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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"621\">The American College, Madurai, hosted a memorable <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"387\">Alumni Reunion of the 1997 Commerce batch<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"419\">Sunday, 09 November 2025<\/strong>, at the Humanities Hall. The gathering brought together former classmates who returned to their alma mater to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the enduring bonds formed during their years on campus.<\/p><p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"983\">The reunion, themed <strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"673\">\u201cReconnect and Reminisce,\u201d<\/strong> created a warm and reflective atmosphere as alumni shared memories of student life and revisited the experiences that shaped their academic and professional journeys. The event served as an opportunity to reaffirm their connection with the institution and with one another, strengthening lifelong friendships.<\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1355\"><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1008\">Dr. J. Paul Jayakar<\/strong>, Principal &amp; Secretary of The American College, warmly welcomed the alumni back to campus and expressed his appreciation for their continued engagement with the College. He acknowledged the spirit of commitment demonstrated by the batch and highlighted the importance of alumni participation in sustaining the College\u2019s legacy and community life.<\/p><p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1937\">A significant highlight of the reunion was its historic distinction as the <strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1469\">first-ever \u201cReunion with a Cause\u201d<\/strong> organised under the banner of the Alumni Association. As part of this initiative, the 1997 Commerce batch collectively pledged to sponsor <strong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1655\">five students through the Alumni Lighthouse<\/strong>, the academic adoption initiative of the Alumni Association. <strong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1746\">Dr. V. P. Sagimaynonathan<\/strong>, Director of the Alumni Association, commended the batch for their generous contribution, noting that it reflected the College\u2019s enduring values of service, excellence, and community spirit.<\/p><p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2248\">The reunion concluded as a proud and meaningful milestone, reinforcing the lifelong relationship between alumni and The American College. 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