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St. Patrick's High School

"...dedicated volunteers providing educational assistance for children in post-war Liberia"
St. Teresa's Convent

THIRD TERM AGENDA
BEYOND CONSTRUCTION & SCHOLARSHIPS
JUNE 2024 - MAY 2027

It has been seven years since the Koffa Team embarked on a journey  to provide scholarships for girls at St. Teresa’s Convent  (STC) and Rebuild St. Patrick’s High School (SPHS) in Liberia. Along the way you gave us two critical components necessary for us to be successful: trust and money. With your help, we have so far raised approximately $670,000.00 to educate our girls at STC and  Rebuild St. Patrick’s.

These accomplishments have brought us here: a third term as Executive Leaders of SFAA-USA. The trust and confidence you continue to have in us is remarkable. We do not take this for granted. None of our achievements are possible without your continuous support. For this, we are eternally grateful. With our re-election, we need you now more than ever. Our agenda for a third term is built on the theme “Beyond Construction and Scholarships”.

 

What does this mean?

SEEKING OUR NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

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Greetings Saints Friskies Nation.

This is to inform you that my 3rd Term, May 2024 - May 2027, will be my last as President of Saints Friskies Alumni Association-USA. By May 2027, I will have dedicated 10 years of my life to this dynamic organization. Wow! Time flies. 

While my journey to 10 has and will not be without challenges, your participation and support have made it possible to accomplish many of the things we have. For that I will always be grateful. 

But, it is time for us to start looking for and mentoring our next generation of leaders. I am encouraging all alumni, especially those who attended our schools between 1985 and 2010, to consider this appeal. New leadership will not only infuse new ideas into the

organization, but it will ensure the continuity of our projects in Liberia.

If you are interested in becoming a future leader of SFAA-USA, please call 301-526-8705 or email sfaa@stcsphs.org. We need to begin succession planning that will take us beyond the Koffa years.
 

VISION FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY INTO EDUCATION

As we approach the final phases of the rebuilding of St. Patrick's, we wish to present our vision for building technology into the education delivery systems a St. Patrick's. It begins with designing, building, and implementing a network infrastructure that will support both conventional and innovative teaching and learning methods. As soon as we are done estimating the cost of the network infrastructure, we will provide you with that information. In the meantime, click on the button below to view the high-level summary of our vision and send questions, comments or suggestions to sfaa@stcsphs.org or call 301-526-8705.

29TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PICTURES - SILVER SPRING, MD
MAY 24 - 26, 2024

 

2023 CONVENTION
FINANCIAL REPORT

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SFAA-USA REMITS $20,908.50 TO STC
FOR 71 GIRLS 

We are pleased to inform you that on Thursday, June 20, 2024, SFAA-USA remitted $20,908.50 to STC as A2S 2nd Semester/Yearly payment for 71 girls. With this amount, the total remitted to STC for Academic Year 2023-2024 is $48,972.00. Please click the following link to view the letter notifying Sister Fatima of the  remittance;

We are eternally grateful to all our sponsors whose generosity make this program possible. To view the list of students and their sponsors, please click on the View A2S Students button below.

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A2S FINAL RESULTS 2022-2023

REBUILD ST. PATS FUNDRAISER

REBUILD ST. PATRICK'S FUNDRAISING REPORT
GOAL: $427,000.00
NEED: $58,039.96
  94%
EXPENSE: $334,109.00
Electrical work is complete. Lights being tested. Dec 2023

SFAA-USA REMITS $7,925.00
FOR ST. PATRICK'S CONSTRUCTION

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, SFAA-USA remitted $12,500.00 to Deogratias Construction as payment for electrical work at the new St. Patrick's High School.

