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GEORGE SCOTT'S STORY:

Very nostalgic, especially so with Scottie doing the reading.

George Scott reads a poem called BANANA MAN one of the last ones near the bottom; you can read the poem along with him, its great!!

http://www.favoritepoem.org/videos.html 

When this link opens in your Internet browser, please scroll down until you see a picture of George Scott & the title Song of a Banana Man beside the picture. Click on it and a video will open describing how he left Jamaica in the 1970's to open a bakery in Connecticutt where he employs Jamaicans to make patties. Listen as he reads this poem in patois. For those of us truly familiar with old time Jamaica, this will be nostalgic. For the others, it will be an education.

Enjoy!

Submitted by Susan Davis, April 18th, 2008

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"Knox Past Students Assoc. Toronto" <kpsator@rogers.com> wrote:

 

By Popular request and special demand, the Knox Past Students Association ( Toronto ) now has available for you - a special commemorative package of our recently held Dinner /Dance / Award ceremony.

 

The package contains:

The 60th journal, a DVD and the program for $20.00 + shipping and handling costs   of $5.00.

 

Proceeds are in aid of the school's music lab.

 

Order yours now!

 

Contact Sonia Lewis_Ferguson, Knox Past Students’ ( Toronto ) at kpsator@rogers.com to place your order.

 

 

KNOX PAST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (TORONTO) ANNUAL SPRING DANCE AND AWARDS PRESENTAION – TO BENEFIT KNOX COLLEGE

 

APRIL 5, 2008, TORBRAM BANQUET HALL, TORONTO, ONTARIO

 

 

 

In a magnificent display, filled with grandeur, style, first class entertainment and delicious – very delicious - food, the Knox Past Students’ Association (Toronto) celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of Knox College on Saturday April 5, 2008 the Torbram Banquet Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

 

The celebration coincided with the 15th annual spring banquet, and featured an awards ceremony, honoring outstanding Knoxites who were honored for personal achievements and their contribution to the Knox community worldwide. Dr. Peter Graham, Mr. Floyd Graham, and Mr. Douglas Clarke were this year’s honorees. Along with Dr. Bevan Staple, they will form the nucleus of a mentoring program that the Association has launched, to benefit the present students at Knox Junior School, Knox College and at Knox Community College.

 

President Sonia Lewis Ferguson and her hardworking Executive planning committee:

 

(Raymond Foster, Vice President , Beverly Thompson Brooks - Public Relations, Sharee Simpson - Fundraising Committee, Sheila Peart Robinson - Public Relation Everton Houston Smith , Treasurer,   Monica Palmer - Special Projects  Marlene McIntosh - Special Projects, Ann-Marie Campbell - Fundraising )

 

must be congratulated for  spearheading these efforts to keep the Knox flame alive, while raising funds to establish a state of the art music lab at Knox.

 

The program got off to a late start- not that we were observing Jamaica Standard Time, by because so many different Knoxites were busy reconnecting and rekindling flames- Knoxites from every decade- led by David Bent,  one of the first 12 or so students at Knox in 1947.

 

Knoxites came from far and near- Blossom Saunders Douglas Clarke from New York ,Dr. Peter Graham,  Floyd Graham , Albert Graham from the New Jersey, Eroy McLeod from London , England; Audrey Channer Crosbie from Jamaica,  Sandy Tyme from New York were some of the several people who cris-crossed time zones and countries to reunite and celebrate.

 

Vice President Foster got things underway with opening remarks, after which the National Anthems of Canada and of Jamaica were sung. Before dinner was served, Doug Clarke offered Grace.

 

If the meal was a foreshadowing of what the evening was going to be like, we were not at all disappointed.

 

The entertainment was to be the high point of the evening- with a live, all star band of high quality, supported a local DJ.

 

Before the dancing, Sonia Lewis Ferguson thanked the gathering for their presence and reminded all of the need to support our Alma –mater in their quest for a music lab and an orchestra, which will make music roll down the hills of Spalding and its environs. It will take effort, and we were up to the task.

 

There were special recognitions for founders – Rev. Dr. Lewis Davidson and Mr. David Bent. Blossom Saunders from KPSA (NY) received a special recognition award on behalf of Dr. Duncan Davidson, and David Bent was on hand to accept the award presented as a tribute to his father.

 

 

DR PETER GRAHAM- HONOREEE

 

Dr. Peter Graham was recognized for his achievements at Knox in sports and in academia, at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, where he captained the soccer team and was named All American Scholar Athlete. He was also involved in the student government.  He later studied at State University of New York- Downstate on an academic scholarship, where he earned a Medicînae Doctor (MD) degree with honors, in Pathology and Neurology.

 

In his field of endeavor, he continued to serve and to be outstanding. He is now a consultant hematologist - oncologist at the world renowned Marshfield clinic in Wisconsin.

 

His current research interest is optimizing cancer chemotherapy by cell- synchronization with the use of P.E.T. scans.

 

He has traveled far home, but not far from base. His contributions to and support of Knox has remained high on his agenda. He, along with his brothers recently donated computers to be used at Knox Junior School. The present project is an ongoing contribution of current, up to date periodicals to the R.C. Young Memorial Library at Knox College.

 

 

MR. FLOYD GRAHAM – HONOREE

 

 

Former John Beattie award winner for excellence, Floyd Graham, never stopped excelling or caring after he left Knox. In fact, it was intensified. He was a member of Webster house track team, and represented Knox in soccer, cricket and in track and field. He was a Jamaica national high jump champion and represented Jamaica in a meet against Trinidad and Tobago. Floyd was also a Prefect, President of the Knox Student Council.

 

After he left Knox, he was enrolled at Hunter College of the City University of New York, where he continued his athletic and academic prowess. He has been installed in the City College Sports Hall of fame. Next stop was the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from where he was graduated with an Advanced degree in Urban Design.

 

He has been listed in the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and has won numerous awards.

 

He returned to Jamaica soon after his studies and was largely responsible for resurrecting the Jamaican chapter of KPSA, serving briefly as its president.

 

Floyd was instrumental in the design and building of the David and Thelma Bent Administrative building at Knox. He has many other interests, including art. One of his pieces has been exhibited at the Institute of Jamaica.

 

He has been a member of the Jamaica Institute of Architects, and now works as a consultant engineer and consultant architect, while managing his own business.

 

Floyd lives in the USA now but his heart still remains in Jamaica – at Knox making invaluable contributions to his alma mater – often working closely with his brothers Peter, Albert, and Michael to make an all - important difference.

 

DOUGLAS CLARKE - HONOREE

 

 Douglas was born and raised in Spalding, the foothills of Knox, where he often heard the school bell sounding at different intervals. It was as if the bell was summoning him to action, before he would make the trip there as a student. He was a school Prefect, having being elected by his peers; he served on the Knox student Council   , and won certificates and medals at the regional and all island competitions in speech in the Jamaica Festival.

 

After the Knox years, he attended the University of the West Indies – while working and studying full time. He worked for a few years at various government agencies including the Jamaica Tourist Board.

 

He attended the C.W. Post University in Long Island, New York, where he obtained his first Masters Degree. It was during this time, he was selected by the New York City Department of Education to chaperone students from select schools to Vienna and Salzburg Austria- to a Trade fair. Douglas was the Virtual Enterprise Coordinator at the historic Erasmus Hall High school. In 2003, his untiring and exemplary work paid off again- he was selected to chaperone and represent the USA at the Virtual Enterprise Trade Fair in Quebec City, Quebec Canada.

 

Douglas was also graduated from New School University in New York City, where he obtained an Advanced Certificate in Education, and from Touro College, he received a Master of Science in School and District Administration. He is a candidate for the Doctorate in Education from the University of Phoenix.

 

He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity inc. and Phi delta Kappa education honors society. As a member of the Exemplary mentors program at Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn where he is the Assistant Principal of the English Department, he influences and guides several students as they try to make their way through often difficult and uncertain paths. Similarly, he works with the Young men and Women of Purpose mentoring group.

 

His work with KAPS (NY) as the Public relations Officer is mainly to keep the Knox family together – as far flung as they are. His periodic updates, and dissemination of important information, have served the purpose of keeping the family united. He is responsible for the most recent series from the Knox archives featuring events like the Knox Summer Schools and littler known information about Knox and its founders.

 

 

The awards presented; the awards received – deserved ovation – Vote of thanks by Sheila Peart Robinson then it was party time.

 

·       Guest artiste Jay Douglas – internationally renowned – and the All – star band took charge. He took us on a journey from Delroy Wilson, to Bob Marley to Lou Rawls! Dancers danced and singers sang.

