The composite investiture ceremony empowered the young leaders of Interact Club

A composite investiture ceremony of the Interact Clubs of Apeejay Schools – Saket, Faridabad Sec-15, and Panchsheel Park – was organised at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park. It became a befitting day for students who donned the spirit of leadership into a session. Held under the guidance of Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman, Apeejay Education, and Chancellor Apeejay Stya University, the eventpromised to bring a leap in growth in community service among students.

The event was graced by the presence of esteemed guests – Dr Neha Berlia, Co-Promoter of Apeejay Stya & Svran Group and Pro-Chancellor of Apeejay Stya University and Chairman, Rotaract/Interact, Rotary Club of Delhi Premier, Rtn Pankaj Murarka President, Rotary Club, Delhi Premier along with Rtn Anurag Rathi, Rtn Kanika Madhok, Rtn Vikram Mehta and Rtn Pawandeep Kataria. Their presence gave a more solemn touch to the evening.

Speaking at the event, Dr Neha Berlia, eloquently reminded the Interact Club members of their motto: Service above Self. She urged the new office bearers to take up the community service projects with a great deal of compassion and transparency so that standards for excellence are always high in the coming year.

Symbolic Exchange of Collars

The outgoing presidents gave their collars to the incoming members as a sign that their responsibilities had been handed over. This has been a tradition and assures continuity of service and leadership in the clubs: an assurance toward seamless operation.

Rtn Murarka was excited at the prospect of the younger generation taking a call on how community service needs to shape up. Full of praise for all the work done by the Interact Clubs till date he felt that every student participation is a must in building the community with activities since they form the change factor in the society.

Leadership and Community Impact: Personal Reflections

Moving forward, the ceremony introduced several ambitious projects, including a community clean-up drive and a literacy campaign aimed at reaching underprivileged areas. These plans highlight the clubs’ commitment to expanding their community service efforts and building on past successes.

Iqra Naaz of Apeejay School, Saket; Ananya Mehra of Apeejay School, Faridabad, Sector 15, and Akanksha Bharti of Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park were the outgoing presidents. Shreya Kumar, Apeejay School, Saket, Dhara Goswami, Apeejay School, Sec 15, and Vandita Malik were the newly elected presidents.

The ceremony was more than just a ‘change of guard’ in leadership; it was an echo, promising active and meaningful engagement with the community. Alive with a new resolve and renewed energy, it held the promise of what these young leaders are supposed to be: A home of a supportive and loving community.

The ceremony closed with the newly-elected members taking a pledge that promised to carry forth the values that the past members bequeathed and embrace modern ways of contributing to society.