Arnav Sahu 341- J “My journey from a nobody to a somebody” He was the School Captain. He was the Secretary of the DSMUN, Senior English Debating Society and Games Committee. Arnav was the Boy- In-Charge of DSMUN. He was an Associate editor for the Weekly and a Senior Editor of the Circle. He was also a member of the ‘Vision Statement Committee’.
He was awarded the Scholars Blazer. He won many Best Speaker awards at various debating competition and also won best delegate awards at various MUN Conferences. He achieved the second position in the Shanti Swarup Essay Competition. Arnav was also awarded the Bronze and silver medals in the LAMDA examinations.
He represented the school as the Valedictorian and at the Athenian School for exchange. He also represented the school at various debates and Model United Nations. Arnav was a meber of the house soccer, basketball, cricket and athletics team. He also represented the house at debating, First-Aid, Shanti Swarup and hindi poetry recitation competition.
Arnav was a thorough gentleman and as school captain he ran a tight ship. While he was keen on sport and supported his house teams it was in debating and MUN that he made his biggest mark. His respect from juniors as well as peers came from his ability to speak with confidence. His address to the Founders gathering which included the King of Bhutan and the President of India, must surely be the highlight of his 6 years in school. His admission into Cornell on a full scholarship indicates the caliber of the young man. - PBR
Devansh Khaitan 423 - H “Let us be thankful for the School that we have experienced.”
He was the School Table Tennis Captain as well as the Editor-in Chief of the Doon School Art Magazine. He was also the Boyin- Charge of the Audio Visual Squad. He was also the House Art and Table Tennis captain.
He completed all standards of the IAYP as well as the Bronze and Silver levels of LAMDA. He was given the ‘most adventurous midterm’ award as well as various Art Awards.
He represented the School in cricket and table tennis. He was in the cast of the Founder’s Day Playin in English and the Inter- House-OneAct Play. He represented the House in cricket, table tennis, swimming, basketball, soccer and hockey.
The gentleman of the House-Always carried himself with poise and dignity. An extremely good soul who will be missed by everyone here. -BKC
Bharat Ganju 380 J “To have experiences and friends that only a few others have ever had and will have, and as you leave School’s hallowed gates, to know that there is always someone to rely on, and who can rely on you.”
He was a School Prefect, School First Aid Captain and SEDS recording Secretary. He was the Boy-in-Charge of the Sunrise Club, Chief of Production for the Circle and Senior Editor in the Weekly and the DSIR. He was the House Debating Captain, House PT leader and the House Swimming Captain.
He was awarded the Scholar’s Blazer and House Colours. He was given the Trophy for the Best First Aider and the First Aid Label. Bharat was awarded LAMDA Gold Merit, Silver Distinction as well as Bronze Distinction.
He represented the school in soccer, hockey, cricket and debating. He also represented the school in various MUNs including Harvard MUN and DSMUN. Bharat also went for exchange to St. Stithians School, South Africa. He also represented the house in soccer, hockey, cricket, debating, swimming and athletics.
-VSM
Shivam Katyal 363 - H “Always evolving, never standing still!”
He was a School Prefect. He was Boy-in-Charge of the trophy squad. He was the Editor-in- Chief of the DS-75 Cartoon Book, Econocrat, and the Doon School Art Magazine. He was the House Hockey, Basketball and Swimming captain.
He was awarded the Games and IAYP Blazer. He was awarded School Colours, House Colours and Full Colours in Hockey and Soccer. He was also awarded the First-Aid, Life Guard and Lifesaver label.
He represented the School in hockey, soccer and swimming. He represented the House in hockey, soccer, swimming cricket, basketball, athletics and music.
A delightful student, a tremendous sportsman and a quality leader, Shivam was a boy who never turned his back to any challenge. Always carrying a cheerful face, he will always be remembered for his contributions to the House and School. -AAQ
Aayush Jain 368 -H “My journey from a nobody to a somebody”
He was the House Quiz captain and the Boy-incharge of Aeromodelling. He was also a Senior Representative in the School Council.
He topped the School in the ICSE Board Examinations. He received the Mahindra Trust Scholarship, the Mehra Family Scholarship and the Nikhil Gupta Scholarship. He was also awarded the IAYP Blazer, the Dipankar Sen Science Trophy, the First-Aid Label and the bronze award of the LAMDA examinations.
He represented India at the International Aerospace Summer School organized by Eurofighter Typhoon Consortium at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. He represented the School in quiz. He represented the House in cricket, soccer, athletics, hockey and quiz, English debating and dramatics.
A scholar who made us proud, his lively presence in school will always be remembered. An avid member of the quiz team, he brought numerous laurels to the school. A thorough gentleman! - AAQ
Aseem Kumar 370 - K “To be a Dosco to me means to be free….”
He was a House Captain and the School Council Secretary. He was the School Basketball captain. He was also the House Football captain.
He was awarded Half Colours in basketball. He was a member of the winning teams in the State and District level basketball tournaments. He was awarded House Colours.
He represented the School in basketball, swimming and gymnastics. He represented the House in athletics, gymnastics, basketball, swimming and football. He was in the cast of the Founders’ Day play in English. He was in the cast of the DS-75 movie, ‘Dazed in Doon’.
Aseem had a full life at the Doon School knowing that the number of feathers he was involved in a big way. The one thing that impressed me most was his desire to quest for new areas even in his SC form. A brilliant academician, a passionate basketball player and a true leader was one of his greatest qualities. I would encourage Aseem to keep an open mind and keep up to this thirst in his future endeavors. I wish him all the best for his future. - ANC
Arpan Agarwal 426 - J “To be a DOSCO means to be smart, selfless, intelligent, and a brave leader. In other words, a true gentleman.”
He was the School Western Band Leader. He was the House Music Captain, and a Senior Representative in the Technology Council.
He was awarded music colours, best musician SC form, merit in the trinity grade 2 for guitar, bronze and silver awards in IAYP, First Aid label, and he stood first in the game designing category IN SAJA, Kanpur.
He represented the School in the Raahat Charity Concert in Dehradun, IT festival in Gwalior, IT festival in Kanpur, CSI quiz in ONGC and the Vasant Valley Multimedia Contest. He represented the House in hockey, soccer, debating, and music.
A positive thinker who never failed to be generous enough to lend his time to others. A brilliant guitarist whose music never failed to touch hearts. -AAQ
Varun Goel 388 - J “Once in a lifetime opportunity. It has made me what I am today. Thank you, Doon!!!”
He was the House Hindi Debating Captain and the Editor-in-Chief of Where Eagles Dare (Jaipur House magazine).
He was awarded the bronze and silver awards in LAMDA and the bronze award in IAYP.
He represented the School at the RSIS Project at the Pathways School and was a member of the editorial boards of the Yuv Arpan, Srijan Prayas and the Yuv Bharti. He represented the House in Hindi debating, Hindi poetry, Hindi declamation, table tennis, badminton and First-Aid.
Varun is an easy going and good natured young man who is fond of English literature. - AAQ
Siddhant Gupta 412 J “Doon is a journey from a gawky teenager to a refined man. Dosco is the essence of this very journey. Dosco is an integral part of my identity; I will always be an ex-Dosco!” He was the House Council Secretary, the House Gymnastics Captain and House Dance Coordinator.
He was awarded Bronze IAYP award. He received the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards of the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in gymnastics and dance. He represented the House in hockey, table tennis, First Aid, Inter House One Act play, debating, PT, and athletics.
