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CHICAGO: The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) hosted its twelfth annual “Punjabi Youth Graduation and Scholarships Awards Night” on Sunday, June 10 at Viceroy of India Banquet Hall in Lombard, Illinois. More than 250 guests attended the event. The guests of honor were about 25 class of 2012 graduates from the Punjabi community. Arvind Singh, co-founder President and CEO of Utopia Inc. with 25 years of entrepreneurial and other life experiences to share, was an inspiring keynote speaker. The celebration included recognition awards, scholarships, keynote address, cake cutting ceremony, DJ music, dancing, networking, and delicious Indian cuisine. The participants of “Rangla Punjab 20123 the PCS Annual Vaisakhi cultural program were also awarded. The dinner party was free to the graduates and Rangla Punjab participants. P.C.S. $1000 scholarship this year was awarded to Manmit Kaur Sandhu of Lake Park High School in Roselle. Manmit won for her high scholastic achievements and also participation in community service and Punjabi cultural activities. Two $750 scholarships were awarded to Ramandeep Kaur and Rai Barinder Singh Ghotra for similar achievements. The scholarships were presented to the winners by PCS Chairman Dr. Amarjit Singh and Harinder Pal Singh (M.I.T.S.). The scholarship award dinner event was co-sponsored by Dr. Surjit Singh Patheja, Dr. Amarjit Singh, Dr. Robert Singh, Surinder Singh Palia and Surinder K. Jain (Viceroy of India Banquets). Navjot Singh, who graduated from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee Wisconsin majoring in Accounting, was a special student speaker at the event. Navjot received National Student Scholar Award along with being the 2nd team All American Basketball conference player of the year. “To be successful,” Navjot said, ” work hard, play hard, and develop time management skills.” The motivational keynote speaker Arvind J. Singh congratulated the graduates and gave them ten short and sweet real life pragmatic “Helpful Tips” to be successful in college and in life. “Follow your passion, take risks, learn from your mistakes, take care of your body, make a difference, maintain your integrity, do not forget to have fun, give back to the community, and respect your family and friends,” advised Arvind Singh. He also announced a $1000 scholarship for entrepreneurial leadership in honor of his parents. The PCS Chicago recognition certificates were presented to the class of 2012 graduates by Dr. Navdeep Kaur Sandhu, Harinder Singh MITS and Padma Bhushan Dr. Amarjit Singh. A special cake cutting ceremony honoring all the class of 2012 graduates was also held. An exclusive invitation for the first dance at the celebration party was given to the graduates. PCS vice president Surinder Singh Sangha welcomed the gathering. Balwinder Singh Girn coordinated the Rangla Punjab participants’ awards. Arvind J. Singh was honored, with a plaque presented to him by the PCS Chairperson Dr. Amarjit Singh with all the PCS officials standing by his side. The community service volunteer Surinder Singh Bhatia and Rangla Punjab 2012 event coordinators Jeetu Kaur, Sukhwinder Kaur, Jaspal Singh Saini, Winston Kelly (Kohl’s) and Rishpal Singh (Sunshine DJ), were also honored with plaques by PCS officials. All the performing artists of “Rangla Punjab 20123 the PCS Vaisakhi cultural show were given trophies and certificates for their hard work, participation, and excellent performances. All of the attendees enjoyed the party, relished delicious Indian cuisine, DJ music and dance. The dance floor was jam packed with young Bhangra lovers till late into the evening.
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