Chairman's Message

June 2007

ICHS 150th Anniversary Celebrations –  2008

 

We have our logos and themes!  The Logo and Theme competitions at the Preparatory and High Schools have been closed and the two logos/themes selected.  They are impressive interpretations of our alma mater and in two weeks a special message will be sent out to all Chapters bearing both logos and themes.  Under the guidance of our resident graphic artist and alumna – Michelle Welsh (nee DaCosta, Class of ’77) – the students are putting the finishing touches on both designs.  Hats off to the winning entries as follows:

 

High School:  Prize-Giving on May 14, 2007

  • 1st Prize – Nicolette Answer – Grade 10/48
    (I-pod donated by Toronto Chapter)

  • 2nd Prize – Jae-Anne Willie – Grade 10/48
    (I-pod donated by Florida Chapter)

  • 3rd Prize – Katana Cunningham – Grade 11/53
    (Flash Drive donated by Y. Chong)

 

Thanks to Mrs. Adugo Onoro (Drama Teacher at ICHS) for her participation as a judge and her continued support for the effort.

 

Preparatory School:  Prize-Giving on May 25, 2007

  • 1st Prize – Kimberly Gebriel
    (I-pod donated by New York Chapter)

  • 2nd Prize – Danielle Davis
    (Flash Drive donated by Y. Chong)

 

Thanks to Mrs. Jennifer Reid (Art Teacher at ICPS) for organizing the competition and her team of judges for their time and effort.

 

Special thanks to the New York Chapter for donating the I-pod for the Prep School and also for getting it here so quickly.  Much appreciated! 

 

So what’s next?  The respective teams are meeting and plans are now taking shape.  One encouraging aspect is that a growing number of alumnae and parents have come on board and there are more to come in addition to interest from major corporate sponsors.  We have also been meeting with other prospective sponsors while confirming the events as we go along – the new schedule of events will be circulated with the logos and themes report.  I am pleased to report that the following events are now confirmed:

  • 150th Anniversary Mass – January 13, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

  • 150th Anniversary Brunch – January 13, 2008 @ 11:00 a.m. - St. George’s College Auditorium

  • Inaugural Lecture Series – February 12, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. – Venue to be announced

  • St. Patrick’s Day Supper – March 14, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. on the ICHS lawns

  • 150th Anniversary Cocktails & Awards – June 7, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. at ICHS/ICPS

  • 150th Anniversary Homecoming Week – July 6-12, 2008 (see new schedule of events)

  • 150th Anniversary Feast Day Dinner & Dance – December 6, 2008 @ 8:00 p.m. @ ICHS Patio

  • 150th Anniversary Mass – December 7, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. @ ICHS Chapel (Convent)

Sponsors confirmed:  Air Jamaica / Island Grill / Life of Jamaica

 

Our Marketing and Promotions teams are now working on the production of the banners which will be mounted at the High and Prep Schools for the new school year in September 2007.  The work continues and as of June, we will be meeting more regularly as time draws near.  The Planning Committee will meet again on June 10, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Hall of the Convent.  Until next month, keep safe and God Bless!

 

Yasmin Chong

ymchong@msn.com

June 2007