Update on the E. K. Datsa Fund

Dear Brothers:

Several weeks ago when we were informed of the passing of Former
Headmaster E. K. Datsa, appeal went out for funds to support the
family and also set up an endowed scholarship for needy students at
our beloved Presec.

Then it was suggested that we honor Mr. E. A. Apeadu for his
contribution to our lives (while he is still alive). I write to inform
you that so far ONLY two brothers have contributed to these two funds.
I understand the Mr. Datsa’s funeral is scheduled for sometime next
month (exact date and place will be communicated to you as it is
confirmed by the family).

One thing I have learned from Americans is the support alumni give to
their schools. In some estimated that some schools derive as much as
30 percent of their operating cost from alumni financial contribution.
While several of us have not giving a cent to Presec since we
graduated, I think helping us honor former headmasters in a
worth-while cause for us to embrace.

Donations may be deposited directly into Ghana Commercial Bank,
Kejetia account number 6041020000207 to the attention of Laud Hammond,
or through MoneyGram, Vigo, Samba and other remittance channels that
could be picked up at Ghana Commercial Bank Limited. (Please email
Laud to alert him of your donation either through the Bank or via
MoneyGram, Vigo, Samba, etc. at laudhamm@yahoo.co.uk).

Depending on how much is collected right before the funeral, 40
percent will be giving to the family and 60 percent used to set up the
E. K. Datsa Memorial Endowment Fund (income from this will be used to
award scholarships to needy students at Presec).

Funds collected in Mr. Apeadu’s name will be presented to him as a
Christmas present in December.

Please let us make ourselves proud by giving generously to the Datsa
funeral and the E. K.Datsa Memorial Endowment and the Apeadu Funds,
and please pass this email along to friends and other Old Presecans
who are not listed here and ask them to do the same. Laud will be
updating us weekly on the totals received.

I'm counting on those near and dear to Presec to help us do something
to solidify the bond we have with our alma mater.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.


Thank you for your kind consideration of the urgent appeal and
enduring this long but worthwhile email. With kind personal regards,
I am

Fraternally yours,


--
Frederick K. Asinor, EdD, MS, MPH, CPHL
Baltimore, MD
404-732-2024
SKYPE - drasinor
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Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted
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AGM on October 10th

It is announced for your information that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of all old students of PRESEC will come on at the school campus on Saturday 10th October, 2009 at 9 AM

On the following day, Sunday 11th October 2009, the yearly commemorative church service will be held at the school assembly hall from 9am.

ALL OLD PRESECANS ARE INVITED TO THE TWO EVENTS.

Laptop/PC for better debating...

The debator's team of Presec needs a personal computer or laptop, and an internet connection.

This will enable the team to do proper research for Debate competition's.

All interested in helping the team should contact Mr Percy Offei Addo, old boys secretariat: +233 277 533 671

Help Odadee Association get $5000 - complete a survey of Ghanaian top students

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) and the World Bank are conducting a survey on alumni of some of Ghana's top secondary schools. This research study is designed to follow-up on Ghanaians who went to the best schools in Ghana, and find out the education and career paths of these individuals. For individuals who have migrated or studied overseas, it will also gather information on their experience overseas, and their continuing interactions with Ghana. It is part of a broader study of the possible benefits and challenges that migration provides for developing countries. It also seeks input into recommendations for the Government in designing policies to enable Ghana to benefit more from its top students.

The school with the highest completion rate among its alumni will receive a $US5000 prize for its alumni association, and all schools which have at least 150 alumni completing the survey will receive a $US1000 donation to their alumni associations. To participate, email a request for the survey to: ckouassiaman@poverty-action.org

This study and data collection has been approved by Ghana Education Service. With the assistance of the administration at each of the participating schools, 10 alumni respondents have been selected in each final exam class year from 1976-2004. Selected alumni are invited to complete a 30-minute confidential online survey, with questions about education, family background, work, and linkages to people in other countries.

Participating secondary schools include:

• Aburi Girls' Secondary School
• Accra Academy
• Achimota School
• Adisadel College
• Ghana National College
• Ghana Senior Secondary School, Tamale
• Holy Child School
• Mfantsipim School
• Opoku Ware College
• Prempeh College
• PRESEC-Legon
• St. Augustine's College
• Tamale Senior Secondary School
• Wesley Girls' High School

Your participation in the research:

• If you have been identified as a selected graduate of one of the participating schools, please respond by sending your name and e-mail address to Caroline Kouassiaman in order to receive the survey.
• If you have already completed the survey and are in contact with classmates and other individuals who have attended the schools in this project, we still need your help. Email Caroline for a list of individuals for whom we are missing contact information.
• If you attended one of these schools and want to help boost our response rate, we definitely need your assistance. Email Caroline for a list of individuals for whom we are missing contact information.

All questions regarding this project can be directed to:
Caroline Kouassiaman, Project Coordinator
Email: ckouassiaman@poverty-action.org

National Science and Maths Quiz Fund: Transparency & Update

By Sam Addo:

Transparency:

* I have provided a couple of Forms of Payment options for contribution to the fund
* I acknowledge receipt of all remittances via email to contributors
* On a weekly basis, I circulate to the wider email pool, a list of contributors and their contribution amounts. This provides evidence of contribution amount to the contributor and 300+ witnesses

Plans for the funds:

* We are in the process of soliciting input from the teachers regarding their needs for the NMSQ preparation and coaching sessions with the students
* We will circulate the information provided by the teachers to contributors
Contributors will factor-in the teachers requests and make a decision on how best to use the funds
* Some of the ideas that have been generated so far include splitting the funds into two. One part goes to the teachers and the other part would be used for future prizes for student contestants
* We will document the handing over event by posting pictures on PRESEC websites, portals and local media outlets in Ghana (only if the amount is substantial)
* We will circulate to distributors, a thank you group letter from teachers
Funds collected to date after more than one month of email notifications to Odadees is $950.


*** Contribution deadline to the fund is November 30 2009. ***

"Parents dancing infront of Presec gate", celebrating.

