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archived entries for 2002
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Since I heard about this site, I have been drawn to it every day. It is very nostalgic to see the names of women with whom I went to school from 1957 to 1962. There are so many people of whom I've thought over the years and I hope that this site will give me the opportunity to renew friendships which had fizzled some time ago. Happy New Year to everyone and congratulations on creating this site. Brenda
Brenda Alexander-Perez <bperez44@rogers.com>
Toronto, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 16:20:23 (EST)
Just wanted to wish all friends out there the SEASON's BEST and especially.... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! It'll be 2003 in exactly 5 hours and 20 minutes here in Singapore. Hope to hear from anyone in the 1974 and 1976 graduating years!!!!
Diane <Chai nee Marchack>
Singapore - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 05:42:23 (EST)
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Keitha Oliver <ktmo20@hotmail.com>
Sweet T&T - Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 12:46:45 (EST)
Sharon Jaggernauth, Jill Wharton, Lisa Hinds....anyone knowing of them or their wherabouts please let me know. Many thanks...Alicia Maharaj-Lambier
Alicia Maharaj-Lambier <alicia111@rogers.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 17:58:37 (EST)
Well, I'm a recent Hilarian (Class of 1998/2000) and I always check back to the website to see if any of my former classmates try to keep in touch. Unfortunately, no. But I will pass the word around so that the more recent graduates can partake in the guestbook and let each other know where they are! I bet no one knows that I'm all alone here at Middle Tennessee State 30 minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee, Country Music Capital of the US! We need to link up people! Anyway, keep up the work on the page and I would really like to see some recent pictures of the campus posted on the page.
Andrea Begg <andrea_begg@hotmail.com>
Nashville, TN USA - Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 17:58:22 (EST)
This is great. Hello to all Old Girls. I just found this site. I attended Bishop's from 1957-1962.Anxious to hear from Brenda Alexander and Clara Francis.Vilma.
Vilma Sealy Peters <petersvezola@yahoo.com>
toronto, - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 20:45:27 (EST)
THIS IS AWESOME..Never thought that I would become hooked on modern technology. Heard about the website from Nola Thomas.Esther Nichols, Nola and myself were and still are Best friends Class of 1958 :-).This is my first time checking in and I was so happy to see Joyce Bearden there. CLASS OF 1958 LET'S GET TOGETHER. I will be looking into starting an Atlanta chapter. Janice Lawrence recently relocated to GA. so I will pass this on to her. GO GIRLS !!! HPB
Hyacinth Bovell <patsybov@yahoo.com>
College Park, GA USA - Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 13:15:35 (EST)
Where are the girls from 1982 (Fifth Form)? Dying to hear from you all.
Keva Alleyne Cayenne <keva_x@hotmail.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 14:56:41 (EST)
Hi Ladies, special greetings to the class of 89/91. Great news: Andrea Rochford-Douglas (and her husband Randall) welcomed Alexandria Kathleen Cynthia Douglas to their family on November 12th, 2002 at 7:15am (T&T time). Alexandria weighed in at 7lbs 6oz, 20 inches long and GORGEOUS! Just wanted to share with everyone, Andrea's mom is also a Hilarian, as are many other women in her family. From the postings, we've lost a few great Hilarians, just wanted to let all know the next generation of BAHS girls is well under way :) Congratulations Andrea and Randall!
Joy St. Louis <bishopsgyurl@hotmail.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 14:20:04 (EST)
I guess school days really are the best days of our lives, I say this in retrospect, of course :-)Visiting the Hilarians web site reminded me of just how unique and dynamic we Bishops girls are. By the way where are all the girls from 5C (1998), you know C form was always the best!!!!!!!
Keitha Oliver <ktmo20@hotmail.com>
Trinidad - Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 10:12:24 (EST)
I am so happy to have found BAHS on the internet. I have been back to Bishop's just once with my husband John in March of 1979. Ms. Shurland took us all around the school and sat and talked with us. It was a fantastic visit. I began school when I was 6 years old upstairs above the Tuck Shop. I was in Miss Grey's palm tree classroom which I still can vividly remember. I left in 1958 to go to a boarding school in New Jersey. It was very hard for me to leave my friends and family and be isolated in a school away from home. However, I did stay in touch for a long time with many friends from Trinidad. This summer, I participated in costume in the Caribana Parade in Toronto with Lynne Kitney and her family. What a great time we had. nearly everyone was from Trinidad and I met women from St Joseph's Convent who were in the chorus that competed with ours every year. Miss Rawlins, later Mrs. Spence had a great influence on me and I was glad to see her when I was there in 1979. I wonder how she is. I also would love to get in touch with Lindy Ann and Sheilagh Mae Bodden,and Pat Bishop who were my friends. Also Eriza Rameshwar but her e-mail is listed. We all sang together and did a big concert at the school. I have such fond memories. I used to clean the chapel in the afternoons, I loved Scripture with Miss Cansfield and art with Mrs.Henderson. I am a music teacher and also perform as a singer and actress in the Metropolitan area. My son is a musician in Los Angeles. I hope to get back to Trinidad soon again and maybe some of you will remember me and can help me get in touch with some of my former BAHS friends. I was the blonde American girl who sang. Maybe that will help. (smile) My best to everyone at BAHS and hope Warner House is still strong if you still do that. I still have my BAHS hat! Joyce Bearden McGirr
Joyce Bearden McGirr <McGirr1215@aol.com>
Norwood, NJ USA - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 18:08:54 (EST)
Hi to all you people frrom "my" time. Thanks to Kathleen Wyke-Millington, I have come upon this site. Kudos to Nicky Grant (from my year group) who appears to be the designer. I have been in touch with a few people from my time but it's always gret to hear what's happening with others. Write if you can. Sonia (Mitchell) Halfhide A-Level 1973
Sonia (Mitchell) Halfhide <shalfhide@hotmail.com>
Diego Martin, Trinidad - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 01:27:10 (EDT)
Greetings to all the Hilarians. First of all I must say it is a pleasure to live in the nostalgia of BAHS again. I attended Bishop Anstey from 1975-1980 and was a class mate of Gilla Chung. I would like to through this web site offer condolences to all of her family and friends. On a brighter note I would like to say thanks to Valerie Edwards-Brown for introducing me to this site, it is wonderful to reminis. Finally I would like to say a special hello to all of my class mates. If possible please drop a line, would love to hear from you.
