Happy Summer Vacations to all of you ... And sorry to all those parent who have to see their children relax at home all day while they have to go to office.
I have passed 9th but not with such great grades. My CGPA was just 9 which MAYBE a lot for some students but not at all good for a guy like me. I used to bring marks like 94% and 95% but my performance has substantially gone down in the previous two years but I can't be so careless in tenth. I have to put my best and will work hard till I reach the end of this tunnel.
I know the next pair of tunnels which i will enter (11th and 12th Class) would be much more darker but as darker a tunnel gets, the happier you get when you see the light at the end of it.
You see, there are these 3 moments of my school years which I always wanted to go through in my life for the past many years. They were Firstly, to see my class 10th results ; Second, to experience the 'so called large jump' between 10th class and 11th;
Last , seeing my class 12th results.
That's a long way from now, the interesting part is that I had a couple of very interesting weeks in school before the school closed.
Once upon a time there was a tenth grade boy who lived his life as a normal person would but he didn't know that his life was about to change.
As a normal class 10 student would, he woke up to go to school and did his normal morning chores not knowing that that day was going to start a new journey in his life.He wasn't going to remain the simple boy he was at the time he was sleeping at home that morning. In his school, every section would have 4 prefects. He had been a prefect for 3 years previously but he didn't have a good impression on his present class teacher and thus didn't have any hope of being chosen as a prefect by her but when the results came, he was shocked. On the list was written -"Niranjan R. Bharati"
He was dumbfounded. It was his dream to be a prefect in class 9 and 10 and he got both his wishes. The thing was, in his school the prefects of class 9 were allowed to stand for the post of Vice Head Prefect and class 10 prefects for Head Prefect.
Even though in class 9 he had tried to give an application for Vice Head Prefect he was too late but he wasn't going to miss this opportunity. The day he was told that he was a prefect, he went home and typed down his application to stand for the post of Head Boy, but the thing he forgot was that no one was going to let this opportunity get out of hand.
The day all the boys who had given the application were asked to come to the conference room for their interview he was awestruck by seeing all 20 prefects of class ten standing in front of him in a line. His confidence had finished but hopes hadn't died. He knew, that if he had the potential he would get it and that is what made him stand there on his feet with a hunger in his heart to grab that post.
The moment before he stood in front of the conference room, his heart raced but his mind was calm. And at last, that moment came when the teacher called him in. His nervousness reached a completely new level.He saw teachers staring at him with their big eyes hoping to see a worthy candidate in front of them , but he had erase his mind and be cool.
"Please sit down Niranjan." the teacher requested.
She could see the spec of nervousness in his eyes.
"Tell us about yourself and why you think you are worthy to be the Head Prefect?"
'A typical question. I know the answer to that.' His mind raced.
"Good Morning . I am Niranjan R. Bharati of class X-D and i am here to stand for the post of the Head Prefect. I have been a prefect for 3 years and this is my 4th year so compared to others , i have a bit more experience. But that is not all, I keep my duties above friends and that's not what i just say, I have proof with me.(---can't tell the example as it might the feeling of the person who i have referred to---) "
'With great power comes great responsibilities' is a quote we have all heard but i take this quote in a different perspective. Not only the Head Prefect or the Vice Head Prefect have this great power, it is vested in every single Prefect and SRC in this middle section. If a prefect wants he can do the same work a Head Prefect does, it is just that he should believe in himself and have that fire in him. That faith and fire can be found in me if you try to dig deep inside. Even if i am not the Head Prefect, i won't loose this fire and i will move on."
A pinch of satisfaction arose in his heart as the teachers thanked him and told him to leave.But as he started taking his first few steps out of that room he started realizing that it wasn't that good. He was nervous and that could easily be seen in his eyes . The satisfaction died and emerged sorrow. He had lost one of those opportunities which are meant saving.
Later, the next day there was an announcement that there would be a 2nd round for the post for Head and Vice Head Prefect and only 4 names are short listed for each post.
'No Hopes.' was what came to his mind but when the names came he was one.
Shaurya Aggarawal
Vibhu Sehgal
Niranjan R. Bharati
Shivam Parashar
Thanking God wasn't enough. But another pessimistic thought arose in his mind - Out of these , Shivam was last year's Vice Head Prefect and Shaurya has a great impression on almost all teachers. Vibhu is no less, he has been an all rounder, good in swimming as well as academics.
But he had that 'fire' still lit in him and he confidently went to the conference room for ROUND 2.
This time the number of teachers in the room had increased and later did he realize that just beside the table he sat in was the Headmistress. His nervousness went up the charts but he gulped it in and sat firm and confident.
"Niranjan, why do you think you are better than the people standing outside?"
The couple of seconds of complete silence ended with him quickly speaking of what came first in his mouth other than keeping quiet for longer and increasing the awkwardness.
"I believe that i have the potential to see through a problem and find its core. I believe in destroying the core of the problem which would end in destroying all other sub-problems.
