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College News Campus Life Sports & music TCA @                                          yEARS ThPe elicanVol.1 Issue No.4 2015 AIJANAK IN KA ARIMARIT Teso College Aloet AlumniTeso College @ 61Sovenior MagazineCelebrating TesoCollege@ 61We seem now to know who is whereand doing what.PAGE 15Campus LifePAGE 23 The Pelican | 2015

2 TESO COLLEGE 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»»p.11 »»p.5»»p.14 »»p.07 »»p.19The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 3Contents    The Pelican                                   »»p.8 »»p.25 5 Editorial»»p.19»»p.17 To our fellow students, utilize every opportunity the school 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 The Pelican | 2015

4 TESO COLLEGE OB’s TCA The editorial team is glad tobring to you somearticles adaptedand slightly editedfrom Teso Collegemagazine 1974 incommemoration ofthe sixty years ofTeso College AloetThe Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 5Editorial  TEAM  Editor: Okurut Pascal Treasurer: Enyonu JosephOn behalf of the editorial Sub Editor: team and on my own Esanyu Andrew behalf, we welcome allthe readers to the 4th edition of News Anchor: Spokes person:the Pelican Magazine. We thank Enebu Ivan Elongu Paulthose people who have stood by Samuelthe writers club to ensure thatevery year the Pelican Magazine Generalis published. Particularly our Secretary:head teacher for his unwavering Ocen Josephsupport towards the activities ofthe club. Coordinator:To our fellow students, utilize Emorut Edwardevery opportunity the school The Pelican | 2015environment has offered becausemany had wished to be in thiscollege. In this edition, we bringyour activities that happened inand around the school and thehighlights of Teso College @60among other events. I wish you awonderful time as you read thisedition.Amukun MartinChief 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 entoti ege ly,The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 7ForewardA word from the Head teacherThe 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 DevelopmentCollege Aloet. In first instance, the in this magazine the highlights of Bank (ADB) accomplished the newschool website was launched and it the great walk and the union day. constructions and renovation ofis 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 toin 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 Isuzumade 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 variousMr. John Osire who is based in the to greater heights in all aspects levels have unceasing support toU.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 throughIn another development, hundreds ofthe Alumni walked with excitementand vigour from Soroti town to thegreat college on Saturday, 11thJuly, 2014. The walk was one ofthe activities to commemorate thebirth-day of Teso College Aloet (theday TCA was founded) which fallson 9th July. In deed on this day,the colourful candle lighting andinspirational career talks were heldin the Main Hall.We commend the role played by theExecutive Committee of the Alumniunder Presidency of Dr. GodfreyAkileng in reviving the TCA reunionday. As a school we pledge to observe9th July, as a special day for T.C.A. The Pelican | 2015

8 TESO COLLEGE 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 JuliusI would like to implore colleagues inthe teaching fraternity to rememberthat what can make our schoolunique will be the importancewe shall place in developinginterpersonal skills and qualitiesalongside academic ideals, whilstencouraging our students to excel inco-curricular activities.It should be our believe as teachers Teso College Aloet has a longthat our students enter the adult history of pursuing highworld with the knowledge and academic standards since itsconfidence to fulfil their own inception in 1954. Our programs are tailored toward promotingThe Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 9The 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 andDear esteemed reader, this is Oguro Anthony – Patron focused by attending all academic the 4th edition of the Pelican [email protected] programmes. magazine. Your usual support [email protected] 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 greatyou pictures of the President’s future leaders.second visit to Teso College Aloet in “Aijanakin ka Arimarit” Director of Studiesa space of two years when he had [email protected] to officially open the UNSAconference on 27th January, 2015.The vice President too came to TesoCollege to commission the ADB IVIbuildings in a ceremony that has am greatly honored and humbled to once again contribute an articleforever transformed the outlook to this school magazine – theof the school. We whole heartedly Pelican. As a centre of Excellence,thank His Excellency the President Teso College Aloet has got a goodfor championing education in and Conducive learning environmentUganda.We also bring you the pictures of that can enable students whothe celebrations of Teso College @ are focused and determined to60 and how glamorous the events excel academically. With its largeof 9th July and 12th July, 2014 compound and openness, studentswere organized. Find a list of the who come to Teso College Aloet forexecutive committee of the alumni academics and have a fence in theirwho were elected to steer the hearts leave this great College when they are disciplined, morally upright The Pelican | 2015