Giselle Davidson <gdavidrn@aol.com>
Randallstown, MD USA - Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 11:40:44 (EDT)
Just wanted to say how sad I was to hear of Anne Warner-Rogers passing. I knew Anne well from church – Grace Chapel, and from school where she taught me for a year. She made a tremendous impression on me – and her Christian faith in particular inspired me, an intellectual doubter at the time, to think again. We corresponded for a while, and her last letter, which I kept, was written in 1988. After this I lost touch and my letters to her were returned to me by the post office. It is thanks to this web site which I only discovered earlier this year, that I managed to contact her again once more, a month or so before she passed on. I am so glad about that. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Joan and to Anne's family in Canada and in Trinidad.
Anne Ince-Vize <avize@cix.compulink.co.uk>
London, England - Friday, October 18, 2002 at 13:11:03 (EDT)
website is http://trinimom.freeservers.com
Marcia Stewart
- Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 08:23:52 (EDT)
Ladies The Class of 1977 held a reunion on the week end of July 5-7. Photos of this reunion are available on the following website developed by classmate Roxanne (Rogers)Skeene. Check out the photos.
Marcia Stewart <marcstew@trinidad.net>
Petit Valley, Trinidad - Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 08:17:01 (EDT)
Anne Warner-Rogers' husband, Dave, has asked me to convey the sad news of the passing of my dear cousin, Anne Warner-Rogers, at 2:30 p.m. today, Wednesday October 16, 2002 at Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Anne was 49. Dave wants us all to know that Anne was a fighter. He said that twenty years ago he was advised that she had only six weeks to live. Dave thanks all relatives and friends for their concern and care over the years. I must say, that throughout Anne's lengthy illness Anne maintained a sunny disposition, a positive attitude and an inquiring mind. Anne was genuinely interested in the lives of others, and discussing with them their day to day activities; much more so than than in discussing her own discomforts. She was indeed a role model! Also, her record-breaking history as a dialysis patient has earned her a place in medical journals. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2002 in the afternoon. The time has not yet been arranged. Those able to attend, may call the Church in a day or so at 250-744-2020 for the time. The Church address is : 4347 Wilkinson Road, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Left to mourn her passing, in addition to her husband, Dave, Anne also leaves a daughter, Leila, aged 15. May Anne Rest In Peace.
Joan Henry-Abbott <jba@telus.net>
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 02:35:19 (EDT)
Hello, fellow Hilarians, Yesteday, I posted a comment and I received in response, an email from Hazel Saigo in Tunapuna, very nice how this works... however, she pointed out to me that I had failed to mention my website address in yesterday's comment. Thanks, Hazel, so here it is: http://www.miasphotos.com. It's my photography site, and has email capabilities within it, for those of you who remember me and cared to visit and drop a line. I live in California, and I do not belive we have a chapter out here. Thanks.
Mia (Helen) Alexander-Kelly <miaphotos@yahoo.com>
San Rafael, CA USA - Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 21:10:46 (EDT)
Hello fellow Hilarians, I am a photographer living in Marin County, California, USA. I first visited the site in January 2002, and mentioned that I had my photography website under construction at that time. Well the site was 'launched into cyberspace' on 2/2/2 so if anyone remembers me they can visit the site and drop me a note (email capability is within the site). I have to thank Marlene Henry for first turning me on to this WONDERFUL Hilarian site. She was a classmate of mine, as well as Alison Beckles, Annette Tom, Lilly Mae Cumberbatch, Daphne Pierre, Elizabeth Smith, Colleen McNair, Mona Romilly, Gemma Benjamin(RIP),Susan Kerry, are just a few of the names popping into my head right now. 'Big up' to the webmaster/mistress (and all relevant parties)responsible for such a great site.
Mia (Helen) Alexander-Kelly <miaphotos@yahoo.com>
San Rafael, CA USA - Friday, October 11, 2002 at 21:11:24 (EDT)
I want to say hello to the class of 1996 especially 5C. How is everyone doing? I hope things are well with everyone. I can't hail up everyone ...too many names to write plus I dont want anyone saying I forgot to mention them. How are you Mrs Moore? Thank you for being such a wonderful literature teacher. I have been able to carry my analytical skills from your class into my university classes and also into everyday activities. Miss Paddington...my 1st french teacher...thak you...i still know my french :) and i have taken many other french classes at University level, Mrs Baccus-Ifill..how are you?Still teaching our girls music? Oh by the way I have a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Physics. Im aslo the President of Amnesty International and I am involved in a lot of human rights organizations. My aim is to be a Physician for human rights! Anyways I hope everyone is fine and doing well under God's grace. Take care ...NON NOBIS DOMININE...I sing this to my new friends all the time...lol Of course they dont understand but I sing it anyways :)
Janiline Shepherd <sexydarkie@hotmail.com>
Connecticut, USA - Friday, October 11, 2002 at 03:24:14 (EDT)
I tried to put a comment in the guestbook recently but it didn't seem to get there. Anyway, it is simply wonderful to read all the comments on this site. Thank you to Anne Ince for drawing my attention to it. I was at BAHS from 1966 to 1973. Here I am in the U.K.. still with all my BAHS-induced qualities and memories of those seven superb years. My husband is a Professor of Molecular Biophysics at King's College in the University of London and I am a Deputy Headteacher at a large (1020 students) comprehensive school in Abingdon, near Oxford. We have two sons, aged 16 and 13 who both attend school in Oxford. I hope some of my classmates will post an entry on this site!
