The Queen’s School’s Auditorium DreamDear Friends,

Since its inception in 1954 The Queen’s School has been committed to moulding whole individuals who are poised to make tangible contributions locally and internationally. Highlights of the 2013/14 Academic Year include Queens being named:

• Jamaica’s Under-14, Under -16 and Under-19 Urban Netball Champions; • A Gold Medal in the 2014 JCDC Dance Competition (Best Contemporary Dance); and• Four students were awarded scholarships for outstanding academic achievement, two received the Hope Elliot Memorial Scholarship and two others were awarded the Proxy Parent Interna-tional Scholarship.

This is particularly encouraging for the school in its 60th year and as a friend of Queens I know you share the joy we feel at this milestone. Current Scenario & Reasons for an AuditoriumOver the past sixty years, the student population has grown from 51 to 1500 young ladies. Currently, students assemble daily for devotion outdoors and they are sadly susceptible to weathering - harsh sunrays and rainfall. That is why we are soliciing your assistance for the construction of a new, covered space for assembly, which can house the entire school community comfortably. Prize-giving exercises could then include non-awardees. Programmes for the development and the showcasing of students’ talents in the area of performing arts could be increased, without space restrictions. An auditorium is also essential to help build a greater sense of community within the School and also to serve stakeholders in the wider community.

How to Help?Tonight’s Fundraising Gala will garner funds for a much needed auditorium, that is estimated to be J$60M (subject to escalation). To date, we have amassed J$300,000. We are therefore inviting friends to: invest in Queens by making a cash contribution to The Queen’s Auditorium A/c #: RSV-209-415-2908 at any branch of Jamaica National Building Society(JNBS). This account will be the primary vehicle for ALL to unite efforts around the dream site of this great school. A donation envelope is affi xed hereto should you, and family and or friends, be ready to make a commitment today.

We would be most grateful if you could contribute, in some way and to help sustain the reputation of The Queen’s School whom we constantly pray, ”Virtute et Sapientia Floreat ~ May She Flourish in

Virtue and Wisdom”.

________________________________________ Principal Jennifer Williams, J.P, M.Ed., B.Sc., Dip.

Andrea Cowan(Gala Team), Jennifer Williams (Principal), Sandra Watson (V.P) and Joni Williams (Gala Team)

A Warm Welcome Dear Friends,

Thank you for being here to commemorate The Queen’s School’s 60th Anniversary with tonight’s marquee fundraiser. We welcome all – and wish to express a deep gratitude to those who have trav-elled from near and far.

Over the years I have visited my beloved Alma Mater fairly regularly with a recent visit being Mrs. Aiken’s Book Launch, The Queen’s School in Transition 1971-1991. On each visit, and as I read her book, I fondly refl ect on memories - the laughter, tears, smiles on colourful faces and the “Holy Ground.” To this day, I am not sure what exactly made that patch of greenery in the middle of our school’s concrete blocks “holy” but we dutifully treated it as such. It is our hope that current students, and the ones to come, will have an enhanced learning experience with a safe and secure auditorium (see p. 18).

During the 1980’s I had the benefi t of being exposed to trailblazing teachers. Many students had the distinct pleasure of being taught by Mrs. Riley of blessed memory. Ms. June Cuffl ey-Saunders whose age must have been in close proximity to her students that, no doubt, aided her tolerance level and energy to keep us moti-vated, during scripture classes and as girl guides. Those were amazing, life changing years hiking and camping, without restrictions and fears as experienced with youth these days. Mr. Warner instilled a love of art in me. I fell deeply in love with all forms of art, and eventually studied the subject in college. To this day I enjoy works of gifted Jamaican artists including our very own Laura Facey Cooper, who has taken art to another level entirely. Under Mr. Geoffrey Shields’ training we had the pleasure of being selected for the National Schools’ Choir and later the Collegiate Chorale Ensemble. There is so much more to share and invite you, before leaving the Gala, to talk with me and or any alumnae about the Queens experience. Thirty-four years later the biblical statement, “to whom much is given, much is required” is one of the things that has stuck with me. I am grateful for all the things Queens gave and most importantly, for shaping me into the woman I am today. This evening as we celebrate Queens’ 60th Anniversary, we salute the founders, board members, principals and their staff, students, the P.T.A, the Alumnae Association and all Alumnae Chapters, Sparkling Honorees, sponsors (See p. 8) and the many friends and well-wishers of this Fundraiser. My team and I are especially thankful to Ms. Gopie, our Guest Speaker, for her unwavering support as we look forward to the next 60. Everything Queens is today, and everything she will become, is due to the generosity of all those who value and support our mission to educate young women so that they become well-rounded individuals. Whether you are supporting the Auditorium Dream or assisting with the Breakfast Programme, everyone’s support at all lev-els makes a difference and facilitates the outstanding Queen’s experience so many of us remember and value. On behalf of the Gala team thanks again, and we encourage you to view exhibits and look through these pages to learn more about the opportunities for your own invaluable support.