10 T E S O C O L L E G E Teso CollegeThe 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 inIwish 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 Aloetthat happen in and around the Examinationscollege. Concentration on studies andIn the same way I congratulate and thank the editorial Obedience to the authorities areteam for putting together theseideas into a wonderful publication. Without your highly recommendedparticipation the events that happen in this greatschool would have gone unnoticed. I thank the school Liberty, equality, common senseadministration for the continued support especially in andproviding students an avenue from where to developtheir talents. We hope those talents shall be used to Logic is absolutely indispensableservice the nation. To all the readers, May every page Entertainment includingyou read leave you upbeat for the subsequent editions.Aijanakin Ka Arimarit Games areEwiru Tonny EnjoyedHead 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 1974The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 11AcademiaAcademic Results 2013/2014 BEST TEN UCE STUDENTS IN 2013 AND 2014NO. 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 2013NO. 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 The Pelican | 2015

12 T E S O C O L L E G EBEST 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. 1974The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 13Spiritual LifeSpiritual 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 DAYDear 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 usuallyTeso 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 andengage in intellectual and Academic we celebrate the first mass from Students. Bishops are the chiefendeavours, it is suffice to say that 7:00a.m to 8:30a.m for the student guests and other religious leaders i.ewithout 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 spiritualaspect.It is true that a human being hasphysical, mental and spiritualneeds. To cater for spiritual needsof students we enjoy the privilegeof having two Chaplains in ourschool: Rev. Joseph Aupal serves theProtestants and Rev. Fr. Apuri Mosesattends to the spiritual needs of theCatholics.Pastoral- SpritialProgrammes:As it were, there seems to be a very close relationship between the body and spirit. The Pelican | 2015

14 T E S O C O L L E G E CELEBRATING SOLEMNITIES:  ALUMNI – Teso College There is usually every year an We commend the Alumni of TCA Truck who have come back home to giveopportunity 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 feelThe 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 roadsof the Cross, The Easter Vigil and when you will grace our communityEaster Feast. In these celebrations, in July 2015 and in which prayers When the yellow writingthe students have participated, will be held. And the picture of aactively, fully and consciously. pelican, Are seen, everybody will MOVEMENT AND  In conclusion, I would like to Know that it is fromASSOCIATIONS: appreciate the Head teacher and Teso College Aloet.The Red Cross and YCS are the Co-operation of the staff in regardChristian Associations that are to spiritual activities in the school Inside the truck nothinggeared towards making a student . I should not forget to thank But boys or theirworld 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 booksa mark of difference. They usually of worship. The response of the Can be seen.have participated in charitable students to spiritual activities isactivities like cleaning up the Health commendable. Happy is everybodyCentre. 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 compoundpremises, taking readings in church, as we strive to excel. For there is easy meansparticipating 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 1974The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 15Alumni Column CelebrationsTeso College Aloet Alumni Association These should translateA Message from ideas and opportunities. into giving back to theThe President These should translate into giving school in recognition of her back to the school in recognition of contribution to what theyUnder 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 responsibilityCollege Aloet who took the initiative act, well aware that we are what we to act, well aware that weto revive the long lost association. are, because Teso College Aloet is. are what we are, becauseTogether 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 beingelected as the first executive of the has been achieved. First was the in office, we are happyassociation during such a mammoth successful launch of the association to report that a lot hasgathering in July 12th, 2014 at the and the celebration of 60 years been achieved. First wasCollege main hall. The events of that of the College. The alumni have the successful launch ofday are a strong demonstration that reconnected and their sharing lots the association and thethe alumni could go places if they of experiences and opportunities. celebration of 60 years ofcame 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 The Pelican | 2015

