The Excelsior Excessive College Previous College students’ Affiliation celebrated the 93rd Anniversary of the institution of the esteemed establishment, which passed off on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
This important milestone was commemorated via the Annual Founder’s Day Church Service and Brunch, which have been held throughout the college’s hallowed halls at 137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3 in Jamaica.
The day’s program commenced with a church service at 9:00 a.m., adopted by brunch at 11:30 a.m.
Honoring Dr. The Hon. A. Wesley Powell, OD
Beneath the theme, “A Dream In Movement,” this occasion paid homage to the legacy of the outstanding educator, innovator, and humanitarian, Dr. The Hon. A. Wesley Powell, OD, who established the establishment on January 19, 1931.
Dr. Powell’s visionary management challenged conventions, advocating that training must be a elementary proper accessible to each Jamaican youngster, no matter their social class, ethnicity, or monetary means.
With simply 5 college students and a modest location at 8 Hampton Avenue, Campbell City, he laid the inspiration for what would develop into one in every of Jamaica’s premier academic establishments.
Right this moment, Excelsior Excessive College stands tall as an emblem of Dr. Powell’s unwavering dream, bearing the motto “Age Animo,” which interprets to “Do it with thy may!” The establishment continues to evolve and increase, providing various academic alternatives to people spanning from early childhood to maturity.
A celebration of expertise and generosity
The festivities of the Founder’s Day celebration have been additional enhanced by performances from a lineup of a few of the establishment’s most illustrious alumni and Jamaica’s best abilities.
The stage featured famend pianist and jazz singer, Harold Davis, the dynamic ensemble of DeMario McDowell and Mates, the soulful melodies of Pam Corridor, the swish strikes of dancer Kymmone Ennis, and the musical prowess of Recording Artist Shawn Antoine, amongst different excellent acts.
Proceeds to learn scholarship fund
One of many central goals of this occasion was to lift funds for the Excelsior Excessive College’s Scholarship Fund, with a selected deal with supporting financially deprived college students.
For these members of the Excelsior neighborhood residing within the Diaspora or have been unable to attend, there was an choice to donate their meal to a selected member of the family or particular person.
Tickets for this celebratory event have been priced at $5,000.
