{"id":4053,"date":"2025-12-13T21:15:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T21:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/?page_id=4053"},"modified":"2025-12-13T23:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T23:01:20","slug":"alumni-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/?page_id=4053","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4053\" class=\"elementor elementor-4053\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3a6135 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e3a6135\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c3260 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"84c3260\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1083c70 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1083c70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87191e7 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"87191e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/?page_id=3615\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">Virtual Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-3729\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page parent hfe-creative-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/?page_id=3714\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul> \n\t\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6073d40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6073d40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce970b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ce970b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alumni Stories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c1a9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0c1a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stories that capture the spirit, values, and lived experiences of our alumni.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d15ac90 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d15ac90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dce3da8 e-con-full 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Manohar Devadoss (1953\u201357)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2438331 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2438331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"1180\">Back in the early <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"628\">1860s<\/strong>, a certain clipper sped across the oceans from the USA to the port of Madras in southern India, bringing with it ice\u2014a great novelty in those tropical parts at the time. Along with large blocks of slow-melting, highly valued ice, the ship also carried two warm-hearted and highly motivated individuals\u2014<strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"956\">Dr. and Mrs. Washburn<\/strong>\u2014who had come to serve the <strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1010\">American Madura Mission<\/strong>, established in the 1830s. It was Dr. Washburn who later founded a college at <strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1115\">Pasumalai near Madurai<\/strong>, as a natural extension of the school already functioning there.<\/p><p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1792\">Around the turn of the century, his successor, <strong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1254\">Rev. Dr. W. A. Zumbro<\/strong>, moved The American College to its present location at <strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1334\">Goripalayam, Madurai<\/strong>. Zumbro transformed forty acres of barren land into an oasis of trees and enlightenment. He and his successors went on to construct numerous brick-and-tile edifices of architectural excellence. Each building possessed a distinctive style, yet all were harmonious\u2014individual parts of a coherent whole. Even the small belfry displays architectural merit. Some of the finest college campus buildings in South India can be seen at The American College, Madurai.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5ac975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d5ac975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ST8-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4065\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ST8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ST8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ST8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ST8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ST8-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.americanalumni.gleemen.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ST8-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f71b16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f71b16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2215\">The American educators at the College were sympathetic to the Indian freedom struggle. The management was so conscious of the need for indigenisation that an Indian principal was appointed <strong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2017\">four years before Independence<\/strong>. During the same period, many academic institutions\u2014including the prestigious <strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2124\">Madras Christian College<\/strong>\u2014continued to be headed by white principals for several years even after India became free.<\/p><p data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2869\">College regulations in those days were rather strict. Smoking was prohibited on campus. Students did not drink. Drugs were unknown. And yet, depending on one\u2019s point of view, the College either enjoyed\u2014or suffered\u2014the reputation of being a liberal institution. Physical restrictions were imposed, but intellectual freedom was encouraged. During my student years, some narrow-minded parents did not want even their sons\u2014let alone their daughters\u2014to join The American College because it was <strong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2724\">co-educational<\/strong>. Worse still, the management allowed boys to talk to girls. These parents believed that the then all-male <strong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2849\">Madura College<\/strong> was a safer option.<\/p><p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"3390\">In those days, most women studying at The American College were Christians, Brahmins, or Malayalees\u2014communities that attached importance to women\u2019s education earlier than many others. When <strong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3081\">Lady Doak College<\/strong>, the first women\u2019s college in Madurai, opened its doors in the late 1940s, the number of women students at my alma mater dwindled. By the mid-1950s, when I was a student, their numbers had reduced to a mere handful. As a result, most boys hardly had the opportunity to talk to\u2014let alone socialise with\u2014girls.