Tech in Museums, SAHS News & Grant Opportunity

How Tech Is Changing The Museum Experience - "Many museums have started incorporating digital and interactive elements to offer visitors more enlightening and engaging experiences..." Read more.

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWri) - November 1st is the start of National Novel Writing Month. It is a fun, approach to novel writing and great for aspiring writers. The goal is to write a 50,000 word, (approx. 175 page) novel by 11:59:59, November 30.  It is hoped that our readers will join the NaNoWri movement. DID YOU KNOW the historic, Sara Gruen novel, Water for Elephants, stemmed from a NaNoWri session? It was later  turned into a movie http://ow.ly/6SYG5. WHAT IS REQUIRED for NaNoWri? Click for details http://ow.ly/6SYI

SAHS Family News - SAHS and her graduates have a long history of riveting performances and or productions. Today, past student Regina Beavers has been featured in the review for local play, 'Gift for Mom.' Note: This was also the St. Andrew Old Girls' Benefit Play (last Thursday).    

Stephanie Belnavis -  Stephanie's Journey through Dance... 

Stephanie Belnavis, Source: pinklineproject.com

"I fought through three major eye surgeries between November 2010 and February 2011, a pneumatic retinopexy, a scleral buckle and a vitrectomy, to try to regain vision but to no avail. As my treatment began to stabilize in March 2011, I promised myself to not let this break my spirit or shake my boundless spirit for life and never to feel hopeless and helpless going forward. 

Determined to overcome my personal battle I vowed to live each day one day at a time and forever challenge myself — never settling... DANCE has always been my primary voice, my most explicit form of expression...In June 2011, I completed a 12K cycling marathon for the American Diabetes Association 'Tour de Cure' in honor of my father and family members who suffer from severe retinal detachment." In July 2011, Stephanie became the first Jamaican-born to win the Miss Caribbean Metro USA Beauty Pageant. Read more about this dynamic young lady.

• Joan Andrea Hutchinson - We found a delightful interview with SAHS Alumna & Jamaican Communicator, Joan Andrea Hutchinson (JAH). Have you seen her perform? 

   
• Yaneek Page - 2011 NCB National Builder nominee. Page is the co-Founder of Future Services International Ltd.  Best wishes on Oct 25th, Yaneek!

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

• Sharon Williams & Kiwanis - President of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

 Sharon was installed as president of the all-female Club, today - Wednesday, October 12, the first of only three such in Jamaica. DID YOU KNOW - Williams is a product of Key Club at St. Andrew High? Read more

Condolences - Patrick Taylor, the son of former Jamaica College principal Ruel Taylor(1971-1993), passed away yesterday in Miami, Florida. Mr. Ruel Taylor recently lost his wife, Fay, on September 1st this year. Patrick's three sisters - Joanne, Karen and Vivienne and his wife, Judy Taylor nee Harris, attended St. Andrew High during the eighties. We offer our deepest condolences and send up prayers for the Taylor family.    

Other News  - "To educate a woman is to educate a nation"  Stop by the MMMF International Arts & Crafts Fair today in Washington, D.C. Most impressive of all, 15% of all vendors sales go to providing educational grants!

Applications for MMMF grants are now open until January 17, 2012. Members of SAOGA Chapters in North America may want to consider submitting an application.

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The Emrie James Museum

Mrs. Margaret Reckord Bernal, The Curator

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SAHS Family Events

14/Oct @ 1p.m Mini-Exhibit about National Heroes in SAHS' Library.  

Venue: 10 Cecelio Ave, Kingston 10, Jamaica

17/Oct  National Heroes Day (National Holiday in Jamaica)

23/Oct @5:30p.m: SAHS Parents Teachers Association An Evening of Culture
Venue: Little Theatre, 1 Tom Redcam Ave, Kingston 5.

31/Oct @4p.m: St. Andrew Old Girls' Association (SAOGA) - The Saint Awards - Last day for nominations. Please contact Karen Henry, Selection Committee Chair, directly at: kmonique64@hotmail.com 

02/Nov @8a.m - 2:00p.m: St. Andrew High School (SAHS) - Gartshore Cup Competition (Home Economics)  Venue: 10 Cecelio Ave, Kingston 10.

