About Us
Who we are and what we stand for.
Official Name
William Booth Alumni Association (WBAA)
Motto
Innovation, Pragmatism & Commitment
Location
Pipeline Road, Paynesville, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia
Constitution Adopted
August 5, 2002, at Paynesville
Brief History
The William Booth Alumni Association was organized by graduates of William Booth High School in Paynesville, Montserrado County, out of gratitude for the school's contribution to their lives and a shared commitment to its continued growth. The Association's Constitution and By-Laws were formally adopted on August 5, 2002.
Purpose
To organize the graduates of William Booth High School into a body bound by a shared Constitution, guiding collective and individual action for the ongoing development, expansion, and growth of both the Association and the school.
Mission
The William Booth Alumni Association serves as a strong and united network of former students dedicated to maintaining lifelong relationships, supporting one another, giving back to the alma mater, promoting educational excellence, and contributing meaningfully to the development of current students and William Booth High School.
Vision
A united, thriving global network of William Booth High School graduates, actively engaged in the continued existence, development, and expansion of their alma mater, and in the growth and success of one another, for generations to come.
Core Values
Innovation - approaching challenges and opportunities with fresh thinking and creativity. Pragmatism - taking practical, effective action grounded in the real needs of members and the school. Commitment - a steadfast, lasting dedication to the Association, to fellow graduates, and to William Booth High School.
Our Objectives
What the Association is committed to achieving.
To Foster Unity and Lasting Connections
To foster unity, friendship, fellowship, and lasting connections among former students of William Booth High School, regardless of their year of graduation, profession, location, or background.
To Support Educational and Professional Development
To support and promote the educational, academic, professional, and personal development of both current and former students through mentorship, networking, training, workshops, scholarships, and other developmental opportunities.
To Strengthen Engagement with the Alma Mater
To encourage former students to remain actively connected and committed to their alma mater by participating in school activities, supporting institutional programs, mentoring students, and contributing to the continued growth and development of William Booth High School.
To Promote Academic Support and Institutional Development
To provide academic and institutional support through the donation of books, school supplies, educational materials, and equipment; sponsorship of student scholarships and academic awards; and organization of academic competitions. The Association also supports infrastructure development, including the renovation of classrooms, dormitories, chapels, libraries, and laboratories.
To Conduct Fundraising and Resource-Mobilization Activities
To organize and participate in fundraising activities supporting the Association and the school, including annual campaigns, dinners and galas, online donation drives, sponsorship drives, and WBAA-branded merchandise.
To Promote Organizational Governance and Democratic Participation
To conduct regular organizational and General Assembly meetings, hold elections in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws, and promote transparency, accountability, and effective leadership within the Association.
To Establish Alumni Chapters and Professional Networks
To establish and strengthen local, national, and international alumni chapters and networking platforms, including chapters in the United States and the WBAA Monrovia Chapter, along with virtual meet-ups, webinars, and mentorship programs.