<\/p><p data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"4040\">The most imposing structure on campus is the <strong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3450\">Main Hall<\/strong>, which houses the administrative offices on the ground floor and a large auditorium on the first floor. Designed by the talented British architect <strong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3614\">Henry Irving<\/strong>, who also designed the grand <strong data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3661\">Mysore Palace<\/strong>, the building was constructed a century ago. The pen-and-ink drawing of the Main Hall that I completed in <strong data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3785\">November 1995<\/strong> adorns the opposite page. That said, I must admit that during my college days, many male students were more inclined to ogle shapely women\u2014especially the then college beauty, my classmate <strong data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"3985\">Bhavani<\/strong>\u2014than to admire stately edifices such as the Main Hall.<\/p><p data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4670\">This drawing first appeared in the hardbound edition of my autobiographical novel, <em data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4143\">Green Well Years<\/em>. I have since made a minor \u201cimprovement\u201d to it by replacing the two anonymous women students with my classmates <strong data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4273\">Bhavani Menon<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4299\">Jemma T. Sundaram<\/strong>. Capturing facial resemblance in ink is difficult when the face measures barely a centimetre\u2014especially for an artist with a vision problem. I solved this by drawing Bhavani and Jemma larger and bolder, then reducing the image through photocopying. As a result, any contemporary of mine from The American College will easily recognise Bhavani\u2014and, by association, Jemma.<\/p><p data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4847\">The original artwork remains intact, as Bhavani and Jemma are detachable. Incidentally, I have also included <strong data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4791\">myself<\/strong> in the drawing, standing there, admiring the Main Hall.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aaac32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2aaac32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Legacy and Legends of the College - A Historical Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b94365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b94365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"934\">The American College traces its origins to the early years of the twentieth century, growing steadily through the vision, commitment, and dedication of its principals and faculty. The campus evolved through carefully planned expansion, reflecting a balance between academic needs and architectural harmony.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1313\">The <strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"953\">Main Hall<\/strong> stands as a lasting symbol of this vision. Constructed through sustained effort and financial prudence, it houses the administrative offices on the ground floor and a central auditorium above. Over time, additional structures\u2014including the library, science blocks, hostels, and chapel\u2014were added, each designed to serve both functional and aesthetic purposes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1682\">The College developed in close interaction with the city of Madurai. Roads were realigned, land was acquired through negotiation, and cooperation with the Municipality and Government ensured that growth occurred without disrupting civic life. These developments were guided by foresight and restraint, ensuring long-term benefit for both the institution and the city.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1934\">Education at The American College was never confined to classrooms alone. Emphasis was placed on character formation, discipline, and service. Students were encouraged to cultivate intellectual independence, social responsibility, and ethical values.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1977\"><strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1977\">Growth of Academic Programmes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2263\">In <strong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1990\">1913<\/strong>, the College was upgraded to <strong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2042\">First Grade status<\/strong> with the introduction of B.A. degree programmes. Subsequently, new departments were established in <strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2204\">Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and the Humanities<\/strong>, strengthening the academic foundation of the institution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2585\">Postgraduate courses were introduced gradually, with <strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2345\">Zoology and Mathematics<\/strong> among the earliest disciplines to offer advanced study. Over the decades, the curriculum expanded to include <strong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2527\">Commerce, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, and the Social Sciences<\/strong>, responding to the changing educational needs of society.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2798\">Library facilities grew alongside academic programmes. The <strong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2669\">Daniel Poor Library<\/strong> emerged as a central academic resource, continually updated to support the teaching and research needs of students and scholars.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2841\"><strong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2841\">Leadership and Administration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2881\"><strong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2881\">Rev. W. W. Wallace (1922\u20131927)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3102\">Rev. W. W. Wallace played a crucial role in strengthening both the physical and academic infrastructure of the College. He emphasised careful planning, financial discipline, and close cooperation with civic authorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3314\">He was instrumental in improving roads, expanding campus buildings, and strengthening ties with the Government and Municipality. His tenure was marked by steady, purposeful progress rather than dramatic change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3483\">Wallace firmly believed in education as a moral force. His leadership combined administrative efficiency with a deep commitment to Christian values and public service.