ANPSA Kohima honours top HSLC & HSSLC rankers

Kohima, May 2 (MExN): The All-Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA), Kohima Unit, organised a felicitation programme at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima on May 2, to honour the toppers of the HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2025. 

Held under the banner ‘2025 Toppers’ Felicitation Programme,’ the event drew a large gathering of school leaders, parents, students and dignitaries, stated a press release received here.

A total of 48 rank holders from Kohima District, comprising toppers from both HSLC and HSSLC 2025 NBSE Examinations were honoured during the ceremony. Each of the toppers was awarded a certificate of achievement and a token of appreciation by ANPSA Kohima Unit in recognition of their hard work and excellence.

The audience was especially inspired by the speeches of two rank holders: Neiseinuno Suohu, 2nd Rank, NBSE HSSLC Science 2025, from Don Bosco Hr Sec School Kohima, and Moasanen Pongener, 2nd Position, NBSE HSLC 2025, from Fernwood School Kohima. They shared their personal journeys, insights, and words of encouragement to their peers.

The chief guest and keynote speaker for the programme was Rangumbuing Nsarangbe, Secretary of the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) and Chairperson (Additional Charge). In his address, he congratulated the students for their remarkable achievements and encouraged them to remain grounded, focused, and committed to lifelong learning. He also acknowledged the crucial role of teachers and parents in shaping young minds.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Keneidenuo Sano, with the invocation by Rev Fr Dr Xavier Mattam SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Hr Sec School, Kohima, welcome address by Fr Innocent Panmei SDB, President of ANPSA, Kohima Unit and special musical performance by Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Keyokhole Naomi Ltu, Cultural Secretary of ANPSA Kohima Unit.