The 90th anniversary celebration durbar of Akro Senior High and Technical School in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality was held on 5th October, 2024 at the school assembly hall. The event marked a significant milestone in the school’s history and was attended by a wide array of participants, including Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, alumni, students, staff, parents, and local community members. The theme for the celebration was “90 years of imparting knowledge and skills, the indispensable role of the stakeholders for a brighter future”.
The Head master of the school, Mr. Charles Ossom Baah in his address, reflected on the history of the school, its growth, challenges, and its impact on both the local community and the alumni network. Over the past 90 years, Akro Senior High and Technical School has built a legacy of excellence in academics, sports, and community engagement. The school has consistently produced top results in national exams, with many students pursuing further studies at prestigious universities worldwide. Their achievements have been recognized through numerous awards for academic excellence, leadership and innovations.
Notable alumni have gone on to become leaders in fields such as business, medicine and the arts, further exemplifying the success and impact of the education they received at Akro Senior High and Technical School.
Despite the success of the 90th anniversary celebration, the school faces several ongoing challenges that affect both its current operations and future development. These challenges are not uncommon in educational institutions, and addressing them is essential to ensure sustained progress. These challenges include; bad road network, uncompleted school buildings, unavailability of cars for errands, uncompleted sick bay etc.
While the school has much to celebrate after 90 years, these challenges need to be addressed to ensure continued success and growth. By tackling infrastructure issues, enhancing teacher and student support, and securing more financial resources, the school can create a more conducive learning environment and sustain its legacy for future generations.
The Special Guest speaker, Prof. Godfred Owusu also advised the students to manage time wisely, balance academics and extracurricular, stay open to change and build strong relationships with teachers, peers and mentors for support and opportunities.
In conclusion, the 90th anniversary celebration of Akro Senior High and Technical school was a resounding success. The event not only highlighted the school’s legacy of excellence but also fostered a sense of pride and unity among attendees. The celebration has set the tone for continued progress and the achievement of even greater milestones in the future.
In attendance were representatives from the Office of the President, Ministers of State and Members of Parliament, Konor of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Nene Sakite II, Municipal Chief Executive of Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, Head Teachers from the various schools in the Municipality, Staff, Alumni, Parents, Students and other Stakeholders.
BY: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo