farewell to Madison

Today, Buchanan's Young Adult Volunteer, Miss Madison Munoz, left Buchanan to return to USA. Here is a message from Madison:

"Dear Headmistress, teachers, staff, and students of BIGHS,
I'm going to miss all of you so much! You have all been an incredible blessing to me this year. I have enjoyed taking classes with the students--they are all so sweet and smart, and have very bright futures ahead. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life. We might be separated by thousands of miles, but you are always with me in my wonderful memories of my time at Buchanan, and in my prayers. God bless you!
Love,
Madison"

You can email Madison at madisonm427@gmail.com, or write to her at:

2022 SE 11th Street
Ocala, Florida 34471 USA

To see Madison's photos from the month of July, including the PTA meeting (July 1) and her send-off (July 15), click HERE. You might find yourself in one of the photos!

PTA meeting

Buchanan had an exciting day on Friday, July 1^st: at 2 PM there was a PTA meeting, attended by Revenue Minister Sri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan. Other notable attendees were current Headmistress, Smt. Aleyamma Thomas, and former Headmistress, Smt. Suja Rei John. The meeting was also attended by PTA members, parents, standard ten students, and teachers.

Many BIGHS students worked hard to make the Buchanan campus look beautiful. Here, the students are making a garland to be hung in the auditorium.

This is one of the many handmade decorations that Graceamma Teacher designed and made for the auditorium.

Class leaders helped to keep everyone organized and well-behaved.

As 2PM neared, everyone waited expectantly for the arrival of the Revenue Minister.

This standard 5 student, Snigdha, was one of many girls who formed a parade with colorful balloons.

The bandset was in top form and did a great job!

In this photo, current Headmistress, Smt. Aleyamma Thomas, former Headmistress, Smt. Suja Rei John, Headmistress of the TTI, Smt. Susan Kuruvilla, and BIGHS senior teacher, Smt. Annie Punnoose, await the arrival of the Revenue Minister.

Local Manager K.T. Kurian Achen stands with the rest of the welcoming party, in front of the BIGHS rear entryway.

BIGHS teachers and Young Adult Volunteer, Madison, enjoying the suspense before the festivities begin.

After arriving, Revenue Minister Sri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan walked to the BIGHS auditorioum accompanied by Rev. Dr. K.T. Kurian Achen and other members of the Buchanan welcoming party, including the bandset.

Sri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan lighting the lamp.

We thank everyone who attended the PTA meeting and made it a success. We especially thank Revenue Minister Sri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan for visiting our school and speaking to the gathering. The Buchanan auditorium was completely full, and it was a day to remember for all who were involved!

Inauguration of noon meal program

The noon meal program for the academic year of 2011-2012 was inaugurated on June 13, 2011. The students and teachers enjoyed a delicious meal of rice, sambar, pappadam, thoran, and pickle.

BIGHS teachers working to prepare the inaugural meal of the noon feeding program.

Local Manager Rev. Dr. K.T. Kurian Achen addressed the group. Then, PTA President Shaji K.C. helped to serve sambar to the students.

Let’s be thankful for all of the people who work hard every day to provide us with nutritious food!