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November 2006 Volume 3 No. 11 |
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Dayne Ashman |
Former deputy headboy, Dayne Ashman, son of KCOB Paul Ashman and his wife Winsome, is the 2006 Jamaica Scholar according to the scholarship unit of the Ministry of Education which informed principal Rupert Hemmings as well the Ashman family. .more >>
By Twan Beckford
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Twan Beckford |
On September 1, 2006, the same day the position of Principal of Kingston College was filled by former Vice Principal and Old Boy Rupert Hemmings, he made an appointment, which in my opinion should have been made some time ago. Mr. Hemmings saw it necessary to appoint two persons to the positions of ‘Discipline and Appraisal Coordinators’ (D.A.C’s), one on each campus. History was created with these appointments, as it is the first of its kind within the school’s history. more >>
By Steve “Burmy” Lawrence
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Sara Lawrence, |
My daughter, Sara Lawrence, Miss Jamaica World 2006, recently traveled to Poland to represent our country in the Miss World Beauty Pageant. She was eventually selected in the World’s top six (6) and named Miss World Queen of Beauty (Caribbean).more >>
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By Lance Seymour
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Lance Seymour and Dr. Mavis Burke (Honoree) |
KCOBA (Toronto) held their 33rd Reunion and Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at the Delta Toronto West Hotel. The evening was a tremendous success and was one of the best attended in recent memory. Awards were presented to Dr. Mavis Burke, a past history teacher at KC, for her tremendous work in early childhood education and to Brittnee Habbib, daughter of KC old boy Wayne Habbib, for her outstanding accomplishment as an international gymnast. t. more >>
By Basil Waite
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Roy McLean, Michael Holding, Karl Oxford and Churchill Neita |
World famed former West Indies fast bowler, Michael Holding recently visited the McLean/Neil Cricket nursery to be updated with plans for refurbishing the plant in time for World Cup 2007. more >>
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Glen Laman |
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Quietly and without fanfare, a couple months ago, in September 2006, the KCOBA Newsletter reached its two year anniversary. To be honest, we forgot. But look how far we have come: from humble beginnings as a plain text email, we now serve a global audience with our web-based content. One could argue that we long ago surpassed being a newsletter and have become a “magazine.” more >>
This article, KC Stalwarts Honored at Michigan by Ray Ford, brings back memories. I remember the goal scored by Tony Keyes that Ray mentioned. I also lost my lunch money betting on that game, Most of the students lost their money and to this day I think it was rigged by the players. Most of us bet on a high scoring game with STGC losing. They did lose but the score was 2-0.
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By Luceian Creary
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Luceian Creary |
Kingston College’s New Principal, Mr. Rupert Hemmings, is the ideal representation of change for this legendary institution. I am assuming he will be Principal for quite some time--at least four (4) years--and I am the first head boy who will work with him under his present regime. more >>
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Reported by Basil Waite
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Asad McKenzie, |
Eighteen year old first year UWI student, Asad McKenzie, is the 2006 recipient of the Bruce Rickards Scholarship. The annual scholarship which is in its 5th year is awarded by the Grace Kennedy Foundation to a KC student of outstanding academic achievement in memory of the first chairman of the KC Development Trust Fund (KCDTF), Bruce Rickards who more >>
By Dr. Ivor Nugent
“My greatest achievement in life is my sojourn at KC during the 1950’s where I cultivated my philosophy in life and made lasting and lifetime friendships”
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Audley M. Hewett |
Audley M. Hewett was born on November 26, 1937 in Spanish Town, St.Catherine to Rupert and Berbie Hewett. He entered KC in 1949 and graduated in 1956. Audley excelled academically and athletically. He was one of KC’s first tennis stars and was a Triple jump champion at Boys’ Champs. Audley’s heroes at KC included Bishop Percival Gibson, Douglas Forrest, W. Isaac-Henry and Sidney ‘Foggy’ Burrowes.As Audley puts it,” They inspired me with their dedication, instilling the perpetuation of the KC Spirit”. Indeed Audley is foremost amongst Old boys who taught (by example) how to maintain an active .more >>
By Basil Waite
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Fifteen year old Ricardo Gabbidon of 10 Gibson is the 2006 recipient of the Headley Delmar Scholarship. He was presented with a cheque for $25,000 by Karyn Samuels the daughter of the world famous cricket photographer. This will cover tuition, books and clothing expenses for the period. The presentation took place in St. Augustine’s Chapel on Monday, October 23 to thunderous applause from Gabbidon’s peers in the 10th and .more >>
