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The Vol. 1 Issue No.4 2015 AIJANAK IN KA ARIMARIT Pelican Teso College Aloet Alumni

Teso College @ 61 Sovenior Magazine

Celebrating Teso College@ 61 We seem now to know who is where and doing what. PAGE 15

Campus Life PAGE 23

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Teso Col- lege at 60 To our fellow students, utilize every opportunity the school en- vironment has offered be- cause many had wished to be in this college. In this edition, we bring

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The Pelican | 2015 TESO COLLEGE 3 Contents The Pelican

5 Editorial

To our fellow students, utilize every opportunity the school environment has offered because many had wished to be in this college.

7 Forward

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8 Academia

Past Academic Results of Academic year 2013 & 2014

11 Teso College Alumni

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25 Current Affairs

School administrators led by the head teacher, Sylvester Ocaatum, Ecweru inspected the damaged administration block, dormitories and staff houses some of which were temporarily being reroofed. 27 Club and Societies

Ugandan youth who are patriots have been trained to become leaders by taking up offices at club, district and country level

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The OB’s TCA editorial team is glad to bring to you some articles adapted and slightly edited from Teso College magazine 1974 in commemoration of the sixty years of Teso College Aloet

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Editorial TEAM

Editor: Okurut Pascal

Treasurer: Enyonu Joseph

n behalf of the editorial Sub Editor: team and on my own Esanyu Andrew Obehalf, we welcome all the readers to the 4th edition of the Pelican Magazine. We thank those people who have stood by the writers club to ensure that every year the Pelican Magazine is published. Particularly our head teacher for his unwavering News Anchor: support towards the activities of Enebu Ivan the club. Spokes person: Samuel To our fellow students, utilize Elongu Paul every opportunity the school environment has offered because many had wished to be in this college. In this edition, we bring your activities that happened in and around the school and the General highlights of Teso College @60 Secretary: among other events. I wish you a Ocen Joseph wonderful time as you read this edition.

Amukun Martin Chief Editor Coordinator: Emorut Edward

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In another development, hundreds of the Alumni

walked with excitement and vigour from Soroti town to the great college on Saturday, 11th July, 2014. The walk was one of the activities to commemorate the birth- day of Teso College Aloet (the day TCA was founded) which falls on 9th July. In deed on this day, the colourful candle lighting and inspirational career talks were held in the Main Hall.

hundreds of the Alumni Hundreds of the walked with excitement Alumni walked with and vigour from Soroti excitement and vigour town to the great college from Soroti town to on Saturday, 11th July, the great college on 2014. Saturday, 11th July, 2014.

The Pelican | 2015 TESO COLLEGE 7 Foreward A word from the Head teacher

In a related development, we wish to the Ministry of Education and thank the writer’s club for availing Sports, and African Development in this magazine the highlights of Bank (ADB) accomplished the new the great walk and the union day. constructions and renovation of some infrastructure in the school. The staff and the school administration will continue to he Board of Governors and PT.A. exploit the wealth of experience, Tprocured a new 67-seater Isuzu blessings and opportunities which bus, now known as the Pelican. the Alumni and our sympathizers The local authorities at various are endowed with to propel TCA levels have unceasing support to to greater heights in all aspects the school. There are yet many pertaining to its designation as a plans that are underway and meant centre of excellence. The students to revive the glorious days of the are urged to be part of the great college. This will require struggle in talking their school to some patience but we shall strive to he year 2014 was another a new direction in which they will achieve our aspirations. Tlandmark in the history of Teso ultimately be the core beneficiaries. College Aloet. In first instance, the In essence, the students have to Conclusively, I have the conviction school website was launched and it work harder, maintain discipline that Teso College Aloet will continue is now operational. You can visit it to and readily contribute in creating to rise to greater heights given your be abreast with the trend of events a conducive environment that will support. in the school. enhance career development. We highly appreciate the effort Aijanakin Ka Arimarit made by the Alumni in the Diaspora he unwavering support by various spear headed by Tstake holders continued to spur Ocaatum Silvester Mr. John Osire who is based in the development in the school in 2014. U.S.A The Government of Uganda through Head Teacher

In another development, hundreds of the Alumni walked with excitement and vigour from Soroti town to the great college on Saturday, 11th July, 2014. The walk was one of the activities to commemorate the birth-day of Teso College Aloet (the day TCA was founded) which falls on 9th July. In deed on this day, the colourful candle lighting and inspirational career talks were held in the Main Hall.

We commend the role played by the Executive Committee of the Alumni under Presidency of Dr. Godfrey Akileng in reviving the TCA reunion day. As a school we pledge to observe 9th July, as a special day for T.C.A.

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potential and become leaders in quality teaching and learning in the The Deputy Head their chosen fields as well as be school; we engage students in prep, Teacher responsible and responsive members progressive tests, and topical tests, of the global society. remedial lessons, seminars and above all career guidance. This can be achieved if the training we give instils in the students human Students are encouraged to work and spiritual values, concern for the hard, respect teachers’ guidance welfare of others, commitment to and have a desire to make their the truth and justice and academic families and communities proud of excellence and above all an all round them. It is important to note that development of one’s personality to the school administration, staff and meet the situation in life. students together with the support from parents can make a wonderful To our students, in order to attain school. academic success you owe to exhibit wish to convey my appreciation to a combination of successful attitude Students who respect their teachers the team behind the production and behaviour as well as intellectual and parents find it easy to obey I of the Pelican magazine for giving capacity. To achieve success, one other leaders in society after school. me space to express my views should be responsible and be in Even the teachers and parents who about this great college first as an control of his behaviour, have are respected by their students take administrator (deputy head teacher) goals that represent one’s career care of them and teach them well. and as an Alumnus. aspirations and life’s desire, be good Therefore students should note that time managers, be disciplined, work discipline is a precursor to academic Special thanks also go to the Head hard and be God fearing. excellence. teacher, Mr Ocaatum Silvester for Parents on the other hand should creating a very conducive working Aijanaakin Ka Arimarit. also endeavour to provide basic environment for staff. He is indeed Mr. Chebet Soyekwo Twaha needs and parental guidance to a great mentor and team player to Deputy Head teacher I their children. This is because a reckon with. His management style family is a very important agent in has fostered the establishment of the development of moral values a very hardworking and committed The Deputy Head and discipline in a growing child. team of staff members. Teacher I/C We thank you for loving and Academics supporting our school, Teso College Mother Teresa observed that “I can Aloet; the centre for academic do things you cannot, you can do excellence in eastern Uganda. things I cannot, but together we can do great things” Mr. Opasso Julius

I would like to implore colleagues in the teaching fraternity to remember that what can make our school unique will be the importance we shall place in developing interpersonal skills and qualities alongside academic ideals, whilst encouraging our students to excel in co-curricular activities.

