Accra Academy, a non‑denominational boys’ senior high school, marked its 95th anniversary with a fundraising dinner, dance and awards night at the main auditorium of the Ridge Church in Accra. The ceremony honoured 40 individuals, alumni year groups and organisations for their contributions to the school’s infrastructure, student welfare, academic support and overall development.
Recipients were divided into four categories – Special Mention, Silver, Gold and Platinum – reflecting the breadth of support received. Ruth Ama Koduah earned a Special Mention for her work as secretary to the 95th Anniversary Planning Committee and its subcommittees.
Alumni groups were prominently featured. Bleoo 1966 was thanked for a GH¢10,500 donation to the Endowment Fund, while Bleoo 1970 received a Silver Award for donating chairs worth more than GH¢5,000. Six other year groups – Bleoo 1981, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 – were awarded Silver for contributions ranging from library chairs and hand sanitiser to eco‑park construction and e‑library set‑up.
Individuals also received Silver Awards. Rebecca Yaa Aduma Danso was praised for spearheading scholarship and welfare initiatives, and Prince Kwame Boakye was honoured for being the 2026 Overall Best Graduating Student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
Gold Awards highlighted significant gifts and service. The Bank of Ghana Alumni received a Gold Award for dining furniture, bunk beds for fire‑affected students, staff award sponsorships, NSMQ support and textbook donations. Other Gold recipients included Abraham Obeng, Albert Quartey, Archie Hesse, Daniel Attuquaye Botchway, Dr David Kpakpo Mingle, Edwin Alfred Provencal, David Eduaful, Prof. Daniel Asua Wubah and Simon Yin Ontoyin, each recognised for infrastructure, mentorship, humanitarian work or scholarship contributions.
Bleoo 1993 earned a Platinum Award for reconstructing Alema Hall at a cost of GH¢1 million, the highest honour in the year‑group category. In the individual category, Daniel Enock Essoun was noted for facilitating regular and ex…
The awards night underscored the enduring partnership between Accra Academy and its alumni network, celebrating a legacy of support that continues to shape the school’s future.
