ICHS
I.C.H.S
Executive Committee 1998-2000 Paula Burke Depass Joan Chang Carolyn Chow Sylvia Chin Norma La Haye Gloria Ho Shue Jean Goulbourne Beverly Richards Venice Rose Olive Williams Cathrine Sani Noella Wedderburn Juliette Young GIRLS Please share your' news with us Weddings, Births, Deaths, Academic Achievement: etc. Contact: yvonnelyew@rocketmail.com Yvonne 905 420 1264 Fax: 416 964 9605
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Hot!
Hot! Hot! by
Ina Williams Bacchanal!
Carnival! It was party time again at our annual Valentine's Dance on February
12, 2000 - the first of the new century! This year we spent the extra dollar to
rent the adjoining room for the food service. This almost doubled the rent - was
the extra elbow room worth the cost?? Let us know. Carnival was our dance theme this year and the "decorating team" did their usual magnificent job. Many thanks to our Trinidadian friend, Curtis Eustace, for the loan of the beautiful Caribana pieces. There was just one moment of panic when Sandra lost her head because a headpiece was missing. Happily, both were recovered! Everyone ate heartily of the curry goat, jerk pork, etc. - deliciously catered by "Aunt Essie's Caribbean Kitchen” and of the homemade goodies from the ICHSAA Bakers - ably organized by Bev Richards. The surprise hit of the night was the appearance of the band, ~Tropical Vibes", which was not billed on the tickets. Together with our loyal D.J., "Livewire", they kept the people jumping (literally) all night. At 1.00 a.m. we turned on the lights and said thanks and good night and still the people pack up the dance floor and never want to leave! It was a total surprise to hear applause on the dance floor after each musical set played by the band! And it was good to see people going home with soca in their gait and smiles on their faces! As our "set up" work group continues to dwindle, special mention should be given to Jeannette and Stanley Chin and Sonny Chang, who have never been committee members but who continue each year to come early, help with the manual labour of setting up and return to dance the night away. Thanks you three, may your hearts remain generous and your bones healthy and strong! Besides, Lorraine and David can't set up without you! A function like this requires many, many helping hands - before, during and after to pack away and clean up. So we say a million thanks to all you kind hearted people (in addition to the committee members and their families) who cheerfully help on these occasions year after year. May your stash of God Points continue to grow!
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Scholarship Fund $$ For
those of you who have not yet contributed to the scholarship fund, this is just
a reminder that your contribution is greatly needed. Any amount will be much
appreciated. Thanks. Please
forward your cheque to: PLATES!
PLATES! We
still have some commemorative plates for sale. The plates feature a front view
of the school etched and bordered in 24kt gold. 1
golden brooch - Old English style and picture found on floor after Valentine's
Dance. President's
Message Dear
Fellow Alumni, A
big welcome to the Year 2000, I wish good health, happiness and prosperity
to everyone, as we enter the 21st century. The new year, decade, and
millennium bring us the perfect opportunity for a fresh start, as well as to
mend fences, forgive old wrongs and fulfill dreams that we always seem to tuck
away for tomorrow. Well,
tomorrow is here and it is time to face the things in our lives that have
greater meaning than the every day hustle and bustle. We will all be facing
things of new and of old, but what ever it is that we are faced with, we must do
them with love in our hearts. From the big changes such as: moving homes,
changing jobs or careers, marriage or welcoming children/grandchildren to the
small things like lending a hand at our functions. I
was sorry not to see more of you at our dance. It was a lovely evening and many
thanks to all our volunteers. The majority of our volunteers as usual are not
our ICHS alumni. We have a loyal group of friends who lend a helping hand. Maybe
it is time to not call it an ICHS event? Let
me thank everyone who supported the initial kick off drive for the scholarship
fund. We received 69 responses from 400 letters. The number sounds small but we
are very grateful for what we received. The beautiful hand-crocheted
bedspread that was raffled off, raised $1,000.00 . Congratulations to the winner
of the prize - Vinnette McDaniel. Sincerely, Coming... Please
join ~ Sunday,
August 20th 2000 Contact: Bev
Lewis Richards by
Sandra Hardie Anyone
who knows "Auntie Bev", knows of her involvement with the Roman
Catholic Church. So it is not surprising to learn she has been a Professed
Member of the Third Order of St. Francis since she was fourteen years old. I
asked her to tell me a little about the teachers from Immaculate who strongly
influenced her, and she quickly named Sister Emmanuel, Sister Adele and Sister
James Vincent. But even though Sister Davidica had some influence on her life,
she remembers Sister D's own sister, Sister Daniel, as being the greatest force. It
was Sister Daniel who ran the "baby school" at St. Joseph's on Duke
Street in Kingston, who has always been a second mother to Bev, beginning when
she was a four year-old student there. And it was Sister Daniel who channeled
her development into the Third Order. Bev credits all of these fine, religious
teachers with nurturing her, while maintaining strong discipline and encouraging
good moral behaviour, giving her the strength to resist any temptation to go
astray. Bev recalls her favourite saying by Sister Daniel: What you are in the
sight of God, that you are and no more. Another influence, was Father Branon of Holy Rosary, the church where she met "Uncle Joe". She and Joseph Richards married when Bev was just under twenty-one years-old, and became the proud parents of five daughters - Karen, Melanie, Camille, Nadine and Trisha. Today, Bev remains an active member of the ICHS alumnae, in between being a wife, mother, grandmother of three, creator of beautiful works of crochet, and treasured friend to the hundreds of us who love her.
