I only got to learn a little about
them recently on being invited to a fundraising function at the Hilton hotel at
Sawgrass in Sunrise, Florida, by an alumnus and her sister.
Josephine Marshall, former tennis great at Mt. Alvernia |
Janice (l) and sister Josie (right) |
This Central Florida Association has certainly been a dynamic behind the scenes organization, according to the reports.
In recent times, they have clearly raised a mountain of funds, so have worked wonders for the school. The things I learnt that impressed me were not the usual providing of equipment, or buying a bus, but they have actually financed the establishment of an Electrical Installation program, a fully qualified gym and to top it all, the solarization of the entire school!
Maybe I am out of the loop, for I have never heard of an electrical installation division in an all-girls school. Further this solarization of the entire school is revolutionary, and will certainly save the school millions annually. Can’t figure why other schools have not trod a similar path, considering we in Jamaica have an over-abundance of sun!
And no doubt, as a result of the great
assistance they receive from past students, this previously low-keyed school
was last year in the top five in terms of CSEC and Cape exams.
Impressive too is the fact that they
were also in the top eleven in terms of medals won at Champs, although it was revealed that they have no athletic training grounds at the school!
As I listened to various spokespersons outlining the achievements there, I really had to wonder how come I had heard so
little about that institution. I am deaf maybe!😉
The fund-raising event was in
general, quite enjoyable with the hilarious Mistress of Ceremonies even
changing into her school uniform at one point.
The MC was hilarious |
That Dougan Family of singers are really on top of their game.
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