It should be our believe as teachers eso College Aloet has a long that our students enter the adult history of pursuing high world with the knowledge and Tacademic standards since its confidence to fulfil their own inception in 1954. Our programs are tailored toward promoting

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affairs of Alumni. Part of the menu and with very good grades. The Patron in this year’s edition is a special column of Teso College Magazine Those who forget why they are of 1974 with some few articles that at school get derailed and end up caught the editor’s eye. Get fresh getting poor grades. It is very clear memories of your Head Prefects that any student admitted to Teso from 1954 to 2014-15 some of whom College Aloet is capable of passing are now serving in various offices in in division one at UCE and above this country and in the Diaspora. 12 points at UACE. Due to some Read the entertaining articles of destructors such mobile phone, the young scribes characterized by drugs (Kuber), drinking alcohol college life, clubs and societies, and sports betting, students start poetry to mention but a few. Hope dodging academic programmes and this Magazine will light up memories at the end perform poorly. It is my of your time and experiences. appeal to the students that for you to excel, remain disciplined and Oguro Anthony – Patron focused by attending all academic ear esteemed reader, this is [email protected] programmes. the 4th edition of the Pelican [email protected] magazine. Your usual support To the parents, try to instill discipline D and good morals to your children is the reason we have moved this far. My sincere thanks once again while at home, continue checking go to the school administration for The Director of on them at school as some of them their inexorable support towards Studies pretend to be good while at home the activities of writer’s club. To and when they reach school, they the members of the writers’ club, change their behavior or join bad your wonderful contribution shall groups. Remember that the best be rewarded a thousand fold; please investment you can give your child keep the team spirit even after your is good Education but if not properly studies in Teso College Aloet. monitored can lead to frustrations. Let us join together to see that our In this edition we are glad to bring students excel and become great you pictures of the President’s future leaders. second visit to Teso College Aloet in a space of two years when he had “Aijanakin ka Arimarit” come to officially open the UNSA Director of Studies conference on 27th January, 2015. [email protected] The vice President too came to Teso College to commission the ADB IV buildings in a ceremony that has forever transformed the outlook am greatly honored and humbled of the school. We whole heartedly to once again contribute an article thank His Excellency the President I to this school magazine – the for championing education in Pelican. As a centre of Excellence, Uganda. Teso College Aloet has got a good and Conducive learning environment We also bring you the pictures of that can enable students who the celebrations of Teso College @ are focused and determined to 60 and how glamorous the events excel academically. With its large of 9th July and 12th July, 2014 compound and openness, students were organized. Find a list of the who come to Teso College Aloet for executive committee of the alumni academics and have a fence in their who were elected to steer the hearts leave this great College when they are disciplined, morally upright

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The Head Prefect Teso College 2014/2015 Magazine

The editorial 1974 team is glad to bring to you AN ACROSTIC some articles adapted and slightly edited from Teachers here are ready to Teso College magazine help in 1974 in commemoration Educating boys and wish to welcome the readers of this year’s edition of the Pelican of the sixty years of Setting them ready for the I Magazine which I believe is a Teso College Aloet masterpiece that portrays events Ordinary and Advanced that happen in and around the Examinations college. Concentration on studies and In the same way I congratulate and thank the editorial team for putting together these Obedience to the authorities are ideas into a wonderful publication. Without your highly recommended participation the events that happen in this great school would have gone unnoticed. I thank the school Liberty, equality, common sense administration for the continued support especially in providing students an avenue from where to develop and their talents. We hope those talents shall be used to Logic is absolutely indispensable service the nation. To all the readers, May every page you read leave you upbeat for the subsequent editions. Entertainment including Aijanakin Ka Arimarit Games are Ewiru Tonny Head Prefect 2014-2015 Enjoyed Advantageously and Luckily enough we are immune to Ordinary teen-age life which is sometimes an obstacle to Education that needs patience, Woman MP- Alaso, & Former Chairperson hard work and Electoral Commission Mr. Akabwai Time consciousness G.M.W Kyaterekera The Pelican | 2015 S.3B Lumumba House 1974 TESO COLLEGE 11 Academia

Academic Results 2013/2014

BEST TEN UCE STUDENTS IN 2013 AND 2014

NO. BEST TEN 2014 AGG NO. BEST TEN 2013 AGG 1. Ojwok Melvin Aballa 12 1. Ariko Stephen Philemon 10 2. Kiprotich Jabeth 14 2. Eregu Ivan 12 3. Lemu Michael 15 3. Okello Innocent 13 4. Opolot Anthony 15 4. Okia Lazarus 14 5. Ilemut Ivan 16 5. Otim Denis Johnan 14 6. Angura Stephen 17 6. Opio Samuel C 15 7. Olebe Amir 17 7. Apetu Richard 17 8. Oluka Kokas 17 8. Emuge Enoch 17 9. Bua Moris 19 9. Okello Apollo G 17 10. Odongo Isaac 19 10. Ojuka Ambrose 18

BEST TEN UCE STUDENTS IN 2013 AND 2014

BEST STUDENTS 2014 BEST STUDENTS 2013 NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS 1 Acuda PCB 51AAB 19 1 Eilu PCM 36Aab 19 Aaron Justine 2 Etyang PCB 42ABA 19 2 Odoch PCM 36Aab 19 Denis Robert 3 Opio BCM 24CAA 18 3 Odong PCM 36Bac 17 Emmanuel Sam 4 Asiket PCB 52ABB 18 4 Opiny PCB 14Bac 17 Joshua Mark 5 Chepkwurui PCB 11ACB 17 5 Oyoma BCM 36Cba 17 Sailas Patrick 6 Kibaale Charles PCB 61BBB 17 6 Elepa PEM 68Bab 17 W Francis 7 Adengo PCB 62BBB 17 7 Okiring PEM 25Bac 17 Peter Samuel 8 Olongi PEM 34Bca 17 Paul

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BEST TEN UCE STUDENTS IN 2013 AND 2014

BEST STUDENTS 2014

NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS Examinations 1. Opolot HEG 34ABB 18 Smoothly and quickly, the days slipped. Cocas Only two months, the calendars uttered, 2. Ogwang HEG 46ABB 18 Brian A day left, whispered the sun. 3. Alingu HEG 58AAB 18 Today – only a minute, as the clocks and Phillip watches unceasingly laughed. 4. Eyayu HEG 55BAC 17 Time-even the brains know. Walter Teachers vanished, 5. Ecwalu HEG 54BBC 16 Justin Like a proud peacock, the invigilators 6. Lemukol HEG 64BBC 16 approached. David Carrying piles of papers insulated 7. Esanyu HEG 47BAC 16 brown. Andrew Tore them open. Blue papers, green ones and photographs BEST STUDENTS 2013 Opened their pairs o f eyes, wide to me. NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS They denounced terrorism on the sight. 1. Odongo HEG 47ACB 16 The first question colonized me. Jude Had 2. Olipa HED 47BBB 16 I extracted it from the teacher Moses really? 3. Akwarat HEG 49BCB 15 I visualized the teacher Eric With his long, veiny arms, busy eyes 4. Enyamu HEG 57ADB 15 gesticulating to fix the point into our Walter E 5. Nyeko HEG 38BCB 15 brains – but where? Francis J I sensed a possibility up on the roof 6. Ojula HEG 38BCB 15 Nothing was written there either. Steven Like a hungry orphan I remained 7. Otwele HED 68CAC 15 Simon P confused and helpless. At the end I hammered F- nine Oh!, Fine, nine over ten. I should be tough. Surely I am so. But soon the tears of joy, Boiled over to sadness.

