Mountaineer 6

CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY
LAB RENOVATIONS DONORS

USD DONORS

DR. YINKA OKUWOGA $2,000.00 MR. BENEDICT ADEYEMI $450.00
YINKA OMOLE ESQ. $2,000.00 DR. KAYODE AYANKOYA $300.00
PROF. AKIN L. MABOGUNJE $2,000.00 DR. MADE OYENIYA $270.00
DR. JONATHAN FRENCH $2,000.00 DR. ADETUNMBI ADEWAMI $250.00
MR. ABIODUN ODUYELU $1,258.96 PROF. LEKAN ALI $250.00
DR. ADEBAYO EKUNDAYO $1,244.50 DR. KAYODE OGUNNAIKE $250.00
ENGR. OLADOTUN OLAGOKE FUNMI & NIYI ABODERIN $200.00
MR. JIDE AKIN-JOHNSON $1,150.00 MR. OLAJIDE LABIYI $200.00
DR. DAPO AKINYELE $1,000.00 BEN & BOLA MADUGU $200.00
DR. TOSIN ODUMOSU $1,000.00 MR. BOBBY F. OGUNNAIKE $200.00
DR. ADENIYI OGUNKOYA $1,000.00 DR. CLIFFORD K SCHOFF $200.00
MR. & MRS. OLAFUNMILOYE $1,000.00 PROF. FEMI TAIWO $200.00
DR. AKINLOLU OMITOWOJU $1,000.00 DR. ANTHONY NJAPA $150.00
OTUNBA KUNLE E. OMIYALE $1,000.00 MR. SAMSON O. ADEBIMPE $100.00
DR. GBOYEGA OSINBOWALE $1,000.00 MR. LANRE BALOGUN $100.00
MR. ADEBAYO BAKARE $1,000.00 MRS. OLA OGUNTOYE-AMOS $100.00
MR. AFOLABI ADEBOLU MRS. SHOLA V. OKUNOLA $100.00
DR. S. OLUFEMI ADEYEMI $750.00 AFOLASHADE OLAOYE $100.00
MR. AKINLOLU AKINMBONI $500.00 FOLORUNSHO M. POPOOLA $100.00
DR. & MRS. MOJEED AKINTAYO $500.00 ANNONYMOUS
DR. CAREY ANDREW-JAJA $500.00 MR. & MRS. ABISOGUN $70.00
MRS. OMOWUNMI AWOKOYA $500.00 SAID TOUNDE DJIMAN FATIMA $50.00
DEMOLA BAMGBALA $500.00 MARGARET IYIOLA $50.00
MR. OLUGBADE DARE $500.00 FOLASHADE LOJEDE $50.00
DR. OLUBAYO IDOWU $500.00 ADEBOWALE A. MABO $50.00
DR. ADEBAYO LANIYONU $500.00 ADEMOLA ODEJIMI $50.00
MR. ADEYEMI A. LAWAL $500.00 THE ODUMOSUS $50.00
ODIBO MEDICAL GROUP, PLC $500.00 MRS. FUNMI OREKOYA $50.00
DR. DEJI OJETOLA $500.00 TINUKE & RASHEED SALAU $50.00
DR. SEGUN O. OSINBOWALE $500.00 $50.00
MR. OLUBUNMI QUARCOO $500.00
DR. ISAKA ADEMOLA SALAMI $500.00
$500.00
$500.00

TOTAL: $32,643.46

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IGS PRIZE-GIVING DAY 2018

DR. JONATHAN FRENCH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE

52 IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

DR. GBOYEGA OSINBOWALE AWARDS
AKIN-JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP/BUSARY AWARDS

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OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION

OF NORTH AMERICA (GCIOBANA)

WE WISH IGSOSANA AND ALL ITS
MEMBERS A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION IN

ATLANTA GEORGIA

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AT OUR

ENDO 2019
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
SEPTEMBER 20-22

54 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE

W W W. G C I O B A N A . C O M

BY F O L A R I N O L U B OWA L E , M D

IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

THE KING’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
(KCOBANA)

congratulate

The Ibadan Grammar School
Old Students Association of North America

(IGSOSANA)

on its

12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

“Learn to pull together each one with rest, playing up and striving each to do his best”

Our mission is to promote, foster and advance fellowship among alumni of King’s College,
Lagos and to advance the interest, influence and reputation of King’s College, Lagos, by
establishing a medium to serve the institution in North America. For more information, visit us
at www.kcobana.org.

