Accra Academy Old Boys Reunite for Grand Homecoming Celebration

This Saturday, August 15, the Accra Academy Old Boys Association will hold a special float and homecoming to mark the school's 95th anniversary and honor its four founders. The event is expected to bring together old boys from different generations to commemorate 95 years of Accra Academy's history and contribute to the school's continued development.

A Pilgrimage to Ellen House

The float will begin at 7 am from the Accra Academy campus, pass through parts of Accra, and make a stop at Ellen House in James Town, where the school began. Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Friday, August 14, Organising Secretary of the Accra Academy Old Boys Association, Alfred Mills, said the float was introduced as part of the anniversary celebrations to honour the school's founders.

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"It's because it's our 95th anniversary, we introduced the float to honour the four founders of Accra Academy," Alfred Mills said. The float will provide an opportunity to revisit the school's origins at Ellen House, which was provided by Ellen Barker for the establishment of the institution.

Supporting the School's Development

The homecoming will also focus on supporting the school's development, according to Chairman of the Float and Homecoming Committee, Belo Cida Haruna. As part of the celebrations, old boys will commission an Echo Park, a 12-unit ultra-modern washroom facility, and a six-unit classroom block.

"It's not just about going back to school, having fun, and taking part in all these activities," Belo Cida Haruna said. "It's also about giving back to the school and making a positive impact." The projects demonstrate that the event is about more than reconnecting and celebrating.

A Day of Celebration

The float will pass through Kaneshie, Mamprobi Post Office, and James Town before continuing through Atta Mills Street, Adabraka Circle, and Obetsebi and returning to the Accra Academy campus. The celebration is a significant event in the school's history, marking a milestone in the institution's development.

As the Accra Academy Old Boys Association prepares for the grand homecoming, old boys from different generations are expected to come together to commemorate 95 years of the school's history and contribute to its continued development. The event is a testament to the school's enduring legacy and the commitment of its old boys to giving back to the institution.

Source: JOY