RE: Gwen -- Mr. Williams

2016-DEC-31-1150Hrs

Happy New Year Greetings!

I visited with Mr. Williams at St. A Hospital.

I was ever so relieved that he looked much improved. I got some of the usual sharp comments.

Cheers

Gwen

Gwendoline Peter-Williams 69

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-DEC-30

2016-DEC-30-0848Hrs

I got news yesterday that Mr Williams was taken to the St Augustine private hospital and he is not doing well. Let us remember him in our prayers.

Felix Edinborough 65

RE: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-DEC-30

2016-DEC-30-0536Hrs

Please pray for Mr Williams. yesterday I took him to the St Augustine Private hospital because the home called to say he was not doing well.  One of his cousins met me at the hospital.  Mr Williams has pnuemonia among other complaints. He was warded. He is room 369.

Maureen Warner 65

RE: Pre-Carnival Lime

2016-DEC-29-2205Hrs

Greetings to all Mausicans!!!

My sincerest wishes for good health, peace and happiness throughout 2017.

Pre-Carnival Lime

Date - Sunday 22nd January 2017

Time - 11.00am

Venue - Aquatic Centre, Couva

Cost - TT$150.00 per person

Cut off date - Sunday 15th January 2017

Please call any of the following persons to confirm your attendance and to make payment arrangements:

Sheila Warner 781-4642

Carol Brown 724-5714

Angela McAlister 487-7705

Howard Spencer 473-7185

Franklin Phillip 620-9896

Phyllis Mottley 777-4015

See you soon...be safe.

Angela McAlister 72

RE: Ralphie Gone

2016-DEC-28-2153Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

This afternoon Andre informed me that another brother had passed away. Ralph Precilla.

May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to his family.

Rodney Foster 68

RE: Living the Legacy

2016-DEC-28-1430Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

I hope you all had a blessed and enjoyable Holiday and are looking forward to a healthy and prosperous 2017.

As we approach Reunion 2017, several thoughts come to my mind: how are we "Living the Legacy",  what is Mausica's Legacy?

Today, I shared one of my thoughts with Brother Efebo. What would it take to have a Mausica Teachers' College Day in TNT?

Efebo expanded the idea to include all teachers. He suggested that we approach TUTA. His plate is full of activities at this time?

Can the planning committee and other volunteers explore the possibility of having a National Teachers Day that would recognize the contributions of all teachers to the success of our country?

On another note. I know that our DJ, Alisford,  and his son are selecting the tunes to have us dancing and singing, and falling in love again. In 2013, they gave us "Samba Pa Ti". In 2017, I am requesting two tunes:"Brias del Zulia" a castillian and "Air on A G String", a Sel Duncan bolero.

So my friends, start practising. Let's keep constructing the Mausica Legacy.

A Mausican Sistah, Annette Phillip, just called. She is visiting her son in Stone Mountain, GA. Just about 400 yards from my home.

See you later.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68.

RE: Season's Greetings

2016-DEC-20-1950Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

May you all have a blessed and enjoyable Christmas.

This is a nostalgic time for me. There is nothing like a Trini Christmas. On Sunday, my fellow Mausican brother, Alan Simpson,  and I were present at the TNT Association of Georgia Christmas  party. There was good food, drinks and authentic Parang music provided by " D Parang Side".  The party was a good start for this joyous season.

If yuh see Alan shaking chac-chac. De man hands bend up like ah true-true Parandero. Grande boy good,boy. Carl Savary brother was on drums, Ruthven Le Quay was on guitar, Ulric Butcher on cuatro, Cheryl Charles, vocalist. There were a few others whose names I cannot recall.

By the way,  Savary's brother informed me that Carl had died about nine months ago. May he rest in peace.

Peace and Love.

As usual.

Rodney Foster, 66-68

RE: REUNION 2017/PRE-CARNIVAL LIME

2016-DEC-15-2309Hrs

Hi Errol,

Thanks again for this opportunity for us to keep In touch.

Yes folks, Reunion 2017 is on. The dates and country remain July 15th - 21st 2017 in Trinidad. The Organising Committee is working feverishly to tie up all loose ends and to have Registration Forms available  soon.

The Pre- Carnival Lime is now scheduled for Sunday January 22nd 2017 starting at 11.000 am at a venue which is to be confirmed. The cost is TT$150.00 per person.

Looking forward to seeing all of you again.

Angela McAlister 72

RE: The passing of Ruthven Perryman

2016-DEC-09-1714Hrs

I received a call at about 7.00am on the morning of Ruthven Perryman's passing. Having been abroad I did not know of his recent hospitalization. However, this is my simple tribute to a friend who was almost family to me.