An epitome of simplicity - one who would always brighten up your day with his childlike enthusiasm and cheerful disposition. -BKC
Kanav Mehra 343 - H “‘Doon has taught me, ‘Life is like a tennis match, if one wants to win; one has to serve well... return well... play crucial moments cooly... and remember... it all begins with LOVE ALL.’ These six incredible years will be my most cherished moments for life.’” He was the School Tennis captain. He was the House Tennis and Table Tennis captain. He was the House Junior PT leader and the Head of Administration in DSMUN.
He was the winner of the Under- 18 Uttarakhand State Championship and the Sardar Mahommad Tennis tournament. He was awarded Full Colours in Tennis, Bronze medal in IPSC and the S Rawlley Trophy for ‘Most Promising Tennis Player. He was also awarded the Headmaster’s Cup for Accounts and House Colours.
He represented the School in tennis and table tennis. He represented the House in cricket, tennis, table tennis, hockey, athletics, chess and music.
A brilliant young man and a good sportsman Kanav would have you in splits with his rustic sense of humour. - BKC
Jaiveer Mehra 336 - H “A status which can never be erased”
He was the House Computer Room and Common Room incharge.
He received a medal for Engineering Excellence at the NASA Space School.
He represented the House in cricket, hockey and basketball.
Quietest of them all, an extremely patient and well behaved young man. - BKC
Shourya Gupta 390 - H “A prestigious stature of being a leader in all spheres of life.”
He was the Boy-in-Charge of photography. He was the House Chess captain and Dance Coordinator.
He received the ‘Best Photographer’ award. He also received the Bronze award in IAYP and the Silver award in the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in chess and various photography competitions. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, athletics, chess and dance.
Debonair and dashing Shourya with his cheerful outlook lifted the spirit of others. A well balanced and positive young man. - BKC
Arvind Sharma 342 - H “Great contacts forever”
He was the School Boxing captain. He was the Boy-in-Charge of design and technology, paper recycling, IAYP and science society. He was the Chief-Editor of the Doon School List, Senior Editor of the Srijan Prayas and Infinity. He was also the House Boxing,
He was awarded the Scholars, Games and IAYP Blazers. He was warded School Colours. He stood second in the BP Chandola Hindi Essay Competition and was awarded the English Markers’ Cup. He received the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in LAMDA. He also received the award for the Most Scientific Boxer and the Best Carpenter.
He represented the School in boxing and squash. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, basketball, badminton, squash, boxing, swimming, art and First- Aid.
An epitome of simplicity - one who would always brighten up your day with his childlike enthusiasm and cheerful disposition. -BKC
Shreyvardhan Swaroop 330 - H “It was a roller coaster ride. The twists and turns made me the man that I am today. ”
He was the School Senior PT Leader. He was the Boy- in- Charge of motor mechanics. He was the House Athletics and Hindi Debating captain. He was also the Head of Administration in DSMUN.
He represented the School in cricket, soccer, hockey, athletics and gymnastics. He represented the House in cricket, soccer, athletics, hockey, basketball, gymnastics, boxing and hindi debating.
He was awarded the Games Blazer and the PT Jersey. He received Full Colours in Cricket and Athletics. He was also awarded the ‘Best PT Leader’ award.
Shreyvardhan would always appear out of the blue and cheer us up with his hilarious jokes. A brilliant sportsman and leader! -AAQ
Arjun Verma 372 - H “An ideal dosco is a thorough gentleman. Therefore, being sincere and honest towards one’s work and compassionate towards people in general should be his greatest quality.”
He was the Boy-in-Charge of electronics, robotics and paper recycling. He was also the Secretary of the Technology Council.
He was awarded first position in the Dipanker Sen Science Quiz.
He represented the House in music, marching and PT.
The little genius- gifted with a scientific bent of mind , will surely carve out a special niche for himself with some major breakthrough in the area of science and technology. Mature, composed and dignified,I loved the way he carried himself throughout his time at Doon. - BKC
Saarthak Singh 353 - O “A responsibility bestowed upon few for the betterment of society.”
He was a School Prefect, Library Council Secretary and the BoyinCharge of the historical circle society. He was also the Chief ofProduction of the Doon School Art Magazine and the Senior Editor of the Circle. He was the House Athletics, Quiz and Shanti Swaroop.
He was awarded School Colurs, Full Clours in Squash and Athletics. He was also awarded the Games’ Blazer, and won the 5000m race during the athletics competition.
He was in the school basketball, squash, athletics, boxing, and quiz teams. He represented the House in hockey, soccer, athletics, basketball, boxing, squash, quiz, art and Shanti Swaroop Science Essay Contest.
His penchant for using the most difficult synonyms for the simplest words in the language has often sent people around him scrambling for cover – or for the thesaurus for the more intellectual kinds. Otherwise, Saarthak Singh is a perfectly good friend and a committed scholar with a soft corner for fish and a irrepressible sweet tooth. This ‘human’ side of Saarhtak of course is revealed only to a fortunate few and we thank him for sharing these dark secrets with us! -PDT
Nilesh Aggarwal 416-H “Its like cheating on the test of life: an unfair advantage.”
He was the House Squash and Athletics captain. He was the Boy-inCharge of Photography. He was the Chief of Production of The Yearbook and a Senior Editor of the Yuv Arpan and Srijan Prayas.
He won the State Squash tournament. He stood second in the U-15 Individual Squash Tournament. He also received the ‘Best Photographer of the year’ award. He was also awarded the IAYP blazer award.
He represented the School in Squash and SPEAC, France. He was also a part of the expedition to Mont Blanc, France. He also represented the House in squash, athletics, cricket, hockey, soccer, basketball, badminton and art.
-BKC
Uddhav Prasad 344-H “A batsman in a cricket match whose form is temporary but class is permanent.”
He was the School Athletics captain, the School Orchestra leader and the Boy-in-Charge of the entertainment committee. He was the House Cricket captain and a House Monitor.
He was awarded the Games Blazer, School Colours, Full Colours in Cricket and Athletics, Half Colours in Hockey, House Colours and Music Colours. He received the Silver award in the LAMDA Examinations, Bronze award in IAYP and the ‘Best Musician’ award. He stood first in Pentathlon.
He represented the School in cricket, hockey, soccer and athletics. He was a member of the Games’ Committee. He represented the School in DIAMUN. He represented the House in swimming, basketball, choir, dance and music.
Dedication and diligence were an intrinsic part of Uddhav`s personality and these were the qualities that came to the forefront , whether at the piano ke board or on the athletics track.He was driven by the determination to always give of his best, no matter what the cost. Yet he was always gentle and compassionate in his dealings with others, and remarkably modest about his talent and achievements. A gentleman to the core. - PCH
Abhishek Jain 386-K “Being a Dosco has defined me as a person and will keep redefining me throughout my life.”
He was a School Prefect. He was the Editor-in-Chief of The Yearbook and the Producer of the InterHouse-One-Act play. He was the House Swimming and Table Tennis captain. He was also the House Senior PT leader.
He was awarded the Scholars Blazer, House Colours, PT Jersey and First-Aid label.
He represented the School in hockey, swimming and table tennis. He also represented the School in the Expediton to Everest Base Camp. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, table tennis, athletics, swimming, basketball, chess and dance.
- BKC
Jayant Mukhopadhaya 367-H “It’s like cheating on the test of life: an unfair advantage.”
He was the House Captain of Hyderabad House , and he was also the editor in chief of The Yearbook, the graphic editor of the DSAM, Editor of Echo and was the house music captain.
He was awarded the Scholars’ Blazer, Markers Cup for IB HL Physics 2009 and 2010, Trinity Grades 1-4 merit and LAMDA bronze and silver levels. He was also awarded School Colours. He was also awarded Full Colours in squash.