Amena Hassanali-Sutton <sutton@playfieldroad.fsnet.co.uk>
Oxford, U.K. - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 19:35:16 (EDT)
Hello everyone. I am so glad that technology allows us Hilarians to keep in touch from all corners of the world. Thanks Gem Ible-Lewis for turning me on to this website. I had the good fortune of being Jillia Chong's classmate from 1975 to 1983. We were close at school but unfortunately lost touch after graduation. Thanks Marcia for posting the website of her obituary from the British Medical Journal.
Valerie Edwards-Brown <valerie1402@juno.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 10:43:17 (EDT)
Hello all. I feel in hallowed company having read some of the comments in the guestbook. And moved to tears for a hundred different nostalgic reasons. In particular my most heartfelt condolences to Jilla Chongs family. I was not "close" to her, but the news that one of us is gone is disconcertingly painful. On a high note, a very special hello to Pat Ruddell. I must echo the sentiments of some of my fellow posters and say not only were you one great Geography teacher; you were one great teacher. We are lucky to have you. Okay will go before I totally burst into tears. It would be wonderful to hear from anyone out there. Eve Steer nee Cartar
Eve Steer <eve_steer@hotmail.com>
London, England - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 03:29:09 (EDT)
That's Gilla Chung
Marcia Stewart <marcstew@trinidad.net>
- Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 08:45:20 (EDT)
http://www.bmj.com:80/cgi/content/full/325/7366/716/b?eaf
Please have a look at this moving orbituary written in the British Medical Journal by one of Gillia's colleagues. This was forwarded to me by a friend from BAHS Class of 1977/79. Marcia
Marcia Stewart <marcstew@trinidad.net>
Petit Valley , Trinidad and Tobago - Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 08:44:13 (EDT)
Hi, my name is Christine Griffith (nee Johnson) and although I left Bishop's in 3rd form, I still consider myself an Hilarian especially since I also went to Bishop Anstey Junior School. Had I been allowed to stay, I would have been part of the graduating class of 79/81. I was pleased to see a posting by Rosemary Callender (nee Ince) since she and I have managed to keep in touch all these years. Other girls I remember are: Jean McClean, Tara Dhanny, Carol McIntyre, Amanda Innocent (whom I have seen relatively recently), Christine Inniss, Leslie Lee, Cathy LeGendre, Joan Ann Lo Hing, Suzanne Farrell, Joanne Dupigny,Susan Groves, Alicia Sealy, Shelly-Anne Hackshaw (Foxeye),and of course my sister Inge, all from B form. The other names escape me at the moment.If anyone is wondering whatever happened to Mrs. Helen Lyder ("Woe betide anyone who opens their desk.....")well she's living here in Barbados and looks just about the same as all those years ago.If anyone is planning a reunion, count me in.
Christine Griffith (nee Johnson) <griffclan@cariaccess.com>
Strathclyde, St. Michael, Barbados - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 20:38:11 (EDT)
Oh my ..I am so excited on finding this page..even though I left in form 4..i HAVE SUCH GREAT MEMORIES..For CLASS OF 1993...it's the famous Camille Marshall..please drop me a note..And to my best friend Amanda Somarsingh-Alexis..I love you...Hi girls of 1993...I'm cuurently in Atlanta with my husband and two precious girls..to my sister in law Marissa...HI hope you're doing okay
CAMILLE MARSHALL-- BOWEN <CAMILLE.BOWEN@VERIZONWIRELESS.COM>
ATLANTA, GA USA - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 16:15:53 (EDT)
Just browsed through some of the comments on this page and can't seem to wipe this silly grin off my face. My sister Anne, reminded me about this website.I was at BAHS from '74 to'81 and they were 7 wonderful years. read the comment from Mrs.Mac Gregor's daughter - how is your mum doing now? I now live in Caracas (past 3 1/2 yrs), married to career diplomat and mother of 3.
Rosemary Callender (nee Ince) <rosema@cantv.net>
Caracas, Venezuela - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 12:51:05 (EDT)
Jillia Chung was a beautiful person, full of fun, always seeing the bright side. Jillia and I spent great times on the hockey field for BAHS and wonderful times at Mona. My deepest sympathy to her family. Rest in Peace, Friend. Marisa
Marisa Clarke-Marshall <ceciliemarisa@hotmail.com>
Diego Martin, Trinidad - Monday, September 16, 2002 at 15:57:05 (EDT)
Hello everybody! I just found this site by complete accident and I am quite speechless! Does anybody remember me? I left 6th Form in '89 to move to the US. I have three children now. Maritza Nunes, if you come to this site please e-mail me. Also Rhonda Ottley, Sharon McIntosh, Sarah Hosein, Tamu Lewis,Rhonda Ramcharan - in short, anybody from that era!!! Hope you are all doing fine. I love Trinidad and I love you all. Write me!!!!!
Vanessa Mottley <vemchrist@aol.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 16:51:11 (EDT)
I am in a state of shock. Times have certainly changed. Glad the old girls keeping in touch. Class of 5C 1993
Natalie Patihk
Laurel, MD USA - Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 15:05:09 (EDT)
Old Hilarians from 1985 - 1993. If you are out there please keep in touch.
Shalene Nisha Ali <shaleneali@yahoo.com>
Toronto, on Canada - Saturday, September 07, 2002 at 23:08:32 (EDT)
It was great to find this website and I would love to get in touch with some former class mates. I left BAHS in 1977, did a doctorate in Caribbean history, then worked as a systems librarian for several years. I am living in the UK and currently very contented being a full time mother looking after my four young children. I keep in touch with several class mates who will be very pleased to know Bishop Anstey is now on the net.
