Bhubaneswar: As many as 35 cadets were honoured with various ranks at the investiture ceremony in Sainik School, here on Sunday.
Around 600 witnessed the programme which was organised at the Vivekanand Hall of the school. It was marked by playing of martial tune by School Band and the parade by the senior cadets. It was a momentous occasion for the cadets as it provided them an opportunity to shoulder the responsibility and develop various leadership qualities.
Gp Capt S Dominic Rayan, Principal, Sainik School Bhubaneswar, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Cdr Pritika Sharma, Administrative Officer, Cdr Usha Sangwan, Vice Principal and Mr B Pradhan, Senior Master.
On the occasion, Cadet Sambhu Kumar was conferred the rank of School Captain by Gp Capt S Dominic Rayan, the Principal of the school who was the chief guest. Cdt Priti Ranjan, Cdt Subham Sahoo, Cdt Aurokrupa Sahoo, Cdt Om Jena and Cdt Sai Priya Dash received the rank epaulets as School Adjutant, Academic Captain, Cultural Captain, Sports Captain and Mess Captain respectively.
In his address, Principal, Gp Capt Rayan congratulated the rank holders and appealed them to shoulder the assigned responsibilities, with true spirit and perseverance. He exhorted the cadets to dream big and follow the path of truthfulness, honesty, punctuality, dedication and obedience.
The event was coordinated by Bikash Debta who administered the oath to the rank holders.