I met Ruthven at Tunapuna EC school,so that primary schoolmates we were. He transferred out of EC, but we met in POS in the hustle for transport home. He attended St. Mary's and I was a Bishop Anstey. The interaction did not end there since Tunapuna was a lively place and the teenage parties were aplenty. At Mausica he was Second Year to me and later on we were George Street neighbours: he was at Eastern Boys Govt and I at South East POS Govt Secondary. When SEPOS needed support,  Ruthven was at Eastern for us. As a matter of fact, my venture into Eastern Boys was on account of Ruthven's presence there.

What makes a friendship surpass all of fifty years?  Some people you meet become only acquaintances.  Not so with Ruthven. I've met few people who could turn your bad day around;  who could make you laugh again; who could convince you that every cloud does have a silver lining;  whose smile you could see from a mile away.

Who could you meet when you migrate from the North Stand to the  Grand Stand for Panorama?  Who would greet you with outstretched arms to take a little wine in the staid Grand stand?  Morever, Ruthven never lost his Tunapuna AC roots.  His best friends number among his Primary school mates, brothers in a word.

In recent years I worked as a CAC monitor and Ruthven and I met frequently on the grounds of St. Xavier's where he sat awaiting Susan.  We talked of grand children and our new focus. " Angela We have to do it."  We met often at the grocery, Curepe or Tunapuna and I even suggested that I give him my grocery list since he seemed to have found new employment.

I offer my condolences to  his Mom, the Perryman and Carnavon families.  I know the kind of family man Ruthven was. I know of his input to nieces and nephews.

This was a man who understood life and lived it to the fullest, always ensuring the comfort and happiness of his fellowman. Rest in peace my brother.

Angela Weatherhead Michael-Jarvis 73

RE:

2016-DEC-08-0505Hrs

Dear Errol,

Season's greetings and thanks once again for all you do on keeping us Mausicans connected.

Please allow me to express sincere condolences to the Perryman family and to the Scobie family on the loss of their loved ones. Dale's wife, Ermanda, was also my school mate at secondary school.

I also take this opportunity to express condolences to the the Howe family and the Knight family on the passing of Merle and Prunella respectively. My prayer is that you will find strength, comfort and consolation in Almighty God whose love for us never fails.

I also ask Him to give us all a truly Christ centered Christmas.

Blessings and love!

joy!!!

Joy Valdez 74

RE: Season's Greetings

2016-DEC-08-0140Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

,

When I visited Mrs. Cuffie during my last visit to Sweet TNT, I promised the Director of Gordon Home, Margaret Baptiste, that I would ask a few of my Mausican singers to spread some Christmas cheer with the staff and residents. Some Parang  and Christmas carols would certainly bring some "Joy To Their World".  Make a stop by Mr. Williams also.

Contact Mrs Baptiste at 628-4670.

Carl Caton, Clive Grell, Alisford, Scratchy, Selwyn Thompson, Joy Reid, Maria  Mora, Progues, Angela Ifill, Barbara Davis, Lynette Thompson,  Marlene Gilbert and all the other Paranderas and Paranderos , let's do it.

In 2013,  we had a wonderful experience at MTC. What a parade of talent!. Let's do it again in 2017..

Our 50th anniversary theme was "Living The Legacy."  What is our vision?

My vision is a Performing Arts Center in the East. The Mausica Teachers Performing Arts Center..  Right there on our 65 acres..

Let's dream big.

Planning Committee, please post invitations to the meetings in the blog.  More hands and minds needed.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68.

RE: Fwd:

2016-DEC-01-2143Hrs

Our Christmas get together was an enjoyable evening. The food was delicious, the ambience was great and the location was perfect for whatever mode of transportation was used.

Joining us for the first time was Sumatee Tota-Kanhai (whom some of us had not seen since 1965) and her beautiful daughter.

Mark your calendars for next year's dinner - Wednesday 29 November 2017.

Picture of our group at the Hothouse for our year end get together:

Sonja (Sumatee's daughter), Eunice Callender, Kay Thomas-Cyrus, Gerry Callender, Brenda Alexander-Perez, Florence Harvey-Sorias, Gloria Watson, Barbara Verhoeven-Mendez, Sumatee Tota-Kanhai, Wnsley Belille, Theresa J​ames​, Yvonne Murray.

All the best

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

RE: Reunion 2017

2016-NOV-19-0157Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

First, Marjorie and I wish to extend our condolences to the bereaved families. We will remember you in our prayers.

Take it one day , one moment at a time. Time will heal your sadness and replace it with a joy that surpasseth all understanding.

Fifty-nine years ago my parents and I stood on Sixth Avenue and Tenth Street in Barataria. My father, a taxi driver,  had met my mother and me there with the intent of enrolling me in St. George's College. That year the newly elected PNM Gov't had given 250 scholarships.  I had placed 252. in the College Exhibition Exam. At that time the college accepted students whose parents could afford the fee. My father, bless his soul, felt he could not pay the tuition. He drove off and I returned to my elementary school, Barataria EC. The next year, my grandmother enrolled me in Osmond High School, on Fifth Street, San Juan. .