By Christopher Owelo S.6G. 1974

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Spiritual Needs

This is reflected by the fact that  SACRAMENTAL LIFE sometimes one can feel he is sick but when medical tests are carried Besides receiving Holy Communion out they all reveal he is physically for those who are disposed, we also okay and this kind of sickness is have the opportunity to receive the called psychosomatic (psychological sacrament of reconciliation every sickness). It is in the same line of Saturday at 5:00p.m – 5:45p.m. argument that Jesus cures someone Both the Protestant and Catholic from a physical ailment and says community of students annually your sins are forgiven. In this regard are provided with a chance to get therefore we carry out the following confirmation by their respective for the students in out care: Bishops.

 PRAYER LIFE  FAMILY DAY

We duly have the celebration of the – There is an annual day to coming Eucharist at 5:00P.M everyday from together as one family embracing ear Reader, Monday to Friday. During the months people of different affiliations. I am filled with joy to share of the Rosary (May and October) On this day, in October, we usually Dwith you what pertains we encourage the Recitation of pray for the school Administration, spiritual life for the students of the Rosary. On Sundays however Teachers, Parents, Workers and Teso College Aloet. Whereas the we celebrate the first mass from Students. Bishops are the chief main reason for our being here is to 7:00a.m to 8:30a.m for the student guests and other religious leaders i.e engage in intellectual and Academic community and 2nd mass 8:30 – Catholics and Protestants. endeavours, it is suffice to say that 10:ooa.m for the outside Christians. without spiritual nourishment we shall be lacking or devoid of one crucial area in our lives- the spiritual aspect.

It is true that a human being has physical, mental and spiritual needs. To cater for spiritual needs of students we enjoy the privilege of having two Chaplains in our school: Rev. Joseph Aupal serves the Protestants and Rev. Fr. Apuri Moses attends to the spiritual needs of the Catholics.

Pastoral- Spritial Programmes:

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 CELEBRATING SOLEMNITIES:  ALUMNI – There is usually every year an opportunity to celebrate the We commend the Alumni of TCA Teso College solemnities Viz: Christ’s Solemn who have come back home to give entry into Jerusalem ( Palm Sunday), returns to what made them be who Truck they are;profound thanks. We are in The Institution of the Eucharist a special way indebted to all of you It is deep blue in colour, ( Holy Thursday) . The Passion, way led by your President, Dr. Geofrey of the Cross, The Easter Vigil and Akileng. We look forward to that day Like the police trucks, Easter Feast. In these celebrations, when you will grace our community Makes criminals feel the students have participated, in July 2015 and in which prayers uneasy actively, fully and consciously. will be held. As it revs on the roads

 In conclusion, I would like to  MOVEMENT AND appreciate the Head teacher and When the yellow writing ASSOCIATIONS: Co-operation of the staff in regard And the picture of a to spiritual activities in the school pelican, The Red Cross and YCS are the . I should not forget to thank Are seen, everybody will Christian Associations that are Government for ensuring what the Know that it is from constitution provides for freedom geared towards making a student Teso College Aloet. world a better place to live in. Their of worship. The response of the small initiatives of charity leave students to spiritual activities is a mark of difference. They usually commendable. Inside the truck nothing have participated in charitable But boys or their activities like cleaning up the Health Finally we pray that God Blesses us requirements, all in our endeavours and prospects Centre. They also carry out duties in Like soap,boxes of books the church like cleaning the chapel as we strive to excel. premises, taking readings in church, Can be seen. participating in the choir and “AIJANAAKIN KA ARIMARIT” practical exercise of leadership. Rev. Fr. Apuri Moses Happy is everybody CHAPLAIN. When it is seen moving, Moving in the compound For there is easy means to town.

But it has served, Served for so long and now the College, needs a new truck.

Stephen okiror S.4 A 1974

The Pelican | 2015 TESO COLLEGE 15 Alumni Column Teso College Aloet Alumni Association Celebrations These should translate ideas and opportunities. into giving back to the A Message from These should translate into giving back to the school in recognition of school in recognition of her The President her contribution to what they are in contribution to what they society today. As former students we are in society today. As have a sworn social responsibility to former students we have a act, well aware that we are what we sworn social responsibility are, because Teso College Aloet is. to act, well aware that we Within one year of being in office, are what we are, because we are happy to report that a lot Teso College Aloet is. has been achieved. First was the Within one year of being successful launch of the association and the celebration of 60 years in office, we are happy of the College. The alumni have to report that a lot has reconnected and their sharing lots been achieved. First was of experiences and opportunities. the successful launch of We seem now to know who is where the association and the nder the theme “TCA alumni and doing what. The only challenge celebration of 60 years of reconnect @ 60”, I would like is for all of us to come from our hide the College. The alumni to thank the Alumni of Teso outs to the face of the world and have reconnected and their U we join hands together to make our College Aloet who took the initiative sharing lots of experiences to revive the long lost association. lives and households better. and opportunities. We Together with my executive we Secondly, we have made our presence seem now to know who are most grateful that we were is where and doing what. elected as the first executive of the felt both at the College and in the community. The students and staff of The only challenge is for association during such a mammoth all of us to come from our gathering in July 12th, 2014 at the the College have a lot of confidence College main hall. The events of that in us. They no longer feel left alone hide outs to the face of the day are a strong demonstration that without a caring alumnus. The world and we join hands the alumni could go places if they students feel inspired and assured, together to make our lives came together to share experiences, just like some of us many years ago and households better.

