The Students Academic Operational Party has successfully celebrated its first homecoming and anniversary program at the Liberia International Christian College.
The colorful ceremony held on Friday brought together SAOP veterans, alumni, current student leaders, members of the college administration, faculty, staff, and other affiliates of the institution.
Speaking during the event, SAOP veteran and valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class, Paye R. Torgon, said the occasion was organized to reconnect with current students and faculty, strengthen the party’s campus structure, build stronger relationships between students and alumni, and give back to the institution.
Torgon, who also served as chairman of the planning committee, emphasized that SAOP veterans continue to hold their alma mater dearly and should always return to contribute to the growth of the college.
As part of the celebration, the veterans of the party unveiled and donated a modern aluminum bulletin board to the college administration. The project reportedly cost over two hundred United States dollars.
Meanwhile, SAOP Chairman Emeritus Prince Newland recounted the history of the organization, noting that the campus-based group was founded in 2015 with veteran Sam Flomo serving as its first president.
According to him, the organization has produced several student leaders over the years, including Josiah Ngompu, Emmanuel Dai Dai Cooper, Stanley Sagbe, and Nya Flomo Jr., who all contributed significantly to student advocacy and campus development.
He highlighted several achievements linked to the organization, including the construction of campus seating facilities, the formation of the school debate team, the introduction of the LICC Got Talent program, the installation of a modern sports scoreboard, solar lighting on campus, and the ongoing basketball court project.
Delivering the keynote address, veteran Abraham Barclay praised the college for its continued role in shaping future leaders and encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities and campus organizations.
For his part, Dean of Academic Affairs, Rev. Leamah Flehn, described the program as unique and commended the veterans for remembering and supporting their institution.
Rev. Flehn encouraged students to continue organizing meaningful initiatives on campus while emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong connections with their roots and alma mater.