Private secondary schools, like Osmond, Progressive, Ideal, Providence and Southern Polytechnic no longer exist. The late Arthur Murray and J Hamilton Holder should receive posthumous awards for their significant contributions. Earlier this year, a voice prompted me to call Mr. James Sammy, Principal of St George's College,  and request that I become the first, honorary graduate of St George's College. On Thursday November, 10th, 2016, my dream was fulfilled. The Achievement Day celebration was held in the Parish Hall of St Mary's Anglican Church in Tacarigua. My mother's grave is in the church yard . Her spirit was there with me, as I delivered my acceptance speech.

Our God is awesome!

On Monday, Nov. 14th a few of my Mausican brothers stopped by "tuh bus ah lime". Carl Caton, Clive Grell, Clive Ballantine. alias Poole, Selwyn Thompson, alias Sweetface, and Efebo Wilkinson were most present. Meh pardnah, John De Coteau from GTC  cook ah bad pelau. It was like de feedin of de 5,000. Marj and I bring back some to de States. We eat de last set on Thursday. We took ah drink in memory of our departed brother, Keith Aqui.

De lime was reminiscent of the good times in any of de men's hostel in MTC. Talk bout laughter and singing.

Carl Caton could sing any of de calypso from dat era. Wat Efebo can't remember, Carl know verse and chorus. De fella bad fuh days. De consensus is dat we should have a Karioke night wit only Mausica kaiso at de 2017 Reunion.

By de way, Efebo boast dat his wife, Lucille, does make de best fruit cake in de universe. Right now ah pinching away at ah black cake dat Mary make. Clive, yuh wife is #1, right now. So Efebo, Lucille have tuh come real good. My mother was my Numero Uno., My sister, Doreen, inherit the gift. Some of de girls from Villa Nova should remember getting ah piece of de black cake my mother made for my 21st birthday.

So long for now My Fellow Mausicans. TNT still sweet.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68.

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-NOV-18

2016-NOV-18-0801Hrs
Condolences to the family of Keith Aqui, especially his brother Dean who was my class mate at George's.
Gwen (Peter) Willams 69

RE: R..I. P.

2016-NOV-18-1156Hrs
So sorry to hear of the passing of Keith Aqui. May he rest in Peace
Janet (Penny Gumbs)Lashley. 1964-66

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-NOV-18

2016-NOV-18-0642Hrs
May Keith Aqui's soul rest in peace. I knew him quite well.
Regards
Austin Warner 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-NOV-11

Dear Errol,  It was a pleasure to see you in Trinidad when i did a whirlwind visit to the Mausican  Planning Committee at UWI this year. Blessings to you for all you do my dear. It seems as though the "crossing over " season is  on our heals lately. May God grant strength and courage to all the Mausican families that had to say the final farewell to loved ones lately. My condolence to them all. This brings me to say this: Yesterday, I received a message from fellow Mausican Clifton De Coteau (64-66) Sunset Villa, stating that Dr  Cliff Bertrand called him and said that Keith Acqui had a massive heart attack and died in Maryland, USA at the weekend. I have no more details. I just remember Keith being very jolly at  Reunions. I think he even brought his daughter to the one that was held in Grenada.  May he rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolence to his family. Myrdith (Osborne ) Brumant   64-66 Villa Nova.

RE: RIP

2016-NOV-13-1149Hrs
Dear Errol--
My condolences to the families of our recently departed Mausicans.
Sadly one more has gone over to that Great Beyond --
Danae Ramsaran Persad -- class of 1970-1972.May she rest in peace -- our sympathy goes out to her family and friends . ( Her funeral was last week)
Best Regards,
Patricia Kalloo Chuckaree(class of 1971-1973)

RE:

2016-NOV-11-1723Hrs
ON another sad note. Keith Aqui my uncle died today from a massive heart attack. I have no further info now.
Patricia Aqui-Abraham 73

RE: Reunion 2017

2016-NOV-10-1411Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

Information concerning registration and activities will be forthcoming in the next two weeks.

Please keep Sunday January 22nd free for our Christmas into Carnival Brunch.

Stay Blessed

Phyllis Mottley 70-72

For the Committee

Phyllis Mottley 72

RE: Memorial Service

2016-NOV-10-0634Hrs

Thank you Errol for keeping us together.

Some friends of Merle have organized a memorial service for her.

to be held on Monday 14th November @ 9.30 am at St Theresa's RC church 6th Ave Malik Barataria. There will be a sharing after in the church hall.

See you there.