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& Congratulations

IGSOSANA and all delegates
on the occasion of your
12th Annual Convention

AUGUST 29TH - SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2019

OLUFISAYO ODUWOLE, MD

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10 WAYS TO CONTROL HIGH BLOOD
PRESSURE WITHOUT MEDICATION

By making these 10 lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of
heart disease - Mayo Clinic

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be 2. EXERCISE REGULARLY
worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Regular physical activity — such as 150 minutes a week, or about 30
Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pres- minutes most days of the week — can lower your blood pressure by
sure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy about 5 to 8 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure. It’s important
lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication. to be consistent because if you stop exercising, your blood pressure
can rise again. If you have elevated blood pressure, exercise can help
Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pres- you avoid developing hypertension. If you already have hypertension,
sure and keep it down. regular physical activity can bring your blood pressure down to safer
levels.
1. LOSE EXTRA POUNDS AND WATCH YOUR WAISTLINE Some examples of aerobic exercise you may try to lower blood pressure
Blood pressure often increases as weight increases. Being overweight include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing. You can also
also can cause disrupted breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea), try high-intensity interval training, which involves alternating short
which further raises your blood pressure. Weight loss is one of the bursts of intense activity with subsequent recovery periods of lighter
most effective lifestyle changes for controlling blood pressure. Losing activity. Strength training also can help reduce blood pressure. Aim
even a small amount of weight if you’re overweight or obese can help to include strength training exercises at least two days a week. Talk to
reduce your blood pressure. In general, you may reduce your blood your doctor about developing an exercise program.
pressure by about 1 millimeter of mercury (mm Hg) with each kilo- 3. EAT A HEALTHY DIET
gram (about 2.2 pounds) of weight you lose. Besides shedding pounds, Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat
you generally should also keep an eye on your waistline. Carrying too dairy products and skimps on saturated fat and cholesterol can low-
much weight around your waist can put you at greater risk of high er your blood pressure by up to 11 mm Hg if you have high blood
blood pressure. pressure. This eating plan is known as the Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension (DASH) diet.
In general: It isn’t easy to change your eating habits, but with these tips, you can
• Men are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 40 inch- adopt a healthy diet:
Keep a food diary. Writing down what you eat, even for just a week, can
es (102 centimeters). shed surprising light on your true eating habits. Monitor what you eat,
• Women are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 35 how much, when and why.
Consider boosting potassium. Potassium can lessen the effects of so-
inches (89 centimeters). dium on blood pressure. The best source of potassium is food, such
• These numbers vary among ethnic groups. Ask your doctor about as fruits and vegetables, rather than supplements. Talk to your doctor

