Circular No 395

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 30 of May 2009 No.395

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Dear Friends,

Here is news on school teachers Yip Chuck, Chow Fat, David Basanta, Marcus Kitty, Katz,

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Hi Specs:

Yes I was very much involved in the Scouts during my entire tenure at the Mount.

I forget the name of my patrol, but I made it all the way to Queen's Scout.

Unlike yours, my scout uniform is long gone, but I know I wouldn't fit in it anymore.

I was also a drummer in the School marching band for three years.

This came in handy later in college when I tried out as a drummer in a heavy metal rock garage band.

We called ourselves "Fly in the Ointment".

We didn't last long, but we had fun and we were very LOUD.

My house was St. Anthony (Red & White).

During my first few years at the Mount I competed in the Aqualads Swim team, won a few medals, but quit.

Later on, I wasn't very much into organised sports, preferring to go in the bush to hike, build dens, and hunt with my air rifle.

I remember hiding from Fr. Cuthbert and Fr. Bernard so they wouldn't order me to go down to the sports field, and I would sneak away with some friends into the bush behind the Refectory.

We would hike to visit my secret den to smoke, go bird hunting, catch tiny fish by the reservoir, eat raw the cocoa fruit, or climb up to the "White Stones."

Please keep me posted about the reunion plans for next year.

Attached are 2 some photos that are sure to bring some memories:

Let me know if you got them OK.

Maybe they can be included in a future circular (?)

Attila Gyuris

MSB 1964-1969

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From: Attila GYURIS [mailto:gyuris@yahoo.com]

Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 6:56 PM

Hi Specs:

If you see Cecil Camacho, tell him I have his old Chemistry Book.!

[Michael D'Ornellas] I certainly will.

Is Mr. Basanta retired? I am sure he is, just asking.

Do you know if he did keep teaching at the Abbey School until it closed?

[Michael D'Ornellas] Yes, he worked to the very end and has retired.

So, who operated the projector when you got on the Black list and couldn't watch the movies? Or were you exempt?

[Michael D'Ornellas] As far as I can remember, I only missed about three nights over the seven years.

My assistant was Miguel Dvorak and later on, Glenn Evelyn.

To be honest I cannot remember ever getting black listed ,,, I know quite a few times I did not make the honors list.

By the way, if my memory is correct, I think you were a Scout.

My patrol was 'Parrots' and my house was St. Francis.

I still have my scout uniform, scarf, badges and everything.

When I get together with Fr. Cuthbert we still greet with the left hand shake .. just habit I guess ... he gets a kick out of that.

He was and still is my favourite at Mount, we were very close.

I try to visit him at least six times per year.

Merry Christmas and I hope Santa is good to you. :)

Thanks for all the updates and prompt answers.

You are a wealth of info.

Feliz Navidad

Attila Gyuris

MSB 1964-1969

PS; I understand that some group of old boys (not sure who they are ) are considering another Old Boys reunion next year at the Abbey. If this is in fact so, I will keep you posted. It will be great if you could make the trip .. it is usually held during August

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Michael D' Ornellas wrote:

Hi Attila,

Here are some answers to your questions.

I was told that David Narine died of cancer in Canada.

I cannot remember if he was head prefect.

You are correct, Yip chuck was a very heavy smoker .... I am not sure if he died of lung cancer.

No, I do not know what ever happened to Mr. Chow Fat

Basanta lived on St. Johns Road leading up to the Mount and still lives there ....

I will pass your regards to him and Miss Marcus.

When I see her next I will take some pictures and sent it to you.

Cecil Camacho is a prominent Lawyer here in Trinidad.

Yes, I operated the projector at Bennett's Hall for seven years and was responsible for ordering the movies.

I took over that position from Fr. Augustine ( RUG HEAD )

Have to run now ...... once again,

Merry Christmas.

Specs.

