Re: 50 YEARS HAVE GONE, HOW YOU FEEL?

2022-AUG-30-1424Hrs

Thanks for info. Will do

Carol Bernard 74

RE: Mausica Trivia

2022-AUG-30-0306Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Why was MTC such a sweet experience?

Answer: It was built on a sugarcane field. 65 acres or was it 63?

What was the most favorite game/pastime at MTC?

CHESS. Thanks to the Pioneers. What a legacy!

As usual,

Rodney Foster 68

RE: 50 YEARS HAVE GONE, HOW YOU FEEL?

2022-AUG-29-2326Hrs

ATTENTION ALL MAUSICANS OF THE 72 - 74 COHORT. We are trying to make contact with all persons of that year body. Kindly make contact with the following persons, either through email or WhatsApp: Carlston Gray - carlstongray@yahoo.com or 1 732 407 0871. Carol Weekes Brown - cambrown6@yahoo.com or 1 868 724 5714. Thora Best - thorabest@gmail.com. Dale Scobie - trinidale1@gmail.com or 1 868 681 8877.

Jasper Joefield - jasper.joefield@gmail.com or 1 868 685 2954. Howard Spencer - howieaw51@hotmail.com.

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES. SATURDAY 1ST OCYOBER 2022 AND SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2022.

Regards,

Howard Spencer 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-AUG-19

2022-AUG-20-1615Hrs

From eileenpilgrim05@yahoo.com 1967-1969 Condolences to the relatives of Mike Duncan. RIP to him

Eileen Pilgrim 69

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-AUG-19

2022-AUG-19-1733Hrs

Sorry to hear about the passing of talented Mike Duncan. May his soul rest in peace.  But am happy to learn about the Scholarship fund and  am willing to contribute to its sustainability. Congratulations to those who conceived of the idea and brought it to fruition.

Maureen Taylor-Ryan (1969--1971)

RE: UTT MTCA Scholarship and Bursary Award - Update

2022-AUG-18-1815Hrs

Fellow Mausicans,

On August 12th, 2022 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and the Mausica Teachers' College Alumni (MTCA). The goal of the MOU is to create a legacy for Mausica Teachers' College (1963-1975) by offering Scholarships and Bursaries to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education programme at UTT.

I am happy to announce that, following a six-week fundraising campaign, we were able to reach our financial goal, and on August 13th, $10,000 CAN was wired to UTT to fund the inaugural scholarships and bursaries starting in September, 2022.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed in cash or kind towards the success of this initiative so far. We would also like to acknowledge the contribution of our fellow T&T colleagues who are working on establishing a Foundation to facilitate the longevity of the scholarship programme. This committee is headed by Hazel Ann Gibbs-DePeza.

Further updates will be provided via the Blog and/or word of mouth. As well, a personal "Thank You" will be sent to everyone who made a financial contribution.

Selwyn Jacob/for

MTCA Ad Hoc Committee:

Conrad Thomas           Bernice Stephens- Alleyne

Brenda Alexander-Perez  Kay Cyrus

Selwyn Jacob            Brenda Walters

Selwyn Jacob 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-AUG-12

2022-AUG-12-2051Hrs

On a sad note. Heard of the passing of Mike Duncan (70/72). Our Tobago communities will surely miss him. He was an actor, calypsonian, singer, guitarist, and teacher. May he RIP!

Lionel Henry 73

Re: RIP Mike

2022-AUG-11-2140Hrs

Michael Duncan 70-72 

Fairhaven

Rip August 10 2022

finbar

 

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

Finbar Ryan 72

RE: RIP Mike

2022-AUG-11-1446Hrs

Last time I went to Tobago, I  checked out Mike and Happy at the Sandy Point Beach Club where as part of the Pleasure Pirates they  performed weekly on a Tuesday Night.

I recall part of a calypso in tribute to Mrs Cuffie  by Sweet Mike ( his calypso sobriquet)

So reach assembly...

8 RTT  (ie Radio Trinidad Time)

Get some titilarity

..no  vulgarity

Ah begging you please

She gave us all a chance

..to get a high q performance

No dirty pride or bottle pelting

No nocturnal choral speaking.

Farewell Sweet Mike, continue to make music in the heavens.

finbar

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

Finbar Ryan 72

RE: Glory guys airborne frogs

2022-AUG-10-1555Hrs

So, one evening a subset of "Glory Guys" decided to go up for dinner in our uniform, which was a thick blue fireman's sweater with a  "Glory Guys" print. Occasionally, we would do dinner in that uniform. We were essentially 67-69 men.  I cannot remember the origin of the grouping, but we cut across Mayfair and Haven. The Mayfair men included Kenneth Bobb, Alisford Phillips, Gregory Byrne,Wray McBurnie, and Orman Fournilier (Foo). The Haven men were Clyde Maurice, Noel T, and I.

