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KINGSTON COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION USA INC. st Annual Reunion Awards Dinner www.kcobany.org31 KCOBA USA Inc. (A Not-For-Profi t [IRS Code 501(c)3 Alumni Organization. Est. 1982) HONOREES: Mr. Basil Anderson Philanthropist & Distinguished Alumni Maj. Michael ‘Q’ Bennett Distinguished Technician & Cadet Master Mr. Livingstone ‘Danny’ Young Distinguished Alumni GUEST SPEAKER Mr. Dave Myrie Principal, Kingston College MASTER OF CEREMONIES Mr. Jefferyson Barnes Sr, OD Attorney At Law “BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE” Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at Antun’s 96-43 Springfi eld Boulevard, Queens Village, NY 11429 Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. 31st Reunion2014 Table Of The Association . 5 The Program.Contents . 7 Board of Directors . 11 President’s Message . 15 Message from Ambassador Stephen Vasciannie . 17 Board Chairman’s Message. 19 Message from Principal, Dave Myrie . 20 Message from KCDFT – Trust Fund. 23 Assemblyman Nick Perry’s Message. 24 Message from UJAA (U.S.A.) Inc. 25 Message from KCOBA Jamaica . 27 Message from KCOBA South Florida . 29 Message from KCOBA Toronto . 31 Message from KCOBA Atlanta. 33 Message from KCOBA New England . 35 Message from FORTIS PAVILION . 37 KCOBA USA Inc. Merchandise . 42 Penn Relays . 46 Fallen Fortis . 52 Honoree: Mr. Basil L Anderson . 59 Honoree: Mr. Livingstone ‘Danny’ Young. 61 Honoree: Major Michael Anthony ‘Peter’ Bennett ‘Q’ . 63 Guest Speaker: Principal, Dave Myrie . 64 Report on KC Joyce Baxter Math Club . 65 A Fiery Servant: Percival Gibson . 66 Clinton “Fatman” “Clarkie” Clarke- Tributes . 68 Board of Directors (1982-2013) . 71 School Song / Jamaica Pride . 70 Past Awardees . 74 Our Honorees Through The Years . 75 KCOBA USA Inc. Finances . 83 KC Trust Fund Finances . 85 Notes to Finances . 87 Acknowledgements . 88 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield Page - 3 2014 31st Reunion Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. Congratulations And Best Wishes Congratulations To The Honorees And Best Wishes From Michael King To Honorees Mr. Basil Anderson Congratulations Maj. Michael ‘Q’ Bennett To The Honorees Mr. Livingstone ‘Danny’ Young From Howard Brown From Fritzroy Malcolm Congratulations Congratulations To The 2014 Honorees And Best Wishes From To Honorees Athol Holness Mr. Basil Anderson Maj. Michael ‘Q’ Bennett Mr. Livingstone ‘Danny’ Young Congratulations And Best Wishes From To The Honorees HUGH CAMPBELL From Steve Savory Page - 4 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. 31st Reunion2014 The Association Background: Vision: The Kingston College Old Boys’ Association KCOBA will ensure that Kingston College USA, Inc. (KCOBA) is a not-for-profi t {IRS continues to be a beacon of hope for its Code 501(c)3} organization formed in 1982 student population. Computer literacy will and incorporated under the laws of the be insisted upon, as we believe that this is State of New York in 1984. Its members are fundamental to being successful in this third predominantly former students of the all millennium. Kingston College must maintain boys’ school Kingston College, in Jamaica, its tradition of being an inexhaustible student West Indies. The term “Old Boy” is the British reservoir of excellent scholarship and good equivalent of “Alumnus” in the USA, and moral character from which Jamaica’s future underscores the residual infl uence of Britain leaders will emerge. on Jamaica’s educational system. Operations: Mission: A Twenty three (23) member Board of The mission of KCOBA is to be an advocate Directors comprising a President, two Vice- and reliable resource of fi nancial and material Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, 18 Directors aid for Kingston College. This will be achieved and 5 Life Directors currently coordinates through the following: the activities of KCOBA. Membership