Document 6592776

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ST. THOMAS / ST. JOHN
1834 Kongens Gade, STT, VI 00802
J. Antonio Jarvis Annex, STT, VI 00802
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1 1915: Very confidentially
Free Will Baptist Christian School
(STX)
Sharon H. Rodgers, Asst. Principal
Gifft Hill School
(STJ)
Beth Knight, Interim Head of School / Head of the
Lower Campus
Liz Kinsella, Head of Upper School
Faith Alive Christian Academy
(STT)
Alger B. Warren, Overseer
Velven D. Warren, Principal
Free Will Baptist Christian School
(STX)
Stephen Beck, Principal
Gladys A. Abraham Elementary School
(STT)
Michelle A. Rogers-Bully, Principal
Kimbolie Torres, Acting Asst. Principal
Glynn Christian Academy
(STX)
Muriel Hamilton Francis, Founder
Iqra Academy
(STX)
Edney L. Freeman, Principal
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
(STT)
Dr. Sharon McCollum, Principal
Terence I. Corbett, Asst. Principal
2 1861: A commission left St. 3
4
1947: Agnes Elizabeth “Betty”
Watlington was born on St. Thomas. She was named the first
female Vice President of University Relations for the University of
the Virgin Islands.
With her
gregarious nature, she served in
several community groups to
include League of Women
Voters, Carnival Committee, and the St. Thomas
Traditional Indians.
7 1689: Governor John Lorenz 8 1907: Banker, businessman,
9 1764: Peter Gynthelberg 10 1953:
11 2007: After renovation, 12 1987: The VI Legis- 13 1903: St. Thomas born imthe Franklin Delano Roose- lature passed Resolution pressionist painter Camille Pisdied in France at the age of
velt Virgin Islands’ Veter- #1302 to honor Claire sarro
His work was harshly critians Memorial Park was Roker for her contribu- 73.
cized because he painted everyday
dedicated. It included new
scenes, peasants, and common
landscaping, walkways, tions and participation people rather than the more formal
accepted subjects. Nonetheless,
in
the
Hall
Jackson
TalVeterans’ Monuments and
he was the only artist
plaza, and childented Teen
to show in all eight
ren’s playground.
Pageant.
impressionist exhibits.
14 1928: John Sewer was 15 1949: Senator Lorraine L.
Croix for St. Kitts on board
the Man of War Hejmdal to
study the benefits of using
Chinese and Indian labor on
the island’s plantations.
Members of the commission
included Christiansted’s police chief and several
planters.
became the acting governor of St. Thomas and St.
John. He held the office
for nine months before
Ulrich Wilhelm Roepstroff
was officially named governor in August
of 1765.
16 1734:
In an effort to
increase the political power of
the economically strong colonists, King Christian VI issued a list of regulations and
privileges including selection
of members to the
Burgher Council
and the role of
said Council.
1950: Merle Ingerborg Joshua
was born on St. Thomas. With her
certificate as a Dental Hygienist,
she joined the Department of
Social Welfare as a Certification
Worker with the Food Stamp
Program.
She later became a
dedicated correction officer with
the Department of Justice,
Bureau of Corrections.
Maybellene
Lorraine Williams Brookes
was born. She was a remarkable highly committed
employee at the Head Start
Program in St. Croix, as she
positively influenced
the molding of the
children there.
17 1970: The tempestuous 18 1810: Crucian born
November 3, 1970 election William Leidesdorff, a
left Cyril E. King and Melvin founder of San Francisco
Evans in a runoff election. and one of the earliest
Evans won King with 8,259 to
7,452 respectively. Melvin developers of the terriEvans became the first elected tory, was christened or
Governor of the US
baptized in the
Virgin Islands.
Lutheran Church
on St. Croix.
23 1919: Almeric Leander 24 1947:
Christian was born in St.
Croix. He was chief judge
of the U.S. District Court of
the US Virgin Islands. He
was a World War II veteran,
who was honorably
discharged with the
rank of first
lieutenant.
1965: Ione R. M. Kitnurse was
born on St. Thomas. She was
instrumental in helping the St.
Thomas Chapter of Delta Alpha
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority to establish its’ Charter.
She was a devoted Social Worker
at the Sea View Home Adolescent
Division and VI
Department of
Human Services.
Raymond Leonard Joshua
was born on St. Thomas. As a
Vietnam veteran, he received the
OverSeas Bar, Good Conduct Medal,
Combat Infantry Badge, Expert
Rifle, National Defense Service
Medal, Vietnam Campaign, and
Vietnam Service Medal.
After
returning home, he dedicated his service as a Fire
Fighter with the VI Department of Fire Service for
21 years.
25
1950: Rita Patricia Leerdam was born on St. Thomas.
