Headmistress (middle) and a group of WASSOSA 1978 students and tutors

The West Africa Senior Secondary School Old Students Association (WASSOSA 1978) has donated 60 dining table sets to their alma mater last Monday.

This gesture was to help alleviate the burden of the school.

The donation was witnessed by Isaac Okai, a two-time immediate board member of the 1978 year group; Dr. Solomon Anum, former Deputy Direc­tor of the Ghana Geological Survey; Rev. Moses Ocquaye Nortey, Senior Pastor of All Souls Baptist Church, South La and David Ofori Acheampong, former General Secretary of GNAT, among others.

The Headmistress of the school, Dr. Mrs. Shine Agatha Ofori, expressed gratitude to the old students for the gesture.

She recounted how the 1978 alum­ni visited the school on July 4, and upon observing the students’ lack of adequate dining tables, pledged to provide the necessary support.

Dr Ofori emphasised that the impact of the donation has been immediate and profound.

“The once-empty space where stu­dents queued for food, clutching their meals in hand, is now bustling with activity. With the provision of proper dining facilities, students can now en­joy their meals in a dignified manner.”

“Furthermore, the school’s canteen has transformed into a multi-function­al space, serving not only as a dining area but also as a communal gathering spot,” she stated.

The President of WASSOSA, Dr. David Odoi, hailed the donation as the be­ginning of a promising new chapter for the school.

He outlined plans for future proj­ects, including the construction of a boys’ dormitory, underscoring the ongoing commitment of the alumni to support their alma mater’s growth and development.

The Chairman of the 1978 WASSOSA year group, Seth Boye Laryea, high­lighted the continuous support provid­ed by the alumni, citing their involve­ment in events such as the school’s 70th Speech and prize-giving day.

 By George Obeng Osei