Souvenir Program Marking

The 14thAnnual Convention /Reunion

Of the

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS

GRAND CAPE MOUNT, LIBERIA IN

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Founded 1878

St. John’s Episcopal St. Stephen (Mambo)

Elementary& High Schools St. Andrew (Baloma)

House of Bethany St. Philip (Bendajah)

Elementary Schools

Motto: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom” Psalm 111:10

Minneapolis/St. Paul

THE MIDWEST REGION and the OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE hostCHAPTERMINNESOTA OF THE

EHS/EES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

WELCOME WELCOME

ALL

TO THE 14TH ANNUAL EHS/EES

CONVENTION

NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

My fellow Alumni

It is with great pride and honor that I welcome you to our 14th Annual Reunion convention in Minneapolis,Minnesota.

I am happy and commendall of you for taken time off your busy schedules andmany who traveled far distances to be here for this event.

As we gather to discuss ways we can help to find solutions to some of the many existing issuesat our Alma mater, I urge you to keep focus on our goal and mission to rebuild andrestore our Alma mater and ensuring that means are provided to improve the quality of life for the students and instructors and support staff. With concerted efforts and genuine obligation and support, we can achieve these goals.

Now let us join the Midwest Region, especially our host the state of Minnesota in welcoming you all and hope your stay will be rewarding and you will deliberate sincerely and heartedly during this convention weekend for meaningful support to the Episcopal Elementary and High Schools in Liberia

Welcome! Welcome!Welcome!

Thank you and God bless

Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.

National President

CONVENTION STAFF

MINNESOTA CHAPTER

Mrs. Famata Fahnbulleh-King Alice Y. Kromah

Member Chaplain

1922 Clear Ave 2075 Hwy 36E

St. Paul, MN 55119 St. Paul, MN 55109

Tel: 651 246 6764 Tel: 651 493 4969

Samuel A. Abdullai Sr. Nathaniel George

Co-Chair Member

5993 Grotto St. N 9840 40th Pl NE

Shoreview, MN 55126 St, Michael, MN 55376

Tel: 651 490 7717 Tel: 763 458 1090

Mrs. Clavenda Toby Cassandra Freeman

Treasurer Member

6522 Kilmer Lane N

Maple Grove, MN 55369 Tel: 952 486 2217

Mrs. Bendu Fahnbulleh Nathaniel Thorpe

Secretary Member

Tel: 651 330 7336 Tel: 763 712 4808

Mrs. Danilette Gimm Rhonda James-Dunbar

Chair-Lady 3820 Macalaster Dr. NE

8004 Lad Parkway Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Tel; 612 309 1421

Edwin Chesson

Member

1576 106th Ave NW

APT 306

Minneapolis, MN 55421

Tel: 612 788 1864

NATIONAL OFFICERS

Samuel A. Abdullai Sr. President

Lawrence Morgan Vice President

Famata Fahnbulleh-King Secretary

William C. Paasewe Treasurer

TBD Chaplain

STANDING COMMITTEES

Resource & Mobilization Dr. Robert G. Sherman Membership

Reconstruction William F. Sherman

Welfare & Concern Rev. Mother A. Fleminster

Youth Wing Harriet King-Davis

BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Kate C. Bryant

Dr. Emmet A. Dennis

Dr. Hannah A. Bowen-Jones

Dr. Christian Peabody

Dr. John Vannii Singler

Presiding Bishop of Liberia

The Rev. Dr. Jonathan B.B. Hart

CONVENTION/REUNION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, August 31, 2012-WELCOME NIGHT 8PM- 1AM

VENUE: HOME OF- MRS. DANILETTE GIMM

8004 Lad Parkway

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Call: 763 4389120 or 763 227 1017 for direction or use GPS

Dress Code: Casual

Welcome Ceremony

Caucus meetings Local & National officers- In gathering and Acquaintances

Entrance: $5.00

Food Free and Cash Bar

Mini Decade Queen/King Contest

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 – CONVENTION

CONVENTION VENUE:

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1832 JAMES AVENUE NORTH

NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411

BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION: 9:00AM – 10:00AM

ANNUAL DUES --- --$150.00

REGISTRATION -----$10.00

DINNER & DANCE - -$25.00/flat

SOUVENIR: PROGRAM BOOKLET- $5.00

Official Opening of Convention at 10:15AM

Singing of the School Ode

Call to order Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.

National President

Invocation/School Prayer TBD

National Chaplin

Welcome Remarks Mrs. Danilette Gimm

Convention Chairlady

Convention Seating Roll Call Mrs. Famata Fahnbulleh-King

National Secretary

Adaption of Agenda, Updates& Reports

Status of Affairs Report Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.

National President

2011 Convention Minutes Report Famata Fahnbulleh –King

National Secretary

Financial Report William C. Paasewe

National Treasurer

Membership/Outreach/Youth Wing Dr. Robert G. Sherman

ProjectReport William F. Sherman

LUNCH BREAK - 12:30PM – 1:30PM

THE AFTERNOON SESSION – 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Tri-Partei Arrangement –Alumni- Dr. Eugene Shannon

GOL & Diocese

Others / New Matters Sam Abdullai Sr.

a) Next Convention Venue

b) Vote on Resolution/recommendation & National Chaplain

c) Vote of Thanks

d) Benediction

e) Adjournment & The Liberian National Anthem

DINNER & GALA BALL- 7:30PM - 1:00PM

Venue: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church ( Social Room)

1832 James Avenue North

North Minneapolis, MN 55411

Dress Code: African & Formal

School Ode & Invocation

Welcome Statement Mrs. Danilette Gimm

Chairlady MN-Chapter

Introduction of Guest Speaker Mrs. Sando Jones

Guest Speaker Cllr. Mohamedu Jones

Class of 196

Remarks &vote of Thanks Lawrence Morgan.

