In this issue:

Remembering Doeba Patrick Nyafor Bropleh

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SELF - STC Science Lab Renovation

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Rebuilding SPHS 4

75 Jubilee Celebration 5

It is with continued excitement that I extend blessings of the season to all Saints and Friskies. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let us not forget to continuously express our thanks and appreciation to Him for all of the favor that He consistently bestows upon us. As I write this message, I cannot help but recall the Parable of The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). As this scripture states, “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance” (Verse 29, NLT). We have been blessed in numerous ways: first, by being afforded the opportunity to attend St. Teresa’s Convent and St. Patrick’s, and secondly, to be able to contribute in meaningful ways to the lives and education of those less fortunate than us; in particular, the children of post-war Liberia.

You will be glad to know that since the last publication of this newsletter, several Saints and Friskies have risen to the challenge to contribute their talents by committing their expertise as volunteers in various capacities within the organization. I sincerely express my thanks and appreciation to all those who are using their God-given talents to further the organization’s vision. Further still, I prayerfully and eagerly await more contributions of time, resources, and the expertise of other alumni.

The last few months have been extremely difficult, due to the untimely death of a Saint, Doeba Patrick Bropleh, a member of the class of 1984 and Chairman of the St. Patrick’s Endowment Fund. The outpouring of the Saints/Friskies spirit at his celebration of life program is difficult to put into words. It was emotional, uplifting, and indeed a celebration of a life though short, but indisputably well lived! Doeba’s commitment and dedication of service to his alma mater and humanity as a whole should be an inspiration to all of us and propel us to use our talents to strive for oneness and peace within the organization, and beyond.

Finally, my fellow Saints and Friskies, this is a call not only for our concerted commitment, but also for peace and unity as we work towards a common vision of “Dedicated volunteers providing quality education for children in post-war Liberia”. Have a blessed Christmas and a happy, prosperous, and peaceful New Year!!!

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Let’s give a warm “Thank You” to Michael Wotorson and the Constitution Committee for the

work performed to date. Drafts of the amended Constitution and the new By-laws have been

presented to the Administration and Board of Directors for their initial review and feedback. In

the upcoming weeks, the entire body will be given the opportunity to review the drafts and make

comments and suggestions. The documents and methodology for providing feedback will be

disseminated to members via email and our official Facebook page (SPHS-STC Alumni on

Facebook). Timelines will be established to ensure that feed back is timely and can be worked

into the final issue if accepted. Please keep an eye out for communication and instructions from

the Constitution Committee.

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Constitution Update!

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S F A A T H E V O I C E

Remembering a Saint: Doeba Patrick Nyafor Bropleh (1968-2011)

Losing Doeba Bropleh, a central part of the Saints/ Friskies

Alumni Association’s DNA, has left our organization less whole

than we were a year ago. We honor and appreciate his contri-

butions, his dedication and his vision.

We join all of our members across the globe in sending his

family, friends and loved ones our deepest condolences. Your

Doeba became our Doeba. We thank you for sharing his light

with us.

Remembering Doeba in the margins of this column can nei-

ther represent the totality of the man that we came to re-

spect, nor can it communicate our collective

grief. It can only stitch together for us a

montage of his life that attempts to pay

tribute to his accomplishments and drive;

his passion and creativity; and his unbend-

ing commitment to family, friends and our

dear alma maters.

Saints and Friskies remember Doeba in vari-

ous ways. Whether as one of the architects

of our organization’s strategy, a quiet

cheerleader, a referee of our disputes, a

sage, a friend, a mentor or fundraiser, he

was always giving more of himself than we

asked.

And as much as he gave us, Doeba’s com-

mitments did not begin, nor did they end

with our organization in his role as Vice

Chair of the St. Patrick’s High School Endowment Fund. He

was a family man. His relatives dubbed the “minister of family

affairs.” In addition to those, he served as Vice-Chair of the

Margaret Okari Children’s Foundation in Kenya, Treasurer of

Phi Beta Sigma, Inc.’s West-

ern Region, and as Presi-

dent of the Association of

Citizens and Friends of Libe-

ria (ACFLi).

The scholarship and service Doeba exemplified at St. Patrick’s

continued in his academic life as a student at Cuttington Col-

lege in Liberia for one semester and at Bradley University in

Indiana where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance.

