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Issue No.4 2015 AIJANAK IN KA ARIMARIT

Teso College Aloet Alumni

Teso College @ 61
Sovenior Magazine

Celebrating Teso
College@ 61

We seem now to know who is where
and doing what.
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Campus Life

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Teso Col-
lege at 60
To our
fellow
students, utilize every
opportunity the school en-
vironment has offered be-
cause many had wished
to be in this college. In
this edition, we bring

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Contents

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environment has offered because many had wished to be in this
college.

7 Forward

A new 67-seater Isuzu bus, now known as the Pelican.

8 Academia

Past Academic Results of Academic year 2013 & 2014

11 Teso College Alumni

The alumni have reconnected and their sharing lots of
experiences and opportunities.

25 Current Affairs

School administrators led by the head teacher, Sylvester
Ocaatum, Ecweru inspected the damaged administration block,
dormitories and staff houses some of which were temporarily
being reroofed.

27 Club and Societies

Ugandan youth who are patriots have been trained to become
leaders by taking up offices at club, district and country level

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The
editorial
team is
glad to
bring to you some
articles adapted
and slightly edited
from Teso College
magazine 1974 in
commemoration of
the sixty years of
Teso College Aloet

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Editorial

  TEAM 

Editor:
Okurut Pascal

Treasurer:
Enyonu Joseph

On behalf of the editorial Sub Editor:
team and on my own Esanyu Andrew
behalf, we welcome all
the readers to the 4th edition of News Anchor: Spokes person:
the Pelican Magazine. We thank Enebu Ivan Elongu Paul
those people who have stood by Samuel
the writers club to ensure that
every year the Pelican Magazine General
is published. Particularly our Secretary:
head teacher for his unwavering Ocen Joseph
support towards the activities of
the club. Coordinator:
To our fellow students, utilize Emorut Edward
every opportunity the school The Pelican | 2015
environment has offered because
many had wished to be in this
college. In this edition, we bring
your activities that happened in
and around the school and the
highlights of Teso College @60
among other events. I wish you a
wonderful time as you read this
edition.

Amukun Martin
Chief Editor

6 TESO COLLEGE Hundreds of the
Alumni walked with
In another excitement and vigour
development, from Soroti town to
hundreds of the great college on
the Alumni Saturday, 11th July,
walked with excitement and
vigour from Soroti town to 2014.
the great college on Saturday,
11th July, 2014. The walk
was one of the activities to
commemorate the birth-
day of Teso College Aloet
(the day TCA was founded)
which falls on 9th July.
In deed on this day, the
colourful candle lighting and
inspirational career talks
were held in the Main Hall.

mni
ent
oti
ege
ly,

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Foreward

A word from the Head teacher

The year 2014 was another In a related development, we wish to the Ministry of Education and
landmark in the history of Teso thank the writer’s club for availing Sports, and African Development
College Aloet. In first instance, the in this magazine the highlights of Bank (ADB) accomplished the new
school website was launched and it the great walk and the union day. constructions and renovation of
is now operational. You can visit it to The staff and the school some infrastructure in the school.
be abreast with the trend of events administration will continue to
in the school. exploit the wealth of experience, The Board of Governors and PT.A.
We highly appreciate the effort blessings and opportunities which procured a new 67-seater Isuzu
made by the Alumni in the Diaspora the Alumni and our sympathizers bus, now known as the Pelican.
spear headed by are endowed with to propel TCA The local authorities at various
Mr. John Osire who is based in the to greater heights in all aspects levels have unceasing support to
U.S.A pertaining to its designation as a the school. There are yet many
centre of excellence. The students plans that are underway and meant
are urged to be part of the to revive the glorious days of the
struggle in talking their school to great college. This will require
a new direction in which they will some patience but we shall strive to
ultimately be the core beneficiaries. achieve our aspirations.
In essence, the students have to Conclusively, I have the conviction
work harder, maintain discipline that Teso College Aloet will continue
and readily contribute in creating to rise to greater heights given your
a conducive environment that will support.
enhance career development. Aijanakin Ka Arimarit

The unwavering support by various Ocaatum Silvester
stake holders continued to spur Head Teacher
development in the school in 2014.
The Government of Uganda through

In another development, hundreds of
the Alumni walked with excitement
and vigour from Soroti town to the
great college on Saturday, 11th
July, 2014. The walk was one of
the activities to commemorate the
birth-day of Teso College Aloet (the
day TCA was founded) which falls
on 9th July. In deed on this day,
the colourful candle lighting and
inspirational career talks were held
in the Main Hall.

We commend the role played by the
Executive Committee of the Alumni
under Presidency of Dr. Godfrey
Akileng in reviving the TCA reunion
day. As a school we pledge to observe
9th July, as a special day for T.C.A.

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The Deputy Head potential and become leaders in quality teaching and learning in the
Teacher their chosen fields as well as be school; we engage students in prep,
responsible and responsive members progressive tests, and topical tests,
Iwish to convey my appreciation to of the global society. remedial lessons, seminars and
the team behind the production above all career guidance.
of the Pelican magazine for giving This can be achieved if the training
me space to express my views we give instils in the students human Students are encouraged to work
about this great college first as an and spiritual values, concern for the hard, respect teachers’ guidance
administrator (deputy head teacher) welfare of others, commitment to and have a desire to make their
and as an Alumnus. the truth and justice and academic families and communities proud of
excellence and above all an all round them. It is important to note that
Special thanks also go to the Head development of one’s personality to the school administration, staff and
teacher, Mr Ocaatum Silvester for meet the situation in life. students together with the support
creating a very conducive working from parents can make a wonderful
environment for staff. He is indeed To our students, in order to attain school.
a great mentor and team player to academic success you owe to exhibit
reckon with. His management style a combination of successful attitude Students who respect their teachers
has fostered the establishment of and behaviour as well as intellectual and parents find it easy to obey
a very hardworking and committed capacity. To achieve success, one other leaders in society after school.
team of staff members. should be responsible and be in Even the teachers and parents who
control of his behaviour, have are respected by their students take
Mother Teresa observed that “I can goals that represent one’s career care of them and teach them well.
do things you cannot, you can do aspirations and life’s desire, be good Therefore students should note that
things I cannot, but together we can time managers, be disciplined, work discipline is a precursor to academic
do great things” hard and be God fearing. excellence.
Parents on the other hand should
Aijanaakin Ka Arimarit. also endeavour to provide basic
Mr. Chebet Soyekwo Twaha needs and parental guidance to
Deputy Head teacher I their children. This is because a
family is a very important agent in
The Deputy Head the development of moral values
Teacher I/C and discipline in a growing child.
Academics We thank you for loving and
supporting our school, Teso College
Aloet; the centre for academic
excellence in eastern Uganda.

Mr. Opasso Julius

I would like to implore colleagues in
the teaching fraternity to remember
that what can make our school
unique will be the importance
we shall place in developing
interpersonal skills and qualities
alongside academic ideals, whilst
encouraging our students to excel in
co-curricular activities.