is • Promoting the interest of Kingston College open to all former students of Kingston and those who attended that institution; College and Board-approved members of the public. Annual membership dues of • Upholding and perpetuating its teachings; $50 (Member) or $25 (Associate Member) • Promoting a better understanding of, and are required to authenticate membership an appreciation for the cultural heritage of and enjoy the attendant privileges. Since its Jamaica; formation, KCOBA USA Inc. has upheld its • Developing economic and social ideas stated mission, providing Kingston College for the betterment of the human family in with science laboratory equipment, school general and Kingston College Old Boys in neckties, sports equipment, scholarships, particular; and, student awards, and recognizing dedicated and outstanding teachers and supporters of • Conducting fund-raising activities to Kingston College. The Association has also accumulate fi nancial resources to assist provided assistance in the area of physical needy students and underwrite the cost of plant maintenance. special projects at Kingston College, and support deserving local charities in the Tax Benefi t: USA. All contributions to KCOBA USA Inc. are tax- deductible to the extent allowable by federal government laws. Visit us our website www.kcobany.org | Join us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield Page - 5 2014 31st Reunion Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. Congratulations to This Year’s Honorees Ruben Overloon “Forever Fortis” Congratulations And Best Wishes Congratulations To The Honorees And Best Wishes From To Honorees Julio Warren Mr. Basil Anderson Maj. Michael ‘Q’ Bennett Mr. Livingstone ‘Danny’ Young Congratulations From To The 2014 Honorees Anthony Grant From Joseph Reynolds Page - 6 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. 31st Reunion2014 The Program International Cocktail Party Hour . 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Honorees. .Mr. Basil Anderson Maj. Michael ‘Q’ Bennett Mr. Livingstone ‘Danny’ Young Performance . Ms. Heather ‘Brown Sugar’ Grant 9:50 to 10:00 PM Masters of Ceremonies. Mr. Jefferyson Barnes, Sr. OD Formal Proceedings . 10:05 to 11:45 PM National Anthems . .Dr. Winston Davidson Invocation . Mr. Jefferyson Barnes, Sr. OD President’s Welcome . Mr. Rainford Perry Bloomfi eld Guest Speaker . Mr. Dave Myrie, Principal, Kingston College Presentation of Awards . Mr. Donald Clive Davidson presents to Mr. Basil Anderson Mr. Everton Howell presents to Maj. Michael Bennett Mr. Errol Lecky presents to Mr. Livingstone Young Presentation of Citations . Hon. N. Nick Perry to Honorees Dinner . 10:30 to 11:30 PM Vote of Thanks . Merrick Foster Performance | Dancing . .Ms. Heather ‘Brown Sugar’ Grant 12:00 AM to 2:00 PM Dancing permitted throughout the night as appropriate or directed by the MC Enjoy the Evening! Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield Page - 7 2014 31st Reunion Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. Congratulations Kingston College On 89 years of preparing youngsters to become men of integrity. From Robert Scarlett Director “...Committed to supporting and promoting Fortis Forever.” Congratulations Kingston College On 89 years of preparing youngsters to become men of integrity. From Alton C. Brown & Sydney Brown Treasurer “...Committed to supporting and promoting Fortis Forever.” Page - 8 Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest • The Brave May Fall But Never Yield Kingston College Old Boys’ Association, U.S.A. 31st Reunion2014 Kingston College Old Boy’s Association New England Connection Fortis Arise And Build On Our Glorious Legacy For More Info:- Aston Bishop Archer Phone-860-280-8770 Email: [email protected] Congratulations Mr. Basil Anderson Maj. Michael ‘Q’ Bennett Mr. Livingstone ‘Danny’ Young Dr. Norman Smith M.D. From Pediatrician Oliver Smith, Esq. 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