CECELIA WANICO AND AMEZU 2013 GRADUATION CEREMONIES

April 10, 2013 in Uncategorized
Tags: Accounting, African, Bank, Criminal, degrees, Department, Divinity, Economics, Episcopal, family, finance, friends, Justice, Management, Microfinance, University

Happy to be a graduate

On Tuesday, April 9, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion University, AMEZU, marked its 12^th commencement convocation.  At these ceremonies, the University conferred various academic degrees on over 710 students in various disciplines, namely, Accounting, Economics, Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Divinity and Education.

Among the graduates was Ms. Cecelia Siah Wanico who obtained a B. Sc. Degree in Accounting.  Cecelia is a staff of the Finance Department of AccessBank Liberia Ltd, the Microfinance Bank.  It was a very joyous occasion for her and her family.  Their joy was expressed when they invited other relatives and friends to share with them refreshment they had prepared to celebrate Cecelia’s graduation.  At her mother’s home, she entertained guests with hot soup, drinks, a friendly atmosphere and music that kept bodies rocking. The workmates of Cecelia from the Finance Department attended the refreshment session in mass since due to their work schedule they could not be present to witness the official program at the new site of the University located about twelve miles outside of Monrovia.

Celebrating with Cecelia were her Grandmother Lusu Manjoe who reared her when she was a baby, her sister, Kumba, her son Prince and her Fiance, Alvin Sieh, an employee of the National Port Authority,  among others.  Also present at the refreshment was Mr. Sumo Harris, Dean of the Business College accompanied by another of his workmates.

The Graduate and her grandmother

What makes graduation of this nature something to reflect on is that it was not foreseen some 27 years ago when Korpo Sele, Cecelia’s Mother and Father, Larry Wanico gave birth to her.  Neither did her Grandmother who reared her foresee that she would have been present to witness the graduation of her grandchild Cecelia from College.  It tells of the possibilities that can ensue when children are take care of and allowed to grow to adulthood.  No parent can predict what the outcome of a child who runs around the yard, play in the dust, goes unkempt or even sleep on the floor will be in the future.  All the parents have to do is to do their best in caring for the child and leave the rest to the outworking of the future.

So it has turned out for Cecelia.  At the refreshment session, there were a couple of kids around.  It dawned on me that those kids had great possibilities before them; that with proper care they could turn out to be like Cecelia.  Let’s hope that their parents will see them for they could be and do all they can to bring up those little ones with the hope that they could become someone better tomorrow.

 It goes to all parents for that matter.

Cecelia is congratulated

Cecelia, her mother and her son

Cecelia and her son, Prince

The graduate is congratulated by a guest

Some attendees at the refreshment

The graduate and her Boss take to the dance floor

Workmates of Cecelia pose with her

The Dean of the College paid his respects

Cecelia’s workmates presented her gifts

Food and drinks were served

It was an enjoyable time

Cecelia was clearly identified in the program booklet

Prince played being a graduate with an eye on the future