·       The All Star band revived the Skatalites in fine style! Old school and new school and everything in between.

·       The all star band gave enough of everything- from calypso, to reggae to rock steady, and delighted everyone with soulful R and B.

 

The successful awards banquet was the obvious result of hard work, planning and collaboration. The planners were tired at the end, but they were not complaining.

This is certainly a fixture on Toronto’s social calendar. Messages were received from the Mayors of Mississauga, of Toronto, of Brampton, as well as from the Jamaica Consul General and from the Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (Toronto).

 

Submitted by Douglas D. St. M. Clarke and Sonia Lewis-Ferguson, April 20th, 2008

Niti servire, neque cedere

 

Sonia Lewis-Ferguson
President KPSA Toronto Chapter

• Rita Lewis-Gayle       $45
• George Grant              40
• Ann Marie Campbell   100
• Beverley Brooks          40
• Everton Smith             50
• Roy Wiltshire            100
• Sonia Ferguson         100
• Vadsie Virtue-Dyer      50
• Steve Lemonius        120
• David McNeil            100
• KPSA Toronto          500

Regards,

Sonia (Lewis) Pres. KPSA Toronto Chapter
Submitted September 12th, 2007

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INTERCOL GAMES
At the recently concluded Intercollegiate Games in Jamaica, Knox Community College was placed 4th- behind the traditional powerhouses – UWI,  UTECH and G.C. Foster (not necessarily in that order). Congratulations to the team and to the coaching staff at KCC

Gleaner editorial
In a recent Gleaner editorial, the founding of Knox College was refereed to as …” part of a new ethos, challenging the old definitions of education and setting new boundaries for the young.”  It is fitting that this should come as we celebrate the founding of our school. Knox still continues to set new boundaries and to be an innovator in education. Let us support these efforts.

 CONTACT
We are in touch with Jane Anna Webb, who attended Knox form 1950- 1959. She makes her home in Costa Rica , and still has fond memories of her time at Knox. In her words “ my love for Knox has never faded”. We welcome her to the fold,

Submitted by Douglas CLarke, April 4th, 2007

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Mrs. Malcolm, the principal of Knox Junior School would like to send a big thank you to the Toronto Chapter for generously donating all of the equipment for the new Junior School playground. The pieces have been ordered and the playground should be up and running by the end of November. The students are anxiously awaiting the completion of the project!

Submitted by Jeanie Slosberg, October 20th, 2006

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Douglas Clarke is always a wealth of information about Knox. You want to know something about Knox? Ask Douglas!
Jeanie

KNOX NEWS, submitted by Douglas Clarke.

FAMILY DAY PICNIC

The Knox Association of Past Students, (NY) held their family day picnic on August 19, 2006 at the Hempstead Lake State Park , in Long Island , NY.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations are in order for Knoxite, Earl Buckle, class of 1973. Earl is the Vice Principal of Excelsior High /school in Jamaica . He was recently awarded a Fulbright fellowship to pursue Doctoral Studies in North Carolina . State University , in Raleigh . Earl will do a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration

KAPS heartily congratulates Buckle and we wish him continued success and God's blessings.

Congratulations are also in order for Barrington Ranglin, who recently became a grandfather of twin girls

Congrats also to Colonel George Reynolds, who has been promoted to full colonel in the Jamaica Defence Force. Congrats and keep the Knox flame burning in the JDF.

KNOX AND THE CARIFOLK SINGERS ( JAMAICA )

The Award winning Carifolk singers from Jamaica gave at least three stellar performances in the New York Area in June to commemorate Caribbean Heritage Month. Performing with the group was the founder, Knox Principal, the Reverend Dr. Gordon Cowan. Also performing as a drummer was Knox Past Student Philip Supersad . “Supa” treated the audience to a solo performance on the Kumina drums. This was well received. Philip is a master potter and painter and operates the Supersad Studios on North Street in Kingston Jamaica . Knox has been associated with the performing and visual arts from its inception, and this tradition continues. Congratulations, both!

Dr. THE HON LOUISE BENNET COVERLEY AND KNOX

The Knox Association of Past Students officially notes the passing of Jamaica 's Queen and Comedy and Folklore. We say like all others- Walk Good, Miss Lou.

Miss Lou was associated with Lewis and Jean David son and Knox the early years.

Dr. and Mrs. Davidson were pioneers of Literacy in Jamaica. They worked with the World Literacy movement at Friends College in Highgate, St. Mary. To raise funds for a massive project that was being undertaken, several concerts were planned. Miss Lou came down from Kingston and performed to help the cause. The relationship with the Davidsons began.

Many years later at the Knox summer Schools (which paved the way for Continuing Education at the University of the West Indies) , Miss Lou came down to Knox to perform and to assist the drama workshop which was part of the program.

We once again salute Miss Lou and her work in the development of Jamaican theater.

SO LONG-, WALK GOOD.

We said goodbye to Knox alumnae Blondette Knox recently. Blondette was funeralised at the church she worshipped, the Webster Memorial Church in Half-Way-Tree , Jamaica . Several members of the Knox community turned out to support her family and to pay tribute. Sheila Arscott Smith gave a tribute on behalf of Knox. She spoke of Blondette's excellence in sports (Netball) and in Math and Science. While at Knox. She also recalled Blondette's dedication to her alma mater through her involvement in the past students' association. Veronica Gosley Baker gave the remembrance and spoke in glowing terms of Blondette as a person with a winsome personality and all round Knox person.

Past student Rev. Gary Harriot, Assistant Pastor of the church participated in the service. Family members include (sisters) Angela Kong Chung and Paula Kong Sinclair.

Other Knoxites present include Col. Audley Carter , Douglas Clarke, Annette Lloyd, Lorna Shay, Sheila Peart, Marilyn Hall Ricketts, Donna Duncan Soares and Mrs. Gloria Miller Swaby, past principal of Knox Junior School .

*Belated condolences to Diane (Stiebel Davis and Joy Stiebel Wilson on the passing of their mother Dulcie Stiebel recently. Thanksgiving service was held at the St. Andrew Parish Church on August 4 . The Stiebels attended Knox in the 60s.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

We heard from Roy and Fran Schlobohm recently. They still continue to enjoy their retirement in West Covina , California and their love for Knox has never faded.

They informed us the Alex Gradussov, former teacher at Knox passed away in Australia recently. Alex and his wife Shirley taught at Knox and lived in Australia. Condolences to the family.

The Schlobohms send their love to all.

(NOTE: Rev. Schlobohm was the Chaplain at Knox and taught Religious Studies and Ethics; Mrs. Schlobohm held several volunteer positions including responsibility for staff welfare and housing)

*Heard from Carol Muschette Kirk - past student. Carol is a media personality. She co- hosts programs on MIT Radio and WMBR in Cambridge MA

She will manage an international women's TV program on cable TV in Montgomery , MD starting in September.

JABLUM USA

We heard from past student, Edgar Munn. Edgar now makes his home in Gainsville , GA. Like his father before him, (The Hon. Keble Munn, Minister of Agriculture in the Cabinets of Norman Manley and of Michael Manley) , Edgar has been involved in coffee distribution – particularly the world famous Blue Mountain Coffee.

Submitted by DOUGLAS CLARKE, August 14th, 2006

 NITI SERVIRE NEQUE SERVIRE

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UPDATE ON PATRICIA MARKLAND:

Hey Guys,

I would just like to inform you of the passing of Patricia Markland.  Patricia passed away peacefully this evening in her sleep.  Thanks to all of you who responded to my email about assistance for Patricia.  A lot of you I know were questioning the request.......well it is not too late to help. 

We have a BBQ planned in her honour for July 29, 2006.  Tickets are ready and are being sold as we speak.  We are still going ahead with our plans.  It will be held in Christiana at the Case's residence.  This fund will no longer go towards her medication but to the family to assist with Final arrangements.  Please give the family all your support.  Contribution for the BBQ is $500.00.

If you are unable to make it, show your support by contributing what you have.  Funds can be deposited to BNS a/c # 9393, Patricia Markland, Cross Roads Branch. I can be contacted at h_sharline@yahoo.com

As soon as funeral arrangements are made i will let you know.   Thanks again for your time and remember to take some time to talk to friends and loved ones, you'll never know how important they are to you until they are gone. 

May God Bless you All.


Sparkle
Submitted July 5th, 2006

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A message from Sharline Hall Howell:

Hi guys, I am trying to solicit contributions to assist Patricia, 28 yrs Old past Knoxite "Class of 94".  She was diagnosed with Neuro Endocrine Carcinoid Tumors since December 05.  It originated in her stomach and has spread to her spinal cord causing severe breathing and circulation problems.  Her medication cost $8,700 per unit (5 doses).  Patricia however needs 6 doses per day to survive.  Presently all she is on is morphine for the severe pains as that is all she can afford right now.

