From a timid young boy walking through unfamiliar gates to leading anniversary celebrations decades later, Hon. Sammi Awuku recounts a powerful journey of discipline, growth, and perseverance at St. Augustine’s College.Hon. Sammi Awuku has returned to his alma mater, St. Augustine’s College, as Chairman for its 96th Speech and Prize-Giving Day, where he delivered a heartfelt reflection on his journey from student to leader.Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the values of discipline, fairness, and perseverance instilled in him during his time at the institution, noting that these principles have guided his life and career.He recounted how, 27 years ago, his late uncle, Professor Dominic Kofi Agyeman, then Chairman of the school’s Governing Board, personally led him into the school as a young and uncertain student. According to him, the environment was initially intimidating, but it became a foundation for lifelong friendships and brotherhood.A defining moment, he said, was his first Speech and Prize-Giving Day, where his uncle made it clear that discipline was non-negotiable and that no student, including his own nephew, would be exempt from punishment if rules were broken. He described this as a lesson that shaped his character and sense of integrity.Hon. Awuku noted that 25 years after leaving the school, he and his colleagues have returned not as boys, but as accomplished alumni, united by the enduring motto of the college — perseverance conquers all.He also took a moment to honor colleagues who have passed on, expressing gratitude for life and celebrating those present for reaching this milestone.The event marked a significant moment of reflection and celebration for the old students, as they commemorated 96 years of the institution’s impact.