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From: Attila GYURIS [mailto:gyuris@yahoo.com]

Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 9:43 PM

Hi Specs:

Great update, thanks.

I too remember David Naraine, especially in the production "Hello Dolly" in which he was dressed as Dolly and a "Man for all Seasons".

Sorry to hear his passing.

What was the cause, do you know? Wasn't he a head prefect at one time? Either before or after Clark became the head prefect.

Don't remember anything about Ronald Torry, but the last name sounds vaguely familiar.

I didn't get to take Biology in Form IV and V, since it was either that or Physics.

Nobody couldn't take both due to schedule conflicts.

So I didn't get to have Mr.Yip Chuck, but I remember him.

He was a heavy smoker too wasn't he? Sorry to hear he died too.

Do you know what became of Mr. Chow Fat?

If you see Mr. Basanta, please give him my fond regards.

He was my Spanish teacher also, and probably of all of the other Venezuelans too, of course a cakewalk subject for us.

I think he used to live in a house Tunapuna village on the East side of the main road up to the Mount.

Same for Miss Marcus. Give her a hug for me.

She (along with Mr. Chow Fat) was my favourite teacher in Foms IV & V.

When you see her next, please tell her that her Chemistry classes (and especially her lab sessions in qualitative and quantitative analysis) influenced me the most into choosing my degree in Chemical Engineering.

Would you believe, in my library I still have that green "A New Certificate Chemistry" by Holderness & Lambert textbook that we used in class.

It is such an excellent book that I still refer to it occasionally, even though it was published over 40 years ago.

And I am the second owner too, because the first owner was Cecil Camacho, his name and some of his handwritten notes are in still in the inside pages of the book.

Thanks for the name of the piano teacher.

It still doesn't ring a bell.

Specs, besides your many talents as the class clown, and abstract art painter, weren't you one of the film projector operators for the Saturday night movies?

Peace and Merry Christmas to all,

Attila Gyuris

MSB 1964-1969

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Michael D' Ornellas wrote:

Dear Attila,

Thanks for this info.

I often wondered what had become of Lindsay.

I remember him quite well .. he was an extremely talented artist and painted many back drops for our plays.

I think Lindsay was connected with ' Mount Inside '.

If I am correct, he was friendly with David Narine, who was very talented and was responsible for many grand productions at Bennett's hall.

Unfortunately, David passed away quite some time ago.

Another talented guy in that group was Ronald Torry .... I have no info on him.

Chow Fat was my Math teacher, he was an extremely good teacher.

I understand that his brain got the better of him.

Mr. Yip Chuck was my Biology teacher ( That was my favorite science subject ) He also was extremely good teacher.

He died of cancer about 15 years ago or longer ... he lived in San Fernando.

I made several visits to his home after I left the Mount.

Another teacher I see from time to time is Mr. David Basanta, he was my Spanish & English teacher.

Last year, I arranged an evening of Sacred Music at the Abbey Church and it fell on Miss Marcus's Birthday.

She had a wonderful time and is still bright as a button.

I am planning another some time in 2007.

I think your Piano teacher was Professor Katz ( not sure if spelt right ) He was Jewish.

Anyway, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Specs.

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From: Attila GYURIS [mailto:gyuris@yahoo.com]

Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 3:15 PM

Hello Lindsay:

Good to hear from you after all these years!

Yes, I agree with you, the Chinese teachers were the best and the strictest.

I also always wondered what became of Mr. Chow Fat.

I think he inspired me to get into engineering school.

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Sooo...what kind of fine arts are you into?

Are you still playing the piano?

After leaving the Mount I never continued the lessons, since we didn't have a piano at home.

Sometimes I wish I had.

I can still play "chop-sticks" on the keyboards though,... and a pretty mean air-guitar!

Do you still remember the name of our piano teacher? I forget.

I think he was polish if I remember correctly.

Do you remember when he took us to a classical music concert once in Port-of-Spain.

I remember the concert was so good I fell fast asleep.