Read about the elation of parents because their kids have been admitted to PRESEC-LEGON:

Quoting Dr Harriet Somuah, the Chief Executive of Somuah Information Systems Company (SISCO) Limited, which designed the software for the Computerised Schools Selection and Placement System (CSSPS):

"I hear some parents even went to PRESEC, Legon, to dance in front of the gate, saying that they too were going to have their children in that school," she said.

http://news.myjoyonline.com/education/200910/36023.asp

E. K. Datsa Memorial Endowment Fund

Dear Fellow Presecans:

We may have received the news of the passing of our beloved former headmaster E. K. Datsa. As customary in Ghana, donations are collected for the family during the funeral. I think this is the time that we can do something big to show the world the caliber of persons Odadee produced. This is not a class project....This is for all Presecans - those of us who where students during the Datsa years (Kwasi Beeko you benefited the most so cough-up) and those younger or older than the class of 1975.

To this direction, a group of us have decided for take the lead in collecting dontations for the late Headmaster Datsa's funeral. Donations may be deposited directly into Ghana Commercial Bank, Kejetia account number 6041020000207 to the attention of Laud Hammond, or through MoneyGram, Vigo, Samba and other remmitance channels that could be picked up at Ghana Commercial Bank Limited. (Please email Laud to alert him of your donation either through the Bank or via MoneyGram, Vigo, Samba, etc. at laudhamm@yahoo.co.uk).

Depending on how much is collected right before the funeral, 40 percent will be giving to the family and 60 percent used to set up the E. K. Datsa Memorial Endowment Fund (income from this will be used to award scholarships to needy students at Presec).

Because this is a major undertaken, we need help in staffing this projects. While Laud and his fellow bankers Sankah Martei and Emmanuel Quaye plus a non-banker may serve as Fund Managers, we will need seven dedicated contributors to serve as Trustees (the group that will be charged with offering the scholarships to the students). Detailed framework of the scholarship and criteria for the annual fund distribution will be forwarded to you in due course.

Please let us make ourselves proud by giving generously to the Datsa funeral and the E. K.Datsa Memorial Endowment Fund, and please pass this email along to friends and other Old Presecans who are not listed here and ask them to do the same. Laud will be updating us weekly on the totals received.

Thank you for enduring this long but worthwhile email.

--
Freddie Asinor, EdD, MS, MPH, CPHL
Baltimore, MD

Open letter to Presecans: Honor Mr. E. K. Datsa and Mr. E. A. Apeadu

*By Kwabena Akurang-Parry (Agoro) (Class of 1971-78)

** This had appeared in the Accra Mail on May 22, 2008 and on Ghanaweb on May 23, 2008

The Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (Krobo-Odumasi/Legon), popularly known by its acronym, PRESEC, and all her children called Odadeama, are celebrating the 70^th milestone of their composite birth: 1938-2008. Odadeama should gladly chorus the prologue of our anthem, “Happy are we/studious are we;” champion the emblematic “In thy light we shall see light;” and celebrate our collective achievements nurtured by the matchless worldviews that inform(ed) our Presecan training. On this occasion of 70^th anniversary, let us thank our teachers for their dedication and commitment. More significantly, let us use this auspicious moment of 70^th anniversary to honor and memorialize two of our best headmasters: Mr. E. K. Datsa and Mr. E. A. Apeadu.

My talented generation that spanned the 1970s-80s, a momentous transformative watershed in the history of Presec, had a rich blend of excellent dedicated teachers. Due to the tyranny of space, let me catalogue the popular names of some of the teachers who have made Presec what it is today. They are Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Akyeampong, Mrs. Ankrah, Ms. Omaboe, Ms. Caesar, Mrs. Ahiakpor, Oscar [Mr. Akoto], SMA [Mr. Asigbetse], Mr. Klaye, Mr. Osew, and Rev. Kwapong. The rest are Mr. Yomoah, Mr. Abu Abarry, Mr. Jones, Mr. Peprah, Mr. Apraku, Tong [Mr. Ayi], and BT [Mr. Akrong]. These, among others, were the teachers of my generation, and for my part, I wish to particularly thank Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Ankrah, and Mrs. Akyeampong for putting me through a rigorous mill of history and literature.

Additionally, I wish to thank the following who were my colleagues during my short teaching tenure at Presec: Mr. Nyante, Ms. Apori, Mr. Anane, Mr. Boye Badu, Mr. Kotey, Mr. Asamoah, Mr. and Mrs. Adom, Mr. Dwamena, Mr. Lasso, Mr. Okyere, Mr. Ben Apeadu, Mr. David Apeadu, Ms. Bernice Adu, Mr. Aveh, IO [Mr. Yeboah], and indeed several others. In sum, there are other teachers whose names are fondly archived in our distant, but evergreen memories, and every Odadeaba reminiscing can echo the names of other mentors among the pantheon of our eminent teachers. To all our teachers, we say “Thank You.”

Apart from the exemplary work of these and other great teachers, two eminent headmasters buttressed the foundation of Presec as one of the best secondary schools in the world of learning. They are Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu. As noted, both towering headmasters are the reason for this inspirational plea for celebration and memorialization of our teachers. Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu possess superior intelligence and peerless integrity. Under their grand auspices and encompassing tutelage, Presec, which had been relocated from Krobo-Odumasi to the present site at Legon in 1968, was nurtured as a citadel of learning and a bastion of sculpted Presbyterian peer socialization and national acculturation. Their abilities as teachers were exceptional and their capabilities as administrators were limitless. Indeed, both demonstrated exemplary commitment to the teaching profession.

Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu paid scrupulous attention to our education and training by lifting us to higher levels of excellence and achievements. In all their work for students, they were always demanding and austere but benevolent headmasters, and paragons of responsible leadership. They gave of themselves generously in serving the needs of students. Both ministered vigorously to the expansion of Presec, ably popularized the school in the national horizon of education, and provided fruitful terrains regarding our quest for intellectual fulfillments and moral wholeness. By the promising sunset of their respective tenures, Presec had not only attained enviable academic records, but also its moral compass had become a national measuring-rod, and both traditions remain to this day.

