Soba.America.E-Newsletter.2017

(FAMILY SPIRIT) BEING YOUR BROTHER’S KEEPER: Always being empathetic and
not being aloof to others’ suffering for tomorrow might be your turn. The togetherness
and solidarity of SOBANS is legendary. In fact, it cuts across all generations, both
young and old. The camaraderie is unique.
GENEROSITY: Learning to share whatever you have, for it comes from God and being
a Blessing to others wherever you go.
HONESTY: Standing for the truth at all times. Even if it won’t earn you many admirers
and friends. For the Bible tells us that. The truth shall set you free² (ET VERITAS LIB-
ERABIT VOS)
HUMILITY: Being able to accept your faults and staying grounded in order that you’ll
always keep an open mind to learn. This is a major character trait of our patron Saint-
St. Joseph.
LEADERSHIP: Being at the service of the community. Not trying to impose your authority
but earning the respect and trust of others via your good deeds.
PUBLIC SPEAKING: SOBANS speak good English. That is why when you get to the
market square and you speak grammar, the petty trader will respond to you by saying,
“Eh! No bring me that Sasse for here!” In fact, speaking good English is a feature associated
with Sasse.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY: The allocation, cleaning and evaluation of
personal portions is a practice that instilled in us the values of accountability and
responsibility. Those whose portions were dirty were punished because they were
deemed not responsible.
RESPECT OF HIERARCHY AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY: In Sasse, we were taught
to respect those in authority and our seniors. It was customary for F1 boys to respect
the F2 boys and so on. For whoever wants to lead must be able to obey and follow. For
it is in obeying that we get to learn from those in positions of authority because all
authority comes from God.
By Brian N. Njotsa
Marketer without Borders (MWB)
SOBA 01’ Class (The STRIVERS ),
Admission #7278.
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