President Sirleaf Commends St. Teresa Catholic High School for Providing Quality Education; Receives Maj. Gen. Mu Yuchang of China, New French Amb. Letters of Credence

Thursday, 30th November 2017

Group photo with Pricipal and staff of St. Teresa Catholic High School
Photo Credit: James M. Garresen II

Monrovia, Liberia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has commended students of the St. Teresa Catholic High School and recounted the tremendous contributions of Liberia’s late President, Edwin Barclay some 80 years. She said she glad to be part of the St. Teresa Convent family adding - 80 years after one of our great Presidents, Edwin Barclay had being here to open and contribute to this school.

According to an Executive Mansion release, President Sirleaf made the statement on Thursday, November 30, 2017 on the campus ofSt. Teresa Convent Catholic High School where she had gone to visit and motivate students during the commemoration the school's 80th anniversary.

Addressing the students, President Sirleaf said St. Teresa Convent is a landmark institution in the history of Liberia while stressing that back in those days - there were three schools including her alma mater – the College of West Africa, St. Teresa Catholic High School and St. Patrick Catholic High School were noted for quality education.

President Sirleaf paid tribute to former Minister of Finance, Antoinette Sayeh, Monrovia City Mayor, Clara Doe-Mvogo, Ms. Ethel Holt Toles; deputy Chief of Protocol – Executive Mansion, Ambassador Ethel Davis, Bloh Sayeh, director of the National Archives, among others who graduated from St. Teresa Catholic High School and are serving top positions