Each year at graduation, Hope International honors the legacy students. These are the students who have spent all of their school time at Hope International. This year three students were honored. We interviewed each of them about their time at Hope and share excerpts from these interviews below. They expressed deep appreciation and gratitude for their friends, the school campus they are so proud of, their teachers, and YOU.
Your generosity has left a lasting legacy on each of them and all of the students they represent.
Q: How long have you been at Hope International School?
I have been at Hope for 15 years, from nursery in 2009 to Grade 12 in 2024.
Q: What has been your favorite memory at Hope?
My favorite memory is the sport. I was a member of the kickball (girls) team, we had so many memorable times together and I will really miss my team.
Q: How do you feel about being honored as a legacy student of Hope?
As a legacy student, I feel so happy and can boast of my high school. I have an old picture of the school and sometimes, I sit and compare it with the current look; it makes me so proud to see how far we have come as members of the Hope family. I am so proud and excited to receive the honor.
Q: What are you most proud of?
I am proud of the campus facility, especially the amazing buildings, as a kid here I never imagined us having this wonderful structure. I am also proud of my teachers for their great impact.
Q: What can you remember as a little kid at Hope years back?
I remember my first teacher, Ms. Tetee, who taught us well and wonderfully cared for us. She always showed us love and never got tired of our annoying behavior as kids.
Q: What are you most proud of?
I am proud of the teachers, Hope is one of the best schools in Liberia because of the quality of teachers we have. Their teachings and mentorship are great and I am so proud of them.
Q: What message do you have for Hope International School as you finally say goodbye?
Naomi: Firstly, I want to say thanks to the Hope International School, and I also want to encourage the youth of Liberia to see Hope as a great opportunity for them to achieve affordable and quality education. This school is creating a better future for all.
George: I extend my thanks and appreciation to the teachers and the administration for the great job they are doing at the Hope International School. They made a great impact on my life and the society.
Saddatu: My favorite school, I am going to miss you (Hope), my teachers and the many fun. Goodbye for now to the only school I know, I love you and you will always be my only choice.
Q: What message do you have for The Hope Project?
Naomi: I want to thank The Hope Project for the support of the Hope International School and the many children of Liberia. Your support keeps giving us hope for a better future. Please keep it up!
George: Thanks to The Hope Project, I pray and hope for continuous support to help generations to come in achieving their dreams.
Saddatu: A very big thanks to our sponsor, The Hope Project, for investing in the Hope International School.
Cheers to these three legacy leaving students and to you, who have made Hope a part of your legacy.