At Bradley, where he was an honors student, Doeba pledged

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, joined the Alpha Lambda Delta

Honor Society and became chairman of the Financial Manage-

ment Association. He also served in the student senate and

his

classmates appointed him captain of the intramural basketball team.

Then, in 1994, he earned an MBA degree with a focus in Strategic

Management from California State University in Sacramento.

Doeba’s professional life reached levels of accomplishment similar to

the ones he achieved as a student. He began his career in 1989 at

Associates First Capital Corporation, a leading U.S. consumer finance

company at the time. Senior management saw a spark in young

Doeba and hand-picked him for their challenging management

trainee program. Later, at The Associates (later Citi Capital), he ex-

celled in various markets, including Seattle, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Oak-

land and Sacramento. Before parting ways with the company as a

District Sales Manager/Assistant Vice President in

2009, Doeba managed a $200 million territory

while driving $25 million per year in loans, leases,

and wholesale volume.

A gifted artist, Doeba always nurtured his creativ-

ity, immersing himself in painting, photography

and literature. Inspired by the photographer

Gordon Parks, he refined his photography with

courses at Photo Central in Hayward, California. His

powerful writings – in poetry and prose – are fea-

tured on the Sea Breeze Journal of Contemporary

L i b e r i a W r i t i n g s ( h t t p : / /

www.liberiaseabreeze.com/). He also contributed

to the leading social justice magazine in Africa,

Pambazuka (www.pambazuka.org).

All of his art – some of it showcased at the World

Bank’s ‘Africa Now Exhibit’ in Washington, D.C. in

January 2009 -- express the fluency and breadth of his talent.

“I strive to paint with light in a way that invites varying interpreta-

tions. My attempt at photography, at its core, is an examination of a

restless spirit searching for a me-

dium of expression,” he said.

“Still in synthesis, I envision my

photographic theme (and style)

evolving to evoke a certain ‘Africaness’, a certain realm of self that

reveals and revels in the inherent beauty of the Mother continent.”

Doeba made his mark on the world and his legacy will continue in the

cherished memories he leaves with his fellow Saints and Friskies; his

parents Dr. and Mrs. Nah-Doe Patrick Bropleh; his brothers Bior,

Borbi, Snorwlor and Simah; and uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, neph-

ews, and a host of other loved ones.

“ Let the power of the purpose propel you” -

Doeba Patrick Nyafor Bropleh

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Proceeds from Friskies Fest 2010 event benefited the

Litmus Project, a renovation of STC’s Science Lab. Our vision

for the Litmus Project is to usher in a renewed learning ex-

perience for students at STC and a new breed of prospective

science and/or research leaders of Liberia. The project will

also enable the school and its students to meet West African

Examinations Councils (WAEC) standards and compete with

other students internationally. Renovation of the science lab

project began in early December 2010. Phase 1 of the Project

is now complete.

Phase II of the Project, which is currently ongoing, entails

soliciting lab equipment, science books, reference guides and

supplies through direct donations and/or partnerships. We

hope this serves as an excellent opportunity for collaboration

with the Alumni Association, both National and local chap-

ters.

In 2011, SELF expanded its scope to ALL girls in Liberia and

successfully obtained its official designation as a 501 c 3 tax

exempt organization in the US. In addition, SELF is now fully

registered as a nonprofit in Liberia. Despite our scope expan-

sion, we are committed to STC. As an institution that is dedi-

cated to educating girls, STC will continue to enjoy our sup-

port – financial and in-kind. We look forward to developing a

collaborative relationship with the Alumni Association on

future projects that will directly benefit the school.

STC Education and Leadership Fund (SELF) is a national non-

profit organization working to empower girls in Liberia (West

Africa) through education and leadership development. Our

mission is to empower young Liberian girls to seek a better

avenue to a promising future through funding for educational

scholarships, school supplies and various initiatives.

Interested in learning more about our work and how to help,

please contact us today at stcfriskies@gmail.com. Spread the

word. Support our work. Make a donation. Your contribution

is a significant source of support to ensure that young Libe-

rian girls are given the opportunity at an affordable education

and a better future.

