OBA SECTION

DIARY OF EVENTS
22.06.2002
13.07.2002
25.07.2002
05.08.2002
22.09.2002
22.12.2002
05.01.2003
18.01.2003
21.02.2003
29.03.2003
06.04.2003
06.04.2003
03.05.2003
10.05.2003
11.05.2003

33 rd Reunion of Old boys at SSKZM

Chennai Chapter Get-together
R No: 2885 Johnson George passes away at Pathanamthitta.
Pune Chapter Get-together at NDA
1 st Meeting of the Executive Committee of OBA at Sainik School
Motivation/Career talk by Mr. P Premachandran Pillai, for Class XII Cadets at
School
2 nd Meeting of the Executive Committee of OBA at Sainik School
Cochin Chapter Meeting at ATS Willingdon Hotel, Kochi.
2nd Reunion of Kazaks in UAE in Marco Polo Hotel, Dubai
OBA enrols all cadets of Class XII as Student members of OBA for 2003-04.
3 rd Meeting of the Executive Committee of OBA at Sainik School
OBA Send off to Cdr. Paul Abraham and Welcome to Col. CV Ramanaiah.
Mumbai Chapter Get-together at Coast Guard RHQ, Worli.
SSKZM- get together at New Castle, UK.
4 th Meeting of the Executive Committee of OBA at Sainik School

CONDOLENCES
The Old Boys Association, Sainik School, Kazhakootam conveys its heartfelt condolences at
the sad demise of Johnson George (2885/1996) at Pathanamthitta on 25th July 2002 (He had secured
the first rank in B. Com in the college. He was returning from the college after collecting his mark-list
when he met with a fatal bike accident) and Looloo Joseph (539/73) who passed away at Uzhavoor.
The OBA also pays homage to Mr. C.G. George, Ex-Master who passed away at Chandanappally,
Pathanamthitta on December 21, 2002, Smt Rajalekshmy Sharma [Post mistress, Kazhakootam and
wife of Mr. SHS Sharma, Senior Master], who passed away at Kazhakootam on 14th September, 2002
and Mrs. Lowley Cherian [Joint Secretary (Retd), Kerala PSC and wife of former Master, Mr. Cherian
K Kovoor], who passed away at Thiruvananthapuram on April 5,2003. The OBA shares the sorrow
of the family members of the departed, and joins them in paying tributes to the departed souls.
May their souls rest in peace!
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Send off to Cdr. Paul Abraham and Welcome to Col. Ramanaiah

Cdr. Paul Abraham, Principal of the school since September 1999 has been transferred to Southern Naval Command, Kochi. He relinquished office on 6 th April 2003. Col. CV Ramanaiah took over
as the new Principal on 7th April 2003. The OBA bid farewell to the outgoing Principal and welcomed the new Principal at the Executive Committee meeting held on 6 th April at school. The OBA
President presented a memento to Cdr. Paul Abraham at the meeting.
The OBA places on record its profound gratitude to Cdr. Paul Abraham for the co-operation and
assistance he had extended to the OBA throughout his tenure at the school and wish him the very
best in his new posting. The OBA also welcomes Col. Ramanaiah to the school and wishes him all
success in his new posting.

Mr. P.C. THOMAS MP

INDUCTED INTO THE VAJPAYEE MINISTRY
Mr. PC Thomas (167/66), Member of Parliament from Kerala has joined the
Central Cabinet as Minister of State for Law and Justice in the Cabinet Reshuffle held
on May 24, 2003. He has been representing the Moovattupuzha constituency for the
last four terms in LokSabha. Born on October 31, 1950 to the famous Congress
leader Adv. PT Chacko and Smt. Mariamma, he had his schooling at Sainik School
during 1962-1966 period. He graduated from SB College, Changanassery and his
degree in law from Govt. Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. He practiced law at
Kottayam and Thodupuzha. He entered active politics in 1987 when he was nominated as the Kerala Congress candidate to contest the elections to the State Assembly
from Vazhoor in Kottayam. Although he could not make it through in a tough three
cornered contest, he continued his political activities since then and contested to the
Lok Sabha in 1989 from Moovattupuzha constituency. He was elected with a thumping majority of 68681 votes. Since then, he has been representing this constituency
and has been regularly increasing his majority poll after poll. The OBA wishes him a
successful and fruitful tenure as a Minister and congratulates him on his achievement!

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OBA AWARDS-2002
Prizes Given Away During The Commemoration Meeting of OBA on 22/6/2002
I. RANK HOLDERS FROM EACH CLASS
SSKZM ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:
1

Class 6 Roll No:

Roll No:
Class 9 Roll No:
Roll No:

184
4179
447
4189

Maj. PU Abraham Memorial Prize for 2002:

Vishnu B Nair
Maj. GS Satishchandran, SM Memorial prize for 2002:
Rahul Balamohan

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS
2 Class 6

Roll No:
Roll No:
Roll No:
Roll No:
Roll No:
Roll No:
Roll No:
Roll No:
Roll No:

3 Class 7
4 Class 8
5 Class 9
6 Class 11

Roll No

454
4091
444
3924
437
3827
1783
3802
304

3484

KA Latheef Memorial Prize for 2001-2002:

Deepak Sharma P
587/600
Flt Lt S Vijay Kumar Memorial prize for 2001-2002:
Nevin Thomas 578/600
Flt Lt G Padmakumar Memorial prize for 2001-2002:
V Krishna Narayan 609/650
Prince Augustine Memorial Trophy for 2001-2002:
Rajitha S Kumar
509/550
Flt Cdt P Gopakumar Memorial Trophy & Roll No: 1427
S. Gopakumar Memorial Cash award of Rs. 500/- instituted
by his classmates of 1983 batch for 2001-2002:
Naveen Chand KK
465/500

II. C B S E EXAMINATIONS - RANK HOLDERS IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS

(a) CLASS X AISSE 2002:
These prizes were given out of two endowments, to the students who obtain the highest marks in
various subjects in the AISSE:
(i) In memory of Flt Cdt. Varghese Cherian, Roll No: 740, set up by his classmates
of the 1976 batch:
(ii) Endowment donated by late Lt Col BK Somaiah (Retd.) Ist Principal of SSKZM
(i)

English

(ii)

Hindi

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3953
3599
3632

Nailesh Vikram Jacob

Aswin C Mohan
Ajay Jayakrishnan
Anand R Nair

93/100
93/100
93/100
83/100

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(iii)

Mathematics

(iv)
(v)

Social Science
General Science

(vi)

Malayalam

3948
3608
3599
3567
3948
3628

Anoop V
Augustine Thomas
Ajay Jayakrishnan
Vineeth V
Anoop V
Nithin S Babu

99/100
99/100
95/100
93/100
93/100
86/100

(b) CLASS XII-AISSCE: 2002

These prizes were given out of three endowments, to the students who obtain the highest marks in
various subjects in the AISSCE:
(i) In memory of Flt Lt E Satish, Roll No: 390, set up by his father Mr. E. Krishnan
(Retd. Chief Engineer)
(ii) In memory of Smt. G M Subhalakshmi instituted by her son Mr. G. M. Chandrasekhar,
Ex-Master, SSKZM
(iii) In memory of Roll No: 442 C K Vijayan, set up by his father Mr. P R.Krishna Pillai
(Part of endowment)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)

English
Mathematics

3363
3382
3432
Physics
3364
Chemistry
3364
Biology
3378
Computer Science 3364

G Muralikrishna
Anusha CS
Vinod Joy Parapally
Rakesh Krishna Moorthy
Rakesh Krishna Moorthy
Srihari Sethu Madhavan
Rakesh Krishna Moorthy