Phyllis Mottley Kirkendale 70-72

Pictures attached 20161030_174533[1].jpg, 20161030_174212[1].jpg, 20161030_164735[1].jpg and 20161030_174208[1].jpg

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-OCT-28

2016-NOV-02-1048Hrs

The funeral service for Merle Howe:

Pictures from the funeral service for Merle Howe was held in Houston Texas last Sunday (10/10/16).

Mausica alumni was was represented by Linda Edwards, Hudson Phillips and Carlston Gray

Carlston A. Gray 74

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-OCT-28

2016-OCT-28-0353Hrs

My sincere condolences to the relatives and loved ones of Merle Howe, one of my earliest friends at Mausica. She was sincere, smart and good humored. I cherish my memories of her.

Joy Philip 1971-1973

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-OCT-21

2016-OCT-27-1449Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the passing of Merle Howe (1971-1973). Merle lived in Houston Texas. A funeral service will be held in Houston on Sunday.

Attached are pictures of Merle during our reunions.

Carlston A. Gray 74

RE: The death of Merle Howe Mausican

2016-OCT-26-2118Hrs

It is with tremendous sorrow that I pass on the news of the death of our fellow Mausican Merle Howe this evening in Houston Texas.

Here she is helping to serve lunch at her church on August 28 in honor of our Independence Day. If you have a contact for Patrick MusaibAli please inform Him before It appears in the bulletin. She was recovering from cancer and we were supposed to take a trip to Africa next year. She had always wanted to go. I am sure that her spirit will stop there on her journey home. I have been lighting prayer candles for her. Now I would light one in thanksgiving for her faithful work among children. May she Rest In Peace

Linda E. Edwards(Romain 67-69)

RE: Ninth Floor @ TTFF

2016-SEP-29-2009Hrs

Hi Errol,

Here’s something for the Blog regarding Ninth Floor screenings at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival:

A big THANK YOU to those Mausicans who made it to the Ninth Floor screening at UWI last Friday (Angela McAlister, Barbara Wafe, Joy Valdez, Amba Reveillac, Pat Aqui, Donald Graham, Finbar Ryan, and the lady who came up and said “you don’t remember me?”) and from the Movie Towne screening, I definitely recognized Angela Ifill and Judith Bazzey, and Sadie Davis, after she introduced herself; and the family members who came along. Both screenings felt like mini-reunions. It was a true reflection of the Mausica family in fine form. That made the screenings very special indeed.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to meet and celebrate afterwards, due to a very busy schedule but I know we took some photos at the UWI screening, so maybe someone will post a photo. If I missed anyone, it wasn’t intentional.

This was my first time at TTFF and it was a very rewarding experience. Thanks to the family support, it was even more so.

Thanks also to Felix who took Pat Allum and me to visit to Mr Williams. He was still being as witty as ever but he never did figure out who I was.

Cheers, Selwyn

Selwyn Jacob 65

RE: Ninth Floor

2016-SEP-28-1650Hrs

Hi Errol,

Special thanks and congratulations to Selwyn for his production of the stunningly evocative film Ninth Floor.

Many of the persons who attended expressed thanks for its vivid documentation of a part of our history which had remained silent for so many years. We were also grateful for the explanations it  provided for many unanswered questions concerning certain events at the Sir George Williams University.

I share a few photos of Mausicans who viewed the film at UWI last Friday and Selwyn with some cast members.

Blessings and love,

joy!!!

Joy Valdez 74

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-SEP-24

2016-SEP-26-0916Hrs

On Saturday I was at a function at All Saints Church hall, so I took the opportunity to pay a visit to the Cuff (Mrs Cuffie as we called her). I chatted with her....you know...just talked to her for awhile...but I'm not sure if we connected. Even so, I felt good afterwards.

Stay up Errol

finbar 70-72

'take time to laugh for it is the  music of the soul....'

 Finbar Ryan 72

RE: Ninth Floor

2016-SEP-16-1222Hrs

Response to Selwyn's post:

The issue revisited in the documentary, "The Ninth Floor," echoes conflicts some minorities still face today especially in western society/culture. This film presents different perceptions of what led up to the events that escalated at that time. Today, we may draw our own conclusions, but at least we should come away with a better understanding of how the past has helped to shape our present and future.

Bernadette Pierre 66

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-SEP-09

2016-SEP-09-1659Hrs

Sunday September 4th, Farida and Monty Chapman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Farida was a 1964-66 Mausica student and Monty was a pioneer (1963-65). Congratulations are in place for this  Mausica couple. It was a very happy occasion with a number of Mausicans in attendance. Yuh realize they get married soon after they leave Mausica.

Felix Edinborough 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-SEP-09

2016-SEP-09-1329Hrs

Fellow Mausicans don't chastise me for my typo.  last saw Joan Letren in 2011.

What a slip!

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

RE:

2016-SEP-06-0754Hrs

Thank you Joan Letren- Awai for organizing and inviting me to the get together with Friends of Mausica in the Bronx on August 26.

