Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School Mt. St. Benedict , Trinidad and Tobago
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Dear Friends,
Sad news, Wayne Vincent Brown has passed away to a better life.
The Circular shall make an issue with the material that has been collected in the years when WVB was a collaborator to the success of the Circular and other item that we are collecting. Thanks before hand to P.C. Pires for the splendid article he wrote.
The Circular shall make an issue with the material that has been collected in the years when WVB was a collaborator to the success of the Circular and other item that we are collecting. Thanks before hand to P.C. Pires for the splendid article he wrote.
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Now some news fromCANADA
Now some news from
RE: pics of caribana 09, first set
From: Glen Mckoy (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)
Sent: Mon 8/17/09 10:02 PM
From: Glen Mckoy (mckoy43glen@hotmail.com)
Sent: Mon 8/17/09 10:02 PM
Hello Salvador,
Sorry I missed when you guys called, it seem liked a good get together as always, with the brothers, and a big hello to all the other brothers you encountered, Salvador, you are such an Ambassador to the organisation.
How do we thank a guy like you, cheers my brother, we love you, you have brought joy to so many brothers, by visiting and reaching out, a Knight on a mission, we must stop sometimes, and say Thank You Man.
I have no words but lots of smiles, you have made many ah day, for many ah Knights.
Bests regard my Brother; keep up the good work,
Glen McKoy...MSB.
Sorry I missed when you guys called, it seem liked a good get together as always, with the brothers, and a big hello to all the other brothers you encountered, Salvador, you are such an Ambassador to the organisation.
How do we thank a guy like you, cheers my brother, we love you, you have brought joy to so many brothers, by visiting and reaching out, a Knight on a mission, we must stop sometimes, and say Thank You Man.
I have no words but lots of smiles, you have made many ah day, for many ah Knights.
Bests regard my Brother; keep up the good work,
Glen McKoy...MSB.
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From: coscarartsalvador@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:21:25 -0500
From: coscarartsalvador@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:21:25 -0500
Hello glen,
I am sending you some photos of Dave DeCastro in Caribana inToronto
I had a great time visiting with him at his house.
Best wishes.
Salvador
I am sending you some photos of Dave DeCastro in Caribana in
I had a great time visiting with him at his house.
Best wishes.
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Welcome toOntario , Salvador
From: Nigel Boos
Welcome to
From: Nigel Boos
Got your msg, Salvador
We've never met, but I feel as if I already know so much about you.
It'll be fun to get together at last.
Looking forward to meeting your guests too.
I have a strong feeling that I know exactly who they are, but I won't spoil the fun by guessing.
Hope you're enjoying the wonderful weather ofOntario and the huge metropolis of Milton
(Ajax
See you 2nite.
Nigel
We've never met, but I feel as if I already know so much about you.
It'll be fun to get together at last.
Looking forward to meeting your guests too.
I have a strong feeling that I know exactly who they are, but I won't spoil the fun by guessing.
Hope you're enjoying the wonderful weather of
(
See you 2nite.
Nigel
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On 28-May-09, at 6:50 PM,salvador
On 28-May-09, at 6:50 PM,
Hello, Nigel,
Yes I am going to be there with some friends including one aqualass.
I will send this email to her so she can let you know how many of her trini gang ,jajajajaj will be attending.
Specially now that there is going to be a steel band playing that will be awesome.
I will call Salah when I get toMontreal
I am really looking forward for this reunion.
God bless. To all.
Yes I am going to be there with some friends including one aqualass.
I will send this email to her so she can let you know how many of her trini gang ,jajajajaj will be attending.
Specially now that there is going to be a steel band playing that will be awesome.
I will call Salah when I get to
I am really looking forward for this reunion.
God bless. To all.
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From: nigelboos@yahoo.ca
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 17:03:29 -0400
From: nigelboos@yahoo.ca
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 17:03:29 -0400
Folks,
Our planned Roti Night at Rotilcious in Ajax is a mere 8 days away, and I am still waiting to hear from you as to whether or not you'll be coming, and whether or not you'll be bring your spouses.
I would encourage you to respond soon, so that we'll have some idea as to numbers and so that the restaurant will know if they have to employ one or two more people to help out that night.
Since it appears that a $15.00 price tag may be too much, I'm going to reduce it to $12.00and drop off the tea/coffee and ice-cream. (Apologies to the ladies).
Therefore, your $12.00 ticket will cover roti, a soft drink, doubles and a tip.
Therefore, your $12.00 ticket will cover roti, a soft drink, doubles and a tip.
Anyone wishing to have tea / coffee and some ice-cream dessert can do so for an extra
charge ($2.00 per item).
charge ($2.00 per item).
