The Hilarians Guestbook 2000 Archive

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It is great to see that we have a presence on the web. I just searched on a whim not expecting to find anything. Looking forward to hearing from some of my old classmates.
Sally-Ann M. A. Rador <sameal@hotmail.com>
- Friday, December 29, 2000 at 12:14:35 (EST)

It's just great to see so many fellow Hilarians visiting this site. It seems we can't help but miss the place where most of us spent some of our very best days.
Ankelly Armstrong <ankellyarm@hotmail.com>
Haliburton, ON Canada - Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 03:09:37 (EST)

Graduated some months ago from a wonderfully unique and life changing interdisciplinary programme at Regent College, Vancouver with Masters and Diploma in Christian Studies. (Took me seven years with intermittant study, between work) Wrote stories for an Arts Thesis which will be published as a book - and have lots of other manuscripts - poems and stories for children and more, making their way to publishers. Still lead a life of adventuring, writing and travel with my treasured husband Charlie. Our recent sojourn has taken us driving from Vancouver in the west to Cape Breton in the east with summer camp work in Pennsylvania and fruit picking in Nova Scotia in between in the beautiful and cornocopic Annapolis Valley. We are rich in love and stories and wonderful friends, including some treasured schoolmates met along the way. We hope to head home very soon from our present location in Toronto and work there (Charlie is from Barbados but loves Trinidad)...I'm still writing and savouring being in touch with many friends. An environmental education book done for UNESCO Trinidad for a regional high school workshop a couple years ago (of course with inspiration and advice from Miss Ruddell!!!) has recently been re-published by UNESCO Paris and is being put to use in the Wider Caribbean. Meant for the purpose of environmental education it also includes stories, poems and songs, photography and beautiful line drawings and is interdisciponary and creative in nature. It is named "Glimpses of the Blue Caribbean." My class of '74 O'levels,'76 A's is very strong in solidarity with each other and we have met regularly over the years for meaningful reunions - including the remembrance of an unusually high number of classmates and friends who have died in saddening ways. We treasure the lives we have. Please note my new e-mail address. Warmly, Joy.
Joy Rudder <joyrudder@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 19:43:05 (EST)

Please notify me of the reunion of class of 1965. I am in interested in even being part of the coordinating committee. I am anxiously awaiting a classmate contact.
Claudia Arrindell <onikadates@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 18:26:40 (EST)

Would love to hear from anyone who attended Bishop Anstey from 1970-1972. My mother, brother and I lived in Trindidad (moved from Syracuse, NY) from 1970-71, and I lived with Ms. Umilta and Ms. Elsie McShine during my second year there.
Terrian Colette Barnes <terrian.barnes@tricon-yum.com>
- Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 18:23:08 (EST)

Currently serving at the Permanent Mission of Trindad and Tobago to the United Nations, New York; married with two children and one grandchild.
Roslyn Khan-Cummings <Roslynk@trinbago.org>
- Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 18:22:02 (EST)

Bishops was a wonderful experience and a great and memorable part of my life. I sometimes miss its safety, welcoming gardens, dedicated, caring faculty, and of course, my classmates and friends.
Danielle Elliott <delliott@princeton.edu>
- Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 18:20:37 (EST)

I just want to say thanks to all of my teachers, especially Ms. Ruddell for believing in me and as a result allowing me to accomplish my dream of being apart of the United States Air Force. I am currently stationed in Mc Connell Air Force base in Wichita, Kansas, and I would be moving to Cadena, Japan in July of 2001 God's willing for a new assignment. One of these days, I hope to return to my good, old Bishop's.
Ayana Stewart- Gilkes <lapaz@goplay.com>
Wichita, KS USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 18:18:32 (EST)

The Old Hilarians' Association will host its annual all-inclusive fete at Bishop Anstey High School, 145 Abercromby St. Port of Spain on Saturday 27th January 2001 in an effort to continue to contribute to the School’s re-building project. The goal of this project is to continue the re-building and re-modeling of the school which was commenced 2 years ago. We hope to start the new ‘Anstey Building’ on January 31, 2001.

Music will be provided by Traffik with Eddie, Shurwayne and Sean, Ronnie Mc Intosh with Blue Ventures, Surface featuring Tony Prescott and DJ Richard Simply Smooth. As usual, there will be an unlimited choice of meals and snacks such as roti, bake & shark, full creole dinner with beef, chicken, goat, fish, duck and premium alcohol.

