PROFILE OF LEGON PRESEC

Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (popularly referred to as PRESEC) is a prestigious all-male academic institution founded in 1938. It was originally located at Odumase - Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was started as a secondary school for boys by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.
The school's crest has a shield with the Presbyterian Symbol (the St Andrew Cross-Scottish flag with the Swiss Flag embedded and a burning torch in the middle) with the motto of the school, "In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen" (meaning "In Thy Light We Shall See Light"), scrolled beneath.
The school's anthem is "Happy Are We", written by J. L. Anang

  Odumase campus (1938 - 1968)
The school was started in Odumase after a Ghanaian educationist with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. (then Mr.) E. A. W. Engmann lobbied for a boys' school to be started by the church. This finally came to fruition in 1938 with the first group of 16 boys and 4 teachers. Rev. Engmann was the first headmaster. The Odumase campus initially housed German missionaries, then a primary school and then a Government Survey School before becoming the Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School. One of the proud traditions of the school is the ɔdadeɛ (baobab tree) located on the campus. An alumnus of the school is referred to as Ɔdadeɛ. The baobab tree is a Ghanaian symbol of knowledge, resourcefulness and strength. New students were traditionally initiated at the feet of this tree clad in bedsheets and powdered faces. PRESEC quickly gained a high reputation for the quality of its students both academically and in sports. PRESEC was located here till 1968 when it was moved to its new permanent location at Legon, Mile 9.
Legon campus (1968 to date)
In September 1968, the new campus at Legon just north east of the University of Ghana campus at 'Mile 9, received its first set of students. At the new campus it continued as a boys' boarding secondary school until the mid 1970s when the sixth form was upgraded to the National Science College. Female students were admitted into the sixth form in small numbers to begin with from September 1975. They continued to be part of the student body till June 1996 when the last batch left.
The Legon campus started with four student boarding houses. Three were named after notable Presbyterians. These are Kwansa House (Rev. A. L. Kwansa), Clerk House (Rev. N. T. Clerk), Engmann House (Rev. E. A. W. Engamann). The fourth was named Akro House after the people of Krobo at Odumase. The next two houses to be built were Riis House (Rev. Andreas Riis) and Labone House. With the completion of the National Science College buildings, more houses were added such Ako Adjei House and Owusu-Parry House (Named for the First Senior Prefect). Currently a new house is being built which is the ninth house in the School
PRESEC history (1938 to date)
From Odumase to Legon
Achievements
PRESEC is the leading secondary school in Ghana. It regularly had one of the best GCE O - level and A - level results prior to the change of the national examination system to BECE and SSSCE. The graduates of its institutions regularly gain admission to the most competitive courses in the various universities.
    In 1995, PRESEC, won the 2nd edition of the National Science and Math Quiz competition. PRESEC, Southern Sector Champions, defeated Opoku Ware Secondary School, Northern Sector Champion in the Final of Finals.
    In 1999, PRESEC scooped four out of the seven WAEC (West African Examinations Council) awards for the very best individual performances in the final examinations for over 500 Secondary Schools. This was also an unprecedented feat that has still not been equaled to this date.
    In 2003, PRESEC repeated the feat of 1995 by defeating Opoku Ware Secondary School in the National Science and Math Quiz competition. The gentlemen who represented the school were Michael Gbipki, Reza Abdullah and Elorm Sekyi. Michael Gbikpi went on to chalk the overall best performance in the WAEC (West African Examinations Council) SSSCE examinations that year.
    On 1 July 2006,PRESEC won the prestigious National Science and Maths Quiz for an unprecedented third time. The school was given the competition trophy for keeps. The lads that made history for PRESEC and the competition were Timothy Kotin, Roland Ribeiro and Kofi Seffah. PRESEC defeated St. Peters' Secondary School, then defending champions, in the final.
