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A victorious Calabar track and field team ended KC’s six year winning streak at Jamaica’s annual high school boy’s track and field championships recently. Calabar amassed a total of 273 points, surpassing KC’s 200 points, to claim the coveted ISSA trophy. Tosee video of Champs 2007 click the following link http://folk.uio.no/perel/
An Interview with Jamaica Farewell’s Debra EhrhardtBy Glen Laman Debra’s father, Paul Phillips, attended Kingston College in the 1950’s
After receiving rave reviews from the critics in Los Angeles, Jamaica Farewell, written and performed by Debra Ehrhardt will open in Atlanta at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates on April 19th, 2007 and will run for three weeks. “It’s a play that will make you laugh and cry,” said one LA critic who described Debra’s performance as a” Tour de force... an unforgettable journey, crafted with wit and empathy.” more >> |
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The Atrium of Atlanta’s City hall came alive on Sunday, March 25th 2007 for the Atlanta - Montego Bay Sister Cities Annual Brunch. Funds raised at the event will be used for the annual health mission to Montego Bay. Over the years, the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission to Montego Bay has contributed more than US$500,000 in medicine, supplies and services. more >>
St. Hugh’s Alumnae Welcomes Principal to Atlanta
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Seated L-R: Former principal, Dr. Inez Carnegie and current principal, Yvette Smith and Marica Daley Standing L-R: Paulette Campbell, Lavern Chen-Laman, Joy Pink, Dr. Karen Russell, Annette Stewart, Tanya Diaz
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The Atlanta Chapter executive held a reception for Principal Yvette Smith on her recent trip to Atlanta.
Upcoming KCOBA Events
- Kingston April 21, 2007 – Grand Anniversary Ball
- New York May 12th, 2007 – 25th Anniversary of KCOBA USA
- Toronto June 2, 2007 – Spring dance
- Atlanta June 9, 2007 – Annual Reunion & Awards Banquet
A Few Words from the Editor
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A reader from Belgium took issue with some of my comments about Oprah’s leadership Academy in South Africa in last month’s column. The entire letter I received can be read in this month’s Letter to the Editor.
For the record, I think Oprah’s Leadership Academy is a good thing. Any investment that’s made in educating a person anywhere in the world is a good thing. Investing in education is one investment that pays dividends many times over. more >>
Letter to the Editor
A reader in Belgium weighs in on the editor’s comments
Mr. Editor,
What do you mean, 'men have traditionally been the leaders in most societies up to now'? Don't you mean to say: 'women have been discriminated against and oppressed in many societies'? And if this is the case, why do you object to Oprah Winfrey creating a Leadership Academy for girls only? more >>
Global Warming and Human Survival - Part II
By Arnoldo Ventura
Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Jamaica
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Effects of Global Warming
There is no doubt that the changes brought on by Globa Warming will transform the physical geography of our planet, with powerful implications for human existence and quality of life. more >>The Queen’s Alumnae Family Games Night
By Heather Potter
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On a Sad Note-- Astor Barrington Vaughan, Fortis 1959 –1966
Submitted by Hugh L Vaughan
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Astor Barrington Vaughan |
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Barry “Vaga” Vaughan was immensely popular and knew every boy in the school by name. He started KC in form 1E in 1959 and represented the college in hockey and table tennis. He skippered the hockey team. He studied Art, Religious Knowledge and Economics at the “A” level. more >>