Attila Gyuris

MSB 1964-1969

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Lindsay John Moffat wrote:

Wow, great to make contact...

Yes I remember Mr. Chow Fat very well.

Your description is accurate.

I also remember him as a good teacher who could control the class with a focused look silence and more than a few throbbing of the muscles of his cheekbones!

Algebra was not by best subject but Biology was and it was taught by Mr. Yip Chock who was my favourite teacher of all.

In fact the Chinese teachers there were the best.

Will never forget them and by strange coincidence was recently thinking of them with affection and wondering what happened to then and indeed if they were still alive.

I can't remember the frogs legs jumping and I never learnt to spell!

Wondering who I am?

Though under the artistic name of Lindsay John now my full name: Lindsay John Moffat..................

Now living in Glasgow, Scotland, UK and am a Fine Artist and Lecturer

Wonder how this got through to me??

Always glad to hear from 'Mountainsiders' after all this time.

Keep in touch and regards to all.

Lindsay

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From: Attila GYURIS

Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:47:29 -0800 (PST)

If I remember correctly, the skinny, chain-smoking, ping-pong playing Mr. Chow Fat was my Physics, Ordinary Math and Advanced Math class teacher in both Form IV and Form V.

I thought he was the best teacher of the bunch.

He was allergic to chalk dust and he constantly had to go to the infirmary to see the nurse for treatment.

One time he even had to use latex gloves to teach the class.

Somewhere in the MSB box I still have a copy of a letter of recommendation from him for my university applications.

Miss Kitty Marcus was our Chemistry teacher in both form IV and form V.

Attila

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Achong wrote:

Hi everyone ....

Andres: I believe Mr. Chow Fat was in the Chemistry class, though I may be wrong.

Also recall one of the Fathers in our science class doing the experiment with the headless bull frog suspended by a spring and jumping when electricity was applied. Was it Fr. Voosh?

See if we could get some help here....

Regards,

Stan

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From: Andres Larsen

Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 11:18 AM

Hello Stanley and Jan:

A few questions on Mr. Chow Fat:

Was he our Biology or Chemistry teacher?

If I remember correctly he was an excellent ping pong player but also a chain smoker.

If someone would curse in class, or speak when not spoken to, he would say something like:

Go wash out your mouth with soap and water.

Was it in his Biology class that we used to make headless toads jump with electric jolts and was it there that we drowned stray cats in order to make arrow quivers out of their furry skins?

I remember there was a time when we all had this craze with bows and arrows.

Regards

Andrés Larsen

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So, now you have all the exchanges and photos.

That is it for now, till the next one

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Photos:

62LK0001FBVGRP, Fr. Bernard, Ladislao Kertesz, Yip Chuck

01LK0005LKEGRP, Ladislao Kertesz, Roberto Castelani, Roberto Bodington

57RB0004B7, Fr. Abbot, Adalbert van Duin

53KA0008SCOUTSBOOK, Kenneth Austin’s memoirs.

Circular No 394

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 23 of May 2009 No. 394

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Dear Friends,

Sorry for the tardiness of this Circular but besides the amount of work at the office in front of the computer, I am having what is known as “Writers Block”. My muse has taken a vacation!!!

VISIT TO TT OF LADISLAO KERTESZ

But even so I must send this Circular out so here we start on my recount of the .first day of my visit to TT, Friday 15^th.

I have sent you an itinerary in my last few Circulars, which I felt was necessary so that friends and those who might want to meet me could make a schedule of their time. Of course as time approached there were a few modifications of the event.

So to proceed in a chronological fashion, and to make my writing to you easy, I shall start with the first day and leave the following days for other Circulars.

I took the Caribbean Airlines flight 401, leaving 09:00 Maiquetia airport on Friday the 15^th, to Piarco. This is the regular scheduled flight 6 times a week, that I recommend to Venezuelan alumni wishing to visit the island.

