SOGASCO holds speech day, 65th anniversary launch
The Sogakofe Senior High School (SOGASCO) has commenced a week-long celebration that promises to be one of the biggest gatherings of its kind in the school’s proud 64-year history.
From Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025, the “Lower Volta Varsity”, as the school is affectionately referred to, is hosting a triple-barrel event: a grand homecoming of old students, the 64th Speech and Prize-Giving Day and the official launch of its 65th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) celebration.
The festivities unite past and present. Thousands of alumni, teachers, parents and current students are converging on the school’s 319-acre campus on the south-eastern outskirts of Sogakope for seven days of mentorship, culture, sports, awards and thanksgiving.
Organisers say the programme is designed to celebrate SOGASCO’s achievements and to spotlight its next phase of growth as one of Ghana’s foremost second-cycle institutions.
Founded in 1961 under the Ghana Education Trust, SOGASCO began with just 13 pioneering students — nine boys and four girls — admitted by the first Headmaster, Edward K. Datsa.
Today, the school has expanded into a co-educational powerhouse of 3,628 students, supported by 174 teaching and 72 non-teaching staff.
It also runs a thriving Basic Education Department and serves as a University of Education, Winneba study centre for diploma and degree programmes.
Its academic record is formidable: since 2009, the school has consistently achieved over 99 per cent passes in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), sending graduates to top universities across Ghana and abroad.
This legacy will be front and centre as old students, grouped by graduating year, return to “give back.”
Events
Day one, Monday, was devoted to arrivals, registration and informal networking. Yesterday was “Giving Back Day,” when a team of alumni led career guidance and mentorship sessions in classrooms, followed by a panel discussion on “The Role of Old Students in Institutional Growth.”
The mid-week calendar blends wellness and culture. Today opens with a brass-band-led health walk and aerobics, inter-house sports competitions in football, volleyball and ‘tug-of-peace’ and free health screening for blood pressure, sugar levels and body mass index.
Tomorrow is reserved for a Cultural and Talent Night, featuring exhibitions, spoken word and open-mic performances that celebrate the diverse heritage of the Lower Volta area, made up predominantly of the Agaves and Tongus.
Friday highlights careers and recognition. In the morning, a career fair and CV clinic lead into an awards ceremony honouring distinguished alumni, outstanding teachers and top students.
A cadet corps change-of-command, a group photo shoot and a candlelight procession with the school brass band will set the tone for an evening variety show and drama by the school theatre group.
Saturday, September 27, delivers the week’s climax: Homecoming Day and the Grand Durbar.
Beginning with a legacy project launch and cadet parade, the event features a keynote address by an old student of the school, Professor Emmanuel Yaovi Hunnour Bobobee, speeches from national and regional leaders, academic award presentations, and the unveiling of the school’s 65th Anniversary plans.
Music from the SOGASCO cultural troupe and brass band, plus the launch of an Old Students Fund and a traditional Borborbor Night, will round off the day.
The celebration concludes on Sunday with a thanksgiving service before guests depart.
For the Sogakofe Senior High School family, the seven-day programme is more than a reunion — it is a reaffirmation of the institution’s role as a “School of Transformation and Success,” preparing the next generation, while honouring the trailblazers who set the standard more than six decades ago.