Tickets can be purchased at the school’s office at 145 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $250.00 each.
Diane Shurland <dfs@trinidad.net>
Port of Spain, Trinidad - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 10:13:10 (EST)

Hi all class of 94' 5B. hi natalie and betty Ann. I was just checking out this site, and saw you all in the guest book. Guys we have to start organizing for our 10 year reunion in 2004, it's 4 years away, but you know how time flys, just like these past 6 years since we left school, six years already man, just the other day we were anxious for bazzar to come, and the next concert to come up (remember when me and my girls, the Local Girls, performed in concerts??) and our first class party at Solange's that ended at 10pm (dem was de days!!!) Big up to all my girls, ah still love all yuh! luv Tammy
Tamika McCaskie <caramel_90>
Brooklyn, NY U.S.A - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 15:18:00 (EDT)

I came upon this site by accident and was overjoyed to read some of the comments from former classmates. Class of 1986(Form 5B)& 1988, where are you? If I'm right we never had a reunion....it's good to see BAHS on the net and great to see the Bishop's tradition is still going on!!!!
Deborah-Ann Jacobs <detriniqueen@yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 11:52:40 (EDT)

Oops! I know how fastidiuos Bishops girls are about things like spelling and grammar and here I am spelling grateful wrong on my first visit. SORRY!!!
Joan Olivier <janoliv@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 22:04:26 (EDT)

I only heard about the website a few days ago and was thrilled to learn of its existance. I attended Bishops from 1947 - 1957. These were wonderful years and I am eternally greatful for them.
Joan Olivier nee Noel <janoliv@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 20:36:55 (EDT)

I just want to wish everyone who is in Canada a Happy Thanksgiving (Mon. 9th October)...hope you don't have to study as hard as I have to :(
Candace
Guelph, On Canada - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 13:54:17 (EDT)

Just saw Diane Marchack's photos of UVI and thought - that's my class but where am I? How come after almost 27 years I finally found out that the class went to GRENEDA! What was I doing - then I remembered, I was in Canada doing Grade 13 - my loss!
Sharleen Chin <sharleenchin@hotmail.com>
Montreal, qc Canada - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 23:59:35 (EDT)

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending my very first Old Hilarians Association, Washington DC Chapter, meeting. There are some upcoming activities that are being planned and there is an appeal for the particiaption of the 'younger' Old Hilarians here in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. If anyone is interested in joining the association or participating in activities, let me know via the email address below and I could have information forwarded to you. Thanking you in advance on behalf of the Old Hilarian Association, Washington DC,a proud Hilarian, Betty-Ann Peters, Class of 1994/1996.
Betty-Ann Peters <bpeters2@hotmail.com>
Adelphi, MD USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 08:56:33 (EDT)

Thank you Hilarians for sharing your memories on this site!! Sometime last year I shared that I had met Miss Shrewsbury, the second principal of BAHS. I visited her again today. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand. She is doing quite well at 96. She has fond memories of her years at BAHS and of course lots of stories. I'll continue to visit her occasionally while I am in New Zealand. If anyone wants more details, feel free to contact me.
Joyanne De Four-Babb <jbd5@voyager.co.nz>
Hamilton, New Zealand - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 03:35:32 (EDT)

WELL, WELL....I AM SO HAPPY...HAILING OUT 5B OF 1994...SASHA HEADLEY, SOLANGE MODEL,SALANE IFILL,LESELE LEE,ROXANNE O'NEIL,C'AME,KAREN GONZALES....OH GOSH SO MANY OF THE,,,,,,,,SENDING OUT MY LOVE...BOY I REALLY MISSING YOU GUYS....FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ANYTIME ..BIG UP...MISS BOSTICK AND MISS STROUD...BISHOP DAYS WERE REALLY THE BEST!!!!
NATALIE LAMMING <hotlamming00@hotmail.com>
BROOKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 11:47:26 (EDT)

I love my School.
Camille Dalton <cad@wow.net>
Deigo Martin, Trinidad - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 19:45:03 (EDT)

Just wanted to send you a couple of pictures of my graduating class of 1974 and 1976. The first black and white photo was actually taken in 1973 whilst the other pictures are from our sixth form years. As I look at these, they bring back such fond memories, especially with Pat Ruddell. In particular, I'm sure many of us Geography girls will remember the Geography field trip to Grenada under the watchful eye of "Miss Ruddell"! Best regards Diane Chai nee Marchack (now mother of 4 boys and settled in Singapore)

Class of 1973, Mrs Henry's class

Class of 1974 just before "O" Levels 29 May 1974

UVI Geography Class in Grenada at Fort Frederick 16 February 1975

UVI Class 8 July 1976

Diane Chai nee Marchack <chaigkfi@pacific.net.sg>
Singapore, - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 20:00:36 (EDT)

I have just accessed the website after my first hit about 14 months ago, and realized that my graduating class of 1960 will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. I shall be in TnT December 20, 2000 through January 2, 2001. Is there anyone out there interested in a ladies gathering at our favorite hotel or restaurant or some other uncomplicated celebration, given this short notice? Is anyone planning any thing? I live in Naperville, IL and might even be interested in celebrations in North America. I run into a fair number of former Hilarians from time to time but see only two or three from my graduating class. Anyone interested?
Orella Charles Warner <mowarn@hotmail.com>
Naperville, IL - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 09:37:36 (EDT)

