Touching Farewell: Mrs. Sarathi Samantray’s Retirement Celebration

Bhubaneswar,(KCN):In a heartfelt gathering, the retirement celebration of Mrs. Sarathi Samantray, the Headmistress of Sidhipur Primary School, concluded with esteemed guests and an emotional atmosphere.
The retirement celebration of Mrs. Sarathi Samantray, who served as the dedicated Headmistress of Sidhipur Primary School, was a poignant event filled with gratitude and farewells. Dignitaries and well-wishers came together to honor her contributions to education.
The event commenced with Mr. Nikunj Bihari Mohanty, the Education Officer of Dharmasala Block, serving as the inaugurator.
Mr. Pravat Kumar Balbantray, Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Mr. Ramakant Jena, Editor of Gokarnika, delivered an inspiring speech as the Chief Speaker.
Mrs. Rita Tarai, former Jajpur MP, was an Honorable Guest at the event.
Shrutirekha Behera, District Council Member from Zone 13, and Fakir Narayan Mishra, Sarapanch of Khetrapal Gram Panchayat, were among the esteemed guests.
Suchismita Das, a member of the Panchayat Samiti, Ranjan Kumar Jena, President of the School Management Committee, Jugal Kishore Das, President of the Dharmasala Primary Teachers Association, and Mamita Mohanty, the Coordinator of the My School Campaign, also participated as guests of honor.
The event featured a mesmerizing introductory music and dance performance by the students, under the guidance of guru Bipin Bihari Swain.
During the celebration, the guests unveiled a special memento named “Sarthak Sarathi,” symbolizing the meaningful journey of Mrs. Sarathi Samantray.
The event was skillfully conducted by Educationist Jagannatha Samantaray. The inaugural speech was delivered by Sipra Behera, Head Mistress-in-charge of the school. Yatindra Mohapatra, a former member of the association, extended the vote of thanks.
To honor Mrs. Sarathi Samantray, several individuals, including Mr. Krishna Chandra Jena, Vijay Kara, Narendra Raut, Mahendra Sahu, Batakrishna Sahu, and prominent educationist former retired Block Education Officer Brahmananda Das, who had taught Mrs. Samantray, were felicitated for their contributions to education.
The event witnessed the presence of intellectuals from the local community, parents, students, classmates, and families, all coming together to celebrate the outstanding career of Mrs. Sarathi Samantray.
The retirement celebration of Mrs. Sarathi Samantray was a touching and memorable event that recognized her remarkable dedication to education. The event concluded with a breakfast, offering a fitting conclusion to this emotional and significant occasion.