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Tribute to Barbara MacMillan    Fidelitas Jazz and More II    Fi Real    2005 AGM Highlights

Tribute to

Barbara MacMillan

At the time of her death last year, Barbara Smellie MacMillan had more than 45 years of unbroken association with St. Hugh’s: as a student (at the time of the famous green uniform, and other unmentionable green items), as chemistry teacher, and as parent of three girls, Toni, Trudi, and Trixi,  who were also students of SHHS.

As a past student, Barbara participated fully in the life of the school and regularly attended school events such as the Founders’ Day church service and prize-giving ceremonies, where she sat as she always did, regally, quietly, with a warm smile and pleasant demeanour. A willing and cheerful giver, she always responded to requests from the SHPSA and supported our fund-raising activities, using whatever influence she had to benefit St. Hugh’s.

At the service of thanksgiving for her life, SHPSA President Joy Gillett-Chambers and Gwyneth Davidson read a tribute to Barbara. The tribute was based on a short story that she wrote as a fourth form student, which appeared in the school magazine, The Swan, of which she was the first editor.

The short story, “The World”, reflected how meaningful Barbara’s own life would become, as she blossomed from a quiet, but talented and determined girl in school to become a deputy head girl and prefect and earned a prestigious academic scholarship to university.

Fidelitas Jazz and More II

Get ready for Fidelitas Jazz and More II, to take place on  Sunday, July 23 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel,  starting at 6 p.m.

For a contribution of only $1,000 we will be treated to performances from the likes of Distinguished Past Student Karen Smith, A.J. Brown, Dimario McDowell, Omar Trowers, Peter Ashbourne and Friends, and Sound of Joy. ¥

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Fi Real:

March 20 reasoning on relationships

Relationships in the age of HIV/AIDS is the theme of a “reasoning” to be hosted by the SHPSA in the audio-visual room of the SHHS on Monday, March 20 at 5 p.m., to be led by past student Dr. Tina Hylton Kong of the Ministry of Health. Past students should not miss this discussion which goes to the heart of sexual relationships today. A 30-minute video, “Fi Real” will fuel what is expected to be a lively discussion on the topic, to be chaired by past student, Dawn Williams.

2005 AGM highlights

The Annual General Meeting  was held on Thursday, September 29, at our favourite venue, the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. In addition to the presentation of the Distinguished Past Student Award (see page 1), other  highlights include:

Proposal to change financial year  to end on  July 31 instead of August 31, to facilitate the auditing of the books in time for presentation at the AGM, held at the end of September.

Presentation of the audited financial statements by newly appointed auditor, Mr. Wilfield Hall of Hamilton Hall and Co., who is husband of past student Novelette Hall.

The Secretary’s report included:

Acknowledgement of donations by the Atlanta Chapter in 2004, the PTA’s donation to the Buy the Bus campaign, donation of books by past students to the Schools Challenge Quiz team.

Reports on: successful Careers Day, featuring some 42 presenters, organised by Distinguished Past Student Joy Simons Brown; and rap sessions during the summer holidays organised by Distinguished Past Student Barbara Chevannes.

Gift of a cake to the staff on Teachers’ Day.

Staging of two successful fundraising plays.

Annual weekend getaway at Grand Lido Braco, organised by Joy Gillett-Chambers.

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