Bulletin Board

Posted by: Albert Tyler
on: Fri, April, 02 2004 at 11:03:11

Additional info. re: Pastor killed in Trinidad m/v crash. A lot of you like myself might be familiar with his alias Steer Town and a lot of you might know him by his real name Horace Anderson, he graduated around 1980/1981. It's such a sad and tragic event, and we all mourn with his family.

Posted by: Kenton Bennett
on: Wed, March, 31 2004 at 5:05:31

Please read this Article on one of our brothers that started between 76/77 Anyone graduated with him and are interested in funeral arrangements for next thursday in Boston Ma. call me at (617)293-9917.

Thanks

Posted by: Christiana Anderson
on: Sat, January, 31 2004 at 14:17:54

It is with great regret that we inform you of the passing of Barbara Burke (formerly Barbara Neuman), class of 1963 to 1968. Funeral arrangements are as follows: McCalls Funeral Home, Inc 4035 Bronxwood Avenue (Cross street 227th Street) Bronx, New York 10466 Tel: (718) 231-7647 Viewing: Tuesday & Wednesday, February 3rd & 4th)7pm to 9pm. Service also at McCalls on Thursday, February 5th at 1pm. Burial at Ferncliff Cemetary in Westchester.

Posted by: Alric Salmon
on: Wed, January, 28 2004 at 16:48:18

Our fellow alumni, and committee member Francis Lyn-Cook lost his father to illness in Jamaica on Monday January 26, 2004. The funeral will be held on Saturday February 7, 2004. On behalf of all the committee members, and the general membership of our chapter, sincere and heartfelt condolences to Francis and his family and best wishes during this very difficult time.

Al.

Posted by: Christiana Anderson
on: Sun, July, 13 2003 at 23:55:11

Congratulations to Aneisha Mc Laughlin on winning Jamaica"s first gold medal at the IAAA World Youth Championships in Sherbrooke, Canada Saturday July 12th 2003.She will be the special guest at the upcoming dinner dance August 30th 2003 in New York. Let us all come out and support Aneisha.

Posted by: Joan White-Palmer
on: Wed, August, 13 2003 at 13:04:42

Hi all Holmwoodites, esp. believers ............. Just got a call from Ja that Norma Yorke (Tawnie) grad. '72 is critically ill. Had a stroke while on her wedding anniv. celeb. and is on life support but the plug is expected to be pulled today (Aug 13). Let us all pray for her at this time; her entire family, as well. Remember she was a headgirl and cousin to Brennel Yorke. A lovely christian girl she is.

Posted by: Joan White-Palmer
on: Sat, August, 16 2003 at 1:52:51

U P D A T E Norma Yorke died the night of Aug 14. Such a great loss to the Holmwood community.

Posted by: John Lawful
on: Sun, August, 17 2003 at 15:05:17

Anyone with information with regards to Norma Yorke's funeral arrangements please post on website or email me at apachejj@aol.com, send copy to tampoo8@hotmail as well.
Thanks

P.S. Brennel or Jeptah if you see this note call me cell 876-793- 0553 wk 876-920-2539 please.

Posted by: Joan White-Palmer
on: Tues, August, 19 2003 at 9:17:04

FUNERAL FOR NORMA YORKE Norma Yorke, graduate of '73, will be interred on Sat. August 23 at COMMODORE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD in Linstead, St.Catherine, at 2p.m