He was part of the school and house hockey, squash and athletics teams. He was a school council representative . He represented his house in cricket, soccer, PT, marching, quiz, debating, dramatics, Shanti Swaroop, first aid, western band and choir.
Abundantly talented with a great stamina for multitasking. He could get you to do anything with that brilliant smile of his.I am sure he will do great things and go places in life. - BKC
Vinayak Agrawal 405 - H “It means a lot to me as this word carries a lot of meaning inside and outside school. It feels proud being a dosco and I am very thankful to god that he made me one.” He was the House Boxing captain.
He was awarded the IAYP Blazer, House Colours, Full Colours in Squash and the First-Aid label.
He represented the School in squash. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, squash, athletics, hindi debating, First- Aid and music.
An epitome of simplicity - one who would always brighten up your day with his childlike enthusiasm and cheerful disposition. -BKC
Abhyun Chatterjee 411 J “To be guaranteed of a place where one can itch between the best of place even at the worst of times.”
He was the producer of the Inter House One Act play, House Shanti Swarup captain and the Editor-inchief of Where Eagles Dare (Jaipur House magazine).
He was awarded the First Aid label and the bronze and silver awards in the LAMDA examination.
He represented the School at the RSIS Project in Thailand in 2009 and at the RSIS Project in India in 2010. He was a member of the school quiz team, the Associate Editor of The Circle and a Contributing Editor of the DS 75 Cartoon Book. He represented his House in dramatics, cricket, hockey, soccer, basketball, English debating, quiz, table tennis and Shanti Swarup.
I shall remember Abhyun for writing the longest sentences ever written by a boy in my class! Abhyun can probably give the Oxford Dictionary-wallahs a complex, repository of SAT words that he is. Abhyun is a fatal combination of bright and impossible, a combination that had me either in tears of laughter, or tears of exasperation! I’ll miss him--nobody will ever write “X is a lugubrious nonentity caught in an existential crisis that coagulates his confidence....” again!!! He’ll be lethal wherever he goes. All the best, Abhyun!! Go on; fox your new teachers like you foxed me! -PKB
Shatrunjai Rai Dewan 347-H “Being a dosco is more than our food, outings, YC’s or busting bounds. It is the excluding sense of oneness, the relationships we build no matter how different we are, and where we may come from.”
He was the School Music captain and the Boy-in-Charge of the audio visual squad and entertainment committee. He was also the House Popular Band leader.
He was awarded the ‘Best Musician’award and the Best Instrumentalist award.
He represented the school in music. He represented the House in soccer, hockey, swimming and music.
Shatrunjai made music with the same joy and whole-hearted enthusiasm that he did everything that engaged and held his interest in School. In so doing, he brought a great deal of joy to us all. His happy-golucky nature went hand-in-hand with leadership qualities, and he was able to inspire and motivate many young musicians in School. He was ever- generous with his time and his talent. - PCH
Neel Madhav 348-H “Respect Baby :P”
He was the School Gymnastics captain. He was the House Soccer and Gymnastics captain. He was also an Editor of The Doon School Art Magazine.
He was awarded the Games Blazer and Full Colours in Soccer. He also received the Silver and Bronze awards of the LAMDA Examinations. He also received the ‘Best Gymnast’ award.
He represented the School in cricket, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, athletics and boxing. He was a member of the School Orchestra. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, athletics, boxing, swimming, basketball, dance, western band and choir. He was in the cast of the Inter-House-One Act Play.
A charming , exuberant young man with a lot of positive energy around him. Wherever he goes , he will always have lots of friends and admirers around him. -BKC
Varun Rai 339-H “The six most cherished years of my life.”
He was the House Swimming captain and the House Social Service Secretary.. He was the Head of Administration in DSMUN. He was also the Producer of the Inter-House- One Act Play and the Inter- House Dance Competition.
He was awarded House Colours. He the Bronze award in IAYP, the First-Aid, Lifeguard and Life Saver label and a gold medal in the Councils Swimming meet. He received various certificates in photography and art.
He represented the School in soccer and swimming. He also represented the School at the RSIS held in Thailand. He represented the House in hockey, soccer, swimming, tennis, badminton and basketball.
The smooth operator has been great company with his presence of mind and wit. The great fixer- he always had a solution to every problem. Great organization and people skills. -BKC
Vahin Khosla 360-O “The word “Dosco” summarizes my life till now. I believe I was born the minute I entered this campus and part of me shall remain here forever.”
Vahin was a School Prefect and was the School Soccer captain. He was the House Hockey captain and the Producer of the Inter-HouseOne-Act Play. He was a member of the Games Committee. He was also a representative to the School Council, House Council and the Mess Committee.
He was awarded the Games Blazer. He was also awarded Full Colours in Soccer and Hockey.
He represented the School in soccer, cricket, hockey, boxing and athletics. He represented the House in soccer, cricket, hockey, boxing and athletics.
What sets Vahin apart from the many others is his humility and willingness to learn from others. He is unassuming yet firm, open-minded and considerate. Although he has his own views, Vahin is always willing to review his own ideas. Vahin the gentleman and the sportsman will always kindle warm memories in the minds of all of us here, long after he has walked out of the gates of Chandbagh. - PDT
Uday Shriram 350-H “Being a dosco is more than our food, outings, YC’s or busting bounds. It is the excluding sense of oneness, the relationships we build no matter how different we are, and where we may come from.” He was a School Prefect. He was the School Chess captain. He was the Boy-in-Charge of the Nature Club and Dramatics. He was the Editor-in-Chief of the Echo, Senior Editor of the Circle and DSIR. He was the Secretary of the Music Society and a Chairperson in DSMUN. He was the House Debating, Drama and Chess captain.
He was awarded School Chess and Dramatics Colours. He received the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Play and Best Director award in the Inter- House-One-Act Play. He received the Bronze and Silver awards of IAYP. He received the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards of the LAMDA Examinations. He was also awarded the Marker’s Cup for Hindi.
He represented the School in chess, debating, quiz, MUN and drama. He was a member of the School Orchestra. He went for an Exchange Programme to Harrow School, United Kingdom. He represented the House in hockey, cricket, chess, drama, quiz, debating, and music.
His histrionics and critical bent of mind surpassed everyone and will take him places in life. An extremely gentle soul with a sharp intellect he surely is on his way to something in life. - BKC
Shashank Peshawaria 417-H “Doon...a whirlwind of laughter and sadness that ended as abruptly as it started.”
He was the House Debating captain. He was also the Editor of the Weekly and Senior Editor of the Echo.
He was awarded School Dramatics Colours. He received the award for the ‘Best Supporting Actor’, ‘Best Play’ and ‘Best Director’ in the InterHouse-One-Act Play. He also received the Best Supporting Actor in the Founder’s Day Play in English. He also received the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards of the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in MUN and the SciencesPo Conference. He was a member of the School Choir. He represented the House in music, debating and dramatics.
A charming , exuberant young man with a lot of positive energy around him. Wherever he goes , he will always have lots of friends and admirers around him. -BKC
Angad Bawa 392-J “Daring… Omniscient… Spirited… Creative… Obliging.”
He was the School Swimming captain and the School Social Service Secretary. He was the House Monitor, Swimming and Table Tennis captain and the Senior Representative in the School Council.
He was awarded various certificates for swimming, Best actor in a Supporting Role, First Aid label, swimming full colours and House Colours. He was also a certified life guard.
He represented the school in swimming, cricket, and gymnastics. He represented the house in swimming, cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, basketball, table tennis and dramatics.