For these attainments, and evidently other exceptional moments of matchless stewardship, I humbly urge the Presec Old Boys’ Association, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and Board of Directors of Presec to dutifully honor both Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu by naming structures on the Presec campus after their respective names. Indeed, facilities in this regard may include dormitories, science blocks, library, dining hall, assembly hall, clinic, administration block, cafeteria, etc.

Certainly, the memorialisation of Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu will erect a timeless signpost of honor and also illuminate the unique roles of the Presec Old Boys’ Association, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and the Presec Board of Directors in promoting hard work and excellence. Admittedly, we may celebrate all our past headmasters, but Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu have no comparable peers; indeed, their place among the eminent headmasters of Presec is already assured.

As I understand it, Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu are within or past the precincts of their octogenarian years; thus, this is the best time to honor them. All too often, we overlook the extraordinary achievements of our educational heroes/heroines, indeed, those who have inspired us to attain our full human potential. Let us invoke “Happy are we/studious are we” and let us summon “In thy light, we shall see light” to honor Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu. As you may well know, Mr. Datsa’s autobiography and magnum opus, Doing my Duty, published by the Accra-based Woeli Press in 2006, chronicles his 43 years of teaching and service. Yes, Mr. Datsa and Mr. Apeadu have performed their duties and we should reciprocate by honoring them. It is the right thing to do.

Happy 70^th Anniversary! Long Live Presec! Long Live Odadeama! Long Live Ghana!

*Kwabena Akurang-Parry (Agoro), Odadeaba, is Professor of African History and World History at Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania, USA. He received his Ph.D. in history from York University, Toronto, Canada. He has published over fifty peer-reviewed articles in international journals and is the co-editor of African Agency and European Colonialism: Latitudes of Negotiation and Containment(University Press of America, 2007). He can be reached at kaparr@ship.edu

Ghanaian Scholar (Odadee) Wins International Award For Musicology

Professor Kofi Agawu of Princeton University, USA has been awarded the Frank Llewellyn Harrison Medal for 2009 by the Society for Musicology in Ireland. The award was presented to Professor Agawu at the joint plenary conference of the Society for Musicology in Ireland and the Royal Musical Association in the Freemasons’ Hall, Dublin on 10 July 2009. Professor Jan Smaczny, President of the Society, welcomed Agawu to Dublin, noting “the reach and excellence of his scholarship.”

Named in honour of one of Ireland’s most distinguished musicologists, the Harrison Medal “recognizes musical scholarship of international distinction; it honours the highest musicological endeavour and salutes the leadership the candidate has exerted on the international musicological community.” This is only the third time that the award has been made. Previous recipients are Professor Christoph Wolff of Harvard University and Professor Margaret Bent of All Souls College, Oxford University. In his address to accompany the award, Professor Smaczny cited Agawu’s “remarkably pioneering” books, including Playing with Signs: A Semiotic Interpretation of Classic Music (1991), African Rhythm: A Northern Ewe Perspective (1995), Representing African Music: Postcolonial Notes, Queries, Positions (2003) and Music as Discourse: Semiotic Adventures in Romantic Music (2008).

He singled out Playing with Signs, which received the Young Scholar Award from the Society for Music Theory in 1994, as “one of the books from the last twenty years that can genuinely be said to have changed the way the profession views the canon.” Smaczny concluded his address by noting that “Distinction has certainly followed Kofi Agawu throughout his career. Provocative enquiry, the challenge of fondly held nostrums and the assertions of the unwary or unprepared. There is a lucidity to Kofi Agawu’s writing that makes his work a model, not just for musical scholars, but for many others across the full range of the humanities.”

A native of Akpafu-Todzi, Professor Agawu attended the Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, Legon and Achimota Schoool. He received his undergraduate degree from Reading University in the UK, his masters’ degree from King’s College, London, and his Ph.D. from Stanford University. He has taught at Cornell, Harvard, Yale and King’s College, London and held visiting positions in Italy, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, the UK, South Africa, Canada and throughout the United States. He was awarded the Dent Medal in 1992 by the Royal Musical Association for distinguished contributions to musicology, and the Distinguished Visitor award by the School of Music at the University of Toronto in 2004. A Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Sciences since 2000, Professor Agawu is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Ghana, Legon.

Source: GHP

Tribute: E. K. Datsa

I am deeply grieved to hear of the sudden death of our beloved Headmaster, Mr. E. K. Datsa, who touched so many lifes at Presec both at Krobo Odumase and Legon.  I cannot forget the opportuinity Datsa gave me by awarding me a merit scholarship (in the 1st year) in order for me to stay in school and to graduate.  I cannot cry enough on hearing the sudden death of a genuine Statesman who touched many students during our high school education under his leadership as the ex-Headmaster. Hence my condolence and sympathy to Mr. E. K. Datsa ......
 
There are a flood of great memories about this individual, an Honorable Statesman who dedicated so much of his time to lay a solid foundation for our Alma Mater, a great institution with unparalled reputation.  Presec has lost a great Ex-Headmaster who was irreplaceable in his own right, who guided many of us to develop and see the light of life.  A true Statesman, "Mr. Kweku Datsa" as many Students called him was inspirational, caring and amusing.  His dreams for an outstanding quality education for Presecans, inspired most of us to strive for commanding heights in higher education.  His work, record and aspiration for Presec will still live on.  We have all finally witnessed the results of his dedicated work, devotion and the solid foundation he laid from 1966. 
 
Mr. Datsa loved his work as the Headmaster of Presec and worked so hard to justify his commitment to our Alma Mater that he was privileged to run for seven years, 1966-1973. It was during his tenure when the serious dialogue and initial discussions with Ministry of Education began on the establishment of the National Sixth Form Science College at Presec.
 
Mr. Datza will be remembered for his bold stance on dealing with the vagabonds who nicknamed him in red on the classroom wall; the writing which is not worth disclosing here for the sake of Presec Honor Code,  if there was one. Mr. Datza was of average height, meduim built and always well dressed up as if he was meeting with dignitaries from the ruling Government and/or the Board of Governors. He dressed like a Statesman of gentlemanly personage, sharp appearance and clothes decently ironed. 
 