a healthy waist measurement for you

58 IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

about the potassium level that’s best for you. Carrying research is needed to determine the effects of chronic stress
Be a smart shopper. Read food labels when you shop and too much on blood pressure. Occasional stress also can contribute
stick to your healthy-eating plan when you’re dining out, too. to high blood pressure if you react to stress by eating un-
4. REDUCE SODIUM IN YOUR DIET weight healthy food, drinking alcohol or smoking.
Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can im- around Take some time to think about what causes you to feel
prove your heart health and reduce blood pressure by about your waist stressed, such as work, family, finances or illness. Once
5 to 6 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure. can put you know what’s causing your stress, consider how you can
The effect of sodium intake on blood pressure varies among you at eliminate or reduce stress. If you can’t eliminate all of your
groups of people. In general, limit sodium to 2,300 milli- greater stressors, you can at least cope with them in a healthier
grams (mg) a day or less. However, a lower sodium intake risk of way. Try to:
— 1,500 mg a day or less — is ideal for most adults. high blood • Change your expectations. For example, plan your
To decrease sodium in your diet, consider these tips: pressure.
Read food labels. If possible, choose low-sodium alternatives day and focus on your priorities. Avoid trying to do
of the foods and beverages you normally buy. too much and learn to say no. Understand there are
Eat fewer processed foods. Only a small amount of sodium some things you can’t change or control, but you can
occurs naturally in foods. Most sodium is added during pro- focus on how you react to them.
cessing. • Focus on issues you can control and make plans to
Don’t add salt. Just 1 level teaspoon of salt has 2,300 mg of solve them. If you are having an issue at work, try
sodium. Use herbs or spices to add flavor to your food. talking to your manager. If you are having a conflict
Ease into it. If you don’t feel you can drastically reduce the with your kids or spouse, take steps to resolve it.
sodium in your diet suddenly, cut back gradually. Your palate • Avoid stress triggers. Try to avoid triggers when you
will adjust over time. can. For example, if rush-hour traffic on the way to
5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink work causes stress, try leaving earlier in the morning,
Alcohol can be both good and bad for your health. By drink- or take public transportation. Avoid people who cause
ing alcohol only in moderation — generally one drink a day you stress if possible.
for women, or two a day for men — you can potentially lower • Make time to relax and to do activities you enjoy. Take
your blood pressure by about 4 mm Hg. One drink equals 12 time each day to sit quietly and breathe deeply. Make
ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof time for enjoyable activities or hobbies in your sched-
liquor. ule, such as taking a walk, cooking or volunteering.
But that protective effect is lost if you drink too much alco- • Practice gratitude. Expressing gratitude to others can
hol. Drinking more than moderate amounts of alcohol can help reduce your stress.
actually raise blood pressure by several points. It can also re-
duce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications. 9. MONITOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME
6. QUIT SMOKING AND SEE YOUR DOCTOR REGULARLY
Each cigarette you smoke increases your blood pressure Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood
for many minutes after you finish. Stopping smoking helps pressure, make certain your lifestyle changes are working,
your blood pressure return to normal. Quitting smoking can and alert you and your doctor to potential health compli-
reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall cations. Blood pressure monitors are available widely and
health. People who quit smoking may live longer than people without a prescription. Talk to your doctor about home
who never quit smoking. monitoring before you get started.
7. CUT BACK ON CAFFEINE Regular visits with your doctor are also key to controlling
The role caffeine plays in blood pressure is still debated. Caf- your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is well-con-
feine can raise blood pressure up to 10 mm Hg in people trolled, check with your doctor about how often you need
who rarely consume it. But people who drink coffee regular- to check it. Your doctor may suggest checking it daily or
ly may experience little or no effect on their blood pressure. less often. If you’re making any changes in your medica-
Although the long-term effects of caffeine on blood pressure tions or other treatments, your doctor may recommend
aren’t clear, it’s possible blood pressure may slightly increase. you check your blood pressure starting two weeks after
To see if caffeine raises your blood pressure, check your pres- treatment changes and a week before your next appoint-
sure within 30 minutes of drinking a caffeinated beverage. If ment.
your blood pressure increases by 5 to 10 mm Hg, you may be
sensitive to the blood pressure raising effects of caffeine. Talk 10. GET SUPPORT
to your doctor about the effects of caffeine on your blood Supportive family and friends can help improve your
pressure. health. They may encourage you to take care of yourself,
8. REDUCE YOUR STRESS drive you to the doctor’s office or embark on an exercise
Chronic stress may contribute to high blood pressure. More program with you to keep your blood pressure low. If you
find you need support beyond your family and friends,
consider joining a support group. This may put you in
touch with people who can give you an emotional or mo-
rale boost and who can offer practical tips to cope with
your condition.

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THE KINGS & QUEENS

OLUBI

HOUSE

Congratulate

IGSOSA NORTH AMERICA

ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 12TH ANNUAL

CONVENTION

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

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Help spread the word 61
about IGSOSANA

Invite your classmates
or friends Living in

North America to join

Send an email to [email protected]

Want to Join
The IGSOSANA
WhatsApp Group?

Send an mail to
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Include your full name,
phone number, email and

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MOUNTAINEERS - DEO ET PATRIAE 65

DRS. OYEMADE
AND OMOWUNMI
OYENIYA

Congratulate
IGSOSANA

on its 12th Annual
Convention

AUGUST 29TH - SEPTEMBER 1ST

Wishing you happy
delibrations and
we welcome you to
Atlanta, Georgia

66 IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

WELCOME TO ATLANTA

& Congratulations to IGSOSANA and
all delegates and friends for your
12th Annual Convention

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

KASIM LEKAN & OMOTAYO ALLI

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IGSOSA G L O B A L

Vision: To make Ibadan Grammar School a centre of outstanding scholarship where students can develop
competence in academics and other areas of life.

