THE CANNON - Titchfield High
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THE CANNON - Titchfield High
THE CANNON March 2016 A quarterly publication of The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School The Gavel Has Been Passed (Literally)! Dear Readers, Let me begin by congratulating my fellow executives for joining me in answering the call of duty and also thank the outgoing team, headed by Paul Perry, for their service and guidance over the past four years. I express heartfelt thanks to The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School (Florida Chapter) for selecting me to be President of this organization (again). Having served from 2001 – 2011, I am truly humbled by this current appointment as it is an endorsement from my peers within the Alumni community. I thank you. During my previous term as President of the Alumni chapter – a body that represents Titchfield’s alumni stewardship activities – I was afforded several opportunities to meet with the current Principal. If you’ve ever engaged in conversation with Principal Thompson, a few things will be immediately evident: his commitment to a high standard of education, his willingness to seek out and learn from the experiences of others, and his obvious delight in having joined the Titchfield community. He also understands and appreciates the affection alumni have for Titchfield, as well as the current and potential ways alumni contribute to the character and health of the school. I feel privileged to have been a student and equally privileged to be an alumna of an institution that values and actively encourages alumni to remain engaged in the dayto-day life – and future – of the institution. I say to you, our supporters, “You are a part of Titchfield, and Titchfield is a part of you.” Alumni are stewards of the school – as are many others – and Titchfield has a history of significant alumni stewardship. They generously support the school’s activities and priorities financially and with their time, expertise, and enthusiasm. They provide current and prospective students with information and advice, and create opportunities for fellow alums to meet, build relationships, and reconnect with the school. They also return to Titchfield as members of the faculty and staff, trustees, and parents. the $15,000 on our end, then we forfeit the sponsor’s matching gift. It would be a pity to lose out on this generous offer so we need everyone to step up and do your part to help us achieve this goal. Donations must be specifically earmarked for the environmental project. The detailed project proposal is included as a separate attachment to this email. Read more about the Matching Gift Challenge on Page 4 of this publication. Our Memorial Day weekend Portie Dance and Picnic is back in its original format and with your support, will be bigger and better than ever before. Join us on the Saturday night for a fabulous “White Party” dancing till 4:00am to music provided by DJ Mark Swaby. The fun continues on Sunday with our signature Family Fun Day in the Park. In October, we’ve decided to take a well-deserved hiatus from our traditional formal event and transport our Columbus Day Weekend Jamboree to the high seas for a 3-night cruise. This event promises to be loads of fun and we already have over 100 persons booked…come aboard and sail with us! We hope to see you at one or both events this year. It is my desire that over the next two years our organization will accomplish the following goals: Increase membership, focus on embracing a more diverse demographic, secure major sponsors/ committed donors, more community involvement locally and abroad, enhance participation with other schools alumni chapters, host more social activities, engage in open dialogue with other Titchfield alumni chapters, re-design and enrich our website, expand social media presence and intensify our engagement with the school (mentoring, adopt-a-child, etc). I look forward to working with my team to accomplish these stated objectives and continue to deliver on your expectations to the best of our ability. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns…..Ciao Edith Walsh-March President The South Florida alumni chapter currently has an offer on the table that we simply cannot afford to pass up: A sponsor has agreed to donate $15,000 IF and only IF we can secure a matching amount in donations. That’s a hefty sum of $30,000. However, if we fall short of securing Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com May 28-29 Memorial Day Weekend Sat – Portie Dance Sun – Family Fun Day Tea Party TBD Sept. 24 Yard Sale Oct 7-10 Annual Columbus Day Weekend Jamboree 3-Nite Cruise Fri - Mon Miami-Bahamas OUR CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH THE YEARS Event Proceeds Needy Students Fund $ 745 Adopt-A-Class Portie Danc/Picnic $4600 Beautification Project Penny Drive $3582 Building/Maintenance October Wknd $8056 Fund Staff Room Renovation Contributions ‘Green’ Bag Project School Bus Fund $10,000 Cricket, Football, Netball Adopt A Class $6,400 Teams Green Bag Project $1,000 Fellowship Basic School Sick Bay Project $ 500 School's Challenge Quiz Basic School Project $ 700 Sick Bay/Medical Supplies School Bus Math Lab., Computer Lab. Structural Improvement Geography Lab Document Center Yard Sale Local Donations: Food for the Poor Caribbean Heart Menders Association Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter A Word from the Editor To Our Alumni Family Dear Friends……..Salutations!! I am extremely grateful and honored to greet you in the first issue of our Newsletter, since our Alumni Association accomplished fifteen years of age at the end of December 2015. As you recall, we were born out of the PANACA/Titchfield Reunion in October 2000 and have matured tremendously over the years continuing to make an impact on our Alma Mater, Titchfield, and its community at large. I would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of Principal Thompson and his Staff who, along with the achievement of the students have made our “input” worth the effort and sacrifice. May the risen Christ bring you and your family abundant happiness We are proud of the strides that we have made and the goals that we have accomplished and, as always, I wish to acknowledge your continued interest and support. You may have heard this once too often but I have to say, “we could not have done it without you”. Thanks for being a solid foundation providing practical and emotional help to our “core group”. I wish to appeal to you to think of spending some of your afternoons, e.g. The 3rdSaturday of each month in a delightful, fun filled, informal though business-like atmosphere with the little group that has “kept the fires burning” over the years. While you are thinking about this proposition, think of someone to invite so you do not feel too “lonely”. We welcome you “with open arms”. Thanks and see you then!! Sincerely, ner ner H.E. Gem Leslie Rhodd Vice President/Dir. Special Projects A TAATHS Contribution Acknowledged by Mrs. Dorrett Thaxter Dear Mr. Perry Good day. Let me use this opportunity to wish for you, your family and the members of the Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter all the very best for 2016. As the chair of the planning committee for the Custos' Community Outreach Programmes, I write to express thanks for the contribution of of J$5,000.00 the cost for the sponsorship of 25 tickets for students to attend the concert. The students were in attendance. The concert was successful, well received and enjoyed by those who attended. The School Choir and other community programmes will benefit. Presentation will be made to the school during the first [email protected] of February. Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: www.titchfieldhigh.com The concert was featured in the Jamaica Observer on Tuesday January 12, 2016. The link to the article is below. programmes will benefit. Presentation will be made to the school during the first week of February. The concert was featured in the Jamaica Observer on Tuesday January 12, 2016. The link to the article is below. http://m.jamaicaobserver.com/mobile/entertainment/Titchfie ld-choir-reunites_47881 - Shared from Jamaica Observer Thanks again and convey our appreciation to the members of the association. Regards, D. Thaxter. The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter News From Our Alma Mater Principal Richard Thompson Classroom Official Opening Our six (6) relatively recently constructed classrooms were finally officially opened by Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites on Thursday, January 28, 2016. This ceremony took place in our auditorium and was attended by Dr. Linvale Bloomfield, M.P Eastern Portland. The activities went well, and also included a tour of the new classrooms as well as Block H. The Minister gave his commitment to assist us with finding a remedy to the situation on Block H, but stressed the need for partnership. I have already solicited support to design the plans and scope of work for an additional set of classrooms. Custos Choir Reunion Concert We gave support to the ‘Custos Community Outreach Project’ through our participation in the Choir Reunion Concert held at Christ Church in December 2015. The Choirs Members of 1993-1998 were on show along with items from our current choir. This being a joint effort saw the school receiving $50,000.00 from the venture. The presentation was made to the school on Monday February 1, 2015 during general assembly. The Custos and his wife were most grateful for the support received from the school and highlighted their gratitude in a letter. 