It should be our believe as teachers Teso College Aloet has a long
that our students enter the adult history of pursuing high
world with the knowledge and academic standards since its
confidence to fulfil their own inception in 1954. Our programs
are tailored toward promoting

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The Patron affairs of Alumni. Part of the menu and with very good grades.
in this year’s edition is a special
column of Teso College Magazine Those who forget why they are
of 1974 with some few articles that at school get derailed and end up
caught the editor’s eye. Get fresh getting poor grades. It is very clear
memories of your Head Prefects that any student admitted to Teso
from 1954 to 2014-15 some of whom College Aloet is capable of passing
are now serving in various offices in in division one at UCE and above
this country and in the Diaspora. 12 points at UACE. Due to some
Read the entertaining articles of destructors such mobile phone,
the young scribes characterized by drugs (Kuber), drinking alcohol
college life, clubs and societies, and sports betting, students start
poetry to mention but a few. Hope dodging academic programmes and
this Magazine will light up memories at the end perform poorly. It is my
of your time and experiences. appeal to the students that for you
to excel, remain disciplined and
Dear esteemed reader, this is Oguro Anthony – Patron focused by attending all academic
the 4th edition of the Pelican oguroanthony@yahoo.com programmes.
magazine. Your usual support oguroantony19@gmail.com
is the reason we have moved this To the parents, try to instill discipline
far. My sincere thanks once again The Director of and good morals to your children
go to the school administration for Studies while at home, continue checking
their inexorable support towards on them at school as some of them
the activities of writer’s club. To pretend to be good while at home
the members of the writers’ club, and when they reach school, they
your wonderful contribution shall change their behavior or join bad
be rewarded a thousand fold; please groups. Remember that the best
keep the team spirit even after your investment you can give your child
studies in Teso College Aloet. is good Education but if not properly
monitored can lead to frustrations.
In this edition we are glad to bring Let us join together to see that our
students excel and become great
you pictures of the President’s future leaders.

second visit to Teso College Aloet in “Aijanakin ka Arimarit”
Director of Studies
a space of two years when he had gojangole@yahoo.com

come to officially open the UNSA

conference on 27th January, 2015.

The vice President too came to Teso

College to commission the ADB IV

Ibuildings in a ceremony that has am greatly honored and humbled
to once again contribute an article
forever transformed the outlook to this school magazine – the
of the school. We whole heartedly Pelican. As a centre of Excellence,
thank His Excellency the President Teso College Aloet has got a good
for championing education in and Conducive learning environment
Uganda.

We also bring you the pictures of that can enable students who
the celebrations of Teso College @ are focused and determined to
60 and how glamorous the events excel academically. With its large
of 9th July and 12th July, 2014 compound and openness, students
were organized. Find a list of the who come to Teso College Aloet for
executive committee of the alumni academics and have a fence in their
who were elected to steer the hearts leave this great College when
they are disciplined, morally upright

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10 T E S O C O L L E G E Teso College

The Head Prefect Magazine
2014/2015

The editorial 1974

team is

glad to AN ACROSTIC
bring to you

some articles adapted Teachers here are ready to
and slightly edited from help in

Iwish to welcome the readers of Teso College magazine Educating boys and
this year’s edition of the Pelican 1974 in commemoration Setting them ready for the
Magazine which I believe is a of the sixty years of Ordinary and Advanced
masterpiece that portrays events Teso College Aloet

that happen in and around the Examinations
college.
Concentration on studies and
In the same way I congratulate and thank the editorial Obedience to the authorities are
team for putting together these

ideas into a wonderful publication. Without your highly recommended
participation the events that happen in this great
school would have gone unnoticed. I thank the school Liberty, equality, common sense

administration for the continued support especially in and
providing students an avenue from where to develop
their talents. We hope those talents shall be used to Logic is absolutely indispensable
service the nation. To all the readers, May every page Entertainment including
you read leave you upbeat for the subsequent editions.

Aijanakin Ka Arimarit Games are
Ewiru Tonny Enjoyed
Head Prefect 2014-2015

Advantageously and
Luckily enough we are immune
to

Ordinary teen-age life which is
sometimes an obstacle to

Woman MP- Alaso, Education that needs patience,
& Former Chairperson
Electoral Commission hard work and
Mr. Akabwai
Time consciousness

G.M.W Kyaterekera
S.3B Lumumba House 1974
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Academia

Academic Results 2013/2014

BEST TEN UCE STUDENTS IN 2013 AND 2014

NO. BEST TEN 2014 AGG NO. BEST TEN 2013 AGG
1. Ojwok Melvin Aballa 12 1. Ariko Stephen Philemon 10
2. Kiprotich Jabeth 14 2. Eregu Ivan 12
3. Lemu Michael 15 3. Okello Innocent 13
4. Opolot Anthony 15 4. Okia Lazarus 14
5. Ilemut Ivan 16 5. Otim Denis Johnan 14
6. Angura Stephen 17 6. Opio Samuel C 15
7. Olebe Amir 17 7. Apetu Richard 17
8. Oluka Kokas 17 8. Emuge Enoch 17
9. Bua Moris 19 9. Okello Apollo G 17
10. Odongo Isaac 19 10. Ojuka Ambrose 18

BEST TEN UCE STUDENTS IN 2013 AND 2014

BEST STUDENTS 2014 BEST STUDENTS 2013

NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS
PCB 51AAB 19 PCM 36Aab 19
1 Acuda 1 Eilu
Aaron PCB 42ABA 19 Justine PCM 36Aab 19
BCM 24CAA 18
2 Etyang PCB 52ABB 18 2 Odoch PCM 36Bac 17
Denis PCB 11ACB 17 Robert
PCB 61BBB 17 PCB 14Bac 17
3 Opio PCB 62BBB 17 3 Odong
Emmanuel Sam BCM 36Cba 17

4 Asiket 4 Opiny PEM 68Bab 17
Joshua Mark
PEM 25Bac 17
5 Chepkwurui 5 Oyoma
Sailas Patrick

6 Kibaale Charles 6 Elepa
W Francis

7 Adengo 7 Okiring
Peter Samuel

8 Olongi PEM 34Bca 17
Paul

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BEST TEN UCE STUDENTS IN 2013 AND 2014

BEST STUDENTS 2014

NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS Examinations
HEG 34ABB 18
1. Opolot Smoothly and quickly, the days slipped.
Cocas HEG 46ABB 18 Only two months, the calendars uttered,
HEG 58AAB 18 A day left, whispered the sun.
2. Ogwang HEG 55BAC 17 Today – only a minute, as the clocks
Brian HEG 54BBC 16 watches unceasingly laughed. and
HEG 64BBC 16
3. Alingu HEG 47BAC 16 Time-even the brains know.
Phillip Teachers vanished,
Like a proud
4. Eyayu approached. peacock, the invigilators
Walter
Carrying piles of papers insulated
5. Ecwalu brown.
Justin
Tore them open.
6. Lemukol
David

7. Esanyu
Andrew

BEST STUDENTS 2013 Blue papers, green ones and photographs
TTOhhpeeeyfnidresedtntqohuueenisrctepiodanitrescroorloforneiysizemesd,owmnidtehe. etosimghet..
NO. NAME COMB GRADES PTS Had I
HEG 47ACB 16 really? extracted it from the teacher
1. Odongo HED 47BBB 16
Jude HEG 49BCB 15 I visualized the teacher
HEG 57ADB 15 bgWreasititnhicshu–liasbtliuontngwgt,hoveefriixen?ythaermposi,nbtuisnytoeyoeusr
2. Olipa HEG 38BCB 15
Moses HEG 38BCB 15 I sensed a possibility up on the roof
HED 68CAC 15 Nothing was written there either.
3. Akwarat
Eric Like a hungry orphan I remained
confused and helpless.
4. Enyamu At the end I hammered F- nine
Walter E Oh!, Fine, nine over ten.