91/100
97/100
97/100
95/100
91/100
86/100
95/100

III. OTHER TROPHIES & ENDOWMENTS

1. Highest Rank Holder in Class X AISSEMARCH 2002:
Assam Regiment Trophy instituted by Roll No: 168 Brig. NPK Kumar, VSM & Roll No: 442/73
C. K. Vijayan Memorial award of Rs. 500/- :
: Roll No: 3599 Ajay Jayakrishnan and Roll No. 3948 Anoop V (456/500)
2. Highest Rank Holder in Class XII AISSCE: MARCH 2002: Defence Ministers Trophy instituted by late V. K. Krishna Menon, former Defence Minister of India & Roll No: 442/73 C. K.
Vijayan Memorial Award of Rs. 1000/-:
: Roll No: 3364 Rakesh Krishna Moorthy (456/500)
3.Highest Rank Holder in the Entrance Examination for NDA 106 th course, who joins the
NDA in the first chance: Kerala State Government Trophy & Roll No: 890 FG Offr B Shyam Kumar
Memorial award of Rs. 1000/- for the year 2001:
: Roll No: 3283 Manu Joseph Chacko
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4.Best House Captain of the year 2001-2002 : Roll No: 112 Lt Radha Mohan Naresh Memorial
Trophy & Cash Award of Rs.500/- instituted by his class mates of 1967 Batch :
: Roll No: 3654 Arun Sudhi
5.Best All-round cadet of the year 2001-2002 : Roll No: 71 Col NJ Nair, Ashok Chakra, Kirti
Chakra, Memorial Trophy & Award of Rs. 1000/- Instituted by Roll No:158, Mr. K. Babu Gireesh,USA:
: Roll No: 3385 Praveen
6. Most Promising Cadet of the year 2001-2002 : Lt. Col. BK Somaiah (Ist Principal)Memorial
Trophy & Award of Rs.750/- instituted by Roll No. 158, Mr.K.Gireesh Babu, USA:
: Roll No: 3364 Rakesh Krishna Moorthy
7. Creativity Awards for 2001-2002: Endowment of Rs. 75000/- instituted by Roll.No 1969, Sunil
Ippagunta (CEO, Olive Soft). Award of Rs.1000/- and RS.500/- each to the most creative and
innovative projects of the year from each class & Rolling Trophy in memory of Roll No. 744 G.
Radhakrishnan.
Class 12
1 st Prize -Ashish Murali and Shaun Rithin Gomez
2 nd Prize- Anish K Mathew and Murali Krishnan G
Class 11
1 st Prize-Sooraj Surendran Muralikrishnan R
2 nd Prize- Savit Vikram
Class 10
1 st Prize-Sarath Satheesh, Ranjith Natesan, Sreeraj.
Class 9
1 st Prize- Jopsine Jose, Yohann Paul.
8. First in Extempore Speech (Srs.) 2001-2002: Roll No. 2855 A.S.Ashi Memorial Trophy & Cash
Award of Rs.500/- instituted by his classmates of the 1998 Batch.
: Roll No: 3378 Srihari Sethumadhavan
9. Kala Prathibha (Best in Extra Curricular Activities) for the year 2001-2002: Roll No. 982 KK
Kuruvilla Memorial Trophy and Award of Rs.1000/- instituted by his classmates of the 1980 Batch:
: Roll No: 3434 Cyril Cyriac
10. Best Actor for the year 2001-2002: MG Soman (Late Film Star) Memorial Trophy and award of
Rs.500/- instituted by his daughter Smt.Sindhu Soman, wife of Roll No 1612, Sqn.Ldr.GG Kumar
: Roll No. 3677 Keerthi Prabhakar
11.Best Cricketer of the year 2001-2002: Roll No: 1626 Jawahar N Rao Memorial Trophy and cash
award of Rs.500/- instituted by his classmates of the 1986 batch:
: Roll No: 3444 Ambilikuttan
12.Best Hockey Player of the year 2001-2002: Roll No: 583 Lt CP Omanakuttan Memorial Trophy & cash award of Rs. 1000/- Instituted by his classmates of the 1974 batch:
: Roll No: 3247 Anand Joshy.
13.First in Obstacle race for the year 2001-2002: Roll No: 1387 Flt Lt Sanjay Misra Memorial
Trophy & Cash award of Rs.500/- Instituted by his classmates of the 1983 batch:
: Roll No: 3662 Savit Vikram
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14.First in Cross Country race for the year 2001-2002: Roll No: 1404 Zachariah Joseph Memorial
Trophy & Cash award of Rs.500/- Instituted by his classmates of the 1983 batch:
: Roll No: 3284 Jithin V James
15.Best Physique (Physically fit cadet):In memory of Sri. R. G. Pillai (Retd PTI)Trophy &
Award of Rs.500/- Instituted by his Children:
: Roll No 3540 Anand Krishnan Nair
16. Roll No 1773 Mulkraj Krishna Memorial Award of Rs. 500/- and Trophy instituted by his
classmates of the 1987 Batch (New Endowment), for the cadet coming first in Malayalam Debate
(Seniors) for the year 2001-02:
: Roll No. 3438 Zachariah Thomas
17. Roll No. 1777 Vijay Kumar Memorial Award of Rs. 500/- and Trophy instituted by his classmates of the 1987 Batch (New Endowment) for the cadet coming first in Hindi Essay Writing (Seniors)
for the year 2001-02:
: Roll No: 3654 Arun Sudhi
18.Best House in Sports: Roll No. 1200 Capt.LC Pradeep Memorial Trophy set up by his classmates of the 1982 Batch: ASHOKA
17.Best House in Games: Roll No. 2196 PU Shaji Memorial Trophy set up by his classmates of
1991 Batch:
: ASHOKA
18. Roll No. 27 S. Rammohan Memorial Trophy: For the team winning the Football match on the
Old Boys Reunion Day:
: Winner: PRINCIPALS XI
19. Flt Lt V. K. Kaushal (Ex-Registrar) Shield: For the team winning the Festival Cricket Match on
the OBA Reunion Day:
: Winner: PRINCIPALS XI & OBA XI (Tie)
20. Prizes for the team winning the Basket Ball Match:
: Winner:PRINCIPALS Team
21. Prizes for the team winning the Volley Ball Match:
: Winner: OBA Team
IV. Prizes Given Away By President, OBA
1.Books worth Rs. 500/- were donated to the school library from an endowment in honour of late
Capt. L.C. Pradeep (Roll No: 1200) set up by his classmates of the 1982 batch.
2. Students Aid Fund - 2001-2002: Cheque for Rs.2000/- donated to school for providing financial
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RISING PHOENIX - LIFE FROM THE ASHES OF DREAMS