16 T E S O C O L L E G Eso will they be in future. The College Articles by the Alumniis now a beehive of activity withone alumnus after another offering Article 1to provide inspirational talks andcareer guidance including sports. A BRIEF HISTORYWe now challenge the parents tocome forward too to be close to the Enock Epaku was born in 1882 to the familystudents; together with the College of Mr. Osele and Miss Aoja who hailedmanagement and other various from Akulume Aukot Asuret sub county,stakeholders the discipline and the Soroti District.academic excellence of the Collegewill be sustained. He belonged to the clan of Ikaugwok-ibelakojo,Lastly, we agreed as alumni to who are spread to many places in Teso, namelyleave an indelible signature in the Aloet-Arapai-Soroti, Katine Soroti , Kudetij-College. This is a project where we Serere and Kongonyo- Bugondo and he finallyatone for our long lost course; bring built his home in Aloet-Arapai-Soroti District.glory to the College and to thankGod for this wonderful College. We EDUCATIONhave embarked on the constructionof a storey building that will house Enock Epaku was one of the lucky Etesot who received education througha 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 hisConstruction 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 Enockorganizations and governments to Epaku to sub-county Chief and then later a county Chief to administer thebring this project to full realization. whole of Teso, totalling to eight counties. The Colonial Government gaveWe sincerely appreciate and kindly him the task of marking boundaries of Teso, lango, Karamoja, Bugisu andask for your generous contributions Sebei; and to supervise the opening of the old Mbale –Soroti route whichtowards this project. Blessed is the later was upgraded to current Mbale –Soroti road.hand that giveth than the one thattaketh. Other projects that alumni DEVELOPMENThave participated in are the climatechange and environment project, Enock Epaku influenced the East African Railways and Hougbours line to passwhich 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 verybig scale.I therefore call upon all the alumni,parents, government and people ofgood will to come and we join handsto transform Teso College Aloet tobecome a College it once was andwill be. The giant should never sleepagain. On behalf of the Alumni wecommend the current management,PTA and the board of governors ofthe college for the work well done.We undertake to support the collegeand never again shall the alumnidesert the College. At least not inour life time.Aijaanakin K’ arimaaritDr. Godfrey AkilengPresident,Teso College Aloet AlumniThe Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 17Alumni MembersAssociation Executive Committee 2014NO. POSITION NAME1 President Dr. Godfrey Akileng2 Vice President Mr. Andrew Epenyu3 Secretary Dr. Julius Otim4 Young Alumni Advisor Prof. Pius Okong5 Publicity Mr. James Ekweu6 Bog/Pta/School Representative Mr. Silvester Ocaatum7 Mediation And Disciplinary Col. William Omaria8 Investment Committee Dr. Tom Okurut9 Events And Social Affairs Eng. Paul Malinga10 Patron Mzee Dr. Stephen.B.Akabway11 Finance Mr. James Ebitu12 Treasurer Mr. Stephen ArekeHe gave land for the construction of a Technical school which later was upgraded to Teso College Aloet (both East andWest 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 currentlylocated.About 1930th Enock Epaku constructed a very large Pump-Water Source to enable the community and animals access cleanwater by then in Aloet-Arapai, Soroti DistrictFAMILY STATUSEnock Epaku was married to five women, traditionally recognized and others came in as gifts from other counties, so theybecame 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. The Pelican | 2015

18 T E S O C O L L E G E JOHN GERMANI AS DEPUTY H/MDr. 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 bossand 1988.He was one of the best 1974 I was a deputy H/M there; Besweri Akabway whose honesty andperformers 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 towhere he obtained Bachelor of Kyebambe Girls Secondary schoolMedicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1980-1982, Nyakasura school 1982-degrees. He later pursued a Master 1983 as D H/M, then to Rusekereof 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 forHe 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 thisof Kumi Orthopaedic Hospital, one Steven Besweri Akabway I was mainly Bee-Therapy are extremely positiveof the first hospitals of its kind in in charge of general administration and encouraging. As soon as we getUganda. Currently the hospital of over 900 boys. Three years later a licence, we shall go public on printreceives 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 youfrom other countries in East African Yours sincerelyregion and the South Sudan. John is My first Teso college days were very JOHN GERMANIalso a prolific researcher in area of enjoyable had it not been for the D/Hm Teso College-Aloetorthopaedic medicine. 1979 liberation war to remove Amin. Tel: 0751-954576 To be honest the war period caughtHe was a winner of the prestigious us right in the middle because weBraimbrdige Award for scientific escaped death three times and hadresearch on Gluteal fibrosis ASEA in all our house properties looted-2006. He also received in 2014 the luckily our lives were spared! Thankbest Investor in the Health sector God for this.for specialised service3s in the ruralhealth sector, in Ministry of HealthUganda. My family of seven were hidden for six weeks by a dear friend calledDr Ekure is philanthropist who Olupot (R.I.P) of Adachari-Asuret.has generously contributed to This proves that the Iteso people arethe cause of the less privileged kind and humane! May God bless youin society especially in Teso. He is my Teso brothersand sisters.the immediate past president ofLions Club Kumi. He has contributed To prove this point one month aftergenerously to the projects of the I was transferred to Kyebambe Girlsalumni of TCA. senior secondary school, in 1980,The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 19Alumni PrefectsHEAD PREFECTS SINCE 1956YEAR 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 Kenneth1964 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 Joseph1973 Magambo. C. S. 2004 Ocen Elly1974 Kerali Henry. G. R. 2005 Omoding Michael1975 Okiria Samuel 2006 Oteger Nicholas1976 Oteger 2007 Ekaru Timothy1977 Wafutseyoh. J. E. W. 2008 Opio Jude Thaddeus1978 Otim. U. 2009 Esiolo Peter1979 Olupot Lambert 2010 Iyeset Augustine1980 Ekiru Bernard 2011 Opedun James1981 Paul Hopi Opiojok 2012 Owona Patrick Komakech1982 Akabwai Stephen 2013 Olinga David Dickson1983 Enyaku. P. 2014 Ewiru Tonny1984 Obwoo. N. C. The Pelican | 2015