5. Nyeko
Francis J

6. Ojula
Steven

7. Otwele
Simon P

I should be tough.
Surely I am so.
But soon the tears of joy,
Boiled over to sadness.

By Christopher Owelo S.6G. 1974

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Spiritual Life

Spiritual Needs

This is reflected by the fact that  SACRAMENTAL LIFE
sometimes one can feel he is sick Besides receiving Holy Communion
but when medical tests are carried for those who are disposed, we also
out they all reveal he is physically have the opportunity to receive the
okay and this kind of sickness is sacrament of reconciliation every
called psychosomatic (psychological Saturday at 5:00p.m – 5:45p.m.
sickness). It is in the same line of Both the Protestant and Catholic
argument that Jesus cures someone community of students annually
from a physical ailment and says are provided with a chance to get
your sins are forgiven. In this regard confirmation by their respective
therefore we carry out the following Bishops.
for the students in out care:

 PRAYER LIFE  FAMILY DAY

Dear Reader, We duly have the celebration of the – There is an annual day to coming
I am filled with joy to share Eucharist at 5:00P.M everyday from together as one family embracing
with you what pertains Monday to Friday. During the months people of different affiliations.
spiritual life for the students of of the Rosary (May and October) On this day, in October, we usually
Teso College Aloet. Whereas the we encourage the Recitation of pray for the school Administration,
main reason for our being here is to the Rosary. On Sundays however Teachers, Parents, Workers and
engage in intellectual and Academic we celebrate the first mass from Students. Bishops are the chief
endeavours, it is suffice to say that 7:00a.m to 8:30a.m for the student guests and other religious leaders i.e
without spiritual nourishment we community and 2nd mass 8:30 – Catholics and Protestants.
shall be lacking or devoid of one 10:ooa.m for the outside Christians.
crucial area in our lives- the spiritual
aspect.

It is true that a human being has
physical, mental and spiritual
needs. To cater for spiritual needs
of students we enjoy the privilege
of having two Chaplains in our
school: Rev. Joseph Aupal serves the
Protestants and Rev. Fr. Apuri Moses
attends to the spiritual needs of the
Catholics.

Pastoral- Spritial
Programmes:

As it were, there seems to
be a very close relationship
between the body and spirit.

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 CELEBRATING SOLEMNITIES:  ALUMNI – Teso College
There is usually every year an We commend the Alumni of TCA Truck
who have come back home to give
opportunity to celebrate the returns to what made them be who It is deep blue in colour,
solemnities Viz: Christ’s Solemn they are;profound thanks. We are in Like the police trucks,
entry into Jerusalem ( Palm Sunday), a special way indebted to all of you Makes criminals feel
The Institution of the Eucharist led by your President, Dr. Geofrey uneasy
( Holy Thursday) . The Passion, way Akileng. We look forward to that day As it revs on the roads
of the Cross, The Easter Vigil and when you will grace our community
Easter Feast. In these celebrations, in July 2015 and in which prayers When the yellow writing
the students have participated, will be held. And the picture of a
actively, fully and consciously. pelican,
Are seen, everybody will
 MOVEMENT AND  In conclusion, I would like to Know that it is from
ASSOCIATIONS: appreciate the Head teacher and Teso College Aloet.
The Red Cross and YCS are the Co-operation of the staff in regard
Christian Associations that are to spiritual activities in the school Inside the truck nothing
geared towards making a student . I should not forget to thank But boys or their
world a better place to live in. Their Government for ensuring what the requirements,
small initiatives of charity leave constitution provides for freedom Like soap,boxes of books
a mark of difference. They usually of worship. The response of the Can be seen.
have participated in charitable students to spiritual activities is
activities like cleaning up the Health commendable. Happy is everybody
Centre. They also carry out duties in Finally we pray that God Blesses us When it is seen moving,
the church like cleaning the chapel all in our endeavours and prospects Moving in the compound
premises, taking readings in church, as we strive to excel. For there is easy means
participating in the choir and “AIJANAAKIN KA ARIMARIT” to town.
practical exercise of leadership. Rev. Fr. Apuri Moses
CHAPLAIN. But it has served,
Served for so long
and now the College,
needs a new truck.

Stephen okiror
S.4 A 1974

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Alumni Column Celebrations
Teso College Aloet Alumni Association
These should translate
A Message from ideas and opportunities. into giving back to the
The President These should translate into giving school in recognition of her
back to the school in recognition of contribution to what they
Under the theme “TCA alumni her contribution to what they are in are in society today. As
reconnect @ 60”, I would like society today. As former students we former students we have a
to thank the Alumni of Teso have a sworn social responsibility to sworn social responsibility
College Aloet who took the initiative act, well aware that we are what we to act, well aware that we
to revive the long lost association. are, because Teso College Aloet is. are what we are, because
Together with my executive we Within one year of being in office, Teso College Aloet is.
are most grateful that we were we are happy to report that a lot Within one year of being
elected as the first executive of the has been achieved. First was the in office, we are happy
association during such a mammoth successful launch of the association to report that a lot has
gathering in July 12th, 2014 at the and the celebration of 60 years been achieved. First was
College main hall. The events of that of the College. The alumni have the successful launch of
day are a strong demonstration that reconnected and their sharing lots the association and the
the alumni could go places if they of experiences and opportunities. celebration of 60 years of
came together to share experiences, We seem now to know who is where the College. The alumni
and doing what. The only challenge have reconnected and their
is for all of us to come from our hide sharing lots of experiences
outs to the face of the world and and opportunities. We
we join hands together to make our seem now to know who
lives and households better. is where and doing what.
Secondly, we have made our presence The only challenge is for
felt both at the College and in the all of us to come from our
community. The students and staff of hide outs to the face of the
the College have a lot of confidence world and we join hands
in us. They no longer feel left alone together to make our lives
without a caring alumnus. The and households better.
students feel inspired and assured,
just like some of us many years ago

