St.Xavier's Alumni Association (SXAA), Patna organized the first Patna Jesuit Province Alumni Swimming Competition 2024 for alumni of all Jesuit Institutions under Patna Jesuit Province on Sunday, 18 August 2024 at St. Xavier's High School, Patna. About 50 alumni from different schools participated in this unique swimming competition and more than 100 alumni encouraged and cheered up the participants.

This competition was organized in four age groups – (a) 18 to 29 years (b) 30 to 44 years (c) 45 to 54 years, and (d) 55 years and above. A total of 16 events comprising of 25m & 50m freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke were held.

During the event, the enthusiasm and excitement of the former students seemed as if they had come back to their school life and were participating in the competition with full enthusiasm and competitiveness.

An orientation/awareness session was organized for office bearers of alumni associations of Patna Jesuit Province on Sunday, 19 May 2024 at St. Xavier's High School, Patna as per the JAAI calendar of activities.

The Province Coordinator for Alumni/ae Reverend Fr. Peter B. Arockiasamy SJ in his opening remarks highlighted the importance of alumni association and the role of office bearers in its success. He asked the members of JAAP (Jesuit Alumni Association of Patna Province) to meet frequently so that collaborative activities are implemented on a regular basis.

Later, a powerpoint and a video was presented by the President, JAAI Shri Neel Mani Rangesh and informed about the vision, objectives, structure, current and future activities of JAAI in detail. He also emphasized the role of office bearers in spreading awareness about JAAI and its activities among Jesuit Alumni.

A productive gathering of alumni members convened to strategize the way forward. We discussed and embraced necessary changes for the betterment of the association and its members.

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SXAA fiesta 2023 gets off to a great start !! Inter school kabaddi tournament !! First match between St Xavier's Patna and DPS Patna .

XAAB organized an inspiring Yoga event at St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School Bettiah – Xaviers Alumni Association Bettiah (XAAB) dedicated to promoting holistic well-being of students , successfully organized a rejuvenating yoga event at St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School on October 14, 2023. The event witnessed active participation from approximately 800 enthusiastic students.

The event commenced with a warm welcome note delivered by Mr. Ashish Sharma, President of XAAB, who underlined the significance of yoga for children's physical and mental well-being. The main instructor for the event, Mr. Gaurav Kuwar Singh, a renowned expert from Mumbai , who has completed his masters at the Yoga Institute of India, led the yoga sessions. His expertise and guidance were instrumental in creating a memorable experience for all the participants.

The Windsor Hotel in Patna witnessed a heartwarming reunion today as members of the SOXA members came together to celebrate their shared history. The event was marked by nostalgia, laughter, and the rekindling of old friendships.

Distinguished guests and members of SOXA from various walks of life converged at the Windsor Hotel for this special occasion. Attendees included the honourable President of Jesuit Alumni Association of India Mr. Neel Mani Rangesh, the President of SOXA Rev. Fr. Arul Doss SJ, Director General Income Tax (Investigation) Mr. Rahul Karna.

The reunion provided an opportunity for SOXA members to reminisce about their shared experiences, achievements, and the impact they have collectively made. It was a time for storytelling, laughter, and reconnecting with old friends, making it an evening to remember.

St. Xavier's Alumni Association organized an Inter-House Quiz Competition for High School Students and Sit-n-Draw painting Competition for Primary Students on Saturday, 9 September 2023. Around 400 primary students participated in the Sit-n-Draw Painting Competition held in two groups - Class I & II in one group and Class III, IV & V in another group. In the both the groups, One Gold Medal, One Silver Medal and Three Bronze Medals were awarded.

The Judge for the event was also an alumnus of 1990 Batch - Shri Ashish Asthana, Visiting Faculty at NIFT, Patna and Dr. Ajay Pandey, Principal, College of Arts & Craft, Patna University.

For the Inter-House Quiz Competition, a screening written test was held on 26-08-2023 to select three members of all the four houses viz Panthers, Tigers, Lions & Leopards. Around 750 high school students participated in the screening test. The finals held on 09-09-2023 was very interesting, exciting and nerve-wracking.

Xavier's Alumni Association of Bettiah (XAAB) Hosts Grand Painting Competition to Celebrate Alma Mater's Jubilee Year

Bettiah, August 19, 2023 – Xavier's Alumni Association of Bettiah (XAAB) proudly organized a vibrant painting competition on August 19th to commemorate the Jubilee Year of its esteemed alma mater, St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School. The event, which showcased the artistic prowess of young talents, witnessed an enthusiastic participation of approximately 1300 students spanning across grades 1 to 10.

Themed around diverse subjects that ranged from "National Flag" and "Garden Scenery" for the younger participants, to thought-provoking topics such as "Women Empowerment," "Gender Discrimination," and "Save Environment" for the senior students, the competition provided a platform for creative expression on crucial societal matters.

The 10th National Congress of the Federation of Jesuit Alumni Associations of India (JAAI) – JAAI Milan Patna 2023 commenced in the evening of 10 February 2023. This Congress of hosted by Jesuits Alumni Associations of Patna. The first two days’ event was hosted in Patna’s prestigious and iconic St Xavier’s High School while the last day’s event was held in St Michael’s High School, Patna and St. Xavier’s College of Education, Patna.

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Thanks to instant action of our illustrious Jesuit alumnus from St.Michael’s Patna Mr.Vivek Kumar Singh IAS Development Commissioner and Addl.Chief Secretary of Govt of Bihar, JAAI immediate past President, Shri Chenthil Kumar received an invitation on 13th Feb 23 from his departmental collegues to visit B-Hub-start-up hub of the Govt of Bihar in Patna.

This is the Co-working space of B-Hub mentioned by Mr.Vivek Kumar Singh IAS in his talk while addressing our JAAI Patna Milan delegates on Start-ups on 12th February 2023.

Seen in the photograph from left to right. Sudharshan Chakravarthi (B-Hub) RakeshKumar (B-Hub) CA.S.Chenthilkumar (Past President JAAI) Er.Neel Mani Rangesh (President JAAI) Richa (Chandra Gupta Institute of Management Patna -Business Incubation and Innovation Foundation (CIMP-BIIF) located at Maurya Loka Patna.

Thank you Neel Maniji for starting the day one of your JAAI Presidenship with Start-Ups!!! Congrats.