The flight, a twin engine prop plane was uneventful and arrived on time. The health authorities and the customs officers treated us well and it just seemed as it were a local Venezuelan flight.

I walked out of the official area to extension hall area where there was a taxi supervisor in control the taxi vehicles, very nice, and close by there was a phone and general help office.

Since I had not remember any details for an arrangement once the flight ended, and did not see any familiar or close to a familiar face, I decided to sit down and rethink the next step.

While I recollected my thoughts as to the next step to take, I recalled no mention in the last emails as to someone meeting me, even so I decided that it would not be any problem, my worry was the lodging.

I knew that there was a reservation at a guesthouse in Valasyn, but did not have any additional information. I even wrote in the immigration card Valasyn Hotel, luckily no one asked further information.

I took out my Excel sheet with the thousand and odd alumni listing.

I looked up Christopher Knowles’ telephone number and wrote into my cellphone ( not good in TT), and began to ponder the next step, a telephone stall or tourist help desk. Since I was not in a hurry and was enjoying the day, specially listening to the TT English. I found it interesting the effort that my ear was having in comprehending 100% what was said on the loudspeakers, it had been just 5 years since the last time I went to TT on a short one week visit.

While meditating the situation, Chris appeared, luckily he had not shaved his beard. The Reunion 2008 photos were mirrored images.

I was very happy that he came as I am sure that had another guy come I might have missed him.

We started out towards the entrance hall were Chris bought a lottery ticket and I seconded him, who knows maybe get lucky in TT.

We talked about the events going to the vehicle, which was a blue van on loan from Toddy Ramsahai, maybe some one mentioned to him that I was a tall individual and did not want me to use Chris car, sorry I did not meet him during my visit.

Getting accustomed to the right side drive is another matter, I started to go to the right side something that we do here in Venezuela and was reminded to go to the left side was a constant reminder. I always find it funny on how one gets accustomed to routine and how many times I would remind myself in the next few days.

The next step was to check in the guest house, Norma's 2 Aruac Rd, Valsayn, Trinidad - 645- 9746, a fine nice house with 15 rooms, well furnished, pool, and breakfast.

The guest house was in a new neighbourhood rather far from anywhere. Although I was told where the closest Mall was, at an evening walk would have taken a good 15 min.

Having left the luggage we left to go to lunch in PoS, Chris took me to a place where the menu had included the possibility of a salad bar with a sign (ONE TIME).

We talked about the official plans or schedule and reminisced about the past and since there was nothing scheduled for the early afternoon, I asked to see, Alex de Verteuil.

Chris is very good at locating contemporaries, so after lunch we drove over to his office.

Next we went to see George Laquis, at his office and was invited for a Tea at a shopping mall.

Chris invited me to his home while he got ready for an event at the Queen´s Park Oval. Next we drove back to the Guest House and about 19:00 left for the Club.

In the evening we went to The Queen´s Park Cricket Club to see who might be there and if there was a chance of winning on of the three cars that were raffled that night.

We got a ticket for door prizes, but had no luck, even with that additional help.

There was a large attendance and met Tilson Tang, Robert Elias and Brian Lara although not an alumni but famous enough for those that follow cricket.

At a distance we saw Michael Howard but by the time that we took photos he had left.

Guess what, no cars or even one door prize, but lots of calypso music and fun.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 1:19 AM

From: "Chandra Teelucksingh"

Hi Ladislao,

The Abbey has mass three times on Sundays @ 5.15am, 7.00am and 8.30am.

The daily at 6.45am (I'm usually there most mornings)

The Abbot, I will send him e-mail later.

Regards,

Chandra

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:21 AM

From: "Chris Knowles"

Dear Ladislao,

I am now back in TT (at last).

I am meeting with Joe on Friday morning and will be emailing you on Saturday evening with more information; I will be dealing with all arrangements for your visit myself from now on.