She first became employed as a
clerk at the Department of
Health at the Knud Hansen
Memorial Hospital. She was
employed as an X-Ray Tech at
St. Thomas Hospital,
where she was dedicated in serving the
needs of all.
5 2002: The most ever re- 6
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
(STT)
Alicia Leerdam, Asst. Principal
Sally F. Petty, Asst. Principal
Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School
(STT)
Carolyn Archer, Principal
Foreign Minister Erik
Scavenius disclosed during
a cabinet meeting that the
American government had
inquired whether Denmark
would sell the West
Indian islands.
corded gubernatorial teams
of 7 opposed incumbent
Governor Charles W.
Turnbull and his new teammate Vargrave Richards.
This team won by a landside
without a
run-off.
caused a stir among residents
and added to the friction between the Danish West India
Company and the Brandenburger Company. The stir was
created when he forbade inhabitants from buying anything from
the company that could be
found in the Danish West
India Company store.
born on St. Thomas. He
was employed as a gardener
with the Ramada Hotel. As
a gifted guitarist from a
young age, he was responsible for teaching
others to play.
and politician Ralph Moses
Paiewonsky was born. He
was the ninth and last appointed civilian governor of
the US Virgin Island.
He
was also one of the principals
of the West Indies Bank
and Trust Company in
1954.
Berry was born on St. Thomas. She was the first woman
of French Heritage elected to
the Legislature.
Having
served for twelve consecutive
terms (24 years), she was the
Virgin Islands’ longest
serving senator.
19 1974: Cyril Emmanuel 20 1670: The second
King - World War II veteran Danish East India Comand 1972 elected Independent pany was organized and
Citizens Movement (ICM)
senator – became the second given a 40 year charter.
21 1708: Joachim Melchoir 22
26 1940: Maldonado Anto- 27
28 1892: King Christian
V of Denmark issued an
Edict allowing the Danish West India Company to trade on the
Guinea Coast.
elected governor of the Virgin
Islands. He defeated Alexander Farrelly in the
run-off election by
about 749 votes.
nio Benjamin was born on St.
Thomas. As a volunteer fire
fighter, he was one of the
burned victims in the Carib
Gas Explosions in the 1970s.
He was a noted dependable
Private Investigator
and Process Server
for many
1984: Melvin H. Evans, last
appointed and first elected
governor of the US Virgin
Islands, died.
Physician by
training and a Republican who
also served as the VI Delegate
to Congress from 1979 to 1981.
He was also the US
Ambassador to
Trinidad from
1981 to 1984.
Juanita Gardine Elementary School
(STX)
Chermaine Hobson-Johnson, Principal
Anne Marie Gordon, Asst. Principal
Julius E. Sprauve School
(STJ)
Lisa Penn, Acting Asst. Principal
Leonard Dober Elementary School
(STT)
Marion Lynch-Esannason, Principal
Lew Muckle Elementary School
(STX)
Daphne F. Wilson-Wiliams, Principal
Delicia L. Sealey-Espinsosa, Asst. Principal
von Holten’s term as governor
of the Danish West Indies
ended. He was the tenth
governor of the Danish colony
and served for only two years.
He is believed to be
the first person buried
in the Lutheran
Cemetery.
1901: Editor, author, artist,
philanthropist, and journalist Jose
Antonio Jarvis was born on St.
Thomas. In 1930, he co-founded the
Virgin Islands Daily News with
Ariel Melchoir. For more than 20
years he was the principal of Abraham Lincoln School. This school,
which was named in his
honor, is now the home
of the Division of Virgin
Islands Cultural Education.
29 1618: The newly
formed Danish West
India Company sent out
a fleet to sail around
South Africa’s Cape of
Good Hope for
the East Indies.
30
1952: Dale Clint Brown,
Sr. was born. As a veteran of
the Army, upon returning home
he became a member of the VI
National Guard. Before his
employment with the US Department of Customs as a Customs Inspector, he worked at
the then Unemployment
Services and Department of Agriculture.
John H. Woodson Junior High School
(STX)
Rodney Moorehead, Principal
Natasha O’Halloran-Smith, Asst. Principal
Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School
(STT)
Jamon E. Liburd, Principal
Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School
(STT)
Ellen A. Francois, Asst. Principal
Patricia A. Maynard, Asst. Principal
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School
(STT)
Felix Durand, Principal
l
Lockhart Elementary School
(STT)
Audrey A. Bowry, Principal
Dr. Jennifer Norford, Asst. Principal
Desha Powell, Asst. Principal
The Manor School
(STX)
Judith C. Gadd, Headmistress
Memorial Moravian School
(STT)
Errol L. Connor Principal
New Testament Academy
(STT)
Bishop Dr. John Roberts