A taskmaster who always works in -Angad ka paoon-fashion and passion indeed, possess good sense of humour in reasonable tone, committed actor and dedicated director. -MHF
Kartic Sharma 354-J “A DOSCO to me means a person who can stand out from the rest at any instance.”
He was the House Captain and the House Basketball, PT, Squash and Athletics captain.
He was awarded House Colours.
Kartic represented the School in hockey, tennis, PT and golf. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, tennis, basketball, badminton, swimming, music and in the Inter House One Act play competition.
‘’Sir, it will be done’, and t was done! This is Kartic Sharma for you. A House Captain of very few words. Kartic let his actions speak for himself. I admired his brisk and businesslike way of dealing with things and a sense of humour that remains unparalled simply by its absence. -RSF
Ashwath Singh Kunadi 338-J “Every man is born almost equal. It is experiences like these which make him who he is. Being a Dosco was one such experience which has moulded me the way I am”
He was Boy-in-charge of the Yoga STA and House Social Service Secretary.
He achieved distinctions in the gold and silver levels of LAMDA. He won the awards for the Best Yoga Student from the year 2007 to 2010 and he also won adjudged runners up in the clay face making competition.
He represented the school at the KAMUN, the DSMUN and the SPEAC. He represented the house in hockey, soccer, cricket, gymnastics, boxing and table tennis, Hindi elocution, debating and Shanti Swarup.
- BKC
B Dinesh Reddy 413-J “Being a part of an indomitable faith that has no set dogmas or rules. Anarchy in the hands of Democracy.”
He was the Boy-in-charge of the Boys’ Bank, Video Club and Cooking STA. He was the House Cricket and Quiz Captain and also the House Monitor.
He was awarded House Colours.
He represented the School in cricket. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer and quiz.
Reddy’s sense of humour and the ability to see the lighter side of an argument amused me as well as left me exasperated. I would like to remember him as a responsible, honest, and a boy with a strong character. Do well! -RSF
Hemang Agarwal 385-J “Being a Dosco is a tough life which makes a young and smart MAN from an immature and irresponsible BOY in a span of six years.” He was a School Prefect and the House Tennis and Badminton Captain.
He was awarded House Colours and he won the Under-17 Individual Badminton Cup.
He represented the School in tennis. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and chess.
Hemang believed in keeping things easy and simple for himself and for everyone else. A prefect with a very keen sense of responsibility and engagement, Hemang believed in setting a very high standard for himself and for people around him. -RSF
Ishaan Nagpal 381-J “Follow rules- never, get nabbed- sometimes, get away with it- ALWAYS”
He was the House Soccer Captain.
He was adjudged the best delegate at the DSMUN conference and was awarded the Dehradun Council of School’s Association Award for getting the highest marks in Sciences in the ICSE examinations and the Marker’s Cup for Economics. He was also awarded IAYP bronze and silver awards and he completed the bronze and silver levels in LAMDA.
He represented the School in DSMUN, soccer, gymnastics, and athletics. He represented the House in hockey, soccer, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, PT, and debating.
Ishaan has all the virtues a successful citizen of the world needs. - AAQ
Rajdeep Deo Bhanj 355-T “The beginning was scary, the end is sad, but in between are the best years I’ve ever had.”
Rajdeep was a School Prefect and the School Cricket captain. He was the House Athletics and Table Tennis captain.
He was awarded the Best All-rounder award. He was awarded the man of the match award in the AMQ Memorial cricket match. He was awarded House Colours.
Rajdeep was a School Prefect and the School Cricket captain. He was the House Athletics and Table Tennis captain.
A boy of very few words, Rajdeep believed in letting his action speak for him. Humility, patience and modesty are the virtues that impressed me most in my association with him for six years. Undoubtedly the best opening batsman school has seen in many years, Rajdeep would make any teacher proud of his profession. Well done Raj! - RSF
Unknown “Being a part of an indomitable faith that has no set dogmas or rules. Anarchy in the hands of Democracy.”
He was the Boy-in-charge of the Boys’ Bank, Video Club and Cooking STA. He was the House Cricket and Quiz Captain and also the House Monitor.
He was awarded House Colours.
He represented the School in cricket. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer and quiz.
Reddy’s sense of humour and the ability to see the lighter side of an argument amused me as well as left me exasperated. I would like to remember him as a responsible, honest, and a boy with a strong character. Do well! -RSF
Manik Garg 345-J “It was like packing a parachute… after jumping off the plane you think, “What would I have done without it?” He was the Boy in charge of the Stage Committee and the House First Aid Captain.
He was awarded the bronze, silver and gold awards in LAMDA and the Headmaster’s Cup for English.
He represented the School in RSIS Project in Kenya. He represented the House in Hindi debating, First Aid, Shanti Swarup, swimming, PT and art.
Still waters run deep.’ Manik is soft spoken, calm and extermely reliable. -AAQ
Milind Pandit 361-J “One in five hundred in a world of billions.”
He was the House Athletics Captain.
He completed the bronze, silver and gold standards of the IAYP, LAMDA and the reading awards. He was awarded the First Aid label and he received the Mahindra Scholarship. He was also adjudged as the best delegate in the DSMUN conference.
He represented the School in DSMUN, DIAMUN Dubai and RSIS Project in Thailand. He was a member of the School U-17 soccer team. He represented the House in soccer, cricket, hockey, athletics, basketball, swimming, chess, First Aid and debating.
Sentimental, soft ,caring ,quietly confident with a clear sighted focus on goals are a few words that describe Milind. He was firmly planted on the ground-modesty personified! A gentle man in the best sense of the word. -MTS
Prashant Bhandari 356-J “Being a DOSCO, it wasn’t six years of life but a life of six years.”
He was the House Music and Chess captain.
He completed the silver level in LAMDA and the HAM Radio grade II examination.
He was a member of the school orchestra. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, music, chess and Shanti Swaroop.
- BKC
Samarth Jaiswal 414-J “To conquer everything I want.”
He was the Boy in charge of Hindi Dramatics and Motor Mechanics.
He was awarded the silver award in LAMDA and Dramatics Colours.
He represented the School in the JK Tyre National Racing Championship. He also represented the school in Hindi and English dramatics. He represented the House in Hindi and English debating, tennis and in the Inter House One Act play competition.
Samarth is a cheerful and sincere young man. He has come a long way in School. He is a multi talented pupil. He has a passion for acting and cars. He has done a number of memorable performances on stage. He has also taken to motor racing in a big way. I am confident that in a few years time, Samarth will carve a niche for himself in the world just like he did in School. -KLA
Shoumitra Srivastava 362 - K “Dosco to me is more than some character restrained by a few attributes. It is a spirit that helps you transcend all impediments that you otherwise thought were impossible to cross.”
He was the Secretary General of the DSMUN, the Secretary of the School Quiz Society and the Editor-in-Chief of the Doon School Information Review. He was also the House Debating and Shanti Swaroop captain.
He was awarded the Scholars’ Blazer, the Senior GK cup, the prize for the best overall speaker in the Inter-House English Debates. He stood second in the SR Das GK prize test and the Inter-House Hindi poetry competition. He received the prize for the best speaker in the second round of the Frank Anthony Debates and various prizes in the Inter-House Hindi Declamation competition.
He represented the School at the Harvard MUN, DSMUN, IISPSC Canada Debates, the Chuckerbutty Debates, the Welham Boys’ Quiz competition and the RIMC quiz competition. He represented the House in quiz, English debating, Hindi poetry, Shanti Swaroop, First-Aid and squash.
