’s College, Trichy.