The Pelican | 2015 16 TESO COLLEGE so will they be in future. The College is now a beehive of activity with one alumnus after another offering to provide inspirational talks and career guidance including sports. We now challenge the parents to by the Alumni come forward too to be close to the Article 1 students; together with the College Articles management and other various stakeholders the discipline and the A BRIEF HISTORY academic excellence of the College will be sustained. nock Epaku was born in 1882 to the family of Mr. Osele and Miss Aoja who hailed Lastly, we agreed as alumni to Efrom Akulume Aukot Asuret sub county, leave an indelible signature in the Soroti District. College. This is a project where we atone for our long lost course; bring He belonged to the clan of Ikaugwok-ibelakojo, glory to the College and to thank who are spread to many places in Teso, namely God for this wonderful College. We Aloet-Arapai-Soroti, Katine Soroti , Kudetij- have embarked on the construction Serere and Kongonyo- Bugondo and he finally of a storey building that will house built his home in Aloet-Arapai-Soroti District. a library and E learning centre EDUCATION in the west wing of the College. Construction has commenced and we nock Epaku was one of the lucky Etesot who received education through call upon all of you alumni, partners, the support of the first missionaries, where he had his primary and organizations and governments to E junior education in Asuret and Soroti in Soroti district. After his bring this project to full realization. education he was appointed as an interpreter by the Colonial Government. After sometime, Semei Kakungulu, the then colonial agent promoted Enock We sincerely appreciate and kindly Epaku to sub-county Chief and then later a county Chief to administer the ask for your generous contributions whole of Teso, totalling to eight counties. The Colonial Government gave towards this project. Blessed is the him the task of marking boundaries of Teso, lango, Karamoja, Bugisu and hand that giveth than the one that Sebei; and to supervise the opening of the old Mbale –Soroti route which taketh. Other projects that alumni later was upgraded to current Mbale –Soroti road. have participated in are the climate change and environment project, which was launched in July 2014.We DEVELOPMENT hope to continue this year on a very Enock Epaku influenced the East African Railways and Hougbours line to pass big scale. through Teso so that the railway transport benefits the people of Teso in 1928. I therefore call upon all the alumni, parents, government and people of good will to come and we join hands to transform Teso College Aloet to become a College it once was and will be. The giant should never sleep again. On behalf of the Alumni we commend the current management, PTA and the board of governors of the college for the work well done. We undertake to support the college and never again shall the alumni desert the College. At least not in our life time.

Aijaanakin K’ arimaarit Dr. Godfrey Akileng President, Teso College Aloet Alumni

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Association Executive Committee 2014

NO. POSITION NAME 1 President Dr. Godfrey Akileng 2 Vice President Mr. Andrew Epenyu 3 Secretary Dr. Julius Otim 4 Young Alumni Advisor Prof. Pius Okong 5 Publicity Mr. James Ekweu 6 Bog/Pta/School Representative Mr. Silvester Ocaatum 7 Mediation And Disciplinary Col. William Omaria 8 Investment Committee Dr. Tom Okurut 9 Events And Social Affairs Eng. Paul Malinga 10 Patron Mzee Dr. Stephen.B.Akabway 11 Finance Mr. James Ebitu 12 Treasurer Mr. Stephen Areke

He gave land for the construction of a Technical school which later was upgraded to Teso College Aloet (both East and West wings) He marked permanent boundaries in Teso, Lango, Karamoja, Bugisu and Sebei which are recognized up to date. Gave land for the construction of the Training camp for the Second World War soldiers, where Aloet primary school is currently located.

About 1930th Enock Epaku constructed a very large Pump-Water Source to enable the community and animals access clean water by then in Aloet-Arapai, Soroti District

FAMILY STATUS

Enock Epaku was married to five women, traditionally recognized and others came in as gifts from other counties, so they became ten in total. He had fourteen children; seven sons and seven daughters all living in Aloet Village, Arapai Sub-county, soroti County, Soroti District, Uganda; where he died and was buried in 1935.

Compiled by Grand daughter Margaret Ekou and grandson William Okello.

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JOHN GERMANI Dr. John Ekure AS DEPUTY H/M [1977 - 1979]

the management of Teso College organised a very good farewell party for me and gave me a return air ticket from Kasese to Soroti!

So I still hold fond memories of Teso College and my Iteso brothers and sisters especially of my boss Besweri Akabway whose honesty and r. John Ekure was born in Serere integrity is close to a saint! District. He studied in Teso DCollege Aloet between 1985 graduated from Makerere From Teso College I was moved to and 1988.He was one of the best University in 1972 and was posted Kyebambe Girls Secondary school performers in his class. After TCA, to Busoga college Mwiri and by 1980-1982, Nyakasura school 1982- he joined St Peters College Tororo I 1983 as D H/M, then to Rusekere 1974 I was a deputy H/M there; and finally Makerere University thereafter I was transferred to Secondary School as H/M 1984-1994. where he obtained Bachelor of Nabumali H/S (1975-1977) then to Now I am retired though not tired. Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Teso College-Aloet (1977-1979). degrees. He later pursued a Master Some colleagues and I are doing of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery. My stay there as D/H.M would have research on Bee-Venom as a cure for Dr Ekure is household name in the been extended had it not been for HIV/AIDS, Cancer and hepatitis “B” field of Orthopaedic surgery. the disruptive and traumatizing 1979 among other ailments. He worked in Kumi and Soroti liberation war to oust Idd Amin! Hospitals for a long time. He is Results from cases tested on this currently the Executive Director As deputy headmaster, under H/M Bee-Therapy are extremely positive of Kumi Orthopaedic Hospital, one Steven Besweri Akabway I was mainly and encouraging. As soon as we get of the first hospitals of its kind in in charge of general administration a licence, we shall go public on print Uganda. Currently the hospital of over 900 boys. Three years later and electronic media. receives patients from the Eastern my wife Justine Germani and I had region of Uganda, Nationally and two daughters, Racheal and Norah. Thank you from other countries in East African Yours sincerely region and the South Sudan. John is My first Teso college days were very also a prolific researcher in area of enjoyable had it not been for the JOHN GERMANI orthopaedic medicine. 1979 liberation war to remove Amin. D/Hm Teso College-Aloet To be honest the war period caught Tel: 0751-954576 He was a winner of the prestigious us right in the middle because we Braimbrdige Award for scientific escaped death three times and had research on Gluteal fibrosis ASEA in all our house properties looted- 2006. He also received in 2014 the luckily our lives were spared! Thank best Investor in the Health sector God for this. for specialised service3s in the rural health sector, in Ministry of Health My family of seven were hidden for Uganda. six weeks by a dear friend called Dr Ekure is philanthropist who Olupot (R.I.P) of Adachari-Asuret. has generously contributed to This proves that the Iteso people are the cause of the less privileged kind and humane! May God bless you in society especially in Teso. He is my Teso brothersand sisters. the immediate past president of Lions Club Kumi. He has contributed To prove this point one month after generously to the projects of the I was transferred to Kyebambe Girls alumni of TCA. senior secondary school, in 1980,

The Pelican | 2015 TESO COLLEGE 19 Alumni Prefects HEAD PREFECTS SINCE 1956

YEAR NAME 1985 Opedun. P. M. 1956 Okot. S. 1986 Ojwang. G. 1957 Okot. S. 1987 Ilukor. C. 1958 Okot. S. 1988 Omongot. S. 1959 - 1989 Angiro. J. E. 1960 Owor 1990 Okello. O. F. 1961 Akabway. B. 1991 Omungol. W. 1962 Ongodia 1992 Okello. H. F. 1963 Omaria. W. 1993 Ebitu. S. 1964 Kigozi 1994 Omona Kenneth 1965 Esegu Edward 1995 Amaitum. C. 1966 Badokwaya 1996 Enyagu. P. 1967 Opasso. F. E. 1997 Opati. P. 1968 Oumo. G. W. 1998 Nyeko. S. 1969 Makoha 1999 Iriso. G. 1970 Atebi. J. 2000 Loongo. P. 1971 Ejangat 2001 Chebet. A. 1972 Okiring. P. 2002 Otim. R. 1973 Magambo. C. S. 2003 Okiror Joseph 1974 Kerali Henry. G. R. 2004 Ocen Elly 1975 Okiria Samuel 2005 Omoding Michael 1976 Oteger 2006 Oteger Nicholas 1977 Wafutseyoh. J. E. W. 2007 Ekaru Timothy 1978 Otim. U. 2008 Opio Jude Thaddeus 1979 Olupot Lambert 2009 Esiolo Peter 1980 Ekiru Bernard 2010 Iyeset Augustine 1981 Paul Hopi Opiojok 2011 Opedun James 1982 Akabwai Stephen 2012 Owona Patrick Komakech 1983 Enyaku. P. 2013 Olinga David Dickson 1984 Obwoo. N. C. 2014 Ewiru Tonny

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Makerere University Business School time whether the new one will be Prof. Joseph Ben and American University of Nigeria. adequate. He served as the first substantive As we get near the end, we hope Principal of the College of Business and to make an appeal to Ugandans Omonuk Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at especially to Teso College O.Bs to Makerere University. enable us to complete it.

r. Omonuk was born in Dr. Omonuk has contributed immensely Father R.J Griffin.1974 Bukedea District. He studied to the development of accounting Catholic Chaplain Dand sat for both O’level (1984) in Uganda and beyond. To mention and A’level (1987) at Teso College Aloet just one of his scholarly activities, Dr. (TCA) where he was one of the best Omonuk authored a book in accounting academic performers, active in sports that became a cherished instructional and a member of the scripture union. text for universities within and beyond After TCA, he pursued and successfully Uganda. Dr. Omonuk has taught and SMILE graduated with a B.Com (accounting) mentored many students and colleagues degree at Makerere University in 1990. some of whom currently occupy high offices in both public and private sectors WITH ME He was one of those who graduated in Uganda and internationally. A successful young man, a father with the best class of degree in that of two children, always left for year. He later pursued MBA where he Dr. Omonuk received best Lecturer work in the early morning, before graduated at the top of his class in 1997. awards at Makerere University his kids woke up. Dr. Omonuk pursed ACCA (UK) and Business School and American qualified as a professional accountant University of Nigeria. He also received After office hours, he would in 2002. He later pursued a Ph.D recognition for exemplary service to entertain himself in bars and program in accounting at Louisiana other social places in company the Makerere University senate. Dr. of his lady secretaries. Advice State University, USA. He graduated Omonuk has served as a World Bank in record time and at the top of his and threats from his wife had no consultant in financial management profound effect on him; and he class in 2007. Owing to his excellent and accountability/accounting. Dr. always returned to find the kids in academic performance at Louisiana Omonuk upholds a very high level of bed, so he met his children only State University, he was inducted into professionalism in all undertakings. over weekends. the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma honor society as a life member. Beta Dr. Omonuk is a philanthropist who One Saturday evening, his wife Gamma Sigma membership is the has generously contributed to the jokingly teased the eldest kid, “Who’s that man?” pointing at her highest recognition a business student cause of the less-privileged in society can receive anywhere in the world. husband. The reply short back and community development efforts like an arrow of death, “the guy including building of churches and who always spends weekends with Dr.Omonuk believes he was the first schools. He has also generously us”. Ugandan to receive a Ph.D in accounting. contributed to the project that alumni * * * Dr. Omonuk has risen over the years are currently undertaking at Teso from a graduate fellow (teaching College Aloet. One day when travelling in a assistant) at Makerere University to train, I sat next to a fellow slowly his current position of Professor of Dr. Omonuk credits Teso College Aloet shaking his head from side to side accounting at Southern University, like a metronome. for nurturing, tooling and shaping his Finally the man opposite us, asked Baton Rouge, USA. He was the head character that has enabled him to serve of department of accounting at both him Uganda and the world diligently and What he was doing that for. professionally. “So that I can tell the time,” was the prompt reply “Well, what time it?” THE TESO COLLEGE NEW CHURCH “Four thirty,” said the man, still shaking his head. he students who have been here since 1969 will understand better “You are wrong, its quarter to five” than anyone the immense joy they share with me at seeing at long “Oh, then I must be slow,” the man last the project announced in that year, now taking shape. Many ask answered, speeding up his nodding. T Innocence where the money came from? My friends, apart from two very big donations from England, Ireland and Scotland, donations ranging from, half a crown to A priest found three little boys 5pounds, many from pensioners of over 80years of age. playing hide and seek by the road The necessity for a larger church was obvious, one may wonder in a few years side after school. “Don’t you want

