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October, 2007 Volume 4 No. 10
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- K. C. Development Cess J$4,820,680
- The Pickman Foundation Inc. (USA) 2,051,650
- Bruce Rickards (dec'd) 1,079,913
- Basil L. Anderson (USA) 942,150
- KCOBA Bingo Committee 440,896
- KCOBA (Georgia) Inc. (USA) 349,375
- Robert Kelly (USA) 252,700. read more »
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Adrian Strachan |
KCOld Boy Adrian Strachan was awarded the Order of Jamaica for public service in ceremonies held recently on National Heroes day. Six other Jamaicans received the award. They are Bishop Herro Blair, world-renowned cricket umpire Steve Anthony Bucknor, Scotia Bank president William 'Bill' Clarke, Professor Edwin Samuel Jones, Keble Munn and Dorothy Pine-McClarty The Order is of Jamaica is the fourth of the five ranks in the Jamaican honors system. The Order was established in 1969, and is considered the equivalent of knighthood in the British system. Membership in the Order can be conferred to any Jamaican citizen of outstanding distinction. read more »
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Junior Francis |
KCOB Junior Francis was recently named coach of the National Women’s U17 Football Team. He is currently the first vice-president of Reno FC, chairman of the technical committee, a member of the coaching staff and the head coach for Reno's female team. Francis has been involved in coaching for nearly 26 years. He coached JPS and Water Commission in Business House and Premier League clubs Cavaliers and Santos. His female coaching career started at UWI Pelican in 1991. He was the first to introduce female football at the collegiate level, coaching at Taylor Hall and Preston Hall. He was also the head coach of the UWI Pelican Club team and Merl Grove High in 1997. He was coach of competition winner Queen's High School in 1978. read more »
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B. Waine Kong, PhD., J.D. |
As CEO of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), Dr. B. Waine Kong has been at the forefront of efforts to reduce the ravages of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. In the twenty one years since Dr. Kong became its CEO, ABC has become an international organization representing over 600 members; staff of 25; and a host of volunteers who actively advocate for culturally competent health care, increased representation of minorities in the health professions, and availability of appropriate health care and medication for all citizens. read more »
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KC Celebrates Record Passes in CSEC and CAPE Exams
Kingston College (North Street campus)
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The entire Kingston College family is enjoying a euphoric high at the recently revealed record setting results by the school in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE). read more »
KCOBA Annual Reunion Dinner
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| Ivan Wally Johnson (left) - last year's (2006) Honoree |
The Annual Reunion Dinner of the KCOBA Ltd. will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Hilton Kingston Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica. As usual, this promises to be a really grand affair as Old Boys from all over the world get together in a spirit of true camaraderie, sharing historic moments of the past. read more »
What does it take to win the Manning Cup?
By Dr Cedric Lazarus
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Sixth former Nicholas McCreath, outstanding footballer of 1995/96, juggles with future baller Leroux Lothian as Sean Thompson looks on. (KC Melbourne Park 1995). |
“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, i’m very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” -
Bill Shankley, Manager of Liverpool FC from 1959 to 1974. KC last won the Manning Cup in 1986. Eddie Seaga was Prime Minister then, that’s how long ago that was. And the legendary George . read more »
Serving the Community Is Part of KCOBA (GA)’s Mission – An Update
By Derrick R. Wright
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"All dressed up" - Students from Rose Hall Basic School
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Contributing Editor’s Note: In my article entitled “Serving the Community Is Part of KCOBA-(GA)’s Mission” (KCOBA Newsletter, November 2006) I stated, essentially, that while one of KCOBA-(GA)’s missions is to raise funds for The College, we also participate in an array of events and activities designed to “benefit the greater Atlanta area and connected communities.” read more »
On a Sad Note: Micky “Fairy Boots” Murdoch
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Micky “Fairy Boots” Murdoch
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Funeral services for Micky Murdock were held on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 at St. Augustine’s Chapel on KC’s North Street campus. Micky entered KC in January 1947 and represented the school in cricket and football and in 1953 he was the captain of the star-studded team, which beat one of the best read more »
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Glen Laman |
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This month marks another milestone for the KCOBA Newsletter. For the first time, you can make donations online directly from the pages of the Newsletter using the services of PayPal. Our webmaster, Earl Adams, in addition to keeping the newsletter humming has been burning the midnight oil in making the necessary enhancements to provide this important capability. What is Paypal? PayPal is a payment method that enables any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online. It is available in 56 countries and regions around the world and is widely used for transactions carried out over the Internet. It is an . read more »
I really enjoyed the commentary in your recent article in KCOB. Most of us with a Jamaican connection would have had the important message regarding the importance of education drummed into our minds from a young age. However, as you say the British influence in our lives made us lean more towards theory than practice. Luckily, I have found a way to make a read more
Commentary
The famous American Novelist Thomas Wolfe said that ‘you can’t go home again’. The presumption of his argument being that home is never what it was, once you’ve left for any extended period of time. Someone like me who has been gone for over three decades with a severe case of rear view mirror syndrome is probably a classic case of longing for the home that is no more. For some insuppressible reason I’ve been getting this aching for a return home lately, the astonishing results of the last election probably have stoked the fire of repatriation, and the idea of a true democracy looks achievable. It is slowly dawning on me that America is probably never going to grow to an appreciable level of black entitlement in my lifetime, and the constant need to rage war against recalcitrant dictators is causing me undue anxiety, and a life of tranquility in the autumn of my years appears elusive. read more
Events Calendar
- October 6th, 2007 KCOBA Florida - BIG PURPLE SESSION.
- KCOBA New York Scholarship Dance October 13th 2007
- KCOBA (Toronto) - Reunion Dinner and Awards Banquet - November 3, 2007
- KCOBA Atlanta Annual Christmas Party Dec 15 2007
by Errol G Lecky,
There are moments in an institution's history that define its existence. These are moments when great challenges are turned into opportunity, when progress becomes greatness and when dreams become reality. The founding of Kingston College 82 years ago was one such moment when Percival Gibson and his sister borrowed £90 from the Anglican Church to buy supplies and teach 49 boys in a building at East Street, owned by his sister. The evolution to a school of excellence came by 1934 when Chester Burgess won for the school its first hold read more
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