Hi Ladies, For those of us from the '89/'91 graduating classes and stateside: Labour Day Lime! A few of us are getting together (Jewel Redhead, Debra Paul, Racquel Goddard, Lisa Blugh, Lorraine Belasco, Ann Marie Spencer and others) this weekend. If you are going to be in the area, drop me a quick e-mail and join the lime!
Joy St. Louis <BishopsGyurl@itrini.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 10:13:28 (EDT)

Old Hilarians Independence Brunch: August 31st. The Old Hilarians Association presents their Annual Independence Day Brunch at Bishop Anstey High School from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DJ and live entertainment. Cost: $60 Tickets on sale at the gate or from Camille Forde. Call 622-1979 or 642-6587 for further details
Webmaster <bahs@ttemail.com>
- Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 08:21:12 (EDT)

Technology is really a hell of a thing. I am so very pleasantly surprised. Hi to all graduates of 81 and 83. I can't believe that Beverly Hinds, Angela Workman Hinds, Judy-Ann Roberts Griffith, Mandy Laurence, Sharon Legall and others with whom I communicate did not tell me about this wonderful site. Hats off to the creator of the site.
Helen Kennedy <hkennedy@tstt.net.tt>
Trinidad & Tobago - Monday, August 21, 2000 at 19:05:09 (EDT)

I just found out about this site and it is a really great idea to keep in touch with Hilarians at home and abroad. It's good to see that there's an interest into what our girls are doing everywhere. There have been some great accomplishments. I always get updated on where people are now based and I have to say that I'm quite proud of BAHS girls!
Keturah S. Smith <Schantenelle@hotmail.com>
Trinidad - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 21:34:41 (EDT)

Hello All Hilarians, Where has the class '82-88 disappeared too? I have been searching this site intermittently for about 3 years and have heard little or nothing from the ladies from this year group - especially those from A form. Nadine Benjamin, Arlene Charles, Usha Boodoo - Where are you????
Lindy-Ann Blaize <lblaize@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 07:30:34 (EDT)

My visit was accidental, but my stay long! My mother, Thelma Noel nee Brathwaite, is one of the thousands of 'Women of Worth' whom you could not include because of lack of space, etc. She was the first of three generations of our women to attend, as my sister, Joan Olivier nee Noel attended and and my brothers (Jesse and Peter) both had their daughters all attend Jasmine, Jennifer Joanne and Samantha Noel. Bishops' gave to my mother a world view and a confidence that she instilled in all her children and, together with her husband Victor Noel made a contribution to their nation and to their children which we will never forget. Congratulations to a marvellous institution.
Keith Noel, Principal, St Jago High School
Keith Noel <noelski@cwjamaica.com>
Spanish Town, Jamaica - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 11:18:54 (EDT)

I am a past student frm the class of 1988. I am very proud of this initiative which illustrates clearly that Bishop Anstey has was it takes to survive and continue to dominate in this technological age.
MArgaret Rose <magorlando@yahoo.com>
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago - Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 13:19:53 (EDT)

Great to find this site!! Interested in contacting class of 1985 graduates especially in England. Keep up the good work.
Nicole Rocke <roynix@yahoo.com>
Scunthorpe, England - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 06:32:03 (EDT)

Graduated in 1986 and looking forward to connecting with graduates from that year who know of plans for a reunion or are willing to plan one. Thanks.
Dawn Riley <djazz7@aol.com>
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Monday, July 17, 2000 at 12:34:56 (EDT)

Greetings, I finally found the site. Seeking 1977/78 graduates in the New York area and information on any existing 'Old Hilarians' organization here. I've never attended an alumni gathering now it's time to reconnect. We're scattered all over the world but thanks to the internet we can keep in touch. Looking forward to responses.
Ingrid Beverley McIntosh <Queenbev1@aol.com>
St Albans, NY USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 12:00:44 (EDT)

My word!! This is the first time that I've been on and there is so much to read. It's been great reading all the comments. I am wondering where my class disappeared to. I attended the Hilarians lunch (also for the first time) yesterday and there were only two people (including myself) from the Class of 79-84 &86!!
Cindy-Lou Valentine (Phillip) <cinlouval@yahoo.com>
Diego Martin, Trinidad - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 06:52:58 (EDT)

I am absolutely thrilled by this website. It felt like being connected with home again. I am a 1969 graduate and have not met any BAHS grads since I migrated to the US in March 1988. It is so exciting to see that we do have a way to keep in touch. Keep up the good work.
Elizabeth Ann Ramsaran formerly Thomas <meanmaw@yahoo.com>
Plant City, FL USA - Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 18:39:40 (EDT)