"And, i am an Achiever and a Believer. What i believe that i can do , i do my best to Achieve it. And that is why i am sitting in front of all of you right now. To achieve what i believe i can get. "
could see some satisfaction in the eyes of the teachers which brought confidence in him. When he came out of the room he was happy and confident . He had a pinch of hope that he would get it.
But what he had forgot was that everyone's interview had gone well and all hoped of making it.
But the journey wasn't over, the next announcement declared a 3rd round which had frustrated the 4 of them.
And again , to his amazement he was short listed to the top 3. Vibhu was left out.
This was the final destination, who had imagined that he would reach the top 3 short listed for the post of Head Prefect. Now his inner soul was happy, it didn't matter if he had got it or not. For him he had passed his own expectations.
Those couple of seconds he was made to stand outside that conference room were the longest seconds he had lived. His entry and exit from that room would change his destiny.With all courage he entered that room and stood there in front of everyone. Everyone stared at him but he was just looking at one thing and one thing only- the post of the Head Prefect.
"Niranjan, tell me. If you have heard rumors that pornographic magazines are being distributed what will you do?"
He had the immediate reply, "If they are being distributed the children doing his must go under strict actions but the tougher task is finding the students involved in it. As we know they can't be exchanged in class as it is easily noticeable so either they would be doing it in the washrooms or after school. Regular check of bags and such places must be done so that such children are caught before they get too involved in it."
"Okay, think we have got the child who has been caught doing this. What should we do with him?" they asked.
Still his fire blazed as he gave back an answer-
"The parents must be informed about this immediately and this activity isn't something like 'talking regularly in class' or 'abusing and making fun of religion'. It is something children are completely not suppose to do and is something which will stay in the mind of a parent for a long time so the parents are the one who would be taking strict action against them."
"Okay, if you are the head boy how will you manage that there is duty being done regularly ?"
"Ma'am, a strict daily check would be done by me and my team and i would act like the central figure. If any incident occurs in an area i would first go to the prefect or SRC on duty there and if he doesn't have a clear sketch of what is happening their it proves that he wasn't alert. When you are on duty you have to forget your friends and just be alert. Also i would be taking a written record from the prefects on duty every fortnight about what all is happening around him. If someone is not on duty i would like a written permission from him telling why he was not on duty. "
"Thank You Niranjan."
That Thank you ended my initial journey. Now the train had stopped and all were waiting for the announcement for the arrival of the next train. The problem was the next train only had one seat vacant and they were three.
And finally the day of the announcement came.
"After days of discussion, we have chosen the Vice Head Prefect and the Head Prefect. The Vice Head Prefect from class IX C is Aakash Dutt!!! "
Shouts of joy could be heard around the whole school.
"... And Head Prefect is ..."
His heart beat fell down.
-Dhup-
-Dhup-
-Dhup-
"... Niranjan R. Bharati of X D."
His heart skipped a beat as he couldn't believe that he was just chosen as the Head Prefect of his school.
He had just caught the other train while others hadn't.
x----------------x------------------x
That day was amazing. When mom came to pick me up that day i coolly sat in the car and told mom, "Mom, i need to make a speech for Head Prefect."
"You have another round?!" she sounded irritated.
"No, I am the Head Boy."
The car stopped and she looked back at me ,"Really?!"
"Yah."
"Really?!"
"Yah!!"
"Aah!Congratulations ... Call Dad..."
And on it went.
But this begins a new Journey and a new journey starts with a new beginning and with a new beginning there is a new protagonist written by an author. I am this author and it is in my hands to decide where to take this protagonist, to success or failure.
My mission begins now.
"Please sit down Niranjan." the teacher requested.
She could see the spec of nervousness in his eyes.
"Tell us about yourself and why you think you are worthy to be the Head Prefect?"
'A typical question. I know the answer to that.' His mind raced.
"Good Morning . I am Niranjan R. Bharati of class X-D and i am here to stand for the post of the Head Prefect. I have been a prefect for 3 years and this is my 4th year so compared to others , i have a bit more experience. But that is not all, I keep my duties above friends and that's not what i just say, I have proof with me.(---can't tell the example as it might the feeling of the person who i have referred to---) "
'With great power comes great responsibilities' is a quote we have all heard but i take this quote in a different perspective. Not only the Head Prefect or the Vice Head Prefect have this great power, it is vested in every single Prefect and SRC in this middle section. If a prefect wants he can do the same work a Head Prefect does, it is just that he should believe in himself and have that fire in him. That faith and fire can be found in me if you try to dig deep inside. Even if i am not the Head Prefect, i won't loose this fire and i will move on."
A pinch of satisfaction arose in his heart as the teachers thanked him and told him to leave.But as he started taking his first few steps out of that room he started realizing that it wasn't that good. He was nervous and that could easily be seen in his eyes . The satisfaction died and emerged sorrow. He had lost one of those opportunities which are meant saving.
Later, the next day there was an announcement that there would be a 2nd round for the post for Head and Vice Head Prefect and only 4 names are short listed for each post.