Posted by: HAMLIN DALRIO
on: Wed, March, 19 2003 at 7:32:46

Money problems could cut Holmwood's stride
By DARAINE LUTON, Staff Reporter

STRAPPED FOR CASH, top contender Holmwood Technical may have to scale down its participation at this year's VMBS/Boys & Girls Athletics Championships. The Manchester school will receive support from two Chapters of its old students, Central and Eastern, along with sponsorship from SuperPlus Food Stores, but track officials there say a lot needs to be done if they are to shine. "I am saying we are in deficit right now because we have not accumulated any money as yet," Maurice Wilson, coach of the girls team, told STAR Sports yesterday. Meanwhile Chester McCarthy, the team's manager, says they have a fund raiser planned for this Friday at the school grounds and if this does not work out, there will be problems. "If we are not able to realise our target this weekend we will be in a spot of bother," McCarthy warned. He added though that with the past students doing their bit they "are making a bit of progress but there is still a far way to go". For Champs the team, travelling from Manchester, will have to find accommodation for the four day meet. The manager said this will cost in the region of $100,000 and they also face a petty cash budget of around $30,000. Not only will Holmwood be faced with the financial difficulties of going to Champs, but if the Penn Relays are held they will need more money. Wilson said an entire track season may require a budget of $700,000 and this does not include Penn Relays, which he estimates may run that figure into the million-dollar bracket. Both Wilson and McCarthy, along with vice-principal and boy's coach Edward Hector, are of the view that the Ministry's regulation on spending by schools have significantly handicapped the program. "Even though you raise funds there is also a stipulation as to how that money is to be used and that money has to come into the school account, "Wilson said. He said the regulation makes it difficult for spending to be accounted for. "When you carry out a team of 40 girls and they have to eat and drink, sometimes you have to stop at some informal places to buy," he explained. The girls coach added that if the school is not proactive the program will crash. "They have to find a way to contact the business people and the past students to generate funds or else after this year you might not have a program. "If they don't establish a system by which funds are generated I can guarantee you that next year they will not have a program," Wilson added. Holmwood won four Championship events at last month's Gibson Relays and the coach, who has being working with the school for six years, said they should be able to sell the success of the team to sponsors. He said: "In these times you can't live by faith you have to go out there, establish the contacts and use the momentum of the success of the team.

PLEASE CONTACT SEZVIN HAMILTON AT sezham@cwjamaica.com HE WILL TELL YOU WHERE TO SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS THANKS

LETS STAY TOGETHER

Posted by: Sezvin Hamilton (President, International Executive)
on: Sun, March, 23 2003 at 18:43:22

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the HOLMWOOD PAST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE will be held at:
Hollywood Firefighter's Hall,
310 S. 62nd Avenue,
Hollywood, Florida, USA,
on Saturday, May 24, 2003, commencing at 10:30 a.m., to elect officers for the next two years, and to consider the report of the Executive, together with the financial report for the year ended December 31, 2002.
Sign: Claudette Omally Secretary, HPSA International Executive.
March 21,2003. e-mail: sezham@cwjamaica.com

Posted by: Millicent Campbell
on: Mon, March, 24 2003 at 13:31:34

To All Past Students Make it a date to be at the National Stadium "in your colours" on Saturday April 5 for the finals of the Boys' and Girls' champs, to cheer on our girls as they take home the crown this year. A limited amount of T-shirts are available at $300.00 each.
Please contact Millicent Campbell at 936-7326 (leave a message if not answered), Vie Griffith at 967-1100 or Michael Reid at 999-1619 to make your order or to secure your ticket for seating in a common area in the grand stands. Orders should be made and tickets paid for by Monday March 31 and collection of T-shirt and/or tickets should by Thursday April 3.
We look forward to your support.
"Let's stay together".

Posted by: Glendon 'Foodie' Blake
on: Sun, April, 06 2003 at 21:56:34

Congratulations to the Holmwood track and field team on your recent victory of the 2003 girl’s championship. Looking forward to see you at Penn’s Relays.

Posted by: HAMLIN DALRIO
on: Mon, April, 07 2003 at 14:08:02

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOLMWOOD GIRLS ATHLETIC TEAM FOR BEING VICTORIOUS IN THE RECENTLY HELD VMBS GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP. MR. MAURICE WILSON WE SALUTE YOU FOR THE TREMENDOUS EFFORT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF THE TEAM. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE TEAM GOES TO THE PENN RELAYS ON APRIL 24, AND THEY NEED OUR HELP FINANCIALLY. PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTIANA ANDERSON OF THE NEW YORK CHAPTER FOR YOUR PENN RELAYS T-SHIRT.

LETS STAY TOGETHER

Posted by: Kay D.
on: Mon, April, 07 2003 at 15:43:49

CONGRATULATION TO ALL THE ATHLETES WHO PERFORMED IN THE RECENT VMBS CHAMPIONSHIP. GIRLS YOU DID IT!!! SEE YOU ALL AT THE PENN RELAYS.