This is a really great site. I'm very proud to be a Hilarian. I particularly like the Women of worth section of this site. I hope that many of the current students at the school will look upon thes Women of worth & follow in their footsteps.Do keep up the good work!
Jennifer Jones-Morales <jenmor@tstt.net.tt>
- Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 14:28:28 (EDT)

Class of 1984 - We enjoyed our ten year reunion in 1995. Let's start planning our 20 year ....
Samantha Mohammed <mohammed_samanth@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 19:12:58 (EDT)

CLASS OF 1985. It's been 15 years!!!! We are planning a reunion for the end of August/early September. Please get in touch with me. We need current contact information.
Beth Tsoi-A-Sue <bethtsoi@hotmail.com>
Valsayn, Trinidad - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 22:28:55 (EDT)

looking for class mates. I let BAHS in 1976 form 4B to move to England with my family. Any 1977 form 5B graduates remember me? I have been in touch with Nelia Lau (Keiser) and Petal Furlong-Walker. I would love to hear from any of you.
Allyson Nunes <peznunes@bellsouth.net>
Pembroke Pines, fl USA - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 14:43:27 (EDT)

great job bishops on this web site . keep up the good work, and to all the crew '96-98 ... u know yourselves... big up!!! hope all is well with u guys .happy belated birthday to dbee@mailcity.com. study hard ...see u soon.ah gone doyleeeeeeeeee
Natasha Doyl e. <sweet_darkie@itrini.com>
tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 22:40:11 (EDT)

Very excited to find this site. Hope to touch base with B-formers from 1969-1974.
Heather S M John <shelo_us@yahoo.com>
San Fernando, T&T - Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 14:07:26 (EDT)

Hello to all hilarians,- but where are all those beautiful and sport loving champions of the 1964-69 era? Remember the good old days of St. Peter's Sports in Point a Pierre? Nice to know that hilarians are still excelling in athletics(Florida Relays) and other sports. Congratulations!
Valerie Jennifer Doyle <jjaycon1@hotmail.com>
Tunapuna, Trinidad - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 19:04:03 (EDT)

I feel so ovewhelmed and proud to see this website. Imagine finding it today 20/5/00, it seems to have been in existence for quite some time now. BAHS has always been way out front and continues to set the pace. I will vist often. All Classmates of 5A 1995 Hello, drop me a line. To my teachers - Mrs. Campbell-Jones, Ms. Ruddell and Ms. Taylor, and all the others, THANK YOU. Best Wishes and God bless! ADEOLA.
Adeola (Auguste) Kunle <Olusayo@hotmail.com>
P.O.S., Trinidad - Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 16:23:08 (EDT)

Greetings all, especially the O'level class of 1990 and the A'level class of 1992. Did you see the message about Adele Beckles? I did not discover her situation until recently and I would like an update on my former classmate. I would also appreciate it if other former classmates can contact me. A reunion has been suggested and sounds like a good idea. In the meantime, my congratulations to Bishop's on the website. It looks good. Keep up the good work! Ciao.
Karen Chai Hong <karenpech@hotmail.com>
Trinidad - Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 15:27:15 (EDT)

Just discovered this page and it is simply great! I'll have more to write when I have more time. In the meanwhile keep up the great work!
Maureen Smith-Grant <donreen@acncanada.net>
Cambridge, On Canada - Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 01:15:47 (EDT)

It is indeed a pleasure to communicate with Old Hilarians.
L. Thecla Farrell <Lthecla@aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 16:10:23 (EDT)

Add me to your mailing list
Hazel Lewis-Cureton <hazel.cureton@mnr.gov.on.ca>
Inglewood, ON Canada - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 13:35:38 (EDT)

Found out about website from Maureen Lalla. Has anyone heard from Angela Pierre? Nice website!!!!!!! Hope to hear from former classmates (classmates of 1969).
Fanny Lyman (nee Medvejer) <chief1969@aol.com>
Virginia Beach, VA US - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 19:50:35 (EDT)

I am the daughter of an old Hilarian, Eileen Daunt, 1940's whilst Miss Shrewsbury was Headmistress. If there is anyone out there who remembers her, please let me know and I will pass on your messages
Eileen Daunt <mmjsutherland@aol.com>
Henham, UK - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 13:26:22 (EDT)