20 T E S O C O L L E G EProf. 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 hopeDr. 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.1974academic performers, active in sports to the development of accounting Catholic Chaplainand a member of the scripture union. in Uganda and beyond. To mentionAfter TCA, he pursued and successfully just one of his scholarly activities, Dr. SMILEgraduated with a B.Com (accounting) Omonuk authored a book in accounting WITH MEdegree at Makerere University in 1990. that became a cherished instructional text for universities within and beyond A successful young man, a fatherHe was one of those who graduated Uganda. Dr. Omonuk has taught and of two children, always left forwith the best class of degree in that mentored many students and colleagues work in the early morning, beforeyear. 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 sectorsDr. Omonuk pursed ACCA (UK) and in Uganda and internationally. After office hours, he wouldqualified as a professional accountant entertain himself in bars andin 2002. He later pursued a Ph.D Dr. Omonuk received best Lecturer other social places in companyprogram in accounting at Louisiana awards at Makerere University of his lady secretaries. AdviceState University, USA. He graduated Business School and American and threats from his wife had noin record time and at the top of his University of Nigeria. He also received profound effect on him; and heclass in 2007. Owing to his excellent recognition for exemplary service to always returned to find the kids inacademic performance at Louisiana the Makerere University senate. Dr. bed, so he met his children onlyState University, he was inducted into Omonuk has served as a World Bank over weekends.the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma consultant in financial managementhonor society as a life member. Beta and accountability/accounting. Dr. One Saturday evening, his wifeGamma 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 hercan receive anywhere in the world. husband. The reply short back Dr. Omonuk is a philanthropist who like an arrow of death, “the guyDr.Omonuk believes he was the first has generously contributed to the who always spends weekends withUgandan 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 andassistant) at Makerere University to schools. He has also generously One day when travelling in ahis current position of Professor of contributed to the project that alumni train, I sat next to a fellow slowlyaccounting at Southern University, are currently undertaking at Teso shaking his head from side to sideBaton 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, stillTHE 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 Innocencewhere the money came from? My friends, apart from two very big donationsfrom England, Ireland and Scotland, donations ranging from, half a crown to A priest found three little boys5pounds, many from pensioners of over 80years of age. playing hide and seek by the roadThe necessity for a larger church was obvious, one may wonder in a few years side after school. “Don’t you wantThe Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 21 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 asBy: 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 thecurrent chairman of Health Senior Quantity Surveyor in 1979. This annual ‘British Most InfluentialService 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 theBishop 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 QuantityUganda Spinning Mill. Bishop Ojwang Surveyor with DEC CONSULTANTS,was called to be a priest of the Anglican UGANDA, a domain he has maintainedCommunion. He joined Bishop Turkey to date.Theological College Mukono, studiedin Limuru Theological College and Cyprian has had other assignments, forUniversity of Nairobi and later again at instance, from 1992 to 1995, he wasMukono for Master of Theology which the Director of two corporations, thatwas interrupted when he was appointed is, Uganda Hotels Ltd and the Nationala bishop of Kitgum Diocese in 2002. Park Lodges. He became a member ofHe is a trained teacher from National the Surveyors registration board fromTeachers College Kakoba. Bishop 1988 to 1998. He was then appointedOjwang also coordinated refugees in registrar of the Surveyors registrationWestern Kenya from 1979 to 1982. Board in 2002, a position he held until The Pelican | 2015

