About Us
Our Story, Our Circle
SAESA 96 Circle is the alumni association of the St. Augustine’s College Class of 1996. What began as shared classrooms and dormitories has evolved into a lifelong network rooted in mutual support, service, and progress.
Rekindling the Magic We are a vibrant group of SAC alumni (1996–2003) who found our way back to each other through the SAESA 96 North America chapter. What began in late 2019 as a “fallback” plan to escape the daily grind has blossomed into a powerful melting pot where we celebrate life’s wins, support each other through the tough times, and most importantly..reconnect with our purest, most unfiltered selves.
Reunions, Royalty, and Road Trips While we catch up virtually every month, our annual physical reunions are where the real magic happens. From our first emotional gathering in Virginia in 2022 to a fabulous Bridgerton-themed afternoon in 2023, we know how to celebrate in style. We’ve marked the SAC Jubilee in St. Augustine, Florida, and even caught the attention of The Kulture magazine during our 2025 San Diego getaway. For us, these 3 to 4 nights of pure fun are the fuel that keeps us wanting to do more.
Heart-Centered Giving Our bond goes beyond just good times; it’s about giving back. Remembering the challenges of our own school days, we launched an initiative to provide Saturday “puff-puff” snacks and essential toiletries like soap and sanitary pads to current SAC students. This mission has brought us a profound sense of purpose and joy since 2022.
A New Chapter: SAESA 96 CIRCLE INC. We are officially leveling up! Following our 2025 reunion, we registered as a 501c7 Non-profit organization under the name SAESA 96 CIRCLE INC.. Beyond supporting our alma mater, we are expanding into community outreach like our recent project helping a former classmate sustain her cornmill business amidst the crisis in Cameroon.
We started as classmates, but today, we are a circle of support, service, and lifelong friendship.
From Classrooms to Community:
The SAESA 96 STORY
From Classrooms to Community:
The SAESA 96 STORY
Rekindling the Magic We are a vibrant group of SAC alumni (1996–2003) who found our way back to each other through the SAESA 96 North America chapter. What began in late 2019 as a “fallback” plan to escape the daily grind has blossomed into a powerful melting pot where we celebrate life’s wins, support each other through the tough times, and most importantly reconnect with our purest, most unfiltered selves.
Reunions, Royalty, and Road Trips While we catch up virtually every month, our annual physical reunions are where the real magic happens. From our first emotional gathering in Virginia in 2022 to a fabulous Bridgerton-themed afternoon in 2023, we know how to celebrate in style. We’ve marked the SAC Jubilee in St. Augustine, Florida, and even caught the attention of The Kulture magazine during our 2025 San Diego getaway. For us, these 3 to 4 nights of pure fun are the fuel that keeps us wanting to do more.
Heart-Centered Giving Our bond goes beyond just good times; it’s about giving back. Remembering the challenges of our own school days, we launched an initiative to provide Saturday “puff-puff” snacks and essential toiletries like soap and sanitary pads to current SAC students. This mission has brought us a profound sense of purpose and joy since 2022.
A New Chapter: SAESA 96 CIRCLE INC. We are officially leveling up! Following our 2025 reunion, we registered as a 501c7 Non-profit organization under the name SAESA 96 CIRCLE INC.. Beyond supporting our alma mater, we are expanding into community outreach like our recent project helping a former classmate sustain her cornmill business amidst the crisis in Cameroon.
We started as classmates, but today, we are a circle of support, service, and lifelong friendship.
OUR VALUES
What Guides Us
OUR VALUES
What Guides Us
Mutual Support
We stand by each other through every chapter of life, offering help, guidance, and solidarity.
Accountability
Our circle is governed collectively, guided by transparency, trust, and shared responsibility.
Progress
We invest in growth: personal, professional, and communal because progress is our shared legacy.
Education
Rooted in our alma mater's mission, we champion learning and development at every level.
Community
We believe in the power of collective action to create lasting, meaningful change.
Our Journey
Then to Now
From the halls of St. Augustine’s to lives shaped across continents, this is our shared journey.
Year of Entry into St Augustine's College
Young kids of about 10 to 12 years old meeting each other for the very first time in their lives
Year of Graduation from High School
Graduation day came after spending 7 years in the City of God, other mates had joined us somewhere along the way.
SAESA 96 - North America chapter is born
The Dream Team came to life 16 years after High School, to rekindle old memories and navigate life in foreign lands together.
First Physical Reunion in Virginia
Once COVID-19 permitted, we sprang up to our very first meeting in person. It was time to go beyond monthly virtual meetings and truly bond physically.
Commemorated our Alma Mater's 60th Jubilee in the beautiful city of St Augustine, Florida
Nothing was more befitting than celebrating St Augustine's College at 60 in the City of St Augustine, Florida.
Featured by The Kulture Magazine
The bonds formed were getting noticed and caught the attention of The Kulture magazine which featured the group in their Friendship series
The "Dream Team" changed status to a Non-profit organization "SAESA 96 CIRCLE"
Craving more structure and a channel for our GIVE BACK projects, the group got legal status as a Non-profit organization.
History connects us. Purpose moves us forward.
Our Circle, Our Structure
SAESA 96 Circle is governed collectively, guided by
accountability, trust, and shared responsibility.
Our Circle, Our Structure
SAESA 96 Circle is governed collectively, guided by
accountability, trust, and shared responsibility.
Buri Bongfen Ndefru
President
SAESA 96 Circle is a dream come true. We enjoy open, judgement-free dialogue, playful spirits, accountability and commitment. The strive to always shift from a "me" struggle to a "we" endeavor is a very comforting feeling.
Anita Yenwongfai
Finance Bench
Since 1996, our friendship has been a source of strength, laughter, and purpose. In a world that pulls people apart, our group stands as a reminder of the power of true friendship rooted in faith and love.
Che Solange
Social Coordinator
SAESA 96 Circle is more than just a friendship group. It is a long-standing safe space that began in High School. I enjoy the bond marked by trust, shared laughter and emotional openness. We are a true example of millennials.
Alice Kuaban
Logistics
I love surrounding myself with people I trust and individuals who help me be a better human being. The lovely bunch that makes up SAESA 96 Circle, embodies these qualities.
Lamlenn Kenneth
Jennifer Sebeey
Finance Bench
Bermond Yange
Branding
Foncham William
Fonyuy Gilbert