In recognizing the importance of education in empowering

youth to fulfill their fullest potential and knowing that this dream might not be available to all due to families’ financial constraints, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Sleweon have once again financed scholarships to twenty (20) deserving stu-dents at STC. Per the established process between the Edu-cational Secretariat of the Archdiocese of Monrovia and the Association, the full amount of $4,210.47 was transferred on November 11, 2011 from the Alumni Association to the Edu-cational Secretariat through their legal contact in the US, the SMA Fathers, Inc. in Tenafly, New Jersey. This amount was deposited into the Archdiocese of Monrovia account to be subsequently transferred to STC. We join the deserving recipients and STC's Administration in thanking Dr. and Mrs. T. K. Sleweon for continuously contrib-uting to the education our children. We are truly grateful for all you continue to do.

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STC Education And Leadership Fund

Litmus Project Update STC Science Lab Renovation

www.friskiesfest.org

SAINTS GIVING BACK

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The St. Patrick’s High School Endowment Fund (“SPEF”) - Rebuilding SPHS

As noted in the last Newsletter, the cost of rebuilding St. Pat-

rick’s High School is expensive and will very likely be in excess of $1 million. It is up to us, as esteemed graduates, former students and friends of SPHS to make this dream a reality. We owe it not only to ourselves but also to our younger compatriots, who through no faults of their own, may not have the opportunity to fully nurture and develop their innate talents that a first rate secondary educa-tion, like what we received at SPHS and STC, provides. The St. Patrick’s High School Endowment Fund (“SPEF”) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity created and administered by the trustees to help realize this dream. Each trustee has donated at least $1,000 and pledged to personally donate at least $500 annually. We are kindly asking our fellow saints and friends to please join us in this effort by making a donation to SPEF. Interest in SPEF continues to grow and to date we have collected donations and commitments totaling about $24,000, a $4,000 increase since the last publication. Although SPEF has raised or received commitments of about 25 percent against the initial tar-get of $100,000 to help with the construction cost, we still have far to go to meet our goal by the 2012 Convention. Therefore, we kindly appeal to you to please join the over 30 fel-low alumni and friends of SPHS who have donated or made com-mitments to the fund. Donations to this fund go exclusively to the rebuilding of SPHS. There are no built-in overhead costs and no one gets any personal benefit. We will publish our financial statement for 2011 in the next newsletter and will gladly provide full details on funds col-lected and bank statements as necessary. Please ask your classmates, friends and colleagues to give to this very worthy cause today at one of the giving levels below.

OPTIONS TO MAKE YOUR TAX FREE DONATION Make check payable to SPHS Endowment Fund; Mail

to: SPHS Endowment Fund, 14704 Northfield Court, Laurel, MD 20707.

Online Bank Payment: Set SPEF up as a payee in your online banking profile. Account Name: SPHS En-dowment / Account #: 4460 2199 2858 / Address: 14704 Northfield Court, Laurel, MD 20707

Contact any of the trustees on making a donation.

. Trustees: Victor Abraham ‘89 Doeba Bropleh ‘84 ++ Lionel Brown ‘83 Dr. Michel Dioubate ‘83 Samuel Glover ‘80 Dr. Thomas Sleweon 78 Laurence Pratt ‘78 Kpadi Williams ‘73 Evans Yancy ‘73

Niahson Porte ‘85

(++ Deceased – Founding Member & First Chairperson)

Victor Abraham ’89 - They say the good die young; I know it is true now that you are gone. Doeba, you will never be forgotten.

Lionel Brown ’83 - I will miss Doeba’s grace, intellect and wise

counsel. He was a friend’s friend, an intellectual’s intellectual and a

writer’s writer. A passionate lover of life and he lived it well, pursu-

ing his many interests, including writing, photography, travel, golf,

skiing, etc. He was a man of colossal integrity that always did what

he committed to do and he did so with immense grace and perfection.

Truly, this was a very kind and giving gentleman, not prone to vapid

promises that have unfortunately become the new norm in our daily

interactions. A man giant that died way too soon! Thank you, Mr.

& Mrs. Bropleh, for sharing Doeba with us. Our lives were enriched

for having known and worked with him. The pain of his loss will

linger forever.