22 T E S O C O L L E G EEnterprise Development Institu- following its inception in 1954. Godfrey Akileng, a senior lecturertions in Africa; Silvester Ocaatum, disclosed that in in accounting and finance atIn 2009 was declared one of the S.6 188 students are taking sciences Makerere University Business School6 Ugandan National Heroes by while 34 Arts and those in S.5 200 was elected as a President of Tesoreaders of the New Vision, a lead- students are doing sciences while College Alumni association for theing media house in Uganda. 24 Arts While inspecting the school next two years . they were led by Andrew Epenyu was elected theTCA 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 EcweruThe 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 Arimaritbuildings at the school including of procurement parliament, Herbert James Ekweudome tries and some teachers Ariko shs4m, Minister Ecweru and Publicity Secretary TCAhouses. Hon Elaijah Okupa, each pledgedThis was agreed shortly during the sh5m, Dr John Ekure, ProprietorSchool Alumni reconnect meeting of Kumi Orthopedic hospital alsoafter they went through the school pledged iron sheets worth sh3minspecting and discovered that there among others.were some buildings that demanded As part of the activities to markurgent attention. the celebrations, a school alumniA colourful celebration to mark 60 association was launched, itsyears of existence of Teso College executive committee electedAloet with the current enrolment and subsequently sworn in. In theof 1,040 students has been held elections presided over by Serere Woman MP Alice Alaso Asianut, Dr.The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 23Campus LifeTeso 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---IJnKoietteisaptdseotswimanceadduerimngicapnryoggraatmhemriensgThe 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 The Pelican | 2015

24 T E S O C O L L E G ETCA THE PEARL OF TESO than to do what is right. COLLEGE NEWS 5. Wrong choices and decisionsOh 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 hehas not changed. been. gets chance to do so, he saidProducing all kinds of service 6. Too much ambition breaks a this after across section of seniorproviders sixes asked him to say somethingTeachers, 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 smallProfessors, Soldiers, MPS, name 7. People do not first follow that I can chew it plus its skinthem worthy causes; they follow worthy with posho inclusive, we don’tWhat a great fame. leaders who promote causes they know whether it was hunger thatTCA- Pride of Teso can believe in. provoked Omexide to say this butYou have attracted various tribes a report from a reliable sourceWithin and outside the Country. Aisu Ronald Ignatius S.4b indicates that this cuwee finishedWith a strategic location you his ‘ A’ level meals in S.5 termhave, PRINCIPLES OF LIFE two and he started feeding onYou are the gateway of life. credit from S.5 term III. With suchWho are the OBs and OGs Students’ principle of a report, there was no doubt that(Alumini)? understanding states that this posho hyena could dismantleHonourables, VIPS all over the rate of understanding of a whole goat, yet our great fearUganda and beyond. a student is directly proportional was whether he would chew theThe 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 school60 years of age, is a remarkable explanation and will, and other in his plan, then we don’t knowtime. 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 lostLong live Uganda but directly proportional to the customers, of recent got a goodFor God and my country. attractive of the weather conditions number of consumers, followingCompiled by: the arrival of S.1s, who haveMrs Omunyokol Eunice Olinga motivated some senior sixes to join the activity, speaking in favour ofP.T.A. E. Member T.C.A. this almost fruit, this student withJuly 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 ValleyTHE LAWS ABOUT LIFE primary school, interviewed by our reporter revealed that among1. Leadership develops daily. other factors, availability of2. 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 the3. 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 from4. It is easy to teach what is right one of the students’ news time during assembly on a MondayThe Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 25Current AffairsThe Government Rescue TCAFollowing 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 The minister disclosed that within two weeks’ time, about 100 The Pelican | 2015 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 membersof the school’s alumni executivecommittee and school administrators ledby the head teacher, SylvesterOcaatum, Ecweru inspected thedamaged administration block,dormitories and staff houses someof which were temporarily beingreroofed. During his visit several studentsappealed for immediate attentionsaying their books, mattresses,clothes had got soaked in water. The situation had compelledsome of the students to sharebeds and mattresses with theirroommates,” Simon Okello said. Some of the students had to berelocated to sleep in the dininghall and classrooms. SylvesterOcaatum said seven teachers’

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TESO COLLEGE 27Clubs & SocietiesPatriotism, 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 vegetablesPatriotism 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 patriotshave been trained to becomeleaders by taking up offices atclub, district and country level.What a great way to breed anational leader from a tender agewho will later become a patrioticcorrupt free leader.As a patriotism club member inTeso College Aloet, I would liketo urge every youth in Ugandato joint patriotism clubs in your The Pelican | 2015

