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Boys just become men, freshly returned from the mountain school.
Witchdoctor Santu
Ngoana Jesu Secondary School building for Principal Tsita’s office, the kitchen, and staffroom
Classroom of Form A my first year — no books but good desks
Typical summer afternoon thunderstorm as viewed from my house — and soon the Tsoaing River below will flood
A jump rope made from the summer’s tall grass occupies the hostel girls until dark
An approaching winter storm as viewed from my house looking south
Form B student, Mpho, eating papa and beans for lunch with a second helping on deck
Ts’oeneng Mountain with the church and village outskirts spread beneath
Lemeko trying out my red rock climbing shoes
First lunch exchange of grilled cheese and bean soup with Ntheka, Masopha, and ‘Mamonaheng
Tumelo gave me this bowl cut
Running race against nearby school St. Barnabas
Shepherds staying warm in winter
Ngoana Jesu staff in 2005: Matlali, Albertina, ‘Malimpho, Principal Tsita, Greg, ‘Masamuel, Lemphane
Masopha’s brother Ramphume with one of their father’s cattle
Daughters Makhala and Tholang
Ntlamu dancers at the farewell feast
Principal Tsita and me at the farewell feast
Girls doing mokhibo at the farewell feast
‘Malefa Taunyane — super student
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2 replies on “Photos”
Loved the book and now seeing your photos has made it even more special. I lived in Ghana, West Africa, for five years and your book brought back beautiful memories. Thanks for that!
Thanks for the kind comment, Jill. Great to hear the book connected with your own experiences in Ghana.