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so will they be in future. The College Articles by the Alumni
is now a beehive of activity with
one alumnus after another offering Article 1
to provide inspirational talks and
career guidance including sports. A BRIEF HISTORY
We now challenge the parents to
come forward too to be close to the Enock Epaku was born in 1882 to the family
students; together with the College of Mr. Osele and Miss Aoja who hailed
management and other various from Akulume Aukot Asuret sub county,
stakeholders the discipline and the Soroti District.
academic excellence of the College
will be sustained. He belonged to the clan of Ikaugwok-ibelakojo,
Lastly, we agreed as alumni to who are spread to many places in Teso, namely
leave an indelible signature in the Aloet-Arapai-Soroti, Katine Soroti , Kudetij-
College. This is a project where we Serere and Kongonyo- Bugondo and he finally
atone for our long lost course; bring built his home in Aloet-Arapai-Soroti District.
glory to the College and to thank
God for this wonderful College. We EDUCATION
have embarked on the construction
of a storey building that will house Enock Epaku was one of the lucky Etesot who received education through
a library and E learning centre the support of the first missionaries, where he had his primary and
in the west wing of the College. junior education in Asuret and Soroti in Soroti district. After his
Construction has commenced and we education he was appointed as an interpreter by the Colonial Government.
call upon all of you alumni, partners, After sometime, Semei Kakungulu, the then colonial agent promoted Enock
organizations and governments to Epaku to sub-county Chief and then later a county Chief to administer the
bring this project to full realization. whole of Teso, totalling to eight counties. The Colonial Government gave
We sincerely appreciate and kindly him the task of marking boundaries of Teso, lango, Karamoja, Bugisu and
ask for your generous contributions Sebei; and to supervise the opening of the old Mbale –Soroti route which
towards this project. Blessed is the later was upgraded to current Mbale –Soroti road.
hand that giveth than the one that
taketh. Other projects that alumni DEVELOPMENT
have participated in are the climate
change and environment project, Enock Epaku influenced the East African Railways and Hougbours line to pass
which was launched in July 2014.We through Teso so that the railway transport benefits the people of Teso in 1928.
hope to continue this year on a very
big scale.
I therefore call upon all the alumni,
parents, government and people of
good will to come and we join hands
to transform Teso College Aloet to
become a College it once was and
will be. The giant should never sleep
again. On behalf of the Alumni we
commend the current management,
PTA and the board of governors of
the college for the work well done.
We undertake to support the college
and never again shall the alumni
desert the College. At least not in
our life time.

Aijaanakin K’ arimaarit
Dr. Godfrey Akileng
President,
Teso College Aloet Alumni

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Alumni Members

Association Executive Committee 2014

NO. POSITION NAME

1 President Dr. Godfrey Akileng
2 Vice President Mr. Andrew Epenyu
3 Secretary Dr. Julius Otim
4 Young Alumni Advisor Prof. Pius Okong
5 Publicity Mr. James Ekweu
6 Bog/Pta/School Representative Mr. Silvester Ocaatum
7 Mediation And Disciplinary Col. William Omaria
8 Investment Committee Dr. Tom Okurut
9 Events And Social Affairs Eng. Paul Malinga
10 Patron Mzee Dr. Stephen.B.Akabway
11 Finance Mr. James Ebitu
12 Treasurer Mr. Stephen Areke

He gave land for the construction of a Technical school which later was upgraded to Teso College Aloet (both East and
West wings)
He marked permanent boundaries in Teso, Lango, Karamoja, Bugisu and Sebei which are recognized up to date.
Gave land for the construction of the Training camp for the Second World War soldiers, where Aloet primary school is currently
located.

About 1930th Enock Epaku constructed a very large Pump-Water Source to enable the community and animals access clean
water by then in Aloet-Arapai, Soroti District

FAMILY STATUS

Enock Epaku was married to five women, traditionally recognized and others came in as gifts from other counties, so they
became ten in total. He had fourteen children; seven sons and seven daughters all living in Aloet Village, Arapai Sub-county,
soroti County, Soroti District, Uganda; where he died and was buried in 1935.

Compiled by Grand daughter Margaret Ekou and grandson William Okello.

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18 T E S O C O L L E G E JOHN GERMANI
AS DEPUTY H/M
Dr. John Ekure
[1977 - 1979]

the management of Teso College
organised a very good farewell party
for me and gave me a return air
ticket from Kasese to Soroti!

D Ir. John Ekure was born in Serere graduated from Makerere So I still hold fond memories of
District. He studied in Teso University in 1972 and was posted Teso College and my Iteso brothers
College Aloet between 1985 to Busoga college Mwiri and by and sisters especially of my boss
and 1988.He was one of the best 1974 I was a deputy H/M there; Besweri Akabway whose honesty and
performers in his class. After TCA, thereafter I was transferred to integrity is close to a saint!
he joined St Peters College Tororo Nabumali H/S (1975-1977) then to
and finally Makerere University Teso College-Aloet (1977-1979). From Teso College I was moved to
where he obtained Bachelor of Kyebambe Girls Secondary school
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1980-1982, Nyakasura school 1982-
degrees. He later pursued a Master 1983 as D H/M, then to Rusekere
of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery. Secondary School as H/M 1984-1994.
Dr Ekure is household name in the My stay there as D/H.M would have Now I am retired though not tired.
field of Orthopaedic surgery. been extended had it not been for Some colleagues and I are doing
the disruptive and traumatizing 1979 research on Bee-Venom as a cure for
He worked in Kumi and Soroti liberation war to oust Idd Amin! HIV/AIDS, Cancer and hepatitis “B”
Hospitals for a long time. He is among other ailments.
currently the Executive Director As deputy headmaster, under H/M Results from cases tested on this
of Kumi Orthopaedic Hospital, one Steven Besweri Akabway I was mainly Bee-Therapy are extremely positive
of the first hospitals of its kind in in charge of general administration and encouraging. As soon as we get
Uganda. Currently the hospital of over 900 boys. Three years later a licence, we shall go public on print
receives patients from the Eastern my wife Justine Germani and I had and electronic media.
region of Uganda, Nationally and two daughters, Racheal and Norah. Thank you
from other countries in East African Yours sincerely
region and the South Sudan. John is My first Teso college days were very JOHN GERMANI
also a prolific researcher in area of enjoyable had it not been for the D/Hm Teso College-Aloet
orthopaedic medicine. 1979 liberation war to remove Amin. Tel: 0751-954576
To be honest the war period caught
He was a winner of the prestigious us right in the middle because we
Braimbrdige Award for scientific escaped death three times and had
research on Gluteal fibrosis ASEA in all our house properties looted-
2006. He also received in 2014 the luckily our lives were spared! Thank
best Investor in the Health sector God for this.
for specialised service3s in the rural
health sector, in Ministry of Health
Uganda. My family of seven were hidden for
six weeks by a dear friend called
Dr Ekure is philanthropist who Olupot (R.I.P) of Adachari-Asuret.
has generously contributed to This proves that the Iteso people are
the cause of the less privileged kind and humane! May God bless you
in society especially in Teso. He is my Teso brothersand sisters.
the immediate past president of
Lions Club Kumi. He has contributed To prove this point one month after
generously to the projects of the I was transferred to Kyebambe Girls
alumni of TCA. senior secondary school, in 1980,