230th Anniversary As you are aware, we are currently celebrating 230 years as a school. This represents an opportunity for us to keep the school’s name and achievements on the lips and in the minds of the community and the nation. The plans include a main activity most every month: January- Church Service (Done in February) February- Edu-Village & Mr. & Ms. Titchfield March- Sports Day Rally and 5k Run/Walk, and August- Past Students’ Date September – Thanks Giving Service October- Student Charitable Activities November- Open Day and Health Fair, Parent May - Teacher’s Day Activity & Students Treat July - Banquet 1st Week and Meet and Greet by the Beach December- Christmas Concert and Magazine Newspaper Spread Activity, Graduation and Prize Giving Church Service So far we have had the launch of the yearlong celebrations at Christ Church Port Antonio on Sunday, February 7, 2016. This service was well attended by the school community and saw quite a number of Board Members and Staff in attendance although it was at 7:30am. It represented a successful start to the year’s activities. Edu-Village Tour We hosted the first career education event on calendar on the compound on Friday, February 5, 2016. This activity was geared towards exposing students to non-traditional career paths and was facilitated in collaboration with Wisynco and Zip 103FM. Our students were exposed to several traditional institutions as well as non-traditional institutions. The day’s activities culminated with live performances from several popular artistes. It was a good combination of education and wholesome fun. Solar Energy The school has been selected to be part of a project geared towards the use of solar energy in its day to day operations. This project titled; Solar Energy and Efficiency Pilot Project is being spearheaded by NET. We were selected because of our electricity consumption pattern and were invited to a consultation session 2 weeks ago. The next phase of the project involves: Completion of due diligence (Audits, structural assessment, business case etc.) Finalize transaction structure, procurement plan and transaction documents GOJ approvals We are expected to appoint a Project Liaison Officer as well as energy monitors to track energy usage and encourage conservation. Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter Annual Giving Paul ‘Paca’ Perry – Chair Annual Giving As Portland people, Titchfield Alumni, and well-wishers in general we have seen all the beautiful pictures of the landscape that adorn our beautiful space, many of which do not show the details, but just the picturesque side of our wonderful parish Portland. On closer examination, the innate beauty of our waterways and landscape is slowly being eroded by “Scandal bags” Styrofoam, garbage and human waste in general. If we don’t act now the pristine area from which many of us garnered our respect for simple environmental beauty, will only be but a faded memory. It is with that thought that we at TAATHS have embarked on a major long-term project aptly named The Titchfield High School Environment Enhancement Project. Developed by Principal Richard Thompson, this project will seek to instill in all stakeholders the urgency with which we must act to ensure the Titchfield peninsular and surrounding areas be the catalyst for moving aggressively with restoring the pride we all share in Portland in particular and Jamaica in general. Read the entire proposal by clicking on the link in the body of this email or on our website at www.titchfieldhigh.com We know that starting with students, teachers and administrators at Titchfield, it will be an effective way for the community at large to come on board as we move forward to change the mind set about the Environment. It will start with the Campus itself and with time, the surrounding environs. A matching fund challenge was started by Al and Patsy