A Salute to Excellence -  Anglo Indian Achievers
KGF (Kolar Gold Fields), India.


Some of the details of the more recent Anglo Indian Achievers from KGF. As time goes by, we shall try and collate some of the past achievers who have come out successful in life and also list them on this page.

Phyllis Ignatius
Andrea Dominica Susan Simento
Vera Powell
Rhonda Anne Pereira
Dr. Gladwyn William Dias
Ashley Powell


























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Phyllis Ignatius : Born in 1935,  Qualifications : BA Sociology & Ancient Indian History & Culture, MA English Literature. Profession : Teacher. Father's Name: Beresford Ignatius, Mother's Name: Matilda Ignatius . Achievements : (a) Academic : KG-HS St. Joseph's Convent, KGF & Good Shepherd Convent , Bangalore, Teacher's Certificate: Church Park, Madras (Chennai). Graduate & Post Graduate Degrees from Punjab University, extended Post Graduate work at Boston University, Rutgers, Manhattanville, Summer Courses 1972, 1978, 1991. Post Graduate Courses in USA in Education and Psychology of Women. (b) Professional: Peabody University, Greece, Summer Course 1969. Church Park Training College, Presentation Convent, Madras Teacher's Certificate 1953, 1954. Teacher at American Embassy School, New Delhi 1965 - 1996. Teacher at Presentation Convent, New Delhi 1956 - 1965. (c) Extra Curricular : President of The Federation of Catholic Associations, New Delhi 1983 - 1986. National President of Council of Catholic Women of India 2002 - (2005). Social Work - Tailoring Classes for underprivileged women of KGF, opened 2002, set up the Project. Contact: Phone: 95-8153-61994 [Top]


Andrea Dominica Susan Simento : Born in 1986. Qualification : SSLC Profession : Student., Father's Name: R.K.P. Simento, Mother: M.C. Simento. Achievements: (a) Academic: SSLC, BEML Composite Junior College, KGF. Distinction : 90% in SSLC. Contact: 08153-361434  [Top]


Rhonda Anne Pereira : Born in 1980. Qualifications: BE (Computer Sciences). Profession: Management Trainee, BEML, KGF. Father's Name: Victor Felix Pereira Mother: Iris Pereira. Achievements: (a) Academic : First Class with Distinction in B.E. Degree. Contact: 08153-362700 [Top]


Dr. Gladwyn William Dias : Born in 1958. Qualifications: B.Sc. M.B.B.S, MECH, PGC (Paediatrics, New Delhi). Profession: Private General Medical Practitioner. Father's Name: A.A. Dias, Mother's Name: Mrs. A.A. Dias. Achievements: (a) Academic: SSLC at KOlar Gold Field School, KGF, PUC - St. Joseph's College Bangalore, B.Sc. - St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. MBBS: Myysore Medical College (Govt.)  Mysore. MECH - Society for Advanced Studies in Medical Sciences, New Delhi. PGC - IMAAKN Sinha INstitute of Medical and Health Education and Research, New Delhi. (b) Professional: Awarded "Vishst Chikitsa Gold Medal" in Recognition of OUtstanding Service Rendered to Public on 1 Oct 1994, Hyderabad. Awarded "Doctor of the Millennium 200" by Association for Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 26 Dec 2000, for Distinguished Services Rendered to the Medical Field. Awarded "Best Physician Award 2001" by All India Medical Profession, New Delhi, 7 Apr 2001 in recognition of Outstanding Services to the Medical Field. (c) Extra Curricular: Life Membership of Society for Advanced Studies in Medical Sciences, New Delhi 1991, Life Membership of Association of College of Chest Physicians, New Delhi 1994. Membership Association of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 2000, Fellowship All INdia Medical Professional, New Delhi 2001. Other Information: Secretary and Treasurer Indian Medical Association, KGF Branch 1990. President, Anglo Indian Guild, KGF Branch 2002. Contact: 08153-360038  [Top]

Ms. Vera Powell : Born 1952. Qualifications: SSLC, Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. Profession: Qualified Nurse & Midwife. Husband: Valentine Powell, PRO, BEML, KGF.  Achievements: (a) Academic: General Nursing , trained at Forces Hospital, Bangalore. General Nursing: 1969 - 1972, Midwifery : 1973 - 1973. Courses in OT. MIlitary Service: Thhree Years , Designation: Lt. (Military, Nursing Service), Ward Sister, Theater Sister. Civil Service: BGML, KGF from 1976 - 1978, Staff Nurse.  From 1978 to Jan 1995, BEML as Senior Staff Nurse. From Jan 1995 to Mar 1997 Private nursing in Kuwait, to the Royal Family at the Palace. (b) Awards: After training at the Forces Hospital, Bangalore commissioned at Lt. MNS. Secured 3rd Rank amongst all Army Schools, with distinction in three subjects. Also receipt of Quality Award from BEML. Contact:  --- .  [Top]

Ashley Powell : Born  . Actor, Compare, audio Jockey, TV Announcer, Quiz Master, Corporate Trainer. Professional: Executive Assistant to Vice Chairman, Oberoi Hotels , Manager Training PEPSI. Compere: Several product launches, corporate events, road shows, fashion shows & fund raisers. Some are PEPSI, Coffee Day, Epson, Canon, ADT, Kelloggs, Britannia, Titan, Discovery Channel, Hindustan Lever. Theatre: 'My Fair Lady' with Stagedoor (Delhi). The Lion in Winter (Stagedoor), One Flew over the Cuckoo Nest (Stagedoor). The Physician (BLT, Bangalore) The Wall (BLT), Stranger with Roses (BLT). Kiss of the Spider Woman (Theatre Arts), Inherit the Wind (ART Bangalore), Films: Mahesh Datlanis "Mango Soufflé" - a cameo role. Radio: FM 1101.3 Radio Jockey, FM 91 Radio City, Guest Speaker. Television: Discovery Channel promo for their 'India Week' ESPN Sports - The tata Open 2003, MTV Chillout - The Tata Open 2003, Doordashan - EQUEST - The Equestrian Championship. Quiz: IT-Quiz, Bangalore, Eureka Forbes Quiz, Discovery Channel - India Week Quiz, Kelloggs Nutrition Quiz, Texas Instruments Anniversary Quiz, Brookefields Anniversary Quiz. Corporate Trainer: PEPSI, Delhi, Coffee Day, Blr, GE Capital, Bng, Pune, Kolkota, Cochin, Goodriche Aerospace, Bangalore. Singer: Part of the chorale ensemble conducted by Dr. L.S. Subramani at the Miss. World Contest, 1996, Bangalore. Composed songs for launches of Canon, ADT India, Titan Celebrating 50 Million happy faces, Kelloggs Krispies. Contact: Mobile: 9845200779, email: ash_powell@yahoo.co.uk  .[Top]