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Adisadel College hosts Santa ’08 Alumni Homecoming from July 26 to 28
Adisadel College, an all-boys Senior High School in Cape Coast, is set to welcome the 2008 year group (Santa ’08 Alumni) for a grand homecoming event from the 26th to the 28th of July. The exciting three-day event promises a mix of nostalgia, mentorship, and fun activities for the alumni and current students.
On Friday, July 26, the event kicks off at 1 pm with the arrival of the Santa ’08 Alumni.
The evening will light up with a bonfire and Jama night at 7 pm, offering a warm and festive atmosphere for everyone to reconnect and share memories. The day concludes with engaging board games at 9 pm, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable night.
Saturday, July 27, begins at 10 am with a formal presentation to the school, highlighting the achievements and contributions of the Santa ’08 batch. Following this, at 10:20 am, alumni will engage in mentoring and career talks with the students, providing invaluable guidance and insights from their professional journeys.
The evening at 7 pm will be filled with entertainment, fostering a lively interaction between alumni and students.
Ending on Sunday, July 28, the Santa ’08 will attend the Anglican church service with the students at 7 am, setting a reflective and communal tone for the day. From 10 am to 12 pm, a unique ‘cement party’ will take place at the school’s dining hall.
The homecoming event wraps up at 1 pm with the departure of the alumni, leaving behind cherished memories and strengthened bonds.
Speaking to the President of Santa ’08 Nana Kwesi Coomson, he expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating “This homecoming is a testament to the strong bond we share as Santa ’08. It’s a joy to return to our alma mater, contribute to its legacy and inspire current students with our experiences. We look forward to reconnecting, reminiscing and making a positive impact together.”
“We are privileged to also have the 2008 year group of the Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School participate in this homecoming. They will join us to mentor the current students as well as participate in other programmes of the homecoming,” Mr. Coomson added.
This homecoming event at Adisadel College is not just a reunion but a celebration of the enduring legacy and spirit of the Santa ’08 Alumni.
Photos from the High-Level Event on Reparatory Justice for the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialised chattel enslavement of African people, convened at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.
Delivering a powerful address, President John Dramani Mahama underscored the moral urgency of confronting historical injustices and advancing a global commitment to reparatory justice.
“The entire transatlantic slave trade was designed to deny African people their humanity,” the President stated.
Highlighting the significance of ongoing international efforts, he added:“This resolution allows us, as a global community, to collectively bear witness to the plight of the 18 million men, women, and children whose homes, communities, names, families, hopes, dreams, futures, and lives were stolen from them over the course of four centuries.”
In reaffirming the enduring truth of justice, President Mahama noted:
“Just because everybody is doing something doesn’t make it right. Slavery is wrong now, and it was wrong then. For as long as Africans have been trafficked and enslaved, there have been abolitionists who have spoken up against it.”
He further called for a deeper reflection on identity and dignity:
“We must also remember to reclaim our own humanity… when we absorb too much of the language of violence and erasure, our minds become enslaved.”
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Beatrice Siaw, has expressed mixed views about Ghana’s current leadership, saying she admires President John Dramani Mahama but is not fully satisfied with how the country is being governed.
Speaking in an interview on Metro TV on Tuesday, she said although she belongs to the NPP, she finds it difficult to criticise the President personally.
“I admire President Mahama, so it’s hard to speak against him. But I do love my party. I am impressed with the President, not necessarily impressed with how things are going” she said.
She acknowledged that the NDC has made efforts in managing the economy and improving some key indicators. She noted that the party appears determined to prove critics wrong after previously being voted out of office.
“They are trying to do a lot of things that Ghanaians thought they couldn’t do when they were in power,” she said.
However, she was quick to add that these efforts may not necessarily translate into electoral success in the next election cycle.
When asked whether the NDC’s performance could pose a strong challenge in 2028, she said she does not believe so, although she admitted there have been some improvements in certain areas.
“In some aspects, yes,” she said when asked if she had been impressed by the government’s performance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