Merritt (Patsy Chin of CC Bakery fame) in the amount of US$15000.00. SIMPLY PUT, WE RAISE US$15000.00 AND THEY WILL MATCH IT FOR A TOTAL OF US$30000.00 Obviously, the scope of the project is more than the matching fund challenge, but it is a great starting point. TAATHS is asking all alums and well-wishers to make a contribution to this fund to ensure the success of this project which will be a hallmark for years and generations to come. Donations can be made either by Credit card via PayPal at: www.titchfieldhigh.com or mailed to: TAATHS 12672 85th Road N West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Thanks in advance for your support. Please contact me at 954.647.0293 if you have any questions. DI BUN DEM DUN!!! For the fifth year our chapter has partnered with Whitfield Bakery (owned by past student William Ferron and his wife Angela) for a very successful Easter Bun Campaign, another of our local fundraising effort. Thanks to everyone on the team who helped with sales and to our steadfast supporters for whom, it seems, the supply is never enough. If you live in the South Florida area and you missed it, make sure you get in on the action next year. I don’t know if anyone else does this but I keep a couple in my freezer to last me all year – yuh should see mi fambily face light up when mi pull out di Easter Bun at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Lawks, It Nice Yuh See!!! Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter Upcoming Event in South Florida Greetings…Con It's BAACCKK!! And it's going to be better than ever!! Yes Alumni family, the PORTIE DANCE WEEKEND is back on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. Join us on Saturday night May 28 for the "ALL WHITE" party of the year, our PORTIE DANCE, at the Garden night club. It will be a night of dancing and merry making with music by the phenomenal DJ Mark Swaby! Food and refreshments will be on sale. On Sunday we all meet at our tried and true location The Meeting Cabin, located in CB Smith Park. This is the Family Fun event not to be missed and food and refreshments will again be on sale. Alumni family, this will be our major fund raising event for the year as we are taking a hiatus from our Columbus Day Jamboree this year as we Cruise the high seas! Therefore, do make an effort to join us and enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend with your Titchfield Alumni Family here in South Florida!! We look forward to seeing you all!! Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter “Weh a Gwaan a Yaad??? Titchfield takes all Jamaica Observer Feb 16, 2016 The winners are presented with $50,000 from the Rebel Salute Foundation. Making the presentation is Patrick ‘Tony Rebel’ Barrett. AFTER what many described as a close battle, Titchfield High was crowned the champions of the first Area Two police regional debate competition on Tuesday at the Sandals Grande Riviera Resort in Ocho Rios. The Portland-based school surprised St Mary High School when it took an interesting but brilliant turn on the moot it was asked to oppose. “Jamaica’s high crime rate is a direct result of the island’s social and moral decay, rather than the lack of effective policing,” was the moot proposed by St Mary. The team argued that the social and moral breakdown in society was the cause of the high crime rate. St Mary High student Abigail Barrett, who was named the best speaker of the overall competition, made strong arguments to start her team’s presentation. However, when Christina Williams took the stand for Titchfield, it was obvious it would be an exciting match. The team, rather than focusing on the police force, defined policing in a wider context, taking a view the proposing team was not anticipating. This sent St Mary looking for rebuttals. The team tried to make a comeback through second and third speakers Janelle Haye and Terrecia McPherson, and through an excellent rebuttal from Barrett; however, Titchfield’s Ricardo Allen and Dwanique Passley joined best speaker at the match Christina Williams and ensured victory. After an exciting match with outstanding speakers who showed both great debating and research skills, the judges made the announcement. Several people, including guest speaker at the match Police Commissioner Dr Carl Williams, had high praises for the competition. According to Williams, he will be seeking to spread the debate competition to other regions. “It is such a positive development. The youth must play a special role in the recovery of Jamaica,” he