St. John/Mary’s ’95 Set revives school spirit with major Classroom Project

By Segun Giwa

The 1995 Set of St. John/Mary’s Unity Secondary School, Owo, Ondo State, has handed over a newly renovated block of six classrooms to the school in celebration of its 30th anniversary.

The colourful ceremony, held on Sunday within the school premises, drew the attendance of management staff, current students, former teachers, and members of the alumni association.

The Principal of the school and Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Godswill Akinlewu, lauded the alumni for their generous intervention, describing it as a powerful statement of gratitude and loyalty to their alma mater.

“We are elated to see our past students returning to invest in the institution that shaped their journey,” Akinlewu said.

“This act of giving back will inspire current learners and other alumni to emulate such noble gestures.”

He assured that the renovated classrooms would be well maintained in honour of the donors and called on other graduating sets to partner with the school and the Ondo State Government in restoring the institution to its former glory.

President of the 1995 Set Alumni Association, Mr. Victor Akinsanmi, expressed gratitude to God for preserving members of the set since their graduation three decades ago.

He said the project was inspired by the group’s shared sense of nostalgia and desire to contribute to the development of the school that shaped their lives.

“We remember those defining years with pride and affection,” Akinsanmi stated, adding that “This renovation is our way of saying thank you to the school for the solid foundation it gave us.”

He also commended the Ondo State Government and the school’s management for their consistent efforts in maintaining standards over the years, expressing hope that the gesture would spur other alumni groups to initiate similar projects.

As part of the anniversary celebration, former teachers of the 1995 Set were specially recognised and honoured for their dedication and lasting impact on the lives of their students. (NAN)