CONFERO – 2k17

Confero- 2k17, the prestigious annual inter-college debate competition of Girijyothi College, Cheruthoni, was conducted on 27^th January 2017.  “Demonetization” was selected as the topic for the contest.

The registrations began at 9:00 am in the college campus. Fifteen teams registered for the participation. A team consisted of two members each. Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, Marsleeva College, Rajamudy, Christ College, Puliyanmala and Marian College, Kuttikanam made their representations with two teams each and Santhigiri College, Vazhithala, St. Joseph College, Moolamattom, MA College, Kothamangalam, SSM College, Rajakadu and Co- operative School of Law, Thodupuzha brought in their representation with a team each. The students of Girijyothi College too participated in the competition with two teams.

The competition began with the inaugural session at 10:30 am. Rev Fr. Toji Puthenkaduppil CMI, Principal, Girijyothi College, Cheruthoni, inaugurated the competition by lighting the lamp and then the venue was opened for the competition. Rev. Fr. Johnson Palapallil CMI, Principal Sanjo CMI Public School, Koduvely, Moderated the sessions. Rev. Fr. Vineeth  Vazhaikudiyil CMI, Teacher, Kalvari High School, Kalvarimount, Mr. Thomas Issac, Senior Manager, Federal Bank, Thopramkudy, and Ms. Preetha K. Menon, Chief Manager , Women’s Cell IDCB, Idukki, served as the judges for the competition.

The participents from each team were asked to present their ideas within ten minutes. The internal dynamism of the debate was: one member supports the theme with five minutes and other opposed the topic with the remaining five minutes.

During the afternoon session the ground was opened for open debate. The competition was over by 3:00 pm and the results were announced. Chest No. K. 12, Kevin Joseph and Jocelyn Joseph of Nirmala College Muvattupuzha won the first prize with ever rolling trophy and Rs. 7000/-as cash prize.  Chest No. K. 04, Annmaria Sabu and Nibin K Roy of MA College Kothamangalam won the second prize with ever rolling trophy and Rs. 4000/- as cash award. The Best Debater and The Best Performer awards too were announced. Nibin K. Roy of MA College Kothamangalam was awarded as The Best Debater and Kevin Joseph of Nirmala College Muvattupuzha was awarded as The Best Performer. All participants got participation certificate. Lunch was arranged for the contestants on demand. Providing ample opportunities for the participants as well as the students the program came to an end exactly at 3:30 pm.