Anne Ince-Vize <avize@cix.compulink.co.uk>
- Saturday, September 07, 2002 at 11:26:14 (EDT)
Hello all graduates of 1980. Forms A B and C are planning a reunion on Saturday 28th September at Jill Padmore's house in Cascade. Anyone interested please contact me - Gem via email - please note something in the subject column so I won't delete it, or at home - check the T&T phone book. Celina Alexander- Neptune and Jill Padmore are the other organizers so if you know how to contact them, please do so as well.
Heather-Gem Ible-Lewis <gemgeoff@tstt.net.tt>
Trinidad - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 17:35:42 (EDT)
I went to the Hilarians' brunch on Sat August 31. It was wonderful seeing the familiar (and older) faces. My cousins, Allison and Judy Ann Bennett, and I got a tour of the school from Ms. Pat Ruddell. It was great to be back on the school grounds. I could not stay long enough because I had to fly out that afternoon. However, the short time I spent was enjoyable.
Keva Alleyne <keva_x@hotmail.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 13:38:23 (EDT)
It's really sad when one reads about the death of a classmate. Dying is something you never really think about especially when it's someone you went to school with. Jillia was in the A form, and I in B. I remember she played hockey, was extremely bright, especially in Physics. I somehow suspect I may have 'copied' her work from time to time . She also had the 'hair in one, with plait hanging on back style' very similar to myself and other one plaiters, notable Roxanne Rogers. Hearing about Jillia's death got me wondering about the other classmates of that year. I see people like Lizzie Walcott, Gem Ible, Alicia Hernandez, Georgia Popplewell, Gillian Goddard, Julie Gouveia - but where the hell are the rest of you? Anybody knows where Giselle Martin is? My thoughts go out to Jillia's family - May she rest in peace.
Giselle Hudson <trinigis@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 04:35:28 (EDT)
Hey, where are my peeps from the graduating class of 1985 (A Form, etc.)? I've been living in Seattle, but am now back in T&T for a while. I had no idea that this site existed until a few days ago -- I love technology! Please feel free to email me when you have a minute -- I'd love to hear from you!
Marisa Camejo <camejo2@netscape.net>
Valsayn, Trinidad - Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 13:30:11 (EDT)
There will be a Memorial Service for Jilla Chung on Saturday September 7, 2002, at the St Michael's Anglican Church in Diamond Vale at 10:00 a.m.
Marcia Stewart <marcstew@trinidad.net>
Petit Valley, Trinidad - Monday, September 02, 2002 at 09:09:25 (EDT)
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Jillia Chung at age 37 in the UK. Jillia entered BAHS I believe in 1976. She was a medical doctor and we have good memories of Jillia at Mona, Jamaica. If anyone has further information please contact the Executive. Avril Reid
Avril Reid <reidavri@carec.paho.org>
- Monday, August 26, 2002 at 12:19:54 (EDT)
I have really terrific memories of BAHS - even those very challenging times under the tutelage of the one and only perfectionist, Mrs. Joyce Spence. I will never forget when Mrs. Spence called my mother and told her that I had to stop playing hockey so that I could concentrate on my A level music more! Mrs. Spence has a really big place in my heart as does Ms. Shurland. I have tried to pass the standards of excellence of BAHS on to my children and in the classroom when I taught.
Janilee Abrikian nee Jimenez-Perez <jabrikian@hotmail.com>
Kingston, Jamaica - Saturday, August 03, 2002 at 14:41:03 (EDT)
A shout out to the class of 5C 1996. Sabrina congrats on the law degree, hi Alake how is Bates. I'm reading for a degree in hospitality management,at the moment I'm on internship at Sandals in Antigua. I'm working hard but having lots of fun. Class of 1996 especially 5c I miss you guys and hope you are achieving your dreams.
Veronica Williams <veron720@hotmail.com>
- Friday, July 19, 2002 at 19:38:09 (EDT)
I distinctly remember Miss Prince our Maths teacher encouraging us to join the Old Hilarians Foundation following our graduation from Bishop Anstey. Our comment then was "Why should we? All they do is drink tea?" This is clearly not the case. Congratulations. A job well done in true Hilarian style. I love you Bishop Anstey. Luanna Guerra Class of 1989
Luanna Guerra <loudell@tstt.net.tt>
Arima , Trinidad - Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 20:53:12 (EDT)
I used my first name, Florence when I was at Bishop's from 1968-1973. A friend and BAHS classmate told me about the website. I wish that I would have seen postings from anyone in my year, especially from the B form.
F. Patricia McEachrane-Gross <eachrane@hotmail.com>
Malden, MA USA - Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 14:45:14 (EDT)
On behalf of the Reunion Class of 1977/79, I would like to say thank you to the Hilarians' Committee who gave us the opportunity to share our 25 year reunion with the other Hilarians who attended the lunch on July 7, 2002. The lunch was great and it provided an opportunity to reunite with other classmates, some we have not seen since 1977.
Marcia Stewart <marcstew@trinidad.net>
Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago - Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 14:36:25 (EDT)
Hello everyone!! Anyone from the graduating class of "86, e-mail me. I did not know we were on the web!
Alicia Maharaj-Lambier <alicia111@rogers.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Friday, June 07, 2002 at 09:25:59 (EDT)
Hi Everyone, I think this site is grrrrrrrreat. But how come no one from the graduating class of 1992 has written anything? We had our first reunion in December of 2000 Natalie did most of the coordination and I helped but I wasnt able to be there, but it would be wonderful to hear from everyone where you are now and what you are up to. IM in Tallahassee, Florida a town that is a far cry from the likes of Miami its in the middle of the boondocks but Im doing my PhD here in Marketing and they gave me a scholarship so such is life. What is everyone else up to? Omolara, Kim, Alisha, Sonya, Lizzy post stuff, lets hear from you guys and keep the Hilarian spirit alive. Does anyone have any news on Adelle? PS Does anyone know if there is a Bishop Anstey Junior Website or Association? Take care Sacha Joseph B Class 1992
Sacha Joseph <sach_tt@yahoo.com>
Tallahassee, Fl USA - Thursday, June 06, 2002 at 12:21:07 (EDT)
PS: I really love the pictures posted on the page... beautiful! How is it done?