He was attractively approachable, always willing to help the down trodden and the poor underprivileged many.  He was instrumental in creating and awarding campus jobs to the needy, able and willing individuals who wanted to make a living by serving at Presec such as the Laundry Staff, Kitchen Staff, Gardeners, Campus Security etc. He rarely preached during the weekdays but when he did, I thought he had a formal serminarian/pastoral training.  We always attended his Monday's morning assembly presentations or call them announcements, because they were full of quality "breaking news".
 
Our late Ex-headmaster was fond of providing a solid education to Presecans and took some utmost interest in sports and our annual school competitions.  He was quick to assemble students at the Assembly Hall to announce any records and achievements set during such tournaments.  He was good in attracting dignitaries to the school for formal and unofficial visits.  Under his leadership, many temporary Teachers expressed sincere interest to stay on for permanent appointments to be part of the Presec family.  It was under Mr. Datsa's leadership that Presec attracted several scholarly Women graduates who made their marks and set decent records in their respective fields.
 
Mr. Kwaku Datsa will be remembered for shaping Presec by laying a solid foundation in academics and discipline; he will also be remembered for managing the relocation of Presec from Krobo Odumase to Legon-Accra with distinction. We shall not forget his presence at the headmaster's office on some weekends when school was out and/or not in section.  Mr. Datsa did not play with his work.  He was a serious Statesman but was fun to get to know him.  He will be remembered by most Presecans with his command on the English language, He was fluent and had an attractive style with the language, when many of us were still struggling to ask questions or contribute in a public forum and/or in class. 
 
Under Mr. Datsa, many students were awarded merit scholarships that went a long way to educate many underprivileged students.  His kindness to students was very attractive. A case in point, when Victor Agawu broke his hand during an unofficial school high jump trials and/or training, Mr. Kwaku Datsa accommodated him in his home. He took Agawu to the Achimota Clinic for his frequent check-ups and stayed on until he finally healed up.  Mr. Datsa was exceptionally fair in his dealings with students and worked hard to promote discipline and justice among the student body. 
 
We all come together today to celebrate the hallmark of a distinguished Statesman, Mr. E. K. Datsa who played an unforgettable role in laying a solid foundation for many graduates of Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, Legon-Accra, Ghana.   "In thy Light we shall see Light" !!
 
May God bless him and may his soul rest in peace!!!
 
Respectfully written in honor of our late and beloved Ex-headmaster, Mr. E. K. Datsa.
 
 
Emmanuel Appiah Bosompra.
Class of 1975

Breaking News: Funeral.

Dear All,

You are informed about the death of Mr. E. K. Datsa, former Headmaster of PRESEC, on Thursday 17th September 2009.

He was also the father of our Odadee '77 year group mate Raymond Datsa. If anyone wishes to get in touch with Raymond to extend his condolence, please email Selassie Ameko (ssaatl@gmail.com)

Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

What did Pakas see when he visited Presec?

I made a visit to Presec to see the beneficiaries of this initiative and boy the school looks good. However, the new headmaster, a very progressive man, thinks Odadees still don't have the spirit of helping their alma matta. Can you beleive that the ICT facility at the school does not have any connectivity (Vodafone broadband), and yet the Madina district of Vodafone sits on Presec land and worst, an old boy works there. However, all promises, and no old boy working at Vodafone (ex-Ghana Telecom) has found the need to help the school. Mr Peprah and Co. who prepare the kids also have some old computers (2000 edition), and no internet connectivity.

Level of enthusiasm with current drive perhaphs supports this feeling becuase for all the nostalgia being expressed we have less than 2k now.

Good news is the '76 year group is gearing up to present a new computer to the Staff Common Room by end of the month and we shall ensure that it is internet enabled, "Chief" Ofori Darko is leading that drive, and has the rest of the '76 guys supporting. "Bro" Abankwa is also leading us to get the school overhead tank to solve the water problem. We can look at the provision of borehole to the school as a long term solution after the current crusade to motivate the teachers.

I am yet to find a truly committed Odadee who will open wide his wallet in appreciation of what we got from the school. I hope that current drive would motivate and bring the real supporters in future.

cheers

Pakas

Nana Antwi Darkwah
CEO, Hawkrad Group
3, Fifth Crescent, Asylum Down
PO Box KA9244, Airport-Accra. Ghana
Tel. +233 21 234382
Fax.+233 21 258702
E.mail: nanapakas@yahoo.com

Photos from Tieku's funeral (76-78 sports prefect)

Some sad news you may already be aware. Tieku was 1976-1978 Sports Captain [Prefect], and he was also in Akro House.

Click here for the photos: http://bit.ly/PwxYd

Apae oooo!

The university of cape coast would be hosting the annual inter tertiary institution congress of the the old students' association of PRESEC and Aburi Girls next semester.

All are invited.

Updates will be coming soon after. Stay blessed.
IN LUMINE TUO ...

Contact: kwesigee17@yahoo.com

Let's support our NSMQ teachers

All;
The consistent performance of PRESEC in the annual National Maths and Science Quiz (NSMQ) competition has elevated the school, your Alma Mater, to the upper echelons of secondary education in Ghana (The only 5 time winner of the competition). The ingredients for this success can be found in the quality of the student pool at Presec and more cardinally, the faculty/teachers, who are responsible for coaching, preparing and mentoring the students who represent the school at the annual competition.

This selfless and dedicated group of teachers with the support of the headmaster organizes coaching sessions for the contestants at their own cost and on their own time to ensure the winning streak Presec has enjoyed in the prestigious competition.

As you can imagine, these teachers are poorly remunerated but their extreme affection for the school and their students in the face of poor working conditions and unsustainable salaries is a case study in focus, forbearance, altruism and dedication to their craft and PRESEC.

As a way of giving back to the school which is responsible for your success in life today, I suggest that we organize a fund raising drive to collect money for the teachers who are responsible for preparing the students for the annual NSMQ.

This initiative will show our appreciation for the important work this group of teachers is doing to elevate the status of our dear Alma Mater to stratospheric heights.

If you are moved to encourage the above referenced teachers to continue to perform their winning formula for PRESEC, please send a check to me at the address below.

