A.M.D.G.
St. STANISLAUS MAGAZINE
VOL. [24] NOVEMBER 1966
General Editor: Rev, K. Khan, S.J. Business Editor: Mr.J. Fernandes, Jnr.
CONTENTS
COLLEGE SECTION The College Staff The Story of St. Stanislaus Editorial Winners of the Elocution Competition Calendar Sports over the Years Current Events, Independence Celebrations Scouting Fifty Years Ago The College Scout Troop Reminiscences of the Grammar School Jottings from a College Diary Twelfth Night The New College Wing The Camp at lturibisi Lake Prize Day On Second Thoughts Current Affairs Group A Visit to Jamaica Prize Winners, 1965-66 Sodality of Our Lady Salvete, Valete, The Life of a Cowboy Class Lists To My Secretary London University Examination Results, 1966 Second Year Sixth Oxford & Cambridge Examination Results, 1966 Prospectus Centenary of St. Stanislaus College Debating Society Open Day
Sports Section follows
SPORTS SECTION Football The Wight Cup, 1966
Pen Pictures of the Football XI Pen Pictures of the Cricket XI
Cricket Sports Day
Inter-House Football Lawn Tennis
Inter-House Cricket Table Tennis
Click for Association Section
The College Staff
Principal Rev. J. Hopkinson, S. J Deputy Principal Rev. T. J. Lynch, S.J. Senior Master Rev. O. Earle, S.J.
Rev. S. Boase, S.J. P. Clarke, BSc. Rev. B. Darke, S.J. C. R. Derrell, B. Sc. Rev. H. Feeny, S.J. G. Jekir, B.A.. Rev. M. Lovell, S.J. P. Denny, Esq. Rev. S. Maxwell, S.J. R. Hagel, B. Ed. Rev. J. Boyle, S.J. G. Luck, Esq. Rev.A. Fortune, S.J. N. D. Williams, Esq. R. DeAbreu, Esq.
House Masters, 1966 - 67 Butler House Mr. G. Jekir Etheridge House Mr. N. D. Williams Galton House Mr. P. Denny Games Master Rev. M. Lovell, S.J.
New Members of our Staff
Mr. R. Hagel Mr. P. Clarke
Mr. R. DeAbreu Mr. G. Luck
School Prefects 1966 - 67
Captain R. Pereira Vice-Captain J. Fitzpatrick
R. Bradford R. D'Ornellas M. Chalmers W. Driver J. Chan-A-Sue A. Ferraz K. Chan-A-Sue A. Hunte P. Chan-A-Sue P. King L. Chee-A-Tow C. Ngui Yen L. Cho Young H. Seaforth P. De Abreu R. Singh
Sitting C. Ngui-Yen, H. Seaforth, P. DeAbreu, R, D’Ornellas, W. Driver, L. Cho-Young, P. King, A. Ferraz Standing R. Bradford, M. Chalmers, J. Fitzpatrick, R. Pereira (Captain), D. Chan-A-Sue, K. Chan-A-Sue, A. Hunte, J. Chan-A-Sue Absent L. Chee-a-Tow, R. Singh
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EDITORIAL
This has been a memorable year. Several events of historic importance have taken place. In February the Queen visited Guyana; it was the first time that the reigning monarch had ever come to this country. In May we celebrated the Centenary of the College. In May also we celebrated the Independence of Guyana. These were great days and we hope they will be remembered in years to come.
At the same time such events were bound to affect the life of the school. In many of them the College boys took part: a group of our boys provided a tableau in the pageant of the Catholic Church, others were actors in the pageant of Guyana presented at Queen Elizabeth Park. We cannot overlook the fact that such celebrations are bound to interfere with the studies and cultural life of the school. On each occasion there were holidays given, and these holidays all added together formed a considerable breach in the normal work of the school.
It was unfortunate that we had to celebrate both the Centenary of the College and Independence in May,-so short a time before the public exams. However, great events do not come every year, and as these were historic events, it is only right that they should be duly observed, and that in these celebrations St. Stanislaus College should take part.
This is also an important year, because it is in 1966 that plans have been made for the building of a new and imposing wing that will provide the College with a Chapel, Hall, offices and laboratories.
Finally, as it is Centenary year, we are very glad that Mr. John Fernandes,C.B.E., is the President of the Association. John Fernandes is an old boy of the College, he has sent all his boys to the College, he has done so much for the College, that as the founder of the Association and a lifelong friend of the school it is very fitting that he should be President this year.
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CALENDAR 1966 – 67
CHRISTMAS TERM 1966 Sept. 13th Tues. Ascensio Scholarum Sept. 14th,15th,16th Senior Retreat Sept. 21st Wed. Association Social for parents of new boys. Oct 10th Mon. National Holiday. Oct. 20th Thurs. Victory Walk Oct. 28th Fri. Centenary Bingo at the College Nov. 1st Tues. All Saints. Nov. 2nd Wed. All Souls Nov. 7th Mon. National Holiday Nov. 11th Fri. Mass and Sermon in honour of St. Stanislaus (Half-Holiday) Association Annual Dinner. Nov. 13th Sun. Feast of St. Stanislaus Dec. 6th Tues. Victory Walk Dec. 7th Wed. Term Examinations Dec. 14th Wed. Schools End (11:30 a.m.)
EASTER TERM 1967 Jan. 9th Mon. Schools Re-open Feb. 16th Thur. Victory Walk Elocution Competition Feb. 25th Sat. Heats for Sports Mar. 1st Wed. Heats for Sports Mar. 4th Sat. Heats for Sports Sports Day Mar. 15th Wed. Term Examinations Mar. 22nd Wed. Schools End (11:30 a.m.) Mar. 24th Fri. Good Friday Mar. 26th Sun. Easter Sunday
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SUMMER TERM 1967 April 12th Wed. Schools Re-open May 1st Mon. Feast of St. Joseph the Worker May 12th Wed. National Holiday May 25th Thur. Victory Walk May 26th Fri. Independence May 28th Sun. Whit Sunday June 5th Mon. Advanced Level Examinations June 8th Thur. Corpus Christi (Whole Holiday) June 16th Fri. Feast of the Sacred Heart (Half-holiday) July 10th Mon. Ordinary Level Examinations July 13th Thur. Victory Walk July 14th Fri. Term Examinations July 21st Fri. Schools End (11:30 a.m.)
Schools re-open on Tuesday, 19th September, 1967.
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CURRENT EVENTS
At the beginning of a new year we have to record a few changes in the teaching staff. We are sorry to have lost Mr. Kenneth Khan, S.J., the Games Master (and Editor of this Magazine) and Mr. Victor O'Connell, S.J., who produced the Shakespeare play, and helped in many spheres. Both have gone to pursue their final studies before the Priesthood. Mr. Brian Cotton, B.A., who came as a V.S.O. and gave valuable help with English and Spanish, bas returned to England. Mr. Choy, B.Sc., and Mr. Vicram Singh have gone to carry on Science elsewhere.
To all these we offer our thanks for all the assistance they gave at the College, and we offer them our best wishes. We are happy to welcome to the staff Fr. Lovell, S.J., from the Seminary, Mr. J. Boyle, S.J., from Oxford and Mr. A. Fortune from Heythrop, Mr. P. Clarke and Mr. R. Hagel who have come as Volunteers, and Messrs. R. De Abreu and G. Luck, who are no strangers to the College.
* * * * We offer our congratulations to Mr. David Rose, C.M.G., C.V.O., on his appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as Governor-General of Guyana. David Rose was a. boy at St. Stanislaus College for a short while before he went to School in England. Mr. David Rose has had very wide experience. He was on active service during World War II, then returned to this country as instructor. He was later a Senior Superintendent in the Guyana Police Force, then Federal Defence Officer for the West Indies, then Administrator of Antigua, in which office he entertained Her Majesty during the Royal tour of the Caribbean.
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On Sunday July 31st, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Georgetown, His Lordship Bishop Guilly, S.J., ordained Mr. Patrick Ignatius Gomes as Deacon. On leaving St. Stanislaus College, Patrick Gomes entered the Minor Seminary at Vryheid's Lust, and then went to the Major Seminar at Mount St. Benedict, Trinidad.
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We also wish to congratulate Father Ben Parrott, S.J., formerly on the teaching staff of St. Stanislaus, who was ordained priest on the feast of St. Ignatius at Heythrop College, England.
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INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS
On the occasion of the country gaining Independence, the Government of Guyana invited the Holy See to send a representative. Accordingly the Pope appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary Monsignor Bruno Torpigliani to represent the Vatican at the festivities. The Holy Father also sent a personally autographed letter to our Bishop for the occasion. In his message, Father prayed that God would protect and prosper the people of Guyana and grant them happiness and Peace.
Independence: The Papal Delegate His Grace Archbishop Torpigliani
Of the numerous festivities in Georgetown and the country we can only pick out one or two. On Thursday, May 24th was presented a pageant depicting the work of the Catholic Church in Guyana. It was performed, in the presence of the Papal Legate and representatives of the Government, on a specially built stage in the College grounds, close to the New Wing. The performers were boys and girls from different Catholic Schools and Youth Groups. The pageant consisted of a series of tableaux showing the growth and work done by the Catholic Church. We were shown how the Santa Rosa Mission was started, the Indians coming to town in 1822 and asking the Governor for land and a priest. Then we saw the coming of the Ursuline nuns and the founding of the High School and Orphanage. In 1858 the St. Vincent dePaul Society was started. Next was the founding of St. Stanislaus College with one Jesuit and two boys, and some of the early difficulties of the school were shown. Later came the Sisters of Mercy in 1894 and the High School and country Schools.
As the piece de resistance of the pageant, the destruction by fire of the wooden cathedral in 1913 was realistically represented. A model cathedral had been built and was successfully burnt down by an expert from Brock's Fireworks (also here for Independence). Finally, we saw a procession of the varied works and movements of the Catholic Church; the Priests and Nuns, the works of charity, the teachers, the nurses and the Catholic Youth Movement, all of which are offering their answer to the challenge of the day. St. Stanislaus College played a considerable part in this pageant, besides providing the site.
When the pageant was over, and the 500 young actors and actresses had left the stage, an altar was set up on the same platform and Holy Mass was celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Guilly. S.J., and three Guyanese priests. A great crowd stayed for Mass and Communion.
The actual change to Independence was represented in two ceremonies. In one of them the Union Jack which had flown over this country for over a hundred and fifty years, was lowered, and the new flag of the country was raised. The flag-raising took place at midnight, Thursday, May 26th. For hours before this people had been making their way to Queen Elizabeth Park, where a huge grandstand capable of holding two thousand people, had been built. Floodlights bathed the arena. Massed bands of the British Army and Guyana Police, Majorettes, Steel Bands, and the Guyana Defence Corps all gave displays. The representatives of many nations were all in their places. At two minutes to midnight the Premier strode out and stood in front of the flagpole. At midnight precisely a British soldier pulled the rope and the Union Jack came fluttering down. A Guyanese soldier hauled up the flag of Guyana. The crowds cheered and clapped. A magnificent display of fireworks followed, such as we shall probably never see again.
The Queen passing the College
In the second ceremony, on Thursday morning, with all the ceremony of the opening of parliament, the Governor-General in Uniform, the Bishops and Judges in their robes, ambassadors and representatives being present, the Duke of Kent entered the Public Buildings and on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen read the Queen's Speech. In it she declared that the Government of Guyana was now the Government of an independent Sovereign State with full and absolute responsibility and that the Government in the United Kingdom had laid down its responsibility and ceased to have any authority ill and over Guyana.
On the second day of Independence was performed another pageant, this time of the history of Guyana in Tableaux and dances. Many College boys took part. The magnificent costumes, the lighting effects, the appropriate background music, the large groups of actors who filled the stage, all provided a spectacle that will long remain a memory.
The last event of Independence week for Catholics was the Pontifical High Mass of Thanksgiving on Whit Sunday. There was a special solemnity about the occasion. Mass was offered by His Lordship Bishop Guilly in the presence of the Pope's Representative. Several members of the Government were present.
The Duchess of Kent arrives at the Public Buildings
In conclusion, we may quote the words of the Holy Father in his message to Guyana: "We are confident that the Catholics of Guyana will continue to prove themselves excellent citizens, law-abiding and exemplary, active in forwarding the best interests of their country."
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The College Scout Troop
We are happy to report another successful year for the Scout Troop with enthusiasm and progress being maintained at a high level. Although twelve new recruits joined in the course of the year, the waiting list remains as long as ever.
Another four Senior Scouts, Paul Da Silva, Desmond Faria, Julio Faria and Edward Rodrigues were awarded their Queen's Scout badges and certificates, making a total of eight Queens Scouts within a year. Eleven first class badges were gained along with nine Scout cards, four second class badges and seventy Proficiency badges.
Queen’s Scouts
Left to Right: E. Rodrigues, D. Faria, P. Da Silva, C. Harrison, J. Faria, C. Da Silva, P. Fernandes, M. McWatt
The Christmas term saw most of the Troop attending a First Aid and Ambulance Course, conducted by the St. John's Ambulance Association. Badge courses at Camp Jubilee were well attended and ·two patrols went to the Ki Ro Rally, at which the Ravens came second ill the Ki Ro Competition, and the Camping Competition.
The highight of the Easter term was the visit of Her Majesty the Queen. Three of our Queen's Scouts, Clive Da Silva, Christopher Harrison and Philip Fernandes were on duty at the various functions throughout the Royal Visit to open car doors. Senior Scout Edward Rodrigues was on duty at Government House for the Investitures, whilst Senior Scout Julio Faria represented the Troop at the rally at G.C.C. The troop was out in strength when Her Majesty opened Queen Elizabeth Park.
At Easter fifteen Senior and Junior Scouts camped for ten days on the shores of the Ituribisi Lake, and our two recently acquired plastic canoes were put to very good use.
During the summer term the troop played its part in the celebrations for both the Centenary of the College and Independence. In the former we had our place in the Catholic Pageant, staged at the College, and we put on a Camping Display at the Open Day. For the Independence Celebrations Queen's Scout Paul Da Silva was on duty to open car doors and Scout Donald Fung-On was on duty on the G.A.Y. float.
The term ended with an event which was both happy and sad. Happy in that it was a party, sad as the reason for the party was to bid farewell to two of our Assistant Scoutmasters, Rev. Mr. K. Khan, S.J. and Mark McWatt. We are most grateful to them for all the hard work they put in with the Troop, and wish them every success in their further studies.
TROOP SCRIBE
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Jottings from a College Diary
September 14th - Term opened with a slightly depleted Staff; Fr. Maxwell being in hospital, and Fr. Darke on leave. Books were given out, and the boys went home for a well earned (?) half day.
September 15th - Forms 5 and 6 began their retreat today, given by Fr. Cecil Keane S.J. at the Ursuline Convent (where the girls are not yet back at school).