Sabrina
- Wednesday, June 05, 2002 at 07:10:15 (EDT)
Hallo everyone, this is surely my most cherished website! I'm about to finish my law degree at LSE and ready to rush home and visit my old haunts after graduation! Of course I will be dropping to see my :)'old'teachers and colleagues!(well were for a year)with Alake in tow.I hope to see you all then! lots of love to you all and me old classmates too! PS: real nice Bishops posse up here in London - Tonni Ann Brodber , Dalia King , Toni Smart and ah whole bunch of Convent girls!
Sabrina Pollucksingh <s.pollucksingh@lse.ac.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, June 05, 2002 at 07:08:00 (EDT)
It is good to see that every posting hints at the impact our school has had on building lifelong friendships and shaping artists, activists and professionals. The school needs our continued financial support. The buildings themselves are currently being replaced or rebuilt for most of what we remember as Bishops is falling apart. Contact the Old Hilarians and see how you can give. The treasurer is Gail Cambridge gaily31@hotmail.com As a musician trained by Louise McIntosh and Joslynne Sealey [both Hilarians] I am particularly proud of our musical legacy and hope that once the music room is re-established it will retain the name of "Joyce Spence". Chantal Esdelle 1986-93
Chantal Esdelle <ethnic_jazz_club@yahoo.co.uk>
Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago - Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 15:26:27 (EDT)
I wonder if anyone remembers me!!
Monica Dewar (nee Lumsden) <monics@look.ca>
Richmond Hill, ON Canada - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 19:21:44 (EDT)
I have fond memories of BAHS where I did my o-levels, Cambridge School Cert. I did most of a yr. in the Commercial Class before my parents and I returned to Canada, after 14 years in Maraval, P.O.S. My career has been Teaching, Kindergarten to Grade 10, French Immersion, Remedial Reading and Math skills Learning Assistance Teacher), English as a 2nd.Lang.,and regular elementary grade level teaching. When at U.B.C., I met up with Shirley Wong Moon, who later worked as a Home Economics, Diatitian, with my aunt in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I am enjoying reading about BAHS on the net! Thanks so much! Joyce.
Joyce Eleanor Hill <joyce.hill@shaw.ca>
West Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 02:08:55 (EDT)
Hi all! Looking for those of the 1976-81/83 era. I've heard rumours about a reunion, but no actual evidence. Let's try to do something soon. Phaedra Pierre
Phaedra Pierre <ppierre@trinidad.net>
Barataria, Trinidad - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 01:08:40 (EDT)
All right you girls...you all can't be so busy that you don't have time to drop a line or two into the guestbook to let people know that you're still all right. TO ADELE: Good luck and good health girlfriend...I'm still praying for you. To the rest of the class of '90: SHAME ON YOU!!! I can't believe how selfish you guys are...and don't even try the "my job keeps me really busy and my home life is so hectic" thing - I just moved over 3000 miles on my own to the other side of the US to further my Culinary education/career at a prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and I still not only found time to go back to Trinidad and visit the "old" new school and chat with some of the best teachers God ever put on this Earth: Jennifer Gittens (nee Ramsundar), Ms. Marchak, Mme M'Bongo (I don't remember her new name now -I apologize-) and of course the greatest Geography teacher - now Principal Ms. Pat Ruddell. I got a chance to meet with some of the 6th Formers and they somehow managed to bring a tear to my eye...make us proud girls. I want to hear from you people and I want to set up a tentative 15th anniversary date for 2005...I know that's a while away but I figured if I started now, we might actually have a good showing. ANyone interested in helping me, please do - since I don't live in Trinidad anymore, I wouldn't know where to even begin to hold something like this. Peace Out Sisters !!!
Gabrielle Kauffmann <gabbyk_tt@hotmail.com>
Scottsdale, AZ USA - Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 02:01:25 (EDT)
Hello to all you Hilarians on the World Wide Web. I must say that I have not had time to check out the site in a long while, but I am very pleased to see that more people are keeping in contact this way. I have just been re-elected President of the Association and we have a committee of eager "young" persons this year. We have a lot of work ahead of us and are always willing to get new ideas etc. to assist the school in moving onward and upward. To those of you who are asking about Miss Shurland, she is very well, and living in San Fernando. She looks exactly the same and still puts fear into the hearts of all us old girls. Tomorrow is the school's Valedictory service and another date to remember is the Annual luncheon which will take place on July 6th. Best wishes to all, and keep communicating. Marguerite-Anne Moore
Marguerite-Anne Moore <mamoore84@hotmail.com>
Port of Spain, Trinidad - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 12:41:54 (EDT)
Imperishable memories; visiting this guestbook is consistenly euphoric.
Sweelan Gerald <stgerald@howard.edu>
Washington , DC USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 17:57:00 (EDT)
To tell you how much I love and miss my beautiful home, Trinidad, I typed that I was in Trinidad rather than USA...OOPS!! MY BAD.
Shonda Moore <shondiewondie@hotmail.com>
Uniondale, NY USA - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 15:56:34 (EDT)
Oh, what can I say? After teasing my mother for years upon years about being an Old Hilarian I've finally been classified as part of that category as well. I'm now at St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, NY with one more yr to finish my Bachelor's in International Business. Even though I've been here only 2 yrs, thank God, I can't wait. I'm quite surprised to see that several of my classmates signed the guestbook. Big up to the best yeargroup that BAHS ever had (Class of '97): Although they mixed up our classes after Form 1 we still were the best; 2nd place in Young Leaders in 1996 among many other achievements; in fact it brought us all closer together. I stayed there until '99 for Form 6 but I have to say it was the best seven years of my life and that I love every last one of you in my yeargroup cause regardless of differences we may have had we went through a lot together. BAHS, teachers, students everybody thanks for making me the person that I am. Oh yeah, it will be nice if sometime in the future the Class of '97 gets together for a reunion 'cause God alone knows what you all are doing...
