Welcome to The Gbarnga Methodist Mission Alumni Association Website
About Us
Our Association
The Association
The Gbarnga Methodist Mission Alumni Association (Association) was established in 1993 by James and Willametta Venn.. Although the Association is based in the United States it's membership is open to all former students, faculty, staff and others who want to affiliate and support the W.V.S Tubman-Gray School (Gbarnga Methodist) regardless of country of residence.
Membership
- Annual Dues $120
- Allows you to vote and hold office
Emblem
The emblem of The Gbarnga Methodist Mission School Alumni Association in the Americas is "The Eagle," a symbol of strength and humanity. This symbol was chosen in 1949 when the school opened its door to the students of Gbarnga, surrounding communities and to students from other parts of Liberia.
Our Mission
As a non-profit 501 (c)(3) entity, the Association goals are exclusively for charitable educational purposes. It will collaborate with the school’s administration to:
- Render assistance to deserving and less fortunate students;
- Restore the institution’s physical infrastructure to promote a conducive learning environment
- Support enhancement activities that will stimulate the intellect of students
- Identify, organize and implement fundraising programs to support its mission, programs, goals and objectives.
- Solicit books and other school supplies to be sent to the school to help facilitate the learning needs of students.
- Establish and maintain an open line of communication between the school administration in Liberia and the Association in the Americas to share ideas, best practices and resources that will enhance learning.
- Endeavor to engage in health and wellness activities at the school. Those activities shall include, but not limited to, safe drinking water initiatives and medical needs projects.
- Encourage and support training programs for teachers at the school so that they are equipped to provide quality education to the students.
- Promote cordial relations between members of the Association in the Americas through programs and other social and recreational activities.
School History
William V.S. Tubman-Gray United Methodist School
The school was founded in 1949 by Mr. Samuel Ulysses and Mrs. Vivian Gray, The initial classes were kindergarten through the ninth grade and it included boys and girls dormitories. The school was extended through the 12th grade in 1983 during Mr. Sundaygar Duwah's (9th Grade Class of 1971) tenure as principal.
The institution's name was changed from the the W.V.S. Tubman United Methodist School to the W.V.S. Tubman-Gray United Methodist School in 1984 in recognition of the lifetime contributions the Gray's made to the school, and the impact they had on the students the community and the country.