I went to see her on Saturday and for those of you who know her you will remember that funny high spirited person well nothing has changed but her appearance.  She is of high spirit and still as funny as before, I wanted to cry but I could not because of the unbelievable and unsurmountable strength and faith that she possesses.  It takes her a while to get around her room but she is trying.  She was working with RGD until a couple months ago when her condition got worse. 

She really needs our help so could you all take a little time from your busy schedule to forward this to ALL THE KNOXITES you are in contact with.  Who knows you may have friends and family who are willing to give to a worthy cause.  Spread the word around.  Times are hard, but the little you give no matter how small will go a long way and I am sure she would be very grateful.  For those of you who are willing to help could you please email me and we can make arrangements as to how to get the funds to her. I have a contact number for her, but she is not always able to talk because the cancer alters her hormone level so today she will do ok and tomorrow well you can never tell, so if you would like to talk to her email me your numbers and I'll past it on so she can call to express her thanks and gratitude to you.

I will leave you all with a quote " A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out", Patricia needs some real friends now so make a stand and make your presence be felt.  We are lucky to have health and strength so I am encouraging all of you to make the best of your time with family and friends cause you never know how long we have left with them.  Set aside a time of the year/month/week/day/hour/second just for your family/friends/loved ones.  Tell them or remind them how much they mean to you before it is too late. Thank you all and have a wonderful day and may the Lord increase your blessings abundantly.

Sparkle

Sharline Hall Howell <h_sharline@yahoo.com>

Submitted June 22nd, 2006

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Knox alumni, Ambassador Ralston Smith has been appointed Deputy Commonwealth Secretary General. He is the first Jamaican to be appointed
to the post. In his new position he will be responsible for policy development, trade and economic issues, as well as development cooperation.

Ambassador Smith is JAMAICA'S permanent representative to the Office of the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies in Geneva. He is also
Jamaica's  Ambassador to the World Trade Organization - WTO.

The Knox Association of Past Students heartily congratulates Ralston and
wishes him a successful term in his new post

Submitted by Douglas Clarke
May 4th, 2006
Niti servire, neque, cedere

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KNOX COLLEGE DACOSTA CUP:

The following exchange is between Mr. Malcolm, the head of the Sports Department at Knox College, and Angela Letts, who is a member of the Knox Past Students Association, NY Chapter regarding a request for donations to help the Knox Soccer team prepare for the DaCosta Cup. The New York Chapter was able to raise $2,000.00 toward the DeCosta Cup. The funds were donated to Knox and the donation was greatly appreciated.

MESSAGE FROM ANGELA LETTS:

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ONE AND ALL.I JUST TO UPDATE YOU ON RECENT ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION, WE MANAGED TO DONATE $2000:00 TO THE DACOSTA CUP FOOTBALL TEAM AT KNOX. I CAN TELL YOU IT WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Submitted by Angela Letts, December 15th, 2005.

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MESSAGE FROM MR. MALCOLM:
Attention: Knox Past students association (New York Chapter)

The sport department would like to take this opportunity to formally thank the New York chapter of the Knox Past Student association for their generous donation towards our Dacosta Cup football team.

Through your donation we were able to purchase a second set of footwear for the boys. Of the twenty three (23) pairs of footwear that were purchased eight (8) pairs were given to some of the boys and the next fifteen (15) pairs are presently in the Bursar's office and will be distributed accordingly to need next season. The invoice and bill are also handed in to the Bursar with shoes.

The first round of the competition is almost completed and we are presently in third place in zone.

Thank you again for your contribution and may God continue to bless you as you seek to help us in the future.

Yours truly,

Michael Malcolm

Head of the Sport Dept.
December, 2005

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Please see Knox College information below. Congratulations to the graduates. We urge you all to support the football camp in any way. We certainly need a shot in the arm in this area.
Very good news about the summer camp – Knox College started this tradition several decades ago and it is good to see the rebirth.

Douglas Clarke
Niti , servire , neque cedere

Message from Roger Beadle at Knox College:
Knox News

• Over 170 students are  schedule d  to graduate from Knox College this year with over 75 graduating with honours . Graduation was scheduled for July 8, 2005, but was unfortunately postponed due to Hurricane Dennis. The new date will be release d soon.

• Knox Football Camp begins today with over 30 students trying to make the 18-men squad that will represent the school. Persons who wish to contribute to the expensive proposition of hosting this camp may contact Knox College at knoxcollege@cwjamaica.com for a/c information etc.

• The 3 rd Annual Knox Summer School in the Visual and Performing Arts is scheduled to begin next week Monday July 18, 2005. This year promises to be bigger and better.

Regards

Roger Beadle

Submitted by Douglas Clarke July 13th, 2005

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We have been informed that Knoxites and their relatives and friends living in London are doing fine after the tragic bombing there. Special thanks to Garry Davis for the update. Garry himself was not allowed to leave his office for several hours, but he was able to touch base with several people from the citadel built on rocks.

Thank God and prayers for those who were hurt and to the families of those who lost their loved ones.

Douglas Clarke

Niti, Servire, neque cedere
Submitted July 7th, 2005

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KNOX JUNIOR SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR:

1. On entering the TVJ junior Schools Challenge quiz for the first time, we made it to the second round.

2. On entering for the first time, we placed third in the Manchester 4H competitions in the junior category. We had one entry in the national 4H poster competitions and we placed second island wide.

3. We gained three gold and one silver medal at the parish level in the JCDC dance competitions. Two of the dances made it to the national finals where they preformed creditably.

4. We gained one silver medal in the JCDC speech competitions at the parish level.

5. We gained two gold, one silver, one bronze medal in music at the Paris level in the JCDC competitions. Two pieces made it to the national finals where we gained two trophies for best junior and most outstanding overall classroom instrument presentation.

6. We compete in many local track and field meets as well in the National Prep School Championship which meets in Kingston in June. We came 20th out of 54 schools at the national prep school championships with 12 pts, a silver medal and the trophy for the most improved school.

7. In 2005 we entered 22 students to sit the Grade Six Achievement Test ( GSAT ). Seventeen out of 22 students who sat this test (GSAT- is the exam which places you into high school) got their school of first choice (on registration for the exam their parents had to indicate on a form their five schools of choice in preferential order). To do this they had to score quite high grades. The averages are as follows:
Math---78%
Language Arts---75%
Social studies---79%
Science ----76%
Communication task----75%.
Most of the scores were in the high eighties and nineties.

Submitted July 3rd, 2005

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Hello Knox family:

Knox did not have a representative at the Penn Relays this year.  However, we expect that our outstanding athletes (Carlington Morgan and Bartlett
Barnett) will continue to represent Knox and eventually Jamaica, land we love. Let us give them all the support - and to Mr. Michael Malcolm,
Athletic Director, and the athletic staff.

Other news:

Knox College was the recipient of 10 computers for the new computer lab, courtesy of the Jamaica National Building Society. The new lab is designed
to accommodate 40 students, so we need at least 30 more. If there are any members of the Knox family who would like to make a contribution, (through your business or otherwise) , please get in touch with the Principal of Knox College, Rev. Dr. Gordon Cowan.

We received a note from KNOX, thanking us for our contribution to the Hurricane rebuilding efforts. On behalf of the Knox community ( outside of
Knox),  I would like to thank everyone who responded so positively  and so quickly to our requests for help , including those who patronized the fund
raising dance hosted by KAPS (NY), and the individual contributions.  The extensive recovery efforts on campus are all but completed.  The Office of
National Reconstruction (ONR) was also instrumental in assisting with the rebuilding of Knox.

4H CLUB:

The Annual 4-H Club Parish Achievement Day for the parish of Manchester was held at the Chudleigh Recreational grounds on April 12, 2005. The theme was "Protect Produce and Prepare for Prosperity", a relevant theme - citing the devastation of Hurricane Ivan last year.
Seventeen All - Age, Primary and High Schools participated, including Knox Junior School and Knox College.

HERE ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RESULTS OF THE DAY'S COMPETITION:

Knox College won the 1st prize for rabbit care and management

Knox College won second prize for budding and grafting,

Knox College won second prize for public speaking

Knox College won second prize for the Boys' competition

Knox College won third prize for the Girls' competition.

Knox College was the overall High School champion

Knox College was crowned Parish champions 2005

We congratulate the winners, the participants, the 4H club leader at Knox,
Mrs. Icilda Whyte and staff. 

( Mrs. Icilda Whyte is also the Manchester parish President for the Leaders' Association ).