The food was delicious and the conversations, though heated sometimes, were very interesting.

I last saw Joan at the Big Apple reunion in 1911 and she promised to be at the 2017 reunion.

Looking forward to seeing her and the New York posse then.

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

Re Mrs Cuffie

2016-SEP-06-0638Hrs

Dear Errol,

Mrs Cuffie has returned to the home. Her health has improved.

Let us all keep her in our prayers

Angela

Angela Cato-Ifill 67

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-SEP-02

2016-SEP-02-1029Hrs

Deat Errol,

Mrs Cuffie was admitted to ,POS General Hospital last night. No info as yet. I'll visit this afternoon.

Angela Cato

Angela Cato-Ifill 67

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-AUG-23

2016-AUG-23-1055Hrs

You know - it is such a small world! When in 1970 or thereabouts the Alumni Choir went to Jamaica and Antigua and the Christina on its way from Antigua to Nevis sank. I joked that I could have been on that boat because I was thinking of fulfilling my life long dream of visiting Nevis and going over there from Antigua. He responded that he too could have been on that boat. Then I remembered his aunt who lived with him and her surname was Small and she was from Nevis as my grandmother whose surname was also Small. It is to my eternal regret that on one of my visits to her with other students I did not take the opportunity to question her because back then I did suspect that there was a connection so I asked him who were the relatives he wanted to visit in Nevis? His reply was - the Smalls and the Byrons who are the same ones I wanted to visit. I did speak to Mt Williams about it recently and it turns out that we are indeed related. As Johnny Mathis did say/sing - Small world isn't it!!!!!

Pearl Yvonne Mulrain 69

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-AUG-23

2016-AUG-23-0215Hrs

So, so wonderful Maria!

Visiting Dr. Williams is always a joy. The topic of  conversation is invariably about Mausica and his reminiscences are proof of a remarkable memory at age 99.

God's willing, we look forward to Mr. Williams's 100th. birthday.

Hope to visit Mrs. Cuffie soon.

Gwen Williams

On Aug 23, 2016 2:01 AM, "Gwendoline Williams" wrote:

Sharing.

Gwen

Gwendoline Peter-Williams 69

RE: The Wall

2016-AUG-13-1846Hrs

This wall was the subject of our conversation about Mausica.  He also said that he reads without glasses. He uses glasses only when he had to write. I looked at Mr Williams in awe. Maria

Anna Maria Mora 70

RE: Mr Williams

2016-AUG-13-1843Hrs

Went to see Mr Williams and took copies of my books for him. Spent sometime with him. He did remember Maria Mora. Of course, he remember a young man who was "President, wasn't he?" Of course it was Noel T. Duncan and he asked about Fou, said that they were like his sons. He took care of them as sons. There was a wall opposite him designed with those slate type stones. He asked me if I knew what was behind there. Then he said those were used in Mausica. There was another wall behind me and he pointed to them and said 'those are more modern." Really amazing man.

Anna Maria Mora 70

RE: Meeting of Mausican Minds

2016-JUL-29-1954Hrs
Hi Errol
Just sharing a few photos. Thanks for all you do.
joy!!!
Joy Valdez 74

RE: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-JUL-22

2016-JUL-22-0711Hrs

Love and blessings to all Mausicans.  That photo brought back so many lovely memories.  Pat (Allum) Ryan 63-65

Looking forward to the next Reunion... let's make it people big!

Pat (Allum) Ryan 65

RE: REUNION 2017

2016-JUL-21-2131Hrs

Hi Errol,

Greetings from T&T. I hope you are keeping in good health.

More hands are needed as we plan for our 2017 Reunion at home.

You are invited to attend the next meeting with the Planning Committee to be held on Wednesday 27th July 2016 at 4.30 pm at UTT Valsayn Campus (former Valsayn Teachers' College).

Please make every effort to join us especially if you are home on vacation.

YOUR INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Angela McAlister 72

RE: Fwd:

2016-JUL-20-2249Hrs

T​hough it was a sad occasion, we were all happy to see one another.

I have been asked for the names of the Mausicans in the picture:​

Brenda Wilson-Walters (63-65), Kay Thomas-Cyrus (64-66), Errol Lashley, Yvonne Murray (65-67), Florence Harvey-Sorias (64-66), Arthur Small (63-65), Brenda (Peggy) Bellamy-Goodyear (63-65), Irma Cambridge-Chadee (64-66), Barbara Verhoeven-Mendez (63-65), Joyce Jordan-Medina (65-67), Conrad (Tom) Thomas (63-65), Brenda Alexander-Perez (63-65), Janet (Penny) Gumbs-Lashley (64-66), June Raphael-Martin (64-66).

After the funeral service we all went to dinner and shared our Mausica memories.  There was a lot of laughter and the usual camaraderie.