OUR MISSION WHAT’S NEW

• To enhance the capacity of the academic staff to impact on We heard you! We have launched
the students through seminars workshop and short retraining a new website: www.igsosaglobal.
programmes in collaboration with the school authorities. org to facilitate the IGSOSA
community worldwide.
• To create a sense of pride in the current as well as old students
by making the school a centre of academic excellence. Can’t remember your student
number? You can request it
• To create an attractive outlook for the school through online from our new website.
standardization, rehabilitation, improvement and additional
infrastructural facilities in line with the school’s prepared Have an active class-set with more
master plan and ensure security of man and materials within than 6 people? Let us know you
the school premises. are out there. Register your class-
set online today.
• To strengthen the bond among IGSOSA Branches, Chapters,
Class-sets and Individuals through creation and organization Planning on embarking on
of activities and programmes that will bring them together for a project for the school? We
rewarding and interactive purposes. encourage you to contact us
before selecting your project so
• To motivate IGSOSA Branches, Chapters, Class-sets and we can guide you. All projects
Individuals to continue to support the development of the must get approval of the NEC to
school through awards and other appreciation programmes. proceed.

• To stimulate the interest of staff and students in co-curricular Coming soon on our website:
activities that will enhance the quality of their lives. Listing of on-going, available and
completed projects.
• To ensure an all-inclusive association in which every member,
whether home based or in diaspora, will have a sense of We need your support. You can
belonging and full participation. donate to IGSOSA: Account: Stanbic
IBTC Bank – 0032657286
• To provide every physical, moral and spiritual assistance that
will ensure that there is no departure from the motto of the
school: “Deo Et Patriae” – “For God and our Fatherland”.

The IGSOSA National Executive Council directs the mission, strategic direction and future
programming of our Alumni Association as an independent NGO.
For more information, please visit our website:

IGSOSAGLOBAL.ORG

EMAILS: [email protected] OR [email protected]

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IGSOSA UK CELEBRATES
25TH ANNIVERSARY

The 25th anniversary of IGSOSAUK took place from Friday, May 24
and concluded on Sunday, May 26. This is a journey that started
spontaneously among 6 friends (all old students of IGS).

To God be the glory for the journey this far and the successful celebration of the 25th Anniversary which
was gracefully attended by the Nigerian High Commissioner, Justice Oguntade (rtd), the National President
IGSOSA Ven (Prof) Jayeoba, President IGSOSANA Dr Okuwoga, President IGSOSAIR Mrs Agbaje-Salako,
Ex President Demeji Mako, our colleagues from the United States, Canadian, Republic of Ireland and Nigeria.
We are extremely grateful to these people for attending the event.
There were numerous highlights during the celebrations, however the moment that stood out the most was
during the Thanksgiving service at St. JOHN the DIVINE church when the vicar raised the chorus, ‘ose ó
Jésù, a ó má yín ọ....(in pure Yoruba dialect)’ and then complimented with the rendition of the school anthem
by the church organist who is an English man. Those moments were out of this world.
On behalf of the 25th Anniversary Organising Committee and the entire body of IGSOSAUK, I express our
profound gratitude for the supports, felicitations, attendance from around the globe. We appreciate you all.

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Mrs.
Awokoya
& Family

Congratulate

IGSOSANA

On its 12th Annual

CONVENTION

Atlanta, Georgia

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

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TH E DA R E FA MILY

MR.AGLLBMWAOeUDlNcoTEmAIeNDsEEARRS E

AND OUR ESTEEMED GUESTS

to the 12th Annual IGSOSANA Convention

Our Family wish All Grammarians fruitful Deliberation

Please join us and enjoy the Best of Southern Hospitality while in Atlanta

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1969-73 CLASS SET

On behalf of the

Entire Lifemates of Class 69-73

The Chairman & Executive members

Congratulate

IGSOSANA

Atlanta 2019ON ITS 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

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IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

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IGSOSANA PROJECTS SPECIAL THANKS

The Chemistry & Biology Laboratories Remodeling Project was
an elaborate collaborative effort of IGSOSANA members, other
mountaineers at home and abroad, donors, Principals and
teachers at the School.

