Margibi County institution marks fifth consecutive year of flawless national exam results as 87 candidates pass seven subjects and above, including Math and English
By: John Kamara Taylor
UNIFICATION CITY, Margibi County – The St. Paul Ecumenical High School is set to host its 15th Commencement Convocation following a historic academic performance in which all 87 candidates who sat the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) obtained successful passes in seven or more subjects, including Mathematics and English Language.
The Founder and Proprietor of the institution, Dr. Henric Marcus Speare, disclosed that the flawless result marks the school’s fifth consecutive year of academic excellence, with a consistent 100 percent pass rate in the national examination.
85 STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR GRADUATION
Speaking to reporters, Dr. Speare confirmed that 85 of the 87 candidates who sat the examination are qualified for graduation. However, he noted that three students have been disqualified due to failures within the institution.
The affected students, he explained, have already begun repeating their courses alongside the current cohort of 12th graders a decision reflecting the school’s commitment to maintaining rigorous academic standards.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dr. Speare also unveiled the calendar of events leading up to the graduation ceremony. The institution will host its Traditional Tea Party on Friday, October 23, 2026, an occasion designed to award and honor High Honor students. This will be followed by the Baccalaureate Service and Convocation on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The Guest Preacher for the Baccalaureate Service is Rev. Fth. Olaf Libe Bonner, Priest of the Episcopal Church of Liberia.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
This year’s orator, set to deliver the Keynote Address, is Senator James Emmanuel Nuquay of Margibi County. The occasion will also be graced by an array of distinguished diplomatic and educational figures, including Dr. Emmanuel M. Johnson, President of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU); Rep. Ivar K. Jones, Representative for District 2, Margibi County; and Hon. Joe Flomo, District Education Officer for the Farmington Education District.
Others expected to attend include Hon. John Z. Buway, Deputy Managing Director for Administration at the Liberia Airport Authority; Hon. Clarice Alpha Jah, former Senator of Margibi County; and Hon. Joshua V. Robinson, former Senatorial Candidate for Margibi County, among several others.
A MILESTONE FOR EDUCATION IN MARGIBI
The achievement forms part of the institution’s broader efforts to promote academic excellence, improve education, and strengthen the educational system within Margibi County and beyond.
The convocation ceremony, which is expected to bring together school administrators, students, parents, community dwellers, and educational stakeholders, will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the St. Paul Ecumenical School Multipurpose Auditorium in Smell No Taste, Margibi County.
The remarkable feat stands as a testament to the school’s enduring commitment to quality education in the county.