Shonda Moore <shondiewondie@hotmail.com>
Uniondale, NY Trinidad - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 14:31:39 (EDT)
Hi All, It's been a long time since I've reminiced about my school days and I'm happy to say that they were a blast! BAHS was very good for my soul and I hope that the current girls are enjoying the time they have left... cause it's a different ball game out here in the real world (sometimes I wish I were back in 3B sleeping in Math class with Mr. Cowie!) Have a good time girls. All who were in the Class of '95 hope things are great with you!
Desiree Felix <desiree@jepnest.com>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 17:18:15 (EDT)
Just sitting in my office looking at the cherished school ring! It's comforting knowing that I along with many thousands have been part of the legacy of excellence that is Bishop Anstey High School. I want to encourage all Hilarians to strive for nothing but the best, and achieve it, for the only one who could stop you from doing it . . . .is YOU!! Best of wishes to all my colleagues of the Class of 1996!
Jennie-Renata Bishop <JBishopLopez@aol.com>
Fayetteville, NC USA - Monday, April 29, 2002 at 08:12:04 (EDT)
Where are my old classmates from Upper3 in 55 to Upper5 & Lower6 in 59/60.
Jauqueline Annette Telfer nee Ahow <the 5js@btinternet.com>
Royal borough of Windsor and Maidenhead,Berkshire, UK - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 12:59:20 (EDT)
Even though Gillian Bailey bugged me to no end I was not able to make it down to the reunion in February, 2002. I saw all the pics though, thanks to Gillian (I can't believe that she was the ONLY one to have a camera at this momentous event). It seems as though everyone had a grand old time. Hopefully I will be able to make it to the next one. We should try and not wait so long to have the next one. Where are the e-mail addresses of the attendees Allison?
Carol Joseph <caj3103@rogers.com>
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 16:34:57 (EDT)
Just to make sure my email addresses are kcayenne@mercy.edu and keva_x@hotmail.com
Keva Alleyne-Cayenne
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, April 12, 2002 at 11:22:15 (EDT)
I was so thrilled to see this site. I was just looking for schools in Trinidad and Tobago and I saw the link for this. Great job! I hope that some of my classmates 1977 to 1982 (Form 5) would see this and contact me. Take care for now.
Keva Alleyne-Cayenne <kcayenne@mercy.edu or keva_x@hotmail.com>
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, April 12, 2002 at 11:20:29 (EDT)
Greetings to all! I spoke with my cousin, Anne Warner-Rogers, tonight and she graciously gave me her permission to post this message since there have been some inquiries: Anne has been ill for quite some time. She has been very brave and has maintained a cheerful, positive attitude in spite of any pain and discomfort. Several close family members have visited Anne over the past couple of months, including her older sister Brenda, also a Hilarian now living in England. Philomen Norman-Wright, I passed on your message. Anne remembers you and your wedding. She said that her father, Uncle Bernard ( your godfather) gave you away. Anne was a senior prefect at Bishops. Her last year as a student was 1971. She then taught Math and Spanish at Bishops for a year before leaving to attend University in Canada. Anne said that she welcomes the prayers and support of all who wish her well. She has been at low points over the years and has, with prayers, pulled through. She has asked me to invite those who know her, and want to communicate with her to e-mail her at: drogers@access.victoria.bc.ca Anne will be 49 on April 19, 2002.
Joan Henry-Abbott <jba@telus.net>
Vancouver, Canada - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 01:34:09 (EDT)
Ladies Members of Class of 1977/1979 are invited to a reunion meeting to be held on Thursday April 18, 2002. Please call Marcia Stewart (623-2255 Ext 207) or Roxanne Rogers at BP Amoco. Look forward to seeing you. Marcia Stewart
Marcia Stewart <kaisofan1@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 19:55:31 (EDT)
Oops, I meant to say that our form IS not aging one bit!!!
Donna Jennings-Wallace <didi578@tstt.net.tt>
Diego Martin, Trinidad, W.I. - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 20:54:56 (EST)
Hey, ladies! I really should visit this site more often... To anyone out there from the class of 1985, our last reunion was held in September of 2000 - only a handful of girls from A, B and C forms came, but at least each form was represented. It would be nice if another reunion could be planned for 2005 (unbelievably, our 20th-year). Maybe notice could go out earlier than last time so that grads who live abroad could plan their attendance in advance. Just today I had a mini-reunion with Sharon Kam Kin, Michelle Jones and Marcia Williams (nee Gaskin)and it was sooooo nice. Hi to all my former classmates. Finally, I want to say that at least four of us have come to the conclusion that our form (A, B, and C) are not aging one bit!!! Circulate this site to any old hilarian with internet access!
Donna Jennings-Wallace <didi578@tstt.net.tt>
Diego Martin, Trinidad, W.I. - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 20:52:10 (EST)
I understand that the students wanted, and were working to develop their own website and guestbook, this one is for Hilarians - past students - to stay in touch.
Nicole (webmaster) <mail@hilarians.com>
FL USA - Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 08:16:03 (EST)
Hi all Hilarians- just found this site and thought it a great idea. Just want to hail all Hilarians from the 1993 fifth form graduating class. Wish you all the best in your endeavours. Georgina saw your comments good to see that you are well. Best wishes to ALL!!!!!!!
Ayanna S Redwood <ayared@hotmail.com>
Austin, TX USA - Monday, April 01, 2002 at 19:26:24 (EST)
Lynette Lashley, I hope you have found this site. I promised you that I would post a note here for you. We met on Carnival Tuesday 2002 in Starlift and we parted ways on Belmont Circular Road and Glouster Lodge area. Neither one of us had pen or paper, so this is the next best thing.
