Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School

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Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School logo
In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen
Location
Legon, Ghana
05°39′48″N 0°10′28″W / 5.66333°N 0.17444°W / 5.66333; -0.17444
Information
Type Public - Senior Secondary
Established 1938
Head of school Africanus Anane[1]
Faculty 90[1]
Grades Senior Secondary Years 1 - 3
Number of students 2,200[1]
Campus type Suburban
Color(s) Blue
Mascot Ɔdadeɛ (Baobab)
Presecan
Affiliation Presbyterian Church of Ghana
Information +233 21 500945
Address P. O. Box LG 98
Legon
Ghana
School Anthem Happy are we
Website www.presec.edu.gh

The Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (popularly referred to as PRESEC) is a prestigious all-male academic institution founded in 1938. It was originally located at Odumase - Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was started as a secondary school for boys by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.

The school's crest has a shield with the Presbyterian Symbol (the St Andrew Cross-Scottish flag with the Swiss Flag embedded and a burning torch in the middle) with the motto of the school 'In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen' meaning 'In Thy Light We Shall See Light' scrolled beneath.

The school's anthem is 'Happy Are We' written by J.L. Anang

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[edit] Odumase Campus (1938 - 1968)

The school was started in Odumase after a Ghanaian educationist with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. (then Mr.) E. A. W. Engmann lobbied for a boys' school to be started by the church. This finally came to fruition in 1938 with the first group of 16 boys and 4 teachers. Rev. Engmann was the first headmaster. The Odumase campus initially housed German missionaries, then a primary school and then a Government Survey School before becoming the Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School. One of the proud traditions of the school is the ɔdadeɛ (baobab tree) located on the campus. An alumnus of the school is referred to as Ɔdadeɛ. The baobab tree is a Ghanaian symbol of knowledge, resourcefulness and strength. New students were traditionally initiated at the feet of this tree clad in bedsheets and powdered faces. PRESEC quickly gained a high reputation for the quality of its students both academically and in sports. PRESEC was located here till 1968 when it was moved to its new accommodation.

[edit] Legon Campus (1968 to date)

In September 1968, the new campus at Legon just north east of the University of Ghana campus at 'Mile 9, received its first set of students. At the new campus it continued as a boys' boarding secondary school until the mid 1970s when the sixth form was upgraded to the National Science College. Female students were admitted into the sixth form in small numbers to begin with from September 1975. They continued to be part of the student body till June 1996 when the last batch left.

The Legon Campus started with four student boarding houses. Three were named after notable Presbyterians. These are Kwansa House (Rev. A.L. Kwansa), Clerk House (Rev. N. T. Clerk), Engmann House (Rev. E.A.W. Engamann). The fourth was named Akro House after the people of Krobo at Odumase. The next two houses to be built were Riis House (Rev. Andreas Riis) and Labone House. With the completion of the National Science College buildings, more houses were added such Ako Adjei House and Owusu-Parry House (Named for the First Senior Prefect). Currently a new house is being built which is the ninth house in the School

[edit] A TipToe Through PRESEC History (1938 to Date)

From Odumase to Legon

[edit] Achievements

PRESEC is the leading secondary school in Ghana. It regularly had one of the best GCE O - level and A - level results prior to the change of the national examination system to BECE and SSSCE. The graduates of its institutions regularly gain admission to the most competitive courses in the various universities.

  • In 1995, PRESEC, won the 2nd edition of the National Science and Math Quiz competition. PRESEC, Southern Sector Champions, defeated Opoku Ware Secondary School , Northern Sector Champion in the Final of Finals.
  • In 1999, PRESEC scooped 4 out of the 7 WAEC (West African Examinations Council) awards for the very best individual performances in the final examinations for over 500 Secondary Schools. This was also an unprecedented feat that has still not been equaled to this date.
  • In 2003, PRESEC repeated the feat of 1995 by defeating Opoku Ware Secondary School in the National Science and Math Quiz competition. The gentlemen who represented the school were Michael Gbipki, Reza Abdullah and Elorm Sekyi. Michael Gbikpi went on to chalk the overall best performance in the WAEC (West African Examinations Council) SSSCE examinations that year.
  • On July 1, 2006,PRESEC won the prestigious National Science and Math Quiz for an unprecedented third time. The school was given the competition trophy for keeps. The lads that made history for PRESEC and the competition were Timothy Kotin, Roland Ribeiro and Kofi Seffah. PRESEC defeated St. Peters' Secondary School, then defending champions, in the final.
  • On June 16, 2008,NIIT Ghana successfully organised the Inter-school ICT Quiz contest at The Great Hall, Kumasi which showcased the best talent from five Regions of Ghana. A total of 78 schools participated from these regions in various regional qualifying rounds to make it to the mega-finals. One winner from every region, contested for the National Title of NIIT ICT Expert 2008 in Kumasi. And as expected, PRESEC, emerged the ultimate champions- NIIT ICT Expert 2008 Winners beating the regional champions: St. James Seminary SHS ,Sunyani (Brong-Ahafo), Opoku Ware School, Kumasi (Ashanti Region), St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast (Central Region) and Baidoo Bonsoe SHS, Takoradi (Western Region}. The boys, who outdistanced the 2nd Prize winners Opoku Ware School by an astonishing 1020 points, were the first year students John Kotey Kotei and Peter O'Hara Adu.
  • On July 8, 2008, PRESEC again won the National Science and Math Quiz for an unprecedented 4th time. The lads that made history for PRESEC were William Dove, Daniel Yeboah-Kordieh, Roland Krieger and George Blankson cementing the school's status as the best secondary school in Ghana. PRESEC defeated Opoku Ware Secondary School in the final.
  • On June 24, 2009, not only did PRESEC win the prestigious quiz competition for an unprecedented 5th time, but also, they became the first school ever to successfully defend their title as National Champions. PRESEC defeated Achimota Senior High School in the final.The gentlemen who made history for PRESEC were Asala Jeffrey, Adu-Poku Frank and Dzidzienyo Prosper.Achimota School was represented by Frank Prempeh Apawu,Andreas Quainoo and Alhassan Bene Yakubu.
  • On May 13 2011, PRESEC won the VRA 50th Anniversary Inter-Schools Debate Competition beating Mfantsipim School in the finals of the competition.

[edit] Some Past Heads

  • Rev. E. A. W. Engmann
  • Rev. E. J. Klufio
  • Mr. E. K. Datsa
  • Rev. E.S. Mate-Kodjo
  • Mr. E. Y. Attua-Afari
  • Mr. Apeadu
  • Mr. Akuoku
  • Mr. J.J. Asare
  • Rev. Cobby Annor

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "Welcome to Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School Website". Archived from the original on 2007-03-15. http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:g1b1rp6XTwAJ:www.globalteenager.org.gh/school_details.php%3FobjID%3D004+presbyterian+boys+secondary+school&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=uk&client=firefox-a. Retrieved 2007-03-20. 
  2. ^ Faculty - The Fletcher School - Tufts University
  3. ^ "Biography: Andrew OWUSU". Official website. IAAF. http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/athlete%3D20052/. Retrieved 2007-04-08. 
  4. ^ - Alex Tettey-Enyo
  5. ^ - Dr. J. H. Frimpong-Ansah

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