Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings delivered an eloquent and heartfelt tribute to the late Dr. Mrs. Rosina Acheampong. We are privileged to share her moving words with you in their entirety, celebrating the life and legacy of an extraordinary individual.
Tribute
Dr. Mrs. Rosina Acheampong was the Headmistress of Wesley Girls’ High School during my time there. I had the honour and pleasure of getting to know her over my three year stay in Cape Coast, and even better afterwards.
Archie, as we called her, was one of the most beautiful, most regal, most fearless women I knew. She was like a mountain and yet like a beautiful stream at the same time. She had the courage of her convictions and truly epitomised those time-honoured values that are so well articulated in the Wesley Girls’ motto: Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow the King.
Mrs. Acheampong was so clear in her mind about the things she wished to achieve and paid no heed to the naysayers. She was thoughtful and kind. From the onset of my political journey till we last spoke, she would always encourage me, especially during the tough times. She seemed to always sense when I needed support and encouragement, and always reached out with impeccable timing.
Archie planted seeds in all of us, and their impact of her life went far beyond the walls of Wesley Girls.
Today, together with her family, loved ones and Wesley Girls’ Alumni – we gave her the honourable send-off that she deserves.
As Maya Angelou once said: “A great soul serves everyone all the time, a great soul never dies. It bring us together again and again.” Archie served us well. She brought us together today and will bring us together again and again.
Rest well, Archie and thank you for everything.
Source: Honorable Dr. Zanetor
