FELMAUSA President-Elect Mohammed Dukuly (r) with Congress alum Garfee Swaray MORE PICTURES SOON

The Alumni Association of the Muslim Congress High School met on July 19, in Philadelphia to discuss the need to revamp the association since it last activities past few years ago. The meeting which drew great attendance brought together Alumni, Well wisher, former students and friend of Muslim Congress High School.

After hours of deliberation it was agreed that a Home Coming program be organized as a means of re-awakening the spirit of the association. This occasion will mobilize and sensitize the membership about the need to support the work of the association and August 15 was selected as the date for the holding of the program.

In order to  make the Home Coming program successful  Bro. Kafumba Kenneth a  1996 graduate of Muslim Congress High School was appointed as Chairman with the sole responsibility of ensuring that the program be  held. 

The membership of the committee was open for members to volunteer. During the life span of this committee the following persons made significant contributions for the success of the program, Miatta Abdul-Wahab, Abu Sillah, Amos Kiadii, Musa V. Willie, Mariam Kaba, Aminata Kamara, and Famod Konneh.

After numerous teleconferences organized by the Home Coming Committee the body agreed that the out door program be held on the 8^th of August and the indoor aspect of the program be postponed due to unavailability of a hall. The outdoor activities was arrange by the Home Coming committee to be held in Philadelphia at (Finnegan Park, 6900 Grovens Ave. Philadelphia PA).

On August 8^th 2009, Alumni, Well wishers, former students and friends of Muslim Congress High School assembled at the Finnegan Park, 6900 Grovens Ave. Philadelphia, PA to grace to the occasion. Most of the participants were wearing white T-shirts printed by the committee for fund raising purposes. The program started late due to the slow arrival of the participant, but the turn-out was beyond expectation.

The Opening prayer was done by Bro. Mohammed Baba Sheriff while the welcome remarks were made by Sis Fatumata Sillah. Stressing the objective of the program Bro. Mohammed Baba Sheriff told the body that the program was just a beginning of a new era for the association and the forum was meant to sensitize and motivate Alumni, Former students and Well wishers to support the work of the association.

He was quick to point out that it was now time that the young folks take over the association and bring in new energy. He lauded the current leadership for their commitment and dedication exhibited in the past. There were also several speakers who stressed unity, commitment and dedication as means to attaining the goal of the association.

A moment of silence was announced in memory of the late Saye Nyenkan, former teacher and Sports Director of the Muslim Congress High School. In order to realize good result from the strategic planning session which was intended to pen down programs and projects for the association, the session was cancelled due to time factor. However, members were asked to submit their names voluntarily so as to form a part of the strategic planning session that is expected to be held in the last week in August.

The committee members provided food and drink enough for all participants. Bother Morris Kromah, FELMAUSA newly elected Secretary General graciously pledged his Musical System. The program was embraced and attended by the leadership of LIMAP and FELMAUSA.

The day was climaxed with a spectacular Soccer match between the LIMAP soccer Team and the Undefeatable boys of the Crescent Kingdom. Bro Muctar Sheriff who could not play due to the late arrival of his boot was the Coach Player for the crescent Boys with Kafumba Kenneth serving as the Captain. The game, which ended 3-2 in favor of the boys of LIMAP was greatly criticized by the spectators because many of the goals scored by the LIMAP Team were outside goals. Bro MB Sheriff who came in second half with an inexhaustible stamina initiated the play for the Crescent Square second goal.

The defeat which is stay been questioned in Philly was accepted for the sake of friendship. There was also kick ball game for the girls, and congress girls won 7-4.

The Committee will like to extend it thanks and appreciation to the Almighty Allah for his guidance and strength and to all the members for the attendance and contribution toward the success of the program. The committee also extend it thanks and appreciation to FELMAUSA.Org, LIMANY.Org, and LIMAP.Org for publicity they provided that help make our occasion a success.

Any further information needed pleased contact the 2009 home coming committee chairman.

Signed

Kafumba Kenneth

Chairman, 2009 Home Coming Program