Didn't know how homesick I was until I heard that there was a website tonight from Natalie Young Pong. It's been 10 years since I left Bishops and Trinidad. I've spent two hours just reading about names and buildings I recognized and it has made my day.
For those trying to reach my sisters, who are also Hilarians, they can be reached at: Karen Joy Williams (Kaestner)1978 - 1983 kjk2129@juno.com Debra Patricia Williams (Figueroa) 1977 - 1983 babyzach@mindspring.com
There are only two points that I really need to make:
1)Class of '90 (O Levels) (and '92 - A Levels), we NEED to have a reunion! I'll even help from way up here.
2)After reading the guestbook, let me say that this debate over the use of proper English vs. slang is unproductive. The real issue is that we know both and understand when to use them because there is a time and place for everything. I would like to believe that BAHS ladies live purposeful lives. So, when we speak, our main goal is to communicate. Clearly, the art of communication encompasses more than words and diction. If our intended audience is not relating to our inflexible style of communication, what is our point, or are our words pointless?
Alicia Williams-Nelson <Ene8614892@aol.com>
Surrey, BC CANADA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 06:17:37 (EDT)

Margaret has been kind enough to provide the photo below for the Guestbook. Anyone else wishing to have a reunion (or other BAHS-related) picture added to the Guestbook, please send it to me via e-mail as an attached JPG file, and don't forget to include a caption for the picture
Nicole Grant <bahs@ttemail.com>
Boynton Beach, FL USA - Monday, April 24, 2000 at 13:20:24 (EDT)

The "Class of '57 and Associates" held a very successful Reunion 2000 on Saturday March 12. About 40 persons attended, including seven who live overseas. Included among the activities was a Down Memory Lane Quiz which generated endless fun and laughter and brought back many happy memories. Attached is a group photo taken at that event. Maiden names/names we had in school only are given.

Left to right
Front Row: Beatrice Awai, Genevieve Codrington, Jacqueline Cameron, Margaret Rouse, Jennifer Joseph, Margot Lakhan
Second Row: Mary King, Jennifer OwBuland, Wendy Kitson, Zaida Hosein, Germaine (Jo) Harris, Cheryl Awai, Hazel Johnson, Philomen Norman, Safiya Baksh, Lila Chang Fong, Jennifer Rouse
Back Row: Pat Elder, Sandra Jones, Susan Craig, Gloria Martin, Rena Barrow, Paula Stoute, Hazel McShine, June Archibald, [Sintra Ramkay is almost completely hidden] Maureen Thornhill, Angela Brathwaite, Brenda Prince, Anne Beckles, Joy Alfred, Grace Stewart, Roslyn Thomas, Kathleen Ottley.
Margaret Rouse-Jones <mrousejo@tstt.net.tt>
- Monday, April 24, 2000 at 13:09:38 (EDT)

I was delighted to discover the BAHS website-what a wonderful way to reconnect with old Hilarians.I attended BAHS from 62 to 69. I now live In Toronto, Ontario. I have so many fond memories of those wonderful days at BAHS. A special hello to Margot Johnston. It was great to talk to you after all these years. I will try to read all these wonderful messages and to reconnect with old friends. Best of luck to all of you wherever you are.
Maureen Lalla-Khan <Maureen.Lallakhan@irb.gc.ca>
Toronto, ontaOOn Canada - Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 15:08:47 (EDT)

Looking for information on the Amerindians in Trinidad and Tobago for a project that my daughter is doing I came upon the Guestbook. I am thrilled. Hilarians from 1973 (O'Levels) and 1975 (A'Levels) drop me a line
Deborah Cheesman <alisa@trinidad.net>
Diego Martin, Trinidad - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 22:18:58 (EDT)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... to Margaret Rouse-Jones and the Organizing Committee (for the Class of '57 & Associates - Reunion 2000) for kindly taking your time to prepare and share precious records pertaining to the reunion. It is sincerely appreciated. Noreen Baldwin-Alleyne came out to Vancouver on business last week and we spent some delightful moments reminiscing with this material - laughing or shedding a tear. I also introduced my cousin (Bishops old girl) Anne Warner-Rogers to this site. She lives out here with her family on Vancouver Island - located off the Mainland (like Tobago). Thanks again and God Bless You!
Joan Henry-Abbott <jba@telus.net>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 13:03:21 (EDT)

Hello to the sixth form class of 1988!! Peace and Joy to all of you!
Elena Truffa <Truffa@aol.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 15:13:07 (EDT)

Well done BAHS. Well done! I am most impressed but then I should be. I am of this. I just happened to stumble upon this site and it truly amazed me. It is good to know that we are everywhere. To all my fellow graduates of the class of 1994. Remember the winds of change are always upon us. Forget not your heritage and place in society. You are the best and so do your best in all things. You will succeed.
Salane Ifill <pelau19@hotmail.com>
London, England - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 10:53:22 (EDT)

WOW! BAHS on-line! It's like finding old treasure! Anyone from 71/72 out there?
Shelley Whan Tong <shelley.mendez@gems6.gov.bc.ca>
Victoria, BC Canada - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 21:46:13 (EST)

This is WONDERFUL!!! Greetings to my classmates of 77/79! It's been over 20 years but I do hope some of you remember me! :) Email me if you can, I'd love to hear from you!
Sheryl Searl <ladypearce@hotmail.com>
Ottawa, Canada - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 01:43:34 (EST)

