Our History
Major milestones in the life of the Association.
1829
Birth of William & Catherine Booth
William Booth was born in Nottingham, England, and Catherine Mumford in Ashbourne, Derbyshire — the two founders whose partnership would later give rise to The Salvation Army.
1865
The Christian Mission Founded
William and Catherine Booth founded The Christian Mission in London, preaching among the poor and laying the groundwork for what would become a worldwide movement.
1878
The Salvation Army Established
The Christian Mission was reorganized and renamed The Salvation Army, structured to bring salvation and social support to communities in need. During William Booth's lifetime, the Army spread to 58 countries and colonies.
1988
The Salvation Army Arrives in Liberia
The Salvation Army's Christian Mission was officially extended to Liberia, with Majors Leonard and Dorothy Millar serving as Pioneer Officers.
1991
A Season of Expansion Begins
Captain Brian J. Knightley and his wife arrived in Liberia, ushering in a period of evangelistic expansion, educational development, healthcare outreach, and property acquisition that would shape the Army's institutions for decades.
1992
First Salvation Army School Opens
The first Salvation Army school in Liberia opened on 17th Street, Sinkor, later developing into Len Millar Primary and Elementary School — the forerunner of the school system that would produce William Booth High School.
1998
William Booth High School Founded
Rising demand for quality Salvation Army education led to the establishment of the William Booth School Complex on Pipeline Road, Paynesville. Official classes began on February 2, 1998, under the motto "Our goal is excellence."
1999
Alumni Association Formed
Graduates of William Booth High School organized themselves into the William Booth Alumni Association (WBAA) on July 31, 1999, to maintain lifelong connections and support the Alma Mater's continued growth.
2002
Constitution Adopted
The Association formally adopted its Constitution and By-Laws at Paynesville on August 5, 2002, under founding chairman Mr. Daniel Y. Mulbah, establishing the governing framework still in use today.
2019
First Homecoming & Constitutional Review
The Association held its First Homecoming celebration and convened its first Constitutional Review Committee, updating the governing document and growing alumni membership awareness from roughly 25 to about 300 members.
2025
First Elected Leadership Takes Office
On May 10, 2025, the Association's first fully elected leadership team assumed office, going on to open the WBAA's first USD and LRD bank accounts with Access Bank and establish official communication channels for members.
2026
First Sports Jamboree & Homecoming Under New Leadership
The Association hosted its First Sports Jamboree on May 24, 2026, at Evidence Park, followed by its Homecoming celebration on May 30, 2026, at the Modern Hotel — complete with a published financial report demonstrating the leadership's commitment to transparency.