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Honoring Tradition & Celebrating Excellence The SLGS Alumni Association cordially invites you to an unforgettable night of elegance and legacy. Step into a world where heritage meets sophistication, as we celebrate 180 remarkable years of community, achievement, and enduring friendship.
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HONORING TRADITION & CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

 

On the evening of November 29th, the SLGS Alumni Association cordially invites you to an unforgettable night of elegance and legacy. Step into a world where heritage meets sophistication, as we celebrate 180 remarkable years of community, achievement, and enduring friendship.

 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

•    Date: November 29th, 2025
•    Time: 8 PM 
•    Venue: Grand Occasions Laurel
•    Dress Code: Black Tie (Formal Evening Attire) or Elegant African Attire​

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YOU'RE INVITED

Celebrate with alumni, friends, and distinguished guests in an atmosphere steeped in the grandeur of tradition. The evening will feature:
•    Photo opportunities
•    Elegant sit-down dinner
•    Awards honoring exceptional contributions
•    Dancing beneath a canopy of glimmering lights
•    Open bar with crafted cocktails
•    Patrons will receive expedited entry with escort, custom gift, dedicated server for the evening and priority buffet access

 

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

Tickets are limited for this milestone celebration!

Please purchase your tickets early.

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PAY WITH ZELLE® 
(no processing fee)

Get started through your mobile banking app.

ADD SLGS ALUMNI ASSOC. AS A RECIPIENT:

Telephone number -240-852-0404

CHOOSE THE AMOUNT
Enter the amount to send based on the number of tickets.

ADD MESSAGE WITH NUMBER AND TYPE OF TICKETS

Enter the number of tickets requested in the message field.

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First 50 General Admission Ticket purchasers will receive a special token of appreciation.

Join us as we celebrate 180 years of legacy in splendid style. The SLGS Alumni Association Black Tie Gala awaits your presence beneath the purple and white lights!

Ticket Ordering Guide

PayPal Ticket - Once the ticket purchase is completed online, you can save your barcoded E-ticket directly from the site.  A copy of your receipt will also be emailed to you. Simply save a copy of the receipt for proof of purchase on the day of the event. There is a 2.5% PayPal handling fee for each ticket.


Zelle Ticket - We will operate a 'Will Call' booth at the event for Zelle-purchased tickets. This enables you to pick up your tickets right at the event. Upon entry at the booth, please present a copy of your receipt or show I.D. to gain admittance to the event. If you are using your I.D. for verification, please ensure that the name on your I.D. matches the information with which you paid.  There is zero processing fee for tickets purchased via Zelle.

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The Sierra Leone Grammar School was founded on 25th March 1845 as Church Missionary Society (C.M.S.) Grammar School - the first secondary school in Sub-Saharan Africa. The school started with 14 pupils, drawn from students of Fourah Bay College and was housed at Regent Square in a massive building which still exists.

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