Dr. Michel Dioubate ’83 - Doeba, we have no power to delay your

celestial journey for we know that your star will shine bright and

true. We will never forget your steps of temperance, goodwill and

fortitude in the sands of time.

Samuel Glover ’80 - We knowest not why the Lord has taken away

our dear friend and brother so early, but his life with us will be a

memory we will treasure forever.

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LEVELS - AMOUNT

SAINT $1,000+

BENEFACTOR $700 -$999

PATRON $400 -$699

SPONSOR $200 - 399

FRIEND $25 - $199

St. Patrick’s Endowment Fund Trustees, personal reflections:

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We have plans to roll out a National Website

that would serve as a means of communicat-

ing our goals, objectives, values, current pro-

jects, and other relevant information to mem-

bers, potential and current donors, chapters,

affiliates, friends and all other stakeholders.

We’ve obtained quotes from various web de-

signers and have tentatively selected one web

designer

based on

her cost and experience. We hope to have

the plan formally submitted to and approved

by the Board of Directors in January 2012.

Our goal is to create a volunteer, donor and

media friendly site that also encourages and

facilitates group discussions amongst mem-

bers as well as contain timely, updated perti-

nent information.

National Website

March 17th, 2012, has been set as the new date

for STC’s Platinum celebration. A benefit luncheon will be held in the Maryland area and the proceeds from will go towards the replacement of the roofing at STC and the rebuilding of St. Patrick’s. The exact location will be announced soon. STC was opened seventy-five years ago by six Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) Sis-ters with the intent of providing quality education to young boys and girls (yes, initially STC was coed). Even through years of civil unrest in our beloved Liberia, STC has remained operational and continues to be an excel-lent school for girls. However, the current condition of the roofing leaves students exposed to the weather ele-ments and distracts them from learning in a safe envi-ronment (See Pictorial). An initial quote of $40K has been received from the Archdiocese in Monrovia via the Catholic Educational. Additional bids have been re-quested in order to finalize the budget and select a con-tractor to make the repairs. Meanwhile, the learning environment remains a distraction for our students.

Please help to improve the lives of our children by sup-porting this very worthy cause, which has the following patronage categories:

Please make your tax deductible check payable to SPHS-STC Alumni Association and mail it to:

SPHS-STC Alumni Association P.O. Box 1541 Laurel, MD 20725 Alternatively, you can also donate electronically through Paypal using the following account: sphs.stc.nl@gmail.com. Please consider supporting this cause even if you cannot attend. Let's create an environ-ment for our children that is conducive to learning.

Platinum Patron - $1,000 + Gold Patron - $500 to $999 Silver Patron - $250 to $499 Bronze Patron - $1 to $249

75th Jubilee Celebration

Pictures of STC damaged roof

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Onward Saints, Onward!!! By: Wulwyn Porte, Class of "A mehn I am NOT ……..telling"

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On November 7, 2011, I wrote the following on the SPHS-STC Alumni Facebook page: I vow not to take our reunions for granted anymore. Strangely, I thought it was a waste of time ... Once done - enough. Wrong! When we collectively stood during Doeba's Celebration, I felt the strength of the green and white. It's a time to get to know folks and truly enjoy the camaraderie of past, present and future Saints. My people, see you next year - God willing.

BTW, why did Quallyna start her tribute, "aaaa Doeba" in raw Liberian ... But a few sentences down, it turn to pure cohlo, I looked at Othello (Smith) and we were confused. Rock on Nini.

Edit: I changed one word from my original post -

comraderie to the correct spelling above, camara-

derie. Thanks to Fatu Gbedema for subtly cor-

recting me by repeating the word but spelling

correctly - NOW, that’s EDUCATION.

Tradition, Brotherhood, Love, Sweat, Tears …

words I associate with O Glorious St. Patrick’s.

I remember biting my nails from anxiety after

sitting for St. Patrick’s entrance exam, many years ago. I had been

trained, tested, retested and “*koma-sied” by my parents, siblings

and cousins. “St. Patrick’s is the only school you will attend -

P.E.R.I.O.D.” A week after the exams, I was driven to campus to

look at the dreaded glass covered cork board which, for the next

few years, would symbolize either a wall of fame (if you went

honor roll) or a wall of shame (if you did not go honor

roll). Knowing the list was in alphabetic order, I quickly skimmed

“Grimes, Kelly, Porte (WOW!!!!!!!, I am entering these sacred

walls), Sayeh … friends who would become brothers over the next

f e w y e a r s a l s o m a d e i t .