Posted by: Lawrence Willis
on: Mon, April, 07 2003 at 23:25:39

Congratulations to the Athletes and coaching staff of the Holmwood Athletics department. Mr. Maurice Wilson (Girls Coach), the hard work and dedication of you and your staff has produced our first VMBS Girls championship. We look forward to seeing you and your athletes at the 2003 Penn Relays. All the best in your efforts to build the next dynasty. Special Thank you to Violet Griffith, for your contribution to the performance of all the athletes.

Penn Relay support T-Shirts (Polo Shirt) is available $20.00 each
The funds go to support the Holmwood Athletes at Penn Relays.
Email your order to the New York Chapter. Larry23603@aol.com

Posted by: Tameca Williams- Lattery
on: Tues, April, 08 2003 at 0:46:06

CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLMWOOD ON WINNING THE SCHOOL'S FIRST EVER GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP. YOU GUYS MAKE ALL CURRENT AND PAST STUDENTS VERY PROUD. ALSO, THUMPS UP TO THE COACHING STAFF, MR WILSON, MR HECTOR, AND THE NAMES THAT I DID NOT MENTION WHO WORKED TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL AT 2003 PENN RELAYS, AND AS ALWAYS I KNOW YOU GUYS WILL BE AWESOME.

TAMECA

Posted by: Christiana Anderson
on: Tues, April, 08 2003 at 13:14:01

Congratulations to the boys and girls track team on their recent accomplishment at the Boys and Girls Champs in Kingston. The girls were the champions of the Girls Division, and the boys placed 7th. Congratulations also to the coaches and all the people who worked together for this achievement.

Posted by: Christiana Anderson
on: Tues, April, 08 2003 at 13:21:01

The New York Chapter has souvenir polo shirts available to commemorate the Holmwood athletes at Penn Relays. To purchase your shirt, please contact Delroy Webb at email blad@prodigy.net, Lawrence Willis at email Larry23603@aol.com or call (718)444-8314, or Christiana Anderson at email kristashari@aol.com or call (718) 949-8866.

Posted by: HAMLIN DALRIO
on: Wed, April, 09 2003 at 16:34:48

THE RECENT SUCCESS OF THE HOLMWOOD GIRLS(FIRST) AND BOYS(SEVENTH)IS NOW HISTORY AND WE CONGRATULATE THE ATHLETES AND COACHES. WE MUST ALSO GIVE CREDIT TO MR. BAILEY THE PRINCIPAL. HOWEVER, THER ARE SOME INDIVIDUALS WHO WORKED HARD IN THE BACKGROUND AND THEY MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED FOR THEIR UNSELFISH CONTRIBUTIONS. INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS VIOLET GRIFFITH FOR HER NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWED THE ATHLETES TO PERFORM AT THEIR PEAK AND ALSO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE EASTERN CHAPTER INCLUDING COURTNEY LEAKY AND SEZVIN HAMILTON. WE THANK YOU IMMENSELY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE LEFT ANYONE OUT. YOU HAVE MADE US ALL PROUD. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

LETS STAY TOGETHER

Posted by: Glendon 'Foodie' Blake
on: Wed, April, 09 2003 at 20:01:47

Spaldings, Clarendon: THE STREETS OF Christiana in
Manchester was a buzz of excitement yesterday morning.

This as members of the Holmwood Technical High School Girls' Track and Field team, regular students, members of staff, past students and supporters joined in celebrating the institution's victory at the annual Girls' and Boys' Athletic Championship over the weekend.Members of the Boys' and Girls' Track teams led hundredsof brown and beige-clad students into the Manchester town tothunderous applause.