Shoumitra had been a great force behind the success of MUN in School in the last few years. He has a very mature head on his shoulder and did things for the sheer pleasure of doing it not for any accolades or awards. - RSF
Harsh Verma 376 - K “Doon is a dream that makes me want to sleep again.”
He was the House Hockey captain and a House Monitor.
He was awarded Full Colours in Hockey and House Colours.
He represented the School in hockey. He was a Senior Representative in the School Council. He represented the House in soccer, hockey, cricket and basketball
Soft-spoken, straightforward, sincere and a highly talented sportsman Harsh enjoyed an excellent stint at the Doon. It is still a misty for me that how could he attain distinctions without spending too much of time in his study. In the hockey field, it was amazing to see him controlling the midfield with ease and authority. I still remember his expressive pre-school council election speech, and in that context I want him to know that no one ever though that he was a ‘slack’. All students and teacher had very high regards for his potential and behaviour in school. - ASH
Harshit Tiwari 323 - K “A person who is a true gentleman.”
He was the House Chess and Squash captain.
He was awarded the IAYP Bronze award, First-Aid label, Reading Awards, House Colours and Chess Colours. He was the Runner up in the Individual Chess Competition and in the Inter School Chess Competition.
He represented the School in soccer and chess. He represented the House in soccer, chess, squash, cricket, hockey, basketball and First-Aid.
Harshit Tiwari was a boy of few words who always lets his ‘code’ do the talking. Harshit had exceptional programming skills and always saw problems from different perspectives. He was also a gifted Chess player and I still remember that he helped School ‘B’ Team almost outperform School ‘A’ Team in a reputed Inter School Chess Tournament. -VSM
Divyam Agarwal 404 - K “Doon changed my perception towards life and brought out my
He was the House Music captain and the School Orchestra leader.
He was awarded Music Colours, the IAYP bronze award, the bronze Reading award and a scholarship from Spicmacay. He received the ‘Best Musician’ award, the Pandit Surinder Kumar memorial trophy for the ‘Best Senior Tabla Player’ and various awards in basketball.
He represented the School in basketball. He was a member of the School Orchestra and also took part in the annual Hope Town cultural fest. He was in the cast of the Founder’s Day play in Hindi. He represented the House in soccer, hockey, dance, and cricket.
Divyam had a smile for everyone and never a hard word for anyone. He took his responsibilities as School Orchestra Leader very seriously, and, in the process, was responsible for the growing musicianship of many of his juniors, to whom he was a mentor and an always approachable senior. He used his talent to serve the School community with humility and sincerity. A fine sportsman, his skill on the playing fields was equalled by his sporting spirit. - PCH
Shiva Gurunani 326-O ‘Playing your heart out, chilling with guys, staying back in holidays for tuitions, organizing loads of parties and in the end studying for boards.’ He was a School Prefect. He was the House Soccer captain and the Inter-House-One Act Play Director.
He represented the School in soccer, hockey, athletics, basketball and gymnastics. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, basketball and gymnastics.
He was awarded the Games Blazer, Full Colours in Hockey and Soccer, Half Colours in Basketball and House Colours.
“With his knack for making one burst out laughing when the intention was to give him the sharpest lecture for having been up to yet another one of his countless antics, Shiva’s charm can surely melt the coldest of hearts. We wish him continued success with that as well as with everything else that he sets out to do.” -PDT
Abhinandan Rajan 403-O “Doon taught me how to live life the right way!”
He was the House Dance Coordinator, the house boxing captain as well as that of gymnastics.
He was awarded the Games Blazer, Full Colours in Basketball, Boxing, and Gymnastics. He was adjudged the ‘Most Promising Player’ of the Afzal Khan Basketball Tournament. He also received the award for ‘Excellence’ in Sports by Uttarakhand.
He represented the School in boxing, gymnastics, basketball and dance. He represented the House in hockey, athletics, basketball, gymnastics, boxing, and dance.
One just needs to scratch the surface to find the caring and affectionate person hiding under that brusque exterior. Add to that a sense of humour that makes an appearance at the most unexpected moments and one has the perfect recipe for a loyal, lovable and enigmatic person that Abhinanadan really is. May good luck and success follow you wherever you go, in whatever you do. -PDT
Trivikram Singh 377-J “Being a high voltage, adrenaline pumped person who drinks life to the lees.”
He was a School Prefect and Boy in charge of the Stage Committee. He was also the House Boxing and Hockey captain and the House senior PT leader.
He was awarded the Games’ Blazer, the PT Jersey and the award for the Most Scientific Boxer. He was also awarded Half Colours in hockey and boxing.
He represented the School in boxing, hockey, soccer and athletics. He represented the House in boxing, hockey, soccer, athletics, cricket and swimming.
Trivikram inspired the boys of Jaipur House to excel in outdoor sports. He believed in leading from the front and by example. -RSF
Karanbir Singh Dhariwal 373-T “I always knew that I would look back on the times I cried and laughed, but I never knew that I’d look back on the times I laughed and cried”
He was the school hockey captain. He was also the house hockey, soccer and athletics captain.
He was awarded Full Colours in soccer, PT Jersey, Games’ Blazer and House Colours.
He represented the School in hockey, soccer, athletics and boxing. He represented the House in hockey, soccer, athletics and boxing. He was in the cast/crew of the Inter-House-One-Act play.
A trustworthy, hardworking and energetic young-man Karanbir showed his brilliance especially in hockey field. I was closely associated with Karnbir as the master-in-charge of hockey during his S and Sc forms. I have no doubt in stating that with time, our relationship became much more that a coach and a player. What impressed me the most about him was his fearlessness, which never left him in the toughest of the situations either in the field or off the field. I want to say “thank you” to Karnbir for leading a wonderful and almost unbeatable school hockey team. -ASH
Shivam Pal 359-K “DOSCO is not just a word but an energy that flows in the blood of every student that spends the 6 most wonderful years of his life in this institution.” He was a School Prefect. He was the Inter-House-One-Act play Director and the House Dance Coordinator. He was the House Basketball and Athletics captain.
He was awarded Full Colors in Basketball.
He represented the School in basketball and athletics. He represented the House in hockey,soccer, basketball and dramatics.
An avid mountaineer, cheerful individual and a focuses student Shivam Pal had a productive stay at the Doon. His participation in sports, dramatics and public speaking will be remembered for a long time. I was fortunate to have him in my house under my care for six wonderful years. Those louder laughters which we had together in housemaster’s study in Kashmir house, corridors, sports fields and mountains can never be forgotten. -ASH
Faraz Khan 421-K “A Dosco is someone who can relate to and manage people. ‘Jugaad’ is a Dosco’s greatest weapon, and weilds it well.”
He was the House Junior PT leader. He was the House Boxing captain.
He received the Gold Reading Award and the PT Jersey.
He represented the School in the All India Map Quiz. He represented the House in soccer, hockey, First-Aid and boxing. He was in the cast of the Inter-House-One-Act play.
Faraz will always be remembered as a well read person. He has been an etremely valuable presence in my life. The quotes that always use to brighten his notice boards will be there in Kashmir House forever. I wish him all the success in life. - ANC
Viren Kapoor 332-K ‘It is something which runs in my blood and no one can take it away from me!!”
He was a School Prefect, Boy-in-Charge of the AV squad and HAM radio. He was the House Social Service Secretary and the Editor-in-Chief of the Chinar.
He was re awarded School Colours and awarded the IAYP Blazer. He received the bronze award of the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School at the CMS Biotechnology Fest in Lucknow and at the RSIS India. He represented the House in soccer and hockey.
