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St Aloysius College Nyapea Old Boys move to revive academics
St Aloysius College Nyapea Old Boys march to mark the 80-year-annivarsary as they seek to revive the academic excellence of the school. PHOTO BY FELIX WAROM OKELLO
What you need to know:
- Some of the Old Boys spent two days at the school to offer the current students career guidance and to advise them on how to excel.
- An Old Boy of the school, Mr Collins Adubango, said: "We want to create a bright future for the current generation so that we produce quality students."
ZOMBO. The Old Boys of St Aloysius College Nyapea are in a move to revive the academic excellence at the once powerful school in the country.
The Old Boys Association, headed by Dr Amos Nyathirombo, who recently successfully carried out a research on River Blindness, have purchased books to restock the library, constructed latrines, renovated the College Chapel, repaired school truck, tractor and are in process of purchasing other laboratory equipment.
Today, the College marks 80 years since it was started by the American Brothers as a Boy's school in 1938.
The Old Boys including the current students marched on Paidha town streets before heading to the school for a celebration.
The Old Boys recently caused an investigation into alleged mismanagement of ADB fund meant to construct libraries, laboratory and other infrastructures.
The once vibrant school had declined in academics as well as co-curricular activities.
Dr Nyathirombo said the revival of the College would enable the administrators produce excelling students to contribute to the development of the country.
“Former Uganda's Prime Minister, late Cosmas Adyebo studied at the school and is seen as a role model for many here,” he said.
He added that the revival will motivate parents, students and teachers to strengthen their efforts to academic excellence.
Some of the Old Boys spent two days at the school to offer the current students career guidance and to advise them on how to excel.
An Old Boy of the school, Mr Collins Adubango, said: "We want to create a bright future for the current generation so that we produce quality students."
