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Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar, organized its annual sports day, “Jharokha – Khel Ki Viraasat Ka” on the 27^th of December, 2012 at Yamuna Sports Complex. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. Aditya Arya, Special Commissioner, Delhi Police. President of the school - Mr. Bikramjeet Ahluwalia, Madam President - Smt. Sudershan Ahluwalia, Chairperson - Dr. Rohini Ahluwalia graced the occasion. Mr. Pradeep Kumar - Senior railway official, Dr. B.C. Sabath - Senior Scientific Officer Department of Environment, Mr. Manas Ranjan Mahapatra - Editor of National Book Trust, Ms. Puneet Kaur - Coordinator German Projects, Maxmueller Bhawan and other dignitaries were among the esteemed guests.

Principal, Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandey, accorded a warm welcome to the distinguished gathering. The programme commenced with the beautiful welcome dance, “Ahvaan”. The students put up a spectacular show, spanning the evolution of games, from the Vedic to the Modern era. More than seven hundred students performed in unison to a blend of western and Indian music. The audience was enthralled by the breathtaking performance of the students, showcasing the journey of sports and games over a period of 5000 years. The show started with the students performing“ Yoga”from the Vedic age and rose to its crescendo with the students of the Modern era performing to the lilting tunes of “Jai ho”.

Outstanding achievers in the field of sports of the previous year were awarded on this occasion. The chief guest addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts of the students. He motivated them to lead a healthy life and achieve their goals in life by walking on the path of righteousness. This unique show was indeed a visual treat for the audience.

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NBA and WNBA legends visited AHLCON INTERNATIONAL

NBA Hall of the famer George Gervin and WNBA champion Katie Smith conducted basketball clinic at Ahlcon International on 1st march, 2011, courtesy US Embassy Sports Envoy program. The enthusiasm of the students impressed the legends. This once in lifetime experience prompted the students to promise that they will remember the tips on sideways movements, bending of left knee, light grip on the ball and its release and many other. The 6' 7" tall Gervin asserted that, "It was practice and practice alone that brings greater perfection."

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Few Interesting Facts about Earth Day:

Earth Day was started by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson.
The first Earth Day was observed on April 22, 1970.
Although Earth Day was started by a senator, it was successful because it was a grassroots movement, not a political mandate.
April 22 was chosen as the date of the first Earth Day because it would not interfere with college students’ academic, social or religious obligations. It’s not during Spring Break or exam time, and it doesn’t conflict with any religious holidays. This was important because students were the main target of Senator Nelson’s “teach-in” campaign. Also, it was a Wednesday, the best part of the week to encourage a large turnout for the environmental rallies held across the country. "It worked out perfectly, because everybody was at work and they all left," Kathleen Rogers, President, Earth Day Network says
The awareness and excitement generated by the first Earth Day led to the development of the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Environmental Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. It also inspired necessary changes to the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
The Earth Day Network is an international conglomeration that engages people in nearly 200 countries in community development and environmental activism activities.
Denis Hayes, a student in 1970, helped Senator Nelson organize the first Earth Day. Hayes founded the Earth Day Network, and continues to be its Chairperson. In 1970, he was enrolled at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, which he left after being selected by Senator Gaylord Nelson to organize the first Earth Day. Following the success of the first Earth Day, Hayes founded the Earth Day Network. Hayes continues to chair the board of the international Earth Day Network Denis Hayes has received the US national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as many other awards. Time Magazine named him as “Hero of the Planet” in 1999.
The first Earth Day (April 22, 1970) had participants and celebrants in two thousand colleges and universities, about ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities. It is believed that some 20 million demonstrators participated.
Earth Day is now the world’s most widely observed secular holiday.
Many politicians linked to environmentally unfriendly industries were voted out of office in the 1970 midterm elections following the first Earth Day.

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