Words defy as I sit to pen down a few words for Viren. It was never possible for me to decide which words are befitting to describe him. If I were to choose a few, the ones that come to mind are dedicated, honest, hardworking, trustworthy, articulate, the list is endless. In short, he is a child who I endeared and was dear to me. I wish him all the success and happiness. God bless! -SSM
Utkarsh Gupta 410-K “A life-making and life-changing experience that I never grasped to enjoy. Unfortunately, it was over before
He was the Editor of the Srijan Prayas, Senior Editor of the Echo and Boy-in-Charge of Archives. He was the House Tennis captain and the Chief of Production of Chinar.
He was awarded the Gold Reading award, second place in Gombar Speech Trophy and House Colours. He received the Silver award of the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in the exchange programme to Hutchins School, Australia. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, tennis and dance.
Utkarsh is a soft spoken and mild mannered young man. I found him to be an articulate and thoughtful pupil. He has a passion for publications and contributed to the school in a positive manner. I am confident that in years to come, Utkarsh will achieve a number of laurels. -KLA
Dhruv Babbar 349-K “When a DOSCO flourishes, everyone flourishes”
He was the House Common room in-charge.
He was awarded the IAYP bronze award, House Colours and the FirstAid label.
He represented the House in soccer, hockey, cricket, chess, music, First-Aid and badminton.
Dhruv is a very cheerful person, full of energy. He bursts into laughter, generating happiness all around him. He is a very sincere, dedicated, determined and hardworking boy. Once he sets in a target, he works towards achieving it. - MLB
Tushar Thakral 340-K “The best decision of my life.”
He was the House Badminton captain.
He stood second in the SR Das GK Prize Test.
He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, badminton, tennis and table tennis, music and First-Aid.
A humble, sincere, and well-mannered boy who amused us with his great sense of humour. - AAQ
Vinayak Bhandari 366-K “One who will always find solutions one way or the other.”
He was House Table Tennis captain.
He represented the School in the RSC held in Ajmer. He represented the House in cricket, soccer, hockey, table tennis and badminton.
With his good humour, undying optimism and gentle manners, Vinayak made some lifelong friends at Doon. -AAQ
Saadman Chowdhury 379-K “Friendship and party.”
He was an Associate Editor of the Econocrat and a Senior Representative of the School Council. He was the House Quiz captain.
He won the SR Das GK Prize Test for two consecutive years. He received the First-Aid label, IAYP Bronze award and the Bronze and Silver awards of the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in U-17 soccer. He represented the House in soccer, cricket, hockey, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, athletics, music and First-Aid.
He represented the School in U-17 soccer. He represented the House in soccer, cricket, hockey, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, athletics, music and First-Aid. - ANC
Chirag Ambedkar 418-K “A Dosco to me is being like an ALIEN, the school being the home planet. It nurtures you to tackle, conquer and rule the universe i.e. the World outside.” He was the Boy-in-Charge of boys bank and tuckshop. He was the House First-Aid captain and a Senior Editor of the Doon School Art Magazine.
He received the ‘Best Midterm Party’ award. He was awarded the IAYP bronze award and a ASOC Ham Radio Grade II License.
He represented the School in the International Aerospace Summer School held in UK. He represented the House in cricket, chess and First-Aid.
Chirag would always have something for everyone. Boys like him are hard to find. -AAQ
Tanuj Kumar 425-K “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive/And to be a Dosco was very Heaven!”
He was the Boy-in-Charge of child education. He was the House Debating and Music captain.
He was awarded the IAYP bronze award, House Colours and Distinctions in Trinity College London Music Exams for Piano (Grade 2,4 & 5). He also received the Silver award in the LAMDA Examinations and the HAM Radio Grade 2R award.
He represented the School in quiz and debating. He was a member of the Founder’s Day Play in Hindi. He was a member of the School Western Band and Choir. He also represented the School in the Expedition to Everest Base Camp. He represented the House in Hindi declamation, Hindi poetry recitation, and music. He was also in the cast of the Inter-House-One-Act play.
As a student of literature, Tanuj was a joy to teach. He was one boy who developed a true love for reading and I saw him develop year after year due to his commitment to learning. - AAQ
Animesh Gupta 400-K “Doon was a never ending train ride, the best experience of my life.”
He was the House Athletics, Gymnastics and Art captain.
He was awarded Full Colours in gymnastics, First-Aid label and various awards in art.
He represented the School in quiz, gymnastics and athletics. He represented the House in basketball, swimming, First-Aid, art and music.
Animesh has excelled in sports at The Doon School. His contribution in art has also been of a good standard. My involvement with Animesh as a House master has been rewarding. I wish him all the very best. - ANC
Smitha Nair 399-O “Life in school was great and whatever I received in school will always be cherished.”
She was the Girl-in-Charge of the sunrise club and art STA. She was also the House Social Service Secretary.
She received the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award and Dramatics Colours. She was also awarded the ‘Best Sculptor’ award.
She was in the cast of the Founder’s Day Play in Hindi. She was a member of the Founder’s Day Music Production and the School Orchestra. She represented the House in art and dance.
Her carefree spirit and her creativity found expression in her dance, paintings and with her involvement in theatre. Her sunny disposition never fails to brighten up the spirit of all those around her. - PDT
Aseem Balraj Sahni 329-O “Being a Dosco is like being in a brotherhood of dauntless, competent and yearning leaders, closer to each other than blood brothers.” He was the House Junior PT leader.
He achieved the Bronze level of the Standard Test and was awarded the First-Aid label. He was awarded a PT Commendation and the Bronze and Silver awards of IAYP. He also received the Silver award of the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in gymnastics. He represented the House in soccer, cricket, hockey, athletics, First-Aid and gymnastics.
Aseem’s final year in school was one marked by his coming out of his shell. It gave me tremendous pleasure to see him becoming a man, speaking like one, sounding like one and, I’m glad to say, a man that we in Oberoi House can be proud of. I would like to believe that he is leaving us with no regrets, having tried his hand at everything that he wanted. I wish him all the best. -KAR
Chandrachuda Shukla 401-O “It’s not 6 years of life, it’s a life of 6 years!”
He was the School Art Secretary and the Hindi Editor of The Doon School Weekly. He was the House Athletics and Hindi Debating captain.
He was awarded Art and Hindi Debating Colours. He won the Naveen Chandra Best Hindi Debator’s Cup, ‘Best supporting Actor’ award in Hindi plays and the gold medal in the Athletics Districts Competition. He was awarded the First-Aid label and Half Colours in Athletics.
He represented the School in cricket, athletics, art and hindi debating. He also represented the school at the RSIS, Thailand and an expedition to Everest Base Camp. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, dramatics, First-Aid, swimming, music, art, and hindi debating.
Chandrachuda joined Doon after having lived in Chand Bagh for more years than most Doscos! This was his campus well before it belonged to anyone in his Form and will continue to be so long after they leave. He did so much despite being a day-scholar and did not allow that to become the only tag by which he was known. I hope that someday he will begin to feel as proud of Doon as it does of him. - KAR
Nitish Dev 396-O “Being a DOSCO is living a life that ends in six years, only to know that the larger part of one’s life still lies ahead… but it is the DOSCO spirit that remains with one all his life.”
He was the Boy-in-Charge of the art SUPW. He was the House Swimming and Art captain.
He was awarded the IAYP Blazer, Art Colours and Half Colours in Swimming. He was awarded the First-Aid label, the Silver and Gold award of the LAMDA Examinations. He was also awarded the Lifeguard and Life Saver labels and various medals in Inter-School Swimming Competitions.