Remember the bird Phoenix that rises from its ashes to glory once again. Similar is the story of fighter
pilot Anil Kumar who was incapacitated neck-downwards in a motorbike accident and yet used his
available abilities to rise again as an inspiration for the school children of Maharashtra.
It was a freak motorbike accident at the Air Force Station, Pathankot, Punjab on June 28, 1988 that
became the turning point in the life of Anil Kumar, Chirayinkeezhu. The accident wasnt serious but
the way he was lifted into a car afterwards caused serious injury to his spine.
The next day he was shifted to the Army Hospital at Delhi. Even after an operation there, his condition did not improve. So after two weeks, he was shifted to the Military Hospital at Pune. Here he was
under treatment for two years. His relatives and friends could only hope and pray for the former
Flying Officer whose body had been paralysed below the neck.
In the meanwhile another shock awaited him. On April 12, 1990, he was discharged from the Air
Force. And with that his stay at the Military Hospital too came to an end.
With the help of friends and relatives, he then moved to the famous Paraplegic Home at Pune.
Life then was like a hazy cloud for the 26 year old Anil Kumar. He had studied at Sainik School,
Kazhakoottam and National Defence Academy, Pune. In the 65th course of the Academy, he had
been selected as the best Air Force Cadet. In the passing out parade held at Secunderabad, he had
been selected as the best pilot in aerobatics. This brilliant pilot who had been promoted thrice in four
years was now lying on his bed like a bird clipped of its wings.
But Anil was not prepared to give up.
With a pen stuck between his teeth, he slowly learned to write. And sent beautifully autographed
greeting cards to friends and relatives.
In the meanwhile, Citizen magazine of Pune conducted a contest on Turning Point of Life.
Anil Kumar wrote about the tragic moments of his life with a pen held in his mouth.
His article Airborne to Chair-borne amazed the magazine. They came to Paraplegic Home to verify
whether he had himself written those beautifully calligraphed pages.
The magazine not only awarded the prize to Anil, but also published the story with much prominence.
His story received much acclaim. A lady professor who was a member of the textbook revision committee too saw the article. She recommended that Anil Kumars life story be included in the curriculum as
an inspiration for the students.
Thus from 1995, in the English Text Book of 10th standard, his story is being taught in Maharashtra.
It is inspiring to the students to learn that the person whose life they are studying, is alive at Pune.
They come in groups to meet him and share their joy at his remarkable will power.
Anil Kumars life again took a decisive turn when he was introduced to computers. With a special
mouse and keyboard as well as a battery-operated trolley for the computer made available to him, he
learned very fast Web Designing, VB and C++. He later opened a charming website for the Paraplegic Home.
With his many contacts in cyber world and real world, Anil Kumar leads an inspiring and busy life.
Courtesy: R. Prakasan Chirayinkeezhu, Varanthya Kaumudi (Sept. 21, 2002)
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CHAPTER MEETINGS
CHENNAI:
The Chennai Chapter of OBA met on the 13th of July on the occasion of reception to newly wed Ms
Kirty (Daughter of Capt Uday Chand Kondath of 65 batch) and Mr Vinod Kumar.
The following members were present with family
Mr VV NAIR (213/65)

Mr Sukumar KV (134/67)

Dr Raj kumar (105/66)

Maj (Retd) Joy Koruthu (241/68)

Gr. Capt (Retd) Ashok V.S (326/70)

Mr JK Shivan (708/76)

Mr Roy Mattackal (1033/80)

Dr Abraham Oommen (1494/84)

Mr Kamal Krishnan (2204/91)

Also present were,
Mr Manoj G (1529/84)

Mr Rajith Sanny PK (2156/91)

Mr Thomas Mathew (2417/93)

Mr N.O.Joseph (411/72)

The Chapter also felicitated Dr Raj Kumar at the opening of his new Clinic and Diagnostic centre on
the same day.
DUBAI
The 2nd Reunion of Kazaks in UAE was held in Marco Polo Hotel, Dubai on 21st Friday, Feb, 2003.
It was a well-organized event where 30 Kazaks from 1968 to 1991 batches attended the function
with their family. The total attendance including the family was 73. Mr. K.Sudhir (1014/1980) ExPhysics Master in SSKZM flew all the way from Bahrain to Dubai to attend the function. It was
indeed a great pleasure for the organizers since we could add in many new faces to the function since
the First get together in October 2002.
MUMBAI
The Mumbai Chapter of OBA met on the 3rd May 2003 at Coast Guard Regional Head Quarters,
Worli, Mumbai. Thirty-seven old boys with their families and Ex-Master Mr. GD Tekale graced the
occasion. An amount of Rs. 4600/- was donated to the OBA, SSKZM Students Aid Fund by the
Mumbai Chapter of the OBA.
[Lt. Cdr P Sadiq (1786)]

SSKZM-GET TOGETHER AT NEWCASTLE, U.K.

