OBA Reunion Day 2026 — Photo shortlist Updated 29 October 2026 Original photographs: use the individual Drive links below. 2C3A7277.JPG — Reunion auditorium Old Boys, teachers and families at the OBA Reunion Day commemoration meeting on 18 July 2026. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kyrZcfS42d-0Gc2IwA_c2zaEvwMHRR2T/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Strong opening photograph. Retain enough width to show the scale of the gathering. SUBI8686.JPG — NCC trophy presentation one Presentation of one of the OBA’s NCC rolling trophies at OBA Reunion Day. The two trophies honour Col N. J. Nair, AC, KC, and Capt R. Harshan, AC, with sponsorship from the Batches of 1967 and 1997. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14yJEntiVRi69pRY7maGqZT1lObrNAmt5/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Strong trophy image. Confirm the dedication on this particular trophy before using an individual hero’s name as its caption. SUBI8675.JPG — NCC trophy presentation two The second NCC rolling trophy presentation during OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hYXUsWRSU6N4SFCkFj9YTv526f6EeQfa/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Use alongside the other trophy photograph. Confirm the individual dedication, participating family members and presenters. DJI_0069.JPG — Smash 99 court aerial view Smash ’99, the indoor badminton court gifted to Sainik School Kazhakootam by the Batch of 1999. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFTogoqLCOKXEMqVrQD_t88FkZN8bxYj/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Selected by the OBA editor. Confirm personal names and photographer credit before publication. 2C3A6713.JPG — Smash 99 ribbon cutting The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Smash ’99, the indoor badminton court gifted to the school by the Batch of 1999. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mgDa1wu_pFRDK2Q62IynBPZsP2FzSQc8/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Actual ceremony is visible. The uniform name badge reads P A A R SADIQ; the plaque photograph provides additional context. Confirm other people before naming them. 2C3A6731.JPG — Smash 99 inauguration plaque The inauguration plaque unveiled at Smash ’99 on Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mUOMvxxAM539_9AL8CeRvA8YhO6Gs0i7/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Useful companion to the ribbon cutting; preserve the plaque and court context in any crop. SUBI8277.JPG — Guruvandanam teacher felicitation A teacher is honoured during Guruvandanam, part of the OBA Reunion Day programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puodGnJP3vmKTeJ4BNvtjvgR7Jvnr6jX/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Warm close view. Confirm teacher and presenter names before personalising the caption. 2C3A7110.JPG — Guruvandanam gathering Teachers and alumni gathered for Guruvandanam at the Hall of 1983. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18eynOKWfU0E083zX1fxYIL27jD0BFAST/view?usp=drivesdk Check: The adjoining sequence shows Guruvandanam signage and the Hall of 83 sign. Wide group image; best across two columns. SUBI8735.JPG — Being NBN book presentation Being NBN in the reunion’s book presentation programme. The book brings together memories of N. Balakrishnan Nair, compiled by Pradeep Nair B. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SumUJS2MDucyqiM8Ec82ht2kdB-1LOIG/view?usp=drivesdk Check: The Being NBN cover is visible. Confirm the roles of the people in the frame before describing who released or received it. SUBI8724.JPG — Book unwrapping ceremony A book is unwrapped during the reunion programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jb-AAcVr9KDqG3b0M0YcrY-V-1w_wNWC/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Likely companion to the Kazhak Ormakal release described in the programme, but its cover is still wrapped. Confirm the title and participants before a title-specific caption. 2C3A7452.JPG — Amarveer tribute screen Amarveer, the audio-visual tribute to alumni who died in military service, on the auditorium screen. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1taKU0QP6CrOSYaAwKzVOFgt-E5O9EnfA/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Screen shows AMARVEER and the memorial portraits. Deliberately wide and dark; use as an inset rather than a lead photograph. 2C3A6639.JPG — Wreath laying remembrance Wreath-laying and a salute at the Stupa of Remembrance during OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JSvFbquSGEmMxnU3HmfYUY7JLxbApwho/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Clear ceremonial photograph. Confirm names and roles before adding them. SUBI9061.JPG — School mess lunch Old Boys and guests share the Reunion Day meal at the school mess. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NXrJMR5oXLiGSpEAbEWaQCDI1frHvYFW/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Good informal counterpoint to the ceremonies. This is daytime lunch, not the official evening dinner. 