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St. Francis' College

Private school in Lucknow, India


Summary

Private school in Lucknow, India

FieldValue
nameSt. Francis' College
image_size200px
mottoPax-et Bonum ("Peace and all good [be with you].")
established1885
typeUnaided Anglo-Indian school
students4000
cityLucknow
stateUttar Pradesh
countryIndia
website
imageSt. Francis Lucknow.png
principalRev. Fr. Rajesh V. D’Souza
freeLakshya Pandey
free_labelCollege Captain
staff150 excluding non-teaching staff
yearbookThe Franciscan
affiliationsCISCE i.e. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi

St. Francis' College, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, stands as one of India's premier senior secondary educational institutions for boys. Established in 1885, the college is owned and administered by the Catholic Diocese of Lucknow, a charitable religious society. Originally founded under the name St. Francis' School and Orphanage, the institution has evolved over nearly a century and a half into a cornerstone of academic and character development in Northern India.

The college is widely recognized for its rigorous commitment to discipline and its holistic approach to education, which balances scholarly pursuits with physical development and extracurricular engagement. This ethos has fostered a legacy of producing well-rounded students who have achieved prominence across various sectors. The alumni network includes a significant number of corporate leaders, high-ranking military officers, and public figures, underscoring the school's historical role in shaping the nation's leadership.

Beyond its academic reputation, St. Francis' College is distinguished by its vibrant sporting culture and its emphasis on moral and social values. The campus remains a landmark in Lucknow, symbolizing a long-standing tradition of excellence that continues to attract students seeking a comprehensive and disciplined educational environment.

Notable alumni

  • Neal Mohan, chief executive officer of YouTube

  • Govind Mohan, Incumbent Home Secretary of India, Senior bureaucrat I.A.S. Officer & I.I.T. (B.H.U) Alumnus

  • Denzil Keelor, Indian Air Force officer

  • Trevor Keelor, Indian Air Force officer

  • Anil K. Rajvanshi, Director of Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute

  • Prashant Pathak, entrepreneur and investor

  • Jimmy Shergill, Bollywood actor

  • Gopal Khanna, former Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, USA.

  • Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO of Tata Consultancy Services

  • Sapan Saxena, Indian author

References

References

  1. (2023-02-17). "New YouTube CEO Neal Mohan an alumnus of Lucknow’s St Francis’ College".
  2. (2022-02-28). "Wing Commander Trevor Joseph Keelor VRC VM (1934-2002) - One India One People Foundation".
  3. "Prashant Pathak Appointed to BDC Board of Directors".
  4. "Jimmy Shergill birthday special: Top 5 films of the underrated actor".
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