On the morning of January 6th, 2021, just one day after schools resumed for the term, a fire broke out in St. Martin’s dormitory. Thankfully, no student or staff was in the dormitory at the time, as they were in class around 9:30a.m. when it broke. About 70 students lost their property which was covered […]
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SOBA America mourns one of its own – SOBAN Dr. Godfrey Fondinka
The cold hands of death once again stuck our SOBA America family on December 18th, 2020 when SOBAN Dr. Godfrey Fondinka was called home by the Lord. Dr. Fondinka, SOBAN number 2155 of the 1971 class died in Fayetteville, NC of complications from COVID-19. He leaves behind his dear wife Dr. Florence, four kids – […]
Lend-A-Hand-Initiative makes a difference in the lives of SOBANS and SOBANESE in need
The SOBA America Lend-A-Hand Initiative has enjoyed early success in its mission to make a difference in the lives of SOBANS and SOBANESE in need. The Fote administration rolled out this program on May 15th, 2020 at the peak of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The initial phase of the program has been focused on providing […]
SOBA America hands over new sick bay to SJC Sasse with ribbon-cutting ceremony
On October 14th, 2020, SOBA America presented a gift of new sick bay to St. Joseph’s College, Sasse during a ceremony on the campus of SJC Sasse. The newly completed sick bay building was handed over to St. Joseph’s College, Sasse during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Due to a scheduling conflict, Bishop Michael Bibi, proprietor of […]
SOBA America gifts state-of-the-art band and orchestra to St. Joseph’s College, Sasse
On August 5th, 2020, SOBA America presented a gift of a state-of-the-art band and orchestra to St. Joseph’s College, Sasse during a ceremony on the campus of SJC Sasse. The gift, comprised of over 70 pieces of professional grade band and orchestra equipment and a 75 piece set of band uniforms was presented to the […]
Fote Administration unveils COVID-19 response relief package for SOBA America
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world as we know it. SOBANS across the US and Canada, like the rest of our global community, are facing unprecedented challenges as the world seeks to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19. The Fote administration’s approach to handling the crisis has been guided by two main […]
SOBA America mourns its fallen member – SOBAN Michael Samson
Our SOBA America family was once again stricken by the cold hands of death on April 1st, 2020. SOBAN number 2069, Michael Samson, was called to the Lord after a protracted illness unrelated to the current COVID-19 pandemic. SOBAN Samson was a member of the 1970 class. He was a registered member of SOBA America […]
2020 National Convention canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in the US and Canada, SOBA America needed to take steps to ensure the safety of SOBANS and their families. After getting feedback from SOBANS, and listening to recommendations from health and government officials, it was clear that holding our convention in May was not feasible. Consequently, our […]
SOBA America mourns our fallen member – SOBAN Eric Nganje
Our SOBA America family was once more stricken by the cold hands of death in the early hours of January 1st, 2020. SOBAN number 2864 – Eric Nganje – was called to the Lord. He was admitted into SJC Sasse in 1978. He was a registered member of SOBA America and a member of SOBA […]
Carolinas Chapter helps feed the hungry by volunteering at Food Bank
As a non-profit organization (Sasse Alumni Association), it is important that we do charitable activities in the USA and Canada. Our administration is challenging every chapter to do at least one charitable event annually. The First Lady is also working on an initiative for SOBA America to do a charitable event at our annual national […]