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Alumni Prefects

HEAD PREFECTS SINCE 1956

YEAR NAME 1985 Opedun. P. M.
1986 Ojwang. G.
1956 Okot. S. 1987 Ilukor. C.
1957 Okot. S. 1988 Omongot. S.
1958 Okot. S. 1989 Angiro. J. E.
1959 - 1990 Okello. O. F.
1960 Owor 1991 Omungol. W.
1961 Akabway. B. 1992 Okello. H. F.
1962 Ongodia 1993 Ebitu. S.
1963 Omaria. W. 1994 Omona Kenneth
1964 Kigozi 1995 Amaitum. C.
1965 Esegu Edward 1996 Enyagu. P.
1966 Badokwaya 1997 Opati. P.
1967 Opasso. F. E. 1998 Nyeko. S.
1968 Oumo. G. W. 1999 Iriso. G.
1969 Makoha 2000 Loongo. P.
1970 Atebi. J. 2001 Chebet. A.
1971 Ejangat 2002 Otim. R.
1972 Okiring. P. 2003 Okiror Joseph
1973 Magambo. C. S. 2004 Ocen Elly
1974 Kerali Henry. G. R. 2005 Omoding Michael
1975 Okiria Samuel 2006 Oteger Nicholas
1976 Oteger 2007 Ekaru Timothy
1977 Wafutseyoh. J. E. W. 2008 Opio Jude Thaddeus
1978 Otim. U. 2009 Esiolo Peter
1979 Olupot Lambert 2010 Iyeset Augustine
1980 Ekiru Bernard 2011 Opedun James
1981 Paul Hopi Opiojok 2012 Owona Patrick Komakech
1982 Akabwai Stephen 2013 Olinga David Dickson
1983 Enyaku. P. 2014 Ewiru Tonny
1984 Obwoo. N. C.

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Prof. Joseph Ben Makerere University Business School time whether the new one will be
Omonuk and American University of Nigeria. adequate.
He served as the first substantive As we get near the end, we hope
Dr. Omonuk was born in Principal of the College of Business and to make an appeal to Ugandans
Bukedea District. He studied Management Sciences (CoBAMS) at especially to Teso College O.Bs to
and sat for both O’level (1984) Makerere University. enable us to complete it.
and A’level (1987) at Teso College Aloet
(TCA) where he was one of the best Dr. Omonuk has contributed immensely Father R.J Griffin.1974
academic performers, active in sports to the development of accounting Catholic Chaplain
and a member of the scripture union. in Uganda and beyond. To mention
After TCA, he pursued and successfully just one of his scholarly activities, Dr. SMILE
graduated with a B.Com (accounting) Omonuk authored a book in accounting WITH ME
degree at Makerere University in 1990. that became a cherished instructional
text for universities within and beyond A successful young man, a father
He was one of those who graduated Uganda. Dr. Omonuk has taught and of two children, always left for
with the best class of degree in that mentored many students and colleagues work in the early morning, before
year. He later pursued MBA where he some of whom currently occupy high his kids woke up.
graduated at the top of his class in 1997. offices in both public and private sectors
Dr. Omonuk pursed ACCA (UK) and in Uganda and internationally. After office hours, he would
qualified as a professional accountant entertain himself in bars and
in 2002. He later pursued a Ph.D Dr. Omonuk received best Lecturer other social places in company
program in accounting at Louisiana awards at Makerere University of his lady secretaries. Advice
State University, USA. He graduated Business School and American and threats from his wife had no
in record time and at the top of his University of Nigeria. He also received profound effect on him; and he
class in 2007. Owing to his excellent recognition for exemplary service to always returned to find the kids in
academic performance at Louisiana the Makerere University senate. Dr. bed, so he met his children only
State University, he was inducted into Omonuk has served as a World Bank over weekends.
the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma consultant in financial management
honor society as a life member. Beta and accountability/accounting. Dr. One Saturday evening, his wife
Gamma Sigma membership is the Omonuk upholds a very high level of jokingly teased the eldest kid,
highest recognition a business student professionalism in all undertakings. “Who’s that man?” pointing at her
can receive anywhere in the world. husband. The reply short back
Dr. Omonuk is a philanthropist who like an arrow of death, “the guy
Dr.Omonuk believes he was the first has generously contributed to the who always spends weekends with
Ugandan to receive a Ph.D in accounting. cause of the less-privileged in society us”.
Dr. Omonuk has risen over the years and community development efforts * * *
from a graduate fellow (teaching including building of churches and
assistant) at Makerere University to schools. He has also generously One day when travelling in a
his current position of Professor of contributed to the project that alumni train, I sat next to a fellow slowly
accounting at Southern University, are currently undertaking at Teso shaking his head from side to side
Baton Rouge, USA. He was the head College Aloet. like a metronome.
of department of accounting at both Finally the man opposite us, asked
Dr. Omonuk credits Teso College Aloet him
for nurturing, tooling and shaping his What he was doing that for.
character that has enabled him to serve “So that I can tell the time,” was
Uganda and the world diligently and the prompt reply
professionally. “Well, what time it?”
“Four thirty,” said the man, still
THE TESO COLLEGE NEW CHURCH shaking his head.
“You are wrong, its quarter to five”
The students who have been here since 1969 will understand better “Oh, then I must be slow,” the man
than anyone the immense joy they share with me at seeing at long answered, speeding up his nodding.
last the project announced in that year, now taking shape. Many ask Innocence
where the money came from? My friends, apart from two very big donations
from England, Ireland and Scotland, donations ranging from, half a crown to A priest found three little boys
5pounds, many from pensioners of over 80years of age. playing hide and seek by the road
The necessity for a larger church was obvious, one may wonder in a few years side after school. “Don’t you want

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to go to heaven? He asked them. Mr Cyprian 2012. Basing on his vast experience and
“You bet,” two of the boys Inyangat Alumni expertise, he was selected chairperson
answered, but the third replied “No” of this Board in 2012, a position he still
“You mean you don’t want to go 1966 - 1972 holds to date.
to heaven when you die?
“Oh, when I die!” exclaimed the Mr Cyprian Inyangat, spent all Charles Ocici
boy, his secondary school life in
Teso college Aloet ,which he 27 year of micro, small and
“Of course I do, when I die. joined in 1966 and left in 1972 and he medium enterprise devel-
I thought you were getting up a remembers with glee his stay in Esabu opment, youth entrepre-
party to go now!” House. Cyprian joined the University neurship and consultancy ca-
of Nairobi in 1973,to study Building reer in corporation Governance,
Tom was passing through the Economics, graduating in 1975 with a Banking, Corporate Turnaround,
cards friends had sent to him just first class degree. personal career development and
before exams. general business management in-
They included success cards, Shortly after graduating, he was vuganda and the rest of Africa;
good heath wishes over the exams enlisted by a firm of chartered Quantity
time and those offering prayers surveyors as an Assis A widely respected and notable
for him. He commented on one Mr Cyprian Inyangat, spent all his speaker with regular appearances
of them, when his younger brother secondary school life in Teso college in international symposia and
was around, “This one is now Aloet ,which he joined in 1966 and left conferences organized by the UN
meaningless, wishing me success in 1972 and he remembers with glee his system, the World Bank, the Brit-
when I have finally failed. You stay in Esabu House. Cyprian joined the ish Council Management forums
can have it, John to play with” University of Nairobi in 1973,to study in Africa and the Euro money;
Building Economics, graduating in 1975 Acknowledged commentator,
Younger Brother: “But Tom, you with a first class degree. thinker and authority on Private
have altogether successfully failed Sector investment and enterprise
which is all the same a success!” Shortly after graduating, he was development issues in Africa and
enlisted by a firm of chartered Quantity has featured in CNN and DSTV as
By: Pius Okong surveyors as an Assistant Quantity guest panellist;
S.6C 1974 Surveyor, a position he held for only
(Professor Pius Okong is the two years before getting promoted to 2009 award winner under the
current chairman of Health Senior Quantity Surveyor in 1979. This annual ‘British Most Influential
Service Commission) was after he accomplished yet another Alumni’ contest;
milestone in his career by graduating First President and founding
Bishop Benjamin with a Post Graduate Diploma in Chairman of Enterprise Africa,
Ojwang Architecture in 1977. He enrolled for a14 member umbrella body of
another Post Graduate Diploma in the
Bishop Benjamin Ojwang institute of Surveyors in Uganda and
completed his completed his graduated in 1980. The following year,
studies in TCA in 1971. He he joined the world of consultancy,
became a teacher and later worked in the becoming a Consultant Quantity
Uganda Spinning Mill. Bishop Ojwang Surveyor with DEC CONSULTANTS,
was called to be a priest of the Anglican UGANDA, a domain he has maintained
Communion. He joined Bishop Turkey to date.
Theological College Mukono, studied
in Limuru Theological College and Cyprian has had other assignments, for
University of Nairobi and later again at instance, from 1992 to 1995, he was
Mukono for Master of Theology which the Director of two corporations, that
was interrupted when he was appointed is, Uganda Hotels Ltd and the National
a bishop of Kitgum Diocese in 2002. Park Lodges. He became a member of
He is a trained teacher from National the Surveyors registration board from
Teachers College Kakoba. Bishop 1988 to 1998. He was then appointed
Ojwang also coordinated refugees in registrar of the Surveyors registration
Western Kenya from 1979 to 1982. Board in 2002, a position he held until