I wanted you to know this right away as time is getting short and I do not want you to have anxieties!

Best Wishes,

Chris.

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Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:53:49 -0700

From: kertesz14@yahoo.com

Dear Chris

I am back in Venezuela.

I shall publish in Circular 390 the emails on my future visit .

I do not know if you are back in TT, but can you tell me about my idea of a get together of Class 1960??.

This outside the general gathering of all the years that the Association wants.

I know that you have forwarded my email to you to the members of the association but I rely on you as you were my classmate.

Maybe by now there is a guy assigned to the coordination.

My only handicap is knowing the evening when there is going to be the dinner or a get together informal type, to keep costs down just as it was done at the last reunion??

God Bless

Ladislao

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Dear Winston

Thank you for the transportation offer, I have not done any planning because of the lack of a date.

So I have chosen the 15th of May Friday to arrive by air as the ferry has only one trip a week.

I believe that Friday is good as that leaves the first night with a possibility of meeting.

Now the main meeting day would be Saturday??? and then there is Sunday for other post meeting.

I shall make the local connections on Thursday maybe so that Monday etc. can be devoted to my friends or what ever comes of the weekend talks.

I make this sound like if I am Michael Jackson going on tour, jajajaja, but I am just letting you know that we can have the weekend and Friday night to play with.

Maybe one general meeting is all that we need !!!! A dinner and nothing else.

So with this first schedule you can comment your thoughts.

I know that you are busy guys and even weekends are precious, I understand because I feel the same way.

Maybe the trip will help as a unstress therapy.

Lots of sightseeing, maybe a Mayaro trip??? You make the plans.

Of course the Monastery and maybe an access to Fr. Benedicts photos?? can you arrange, Monday, Tuesday???

Mass on Sunday???

Can you tell me your phone number again and when is convenient for me to call.

So here we start, keep well

Ladislao

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From: Chris Knowles knowlescb@hotmail.com

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 8:56 PM

Dear Ladislao,

Please forgive my tardy reply. I have been away from computers and email since the beginning of last week and this is the result.

My situation is that I should be back in Trinidad by Sunday 26 April but there is a chance that I will not be able to be there until the following Sunday, May 3.

(My plans may have to be changed.)

I am sending a copy of this to Joe so that as the man on the spot, so to speak, he can do what is necessary at this stage.

As to your schedule, it seems to me that we can arrange things to suit you, with the photography session being the tough item.

Please note that the dates/days on your schedule are a bit confusing - a slip of the pen?

Best Wishes,

Christopher.

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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 01:23:53 -0700

From: kertesz14@yahoo.com

Dear Christopher,

I have told you about the trip next MAY.

Here is the first version of the schedule that I am sending you so that you may add information, modify etc. and can send out emails to those that it may concern.

I know that you are not in TT but I must finalise the schedule on the 15th April so that I can avoid surprises.

Naturally nothing is rigid.

Ladislao

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:44 AM

From: "Chris Knowles"

Dear Ladislao,

The present agenda for your visit is as follows.

Friday 15th: Arrive 11.20am Piarco, Evening get together with some Old Boys.

Saturday 16th: 1.00pm Meeting with Committee members at Dennis Gurley's office to discuss matters relating to the proposed Association constitution.

7.30pm Dinner at China Palace Restaurant with many Old Boys, including some 1960 classmates

Sunday 17th: 7.00am Fishing trip down the islands and North Coast. (Small Group).

Monday 18th: Your Visit to the Airport (during the day). 4.30pm Committee Meeting (at Omega Pest Control office at 'My Office at Uptown Mall', Edward Street, POS.) to discuss the use of existing social networking media, aims, content and related matters.

Tuesday 19th: 10.00am Trip to Toco with Joe Berment and others.

Wednesday 20th: Visit to the Mount.

Thursday 21st: Leave from Piarco at 7.00am.

If there are any changes or additions that you wish please let us know either by email or when you arrive.

