Olivet Baptist High School 1995 Set Celebrates 30 Years of Legacy, Unity, and Impact

The air was rich with nostalgia, laughter, and celebration as the 1995 Yearset of Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo commemorated their 30th anniversary in grand style. The four-day event, which took place from July 3 to 6, brought together old classmates and friends for a memorable reunion filled with fellowship, fun, and philanthropy.

The festivities kicked off on Wednesday, July 3, with a heartwarming evening hangout at Supreme Hotel, where classmates reunited after decades apart. Hugs, hearty laughter, and fond memories dominated the night as old friends reconnected and shared their journeys since leaving Olivet.

Day of Impact and Expression

On July 4, the Yearset took a more impactful turn with a series of activities aimed at giving back to the school and community. The day featured a Students’ Debate Competition and an enlightening Health Talk, alongside free medical checkups provided for students and staff.

The Muslim faithful also observed a reverent Jummat Service, while the afternoon was spiced with outdoor games and ended on a high note with a vibrant Variety Night, complete with karaoke, DJ sessions, and a live band.

 

Legacy Commissioned: Pavilion Unveiled

July 5 marked the pinnacle of the celebration with the commissioning of a newly reconstructed 160-seater Pavilion, a major legacy project gifted to the school by the 1995 Yearset. The structure was officially unveiled by Emeritus President Dr. Olusegun K. Ahmadu, in the presence of Agbaakin Baba Adesope and other distinguished guests.

The commissioning event also featured cultural performances by the Olivet Cultural Troupe, an Anniversary Lunch, and an elegant Gala Night, where alumni showed up in glitz and glamour for red-carpet moments and jubilant dancing.

The National President of NOSA, Dr. Wale Okediran, was ably represented by the keynote speaker, Dr. Olusegun Ahmadu, who commended the Yearset’s unity and commitment to leaving lasting footprints in the school’s history.

The celebrations concluded on July 6 with a Thanksgiving Service at the school chapel. Songs of gratitude and prayers of hope were lifted as the 1995 alumni reflected on the journey of three decades and the bonds that still hold them together.

With this celebration, the 1995 Yearset has reaffirmed its place as a shining example of what alumni unity, vision, and purposeful giving can accomplish.

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