September 26th - There was a cricket match between the Staff (in a wide sense) and Forms 6. The Staff beat the boys - as is only right.
September 27th - The Ordinary Level Results arrived.
September 29th - The St. Stanislaus Association held a social at the College to welcome the parents of new boys. A pleasant occasion and a great success. We received the Advanced Level results today.
October - During October the Rosary was said by the boys at the Shrine of Our Lady every day at 12.45 p.m. Sodalists lead the prayers.
October 3rd - Fr. Marrion was rushed to hospital, and for soma days was seriously ill.
October 5th - The names of the winners of the Guyana Scholarship were announced. All the awards this year went to Queen's College and Bishops' High School.
October 6th - Mr. Vicram Singh joined the teaching staff to take the place of Fr. Marrion S.J. Who may be in hospital for some time.
October 11th - The October Public Holiday. (Note: this diary reads like a list of holidays; but there were a few whole school days).
October 20th - The Parents' Association met at the College. The meeting (according to the agreement) lasted one hour.
October 29th - Guyana Day. There was Mass at the Cathedral, the boys taking part, and Fr. Barrow preached the sermon. In the evening the annual Bingo was held at the College. The final takings amounted to $2,251.85, which goes to the building fund.
November 3rd - Mass was offered today (Wednesday) for the Deceased Old Boys of the College.
November 8th - Was the November Public Holiday.
November 12th. (Friday) The Feast of St. Stanislaus (anticipated). In the morning there was Mass at the Cathedral at 8.30, with a sermon on St. Stanislaus by Fr. Feeny. The rest of the day was free. In the evening, the Association Annual Dinner Was held for the first time at the College; not quite so many as usual attended.
November 17 - 20th - Shakespeare was performed in the open air at the College. A stage had been built in front of the College by Bunny Fernandes, facing the corner where the two wings meet. There was a good space on the ground in front of it for the audience, and the two-storied galleries provided circles Spotlights and floods were installed, and a series of microphones strung across the stage. The play was starting just as darkness fell, and it held the audience with its colourful costumes and broad comedy right to the end. The first performance was "Students Night", when boys and girls from many schools came and proved a lively audience. On the subsequent nights people of all sorts came and enjoyed Shakespeare.
December 8th - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady. There were examinations in the morning, followed by a Reception of New Sodalists and Mass. In the afternoon there was a half holiday.
December 15th - End of term. Final examinations in the morning, and then to the Cathedral where there was a Bible Service with Carols, and Non-Catholic boys were invited to take part. After this the school broke up for the Christmas holidays.
SECOND TERM
January 10th - Schools began again and the first two months were uneventful.
January 27th - A college newspaper called "NEW HORIZON'·' was published for the first time, the Editorial staff being mostly 6th Formers, supported by Fr. O'Connell, S.J.
January 28th - Prize Day. There were schools in the morning, with the afternoon free for preparations. The Prize giving commenced at 5.30 p.m. at Queen's College. John Fernandes. C.B.E. gave out the Prizes. February 2nd - Candlemas Day. Fr. Barrow. S.J., and Fr. Lovell, S.J. took their last vows in the Society of Jesus. Half Holiday.
February 4th - Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in the country. It was a Public Holiday.
February 5th - Another Public Holiday for the Royal Occasion. Some of the boys were given places at the G.C.C. where there was a Youth Rally to see the Queen. In the evening there was the Pageant of Guyana in which some College boys had parts.
February 6th - The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh left Guyana.
February 11th - Holiday which had been promised on Prize Day.
February 21st - Talks on M.R.A. were given at the College by four speakers to the boys of Forms, 4, 5 and 6.
February 23rd - Ash Wednesday. Ashes were given at the Cathedral after Mass. During Lent there is to be a daily Mass at 7.45 a.m. which some boy may like to attend before school.
February 26th - Heats at the Sea Wall
March 2nd - More heats were run off this afternoon.
March 10th - The Junior Elocution Competition took place. Fr. Morrison, S.J. and Mr. Moore of the Education Department acted as judges.
March 11th - Was Sports Day (As a matter of fact it was also a holiday for schools granted by the Queen). It was a fine day. Prizes were given out by His Lordship Bishop Guilly, S.J.
March 14th - (Monday) was a. day of rest after the sports.
March 16th - The Senior Elocution Competition took place. The judges were Fr. Morrison, S.J. and Mr. P. Thompson.
March 25th - Examinations began.
April 1st - End of Term. (real not April Fool).
During the holidays two events occurred which must be recorded. On Easter Sunday three boys won prizes at the Swimming Sports, and the COLLEGE FAIR was held at the College on April 16th and was a great success, the proceeds going to the College Building Fund.
THIRD TERM
April 25th - Beginning of Term.
May 1st - Beginning of Centenary Week. Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral.
May 2nd - Public Holiday - Labour Day.
May 3, 4, 5 - Half Holiday, Whole Holiday, Half Holiday.
May 6th - Whole School day, just for a change.
During May the Rosary is said at the Shrine of Our Lady every day by the boys. The College Mass at 7.45 has started again.
May 18th - The Headmaster gave a talk before Benediction and there was Consecration of studies to Our Lady during Benediction.
May 25th - Half Day as many boys had to go to various practices in preparation for the Independence Celebrations.
May 26, 27th - Public Holidays for Independence.
June 6th - Advanced Level Exams began.
June 9th - Feast of CORPUS CHRISTI. Whole Holiday.
June 17th - Feast of the Sacred Heart. Half Holiday.
July 4th - Ordinary Level Exams.began.
July 8th - College Exams began.
July 15th - End of Term. Mass at 10.00 a.m.
During the holidays the roof over the Staff Room was removed and replaced by a galvanised one. We hope that now the Masters will be able to study in comfort, without the roof coming down on them.
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THE NEW COLLEGE WING
For our Centenary year we have planned an entirely new school, but on the same site. The plan is for a three stream school with a sixth form capacity of a hundred.
The buildings will be in the shape of a letter E, with the open side facing Brickdam. The perpendicular of the E will run along Hadfield Street, and much of this will be Laboratory Space.
The building will be undertaken in three phases. This year we begin the central wing, which will provide a hall and a chapel, administrative offices, staff room and library, two laboratories and a covered playground.
The second phase will be the wing along Manget Place which will be for extra classrooms, and the third phase will be the replacement of our present wing with concrete buildings in harmony with the remainder of the plan.
It will be noted that priority has not been given to the provision of many more school places. The reason for this is that the present salary scales will not attract sufficient staff for a significant increase in the number of pupils.
We are able to publish the elevation of the New Wing of St. Stanislaus College as it will be seen from Brickdam. The new entrance will be situated half way down the present site and the hall which is masked in the picture will extend across to Hadfield Street, and link on to the existing building.
The artist's drawing shows how entrance will be gained to the new wing. Cars will be able to enter the semi-circular drive way, and the occupants will alight under cover. They will then enter a wide passage which leads to a foyer. From this foyer on either side staircases will lead to the chapel and the hall. On the left of the entrance passage there will be the office of the Principal, a secretary's office, a book room and a bursar's office. On the right of the passage will be the staff library and common room.
It will be seen from the drawing that the chapel will not be on the ground floor, and that it will conform to the modern needs of the liturgy. The sanctuary will be behind the exterior cross and the six windows on either side of it will flood the chapel with filtered coloured light. The congregation will be gathered in front of the sanctuary but in width rather than in depth. There will be bench accommodation far 158. The proportions of the chapel can be gauged from the overhang on each side of the drawing. The width of the chapel is about double its depth. Immediately behind the chapel, the hall will extend with the stage at the Hadfield Street end of the property. The hall with a capacity of four hundred will be narrower than the chapel, and is not therefore visible on the drawing. A screen will divide the chapel from the hall, and when there is need to provide for greater numbers in the chapel, this screen will be rolled back.
The New College Wing
On the ground floor beyond the foyer and under the hall, there will be an open space for use as a covered playground, but two new laboratories will occupy the space below the stage in such a way as to make with the old laboratories a complete black of four science laboratories with the necessary work rooms. A green room will be added on the first floor where the new wing meets the existing building. New toilet facilities will be included.
When the new wing is complete it will free two large rooms and the whole of the ground floor of the old building.
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THE PRIZE DAY
"THE POISON PARTY" By F. SLADEN-SMITH
Queen-Mother ...... R. Singh Chamberlain ...... S. Ellis Servant . . . . . A. Kishore King . . . . . R. Gopaul Denise de Beaujolis ...... R. Persaud Monsieur de Beaujolis ...... J. Sweetnam
Thanks to the kind hospitality of Queen's College, we were again able to hold cur prize day in the Queen's College Hall. Mr. John Fernandes, C.B.E., was the chief speaker and Bishop Guilly, S.J., was in the chair.
The evening opened with a One-act play, "The Poison Party," a fantasy which takes us back to the days when Kings and Queens and courtiers practised the old mediaeval hobby of poisoning one another. There are some moments of suspense while we wonder whether the right person will take the poison; then all ends happily. All the actors were new to the stage, but acquitted themselves well, acting with confidence and enthusiasm. The Queen, who had the most important part, was played successfully by R. Singh. The voices were clear and the costumes gay and colourful.
Prize Day Play: R. Gopaul and R. Singh POINTS FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S SPEECH
The Principal prefaced his report by welcoming back His Lordship the Bishop from the Vatican Council. He congratulated Mr. John Fernandes on the award of a Papal Knighthood,
In thanking members of the staff for the work done in the course of the year, he paid a special tribute to Fr. John Marrion, S.J., who had been compelled by sickness to retire from the staff. He said: “He has been associated with the College since 1930, and was Principal from 1932 to 1941. College boys over the years will testify to his zealous and sound teaching of science; to his ability to coax their best response; and to the strength of his wrist, when coaxing failed. The secret of his strength, the old boys tell me, was weightlifting, which he introduced to the College.
As Principal he gave a new impetus to the teaching of Science and set up laboratories. It was during his term of Office that the College won its first Guyana Scholarship and obtained the Sea-Wall playing fields. The College salutes Fr. Marrion and thanks him for a lifetime of service".
Of special value to parents was the Principal's insistence on the value of Reliability. He said: "I congratulate your boys on the general standard of behaviour and on their loyalty and co-operation. The one great weakness is reliability. A boy promises to do this and that. He keeps his promise, but in "Guyanese" time. What a blessing it would be if a boy could keep an appointment, bring the right books at the right time, in short, do what he has to do at the appropriate time. Reliability is not only the test of efficiency, but the sign of a man of courtesy and character."
At the end of the report he spoke of the need to expand St. Stanislaus. "We welcome the new policy of the Government, which allows parents of Free Place Winners to send their children to any of the recognised Secondary Schools; St. Stanislaus gladly accepted thirty-one this year, which is almost half of our entry numbers. The numbers of such Free Place Winners will inevitably increase in the years to come, and provision will have to be made for them. The College urgently needs to expand its capacity, and this we shall do, but only when we can assure ourselves that we call provide qualified Staff to teach the extra classes. We believe that our best contribution to the country is to maintain the quality of our teaching.
The plans for our building programme are nearing completion. We are very grateful to all those who have been so generous in one way or another.
Meanwhile, there is another building we must construct - the edifice of learning and of character. Fr. Barraud, the second founder of St. Stanislaus, wrote a poem on the building of a school, and in it he reminds the boys that they, too, are the builders:
'Doubtless you suspect, You're stones; but there you blunder. You're not the stones. They represent The learning, for us quarried To chip and smooth, like masons bent With careful hand and forehead.
So boys with new zeal and beauty new Fit each stone into its place; Learning and virtue real and true, A work of perfect grace.'
Mr. Fernandes remarked that it was fifty-two years since he had left St. Stanislaus, yet the school was forty-two years old then. He said that all his seven sons had gone to the College, and that he would always be grateful for the character training his boys had received there. The Fathers at St. Stanislaus did a fine job with the boys entrusted to them, but he warned that the parents, too, must help, if their children were to get the best grounding to prepare them for the life ahead.
Addressing the senior boys, he said that often it was only after one had left school and launched out into a career, that one began to realise how much a school like St. Stanislaus has contributed to the formation of one's character. The teachers could not put brains into a boy, but they could help him to make best use of those which God had given him, and the teachers could help him to build his character. It had been said that true education consisted that which was left over, when a man had forgotten all he had ever learnt at school. Many old boys of the College had discovered long afterwards how different life would have been, if they had not been pupils at the College. He said that if parents would co-operate, St. Stanislaus could give their boys the finest training they could possibly obtain in this country.
Prize Day: M. Asgar Deen receives a prize from Mr. John Fernandes After the giving of prizes, the School Captain, Mark McWatt moved a vote of thanks, and asked, as it was Centenary Year, for a school holiday. Mr. Fernandes replied that, as it was Centenary Year, they should have asked for holidays! The Principal then stood up and announced that, as it was Centenary Year, there would be a holiday.
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CURRENT AFFAIRS GROUP
The Current Affairs Group has had another active year, with debates, discussions, mock interviews, talks by prominent individuals and tours of industrial establishments. We would like to thank the following who spoke to us this year:
Dr. Jovi, the West German Consul, on " German Universities ". Rev. W. Campayne on "The Minor Seminary". Rev. T. Petry, S.J. on “Television in B.G." Miss Hutchinson of U.S.l.S. on "The Problems of Latin America ", Mr. Jolyon King on "Flying as a Career". Mr. Scott on Moral Rearmament. Mr. J. Brearly on " Shell Oil Explorations ". Mr. Rafiq Khan on “Careers in Broadcasting".
We would also like to express our thanks to the Managers of the following places who helped us in our tours:
Bank Breweries, Ltd. The Milk Pasteurisation Plant. L.B.I. Estate. Mon Repos School of Agriculture. Broadcasting House Bookers Manufacturing Drug Co.
Lastly we are indebted to the British Information Services and the United States Information Service from whom we borrowed films.
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PRIZE WINNERS, 1965 - 66
1. R. Bradford GCE Advanced Level 2. A. Ferraz Form 6 Arts Religious Doctrine S. Gonsalves Form 6 Science Religious Doctrine M. McWatt
GCE Ordinary Level Subject Prizes: Latin K. P. P. Sugrim (5A) French K. P. P. Sugrim (5A) English Language E. A. Rodrigues (5A) English Literature D. A. D'Oliviera (4A) Elementary Mathematics B. A. Chalmers (4A) Additional Mathematics A. Ali & G. Nurse (5A)
Physics E. A. Rodrigues (5A) Chemistry E. A. Rodrigues (5A) Biology J. J. Faria (5A) General Science M. A. Vieira (5B) History C. M. Ragnauth (4A) Scripture B. A. Chalmers (4A) CLASS PRIZES Form 5A Religious Doctrine K. Sugrim
Form 5B Religious Doctrine D. James.