'No Hopes.' was what came to his mind but when the names came he was one.
Shaurya Aggarawal
Vibhu Sehgal
Niranjan R. Bharati
Shivam Parashar
Thanking God wasn't enough. But another pessimistic thought arose in his mind - Out of these , Shivam was last year's Vice Head Prefect and Shaurya has a great impression on almost all teachers. Vibhu is no less, he has been an all rounder, good in swimming as well as academics.
But he had that 'fire' still lit in him and he confidently went to the conference room for ROUND 2.
This time the number of teachers in the room had increased and later did he realize that just beside the table he sat in was the Headmistress. His nervousness went up the charts but he gulped it in and sat firm and confident.
"Niranjan, why do you think you are better than the people standing outside?"
The couple of seconds of complete silence ended with him quickly speaking of what came first in his mouth other than keeping quiet for longer and increasing the awkwardness.
"I believe that i have the potential to see through a problem and find its core. I believe in destroying the core of the problem which would end in destroying all other sub-problems.
"And, i am an Achiever and a Believer. What i believe that i can do , i do my best to Achieve it. And that is why i am sitting in front of all of you right now. To achieve what i believe i can get. "
could see some satisfaction in the eyes of the teachers which brought confidence in him. When he came out of the room he was happy and confident . He had a pinch of hope that he would get it.
But what he had forgot was that everyone's interview had gone well and all hoped of making it.
But the journey wasn't over, the next announcement declared a 3rd round which had frustrated the 4 of them.
And again , to his amazement he was short listed to the top 3. Vibhu was left out.
This was the final destination, who had imagined that he would reach the top 3 short listed for the post of Head Prefect. Now his inner soul was happy, it didn't matter if he had got it or not. For him he had passed his own expectations.
Those couple of seconds he was made to stand outside that conference room were the longest seconds he had lived. His entry and exit from that room would change his destiny.With all courage he entered that room and stood there in front of everyone. Everyone stared at him but he was just looking at one thing and one thing only- the post of the Head Prefect.
"Niranjan, tell me. If you have heard rumors that pornographic magazines are being distributed what will you do?"
He had the immediate reply, "If they are being distributed the children doing his must go under strict actions but the tougher task is finding the students involved in it. As we know they can't be exchanged in class as it is easily noticeable so either they would be doing it in the washrooms or after school. Regular check of bags and such places must be done so that such children are caught before they get too involved in it."
"Okay, think we have got the child who has been caught doing this. What should we do with him?" they asked.
Still his fire blazed as he gave back an answer-
"The parents must be informed about this immediately and this activity isn't something like 'talking regularly in class' or 'abusing and making fun of religion'. It is something children are completely not suppose to do and is something which will stay in the mind of a parent for a long time so the parents are the one who would be taking strict action against them."
"Okay, if you are the head boy how will you manage that there is duty being done regularly ?"
"Ma'am, a strict daily check would be done by me and my team and i would act like the central figure. If any incident occurs in an area i would first go to the prefect or SRC on duty there and if he doesn't have a clear sketch of what is happening their it proves that he wasn't alert. When you are on duty you have to forget your friends and just be alert. Also i would be taking a written record from the prefects on duty every fortnight about what all is happening around him. If someone is not on duty i would like a written permission from him telling why he was not on duty. "
"Thank You Niranjan."
That Thank you ended my initial journey. Now the train had stopped and all were waiting for the announcement for the arrival of the next train. The problem was the next train only had one seat vacant and they were three.
And finally the day of the announcement came.
"After days of discussion, we have chosen the Vice Head Prefect and the Head Prefect. The Vice Head Prefect from class IX C is Aakash Dutt!!! "
Shouts of joy could be heard around the whole school.
"... And Head Prefect is ..."
His heart beat fell down.
-Dhup-
-Dhup-
-Dhup-
"... Niranjan R. Bharati of X D."
His heart skipped a beat as he couldn't believe that he was just chosen as the Head Prefect of his school.
He had just caught the other train while others hadn't.
x----------------x------------------x
That day was amazing. When mom came to pick me up that day i coolly sat in the car and told mom, "Mom, i need to make a speech for Head Prefect."
"You have another round?!" she sounded irritated.
"No, I am the Head Boy."
The car stopped and she looked back at me ,"Really?!"
"Yah."
"Really?!"
"Yah!!"
"Aah!Congratulations ... Call Dad..."
And on it went.
But this begins a new Journey and a new journey starts with a new beginning and with a new beginning there is a new protagonist written by an author. I am this author and it is in my hands to decide where to take this protagonist, to success or failure.
My mission begins now.
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| My school tie |
4 comments:
wow... what a beautiful narration . I felt as if I were going through the grill.
do write regularly and give shape to the new protagonist
There are many gramatical errors other than that (Y).well narrated.
thanks .... i know abt the grammatical mistakes .... i was writing it at around 1 in the morning.... and while typing it happens...... but thanks a lot pratulya
hey nice writng
best of luck
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