Highway Secondary School
| Highway Secondary School | |
|---|---|
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| Form IV block at Highway Secondary School. Photo credit: Bhargav Mistry (bhargavmistry@gmail.com) We endeavour to excel | |
| Location | |
| Nairobi, Kenya | |
| Coordinates | 1°19′03″S 36°50′13″E / 1.317529°S 36.836854°ECoordinates: 1°19′03″S 36°50′13″E / 1.317529°S 36.836854°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, provincial, day school |
| Established | 1962 |
| Chair Board of Governors | Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, OGW |
| Head Master | P. Maritim |
| Age | 15 to 18 |
| Houses | 4 |
| Colour(s) | Ultramarine |
| Former pupils | Old Highwayrians |
| Website | http://www.highwaysec.com |
The Highway Secondary is a public secondary (O - level) day school for boys located in Nairobi's South B suburb, Kenya. The school is named for the Mombasa Highway that runs along the school's southern perimeter. The school is classified as a provincial day school.
History
The school was created as an Asian school for O-level boys and A-level for girls and boys on 19 February 1962. This was concurrent with the conversion of Ngara Girls' High School a boys and girls school into an all-girls school. The headmaster along with all the male teaching staff and the boys were moved to the site of the present school.
The school was officially opened on 6 July 1962 by Hon. Lawrence G. Sagini, Minister of Education. In 1963 the school enrolled its first four black students.[1]
Motto
The school's Latin motto which appears on the school badge is 'Vis Atque Dignitas' - 'With pride and dignity'. The motto is 'Endeavour to Excel'.
Headmasters
- Mr. M.A. Turnidge (1962)
- Mr. J.C. Clement (1962 - 1963)
- Mr. J. Farnell (1963 - 1964)
- Mr. M.A. Quarishy (1965 - 1966)
- Mr. A.S. Maina (1969 - 1973)
- Mr. C.B. Maina (June 1973 - December 1973)
- Mr. N.W.A. Mwangi (January 1974 - January 1980)
- Mr. G.M. Okwiya (February 1980 - January 1982)
- Mr. S.K .Kibe (February 1982 - December1996)
- Mr. H.W. Njeru (January 1997 - December 1998)
- Mrs. A. Kasibwa (January 1999 - April 2001)
- Mr. D. Karaba (May 2001 - October 2002)
- Mr. J.K. Mbogori (October 2002 to January 2010)
- Mr. P. Maritim (January 2010 to date)
Chairmen of Board of Governors
- Dr. Hassanaly Rattansi (1964-1978)
- Mr. D.M. Mutiso (1978-1996)
- Mr. L.M. Ombete( 1997-1999)
- Mr. P. Thige (2000-July 2006)
- Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, OGW (July 2006 to date)
Notable alumni
- Naushad N. Merali - founder of Sameer Group [2]
- Larry Asego Popular Kenyan Radio Presenter and TV shows anchor
- Harith Salim Popular NTV Swahili News anchor
- DJ Protege Popular Kenyan Dance DJ
- Sonu Ahluwalia - RJ, DJ