Interested in advertising an event 
from an overseas chapter or locally? 
E-mail: sahsmuseum@gmail.com 
with subject "Events"

About the Emrie James Museum

Come see the world's first purpose-built high school museum about the rich, history of 
St. Andrew High women who have been living 
"LIFE MORE ABUNDANT" 
for 86 years and counting.  

Brochure Design: Joan Rainford, GunnerGroup.net

Brochure Design: Joan Rainford, GunnerGroup.net

VOLUNTEERS - Care to join our team? Please send resumes or expressions of interest to sahsmuseum@gmail.com with the 

subject line: SAHS Volunteers

The Emrie James Museum (EJM) is open to the public Monday-Friday 10a.m - 4p.m. Appointments are suggested for groups of four or more. For more information including special Saturday arrangements, please e-mail: sahsmuseum@gmail.com

SAHS 86th Anniversary Memory Box
"You've got a friend in me..." Click to see our most recent 4-min. video clip

We welcome ideas, suggestions and thrive on feedback. Drop us a line, we would love to hear from you!

The Emrie James Museum

Mrs. Margaret Reckord Bernal, The Curator

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SAHS Family News

The Saint Awards.

The St. Andrew Old Girls' Association (SAOGA) recently established The Saint Award, to honor past students who have made outstanding contributions to the school community and the wider society, and is therefore inviting your assistance in identifying suitable recipients. For further information and nomination forms, please visit: SAOGA@groups.facebook.com or e-mail Karen Henry at  staoga@gmail.com

 

Top CXC Performers, SAHS.86 & SAHS News

Good afternoon,

Four young ladies at St. Andrew High School for Girls (SAHS) gained perfect scores in nine (9) CXC subjects for the June 2011 examinations. Zahra Henry, Ashley-Jade Grennell, Narique McIntosh and Linet Reid accomplished this fantastic feat.

Zahra Henry and Ashley-Jade Grennell, St. Andrew High Sixth Formers

Today, we are presenting a conversation with two of the ladies, Zahra Henry and Ashley-Jade Grennell. We will feature Narique and Linet next week.

Ashley-Jade Grennell: Distinctions in Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Technical Drawing, Spanish, English A, English B, Mathematics and Information Technology. As a Sixth Former (Grade 12), this Arc house lady is currently pursuing CAPE Advanced level subjects - Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Communication Studies, Geometrical and Mechanical Engineering Drawing. 

 A little known fun fact: Ashley-Jade was breast fed for 2 1/2 years...The United Nations advisory is right people...'breast is best' for success :-)

Grennell shared "All of my teachers have individually made a unique impact on me.  To 'pick' one would be quite a challenge. The person that has made the most significant impact is my beloved Principal, Mrs. Sharon Reid (although she did not teach me). She is someone that I hope to emulate, mainly because she has the distinct ability to steer students in the right direction.  Mrs. Reid has created a God-fearing institution that houses some of the craziest and happiest students who go on to become trailblazers and create trailblazers :-)" When asked about her dream job, Ashley-Jade said "Hmm, to be fully honest I just want to enjoy my job.  Currently, I believe that I would enjoy engineering. Not fully sure about which one, but I will be! :-)"

Zahra Henry: Distinctions in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Spanish, French, English A, English B and Mathematics. Zahra is a proud, purple-lady in the house of Gartshore and loves to act, dance and perform. With just one look at her CAPE 'A' level selection of French, Spanish, Communication Studies, Biology and Chemistry it is obvious she could pursue a career in either Natural Sciences, the Arts or a unique hybrid. "At the moment I am undecided about a 'dream job' but one of my wildest dreams is to perform on Broadway." We have spoken a Broadway performance into being for Zahra, with an even longer run than Phantom of the Opera (which Henry saw 'live' in New York City).  