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Enterprise Development Institu- following its inception in 1954. Godfrey Akileng, a senior lecturer
tions in Africa; Silvester Ocaatum, disclosed that in in accounting and finance at
In 2009 was declared one of the S.6 188 students are taking sciences Makerere University Business School
6 Ugandan National Heroes by while 34 Arts and those in S.5 200 was elected as a President of Teso
readers of the New Vision, a lead- students are doing sciences while College Alumni association for the
ing media house in Uganda. 24 Arts While inspecting the school next two years .
they were led by Andrew Epenyu was elected the
TCA Alumni the old prefect Col William Omaria, vice chairperson, Dr. Julius Otim-
Reconnect among others before joined by secretary while Stephen Areke is the
@ 60 the Stephen Besweri Akabwai, the treasurer. Others include Prof. Pius
former Head Teacher of the school Okong, the young alumni adviser and
in 1976-1979. former Electoral Commission Interim
The old students also agreed to see Chairperson, Stephen Besweri
how the woodwork workshop can be Akabwai also old boy and former
rehabilitated and equipped. head teacher of the school who was
appointed patron. Dr Julius Otim
During the meeting the Head took the position of the secretary
teachers of the school, Sylvester and James Areke, treasurer and
Ocaatum, highlighted more areas of finance, James Ebitu, who is a
concern and cited lack of adequate programs Manger ,youth lively
teachers houses some dormitories hood programe, Ministry of Gender
that were at the sorry state , a need Labor and social development. Col
of library in west wing and challenge William Omaria, took the position
of rebuilding Epaku house. of chairperson mediation and
disciplinary committee, while Dr
“Teachers houses are not enough Tom Okurut was elected to head
only 45 which some of them the investment committee, James
have dilapidated doors , the Ekweu, Editor Etop was elected
school pays a rent of 25 teachers in head publicity among
Town and transporting them every others. In his acceptance speech, Dr.
day. Area that deserves immediate Godfrey Akileng, the new President
attention” Ocaatum said. of the alumni promised to work hard
Stephen Besweri Akabwai, urged to improve the school.
student to dedicate themselves in Among the prominent Old boys
pursuing science subjects. “Read, present were: Kasilo County MP
and read so that in future you will Elijah Okupa, Kaberamaido County
become the engineers, doctors, MP, Kenneth Omona and Musa Ecweru
The old boys and girls of Teso accountants. I am what am now the Minister of State for Disaster
College Aloet contributed for the good results I got in Teso Preparedness and Soroti Woman MP,
sh105m in pledges towards college,” Omaria said. Angelline Osegge .
the renovation of some the old Omaria pledged sh2m, deputy head Aijanakin ka Arimarit
buildings at the school including of procurement parliament, Herbert James Ekweu
dome tries and some teachers Ariko shs4m, Minister Ecweru and Publicity Secretary TCA
houses. Hon Elaijah Okupa, each pledged

This was agreed shortly during the sh5m, Dr John Ekure, Proprietor
School Alumni reconnect meeting of Kumi Orthopedic hospital also
after they went through the school pledged iron sheets worth sh3m
inspecting and discovered that there among others.

were some buildings that demanded As part of the activities to mark
urgent attention. the celebrations, a school alumni

A colourful celebration to mark 60 association was launched, its
years of existence of Teso College executive committee elected
Aloet with the current enrolment and subsequently sworn in. In the
of 1,040 students has been held elections presided over by Serere
Woman MP Alice Alaso Asianut, Dr.

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Campus Life

Teso College Alumni Day

time at the school, then the current SUCCESS FROM A-Z
occupants would shout back with
vigour Oyeeee, you would hear the A- Ambitious.
same in the next or following house, B- Be sure of yourself
sending an chimera that there were C- Confidence and love
house competitions. The hubbub D- Disciplined
continued until finally, the function E-
was kicked off in the main hall in F- Equipped with current affairs
East Wing. Focused
Introductions and speeches went G-
on but what captivated my mind H- Gets in touch with other schools.
was the caliber of people that were Health.
present, all classes of people were KJI---IJnKoietteisaptdseotswimanceadduerimngicapnryoggraatmhemriensg
The long awaited day was around. I must conclude that with L- Learns from others
ushered in with a march what I saw and heard, Teso College M- Means business in class
from Soroti town that was is a jack of all professions. N-
rejuvenated by a brass One would say “I am an accountant”, O- Never relies on school mistakes
hand up to the school with the old the other would say “I am a medical P- Obeys school rules and regulations
boys and old girls of the school. doctor”, another engineer, the next Prepares early
Some of the prominent old boys that a professor, I am a teacher, the Q- Quizzes others
spear headed the march included; following a politician, a lecturer, R-
Hon. Musa Ecweru the Minister of a police officer, the list is in S- Reads consistently and wisely self
State for Disaster Preparedness and exhaustible. T- Says nice things about his/her
Member of Parliament for Amuria During the time of fundraising, I Takes advice.
county, Hon. Elijah Okupa Member was fascinated by the generosity U- U need academic partner.
of Parliament for Kasilo county with which the Alumni supported V- Very vigilant.
in Serere district, Hon. Omona the college. 4 million an individual W- Worships God always
Kenneth Member of Parliament would say, for what Teso College X-
for Kaberamiado county, just to Aloet did for me, I am pledging 2 Y- X factor possession of an academician.
mention but a few. But this should million, and another would say 5 Yard sticks his/her mind.
not go unnoticed that our dear Head million for my school. I was inspired Z- Zap stress fast.
teacher Silvester Ocaatum who is by the way the Alumni took charge
also an alumni of the 70s managed of the fund raising ceremony. The Lemukol David S.6 Arts
to triumph over the miles, a thing merry making went on with the
that was amazing to many people entertainment spiced by cultural
who witnessed this. performance. The day was crowned
On arrival at school, every old boy by a dinner that all the old boys
had at least a story or more to tell shared with the invited guests. I felt
the students about their own golden prestige within me as student going
memories while at the school. through the same institution with
Others sauntering of their own such great people. I look forward
imagination. Students were thrilled to the day I walk back to my school
by every event of the day. An alumni not as a student but one among the
would shout Engulu Oyee!, another great alumni. It is my prayer.
would shout Engwau Oyee!, or Tegu Solomon S.4B
Obwangor Oyee!, depending on
which house he resided during his

