The Vidyashala Old Boys' Association (OBA) has been functioning to preserve the memories and to maintain the association and tradition of Vidyashala among the past students. It is a vital link between the students, past and present, the staff and the Swamijis of the institution. It is also the aim of the association to make a sincere effort to uphold the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda and to live up to their teachings. The association assists the institution with new ideas and trends in the field of education and to procure materials of educational value.

The First Batch of Students with Staff (1953 - 1954)

Swamijis and Staff Members of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala during the Silver Jubilee Year of the Old Boys' Association (1996 - 97)

An Old Boys' Meet is held every year at the time of the College Day celebrations. To facilitate better interaction among the alumni and to strengthen their links with the institution, regional meets covering different districts are conducted. A Fellowship Centre at the Vidyashala offers an opportunity for periodical meets, prayer sessions, discussions, lectures, library and other activities.

The Association brings out a bi-annual newsletter titled ‘Voice of Vidyashala Alumni’ (VOVA) exclusively for private circulation among the members. The membership in OBA is entirely voluntary.

Genesis

In the year 1959-60 Late Swami Shambhavanandaji, founder President of Vidyashala mooted the idea of forming a forum for regular interaction between the old boys and the Alma Mater. In 1972 Rev. Swami Sureshanandaji Maharaj, the then Correspondent of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala gave a definite shape and direction to that idea and formed the Old Boys' Association. Since then the association has been growing from strength to strength. In the year 1997, the association celebrated its Silver Jubilee. In the span of 30 years, the association has proved to be a unique and reliable support base to the Alma Mater.

Past Presidents of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala, Mysore