We are all looking forward to our next get together to celebrate life this time.

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

RE: Fwd: Megan

2016-JUL-20-2241Hrs

"From: Fleurette Welsh <>

Date: Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 9:27 PM

Subject: Megan

To: 

Hi Brenda,

On behalf of the Welsh family we will like to thank  the Mausica Family for your generosity.

We were very happy that you all attended her service and help​ed​ to give her a great farewell.

Thanks​,

​Fleurette and Marcia​"

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

RE: Cassava and Wine!

2016-JUL-16-2043Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Last Wednesday evening, July 13th, Marj and I shared some wine with our  celebrated Mausican, Havenite Brother, Efebo Wilkinson.

Efebo and Lucille were visiting their daughter, Karma,  and her family in Lawrenceville, GA. It was a most enjoyable evening. Efebo and I had red wine and the ladies sipped white.

Efebo informed me that Bitter Cassava received rave reviews and he appreciated the presence and support of the Mausicans who attended the play.

Next time Marj and I visit Sweet, Sweet TNT, we will be wearing our treasured gifts:  Bitter Cassava T-shirts.

Another Mausican making a contribution here in Atlanta is Alan Simpson, de man from Grande. He is deeply involved in the Memorial Day Carnival and the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Georgia.  At the Family day picnic, Alan had the children and adults participating in 50 yd race,  bag race, egg and spoon, needle and thread and windball cricket. Everybody had a good time.

I was holding the rope at the finish line.

Sincere condolences to the bereaved.

Let's continue "Living The Legacy".

As usual,

Rodney Foster 68

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-JUL-15

2016-JUL-15-1548Hrs

Hi Errol,

This is a lovely group picture.  Like most have mentioned, Megan will be remembered for her pleasant nature, warm and inviting smile.  My condolences to all her family and friends.

Had I been in Canada at the time, I would have been present.

Regards to all,

Magnell Williams Robinson 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-JUL-08

2016-JUL-08-1817Hrs

My sincere condolences to The Mausica family as well as the relatives on Megan's passing?. I still remember her pleasant smile. She gave me a recipe for cheese straws which I always use when I am having a lime. She will always be remembered. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Germaine Gomez 65

RE: At Megan ' s funeral

2016-JUL-08-1716Hrs
Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

RE: Condolences

2016-JUL-07-2229Hrs

Once again Angela Weatherhead-Jarvis has been plunged into mourning. It is with deep sympathy that I report the recent passing of her mother. Condolences are extended to her and members of her family. May her soul rest in peace and rise in glory.

At the time of writing funeral arrangements were not available.

Clare Creese-Woodley 72

"WEATHERHEAD: SYLVIA Estephanie nee Ramdin age 87 years of Green Street Tunapuna died on 5th July, 2016. Wife of Clyde Osbert Weatherhead. Mother of Cynthia Angela Michael Jarvis, Cicely Honore, Clyde Anthony Weatherhead and Brian Weatherhead. Grandmother of Joanne Michael Dussuau, Anika Michael Harris, Dwane Michael, Andre Honore, Isha Honore, Jean Paul Honore and Ameera Weatherhead.
Great grandmother of 8. Sister of Doreen Sampson. Sister In Law of Calvin, Irma, Shirley Weatherhead and deceased- Leon, Ruby and Horace. Mother In Law of Norisha Sahibdeen and Selwyn Jarvis (dec). Friend of many.
Funeral service for the late Sylvia Estephanie Weatherhead takes place at 2:00pm on Monday 11th July, 2016 at the G d Sh h d A li Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Freeling Street, Tunapuna thence to the Tunapuna Public Cemetery. Enquiries, Lee's Funeral Directors, 50 Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine, 663-1010. Trinidad & Tobago Guardian Online"

Re: hi

2016-JUL-02-2256Hrs

​Hi Errol,

A few of us attended the memorial service of Myrdith's mom. Sadie and Frankie; Winston and Barbara; Earl and Ena; Farida and Felix and one other who is Myrdith's relative. It was like a mini reunion. There I was told of Megan's passing. Our condolences to her loved ones. She would be remembered for her warm smile  and friendly manner. May she rest in peace.

Barbara Mellowes 66

RE: Condolences re: Megan

2016-JUL-01-2100Hrs

​My sincere condolences go out to the relatives and friends of Megan.

I remember her as being vibrant, forthright and assertive. She was also quite pleasant and friendly.

May her soul rest in peace.Amen.

Sadie Davis Murrell  (64-66)

Re: Update

2016-JUL-01-1959Hrs

​Thank you for sharing the news with us Brenda. This is quite shocking ----- she's too young!Prayerful thoughts go out to her family.