Angela Derrick-Huie <merit@hygrid.com>
Mississauga, Ont Canada - Monday, April 01, 2002 at 09:47:13 (EST)
Happy Easter to everyone! I am still trying to find classmates who entered BAHS in January 1953 and left in December '57 or '59. It would be wonderful to see you after all these years. For those who can't quite remember dates, you cannot forget persons like Kathleen King (Mickey, centre netballer of that period, and a walking calculator.) Forgive me, Kathleen. Then there was the exciting and excitable Peggy Souter; Agnes Thomas, who was later a principal at St. Francois' in Belmont; fun-loving Dhrupatee Singh. A list of names are in the 2001 archives. So far, Kay Williams, Eriza Rameshwar and Judith Garner would also meet classmates like Rosemary Mollah, Antoinette Salandy, Francis Vierra, Cherry Farmer, Helen Downes and others. Please, daughters and nieces, help us find each other for a reunion in 2003. Gloria Murrell Josiah (gpjosiah@yahoo.com)
Gloria Murrell Josiah <gpjosiah@yahoo.com>
St. Croix, VI USA - Monday, April 01, 2002 at 08:51:41 (EST)
Hi everyone from the class of '75/77. Felt really nostalgic reading everyone's comments. For the person who asked about Ms Shurland, apparently she is well. Heard from her niece, Alison Jordan, who was in our class and who now lives in the US. Would really love to see Ms Shurland again .... she once tied my hair up with typewriter ribbon after the rubber band broke. Left this nice blue streak down the back of my white blouse! Would also like to tell her that contrary to her belief at the time, I did manage to go to university and now practice as a breast surgeon. Enough said. Any news on Dr and Mrs Phenic (how DO you spell that?)?
houriya kazim <houriyak@hotmail.com>
dubai, united arab emirates - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 12:57:02 (EST)
Just browsing and saw this site. Brought back some memories. Thanks to Petra Bridgemohan and Allison Dupigny the class of 1976/1978 had a great reunion on the 4th Feb. 2002. Thanks to all who came it was really great seeing you. To those who missed it you don't know what you missed. Hope to see you at the next reunion
Paula Regis-Lander <pdal59@hotmail.com>
Trincity, Trinidad - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 20:28:56 (EST)
It's such a brillliant idea to have this guest book and to allow us the opportunity to re-connect with girl friends from our past. I'd love to hear from those of you who were in my form/class - I went to Bishops Junior and Senior school - left in 1973 to go to University in Canada and came back to Trinidad for a few years. I worked at Imprint Publishing Company editing and writing People and You magazines. Now I'm in Toronto and I have been working in a shelter for abused women and children for the past 14 years. I'm the Co-Director of their Capital Campaign and responsible for their communications, outreach and fundraising programs. I'd love to be able to help BAHS with fundraising, and I wonder if there is anyone in Toronto who might like to get together. Lesley
Lesley Ackrill <lackrill@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, Ont Canada - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 20:10:04 (EST)
Hello to all Hilarians especially the graduating class of "93 form 5c. Hope everyone has moved on to bigger and better things. I would love to catch up on old times, if anyone would like to contact me. My e-mail address is...prugi@hotmail.com
Georgina Cedeno <prugi@hotmail.com>
Copiague, NY U.S.A - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 12:05:52 (EST)
Sorry I typed bee instead of be
Tamika <caramel_90@hotmail.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 16:51:23 (EST)
Happy Valentines day to the class of 1994, especially 5B. Miss you guys. Special wishes to my fellow "Local Girls" Marissa, Patricia and Kayann, I love you guys.. All the best. My days at Bishops and the friends I made there will always bee the best of my life.
Tamika <caramel_90@hotmail.com>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 16:47:45 (EST)
This was a joy! Went all the way back to 1997 archives. In 1968, I was a little country girl from Arima who held her breath after Common Entrance waiting hear to if she got in to the famous Bishops! 'Twas a dream come true. I enjoyed being afraid of the British english teacher whose name I have forgotten but who always kept her pencils sharpened to a T; being fascinated by Ms Bishop's theatrics and wonderful garb; Madame Mewa's french; delightful loving Mrs Charles; watching Ms DesVignes romance with the army lieutenant whose name I no longer remember, but who assisted us with Duke of Edinburgh hikes; Ms Chongasing trying to teach me tennis, hockey and rounders. And lots more. Names of friends came tumbling back--Brenda Henry, Colette Lewis, Kim Kelshall, Judith Jute, Kaneeza Karim, Pearl Howard, Cynthia Lezama, Cheryl Goodridge, Audra Ryan, Donna Lee Sing, Roseanne Grell, Penelope Koo, the Abdullah sisters, Carol Franklin, Wynette Hinds, Carol Heath, Marguerite Ann Moore, Beverly Maitland, Karen Innis, Ingrid Lashley---so many more. Thanks to all of you I have a wonderful warm tapestry of memories. I still keep in contact with Rhona Bally-Bisram, Margot Lovell-Thomas, and Paula Mitchell-Morgan. For those of you who have no recall of who I am, I am Charmaine Henry's sister!
Arlene B. Henry-Elcock <elcocka@theorchard.org>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Friday, February 08, 2002 at 18:22:06 (EST)
Hi, I'm Gwen Macgregor's daughter and this is a response to the person wanting news of my Mum. Unfortunately she's currently in a nursing home and not so well. However I know she carries many dear memories of her years at Bishops and I feel proud to be her daughter and have a Mum who is well remembered. It is very nostalgic reading the messages and brings back such happy memories of my days at Bishops. Mum kept in touch with Miss Sutherland, ex Headmistress, who sadly died a few years ago.