‘Virtute Et Sapientia Floreat’, ‘May we continue to Flourish in Wisdom and Virtue’

~ Andrea (Simpson) Cowan, Gala Chairperson | Class of 1980

Supported by: Her Honour Mrs. Sonia Bertram Linton, Mrs. Cerise Casserly, Miss Maureen Chambers, Ms. Johanne Mangal, Ms. Tracey Taylor, Mrs. Joni Williams and Caribbean Fortress Ltd.

Mrs. Andrea Cowan, Gala Chairperson

Acknowledgments“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb

This event would not be possible without the support of many. We offer our gratitude to the follow-ing partners: Donors of the Queen’s School’s Auditorium Dream

• Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) and Mother’s (Rogelle Thompson) and their suppli-ers. Canada - Ms. Kamala-Jean Gopie (Class of 1959); and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E - Mrs. Donna Foreman-Cobrand (Class of 1980).

Sponsors: • Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Ltd., - “Partners in the Education Process”- For two tickets.• Guardian Group - Co-sponsor of storyboards;• Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) - Marquee sponsor - Thanks to the entire JNBS team for their donation to the Queen’s auditorium dream and & for their assistance with printing tickets & souvenir programmes;• Lillan Ltd. (Andrea Cowan) - Full sponsorship of the event’s planning and execution and co-sponsorship of the Gala’s banner along with prompting a number of sponsors;• Mapco Printers (Michele Gabay) - The inaugural co-sponsor of storyboards;• National Commercial Bank (NCB) - Ticket sponsorship for two teachers and two students;

Kind ContributionAshley’s Treasures (Cerise Casserly) - Ole Jamaica décor and co-sponsorship of the Gala’s ban-ner; Home Choice & Print Big (Kareema Muncey) - Co-sponsorship of a banner, fl iers, posters and product samples for gift bags; J. Wray & Nephew (Greta Bogues & Christine Wood) - A fully stocked cocktail bar. The Gleaner (Jennifer Campbell) - Newspaper advertisements, research and editorial support; and Wisynco (Karen Rosen) - Chasers for the Cocktail Bar.

Special Well-Wishers for The School’s 60th Anniversary• “Fondest memories of our headmistress, Mrs. Evelyn Clark of blessed memory, who taught us Latin and awakened in her students the love of languages which our friends later pursued at Uni-versity” ~ Beverly Hall Alleyne and Winsome O’Sullivan ~ Class of 1965.• “All the very best Queen’s on this your 60th Anniversary. Virtute Et Sapientia Floreat - May she fl ourish in wisdom and virtue” ~ The Queen’s Alumnae Atlanta Chapter • “We salute the Queen’s School on achieving 60 years of educating strong women leaders with high moral values, who recognize their role in nation-building.” ~ JALGO• “Best Wishes on your 60th!” ~ The Anglican Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman IslandsGiveaways & Spot Prizes• ALWIL’s Petcom Gas Station (Joni Williams) - A gift certifi cate for petrol; Lillan Ltd. (Andrea Cowan) - Gift certifi cates for groceries; Jewel Resorts Dunn’s River - For our door prize - A week-end for two (2); The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel - Sunday Brunch vouchers for two (2); Tonez Beau a’ Trois (Georgia Cunningham-Phillips) - Spa gift certifi cates; Totally Male Ltd. (Sandra Samuels) - A gift certifi cate.