"Knox College aims to equip boys and girls, and men and women with the training, knowledge and techniques and character that will fit them to live
well themselves, and to contribute to the development of the country. The essence of the plan is simply TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE , whatever those needs may be."

From souvenir program at the opening of Knox College on  September 3, 1947. The school was declared opened by Mrs. Sylvia Foot,
(later Lady Foot), wife of the then Colonial Secretary.

DOUGLAS CLARKE

"Niti Servire, Neque Cedere
Submitted April 30th, 2005

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In our last email, we reported that Knox did not have student athlete representing Jamaica at the 34th renewal of the CARIFTA Junior games in
Tobago, West Indies.

This is incorrect.

Bartlett Barnett was a member of the  under 17 boys 4x400 meters relay team that won a silver medal.

We apologize to Bartlett, to Mr. Michael Malcolm - Athletic Director at Knox and the coaching staff.

We extend out congratulations to Bartlett and we all look forward to greater things.

(Thanks to Mrs. Malcolm and Mr. Beadle for pointing out this error)

Submitted by,
DOUGLAS  CLARKE - "NITI, SERVIRE, NEQUE CEDERE
April 1st, 2005


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Greetings Fellow Knoxites!
For those who remember my brother George (Scott), I just wanted to let you know that he is being honoured this weekend by the West Indies Association in Hartford as an "Outstanding Business Leader". I'll be there!

Best wishes,
Ruth

Submitted by Ruth Watt (Scott), March 29th, 2005

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The 34th CARIFTA games will begin today at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in the island of Tobago (Twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago)

While Knox may not have any athletes on the powerful team, there is a Knoxite present. Dr. Gwynn Jones, past student and son of Leo and Barbara is
the team physician. (It turns out that we did hava a representative from Knox, see massage dated April 1st '05 above).

We congratulate Gwynn and wish him all the very best on this trip. We also send best wishes to the entire Jamaican team, and we are confident that
Jamaicans will continue to dominate this meet, even as new stars are born.

Douglas Clarke (NY)

Niti, servire, neque cedere
Submitted March 26th, 2005

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In addition to our victories at the VMBS Boys championships, there is some more good news coming out of the citadel built on rocks. Thanks to Roger
Beadle, Administrator and Web Developer at Knox, we are kept abreast of happenings. Thanks again also to Jeanie Clarage Slosberg and her husband Dr. Phil Slosberg for their sustained and dedicated service to Knox affairs.

As we reported last week, Carlington Morgan won the 400 meters and the 800 metres events at "champs", held at the National Stadium. Knoxite Morgan was crowned Class 1 champion (along with 2 other athletes from competing schools).

SCHOOLS CHALLENGE

The Schools challenge team continues with the winning ways. They defeated Mannings High 35-28 to advance to the next round. Of the 64 teams that
entered the competition, only 15 remain-including Knox College. I hope to provide you with the names of the students as well as their tutor(s) next
time.

BASKETBALL

Basketball continues to thrive at Knox. Knox is beginning to make an impact as the premier basketball school in central Jamaica. This achievement is the result of great perseverance, diligence and the hard work that is common to those from the citadel built on rocks.

The under 16 team has advanced to the best of three finals with the highly touted Old Harbor. Knox went on to the finals for the first time in the
school's history. Knox soundly defeated the defending champs in the first game, and suffered a setback in the second game. Results of the third game
were not available up to press time. Whatever the outcome, we are winners!

The U-19 team did not do that well, but we take pride in the fact that  Omar Williams was selected to the all rural team to play the urban U-19 champs, Kingston College.

We congratulate the teams, coaches and other staff working with and supporting the Knox basketball teams.

K  N  O X sons of Knox - Men from the citadel built on rocks
Work hard - play hard and do your best to win
And if by chance you meet defeat, you face it with a grin! (laugh)


Douglas Clarke

Niti, servire, neque cedere
Submitted by Douglas Clarke March 22nd, 2005

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KNOX EXCELS AT CHAMPS:
We send heartiest congratulations to Knox College  athlete,  Carlington Morgan, for his gold medal performance in the Boys Class 1 400 meters event in the VMBS Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston yesterday.  Morgan clocked 48.06 seconds.

But Morgan did not stop there. He went on to win the gold medal in the 800 meters event with a time of 1:50.73, beating Vere and Holmwood in the process. He also beat Holmwood's athlete in the 400 meter event.

Also, in the class 2 boys 400 meters event, young Barthlette Barnett took the bronze medal in 49.08 seconds.

Knox athletes were up against some of the most powerful, and experienced young athletes in Jamaica. Knox also lacks some of the most basic resources
to assist in sustained training. It is in that vein that the success here is even more profound and exciting

K-n-o-x, sons of Knox...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Thanks to the dedication, planning and leadership skills of Mr. Malcolm, the head of the Knox College physical education department, the students have been able to achieve their full potential in athletics at Knox. Mr. Malcolm gets the coaches to teach the various sports, such as basketball, track and cricket. He does all the background planning and facilitate the acquisition of whatever they need to do their jobs. He has been at Knox for the last 14 years and has taught several subjects before becoming the head of the PE department. We salute Mr. Malcolm for his dedication to Knox and for helping the students reach for the stars.

Also, we send congratulations to our neighboring sister school- Holmwood Technical High. Holmwood captured the Girls event for the second straight year.


Douglas Clarke

Niti, Servire, neque cedere
Submitted March 20th, 2005

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THE KNOX REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF '83 AND '84, IN VEGAS HAS BEEN CHANGED:
The date of the class of '83 and '84 reunion in Vegas has been changed to June or July '06. The original date was set for this summer, but the plans have been changed since Rae is out of the country and won't be back until April '06. However, if people are still interested in going to Vegas this summer ('05) arrangements can be made to do so if we can find someone who would like to take over making the arrangements for Rae. If no one can be found to take over making the arrangements, the reunion will be held in '06. Please contact Rae McFarlane at WUKAMAN69@aol.com for updates on the reunion or if you would like to help with planning the reunion this summer.

More on the reunion: Rae McFarlane is planning a reunion gettogadda in LAS VEGAS, it will be a prelude to the Knox reunion in Jamaica in '07. The class of 1983 and 1984 could meet up in Vegas and have a great weekend. No special banquet or anything like that just to meet and greet and have a good time, then plan for the 2007 Knox High School reunion in Jamaica. Link up all your friends from these two year groups whether they stayed to graduate at Knox or not.

There is a page dedicated to this event on the front page, so please stay tuned to this website for updates on this event, as plans progress.

Updated March 17th, 2004

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Message from Mark Beckford:

I attended Knox in the late 1970's.  I own a resort in San San, Portland Jamaica , “El Cielo, The Spa Palace”

I may be reached at (973) 296-7752 or in Jamaica (876)993-7224.  I advertise on the website www.vacationhomes.com   and will apply the Knox Past Student discount.

Regards,

Mark Beckford

Digital Exchange Systems, Inc
201-288-5000
March 3rd, 2005

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I am pleased to announce that the Knox College Debating team was crowned champion for the third consecutive time in the Manchester Parish Credit Union League. They defeated Spalding High in the finals.

The Knox Association of Past Students (NY) congratulates the debating team and hopes for continued success.

Douglas Clarke

Niti, servire, neque cedere
Submitted March 1st, 2005

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NEWS FROM KNOX:
Some interesting development that the Association members may want to know:

Knox College Under-16 Basketball team (see attached photo) crown National Champion in the ISSA Basketball competition  after defeating Old Harbour.

Knox College School Challenge Quiz team defeat McGrath High 46-22 in round one of the Quiz competition.

Regards Roger Beadle
Submitted by Roger Beadle administator at Knox High School, February 18th, 2005

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Message to Dr. Cowens the Knox College principal, on behalf of the Knox Past Students Assocaiation, NY Chapter:

Dear Dr. Cowan,
Thank you for yours. The Knox Association of Past Students is pleased to be able to assist our great alma mater in this and every other area. We will continue to do our best for the citadel (city) built on rocks. We anticipate that other contributions will be sent shortly, as we have been collecting, and we held a fund raising dance specifically for this project.

Please continue to keep us informed on developments.

On another matter, please accept and pass on our congratulations to the U-16 basketball team on being crowned National Champion in the ISSA basketball
competition and also to the Knox College School Challenge team. We wish them continued success.

Douglas D. Clarke - "  Niti, servire, neque cedere"
February 18th, 2005

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Message from Dr. Rev.Cowens to the NY Chapter:

Dear Mr. Clarke,

Many thatnks to you and the members of the Knox Past Students Association (New York Chapter) for the contribution to the Hurricane Relief Fund.  It is most gratitifying that past students respond so promptly to our pleas in times of worry.

