The 1975-year group of Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, Legon (Presec Odadee 75), has launched its 50th anniversary celebrations at the school’s premises.
The year-long activities, spanning from February to November, include a health walk and screening, a family fun day with games, an anniversary thanksgiving service, and the launch of an Endowment Fund in support of their alma mater.
As part of the celebrations, the group will embark on a pilgrimage to Krobo Odumase, the school’s former location, plant Baobab trees on the Legon campus, and visit ailing colleagues.
The climax of the anniversary will feature a Health Walk and Screening on Friday, October 31, followed by a Family Fun Day with games on Saturday, November 1.
The festivities will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service and the launch of the Endowment Fund on Sunday, November 2.
Mr. Alex Yayra Fiagome, President of the Group, stressed the historical significance of their cohort, noting that they were the third batch of students to be admitted to the Legon campus after the school relocated from Odumase-Krobo in 1968.
Out of the 155 students who graduated in 1975, 94 have been confirmed alive, 29 have passed on, and 22 remain untraceable.
Describing their unique experience at Presec, Mr. Fiagome said their year group comprised students from diverse backgrounds, divided into four classes—A, B, C, and D—each with about 36 students.
“Many of the friendships we formed in those early years have endured to this day,” he noted.
Recalling their time at Presec, he described the campus as “new and pristine, with well-manicured lawns and paved walkways that created a welcoming and calming effect.”
However, he emphasized that beyond the aesthetics, students were shaped by the rigorous Presbyterian discipline instilled in them.
Mr. Fiagome encouraged his colleagues to actively participate in the anniversary celebrations, emphasizing the importance of rekindling bonds and cherishing shared memories.
“Our twilight years call for stronger bonds and fellowship. Let the memories and smiles shared during this anniversary year remain with us for as long as we live,” he added.