Re: Mausica History
2007-Mar-10-1730hrs
I was a Mausican 72-74 and am proud to be part of that history. Suffice it to say '...it was the best of times ..it was the worst of times'. I remember how friends like Joy James, Marilyn Kangalee, Gemma Duncan and I cried at times during this crisis.BUT I also remember how we rallied together in many ways and formed strong friendships. I remember students forming themselves into study groups headed by peers who excelled in their respective areas and having sessions day and night to ensure that we passed our exams. The price Mr Wilson and others had to pay may have been high but there is a lesson that Trinbagonians can learn from that. We face yet another critical period in our development as a nation and during such periods whether it is a nation or an institution, some are called to be martyrs for the cause. Some have to die so that others can live.So to Alfred Wafe, Ronnie Wilson, Gery Samuel (deceased) and Elmo Phillip, on behalf of Class of 72-74 we say thank you.
Does anyone have a copy of Crisscross? Other persons who were significant in that production were the dancers Denise Nichols and Carol Weekes whose dance to the Ave Maria I'll nerver forget. And although Elliot won the Road March 1973, Pat Small's composition of Mayfair Mansion Pelau Commandos, sung by Louise Browne, was quite a hit. I can remember the first verse and Chorus.
Big pot ah pelau in Wingate
Dem gyuls eatin late
Invite Fairhaven dey brothers
Dey ent eat supper
Mayfair say dey make up a plan
Dey go tief the pelau a man.
Chorus
Mayfair Mansion pelau commandos (4times
May the Spirit of Mausica live on in us and our off-springs!
Myrtle