U.S.A | D.C - Kerrian Williams (Class of 2000) for event promotion via The Queen’s Alumnae Asso-ciation’s social media platforms; Mrs. Margaret Reckord-Bernal (via Caribbean Fortress Ltd.) - Ms. Gopie’s featured story and cover page for New York’s Daisy Magazine. Florida | Queen’s Alumnae Florida Chapter - Remote support coupled with well wishes.Georgia | Queen’s Alumnae Atlanta Chapter - The Queen Victoria experience for a student and a teacher. Canada - Ms. Judith McLaughlin - The lovely narrator of the Queen’s - Past, Present and Future slideshow. The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (Toronto) Inc. for promoting the Gala among a network of 48 Jamaican alumni associations - All thanks to Ms. Kamala-Jean Gopie (Class of 1959) and Mr. Paul Barnett! Jamaica - Joni (James) Williams for her unwavering assistance in the Gala Secretariat; Dr. Vin Lawrence for his time and for being a shining example for others to emulate; Hot 102 FM for radio interviews with Dickie Crawford and Eric Williams; and Kool FM’s Craig Ross for playing Queens’ graduation songs; Collette Kirlew-Browne for her help with entertainment bookings and Hot Off The Press’s Ruth Ann Roberts for acing the storyboard template. A huge note of appreciation for tonight’s Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Tommy James, who is the proud father of 4 alumnae - Joni, Judi, Janice and Andrea. All are invited to keep in touch and share tonight’s Queen’s experience at:

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Brief HistoryThe Queen’s School was established by the Anglican Church in January 1954 and housed in the Doric Hotel. There were 51 students in the High school and 22 in the Preparatory Department. In September 1955 the school was granted-aided by the government.

The new Administration block was offi cially opened in 1978 and stands partly on the site of the original school which was demolished in 1974.

The Beasts BlockThis block was named because pictures of the Queen’s beasts are painted on the panels above the doors of each room. The original paintings were done by Bishop Lewis Evans, a former chairman of the school board. The block houses eight classrooms.

This Beast Block was re-dedicated as one of the original structures on January 13, 2014, by Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Thompson, Suffragan Bishop of Kingston.

It seems like only yesterday I was making a speech at the 40th anniversary dinner of The Queen’s School and here it is now the 60th anniversary. Refl ecting, I realize Queen’s not only gave me a sound education in a wonderful environment with memorable teachers but set me on the course I have followed since my gradua-tion in 1961.

Friendships: I’ve continued many of the friendships begun at Queen’s although we’re scattered in far off places, some still in Jamaica, some in Canada and the U.S., some in the U.K. In 2011 I attended a reunion of the fi rst 6th Form in Jamaica and we attended morning prayers at the school. True Queen’s graduates, we established an on-going fund for the support of six formers in need of fi nancial aid to complete their year. The Queen’s School Alumnae Toronto Chapter has been active for 30 years. Our main purpose is to raise funds for the School and to organize an annual Brunch. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary this year the Toronto Alumnae is planning a fund-raising event at the Consulate’s. A true Alma Mater (other mother) Queen’s was indeed a third parent, reinforcing and confi rming all the things I was being taught at home. A Queen’s girl was expected to be a responsible young lady of charm and grace with good manners, deportment, faith in God, respectful and kind to others and with sympathy and compassion for the less fortu-nate. Wisdom and Virtue were instilled in me and continues to govern my life. This past January I attended the Queen’s Sunday at St. Andrew’s Parish Church and found myself overcome with emotion as the school hymns “Lord of all Hopefulness” and “Go forth with God” were sung and the intervening years seemed to fall away. Queen’s has had an enduring infl uence on my life and will always have an abiding place in my heart. My memories of Queen’s are very dear to me.

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2014 Sparkling Alumnae Honourees, Pt.2

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“The Queens School was the foundation that helped form my character and uncovered my talents while creating an environment for me to discover my strengths and recover from my weaknesses.”

~ Grace Jackson, O.D, BSc.Olympian Grace Jackson was named Jamaican Sportswoman of the Year in 1986 and 1988, and she was inducted into the Central America and Caribbe-an Athletic Confederation Hall of Fame in 2003. Jackson was also awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican Government for her contribution to sports. Grace competed for Jamaica the Summer Olympics of 1984, 1988 (Class of ’77)

and 1982 where she won silver and bronze medals. She also won medals at the IAAF World Indoor championships in 1987 and 1989. She hosts the Queens/Grace Jackson Track Meet yearly which is a signature event in The JAAA calendar. Proceeds of this event go towards the development of the school. She is currently Student Services Manager of the U.W.I and has been a sports analyst with the RJR Group covering various international sporting events. Her opinion on sports and the corollary issues is well sought after and respected throughout the world.