Form 4A Religious Doctrine L. Browman Class Prizes 1. H. Chalmers 2. B. Yhap Form4B Religious Doctrine H. Khan Class Prize 1. S. Psaila 2. A. French Form 3A Religious Doctrine L. Samaroo Class Prizes 1. M. Asgar Deen 2. C. Harry Form 3B Religious Doctrine A. Seaforth Class Prizes 1. R. Naraine 2. M. Beharry Form 2A Religious Doctrine J. Hoyte Class Prizes 1. A. MacAndrew 2. S. Rambahal
Form 2B Religious Doctrine M. Barrington Class Prizes 1. D. Da Costa 2. P. Gonsalves
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CLASS PRIZES cont’d
Form 1A Religious Doctrine A. Bhulai Class Prizes 1. B A. Bhulai 2. J. Rogers Form 1B Religious Doctrine R. Leow. Class Prizes 1 R. Leow 2 E. Wong.
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G.C.E. (LONDON) ADVANCED LEVEL RESULTS, 1966
Names Advanced Level Passes
Form 6 Science – 2nd Year Arthur, K. D. Puree Maths; Physics; Chemistry, Bradford, R. "Applied Maths ; Pure Maths ; Physics (Distinction in Practical). Caldeira; J. Appllied Maths; Pure Maths ; Chemistry. Chand, P. N. Applied Maths; Pure Maths; Physics Chee-a-Tow, L. K. Pure & Applied Maths. Choo, I. Pure & Applied Maths; Physics Ferraz, A. S. Applied Maths; * Pure Maths; Physics Fung; V. D. Applied Maths; Pure Maths; Physics. Luck, G. M. Physics, Zoology, Paul, C. Physics, Chemistry, St. Aubyn, P. Purs & Applied Maths, Singh, R. Pure & Applied Maths; Physics
Form 6 Science –1st Year Chalmers, M. B. Pure & Applied Maths. Cheddie, H. Pure & Applied Maths, D'Ornellas, R. Pure & Applied Maths, Fernandes, P. Pure & Applied Maths, Henson, M Pure & Applied Maths, Ngui-Yen, C. Pure & Applied Maths. Pereira, R. Pure & Applied Maths, Rodrigues, C. Pure & Applied Maths.; Chemistry Sucre, B. Pure & Applied Maths, N.B.* (Asterisk) Denotes Distinction
Names Advanced Level Passes
Form 6 Arts - 2nd Year Ajodhia, M. K. French; English Literature; Benjamin, L. French; Latin; English Literature; Blair, C. French; English Literature D'Abreu, R. French; English Literature. Da Silva, C. French; English Literature; Kendall, P. * French; Latin; English Literature; Mc Watt, M. A. French; English Literature;. Form 6 Arts –1st Year Cho-Young, L. Ancient History. King, P. Ancient History.
N.B.* (Asterisk) Denotes Distinction
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G.C.E. O’ LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS - 1966
KEY TO PASSES Scr. Scripture M. Elementary Mathematics Eng. English Language. Ad. M. Additional Mathematics E. Lit. English Literature. P. Physics. F. French. C. Chemistry. H. History B. Biology L. Latin G. Sc. General Science A Art G Geography
N.B. The number in brackets after each boy's name denotes: () the number of subjects this time.
FORM 5A Name Subjects Already Passed Subjects Passed This Time Ali. A. I. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (5) Eng; L; F; Ad.M; C. Chan-A-Sue, J. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (8) Eng; L; F; Ad.M; P; C; B; A. Chand, T. K. Scr; E.Lit; M; Ad. M; G; C. (1) Eng. Choo-Kang, W. P. Scr; G; M. (4) F; Ad.M; C; A. Cumberbatch, K. G. E.Lit; H; M. (3) Eng; L; F. Da Silva, C. H. E.Lit; E; M; C. (3) F; Ad.M; B. Da Silva, P. A. Scr; E.Lit; H; M; G. (5) Eng; F; Ad.M; C; B. De Freitas, J. W. Scr; E. Lit.; M; C. (2) Eng; Ad.M. Fung, B. D. Scr; H; M. (2) F; Ad.M. Faria, D. P. Scr; H; M. (3) P; C; B, Faria, J. J. Scr; E.Lit; H. (6) Eng; M; Ad.M; P; C; B. Gonsalves, P. F. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (3) L; F; C. Harrison, C.J.V. E.Lit; M; Ad. M; B. (4) Eng; Ad.M; P; C. Lee, C. Scr; H. (3) L; F; M. McDavid. D. A. Scr; E.Lit; H. (2) Eng; M. Nascimento, D. Scr; E.Lit; M; E; A. (3) F; C; B. Nurse, G. A. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (5) L; F; Ad.M; P; C. Ramson, C. R. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (4) L; F; Ad.M; C. Rego, A. G. Scr; H; M. (2) L; F. Reed, P. Scr; H. (3) F; M; C, Rodrigues. B. A. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (3) Eng; F; Ad.M. Rodrigues, E. A. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (6) Eng; F; Ad.M; P; C; B. Seaforth, H. V. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (6) Eng; F; Ad.M; P; C; B. Shaw, B. Scr; E.Lit; H (3) L; F; A. Simpson, L. A. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (4) Eng; Ad.M; C; B. Sugrjm, K. P. P. Scr; E.Lit; H. (4) Eng; L; F; C. Whyte, G. A. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (4) Eng; L; F; Ad.M. Williams, L. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (3) Eng; L; F.
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FORM 5B
Name Subjects Already Passed Subjects Passed This Time
Araujo, B. S. H. (2) Eng; G.Sc. Archer, W. I. Scr; H. (1) G.Sc. Bobb-Semple, T. N. Scr; E.Lit; H. (3) Eng; F; G.Sc. Boyce, O. L. H. (3) F; M; G.Sc. Camacho, R. A. Scr; H. (3) F; M, B. Cameron, D. S. Scr; E.Lit; H. (3) Eng; M; G.Sc. Carr, G. A. I. E.Lit; H; M. (4) Eng; F; M; G.Sc. Chan-a-Sue, D. A. Scr; E.Lit; H. (2) L; F. D Andrade, D. Scr H. (1) G.Sc. De Freitas, P. B. Scr; H. (1) M. Driver, W. J. M; B; C. (4) Eng; Ad.M; P; C. Cunha, L. H. (2) Eng; F. Fredericks, B. (3) F; M; G.Sc. Gonsalves, G. M. (1) M. Greathead, H. H. (1) M. Grenardo, J. A. B. Scr; E.Lit; H; M. (3) Eng; F; G.Sc. Hazlewood, P. G. M. H. (4) Eng; F; M; G.Sc. James, D. S. F. Scr. (4) F; M; G.Sc; B. James, L. A. Scr; E.Lit; H. (3) Eng; F; G.Sc. Lucas, R. F. H; F. (2) Ad.M; G.Sc. Moore, C. W. Scr; E.Lit; H. (5) Eng; F; M: G.Sc.; B. Stewart, .J. McL. E.Lit; H. (1) Eng. Vieira, M. A. Scr; E.Lit; L; F: H: C. (4) Eng; M. G.Sc; B. Waterton, C. A. Scr; E.Lit; H. (3) Eng; F; G.Sc.
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FORM 4A Arokium, B. F. (2) Scr; M. Asgar-Deen, K. A. (2) Scr; H. Ally, G. I. S. (1) . . Scr; Bannister, G . A.. (3) Scr; E.Lit; H. Browman, L. E. (2) Scr; E.Lit. Carto, P. A. (2) Scr; E.Lit. Chalmers, B. A. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. Chin-a-Loy, M. D. A. (3) . Scr; E.Lit; H. De Castro, G.J. (3) Scr; E.Lit; H. D'Olivieira, D. A. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. Douglas, C. D. (3). Scr ; E.Lit; M. Fung-On, D. E. (3) Scr ; E.Lit; M. Godfrey, P. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. Hill, J. T. (3) Scr; E.Lit; H. Harry, C. A. A. (1) Scr. Hing, H. G. (2) H; M. Kassee, M. S. I. G. (1) Scr. Khouri, A. G. (3) Scr; E.Lit; H. Leslie, N. A. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. McRac, P. L. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. Motayne, G. G. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. Ngui-Yen, D. G. P. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. Persaud, A. P.A. (2) Scr ; H. Ragnauth, C. M. (4) Scr ; E.Lit; H; M. Wong, N. H. (2) Scr; M. Williams, R. (1) Scr. Yhap, B. S. A. (4) Scr; E.Lit; H; M. Yong, J. W. A. D. (1) E.Lit.
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FORM 4B Camacho, F. J. (1) Scr. Ford, D. J. R. (2) Scr; E.Lit. Fredericks, A. J. (1 ) Scr. French, J. A. (2) E. Lit; M. Hall, C. A. S. (2) Scr; H. Jardine, D. B. P. (1) Scr. Khan, H. M. (1) E.Lit. Ledoux, D. R. (3) Scr; E.Lit; H. Luck, S. A. (1) M. Melville, K. M. (3) Scr.; E.Lit; H. Menezes, T. (3) Scr.; E.Lit; H. Pereira, C. U. (1) Scr. Phillips, E. A. (3) Scr; E.Lit; H. Psaila, S.N. J,. (2) Scr; M. Ramessar, W. J. (3) Scr; E.Lit; H. Rodrigues, M. ( 3 ) . Scr; E.Lit; H Sherrett, R. J. (1) Scr. Smith, P. I. Scr. Teixeira. M. A. (1) Scr. Vieira, B. P. (2) Scr ; E.Lit.
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SALVETE
FORM 1A (32) New Student Name Previous School Adams, David St. Gabriel's School. Alves, Mario Stella Maris R.C. School. Boyce, Basil St. Mary’s R.C. School. Camacho, Ian Sacred Heart R.C. School. Canzius, Geoffrey St. Mary's R.C. School. Choo-Kang, Laurenton Sacred Heart R.C. School. Chung, Bernard St. Mary's R.C. School. D'Andrade, Derek Central High School. De Abreu, Russell Sacred Heart R.C. School. De Caires, Christopher Sacred Heart R.C. School De Souza, Roy Moruka Fisher, Michael Sacred Heart R.C. School. Fredericks, Gerald Sacred Heart R.C. School. Fredericks, Jean-Marie St. Margaret's School. Grenardo, Francis Sacred Heart R.C. School. Grose, Clement St. Winefred's R.C. School. Henderson, Paul St. Mary's R.C. School. Harris, Mark St. Mary's R.C. School Jodhan, Ralph St. Mary's R.C. School. Kandasammy, Lionel Comenius Moravian School. Low, James St. Margaret's School. McRae, Robert St. Mary's R.C. School Marks, Francis Wedgewood Junior. Mohammed, Sheik Wilson's Training Institute. O'Shea, Columb St. Margaret's Preparatory School. Pereira, Peter St. Mary's R.C. School. Reis, Robert Sacred Heart R.C. School. Rodrigues, Desmond Guyana Oriental College. Rodrigues, Herman Sacred Heart R.C. School. Swain, Henry Sacred Heart R.C. School. Sweetnam, Albert Sacred Heart R.C. School. Wilson, Leslie Moruka
FORM 1B (33) New Student Name Previous School Amres, Anthony St. Mary's R.C. School Atkinson, Wilfred Karaidanawa R.C. School. Blanchard, Philip St. Mary's Carmelite Convent. Broomes, Terrence Central High School. Cameron, Peter Sacred Heart R.C. School. Carr, Matthew Peter & Paul, Kingston, Jamaic.a. Ching, Kenelly Sacred Heart R.C. School. Chung, Clement St. Anthony's R.C. School. D'Almada, Brian St. Mary's Carmelite Convent. Darshanand, Jai Sacred Heart R.C. School. Da Silva, Peter Sacred Heart R.C. School. Fernandes, John Sacred Heart R.C. School. Forte, Peter Sacred Heart R.C. School. Francisco, Gavin St. Mary's R.C. School Gomes, Richard Stella Maris Harripersaud, Michael Central High School. Hill, Peter St. Gabriel's School. Hyles, Patrick St. Mary's R.C. School. Kellawan, Michael Walker's Under-12 School. Lall, Harry Sacred Heart R.C. School. Low-a-Chee, Gary Central High Preparatory School. Lucas, Rawle Tutorial High School. Madramootoo, Chandra St. Gabriel’s School. Mekdeci, Andrew Stella Maris Norman, Douglas St. Mary's Carmelite Convent. Pereira, Kent Central High School. Ramdeholl, Lyndon St. Mary's R.C. School. Reece, Charles St. Margaret's School. Rodrigues, Godfrey Central High School. Seaforth, Michael St. Anthony's R.C. School. Singh, Gary Central High School. Sue-Ping, Dale Sacred Heart R.C. School. Williams, Samuel Art Central High School.
FORM 2B (1) New Student Name Previous School Cheeks, Michael Central High School.
FORM 4B (1)
Tyler, Daniel Munsie Indiana Central High School, U.S.A. FORM 6 (5) Chin, Kenrick Central High School Morgan, Dale, Polytechnic lnstitute, Trinidad Robindranauth Central High School
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VALETE
N.B: 1. After each boy's name is placed the class from which he left and the number of years he spent at the College. 2. Asterisk denotes those leaving the Colony to further their studies.
