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The tributes continue to pour in for legendary teacher, Mr. Edward B. MacDonald, who died on May 9th 2006 at Nuttall Hospital in Kingston. He taught Mathematics, English and Geography at Kingston College from 1943-1976 and he continued in an administrative capacity at KC until 1990.
His sons Maurice and Douglas both went to KC. Douglas is a past president of the KCOBA Toronto chapter. His daughters Hope , Ruth and Nicola attended St. Hugh 's. Full Article
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A few Words from the Editor
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| Glen Laman |
Last month’s class photo in our Guess Who section came to us from the collection of Atlanta KCOBA member, Derrick Wright. It just happens to have been my class, 5AD1, in 1965. Don’t look now, but Full Article |
KC Scribes
Many members of the Fortis family love to write. Oh! They love to write. Hardly a week ever passes without some old boys or present lads contributing an article in Jamaica 's Daily Gleaner or the Jamaica Observer, penning a letter to the editor , launching or publishing a book , or writing a play. Full Article |
BRITTNEE Takes Home the Bronze!
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The arena was packed solid with Australians coming to cheer their gymnastic team to victory; but included in that audience was a meager number of Canadians cheering on the Canadian team. THEY HAD A LOT TO CHEER FOR!!!!! Full Article
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Holmwood's sprint relay team, from left, Andrea Reid, Anastasia Le-Roy, Schillonie Calvert, Sonita Sutherland and Rosemarie White, pose with the Penn Relay Shield . - RICARDO MAKYN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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published: Tuesday | May 2, 2006
HOLMWOOD TECHNICAL'S track team manager Chester McCarthy described the school's success in four of seven Championship of Americas events at the Penn Relays as "phenomenal".
"I thought it (performance) was phenomenal, because for any one team or any one school to go to the Penn Relays and take back four Championship of Americas titles, creating a clean sweep in the girls' section, I think it is phenomenal," McCarthy told The Gleaner on the school's arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport yesterday.Full Article |
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A community reception for Mrs. Anne-Marie Bonner was held at the Jamaican Canadian Centre on April 20, 2006 in Toronto . She received a warm welcome from community Full Article
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5th KCOBA Summit – Progress Report
Confirmation of Participants
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Toronto - site of 5th KCOBA Summit
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Mr. Keith Bryan, Acting Principal, has confirmed that he will be in attendance and is fully supportive of the event.
Everton Barrett, President, KCOBA (Atlanta) has expressed full support
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Wignal elected to head Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders’ Association
Congratulations to KC Old Boy, Donovan Wignal , on his election to the Presidency of the Jamaica Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders' Association. Donovan takes over the helm from Richard Minott , another KC Old Boy who held that position for several few years! |
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The Race of Your Life
Yesterday, I read the obituary of yet another KC hero, Mr Edward Macdonald who dedicated his life to making young men all they could be. For forty seven solid years this man was either in the classroom or in the administrative Full Article
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Kingston College Development Trust Fund - Overview
The Kingston College Development Trust Fund is registered under the Companies Act of Jamaica as a limited liability company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. It is an approved charitable organization so that donations to the Fund are tax deductible and the Fund itself is exempt from Income Tax. Full Article
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Ivor's KC Memories from the 1970's
Life at KC was full of events that entertained, educated and shaped our lives in a manner that, like history, is worth repeating. Meetings of the Florida KCOBA Full Article
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St. Hugh 's Alumnae volunteer at Public Broadcasting pledge drive
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The Atlanta chapter of the St. Hugh ’s Past Students Association, better known as St. Hugh’s High School Alumnae Association or SHHSAA, has been in operation for approximately 16 years. It was conceived one balmy summer evening in 1990 at the kitchen table of the esteemed past principal, Dr. Inez Carnegie, as she and past students Flavia Gunter, Audrey Lindsay and Hope Bolden sipped tea and shared cookies and fond memories of bygone days.
At the time, they had no idea how many other alumnae were living in metro Atlanta and the network of Jamaicans was not as far reaching as it is today. In fact, there were two shops where one could find hard Full Article
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The History of KC Cricket 1925 -1995 - Conclusion
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| Gary Neil |
Having examined the significance and development of cricket within Kingston College between 1925 and 1995, a few observations came forcibly to mind. Full Article
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A Caribbean Nights Dream Fashion and Cabaret Show Wows Atlantans
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Miss Jamaica World 2005 -Terri Terri-Karelle Griffith.
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Atlantans were enthralled recently at "A Caribbean Nights Dream Fashion and Cabaret Show" held at the Holiday Inn Select on Sunday, April 23rd 2006 . The highly successful evening was produced by A Fashion Affair under the distinguished patronage of Ambassador Andrew Young and Jamaica 's honorary consul to Atlanta , Vin Martin with a portion of the evening's proceeds benefiting the Atlanta - Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission.
The evening’s entertainment featured works by international designers such as Mark McDermoth and Carl Williams of Uzuri International Limited who are known as the Full Article
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Profile of the Month: Ivor Nugent M.D.
(KC: 1968-1975)
The son of Calbert and Edris Nugent , Ivor came to KC in 1968 as an eager and bright youngster from Chetolah Park Primary School . The family was at the time living at the western end of North Street so it was Full Article
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On a Sad Note
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We regret the passing of Hopkin Anthony Laman, brother of KCOBA Newsletter editor, Glen Laman, on April 28 th , 2006 , in Miami , Florida at the age of 68. Born in Gayle, St. Mary , Jamaica , he had a successful career as a businessman and was active in community affairs. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his two daughters
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Mrs. Lucille Vernon-Davidson affectionately known as "Mama Luby" was born on July 21,1909 in the district of Little London, Westmoreland. One of three children for Lena Jane Vernon and Henry Vernon . She was an exceptional Lady who lived a long and extemporary life. Her adult life was devoted to service of others her family, church family and strangers. |
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Oliver "Rasta" Harrison , KC headboy in 1975, died from a massive heart attack on Saturday, May 13 th , 2006 whilst awaiting treatment at Nuthall Hospital in Kingston , Jamaica . Oliver's two sons attend KC and one of them, Christopher, played on the winning 2006 Pepsi U14 team. Oliver was headboy in the year |
Wayne Hector passed away recently in Jamaica . Wayne is the brother of the late Karl Hector; both of them were very active in the NY KCOBA Chapter. His younger brother, Patrick Hector, is a past president of the Atlanta chapter and was also a Full Article
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Guess Who
This is a photo of form 5AD1 in 1965. The names are assumed accurate but not guaranteed. Send any changes to the editor Full Article
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