The athletes and their coaches were met with hand shakes, hugs and kisses as they parade the streets in what can be described as 'festive atmosphere'. One could not do anything but observe the pleasant smiles that the athletes have brought to the faces of not only the school population but also the Christiana community, especially those whom have been supporting the school's track team over the many ecades. MP celebrates Caught up in the celebration, Member of Parliament Audly Shaw, a past student of Holmwood, congratulated the school, especially the athletes and their coaches. Mr. Shaw said the coaches Maurice Wilson, Edward Hector and Manager Chester McCarty- and the teams had shown consistent and persistent hard work over the years and that the victory by the team had now culminated in their outstanding performance and ascendance to the title. "I am proud of your achievements, congratulations to the athletes, including the boys who also performed well, and I look forward to working with you all so that you can remain champions for a long time to come," said Shaw. Hector, the school's vice principal, said as a coach at Holmwood, the victory by the girls has given him a great deal of satisfaction. Satisfaction "I have this great sense of joy and achievement although I am not the head coach of the girls team, being a part of the family, it is an achievement for me, as one who re-started the track and field programme many years ago," he said. He added that the victory of the girls has now opened several possibilities, including the expansion of the boys track and field programme. Mr. Hector noted that the victory will be a motivating force to other students who have never participated in the Track and Field programme at the school and already there were signs that a number of new athletes have decided to join in the next season. "We will be losing a few athletes this year but we have been planning and organizing over the years and so we still have a core of students who will be able to do well," said Hector. Principal Paul Bailey said the victory by the girls' team means a lot to the institution. He pointed out that the win would be used as a message to other students, to show them that they can achieve the best in whatever they do.Mr. Bailey said the school has been overwhelmed by calls from past students from all walks of life congratulating the athletes. He thanked the many sponsors who have given their support to the institution, especially the track and field programme, saying that the seed they have sown has brought forth fruit. Happy Sheryl An elated Sheryl Morgan, a member of the victorious 4x400m Relay team and champion in the 400m event for Class 1 Girls told THE STAR that she was very happy with the victory. "I know we could have won from last year but winning it this year is not too late," said Morgan, adding that she will be leaving Holmwood this year but had a word of advice for those athletes who will be remaining on the Track and Field team. "Train hard, believe in the coaches and just go out and do your best," said the 400m hurdles champion. Anneisha McLaughlin, who is also a part of the team, cried tears of joy for her team's victory. She told THE STAR that victory meant a lot to her and she still cannot believe that she was a part of a Girls' Championship winning team. "This victory will certainly help me to strive for more success," she said.

Posted by: HAMLIN DALRIO
on: Fri, April, 11 2003 at 11:42:18

THE HOLMWOOD PAST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER) PRESENTS THEIR ELEVENTH ANNUAL FUND RAISING BANQUET TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 24TH , 2003, FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 2:30 A.M. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF THE HONORABLE MR. RICARDO ALLICOCK. CONSUL GENERAL OF JAMAICA DINNER WILL BE SERVED BETWEEN 8:30 AND 10:30 P.M. GATE PRIZE IS A TRIP FOR TWO TO JAMAICA ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY RAINBOW DISCO THE EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE HOLY FAMILY CHURCH HALL 18501 N.W. 7TH AVENUE, N MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL
MORINE THOMAS......954-430-7123
HAMLIN DALRIO........954-240-9141

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE ON SALE

DONATION: $35.00 PER PERSON

DRESS:SEMI-FORMAL

DIRECTIONS: I-95 TO MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE. GO WEST TO 7TH AVENUE, THEN RIGHT (NORTH) ON 7TH AVENUE. TURNPIKE TO 199TH AVENUE. GO EAST (LEFT TURN) TO 7TH AVENUE, THEN TURN RIGHT (SOUTH) ON 7TH AVENUE.ST

Posted by: Berletta Henlon-Forrester
on: Fri, April, 11 2003 at 18:17:15

NOTES for the Annual General Meeting Please note that every chapters of Holmwood Past Students Association internationally, should be represented by its president or his/her proxy. Every chapter has a permanent member on the Executive, represented by its current president. All other offices on the executive are voted for at the AGM if more than one nomination are received for any such office. A nomination form (signed by the candidate) should be submitted by fax to the Director of Elections, Berletta Henlon-Forrester, Fax #: (876) 978-7912, or scanned and sent by e-mail to: bforrester@jamprocorp.com or Berletta@softhome.net by May 14, 2003. The present officers are available for re-election. A proxy form should be completed and submitted by any chapter president who will not be able to attend the AGM in South Florida, May 24, 2003. (See draft agenda and sample of proxy form below)

Proxy Form
Date

The Director of Elections

Dear Madam,

I .................... president of Holmwood Past Students Association, ........... chapter, appoints Mr./Ms. ................ as my proxy to vote for me at the Annual General Meeting of the Holmwood Past Students Association International to be held in South Florida on Saturday May 24, 2003.

