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OLIVET NEWSLETTER NO.3



Special Anniversary Edition: January 2003


OLIVET AT 58!

Fellow Olivetians,
About 9.30 am on the 29th day of January 1945, Oyo Baptist Boys� High School [Now Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo] was opened by American Southern Baptist Mission in the old mission house at Oke-Isokun [Now occupied by Baptist College of Theology, Oyo] where Rev. Pinnock, the first Baptist Missionary to the ancient Empire of Oyo established a mission post.

Today, exactly 58 years later, we have decided to use this medium to give thanks and honour to whom it is due. We give all thanks and praise to the eternal rock of ages, the King of Kings, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, Almighty God. We salute in our own way all those who have seen to the establishment and sustenance of one of the greatest educational legacies in the vast land of Africa. Fellow Olivetians & friends of Olivet, you are welcome to the special anniversary edition of the fast growing Olivet Newsletter.

TRIBUTE TO THE FOUNDING FATHERS

We honour the memory of the founding fathers of Olivet � Late Revs. Adejumobi of Awe, Okediji of Ilora, Lawoyin of Ilora, J. A. Taiwo of Oyo, Chief S. A. Eyitayo, Rev. Idowu among other great men of God.

COMPLIMENT TO MEMBERS OF STAFF

We salute all the past principals of the school. Mrs. J. C. Powell [1946], Deacon T. A. Okanla � Headmaster [1945-1952], Rev. Carl F. Whirley [1948], Rev. W. Joel Fergeson [1948-1951], Rev. J. B. Durham � Ag. Principal [1951], Rev. M. L. Garrett � Ag. Principal [1952-1953], Mr. E. A. Iyanda � Ag. Principal [1955-1957], Rev. Homer A. Brown [1957-1962], Rev. J. B. P. Lafinhan [1962-1972], Chief R. F. Fasoranti [1973-1975], Chief S. O. Omitade [1975-1977], Chief J. I. Popoola [1977-1982], Mr. I. A. Adisa � First Old Boy [1983-1989], Mr. A. A. Adeniran [1990-1994], Mr. A. A. Adeniji [1994-2000] & Mr. S. O. Okegbenle [2000-2002]. We salute the serving principal, Mrs. F. M. Taiwo, also an old student. We salute all that have taught in the school at one period or the other from January 29, 1945 �

We salute all the missionaries of the early years. We salute E. A. Salako, Samson Oke, S. O. Kolade, T. A. Adedoyin, S. O. Abidogun; We salute all the expatriate teachers from Ghana, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, UK etc � Rev. P. S. Samuel, M. A. Qamar, S. P. Kukreja, A. A. Martyn, S. Wijesinghe, A. Chacko, Miss Navatrashigham, Mrs. Rajaguhu, K. Arulampalam, Mr. Nkrumah Adarsa, Joe Mensah, Osei Bonsu, Opong among numerous others � We salute Late Dr. Tella Olukuewu, We salute dynamic sports-loving VP2 of the 80s, Mr. Lamidi & our own Rummenigie, Mr. Akinrinoye. Our acknowledgments also go to the non-teaching staff over the years, those who tended the beautiful plants of the orchard, the magnificent fountain with the rainbow behind the Library, the fish pond, the poultry and all the beautiful lawns of Olivet of Old. We salute the gardeners, the kitchen staff, the gatemen & security guards, the drivers especially the long-serving school driver � Bros Tunde.

ORGANIZATIONS

We commend the American Baptist Mission, the Nigerian Baptist Convention and the Government of Nigeria for their contributions in terms of finance and personnel. We also commend the host community of Oyo for their love and support for Olivet.

THE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

We salute the founders of the Olivet Old Students Association - we salute the 1st National President, Arc. Oladapo Adedapo, we salute Dr. B. A. Adigun, Dr. Ayo Ojo, Late Gbadebo Omoni, Chief L. A. Akintola, Late Dr. Tosho Ogunniyi, Late Titi Oluokun, Prof. Ugborgogho, Mr. J. O. Amao, Chief B. A. Lala, B. A. Laniyi, Bayo Okunade, Chief S. A. Farinu, Mr. Oba Otudeko, Chief Harry Akande, Alh. R. A. Badiru, Arc. Akin Agunbiade, Sir A. A. Adeleke, Yinka Oladimeji, H. T. Durojaiye, Kunmi Adebiyi, Niyi Aridegbe, J. O. Soyele, Chief Agboola Oke, L. A. Akinpelu, A. A. Okunade, I. A. Adisa, Bayo Adesope, Mr. Ayo Adebisi, J. T. Aiyegbayo, Tunji Awodola, Debo Tinubu, Folorunso Ajenifuja, Foluso Akintola, Olorogun Enoch Ejofodomi, Engr. Oladipupo, Dr. Kunle Ogunmola, Mr. Ayofe Adeniyi, Mr. J. A. B. Kehinde, Tunde Adelaja, Dolapo Ijaola, Arc. Biodun Larinde, Tunji Mafolasire, Engr. Adeyinka, Engr. Abiodun Afolabi, Prof. Odejide, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan, Late Laoye Tinuoye, Com. Kunle Ali, Akin Adesokan, Durosinmi-Etti, Segun Ahmadu, Deoye Mapaderun, Engr. Bayo Akinpelu, Dr. Adejumobi, Mr. Tony Omafuma, Dr. Wale Okediran, Mrs. Subuola Odele, Mrs. Sade Okulaja-Sowole, Mrs. Adigun, Femi Kusa and many others � the list is endless � we salute you all.

We acknowledge all local chapters, year clubs and campus chapters nationwide.

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