From Years at From Years at Student Name Student Name Form Saints Form Saints Ajodhia, Michael 6A 7 Greathead, Henry 5B 3 * Akai, Gary 2A 2 Harding, Desmond 5B 5 * Akai, Gregory 5B 4½ Harewood, Malcolm 1B 1 Araujo, Bernard 5B 5 Hazlewood, Paul 5B 2 Archer, Wendell 5B 3 Hohenkirk, Wilfred 2A 2 Arthur,Karyl 6S2 7 *Jainarain, Charles 1B 1 Benjamin, Lennox 6A 7 Kendall, Patrick 6A 6 Blair, Courtney 6A 7 King, Michael 3B 2½ Caldeira, Jeffrey 6S2 7 Luck, Geoffrey 6S2 8 Cameron, David 5B 5 Mahase, George 6S1 1⅓ Chan-a-Sue, Richard 4B 4 McRae, Peter 5B 5 Chand, Philip 6S3 8 *McWatt, Mark 6A 7 Chester, Paul 6S2 7 Moore, Courtney 5B 5 Choo, Ivan 6S2 7 *Paul, Compton 6S2 8 Cunha, Lloyd 5B 4 Rego, Stephen 2B 1½ D'Abreu, Ronald 6A 7 Rodrigues, Alexander 5B 6 * Da Costa, Charles 2B 2 * Rodrigues, Michael 4B 5 * Da Costa, Douglas 2B 2 * Rodrigues, Patrick 1A 1 D'Andrade, David 5B 5 St. Aubyn, Peter 6S2 7 Da Silva, Clive 5A 6 Stewart, Jerry 5B 5 Fredericks, Brian 5B 1 Sutherland, Cyprian 5B 5 * Fung, Victor 6S2 8 * Wride, Michael 1B 1 Vieira, Michael 5B 6 Gonsalves, Gary 5B 5 * Gordon, Orin 2A 2
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1966 - 67 CLASS LISTS
KEY TO SCHOLARSHIPS
*1 Government Scholarships 74 *11 C.& C.W.U. Scholarships 2 *2 Amerindian Scholarships 7 *12 Stanley Marques Scholarships 2 *3 Police Scholarships 10 *13 Lancers Club Scholarship 1 *4 H.M.S. Prisons Scholarships 2 *14 D’Aguiar Scholarships 9 *5 B. G. Rice Development Scholarship 1 *15 Bishop Weld Scholarships 2 *6 Bookers Sugar Estates Scholarships 2 *16 College Association Scholarships 2 *7 Canal No. 2 Polder Scholarship 1 *17 John Wray Scholarship 1 *8 Celestine de Freitas Scholarships 2 18* B.G. Electricity Corporation 1 *9 Fr. Killion Scholarship 1 Scholarship *10 Catholic Education Trust 6 19* Shannon Scholarship 1 Scholarships
FORM 1A (34) FORM 1B (35) FORM 2A (31) FORM 2B (31) *1 Adams, David Amres, Anthony *1 Akai, Michael Baker, Lionel Alves, Mario *2 Atkinson, Wilfred Ali, Keith *1 Belfast, Mark *1 Boyce, Basil *1 Blanchard, Philip *2 Atkinson, Gary Burnham, John Camacho, Ian Broomes, Terrence Bhaichandeen Bunny Cheeks, Michael Canzius, Geoffrey *1 Cameron Peter *1 Bhulai, Alfred *1 Choy, Maurice *1Choo-Kang, Laurenton Carr, Matthew *1 Blair, Basil *3 Crawford, Allan *1Chung, Bernard *1 Ching,Kenelly Boyce, Duncan *1 D'Andrade Anthony D'Andrade, Derek *1 Chung, Clement *1 Chan-a-Sue, Cecil *1 Da Silva, Geoffrey De Abreu, Russell D'Andrade, John *I Correia David Devers, Terrence *1 De Caires,Christopher *1 D' Almada, Brian *2 Daniels, Randolph Fernandes, Ian *2 De Souza, Roy Darshanand, Jai D'Oliveira, Francis *1 Fonseca., Paul *2 Ferreira, Virgil *1 Da Silva, Peter *I Dornford, Gary Gomes, Gerard *1 Fisher, Michael *1 Fernandes, John *I Driver, Peter *1 Jones, Orrin Fredericks, Gerald *1 Forte, Peter *I Faria, David King, Keith Fredericks,Jean-Marie *I Francisco, Gavin *1 Farnum, Patrick *1 Lalljee, Paul *7 Grenardo, Francis *1 Gomes, Richard Goorge, John *8 Leow, Ronald Grose, Clement Harripersand, Michael Gonsalves, Leonard Loung, Patrick Henderson, Paul Heyliger, Golin Gonsalves, Vibart McArthur, Ivan *1 Harriisn, Mark Hill, Peter *3 Horatio, Junior Periana, Andre *I Jodhan, Ralph *1 Ryles, Patrick *I Lee, Anthony Persaud, Alfred *3 Kandasammy, Lionel *1 Kel1awan, l\1ichhael *3 Langevine, Samuel Persaud, Rooplall *1 Low, James *1 Lall, Harry Matthias, Michael *1 Rahaman, Raza *1 McRae, Robert *1 Low-a-Chee, Gary *1Mitchell, Maurice Rai, Benedict *1 Marks, Francis Lucas, Rawle Periana, Phillip Rajroop, Patrick Mohamed, Sheik *1 Madramootoo,Chandra Pestano, Anthony *19 Rampersaud *1 O'Shea, Columb Mekdeci, Andrew *1 Phang, Errol Buneshwar *1 Pereira, Peter *1 Norman, Douglas Phillips, Glenn Reis, Joseph *1 Reis, Robert Pereira, Kent *2 Ramascindo, Philip Rodrigues, Percy Rodrigues, Desmond *1 Ramdeholl, Lyndon *18 Rogers, Jeffrey *1 Rodrigues, Philip *1 Rodrigues, Herman Reece, Charles *1 Stevenson, Stewart *1 Samuels, Leroy Solana, Michael *I Rodrigues, Godfrey *1 Vieira, Brian Weithers, Owen *1 Swain, Henry *1 Seaforth, Michael Wong, Evan *1 Sweetnam, Albert Singh, Gary *2 Wilson,Leslie *1 Sue-Ping, Dale Williams, Samuel Art
FORM 3A (31) FORM 3B (31) FORM 4A (32) FORM 4B (33) Ashley, Charles Barrrington, Michael *10 Arokium, Leonard Arokium, Bernard Bhagwandin, Arnauth Butters, John Asgar-Deen, Jack Beharry, Michael Dookham, Dennis Chan-a-Sue, Andrew *14 Asgar-DeenMichael Chan-a-Sue, Brian *6 Dowding, Samuel Chanderbhan, Patrick Browman, Lloyd Chan-a-Sue, Colin Fernandes, David Chung-Wee, Roger Cheong-Kee-You, *5 Balram, Forte, Vincent Cumberbatch, Bryan Patrick Dharamdat *11 Fung, Derek Cummings, Peter Chin-a-Loy, Michael *15 De Caires,Isadore *12 Gouveia, Lawrence D'Almada, Philip Collins, Compton Devers Clive Harris, Michael D'Ornellas, Nigel *3 Crandon, lvor Ellis, Clifford Hoyte, Joseph Drakes, Fitzgerald *10 Davis, Bryan *3 EIlis, Stanislaus Iloo, Pihilip Faria, Joseph Dos Santos, Marcel Faria, Joseph Kissoon, Alston Faria, Mario Duncan, Philip Gopaul, Ramnaraine Kissoon,Anthony *10 Gonsalves, Philip Edinboro, Joseph *14 Granville, Carl Lee, Norbert Gonsalves, Roy Farinha Mark *14 Gouveia, Michael London, Anthony *10 Grant, Anthony *3 Forde, Jeane Jabour, Edward *14 Mahangar, Derek Griffith, Hutton Fung, James *7 Khemraj, Dhanpaul Mahon, David *3 Hamilton, Calvin Gunning, Gordon Kishore-Pati, Anthony MacAndrew, John Hardowar, Premnauth Greathead, Philip Lewis, Kenneth Morgan, Dennis Harrison, Peter *3 Harry, Cleveland Luck, Samuel Naraine, Sihridat Holder, Gordon Henry, Richard Naraine, Rajendra Nascimento, Ian Lopes, Mark Hill, Terrence Persaud, George Pereira, John Martins, Sherlock Low, Philip *6 Persaud, Richard Ralph, Joselyn Massiah, Lindley McLennan, Philip Rebeiro, Nigel Rambahal, Satya McCarthy, Kirk Mitchell, Euclin Rego, Patrick Roberts, Charles McPherson, Lloyd Samaroo, Lajpatroy Seaforth, Aubrey "10 Rodrigues, Philip Rambachan, Terence Shepherd, Michael Singh, Rajkrishna Shaw, Robin Rix, Desmond Singh, Carl Smith, Colin Singh, Michael *15 Smitlh, McLean Singh, Clyde Struthers, Malcolm *13 Springer, Brian Spooner, Brian Smith, Patrick Sucre, Don *4 Waddell, Courtney Sue-Chu, Michael Subryan, Leslie *10 Sweetnam, James *16 Williams, Bruce Wilson, Maurice Stull, Charles Thomas, WalIace, Edgar Desmond Young, Neil Tyler, Daniel Vieira, Bruce Wong, Philip
FORM 5A (30) FORM 5B (30) Ally, Gary Lee, Carlton Asgar-Deen, Kenneth *4 Ledoux, David Bannister, Gary *1 Leslie, Nathan Camacho, Francis Lee, Ronald *1 Chalmers. Bruce Lucas, Ronald Carto, Andrew Lou, Sherlock Boyce, Orloff McDavid, Donald Ford, Deep Matthews, Anthony De Castro, Gabriel Melville, Kenneth Fredericks, Alan *1 McRae, Paul *1 D'Oliviera Derek Menezes, Terence Hall, Clayton Meertins, Gladwyn Douglas, Clyde *14 Motayne, Gregory Harry, Carlyle Pereira, Clive De Freitas, Peter Ngui-Yen, Dennis Hill, Patrick *14 Persaud, Andrew French, Anthony Phillips, Evan Hing, Gregory Ramessar, Winston Fung, Edward Brian Psaila, Stepnen *14 James, Michael Sherrett, Ronald Fung, Brian Darwin Ragnaulth, Carlo Jardine, Desmond Veerasammy,Warner Fung-On, Donald Rego, Alexander Kassee, Michael Waaldijk, Clifton Gallagher, John Teixeira, Michael Kellawan, Gregory *1 Walters, Milton Godfrey, Peter Wong, Norman Khan, Michael Williams, Ronald Khouri, Amin *1 Yhap, Brian King, Paul *8 Yong, John
FORM 6 Arts FORM 6 Science 1st Year (12) 2nd Year (8) 1st Year (15) 2nd Year (17) Bobb-Semple, Agard, John *14 Ali, Albert *1 Bradford, Randolph Terrence Chan-a-Sue, Derek *1 Chan-a-Sue, John Chalmers, Michael Cumberbatch, Chan-a-Sue, Keith Chin, Kenrick Cheddie, Harry Kenneth *14 Cho- Young, Louis *1 Chao-Kang, William Chee-a-Tow, Leslie Gonsalves, Paul *14 De .Abreu, Peter *1 Da Silva Paul *1 D'Ornellas, Roger Grenaldo, John Fitzpatrick, Joseph De Freitas, James *1 Fernandes, Philip James, Lester King, Paul Driver, William *1 Ferraz, Albert Nascimento, Dale Vanderwood, Faria, Desmond Gonsalves, Stanislaus Ramson, Charles George *1 Faria, Julio Henson, Michael Rodrigues, Brian Harrison, Christopher Hunte, .Alan Sugrim, Kenneth Nurse, Godfrey Luck, Thomas *3 Waterton, Charles Robindranauth Morgan, Dale Whyte, Godfrey *1 Rodrigues, Edward Ngui-Yen, Carl Williams, Lloyd Seaforth, Herbert Pereira, Romeo Simpson, Leslie Rodrigues, Cyril Singh, Ronald Sucre, Brian
Total number of Scholarship holders: 127. Total number of boys in the College: 370.
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PROGRAMME FOR CENTENARY WEEK
Sunday, May 1st Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral Monday, May 2nd Cricket Match. Past v. Present. Tuesday, May 3rd Half holiday
Wednesday, May 4th Whole holiday. Cocktail party given at the College by the St. Stanislaus Association. Thursday, May 5th Half holiday. Open day for parents. Friday, May 6th Centenary meeting at the College. Saturday, May 7th Football Match: Past v. Present.
On Sunday, May 1st the celebrations in honour of the centenary of the College were opened with Mass at the Cathedral. His Lordship Bishop Guilly con celebrated with five Fathers of the College Staff, Fr. Bernard Darke, Fr. Oswald Earle, Fr. Sydney Boase, Fr. Thomas Lynch, and Fr. John Hopkinson. Fr. Barrow was the Master of Ceremonies, and the College boys served the Mass. In the congregation were many parents and old boys besides the present boys of the College.
The special sermon for the occasion was preached by Fr, Hugh Sharkey of the Scarboro Fathers. Father Sharkey showed how educators and teachers had been held in high regard all through the ages: Confucius, Buddha. Socrates, Voltaire, Thomas Aquinas, and the greatest of all - Jesus Christ. These men had fashioned the hearts of men for good or evil. The world of the future was now being moulded by the educators of today. "Today we can see the products of the Godless Universities, with their materialistic concept of Life. Alongside of them we have the products of institutions like St. Stanislaus College, where the whole man is formed in the Catholic Faith, in Ethics and morality." He said that St. Stanislaus deserved the utmost help that could be given to it by all people who valued the building of character. It was upon Youth, such as came from this school, that the future of Guyana depended.
The Cricket and Football matches of the Past against Present provided two happy and enjoyable occasions. The details will be found on another page.
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On Thursday 5th May the College had an open day and the parents were invited to come and look round the school and see for themselves what their sons are doing at the College. The visitors were led in parties to the Physics. Chemistry and Biology Laboratories where many exhibits were shown and explained by the boys. Some of the demonstrations proved very popular, and it was difficult to keep the parties moving.
In the Chemistry Laboratory
On the playing fields the Scouts gave a demonstration of camping technique and showed their equipment, including two fibre glass boats which have proved their value at camp. The College newspaper "New Horizon" had a room showing how the newspaper is put together. There were two rooms of photographs showing past events which bring back many memories, and some that showed the history of the College.
Another room showed a few Geography projects which have been executed by the boys, while in a final classroom Father Maxwell's Electronics Club gave demonstrations of various instruments, including an electronic, fiddle!
Electronics
So the parents were ushered from room to room, from one demonstration to another, and given some idea of what their boys at the College aloe doing today.
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THE STORY OF ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE
The Jesuits arrived in Georgetown in 1857 with Fr. Etheridge as Superior and it is remarkable how much was undertaken in the first ten years. In 1861 the Church of the Sacred Heart was built in Main Street. The Church of the Resurrection in Brickdam was in bad repair and it was decided to build a fitting Cathedral. But first a small temporary Church was constructed and opened in 1867. In designing this Church Bishop Etheridge had in mind its subsequent use as a Grammar School, and in fact it was so used for a short period.
It is not surprising with such major projects in hand, the Grammar School began in a modest way in the Presbytery of the Fathers, next to the Church of the Resurrection on the present Cathedral site. The text from the diary of Bishop Etheridge reads:
“1st May, 1866, Fr. Langton opened school with two boys, Marshall and Pairadeau".
1866: The Grammar School was in the House on ther right
The death of Fr. Theobald Langton in Berbice of Yellow fever during the August holidays must have been a shattering blow, but the school reopened under Fr. S. Bond with seven boys. When Fr. C. K. Wilson arrived in October, he took over the school and, on November 3rd the boys migrated to newly acquired premises in Main Street. In a letter of Fr. Thomas. Swift of March 8th 1968, to the Jesuit Provincial in England, we read that Fr. Wilson's school is not progressing very rapidly. The boys cannot appreciate a classical education. "However he has thirty scholars and as I visited and examined them, at his request, the other day, I can say they would be equal to, boys of the same age in any of our colleges in England".
The road to school which was next to the Cathedral
In January 1868, Mr. C. B. King, an old Stonyhurst boy, came as assistant and in September 1869 he took over the school when Fr. Wilson was transferred to the parish of Victoria:. The school was for some reason moved to Waterloo Street (possibly to Mr. King's own home). In April the same year, 1868, the foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid. Mr. C. B. King entered the Immigration Office. In 1871 the Grammar School returned to the Cathedral Presbytery. In 1872 the Vicar-General Fr. E. Whyte was in charge. The College received a Government grant in this year which was subsequently lost.