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TCA THE PEARL OF TESO than to do what is right. COLLEGE NEWS
5. Wrong choices and decisions
Oh the nurturing mother of ASenior six student called
Teso can prevent people from Omexide a.k.a Ogot, vowed
All that long, your rhythm becoming what they would have to chew a whole goat if he
has not changed. been. gets chance to do so, he said
Producing all kinds of service 6. Too much ambition breaks a this after across section of senior
providers sixes asked him to say something
Teachers, Doctors, Engineers, man’s back but no ambition is about a goat that was passing by,
Accountants bad. he only said “That goat is so small
Professors, Soldiers, MPS, name 7. People do not first follow that I can chew it plus its skin
them worthy causes; they follow worthy with posho inclusive, we don’t
What a great fame. leaders who promote causes they know whether it was hunger that
TCA- Pride of Teso can believe in. provoked Omexide to say this but
You have attracted various tribes a report from a reliable source
Within and outside the Country. Aisu Ronald Ignatius S.4b indicates that this cuwee finished
With a strategic location you his ‘ A’ level meals in S.5 term
have, PRINCIPLES OF LIFE two and he started feeding on
You are the gateway of life. credit from S.5 term III. With such
Who are the OBs and OGs Students’ principle of a report, there was no doubt that
(Alumini)? understanding states that this posho hyena could dismantle
Honourables, VIPS all over the rate of understanding of a whole goat, yet our great fear
Uganda and beyond. a student is directly proportional was whether he would chew the
The light of Teso Land to the attitude of the student but goat at school or during holidays,
The only pillar of Praise. commensurate to the teachers’ and if it happened to be at school
60 years of age, is a remarkable explanation and will, and other in his plan, then we don’t know
time. factors remaining constant. where he will get the goat from.
With constant energy, aspiration Students’ principle of sleeping
Alumni and stakeholders around, states that the rate of sleeping of ***
This is our incubator a student is inversely proportional African Quencher (Edukudukut)
Long Live TCA to his attitude towards waking up that seemed to have lost
Long live Uganda but directly proportional to the customers, of recent got a good
For God and my country. attractive of the weather conditions number of consumers, following
Compiled by: the arrival of S.1s, who have
Mrs Omunyokol Eunice Olinga motivated some senior sixes to join
the activity, speaking in favour of
P.T.A. E. Member T.C.A. this almost fruit, this student with
July 12th 2014. his little Biology explained that
this fruit had citric acid which
under particular temperature was helpful in the development
and pressure from the concerned of the gum and also it helped
administration. in brushing teeth. Probably the
more reason the senior ones have
Okiria Abraham really exploited the fruit and this
Class Councilor 3B keeps these boys in East wing all
the time. One S.1 from Bat Valley
THE LAWS ABOUT LIFE primary school, interviewed by
our reporter revealed that among
1. Leadership develops daily. other factors, availability of
2. The secret of our success is African quencher also made him
to fill T.C.A as 1st choice, so these
found in our daily agenda. fruits are very important to the
3. Anyone can steer the ship but school admission as it attracts
even Kampala kids.
it takes a leader to chart the
course. This article was adopted from
4. It is easy to teach what is right one of the students’ news time
during assembly on a Monday

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Current Affairs

The Government Rescue TCA

Following the devastation houses, five dormitories, were de- Traits of a True Friend
of various structures by a roofed, one pit latrine collapsed,
heavy storm on 2nd April, one student slightly injured and A great man once said
2015, the State Minister two electricity poles and wiring A true friend is one who
for Disaster Preparedness, Musa systems got damaged. encourages you when you
Ecweru who is an old boy of Government had to act. The quick expect.
Teso Colege Aloet rushed to the promise to deliver 500 pieces of A true friend is one who
school to assess the gravity of the iron sheets to Teso College Aloet protects you in time of danger.
damage. was timely. Thanks to Honourable A true friend is one who tells
Ecweru and the intervention by you the truth about yourself.
“We are sorry for what happened the Alumni. A true friend is one who cheers
but we are happy you are alive. James Ekweu you up when the whole world
You shouldn’t get demoralized. Secretary Publicity TCAA has turned its back on you.
Storms are very violent and not And lastly a true friend is one
only Teso is affected the rains who steps in for you in times of
are a challenge country wide,” hardship.
Ecweru told the students. Etiau Peter Okiror S.3b
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schools country wide had been
de roofed by heavy storms. He
encouraged students to maintain
discipline and excel in academics
for their future success.

Accompanied by some members
of the school’s alumni executive
committee

and school administrators led
by the head teacher, Sylvester
Ocaatum, Ecweru inspected the
damaged administration block,
dormitories and staff houses some
of which were temporarily being
reroofed.

During his visit several students
appealed for immediate attention
saying their books, mattresses,
clothes had got soaked in water.

The situation had compelled
some of the students to share
beds and mattresses with their
roommates,” Simon Okello said.
Some of the students had to be
relocated to sleep in the dining
hall and classrooms. Sylvester
Ocaatum said seven teachers’

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Pictorial

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Clubs & Societies

Patriotism, Grooming tomorrow’s Leaders:

respective regions. that we as Red Cross club of Teso
College have put in practice.
Uganda Our Common Plate We train other students on First
Okalebo Francis Aid management and application
President Patriotism Club. to prevent pain, injury and
S.5Arts safety. We advice follow youth on
prevention of HIV/AIDS, income
RED CROSS CLUB generating activities such as
Red Cross club was planting of trees and vegetables
Patriotism provides a established on seven as some of the skills that will
platform for learning principles which include; benefit youth even after school.
opportunities that equip Humanity, Impartiality, We participate in voluntary
Ugandan youth with Neutrality, Independence, services in cleaning the hospital,
knowledge and life skills; for Voluntary Services, unity and roads, water sources among other
example, Cadre training most Universality. Henry Donald began voluntary activities.
especially the one which was the firm base for saving lives of I call upon all the students and
conducted in Teso College Aloet people and protecting the rights readers of good will to join Red
from 24th to 29th August 2014 of the people. It is the same Cross club to save life for the
where some students and teachers aspirations that we learnt from good of the future.
from all secondary schools in the activities of Henry Donald Engwenyu Michael S.5SCI
Teso and Karamoja regions came Chairperson
together to participate. The Red Cross Club T.C.A
guest speakers were also invited
to give expert information in their
professional fields as patriots of
Uganda. The facilitators wereLt
Col. Henry Masiko, Lt. Col. Patrick
Mwesigye and Mr. Odauk Paul
among others. The youth learnt a
lot from the economic, political,
social, religious, cultural and
international aspects of life.

