Great APASS wins Central Region schools debate

Apam Senior High School has emerged Central regional SHS champions after winning a debate organized as part of activities to mark Ghana's 57th Independence Day celebration at the St. Augustine's College in Cape Coast.

The debate on the topic: "Oil and Gas find: A Strategic Catalyst for the Achievement of Ghana's Independence Goals"; saw 11 SHSs representing various districts arguing for and against the motion.

At the end of the competition, Apam Senior High School representing the Gomao West District bagged 72.3 points to come first, followed by Mfantsiman Girls High School with 68.6 points and Winneba Senior High School third with 67.3 points.
 
Apam Senior High School will thus represent the Central Region at the National Competition as part of activities commemorating Ghana's Independence Day celebration.

A very elated Headmaster of the school, Mr. Archibald Kobina Fuah said "Apam Senior High School affectionately called "Great APASS has come to the lime-light and rubbing shoulders with its peers. This is the time for the students to assert themselves to greater heights and affirm the school’s motto: Obra pa gya owura kwan, simply put character and efficiency."

"To the final year students, this achievement has motivated them to aim for better results in the upcoming final year examination and the junior classes; there is more interest in reading, essay writing and engaging in debates in academics and current affairs,” added Master Emmanuel Agyei-Poku, head boy's prefect.
 
Apam Senior High School was founded by the late Rev. J.W. De-Graft Johnson, who started the school in a cocoa shed at 'Apaa Paado' on February 13, 1953. The school, which has a long tradition of excellence in academics and sports, started as a Day Secondary School and moved to its present location 'MMOFRA MFA ADWEN' in 1960. The school's vision is to produce hardworking individuals who are of service to mankind and the Nation.