.

I think we may have done this originally for some makeshift concert, but then sort of held on to it for a bit.

We also sat at the Glory Guys table. Noel was President of the student body. Foo was Minister of Entertainment. Alisford was the resident bassist, and KB piano accompanist.

A wooden sapat was part of the getup, and that sapat could be loud on the auditorium tiles...making for a dramatic entrance into the dining hall if we were in full flight. On the evening in question we decided to entertain the assembled with airborne frogs, as they ate; bags of the creatures had been caught on the tennis court for the event.

Anyway, as we entered the dining hall from the southern entrance, near the staff table, we immediately launched a large quantity of frogs airborne,in random fashion.

This created the desired commotion.

My lasting memory of these proceedings is the spectre of Marcelin Pennoy, a second year, on the sill of one of the dining room windows.

One or two people complained that frogs had fallen into their soup.

I also remember that Efebo, a haven man, was not at all amused by Marcelin's predicament, and that he expressed some displeasure.

The frogs were all home grown, authentic Mausica. .

Scratchy, 67-69.

Theodore Lewis 69

Re: MTCA Legacy Scholarship and Bursary Award: Update

2022-JUL-28-2123Hrs

Hello,

We are happy to report that our donation drive for the MTCA Legacy Scholarship and Bursary Award was a tremendous success, thanks in large part to the generous support of many Mausican alumni, family and friends of Mausica in Canada and the US. Ten thousand dollars ($10K Can.) will be donated to the UTT to provide scholarships and bursaries  in the academic year 2022-2023 to students in their final year of the Ba Ed programme. Stringent selection criteria and reporting requirements by UTT are outlined in an updated (draft) MOU, which reflects the results of discussions and agreements between us and the new T&T team led by Dr Hazel Ann Gibbs DePeza.  The (draft) MOU was reviewed by two lawyers in Toronto (children of Mausica alumni), who provided useful suggestions to ensure the integrity of the process and the protection of the funds. Their free advice and assistance are greatly appreciated.

The (draft) MOU was just forwarded to UTT and once agreement is reached, it will be signed by the President of the UTT and our MTCA Alumni representative. The funds will only be sent (by wire transfer) once this is accomplished, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. We will continue to keep you apprised of our progress with this important initiative. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, we would love to hear from you; please feel free to contact any member of our team, as below, or Dr. De Peza in T&T.

Thankx and Stay Safe.

Conrad Thomas (for)

Mausica Teachers’ College Alumni

Conrad Thomas                 Bernice Stephens-Alleyne

Brenda Alexander-Perez   Kay Cyrus

Selwyn Jacob                   Brenda Walters

Conrad Thomas 65

RE: Mausica Teachers College Foundation

2022-JUL-28-1839Hrs

Alas! We have made significant strides towards forming the Mausica Teachers College Foundation.

Led by the efforts of Conrad Thomas and our Canadian colleagues, enough funds were raised to provide scholarships and bursaries to 4th year Education students at UTT. A Memorandum of Understanding, between UTT and Mausica Teachers Alumni, is awaiting final signatures.  We expect that these scholarships wìll start this September. 

To ensure that the presentation of these scholarships outlive us, we have set the wheels in motion to create a foundation. This purpose of the foundation is to receive and distribute funds to deserving students who exhibit the "Mausica Spirit".

At this time, a name search is in progress.  This will be followed by registration of the group as a non-profit organization.

An alumni meeting will be scheduled soon to share information and the good news.

Hazel Ann Depeiza is the chair of the organizing body. 

Carlston Gray 74

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-JUL-15

2022-JUL-15-1835Hrs

Great job, team!  Proud of you all for your "sticktoitiveness" to coin Harry Jo.

It always feels good to give back in some little way.

Have a great weekend.

Magnell Robinson 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-JUL-01

2022-JUL-07-1709Hrs

Hello to all Mausicans,

Many thanks to all who contributed to the scholarship fund. We are happy to give something back by supporting a student at the University of Trinidad and Tobago. We received our training, board, and lodge, free during our time. I make a special appeal to those who have not yet made a donation. Things can be financially difficult so gather a few friends or family members, make a small group and collect from them. Every amount counts, no matter how small. We welcome your contribution in this first drive or in future fundraisers.