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Former captain of KC 2003 Grace Shield cricket team has been awardeda cricket scholarship to pursue a 4 year BSc degree programme in Business Administration at the University of Technology. Latore forms part of the Unversity’s Under 23 programme comprising some 17 cricketers with good prospect to represent Jamaica . They will be nurtured in an academy under renowned former Jamaican cricketer Terrence Corke. more >>
By Basil Waite
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Anthony Allen |
KCOB and civil engineer, Anthony ‘Sticky ‘Allen was returned unopposed for the third time as President of the KCPTA. This was confirmed at the election of officers at St Augustine’s Chapel on Thursday, November 10, 2006. He will a have as his deputy the popular former St. Hildas student, Patricia Bignall. She shares the vision of KC’s principal to make KC number one. Another KCOB, Hector Daley, is the 2nd Vice President. .more >>
By Derrick R. Wright
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Derrick R. Wright |
Serving the Community – Our Commitment
High school students are often called on to do it. Churches do it as a group, too. In fact, more and more these days you see corporations, both large and small, who see the need to give something back to the community. more >>
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Dayne Ashman |
It is impossible for an unmotivated person to encourage himself to do work, while the motivated (but undisciplined) person may strongly feel inclined to work but he may procrastinate. A motivated, disciplined person, who simply lacks a sense of determination, .more >>
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Brandon Allwood, |
Brandon Allwood, KC deputy headboy and advocate of the Jamaica Coalition on the Rights of the Child, attended and delivered a stirring speech at yet another conference. The Conference was the first ever Caribbean .more >>
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A poem by Leighton Hollar
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Leighton Hollar |
They make everything
to look, sound nice.
Life is a game, a toy --
they have no shame.
They say they are heroes
when they promote their pills
but pass the blame
when this poison comes home and kills.
They call themselves
Leaders, Bosses, Presidents and Kings. .more >>
By Dr Cedric Lazarus
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Dr Cedric Lazarus |
Bird flu is not a major topic of conversation nowadays, unless of course one happens to live in a country such as Indonesia where the disease is still widespread. For the past few months there have been few new outbreaks of bird flu and so many people are suggesting that the threat of a pandemic is no more. The fact is that the H5N1 virus is still present in different wild bird and . .more >>
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Class of 76 - Reunion |
A spirited group of Old Boys, spouses, friends and well-wishers gathered on Friday, October 20, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge for a gala dinner to mark the 30th anniversary of the Kingston College Class of 1976. Some came from just around the corner in Mona, others traveled from up the road in rural Jamaica, while still others made the aerial trek from New York, New Jersey, and other distant parts of the metropole.more >> |
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Reported by Basil Waite
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KC’s Principal, Rupert Hemmings.and Charmaine Rose of the Port Authority of Jamaica |
Charmaine Rose of the Port Authority of Jamaica recently handed over her company's cheque for $10,000 to KC’s Principal, Rupert Hemmings. The money will be used to purchase a 400 gallon water tank to alleviate the water shortage and low water pressure problems at the school. more >> |
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Norman Dacosta
Veteran trade unionist Norman DaCosta is dead. The 59 year old is believed to have committed suicide on Friday afternoon, November 17, 2006 at his home in Cocoa Walk, Cross Keys, Manchester. According to reports, Dacosta had been undergoing a bout of depression especially since his recent loss of the vice presidency of the National Workers Union. His wife and son retuned to the family residence on Friday when Dacosta locked himself inside. An explosion soon followed. more >> |
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Ann-Marie Jones - April 22,1960-November 9, 2006
A packed Stella Maris Catholic Church bade farewell to Ann-Marie Viola Elizabeth Jones, wife of KCOB, Ervin Jones on Thursday, November 16, 2006. Mrs. Jones passed away on November 9 after a battle with cancer. more >> |
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Randolph Carey
Randolph A. Carey, age 74, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2006. Randolph was a member of the KCOBA Atlanta chapter and the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville and the Joy Sunday School Class. He was active in Kiwanis International and Imperial Lodge in Jamaica. He is survived by his wife: Mavis E. Carey, children, Michael A. Carey of Lawrenceville, GA; more >>
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