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Montfort received the enrolment of its first student- Ms. Sujata Kapoor, with Mrs. Wheeler being appointed
as the first teacher.

Bro. Abraham was succeeded by Brother John of Sacred Heart, who reigned for 7 years, in the period
characterized by stability, development, and laying the framework of the right tradition and values for the
institution. Ergo, he can be rightly deemed to be the ‘Pioneer’ and ‘Founding Father’ of Montfort School.
In the fullness of time, ensuing many sleepless nights, on 2nd Oct 1973, Montfort’s palatial building
was wrapped up and inaugurated by the esteemed Vice-President of India, Dr. G.S Pathak. Despite the
pinpricks from demanding situations, The school continued to add a class every year to get to grade XI in
1976-1977.

Owing to Montfort’s commitment to academic excellence and quality education,
the first batch of students who took the Board Exams, in 1977, passed out with
flying colours, with the pass percentage a 100%. All this was plausible due to the
hard-working, conscientious, and dedicated teachers and staff members.

The school bid adieu to Rev. Bro. John in June 1978. Later, Rev. Bro. Mathew
was appointed as the Principal. A firm disciplinarian and adept administrator,
Bro. Mathew strengthened the system by consolidating various programs for the
development & growth of the institution.

A well-organized systematic house system, Artex, which was termed as “Montex’ Rev. Bro. Mathew
in 1993, Olympiad and BasketBall coaching was started during his term. Bro.
Mathew bade farewell to Montfort on 30. June, 1982.

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