We look forward to seeing you.

Chris.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:30 AM

From: "Chris Knowles"

Dear Ladislao,

Thanks for this information.

I am going to the Mount today to make arrangements about Fr Benedict's photos.

It seems that this may not be as straightforward as one might assume, hence the personal visit.

I will email you again about this and other details late tomorrow.

Chris.

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Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 17:28:26 -0700

From: kertesz14@yahoo.com

Dear Chris,

Today I bought the aeroplane ticket 15th Friday to TT, should be in by 11am

Return 20th Thursday, as there is no flight on Wednesday, leaves TT around 11am.

Shall keep you informed.

Ladislao

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John Gioannetti Photography

Saturday, March 28, 2009 9:39:00 AM

It would be great to meet you when you visit in May 2009

I live in Central Trinidad.

Where will you be staying.

You have all my contact data below.

John

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Chandra Teelucksingh

Saturday, March 28, 2009 10:36:13 PM

Hi Ladislao,

Look forward to meeting you.

I am not at UWI, I do trade consultancy for Caribbean manufacturers.

My mobile is 680 6424.

Best wishes

Chandra

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:18:28 -0700

From: kertesz11@yahoo.com

Dear Chandra,

From the following email, I am planning to make a visit to TT in MAY.

Hope to see you then? I believe you are in UWI?

We can then talk about our group here in Venezuela.

God Bless

Ladislao

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So now you have all the exchanges and photos.

That is for now, till the next one

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Photos:

09LK1752TTVISITALEX, Alex De Verteuil

09LK1753TTVISITLAQUIS. Dr. Geoge Laquis

09LK1754TTVISITELIAS, Robert Elias

09LK1760TTVISIT,

Circular No 393

Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Caracas, 16 of May 2009 No. 393

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Dear Friends,

I shall be in Trinidad by the time you are receiving this Circular.

Taking a lot of photos, and hopefully meet many oldboys.

Here are three ALUMNI, Allan Harris, Maxime De Comarmond and Glen Schaefer whom you must have met, all with interesting stories.

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MSB Old Boys of the 70's and 80's

Allan Harris

Monday, February 16, 2009 10:04:34 PM

Dear Ladislao,

It's good too hear from you, and glad to be able to contribute in getting information out there.

Thanks to you, Nigel and others for your work in keeping the Abbey name going, and keeping us all informed and in touch.

I'm presently living in Dubai with my wife Frances – Anne and two younger kids, Abigail and Shannon, ages 6 and 3.

I do have two older ones, Rebecca age 19 working in Trinidad, and Jonathan age 17 attending Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada.

When I left Mount in 1982, I went to work in the Oilfields in the North Sea off Aberdeen Scotland, and worked there for 2 1/2 yrs.

It was always my dream growing up to become a Commercial pilot, so I left the Oilfields and returned to Trinidad where I obtained my Private Pilots licence.

There was no stopping after that as I continued on to get my Commercial Pilots licence in the USA, and then the U.K.

My first job flying was with Nealco Air Services ( Neal & Massy ), and then BWIA where I spent 16 yrs.

After BWEE I worked for Caribbean Star out of Antigua for 1 year, and presently with Emirates out of Dubai since May 2007.

That summarises my life after school, but will need sometime to put together my years at the Mount.

I´m on leave starting tomorrow, and will be going to Trinidad until the 7th March, so as soon as I get back I''ll work on it.

Looking forward to your Circulars,

Take care,

God bless,

Regards,

Allan

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On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 11:52 PM, laszlo kertesz <kertesz11@yahoo.com> wrote:

Dear Allan,

Good to hear from you and the list of names that you sent Nigel.

I hope that you are getting the Circulars, at least for some time.

Anyway now I can make the corrections as I did have your name for some years.

I checked the listing and you have never written to me, so please could you send me a short curriculum so that your friends might be able to correspond with you.