You will be pleased to know that the recovery efforts are well underway and through public sector response is tardy, we are hopeful that significant
repair will be completed.

Please convey our heartfelt thanks to all the members of the Association and well-wishers who might have contribution to your generous gift.

Yours faithfully,

Gordon Cowans
Knox College Principal

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TORONTO CHAPTER'S SPRING DINNER AND DANCE:

Knox Past Students Association (Toronto Chapter) held their Annual Spring Dinner & Dance on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 in Toronto.
Phone: 416-746-5772

Music was supplied by: Sugar Bird International

The keynote speaker was:
Hon. Mr. Michael H. Tulloch
Superior Court Judge, Brampton

Proceeds from the dance were in support of the Knox Complex of Schools.

Submitted by Sonia Lewis Ferguson, May, 2005.

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Dear Knoxites: For those of you who may know someone who is seeking a job or have an interest in joining e-Services Group International, we have job openings in our Montego Bay and Kingston locations. I just wanted to throw this out to you before it hits the newspapers this weekend. The following positions are currently open:

1. Contact Center Professional
2. Contact Center Professional - Collections
3. Director of Collection Services
4. Senior Business Analyst
5. Trainer
6. Payroll Cordinator
7. Account Cordinator

Karl O. Graham

DIRECTOR

e-Services Group International

International Phone: 312 521-6726

International Fax: 312 768-5265

Local Voice: (876) 684-9467

Local Fax: (876) 684-9468

Mobile : (876) 371-4585

kgraham@e-servicesgroup.com

Submitted by Karl Graham, January 20th, 2005

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Donovan “Peter” Reid, Patsy Barrett “Kirby”, Kirk Budhai, Mickie Douglas, Wilford Coke are trying to start a KAPSCAROLINAS chapter of Knox past students in the Carolinas (north & south).  Any knowing the whereabouts of any knoxites in the Carolinas please contact the KAPSCAROLINAS Police at kapscarolinas@easymovers.com

Smile!
Don Reid

President

www.easymovers.com

info@easymovers.com

Submitted November 2nd, 2004

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Hi everyone,
So far, our Chapter has been well represented by our contributions, totalling a sum of $1,050 Canadian. My sincere appreciation goes out to the following individuals:
Beverley Brooks
Jacqueline Kirby
Jennifer Ogilvie
Lavern (Allens) Lanns
Arlene Nash
Rita (Lewis) Gayle
Sharee Simpson
Vadsie Virtue-Dyer
Donations committed:
Steve Lemonious
Marlene McIntosh
Everton Smith
I am able to remit funds at no cost to the NCB a/c that has been opened for this purpose. So far & excluding $130 recently sent, the total is up to just > J$68K, a far cry from the amount needed.  Cheques should be made payable to Knox Past Students Association c/o myself @ 6626 10th Line West, Mississauga, Ont. L5N 5L3. Tell a Knox pal, the school desparately needs our help. My apologies to those of you if you were missed on the original e-mail sent. I trust your families have all survived (as a friend of mine in Grenada calls it) IVAN the monster from hell!!
Regards, 
Sonia

Submitted by Sonia Lewis Ferguson, October 16th, 2004
President, KPSA Toronto Chapter

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THE BOOLS:

I had the absolute pleasure of recently spending a weekend with Hilary and John Bool, former Geography teachers at Knox. Mr. Bool also served at one time as Rothnie Hostel Master (it was a boy's hostel at the time). He was also Forbes Dennis House father, and was a sprinter in his own right, ensuring that Forbes Dennis would win the staff relay on Sports Day.

Mrs Bool also conducted swimming lessons after school, and several students qualified for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme under her tutelage.

John and Hilary were vacationing in Alexandria, Virginia recently. They have wonderful memories of their time at Knox and send hello and very best wishes to the Knox community at large. Their children, Andrew and Michelle are both doing very well and they all live in Nottingham, England.
Submitted by Douglas Clarke, October 12th, 2004

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KNOX SCHOOL SONG:
I spoke to Rev. Cowans, the principal of Knox high school on October 11th and I mentioned to him the idea of coming up with a Knox school song as Dunbar McFarlene had suggested. He advised me that the Past Students are on the ball, because there is actually a competition with attractive prizes, now on at the school, where students are asked to enter a song. Just last week he got an entry.
Submitted by Sandra Simmonds,
October 12th, 2004

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KNOX MEETING IN JAMAICA:
The KPSA, Jamaica will have an URGENT meeting on Friday October 15, 2004 at the Officers Club, Up Park Camp commencing at 6:00 p.m. sharp.
Submitted by Sandra Simmonds, October 12th, 2004

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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MRS. DAVIDSON, IN JAMAICA:
It was decided this morning at a meeting with the three Principals and Mrs. Swaby that the memorial service for the late Mrs. Davidson will be held on Sunday, October 31st at 10 a.m. at the Spalding United Church. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. Roderick Hewitt, Moderator of the United Church in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Scotland. Mrs. Swaby is anxious to pass the message on to the the KPSA especially Sandra Simmonds, Errol Lee, Dunbar McFarlane etc. Also, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Swaby are working on "the early years" and would like the input of some of the older students of the High School from the 50's and 60's with this aspect of the memorial service.
Please contact Julie Abrikian if you could like to have some input into the service for Mrs. Davidson. Julie's address is: Julie Reid Abrikian jbjam2001@yahoo.com
Submitted, October 10th, 2004

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JEAN DAVIDSON, AUTHOR, TEACHER, MISSIONARY,MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SCHOLAR, COFOUNDER OF KNOX COLLEGE:

It is with deep regret that I must announce the passing of our very dear Jean Davidson- widow of co-founder Rev. Dr. Lewis Davidson. Mrs. Davidson passed away peacefully in Scotland on September 22, 2004 after a summer of illness. Mrs. D was in her 93rd year.

Mrs. Davidson started life in Shanghai , China . She and her family lived there till she was twelve years old. The family then returned to the Tweedsmuir country area of Scotland.

Moms D  met and married Lewis Davidson in July 1939. Soon after, they set sail for Jamaica, West Indies and one of the first persons they met was L. St. E. Jones , the head boy of Wolmers Boys School. There the Knox story began.

Mrs. Davidson was a strong and oftentimes gentle and faithful support of her husband's efforts to establish a school where it was once thought was a mere "bird bush". She immersed herself in the life of rural Jamaica, in addition to her dedication to Knox College. She was an ardent member of the Spaldings (Presbyterian) United Church, and would represent the church at the annual synods. In addition, her work in the Women's Guild, the choir, the Spalding Choral Society (under the direction of Malcolm Porteous) will not be forgotten.

Long before JAMAL, Jean Davidson and her husband Lewis helped to spearhead efforts to improve literacy among the rural folk. To this end, they worked closely with Dr. Frank Laubach , a leader in the World Literacy Movement. The town of Highgate in St . Mary was to benefit from her untiring and voluntary efforts, before Knox was established.

The famous Knox summer schools owe her a tremendous debt of gratitude. Some programs of the extra - mural studies Department of the University of the West Indies were patterned off the Knox summer school formula.

Mrs. Davidson was also a charming and pleasant hostess. She had a welcoming smile not just for Knox students, but for the countless visitors who would trek to the citadel built on rocks- including Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice , the Countess of Athlone who would visit Knox annually.

Jean Davidson will long be remembered. Mourners include children Duncan and Heather (Berry), who were among the first dozen or so students at Knox and granddaughter Gina - a past winner of the Lewis Davidson award for Excellence

Submitted by Douglas Clarke PR Officer , KAPS, September 23rd, 2204
Blossom Saunders, President

AS APPEARED IN THE DAILY GLEANER- (IN CASE YOU DID NOT READ IT)

Graduation 2004 at Knox College was simply a unique experience
By Rose Dewar
(Jul-19-2004)

The Auditorium at the Knox College was given a one-year reprieve when the school's new Gymnasium was converted into a "Hall of  Fame" to accommodate
the Graduating Class of 2004 Dinner on June 30th and graduation exercises on July 2, instant.

  Ornamental plants of different types, sizes and shapes and beautiful flowers formed a 'back- drop' for an elegant décor of white and light shades of pink and blue. Seating was arranged in similar colours with chairs matching the décor of walls, balloons, flowers and paintings, making the ambience just right for the 115 all-excited, starry-eyed achievers who made it to Graduation 2004.

  The graduands all robed and astute,  marched to the  mellow sound of the school's Cultural Band and entered the huge hall at 4:00 p.m. preceded by the special guests and Faculty Members.  One could not help but notice their joy which was stamped on their faces. Parents and other well-wishers followed.

