Mr. I.K. Gyesi, a former headmaster of T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (T.I. Amass) in Kumasi, has passed away, sparking tributes from educators, journalists and former students who remember him as an astute educationist and prolific writer.
Mr. Gyesi was widely respected for his contribution to education, particularly during his tenure as headmaster, where he combined academic discipline with a deep appreciation for literature and critical thinking. Many of his former students recall being introduced to serious reading and intellectual discourse through his writings.
At T.I. Amass, Mr. Gyesi’s newspaper columns were part of students’ early literary exposure. In the school library, Literature-in-English students regularly read and discussed his articles as part of their orientation, an experience many say shaped their appreciation for language, argument and style.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Gyesi made a significant impact on media development, especially in Kumasi. He was a regular columnist whose work appeared in national newspapers, offering thoughtful commentary on education, culture, governance and social issues. His writing was noted for its clarity, depth and strong moral perspective, earning him admiration among readers and practitioners alike.
Journalists in Kumasi have since been sharing memories of Mr. Gyesi as a mentor figure who influenced their careers, even from a distance. Several media practitioners recall encountering his columns during their formative years and credit him with inspiring their interest in serious journalism, opinion writing and public discourse.
“He wrote in a way that educated without talking down to the reader,” one senior journalist in Kumasi noted. “For many of us, his columns were lessons in both language and responsibility.”
Colleagues and former students describe Mr. Gyesi as disciplined, principled and deeply committed to intellectual development. His dual role as an educator and writer allowed him to bridge the gap between academia and the media, contributing to the growth of informed commentary and critical journalism in Ghana.
As tributes continue to pour in, Mr. I.K. Gyesi is being remembered not only as a former headmaster, but as a thinker whose words helped shape minds in classrooms, newsrooms and beyond.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