The funds will be managed in a transparent manner and I will ensure that the total amount collected will be received by this wonderful group of teachers. I will also circulate a list of contributors to the group.

I start the ball rolling by contributing $100 to the NSMQ teachers at PRESEC

Please feel free to make any suggestions that will enhance this initiative and forward this posting to all Odadees you are in contact with.

Hopefully, this initiative will light a Promethean Fire in Odadees and shake us out of our apathy and lethargy. It will also encourage the teachers to intensify their efforts and ensure that the NSMQ becomes the exclusive preserve of PRESEC.

Please send any contribution for the PRESEC NSMQ teachers to

Sam Addo
10960 South Kimball Bridge Crossing
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Sincerely;
Sam Addo - Odadee 1976

Presec wins 2009 National Science & Maths quiz (5th trophy)

Your beloved Presby Boys' Secondary (Senior High) School, Legon won the National Science & Maths quiz this year for an unprecedented 5th time.

The day was June 24, 2009, and Presec defended their title while defeating Achimota Senior High School (Motown) in the final. The gentlemen who made history for PRESEC were Asala Jeffrey, Adu-Poku Frank and Dzidzienyo Prosper.

Congrats to the team and the Presec family everywhere.

London Old School Soccer Fest

Hi guys

This is links to videos and picture from London Old School Soccer Fest
Scores did not favour us
Adisco v Presec 5-0
Augusco v Botwe 1-1 (4-5 on pen)
Presec v Augusco 2-5
Botwe v Adisco 0-0 (5-6 on pen)
Adisco Won the Cup

By the way here is the link to the pictures captured on Saturday:

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/abfrempong/InterSchools?authkey=Gv1sRgCPDW5OD8o_y7yQE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC1PjOD7IQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLlDou_Gm8Q&feature=related

Odadee were too Dada Bee for the Cape Kobolos. We only do Brillant science was our excuse
We had a good time though. Next year more school will be involved
Videmibus
kwasi

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Similarly, you also can draw positive attention to yourself on networking sites by sharing your knowledge with other users. In early 2007, Sheilah Etheridge, an accounting consultant based in Alaska, answered a question posted on LinkedIn from a business owner she didn't know in Boston. Located nearly 5,000 miles away, Etheridge provided her help free of charge and responded to several subsequent questions posted by the entrepreneur.

Three months later, Etheridge received a call from a stranger looking to hire her as a personal accountant. The caller said she had been referred by a friend in Boston -- the same business owner Etheridge had been helping on LinkedIn.

Networking sites "can literally shrink the world," says Etheridge, who has also landed two long-term clients and six temporary assignments through LinkedIn since she joined the site two years ago.

Online References
Of course, just because someone lands on your profile on a networking site doesn't mean you're going to hook their interest in offering you a job interview or business opportunity. To entice viewers, ask members of your network to post recommendations on your profile, says Kenneth M. Nussbaum, an accountant in Richmond, Vt. He has about 20 on his LinkedIn page. "Recommendations provide another way to differentiate yourself," he says. "It's free marketing."

Branching Out
Bear in mind that online networking isn't limited to communicating with members through the sites' messaging systems. Organizations like the Financial Executives Networking Group, online at theFENG.org, also publish e-newsletters exclusively for members to share job leads. "You're not going to see them on Monster or CareerBuilder or your local newspaper," says Matt Dukes of Atlanta. In June 2008 he was laid off from a controller position at a midsize pharmaceutical company. Six months later he read about an opening for an accounting manager/controller position at a small communications firm in theFENG's monthly e-newsletter. He immediately applied and got the job the following week.

Being Selective
Be selective about the number of networking sites you join, advises Lauryn Franzoni, vice president and executive director at ExecuNet, a networking site that caters to executives. Belonging to more than three can take up too much of your time and energy. Focus on sites that cater to professionals in the finance industry and/or your experience level. About 25% of Execunet's members are finance professionals, according to Franzoni. "It's one of our larger groups," she says.

Quality, Not Quantity
Also focus on building helpful relationships rather than reaching out to or accepting requests to connect from just anyone, advises Franzoni. "Networking is not about how many people [you're] connecting to," she explains. "It's a matter of connecting to people who will help [you] get results. It's about the quality of connections."

When extending an introductory message, make it personal, says Keith Feinberg, director of permanent-placement services at staffing firm Robert Half International. Job hunters he doesn't know often send him invites to connect on LinkedIn using the site's standard message. "It's a poor way of going about it," he says. "I'll look them up, but unless they have a significant profile, I'm probably not going to respond."

If you're writing to a company hiring manager, show that you've done some homework on the person's firm and offer to be of help, adds Franzoni. "You could say, 'I see that your company is expanding its operations in Brazil. I just completed property negotiations there and would happy to share some contacts who might be helpful,'" she suggests. "If you're another one of those people just sending in a resume, you're making the recipient work too hard."

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Overall, don't be shy. "The single biggest mistake people make is not actually communicating," says Franzoni. "Many executives feel that they perhaps shouldn't bother someone." Finance professionals in particular tend to refrain from using networking sites to their fullest, she adds. "They're a little bit more reticent by nature," she says. But the purpose of networking sites is to foster communication, so it's okay -- and even expected of you -- to speak up.

-- Sarah E. Needleman

UK Odadee Football challenge - update

A couple of schools are organising a Saturday of football gala - Kwaabotwe, Augusco, Adisco (with Wey Gey Hey Girls supporting). They contacted me if I can put together any number of Presecans to form a Team (11 aside). Initially they wanted 5-A-side for 22 August 2009 but the pitch has been fully booked and can only get 11-A-Side pitch for 15 August 2009. Any year group can represent, old and young. Venue is Willoughby Lane, Tottenham, N17 OSL and time will be from 12 noon to 4 pm. I have been calling guys I know but the response is slow. I know the notice is short but please let me know.

Kwasi Appiah
kwasiappiah@hotmail.com

5/7-A-Side Football

Brothers
A friend of mine from Moba 98 (Kwaabotwe Old boys) contacted me that they were organising some 5-Aside Football tournament on 22 August in Tottenham, North London. He was wondering if the Odadees (whatever the year group) had some guts to represent. As I be footballer myself (Kwasi Appiah-skipper for Blackstars and Kotoko) I will be up for the challenge.

