Mercy Memorial School

Mercy Memorial School is located in Kanpur city, Uttar Pradesh state in Inida. The owner of the school is Mrs. Sophie Shukla, and the current principal is Joy Mathew.The motto of the school is "Let your light shine".

History

Both Mercy Memorial School and Huddard High School (also located in Kanpur) are owned by Sophie Shukla. In 1926, Huddard High School was founded by Ruth Dutton, a British missionary. It remained under the control of Scott Wilson, who was related to Dutton, until 1963. In 1970, it was taken over by Mercy Roberts and Ananda Morrow. In 1972, it came under the control of Sophie Shukla, who was the younger sister of Mercy Roberts. In 1984, after the death of Mercy Roberts, Sophie Shukla established Mercy Memorial School in remembrance of her older sister..

Extracurricular activities

The school's extracurricular activities include basketball, tennis, debate, elocution, dramatics, quizzes, music, and Tae-Kwon-Do/Karate. The school participates in interscholastic competitions in these areas.

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