Signature of Chapter President ...............

Date ...........

Signature of proxy ...............

Date ..............

DRAFT AGENDA

Meeting of Holmwood Past Students Association International on Saturday May 24, 2003, at
Hollywood Firefighters Hall,
310 S. 62nd Avenue,
Hollywood, Florida, USA

1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Welcome and Opening Remarks
4. Apologies for absence
5. Reading and corrections to minutes of last AGM
6. Matters arising from minutes
7. President’s report
8. Financial report and its adoption
9. Election of officers
10. Any Other Business
11. End of meeting

Nomination Form (sample)

Date ............
Name of HPSA chapter ................
Address of chapter .............

Dear Director of Elections,

I ................... being a fully paid up member of the Holmwood Past Students Association, of the above named chapter, nominates Mr./ Ms. .......... for the office of : ............. on the Holmwood Past Students Association International Executive, for the period 2003- 2005. I have verified that this candidate is a fully paid up member of the chapter and is willing and able to serve in such capacity on the International Executive. I was given permission by this past student (candidate) to submit this nomination.

Signature of candidate: ..............

Date of graduation from Holmwood: ............

Date of signature ..............

Signature of proposer: ...............

Date of signature ...........

Signature of chapter officer: ..............(president/ vice president / secretary/ treasurer)

Date: .................

Posted by: Khalia Smith
on: Tues, April, 15 2003 at 11:30:00

I am looking for Mavis Cole batch of 78. If anyone knows her where about please contact me at khalias@satguide.com or 780-719-9397. Thanks

Posted by: Angelique
on: Wed, April, 16 2003 at 9:41:47

Congratualation to the Holmwood team who have finally taken the VMBS girls title. I am proud of you. To top it offf i wore my Holmwood T shirt to school when they won

Posted by: Kay D.
on: Tues, April, 29 2003 at 15:26:20

Congratulation to the Holmwood Track and Field athletes for their fine performance at the recent Penn Relays. Despite the fact that we did not get the gold we all wanted, you are my Champion. Keep up the good work coaches.

Posted by: Desreene Hyatt
on: Fri, May, 02 2003 at 17:31:42

Batch of 80-84 big up. My new e-mail address is reenehyatt@hotmail.com and my contact numbers are 949-4492 and 812-8885.

Posted by: Sezvin Hamilton (President, International Executive)
on: Fri, May, 02 2003 at 19:56:57

DEAR FELLOW PAST STUDENTS

....we have done it again !!!........

WE ARE AGAIN THE WINNER OF THE WILCO/HEADLEY CUP CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP(for Rural schools). WE OUTCLASSED STETHS THIS AFTERNOON AT Chedwin Park, St. Catherine. (Fri., May 2, 2003) WE KNEW THAT IF THE GAME WAS PLAYED AWAY FROM STETHS HOME GROUND (Alpart) IT WOULD BE HOLMWOOD AGAIN, AND SO IT WAS. WE WON 1st INNINGS POINTS, AND STETHS TEAM STARTED TO SLIDE, AND.....Oooops.. they are OUT. NOW ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, WE HAVE TAKEN TWO CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS YEAR, AND WE ARE GOING FOR THE FOOTBALL TITLE LATER IN THIS YEAR. THE SCHOOL HAS ALSO STARTED A GCE "A LEVEL" ACADEMIC PROGRAM THIS YEAR.(called CAPE). WE NEED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CONTINUE HELPING THE SCHOOL. IT TAKES CASH AND OTHER THINGS TO CARE, we have some of the other things. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

SIGN: HPSA INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE.
e-mail: sezham@cwjamaica.com

Posted by: Leroy A Farquharson
on: Sun, May, 04 2003 at 10:43:06

A I read the news today, I would like to join many other Holmwood alumni in congratulating Holmwood cricket team on their impressive win over STETH for the prestigious Wilco/Headley cup title. We are proud of you guys, and hope you'll repeat next year. Once again congrats on a job well done.