The Circular has been on for about 7 years. a weekly proposition but need input as you make it, with articles, remembrances and photos.

God Bless

Ladislao

Good to hear from you

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From: Nigel P. Boos <nigelboos@eagles-wings.ca>

Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:09:25 AM

Subject: MSB Old Boys of the 70's and 80's

Hi, Allan,

Wow!

Thank you for this rather comprehensive compilation of the MSB students of "the latter days" I've been hoping that one of you guys would eventually step out and fill in the blanks for the rest of us, and at last someone has done it.

First class! You've extended the number of known OB's from 1101 to 1134, and honestly,

I believe that this email has been the single most comprehensive collection of OB's from any individual era of the Abbey School's history, and I thank you for your great effort in puling it all together.

Jackie and I would love to see you again whenever you come to visit in March.

Let us know when you plan to be here.

Nigel

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On 15-Jan-09, at 8:04 AM, Allan Harris wrote:

Hi Nigel,

Happy New Year to you and your family.

I've been meaning to email you for sometime now with a list of names I remembered that attended Mount during the time that I was there.

Some of these names may be on the list that you sent out in December, but from what I remember most you didn't have.

Boarders: Approx years of attendance

Andrew Arrindell - 78 – 83

Wayne Bernard - 78 – 80

Mark Belfon - 80 – 83

Niall Costelloe - 80 - 85 or when the school closed

Kerry Castillo - 80 – 85

Vitra Chankar - 77 – 82

Marlon DaSilva - 76 – 81

Norton Diaz - 78 – 83

Wayne DanClair - 77 – 82

Freddie DeBoulay 80 – 81

Paul Foster - 80

Roger Flood - 80 – 81

Carlos Gonzales - 74 - 79 2 brothers .

The only Venezuelans that attend during my time:

Luis Gonzales - 78 - 79 ''

Fernando Gonzales - 81 -85

Paul Guillen - 81 – 85

Allan Harris - 77 – 82

David Harris - 81 - 85

My cousin, Abby Hudson-Phillips 75 – 82

Russell Hope - 74 - 79 Bajan brothers

Sanderson Hope - 78 - 80

Arnold Lawrence - 77 – 82 Four brothers

Richard Lawrence - 73 – 78

Martin Lawrence - 80 – 81

Derek Lawrence - 80 - 81

Andre Lazzari - 77 – 82

David LaiQuong ( Chinese) 77 – 82

Brian Lezama - 76 – 81

Iain Milne ( Wabba) - 75 – 79

Ryan Maingot - 81 – 85

Robert Maclean - 79 – 81

Dennis Nock - 79 – 80

Richard Nock - 80 - 83 2 brothers

Christopher Nock - 79 - 80 cousin

Keith Permuy - 78 – 83

Rory Pasea - 75 -79 cousin

Anthony Pasea - 75 - 79 2 brothers

Gregory Pasea - 78 - 81 ''

Frankie Quensel - 75 – 79

'' Apple''( nickname) Rampersad 73 – 77 3 brothers

Anand Rampersad - 75 – 79

Shiva Rampersad - 78 - 81

Clinton Ross - 77 - 80 2 brothers

Gregory Ross - 77 - 82 ''

Jim Ross - 73 - 77 2 brothers

''Cowie'' (nickname) Ross 79 - 81 no relation to Clinton and Gregory

Harry Stauble - 75 - 79 2 brothers

Gerry Stauble - 80 – 82

Christopher Whiteman - 77 – 82

Lloyd Vidale ( Horse) - 75 – 79

Day Boys:

These are a few that I remember:

Robert Bates - 77 – 79

Raymond Decommarand 77 – 79

Albert Dematas - 76 – 79

Colin DeVerteuil - 79 – 83

Richard Emmanuel - 76 – 82

Alan Girod - 78 – 83

Gregory Milne - 77 – 82

Robert O'Connell - 77 – 82

Barry ( BIM ) Rostant - 74 – 79

Mark Robinson - 79 – 80

Larry Toolsie - 79 – 82

Nigel, it took a while for me to average the years of attendance of everyone as I always had to refer to when I started, who was in the same year as me, who were the room leaders when I was in form one etc, etc.

Anyway, I was able to come up with an approximation, so the next time you update the database at least we would have some more of the names of those that attended in the last 10 yrs of the school's existence.

When I went to Mount Fr. Bernard (Bobo) was Principal at the time, and when I was in Form 3, Fr. Vincent replaced him.

I'm saddened to hear about Fr. Benedict's passing, but he sure gave all of us entertainment during our years there.

I hope I didn't give you too much work in this email.

Frances and I will be spending a few days in Canada in March, so will like to see Jackie and yourself.

Will be in touch,

Best Regards,

Allan

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Allan Harris

Friday, January 16, 2009 12:52:28 AM

Hi Nigel,

This list has been sitting on my desk for about 4 months, and it was just for me to try and find the time to fill in the dates of attendance.

I feel a whole lot better now getting it to you as I know how much effort you and other OB's have put into compiling MSB students.

If I remember anymore names I'll email them to you.

We will be in Toronto during the first week in March, so will call you when we get there.

Glad to be of any help in keeping the Abbey name going.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Allan

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From: Allan Harris

Date: 16 February 2009 21:10

Hi Ladislao,

The second to last picture from the bottom with the group, the gentleman that's standing infront to the right is Andre Lazzari.

Allan Harris

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Ladislao Kertesz

20 Feb

Dear Allan

The photo was taken in November at the reunion.

Do you have Andre Lazzari´s email or telf no.

Does he live in TT

In Internet there is an Andre in Brazil

God Bless

Ladislao

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Allan Harris

1 Apr 09

Dear Ladislao,

Hope all is well.

The Aircraft is a Boeing 777-300ER on a flight from London Gatwick to Dubai.

Just another day in the office.

I hope this is in time for your next publication.

Best Regards,

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From: "Schaefer, Glen O CIV MSFSC, N02M" glen.schaefer@navy.mil

Sent: Monday, February 9, 2009 6:39:32 PM

Ladislao,

I know the reunion is now a pleasant memory to all who attended and I do apologise for the late input.

Life has just been very challenging since my return from the reunion.

I did have a remarkable time with all the ole boys some I knew and many I did not know, but it was very enlightening to meet fellow alumni and most of all share the bond that we all have for this institution we all call "Abbey".

I do not want to beat a dead horse but as great a time I had I am truly committed to the idea that the next reunion we dedicate a day to community service for the Mount.

It is a known fact that enrolment in the vocation is at a very low and there is a tremendous amount of environmental efforts we can offer to uplift the facial appearance of the Mount.

It is all great to eat and drinks with old class mates but we can contribute more at our next reunion.

During my travels around the world with the navy I have donated many hour of my time to improving schools hospitals and orphanages usually in a forty eight hour visit to that facility.

I call upon by abbey brothers to come prepared at the next reunion to give back to our beloved Mount Saint Benedict.

There are also more photos to post.

Peace.

Glen Schaefer.

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Happy Easter

Maxime De Comarmond

Thursday, April 9, 2009 11:03:31 AM

Greetings from Pax Yogurt and Mt. St. Benedict.

Father Cuthbert is doing very well and told me to send you a short note wishing you a very happy and holy Easter 2009.

God Bless

Max

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So now you have all the exchange and photos.

That is for now, till the next one

Ladislao Kertesz

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09AH0289AIRPLANE, Allan Harris workplace.

09AH0291AHA, The Captain himself.

56KA013SCOUTS, A very low quality photo but interesting, hope Kenneth can retake.

08DM5194REUNION08, Gordon Mitchell, Jean de Meillac, Andre Lazzari, Peter Tang and Dennis Gurley.