“The Queen’s School accepted me when others rejected me and thereby gave me the opportunity to grow, shine and become the person God intended me to be. Thank you Queen’s.”

~ Maolynne Miller, F.R.C.P(C), M.B.B.SDr. Miller is a paediatrician/paediatric nephrologist at the University Hospital of West Indies and U.W.I lecturer; She founded Jamaica Kidney Kids Founda-tion, to improve the care of children with kidney disease and since 2013 has been doing outreach kidney clinics at the public hospitals in Montego Bay and Mandeville. As a little girl Maolynne was nursing dolls and today her life is consumed with taking care of sick babies and addressing those issues that might prevent them from having a fi ghting chance at life. At The Queen’s School she was a top achiever in languages but she knew what she wanted and placed special emphasis on the sciences instead. The Jamaica Scholar is a mother of three who feels that by far children are the best patients and has no desire to practice in any other area of medicine.

(Class of ’70)

“The activity sessions on Wednesday afternoons were the most infl uential time for me, I learnt various creative skills, when we had to compete for the Rickman Cup… by the age of seventeen I was an entrepreneur earning my own money!!!!!!!”

~ Kareema MunceyKareema has always been a creator of things and has always liked working with her hands. Her company, Home Choice Enterprise Ltd., was born over 25years ago, by Kareema launching out with her products in a knapsack on her back and going to various business places convincing them to take her (Class of ’83)

products. The business has expanded into a vibrant, packaged food business with its products found throughout the length and breadth of Jamaica, Canada and the United States through its many dis-tributors. Home Choice won The Jamaica Manufacturing Award in 2007 and has been nominated three times in The Jamaica Observer Food Awards. Among its latest achievement is the Continental Baking Company Award for New Champions in Manufacturing – The Bold Ones in 2010.

Anne Chambers, Dec’dFIRST HEADMISTRESS 1954

Etheline Aiken, O.DHEADMISTRESS 1976-1991

Jennifer WilliamsPRINCIPAL 2010 - PRESENT

Mrs. Chambers migrated to Jamaica from Scotland with her husband and was always eager to share stories of her Scottish heritage with her students. She taught Mathemat-ics & French at Wolmer’s before being appointed as the fi rst Headmistress of The Queen’s School. Her students all remember her as a prompt, motherly and warm per-

Mrs. Aiken has been an educator for the last 48 years and has gone through the full gamut of the education system from infant straight through to tertiary. The Queen’s School was pivotal in her illustrious career as she entered the institution in 1971 as a history teacher and by 1976 was promoted to the post of principal, a post in which she served for 15 years. No stranger to awards, Mrs. Aiken has been the recipient of the Bethlehem Training College Award for distinguished and dedicated service. Mrs. Aiken received the Good Samaritan Award from Harmony in the Homes (1989) and in 1993 the Diocese of Jamaica Certifi cate of Appreciation for over thirty years of service to Education. She most recently received the Prime Minister’s

Sarah Evelyn Clark, Dec’dHEADMISTRESS 1955-1976SECOND MISTRESS 1954

She had a sense of humour, which was rich, wholesome and almost explosive times, devoid of any prudery but always stopping short of anything that might degrade, diminish or demean the human personality. Mrs. Clark was the wife of a parish priest, who later became a Bishop. One of her irate sixth formers once remarked that she was a lovely person, a very understanding woman, who would be perfectly all right were it not for her

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senior teachers. A member of staff, Mrs. Dassie Bond, recalls that they were once bidden (a command performance) to attend a movie being put on to raise much needed money for the building fund; the entry fee was 25c. Some of them cheerfully informed Mrs. Clark that she could have the 25c but would not attend, as they preferred to be elsewhere. In a rare moment the principal lost her temper and they were forcefully reminded that “we give little when we give our possessions; it is when we give ourselves that we truly give”. You could have cut the atmo-sphere with a knife; every single teacher was present at the movie! S. E. Clark will be remembered ironically for her favourite