With Sympathy and Empathy,

Joan Kydd Lloyd 65

Re: Update

2016-JUL-01-0147Hrs

My sincere condolences to Megan's family and loved ones.  I remember Megan Welsh as a warm and friendly person, so cheerful and willing to include others. May Divine Light shine upon her  and may her spirit be at peace.

Thanks Brenda, for keeping us informed.

Appreciate,

Bernadette Pierre '66

RE: Megan Welsh

2016-JUN-30-2200Hrs

Hi Errol.

Just to let you know that Megan passed away this morning. We don't have any further info yet

Janet (Penny Gumbs)Lashley. 1964-66

RE: Sister Ivy Pacheco

2016-JUN-29-0853Hrs

I attended the graduation ceremony of St. Xavier's Private RC school a week ago here at home. At the helm of this school is Sister Ivy Pacheco who is a Mausican 72-74.  Sr Ivy entered the Convent in 1976. She taught at Maracas RC, St. Pius Boys'RC and Moruga RC before leaving for St. Vincent in 1991. She spent 22 years there where she retired as the Principal of St. Mary's RC. On her return, she took up the challenge to head St. Xavier's.

The Chairperson for the graduation ceremony was Mrs Susan Weekes Perryman (graduate of '72). I also saw Mrs Beulah Redhead fulfilling the supportive granny role.

Some of us are still out there in the vineyard.

Angela (Weatherhead) Jarvis ("73)

RE: Mausica

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4b_x--6qgb9Njh2YXVacm1BdGc/view

2016-MAY-28-1510Hrs

Dear Errol,

It was a joy to visit Mr. Williams this morning. He told me it was a shock and a joy to see me. He said it several times. Since our 50th anniversary I had promised to visit him to read the poem I had done up at Mausica when we had the concert. I had read it over the phone to him then, but had always promised to visit him at Jubilee Street. You can see from the video how he has al his wits about hi. He greeted me in French, "Bon Jour," but when I answered him in French,he said, "No compran." I told him he could not switch languages on me from French to Spanish. I told him I had told Gwen I would visit and he said he sees her all the time. He assured me that he was happy and being treated well. He likes it there. I promised to visit again soon as he wants a copy of the poem. I told him I lived close by and he wanted to know how I had not come before. I had come from mass at Mt. St.Benedict and brought him a buljol sandwich and Nestle drink from on the Mount,  but they said he could have it later.They told me visiting time was from 9:00 am. but they let me in although I arrived there before 8:am.

I am attaching a video my husband made of our visit, as well as the poem which I had to retype last night as I could not find a soft copy. You will see from the video that Mr. Williams said he knew about Freddy the frog and could not forget Chris Osborne and how delighted he seemed to be  about the other memories about Mausica.

I also promised him I would visit Mrs. Cuffie. I went to a funeral of a teacher at All Saints church last week and as I passed by the Home, I promised myself I must make time to visit her.

God Bless my Mausica family and keep each and every one of you safe.

"THE MAUSICA STORY

                       Eric Eustace Williams the father of our nation

For the advancement of education conceived a vision

To revolutionize teacher education that would be on par

With world standard, and so was born a college named Mausica

Fro existing colleges he took educators who were the very best

To train young teachers from north south east and west

He ensured every creed and race was represented there

When in 63 Mausica opened its doors to one hundred and ten pioneer

These brave men and women some of whom are in our m

Began to live the motto of “Moulding a nation through service.”

Their lasting legacy we celebrate even to this fiftieth year

We salute them and for those who have died we shed a tear.

……..

But what is this Mausica legacy that we cherish and love?

It ranges from our folk song choir to kissing Freddy the frog

Remember Silver Springs Orchestra that we waited for in vain

And when worms from Grell cup gardening caused emotional pain

Blindfolded, we thought we were given garden worms to eat

Then discovered was noodles touching our tongue and teeth

What of Morning Assembly with erudite impromptu speech

No wonder some of them in Parliament, they reach

Politicians as diverse as Morris Marshall and indomitable Jack

Ojah -Maharaj and Acheson alias Rodney Charles were inside the pack

 Anna Maria Mora threw her hat in the ring for COP

And Eastlyn McKenzie decided to bow out

We showcased talents in drama, singing, poetry and dance

Arts and Craft and other skills were also enhanced

For singing calypso some girls wanted to cut mih tail

But Noel T and Parmesad gave protection from buxom female

Mayfair mansion was the worst hostel on campus for boys

Used to disturb your sleep with maco radio station noise

They always used to know who was going with who

But among them handsome men were very few

Everyone had a nickname, the meanings we did not always know

Maybe the Warden could tell why they called Scratchy so

I knew one they called Cowboy did not like to bathe at all

And the measured one known as Flagpole was not really so tall

……………………..

