RE: My reflections of Mausica (64-66)

2013-Nov-21-1940Hrs

On Friday, August 24, 2012 3:50 PM, Joy Valdez wrote:

Thanks a mint Dennis; this is truly informative and will surely be helpful. Blessings and love, Joy

Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:21:59 -0700

From: dennisramlal1@yahoo.com

Subject: My reflections of Mausica (64-66)

To: ajoyous1@hotmail.com

Dear Joy,

Hope my information is usefulin the preparation of your article.

MAUSICA PIONEERING STAFF

(1)Harry Joseph .....prin.,edu.&3 P'S

(2)Hamlyn Dukhan....v.prin.,psych.&edu.

(3)Lancelot Lougheide...W.I Hist.&S.S

(4)Harold Mangatal....Lit.&S.S

(5Jonny Mark......Edu.&Maths.

(6)Daphne Cuffie...Eng,Span,Fr. choir

(7)Constance Roopchand....Soc.&Geog.

(8)Helen Timothy.....ENG.LIT.

(9)Isiah Boodhu....ART-CRAFT

(10)Roland Maundy....Woodwork

(11)Beryl Woods...Home-Ec.

(12)Wilfred Phillips....Sc.

(13)Jack Reiter....maths.

(14)Harrinton....lib.

(15)Douglas....SC.

NON-TEACHING STAFF

(1)J.Messiah...Nutrionist

(2)Gittens...Bursar

(3)Fitz J Williams...Warden

(4)Licorish....Security

(5)Showcat...Bus-driver

HOSTELS

Mayfair

Fair-Haven

Sunset-Villa

Windgate

Kirtendale

Villa-Nova

HOSTEL ACTIVITIES

Hostels were assessed and graded on a termly basis..

Areas of assessment;

(a)General cleanliness of rooms,laundry,bath &toilet

(b)Gardens &Lawns

(c)Sports -sports-day achievement

(d)Exams-academic performance

Hostels were awarded points based on (a,b c,&d)categories and placed inorder of merit on the school's notice -board.

SOME INCIDENTS THAT I HAVE REMEMBERED

(a)Students from Fair-Haven wore a red tie with(F.H)emblazoned every Monday.

(b)Food-poisoning at Mausica causing half the pop. to be warded at Arima Hosp.

(c)Mausica students visiting T.T.T to support a pioneer-student 'Joan Kydd' who emerged first place winner in the popular 'SCOUTING FOR TALENT'

(d)Dr. Eric Williams being the feature speaker at the college first graduation in1965.

(e)Having afarewell party for visiting teachers'group from Venezuela during 'LENT'

(F)Having a 'mock-wedding'for two students by the warden ...reason they could stay out of each others room.

(g)Most lectures lived on campus.

(h)Monthly birthday parties with 'Mano Marcelin&Dutchy Bros.

(i)Once per month FAMILY MEETING with the Warden,Matron ,Kitchen-Nutrionist &Bursar

(j)Students merit list were posted on the notice-board after term exams

(k)Lighting over 10,000 deyas to celebrate the first DIVALI IN 1965

These are some incidents that have remained indelible in my mind.

Hope you find them noteworthy.

Submitted by Dennis Deokaran Ramlal(64-66)