  Under the theme, "Against All Odds," the school's Resident Chaplin, Reverend Lennox  Scarlett offered the prayer of Invocation which was followed by the singing of the Hymn, "I'm pressing on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day; Still praying as I onward bound, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

  This evoked a reflective mood among the graduating youngsters.  Rev. Dr. Gordon Cowans, Principal of the school then welcomed all present and gave the opening remarks. The Reverend J. Oliver Daley, Board Chairman, Mr. George Sloley, President of the Parent/teachers' Association and Ms Sandra Simmonds of the Past Students' Association, all brought greetings and blessed the graduating class.

  The school's Music Club then prompted the class on with their  selection which was "Against All Odds," after which the Guest Speaker, Reverend Garfield Vernon, himself a past student of not many years ago, was introduced. Rev. Vernon spoke strongly on the changes in people and things, the erosion of discipline, and encouraged the graduates to be strong and to press on despite the odds.

  Mrs. Hyacinth Baker, Vice Principal then presented the graduates who sang the Graduates' Song beautifully, after which the Valedictorian/Head Girl, Patricia Parke delivered the Valedictory Address. She spoke of their achievements thus far as well as their intentions  for future progress. She thanked all who contributed so generously to their successes so far.

  The presentation of diplomas and awards followed; after which the Graduates' Prayer was executed  by the Staff Quartet. A really glorious day ended with the pronouncing of the Benediction by Chaplin, Rev. G. Bacchas and the singing of the National Anthem.

Submitted by Douglas Clarke

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Hi All,

It's been a while since I sent you all a note.  This might have been deliberate because I knew I would see most of you in Fort Lauderdale.  All
I'll sy right now,  is that it was a fantastic weekend.

We are once again on the move, attached is a report which I have prepared on the recent Knox Graduation which I attended and represented the KPSA on
Friday July 2, 2004. The Gymnasium was beautifully transformed into an Auditorium for both the Ceremony and the Dinner.  This was done by a Mrs. Alberga.  Trust me, the place look good, and not to mention the natural air condition. Please see the gradualtion report below.

Regards
Sandra Simmonds,

Submitted July 7th, 2004

REPORT OF KNOX COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL GRADUATION

 “AGAINST ALL ODDS”
The evenings' proceedings commenced at 4:10 p.m. with the procession of special guests, faculty members and the graduates.

The Prayer of Invocation was done by Resident Chaplain Rev. Lennox Scarlett followed by the Hymn “I'm Pressing on the Upward Way ”, the first verse being sung by the graduates only. The Welcome and Opening Remarks was then done by Rev. Dr. Gordon Cowans, Principal. His talk was perfect English as usual with his favourite quotations to the graduates. He made it quite clear that the 2004 graduates are the first set of GSAT Awardees, and of course it must have been an eventful 5 years for them at Knox and encouraging them to Cherish their vision and their dreams, as these are the blueprints of their ultimate achievements.

After Rev. Cowan's address, it was time for the Greetings, first from the Chairman of the School Board, Rev. J. Oliver Daley, then President of the Parent Teachers Association, Mr. George Sloley. The third greeting was from the President of the Knox Past Students Association, Jamaica , and of course it was not greetings but more like a sales call. Yes, the KPSA was sold to the newest batch of past students in a very simple way. I must confess that the graduates and the rest of the audience were at rapt attention during the presentation. Rev. Cowans was then invited to the Podium and a cheque in the amount of One Thousand ($1000.00) Canadian Dollars, on behalf of the Canadian Chapter, as well as a copy of the 57 th Anniversary Reunion Year Book was presented to him. There was loud applause .

Rev. Cowans made his thank you speech and mentioned that the broadest smile he saw in the audience was that of the school's Bursar.

The Guest Speaker was then introduced by Mrs. Marcia Clarke. The Guest Speaker was one of our own past students, Rev. Garfield Vernon (he graduated in 1992). His talk was brief and to the point, he encouraged the graduates in a very positive way and pointed out to them that they were at the end of the journey through high school. A presentation was made to him followed by the Presentation of the Graduates by Mrs. Hyacinth Baker, Vice Principal. When the graduates approached the platform, they were greeted and commended by Dr. Cowans and presented with their School Leaving Certificates by Rev. J. Oliver Daley.

The special awards were then presented as follows:

David & Thelma Bent Scholarship -Carline Baker (presented by Mrs. Bent)

John Beattie Award -Roxburgh Buckle

Chairman's Award for Science -Carline Baker

The ISCF Award -Terrence Harvey

Model Students Awards were presented to:

Carline Baker Deputy Head Girl

Stacy Ann Reid

Damion Chambers Deputy Head Boy

Xavier Murray Head Boy

Awards for Academic Excellence was presented to:

Damion Chambers and Carline Baker

The Graduates then did the Graduates Song, followed by the Valedictory Address by Patricia Parke, Head Girl. Members of the Graduating Class then sang “If we hold on together”. As has become the norm, the graduating Art Class presented the school with a mural (made of recycled bottle covers). Two staff members then did a lovely song, “Graduates Prayer”, followed by the Benediction and National Anthem led by Rev. Lennox Scarlett.

P.S.
The following persons were in attendance;

Mrs. Elvris Hewitt-Buckle Principal – Knox Community College

Mrs. Constance Malcolm Principal – Knox Junior School

Mrs. Gloria Swaby Past Principal – Knox Junior School

Mrs. Thelma Bent Widow of our Co-Founder, David Bent

Mr. Leo Jones Past Teacher/Hostel Master

Submitted by Sandra Simmonds, July 7th, 2004

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WHAT IS GOING ON AT KNOX JUNIOR SCHOOL THESE DAYS?
A lot is going on at Knox Junior School these days. The students are in the final stages of cometitions across the island, and they are getting ready for the end of the school year, which is just 5 weeks away.
Mrs Malcolm, the principal of the Junior School wrote: We are in the middle of the performing arts competitions (JCDC). All our pieces in dance music and speech are on to the regional finals. If we get through then it is on to the nationals. Our track team will be off to the National prep school athletic championships on the 3rd of June. Prize giving and open day is on the 10th of June and graduation on the 24th.
Submitted May 22nd, 2004

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NY JAZZ BRUNCH, JAMACIAN STYLE
Knox Association of Past Students
New York Chapter

Will hold it's First Jazz Brunch
Jamaican Style

Sunday, June 13, 2004

Carib New York
435 North Avenue
New Rochelle

1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Donation $35.00 / Contributions accepted

Do not miss this chance to meet up with friends after a long winter !

For tickets and information please contact:  Blossom, Angela, Douglas or Milton
Checks payable to KAPS  or Cash at door.
Proceeds will go to helping with the Alumni re-union in Florida and Knox

Please contact the following people for tickets and more information about the NY Jazz Brunch:
Blossom Saunders <bas@orrick.com>
Angela Letts <aletts5584@aol.com>
Douglas Clarke <Savie@optonline.net>
Milton Douglas <csimdm@yahoo.com>

Submitted May 14th, 2004

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The Manchester Horticultural Society , under the guidance and direction of its President , Mrs. Velora Alberga , recently opened a Garden for the Blind
at its Ward Avenue property in Mandeville , Jamaica.

The civic function was held at the Bamboo Cathedral on the same compound. Reverend Dr. Gordon Cowans, Principal of Knox College, and representing the Caribbean Coordination of EDAN said the opening prayer and read the message from the General Secretary of EDAN.

Also included in the program was young Knox College student, Michael Champagne, who  gave a musical presentation which was as beautiful as the
flowers on display.

Note: Mrs. Alberga is a former parent of Knox, and presides over the oldest Horticultural society in the Western Hemisphere- 140 years old.

"Nothing short of a radical reorganization will be enough to involve our young people in the obligations of the community"  Lewis Davidson

Submitted by DOUGLAS CLARKE, April 30th, 2004

"Niti Servire, Neque Cedere

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The Knox Past Students Association in Jamaica will be holding their Annual Mother's Day Brunch on May 9th, 2004. Please set this date aside on your calendar. More information on this event will be posted on this site under the "Newsflash" section and the "KPSA Chapters Worldwide" section. You can also contact Sandra Simmonds at <SSimmonds@jabgl.com> for more information about the Brunch.
Submitted April 6th, 2004.

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HAVE YOU ALL HEARD THE GOOD NEWS, KNOX COLLEGE WON A GOLD MEDAL AT THE JUST CONCLUDED VMBS SPONSORED BOYS AND GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIPS.  KUDOS TO CARLINGTON MORGAN WHO WON THE RACE ON OUR BEHALF.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR HOLMWOOD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, THEY WON
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS (GIRLS).

