August 15, 1947, is a significant day in the history of India. With it came the end of over 200 years of British control and the country's independence to choose its own course in life.

Claretines had a magnificent 78th Independence Day celebration on 15 August The chief guest of the occasion, Lt. Dr. Prakash Chandra Behera, an associate professor at St. Claret College, Autonomous, was warmly welcomed.

39 Kar NCC cadets provided a disciplined guard of honor for the special guest, Principal Rev. Fr. Abraham Patteril, Sr. Stephy Thomas, Ms. Shirly Joseph, our vice-principals, and other guests.

The marching platoons saluted the dignitaries and hoisted the tricolor. Strong feelings of nationalism were present on campus thanks to the choir's impassioned patriotic anthems, the legends' astute march, Glimpses of Freedom Movement, and the silver steppers' magnificent dance, which represented the power, peace, growth, and unity in variety.

The overall championship trophy for the Claretine Challenge was bagged by the Roaring Yellow dragons.