Wynne Macgregor
Norwich, UK - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 13:12:19 (EST)
Hello to all Hilarians, especially those of graduating class 1987/9 (B form). I must admit that I never really had the time until today to look at archived notices placed by you all. I have gathered a lot of information that was informative and heartfelt. I will be visiting Trinidad in the next week and I must confess that I have not communicated with anyone from BAHS in a long time. I lost touch with everyone and hope that it is not too late to find some of my class and, if not, others who remember me. I am married and have a son, who is 2.5 years old. I live in the UK and work for a law firm here. Should anyone like to catch up on old times, my email address is V.Kernahan@solnick.com I wish you all the best and I think this website is GREAT!!!
Victoria Foster-Kernahan <V.Kernahan@solnick.com>
London, United Kingdom - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 12:47:54 (EST)
Okay that's it! Where are my classmates? (A) Form 1980??? Where ever you are, please come out of the wood works and communicate. I'm not one for name dropping but here it is. Marisa Cameo, Pauline Cipriani, Alicia Davis, Kim Barker, Rachel Brunton, Racquel, Sharon Ali, Tessa Alexander, Karen Cummings, Kathy Bada, Michelle Leblanc, Helen Abdullah, Chan, Krystina , Nicola Cross, Sherianne, Alicia Alleyne, Nicole Cumberbatch, Winnie, Sherisse Cumberbatch,Janice,Yvonne, Giselle Broomes - Pakeerah( we still keep in touch)and all the other wonderful classmates that I unintentionally missed. It would be great to hear from you all. For some of the names that I recognised while reading the comments , keep in touch....Inga (Currie)
Inga (Currie) Griffith <igriffith@idirect.com>
Toronto, On Canada - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 22:06:28 (EST)
Hello ladies
If you have pictures you would like to have posted on the Guestbook, please e-mail them to me at mail@hilarians.com
Nicole (webmaster) <mail@hilarians.com>
- Friday, January 18, 2002 at 08:41:04 (EST)

Annette Farrell,
Linda Otway and
Debbie Thomas
Ingrid Salvary
and Alison Mark
Annette Farrell,
Debbie Thomas
and Marcia Stewart
Hi ladies. I found these photos in my old album. I hope that you can make out the people in these photos.
If any of you have other photos, please send them around.
Marcia Stewart <kaisofan@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 17, 2002 at 10:10:54 (EST)
Looking for anyone who remembers me. Esp Janet Barclay (nee Fenwick) Diana Guide, Karen Wallace etc
Donna Mary Prosser <donna@dpdwebs.co.uk>
- Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 09:58:54 (EST)
glad to have found this website, would like to know of any activities in the Niagara or Toronto area. Any of my generation still in this area? Where are Sylvia lewis, the grant sisters, Jean Wong and the VI th form of 1957?
Maureen (Farrell) Hagley <mumhag@vaxxine.com>
Toronto, - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 09:57:28 (EST)
It was truly great to see this website. I spent many wonderful years at BAJS & BAHS and have fond memories of the very proper all round education we got there (which some how seems lacking these days)Would love to see and hear from more of my year(1975 A's & 1973 O's)
Best wishes to all Hilarians for a wonderful 2002
Rosalind
Rosalind Chinnia-Ramadeen <rachinnia@hotmail.com>
Tobago - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 09:55:58 (EST)
I learned about the Hilarian website through Marlene Henry Smith, now living in the Bahamas, checked it out and became very nostalgic and can't wait to participate in a reunion someday. I have been living in California for over 20 years now, and am long overdue for a visit to Trinidad. I have a 13 (and a half) year old son, whose name is Nile Alexander-Kelly. I am a photographer and would love to submit a photo or two for the site. My site is under construction now and due to be up and running by January 1st, 2002, at whcih point it can be visited by all who may be interested. Thanks to you all, we Hilarians are indeed a SPECIAL group!!!
Thanks to the efforts of the webmaster/mistress and all who put thier time and labor into the maintaining of what I believe to be 'one of the best sites on the internet!!"
Mia (Helen) Alexander-Kelly <miaphotos@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 09:54:35 (EST)
Just wanted to know whether anyone had information about Ms. Stephanie Shurland also. I've been away from T&T since 1989 and don't have many opportunities to chat with other Hilarians.
Allison Frederick
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 20:34:00 (EST)
Just wanted to know whether anyone had information about a former teacher at BAHS, Ms. Gwendolyn MacGregor. She taught English, Art and so on, until 1977 -1980, perhaps longer.
Allison Frederick
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 20:32:19 (EST)
Ladies from class of 1977/1979. Just to let you know (remind you) that our class reunion will take place in July (2002). Dates have been planned to coincide with our annual Hilarians' lunch.
Summary of events:
Meet and greet Friday July 5, 2002
Lunch Saturday July 6
Family Day Sunday July 7
For more information or your ideas, please contact Marcia Stewart e-mail kaisofan@hotmail.com, or marcstew@trinidad.net Other interested members are Jasmin Wilson-Poplewell, Joanne Shurland, Roxanne Skeene (Rogers), Esther Best and Marjorie Rajnauth. E-mail addresses for all of these ladies are in the Hilarians' Directory. We are getting great responses so far and look forward to hearing from you.
Marcia Stewart <kaisofan@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 21:13:13 (EST)
Happy New Year to all. May 2002 be the best possible year, ever. Enjoy the carnival fetes until I get there on carnival Saturday. Until then, best, Lois
noreen lois patrick duncan <duncan@mccc.edu>
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 17:52:49 (EST)
Happy New Year everyone!
I have moved the 2001 guestbook entries into the archive, but don't worry, you'll still be able to read them (as well as previous years going back to the start of this website).
Please let me know of any reunions planned for 2002 (contact persons, date and venue) to add to the Hilarians website, or just post the details here.
Nicole (webmaster) <mail@hilarians.com>
- Tuesday, January 07, 2002 at 11:33:49 (EST)

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