Waaaaszzzuuuuupppp!!! :P (Greetings from Philly) Ladies from the years '89/'91. Small lime in NYC 3/31/2000. Contact me via e-mail for details. The next one should be in May...around the 12th. I should be headed for Europe mid-May but there will be ample opportunities for us girls to get together. Carnival lime in Atlanta, weekend of May 29. DC's carnival last weekend of June (the 24th or 25th, I suspect). Caribana, Labour Day, Miami's carnivals! Tanya Western e-mail me!! Actually, any of you ladies who are based in the UK. I'd love for us to get to together when I'm there. Joy
Joy St. Louis <de_chinee@yahoo.com>
Phila, PA USA - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 19:11:08 (EST)

I recently heard about the BAHS web site and I have been avidly browsing. Unfortunately I have found no entries from members of my class, 1980 (O levels) 1982&3 ( A levels). If anyone from these years sees this entry please reply to me, I am very interested in making contact with members from my class. I am presntly pursuing a 1 year clinical fellowship in Neonatology at the Oregon Health Sciences University, my place of permanent residence is Kingston Jamaica, to which I will be returning in August.
Helen Trotman-Edwards <trotmane@ohsu.edu>
Portland, OR USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 18:17:44 (EST)

Hi people i dont know if any of you remember me but i was in the class of 89/91 where are you people: Dale Mayers, Simone o'brien etc. I have a 1 year old daughter. Paula Pariag, Gillian Jacob etc E-mail and tell me the happenings
Heather Harris <natashah61@hotmail.com>
Trinidad - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 22:52:45 (EST)

Saw Valerie Taylor, BAHS principal, at the brunch today. She is looking for any Hilarians in the Gainesville, Florida area to check on some of our students visiting in two weeks' time to compete in the Florida Relays. Gainesville Hilarians, please contact Valerie at valta@tstt.net.tt
Nicole Grant <ngrant@sputnick.com>
Port of Spain, Trinidad - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 21:37:42 (EST)

I am expecting my first child in July. According to a recent sonogram, it is a boy, and I'm very happy. I look forward to motherhood.
LAUREN WATTLEY-ROSALES <lauren.rosales@iaam.org>
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 18:09:42 (EST)

Greetings Class of'85. Email me you guys!! Please!!: MARIO,INGA CURRIE,Giselle Broomes, Rachelle Brunton, Racquel Corbie,Tessa Alexanda,Sideeka Ali, Christina Chinfat, Joanne, Nicole Cumberbatch, Kim, Neeto,Kauline Cipriani, Rochelle, Samantha, Lisa, Nicole Cross,Josephine Creaky,Sharon Ali and anybody else I may have forgotten! I still keep in touch with Evelyn - both she abd I have girls 3yrs old!!
Christine Bann <abann@yahoo.com>
Houston, Tx USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 14:22:37 (EST)

QRC Foundation and Old Hilarians Association present a Reunion 2000 Brunch on Sunday 12th March, 2000. Time: 11am -3pm, venue: QRC Grounds, Contribution $75
Nicole Grant, webmaster <bahs@ttemail.com>
Boynton Beach, FL USA - Monday, February 28, 2000 at 13:02:22 (EST)

Many thanks to those of you who sent me e-mail as a result of my updates on Dec. 24th, 1999. I wish to advise that my e-mail address has changed from jba@intergate.bc.ca to jba@telus.net I hope someone would describe the highlights of the fete 2000 on Feb 5th. I wish I had been able to make it. There was a time when all I would miss would be a Carnival; but now there are all these additional reasons for slipping over for a visit. Not only am I missing Carnival this year but I will also miss the Class of 57 Reunion. If I had a few extra weeks notice I might have been able to do something. As it stands, I love the idea of the reunion taking place close to Carnival. Think - one trip, two important events! That makes it affordable/ added value. Could the organizing committee do something along the same lines for 2001? Noreen Baldwin Alleyne I am looking forward to meeting you again after over 30 years if you still plan to attend the conference in Vancouver. Best Regards to all.
Joan Henry-Abbott <jba@telus.net>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 00:57:18 (EST)

It was very refreshing to find this site and to see some familiar names. Most of my classmates would probably not remember me since I was sort of a "lost child" while at BAHS. I left at the end of Form 4, I believe, in 1975 to come to the U.S. with my family. Greetings to all!
Rhonda Cumberbatch <rcumberbatch@webtv.net>
Chillicothe, Oh U.S.A. - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 19:11:11 (EST)