I want to see your availability to participate. We will take it as an opportunity to get brothers also involved in OSP (odadee society of Professionals) stuff. Also I was not able to go to the Old boys meeting at Gold Coast Bar and Restuarant this saturday where they were making plans for an Odadee Dinner Dance in London to raise funds for the School. I will contact the organisers before we meet for the football and give up-date at the 'GALA'.

Please let me know your availbility for the football.

Kwasi Appiah

kwasiappiah@hotmail.com

Labone House wins inaugural Odadee91 Inter-house Football Competition 2009

Glorious Labone House emerged the winners of the inaugural Odadee91 Annual Inter-house Football Competition 2009, after an exciting and thrilling SUPER SATURDAY grand finale showdown against House 7 on Sat 4 July 2009 at Presec's sports pitch. Special Guest of Honour was the Vice Chairman of the Ghana Football Association Mr Fred Pappoe who also presented some sporting items to the school. The Odadee91 Inter-houseFootball Competition's MVP award went to Michael Tahiru [House 7], with the 2009 Presec goal-king being won by Jeffery Arthur [son of former Kotoko and Blackstars star 'King' George Arthur] of Labone House.
Congratulations to the Presec Class of 1991 [Odadee91] for a truly historic, prestigious and entertaining tournament.

Full stats/info available at http://www.odadee91.org/

Odadee91 Football SUPER SATURDAY [4 July 2009]

It will be Labone House versus House 7 in the Odadee91 Annual Inter-house Football Competition SUPER SATURDAY grand finale on 4 July 2009. Come and see which House lifts the glittering trophy, as well as the 2009 Presec goal-king trophy. The Guest of Honour will be Mr Fred Pappoe [Vice chairman of the Ghana Football Association]. There will be lots to enjoy [music, merry-making, 'jama', a likely curtain-raiser match between a Presec Teachers team and an Odadee91 team, etc,etc,etc]. Come ONE , come ALL !!!

Full stats/info available at www.odadee91.org

Odadee91 Inter-house Football: Labone reach 'SUPER SATURDAY' grand finale.

LABONE HOUSE have reached this year's Odadee91 Annual Inter-house Football Competition after defeating Riis House 2-0 in an exciting semi-final game played at Presec's sports pitch, with goals coming from Kwabena Twumasi and Jeffery Arthur, both of whom are now vying for the prestigious 2009 Presec goal-king trophy.
The 2nd semi-final between House 7 and House 8 is set for Friday 3 July.

Full match stats/info available at www.odadee91.org

Action Required : Another Opportunity to vote for OSP Officers

Dear Team,

With the unanimous consent of all, the voting deadline for OSP officer has been extended for one more week till July 7, 2009 to achieve diversity in the year groups that voted.

For those who have not yet voted, please spare just five minutes to vote for the Advisory Board, committee and continent leaders.

To Vote, please use this link:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=ck85QVFRdjBaMjhQRXdZcmplVWpUZFE6MA
You can vote for any Presecan, including yourself. In addition, other people have expressed their interest for various positions.

To view those people who have expressed interest in various positions, please use this link:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rHPQ8p1xb_ptdA2ckUKt58w&output=html
Remember you can vote any Presecan including those not on the list above.
You are encouraged to look beyond a nominee's popularity and take into account their relevant skills and passion. You are encouraged to nominate yourselves.

Odadee91 Inter-house Football: House 8 defeats Akro

House 8 triumphed 2-0 over Akro House in their Odadee91 Annual Inter-House Football Competition game, to complete the tournament's semi-final line-up.
In the 1st semi-final on Thursday 2 July Riis will clash with Labone, while House 7 will meet House 8 on Friday 3 July.

Full match stats/info available at www.odadee91.org

Odadee91 Inter-House Football : House 7 move into the semi-finals

The Odadee91 Annual Inter-House Football Competition saw some wonderful action on Tuesday 30 June, when Engmann House took on House 7 at Presec's sports pitch. A keenly contested game ended with House 7 marching on to the semi-finals after a 2-0 win over Engmann House, courtesy two goals from Ezekiel Boitey.
The next game will be a show-stopper as Akro House tackle House 8 on Wednesday 1 July.

Full match stats/fixtures/info at www.odadee91.org

Employment opportunity: An Administrator needed for Ɔdadeɛ Society of Professionals (OSP)

In an effort to boost the outreach efforts of Ɔdadeɛ Society of Professionals (OSP) and to catalyze the achievement of OSP's objectives, applicants are invited to apply for a position as an administrator for Ɔdadeɛ Society of Professionals (OSP).
This is a part time position of 2 hours per week for a period of 5 months. It is scheduled to commence first week in August 2009. In addition to a fixed remuneration, a bonus will be earned upon attaining some other measurable targets.
Remuneration is quoted in United States Dollars and is competitive. Interested applicant should send a cover letter and a resume to emmanuel.akrong@gmail.com.

About the Ɔdadeɛ Society of Professionals (OSP)
The Odadee Society of Professionals (OSP) also known as C.S. Akyeampong Academic Society is a non profit organization that is exempt from the US federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code with the purpose of celebrating the culture of academic excellence among current and past students of Presec Legon. The objective of this society is to mobilize the diverse pool of Presec and non-Presec talents around the world to support and further the professional aspirations of its members.

Qualification needed to be an administrator for OSP
Fluent in English and at least two Ghanaian local languages.
Hold a good Senior High School Certificate
Good in the use of microsoft office; word, excel and powerpoint.
Presecan is a plus

Job Description
Reach out to all Presecans in all four corners of the world to be part of Ɔdadeɛ Society of Professionals (OSP).
Register at least 5,000 odadees to the society and maintain their contacts in an excel database.
Follow up on personal pledges or donations to the society.
Support the efforts of fund raising for the endownment fund of OSP.
Send out agenda for meetings and take minutes as well.
Help to maintain financial records of the society and
Any other duties determined from time to time.