Posted by: Clover Baker-Brown
on: Mon, May, 19 2003 at 23:28:37

Holmwood Rules! Another Holwoodite!
Newman, a Shooting Star, By Charmaine Austin

Corporal Valrie Newman, the only woman in the 20-member West Indies sharpshooting team. - Contributed JAMAICA'S OWN William Tell, Corporal Valrie Newman is unique in the world of sharpshooting. Blessed with an enormous amount of talent, the slim, bright-eyed woman is a shooting star, streaking away and garnering success with every move she makes and every shot she takes. A beacon in the male-dominated military, Newman is not content to be just another woman embedded in its midst so she undertook and conquered a sport which many woman are too timid to attempt rifle shooting. ONE OF THE MOST COMPETENT Newman's outwardly calm demeanour belies the aggression which lies within her but it is through her art this is best demonstrated. When she takes her place among the members of Jamaica's rifle shooting team, she not only stands out as a woman but as one of the most competent. In Jamaican parlance, Newman was a feeble, 'dark country pickney' growing up. So she described herself. The 'dark country pickney' from Christiana, Manchester has now matured into a strong, determined woman with an aim in life. "I was picked on a lot growing up and because of that I learnt to be aggressive," she said. "I realised that in life there will be a lot of challenges and from these may come opportunities but it is up to you as a person to do your best not to be left out," she added. The former DeCarteret College and Holmwood Technical high school student undertook rifle shooting three years ago, acting on encouragement from Dr. Keith Hammond, a member of the rifle shooting team. SMALLBORE SHOOTING Starting out with smallbore shooting, she soon got bored and undertook the challenge of fullbore and very soon became a fixture at the range. At her first in-house competition, Newman placed third and soon earned a place on Jamaica's team to the Caribbean Championships in Trinidad. Shooting as a tyro, she won two medals, a gold and a bronze, and as a result was invited to shoot with the Bermuda team. "It was very difficult shooting on my own in a big competition but once I got the first shot off, I was comfortable. As a young shooter, you're not expected to do well so quickly but with the support I had, I was able to do well," she said. INDIVIDUAL MEDALS The following year in Barbados, Newman was still apprehensive about competing but she shot on par with the men, winning a number of individual medals and two trophies, including one for the best O class shooter. Newman was recently promoted to the X class from O because of her performance in local competitions. At the just-concluded Caribbean Championships in Guyana, top-scored for Jamaica in the team shoot competition with 145 with 9 V bulls to help them retain the BWIA Cup. Guyana is regarded as one of the most difficult places to compete by shooters but Newman stuck to the task and her performance secured for her a place on the 20-member West Indies team to compete at the renowned Bisley range in England in July. She is the only female on the West Indies team along with seven Guyanese, six Trinidadian and seven Jamaican marksmen. The topscore also placed her third for the Hogarth behind Guyanese marksmen Ransford Goodluck and Mahendra Persaud, a significant achievement as it is the first time in regional shooting history a woman had placed so high. Although she did not win an individual medal in Guyana, she says she was made to feel like a winner when at the presentation ceremony, Jamaica's captain Major John Nelson gave her one of his two medals because she shot well. "I was so touched I cried," she said. "It is this kind of support that encourages me to stay in the sport and do well," she pointed out. "No one expected me to join the army, much less shoot rifle so these are major accomplishments for me. "TRAVELLED EXTENSIVELY To date she has 26 medals and three trophies and still aiming for more. Through rifle shooting she has travelled extensively and represented the country at the CAC Games in El Salvador last year, the first time in more than 20 years Jamaican shooters were competing. Off the range, Newman can be found playing any defensive position on the Jamaica Defence Force's netball team, attempting to play squash or photographing everything and everyone in sight to fill her many albums. Her family, she says, is proud of her accomplishments, so much that her nine-year-old brother cannot wait to follow in her footsteps. "Mommy saves every clipping and although she doesn't have a clue about shooting, is still proud of me," she said.