Ugandan youth who are patriots
have been trained to become
leaders by taking up offices at
club, district and country level.
What a great way to breed a
national leader from a tender age
who will later become a patriotic
corrupt free leader.
As a patriotism club member in
Teso College Aloet, I would like
to urge every youth in Uganda
to joint patriotism clubs in your

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SCIENCE CLUB

Simple Terrestial Telescope Science Club Team man who has worked hither and
tether to ensure constant growth
Atelescope is an instrument INTERACT CLUB OF of the club.
used for viewing distant TESO COLLEGE ALOET The club started initially with 20
objects closely on land members but it steadfastly rose
and or sea. Interact club is one of the new to 50 members and by 2014, it
A terrestrial telescope is made clubs in the school. It started has 100 members. It is one of
of three lenses. The objective its operations in 2012 courtesy the sounding clubs in the school
and eye pieces lenses. It also of Emulit Timothy, the then and this has been attributed to
has the third lens (erecting lens president of the club who worked the marvelous and life changing
which rectifies the image which hard to see to it that the club activities undertaken by the club.
would have been formed upside prospered in the school. The activities undertaken by the
down with two lenses (object eye The club is supported by the club are: offering charitable work
piece). Rotary club of Soroti central who in form of cleaning the school
The object is made to face the are actually the main promoters compound and teachers’ houses
image then the eye is directed of interact club in other schools in to ensure general sanitation in the
through the eye piece ride. The the region. The patron of the club school, offering career guidance
erecting lens is used for zooming is Mr. Okello Lamech , a devoted and life changing pieces of advice
or diminishing respectively. to students during club meetings
The whole idea of the decision to and organizing musical events to
make this simple telescope other ensure that students exhibit their
than any other thing is that, most talents.
people have been in situations Though , little hasn’t yet been
of “wishing” to view thing in a done by the club, we hope that
simple way with no cost. with the constant support from
Think of someone at one bank of the school administration and
a river or in an Island, a rock/ Rotary club of Soroti central, we
mountain or even watching shall be in position to achieve all
football from a far distance our objectives.
without reaching that place. OPIO JAMES OKOL- S.6SC.I
One would definitely give up, INTERACTCLUB PRESIDENT
yet there are other simpler and 2014-2015
affordable telescopes.
It is quite a lot more fun to look
at something without moving
particularly to that place.
We also thought of utilizing the
class knowledge by putting the
theory into real life practice.

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Alumni Profiles

Other Profiles of some prominent old boys

Dr. Pius Okong
M.B.Ch.B., Dip Obs, M.Med (MU), PhD (KI)

His Lordship Justice (Emeritus) Steven George Engwau Joined the school in 1957-
1960 where he did his Cambridge School certificate. He was in Middle House.
Some of his contemporaries are Ephraim Okalebo, Stephen Besweri Akabway and
Col. (Rtd) William Omaria L’ Arapai.
Judge Engwau is a Barrister at Law of the Middle Temple Inn in the United Kingdom.
He served as High Court between 1978-1979, then 1990-1997 when he was promoted
to the Court of Appeal /Constitutional Court as a Justice of Appeal a position he held
until his retirement in 2011. He is now a Consultant/Arbitrator with a Kampala law
firm M/s Engoru, Mutebi Advocates.

Dr. Okong was in Teso College Aloet 1973/74 for A level, House Captain for Kenyatta, joined Makerere University
1975 and graduated as Medical Doctor 1980. Masters degree 1983/86 and carried out Pioneer research on human
papilloma virus in Uganda showing its association with cancer of the cervix, and subsequent research linking to
vaccine development for this, commonest cancer in women. Doctoral studies on maternal health and awarded
a PhD in Karolinska Institutet, Sweden (2004). An Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; worked in Mulago NRH and
Nsambya Hospital; retired civil servant after serving for 32 years. Served as President of the Association of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda; and in different capacities internationally with FIGO, WHO, PMNCH
and distinguished recognition by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Nov, 2010. Associate Professor (STM, UCU
2008) and Honorary Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (UMU 2011). Chairperson Health Service Commission
(March 2012-March 2016).
Henry G. R. Kerali
BSc (Eng.), MSc, PhD, MIHT, FICE, CEng.

Henry Kerali joined Teso College Aloet in 1970 after completing primary school

in Moroto Town Council School. He was elected Head Prefect in 1974 and completed
Senior 6 in 1975 gaining AAB principles in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (a rare
fit in the 1960s/70s). He studied Civil Engineering at Makerere University, graduating
in 1980 with an Upper Second honours degree, was immediately appointed Teaching
Assistant and was subsequently awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 1981.
He went to study at the University of Birmingham (UK), obtained a Master’s degree in 1982, and a PhD in 1986.
He was appointed a Research Fellow and then Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, where he later became
a full Professor in 2000. While in the UK, he also became a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and
a Chartered Engineer (CEng.) Professor Kerali joined the World Bank in 2003 as a Senior Transport Engineer and
was appointed Sector Manager for Transport in 2009. He was then promoted to Regional Director for the South
Caucasus in 2012. From July 2015, Henry Kerali took up the position of World Bank Regional Director for West
Africa, based in Accra, Ghana.

D Robert K.Muhiirwa, Bishop of Fort Portal
ear readers
I am proud to be an O.B of Teso College Aloet. The two years 1976 and 1971 I was
there for my HSC were very formative towards my Priesthood. I hold dear in my heart
all teachers at that time and in a special way, I remember our Chaplain late Fr. Richard
Griffin, who gave me a good example and spiritual guidance to go back to the Seminary
and eventually be ordained Priest in 1985 and now even to be made Bishop of Fort Portal
in 2013. My god bless Teso College Aloet. Long live Teso College Aloet!

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Dr. Okware Sam
MB ChB, MPH, DPH, PGDM, PhD
Dr Sam Okware is medical doctor with a PhD in infectious diseases. He is the Director
General of the Uganda National Health Research Organisation. He has worked in several
senior positions. As Commissioner for public health and disease control, he pioneered the
AIDS control Programme in Uganda which registered drastic declines in prevalence. He has
also led the control of Ebola and emerging infections.
Dr Okware has received several distinguished awards in recognition of his contribution to
public health and publications. His recent publication was on Ebola, was launched by H.E
President Museveni in May 2015.
He was an OB of Teso College in the 60’s; lived in Middle House; was a class captain and a
table tennis champion.

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6. This gathering promulgated the 1995 constitution (2) 2. Final warning! (9)
8 Heads of countries (7) 3. Excuse____! (2)
9. _________ it is considering the present situation (2) 4. Not Applicable (2)
10. The length of time that something lasts (4) 5. Part of the Unconscious mind (2)
12. Group of soldiers trained to fight on land (4) 6. The crested_____________ (5)
14. Prefix to mean former (2) 7. Fool (3)
15. Water that covers most of the earth’s surface; ocean 11. Object in space (6)
(3) 13. King (3)
16. Located on the outside of something (8) 17. Library index - abb (2)
18. Send out light or heat (4)
19. The highest point of a mountain (6)

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