This was the occasion of Mr.K.K. Muthanna and Mrs. K. Gowri Muthannas 3 weeks tour
of England, particularly to an idealistically modern typical English Grammar School turned to High
School meant for 18 years plus (which is equivalent to Indias PUC or Higher Secondary plus one
year). In England the Government School which caters to the needs of a student upto nineteen year
olds are given free education. The Government Schools where we observed the working conditions
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are excellent in the infrastructure. It cannot be compared with any of our Indian counterpart whether
it is Private or Government run school. The schools are superb. They are simply rich and well catered
to the needs of the students. Every classroom is computer aided with TV, Video, overhead projector,
overhead camera with smart white boards.
The brighter side for us was the get together of Sainik School, Kazhakootam old boys
and thier families all the way 8000 Air Kilometres from India up at NewCastle Upon Tyne in
England. Dr. Paul Antony (Roll No. 630) Prof. in Economics in the famous Corpus Christy College
of Cambridge University, drove up all the way from Cambridge to New Castle with his smart wife
Mrs. Mary who is a librarian there and their bright son Anthony ( 6 years old). Yadunath Tekale (Roll
No. 1459) who is Vice President of Computer Hardware company in England, London drove up on
the same evening of Saturday, the 10th May 2003, along with his beautiful wife Mrs. Archana, who
is a teacher in London, and their precocious child Ameya (31/2 years old). Both the families called on
us. We decided to have the get together of SSKZM old students at the Italian restaurant Amecci at
Gosforth. We spent a glorious 2 hours eating delicious dishes, taking photographs, recalling the
ever enchanting episodes of Sainik School days.
Can you imagine Paul Antony recalling, his VI std. days in SSKZM when his English Master Mr. Muthanna, in the interactive English class, putting him in a class cupboard as he had to act
like a cat, and repeat the cats words in the dialogue. Now he says, he was thrilled as he was selected
for that acting and tells his son with great alacrity.
Yadu recalls his day with Madam Mrs. Gowri Muthanna and his playmates, Nisha, Nidhin,
Mini, Mangesh .......... any number, with whom he spent the golden days in Sainik Nursery Schools.
The refreshing telephone calls from Prof. Ajith Shenoy (Roll No.218) Southhampton University,
London, Ajith P. Menon (Roll No. 490), Dilip Mathew (Roll No. 573) from Swissbank, London,
made the get together complete in England. It was perfectly memorable trip to Britain.
Thanks to Mr. Jayakumar (Roll No.892) and Rajoo Krishnan (Roll No.563) who made this
wonderful get together possible from their remote control e-mails.
(Mr. K.K. Muthanna, Ex-master 1963-77)

POSTINGS/ ACHIEVEMENTS
First two Major Generals from SSKZM: Roll No 6 Thomas Mathew has been promoted to the
rank of Major General. He was posted as General Officer Commanding, HQ, 23 Infantry Division,
C/O 56 APO. He has taken charge as the General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area in March 2003.
Roll No: 23 Maj Gen. Issac John Koshy on his promotion has been posted as Additional Military
Secretary (B), South Block, DHQ (PO), New Delhi-110011.
Congratulations from the OBA family.
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Republic Day Awards: Two Sainiks, Wg Cdr IP Vipin (877/79) and Maj M Sreekumar (1632/85)
were bestowed with Vayu Sena Medal and Shaurya Chakra Award respectively by the President at this
years Republic Day. Congratulations!
HMV to bring out Musical Album by Dennis Philip (2641/1996): The first Musical album by
Dennis Philip has been approved for release by HMV. It took almost a year for Dennis to complete
the album. The artistes include Biju Narayan, Renjini Jose, Ritha etc. If HMV does not sign the
contract, cassettes will be available in shops under the label of Raagasudha. Dennis feels that he is
just on top of HIS WORLD and seeks the support of all.
Prithviraj wins award: The Mathrubhumi- Medimix Popular Actor Award for 2002 has been bagged
by Prithviraj (3105/2000) for his role in the film Nandanam. Congratulations!
Book on Aquarium: Mr. Sebastian J Kuravamveli (127/68) has published a book for aquarium
hobbyists and people interested in ornamental fishes. The book is specially written for the uninitiated, covering all aspects of aquarium body. According to the author, this is the first and only book
of its kind in India and includes over 60 original colour photos from Germany. The book is priced at
Rs. 180. But Kazhaks can get it for Rs.162 only. Congratulations!
Re-elected President: Mr.J. Ajeth Kumar (418/72) has been re-elected as the President of the Press
Club, Thiruvananthapuram for 2003-04. He is also serving as the President of the Parents Association, SSKZM and in this capacity as a member of the LBA, SSKZM. Congratulations!
Rajiv Nath nominated Festival Director: Sri. Rajeevnath (80/67), noted film director, was nominated the Director of the International Video Festival organised jointly by the Govt. of Kerala and
the C-DIT at Thiruvananthapuram from May 21 to 25, 2003.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS
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Maj. Gen Thomas Mathew, GOC, HQ Delhi Area, Delhi Cantt-110010

Maj Gen. Issac John Koshy ,Additional Military Secretary (B), South Block, DHQ (PO),
New Delhi-110011.

