I am Lordina Konadu Yiadom, a proud alumna of Amaniampong Senior High School, Library Prefect, Literary Group President, and Ashanti Regional SRC Literary Group President for the Class of 2014. I studied General Arts, and eleven years after completing, I could not be prouder of my alma mater.
For the first time in our school’s history, Amaniampong SHS has reached the semifinals of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) — a remarkable achievement for both the school and the Mampong municipality.
Back in our days, our strengths were in the arts, debates, music, and culture. Science and Maths competitions were not our strong area, and we had never even made it past the preliminaries. But under the visionary leadership of our now headmistress — who was my housemistress back then — the school has turned a new page.
Watching our students advance from the prelims to the semifinals filled me with pride. Though they didn’t make the finals, their journey is a symbol of transformation and possibility.
I noticed the boys displayed great brilliance but seemed to lack confidence. That is where we, the old students, must step in — to encourage, mentor, and remind them that Amaniampong is as capable as any Category A school. I also hope our girls will be encouraged to take part in future competitions, because their brilliance deserves that same spotlight.
Next year, I’ll be there in person to cheer them on. This is only the beginning of a new era for Amaniampong.
I was Lordina Konadu Yiadom back in school — now known in media and radio circles as AbenaKay Yiadom — still carrying the pride of Amaniampong wherever I go.
The writer, Lordina Konadu Yiadom, is a member of the Class of 2014, Asenso House at Amaniampong SHS