St. George's College, Mussoorie
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St. George's College (Mussoorie), is one of the premier boarding schools in Mussoorie, India. A pivotal resolve of the school is to shape leaders and statesmen and to actively contribute to the intellectual wealth and development of the nation. It embraces students from a plethora of communities and countries and is affiliated to the ICSE council. The cornerstone of the school's philosophy is to combine academic excellence and all round development. This is often termed as the famous 'Manorite Spirit'.
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| Motto | Virtue et Labor |
| Established | 1853 |
| Location | Mussoorie, India |
| Students | approximately 500 |
| Homepage | http://www.st-georges.info |
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[edit] Location
Towering over a lone mountain top, overlooking a small Never Never Land called 'Barlowganj' is the 150 years old St. George's College. It is located about 5 km away from the town of Mussoorie and is spread over a 400 acre picturisque and scenic estate.
[edit] Origin
The school, primarily an all-boys residential mainstay, was instituted in 1853 by the Capuchin Fathers and entrusted to the Society of the Reverend Brothers of St. Patrick (Patrician Brothers of Ireland) in 1894. In 1948, St. Fidelis campus was amalgamated with St. George's College.
[edit] Alumni Success
Since its inception, St. George's College has contributed substantially to the country's armed forces and its success in sports and academics. Numerous alumni have made significant inroads in the fields of engineering and management. Various students have also pursued successful careers in medical sciences and associated processes. The school has an active and dedicated alumni body.
