Fifty-eight years ago you gained your independence from Britain and never looked back. We Jamaicans at home and abroad wear our “tag” proudly. Our flag is distinctive, our culture is extremely unique and we even crafted our own version of the English language …….no turning back. LONG LIVE JAMAICA AND ITS PEOPLE. Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMAICA

JOAN PEPE GASTON posted this on her Facebook page today. I just saw it and remembered that I was not given any bun and cheese today. After threatening to expose someone’s shortcomings…I was rewarded “bigly”. I borrowed that word from a certain world leader. I hope, you, dear reader, got your reward earlier. In case anyone is wondering who is Joan Pepe Gaston ? Here is a little piece of STATHS trivia. She is a second generation STATHS graduate. Her dad, the late Roy Thomas, was my classmate from the class of ’65. Also from that class is former school … Continue reading I ALMOST FORGOT

You can not look at these and not salivate. My mouth is reacting to what my eyes are seeing…….and remembering the taste of SUGAR BUNS . The last time I ate anything like this in Jamaica was in 1983. Yet, there is this sensation coming from under my tongue….so, soo ohhh!!! St. Andrew Technical High School and its Trade Training Center now have a reorganized baking division that not only teaches students to bake , but now bakes in commercial quantities and quality, to satisfy the needs of its cafeteria . All the baked products that used to be purchased … Continue reading BAKERY IN ACTION

The Atlanta Banquet was especially graced with another VIP other than the Principal. One of STATHS’ pioneer teachers from 1961, was in attendance. We are speaking of no other than The Honorable Lady Mavis Carey . And NO. She did not come on a stretcher, neither in a wheelchair. In fact, she was escorted by an obviously YOUNGER man. Before nimble tongues go a wagging, she is not a COUGAR. That young man is her son – Mr. “Pablo” Carey. Continue reading ANOTHER SPECIAL GUEST IN ATLANTA

Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY

So much happened during that most eventful year. Among other things….our US and Canadian based Alumni had at least three banquets, several fish-fries, picnics in parks, ocean cruises and even river-boat cruises. Some pictures appeared in social media…others got swept under the rug of time . So…..let’s bring back a few memories for some, and open another chapter of “Revelations” for others. Continue reading “LEFTOVERS” FROM 2019

STATHS Track and Field Athletes showing off their new sneakers, donated by STATHS N.E. Alumni Association and the STATHS 79’ers, as they get ready to go to the National Stadium for a series of events. Continue reading JUST LOVE MY SNEAKERS

THE BARGAIN OF THE YEAR AMONG STATHS US BASED ALUMNI GROUPS AT ONLY $60 PER PERSON . THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS SPECIAL GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE, INCLUDING THE PRINCIPAL AS OUR SPECIAL SPEAKER. If you are from out of town, those of us who are local would love to help you find suitable accommodation and transportation. So feel free to call any of the telephone numbers listed above. In addition, <staths.com> can be reached at 678-925-8609. We also call Atlanta home. Continue reading ATLANTA ALUMNI CHRISTMAS BANQUET

The Funeral/Memorial Service for the late Michael Anthony Fray will be held on Tuesday December 3rd, 2019, at The Church of St. Margaret’s, 167 Old Hope Road, Kingston Jamaica. Continue reading FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SERVICE

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Olympian Michael Fray. He was a talented sprinter who competed at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. In the 1968 Olympics he ran the 2nd leg of the 4x100m relay which set the world record of 38.6 seconds in the heats and then broke the record in the semi-final with a time of 38.3 seconds. He also competed at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and earned a silver medal in the relays. Fray also won a gold medal in 1966 at the Central American and Caribbean Games … Continue reading IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL FRAY