The 181 page-book titled “Vel Primus: The Untold Story Behind Adisadel’s 2016 National Science and Mathematics Quiz(NSMQ) Win” chronicles the challenges and trials leading to Adisadel’s win and also presents a rare glimpse into the tough conditions under which Ghanaian students excel.

The book is authored by Erratic Truth Foundation (ETF), a United States- based non-profit organisation whose focus is on the areas of STEAM education, community development, change advocacy and public interest consultancy.

It is made up of true Santaclausians (Adisadel Old Boys) of the 1988-2000-year group and an Mfantsipim Old Boy.  Mr Prince Mensah, a member of ETF, said the book sheds light on perseverance and camaraderie that united people from all walks of life and also highlighted the STEAM projects in Ghana. 

  ‘’The Adisadel story is a conversation starter to talk about education to discuss the challenges most school faced and the way forward.’’, he said.

  Dr Seth Yeboa Bimpong-Buta, a retired Director of the Ghana School of Law and Santa 1959 year group, who was the guest of honour said, the inspiration for the book was in line with Adisadel’s motto ‘’Ours to do exploits and add to their gain.’’

   He said the motto would inspire current generation to get properly prepared in knowledge building to be able to meet challenges and solve societal problems they will face as Ghanaians by 2050.

   Nana Osae Nyampong VI of the Santa1969 year group said the win should be a springboard for the unity of minds aimed at mobilising and bringing out the  best among the youth not only on the Adisco hill but across the nation.

  He called on the youth to persevere in their daily endeavours to achieve success.

  Mr Kojo Yankah, the President of Adisadel Alumni Association, who chaired the occasion, lauded the ETF for their enormous support to the school.

  He noted that all the citadel of learning had their progressive development undertaken and sustained by their own products.

  He called on members to strengthen the alumni networks in order to build closer collaboration with the College.

  The NSMQ is an annual Science and Mathematics based national level quiz competition for Senior High Schools that began in 1993.

  The Objective of the NSMQ is to promote the study of the sciences and mathematics, help students develop quick thinking and a probing and scientific mind about their surroundings.

 As a by-product, it also helps in fostering healthy academic rivalry among second cycle institutions.

 Adisadel College, represented by Messrs Annin Riddley Osei Assibey and Issac Amofo Mensah, emerged winners of the 2016 edition of the NSMQ contested by 135 Senior High Schools from the 10 regions of the country.

The Central Region-based school triumphed over Mfantsipim School, and Opoku Ware Senior High School, at the final stage of the competition to claim the bragging rights for not only current students but past students.

The 2016 edition of the NSMQ gained a lot of interest on social media with the schools' alumni showing a lot of support for their schools.

The ETF amongst other projects has offered a four year full academic scholarship for a member of the 2015 NSMQ runner-up team, Mr Theophilus Wereko Acheampong to continue with his tertiary education due to financial constraints having scored grade A in seven subjects.

He gained admission to study BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa, in the Western Region.