    On 16 June 2008,NIIT Ghana successfully organised the Inter-school ICT Quiz contest at The Great Hall, Kumasi which showcased the best talent from five Regions of Ghana. A total of 78 schools participated from these regions in various regional qualifying rounds to make it to the mega-finals. One winner from every region, contested for the National Title of NIIT ICT Expert 2008 in Kumasi. And as expected, PRESEC, emerged the ultimate champions- NIIT ICT Expert 2008 Winners beating the regional champions: St. James Seminary SHS, Sunyani (Brong-Ahafo), Opoku Ware School, Kumasi (Ashanti Region), St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast (Central Region) and Baidoo Bonsoe SHS, Takoradi (Western Region). The boys, who outdistanced the 2nd Prize winners Opoku Ware School by an astonishing 1020 points, were the first year students John Kotey Kotei and Peter O'Hara Adu.
    On 8 July 2008, PRESEC again won the National Science and Math Quiz for an unprecedented 4th time. The lads that made history for PRESEC were William Dove, Daniel Yeboah-Kordieh, Roland Krieger and George Blankson cementing the school's status as the best secondary school in Ghana. PRESEC defeated Opoku Ware Secondary School in the final.
    On 24 June 2009, not only did PRESEC win the prestigious quiz competition for an unprecedented fifth time, but also, they became the first school ever to successfully defend their title as National Champions. PRESEC defeated Achimota Senior High School in the final. The gentlemen who made history for PRESEC were Asala Jeffrey, Adu-Poku Frank and Dzidzienyo Prosper.Achimota School was represented by Frank Prempeh Apawu,Andreas Quainoo and Alhassan Bene Yakubu.
    In 2010, two PRESEC students, Joseph Asare and Samuel Amoako-Frimpong, represented Ghana and won a bronze medal in the International Junior Science Olympiad, out of 35[2] countries across the world.
    In July 2011, four PRESEC students, Amponsah-Debrah Yaw Snr, Amponsah-Debrah Yaw Jnr, Nana Kweku Arhin, Idun Joseph successfully represented the school and won the third position at the Accra Junior Achievement Company of the year competition.
    On 13 May 2011, PRESEC won the VRA 50th Anniversary Inter-Schools Debate Competition beating Mfantsipim School in the finals of the competition.
    September 2011, PRESEC won the Sprite Ball Inter-Schools Basketball Championship, defeating defending champions, Achimota School 10-8 in the finals.
    On 2 September 2011, PRESEC won the maiden edition of the Coke Hit Single. The competition featured musical talents from 32 senior high schools who vied for the ultimate title of "Coke Hit Single" - Best high school musical talents in Ghana.
Some Past Heads
    Rev. E. A. W. Engmann
    Rev. E. J. Klufio
    Mr. E. K. Datsa
    Rev. E. S. Mate-Kodjo
    Mr. E. Y. Attua-Afari
    Mr. Apeadu
    Mr. Akuoku
    Mr. J. J. Asare
Notable Alumni
    Lt. Gen. F. W. K. Akuffo - Head of State of Ghana (5 July 1978 - 4 June 1979)
    Ezekiel Ansah - Football player for BYU Cougars, top NFL prospect
    Dr. Kwesi Botchwey - Minister for Finance in Ghana (1982–1995), formerly at Tufts University.,[3] Chairman - Ghana National Gas Development Task Force
    Dr. Andrew Owusu - International Triple Jump Champion[4]
    Mr. Kwaku Sintim-Misa - Ghanaian actor, political satirist and host of 'Thank God it's Friday'.
    Dr. George Quartey - Founder and CEO of Q-Stat Consulting Ltd.
    Mr. Kwasi Kyei Darkwah (KKD) - Ghana's foremost Master of Ceremonies.
    George A. Baffour aka SoulKnight-Jazz - actor (Adams Apple), writer and musician.
    Mr. Kwasi Twum - CEO of Multimedia Group Limited (Joy FM etc.).
    Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu - Former News Editor, Joy FM Radio Station.
    Samuel Kwame Bampoe - aka Sammy B - Ghana's Representative - Big Brother Africa.
    Alex Tettey-Enyo - Former Minister of Education.
    Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa - Deputy Minister of Information (2009 to present).
    Hammer of the Last 2 - Sound engineer & Beat Master.
    Dr. Victor Kofi Agawu - Professor of Music, Princeton University.
