Rev. Father Vijay Lawrence Manwar, the pioneer of English Speaking Classes viz. Nipple Classes in Akola and the Founder Principal of Noel School, Akola was a humanitarian per excellence, a perfect paragon of patience and hard work and a personification of enthusiasm and selfless service. Being a priest by profession, he came to Akola in 1976 after being transferred from Nagpur as a Priest-in-charge of the All Saints’ Church, CNI, Akola situated in front of Janata Bazar. It was in this Church Compound that he conceptualized and realized NIPPLE CLASSES that catered to the dire need for English speaking of thousands of students and professionals with great perseverance and hard work.
On the earnest recommendation of the massive student fraternity of the class took birth another institution, NOEL SCHOOL in 1992 with admission of just three pupils. However nothing could deter the spirit of Sir and in March 2005 this first batch of 26 students completed Matriculation making Sir’s Dream Come true. He was an egalitarian thinker and a strict disciplinarian living by the axiom ‘Simple Living and High Thinking’ nurturing the school’s Motto- ‘Arise and Shine in Service to Mankind’. He was seen welcoming every student at the school Gate with his cheerful and warm handshake to help students begin their day cheerfully. He was a teacher who not only dreamed but also taught his students to dream and realize their dreams by overcoming every obstacles with courage and great fortitude without losing enthusiasm. He widened the horizon of his students as well as teachers with his inspiring oratory skills.
He won the hearts of millions of parents because of his humble nature. He made many reforms in the school’s education policy. He also catered to the urgent need of Basic Grammar of English and himself conduct workshops for Noel Staff and students for enhancing their communication skills and personality development. This legendary and rare Educationalist and Philanthropist has greatly contributed not only to the field of Education but to the whole community at large. His sad demise on 17th March,2014 is great loss to Noel. Rev. Vijay Manwar Sir will be fondly remembered by every Noel Student. Hats off to this visionary Pedagogue!! We salute his vision and sincere efforts.
– Mrs. Arpana S. Dongre, Principal, Rev. Vijay Lawrence Manwar Memorial Noel Junior College, Akola and The Noel English High School, Akola