28 T E S O C O L L E G ESCIENCE CLUBSimple Terrestial Telescope Science Club Team man who has worked hither and tether to ensure constant growthAtelescope 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, itA terrestrial telescope is made clubs in the school. It started has 100 members. It is one ofof three lenses. The objective its operations in 2012 courtesy the sounding clubs in the schooland eye pieces lenses. It also of Emulit Timothy, the then and this has been attributed tohas the third lens (erecting lens president of the club who worked the marvelous and life changingwhich 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 thedown with two lenses (object eye The club is supported by the club are: offering charitable workpiece). Rotary club of Soroti central who in form of cleaning the schoolThe object is made to face the are actually the main promoters compound and teachers’ housesimage then the eye is directed of interact club in other schools in to ensure general sanitation in thethrough the eye piece ride. The the region. The patron of the club school, offering career guidanceerecting lens is used for zooming is Mr. Okello Lamech , a devoted and life changing pieces of adviceor diminishing respectively. to students during club meetingsThe whole idea of the decision to and organizing musical events tomake this simple telescope other ensure that students exhibit theirthan any other thing is that, most talents.people have been in situations Though , little hasn’t yet beenof “wishing” to view thing in a done by the club, we hope thatsimple way with no cost. with the constant support fromThink of someone at one bank of the school administration anda river or in an Island, a rock/ Rotary club of Soroti central, wemountain or even watching shall be in position to achieve allfootball from a far distance our objectives.without reaching that place. OPIO JAMES OKOL- S.6SC.IOne would definitely give up, INTERACTCLUB PRESIDENTyet there are other simpler and 2014-2015affordable telescopes.It is quite a lot more fun to lookat something without movingparticularly to that place.We also thought of utilizing theclass knowledge by putting thetheory into real life practice.The Pelican | 2015

TESO COLLEGE 29Alumni ProfilesOther 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 andCol. (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 promotedto the Court of Appeal /Constitutional Court as a Justice of Appeal a position he helduntil his retirement in 2011. He is now a Consultant/Arbitrator with a Kampala lawfirm M/s Engoru, Mutebi Advocates.Dr. Okong was in Teso College Aloet 1973/74 for A level, House Captain for Kenyatta, joined Makerere University1975 and graduated as Medical Doctor 1980. Masters degree 1983/86 and carried out Pioneer research on humanpapilloma virus in Uganda showing its association with cancer of the cervix, and subsequent research linking tovaccine development for this, commonest cancer in women. Doctoral studies on maternal health and awardeda PhD in Karolinska Institutet, Sweden (2004). An Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; worked in Mulago NRH andNsambya Hospital; retired civil servant after serving for 32 years. Served as President of the Association ofObstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda; and in different capacities internationally with FIGO, WHO, PMNCHand distinguished recognition by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Nov, 2010. Associate Professor (STM, UCU2008) and Honorary Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (UMU 2011). Chairperson Health Service Commission(March 2012-March 2016).Henry G. R. KeraliBSc (Eng.), MSc, PhD, MIHT, FICE, CEng.Henry Kerali joined Teso College Aloet in 1970 after completing primary schoolin Moroto Town Council School. He was elected Head Prefect in 1974 and completedSenior 6 in 1975 gaining AAB principles in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (a rarefit in the 1960s/70s). He studied Civil Engineering at Makerere University, graduatingin 1980 with an Upper Second honours degree, was immediately appointed TeachingAssistant 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 becamea full Professor in 2000. While in the UK, he also became a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) anda Chartered Engineer (CEng.) Professor Kerali joined the World Bank in 2003 as a Senior Transport Engineer andwas appointed Sector Manager for Transport in 2009. He was then promoted to Regional Director for the SouthCaucasus in 2012. From July 2015, Henry Kerali took up the position of World Bank Regional Director for WestAfrica, 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 wasthere for my HSC were very formative towards my Priesthood. I hold dear in my heartall teachers at that time and in a special way, I remember our Chaplain late Fr. RichardGriffin, who gave me a good example and spiritual guidance to go back to the Seminaryand eventually be ordained Priest in 1985 and now even to be made Bishop of Fort Portalin 2013. My god bless Teso College Aloet. Long live Teso College Aloet! The Pelican | 2015

30 T E S O C O L L E G E 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. THE PELICAN CROSS WORD PUZZLE1 2345 67 8 9 10 1112 13 14 Engwau house in west wing destroyed15 by the storm on 2nd april, 201516 17 1819 ACROSS DOWN 1. Former student of an institution (6) 1. Make less angry; calm down (7) 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)The Pelican | 2015

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