I had a great experience at Pope John SHS – MC Kabutey reveals

Ghanaian MC Alfred Kabutey, famously known as 'MC Kabutey', recently reminisced about his time at Pope John Senior High School (SHS), highlighting the memorable moments, friendships, and lessons that shaped his experience. During a recent appearance on The Career Trail Season 4 on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, he shared that his interest in hockey was sparked at Pope John, largely due to the sport's prominence in the school's prospectus and his mother's influence.

His mother, who had played hockey at university, had acquired him a Slazenger fiberglass-coated hockey stick, which ultimately led to his participation in the school's hockey team. The senior students, however, initially coveted his stick, forcing him to join the team to retain possession. Beyond hockey, Kabutey fondly remembered the unusual housing conditions for the 1997 year group, who were temporarily accommodated in a room above the administration block, sharing space with two senior students.

They became known as the "Administration Top Boys," providing sustenance for the seniors and becoming a go-to group for them during times of hunger. Despite the challenging dynamics, Kabutey acknowledged that his time at Pope John was not devoid of difficulties, notably the bullying he endured from the older, more physically imposing senior students.

These encounters, spanning from the bathhouse to room assignments, room-to-room interactions, and food distribution, formed an integral part of his school experience. Despite the hardships, Kabutey emphasized that his years at Pope John remained unforgettable. He recently reconnected with a former senior, Raymond, at an international conference in Accra, where he was the event host.

The two laughed about the bullying incidents from their school days, reminiscing about their youthful experiences. Finally, Kabutey paid tribute to his former schoolmates, particularly the 1999 year group, fondly known as the Pojoba year group.