Little known fun fact: Zahra loves to 'goof-off' and make people smile. 

Mr. Rhooms (Drama) and Mrs. Dixon (Grades 3&4) at Mona Preparatory were cited as primary school educators who have positively impacted Zahra's life. At the high school level, all teachers at St. Andrew High have made an indelible impression with special 'shout-outs' to Mrs. Morgan (2nd Form - English A & B), Mr. Wickham (2nd Form Mathematics), Miss Bhoorasingh (4th Form - Spanish & English A teacher) and Miss Robinson (3rd - 5th Form - Mathematics). Her tip for success: BALANCE is key...It's very important to do activities other than 'hitting' the books.

Jazzy, happy hands - Ashley-Jade and Zahra at St. Andrew High School.

It was refreshing to talk with these ladies. Our team at the Emrie James Museum found them to be cool, 'grounded' and definitely not typical 'brainiacs'. The biggest surprise was their shared love for oldies music...not music of the 80's and the 90's but 'O-l-d-i-e-s' including Cherry Oh, Baby by award-winning Jamaican, Eric Donaldson. We wish Ashley-Jade and Zahra continued success. Sky is the limit!

NEXT Sunday: Join us for a conversation with Narique McIntosh and Linet Reid, Top CXC Performers - Pt.2

SAHS 86th Anniversary Memory Box

Thanks to ALL who contributed to our SAHS86 time capsule!

Mrs. Sharon Reid, Principal of St. Andrew High for Girls and the President of JAPSS & CAPSS

A special note of appreciation to Jamaica College alumni for lovely tributes, 'shout-outs' to SAHS ladies and just general support for our museum  - Craig Butler, Sydney Murray, Robert Taylor, Dwight Lyseight, Carl Whyte, Tony Lindo, Errol Moo, Jr, Robert Richardson, Baldwin Shields, Bobby Tego, Frederick Chin, Ro Atkinson, Michael Magnus, Hugh Rose, Adam Rhys and Paul Hamilton...TRUE BLUE! 

Logo: Jamaica College united with St. Andrew High

TOGETHER, WE DID IT: Our SAHS 86th Anniversary posts got 28,932 views in 1-Day! THANK YOU for helping to make our day extra special. Just to recap: -
1. 1925 Music & a comedic, silent movie were featured.

2. Celebratory messages from SAHS' Class of '76, '83, '84,'88, '89, '90 & '91 and a clip from the memory bank: Class of 1989 20th Reunion 

3. Shout-outs received from - Austria, Germany, Ghana, Kingston, Jamaica and Los Angeles, U.S.A

4. Presented history of SAHS over 86yrs.

5. Displayed the school's first uniform.

6. Promoted the history of all six SAHS Houses w/ corresponding stories of famous women ending w/ Joan of Arc.

7. Four tributes from J.C alumni (Class of '82 &'84 ) given St. Andrew High's shared history with Jamaica College (J.C); 'brother-sister' relationship.

J.C batting for SAHS by Robert Taylor, J.C Class of '84

8. Seven heavenly photographs of St. Andrew High alumna highlighting the school's motto "Life More Abundant" and SAHS paraphernalia.

Lenore Watty, SAHS Class of '84

9. Invitation to visit us to have a special experience as this international museum executive >> http://ow.ly/6EmiK

10. SAHS Angels warmly welcomed our new fans.

A big "Thank You" once again for last Wednesday's support. Keep checking in with us as often as you wish here, Twitter , Facebook or YouTube. We very much enjoy reading guest comments on our Facebook page and welcome ideas, suggestions & feedback directly at sahsmuseum@gmail.com

SAHS in the News

• Jamaica Observer 'A Good School: St Andrew High gets thumbs up from NEI' Dr. Elsa Leo-Rhynie (nee Fairweather) said of the article"... made those of us who have read it burst with pride!!! Sharing with you and reminding you that SAHS needs our support to sustain such high standards - any donation towards ensuring that the legacy of Life More Abundant is sustained will be very welcome."   

We wish you a happy and productive week!

"Life More Abundant"