Principal Keane-Dawes made her mark in all areas of the school community. Prior to taking up that post at Queen’s, she was the vice-principal at St. Catherine High. It was her love for sports that led her to establish a sports development foundation, in honour of Grace Jackson, the School’s Olympian, to assist needy students. The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Presi-dent Doran Dixon lamented the passing of an extraordinary educator. Former ISSA President Clement Radcliffe said, “She has been one of the most effective chairmen for netball and track and fi eld; a quiet giant with the quiet voice of wisdom whom guided us to see the other side of things. She never got fl ustered. Yvonne always attended the Penn Relays, not because she had to, but because she was the mother for the Queens and the St. Andrew High team, which went as a unit. Yvonne was also member of the JNA’s Council and made a signifi cant contribution, particularly to the development and management of the Sunshine Girls,” JNA’s Marva Bernard said.

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The Queen’s School Principal is a past student of Wolmer’s. There she developed leader-ship qualities as she held the position of form captain for three consecutive years. She later attended the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts where she acquired her Teaching Diploma as a Specialist Teacher in Drama. She hosted a number of television programmes namely; Lucky Valley and Vibrations and participated in various television series namely; Songs My Mother Taught Me with Leonie Forbes, Children at Easter and Tea Meeting. The University of Sheffi eld alumna is presently a member of the National Chorale of Jamaica, the Jamaican Folk Singers and the Inner Wheel Club of St. Andrew among others.

son. She is gone but is treasured in the memories of the Sixth Form Class of 1961.

award for long service in education. “I trust my ministry at Queen’s infl uenced the wholesome development of all those whose lives I touched during the years I was there.”

Latin phrase, “Forsan et haec olim meminisseiuvabit” - Perhaps one day you will delight in remembering even all this.

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Yvonne Keane - Dawes, Dec’dPRINCIPAL 1992-2008

2014 Sparkling Alum

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(Class of ’80)

(Class of ’80)

“We challenged our teachers and each other and sometimes we pushed hard against rules without breaking them.”

~ Jenni Campbell, MSc. BA, Dip. Theatre Arts & Ed. Always a writer Jenni demonstrated her ability at crafting essays and stories early at Queens. During fi fth form she was asked by the drama club to write a play for the festival competition. The Play “One Drop” was written and per-formed out of this request. The Chief Judge recommended that the young playwright pursue a career in the arts. On completion of her diploma she taught at St. Andrew High School. In 2001 she became managing editor of the Gleaner Group, for more than 10 years a director of crime stop and since 2010 President of the Press Association of Jamaica.

“Queen’s was the source of many good habits and skills I now use on a daily basis, in particular writing and analysis, which were nurtured and honed there.”

~ Sonia Bertram Linton, LLM, LLB, C.L.E.Master-in-Chambers, the Supreme Court of Jamaica; In addition to her judi-cial service, Sonia taught business law at the Jamaican Institute of Manage-ment and Management Institute for National Development. Bertram Linton also spearheads the qualifying training programme for Justices of the Peace. She is responsible for revamping of the syllabus for specialized training as Lay Magistrates and also trains police offi cers and Transport Authority inspectors. Prior to being called to the Supreme Court, the Bustamante Centenary Scholar founded the law fi rm Bertram Lin-ton & Co. advising and acting in both criminal and civil litigation at both the Resident Magistrate and Supreme Court. In her earlier years, she held the post of Legal Offi cer at the Ministry of Agriculture-Lands Department and Nunes, Scholefi eld, Deleon & Co. advising and acting in civil and family mat-ters. This involved attending court and advising the Minister of Construction (Housing).

(Class of ’75)

“I learnt from Mrs. Clark’s demeanor and attitude that a leader does not have to bully to get results but rather quiet steadfastness and fi rmness while being courteous and empathetic will get even better results.”

~ Helene Davis Whyte, BSc., AA. Helene remembers her time at Queens as one marked by immense school spirit, unforgettable years which have impacted on her in adulthood and spoke to the attributes of quiet steadfastness and fi rmness. Even when not winning the race one should always enjoy the contest or the process. This is one of the things that persons enjoy about her leadership as they are encour-aged to pursue their goals not just for the money but also for the enjoyment and fulfi llment it brings. She is a trade union activist who holds the post as general secretary of the Jamaica Association of Local Government Offi cers (JALGO), which represents 5,000 workers in local and national government and quasi-government agencies in Jamaica. She is also a vice-president of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions.