REGARDS,
Sandra Simmonds,
Submitted March 29th, 2004

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Regarding the Boys and Girls Champs. Huge Cross and Molly Rhone wrote:

Colleagues,
           I was in Spalding when the final was been run and listened intently as Carlington took on all comers and beat them to the tape. Naturally, I was overcome with total joy and caused some excitement in the crowded town with my load outburst.

Hi Hugh,
I was actually at the stadium with the headmaster two chairs from me, well we went wild.
Molly

Submitted March 29th, 2004

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BEST WISHES TO THE KNOX TORONTO CHAPTER, FOR THIER SPRING DANCE WHICH WILL BE HELD ON MARCH, 27th, 2004:

To the Knox Community north of the border… to the Knox family and friends who have been conditioned by that citadel built on rocks…to those of us who continue the mission of our great founders , Lewis and David.. we say congratulations and best wishes on this your spring dance. This has been a year that we said “walk good” to so many of our friends , but it has also been a year that we can give praise and thanks to God. We give thanks as we look forward to a year that is filled with possibilities and with promise.
Accept our best wishes for a successful and profitable dance . We regret we can not send a representative to help dance the night away, but we will see you in June in Florida .
Continue to strive and not to yield , continue to work hard and play hard. One love!

Submitted by Douglas Clarke (PR Officer KAPS- NY), March 27th, 2004
Blossom Saunders (President)

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KNOX JUNIOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE:
The Knox Junior School Committee, has recently been formed to help Knox Junior School get out of the serious financial difficulties that they are now facing. Our immediate goals are to find sponsors for the kindergarten department, and to raise enough funds to help the school increase the teacher's salaries. Several of the teachers will be completing their advanced degrees in August and Mrs. Malcolm, the Junior School principal is hoping to raise their salaries so that they do not leave for better paying jobs elsewhere.
Lylia Stevenson, a Knox past student who is on the committee has generously offered to open an eBay store for Knox Junior School, and all of the proceeds from the store will be donated to the Junior School. This is a fabulous way of generating a steady income for the school! We invite Knox past students and teachers to help make this dream a reality by donating a few hours of their time a week to help with selling the items on eBay and to help with shipping the items to the highest bidders. Lylia has generously offered to donate items to the store, to get it started, but soon we also need people to go to garage sales and estate sales to find items to place in the store. Some people can just scout out the garage sales and others may prefer to sell list or sell the items on the Internet. The beauty of something like this is that it can be done from anywhere in the world!
We hope that you will join us to turn this wonderful opportunity to help Knox, into a success. Lylia has had her own store on eBay for 5 years and she will walk you through the process. If we all do a small part, it will work. Please let me know if you would like to help out. My e-mail address is <jslosberg@comcast.net> Lylia can be reached at <fstevens@optonline.com>
We welcome you to join us on a chat room with Mrs. Malcolm on March 29th at 8:00p.m. Access to the chat room can be found on the front page of this site. We will be sharing ideas about the e-bay store and trying to come up with other ways to raise funds for the Junior School. We hope that you will join us in this very worthwhile cause.
Submitted by Jean Slosberg on March 13th, 2004

This message is for Knoxites living in South Florida:
KC (Kingston College) will be having a Family Fun Day at Marcom Park on April 4th, from 1p.m. to 6p.m. Bring your own picnic lunch. Come out and meet people who attended other schools in Jamaica. KC will be supporting the Knox 57th Anniversary, so let's support them!
Submitted by Jean Slosberg, March 13th, 2004

I HAVE NOT SENT YOU ALL A MAIL IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS, THIS ONE IS NUFF!

Congratulations are in order for the Knox Debating Team, they recently won the Manchester Cooperative Credit Union (MCCU) Debating Competition.  They defeated Belair High School.  Belair proposed the moot "Be it resolved that
credit unions are strategically poised to be industry leaders in the current liberalised economy" while Knox College High School opposed.

The Knox team received $20,000.00 in shares at MCCU, the school received $10,000 in cash and the Mavis Campbell Trophy, while the coach received $4000 in shares at MCCU.

The Team members were Shane Ashmeade, Christina Webb and Munro Wisdom and the coach Mr. Hanley.

Regards,
Submitted by Sandra Simmonds on March 8th, 2004
Sandra also wrote:

ON ANOTHER NOTE, CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR GRANT HOUSE, THEY WON THE SCHOOL'S SPORTS DAY ON FEBRUARY 24, 2004.

CHAMPION GIRL WAS SHEREKA POWELL  AND CHAMPION BOY WAS ROXBURGH BUCKLE.  IT WAS A GOOD SHOW INDEED .  THE TEACHERS WINNING RACES WERE MISS PAULINE BROWN AND MR RORY RICHARDS.  CAN YOU IMAGINE, THE CHAMPION HOUSE HAD MR. ALEX BOURNE (PAST STUDENT) AS COORDINATOR, I WONDER IF HE WAS IN MURRAY
HOUSE DURING HIS TIME AT SCHOOL?

CONGRATULATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE EXTENDED TO FORBES DENNI, THEY WON THE CHEERLEADING COMPETIITON.  JUDGES WERE REV. COWANS, SANDRA SIMMONDS AND MRS. FENDER FROM THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.  THE FINAL STANDING WAS AS FOLLOWS:

1.    GRANT
2.    FORBES-DENNIS
3.    WEBSTER
4.    MURRAY

HOPE WE CAN HAVE A PAST STUDENTS RACE NEXT YEAR.  I WAS READY,BUT NO COMPETITION.

COMMENDATION ALSO TO MR. MICHAEL MALCOLM, HEAD OF THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT FOR THE WONDERFUL JOB HE'S DOING  AT KNOX AS IT RELATES TO SPORTS, AND THE VERY SUPPORTIVE REV. GORDON COWANS, PRINCIPAL.

REGARDS
Submitted by Sandra Simmonds, March 9th, 2004

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Bryan Carter (KNOXITE) is off to an excellent job as President of the Atlanta -Jamaica Association. His efforts are cantered on building the relationship between Jamaica and Atlantans.  The next meeting will be held on March 13 2004 at the Hillside Presbyterian Church in Decatur , GA.  Bryan has confirmed that The DeKalb County Commissioner will be the keynote speaker and he (Bryan) has secured Fox news to cover the event. If you live in Atlanta , or will be visiting at that time, make sure you attend. You can also drop Bryan a note to express your support for his efforts. His e-mail address is <bryjul@bellsouth.net>
Douglas Clarke - PR Officer, KAPS-NY Blossom Saunders, President, submitted February 29th, 2004

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TORONTO CHAPTER'S SPRING DINNER AND DANCE:

Knox Past Students Associatio (Toronto Chapter)

invites you to their 10 th Annual Spring Dinner & Dance

to be held on Saturday, March 27, 2004, 7 P.M – 2 A.M

at the St. Thomas of the Apostle Church Hall

14 Highgate Drive, Markham (Birchmount north of Steeles)

Cash Bar

Music supplied by: Sugar Bird International Dinner: 7:00 pm – 9:00pm

Ticket: $35 per person

Submitted by Sonia Lewis Ferguson, January 31st, 2004

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Jean Slosberg sent a 70 gallon barrel of school supplies and books to Knox Junior School in December 2003. I would like to thank Dehlia Harrison for paying to have the supplies shipped to Jamaica.
Jean Slosberg, December 28th, 2003

Donations to Knox:
I will be sending another shipment of new and used books and school supplies to Knox Junior School in May, 2004. Please let me know if you would like to include some donations in with the shipment and I will give you my mailing address, so that you can send the items to me. You can contact me at <jslosberg@comcast.net> You may also include items for the high school in the shipment. Items that could be included in your donation are:
new or used books and children's videos
scissors
art supplies
coloring books
activity books for grades K-6
jumbo crayons
construction paper
lessons on CD, for use on the computer
books and supplies for the kindergarten class (including large story books, with just a few words per page)
pens
pencils etc., etc.
The high school is in need of sports equipment for their new gym.
 
The students and teachers will appreciate your donations.
Jean Slosberg, August 19th, 2003
                                                                                 
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Knox related documents and photo:
We will have a "Memory Lane" table at the Knox reunion in Florida next year. Do you have any old articles, papers or photos pertaining to Knox? If you have any material that you would like to share with others at the reunion, let me know. Please send copies of the papers that you have. You can also send the photos via the Internet if that is more convenient for you. Send an e-mail to <jslosberg@comcast.net if you have any documents that you would like to add to our collection.

