Remember Achimota School and the Rastafarian sage? Today the young man Tyrone Marhguy writes

Remember Achimota School and the Rastafarian sage? Today the young man Tyrone Marhguy writes ✍️

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been awarded a full scholarship to pursue Computer Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania! Joining the class of 2028 as a proud Quaker, this incredible opportunity comes after carefully considering breathtaking offers from #upenn, #duke, #Williams, and #F&M, all totaling $1.4 million over the next four years! 🎉🎉

As I reflect on this journey, I’m reminded of the challenges and triumphs that marked the past three years, starting right from Achimota School. My story, which I like to call “The Tales from Achimota School,” began with a significant hurdle: a tough decision between keeping my Rastafarian dreadlocks, a symbol of my faith, and attending high school. With my father and an entire country’s support, we challenged the school’s rules, fighting for my right to education and freedom to express my identity.”

I owe immense gratitude to my family, especially my father, Mr. Tereo Marhguy, for his relentless support and sacrifice. To my mother, Mrs. Dorcas Fremarhguy, and my amazing sisters, Amrita Marhguy and Nikita Marhguy, thank you for being my rock and my inspiration.

I also want to acknowledge the broader community of supporters from Child Rights International, Ghana, Mr. Bright Appiah, and my tireless lawyers, Esq. Nkrumah Gawuga James and Esq. Francis Ontonyin, Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Darkwa to every individual and organization that stood by me. Your support, whether through media advocacy, legal counsel, or moral encouragement, has been the wind beneath my wings.

As I embark on this new chapter at the University of Pennsylvania, I carry with me the lessons of resilience, advocacy, and gratitude. This is just the beginning of a journey where I hope to continue making a difference, not only through my studies in engineering but also by keeping my beloved Ghana close to my heart.