2C3A8168.JPG — Hockey action Hockey action during the OBA Reunion Day sports programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g36fzk49xpHvwQMYP8FQA_op001J3G52/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Ball, sticks and players are clear; retain the ball in any crop. Do not infer score, result or player names. DJI_0085.JPG — Reunion fellowship wide view Alumni and families gather at the covered court during OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w9MkkRxSO3u_BOvfgjJennR9lFBZIARl/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Alternative opening or closing photograph. Elevated view with several groups and a strong sense of the reunion setting. DJI_0054.JPG — Campus aerial view An aerial view of Sainik School Kazhakootam, the venue for OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/171eODmcTWI7QBiY62E0Ys36SEzdTlC71/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Useful establishing image or opening-page background. Avoid text over detailed buildings. 2C3A6053.JPG — School entrance The entrance to Sainik School Kazhakootam on Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17zopi0SjUy6hcEeuEN4BYVxF5aaKy3DP/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Good small establishing image. SUBI7991.JPG — Alumni march Alumni taking part in the morning reunion procession. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R-y3UrjStEAi531TZ6_cSQDt3rvObc5o/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Lively view of the traditional return to campus; do not infer exact batch composition. 2C3A6277.JPG — Homage at the Hut of Remembrance Homage at the Hut of Remembrance during OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JIiw1QibusnmwVcdjFk9_PS3owNKg4hK/view?usp=drivesdk Check: A quieter alternative to the Stupa image. Confirm the participant before naming. SUBI8200.JPG — Guard of Honour The Guard of Honour during the morning programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aryo4HL0y6VRJKr4DeZJVA8IUj8_AB8C/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Good vertical composition for a narrow column. Confirm inspection role before naming a person. 2C3A6784.JPG — Badminton on the new court Badminton at Smash ’99 on Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_k9owYCy5hiyypzidlgnfMxbz07_bROM/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Shows the facility in use; retain the net and court markings. SUBI8541.JPG — Naval officer address An address during the OBA Reunion Day commemoration meeting. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ESEjx0tdDTfIijoOvxyHI-ele4HKjAQt/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Strong close speaking image. Confirm the speaker from the programme and visible name badge before using a name-specific caption. SUBI8694.JPG — NCC officer address An address during the OBA Reunion Day commemoration meeting. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10zkNvYTPp3_JatHsvylWMjMIWRrctE11/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Use with the NCC paragraph if the speaker’s role is confirmed. Do not invent speech content. 2C3A8035.JPG — Alumni group reunion Alumni gather for a group photograph during OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MD8G8fe_62IvGe25SlJynxzBTQ2_-FDl/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Confirm the batch before assigning a year. Balanced group composition. 2C3A8007.JPG — Children and family activities Children’s activities at the covered court during the reunion. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGNO9ga4DkHfUZLCK8lrl4ANLCoDTiV8/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Useful with the family paragraph; retain the activity setting. SUBI9007.JPG — Cricket action Cricket during the OBA Reunion Day sports programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d_VDhyKMbRiRRs8M84V0LxSrvsKa_PkA/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Useful vertical action image. Do not infer the player’s name or match result. SUBI9106.JPG — Volleyball action Volleyball during the OBA Reunion Day sports programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bluxdcWWvWWMh2mv0YaxC6lMH46YOSOO/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Good action with the ball and net visible. SUBI9254.JPG — Basketball action Basketball during the OBA Reunion Day sports programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ohSvQCPYipgp8ojgKUPxJLX81BlR5V9b/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Strong action near the basket; retain the ball and hoop. 2C3A8375.JPG — Football action Football during the OBA Reunion Day sports programme. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvcmwCAQU5NXRepBPtMqX4CFWekM6ZV8/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Clear contest for the ball; avoid identifying players by appearance. IMG_4365.JPG — Sports trophy celebration A team celebrates at the Reunion Day sports prize-giving. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SoGw-OXo7TOSOlXDs8GLFtYYfkSTh-dI/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Good closing image for sports. Confirm team, event and result before naming a winner. IMG_4387.JPG — OBA flag at Harshan Pavilion The OBA flag above Harshan Pavilion on Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AsV7CpSesqiLjQ1ceHOM2KPj-FqMI9e4/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Small closing detail; do not caption as flag hoisting because this frame shows the flag already raised. SUBI8763.JPG — Lifetime award Sampath Kumar The Lifetime Achievement Award presentation in honour of the late Shri Sampath Kumar Thothathri, 507/1970. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1m7Cfc2r68-TH223DrUHuaydQtw0GO6/view?usp=drivesdk Check: The on-screen citation identifies the honouree. Confirm the name and relationship of the person receiving the posthumous award. SUBI8775.JPG — Lifetime award G Jayakumar The Lifetime Achievement Award presentation for Sri G. Jayakumar, 892/1978–79. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGuJCa63GTNuIDdtg6oM5qGIrLWQwFoT/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation. Confirm final batch styling and recipient or representative. SUBI8802.JPG — Lifetime award Benny John The Lifetime Achievement Award presentation for Shri Benny John, 1098/1981. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SdBW3EpV8c6dqhqD7hSDCDT9MTCllGp5/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation; confirm recipient or representative. SUBI8786.JPG — Lifetime award Unnikrishnan Nair The Lifetime Achievement Award presentation for Lt Gen M. Unnikrishnan Nair, PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd), 1055/1981. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MiwujYT2VfXo1rIc3w0AiKbz5P5heou3/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation; confirm recipient or representative. SUBI8807.JPG — Lifetime award Korath Mathew The Lifetime Achievement Award presentation for Lt Col Korath V. Mathew (Retd), 1099/1980–81. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15dLN3aLS9dy1yKjckzrKsfTfHImtc_28/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation. Annual report uses 1980–81; screen uses 1981. Confirm final styling. SUBI8813.JPG — Lifetime award R Radhish The Lifetime Achievement Award presentation for Air Marshal R. Radhish, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd), 1130/1981. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BM6W_vdh3btPI5Vn1jK3Ba0dZm3O0dxh/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation; confirm recipient or representative. SUBI8794.JPG — Lifetime award Krishna Kumar The Lifetime Achievement Award presentation for Air Commodore B. S. Krishna Kumar, KC (Retd), 1076/1981. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMbJiz81oDLK7a_ergKKX_mBAfQe7BQ_/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation; confirm recipient or representative. SUBI8818.JPG — Achiever award Binoy The Achiever of the Year Award presentation for Dr Binoy D S, 2425/1993. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fk9ty7q56NEx65izlQjkIX-e9rLFMd60/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation; confirm recipient or representative. SUBI8828.JPG — Achiever award Lineesh The Achiever of the Year Award presentation for Lineesh N, 2758/1998. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJ8dQCdU13hfJgwiAwOeq5z4DMGCXpN4/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation; confirm recipient or representative. SUBI8837.JPG — Achiever award Cecil The Achiever of the Year Award presentation for Dr Cecil Kunnappilly, 2785/1997. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrxW6eVYBWKGRQMPk4gsaf7Rib8hZs7v/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Matched through the visible roll number and citation; confirm spelling and recipient or representative. 2C3A6199.JPG — OBA flag hoisting The OBA flag-hoisting ceremony at Harshan Pavilion on OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vR6_CiJO2KBRvC5Q4oqlMXqpmaSDafjP/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Selected by the OBA editor. Confirm personal names and photographer credit before publication. 2C3A6206.JPG — Hosting Batch of 1999 Members of the Batch of 1999, the hosting batch, at the morning programme on OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QsHiBfUlX2l01MxzxxptqzsiObfIREUk/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Selected by the OBA editor. Confirm personal names and photographer credit before publication. SUBI8268.JPG — Guruvandanam greeting A moment of greeting during Guruvandanam on OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N3SvD0DeVTE7B8800ogWTrWO9a7tHHKC/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Selected by the OBA editor. Confirm personal names and photographer credit before publication. 2C3A6813.JPG — Guruvandanam reunion with teachers Teachers and alumni reconnect during Guruvandanam. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jsAKrliXxsxDZmgXhGXGc9GrcMDz5lWZ/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Selected by the OBA editor. Confirm personal names and photographer credit before publication. 2C3A6815.JPG — Guruvandanam ceremony Guruvandanam at the Hall of 1983 during OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1im2b2L_BNhocF8nzkLD8jehTZkukTXUV/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Selected by the OBA editor. Confirm personal names and photographer credit before publication. 2C3A7048.JPG — Guruvandanam address An address during Guruvandanam on OBA Reunion Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B2RR5syD60rVEF5U8P2njY7M_QrDC1oP/view?usp=drivesdk Check: Selected by the OBA editor. Confirm personal names and photographer credit before publication.