The Baptist College Literary Day 2024 under the theme “Educate, Articulate, Liberate” was held on April 5 at Ura Academy, Kohima. Robinson Temsu Jamir, Head of History Department and Convenor of the Inter-Collegiate Debate Competition, Sazolie College, was the Guest Speaker and Debate Critic for the event. The guest speaker emphasized on how we are living in a distressing and yet an interesting time. “Distressing because of the local and global conflicts; yet interesting because of the human capacity to bring about change in the midst of all that. The triumph of humanity remains a hope amongst the chaos,” stated Jamir.
Speaking on the theme, Robinson questioned, “what are we to educate, articulate and liberate?” He went on to emphasize on the idea of education as the cornerstone of every academic journey and it is only through the right education that students equip themselves with the skills and information to navigate the complex world. “The right education should convert to articulation, as it is what bridges knowledge with action. While articulation of ideas should convert into liberation where one can question and reimagine the world around us, enabling rights for all,” remarked Jamir.
The formal program was chaired by Dr. Videkhono Yhokha, Convenor, Literary Committee; Invocation prayer by Chaplain, BCK, Tamreimung Chüsi; welcome note was delivered by Principal, Dr Kekuchol Pusa; and a special number was performed by Baptist College Fellowship.
The debate based on the topic “Social Media has blurred the Practical reality of Today’ Youth” comprised of 14 participants with seven on the motion bench and seven against the motion. Sanjana Sarki of the 6th Semester Sociology Department was awarded the best debater, while the against bench emerged as the winning team. The Debate was moderated by Dr. Khobu Tsolo, and concluded with remarks by the debate critic, Robinson Temsu Jamir.
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The extempore speech winners were Syntia Chemtok (6th Semester History department) in 1st Position and Kevingulie Metsieo (2nd semester Sociology Department) in the 2nd position. There were 11 participants in total.
Meanwhile, in the prepared speech competition, with the topic “Rights come with Responsibilties”, Razouvinuo of 6th semester from Sechü campus came in 1st position and Toni Awomi of 2nd semester Sociology Department came in 2nd position. The 13 participants stressed on fundamental rights and duties, while many used the example of rights and responsibilities as two sides of a coin. The participants also encouraged the audience to be aware of their rights but also to be conscious not to abuse them.
The winners of the short Film making competition on the theme “Go Green express” were The Eight brothers from Sechü campus, and the BA 4th semester SEC class (General and Sociology students). The total entries of four films were adjudged by Keduokhrietuo Sachü (Sound and Content Head, Take One Studio/Member of Film Association of Nagaland), Vikepe Yhokha (Cinematography, Take One Studio/ Member of Film Association of Nagaland) and Sevolu, Asst. Prof. Environmental Sciences Department and Convenor of Eco Club Baptist College.
The event ended with various departmental presentations as forms of expression and prize distribution. The rapporteurs for the day were Keneiseno Savino, Chumei, Ngiplon and Kumrito. The afternoon session was hosted by Syntia Chemtok and Lirhonthung Ngullie.