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KS Rajan, PO Box 51947, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Alphie Pallen, Welland, Ontario, Canada : drapallen@on.aibn.com
Brig. VS Gulia, Commander, HQ 202 Mtn Bde, C/o 56 APO
Col. AJ George, Dy Cmdr, HQ East, No. 22 , C/o 56 APO
Lt. Col Jacob Dominic VSM, NCC Group HQ, Dibrugarh, Assam, 786 001
Vinod Somaiah, 10M Braddell Hill #01-51, Singapore. Phone: 62568744,
vinsom@pacific.net.sg
171 Brig. Syamlal, JAT Regt Centre, Bareilly Cantt, UP
228 Brig. Jatinder Singh, Commander, HQ 107 Mtn Bde, C/o 99 APO
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237 Lt. Col P Balakrishnan, Security Officer, Small Arms Factory, Kalpi Road, Kanpur- 208009
269 E Girijakumary, Manager, State Bank of Travancore, Zonal Office, KSHB Jn,
Thiruvananthapuram-695001
293 Cmdre Suresh Laxman, Naval Attache, Indian Embassy, Berlin, Germany
364 Cdr RM Nair (Retd), 29/152 J, Dolphin Apts, New TOH Road, Vyttila, Kochi-19
400 B Thrivikraman, Manager, Canara Bank, Trikkovilvattom, Kollam
403 Lt. Col. RN Padmasenan, Senior Quality Assurance Estt (ARMTS), Ambajhari,
Nagpur- 440021
457 Lt Col PC George (Retd), TC 30/1201, Chiyyaram (PO), Trichur. Ph: 0487 2251073
512 Cdr Devdas, OIC, SSS (Varuna), Naval Dockyard, Vizag-530014
532 Jyothi P Kunnel, Kunnel House, 16/2033A, Near Thoppumpady (PO), Kochi- 682005
Ph: 0481 2238028
545 PS Smith, Manager, The Federal Bank Ltd., The Mall, Kanpur, UP 208001
552 Col. T Jayaprakash, Col GS (Ops), HQ 15 Corps, C/o 56 APO
553 K.G Harikumar, General Manager, Integrated Cooperative Development Project, Lisab
Building, Olayil, Thevally (PO), Kollam-6 Ph: 0474-2798843 (O), 0479 2331442 (R),
Mob: 98471 50261.
573 Dileep Mathew, North House, 5 Sandringham Park, Cobham, Surrey,
KT112EQ, England,UK
578 K Vijayan Nair, Chief Operating Officer, Banyan Networks Pvt Ltd, 8th Floor, Guan
Complex, 443, Teynampet, Anna Salai, Chennai

600 018. Tel 044 435 2078;

Fax 044 435 2087

614 Akhil Jain, Suite#135, 1050,Stainton Drive, Mississauga, ONL5C 2T7.Canada.
Tel- (905)-306-8897(R) 416-275-3050(Cell)
636 Umesan Pillai, Chief Manager, State Bank of India, Pathakhera Branch, Betul Dist.,
M.P. Ph: 07146-270449 Res: C-11/3, SBI Officers Quarters, Char Imli, Bhopal-462 014
Ph:07146-270595
664 Gopinath Vijayan, 62/113 Beracah Road, Kellys, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 010..
Tel: 44- 25324821. Mobile: - 98410-54655.
651 Jicky Jacob Andrews, Popular Trading, PO Box 885, Riyadh, KSA
671 K Satish, Officer, State Bank of India, Nanthencode, Thiruvananthapuram-695033
684 Col. Boney Mathew, CO, 33 COSR, C/o 99 APO.
699 Salim Jacob, Deputy Manager, SBT Zonal Office, Region III, KSHB Buildings,
Thiruvananthapuram-695001
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706 TN Menon Gopalakrishnan, 10981, Clara Barton Dr, Fairfax STA, VA,
728

USA-22039.Ph: 7035031996
Capt. Valsaraj, Flat No.102, Farah Plaza, 122/1, Union Street, Cubbon Road,
Bangalore -560001

763 Maj M Habeebullah, 68 Mtn Bde, C/o 56 APO.

773 S Satheesh Kumar, Hewlett Packard India, S/W Operations, 29, Cunnaghat Road,
Bangalore - 560056 Ph: 2052209
778 Lt. Col P Dinesh Kumar, HQ 612 Mech, AD Bde, C/o 56 APO.
781 Col. N Sanal Kumar, CO, 12 Bihar, C/o 56 APO
782 Ajith Prabhakar, Sr. Manager, The Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd., G-36, 1st Floor,
Connaught Circus, New Delhi-1
790 P Sreeraman, Asst. Manager, Central Bank of India, Pattariperumprabur,
Tiruvallur, Chengalpet Dist, Tamil Nadu-631203
810 Shaji Cherian, 11/5, Jeeva Retnam Nagar, Adayar, Chennai-600020
819 PC Abraham, State Bank of Travancore, Zonal Office, Kottayam-686002
822 SV Krishna Kumar, Dy Director, ESI Coop., RO-Kerala, Ministry of Labour,
Govt. of India, Panchdeep Bhavan, Round North, Thrissur-20
823 Cdr P Ajith Kumar, CO, INS Kulish, C/o FMO, Vizag-14
824 CJ Jose, Chief Manager, Treasury, The Dhanalekshmi Bank Ltd., CO, Thrissur.
897 Ravi Balraj, 65 Bharathidasan Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore-641045
902 Josey Joseph, CO, 5033, ASC Bn (MT), C/o 99 APO.
912 Maj Jose Thomas, 432 MC/MF Det, C/o 56 APO (Chennai)
921 Maj VV Chandran, JAT Regimental Centre, C/o 56 APO.
936 Col MG Harimohan, 173 Field Regt, C/o 56 APO.
980 CG Krishna Kumar, Officer, Canara Bank, Foreign Dept, Ernakulam
985 Lt Cdr Robin Netto L, Defence Studies Dept. Naval Base, Kochi-682 004.
1174 Lt. Col. Bency P Jacob, CO, 6 Sikh, C/O 56 APO e-mail:
bencypjacob@rediffmail.com
1189 Lt. Col. Sunil Kumar VS, Flight Commander, 19 R & O Flt, C/O 56 APO.
1271 PG Jayakumar, A.Gs Office, Kaloor, Kochi-682 017.
1301 Sqn. Ldr. Syam Sunder, CO, 42 ED AF, AFS, Gwalior-474 020.
1330 Lt Cdr Thomas George, Navy Ship Wright School, PO NAD, Post Vizag-530019
1351 Dr. Krishna Kishore, 129 Hickery Road, Somerset, NJ 08873,
USA e-mail- kkishore@telcordia.com
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1468 Baiju Saradananda Prasad, 6, Seapoint Court, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland

Ph: 00353877734634, e-mail: drbaiju77@hotmail.com
1599 Tom George, Perumpanani House, Vazhithala, Idukki-685583,
e-mail: tomgeorge @ email.com 04862-273039
1632 Maj M Srikumar SC, BM HQ 100 Mtn Bde, C/o 56 APO.
1696 Flt. Lt BK Gafoor (Retd)Operations, Jet Airways, 2 nd Floor, MSIC Buildings,
HAL Airport, Bangalore.
1712 Lt Cdr ME Jayagopal, XO INS Vela, C/o FMO, Vizag- 530 014
1756 Lt. Cdr P Sadiq, Project 1135.6, Training Team, C/O FMO, Mumbai- 400001
1761

Omprasad.C.K , Vivek Nagar-14, Kaimanam, Pappanamcode (PO) 695018;

1789

Phone: 0471-2492460 e-mail: omprasadck@yahoo.co.in

Lt. Cdr Binu Tom Jacob, EO, INS Darshak, C/o FMO, Vizag- 14

1884

Sqn Ldr K Sunil Kumar, 112 HUAF, AFS, Yelanhanka, Bangalore- 560 063

1895
1993

V Gireesh Kumar, Station Master, Southern Railway, Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu

CS Sajith, Geo-physicist (W), Logging Service, ONGC, Nazira, Assam 785 685

2067

Pinky Varghese, Chef de Cuisine, Ajman Kempinski Hotel & Resort, PO Box 3025,

2080

Ajman, UAE Ph: 00971 6 742 8716

Manoj Kumar, (IRTS Officer, South Eastern Railway) Rananagar, Janakpur,
Bunidganj (P.O),Gaya District, Bihar 823003 Phone-0631 2450799,

2082

manoj24kumar@rediffmail.com
Priya Ranjan Sinha, House No. 943, Sector 22 B, Gurgaon-122015 Ph: 01246460715.

2141
2179

Dr. CS Abhiram, Vet. Surgeon, Central Hatchery, Chengannur

Lt Arun Mathew, INS Darshak, C/o FMO, Vizag- 530014

2217

Mulladh Sairaj, Chief Officer, Univan Ship Mgt Ltd.,801, Asian House, 01

2284

Hennessy Road, Hongkong.

Lt. P Jayakumar, INS Kalki, C/o FMO, Mumbai.

2298

Flt. Lt. TR Padmaraj, 14 Wing AF, C/o 99 APO.

2448

R Rahul Nath, Junior Supervisor, ARCADIA, P & O Cruises, Richmond House,

Terminus Terrace, Southampton, UK.

2909

MID R Praveen Kumar, INS Ranvijay, C/O FMO, Mumbai.

3012

Cdt Prince Mathai, INS TIR, C/o FMO Kochi-682 004.

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WEDDING BELLS
13.12.2002
02.01.2003
20.01.2003
06.02.2003
08.02.2003
04.05.2003

3083
2417
2626
2096
2385
2125

Mr.Indrajith Sukumaran and Ms.Poornima Mohan at Ernakulam

Mr.Thomas Mathew and Ms.Reena at Ithithanam
Ms.Vinita Peter and Mr.James at Kidangoor
Mr. Roni P Nair and Dr. Aiswarya at Guruvayoor.
Dr Mehul R Mahesh and Ms Rupali.
NG Thomas and Ms Chithra at Valappad

Visit our website: www.sskzm.org

All old boys are requested to register themselves at the web site in order to gain access to the more
popular pages of our site, viz. the Discussion Forum and the News Forum. Regardless of whether
you have given your change of address to the OBA, you are requested to use the edit facility in the
directory page to update your address and other particulars.
All queries on the registration and the site: dpaul@cordiant.com
All queries on the OBA, Directory, etc: gkrishna@vsnl.com, obasskzm@satyam.net.in

MEMBERSHIP FEES
Life, Annual and Student membership fee of the OBA are Rs.1000/-, Rs200/- and Rs.50/respectively. Old Boys are requested to contribute 1% of their annual income to the corpus fund.
Contributions to the corpus for the Students Aid Fund are also welcome. All payments, contributions
to OBA funds may be made by way of DD/Cheque (add Rs.25/- as collection charges for outstation
cheques) favouring OBA, SSKZM payable at Thiruvananthapuram, and addressed to Mr. G.Jayakumar,
Canara Bank, Ulloor, Medical College (PO), Thiruvananthapuram 695011 (Phone: 0471- 2555020) or
Panchajanyam, TC 5/ 207, 231, Alathara, Sreekariam (PO), Thiruvananthapuram-695017 (Phone: 04712593807)
Letters addressed to OBA should not be sent in the school address

Change of Address Continued

Roll No.
45
Gp Capt. KNV Nair, Chief Admn Officer, Airforce Station, Barielly, UP 243001
198 Air Cmde R. Malhotra VSM, AOC, Adv. HQ SWAC, IAF, C/o. HQ SC (Army),
563
887
1569

Sir Manekji Mehta Road, Pune 411001.