Odadee91 Inter-House Football : Labone House wins

The Odadee91 Annual Inter-House Football Competition continued on Monday 29 June with Labone House spanking Clerk House 3-0 and marching on to the semi-final stage. Presec's Cadet Corp Band provided brilliant live music throughout the duration of the game. Next game is on Tuesday 30 June between Engmann House and House 7.


Full match stats/facts/info available at www.odadee91.org

Odadee91 Inter-Houses Football

The Odadee91 Annual Inter-Houses Football Competition 2009 kicked off on Sat 27 June at Presec's Sports Pitch, with Kwansa House clashing with Riis House in a titanic match. A keenly contetsed game was a worthy opener for this Odadee91 Annual football competition , which was also covered by Metro TV and Citi FM media houses. A match full of thrills and spills was finally shaded 3-2 by Riis House, who thus qualify for the semi-final stage, with Abdul Iddrisu grabbing 2 goals. Next game is on Mon 29 June at 15:30hr between Clerk House and Labone House.

Full match stats/info/pictures available at http://www.odadee91.org/

Odadee91 Annual Inter-House Football Competition

Dear All,

The Odadee Class of 1991 [Odadee91] is now the Official Sponsor of Presec's Annual Inter-House Football tournament, now officially named 'The Odadee91 Annual Inter-House Football Competition'. This year's event runs from Saturday 27 June 2009 to Saturday 4 July 2009, at Presec's school field. The official presentation of sponsorship items by Odadee91 to Presec's administration was made on Thursday 18 June 2009 at the school's assembly hall.

A glittering Winners' trophy, a goalking trophy, 32 gold/silver medals and 3 UEFA/EPL soccer balls were included in the items presented.

Come join in the fun and support your House in this historic Odadee91 Annual Inter-House Football Competition.

Please visit www.odadee91.org for all the tournament info, fixtures and lots more.

In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen.

1998 Class Notes - No show?

I can't seriously believe that no one else has gotten married since January? If not that no new kiddies too? That is not possible so it must mean you are not aware of the "Filla form". Well here it is: The Filla Form. Send filla that you'd like to share with everyone.

Meanwhile let me tell about some filla I heard about the Ghana Deputy Minister of Information, the Honorable Samuel Ablakwa. Last I heard he's a full-blooded Ɔdadeɛ of the class of 1999 (yeah, but 1999 is definitely within the sphere of influence of 1998, i.e. most of you probably can recognize him). So he's the first confirmed Ɔdadeɛ national politician of our age group! Finally! (Correct me if I'm wrong.

So if you've still not got the point, here it is in CAPS: SEND ME SOME 1998 CLASSMATES FILLA!

Odadee Society of Professionals (OSP

Dear Odadees,

I am happy to announce to you The Odadee Society of Professionals (OSP. The Odadee Society of Professionals (OSP) is registered in the US and has 501 (c) (3) status.The objective of this society is to further the professional aspirations of its members. The society is currently voting for its leaders and officers.

Please spare just five minutes to vote for Advisory Board, committee and continent leaders.

To Vote, please use this link:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=ck85QVFRdjBaMjhQRXdZcmplVWpUZFE6MA

You can vote for any Presecan, including yourself. In addition, other people have express their interest for various position.To View those people who have express interest in various positions, please use this link:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rHPQ8p1xb_ptdA2ckUKt58w&output=html

Remember you can vote any Presecan including those not on the list above.

Today is the 13th of June, 8 days to the June 20th deadline.

You are encouraged to look beyond a nominee's popularity and take into account their relevant skills and passion. You are encourage to nominate yourselves.

At The Final Funeral Rites of Musa Muneru and minutes after at Toboso's House

Dear All,

It was good we showed up the way we did at the final funeral rites of our departed brother. For those of you who could not make it, you were well represented by 14 old boys including one senior Akuffu who I think, was in form five in 1972 (can someone correct me if I am wrong?). In senior Akuffu's absence, we had sang the school anthemn beautifully. Nonetheless, when he appeared he demanded a repeat of the anthemn as our punishment for singing in his absence. We sang better the second time and it was obvious we had won the hearts of the sympathisers at the funeral grounds. The applause was instant.

We thank Toboso for the treat he gave us in his home. Toboso, that was great. May God bless you and your family. Attached are some photos. Pechepe, you were also at your best. We cherish you. For those of you who came, I hope your return trip was not like mine. While chatting, Agborson and I missed a turn. We nearly ended up at Kasoa. I hadn't been at that side of Accra in ages.

Kind regards

Eric Danquah

EACH-PRESEC 2008 Annual Report (Summary)

Educational Accessibility for Children in Hardship (EACH)

2008 EACH-PRESEC Annual Report – Summary

EACH-PRESEC Scholar Award Program is the result of a partnership between EACH (Educational Accessibility for Children in Hardship) Foundation and alumni of Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School. The Each-Foundation makes scholarships available to brilliant but underprivileged primary, junior and senior secondary school students in Ghana.

EACH-PRESEC specifically focuses on the exceptional students of Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon-Accra, Ghana. Scholarship recipients receive an award that helps fund their educational expenses, are assigned mentors and are awarded a book prize.

2008 was an exciting year for EACH-PRESEC. We revamped our PRESEC programs and made considerable progress towards establishing an endowment to fund our scholarships. For example:

• We have secured pledges of more than $10,000 and revamped the endowment and investment committees. They should both be up and running by July 2009
• As part of efforts to develop a reading culture and critical thinking among our scholars, we have initiated a reading program which will see our scholars read and engage in discussions about an assigned book every term.

In continuation of the Scholar Award Program, EACH-PRESEC selected three more students for scholarships that cover between 50 to 75% of their fees. The scholarship recipients were:

· Tutu Kingfard

· Collins Obeng

· Ishmael Aborhey.

In consultation with Paa Kwesi Imbeah, Odadee ’98, of Suuch Solutions (a Ghana based technology consulting firm), we also initiated a paid internship program for our students. This provided an excellent opportunity for our scholars to gain experience in a professional environment. Ishmael Aborhey and Collins Obeng participated in the program and had a great learning experience.

