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The Rise of a Leader

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

By Addo Adjei Adom RexPublished 2 years ago 6 min read

Chapter 1: A Humble Beginning

Amoesi Emmanuel had a modest start in life. Born on 4th April 2007, into a struggling family in Cape Coast Ghana in the Central Region. They where five in family and the first Son of his parents, Three boys and two girl's . education was seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. Yet, young Amoesi harbored a burning desire within him. Against all odds, he yearned for knowledge, for a chance to escape the cycle of can’t be a leader that had plagued his family for generations and He also had a Spirit for Agriculture

Chapter 2: The Dreams in the Heart OF Amoesi Emmanuel

From an early age, Amoesi displayed an insatiable thirst for learning. Despite the lack of resources, he devoured every book and absorbed every word his teachers spoke. While other children played, Amoesi buried himself in textbooks and notebooks, his dreams propelling him forward.

Chapter 3: Education Background

He started his education in Cleveland community school where he being school from nursery to class 3, he stopped because the school was from nursery to class 3. Then he later continued in Christian Ambassador International School, from class 3 to Junior high school (JHS 1) he started again as for that nobody knows the reason then he went to Domeabra M/A Junior high school(JHS) from Junior high school(JHS 1) to (JHS 3) After all, he completed Junior high school (JHS) on 19th November 2021 that was Friday at Ejisu Secondary Technical.

What happened after Junior high school let’s find out

Chapter 4: The Obstacles That Stood in His Path

After the completion of Junior high school, he stayed in the house for some months waiting for his results but as for him, He knew that he pass and go to his first choice school that was “Opoku Ware Senior High School’’ in “Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. So after days and Nights of waiting for his results, It finally came but unfortunately he got Grade 24 and didn’t get his first choice of school. He was shocked because he knew that he will get the best “Grade” but it didn’t happen for Amoesi. He even asked himself that why because I no that i won't get that but it came so, so Amoesi decided to take it like that because the bible said in everything give thanks, He was afraid that he won't get school the school he was looking for or No school will take him. So he prayed a lot about it that God should help him get a school in his choices he made and by grace Amoesi got his third choice and That was Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School at “Kumawu” in the Ashanti Region it wasn’t his first choice but he thanked God for what he his done for him

As a now a student of Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School, He then began his senior high school(SHS) on the 4th April 2022 and that was also his 15th birthday. Going to the school he offered Agricultural Science with his electives as Elective Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and General Agriculture . Being a fresher was tough but he had God in him so everything went successful for him the first few days and also got a school father named Bright Oppong Boateng who also took him through the school and taught Amoesi so many things that can help me stay in school successful But ?

Chapter 5: A Glimmer of Hope

In senior high school where all lives start. Amoesi decided to note down everything that will make him successful in this life. Amoesi will always go to the school library to read from time to time when he has nothing to do. He sometimes stood up to teach the class when there’s no teacher in the class therefore Amoesi's effort did not go unnoticed. His teachers recognized his potential, and seeing his unwavering determination, they provided guidance and support. With mentorship programs opened doors previously unknown to him. With every opportunity that came his way, Amoesi grew increasingly confident and determined to prove himself and therefore became the school’s EWP meaning (Executive Without Portfolio) which Amoesi struggled but by grace he got the position as the EWP Boys for 2022 to 2023 in the SRC (Students Representative council) which helped him to solve problems of students and also how to make the students understand the roles,duty and the rules of the school. During that area Amoesi had a friend (A she) in the council She was the Senior Girls prefect and also the Vice president for SRC (Students Representative council) from 2022 to 2023 . She was also among the people that helped Amoesi in so may way in advice, encouraging,influencing him as well etc.

Chapter 6: Courage to Run

School was a though journey for him but by his determination to even becoming the EWP (Executive Without Portfolio), effort and grace, Amoesi still lived peacefully because he had a good School father, when Amoesi was in his second year. His school father who was called Felix Amponsah Junior the Assistant Boys Prefect and also the Deputy General Secretary of the School, Encourages him. Amoesi having the Spirit of Leadership in him, His school father helped Amoesi to achieve his dream to becoming a leader one day in his life. When the elections for school prefects approached, Amoesi hesitated. He had never been the most popular or assertive student, but deep inside, he knew he had something more valuable to offer: empathy and compassion. With trepidation, he decided to throw his hat into the ring, ready to make a difference in the lives of his fellow students. Amoesi’s school father gave him all the help and support to the determined Amoesi to be the Senior Boys Prefect. So before going for the forms for Boy's Prefect his school father gave him, His Manifesto he used in his time to Amoesi to learn. So that yonug Amoesi will be very fluent when it is time for the Manifesto reading. On the 22nd October 2022 was the day that Manifesto script was to given to students, Amoesi, Competing with other two Students who are also aspiring for the School Prefect. This competition was not easy for Amoesi but he was determined to win no matter what and that was a spirit of a leader. After the Manifesto Reading what happened to the young Amoesi

Chapter 7: A Leader Emerges

To his astonishment, Amoesi's Manifesto and campaign struck a chord with his peers. They saw him as someone who understood their struggles and would fight for their rights. The timid boy with big dreams gradually transformed into a confident leader. When the results were announced, Amoesi found himself elected as the new school prefect, ready to take on the challenges that lay ahead.

Chapter 8: Guiding the Way

As a school prefect, Amoesi embraced his role with a passion unparalleled. He implemented initiatives to promote inclusivity and student welfare, ensuring that no voice went unheard. Through his leadership, he fostered a sense of unity among the students, instilling in them the belief that their dreams were valid and achievable.

Chapter 9: The Journey Continues

Amoesi's journey didn't end with the prefectship. His dedication and extraordinary leadership skills, He also became the SRC (Students Representative council) President for 2023 to 2024. Approached with the opportunity to become the SRC precedent for the Students Representative council, Amoesi faced a difficult decision because being the School prefect was another task and this hmm. Would he step outside his comfort zone to make an even greater impact on young students lives in the school?

Chapter 10: The Extraordinary Legacy

Amoesi's rise from a humble background to becoming both a school prefect and SRC precedent left an indelible mark in the school that he is still doing. His story of determination, resilience, and leadership inspired countless

Chapter 11: Things Amoesi Did

When Amoesi became the school prefect, He joined the Debaters Club which Amoesi had a Love for, He contested for the first time with his team of students qualified for the first time and it was against sakafia Senior High School. They also went for the second time but lost which was sad for young Amoesi, for losing against Church of Christ Senior High School.

On 5th August 2023 was a day set aside for Amoesi to be on the social media platform as the Senior Boys prefect, to give a speech to thank the installation of Books to his School “Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School” by Honourable Kennedy Agyapong.

The End

By Addo Adjei Adom Rex

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