    Dr. Christian T. Tagoe - Professor of Music, Lincoln University, PA, USA.
    Prof. Robert M. Kwami - Professor of Music, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
    Prof. Kwabena Boahen - Professor of Bioengineering and Neuromorphic Engineering, Stanford University.
    Dr. Joseph Etse - Director at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, NJ USA.
    Dr. Emmanuel Adom Winful - President of Ghana Medical Association (GMA).
    Prof. Ernest Aryeetey - Vice Chancellor of University of Ghana - Legon (2010 - ).
    Prof. E. Bamfo-Kwakye - Former Vice Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) 1974 - 1983.
    Prof. Fred Ohene Akuffo - Solar Energy Expert and Former Head, Mechanical Engineering Dept. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
    Prof. Daniel Simons - Professor of Economics, Vancouver Island University, Canada
    Dr. Kenneth Appah-Sampong - Noted Cardiologist, Orlando, FL USA
    Dr. Clement Edusa - Oncology Radiology Specialist - Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
    Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah - Director of the Plastic Surgery Department - Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
    Prof. Dr. Henry Nii-Adziri Wellington - Professor of Architecture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
    Prof. Kwadwo A. Koram - Deputy Director, Nugouchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.
    Prof. E. V. O. Dankwa - Renowned Lawyer, Former Chair of the African Human Rights Commission and Former Lecturer - Faculty of Law, University of Ghana, Legon.
    Prof. E. Y. Danquah - Director of West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon.
    Prof. J. N. Ayertey - Professor at the Crop Science department of the University of Ghana's College of Agric and Consumer Science.
    Prof. Seth K. Danso - Professor - Soil Science Department - University of Ghana and Fellow of Ghana Academy of Arts and Science
    Prof. Daniel Obeng-Ofori - Professor of Agricultural Entomology - College of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
    Dr. Bill Puplampu - Professor and Head of Department of Organisation & HRM, University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Legon.
    Dr. Emmanuel Kwei Quaye - Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
    Dr. Daniel T. A. Okae-Anti - Senior Lecturer,Department of Soil Science, University of Cape Coast
    Dr. Kofi Owusu-Daaku - Dean of Students, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
    Reverend Professor Ben Abotsi Ntreh - Dean of Student Affairs of the University of Cape Coast (UCC)
    Prof. Rudolf Darko - Surgeon—Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
    Mr. Amponsah Debrah Yaw Snr - CEO, EDGE MEDIA Group and Founder, Accra Nightlife Awards
    Dr. A. G. Boohene - Senior Lecturer Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
    Dr. Henry Kofi Aduful - Senior Lecturer and Consultant Surgeon—Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
    Dr. Ernest Aniteye - Consultant Anaesthetist at the National Cardiothoracic Center—Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
    Dr. Louis Nkrumah - Neurosurgeon, Emory University, Atlanta, GA USA
    Dr. Eric Adeeku - Research Fellow at Vanderbilt University
    Dr. Nii Kwaku Sowah - Fellow at Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) and Internationally renowned Economist
    Prof. J. S. Djangmah - Former Chairman of West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC).
    Dr. J. H. Frimpong-Ansah - Former Governor of the Bank of Ghana.[5]
    Mr. Steve Akuffo - Architect & Former President, Ghana Institute of Architects.
    Mr Maama Sawyerr-Markwei - Regional Director of Ghana Highway Authority
    Mr. Frank Adu, Jr. - Chief Executive, CAL Bank.
    Mr. Samuel Sarpong - Deputy Managing Director - Operations, Ghana Commercial Bank.
    Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye - Minister of Communication (2005 to 2009) and Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya (2005 to present).
    Mr. Yeboah-Amoa - Founding CEO of The Ghana Stock Exchange.
    Mr. William Kwadwo Asiedu - Lawyer and Former Director General of Ghana Prisons Service.
    Prof. Kwabena Akurang-Parry - Professor of History, Shippensburg University, PA USA.
    Nii Adotey Barnor- Accra based Businessman, 1996 Year Group.
    Dr. Ashifi Gogo- CEO Sproxil - A cell phone-based drug authentication service.
    Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Markwei - Pastor, Living Stream Ministry International.
    Rev. Eastwood Anaba - Pharmacist, Pastor, Fountain Gate Chapel International.
    Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy - 2008 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Aspirant.
    Oseeadeeyo Nana Addo Dankwa III - Okuapehene, Omanhene of the Akwapim Traditional Area.
    Nene Sakite II - Konor of Manya Krobo.
    Mr. George Ofori Pabi - Graphic Designer & Publisher - Design Solutions Ltd., 1981 Year Group.
    Mr. Bright Simons - IMANI, Ghana and 2012 World Economic Forum (WEF) -- Young Global Leader (YGL)
    Mr. Frederick Ohene - Asare - Computer System Administrator, SICLife Co. Ltd., 1999 Year Group.
    Fred Pappoe - Vice President of the Ghana Football Association.
    Kwadwo Awua-Peasah - Chief Finance Officer, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
    Dr. T. A. Osae - First African Headmaster, Prempeh College
    Mrs. Beatrice T. Adom - Headmistress, Achimota School
    Mr. Alex Abankwa - Former Ghana Ambassador to Canada
    Mr. Joseph Awa Laryea - Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
    Nii Tettey Kpobi Tsuru II - Chief of Labadi - La Mantse
    Justice F. T. Faakye - Former Appeals Court Judge
    Prof. Lade Wosornu - Renowned Surgeon and Bronsted Gold Medalist, Glasgow University
    Prof. Daniel Mireku-Gyimah - Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT)
    Mr. Benjamin Kwakye - renowned author, lawyer and winner of the 2006 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book (Africa Region)
    Mr. Francis Amponsah - Managing Director (Origin-i Consults Ltd)
    Dr. Samuel Onwona - Country Manager - African Development Bank - Sierra Leone
    Dr. Richard A. Baah - Novelist and inventor of the Fuel Filter-Dryer, for which he holds a United States Patent
    Dr. Joseph A. Adjetey - Assistant Head of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness, University of KwaZulu-Natal
    Dr. Raphael Deladem Folitse - Dean KNUST School of Veterinary Medicine
    Mr. Orlando Baeta - CEO - IMPACT ART - Ghana's Premier Outdoor Advertising company
    Mr. Paul Adom Otchere - Good Evening Ghana, Metro TV
    Mr. Bernard Avle - Citifm
    Mr. B. B. Menson - Radio Gold
    Mr. Ato Ulzen-Appiah - Google, Ghana
    Mr. Gbeasor Alain (GBEA) - CEO of GS Specialty Chemicals and Chairman, AYE (Association of Young Entrepreneurs)
    Mr. Augustine Abbey - (Idikoko) - Owner of Great Idikoko Ventures and current President of Film Producers Association of Ghana.
    Mr. Emmanuel Obeng Asiedu - Partner, KPMG Ghana
    Mr. Michael Nyinaku - CEO - Biege Capital, winner of 2012 Youth Personality Award—National Youth Achievers Awards
    Mr. Joseph Aidoo Jnr - Executive Director - Devtraco Real Estate Developers
    Mr. Keli Gadzekpo - CEO - Databank Financial Services
    Charles Koranteng Founder and CEO of the Africa Gospel Music Awards, Christian radio and TV broadcaster and senior lecturer
    Mr. King Lemuel Mills - 2007 Cambridge University Gates Scholar.[6]
    Mr. Timothy Kotin - 2012 Cambridge University Gates Scholar.,[7] Co-founder/CTO - eCoach Solutions
    Dr. Kwabena Poku-Adusei - President of Ghana Medical Association (2011–present).
    Dr. Freddie Asinor, Dean, College of Education, Health & Public Policy, Delaware State University, Dover, DE, USA.
    Dr. James Appiah-Kusi - Physician Specialist, Koforidua Regional Hospital
    Mr. Kwasi Afriyie-Badu - CEO, KAB Governance Consult - Ghana's foremost Governance NGO
    Dr. Elikplimi Komla Agbloyor - First PhD graduate in Finance at the University of Ghana Business School - 2012.[8]