Kohima: Mount Tiyi College students turned the College Conference Hall into a stage on October 1. The history department held an inter-semester competition to make the past feel real. Students performed under the theme History Comes Alive. They swapped dusty textbooks for costumes and dialogue.
The 5th Semester claimed victory with The Rise of Fascism in Italy. The 3rd Semester took second place for France 1789: The Cry for Liberty. The 1st Semester rounded out the podium with Slavery in Ancient Greece. Participants focused on historical accuracy, stage presence, and acting.
Dr Libemo Kithan, head of the history department, opened the event. He pushed for learning that goes beyond standard lectures. Principal Dr Bweyhunle Khing urged faculty to blend practical activities into the curriculum. Vice Principal Dr Khyopenthung Tsopoe drew parallels to William Shakespeare to highlight the power of performance. He noted that the students showed grit, stating the performances demonstrated that history could indeed "come alive" when presented creatively.
Individual honors went to Chenithung for Best Actor and Hayivani Jami for Best Actress. Oponthung A Murry won Best Costume, and Tumben Erui took Best Narrator. A panel of three department heads judged the work. Assistant Professor Mhonjan N Odyuo chaired the event, while Dr Kenilo Kath opened with a prayer.
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