Salah Wilson (MSB 1970) is hoping to attend, with his family steel-band, to provide a little
entertainment.
As you may know, his home burned down on May 4th inMontreal
Anyone wishing to help Salah can consider purchasing one of the steel-band text books he has written, and have it delivered to one of the 20,000 musically-illiterate young steelband payers in TT (Salah's request).
entertainment.
As you may know, his home burned down on May 4th in
Anyone wishing to help Salah can consider purchasing one of the steel-band text books he has written, and have it delivered to one of the 20,000 musically-illiterate young steelband payers in TT (Salah's request).
Please let me hear from you soon.
Regards,
Nigel
Regards,
Nigel
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david decastro
31 Mar
Hi Ladislao,
1. 1. Just put this out there see if any one remembers in the early years of Mount we use to go down to a river without permission and would bath in a little pool called catchecam.
I think it eventually became popular and there were supervised visits for the boys, or was this another pool in the river near by??
I think it eventually became popular and there were supervised visits for the boys, or was this another pool in the river near by??
2. 2. Did any one ever take over our den in the mountain?
We called ourselves the bar bell boys and built a wooden hut with a swing rope.
[dave de castro-malcom boyack-lawrence mc cauley-colin phillips-peter dossantos donald boyd and delano
We would go off and lime and lift weights, and swing to our hearts content twice a week.
What beautiful memories of Mount.
I feel sorry for anyone who does not share fond memories.
"bandit"
We called ourselves the bar bell boys and built a wooden hut with a swing rope.
[dave de castro-malcom boyack-lawrence mc cauley-colin phillips-peter dos
We would go off and lime and lift weights, and swing to our hearts content twice a week.
What beautiful memories of Mount.
I feel sorry for anyone who does not share fond memories.
"bandit"
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From: Derek Chadee dachadee@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 1:31 AM
From: Derek Chadee dachadee@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 1:31 AM
In photo 08UN0384ESMERALDAGRP s391.jpg, the gentleman second from right (in the shirt jac) looks like an administrative staff who assisted the bursar.
Francis Pereira his nickname is Khaki.
Khaki also assisted with the sports at the school.
You may remember Francis, he is the brother of Harry.
Ian
Francis Pereira his nickname is Khaki.
Khaki also assisted with the sports at the school.
You may remember Francis, he is the brother of Harry.
Ian
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From: ian gomes <gomesian@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009, 12:40 PM
From: ian gomes <gomesian@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009, 12:40 PM
As far as I’m aware, Jaggie is not married.
Khaki is, and still lives onSt. Johns Road
Joseph Jagwansingh, AKA Jaggie, does not have an email address nor does Francis.
Ian
Khaki is, and still lives on
Joseph Jagwansingh, AKA Jaggie, does not have an email address nor does Francis.
Ian
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Re. Circular No. 401, The Abbey School MSB
Monday, July 27, 2009 9:44 AM
From: "ian gomes"
Re. Circular No. 401, The Abbey School MSB
Monday, July 27, 2009 9:44 AM
From: "ian gomes"
Some of the boys in this pic I can identify.
1. 1. Winston Ramsahai. 2. Henri Mendoza 3. Renee Villafana 4. Assam
2. 6. Voosh 10. Pedro Coscarrat 13. Azizul Mohammed 16. Tim Healy 23. Jimi Samaroo
1. 24. Glen Mc Koy 25. Hudson
2. 28. Chandler ( can't say if its Adrian
3. 32. Jerry Campbell 33. The other Chandler
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On 15-Jul-09, at 12:41 PM, Elizabeth Ince wrote:
On 15-Jul-09, at 12:41 PM, Elizabeth Ince wrote:
Dear Nigel:
Please note that I learnt last Sunday at Church from a visiting niece that former 'day boy' at MSB - ARCHIE DIDIER - from Arima died of a stroke in 2007.
He and I caught the bus from/to Arima toSt. John's Road
Another RIP.
CECIL INCE
Please note that I learnt last Sunday at Church from a visiting niece that former 'day boy' at MSB - ARCHIE DIDIER - from Arima died of a stroke in 2007.
He and I caught the bus from/to Arima to
Another RIP.
CECIL INCE
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From: Nigel P. Boos
First class, Compton.
From: Nigel P. Boos
Thank you for getting in touch with us.
We've been hunting for you guys for a few years already, and it's great to hear from you. I honestly cannot tell you how we got your email address, but probably some off-the-cuff remark from someone or other directed us to you.
Welcome.