Dr. S. Rajoo Krishnan Ph.D, Joint Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, KSHB,
Santhi Nagar, Trivandrum - 695 001
C. Ravindranath, (Manager Canara Bank) Al-Razouki International Exchange Company,
Dubai, UAE.
Major Vinod T Mathew, DAMS-2A, MS-2, AHQ, New Delhi - 11

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KAZAKS CLUB
(Fraternity of the Old Boys, Sainik School, Kazhakootom)
Thiruvananthapuram
21-05-2003
Dear Kazhakian,
The KAZAKS CLUB is two years old. Over the past couple of years, it has grown from strength to
strength, in terms of both quantity and quality; thanks to the co-operation and dedication of our Old
Boys.
As the Club celebrates its second anniversary on June 22, 2003, and as we look back, we can only feel
proud of its present stature. And we hope and pray, the Club reaches greater heights in the years to
come.
With more Old Boys enrolling as members of the Club, there is the imperative need to improve the
facilities. Together, we can do it.
Welcome to the KAZAKS yet again; come and find that your dreams have come true in the shape of
the KAZAKS. An unforgettable experience of getting Back To School
When the last Kazhakian Bulletin was published, the Club had a membership of 106. By the end of
this year we hope to have a strength of over 200.
We the KAZHAKS wanted something that was completely different from anything the city had ever
seen. The name and theme of the Club had been thought of in advance and we were determined that
the theme Back to School would come through the KAZAKS Club.
As you walk into the Club you are awe struck by its ambience and the tremendous feeling of space.
Just two years past its official opening, it is being called the favourite haunt of the Old boys of Sainik
School.
One enters the lobby from where one can walk in different directions into the Library, Office, Dining
room, Pantry and the living room. A regal staircase with a solid teak railing leads upto the first floor
where we have the bedrooms. An ideal place to relax, retire and recharge.
Hardly 15 minutes drive from the Railway station, a stones throw away from the Airport, Veli Tourist
Village, Boat club and the Shangumugham Beach.
1) Residential Facilities
(i) Bed Room (Bath attached) 02 (ii) Ordinary Room 1
2) Recreational Facilities
(i) Shuttle Badminton court (ii) Facilities for Indoor games.
3) Food and Beverages
(i) Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian
4) General
A - Lounge and open verandah, B - Garden and open air facilities for relaxation
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C - Car Park
D - Community Hall suitable for holding meetings and hosting small parties with a seating
capacity of around 200.
E Dining Hall; F Lawn Service
During the last two years the Kazhaks club has registered phenomenal growth in all essential
aspects namely membership, assets and activities without deviating from the declared, ideals, and aspirations and its kazhakian character.

MEMBERSHIP
There is no hike in the membership fee. The existing fee of Rs. 10,000/- continues. An investment of faith and of return of trust. All cheques/DD, in favour of Kazaks Club, payable at
Thiruvananthapuram. For more information, kindly contact any of the following office bearers
President: T.K.Chandramohanan(64), Mohana Vilas, Muthoor, Thiruvalla 689107 Ph: 954692
601559, Mob: 94471-02100
Vice President: Sudhish Kumar G(146), Rohini, Robstan lane, Convent Road, Thiruvananthapuram
1, Ph.0471-2460901(R), 2481591 (O), Mobile 9846020901
Vice President: Dr. B. Mohanachandran, Blue Cross, Kazhakootam-695 581 Phone: 0471
2418483.
Acting Secretary: M.Indrabalan (125), Indraprastha, Myladi kadavu, Valiasala,
Thiruvananthapuram-36, Ph.0471-2473535(R), Mobile 9447310029
Jt Secretary: Raj Mohan. S (1338), Aswathy, Mariamman Coil St.Attinkuzhy, Kazhakootam,
Thiruvananthapuram 695582, Ph.2416252., Mobile 9846019147
Jt Secretary: Rajkumar.S.(2569),49,Ganga Nagar, Vallakkadavu, P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695008,
Ph.0471-2465015, Mobile 98473 22270
Treasurer: M.B. Sanilkumar (777), Sruthi, Mulamoodu lane, Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram13, Ph.0471-2360701(R), 2725830(O), Mobile 9847062202
So, the membership of the KAZAKS is open, not to all, but to anyone with a Roll
Number of Sainik school, Kazhakootam and of course its Masters, past and present.
On the eve of the second anniversary of the KAZAKS, here is an appeal to all concerned to think
and act-to be very much a part of the fraternity of the old boys, Sainik school Kazhakootam.
Wishing you all the very Best of Luck and a life-long association with the KAZAKS.
Thanking you all.
The KAZAKS CLUB
T.C 34/758,
Sanghumugham, Beach P.O.,

Yours in Kazhakian spirit,

M.INDRABALAN (Roll No.125)
Acting Secretary

Thiruvananthapuram 695 007.

Ph: 0471-2506920
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