As the years passed and we got to know one another and grow into

young men, sparks of excellence were observed. For one, it was

being a prefect; for others: scientists, attorneys, fashion designers,

politicians, God-fearing men and yes, troublemakers. The rich

gumbo which stewed for blocks of six years created

such a strong bond that time will never break. To

this day, the respect is subtly given either by a nod,

an eye contact or a “Senior Brother”.

St. Patrick’s, of which I vowed that my offspring

would attend; St. Patrick’s, of which I vowed that I

would return and deliver a homecoming speech; St.

Patrick’s of which I vowed that I would put on a

basketball clinic; St. Patrick’s of which I vowed that I

would sit in the auditorium balcony with my family

and say, “I sat here and yelled BT, BT,

BTTTTTT” *Fade to silence+. As a SAINT!!!!, MY vows

are not easily broken and, more importantly, in this

case, will not be broken. One day, I WILL have my

son attend St. Patrick’s; one day, I WILL deliver a homecoming

speech; one day I WILL put on a basketball clinic; one day, I WILL

sit in the auditorium balcony with my family and say, “I sat here

and yelled BT, BT, BTTTTTT” … *Applause+

Before I forget … Beauty, Strength, Stunning, Sexy, Dazzling <wink>

… words I associate with my “Frisky” counterparts.

* D e f i n i t i o n :

Koma-sied /käm (a)ˈsah/: put under a regime to perform an action

Flashback

STC Class of 88 SPHS Class of 86

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Fellow saints and Friskies, It is

our hope that in the reading of

“THE VOICE”

you learned something new,

shared a chuckle or re-lived a

fond memory. We, the editorial

and production staff, invite you to

help keep this newsletter fresh

and relevant by contributing arti-

cle, photos, milestones, and local

or regional chapter updates.

This information can be emailed

to sphs.stc.nl@gmail.com. All

contributions will be credited to

sender.

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Dr. Thomas Sleweon ’78 - It was May of 2010. The St. Patrick’s/

St. Teresa’s Alumni Association was on the brink of implosion.

The situation appeared hopeless, and then a fellow Saint gave me

Doeba’s number and advised me to talk to him. I called him right

away, and we chatted for about 30 minutes. We met soon after-

wards in Atlanta and continued our discussion on the dire predica-

ment that the association faced. I came out of both meetings reas-

sured. Doeba had calmly given me instructions on how we can

work together to achieve our singular goal of reopening St. Patrick

High School. I learned so much from this young man and regret

not knowing him sooner. Thanks to his passion and energy and

dedication, we are on our way to seeing St. Patrick’s emerge from

the ruins of war to once again take its place as one of the premiere

high schools in Liberia. Doeba was a great leader, a talented com-

municator, a humanitarian and a lover of life. Thanks to Almighty

God and Dr. and Mrs. Bropleh for the gift of Doeba.

Laurence Pratt ’78 - I had the unique pleasure and opportunity,

as a founding member of the St. Patrick’s Endowment Fund, to

work with Doeba. From some of our foundation’s earliest meetings,

Doeba’s professionalism and leadership skills became apparent and

when it was time to decide on a chairman for the organization, he

was the unanimous choice. As an “older” Saint, I was very proud

that a younger member of our brotherhood possessed the skills to

lead our foundation as effectively as Doeba did. I will miss his

calm demeanor and the void left by his passing will linger with us

forever.

Kpadi Williams ’73 – Working with Doeba on the SPEF from its

inception, I say his replacement will be a big shoe for anyone of us

to fill. I can only say we'll try to emulate, as best as possible, his

many good examples in an effort to foster his dreams and aspira-

tions.

