Source: Fuvi Kloku & Mama Sedudzi ( Empress Mawusi)
There are moments in the life of an institution when history does not merely speak, it sings. And in 2025, when Mawuli School marked its 75th Anniversary in Ho, the song was thunderous.It was a hymn of gratitude, a chorus of generations, a triumphant reminder that the first government‑assisted secondary school in the Volta Region still stands tall, unbroken, and unbowed.
From the early days of 1950, when Mawuli’s founders planted a seed of learning on the red earth of Ho, to the present era where its sons and daughters stride confidently across continents, the school’s motto: Head, Heart, Hand, has remained a compass for excellence. The 75th Anniversary was not just a celebration; it was a pilgrimage. Alumni returned home with hearts full, eyes bright, and spirits rekindled by the memory of classrooms, chapels, dormitories, and the disciplined rhythm of school life that shaped their destinies.
It is from this wellspring of renewed pride that the Mawuli Old Students Union in North America (OMSU‑NA) now prepares to gather in Chicago for their 2026 Congress; a congress already being hailed as one of the most anticipated in their history.
The fire lit in Ho has crossed oceans.The Haviwo are rising again.
A Congress Born from Triumph
The echoes of the 75th Anniversary celebrations have not faded; they have grown louder.Across the United States and Canada, Mawuli alumni are mobilizing with a fervor reminiscent of their youthful days on campus. The anniversary reminded them of who they are, torchbearers of a legacy, custodians of a heritage, ambassadors of a school that shaped the intellectual and moral backbone of the Volta Region.
This year’s congress, therefore, is not merely a gathering.It is a continuation of the anniversary drumbeat.
A renewal of vows.
A pledge to lift their alma mater higher.
Organizers expect one of the largest turnouts in OMSU‑NA’s history. Alumni from every corner of North America, professionals, scholars, entrepreneurs, clergy, and community leaders, are preparing to converge in Chicago with one purpose: to honor Mawuli School and raise funds to support its next chapter of growth.
The Celebration Unfolds
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Dinner Dance
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Venue: Delta Hotels by Marriott
7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook, IL 60527
A night of elegance, nostalgia, and celebration.
A night where old schoolmates will embrace like long‑lost siblings.
A night where the story of Mawuli will be retold in laughter, music, and the quiet pride of accomplished alumni.
Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Picnic/BBQ
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: South Pavilion, Hinsdale, IL
A day of fellowship under open skies.A day for families, for children, for the next generation of Haviwo to witness the bond their parents carry.
A day to celebrate the spirit of community that has always defined Mawuli School.
Rate: $80
RSVP Contacts:
Prof. Evans Afenya (President) – 708‑415‑3569
Dr. Prince Hodogbey (Vice President) – 312‑493‑3855
The Legacy Continues
OMSU‑NA’s theme remains unwavering: Head, Heart, Hand.
It is more than a motto; it is a covenant.
A reminder that education is not merely the sharpening of the mind, but the shaping of character and the strengthening of purpose.
And so, as Chicago prepares to host this grand congress, the spirit of Mawuli School marches forward, resilient, radiant, and rooted in 75 years of excellence.
The Haviwo are gathering.
The drums are calling.
The legacy continues.
OMSU‑NA invites all alumni, friends, and supporters to join this celebration of heritage, unity, and destiny.
Come, let us celebrate together.