Posted by: John Dawkins
on: Mon, May, 26 2003 at 2:14:52

Being a member of the victorios 77 Headly Cup Cricket team, I would like to extend my sincere congrats to the present Headly Cup holders, H.T.H.S. Lets keep the tradition going.

Posted by: HAMLIN DALRIO
on: Tues, May, 27 2003 at 14:34:16

ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE HOLMWOOD PAST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PAST STUDENTS WHO TRAVELED FROM FAR AND NEAR TO MAKE BANQUET 2K3 AND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE A SUCCESS.

TORONTO: SO GLAD TO HAVE MEMBERS OF THE TORONTO EXECUTIVE PRESENT.
ALRIC SALMON, PRESIDENT
MIKE LESLIE, VICE PRESIDENT
FRANCIS LYN-COOK
ART PORTER

NEW YORK
LAWRENCE WILLIS, PRESIDENT
BRENTON BARRETT
ALVIN EDWARDS
CARLTON STEWART.
SPECIAL THANKS TO CARLTON FOR HELPING US WITH EVERYTHING, ESPECIALLY THE BAR-B-QUE.

JAMAICA-EASTERN CHAPTER
FRANKLIN WILLIAMS
SEZVIN HAMILTON
COURTNEY LEAKEY,
VIOLET GRIFFITH,
HYACINTH BAILEY,
BERLETTA FORRESTER,
LENWORTH MILLER,

JAMAICA-WESTERN CHAPTER
FAITH DONALDSON

USA, MID-WEST CHAPTER
PAT CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT
PAULINE CAMPBELL,

ATLANTA CHAPTER
JACKIE MCINTOSH, PRESIDENT
PAULINE HARRIOTT, VICE PRESIDENT
MIKE MARSHALL,
ADRIAN DENNIS,
LINDA PEART,
HOPE DONALDSON,

ORLANDO
DOREEN REID,
PAUL NOTICE,

BERMUDA,
CLAUDETTE WILLIAMS,

I HOPE NO ONE WAS OMITTED. PLEASE INFORM ME IF I DID. THANKS AGAIN FOR ATTENDING AND GIVING US YOUR SUPPORT AND EXTENDING YOUR PATIENCE WHEN WE WERE LATE. WE WILL DO BETTER NEXT YEAR. THE MEETING, I THOUGHT, PROVIDED NEEDED INFORMATION. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR PATIENCE IN REMAINING CALM THROUGH SUCH A LONG MEETING EVEN THOUGH ALL THE ITEMS WERE NOT DISCUSSED. THERE ARE SOME ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE ITINERARY OF HOLMCOMING 2K4 THAT NEEDS TO BE DISCUSSED. I WILL SEND MY COMMENTS TO THE EASTERN CHAPTER. EVERYONE ELSE PLEASE DO THE SAME. WE ARE NOW A GLOBAL ENTITY AND, THEREFORE, WE MUST THINK GLOBALLY. WE WILL EXPERIENCE GROWING PAINS, BUT I THINK WE ARE AN EXCELLENT GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF OUR ALMA MATER. WE HAVE SEEN HOW OUR EFFORTS HAVE PLACED HOLMWOOD IN THE SPOTLIGHT. NOW WE MUST MOVE FORWARD TO MAKE HOLMWOOD THE GREATEST INSTITUTION IN JAMAICA BY UTILIZING THE POWER OF PRIDE. WE, IN DOING SO, WILL MOST LIKELY ELEVATE OUR ORGANIZATION TO THE TOP OF THE ALUMNI CLASS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR.

Posted by: HAMLIN DALRIO
on: Fri, June, 20 2003 at 8:38:22

ATTENTION CLASS OF '69 ATTENTION CLASS OF '69BR OUR SECOND RE-UNION WILL BE HELD DURING HOLMCOMING 2K4 SO PLEASE START SAVING YOUR PENNIES FOR THE TRIP. NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR NOT ATTENDING. PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION ON ALL MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF '69 AND IDEAS ON ACTIVITIES WE SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN WHILE WE ARE THERE. I CAN BE REACHED BY E-MAIL AT KENRIO69@AOL.COM, HDALRIO@BROWARD.ORG, OR BY TELEPHONE AT 954-240-9141. SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR.