Fiftieth Anniversary of Kingsway Academy

The Fiftieth Anniversary of Kingsway Academy blasted off on September 22, 2008 with an array of pomp and pageantry. The giant size decorations, that were uniquely designed for this auspicious occasion could not be matched anywhere. Coupled with the excitement of parents, teachers, students, staff and guests adorned with their green, "PROUD TO BE A SAINT" T-shirts, glaring Kingsway buttons and wrist bands gave birth to a euphoria that has not been experienced on this campus for some time. Colors, glitter, song, dance, poetry, speeches and balloons, saturated the atmosphere and engulfed our hearts, minds. Everyone seemed spellbound as the Grand Marshall, Quentinique Rolle, raised her multi-colored Torch, led the processional. She was followed by the Flag Bearer, Trey Lowe, Tyreke Butler,and Kai Campbell all children of Kingsway's Alumni. Following closely behind were our special guest speaker, the Minister of Education, the Honorable Carl Bethel, and members of the Committee of Management. As they alighted the red carpet, cheers rose from the audience for this was indeed a ceremony draped in elegance. Deputy Head Boy and Junior Minister of Tourism, Katanga Armbrister-Johnson gave the proclamation declaring that the chapter of the Fiftieth Anniversary was now open.

Memories of past glory days were shared by Mrs. Priscilla Cartwright , one of the first teachers who taught at Kingsway when it was on Dowdeswell Street. She was also the first High School Guidance Counselor, Secretary and Business Teacher. Her reflections centered on the school in its humble beginnings. Other Alumni who gave reflections were Mrs. Lyn Fox, Class of 1975; Mrs. Crystal Benjamin Brice and Mrs. Tanya Hudson Hepburn, Class of 1987, and Mrs. Melissa Albury Roberts, Class of 1994, all now Kingsway Academy parents. In addition to the many present students who participated were Mrs. Kim Cooper Welcome of the first High School Graduating Class of 1984 with her rendition of , "No More Life Livin Me"; Rev. Trent Davis, Class of 1987; Ms. Terez Davis, better known as "Dynamite Daisy" of the Class of 1992, and Ms. Bodine Johnson, Class of 2001.