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to go to heaven? He asked them. 2012. Basing on his vast experience and “You bet,” two of the boys expertise, he was selected chairperson answered, but the third replied “No” Mr Cyprian of this Board in 2012, a position he still “You mean you don’t want to go holds to date. to heaven when you die? Inyangat Alumni “Oh, when I die!” exclaimed the boy, 1966 - 1972 Charles Ocici “Of course I do, when I die. I thought you were getting up a r Cyprian Inyangat, spent all party to go now!” his secondary school life in Teso college Aloet ,which he Tom was passing through the Mjoined in 1966 and left in 1972 and he cards friends had sent to him just remembers with glee his stay in Esabu before exams. House. Cyprian joined the University They included success cards, of Nairobi in 1973,to study Building good heath wishes over the exams Economics, graduating in 1975 with a time and those offering prayers first class degree. for him. He commented on one of them, when his younger brother was around, “This one is now Shortly after graduating, he was meaningless, wishing me success enlisted by a firm of chartered Quantity when I have finally failed. You surveyors as an Assis can have it, John to play with” Mr Cyprian Inyangat, spent all his secondary school life in Teso college 7 year of micro, small and Younger Brother: “But Tom, you Aloet ,which he joined in 1966 and left have altogether successfully failed in 1972 and he remembers with glee his medium enterprise devel- which is all the same a success!” stay in Esabu House. Cyprian joined the opment, youth entrepre- University of Nairobi in 1973,to study 2neurship and consultancy ca- By: Pius Okong Building Economics, graduating in 1975 reer in corporation Governance, S.6C 1974 with a first class degree. Banking, Corporate Turnaround, (Professor Pius Okong is the personal career development and current chairman of Health Shortly after graduating, he was general business management in- Service Commission) enlisted by a firm of chartered Quantity surveyors as an Assistant Quantity vuganda and the rest of Africa; Surveyor, a position he held for only two years before getting promoted to A widely respected and notable Senior Quantity Surveyor in 1979. This Bishop Benjamin was after he accomplished yet another speaker with regular appearances milestone in his career by graduating in international symposia and Ojwang with a Post Graduate Diploma in conferences organized by the UN Architecture in 1977. He enrolled for system, the World Bank, the Brit- another Post Graduate Diploma in the ish Council Management forums ishop Benjamin Ojwang institute of Surveyors in Uganda and completed his completed his graduated in 1980. The following year, in Africa and the Euro money; Bstudies in TCA in 1971. He he joined the world of consultancy, Acknowledged commentator, became a teacher and later worked in the becoming a Consultant Quantity thinker and authority on Private Uganda Spinning Mill. Bishop Ojwang Surveyor with DEC CONSULTANTS, was called to be a priest of the Anglican Sector investment and enterprise UGANDA, a domain he has maintained development issues in Africa and Communion. He joined Bishop Turkey to date. Theological College Mukono, studied has featured in CNN and DSTV as in Limuru Theological College and Cyprian has had other assignments, for guest panellist; University of Nairobi and later again at instance, from 1992 to 1995, he was Mukono for Master of Theology which the Director of two corporations, that was interrupted when he was appointed 2009 award winner under the is, Uganda Hotels Ltd and the National annual ‘British Most Influential a bishop of Kitgum Diocese in 2002. Park Lodges. He became a member of He is a trained teacher from National the Surveyors registration board from Alumni’ contest; Teachers College Kakoba. Bishop 1988 to 1998. He was then appointed First President and founding Ojwang also coordinated refugees in registrar of the Surveyors registration Chairman of Enterprise Africa, Western Kenya from 1979 to 1982. Board in 2002, a position he held until a14 member umbrella body of

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Enterprise Development Institu- following its inception in 1954. Godfrey Akileng, a senior lecturer tions in Africa; in accounting and finance at Silvester Ocaatum, disclosed that in Makerere University Business School In 2009 was declared one of the S.6 188 students are taking sciences was elected as a President of Teso 6 Ugandan National Heroes by while 34 Arts and those in S.5 200 College Alumni association for the readers of the New Vision, a lead- students are doing sciences while next two years . ing media house in Uganda. 24 Arts While inspecting the school they were led by Andrew Epenyu was elected the the old prefect Col William Omaria, vice chairperson, Dr. Julius Otim- among others before joined by secretary while Stephen Areke is the the Stephen Besweri Akabwai, the treasurer. Others include Prof. Pius former Head Teacher of the school Okong, the young alumni adviser and TCA Alumni in 1976-1979. former Electoral Commission Interim Chairperson, Stephen Besweri Reconnect The old students also agreed to see Akabwai also old boy and former how the woodwork workshop can be head teacher of the school who was rehabilitated and equipped. appointed patron. Dr Julius Otim @ 60 took the position of the secretary During the meeting the Head and James Areke, treasurer and teachers of the school, Sylvester finance, James Ebitu, who is a Ocaatum, highlighted more areas of programs Manger ,youth lively concern and cited lack of adequate hood programe, Ministry of Gender teachers houses some dormitories Labor and social development. Col that were at the sorry state , a need William Omaria, took the position of library in west wing and challenge of chairperson mediation and of rebuilding Epaku house. disciplinary committee, while Dr Tom Okurut was elected to head Teachers houses are not enough the investment committee, James only 45 which some of them Ekweu, Editor Etop was elected “have dilapidated doors , the head publicity among school pays a rent of 25 teachers in others. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Town and transporting them every Godfrey Akileng, the new President day. Area that deserves immediate of the alumni promised to work hard attention” Ocaatum said. to improve the school. Stephen Besweri Akabwai, urged Among the prominent Old boys student to dedicate themselves in present were: Kasilo County MP pursuing science subjects. “Read, Elijah Okupa, Kaberamaido County and read so that in future you will MP, Kenneth Omona and Musa Ecweru become the engineers, doctors, the Minister of State for Disaster he old boys and girls of Teso accountants. I am what am now Preparedness and Soroti Woman MP, College Aloet contributed for the good results I got in Teso Angelline Osegge . Tsh105m in pledges towards college,” Omaria said. the renovation of some the old Omaria pledged sh2m, deputy head Aijanakin ka Arimarit buildings at the school including of procurement parliament, Herbert James Ekweu dome tries and some teachers Ariko shs4m, Minister Ecweru and Publicity Secretary TCA houses. Hon Elaijah Okupa, each pledged sh5m, Dr John Ekure, Proprietor This was agreed shortly during the of Kumi Orthopedic hospital also School Alumni reconnect meeting pledged iron sheets worth sh3m after they went through the school among others. inspecting and discovered that there were some buildings that demanded As part of the activities to mark urgent attention. the celebrations, a school alumni association was launched, its A colourful celebration to mark 60 executive committee elected years of existence of Teso College and subsequently sworn in. In the Aloet with the current enrolment elections presided over by Serere of 1,040 students has been held Woman MP Alice Alaso Asianut, Dr.

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time at the school, then the current SUCCESS FROM A-Z occupants would shout back with vigour Oyeeee, you would hear the A- Ambitious. same in the next or following house, B- Be sure of yourself sending an chimera that there were house competitions. The hubbub C- Confidence and love continued until finally, the function D- Disciplined was kicked off in the main hall in E- Equipped with current affairs East Wing. F- Focused Introductions and speeches went G- Gets in touch with other schools. on but what captivated my mind H- Health. was the caliber of people that were I- Initiates academic programmes he long awaited day was present, all classes of people were J- Jots down during any gathering ushered in with a march around. I must conclude that with K- Keeps time what I saw and heard, Teso College from Soroti town that was L- Learns from others is a jack of all professions. rejuvenated by a brass M- Means business in class Thand up to the school with the old N- Never relies on school mistakes boys and old girls of the school. One would say “I am an accountant”, the other would say “I am a medical O- Obeys school rules and regulations Some of the prominent old boys that doctor”, another engineer, the next P- Prepares early spear headed the march included; a professor, I am a teacher, the Q- Quizzes others Hon. Musa Ecweru the Minister of following a politician, a lecturer, R- Reads consistently and wisely State for Disaster Preparedness and a police officer, the list is in S- Says nice things about his/her self Member of Parliament for Amuria exhaustible. T- Takes advice. county, Hon. Elijah Okupa Member During the time of fundraising, I U- U need academic partner. was fascinated by the generosity of Parliament for Kasilo county V- Very vigilant. with which the Alumni supported in Serere district, Hon. Omona W- Worships God always Kenneth Member of Parliament the college. 4 million an individual X- X factor possession of an academician. for Kaberamiado county, just to would say, for what Teso College Y- Yard sticks his/her mind. mention but a few. But this should Aloet did for me, I am pledging 2 not go unnoticed that our dear Head million, and another would say 5 Z- Zap stress fast. teacher Silvester Ocaatum who is million for my school. I was inspired