Agnes Howell and friends used to put on some wicked skits

Mausicans in drama and arts festival were a great hit

We had our way of doing things in Mausica country

Where else could you bow and unbow and do it with glee

Who could forget roti an dorange juice on a Wednesday night

And Mr.Julien who would give seconds if you ask him right

Remember Harry Joe dancing with white kerchief I hand

Moping he brow of sweat from dancing with young woman

We recall our home Economics teacher Beryl wood

If you put a ‘s’ on her name she would buff you good

“I am only one Wood,” she would cry

While Miss Hordatt would shake her head and sigh.

……………….

Constance Fanny Roopchand taught us Sociology

Douglass, Science, Romain, Literature, and Baptiste, History

Dukhan introduced us to Psychology and Harribance, the psychic

While Maunday, boss in Industrial Arts had Scratchie as devoted sidekick

Furlonge tried to tech me New Math in vain

Was like battling locusts in Mausica after the rain

When Chris Osborne came, on his very first day

“Mausica stinks, I will clean it up,” he did say

And when the thief took ladies underwear from off the line

Say they take shadow, will return for substance they leave behind

The Cuff could mess you up with a voice real cool

When she tell me better late than never I felt like a fool.

………………

We came to Mausica to learn to teach and got added bonus

How to live on forty dollars a month, to gamble and cuss

When is teaching practice we busy like a bee

Preparing the best chart and lessons for supervisor to see

Nervously we hoped to get off to good start

Shedding tears when experiments and plans fell apart

Some came to Mausica, fell in love, married life partner

And we learnt to live in harmony with one another

We learnt lessons that did not always come from book

Mad life-long friends, shared experiences that took

Many of us to reach higher heights, acquire divers degrees

To build our country of origin and some overseas

……………..

We matured with grace, made contributions to society

In teaching and in so many other spheres of activity

Some stayed in the classroom giving students their all

For others becoming principals and supervisors was their call

Yet others chose the path of university lecturer, businessman, psychologist,

Permanent secretary, lawyer, artist, musician, writer, feature on the list

Pierrot Grenade, steelband judge, calypso and mas too

You will find that we Mausicans are a motley crew

In this year, twenty-thirteen our anniversary date

There is o much that we can and must celebrate

We thank God for our beloved extended Mausica family

And if He will, may He grant us life to see another anniversary.

Hazel Thompson-Ahye

23- 07- 2013"

Hazel Thompson-Ahye 70

RE: REUNION 2017

2016-MAY-26-0007Hrs
Greetings to all Mausicans,
Hear ye! Hear ye!
Reunion 2017 will be in Trinidad July 15th - 21st.
Mark the dates on your calendar, in your diary, on the fridge, on the computer, on your phone. Tell a Mausican to tell another Mausican.
Angela McAlister 72

RE: Mr Williams has moved.

2016-APR-29-1314Hrs

A place opened up at a home in the Tacarigua area, so Mr Williams was moved.  It is now easier for all who would like to visit him.

He is now at Jofekell, #5 King fisher street off Orange Grove Rd, tel no 385 8066.

Visiting hours are 9a.m. to 11 a.m and 3pm to 5pm.

Maureen Warner 65

RE: Another Mausica mini reunion

2016-APR-14-1932Hrs

Six of our family visited Cuba and Jamaica via Cuba Cruise.  It was an awesome week (April 4 to 11/16).  We enjoyed one another as much as we enjoyed the warmth and sunshine in Cuba.  During our cruise we shared many Mausica memories - mostly hilarious ones.

We thought of all of you as we sipped our mojitos when we visited Santiago de Cuba.

In the picture - Phil Ramsankar (honarary Mausican), Marina Leung Woo Ramsankar (64 - 66), Yvonne Murray (65 -67),  Brenda Alexander (63 - 65), Brenda Wilson Walters (63 - 65),  Florence Harvey Sorias (64 - 66).

--

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2016-MAR-12

2016-MAR-12-1723Hrs

H Errol,

Those photos of former Mausicans so lovingly around  Mr. Williams helping him to celebrate his 99th birthday is a great human story!  It tugged at my emotions and made me joyful because it reflected the goodness of God.

It is an uplifting story of one man who made such a great impact on the lives of his students that more than 50 years later, the desire and motivation to let him know how much we care, love and appreciate him for all he tried to do to empower us and make us well-rounded people, are still very strong within our hearts. We have all been witnesses to his life as a  legend in our time - and God has blessed him with long life and an alert mind.

How wonderful to see so many of my dear colleagues from the Pioneer Mausicans looking sharp and fit.

I feel jealous that I was not there with you all for the occasion.*:( sad  There was Eulalie laughing her head off with Allan Clovis; Jack and Maureen Warner; Felix Edinborough, Carole Reveillac; and Farida Chapman.

Well done folks, everyone who made the time to go has done us all proud.

Love and Blessings

Vernetta Brewster Calvin-Smith 65