In 1873 Fr. Foxwell S.J. was Headmaster and from Bishop Etheridge's diary we learn that, on April 6th, there was an exhibition of three Farces at 7.00 p.m. in the Grammar School when Gas was first used for lighting. From the same diary we find that the school held an Exhibition on July 29th, 1873. In September 1874 Fr. Hartnell took over and he introduced boarders to the school to cater especially for Venezuelan boys who came to Demerara for their Schooling. In this year the beautiful Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was completed.
The frequent change of headmaster and the location of the school witness to the many problems which the school faced, and it is not at all surprising that by 1878 it had temporarily closed. This state of affairs was not acceptable to the Jesuit General and Fr. Charles Wilson was selected to reopen the school in the early part of 1880. The value attached to the school can be gauged by the effort that Fr. Wilson was required to make. He travelled daily from his mission in Malgre Tout, across the river, to teach and run the school.
In October 1880, the school was at last given stability. When Fr. Barraud arrived there were fifteen boys and an assistant Master whose salary was double what the school brought in. Fr. Barraud was to remain as Headmaster for twenty years. The numbers increased to 27, and reached 72.
Fr. Barraud writes: "In those early years Mrs. Deguara wife of the assistant master, was employed to teach the small boys, while Fr. Rigby and after him Fr. Barber took the Mathematics. Somewhere about 1890 Fr. O'Donnell joined myself as second master, taking charge also of the mathematical work.
Meantime the Deguaras had gone to the States, and first Miss Waddell and Miss Maria FR. BARRAUD S.J. de Silva, and then Miss Waddell and Mrs. Child had charge of the small fry, Mrs. Child remaining on along with Brother Reynolds, who had come from British Honduras. The school never paid its way, the income being insufficient, and so had a claim on the Government grant. For seventeen or eighteen years our premises were on the ground floor of the Presbytery. Although so dark on a rainy day that the boys could not use their slates, they were not on the whole bad quarters. There were three classrooms, and later the Guild-room was utilized. Some two or three years later before the end of my time a new school was built beyond the Cathedral chiefly with money begged for that purpose".
About 1897 the College moved from the Presbytery to the new premises (the present St. Mary's School) though the preparatory classes remained in the building near the Presbytery, and the school used the old playground until 1901, since the land had net been made up on the new site. Meanwhile the temporary chapel alongside the Cathedral was used as the Elementary School until the destruction of the Cathedral by fire in 1913.
In 1894 the Catholics of British Guiana sent a petition to the Governor, Sir Charles Cameron Lees, asking for Financial help to erect a suitable building in Brickdam. The appeal failed, and it was not until 1907 that the College moved to the present Brickdam site. Still extant is the prize list for 1901 in the hand of Fr. Barraud, A silver medal was awarded to S.I. Cyrus who became the first 'Guiana' Scholar. Also preserved is a printed prospectus for St. Stanislaus Catholic Grammar School. A voluntary subscription was asked for the Cricket ground which was in Queenstown and shared with Bishop Austin. The uniform was a straw hat with a yellow hat band, and a monogram S.S.C. was worked in gold on a shield on the blazer pocket.
In 1907 the Catholic Grammar School became St. Stanislaus College, and the buildings which stood on the Eastern end of the present Brickdam site were utilised. The statue of St. Stanislaus which had been presented to the school by the boys as a testimonial to Fr. Barraud was moved from the Camp Street building, and placed before the entrance to the new school. Fr. Pollen was in charge of the school until 1911, and Ft. Beauclerk, the Mission Superior, gave his attention to the Junior School. The number of boys was about 100, and this figure remained until 1924. Fr. Besant took over from Fr. Pollen in 1911 and remained until 1917. He is remembered by many for his great skill in building yachts. He had a scientific knowledge of the shape of hulls and sails, and this he taught to the boys as a valuable hobby. When Fr. Besant went to Barbados, he was one of the "founder members of the Royal Yacht Club of Barbados, The College Scout troop was started during the time of Fr. Besant by Fr, Robinson, and the boys were very prominent in trying to control the disastrous fire which, in 1913, destroyed the cathedral.
From 1918 to 1925 there were three changes of Headmaster, Fr. Miller, Fr. Whiteside, Fr. McCowan. In 1924 Fr. Weld came to British Guiana and he was in charge till 1932. He was anxious to begin Science at the college and was instrumental in getting Fr. Adamson, a science graduate. In 1925 Fr. Weld became head and it was in his time that the main wing of the present building was built. The opening took place in 1928 and the photographs of the building present a very handsome college with open galleries. This aspect was lost when it was discovered that the driving rain flooded the unprotected corridors. The ugly blinkers were added, and destroyed the architectural lines of the College. The facade on Brickdam is the only part which has preserved its original appearance.
The New College - 1928
The College made great strides and the academic standards improved steadily. Fr. Marrion, the next Head, developed the work started by Fr. Weld who was consecrated Bishop. The science laboratories were improved, a fine new playing field was secured near to the sea, and a House System was started to promote rivalry in football, cricket and athletics.
The College Today
The interest in education began to grow gradually, and there was need to make the school a two stream school. This was done during the Headship of Fr. Smith who succeeded Fr. Marrion in 1941. Fr. Scannell took over the reins in 1949 and to him fell the arduous task of thrashing out an agreement with the Department of Education, under which private schools could receive aid if they fulfilled certain conditions laid down. It was also during his term of office that the new wing on Hadfield Street was built with six classrooms and two laboratories. Fr. Scannell retired through ill-health in 1958 and was succeeded by Fr. Hopkinson, the present Headmaster, who introduced the grey uniform, revived dramatics, and, among many other things formed the plans for the New Wing we are hoping to build,
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WINNERS OF THE ELOCUTION COMPETITION 1966
Junior Elocution Prizes Form 1; 1st: B. Rampersaud 2nd J. Reis Form 2; 1st C. Hamilton 2nd J. MacAndrew 1st C. Harry Forms 3; 2nd Carl Singh.
Senior Elocution Prizes 1st A. Matthews Form 4; 2nd M. Chin-a-Loy 1st J. Agard Form 6; 2nd G. Vanderwood
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SPORTS OVER THE YEARS
The ideal person for reviewing sports at the College should now be about a hundred and twenty years old, and in the prime of life. No such person has given us a description of the 'kind of games played in the 1870's or 1880's, so we must confine this sketch mainly to cricket and football, and to cricketers and footballers, who if still alive, are not much more than eighty years old.
Even so, if we try to pick a St. Stanislaus cricket team, we find father competing with son; we meet long lists of Christianis, Thomases, and Wights, while the wicket- keepers include three who have played for the West Indies, C. Christiani, C. McWatt, and I. Mendonca. The list of colony players would be too long to be attempted. Three or four St. Stanislaus College boys were opening batsmen for the West Indies. To recall to your minds some of those distinguished college cricketers, I suggest the following as a cricket team of past students in batting order: 1. L. Wight or A. Wight, 2. S. Camacho, 3. P. Wight, 4. R. Chrtstiani, 5. P. Bayley, 6. Fr. H. de Caires, 7. C. Christiani or C. McWatt or C. Camacho (wicket-keeper), 8. J. A. Veerasawmy, 9. R. Patoir, 10, C. Stayers, 11. E. Christiani or N. Wight. This selection leaves out F. I. de Caires, M. P. Fernandes, J. L. Thomas, John and Harry Christiani, George Camacho, N. Thomas, D. Martins, I. Mendonca and hosts of others, all members of a brave and glorious fellowship,
When I turn from cricket to football, and to a College football team, selected by a distinguished former College boy, I must admit that compared to the cricketers, the footballers seem rather legendary, but I am told, and I do not reject the idea, that many years ago the College had Great footballers. Many of these greats had to be omitted from the team with most of the younger generation. The team is without Johnnie Lopes, Stannie Marques, Joe Mahanger, Cassian Mittelholzer, Hugh Reid, Harry Shepherd, Bernie Thomas, Murphy da Silva, Mickey da Silva, Manman de Souza, John da Costa, Raymond Perreira and many others. The team reads:
Bertie Gunning (Everton); John King (G.F.C.); Mannie da Silva (G.F.C.); F. X. da Costa (G.F.C.); Charles Alexander (Everton); F. Humphrey (G.F.C.); H. D'Andrade or E. Caetano (G.F.C.); Willy Mathias (Everton); Fr. L. da .Silva (G.F.C.); Clement Mittelholzer (Gunners); Lenus Lopes (Everton). I feel sure this team would not tolerate and 4-2-4 formation. I am still trying to calculate its average age.
ATHLETICS
Not many of our College athletes have continued training and competing after leaving school, but I can remember five athletes who were prominent at one time or another. Ken Corsbie, after leaving the College, did very well as a hurdler, and for many years afterwards helped keen young hurdlers, laying great emphasis on correct style. Claude Henriques is the only College boy (to my knowledge) who ran a mile inside four minutes forty seconds whilst still at school (though Tony Seth while still at school ran 1500 metres in an equivalent time. Claude trained regularly and seriously. I feel sure it was Claude's example, and his own success in College middle distance races that influenced Tony Seth to train on similar lines. When Tony left British Guiana he was established as the best half mile runner in the country at the time, and achieved his greatest success when he finished third in the Pan American games, completing the distance inside one minute and fifty seconds.
Ian Harry, another all-rounder, was probably the best high jumper the College has ever had, and holds the College record, He jumped over 5ft. 10 ins., using three different styles: the scissors jump, the Western Roll, and the Straddle. Leonard Mahanger represented Guyana in the 4 x 100 metres relay in the West Indies championships, and in my judgement, was probably the best sprinter the College ever had.
Back Row Basil Baptista; Vivian Lee; Ivan Farinha; Denis July; Claude Camacho Middle Row Peter Bayley; Stannie Marques; Walter Harrison; Jack Reid; Claude Sinson Front Row Arthur Belgrave; Robert Christiani; John McBeth
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THE COLLEGE SCOUTS FIFTY YEARS AGO
The College Scout Troop did yeoman service at the famous fire which broke out on Friday, March 7th, 1913, and which destroyed the beautiful cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. In a few minutes the tower was like a blazing beacon, and we are told that at first there was something like a panic in the city. The Supreme Court and the Police Courts were adjourned, business was suspended, and townspeople rushed to the scene of the fire. The Governor himself came and went inside the blazing building. Among the first on the scene were the M.C.C. cricketers who were touring the West Indies. They assisted in rescue work until they were forced by the flames to retire. In the course of the fire the Cathedral was completely destroyed, and so were the school and Presbytery. After the fire, messages of sympathy were sent in from all sides. Both the Anglican Bishop, Dr. Parry, and the Archdeacon kindly offered rooms in their own houses to the Fathers who were homeless.
The following vivid account was given by Father Robinson who was a master at the College, and in charge of the Scout Troop: "I was at the school at the time, but on hearing the fire bugle we all hastened to the fire ..... The Cathedral was by far the finest building in all the West Indies, and that is saying a great deal. Its beauty was enhanced by the fact that it was, as are all our buildings, entirely of wood. The interior was one mass of the rarest and most precious woods in the world. It caught fire about 10.30, and from then to nearly 2.15 the brigade and the Scouts and very numerous helpers were in a perfect hell. Twice the house caught, the second time with the beams and walls soaking in water. At one time I had a hose up on the roof of one of the buildings, and was sitting astride the ridge. The paper said we had to cool the red hot slates - as a matter of fact we would have preferred hot slates! No Slate roof can possibly get as hot as that iron one I was sitting on. Several times in half an hour we had to stand up and play the hose on it. I never want to be in such a hot place again!
When the front of the Cathedral fell, I was, with a number of others about ten yards away with a hose. It had been sweltering before, but the awful rush of hot air and flying sparks and splinters that literally rained on us, I shall never forget. We had to turn the hose up in the air and swing it about so as to put out the sparks on our clothes, and drive away the smoke. At that moment - though in the open air - I could not see the man next to me nor the hose. There were men pushing the hose from behind and shouting to us to go on, as more lengths of tube had been joined on. The man who was holding the nozzle with me shouted to them: "You go to blazes - that's where we are", and we dropped the hose and ran. I myself had at least four or five escapes from serious accident, if not from death ... There must have been at least three hundred men fighting the fire, yet we could not save any of our buildings ....
I am glad to be able to say that everyone praises the Boy Scouts. They worked like Trojans. No fewer than four loads of coal were dragged by the boys for the fire engine; they also rolled up the hose after the fire, as the fire police were so done up."
(Editor's Note: Presumably the old fire engine was a steam engine; it seems strange that they needed coal to put the fire out.)
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REMINISCENCES OF THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
The Grammar School which was the forerunner of what is now known as St. Stanislaus College, was situated in the building which is now where the St. Mary's Brickdam School is, immediately to the east of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
After leaving the Ursuline Convent in 1899 where I first learnt my Alphabet, my brother Percy and I went to the Grammar School, and the master of the young boys such as myself, was the Reverend Brother Reynolds who died many years ago. He was a charming person and an excellent teacher.
At the Grammar School I met many persons, some of whom are in good positions in the colony, but more especially do I remember one who is now a successful Water Street merchant, and my recollection is more of him than many others, because of the many acts of kindness day by day, which he showed me.
In those days young boys like myself between 8 and 11 years of age used to wear short pants, with a blouse which was either tied at the waist with tape or button, and bloused over our pants, and this very kind boy used to put a one cent loaf of bread in his blouse every day, and as I sat next to him in class, occasionally he used to break off a piece of the bread and give it to me to eat, which I used to do when Brother Reynolds was not looking at me, but if he did catch me with a piece of break in my mouth, I just stopped chewing. I remember once when I had a piece of bread in my mouth he asked some questions, and in my attempt to swallow the bread before I could answer, I nearly choked, and he thought that I was ill and was most concerned, but little did he realise that it was this wretched piece of bread that I could not get down my throat. I wonder if the gentleman in question remembers that incident of his kindness with the loaf of bread, because I have never mentioned the matter to him.
Another incident which has always remained vividly in my mind when I was at the Grammar School and I was an Altar Boy, was the burial of Bishop Butler, S.J. in 1901, and I was an Altar boy during that service. His Lordship the Bishop, was buried under the Tower which was situated at the North Eastern corner of the then wooden Cathedral and they had cut a hole out of the floor so as to lower the coffin into the tomb which had been prepared.
The opening was about four feet wide and I was standing on the Southern edge of the opening, when all of a sudden I felt pressure behind me and I had no alternative but to endeavour to jump across to the other side of the opening, so as to save myself from falling on to the coffin containing the mortal remains of His Lordship the Bishop, and, thank God, as I got my foot on the opposite side, someone grabbed me and so prevented what could have been a terrible catastrophe, as I would have gone right down on top of the coffin of His Lordship, which had then been lowered into the vault, and undoubtedly I would have broken through the top of the coffin.