Hi all, here is the latest news on Adele as provided by her mom, Majorie Beckles. (see below) I am depending on your mailing lists/websites to get the word out FAST. As you know Adele is currently suffering from kidney failure and desperately needs an operation in order to survive. We are hoping by March and at the very latest April we will be able to raise enough funds in order to finance her operation. The Beckles family is very heartened by the groundswell of concern, love, prayers and financial support. I hope that yourself, or representatives from your year group, old school or current organization will be able to assist in this matter. Contributions can be sent to Adele's fund by a bank wire or traditional means with the following information:

Adele Beckles
Trust Company Bank
30 Mall Drive
Newport Center Mall
Jersey City 07310
Account No.0310704160
For further questions on deposits contact
Trust Company Bank Customer Service
customerService@TrustcompanyBank.com
1-888-773-BANK (2265)
To locate a branch near you (NJ & NY)check out their website http://www.trustcompanybank.com/
Bank wires can be sent from any local bank (including those in Trinidad and Tobago) check your customer service rep for details. Thanking you in advance for your assistance. Candace Brathwaite BAHS(1989)

ADELE UPDATE from her mom.
Hello
It is very heart-warming to know of this effort on behalf of Adele. As her parents we appreciate the gesture and Adele is greatly encouraged by what you are all doing for her.

At present she does her Dialysis four times a day ,and she is slowly regaining her strength in preparation for her operation. No firm date has been made about that operation bcause we still have not as yet gotten a Donor.

We hope that by April it would have taken place. So that contributions can be made up to that time . Please extend to all who ask about her ,our sincerest thanks for all that is being done as an act of friendship,love and concern. My best wishes to you all.
Marjorie Beckles on behalf of the family.
Candace Brathwaite <sweetchile@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 09:51:04 (EST)

Following is an invitation:
CLASS 0F ’57 AND ASSOCIATES: REUNION 2000
My dear Hilarian
We write to extend a personal invitation to you to join us at a reunion of Old Hilarians to reminisce and celebrate. By class of 1957, we refer to those of us who entered Upper III in that year. Associates are our fellow graduates (1961-1964), friends, siblings, or any Hilarian who wants to lime with us. Feel free to copy and pass on this invitation to any of our classmates and friends with whom you are in contact.
Date: Saturday March 11, 2000
Time: 1.00 p.m. – 5p.m
Venue: Norma Gabriel’s Residence, 2 Aruac Road, South Valsayn
Activity; Lunch, Tea, Fun, Games, Prizes
Cost: $200 (includes meals, memento, group photograph)
We are planning a fun time of reminiscing, bonding and sharing. Bring along your photographs, autograph books, anecdotes and other Bishop’s memorabilia. Don’t forget your camera!!! We need to know by February 29, how many of you will join us. It is also necessary to collect monies in advance so that we can plan properly. Do call/contact one of us to indicate whether you are interested in participating. We hope that you will join us for this very special occasion and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours truly,
Margaret D. Rouse-Jones
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Jacqueline Cameron Padmore 42 Third Avenue Barataria 638-2358 jacp@tstt.net.tt
Genevieve Codrington Vincent 26 Realspring Avenue Valsayn 663-4102 avincent@carib-link.net
Jennifer Joseph 10 Bengal Street St. James 622-5796 Jennijo@carib-link.net
Margot Lakhan Warner 1 Westside Drive La Horquette, Glencoe 632-1286 ivy@trinidad.net
Margaret D. Rouse-Jones 17 Roedler Road Piarco Gardens, via Arouca 669-0243 mrousejo@tstt.net.tt mrousejo@library.uwi.tt
Margaret Rouse-Jones <mrousejo@tstt.net.tt>
Piarco Gardens, Trinidad and Tobago - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 12:23:25 (EST)

I haven't been back to Bishop's since VIth form (1981). I was pleasantly surprised to find this site by accident and am interested in BAHS news. I emigrated to Canada in 1990 & have spent the last 9 years working in Strategic Marketing and Marketing Communications. I am now thinking of returning home to live. Am married with a 3 year old son and expecting another.
Carol McIntyre <antigua@netcom.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 12:07:39 (EST)

Hi Ladies, I saw that last posting about Adele Beckles. What exactly is going on with her and where/how can those of us in the US help? Joy PS: Class of 89/91 expect more details on various limes planned for this year. We had a pretty good start last year. No need to lose that momentum ;)
Joy St. Louis <BishopsGyurl@itrini.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 18:53:37 (EST)

EMERGENCY! Bishop's Girl needs help!
I just got news that an old bahs girl that some of you may or may not know/remember is in desperate need of an operation. Her name is Adele Beckles, and right now she resides in the U.S.
She needs US$100,000.00 by March. To this end, for those of you in T&T, a Barbecue is being held at British American Carpark on St. Vincent Street, 11am-2pm, Friday 11th February 2000, for $20.00.
I would deeply appreciate it if you could circulate the news among the alumni in your year-group, or any others that you know, for that matter.
We hope to have information soon regarding how to forward any contributions you can make to Adele herself in the U.S.
Candace Brathwaite class of 89
posted by BAHS Webmistress - Wednesday, February 9, 2000 at 22:09 (EST)