We remain always grateful to alumni, family, friends and supporters for making the rebuilding of St. Patrick's possible. Your generosity is the source of our strength.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

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STC BEST DRESSED AWARD

FLAG DAY PARADE 

AUGUST 24, 2023

STC 2023 KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

FEATURING KINDERGARTENER
JOSEPHINE WRIGHT AS MC

KINDERGARTEN CHORUS SINGS
"THIS IS THE DAY"

KORTO K-2
HIGHEST ACADEMIC HONORS

MATHEMATICS 100%, READING 100%, PHONICS 100%,  SPELLING 99%, SCIENCE 98%, ARTS & COLORS 98%

SAMILA COLLINS K-1
HIGHEST ACADEMIC HONORS

READING 99%, SCIENCE 98%, PHONICS 98%,  SPELLING 97%

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SFAA 2024 HUMANITARIAN AWARD HONOREE

Over 37 years ago, a group of St. Teresa's Convent (STC) alumnae responded to an urgent plea for help to keep the doors of STC open. That call came from Mother Anulpha, then Principal of STC who was regarded as the "conscience of the convent".

 

A distinguished group of Friskies heeded the call. They founded ST. TERESA'S EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. (STEF) to address the urgent needs of the school. Their story is an extraordinary example of philanthropy and dedication to the education of girls at our alma mater. We are privileged to be walking in the trail of these magnificent women. As a result, we will honor them with our prestigious SFAA HUMANITARIAN AWARD at SFAA-USA 29th Annual Convention in Washington, DC on May 26, 2024. This is commendation that is long overdue.

 

Click the button below to read more about their incredibly inspiring story.

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The list of our 2022-2023 A2S STUDENTS & SPONSORS is ready for viewing. We have a total of 108 girls. We still need sponsor commitment for 30 of our girls. Please review the list and consider sponsoring one of the girls. The girls who need sponsorship have the note "NEEDS SPONSOR" under their name.

We are profoundly grateful to all of our sponsors who make this program possible. With your continuous generosity, we will be able to provide tuition, uniform, books, and supplies for 109 girls at STC this year.

 

You can register to be a sponsor, make a payment or view the cost of sponsorship by clicking the button below.

ABOUT A2S PROGRAM

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A2S, which stands for Alumni-to-Student Sponsorship Program, is an educational assistance program (scholarship) designed to pay the cost of educating students at St. Teresa's Convent (STC). Launched in August of 2017, the program matches sponsors with students who need financial assistance to pay for tuition, books, uniform, and supplies. To date, we have raised and remitted $242,683.70 to STC for the education of over 500 girls. You can read more about the program by clicking here

TOTAL A2S REMITTANCE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024

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SFAA-USA remitted a total of $48,975.00 to STC to pay for tuition, books, supplies and uniforms for 108 girls for Academic Year 2023/2024. This amount fulfills the commitment of the organization and our sponsors for Academic Year 2023/2024.

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48%
GOAL: $500,000.00
CLICK VIDEO TO HEAR THE GIRLS SING SCHOOL ODE

 YEARLY REMITTANCE TO STC 2017 - 2024

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Since launching our A2S program in August 2017, sponsors have donated $292,406.70 to pay for tuition, books, uniform and supplies for over 600 girls at St. Teresa's Convent (STC). The graph attached shows yearly A2S remittance to STC over a 7-year period.

We remain always grateful to our sponsors supporting our A2S Program. Your generosity educates our girls in Liberia and gives their families much needed financial relief. To learn more about our A2S program, please click here .

REBUILD PROJECT STATUS

The construction of St. Patrick's High School is 76% complete and 24% pending. Our plan is to complete the construction no later than December 2023 and dedicate the school in March 2024.

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YEARLY REMITTANCE FOR REBUILDING ST. PATRICK'S

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The graph shows yearly remittance of funds to Deogratias Construction for the Rebuilding of St. Patrick's. To date, SFAA-USA has remitted a total of $312,584.00.

ANNUAL REPORT

The Annual Report covers fiscal June 2022 - May 2023. Please click button below to view.

DUES PAYMENT REPORT

The following is the report of monthly dues collected for DEC 2023 - MAY 21, 2024 To view previously published report, click "More Info" button below.

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2023 CONVENTION
FINANCIAL REPORT

The following is 2023 Convention Financial Report. To view the report, click on the button below. If you have any questions, contact 301-526-8705 or sfaa@stcsphs.org.

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COST OF MEMBERSHIP DUES

The following is information on the cost of paying membership dues. To make a payment, clcik the button below.