That experience I will never forget, and to this day, every time I go to the Cathedral for Mass and see the tomb of Bishop Butler, in the grounds of the present Cathedral, near the North Eastern corner the incident of his burial comes back to me very vividly.
ARTHUR GEORGE KING.
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TWELFTH NIGHT
Narrator Paul King Viola Anthony Kissoon Sea Captain MichaeI Ajodhia Sailor Cyril Da Silva Duke Orsino Paul Chester Curio Albert Ali Valentine Paul King Patrick Smith Musicians Gordon Gunning Sir Toby Belch Ronald D'Abreu Marin John Ashley Sir Andrew Aguecheek Peter St. Aubyn Feste John Agard Lady Olivia Joseph Faria Malvolio Mark McWatt Fabian Courtney Blair Philip Rodrigues Ladies Michael Asgar-Deen Sebastian Alston Kissoon Antonio Paul Da Silva Officer 1 George Carr Officer 2 Cyril Da Silva Priest Derek D'Oliveira
Shakespeare in the open air had never been seen before in Guyana, though outdoor performances are very pleasant in a tropical country. In many ways the setting was ideal. A wooden stage had been set up in front of the College. The two galleries of the school and the ground in front provided an Auditorium somewhat similar to the courtyards where Shakespeare himself used to perform. Loud speakers and spotlights ensured that all could see and hear.
At six o'clock the sun is just setting and we have the cool of a tropical evening before us. The words are carried to us across the ground between us and the stage:
"What country friends is this? This is Illyria, Lady."
And so we go on our travels, to Illyria; to Illyria, a land that never was, a land where All's Well that Ends Well.
The play opens with a dark stage; sounds of a storm are heard and a cry in the darkness. Presently the spotlight picks out the burly form of a sailor who carries in his arms the inert body of a girl. Another Sailor carries a lantern and a bundle. They make their way to the stage, and there, with clumsy courtesy, place the girl and her bundle. As she slowly revives, she turns and asks: "What country, friends, is this? ... So the play has started with scene two instead of scene one (which some people think is the correct opening) and this provided a very dramatic prologue to the play. .
In the second scene we are at the Duke's court, where that superficial sentimental man is saying "If music be the food of love, play on".
Twelfth Night is the story of two twins who were lost in the storm. By chance neither of them was drowned, and after many vicissitudes, they are both brought by chance to the same town in Illyria, and find themselves among the same group of people. There is much confusion about their identities until eventually they meet face to face, and then all's well. Usually the producer has to find two actors of about the same height and appearance who can be made up to look like twins. By chance we happened to have in Illyria this year two real twins who took the parts of Caesario and Sebastian and confused the audience (they even confused the producer, who did not always know whether he was instructing Caesario or Sebastian).
Sir Toby steals the play. With his powerful deep voice R. DeAbreu was well suited to the part, and was always natural and amusing. Sir Andrew has a difficult part, but St Aubyn is a clever and experienced actor and gave a very convincing impression of the foolish and effeminate knight. Fabian (Courtney Blair) made a good third, fitting in well with the two knights, always agreeing with them, never contradicting them. These three all spoke well and clearly and carried a great deal of the burden of the play. Duke Orsino is rather stupid and sentimental but he has to look fine and speak beautiful words. He did both of these; he was richly dressed and his diction was excellent; he made a dignified Duke. J. Faria acted the part of Olivia with restraint. Her gentlewoman, Maria, was much more lively and jolly. Their two voices were quite different, yet each suited the part. The twins were played by Anthony and Alston Kissoon, both making their first appearance on the stage. They did well in these important parts. Malvolio (Mark McWatt) was sour and censorious and contrasted well with the hilarity of Maria and the knights. He managed the long letter scene without letting it drag. Feste (J. Agard) played his part in a whimsical way; it is difficult for us nowadays to appreciate Elizabethan fools; while Antonio (P. Da Silva) was a swashbuckling pirate. The play was certainly helped by the bright colourful costumes made by Sister Faith R.S.M. which almost gave the effect of a historical pageant on the open air stage. It was also helped by well chosen music, and above all by the smooth running of the whole play. This, I believe, was due to an intercom system set up behind the stage, by which all exits and entrances could be controlled.
The prophets had said, as they usually do, that Shakespeare is bound to be a failure - that the modern audience does not want Shakespeare. This proved quite untrue. On the first night, which was "Students' Night" a thousand boys and girls from many schools came to see Twelfth Night and on the subsequent nights another thousand people of all sorts came and enjoyed themselves. "So the whirligig of time brings in his revenges."
We must offer our thanks and congratulations to Mr. Victor O'Connell S.J., and to his assistants, costumiers, stage hands, electricians, helpers of one sort and another, whose work and perseverance produced this play. We hope to see Shakespeare performed by St. Stanislaus boys again.
Orsino and Caesario Sir Andrew; Malvolio; Sir Toby
Sebastian; Priest; Olivia Sebastian and Caesario
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THE CAMP AT ITURBISI LAKE
It was a splendid site for a camp. There was a large patch of sand, hemmed in on three sides by the bush, and on the fourth side open to the lake. There we had water, firewood, sand, forest and a lake for bathing, boating and fishing, while the lake itself provided a beautiful scene, especially at dawn, with the changing light on the water. This was the Easter camp. Fr. Darke, the Scoutmaster, was in charge of fifteen boys, a senior and a junior patrol, with Assistant Scoutmasters Khan and McWatt helping.
We left on Wednesday April 13th, crossing the Demerara by the ferry to Vreed- en-Hoop. From there we went to Parika by train. From Parika to Adventure by another ferry. From Adventure to Suddie, and then along the trail five miles farther by tractor and trailer to the edge of the lake. We carried everything with us, including food, tents, equipment and our too much prized canoes made of fiberglass. When we reached the edge of the lake, our food and equipment was carried across to the other side of the lake by motor boat, while some of us paddled across in our canoes.
Some parts of the lake are hot and some are cold, (hence its name the Hot and Cold Lake), this being due to underwater springs. Here we had excellent bathing and made good use of the canoes, though some were not very expert at managing boats, and the two canoes spent most of their time turned upside down. We had good food, plenty of fruit, and even succeeded in getting an agouti which is a wild animal. We curried it, and it tasted delicious.
Apart from swimming, eating and sleeping, there were many other activities. Two boys did their first class journey. They hiked to Suddie, camped the night, and came back next day. On another day, boys had to walk to Suddie to get some supplies, and bring them back on the same day. We made a water slide by which we could be thrown into the water with extra velocity. We played stalking games by the lake. We went out on the lake at night in the canoes. We fished. We had a swimming competition.
But there is an end to every camp. After ten days at the lake we did our packing, and began the journey back to Georgetown. We reached the city at seven o'clock in the evening. We certainly enjoyed that camp and would like to go back there again.
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'ON SECOND THOUGHTS'
They were not all brilliant. Some of them gave me a headache at the end of the day, a nervous breakdown at the end of the week, and on Sunday nights I dreaded going to bed. Why! I had a recurrent nightmare every Sunday night. I woke up screaming "Six ferulas ! Six ferulas !", my hands to my throat, beads of cold sweat on my brow and I was gasping for air.
It was really terrifying! I saw myself walking along the top corridor early Monday morning, whistling the theme music of 'Good Morning Guyana' and juggling three pieces of chalk. Ready and eager to start the morning sessions. I opened the door of Form 2A (it was always 2A first thing on Mondays), and there hanging from a beam in the room was a figure dressed unmistakably in white and black, whistling faintly the theme music of "Good Morning Guyana', and trying to chalk a message on the board with his toes. It looked so much like (at this point I woke up, screaming "Six ferulas! Six ferulas!" etc.).
Since the new term has started I have slept extremely well on Sunday nights. Of course, the occupants of Forms 2A and 2B have changed residence, and fortunately I do not see them this year not even for P.T., I hope.
They were a cheerful, mischievous, talkative, likeable bunch, unafraid to express themselves. And that explains how I managed to collect material for this article.
I am about to present, for your reading pleasure or contemplation, the thoughts and opinions of members of the Second Form 1965 -1966 (the Cummings / Perreira tribe, you Masters and Prefects) opinions which they gave in all sincerity and honesty during our happy year together. I shall not mention names, and you may have a bit of fun trying to find out who said what. Perhaps, one of you may be able to explain the nightmares I used to have. Anyway, before you start just read the first sentence of this article again!
CRICKET:
" .... A nice game. I do not like it because it is a serious thing if you get hit by the ball! Not only that. I can't bat or bowl." "Okay to play. Especially when batting and not feeling!" "Personally I rather football."
SPACE FLIGHTS:
"A waste of money. If you're in one world, I don't think you should want to know about another." "One of nature's ways of knowing more about other planets". "They shouldn't go out too far!" "The money spent on space flights ought to be spent in helping other countries."
SUNDAYS:
"Very boring for me. I do nothing but homework." "A boring day. Nothing to do. Have to sleep. Could play if I want. But people don't like noise. Have to sleep." "I dislike them. I am always thinking that there is school on the next day, Monday." "A nice day to go sporting at night."
PHYSICAL TRAINING:
"One of nature's ways of keeping fit. There are others." "It makes you a perfect man." "We should get some equipment for it." "Better calling it Physical Torture."
THE WORLD TODAY:
"A spacious ballfield with a wild, young and inexperienced generation." "They have a new bomb which could kill millions of people in less than 24 hours" "I think there are too many wars going on at the same time." "I would like to see a world war between America and Russia." "It's getting very drastic. Rockets, atomic bombs and prices are going up."
FUNERALS:
"One of the gravest things in the world." "You could cremate the body, or bury it in your backyard." "Today you can have a very nice casket and a very huge tomb." "If there were not no funerals, the mortithions will not get no money." "One always cries at the sight of relatives discommunicating from this world." "Not well attended. Only last week I saw a funeral with only four cars ! ! !"
MYSELF IN TEN YEARS TIME:
"Exploring the Brazilian jungle." "I shall be launching rockets." "I think I will be a nuclear scientist. I also think I will be great l" "I want to open a hospital. I want four children, all girls. Because I like girls." "Studying hard to be a doctor. I cannot stand the sight of blood, so I shall probably become an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor." "Out of this country." "A certified engineer with ten subjects at ‘O' Level, and three subjects at 'A' Level." "At a desk writing bocks and giving out orders." "The first doctor to invent medicine that could make the blind see, and the dumb talk and the deaf hear." "I can just see myself piloting an air-liner or acting in films." "I think I will be a doctor for eight years, and after that I want to be a secret agent for two years. Then I don't want to live any longer."
Mr. N. D. WILLIAMS.
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A VISIT TO JAMAICA
On Thursday, August the 11th, I boarded the B.W.I.A. Boeing 727 Sunjet. This was the plane that took me to the beautiful island of Jamaica. I was soon airborne, and outside my window I could see an endless pale blue sky, dotted with tiny white clouds. After forty long minutes, the jet touched down in Trinidad. Rain was falling, and the plane looked dark and misty. However, the rain soon stopped, and after a delay of two hours, the plane left Trinidad for Barbados. There the stop was only a brief one. Our next stop was Puerto Rico, and then at last we were at Jamaica. As we flew over the island the captain pointed out the famous Blue Mountains. It was a wonderful sight.
After the plane had landed, and I had thanked the hostesses for looking after me so well, I made my way to Palisadoes airport. After a quick check by the customs I was met by my host, and left the airport. From the airport to the city of Kingston, we had to drive round Kingston Harbour, This is the seventh largest natural harbour in the world.
On the same night of my arrival, I went to the Jamaican National Stadium, where I saw some of the Athletic events of the Commonwealth Games. It was on this same night that the popular Kenyan runner, Keino broke the Commonwealth Games record for the mile. This athlete is really magnificent, and is a concrete example to the public of concentration, will power, and physical fitness. After that event, I returned to the lovely bungalow where I was slaying, and retired to bed.
In the morning I woke up and discovered I was terribly hot, and when I looked at the thermometer, I found that the temperature was ninety-one degrees; Fahrenheit. This was considerably hotter than it was in Guyana. After a hearty breakfast, unpacking my bags, and settling down, I decided to take a bus and go for a ride. I went to the branch of the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. It is a beautiful sight, with many small white buildings leading up to a large building, which is the centre of the University. In the compound there were playing fields and tennis courts. There was also a swimming pool, which was built to Olympic Standard. At that time, the athletes contesting in the Commonwealth Games were staying there, as the students were still away on vacation. After a tour lasting two hours, I returned home.
For the next two weeks I played Lawn Tennis, as this is what I went to Jamaica for. At the end of the tournament in which I was a contestant, I went to Mandeville for another tournament. The climate in Mandeville is wonderfully cool. It remained at about seventy-eight degrees all the time during the day, and fell about twenty degrees during the night.
Mandeville is the Bauxite area in Jamaica, and it is two thousand feet above sea level. I visited the Bauxite plant there, and I thought the one at Mackenzie was better. After an enjoyable week at Mandeville, which ended with a bumper party, I returned to Kingston, where I was to play in my final tournament and spent my last week. As the tournament was played in the afternoon, I had some spare time during the day.
I took the opportunity to go down town and do some shopping. I was surprised when I saw the shopping area, for it is nothing in comparison with the one in Guyana. I was very shocked when I saw the high prices of the articles on sale.
It was during my final week in Jamaica that I went to the famed "North Coast". It was truly beautiful, and the grand hotels and tourists resorts there were quite the opposite of Kingston. I stopped at Discovery Bay, which at the time was said to have the best beach in Jamaica, and had a swim. I also swam in Dunn's River, with the rapids in it. This was the day I enjoyed most of all in Jamaica, and I was quite sad when it was over and I had to drive back to Kingston.
After completing the tournament in the two following days, it was time for me to leave Jamaica. I left on the same plane that I had travelled on going to Jamaica, and the flight was much the same as before. I was soon in Guyana, the best country in the world. It was nice going to Jamaica, and improving my standard of tennis, but I was glad to be back home,
E. PHILLIPS (5A).
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SODALITY OF OUR LADY
COMMITTEE 1966 - 67.
Prefect . . . G. Vanderwood 1st Assistant . . . J. Fitzpatrick 2nd Assistant . . . . C. Ngui-Yen Secretary . . . . K. Chan-a-Sue
The new committee, which was chosen by the members, have now put before the members the suggestion that the College Sodality could contain a G.L.O. group. At the time of writing no decision has been taken, but there appears to be strong support for the necessary adaptation. The gospel enquiry has been restored to the regular sodality meetings, and the social enquiry fits in perfectly with our activities as a sodality. The particular advantage of the sodality functioning also as a G.L.O. group is that we would be brought more into the stream of Catholic Youth Activity. However it is the opinion of the sodality that our first sphere of activity must be our own milieu, which for us is the College.