said. Stating that Jamaica has seen too many murders and other major crimes, he continued, “When you can articulate, when you can express yourselves, when you can let others know how you feel, you don’t act it out.” Williams said many get into physical fights because they are not able to talk out their issues with others. “When people have these types of skills they are far superior to others who cannot express themselves,” he added. He said if more persons were able to express themselves then there would be fewer murders. “Crime is a symptom of the problem,” he said. The commissioner also called for partnerships with the police to ensure effective policing. “The police cannot do it alone, and policing is not just for the police, it’s for the society,” he stated. Several speakers and sponsors at the event lauded Woman Corporal Natalee Williams, Safe School coordinator, and recently transferred ACP Ealan Powell for conceptualising and implementing the competition, which started at the parish level in St Ann last year but quickly spread to St Ann and St Mary. The parish winners then vied for the regional title. Principal of St Hilda’s High School Heather Johnson, who responded on behalf of the participating schools, said the debate competition was a highly commendable one. “Our students have benefited, are benefiting, and will continue to benefit from being in this competition,” she said. She highlighted past student of the institution and former member of the debate competition Shauna Kay Martin who won a scholarship to Moneague College after her brilliance was recognised in the competition. Corporal Williams, who gave an overview of the competition, described it as a historic event. “If the trend continues, then the achievement of Vision 2030 will not be an insurmountable task,” she said. The winning team received a $50,000 cash prize from major sponsor Rebel Salute Foundation. The team also won several trophies and other prizes. St Mary High walked away with $30,000 from the National Security Employees Cooperative Credit Union along with several trophies and prizes. St Hilda’s, the third-place finisher, also received several prizes. Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter And on a Lighter Note.... DOUBLING UP OUR WORDS (Source Unknown) Can anyone explain why Jamaicans frequently "double-up" their words?. Some examples are English words that they repeat perhaps for emphasis. (Maybe it is easier to simply double-up a word than to find additional ones to emphasize a point - or is it a part of a Jamaican penchant to deliberately exaggerate even mundane things? . Some words are not even English at all and perhaps may have been passed down to us by our African ancestors . Consider these examples: Batta batta: To survive or merely get by. E.g. "How yuh stay Ralston?" "Bwoy Lenny, mi jus deh yah a batta batta inna di recession" Bumpy-bumpy: Very bumpy. Covered in bumps. e.g. "Gweh! Yuh face bumpy-bumpy like jackfruit!" Cabba-cabba: Uncivilised people. "Is when Parliament get so full of cabba-cabba?" Chacka-chacka: Untidy. Disorganised. Cyass-cyass: A noisy quarrell or controversy. (See Ray-ray) Studies have shown that the persons most likely to be involved in cyass-cyass are fool-fool, cabba-cabba people who enjoy the mix-up and ray-ray. Deady-deady: Unexciting. Boring. Convetional Jamaican wisdom is that deady-deady relationships often lead to infidelity. e.g. "Leroy, mi tyad ah the deady-deady lovin'." Degeh-degeh: Singly. By itself. Dibby-dibby: Not worthy of respect. A dibby-dibby girl is best avoided. E.g. A dibby-dibby, licky-licky girl should be shunned like the plague. Fenkeh-fenkeh: Second rate. Lacking vigor or vitality. See pyah-pyah. Fool-fool: More than ordinarily foolish. George Bush-level stupidity. Good-good: Pristine, high quality. e.g. "Bwoy is mi good-good scarf yuh tek a shine shoes?!" or "Imagine! Dis dutty bwoy go chat up di parson good-good daughter!" Gwaany-gwaany: To be boastful. A show-off. Henka-henka: To pine for/long for. e.g. "The winnings done gone! It nuh mek sense yuh ah henka-henka after it!" Labba-labba: To speak or talk excessively. Also known as "chatty-chatty". Lay-lay: To waste time, procrastinate. E.g. "Instead of working yuh deh a lay-lay pon di bed a day time!" Licky-licky: Greedy. Licky-licky people frequently meet tragic ends. e.g. "Is licky-licky him did licky-licky, why Linval go eat off the young ackee dem an dead! Meckeh-meckeh: Thick in texture or consistency. Nuff nuff: Large/plentiful in number. E.g. "Yow, yuh