(Class of ’82)

My best memory has always been walking past the ‘Holy Ground’. In many ways it is a metaphor for our personal potential-always within sight, at the heart of our lives, and once you get there (as we did at graduation), it is time to set sights on a new ‘Holy Ground.’

~ Odette Dixon-Neath, MSc., BSc.Mrs. Dixon-Neath is a director of CGR Communications, a leading public rela-tions agency in Jamaica. She immersed herself early into a love for literature and history and was Valedictorian of her class of 1982. Today she executes public relations strategy for a range of clients from startups to global brands operating in several countries. She revels in a sense of promise and possibility

which she feels we should never lose no matter how old we get this she learned from the school hymn, “Go forth with God”.

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n o u r e e s ’ f u l l p r o f i l e s , w h i c h a r e o n d i s p l a y . ”

(Class of ’70)

“I am very proud of the fact that I attended The Queen’s School...not sure why...but the feelings are very strong...tears even! I do have a special at-tachment to my 5th form classmates”

~ Laura Facey-Cooper, Dip. (Art)After The Queen’s School, Laura attended the Jamaica School of Art, West Surrey College of Art and Design, England and Rhode Island School of Design, USA. She was commissioned to do the sculpture, “Redemption Song” found in Emancipation Park. Facey Cooper was awarded the Silver Musgrave Medal in 2006 and the National Biennial Award National Gal-lery in 2010. Her celebrated works also include, “Where I Stand”, “Radiant

Combs”, Solandra” and “Silent Voices”. She has written and illustrated at least two children’s’ books, “Talisman the Goat” and “Chairworm and Supershark”. Her latest work was just launched on July 19th, 2014 at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool, UK; it is an interactive digital iArt book, “Radiant Earth”. The Director Emeritus of the National Gallery of Jamaica has saluted her on… “that core of essential honesty and integrity which permeates everything you do”.

(Class of ’70)

“The Queen’s was a place where one learnt general discipline (such as not walking on the area called ‘Holy Grounds’) and deportment while in the pur-suit of academic excellence.”

~ Marcia Forbes, PhD, MSc., B.A., R.NMarcia’s Company stands as one of the leading privately owned, full service, multi media television production entities in the English-speaking Caribbean. She is a balanced blend of businesswoman and academician and was a Fulbright Scholar and summa cum laude graduate of the U.W.I. She is the Author of two books, one which was approved for use at the C.A.P.E level. She has served on several boards including, United Way of Jamaica, Carib-bean Broadcasting Union, and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (UK). Dr. Forbes was the founding general manager of Television Jamaica; a registered midwife and nurse educator. A little known fun fact: She produced the popular “Wild Gilbert” music video (performed by Lovindeer) in 1988.

“May she fl ourish in wisdom and virtue” became an intrinsic part of my lived experience.”

~ Kamala-Jean Gopie, O.Ont, M.Ed., B.A.Ms. Gopie is an educator-turned-social justice activist and an anti-racism advocate; she received the Order of Ontario (Canada) in 1996; and the UWI Toronto Vice-Chancellor’s Award (2011). Memories of Queens are deeply embedded in Kamala-Jean’s psyche even though she spent only four years at Queens before migrating to Canada. Ms. Gopie founded the Black Busi-ness and Professional Association and was Chairman of the Urban Alliance on Race Relations as well as President of the Jamaican-Canadian Associa-tion. She was also appointed to the Canadian Federal Immigration and Refugee Board and the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Kamala-Jean Gopie has worked as a teacher with the North York School Board.

(Class of ’59)

chool Board.

(Class of ’91)

“The Queen’s was that place where I attained the knowledge, skills and grace to transition from a girl to a young woman who could make a contribution to society.”

~ Lisa Hanna, MSc, M.P, BSc. The Hon. Lisa Hanna is a trained, experienced, communicator who has worked extensively in media, marketing and public relations in Jamaica and internationally. She was Miss World (1993); Head Girl (1993) and a volunteer with The Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning, The World Hunger Proj-ect, and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). She is also one of the youngest persons ever appointed Goodwill Ambassador in The UNDP and trained more than 2,000 children in her character development workshops. She has piloted legislation and policy initiatives aimed at protecting children in her role as Minister of Youth and Culture.