REBUILD ST. PATS FUNDRAISER AND EXPENSE SUMMARY

REBUILD ST. PATRICK'S FUNDRAISING REPORT
GOAL: $427,000.00
NEED: $58,039.96
  94%
EXPENSE: $334,109.00
DOORS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
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PROPOSED

CAMPUS DESIGN

PROPOSED

CAMPUS DESIGN

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CLASSROOM NAMING RIGHTS FUNDRAISER

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TOTAL YEARLY REMITTANCE 

2017 - 2023

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TOTAL RAISED
MAY 2017 - MAY 2024

$664,153.44

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ABOUT US

Founded in 1990, Saints Friskies Alumni Association - USA (SFAA-USA) represents graduates and former students of St. Teresa's Convent and St. Patrick's High School in Monrovia Liberia.

VISION

Our vision is to create opportunities for children in post-war Liberia to gain access to the highest quality education. In doing so we will promote a culture of honesty, integrity, transparency, accountability, and results.

MISSION

Build an effective framework for alumni and students to grow personally and professionally by:

  • Providing educational assistance to our schools

 

  • Fostering a culture of integrity , learning and respect;

  • Creating a network to strengthen relationships through shared experience and values; and

  • Responsibly utilizing resources for maximum impact

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

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ACHIEVEMENTS

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REGIONAL CHAPTERS

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STC KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION 2023

FEATURING KINDERGARTENER
JOSEPHINE WRIGHT AS MC

SAMILA COLLINS
HIGHEST ACADEMIC HONORS

READING 99%, SCIENCE 98%, PHONICS 98%,  SPELLING 97%

KINDERGARTEN CHORUS SINGS
"THIS IS THE DAY"

STC GRADUATION 2022

Congratulations to STC Class of 2022. Please click the button below to leave a congratulatory message for the class.

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A2S GRADUATES

Congratulations to the following seniors who were scholarship recipients in our A2S Program. We are profoundly grateful to all the sponsors who fund the education of our girls.

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ACADEMIC AWARDS

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FRISKIES CLASS OF 2023
GRADUATION DAY PICTURES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

HISTORY OF STC

STC - Early Years:  As STC turns 80, we bring you pictures that tell stories of STC over the years. In this picture, Sister appears to be teaching the girls how to sew. Home Economics was a part of the core curriculum  for all girls attending STC.

 

If you can, please provide historical context in the comments section below. You can view more historical pictures of STC by clicking the button below.

Back in Da Day Features...

 

COMMENTS BY MELVIN HALL:

 

When I was in Liberia during the early 90’s I had the life-changing opportunity to teach Chemistry and Geography at St. Teresa’s Convent. Over the last several years, I have attended various programs and reunions here in the U.S. and have run into several of my former students. They have greeted me with enthusiasm and good will. Many of them have shared their very impressive experiences with me. I perused my photo archive and found a few pictures of some of my former students. I am posting these pictures with the hope that those on Facebook will recognize themselves and/or their classmates and let me know how everyone is doing..

*NOTE: Please leave a message in the comment section of our Back In Da Day blog letting us know which class is this.

HISTORY OF SPHS

St. Patrick's High School was a high school in Monrovia, Liberia, from 1936 to 1996. It was one of the top secondary schools in the country.

 

In 1934, after being appointed Vicar Apostolic of Liberia, Father John Collins founded the St. Patrick School in Monrovia for the benefit of local children under the auspices of the Society of African Missions. He was rejoined by Father Francis Carroll in 1936, and under their direction, the school extended to the secondary level in 1939.

FRISKIES SHINE ON FLAG DAY

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2023 CONVENTION
ATLANTA, GA

2022 CONVENTION
HOUSTON, TX

2020 VALENTINE'S BASH
LANDOVER, MD

2018 SFAA-LIB GALA
MONROVIA, LIBERIA

2018 CONVENTION 
PHILADELPHIA, PA

2018 BREAKFAST AT STC
MONROVIA, LIBERIA

2019 CONVENTION 
WASHINGTON, DC