In addition, we have expanded our team of officers to improve the quality and content of our programs and continue to explore new ways in which interested donors (Odadees and others interested in expanding accessibility for the underprivileged) can contribute to the program through endowed scholarships. The endowed scholarships are our way of ensuring the sustainable continuation of our program into perpetuity.

Please access the full report for more information.

Timothy W. Kotin

1998 Class Notes - Give me 5

Did you know a group of Ɔdadeɛs are celebrating Mrs Akyeampong by naming a society in her honor? It is spearheaded by prominent members of the class of 1998--Edwin Amonoo (SPé) chairs the society with Emmanuel Akrong our class along with a wider membership drawn from all classes. Here is the customary website www.odadeeprofs.com. Let's quote from the nino's own mouth in 5 paragraphs:

The purpose of the Society of Odadee Professionals is to celebrate the culture of academic excellence among current and past students of Presec Legon;

Mobilize the diverse pool of Presecan and non-Presec talents around the world to support Odadee, non-Odadees and current students;

Present achievement scholarships to selected students in Presec and elsewhere. We currently are instituting an academic scholarship in honor of Mrs. C.S. Akyeampong. Recipients of this scholarship will have combined strong academic performance with the development of the arts;

Raise money and sponsor projects that will contribute to the development of Presec;

Promote the development of the Arts in Presec.

Just Married

Leonard Tagoe (with the solid backing of Ben Avle) has done it, so has Ebo Jackson! Let's hear an Amen!!

PTA Meeting Eligibility

Kwasi Appiah has started 2009 in very good standing--his family has grown to include Kwadwo Appiah--yours truly has seen pictures and yes we are proud!

If you have filla to share, do not hesitate to send it over to yours truly at paakwesi.imbeah AT odadee.org or fill out this form!

Obituary - Seth Thompson

Dear Ɔdadeɛ,

It is with great sorrow that I announce Seth Thompson's passing. He was a member of the 4x100m team that placed third in the inter-schools zonals in 2002. A group has been created to remember all our athletes - it's dedicated to those we have lost. Please join the "I WAS A PRESEC (LEGON) SPORTSMAN" facebook group, dedicated to Seth and Kwesi Debrah.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45059318341

We will provide more information on the arrangements as they develop.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

In lumine tuo videbimus lumen.

1998 Class Notes - It's been 10 years!

Oh my! I thought, well, we live in a decimal dominated culture so I guess the number '10' must be significant and shouldn't pass without mention.

Now everyone is certifiably a growee. No excuses. What are you doing with your life?

Let's run through some opinionated 10-year time-out notes:
- If you wanted to run for president and are still living exile (economic or political) instead of where you are eligible to be president then my friend your time is running out. By this time you should be a district leader or planning to be one in the next year or two. Yes, I had to say it as I know many nurse lofty ambitions :)

- If you wanted to be a doctor/engineer/lawyer--the classic top 3 back in the bad old days, you are probably already are. But even if you aren't yet--you have plenty of time since there's no upper limit on age eligibility for these professions. Some are already planning to add even more academic degrees after their names. A word of caution here--letters after your name doesn't actually mean much to anyone except yourself. Most people measure you by your actual achievements not what you say you are capable of achieving.

- If you wanted to be a professor/teacher--in other words, the shapers of young minds, and the thinkers--then unless you're happy with taking the kidibubs and kidibabs through their 123s, you're probably still in school trying to finish that PhD. I say, finish hard! Hopefully in another 10 years you'll be on the tenure track and you'd have written some great papers about important topics or written a text book all our kiddies will use. Remember to befriend the artists--without them, your ideas might be lost to the culture which can best understand you.

- The businessmen--you are probably on your third business already; or you've made tons of cash from your first--and who will fault a man for sticking with a winning strategy. Remember to befriend the politicians. It's usually good for business.

- The artists. Now I must say that I don't remember anyone in my inner circle who wanted to do any more than dabble in the arts--but you guys are the important people. Novelists, playwrights, poets, columnists, coaches, designers. You inspire the rest of us to love, hate, happiness or sorrow. You make us proud or ashamed of ourselves. You mirror, reinterpret culture--our very way of life. Remember to befriend the academics--without them the best ideas in the culture will likely never be widely known. They'll probably still be speaking Latin when all we understand is Hausa--so help them to communicate with us the senior citizens :)

- The entertainers. Yeah--you've probably made your first million new Ghanaian cedis. If so, remember the artists--they come up with the jokes you use, the lyrics you sing, the product that you advertise... So remember them and make them happy--after all what's the football player without the coach? The actor without a script? You tell me...

- The senior citizens. You are hiding but doing your own thing small small. Some of you are already part of the fundraising committee for the church harvest. Others have started building a house for their parents and others have already finished that and started on their own. Kudos to you wherever you are and whatever good thing you are up to.

- The common floor members. Come on--the time for being spectators is over--jump into the action. It's time to decide on something to be known for and stop harassing those who want to look up to you for fish or other assorted tins. Buy your own flakes if you want to chill. Rev your own ride instead of crimping your mommy's style by always borrowing her ride. Or ride proudly in the front of a trosky like I do--at least you pay your fare with your own hard-earned cash so why not get the best view from the front?

Now the filla...
In the 'Just Married' column (ok, relative to the last time you read these class notes:) )--in alphabetical order,

• Emmanuel Akrong
• Emmanuel Paa Kwesi Amos-Abanyie
• Kobina Inkumsah
  
• Daniel Kokroko
• Paul Opare-Addo
• Andrew Ofosu
• ... and many more who should be on this list but about whom I have no filla
  

In the "I'm passing on my genes" column I have no filla unfortunately. But send them along--we want to see pictures too of the little people. Take them to visit your old dorms--show them the bad old days and tell them about the great fun we had despite it all :)

In the "OK guys--I'm going ahead" column I also have no filla. And I don't want to have filla since it's almost certainly true that they're narrowing the living or we are narrowing them. And we all know that narrowing is not cool.

I'll leave you with a tribute to growth. You may remember this if you didn't swerve every Tuesday morning's service and singing.




And we soldier on...

Afehyia pa!
PS: This is late because of Ghana's election--I planned to write this on December 7--fancy that.