October Sky

October Sky is a 1999 movie that was based on the book Rocket Boys, an autobiographical book by Homer Hickam. The book is based on Hickam's real childhood; however screenwriter Lewis Colick took some creative license in his adaptation of the story for film. The story deals with four teenage boys struggling to find their place in the world in the late 1950s amidst the overwhelming presence of the coal mine in their town of Coalwood, West Virginia. Inspired by the launch of the first space satellite, Sputnik, they begin to experiment with building small rockets. They eventually enter their rockets in a science competition in an effort to experience life beyond their small town. The boys' relationships with family and community play a major role in the story, especially Homer's longing for approval from his father.

This movie was showcased by E-cell SCMHRD on Friday 31st august at the auditorium. The movie was free for SCMHRD students. With no charges levied to watch the movie and also the movie being so inspirational, a large audience gathered at the auditorium. Once the film was rolled out, everyone was in awe of the four boys particularly Homer Hickam.Infact when Homers idea of rocket finally worked out, there was a mass exhilaration from the audience. To make things a little more interesting, we had popcorns and cold -drinks served during the interval. With the movie being so motivational and the popcorns in hand, overall it was a pleasant and a different experience for the students.

The Team

Seminar Conducted for Young Presidents Organisation (18/8/2007)

Mission

The Mission of the Young Presidents’ Organization is to create Better Leaders through Education and Idea Exchange. More than 11,000 young global business leaders in more than 90 nations rely on one exclusive peer network that connects them to exchange ideas, pursue learning and share strategies to achieve personal and professional growth and success.

Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela, U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, His Royal Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Revolutionary Leader Fidel Castro are examples of world leaders who have carved time from their schedules to meet YPOers and share lessons in what it means to be a global leader.

The Event:

The YPO event  was conducted for the YPO kids in the age group of 15yrs-18yrs.Ecell-SCMHRD conducted a “leadership training” seminar or them. There was Erehwon Consulting Group which explained various techniques and tools for increasing leadership qualities through fun learning. Each learning lesson was explained through numerous self-to-do activities. The second half of the training schedule was conducted by Mrs.Priya Kher .In her session leadership lessons were taught through showcasing motivational and inspiring movie clips. The YPOers were to pick up the lessons from these clips and subsequently describe them .Took the YPOers through another session of “I am what I am” wherein they were to relate themselves to an object and thus describe the rationale behind such relation.

Overall the entire session was extremely inter-active and fun learning with several take-aways for the YPOers.

Session in Progress

Session in Progress