Youth . Awards . Graduation . News Release

P.C.S. News Release:   Contact: Rajinder Singh Mago
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    June 18  , 2003
 
 CLASS OF 2004 GRADUATES HONORED BY PUNJABI CULTURAL SOCIETY OF
 CHICAGO   P.C.S. Scholarship award winners also announced
 
 CHICAGO: In an attempt to inspire immigrant youth, the Punjabi Cultural
 Society of Chicago (PCS) held its fourth annual "Punjabi Youth Graduation
 Night," to honor and fete the graduating class of Punjabi youth.
 
 This event was held on Sunday, June 13, 2004, at ViceRoy of India Banquet
 Hall, in Lombard, IL, with 400 cheering families in attendance. The focus
 was on inspiring the new generation featuring music, dance, food and
 keynote addresses. The night honored the class of 2004, both high school
 and college graduates, awarded two scholarships, and recognized the
 participants, organizers and sponsors of "Rangla Punjab 2004" Vaisakhi
 program held in last April.
 The reception included delectable culinary delights prepared by Viceroy of
 India, global beats by Sunshine DJ, an open dance floor, and celebrated
 both the achievements of the youth and their parents.
 
 "The purpose of this program is to encourage our community youth towards
 higher education. Here they can get to know each other for future
 networking, form support groups, or simply socialize," said the PCS
 president Dr. Harjinder Singh Khaira.
 
 Kehar Singh Soodan, C.E.O. of Soodan and Associates, a construction
 consulting engineering firm, Harinder Singh, President of M.I.T.S. Inc. a
 computer software consulting and training academy were the keynote
 speakers. Mrs. Sonia Singh was a senior student speaker, who addressed her
 peers with inspirational thoughts along with "I've been there" personal
 moments. Dr. Rachhpal Singh Bajwa, a successful veterinarian, was the
 chief guest, who presented the certificates to the graduates. His speech
 was full of encouragement and words of wisdom for the youth with anecdotes
 from his personal life experiences for a road map to success in the real
 world.
 
 "What you sow, so shall you reap, applies to career building too," said
 Kehar Singh Soodan, "if you become a good human being, you have
 accomplished your purpose," he added.
 
 "Use your latent talents which mostly remain un-utilized, and position
 yourself ahead of the crowds by taking advantage of the abundance of
 resources available and skills acquired through education here in the
 U.S.," said Harinder Singh of M.I.T.S. Inc.
 
 "Imagine your self on the last day of your stay on this planet when you
 are resting in peace in that box, whatever you want someone to say in your
 eulogy, that's what you endeavor to become," said Rajinder Singh Mago,
 former president of P.C.S.
 
 "We have to stand behind our youth one hundred percent to support and
 encourage them in their quest for knowledge on road to success, for they
 are our future," said Dr. Rachhpal Singh Bajwa.
 Navneet Kaur, a Bartlett High School graduate, won this year's $1000.
 P.C.S. High School Senior's Scholarship for her outstanding academic
 achievements. Amrit Kaur Gill M.D. won the $500. college student's
 scholarship award for her achievements and excellent volunteer services
 towards PCS events.
 
 The graduation night, scholarships, and awards were sponsored by M.I.T.S.
 Inc.; Dr. Gurbachan Singh Kapoor; Dr. Robert Singh; Dr. Surjit Singh
 Patheja, Western Union; Dr. Sandeep Khosla; Sarang Construction and
 ViceRoy of India Banquets. The award trophies were sponsored by Western
 Union.
 
 Participants and performing artists of the "Rangla Punjab
 <../../rp/index.htm  2004" cultural program were also given awards for
 their participation, and dedication to promote Punjabi culture and
 performing arts in Chicago area. The awards were presented by the
 community elders and prominent guests.
 "Rangla Punjab 2004" program DVD is available for $10. pick-up, and $15.
 via mail from P.C.S.
 
 PCS's upcoming events are: BASKETBALL &VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, August 7,
 2004, Saturday, 11am-6pm at Palatine Community Park, 250 E. Wood St.,
 Palatine, IL.
 PUNJABI SPORTS FESTIVAL 2004, August 8, 2004, Sunday, 10am-6pm at Palatine
 Community Park, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine, IL. Teams are being formed now.
 Register on line Click here: Participant Registration Form
 <http://www.pcschicago.org/sf/form.htm  
 http://www.pcschicago.org/sf/form.htm 
 
 P.C.S. NIGHT 2004: JAZZY BAINS SHOW AND INTERNATIONAL BHANGRA COMPETITION,
 is slated to be on November 20, 2004.
 
 The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago is a not-for-profit community
 organization devoted to promoting Punjabi culture, language, performing
 arts, healthy life style, sports, and education in the metropolitan
 Chicago area.
 
 For more information:
 PUNJABI Cultural Society of Chicago,
 P.O. Box 1244, Palatine, IL 60078
 Ph: 847-359-5727, Fax: 847-359-1107
 Email: info@PCSChicago.org
 http:// www.PCSChicago.org
 2002