He represented the School in swimming and art. He was in the cast of the Founder’s Day Play in Hindi. He represented the House in hockey, athletics, basketball, swimming and First-Aid.
An excellent swimmer and a great leader, Netesh is also a very good painter. In my interactions with him, I have found him to be a responsible and caring individual who led his house team to great heights. -SKD
Shantantu Agarwal 357-O “I feel different from other people. It does not mean that I am better than them but I feel I am better prepared for life.”
He was the Boy-in-Charge of The Doon School Stock Exchange and the House Cricket captain.
He received the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in LAMDA Examinations and the First-Aid label.
He represented the House in cricket, table tennis, swimming, and First-Aid.
There comes a time in everyone’s life that they are forced to rethink and reconsider everything for which they stand. For me, this happened after one conversation with Shantanu two years ago in November. I would like to believe that this is something that I have been able to remedy and I have finally done good by him. Enjoy the rest of your life, Shantanu, and remember, never forget to pass the rice! - KAR
Prateek Agarwal 382-O “Life in Doon was the perfect poem I lived through- filled with bittersweet memories, heart aching sentiments and innumerable experiences.” Prateek was the Founder and Secretary of The Doon Stock Exchange. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Srijan Prayas, Yuv Arpan, the House Magazine and the Editor of the Econocrat. He was the House Tennis captain and the House Council Secretary.
He was awarded the IAYP Blazer, Scholars Blazer, House Colours and the Mahindra Scholarship. He received the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards of the LAMDA Examinations, the Headmaster’s Cup for Commerce and Economics, FirstAid label.
He represented the School in Hindi debating and tennis. He represented the House in cricket, athletics, Hindi debating, chess, English debating and tennis.
From being ‘little boy lost’ to the aggressive market expert, the one thing that has not changed about Prateek is his love for poetry and his loyalty as a friend. His cheerful smile has lightened up many a dark moment for many of us – friends, juniors and teachers alike. We are glad to have had you with us, Prateek! - PDT
Dipankar Tiwari “Six years of eternal bless”
He was the House Boxing captain.
He received the Bronze IAYP award.
He represented the School in cricket, athletics, art and hindi debating. He also represented the school at the RSIS, Thailand and an expedition to Everest Base Camp. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, dramatics, First-Aid, swimming, music, art, and hindi debating.
Chandrachuda joined Doon after having lived in Chand Bagh for more years than most Doscos! This was his campus well before it belonged to anyone in his Form and will continue to be so long after they leave. He did so much despite being a day-scholar and did not allow that to become the only tag by which he was known. I hope that someday he will begin to feel as proud of Doon as it does of him. - KAR
Siddharth Bidasaria 374-O “It’s like being an exotic fish in the most exotic pond in the world.”
He was the House Squash captain.
He received the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in squash. He represented the House in cricket, soccer, hockey, athletics, Shanti Swarup Science Essay Competition and First-Aid. He was in the crew of the Inter- House-One Act Play.
‘Bida” to many of us, I taught Siddharth in D form, where he was a gentleman to the hilt, and then again in S and Sc forms, where he was always a gentleman, first and foremost. Bright, focused and committed, Siddharth was a teacher’s delight. Tear his answer apart, and he’ll smile and fix it, instead of going into a “wronged genius” sulk mode that many 17 year olds find fashionable. I’ll miss his gentle presence, his perceptive comments, and yes, his neat handwriting! All the best Siddharth! You’ll be a star wherever you are! -PKB
Darshdeep Hora 351-O “When you call yourself a DOSCO, you are accepting the responsibility of representing your school. ‘Do nothing that will dishonor you or your school.”
He was the House First-Aid captain.
He received the Bronze Standard Test award, First-Aid label and the Silver and Gold award in the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in swimming, hockey and gymnastics. He represented the House in the Shanti Swaroop Science Essay Contest, hockey, gymnastics and swimming.
Many here in Chandbagh would be sharing my fondness for Darshdeep for his cheerful disposition and his unbeatable enthusiasm. It is sometimes difficult to fathom Darshdeep though- the ‘fun guy’ in the House who turns deadly serious in his commitment to help his juniors and peers with anything that they might ask of him. We will miss his absurd comments at the most solemn moments that lighten up even the darkest moods. - PDT
Nikhil Narain 364-O “You win some, you lose some, but you keep your friends, and that’s what counts.”
He was the RLSS Boy-in-Charge. He was the House Table Tennis captain, House Senior PT leader and Senior Editor of the House Magazine.
He was awarded the Games Blazer. He received the Bronze, Silver and Gold award of the LAMDA Examinations and the Headmaster’s Cup for Computer Applications. He was also awarded Half Colours in Athletics, Table Tennis, Swimming. He was awarded House Colours.
He represented the School in soccer, swimming, table tennis, athletics, debating and golf. He represented the House in table tennis, hockey, soccer, swimming, dance, First-Aid, debating, chess, dramatics, athletics, tennis and Shanti Swaroop Science Essay Contest.
If there was going to be the “Most Charming Gentleman of the Year” award, Nikhil would win it hands down. With his Buddha like smile and his grown up airs, Nikhil charmed his way into the hearts of all those he interacted with. His achievements in the swimming pool and on the golf course as well as his performance as a Scholar school has made him a role model for many and we wish him the same success and popularity in the future. - PDT
Rachit Malik 419-O “Six years of eternal bless”
He was the House Music captain.
He completed the Trinity Guidlhall Grade 6 level.
He represented the School in squash and at the RSC held at Mayo. He represented the House in cricket, hockey and squash.
Rachit truly found himself in his final year at Doon. He became a musical leader, one who allowed others to offer him advice without being bogged down by it. I can already see him, a few years down the line, sitting in the middle of a circle, surrounded by friends, leading a great sing-song. I just hope that the Math does not get in the way! Good luck! - KAR
Shekhar Bishnoi 406-O “Nothing but the best..”
Shekhar was a House Captain. He was the House Basketball and Chess captain. He was also the Secretary of the Mess Committee.
He was awarded House Colours, Half Colours in Basketball and Soccer. He received the Bronze and Silver awards of IAYP, the First-Aid label and the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in soccer, basketball and debating. He represented the House in cricket, football, hockey, basketball, music, dramatics, debating, swimming, boxing, athletics, First-Aid and chess.
Despite his height and his best efforts to appear grown up, Shekhar has retained his childlike innocence and bubbly enthusiasm. At the same time, his efforts to help and guide the juniors has ensured that he will be remembered by everyone who interacted with him even though the Baby is finally grown and flown the nest. -PDT
Vivek Santayana 369-O “The hum of the Main Building bell as it fades into the morning.”
He was the Editor-in-Chief of The Doon School Weekly, Secretary of the Senior English Debating Society and Secretary of the LAMDA society. He was the House English Debating captain and Senior PT leader. He was the winner of Bakhle Essay prize, SD Sharma Essay prize and theEnglish Literary Society Short Story contest. He was the Best Speaker in the Gibson Memorial All-India Inter-School debates, the Best Speaker in the preliminary round of the chuckerbutty memorial all-india inter-school English debates, second-best speaker in the national finals of the Frank Anthony memorial all-India inter-school debating championship, distinction and merit in the lamda grade eight examinations.
He was the runner up for the SD Sharma essay prize;English literary society poetry prize, BP Chandola essay contest,in the impromptu speaking category of the International Independent Schools’ public speaking competition. He was also awarded House Colours, Debating Colours and theScholars Blazer. He was awarded the trophy for the‘Best Debater in English’ and theShivindu Mehta Trophy for the‘Best Assembly Speech in English.’