Evans Yancy ’73 - I met Doeba once in person but it seems as if I

knew him for a long time as he conducted himself maturely well

beyond his years. We needed an alumnus to pilot the fund with the

full understanding, commitment and necessary implementation

strategies and indeed he did possess those qualities. In just one year,

we met our initial fundraising target, engaged the alumni associa-

tion and introduced ourselves as partners to the local diocese in

Liberia. He was a rare species indeed. His sudden passing has left

us gasping for words. He left an indelible mark of integrity and

forthrightness forever in our minds. To fill the void created by the

loss of this giant man, all of us will have to redouble our efforts to

reopen St. Patrick’s. Rest in peace, Doeba. Although younger than

I, you made me proud to be a Saint.

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Rebranding our Organization

During the executive leadership strategic planning session held

in August 2011, the team identified rebranding of the organization as one of the key initiatives for the year. This was done to establish a better image of the organization for our stakeholders, the most important being you, Saints/Friskies alumni, and to communicate a clearer message as the organization evolves to be one that we can all be proud of. The team revised the Organization’s vision and mission statement as part of this rebranding strategy. Vision: Dedicated volunteers providing quality education for chil-dren in post-war Liberia. Mission: Build an effective framework for alumni and students to grow personally and professionally by:

Fostering a culture of integrity , learning and respect Creating a network to strengthen relationships through

shared experience and values Responsibly utilizing resources for maximum impact

In the upcoming months, we also plan to recreate the logo and utilize a shortened name while maintaining the official name of the organization as St. Patrick’s and St. Teresa’s Convent High School Alumni Association, USA.

In the spirit of inclusion, a cross- section of alumni will be con-tacted and requested to provide input. We expect this process to occur and be concluded prior to the issuance of the next newslet-ter in March 2012.

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Tel: 240-979-1415

Editorial & Production - Joyetta Satiah, Tanu Henry, Vira Tarpeh & Aldrin Porte

Leadership

Quallyna Porte. ‘86 President

Snorwlor Bropleh, ‘96 Vice President

Trokon Smith, ‘96 Secretary

Joyetta Satiah, ‘89 Financial Secretary

Charles Cooper, ‘84 Treasure

Editus Addy, ‘90 Chaplain

J. Blamo Kuwon

Chairman

Fatu Gbedema

Ben Wreh

Charles Ford

Alvin Blake

Jacinta Wolo New Jersey

Nikki Dagbe Southeastern Saints

Tarloh Sayeh-Brathwaite

Maryland

Niahson Porte

Delaware Valley

Lois Holman Michigan

Board of Directors S T C / S P H S WA S H I N G TO N D C M E T R O

Chapter Highlights

Delaware Valley

The Delaware Valley Chapter (DVC) held its elections on October 15, 2011. Let’s give a resounding ap-plause to the DVC’s newly elected officers who are serving a two-year term ending in 2013. Congratula-tions!

Ms. Nejea Davies - President

Mr. Abram Harris - Vice President

Ms. Macdella Bruce - Secretary

Ms. Martha Zoegan - Treasurer

Mr. Mark Peters - Financial Secretary

Ms. Jennie Dennis - Chaplain Ms. Nejea Davies

On October 1, 2011, the STC/SPHS Washington DC Metro Chapter sponsored an

Alumni, Family & Friends appreciation day cookout at Oakcrest Park in Laurel,

Maryland. This was a free event that served as a way for the chapter to publicly

show appreciation to our friends, family and well-wishers who have supported

us throughout the years. Local chapter alumni donated time, food and supplies

for this event. The DC Metro Chapter would like to recognize the Delaware Val-

ley chapter for their generous support of our efforts.

In January 2012, the STC/SPHS Washington, DC Metro Chapter will sponsor a

clean-up day at the St. Teresa’s Convent campus in Monrovia. A variety of clean-

ing supplies, 55 gallons of paint in seven colors, paint supplies that included

buckets, pans, brushes and scrapers were collected. In late October, items were

shipped to Liberia in anticipation of the January clean-up day. In a discussion

with STC principal Emily Bestman, it was decided that areas to be painted would

include the Palava hut at the entrance of the school, the main high school build-

ing, classrooms, restrooms, the library, stairways and the corridors. Tarloh Sayeh

-Brathwaite (President of WDC Chapter) is the contact for the clean up cam-

paign.

In May 2012, the STC/SPHS Washington, DC Metro Chapter will host the 20th

Annual Convention! Plans are underway to make it a memorable one! Start mak-

ing your plans to be there.