Specifically, I will like to profoundly thank our senior Dr. Tosin
Odumosu, who volunteered to hold the first site meetings with
contractors and other stakeholders at the School, Members of
IGSOSANA Building Committee – Arch. Ebong Ukor, Mr. Ayo Opakunbi,
Mr. Yusuff Quazeem, Mr. Soji Adeyemi, Dr. Deji Ojetola, Dr. Gboyega
Osinbowale, our General Secretary Mrs. Lawunmi Olafunmiloye,
Principals Ajani and Jinadu.

I thank our Treasurer, Mr. Yinka Omole, who personally carried the
Data Projectors all the way to Nigeria to meet the time deadline;
IGSOSANA Vice-President Pastor Ayo Adebowale and Mrs. Tayo
Thomas who represented the Branch at the Commissioning and
dedication events. The technical team led by Architect Bolu, who
has tirelessly been providing Pro Bono consultancy services for all
projects on IGS campus – we cannot thank you enough. The
CEO Tunnex Laboratory Engineering contractors, Mr. Tunji Olaleye
(Old Boy and Head Boy 1974) for such an outstanding professional
work carried out on time and within budget – this is remarkable and
praiseworthy.

Finally, our Global President, Professor (Venerable) K. Jaiyeoba for
his leadership in deploying his convening power to preside over all
site meetings for this project. As you have invested your time and
resources in the development of our Alma mater, we pray the good
Lord bless you abundantly.

In conclusion, it was yet another successful Founder’s Day reunion at
the School – to God be the Glory.

Deo et Patriae!

Dr. Yinka Okuwoga
President IGSOSANA

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IGSOSANA DONATES

567 BOOKS TO IGS

In collaboration with STEMWonders of Maryland USA and as we march
towards our objective to make IGS a center of excellence in science
education by 2023, IGSOSANA donated 567 books, mainly in science
subjects to the School. The books were dedicated on Thursday 18
April 2019, by Global President, Professor K. Jaiyeoba and supported
by members of the National Executive, Principals and teachers at the

School.

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IGSOSANA 2019

PROJECTS

To support any of these programs, please visit our website at
www.igsosana.org

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SCIENCE & ENGLISH PRIZE-GIVING DAY AIONIAN GAMES
BOOKS DONATION
Dr. Jonathan French Awards. Sponsorship towrds participa-
To Enhance Teaching and ex- Healthy Academic Com- tion at the games
pose students to world wide petition and recognition of
excellence in science. To March 2019
knowledge
create a vibrant academic Delivered
March 2019 environment. Six Prizes JSS 1-3

Delivered and SSC 1-3.

October 2018

DDeelliivveerreedd

CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY LABS RENOVATION STEM DAY

Access to Worldwide Educational Material: e-learning & multime- Science Experimentation and
dia, You-tube. Innovation exposure for IGS

March 2019 students. Science Technology
Delivered Engineering & Mathematics

SCHOOL BLAZERS FOR STUDENTS (STEM).

School blazers for students to wear at official events in and out of July 2019
the school Delivered

October 2018 STEM ROBOTICS CLUB
Delivered
Running of a STEM Robotics
PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY INSURANCE club for STEM sustainability at
/BIOLOGY LABS
MAINTENANCE Annual insurance coverage IGS
and erosion control project
To keep the building and fa- June/July 2019
cilities in good workinsg con- On-going
ditions – avoid deterioration. On-Going