Hi there all lovely Hilarians, I've finally joined the best site in the world and it is truly a tremendous privilege. Hi there graduates of '94 and '96, all the best to you all and be safe this Carnival. Miss you guys, especially you Desi and Kellie.
Candice Small <csmall@tstt.net.tt>
Trinidad - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 23:37:11 (EST)

To the Grad class of 67-69 (before most of us were born) : your picture is 'way cool'!! You ladies look mighty 'groovy'. By the way, how did all of you fit into that little plane? >;) I suppose you all had to Take a Ticket And Suffer?
Janine McCarthy <redgyul@yahoo.com>
Diggo, Triniland - Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 20:13:49 (EST)

I've just discovered the greatest web page on the net..."THE HILARIAN GUESTBOOK". Excellent work BAHS!!! Finally I can link up with my classmates of 5B '95 and U6B '97. Hi to all the teachers who went through the stress of teaching us. Thank you all. Keep up the good work!!!
Reynela Gilkes <rgilkes2000@yahoo .com>
Trinidad - Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 18:16:24 (EST)

Well, it's good to see that the website survived Y2K. I see my fellow classmates of 96/98 are "enjoying" snow as I have been doing for the past couple of years now. It would be alright, guys, you shall survive...whether you fall down and feel embarrassed, it would be ok. The only sad thing about it is that the majority of the year is cold, and to reminsce on where we came from......it hurts. TTFN
Candace <cstewa01@uoguelph.ca>
Canada - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 20:52:17 (EST)

I'm sitting in cold Maryland, looking at snow and dreaming of a nice run around the BAHS court, in the hot sun for one of Mrs. Mark's PE classes.I'm missing home and everyone from the class of 96/98,Tons, Pilgrim, Sabs, Marsh, Mellie, Abs, Keci, Mandy, Dans,and everyone else. Jinja where are you? Love you all wherever you are.And thank God for Miss Ruddell!!!I'm not coming home for summer so I'll see you people at Christmas. Have a good year BAHS!!
Debbie Mc Collin <dbee@mailcity.com>
Frederick, MD United States - Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 11:17:37 (EST)

Loved the picture, Tannis!! I hope others follow suit & post some more pictures. These pictures really bring back some good memories! Thanks again, Tannis!
Margot Johnson-Williams <SYDWILL@aol.com>
Port St Lucie, FL USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 21:31:30 (EST)

Thank you, Tannis! If that picture does not pull out group out of the woodwork, nothing will!!! That is the picture that appeared in the Sunday Guardian the Sunday after we returned from Tobago. It was either Judy Henry or Allyson Dolly who called around to th egroup askinh if everyone had seen my famous handbag in the papers! That was some vacation. As I recall that picture was taken at Crowne Point Airport when C.K. Johnson had taken us on one of his familiarization tours. He was a special person. Last July, I met Maria Dillon on vacation in Toronto. As you may recall, she was our "Big Sister" that summer in Tobago, having herself just completed 6th Form. So, ladies of "67-69", now that Tannis has pushed, no shoved you along memory lane, let's hear from you. Love Always, Hazel
Hazel Saigo-Valentine <tunapuna41@hotmail.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 12:46:12 (EST)

Hiya class of 96/98. It's just SWEET (violent:-}) LITTLE me here. I agree with a reunion, say August 2000. Kellie, I didn't know you were organising a reunion for your class...maybe you could do mine as well! Missing you guys!
Kristel-Marie Ramnath <kristelm79@hotmail.com>
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 08:48:07 (EST)

Hello Ladies, like the picture below? If you want to add a picture to the Guestbook, please e-mail me and attach the file as a .JPG file. Also send a caption to accompany the pic, and don't forget your name and e-mail address.
Nicole Grant <bahs@ttemail.com>
Boynton Beach, FL USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 22:13:03 (EST)

Grad class of 67-69. Remember how we tore Tobago apart with our fab post-GCE holiday. We simply cannot allow these young upstart Hilarians to outshine, outsmart or outdo us. My aim is to stimulate a bombardment of menopausal women onto the BAHS website with linguistic virtuosity, ferocity and comic creation that would send the "Big-up, hip-hop" generation back to the womb for genuine inspiration! But loved reading it all. Sheer nostalgia! Hazel, Margot, Pamela, Liz, Cicely - thanks for being among the first representatives of our era. Will now be eagerly awaiting the rest of our POSSE!!!!!
Tannis Peake (nee Greene) <tannis@illustration-art.co.uk>
Monday, January 24, 2000 at 10:04:00 (EST)

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