Bernice Stephens 65

Re: Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-JUL-01

2022-JUL-01-1223Hrs

Thanks to all who contributed to the scholarship fund. The response has been good but we can improve on it. Remember that there are many aspiring teachers who now have to pay for teacher education which Mausicans received free of charge. We had housing, food, books, and tuition plus a stipend. This is a great way to give back. Anyone missing this first funding drive can get in on the next. One or two of our colleagues in Trinidad would benefit. Thanks for what many of you have done and thanks in advance for what you will do in future.

Bernice Stephens 65

RE: Congratulations

2022-JUN-30-2315Hrs

June 30th, 2022

My Fellow Mausicans,

"In all circumstances, give thanks."

Thanks to the core members of the scholarship committee for the launch of a worthy cause. Just like the vision of Mausica Teachers College, this too will be successful.

This week I visited YouTube and listened to MTC 1964 and

1966 Folksong Champions. What an outstanding achievement!

We revolutionized folksong signing in Sweet TNT, the Caribbean and internationally.

Please visit the site and experience the joys of being a  Mausican.

Thank you pioneers and staff for creating a memorable legacy.

The Scholarship Fund will be another commendable milestone.

As usual,

Rodney Foster 66-68

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-JUN-24

2022-JUN-24-1242Hrs

Could I have the banking details for the Trinidad bank? I would like to make a contribution. 

Cerrone Glasgow 73

RE: Fwd: MTCA Scholarship Award Update & Reminder

2022-JUN-09-2213Hrs

On June 2, 2022, our team sent an email to alumni (Canada and US) requesting donations  in support of the MTC legacy initiative, i.e. the MTCA Scholarship award initiative.  

(Please see below for a copy of the letter, which includes instructions on how to donate.)

The donation drive will last approximately 4-6 weeks with a target of $10K Cdn.  After one week, we have had generous responses from a total of six (6) Mausicans, whom we thank for their contributions.

We encourage you to show the true Mausica spirit by donating TODAY. Our alumni base is small, so your generous contribution will go a long way in assisting a few students trying to enter the teaching profession in TnT.

E-TRANSFERS: If you have/had problems with the e-transfer process at your bank, please ensure that you follow carefully the interac e-transfer steps outlined by your bank or contact them for assistance. Since our account is registered, there is no need for a security question.   

Please note that a group is presently being organized in TnT to kick off a similar initiative. We have been advised by UTT that procedures are being put in place to accept donations directly. This should be ready in  a few weeks and we will let you know accordingly into the account.

Please feel free to share this information broadly with other alumni, your family and friends.

Best Regards,

 

                                                                                             ………………………………………………………

 

Dear Mausicans, family and friends of Mausica,

 

As you may know, we are a small team of Mausican alumni located in North America (Canada and US), who have taken on the challenge of keeping the MTC name and memory alive by establishing a legacy in Trinidad and Tobago that will reflect our MTC motto:”Moulding a Nation through Service”.

We are now at the most critical stage of the initiative, i.e. funding the scholarships to the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), and are seeking your financial support to continue the MTC legacy. We have set our goal at ten thousand dollars (Canadian) for the coming academic year.  This funding drive will last from June 1 to July 15, 2022.

We encourage you to donate generously and to share this letter with family and friends of Mausica. Your donation will make a lasting impact on a future educator and will set the stage for subsequent years.
Make a contribution TODAY and become a Patron of the MTCA family.
We are really counting on your support and generosity to make this a success.

HOW TO DONATE:
I. - E-transfer to: mtcascholarship@gmail.com

   - Our RBC bank account name: The Mausica Teachers’ College Alumni (Canada)
OR

II. Mail:
-   Make cheque payable to:  The Mausica Teachers’ College Alumni (Canada)
  - Complete the donation form attached and Mail to one of:

Conrad Thomas 17 Shoreham Avenue Nepean, Ontario K2G 3Y8 (1-613-899-0493)

Selwyn Jacob 2917 West 35th Ave Vancouver, BC V6N 2M5 (1-604-731-5257)

Brenda Alexander-Perez 606-121 Trudelle Street Toronto, Ontario M1J 3K4 (1-416-262-9997)

 

Note:
- e-transfers from US are subject to a service fee of $17.50 Can.
- Please submit your contact information so that we may send you an acknowledgement of your donation. Also, please let us know if you do/do not wish to have your name published.
- Additional information can be obtained by contacting any of the above.

 

BACKGROUND:

Several months ago, we embarked on an initiative with this objective in mind to provide educational scholarships to future educators in T&T.  We targeted the Faculty of Education (B Ed programme) at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), where the teacher training program reminded us to some extent of our experience at MTC. We subsequently came to an agreement with UTT that we would provide funding for a full year’s tuition and other expenses for a few students entering their final year, commencing with the 2022-2023 academic year. Tuition cost is presently $12K tt; books are estimated at $3600 tt .