On-going

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EDUCATION

…MORE THAN A MEAL TICKET

YINKA T. OMOLE, ESQ

S hakespeare’s Merchant of Venice curiosity about the lives of others in the village turned her into the
was the book I was assigned when Village’s moral police. She became the moral repository. Russell argued
I was in Form 2. My teacher, then, that the end goal of education is curiosity and the fervent fortitude to
a beautiful young lady, who could satisfy those curiosities. Anything that stifles these curiosities, in any
not have been more than a few manner, becomes an enemy. The goal, more than any other thing, is
to challenge these curiosities.
months out of school herself, was So, how do we train a fearless and affectionate character, and develop
intellect? To be fearless is to challenge our basic instincts—subject
unimpressed when I questioned our passion to the dictates of reasoning. Education is the tool that
expands our reasoning. As such, it is axiomatic that education and
the hostility towards Shylock. Yes, my parents fearlessness are linked in a holy matrimony. On the other hand,
affection, like its root word ‘affect,’ is now conceived as essential in the
were Oshomalos, engaged in the same studies of consciousness and the philosophy of the mind. The mind,
Apostle Paul admonished, “and be not conformed to this world, but be
business that Shakespeare assigned to his transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Roman 12:2. Education
that stops short of training fearless and affectionate character, and
boogeyman, but that could not have bothered develops intellect is in the realm of robotic engineering.
Literature, the arts, music, and the humanities are essential in the
my teacher as she was equally of Ijesa descent. development of these fearless and affectionate characters. On the
surface, arts and sciences are two distinct areas of human study, but
Notwithstanding, she relegated me to the intrinsically both areas of study attempt to communicate the world
around us in new ways. However, music and the literary arts have
back of the class where I easily gained respect profound ways of transforming us beyond our physical realities
where the creative energies reside. Before we ever stepped on the
among my peers that couldn’t be bothered moon, literature conveyed the beauties of the solar system, as well
as to take us to the depth of the seas. More than any psychiatrist
with school. and psychologist, the music of David restored the soul of Saul; nations
have embarked upon epic battles on the strength and failures of the
For the most part, literature, like other subjects spoken word.
The study of the sciences satisfy our desire for a meal ticket—medicine
was to be memorized, and reproduced with as and engineering make us employable. However, Philosophy, Music,
the Arts, and Literature force us to confront our higher demons and
much precision as possible. As such, education rise above our dreams, where the creative energy resides. For a
functional education that is more than a meal ticket, our challenge is
was easily reduced to tests of memorization— to raise the curiosities of those in the next generation, and instil into
them the love of Literature, Music, and the Philosopies. Our own Femi
how much each one of us could commit to Taiwo, Professor of Philosophy, and unfortunately, an Irefinian, argued
for a perspective of philosophy that recognizes our Yoruba heritage,
memory and regurgitate when asked. This especially the body of the Odu Ifa and, the contributions of individuals
such as DO Fagunwa.
concept of education is best in a managerial

system, where planning and order emanate

from the masters, and our people merely

execute orders. Even, if our current concept

of education was not conceived directly under

the colonial system, it suited those colonial

days, but not where and when innovations and

flexibilities are the ideal.

If education is more than a meal ticket, then

what is the proper aim and objectives of

education?

Bertrand Russell once told us that the aim

of education ought to be the training of

character to be fearless and affectionate,

and the development of the intellect.

Rather than discourage the famous Village

Headmaster character, Amaebo, in each of

us—to reintroduce it with purpose. Amaebo’s

78 IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

STEM 2019

Welcomes you to Atlanta

& Congratulates

IGSOSANA

ON ITS 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

OUR LOCATIONS

771 OLD NORCROSS ROAD SUITE 200 | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
426 EXCHANGE BLVD. BUILDING C, SUITE 300 | BETHLEHEM, GA 30620

PHONE: 770-339-1387 | FAX 770-962-7868
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DR. KITTY CARTER & ROBERT WICKER

WELCOMES YOU TO

Atlanta, Georgia

I G S O S A N A& CONGRATULATES

ON ITS 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS

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& BIRCH FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL
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82 IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

The Elite Foundation, Inc
OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Congratulate
EVENT CHAIRMAN
CHIEF AYO ADEBOWALE
and& Y I N K A A L A B I

IGSOSANA
ON THE OCCASION OF ITS

12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

MOUNTAINEERS - DEO ET PATRIAE 83

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PROVIDERS OF BEST QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN

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Congratulate

IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA

and Gbade & Yinka Dare on the hosting of the

12th IGSOSANA ANNUAL CONVENTION IN

ATLANTA

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IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

AJISAFEDR. FUNSHO & MRS. JUMOKE
TORONTO CANADA

Congratulate

IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA

and Gbade & Yinka Dare for a successful hosting
of the 12th Annual Convention of IGSOSANA
holding in Atlanta, Georgia

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

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THE FAMILY OF ARCH. & ARCH. (DR.) OLUBISI OLUYEMI

Congratulations
IGSOSANA

ON THE OCCASION OF YOUR

12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

GAetolarngtiaa

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

JESUS TEMPLE

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

On behalf of Pastor Ministers, Workers and
the entire congregation of
Jesus Temple, Congratulate

IGSOSANA
ON THE OCCASION OF ITS
12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

PASTORS BIODUN & FUNMI THOMAS 87

MOUNTAINEERS - DEO ET PATRIAE

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Co ngratulatio ns

IGSOSANA

ON YOUR 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

We wish you a successful convention

PASTOR KOLA AND MRS FUNKE ADEYEYE

90 IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, NORTH AMERICA

The family of Mr.& Mrs Banjo congratulate
Mr.& Mrs Olugbade Dare and IGSOSANA

on their 12th Annual Convention
in Atlanta, Georgia

August 29th - September 1st

May the Lord continue to bless Oyo state
and the Federal government of Nigeria.

MOUNTAINEERS - DEO ET PATRIAE 91

IGSOSANA CONVENTION
HOST CITIES
Past Present & Future

2002 2014
INAUGURATION LOS ANGELES, CA

2007 2015
FIRST REUNION CHICAGO, IL

2008 2016
WASHINGTON, DC TORONTO, CANADA

2009 2017
ATLANTA, GA HOUSTON, TX

2010 2018
NEW JERSEY RALEIGH, NC

2011 2019
BOSTON, MA ATLANTA, GA

2012 2020
DALLAS, TX DALLAS, TX

2013
WASHINGTON, DC

Deo et Patriae

CONNECTIONS | 92 | W W W. I G S O S A N A . O R G

SAVE the DATE

IGSOSANA 13TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE PLACE WHERE

“BIG THINGS HAPPEN”

DALLAS
TEXAS
{ 8/28 - 8/30}
2020

IN LOVING MEMORY 2018/2019

Remembering those that are gone....

ARCH. OLADAYO JACOBS CHIEF ABIODUN KANNIKE ARCH. ADEYEMI ATILADE

65/69/71 CLASS SET 1971/75 CLASS SET 1959-63/65 CLASS SET
NOV. 5, 2018 JAN 10, 2019 JAN. 10, 2019

CHIEF FUNSHO LAWAL CHIEF TAIWO OGUNJOBI MR. KUNLE AREOYE

1952/56 CLASS SET 1960/64 | 66/67 AKINYELE 1977/82 CLASS SET
JAN. 13, 2019 FEB. 11, 2019 FEB. 21, 2019

ARCH. VIVIAN THOMAS UKU AMB. BIODUN BASHUA MR. KAYODE OLADUNJOYE

1944/49 CLASS SET 1968 HSC CLASS SET 1984/89 CLASS SET
FEB. 23, 2019 MARCH 10, 2019
APRIL 15, 2019

MR DIPO FATEGBE MR. GBOLAHAN AKANBI MR. OLAKUNLE SONUGA

1981/86 CLASS SET 1991/97 CLASS SET 1969/73 CLASS SET
APRIL 17, 2019 MAY 22, 2019 JUNE 17, 2019

ADEDAMOLA WILLOUGHBY MR OLUWOLE KAMSON

1964/68 CLASS SET 1960/64 | 66/67 IREFIN
JULY 1, 2019 07/25/2019

Eternal Rest Grant Them, O, Lord!

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On behalf of myself, the National
Executive Committee and entire members
of Ibadan Grammar School Old Students
Association (IGSOSA) worldwide, I
congratulate the President and entire
members of IGSOSANA, on the special
occasion of the 12th Annual Convention
(Atlanta 2019).
I pray that we have a great reunion that will
bring joy to every mountaineer’s face as we
raise high, the banner of our alma mater in
Atlanta, Georgia and sing our lays; Deo et
Patriae. Wishing you happy deliberations.

Venerable Kolawole Jaiyeoba
Global President

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