National Vice President

Blessing of Food Mrs. Alice Kromah

DINNER IS SERVED

BALL!!!!!!! BALL!!!!!!!!! BALL!!!!!!!!!!!! Ball!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ball!!!!

GRAND MARCH AND PROTOCOL

a. Leader – Appointed by the National President

(All Guest and Alumni join in Random Order)

H A V E F U N A N D E N J O Y T H E N I G H T

MC : Mr. William Paasewe

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

THANKSGIVING SERVICE & HOLY EUCHARIST

VENUE: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

1832 James Avenue North

North Minneapolis, MN 55411

WORSHIP SERVICE STARTS AT: 10:00AM

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. James N. Wilson

Photoshot: All EHS/EES ALUMNI- Immediately after Church Service at the Church Entrance

AFTERNOON

Picnic&Farewell:2:30PM

Venue: Sam & Mattie Abdullai’s

Residence

5993 Grotto Street North

Shoreview, MN 55126-4690

Tel: 651 490 7717

Directions:

To -St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

From Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, St. Michael and Maple Grove

694/94E take exit 229right onto West Broadway Ave, exit left onto N. Irvin Ave and 2nd Right turn onto N. 18th Ave then turn right onto James Ave N and the Church will be at the intersection of Janmes Ave & Golden Valley Rd on your right( the corner building).

From St. Paul

694W and exit right on 94E continue on 94E and exit right West Broadway Avego straight and exit left onto N. Irvin Ave and 2nd Right turn onto N. 18th Ave then turn right onto James Ave N and the Church will be at the intersection of Janmes Ave & Golden Valley Rd on your right( the corner building).

From: Blaine, Coon Rapids and Ramsey

Hwy 10E exit right on610south, exit St. Paul (Hwy 10E-694E) continue straight and exit Snelling Ave South right, then exitright onHwy 252 and go straight to 94E; continue on 94E take exit 229 right ontoWest Broadway Ave, exit left onto N. Irvin Ave and 2nd Right turn onto N. 18th Ave then turn right onto James Ave N and the Church will be at the intersection of Janmes Ave & Golden Valley Rd on your right( the corner building).

Abdullai’s Residence

From: Brooklyn Park, St. Michael and Maple Grove

694E to 35W North and exit on 85th Ave/County Road J and go through 7 traffic lights then 1.2 miles 5993 grotto St N will be on your right (painted Yellow and brown ) on your right

From: Blaine, Coon Rapids, Ramsey

Hwy 10 E and exit right on 85Ave/County Road J, turn right at traffic light, then left on County Rd J and go through 7 traffic lights then 1.2 miles 5993 grotto St N will be on your right (painted Yellow and brown ) on your right

From St. Paul

35E North to 694W exit Rice Street turn right on Rice Street go straight to intersection County Road J/Ash Street and turn left at the stop light the 2nd intersection is Grotto St and you can only turn left -5993will be on your right(first building yellow/brown paint)

Hwy 36W exit 35E north and follow direction above.

From Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park (center)

694E to 35W North and exit on County Rd J /85th Avenue Tight on County Rd J and go through 7 traffic lights the 1.2 miles 5993 grotto St N will be on your right (painted Yellow and brown ) on your right

E. H. S. SCHOOL ODE

Alma Mater to thee we raise

Our joyful voices in thy Hall

Thy dear name shall we always praise,

And on thy precepts ever call.

Dear school of love to thee we bring,

Our grateful tributes to thy light

Thy cherished fame shall ever reign,

In hearts of youth with love and might.

Thy name E. H. S. shall ever reign;

On Africa’s shore our native land.

Thy sons and daughters thee will serve;

In church and state a mighty hand

********Refrain*******

All hail, thrice hail Oh E. H. S.

To thee we shall for’er be true

Our colors white and blue we bless

And pledge our loyalty a might

E. H. S. SCHOOL PRAYER

Oh lord, who has set us here to do thy will,

Accept and sanctify our lives

By the inspiration of thy spirit.

Teach us to live together in love, joy and peace.

In our games, true sportsmanship,

And in our lives, perfect the good that has begun in us.

Give us the courage to preserve throughout

The days of our lives:

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

Amen.

THELIBERIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

By: Daniel B. Warner

Music By: Olmstead Luca

All Hail Liberia Hail, All Hail

All hail Liberia Hail, All Hail

This glorious Land of Liberty shall long be ours;

Though new her name green be her fame, and mighty be her power

And mighty be her power,

And mighty be her power

In joy and gladness with our hearts united,

We shout the freedom of a race benighted.

Long live Liberia, happy land,

A home of glorious liberty by God’s command,

A home of glorious liberty by God’s command.

All Hail Liberia Hail, All Hail

All hail Liberia Hail, All Hail

In union strong success is sure, we cannot fail.

With God above our rights to prove we will over all prevail,

We will over all prevail,

With hearts and hands our county’s cause defending,

We’ll meet the fore with valor unpretending.

Long live Liberia, happy land,

A home of glorious liberty by God’s command,

A home of glorious liberty by God’s command.