We have an Association of Abbey School Alumni, based in Trinidad, and the mastermind behind our effort is Ladislao Kertesz inVenezuela
We've been hunting for you guys for a few years already, and it's great to hear from you. I honestly cannot tell you how we got your email address, but probably some off-the-cuff remark from someone or other directed us to you.
Welcome.
We have an Association of Abbey School Alumni, based in Trinidad, and the mastermind behind our effort is Ladislao Kertesz in
We have had a few reunions in Trinidad, and here in Canada
Perhaps you could spend a little time to put together 2-3 paragraphs for us, to let us know what you've done with yourself since leaving the Mount.
And if you could also send us a recent photograph of yourself, it would be a nice way to let any old friends see what the years have done to you.
Perhaps you could spend a little time to put together 2-3 paragraphs for us, to let us know what you've done with yourself since leaving the Mount.
And if you could also send us a recent photograph of yourself, it would be a nice way to let any old friends see what the years have done to you.
One thing I do need for you to clear up for me is this:
I've been told that you came to MSB from Pomeroon inGuyana
Can you please confirm any of this for us, and also, if by chance you happen to have any old MSB photographs still hiding in a cupboard somewhere, how'd you like to share them with the rest of us?
I've been told that you came to MSB from Pomeroon in
Can you please confirm any of this for us, and also, if by chance you happen to have any old MSB photographs still hiding in a cupboard somewhere, how'd you like to share them with the rest of us?
Question: Did your family originate in Madeira ? (I have a private reason for asking, which I'll share with you when you answer).
Nigel P. Boos
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On 23-Jul-09, at 7:22 PM, Compton De Jesus wrote:
Hello Nigel,
I read your e-mail and was quite surprised.
My name is Compton Vinantius De Jesus (Vinantius is the right spelling) and I did attend Mt St Benedict in the early 60's.
My uncle whose name is Compton Sylvester De Jesus attended the same school at the same time, unfortunately he died in 1972 is this any help to you.
Compton
On 23-Jul-09, at 7:22 PM, Compton De Jesus wrote:
Hello Nigel,
I read your e-mail and was quite surprised.
My name is Compton Vinantius De Jesus (Vinantius is the right spelling) and I did attend Mt St Benedict in the early 60's.
My uncle whose name is Compton Sylvester De Jesus attended the same school at the same time, unfortunately he died in 1972 is this any help to you.
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FROM Ladislao Kertesz
15 Mar
Dear Cornel, Terrence
Good for writing about the meeting that took place with Egan, Cornel and Nigel
None of the others did as yet and I presume that they are not going to write either.
But I need to get the contents of the little box that you left at the reunion, photographed item by item.
Also scan the documents.
The general photos of the items make my mouth droll.
But the photos that you sent are not good for the general archive, because of the low resolution, preferably each medal should have been photographed individually.
Good for writing about the meeting that took place with Egan, Cornel and Nigel
None of the others did as yet and I presume that they are not going to write either.
But I need to get the contents of the little box that you left at the reunion, photographed item by item.
Also scan the documents.
The general photos of the items make my mouth droll.
But the photos that you sent are not good for the general archive, because of the low resolution, preferably each medal should have been photographed individually.
Especially the scout badges, only Jan has sent a couple of photos but the rest of the KING or QUEEN Scouts just do not remember anything and have nothing to show.
Not even memories of the Jamboree Camps or others.
Finally I get to see Egan, after 49 years.
He sat next to me during the last year at the study hall at the back row left.
He is on the list since 2002 but is not inclined to write.
I am glad he is well and has a beautiful wife, please tell him.
I can only ask you to be an intermediate for this job, as you are closer than I.
Also remember that if you get an interesting email, please FW it to me if you believe that it can forward the cause.
This is the "material" I talked about.
Not even memories of the Jamboree Camps or others.
Finally I get to see Egan, after 49 years.
He sat next to me during the last year at the study hall at the back row left.
He is on the list since 2002 but is not inclined to write.
I am glad he is well and has a beautiful wife, please tell him.
I can only ask you to be an intermediate for this job, as you are closer than I.
Also remember that if you get an interesting email, please FW it to me if you believe that it can forward the cause.
This is the "material" I talked about.
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So now you have all the exchanges and photos.
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Photos:
70UN0001CLASS1972, Class 1972
08FA2035KABGRP, Kasim Abalasi and group.
09DD0020DDCCARIBANA, David De Castro and friends
09DD0022DDCCARIBANA, David De Castro and friend
08FA2035KABGRP, Kasim Abalasi and group.
09DD0020DDCCARIBANA, David De Castro and friends
09DD0022DDCCARIBANA, David De Castro and friend
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