Review of the WGSS Alumni Association May Day Lime 2009

The WGSS Alumni Association (official alumni association) staged their annual MAYDAY affair on Sunday May 3rd 2009 at the School compound.

Music was supplied by the sensational A&D Sounds Ltd which is owned by Mr. Darren Drayton, ex pupil who is well making a name for himself in the fields of I.T. and Sound Engineering.

The start was kind of shaky with the rains threatening to create havoc in the early stages. But yuh know Trini .... Rain does only wash out CRICKET. SO from very early ... the ball jumbies arrived and took centre stage making the thing as homely as was possible.

Hayden Francois, Neil Lashley, Marlon Beddoe, and all the other well known "BALL SPIRITS" (men who play football all in their dreams, living rooms, cars etc.) took to the field and made the thing begin to fall into place.

It was the biggest Mayday event ever hosted by the Alumni since its inception. Well over 100 persons were in attendance on a rotational basis and lent their support either monetarily or just by lending their "GOOD VIBES" to the moment.

Eats and drinks of all sorts were in abundance and special mention must be made of the Class of 87' crew and in particular, Mr. Roger John who in his usual sneaky way said " it have a lil ting in a bottle here fuh yuh to try, yuh go like it".I make two twist and come back with a cup and by the time I reach the bottle ... it dun. Woodbrook people never change.

The showing of persons went as follows. Classes of the 70's and early 80's was phenomenal. Persons like Daryon Marcelle (ex WGSS Football Goalkeeper), persons from the banking sector, communications sector, and a few surprise guests were in attendance. Mrs. Annette Borely, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Berkitt and other past teachers were there.

Two former Principals of the school were also present showing their support. The all fours was a success but the other little games and stalls were of minor appreciation.

Joel Stewart, Marcus Hart, Ayanna Bowrin represented for the E-Alumni-Executive.

Mention must be made of the President of the Alumni Association. Mr. Keith Wood.

He made sure to acknowledge the input of the E-Alumni and tell everyone that we were the new blood that the group was waiting for. We were introduced to all present and asked to strive to make the organization a success and to continue to partner with the existing Alumni to make the shared vision a reality.

NOW .... the 'Pièce de résistance' .... THE SHOWING OF THE YOUNG ALUMNI!!!!!!!!

We had a visual contingent of at least 25 young members that made up the 2008 graduating class of WGSS.

They were of course cliqued in their own little group, but they were present nonetheless and were having a visible good time. Drinking races, "Chanting over the riddim" of the DJ and doing their "dances".(?) Ah old ... what yuh expect! lol.

Quotient by number .... the class of 87' outshone all by virtue of their "fun" level. They were slightly ... but only slightly outdone by the entire 70's and early 80's contingent. They had a time and even tried to mingle with the kids a bit. Class of 88' could only number about 7, but we were all over the place. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Class of 89' could only muster 1 person. His presence was greatly appreciated though because it shows that the word reached all persons regardless of how busy they were.

A great time was had by all with familiar faces in an all too familiar environment - What else do you expect from the school which turns out the highest number of underrated overachievers in the North West region.

Thanks to all that came.

review submitted by Joel Stewart