Having felt the need of educating the rural poor, late Rev. Fr. Ligouri DSouza, the Parish of Sacred Heart Church, Ajekar invited the Bethany Sisters in 1964 to open a High School in his Parish. Co education in schools run by the Religious Sisters was unknown in those days. Hence special permission was obtained from the church authorities for such a venture.
Rev. Fr. Ligouri DSouza had three spacious rooms built in collaboration with the people for classrooms and handed over the project to the Bethany Sisters who arrived at Ajekar in June1964. They opened class VIII on 22-06-1964. They were given some land by Karkal Attur Parish through the generosity of Rt. Rev. Dr. Raymond DMello, the then Bishop of Mangalore Diocese.
The Headmistresses who served Jyothi High School, Ajekar are:-
1. Sr. Edleburga BS ----- 22.06.1964 to 31.08.1967
2. Sr. Mariette BS ----- 01.09.1967 to 30.06.1970
3. Sr. Rose BS ----- 01.07.1970 to 31.05.1973
4. Sr. Concetta BS ----- 01.06.1973 to 31.05.1978
5. Sr.Olivia BS ----- 01.06.1978 to 31.05.1980
6. Sr. Christella BS ----- 01.06.1980 to 31.05.1984
7. Sr. Gladys BS ----- 01.06.1984 to 31.05.1985
8. Sr. Rose BS ----- 01.06.1985 to 31.05.1986
9. Sr. Virginia BS ----- 01.06.1986 to 31.05.1987
10. Sr. Donalda BS ----- 01.06.1987 to 31.05.1989
11. Sr. Mable BS (I/C) ----- 01.06.1989 to 31.03.1990
12. Sr. Donalda BS ----- 01.04.1990 to 31.05.1994
13. Sr. Marie Ange BS ----- 01.06.1994 to 02.06.1995
14. Sr. Roselyta BS ( I/C) ----- 03.06.1995 to 18.04.1996
15. Sr. Marie Ange BS ----- 19.04.1996 to 31.05.1999
16. Sr. Divina BS ----- 01.06.1999 to 31.12.2006
17. Sr. Paulette BS ----- 01.01.2007 to 31.05.2008
18. Sr. Leera Maria DSouza -- 01.06.2008 to 04.07.2012
19. Sr. Reena BS ----- 05.07.2012 -
In 1972 a Technical School was started. Building was put up for the purpose with the generous help of Misereor – West Germany. Unfortunately it was discontinued later.
With a grateful heart to God and all the sisters who served right from its beginning, the school proudly celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2014. The school has prepared 12,500 students in these 50 years to find a respectful place in the family and society. Jyothi High School, Ajekar is very much proud of its vast band of ex-students spread far and in the world in high positions. They are walking with lighted lamps lit by the sisters and teachers of their Alma Mater.
The management and the staff felt the need to bring together all these scattered students once again by opening Alumni Association. This dream came true on 14-12-2012 when it was opened in the presence of a august gathering present to witness the Annual Day of the school. Golden Jubilee Memorial multipurpose mini hall is under construction in collaboration with the ex-students.
Name of the Present Headmistress : Sr. Reena B.S
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Present Building Photo
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Staffs
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Best School Award -2013
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Girls Hand Ball Team selected to Divisional Level 2013
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Boys Handball Team selected to Divisional Level 2013
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School Children
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School Children
Address
Jyothi High School
Ajekar, Karkal Taluk
Udupi Dist. 574101
Phone: 08253-271240