While the UTT administrative team is close to completing development of a policy and Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) that would govern the MTCA Scholarship Award, the team has worked feverishly to put in place scholarship criteria and banking arrangements in Canada. It has shared an update on progress with all MTC alumni at a Zoom meeting on May 7, through email and also the weekly blog. There has been general support from the alumni body and a small group has set about developing a similar model in T&T with the support and guidance of our team.

Funds collected will be remitted by e-transfer to UTT. An accounting for all funds collected will be provided by the alumni team and UTT. Scholarship winners will be selected by UTT according to the agreed upon criteria and will be published by UTT and shared with all alumni.

Levels of Support:
Contributor  up to $500
Innovator     $500    - $999
Luminary      $1,000 - $2,499
Visionary      $2,500 +

With Thanks.

Mausica Teachers’ College Alumni

Conrad Thomas                                      Bernice Stephens-Alleyne

Brenda Alexander-Perez                       Kay Cyrus

Selwyn Jacob                                           Brenda Walters

 

 

 

--

Brenda

"and this too will pass"

Attachments area

MTCA Scholarship Award

Thank You for your Support

 

Please Complete

Mr/Mrs/Ms .____ First Name_____________________________ Middle Initial_____
Last Name______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________Apt #____________ City_________________________________________  Prov. _________________
Postal Code____________________________ Telephone_______________________________________ Email__________________________________________________

Recognition Name:  I do not wish to have my name published as a donor.   Y/N

Gift Information:  I would like to support MTCA Scholarship Award  with a donation of: $___________  q My cheque payable to The Mausica Teachers’ College Alumni (Canada) is enclosed
Mail cheque to one of:

 

Conrad Thomas 17 Shoreham Avenue Nepean, Ontario K2G 3Y8 (1-613-899-0493)

Selwyn Jacob 2917 West 35th Ave Vancouver, BC V6N 2M5 (1-604-731-5257  )

Brenda Alexander-Perez 606-121 Trudelle Street Toronto, Ontario M1J 3K4 (1-416-262-9997)

 

Note:
- e-transfers from US are subject to a service fee of $17.50 Can.
- Acknowledgement of deposits received will be made in writing to all donors.
- Questions? Please contact any of the above

 

Thank you for your generous support.

Brenda Alexander-Perez 65

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-JUN-03

2022-JUN-03-1401Hrs

I am for the Mausica Scholarship which must be awarded to a teacher of less than ten years in the Service and who, through recommendation by the Principal of the School and two members of Staff and a member of the School PTA, has demonstrated some of these qualities that shaped the Mausican: resiliency, a sincere love for their students as he/she goes beyond the call of duty for them (this is bearing in mind what we had heard as the mantra - you can’t learn children if you don’t love them); and engagement in the all-round development of the students i.e outside of the sphere of the classroom influence e.g extra curricular activities.  It is said that the teacher who sees him/herself as teaching or influencing a child for one year is not helping the child for life.

Let us go for it. It should surely make a difference in T&T.

Jasper Joefield 74

RE: Mausica Teachers' College Leadership, 1967 - 1968Fwd: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2022-MAY-13

2022-MAY-30-1138Hrs

Do include the following with attachment in the next blog

It was such a joy to attend last Saturday's  Mausica Zoom meeting at which there were two main highlights viz. the Proposed Mausica Teachers' College Scholarship Award Programme; and the tribute to the much celebrated Pioneer Desmond Waite who has just transitioned.

I fully support the Scholarship  Award Programme and this has led me to my MTC archives.

Attached is the memorable document  In Memoriam service to our first esteemed  College Principal Mr. Harry Joseph (HarryJo) who led a Teacher Education team including the incomparable Daphne Pilgrim Cuffie,  Roland Maundy, Fitzjames Williams, June Joseph, Hamlyn Dookhan, Fanny Roopchand, Wilfred Phillips, Ralph Douglass, Matron, Ishiah Boodhoo, and Evelyn Hordatt.

We owe a debt of gratitude to these pioneering Teacher Educators led by Harry Jo who imprinted on our year group 1967 - 1969: 'You cannot  teach them (learners), if you do not love them' ... a mantra that so many of us chanted throughout our teaching careers, and generally in life....  '

Let's see the MTC Scholarship Award Programme as a 'love' tribute to Mausica, acknowledging how our personal and professional identity has been shaped.

Bring back the ole times days.... bring back the ole time ways.....!!  (Richard Nappy Mayers)

Gwendoline Williams 69

ESTEEMED FIRST PRINCIPAL OF MAUSICA TEACHERS COLLEGE -- HARRY JO -- IN MEMORIAM