also an alumni of the 70s managed by the way the Alumni took charge Lemukol David S.6 Arts to triumph over the miles, a thing of the fund raising ceremony. The that was amazing to many people merry making went on with the who witnessed this. entertainment spiced by cultural performance. The day was crowned On arrival at school, every old boy by a dinner that all the old boys had at least a story or more to tell shared with the invited guests. I felt the students about their own golden prestige within me as student going memories while at the school. through the same institution with Others sauntering of their own such great people. I look forward imagination. Students were thrilled to the day I walk back to my school by every event of the day. An alumni not as a student but one among the would shout Engulu Oyee!, another great alumni. It is my prayer. would shout Engwau Oyee!, or Obwangor Oyee!, depending on Tegu Solomon S.4B which house he resided during his

The Pelican | 2015 24 TESO COLLEGE than to do what is right. COLLEGE NEWS TCA THE PEARL OF TESO 5. Wrong choices and decisions can prevent people from Senior six student called becoming what they would have h the nurturing mother of Omexide a.k.a Ogot, vowed been. to chew a whole goat if he Teso 6. Too much ambition breaks a A gets chance to do so, he said OAll that long, your rhythm man’s back but no ambition is this after across section of senior has not changed. bad. Producing all kinds of service sixes asked him to say something 7. People do not first follow about a goat that was passing by, providers worthy causes; they follow worthy Teachers, Doctors, Engineers, he only said “That goat is so small leaders who promote causes they that I can chew it plus its skin Accountants can believe in. Professors, Soldiers, MPS, name with posho inclusive, we don’t them know whether it was hunger that What a great fame. Aisu Ronald Ignatius S.4b provoked Omexide to say this but TCA- Pride of Teso a report from a reliable source You have attracted various tribes indicates that this cuwee finished Within and outside the Country. his ‘ A’ level meals in S.5 term With a strategic location you two and he started feeding on have, credit from S.5 term III. With such You are the gateway of life. a report, there was no doubt that Who are the OBs and OGs this posho hyena could dismantle (Alumini)? a whole goat, yet our great fear Honourables, VIPS all over was whether he would chew the Uganda and beyond. PRINCIPLES OF LIFE goat at school or during holidays, The light of Teso Land and if it happened to be at school

The only pillar of Praise. in his plan, then we don’t know tudents’ principle of 60 years of age, is a remarkable where he will get the goat from. understanding states that time. the rate of understanding of With constant energy, aspiration S * * * a student is directly proportional Alumni and stakeholders around, African Quencher (Edukudukut) to the attitude of the student but This is our incubator that seemed to have lost commensurate to the teachers’ Long Live TCA customers, of recent got a good explanation and will, and other Long live Uganda number of consumers, following factors remaining constant. For God and my country. the arrival of S.1s, who have Students’ principle of sleeping Compiled by: motivated some senior sixes to join states that the rate of sleeping of Mrs Omunyokol Eunice Olinga the activity, speaking in favour of a student is inversely proportional this almost fruit, this student with to his attitude towards waking up P.T.A. E. Member T.C.A. his little Biology explained that but directly proportional to the July 12th 2014. this fruit had citric acid which attractive of the weather conditions was helpful in the development under particular temperature of the gum and also it helped and pressure from the concerned in brushing teeth. Probably the administration. more reason the senior ones have really exploited the fruit and this Okiria Abraham keeps these boys in East wing all Class Councilor 3B the time. One S.1 from Bat Valley primary school, interviewed by our reporter revealed that among other factors, availability of THE LAWS ABOUT LIFE African quencher also made him

to fill T.C.A as 1st choice, so these 1. Leadership develops daily. fruits are very important to the 2. The secret of our success is school admission as it attracts found in our daily agenda. even Kampala kids. 3. Anyone can steer the ship but

it takes a leader to chart the This article was adopted from course. one of the students’ news time 4. It is easy to teach what is right during assembly on a Monday

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ollowing the devastation houses, five dormitories, were de- of various structures by a roofed, one pit latrine collapsed, Traits of a True Friend heavy storm on 2nd April, one student slightly injured and 2015, the State Minister two electricity poles and wiring Ffor Disaster Preparedness, Musa A great man once said systems got damaged. Ecweru who is an old boy of Government had to act. The quick A true friend is one who Teso Colege Aloet rushed to the promise to deliver 500 pieces of encourages you when you school to assess the gravity of the iron sheets to Teso College Aloet expect. damage. was timely. Thanks to Honourable “We are sorry for what happened A true friend is one who Ecweru and the intervention by protects you in time of danger. but we are happy you are alive. the Alumni. You shouldn’t get demoralized. A true friend is one who tells Storms are very violent and not James Ekweu you the truth about yourself. only Teso is affected the rains Secretary Publicity TCAA A true friend is one who cheers are a challenge country wide,” Ecweru told the students. you up when the whole world The minister disclosed that within has turned its back on you. two weeks’ time, about 100 And lastly a true friend is one schools country wide had been who steps in for you in times of de roofed by heavy storms. He hardship. encouraged students to maintain discipline and excel in academics Etiau Peter Okiror S.3b for their future success.

Accompanied by some members of the school’s alumni executive committee and school administrators led by the head teacher, Sylvester Ocaatum, Ecweru inspected the damaged administration block, dormitories and staff houses some of which were temporarily being reroofed.

During his visit several students appealed for immediate attention saying their books, mattresses, clothes had got soaked in water. The situation had compelled some of the students to share beds and mattresses with their roommates,” Simon Okello said. Some of the students had to be relocated to sleep in the dining hall and classrooms. Sylvester Ocaatum said seven teachers’

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The Pelican | 2015 TESO COLLEGE 27 Clubs & Societies Patriotism, Grooming tomorrow’s Leaders:

respective regions. that we as Red Cross club of Teso College have put in practice. Uganda Our Common Plate We train other students on First Okalebo Francis Aid management and application President Patriotism Club. to prevent pain, injury and S.5Arts safety. We advice follow youth on prevention of HIV/AIDS, income generating activities such as RED CROSS CLUB planting of trees and vegetables as some of the skills that will ed Cross club was benefit youth even after school. atriotism provides a established on seven We participate in voluntary platform for learning principles which include; services in cleaning the hospital, opportunities that equip Humanity, Impartiality, roads, water sources among other Ugandan youth with RNeutrality, Independence, voluntary activities. Pknowledge and life skills; for Voluntary Services, unity and I call upon all the students and example, Cadre training most Universality. Henry Donald began readers of good will to join Red especially the one which was the firm base for saving lives of Cross club to save life for the conducted in Teso College Aloet people and protecting the rights good of the future. from 24th to 29th August 2014 of the people. It is the same where some students and teachers aspirations that we learnt from Engwenyu Michael S.5SCI from all secondary schools in the activities of Henry Donald Chairperson Teso and Karamoja regions came together to participate. The Red Cross Club T.C.A guest speakers were also invited to give expert information in their professional fields as patriots of Uganda. The facilitators wereLt Col. Henry Masiko, Lt. Col. Patrick Mwesigye and Mr. Odauk Paul among others. The youth learnt a lot from the economic, political, social, religious, cultural and international aspects of life.