Jean Slosberg, August 19th, 2003

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Knox College hosts Cultural Camp
Rose Dewar
(Jul-25-2003)

The Ministry of Education has introduced a Cultural Agent initiative into the secondary education curriculum and Knox College (High School) has been chosen as a pilot school. The Cultural Agent initiative seeks
to help the students to aspire to other dimensions of learning. To enhance the programme, Knox in collaboration with Sam Wisdom Music,
will host a resident and day camp for CXC students and music students in grades 7-12 on the Knox campus August 18-23, 2003. The camp is opened to all CXC students, music students and other young persons who have interest in the Arts and Stage Management. Registration goes up until
the first day of the camp.
 
 

Knox High School
Knox is ideally located in Central Jamaica. The campus is easily accessible to students from across the island, has a very conducive climate, accommodation for both male and female students and a congenial camp setting in a rural environment. The site also easily facilitates field activities. In recent years, Knox became very involved in cultural activities, developing a strong performing arts component in its secondary education curriculum, capturing the capacity of the arts to inform, educate and inspire students. It also sees the necessity to help keep young people occupied during the long, summer holidays by providing them with clean, healthy activities and some fun at the same time. The school anticipates participation of some 200 residents and 100 day campers from secondary schools across the island and also young people who have an interest in the field, church and community groups, drama, dance, and singing groups. Speech, dance and drama, drawing and painting, stage management and stagecraft are some areas which will be focused on. The programme includes practical training using a multimedia approach; master classes; field activities on the campsite; presentations by renowned artists and a major concert on location towards the end of the programme. Mr. J. McCalla, one of the Camp Masters told Go-Local Jamaica that the camp is aimed at broadening the Ministry's Cultural initiative and will enlighten the participating adults who will eventually become resource persons.
Submitted by Karl O. Graham, July 29th, 2003

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For those of us living in the areas of continental USA served by Bell South, you will hear a new ad campaign very shortly. The voice you will hear is that of Errol Napier- Knoxite past student.
Errol is a Univeristy professor, actor, performer, playwright and sometime Radio Announcer. . He has worked in the production of several full length
movies , including "Clara's Heart"  featuring Whoopi Goldberg.
Napier was in Forbes- Dennis House and represented his house in Track and
Field and cricket.

Congrats to Errol from KAPS (NY) -Blossom Saunders President
Douglas Clarke (PR Officer)
Submitted July 25th, 2003

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                                                                       SHIPMENT TO KNOX:

A shipment of approximately 230 books plus school supplies was sent to Knox Junior School on May 23rd, 2003. The items were sent in a 75 gallon barrel. Thanks go out to the following people for donating items to Knox:
Janet Adlam
Milton and Marjorie Douglas
John and Donna Fletcher
Jean Clarage Slosberg
A special thanks goes to Milton and Marjorie, for covering the cost of the shipping.
We will be shipping another barrel to Knox in May, 2004. Let me know if you have any used or new books, videos, computer software or school supplies that you would like to donate to Knox, and I will include the items in with the shipment.

Jean Slosberg
<jslosberg@comcast.net>
May 24th, 2003

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                                                     WHAT IS GOING ON AT KNOX JUNIOR SCHOOL THESE DAYS?

The following was submitted by Mrs. Malcolm, the principal of Knox Junior School:

The following was submitted by Mrs. Malcolm:

Submitted May 21st, 2003

UPDATE ON THE JUNIOR SCHOOL'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

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    Sandra Dear has sent two computers, a disk holder for disks, books and quite a few National Geographic magazines to Knox Junior School. Thanks to Sandra and her friends, for making this wonderful donation to Knox.
Submitted March 27th, 2003

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Hi All,
    The KAPS (NY) newsletter has not made an appearance in recent times, but we are gearing to go again. The following is a preview. The articles will be developed and new articles will be added. If you have any items that you would like to include, jut drop me a line or call me.

 TO: Dehlia Harrison Franklyn, who was responsible for designing and shipping the KNOX 55 T Shirts to Jamaica. She also sold the shirts at the recent Knox reunion. They were well received and if you did not get one, there are still a few available. Please look under the "Knox 55th Anniversary Reunion Update" page, on the "Knox Alumni Web Page". That address is <www.cybereef.com>.  Dehlia continues to do work with the Florida chapter of the KPSA.

Sports

The recently held Commonwealth games, held in Manchester, England was one off the most successful one for Jamaica. Jamaica was successful on the track and on the field. Our Sunshine girls (netballers) are rated as among the best in the world. Jamaica beat longtime powerhouse, England, for the bronze medal. Whenever we play the traditional stars England, Australia or New Zealand, they always tremble. It all started at Knox College. Under the direct guidance and coaching of Olga Mackinson (Knox won the Morrison shield for rural schools 1950) , and continued with Barbara Buckley Jones, Pauline Sinclair Scott and Molly DaCosta Rhone among others- Knox dominated netball in the Caribbean and laid the framework for the success today. CONGRATS!!


KNOX 55TH

Mr. George Scott, former principal of Knox College was the honored guest at the recently concluded 55^th celebrations. Mr. Scott was accompanied by his wife (Pauline Sinclair Scott, also a past student). Mr. Scott was also an English teacher, principal of the junior School, and Vice Principal under Lewis Davidson. For a short while, he worked as Education Office in the Ministry of Education.

Errol Lee and Sabrina Williams helped to provide entertainment for the occasion.

 MILESTONES

Nurse Louise Gosley, former midwife and former Nurse at the Christiana High School was laid to rest in Jamaica recently. She is the mother of Veronica (Baker) Vonnette (Douglas) Robert and Michael.

Mr. Donat Dawes, of Christiana passed on recently.

 Errol Lee lost his mother some months ago.

In my recent newsletter preview, I told you to pray for Mr. Duncan, who was recently hospitalized. It is with regret and personal sadness that I announce that Mr. Duncan has passed away.

Graduating class of 1991 and 1992, please contact Simone Lake at majestc24@aol.com, in regards to our upcoming class reunion to be held in Jamaica in December 2002.
Submitted, March 2002

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The following letter has been written by Rev. Cowans, the principal of Knox High School. He is requesting financial help for the completion of the new sports center at Knox. Any donation toward this cause will be appreciated. To make a donation, send a money order, made out to Knox College and mail it to Knox College, P.O. 1735, Spalding, Clarendon, Jamaica W.I., attention Rev. Cowans. Please make a notation that you would like to have the money go toward the sports center.
    If you are able to get used sports equipment or furniture, I have a way of shipping items to Jamaica from Miami free of charge. Please contact me at <jslosberg@comcast.net> if you will be able to help with this cause.
Jean (Clarage) Slosberg

Dear Knox Past Student,
    Knox College is in the process of constructing a multi-purpose sports centre, which will contribute significantly to the fast growing sporting fraternity in the school and community.  The facility is designed in such a way as to be available for cultural events and other social gatherings as well.
    To date we have expended some $2.7 million to construct the frame of a building which has already been used to comfortably house sporting, cultural and other social events
    Completion costs are anticipated to be approximately $1.4 million for the following components:

·        Construction and Installation of Windows $520,000

·        Rendering of Walls $35,000

·        Construction and Installation of Balcony Grills $150,000

·        Purchase and Installation of Multi-purpose Floor $400,000

·        Equipment Costs.

o     Strength Training Equipment.......... $80,000

o     P.E. Class room Furniture.......... $55,000

o     Roll-away Seating - Stands .......... $90,000

o     Lockers.......... $30,000

o     Total.......... $1,360,000

 

    I should be most grateful for your help in identifying and/or procuring any of these items, as our commitment is to have the facility ready for the fifty-fifth anniversary celebrations scheduled for later this year.
    In the matter of equipment, we are feverishly seeking to identify any second-hand equipment from local or foreign sources which will significantly reduce the outlay necessary to have the facility fully equipped. Your assistance in any of these areas will be greatly appreciated.
    With every good wish to you and your organization and the hope that 2002 will be a productive and highly profitable year.

 Your sincerely,
Gordon Cowans (Rev. Dr.)
Submitted March 7th, 2002

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                                          KNOX JUNIOR SCHOOL'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Mrs. Malcolm, the Knox Junior School principal has done an excellent job of making sure that the students receive a well-rounded education by involving them in as many activities as possible. The following is the latest update on what the Junior School children have been doing and what is planned for the remainder of the 2002 school year.
Mrs. Malcolm wrote:    
    When I took the post as the principal of Knox Junior School, I wanted to ensure that each child who came to Knox would leave with a solid academic foundation, but also that they would be exposed to activities that would strengthen character and develop their personality. So that is one of the main reasons why we are involved in so many academic and extra curricula activities. Secondly, if we do these activities and excel at them then we