It is extremely gratifying for the staff, management and trustees of the school to have one of its alumni graduate with an engineering degree and join the IT industry.
Below is a profile of Sathish , a proud GKV alumni of the class of 2019 and the first engineering graduate from the school in his own words. We hope he will be in an inspiration to the GKV alumni – here is wishing him a fruitful career!!
“When the school was started, it was a blessing for families like mine — middle-class, with big dreams but limited resources. With a monthly fee of just ₹50, this English-medium school gave us something we never thought we could afford — quality education with confidence.
I come from a humble family. My father is a self-employed plumbing worker, and my mother is a homemaker. My father’s work is not regular throughout the month, which often made our financial situation uncertain. Despite the challenges, my parents always prioritized our education. I also have a younger sister who is currently pursuing her first year of B.Sc. Computer Science at K.R. Arts College in Kovilpatti. We are a middle-class family with strong values and a deep belief in hard work and education.
I studied at Gita Krishnamurthy Vidyalaya from 1st to 10th standard. The learning environment was not just about textbooks — it shaped my personality. I learned academics, general knowledge, discipline, creativity, and how to carry myself with confidence. The teachers were my guiding lights, always encouraging me and bringing out the best in me.
Thanks to the strong foundation I received here, I secured a seat at Sri Jayendra Saraswati Golden Jubilee School for my higher secondary education with minimal fees. After that, I pursued a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, and successfully completed my four-year degree. I am also proud to say that I am the first graduate in my family.
My school experience helped me greatly during college. I never had stage fear, and I was comfortable communicating in English — even with foreign guests — something that started during my school days. The confidence to speak up, lead, and express myself came from the exposure and encouragement I received at Gita Krishnamurthy Vidyalaya.
During my college years, I also explored my passion for technology and creativity. I learned about design and animation. In fact, my interest in drawing, crafting, and designing began right from school — and those small creative beginnings inspired me to build a career in 2D/3D animation and creative media.
Today, I work as a 2D/3D Animator out of my home in Tirunelveli for Iyannar Infotech – a technology services company based in Chennai. I am currently working on a project with Vizboxx, a US based 3D solutions company. My journey — from a student in a small English-medium school to a creative professional — is something I carry with pride and gratitude.
Gita Krishnamurthy Vidyalaya was not just my school — it was the stepping stone to everything I am today. “