OLIVET NEWSLETTER NO.3Special Anniversary Edition: January 2003OLIVET AT 58!Fellow Olivetians, 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 FATHERSWe 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 � ORGANIZATIONSWe 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.
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