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3531\"><strong data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3531\">Rev. Dr. W. A. Zumbro (1899\u20131922)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3737\">Rev. Dr. W. A. Zumbro was one of the most influential figures in the history of The American College. Born in <strong data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3651\">1868<\/strong>, he joined the institution after distinguished academic training and missionary work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3922\">Zumbro transformed the campus from barren land into a vibrant academic environment. He planned buildings meticulously, ensuring harmony between architecture and institutional purpose.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"4162\">His vision extended beyond physical expansion. He worked tirelessly to raise academic standards, recruit capable faculty, and expand facilities. Under his leadership, the College gained recognition as a premier institution in South India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4381\">Zumbro also held deep respect for Indian culture and society. He fostered strong relationships with Indian leaders, churches, and communities, believing firmly that education should contribute to national development.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4431\"><strong data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4431\">Rev. Dr. G. T. Washburn (1881\u20131899)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4597\">Rev. Dr. G. T. Washburn laid the foundations of The American College. Educated in the United States, he arrived in India with a strong sense of mission and service.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4752\">He established the College at <strong data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4642\">Pasumalai<\/strong>, later overseeing its relocation and expansion. His vision combined academic excellence with moral education.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"4964\">Washburn strongly believed in practical education. Alongside classical studies, he promoted vocational training, agriculture, and technical skills, ensuring that education remained relevant to Indian realities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"5169\">During periods of famine and hardship, Dr. Washburn and his wife provided relief by collecting food and resources for affected communities. Their service extended far beyond the boundaries of the campus.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5176\" data-end=\"5205\"><strong data-start=\"5179\" data-end=\"5205\">Educational Philosophy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5344\">The American College has consistently upheld the belief that education must address the <strong data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5311\">whole person<\/strong>\u2014intellectual, moral, and social.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5346\" data-end=\"5590\">Freedom of thought, integrity, discipline, and service formed the core values of the institution. Religious instruction emphasised ethical principles rather than dogma, encouraging students of all faiths to engage thoughtfully and respectfully.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5592\" data-end=\"5756\">Teachers were expected not only to instruct but also to mentor. Close student\u2013teacher relationships were encouraged, fostering trust, guidance, and personal growth.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5818\"><strong data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5818\">The First Two Principals of The American College<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5820\" data-end=\"5887\"><em data-start=\"5820\" data-end=\"5887\">(Studies Centre for Indian Literature in English and Translation)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5889\" data-end=\"6104\">The early principals shaped the character of the institution through their leadership, values, and personal example. Their influence extended beyond administration into the intellectual and moral life of the campus.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6106\" data-end=\"6225\">Their commitment to discipline, academic rigour, and service laid the foundation for the College\u2019s enduring reputation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6232\" data-end=\"6273\"><strong data-start=\"6235\" data-end=\"6273\">Leaders Who Have Made a Difference<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6275\" data-end=\"6293\"><strong data-start=\"6295\" data-end=\"6312\" style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Early Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6491\">\n<li data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6343\">\n<p data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6343\">G. T. Washburn (1881\u20131899)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6372\">\n<p data-start=\"6346\" data-end=\"6372\">W. A. Zumbro (1899\u20131922)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6373\" data-end=\"6402\">\n<p data-start=\"6375\" data-end=\"6402\">W. W. Wallace (1922\u20131927)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6403\" data-end=\"6430\">\n<p data-start=\"6405\" data-end=\"6430\">Peter Isaac (1927\u20131929)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6431\" data-end=\"6459\">\n<p data-start=\"6433\" data-end=\"6459\">B. S. Softer (1928\u20131935)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6460\" data-end=\"6491\">\n<p data-start=\"6462\" data-end=\"6491\">Eugene M. Prime (1935\u20131943)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6493\" data-end=\"6510\"><strong data-start=\"6493\" data-end=\"6510\">Later Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6687\">\n<li data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6537\">\n<p data-start=\"6513\" data-end=\"6537\">B. Garrard (1945\u20131947)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6538\" data-end=\"6570\">\n<p data-start=\"6540\" data-end=\"6570\">D. Peter Jayaraj (1987\u20131998)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6605\">\n<p data-start=\"6573\" data-end=\"6605\">D. Samuel Sundaram (1998\u20132006)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6606\" data-end=\"6621\">\n<p data-start=\"6608\" data-end=\"6621\">K. E. Issac<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6622\" data-end=\"6643\">\n<p data-start=\"6624\" data-end=\"6643\">S. J. Savarirayan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6667\">\n<p data-start=\"6646\" data-end=\"6667\">Manuel A. Thangaraj<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6668\" data-end=\"6687\">\n<p data-start=\"6670\" data-end=\"6687\">P. C. 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