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THE LIFE OF A COWBOY
There is a great deal of difference between the cowboy you see on the Cinema screen and a real cowboy. The cowboy of the Rupununi, or Vaquero, is a real cowboy, and his life is not quite that of the cowpuncher of the Western films. For one thing, the saddles, reins, lassos, horsewhips and leggings all differ. In the olden days Vaqueros probably used guns, such as the .45 and .38 revolvers or rifles; but now they nearly all carry knives. This is useful when riding through bushes, cutting twigs for a fire, skinning the slaughtered animals for home use, and, last of all, as a weapon.
The saddle is plain and of a unique design. It has no horn as the American's has. The reins are plaited from six leather strands, and look most attractive on a horse when well made. The lariats or lassos are plaited from raw-hide cut into very long strips. The cutting is all done free hand; the whips are made in the same way, but with great care and delicacy. The leggings in the early Twentieth Century used to fit a man from the ankles up to below the knee, and the front continued up to be tied at the waist. Now the continuation from the knee upwards has gone out of fashion. Most of the cowboys are Amerindians, but there are still many Brasilians, and the language spoken is basically Brasilian.
There are many important events in the life of a cowboy: there are the general round-ups for branding and vaccinating, (the latter being for both cattle and horses), there is the rounding-up for slaughter at the abattoir. Then there is the rodeo. This is an annual event. It includes competitions in riding and roping, and some special feats of trick riding. For the general roundups the Vaqueros have to spend days out in the savannahs, gathering the cattle. If the corral is a small one, only a small number of cattle and horses can be brought in. This means the work lasts longer. Probably this work will last a week or two, depending on the number of cattle and horses found.
Vaccinating cattle in the corral is quite a busy time. If the ranch happens to have a chute, the work proceeds much faster: otherwise the boys have to lasso the beasts by the horns, and then by the hind legs. The animal then loses its balance and falls on its side. Branding is done in a similar way, but you take particular care that the animal falls on its left side; this is because, by law, the animal must be branded on its right hip or forearm.
At the Rodeo the cowboy wants to look smart, and perform his part well. There are many events in which he can enter: there is the Barrel race, Bare-back Bronco, the Saddled Bronco, the Bull-riding, and any special feats he wants to show. This is where the cowboy has a chance to show what skill he has in riding and management of horses.
In the Rupununi, it is necessary for a cowboy to be a Jack of All Trades; he has to do a bit of farming, carpentry; sometimes he has to turn mason. But if he is doing his daily work only, this is how he spends his day. He is awake at about half-past four in the morning. He along with the rest of his companions has to milk the cows. After milking, they let the calves in so that they too can have some milk. After letting the cows and calves out for the day, and having carried the milk home, it should be about six o'clock.
He then goes to have his morning bath, which is most likely in the creek or river. After he has washed, he waits for breakfast which should be ready at seven. After breakfast he saddles his horse and rides out to take a look at the cattle. He brings back any sick or injured animal for treatment. This takes all morning. He arrives for lunch around noon. After his meal he takes a half-hour nap, and then goes to treat the animals he left in the corral. At about three-thirty or four o'clock he goes to gather in the cows with their calves for tomorrow's milking.
Having got all the cattle in, he separates the calves from their mothers. The calves are either put in a separate pen in the corral, or they are turned out of the enclosure. He has his evening bath at about half-past six or seven. It is now after sunset. While waiting for supper, he resumes plaiting his lasso, or horsewhip, or plays his guitar or accordion. After supper he carries on with these relaxations, until he is ready for sleep, dreaming of the next day's pains and pleasures.
KENNETH MELVILLE (5A)
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To My Secretary:
You do not know how it disturbs To change the TENSE of many verbs. I would that you would not do this It puts the sentence all amiss.
You sometimes jump from will to would And often slip from shall to should You could avoid this if you would Distinguish tenses as you should.
You may not know how much you could Accomplish if you only would Pay more attention to the tense And not upset the letter's sense.
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SECOND YEAR SIXTH
MICHAEL AJODHIA: Entered the College in September, 1959, and left in July, 1966. School Prefect. Won prize for R.D. Form I. Play Twelfth Night. President of the Debating Society. Editorial staff, New Horizon. Alliance Francaise. Galton House.
LENNOX BENJAMIN: Entered the College in September, 1959, and left in July, 1966. Debating Society. Alliance Francaise. Butler House.
COURTNEY BLAIR: Entered the College in September, 1959, and left in July, 1966. School Prefect. Debating Society. Plays: Stolen Prince, Witness for the Prosecution, Twelfth Night. Football XI. Cricket XI. Lawn Tennis. Alliance Francaise. Butler House.
JEFFREY CALDEIRA: Entered the College September, 1959, and left in July, 1966. Won the following prizes: Form 1A; Form 2A; Form 3A; R.D. 3A; R.D. 6B. Science Club. Galton House. School Prefect.
PHILIP CHAND: Entered the College September, 1958, and left in July, 1966. School Prefect. Play: Witness for the Prosecution. Science Club. Chess. Butler House.
PAUL CHESTER: Entered the College in September, 1959 and left in July, 1966. School Prefect. Won two. prizes for Elocution. Plays: Scapin, Witness for the Prosecution, Twelfth Night. Debating Society. Chess. Butler House.
IVAN CHOO: Entered the College September, 1959 and left July, 1966. School Prefect. Won prizes; R.D. 2A; Form 4A. Play: Stolen Prince. Photographic Club. Athletics (Won Discus and Shot Putt). Galton House.
CYRIL DA SILVA: Entered the College in September, 1959 and left July, 1966. College Prefect. Play: Twelfth Night. Alliance Francaise. Etheridge House.
VICTOR DERRICK FUNG: Entered the College in September, 1958, left in July, 1966. School Prefect. Won prizes, for Physics, O- Level, Additional Maths O-Level. Plays (Stage Lighting). Science Club. Photographic Club. Lawn Tennis. Chess. Butler House. Awarded Demba Scholarship to Canadian University.
PATRICK KENDALL: Entered the College September, 1960 and left in 1966. Won prizes: Form 1A; Form 2A; Form 3A; R.D. 2A; Latin O-Level; French O-Level; School Prefect. Etheridge House.
MARK McWATT: Entered the College 1959 and left in July, 1966. Captain of the School. Won prizes: Form 4A; Elocution; R.D. 5A. Debating Society. Plays: Scapin; Witness for the Prosecution, Twelfth Night. Editorial Staff New Horizon. Assistant Scout Master. Etheridge House.
COMPTON PAUL: Entered the College September, 1958 and left in July, 1966. School Prefect (two years). Won prize Biology O-Level. Science Club. Butler House.
KARYL ARTHUR: Entered the College in September, 1959 and left in July, 1966. Won Prize: Chemistry O-Level. Science Club. Butler House.
RONALD DE-ABREU: Entered the College in September, 1959 and left in July, 1966. School Prefect (Vice-Captain). Won prizes : Debating 1964 and 1965; Junior Essay, 1960; English Language O-Level; English Literature O-Level; Geography O-Level. Debating Society (Hon. Sec.). Plays: Stolen Prince, Scapin, Witness for the Prdsecution, Twellfth Night. Editorial Staff New Horizon. Photographic Club. Lawn T'ennis. Etheridge House.
GEOFFREY LUCK: Entered the College September, 1958, and left in July, 1966. College Prefect. Won prizes: Form 4B; General Science O-Level; Handicraft O-Level. Photographic Club. Science Club. Chess. Lawn Tennis. Butler House.
PETER ST. AUBYN: Entered September, 1959 and left July, 1966. School Prefect. Plays: Stolen Prince; Scapin; Twelfth Night. Science Club. Lawn Tennis. Etheridge House.
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PROSPECTUS
SAINT STANISLAUS COLLEGE has been conducted for over eighty years by the Fathers of the Society of Jesus with the object, not only of giving boys a sound liberal education, but also of imparting to them a love and knowledge of their religion.
The normal 5 years' course of studies prepares for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (Oxford and Cambridge). There is a further two years' course for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (London) on the results of which the Guyana Scholarship is awarded.
The College has 3 good Science Laboratories and a Demonstration Laboratory. There is a full course in Physics, Chemistry for every boy. Biology is an optional subject. There is a school library and a special room for Audio-Visual aids.
On our playing fields, both at the College and near the Sea Wall, we are able to provide full facilities for cricket, football and athletics, under the supervision of the College Staff. Volley ball and table tennis are also played.
The school year consists of three terms.
FEES, not including Books, $40.00 per term. SPECIAL FEES for brothers: $40.00 per term for one. $26.50 per term for every other brother in the school at the same time.
ADMISSIONS:
Admission to Form I is normally through the COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. A few boys over 12 but under 13 years on the 31st May are admitted on the results of the COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION held in March next.
All those who wish to gain admission to the College should obtain an Entrance Form during February.
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THE DEBATING SOCIETY
The Debating Society was not quite as active as in the previous year mainly because of a lack of interest in the fourth and fifth Forms, and because the leading members of the Sixth Form were busy preparing for their Advanced Level Exams. However the year saw the emergence of one or two new debaters of note, and the formation of a Junior Debating Society, which failed to get off the ground. Towards the end of the school year general discussions were introduced to stimulate interest. Two very interesting and controversial topics discussed were "African Politics" and "The use of English in Guyana". These saw three masters, Messrs. Williams, Denny and Cotton taking part.
All in all the society has far too small a membership, and the aim of one debate or discussion a week has never been maintained. However a new year of increased activity is anticipated.
R. A. De ABREU, Hony. Secretary
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SPORTS SECTION
FOOTBALL
Old Boys vs St. Stanislaus College
The Old Boys were off to a brisk start, and the college defense did well to contain the frequent forward thrusts of their opponents. Time and again they attacked; time and again their attacks were repelled. However, after some twenty minutes, the deadlock was broken, and Pereira, on the fringe of the penalty box, neatly picked up a pass and drove away from a diving Ali.
On the resumption of play, the college boys immediately got into their stride and started to show their paces. To this there was no answer. The equalizer soon came. Bobby Fernandes, from thirty yards out, blasted the ball past an astonished, immobile Vieira, and then De Abreu cut in sharply from the wing, to score and put the college in a 2 – 1 lead. The issue was finally settled when Camacho moved up into attack, wormed his way past an unsuspecting defense, and shot the ball into the back of the goal.
The final score of this memorable game, played in a friendly atmosphere, was 3 – 1.
Top PEN PICURES OF FOOTBALL ELEVEN
P. DE ABREU (Captain) - unquestionably our best winger, orthodox in style, he has a quick turn of speed, and the ability to crack the ball hard with either foot. Is gradually regaining the confidence and much needed shooting ability he lost when sustaining an ankle injury in mid-season.
A. ALI - the change from goal-keeper to outside right does not come easily but he took this in his stride. An opportunist by nature, fast and tricky, he could be one of the leading goal scorers next season.
P. CAMACHO - The veteran of the team. A steady defender under pressure, he tackles hard and has fine positional sense. Plays as sweeper-up in the defence formation, and occasionally takes a dash up field in support of attack.
J. FITZPATRICK - One of the midfield linkmen, he never stops running. Steady as a rock, when a defensive move is required, or adventurous enough to go in to attack. A good distributor of the ball, this player has improved much.
J. GRENARDO - An unorthodox forward who often falls back to help out in defence. He combines both speed and stamina with a fine shot, and from practice and experience can learn the art of position, which if acquired, will make him a much more dangerous forward.
D. HARDING - With beautiful ball control, a fine shot in either foot and the ability to read a game intelligently, he is the Saints' Complete Footballer, Performs just as well in the role of a sweeper-up as he does in the normal position of midfield linkman. Represents Thomas United in the Senior Competition.
C. HARRISON - Has the basic requirements of a good goalkeeper - quick reflexes, agility and courage. Anticipation, his weak point improves with every game. Both safe and competent, he is an asset to his team, and one of those around whom the 67 side will be built. P. HAZLEWOOD - A comparatively inexperienced member of the team, but one who despite this, is nonetheless strong and determined in the tackle, and who fits easily into the pattern of play.
N. LESLIE - Possessing good ball control and a fine shot in either foot, he has the ability to play on both the right and left wings. It is hoped that with a bit more poundage he will be able to bustle his way through a tight defence.
D. McDAVID - Joined the team when the season was already on its way. He has since shown marked improvement in the essential aspects of the defensive game, tackling, kicking, heading. Add to these the fact that he has speed, and he has easily earned his place at right half.
C. RAMSON - Has performed this season both on the left wing and at right back, but with much more success in the latter role. He kicks well with both feet and tackles hard, so much so that these qualities easily make up for his lack of speed.
L. WILLIAMS - A hard man to pass, he is fast and tenacious in his tackle, and always quick to take the opportunity of switching the play from defence to attack. What a pity the position of full-back does not give full scope to his all-round ability.
Back Row P. Camacho, P. Hazelwood, C. Harrison, D. McDavid, J. Fitzpatrick, N. Leslie. Front Row L. Williams, A. Ali, P. DeAbreu (Captain), C. ramson, J. Grenardo
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CRICKET
PAST versus PRESENT
ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE OLD BOYS C. Singh stpd. wk kpr 0 E. da Silva b Vieira 25 R. de Caires b Williams 4 W. Harrison lbw Vieira 4 C. Blair c Harrison 4 T. Martins hit over fence 15 D. Ford b Harrison 0 J. Davis Stpd, wkt 1 A. Ferraz b Martins 30 E. Dos Ramos b Vieira 22 P. Harrison run out 17 W. Pierre hit over fence 20 C. Harrison b Williams 0 J. Williams hit over fence 15 J. Grenardo Ibw da Silva 7 J. Fernandes, Snr. c Harrison. 4 B. Vieira not out 7 W. Carr not out 1 R. D'Ornellas lbw da Silva 4 M. Fernandes c D'Ornellas 1 J. Fitzpatrick hit over fence 10 C. H. da Silva run out 0
Byes 6 Byes 4 Leg-Byes 4 Leg-Byes 4 Wides 2 Wides Total 95 Total 116
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Etheridge vs Butler E B G Set I Butler won 5 – 0 0 2 - Set II Etheridge won 3 - 0 2 0 - Set III Etheridge won 4 – 1 2 0 - Sets IV & Va No score 1 1 - Sets IV & Va Etheridge won 1 - 0 2 0 - Butler vs Galton Set I Draw 0 - 0 - 1 1 Set II Galton won 3 – 1 - 0 2 Set III Galton won 1 – 1 - 0 2 Sets IV & Va Butler won 4 – 0 (-½) 2 0 Sets IV & Vb Butler won 2 - 0 - 2 0 Galton vs Etheridge Set I Galton won 2 – 1 0 - 2 Set II Draw 1 - 1 1 - 1 Set III Etheridge won 9 – 0 2 - 0 Sets IV & Va Draw 2 - 2 1 - 1 Sets IV & Vb Etheridge won 4 - 1 2 - 0 Total 12½ 8 9
WINNER : Etheridge House
FOOTBALL CAPTAINS 1966 GALTON ETHERIDGE BUTLER Set I P. De Abreu D. Harding R. Bradford Set II P. King J. Grenardo D. McDavid Set III M. Shepherd D. Thomas P. Harrison Set IVa P. Loung L. Arokium S. Ellis Set IVb E. Wallace S. Stevenson B. Blair
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INTER-HOUSE CRICKET
Butler vs Etheridge Etheridge 22 for all. Set I Butler 100 for 4 declared. Etheridge 38 for all. Set II Etheridge 107 for all. Butler 64 for all.
