The Merl Grove Excessive College Previous College students’ Affiliation, New York Chapter (MGHSPSANY), marked its fifteenth anniversary with a gala celebration on Saturday, September 27, 2025, on the Backyard Metropolis On line casino and Tennis Membership. The occasion introduced collectively alumni, often called GEMS, together with supporters, household, and mates to honor the group’s legacy of excellence and its theme of “Fellowship and Group.”
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President Sharon Wilson, in her remarks, expressed gratitude to members and companions whose dedication has fueled the chapter’s development. “This milestone is a testomony to the eagerness and dedication of our previous GEMS and companions who’ve allowed us to maneuver our concepts from paper to actuality,” Wilson stated. “Collectively, we proceed to strengthen the Merl Grove legacy and impression lives at dwelling and overseas.”
The night featured a cocktail reception, dinner, and stay leisure. Saxophonist Keith Marrett headlined the evening, whereas reggae singer Althea Hewitt delivered an impromptu rendition of “Sorry.” Veteran artist Marcia Aitken additionally energized the group along with her basic hit, I’m Nonetheless in Love with You.
Keynote speaker Lesleyann Samuel, Rapid Previous President of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc., mirrored on the chapter’s beginnings, acknowledging the imaginative and prescient of its founders. “They felt the concern and did it anyway. Their imaginative and prescient gave beginning to the fellowship we have fun tonight and the sisterhood that sustains it. We’re standing actually on their shoulders,” Samuel instructed the viewers.
Particular awards had been introduced through the gala: Natasha Davids obtained the Pals of the NY Chapter Award, Yolanda Lawrence was honored as Distinguished Previous Pupil, and Lilieth Ferguson was named Distinguished Member of the New York Chapter.
Past the celebration, the occasion highlighted MGHSPSANY’s ongoing mission to assist Merl Grove Excessive College in Jamaica, foster group amongst previous college students within the diaspora, and develop instructional alternatives.
For extra details about upcoming initiatives or to assist the Affiliation, go to www.mghspsany.org or name 347-504-1924.
