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A Century of Sisterhood

Students for years. Alumni forever!

Generations of graduates from American Mission Girls' School, Yehiwot Birhan, and Bethel Mekane Yesus School stay connected through the AYBS Alumni Association.

AYBS Alumni Association — BMYS alumnae and community
Welcome to AYBS Alumni Association

Who we are.

AYBS Alumni Association represents former students of Bethel Mekane Yesus School — formerly known as American Mission and Yehewot Berhan School — the oldest girls' school in the country, established in 1924 (1916 E.C). Almost 100 years of educating girls has created more opportunities and strong lifetime education for everyone who has attended the school.

As a result, BMYS alumni have served their country in various capacities and fields and are also represented throughout the world — engaged in academia, public and private sectors, and international and non-governmental organizations.

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Why the Association Exists

Established in Ethiopia and North America.

  • • Recognizing the critical importance of education to nation building and personal development;
  • • Recalling that quality of education coupled with lifetime discipline and ethical standards are central to the foundation of BMYS; and
  • • Realizing that our collective action would make a positive contribution to our former school —

former students have hereby agreed to establish the AYBS Alumni Association in Ethiopia and North America.

Our Name

What AYBS stands for.

Our name and this association are created to welcome everyone who has attended the school since 1924. The abbreviation AYBS is derived from:

  • AAmerican Mission — 1924 (1916 E.C.) – 1977 (1969 E.C.)
  • YYehewot Berhan School — 1978 (1970 E.C.) – 1996 (1989 E.C.)
  • BBethel Mekane Yesus — 1996 (1989 E.C.) – Current
  • SSchool
What the Association Offers

Stay connected across generations.

Mentorship

Alumnae guide current students and recent graduates as they pursue education and careers.

Scholarships

Support for students through programs coordinated by the alumni community. Learn more

Annual Reunion

Graduates from around the world gather to celebrate the school and reconnect with classmates.

Community

A network of teachers, doctors, leaders and builders who share a common BMYS foundation.

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AYBS Alumni Association

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Are you a BMYS graduate?

Join the AYBS Alumni Association online, or reach out to the school if you would like help reconnecting with your class.

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