He represented the school in the international independent schools’ public speaking competition at Ashbury College, Canada, the chuckerbutty memorial debates 2010, the Samuel Slater memorial debates2010, at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, stages i, ii and iii of the Frank Anthony memorial inter-school english debating championship 2010, the Gibson memorial debates, 2009 and student exchange to SchuleSchloß Salem, 2009. He represented his house in debating, Shanti Swaroop, and athletics.
“Almost intimidating when he decides to debate an issue, Viveks’ sheepish admission of goof ups and his loudly proclaimed love for PBJ sandwiches give away the child that lurks behind the bespectacled and ‘the queen is not amused’ demeanour. I hope he will retain all the traits that earned him the affection and admiration of all those who know the scholarly gentleman.” - PDT
Abhishek Patel 395-T “It was something unpredictable, but in the end it was right, I certainly had the time of my life!!!”
He was House Hindi Debating and Music captain. He was a House Monitor.
He was awarded House Colours and the First-Aid Label.
He represented the School in hockey and hindi debating and western band. He represented the House in soccer, hockey and athletics, choir and dance.he was in the cast and crew of the Inter- House-One-Act play.
Abhishek, although a quiet person, is full of energy. A helpful boy with a positive attitude, very calm and never loses his patience. -MLB
Arjun Sethi 337-T “To be the best at something but to be modest about it.”
He was the Editor-in-Chief of the Infinity and the Tata House Magazine. He was a House Monitor. He was the Boy-in-Charge of LAMDA and nature club. He was the Secretary of the Historical Circle. He was the House Gymnastics, Boxing and Debating captain.
He was awarded the Scholars Blazer and the Shantam Seth trophy for the most promising naturalist and Full Colours in boxing. He was placed first in the Vikram Seth Poetry Recitation competition.
He represented the School in boxing. He represented the House in gymnastics, boxing, debating, athletics, and First-Aid.
Arjun Sethi ‘was the noblest of them all.......... the elements So mixed in him that Nature might stand up And say to all the world, ‘This is a man!’ -JKA
Akshat Kumar 398-T “25 words for the meaning of being a Dosco would be an understatement.Being a Dosco means much more than being a part of this school.Being a Dosco means being a part of the world’s future”
He was the House Council Secretary, House Shanti Swaroop Essay Writing Contest captain and a senior representative in the Technology Council.
He was placed first at an individual event in the Comfest held at Kanpur. He was also awarded second prize at the CSI Comp Quiz and in the photo editing competition held at the Scindia School.
He represented the House in hockey, soccer, swimming and athletics.
Sincere, intelligent, and a gentleman to the core. -AAQ
Siddharth Bathla 358-T “The experience of a lifetime, allowing me to believe in and thank god everyday for this wonderful blessing.” He was the School Choir Leader and the House Social Service Secretary.
He was awarded School Music Colours, House Colours and the IAYP Blazer. He received the bronze, silver and gold awards of the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in choir and western band. He represented the House in soccer, swimming, hockey and music.
Sensitive and thoughtful, Siddharth`s inner fire gave him the ability to meet any challenge and face it head- on. A musician who brought both style and passion to his drumming, a capable leader who conducted the School choir with confidence and skill, he always managed to surprise with the seriousness of purpose that underlay his radiant smile. He has the Dosco spirit in abundance! - PCH
Arjun Vilas Mahajan 378-T “Undeniably the best time of my life”
He was the House Tennis Captain.
He was awarded the Scholars Blazer and the Shantam Seth trophy for the most promising naturalist and Full Colours in boxing. He was placed first in the Vikram Seth Poetry Recitation competition.
He represented the school in music, tennis and at the RSIS Project held in Thailand. He represented the House in cricket, hockey, soccer, athletics, art, music and tennis.
He lived, breathed and dreamt soccer. And when he wasn’t, Arjun donned the crooner’s hat and added that musical spark to the lives of those around him. He was probably one of those rare seniors who was loved by every junior, without exception. - PDT
Umang Newatia 387-T “To become self-sufficient.”
He was the Editor-in-Chief of the The Circle, Editor of Srijan Prayas, and the Senior Editor of Yuv Arpan. He was the House Quiz captain and the Inter-House-One-Act play Director.
He was awarded the Scholars Blazer, House Colours and First- Aid label. He received the Bronze and Silver awards of the LAMDA Examinations and the Best Delegate Award in DSMUN.
He represented the School at the MUN held in Dubai. He represented the House in soccer, hockey, cricket, basketball, debating and First-Aid. He was in the cast of the Inter-House-One-Act play.
When Umang’s face comes to mind, I recollect the two years that I was his Tutor. Umang is one of those Doscos who always keep a low profile yet are some of the most contributing members of the School community. He continues to be quiet, soft spoken and curteous as he was five years back. However, he has changed in terms of his maturity, decision making capacity and is more assertive. It was a pleasure to be his mentor. -VNP
Itihaas Singh 324-T ‘Another turning point, as we go out to the road, Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go, For what it’s worth, it was worth all the while, It was something unpredictable, but in the end was right, I know I had the time of my life…’ House Senior PT leader. He was the House Cricket and First-Aid captain. He was the Inter-House-One-Act play Producer and a Senior Editor of the Tata House Magazine.
He was awarded Full Colours in Cricket and House Colours. He was the winner of the BP Chandola Memorial English Essay Competition and the Literary Society Short Story Competition. He received the Silver and Gold awards in the LAMDA Examinations.
He represented the School in cricket. He also represented the School at the RSIS Project held in Fatehpur and at the Model United Nations held in Dubai. He represented the House in cricket, soccer, hockey, basketball, athletics, debating and First-Aid.
Itihaas’s obsession with 92 and his ability to churn out stories left me rather amused for the last six years. With him around one can be rest assured of not a single dull moment. His pull and cover drive would be remembered for a long time by all those who witnessed him play some memorable knock for the School cricket team. All the Best and do well! - RSF
Yashasvat Kapur 335-T “A Dosco is a person who never gives up. He is always true as steel.”
He was the Secretary of the School Music Society. He was the House Music, Badminton and Swimming captain.
He was awarded School Music Colours and House Colours. He received the Best Junior Tabla Player and Best Tabla Player award.
He represented the School in badminton. He represented the House in table tennis, soccer, hockey, tennis, badminton and music.
As a D former, Yashasvat was full of mischief, and though he matured into a reticent and serious young man, he never lost his sense of humour or his ability to find something to laugh about in any situation. He honed his musical talent with great dedication, emerging as a fine tabla player who performed with flair at many concerts. Loyal and trustworthy, his dignity and grace under pressure were qualities that earned him respect in School, and qualities that will stand him in good stead in the years ahead. - PCH
Nipun Mohan 391-T “It means to stand from everything that you think is not right.”
He was the School Art Secretary. He was the House Chess and Art captain.
He received various art awards.
He represented the School in various art competitions and round square projects. He represented the House in art, swimming and hockey.
A man of few words, Nipun made up for his reticence with his art, which communicates an astonishingly wide range of emotions and feelings. Also, an infectious sense of humour that always lurks behind the sombre exterior often catches one off guard and never fails to surprise pleasantly. -PDT
Rishab Chatterjee 383-T “Being a Dosco is to live like the elite, to have every spark of life within you and to be an idol for the rest of world!”
Rishabh was a School Prefect and the House Basketball captain. He was the House Dance Coordinator and the Junior PT leader.
He was awarded the IAYP blazer. He received various medals in district and state level basketball.
-JKA
He represented the School in basketball and dance. He also represented the School in the basketball U-16, U-17 and U-19 Nationals tournaments. He represented the House in dance, basketball and athletics.