The Swedru Secondary School (Swesco) Old Students Association North America Chapter held its annual reunion and fundraising dinner at the Dulles Airport Marriott Hotel in Virginia, USA, drawing nearly 100 alumni from across the United States.

The event, led by US Chapter President Dr Bernard Kwabi-Addo, was graced by the Global President of the Swesco Alumni Association, Samuel Attah-Mensah, who delivered a stirring message on the need for alumni in the diaspora to commit resources and expertise toward the growth of their alma mater in Ghana.

Attah-Mensah described this commitment as part of building the “Swesco Legacy,” noting that the values instilled in alumni—discipline, service, and resilience—must now reflect in how they give back to the school.

“Swesco shaped us into who we are today. The responsibility is ours to ensure that current and future students benefit from the same opportunities, or even better, than we had,” he said.

He also appealed to Swesconians living in Canada and other parts of North America to join hands with the association’s efforts, emphasising that collective action from the diaspora can drive meaningful projects in education and infrastructure at Swesco.

The reunion, beyond its social and networking appeal, also served as a platform for mobilising funds to support ongoing initiatives back home. The alumni also pledged support for projects that will help the school maintain its tradition of producing disciplined and innovative leaders for Ghana and beyond.

The gathering underscored the critical role of Ghanaians in the diaspora in sustaining the progress of their alma maters.

The Swesco reunion in Virginia is a reminder that old students abroad have a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Whether through financial support, mentorship, or creating global networks for students, Ghanaians in the diaspora can help transform their alma maters into a world-class institution.

As Swesco alumni have shown, giving back is not just about honouring the past — it is about securing the future for generations to come.