Set III Etheridge 83 for 5 declared. Butler 41 for all and 33 for 2. Etheridge 47 all out. Set IVa Butler 92 for 4 declared. Etheridge 50 all out. Butler 14 for 2. Etheridge 39 all out. Set IVb Butler 97 for 7 declared. Etheridge 27 all out. Points Butler: 15 Etheridge: 6
Butler vs Galton Set I Butler 105 for 4 declared. Galton 42 for all and 62 for 8. Butler 62 all out. Set II Galton 36 all out. Butler 9 for 6 wickets. Galton 73 all out. Butler 23 all out. Set III Galton 73 all out.
Butler 80 for 5 Butler 86 all out. Set IVa Galton 35 for 8. Galton 25 all out. Butler 95 for 4. Set IVb Galton 42 for all and 32 for all.
Points Butler: 16 Galton: 3 Etheridge: -1
Galton vs Etheridge Etheridge 99 for all. Set I Galton 103 all out. Etheridge 24 for all. Galton 24 for none. Set II Etheridge 207 for 9. Galton 67 all out.
Set III Etheridge 78 for 6. Galton 65 all out. Etheridge 45 all out. Set IVa Galton 29 all out. Etheridge 46 for 5 Galton 59 for 5. Etheridge 96 for 5. Set IVb Galton 51 all out. Galton 43 for 4 Points Etheridge: 14 Galton: 5
Total Points Etheridge: 19 Butler: 31 Galton: 8
WINNER : BUTLER HOUSE
CRICKET CAPTAINS 1966 BUTLER GALTON ETHERIDGE Set I M. Ajodhia R. de Abreu A. Ferraz Set II J. Grenardo E. Phillips R. de Caires Set III A. Khouri P. Low M. Shepherd Set IVa L. Arokium S. Ellis E. Wallace Set IVb S. Stevenson J. Reis M. Smith
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THE WIGHT CUP – 1966
Owing to the fact that many of our best cricketers left school at the same time, the first half of the season found us team-building, and as a result, we won only one match, that against the Post Office. This victory was made possible by a fine undefeated century scored by C. Blair.
In the second half of the competition, we have so far won two matches and drawn one, and this augurs well for the future. In D. Fung, C. Blair, E. Phillips and C. Ramson, we have got four very promising batsmen, who should go far in the game. Of the younger players, P. Harrison and C. Singh can become future stalwarts of the side, if they continue to practice seriously. In the bowling, our most successful performers have been B. Vieira and C. Blair, who in the second half of the competition has produced some remarkable spells of swing bowling.
So, with all these promising players in the team, I feel sure that we will have a more successful season this year.
The Cricket XI
Back Row A. Ali, E. Philips, P. Harrison, C. Singh, B. Vieira, C. Ramson Front Row J Fitzpatrick, B. D. Fung, A. Ferraz (Captain), J. Grenardo. R. D’Ornellas
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A. FERRAZ (Captain): A sound and reliable left hander who has carried the score to a good total on several occasions when even a mediocre one seemed unattainable. A slow right arm off-spinner who gives the ball a lot of air. A safe fieldsman, except, strangely enough, to his own bowling.
C. BLAIR (Vice-Captain): An attacking right-hand batsman who tends to hit across the line of flight. He is particularly strong on the leg side, and is our only centurion this season. He bowls at medium pace, and keep wicket if necessary. A safe fielder in the deep.
D. FUNG: A right hander who likes to get on with the game. He plays a handsome square cut. He bowls leg breaks and is not afraid to give them air. He is also an excellent slip fielder.
J. GRENARDO: A fast bowler who needs to improve his accuracy. A hard hitter of the ball. A good man in the deep field.
E. PHILLIPS: A stylish right handed batsman not every ball can be hit to the boundary. lot. He bowls leg breaks.
R. D'ORNELLAS: A right hander who hits the ball powerfully off the back foot. He plays back too much and does not move down the wicket to the spinners. He himself bowls leg spinners, and occasionally opens the bowling.
A. ALI: A batsman who has improved tremendously this season. He however prefers his studies to cricket. He is our wicket keeper at present, but needs more practice in this position.
B. VIEIRA: A left-handed leg-spinner who spins the ball a lot and is very accurate. When he learns to vary his flight more, he will be a very good bowler. A reliable fielder.
J. FITZPATRICK: An opening fast bowler who is accurate but needs more pace. As a: batsman, he is suspect against spin bowling. A safe catcher and a good fielder.
P. HARRISON: The youngest member of the side and a very promising batsman. He times the ball well and plays correctly. A good fielder.
CLYDE SINGH: Another promising young batsman, who should blossom out next season. His fielding has improved,
J. De FREITAS: A batsman who does not move his left foot across the wicket when playing a ball outside the off stump. A sound fielder.
B. SUCRE: A very good fielder with a powerful throw.
C. RAMSON: A sound right handed opening batsman, who picks the light ball to hit. He bowls at medium pace and is a very reliable fielder.
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SPORTS DAY
On Friday, March 11, a large and appreciative crowd watched the annual Sports Meeting of the St. Stanislaus Boys. The weather was fine with clear blue skies and just a little breeze - not enough to trouble the runners, the ground was firm and dry and the conditions were excellent. A large number of friends and relatives had turned out to see the boys compete, and the girls from the Convent Schools completed the picture.
We may perhaps pick out three outstanding events of the day; first, Joseph Fitzpatrick won the Mile AGAIN; second G. de Castro threw the Discus a very long way; thirdly J. Sweetnam ran the hurdles in a time equalling the school record. I say Joseph Fitzpatrick won the Mile AGAIN. We may notice in passing that the mile at Bourda is almost becoming the private property of the Fitzpatrick family. In 1962 his brother Julius Fitzpatrick won the mile. In 1963 Joseph Fitzpatrick won it and Julius came third. In 1964 A. Jekir won the mile but Joseph Fitzpatrick came second and Julius came third. In 1965 Joseph Fitzpatrick won the mile. In 1966 he did it AGAIN. Altogether this is a remarkable achievement, in such a gruelling race as the Mile.
The outstanding athlete in Set 1 was Vanderwood, who won the 100, 220, and Long Jump, and came third in the 440 and High. The other runner who distinguished himself in Set 1 was Joseph Fitzpatrick, who besides winning the Mile, also won the 440 and came second in the 880.
In Set 2 the outstanding person was undoubtedly Grenardo, who won four events, 100, 220, Long and High jumps, and came second in the 440. But there was keen competition in Set 2. L. Cunha won the 440 and came second in both the sprints. And Paul da Silva won the hurdles and came third in the 100 and 220, while D. McDavid won the 880 and got placed in the 440 and Long Jump.
In Set 3 M. Harris became Junior Champion for the second year running. He won or was second in all the main events, in the hurdles being beaten only by Sweetnam who equalled the record. In this set other promising athletes appeared, M. King, J. Sweetnam, S. Martin and M. Shepherd.
In Set 4 the outstanding athlete was J. McArthur who won the 100, 220 and Long Jump (how often these go together) and he came second in the hurdles. Also worthy of mention in this set were D. Dookhan and S. Ellis. In Set 5, J. Burnham and M. Barrington, both tall for their age group seemed to have the advantage of their size.
In the less serious events which provide entertainment on these occasions there were, as usual, the Girls race, the Old Boys, the Obstacle, sack and three legged races. In the Girls race from a great crowd of girls who left the starting line eventually there emerged at the winning post Miss L. Orford and Miss Donna Hazlewood. The Old Boys showed us that they can still run.
In the Tug-of-War, always a popular event, Butler managed to pull Etheridge over the line, but Etheridge won the Relay.
Etheridge won the day with 477 ½ points against Galton's 458 ½ and Butler's 357.
At the close of the meeting the Principal, Fr. Hopkinson, S.J., extended his thanks to the G.C.C. and to the prize donors and to everyone connected with the Sports, who had helped to make this a successful and happy day. The prizes and trophies were distributed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Guilly, S. J., who congratulated the athletes on their performances, and all ended happily with a promise of a holiday.
Sports Results
SET #1 #2 #3 Time 100 Yards I G. Vanderwood P. Kendall R. Bradford 11.0 seconds II J. Grenardo L. Cunha. P. Da Silva 11.4 seconds III M. King M. Harris S. Martin 12.5 seconds IV J. McArchur B. Cumberbatch D. Dookhan 13 .5 seconds V J. Burnham M. Barrington A. Cunha 13.0 seconds 220 Yards I G. Vanderwood P. Hazelwood W. Archer 25.0 seconds II J. Grenardo L. Cunha P Da Silva 26.8 seconds
III M. Harris M. King J. Sweetnam 28.4 seconds IV J. MeArthur B. Cumberbatch S. Ellis 29.5 seconds V M. Barrington A. Crawford J. Burnham 32.5 seconds
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SET #1 #2 #3 Time 440 Yards I J. Fitzpatrick L. Simpson G. Vanderwood 54.9 seconds II L. Cunha J. Grenardo D. McDavid 58.4 seconds III M. Harris L. Massiah S. Martin 66.6 seconds 880 Yards I L. Simpson J. Fitzpatrick P. De Abreu 2 min. 5.2 secs II D. McDavid D. Ford G. Bannister 2 min. 18.2 secs One Mile (Open) I & II J. Fitzpatrick L. Simpson G. Bannister 4 mins.59.9 secs
J. Fitzpatrick wins the 440
J. Grenardo wins the 880
H. Searorth wins the High Jump
120 Yards Hurdles I C. Harrison G. Carr M. Henson 17.1 seconds II P. Da Silva O. Boyce S. Luck 17 seconds III J. Sweetnam M. Harris P. Harrison 18 seconds (Equals record) IV P. Rodrigues J. McArthur B. Blair 19.7 seconds High Jump SET #1 #2 #3 Height I H. Seaforth M. Carr G. Vanderwood 5 feet 5 inches II J. Grenardo O. Boyce J. De Freitas 5 feet 1½ inches III M. Shepherd M. Harris M. Wilson 4 feet 7¾ inches IV M. Mitchell S. Ellis M. Rahaman 4 feet 3 inches Long Jump SET #1 #2 #3 Distance I G. Vanderwood H. Seaforth C. Harrison 19 feet 2 inches II J. Grenardo D. McDavid O. Boyce 18 feet 6½ inches III M. Harris M. Shepherd L. Massiah 15 feet 1 inches J. McArthur (tie) IV R. Shaw 12 feet 5 inches D. Dookhan (tie) Throwing the Cricket Ball III P. Harrison M. King D. Sucre 63 yds. 1 ft. 3 ins. IV M. Smith B. Blair P. Loung 62 yds 5 ½ ins.
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Discus SET #1 #2 #3 Distance I I. Choo R. Bradford P. De Abreu 98 feet 5 inches. 131 feet 1 inch II G. De Castro M. Teixeira L. Grenardo (lighter discus) Shot Putt #1 #2 #3 Distance I. Choo W. Driver H. Seaforth 34 feet 2 ½ inches
Event SET #1 #2 #3 Relay Race Etheridge House Tug-O’-War Butler House Etheridge House III N. Lee Obstacle Race IV R. Shaw V G. Atkinson III C. Devers Sack Race IV D. Dookhan V A. Crawford III N. Lee ; L. Browman Three-Legged Race IV J. Chan-a-Sue; F. Drakes/ J. Butters; D. Dookhan (tie) V M. Barrington ; J. Burnham < 13 yrs L. Orford Girls’ Race ≥ 13 yrs Donna Hazelwood
Old Boys’ Race Dayson Hazelwood Football Cup Etheridge House Cricket Cups Butler House VICTOR LUDORUM J. Grenardo Junior Victor Ludorum M. Harris Special Prize C. Blair
MICHAEL HARRIS JOHN GRENARDO, Junior Victor Ludorum Victor Ludorum, 1966 Two Years running
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LAWN TENNIS
In March this year Evan Phillips became the Junior Tennis Champion of Guyana for the second time. At the Non Pareil Club, Thomas Lands, he outplayed his opponent, Belle, in forty-five minutes, winning 6-1, 6-4.
He won the first set in fifteen minutes by sheer superior play, but in the second set, the game proved more evenly matched. Belle started off, leading one-love, Phillips came back winning the next two games, 2-1. Belle took the fourth game, 2 all. Phillips however won the next three games, and was now leading 5-2. Belle, fighting every inch of the way, came back to win two more games, making the score 5-4. At this stage Belle double-faulted twice and Phillips, quick to seize an opportunity, won the game with some brilliant cross-court shots. 6-4.
During the summer holidays Phillips was nominated by the local L.T.A. to play in Jamaica in the Junior Championship games which had been organised there. Phillips spent four weeks in the island and reached the semi-finals of the All Jamaica Junior Championship, losing to O. Smart, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6, in a tough duel. He also took part in other tournaments. He defeated the other semifinalist, in the play-off for third place, 6-2, 6-1, and received a plaque as his prize.
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TABLE TENNIS
The game has, at long last, received a shot in the arm, but only recent. There was no activity during the first two terms, no games were played, no tournaments organized.
At the beginning of the final term another desperate effort was made to revive the game. The table was repaired, racquets, balls and a new net were bought. An attempt was also made to start an Open Handicap Tournament, but as there was not sufficient time to playoff all the matches, this tournament was postponed.
Despite all our setbacks and handicaps, we can proudly boast of our achievement. St. Stanislaus reached the finals of the Secondary Schools T.T. Tournament (Junior Section). Although we were defeated in the finals by Central High School, our representatives fought gallantly right to the end.
Hearty congratulations, therefore to Evan Phillips and Deep Ford. They practised hard, played extremely well to get through the preliminary rounds (knocking out the favourites-Oueeb's College) and performed admirably in the finals. Our Seniors were not so successful. They lost to Queen's College, (the eventual winners) in a hard tussle.
It is hoped that Table Tennis will be back on its feet again this year. Although we have only one table, and this is not adequate for the talent that exists in the school, we intend to hold a Tournament every term. We hope that everyone who is capable will enter, play, and enjoy defeat 01" victory.
N. D. WILLIAMS.
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