tink dis recession is a play-play ting? Is nuff-nuff people gwine lose dem work when Government cut public sector jobs". One-one: Singly. One by one. "Mertle, yuh nah see Pastor Brown an di church sister dem? Him jus a jus a pick dem off, one-one; like ripe mango offa di tree!" Play-play: Not serious or meaningful in nature. e.g. "Junior, mi tyad of the play-play relationship. Why we can't get married?" Pyah-pyah: Second rate. Of inferior quality. See fenkeh-fenkeh Ray-ray: Controversy, pandemonium. Sawka-sawka: To treat roughly. e.g. "No Elva, last night mi haffi stop him half way through an ask him how him a sawka-sawka di ting so!" Wagga-wagga: Fat. Obese. Another end result of licky-licky behaviour. Walla-walla: To wallow or indulge in. Warra-warra: The definition of "warra-warra" is a little hard to pin down but it seems to refer to a person's "private parts". As in: "Dutty bwoy, don't mek ah tell yuh bout yuh warra-wara!" Or "Move yuh warra-warra from side ah mi" Woi-woi: Far away. Remote. (N.B. Sometimes we even "triple-up" our words - e.g. "I can't believe him leave you and the baby without a penny? Jus so-so so?) Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter Sunday Cabbage 1 cup Cooked Shredded Cabbage 1 cup Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Grated Cheese 1/2 tsp. minced Onion 1/2 tsp. White Pepper Garlic Salt 1 Egg Oil to fry (optional) Method: 1. Preheat Oven at 350 - 375 deg. 2. Grease Loaf Pan 3. In a Bowl, combine Cabbage, Breadcrumbs, Cheese, Onion, Pepper & Garlic Salt 4. Beat Egg and mix into dry ingredients. 5. Bake as a Loaf for 15 - 20 mins. OR Form into Flat Cakes and fry in hot oil Sour Cream Nut Cake 1/4 lb Butter 1 cup Sugar 2 Eggs 1 cup Sour Cream 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 1/2 cups Flour 1 tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1/4 tsp. Salt Topping & Filling 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1/4 cup Sugar Method: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 deg. 2. Sift, together, dry ingredients 3. Cream Butter and Sugar 4. Add Eggs then, Sour Cream and Vanilla and mix well 5. Add dry ingredients and combine 6. Pour half the batter into greased Cake Pan and sprinkle half the Nut mixture on top 7. Pour on the rest of the batter and top with remaining Nut mixture. 8. Bake until done......Cake should spring back when touched or Skewer, inserted, should come out clean. Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter Who We Are The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School 12672 85th Road N West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Tel: (954) 240-3296 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.titchfieldhigh.com Membership Matters Support Titchfield High School by joining The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School •Call 954-240-3296 •E-mail [email protected] •Visit www.titchfieldhigh.com …Cont’d 2016-2018 Executive Board President / Dir. Public Relations Vice Pres. / Dir. Special Projects Treasurer Secretary Asst. Secretary Dir. Membership Dir. Fundraising Events Co-Dir. Fundraising Events Immediate Past Pres. / Chair Annual Giving Director at Large Director at Large 2016 Members to Date Charles Berbick, Lorna Bell-Berbick, Dwight Bramwell, Larry Brown, Sandra Burke, Maureen Wood-Carter, Valerie EllisChambers, Colin Cohen, Claudette Miller-Cousins, Karlene LeibaDavis, Bradley Dennis, Lindel Dixon, Derrick Ellis, Winston ‘Junior’ Ellis, Joan Ellis-Elliston, Claudette Cooper-Graham, Viveen Pryce-Johnson, Sydney Lester, Edith Walsh-March, Chadwick Maturah, Winnifred ‘Junie’ Myrie, Paul Perry, Courtney Pottinger, Alwyn Rhodd, Andrew Rhodd, Gem Leslie-Rhodd, Carmen Dunbar-Rose, Gale Seymour, Jean Seymour, Angela Francis-Smith, Angela Wood-Stewart, Anthony Thompson, Leonora WynterYoung Edith Walsh-March Hyacinth Gem Rhodd Grace Hosang-Barton Barbara Chapman-Edwards Claudette Cooper-Graham Maureen Wood-Carter Theresa Scott-White Norma Miller-Scott Paul ‘Paca’ Perry Winston ‘Tres’ Cannicle Charles Berbick Birthdays this Quarter Jan Feb Mar Paul Perry 1/6 Rose Walsh-Shim 2/1 Janice McLaren 3/21 Lindel Dixon 1/7 Jackie Moo 2/11 Beverley Miichelin 3/22 Theresa White 1/12 Marie Logan 2/28 Norma Scott 3/27 Derrick Ellis 1/15 Sydney Lester 1/15 Edith March 1/18 Sherise Thompson 1/18 Calvin Reyes 1/31 Tel: 954-240-3296 Email: [email protected] www.titchfieldhigh.com The Alumni Association of Titchfield High School South Florida Chapter
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