Miss
Lisa Narcisse leaves Kingston, Ontario by
Joan Chang For
years Miss Narcisse -our beloved music teacher, friend, mentor, "aunt"
has been living in Kingston, Ontario. Coming to Toronto for the Alumnae's many
get-togethers was fairly easy for her. Alas, as of July last year distance has
made the heart grow fonder for us and Miss Narcisse. She
decided to move to Calgary to live with her niece, Brenda Williamson (Narcisse)
who would be her companion in the autumn of her life. So
on Saturday, July 17th last year a group of us went to Kingston to bid au revoir.
Some 13 of us hosted a farewell luncheon for Miss Narcisse at the Holiday Inn
which is situated right on the waterfront of the beautiful harbour. We spent a
delightful afternoon recalling the good old days, taking pictures to capture
more memories, and all in all enjoyed labrish galore. The
big treat and surprise was to have Dr. Yolande Chan (nee Brown) take time out
from her busy schedule to join us for the afternoon. After the luncheon ,
Yolande and her husband took us on a brief tour of the picturesque waterfront.
Kingston is a city rich in history and is known for its university. It is also
the set off point for all the cruises to the famous 1000 Islands. And
so all good things had to end. We took our leave of Kingston and Miss Narcisse.
We did not leave that "little girl" in Kingston town. But we left each
other carrying in our hearts the resounding music and words of the ICHS Glee
Club theme song through which Miss Narcisse led us over the years. "Sing
along, just sing along. Let your hearts be young and gay. All your tasks will
seem much lighter and your work will seem like play. If you sing, you can
brighten up the day. So join the throng in happy song just singing along the
way." Thank
you Miss Narcisse. Annual
Mass/Luncheon '99 by
Sandra Hardie Feast of the Immaculate Conception - As is our tradition, in December we gathered for Mass at Shepherd Terrace to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The atmosphere was festive and Father Jules delivered a stirring sermon on reconciliation and forgiveness. Our faithful glee club led the gathering through Father Ho Lung's folk mass, and valiantly attempted the much-loved Schubert's Ave Maria. It will be more robust the next time around, so if you love to sing and want to join, please contact Yvonne Lyew, our music director. After
the mass, we sat down to a sumptuous pot-luck meal donated by members of the
alumnae. There were books, cards and other items on sale, and so we were able to
do some Christmas shopping as well. The highlight of the afternoon came when, at
last we raffled off the bedspread so lovingly crocheted by Bev (Lewis) Richards.
Bev donated her time and the material to the Scholarship Fund effort we started
in the spring. The white, queen-sized bedspread was won by Vinnette McDaniel. It
was an enjoyable experience to catch up with old friends, and meet the new
additions to our alumnae families. The babies were out in their numbers. Thanks
to all who attended and we invite those of you who may be interested, to make
sure to keep abrest of the notices for the next mass.
We look forward to seeing you then. Labrish
... Oops!
... we goofed - Condolences: Our
Prayers and Condolences to alumnae and their families who lost loved ones
recently... To
Margueritta Ramirez-Hodgins and Maria Ramirez-Perri on the loss of their father,
Enrico Remirez. To
Sandra Hardie whose aunt died in Jamaica. To
the families of Sr. Mary Ambrose O.S.F. (ICHS Commercial) and Sr. Dorothy Foster
O.S.F. (St. Alysious Boys School) who both died at the Motherhouse in Allegany
at the end of February 2000 within a week of each other. It
is time for renewal of your membership with the Toronto Chapter of the
Immaculate Conception High School Alumnae Association. Your
Membership entitles you to: All
monies received through contributions and membership fees are distributed by the
Association for the following: •
Scholarship fund effective Sept 99 - annually All
services, food and activity expenses are voluntary and contributed by the
Alumnae, their families, friends and supporters. Last
Name Address Please
make cheque for $10.00 payable to: |
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