Ugandan youth who are patriots have been trained to become leaders by taking up offices at club, district and country level. What a great way to breed a national leader from a tender age who will later become a patriotic corrupt free leader. As a patriotism club member in Teso College Aloet, I would like to urge every youth in Uganda to joint patriotism clubs in your

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Simple Terrestial Telescope

telescope is an instrument used for viewing distant objects closely on land and or sea. A terrestrial telescope is made of three lenses. The objective and eye pieces lenses. It also has the third lens (erecting lens which rectifies the image which would have been formed upside down with two lenses (object eye piece). The object is made to face the image then the eye is directed through the eye piece ride. The erecting lens is used for zooming or diminishing respectively. The whole idea of the decision to make this simple telescope other Science Club Team man who has worked hither and than any other thing is that, most tether to ensure constant growth people have been in situations INTERACT CLUB OF of the club. of “wishing” to view thing in a TESO COLLEGE ALOET The club started initially with 20 simple way with no cost. members but it steadfastly rose Think of someone at one bank of nteract club is one of the new to 50 members and by 2014, it a river or in an Island, a rock/ clubs in the school. It started has 100 members. It is one of mountain or even watching its operations in 2012 courtesy the sounding clubs in the school football from a far distance of Emulit Timothy, the then and this has been attributed to Ipresident of the club who worked without reaching that place. the marvelous and life changing One would definitely give up, hard to see to it that the club activities undertaken by the club. yet there are other simpler and prospered in the school. The activities undertaken by the affordable telescopes. The club is supported by the club are: offering charitable work It is quite a lot more fun to look Rotary club of Soroti central who in form of cleaning the school at something without moving are actually the main promoters compound and teachers’ houses particularly to that place. of interact club in other schools in to ensure general sanitation in the We also thought of utilizing the the region. The patron of the club school, offering career guidance class knowledge by putting the is Mr. Okello Lamech , a devoted and life changing pieces of advice theory into real life practice. to students during club meetings and organizing musical events to ensure that students exhibit their talents. Though , little hasn’t yet been done by the club, we hope that with the constant support from the school administration and Rotary club of Soroti central, we shall be in position to achieve all our objectives.

OPIO JAMES OKOL- S.6SC.I INTERACTCLUB PRESIDENT

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The Pelican | 2015 TESO COLLEGE 29 Alumni Profiles Other Profiles of some prominent old boys

Dr. Pius Okong M.B.Ch.B., Dip Obs, M.Med (MU), PhD (KI)

is Lordship Justice (Emeritus) Steven George Engwau Joined the school in 1957- 1960 where he did his Cambridge School certificate. He was in Middle House. HSome of his contemporaries are Ephraim Okalebo, Stephen Besweri Akabway and Col. (Rtd) William Omaria L’ Arapai. Judge Engwau is a Barrister at Law of the Middle Temple Inn in the United Kingdom. He served as High Court between 1978-1979, then 1990-1997 when he was promoted to the Court of Appeal /Constitutional Court as a Justice of Appeal a position he held until his retirement in 2011. He is now a Consultant/Arbitrator with a Kampala law firm M/s Engoru, Mutebi Advocates.

Dr. Okong was in Teso College Aloet 1973/74 for A level, House Captain for Kenyatta, joined Makerere University 1975 and graduated as Medical Doctor 1980. Masters degree 1983/86 and carried out Pioneer research on human papilloma virus in Uganda showing its association with cancer of the cervix, and subsequent research linking to vaccine development for this, commonest cancer in women. Doctoral studies on maternal health and awarded a PhD in Karolinska Institutet, Sweden (2004). An Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; worked in Mulago NRH and Nsambya Hospital; retired civil servant after serving for 32 years. Served as President of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda; and in different capacities internationally with FIGO, WHO, PMNCH and distinguished recognition by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Nov, 2010. Associate Professor (STM, UCU 2008) and Honorary Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (UMU 2011). Chairperson Health Service Commission (March 2012-March 2016).

Henry G. R. Kerali BSc (Eng.), MSc, PhD, MIHT, FICE, CEng.

Henry Kerali joined Teso College Aloet in 1970 after completing primary school in Moroto Town Council School. He was elected Head Prefect in 1974 and completed Senior 6 in 1975 gaining AAB principles in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (a rare fit in the 1960s/70s). He studied Civil Engineering at Makerere University, graduating in 1980 with an Upper Second honours degree, was immediately appointed Teaching Assistant and was subsequently awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 1981. He went to study at the University of Birmingham (UK), obtained a Master’s degree in 1982, and a PhD in 1986. He was appointed a Research Fellow and then Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, where he later became a full Professor in 2000. While in the UK, he also became a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng.) Professor Kerali joined the World Bank in 2003 as a Senior Transport Engineer and was appointed Sector Manager for Transport in 2009. He was then promoted to Regional Director for the South Caucasus in 2012. From July 2015, Henry Kerali took up the position of World Bank Regional Director for West Africa, based in Accra, Ghana. Robert K.Muhiirwa, Bishop of Fort Portal ear readers DI am proud to be an O.B of Teso College Aloet. The two years 1976 and 1971 I was there for my HSC were very formative towards my Priesthood. I hold dear in my heart all teachers at that time and in a special way, I remember our Chaplain late Fr. Richard Griffin, who gave me a good example and spiritual guidance to go back to the Seminary and eventually be ordained Priest in 1985 and now even to be made Bishop of Fort Portal in 2013. My god bless Teso College Aloet. Long live Teso College Aloet!

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Dr. Okware Sam MB ChB, MPH, DPH, PGDM, PhD

Dr Sam Okware is medical doctor with a PhD in infectious diseases. He is the Director General of the Uganda National Health Research Organisation. He has worked in several senior positions. As Commissioner for public health and disease control, he pioneered the AIDS control Programme in Uganda which registered drastic declines in prevalence. He has also led the control of Ebola and emerging infections.

Dr Okware has received several distinguished awards in recognition of his contribution to public health and publications. His recent publication was on Ebola, was launched by H.E President Museveni in May 2015. He was an OB of Teso College in the 60’s; lived in Middle House; was a class captain and a table tennis champion.

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