YCHS TEACHERS
She was the netball coach who had our team scoring high in inter-high school games.
Jacqueline Bertram (nee Vernon)
This Yorkist is the founder and CEO of Team Jamaica Bickles
Who is Mr. Irwine G. Clare Snr., OD.
A Jamaican seasoning blend used for dry-rubbing or wet-marinating various types of fish and meat.
What is jerk seasoning
“Play wid puppy dawg, puppy dawg lick yuh face. Play wid big dawg, big dawg bite yuh…” means
What is: 1. Familiarity breeds contempt, 2. If you play out of your league you may get a lesson you won’t forget. 3. You have to strike that even balance.
The head boy and head girl of Class 1979
Who are Peter Swaby and Carol Grant
She is the mom of one of our 79ers who has followed her footstep and is also a teacher.
Who is Mrs. Howard
In 1972 at the World Popular Song Festival of the Yamaha Foundation in Tokyo, this alumnus won the grand prize competing with songwriters like Neil Sedaka, and Michael Legrand, with his original composition of "Life is Just for Living."
Who is Ernie Smith
Named after the first prime minister of Jamaica, this hard candy is supposed to represent the firmness of his character. Consists of grated coconut, dark brown sugar, water, grated ginger, and a bit of lime juice.
What is Bustamante backbone, also known as busta or stagga back.
“Ben di tree while it young, cause when it old it a go bruk..”
What is "Discipline your children and teach them the right way when they are young, because trying to do it when they are older might be too late for them and yourself".
Bass player extraordinaire, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, he has released his latest project, a 12-track album titled, What is Going On.
Who is Dayal “Bassie Dee” Cadien
They were sisters; one taught Spanish and the other, Geography
Who are Mrs. Yvonne Paulwell and Mrs. Dorothy Williams
The first ever Jamaican woman to win an Olympic Gold when she won the 400m Hurdles at the 1996 Olympics breaking the Olympic record which stood to 2004.
Who is Deon Hemmings
A popular Jamaican fish pâté made with smoked red herring or mackerel combined with hot peppers, onions, and spices.
What is Solomon Gundy
“Ef fish deh a river bottom an tell yu seh alligator have gum boil, believe him!”
What is "Listen to the voice of experience"
On the Whatsapp group chat, this 79er always have her fridge stocked with ackee
Who is Sharon Paisley
He was a 79er who returned to YCHS as a teacher of Geography and History.
Who is Donovan (Hugh) Johnson
From forming the Skatalites, at age 15, alongside Don Drummond, Roland Alphanso, Tommy McCook and others, to his work as in-house writer, arranger, and producer at Studio One records during the '60s to his own classic recordings, he is a defining figure of reggae music.
Who is Jackie Mittoo
A boiled Caribbean pudding consisting of cornmeal, grated coconut, and brown sugar with the addition of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, butter, and raisins.
What is Duckanoo or Blue Draws
"A nuh wan day monkey waan wife".
What is "Think about the future – today’s decisions will impact the future".
The only Certified Fleet Driver Trainer in Jamaica, Air Brake Instructor and Inspector of Motor Vehicles (examiner); he still find times to provide support to 79ers in need and report their progress to the group.
Who is Hyrie "Kidd" Smith
These were our form 5 teachers in 1979
Who were Mrs. Kirlew, Mrs. Hemmings, Mr. Morgan, Ms. Lewars
He is a Commander of the Order of Distinction, and the Chancellor of the Mico University College and was Managing Director of Jamaica Cane Product Sales, for 30 years.
WHO IS DR RODERICK KARL JAMES, CD
A flavorful Jamaican fish stew that is traditionally cooked in a mix of coconut milk, onions, garlic, and tomatoes until it develops a thick consistency.
Run Down
"Quatti buy chubble, hunjedh poun cyaan pay far eeh"
What is "Small mistakes and blunders can add up to large and complex problems from which it’s difficult to extricate ourselves".
These 79ers sit on the 79er Reunion Committee
Who are Michael Gardener, Owen and Gary Aljoe, Alwayn Dalley, Michael Shaw, Aaron Vassell, Jacqueline Osbourne and Belinda Blessitt Vincent