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THE EXCELSIOR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (USA) INC. GO
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786 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
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718-771-7028
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| Plaudits for a Proud Past Student |
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
By Yvonne Bogle
 BOSTON, MA -
Friday, June, 6, 2008, was a very special day for Excelsior Alumnus Althea (Miller) Clement, as it marked the celebration of a new season in her life......
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| Revelers Applaud Summer Bash 2008 |
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
 When it comes to throwing Summer Bashes, can the Alumni Association continue to top itself each year?
The answer is not immediately clear but hundreds of patrons packed Chef’s Orchid at JFK on Saturday night to try to decide for themselves..............
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| WANTED: Summer Jobs for XLCR Students |
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Monday, June 16, 2008
 Do you have an opening for a resourceful XLCR student?
The Excelsior Past Students Association is assisting students in finding summer jobs or paid internships............
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| XLCR Alum Among 5 NYC Honorees at Caribbean Cultural Heritage Fete |
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
 William C. Thompson Jr. might have considered the “age animo” motto to which Excelsior High School students aspire when he chose New York City journalist Vinette K. Pryce..................
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| Still Laughing With Miss Lou |
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Friday, June 6, 2008
 TORONTO- The Book Laugh With Louise, published almost 50 years ago, had its Toronto launch at the now famous Miss Lou Room, at the Harbourfront Centre......
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| Anticipation Builds for Summer Bash 2008 |
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Sunday, June 1, 2008
 Three weeks before Summer Bash 2008 and expectancy is building as Saturday, June 21 approaches, the date when hundreds of feverish fans will experience One Night of Magic at Chef’s Orchid at JFK......
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| Jamaica Chapter Announces June Fundraiser |
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Monday, May 5, 2008
 The Excelsior Past Students Association, in association with the QUAD nightclub in New Kingston, will be hosting an “Oldies but Goodies” fundraising Party on Saturday, June 7, 2008.....
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| ......and Launches Blood Bank for Members |
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
 Just one pint of blood can save three lives the Excelsior Past Students Association reminds us as it launches a Blood Bank for its paid-up members.... |
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| Author Publishes First Novel |
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Friday April 11, 2008
 Just in time to coincide with her class’ 25th Anniversary commemoration, first-time author Cavell Spence-Samuels ('83) has just published Pirated, her first novel........
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| A Soldier's Tale - Alumnus in Iraq |
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Wednesday April 9, 2008
 Buoyed by the support of his classmates, Sgt.Steve Ellis ('80)
recounts his harrowing Iraqi experience in a poignant newspaper profile......
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Tuesday April 1, 2008
They also serve / who only stand and wait-John Milton
With 57 years of service under her belt, beloved food vendor Muriel “Peanie” McLeod remains a revered figure to generations of Excelsorians........
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| Science Lab Project Receives Another Boost |
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Friday March 21, 2008
 A year after Excelsior broke ground for the refurbished science laboratory, the initiative has received another infusion of funds.....
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| Class of 1999 Targets One Million Dollars in Fundraising |
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Monday February 25, 2008
 As the Class of 1999 launches its year-long celebration to mark its 10th anniversary, it hopes to raise J$1 million for Excelsior during a Series of Events, starting with a Fish Fry in April....
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| Students To Strum Sweet Chords |
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Friday February 15, 2008
Thanks to a generous gift, courtesy of alumnus Dr. Rosemarie Newman, musically inclined students of XLCR will get a chance to refine their craft.......
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| Chapters Renew Attempt At Collaboration |
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Thursday February 14, 2008
 The Excelsior Alumni Association (USA) Inc, the Excelsior Alumni Association of Florida and the Excelsior PSA have made another attempt at forging closer ties in order to better assist the alma mater.....
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| Bevy of Activities Highlights Founder's Day 2008 |
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Tuesday February 12, 2008
 Alumni, former teachers and staff joined current students, teachers and other members of the Excelsior fraternity as the school commemorated its 77th year with a solemn Thanksgiving Service on Friday January 18........
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| Florida Xmas Bash Smashes All Records |
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Monday December 17, 2007
 Florida Alumni did it again! They out did themselves!
With over 300 revelers packed into the teeming West Broward Hall in Pembroke Pine and swaying to the music..........
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| Colts Team Cops Schoolboys' Football Title |
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Friday, December 14, 2007
 In a masterful display, Excelsior's boys under-16 football team completely undressed KC to win the ISSA/Malta Corporate Area title at Winchester Park yesterday......
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| Bucka Jones is New Radio Voice in Toronto |
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Friday, December 14, 2007
 Starting this Sunday December 16, Allan "Bucka" Jones (’70) will be the new host of the popular Toronto radio program " The Musical Triangle" aired on CKLN 88.1 FM on Sundays from 4-6 pm......
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| Florida Alumni Team Clinches Second in Football Tournament |
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
 With the buzz of anticipation of this Saturday's upcoming Xmas Bash swirling in the air, the Florida alumni football team kicked off the festivities by copping a second place finish in a recent 7-a-side football tournament.......
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| Class of 1958 To Mark Golden Anniversary in Jamaica |
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
 A half century after they bade adieu to Excelsior, scores of past students from the class of 1958 will reconvene in Jamaica during Founders Day 2008 to celebrate their Golden Anniversary.....
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| Alumnus in the News-Dr. Yvonne McFarlane |
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
 Former Head Girl, Dr. Yvonne McFarlane-Ferreira ('75), Head of the Pediatric Department at New York Methodist Hospital, is the subject of a flattering magazine cover story...........Profile
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| New Executive Board For Local Chapter |
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Monday, November 26, 2007
 An almost brand new Executive Board will usher in the new year after the Jamaica based Excelsior Past Students Association elected a new roster at its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 17, 2007......
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| Kudos to Leonie Forbes From Jamaican Community in NYC |
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Saturday November 24, 2007
 Excelsior's and Jamaica’s Leonie Forbes, OD, was on Tuesday November 20, 2007, recognized by the US Congress and the Jamaican community in New York for her five decades of professional excellence in broadcasting, theatre and film.......
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| Chris Gayle Appointed Captain of West Indies Cricket Team |
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Tuesday November 20, 2007
 Chris Gayle ('99) has been appointed captain of the West Indies cricket team for its impending end-of-year tours to Zimbabwe and South Africa.....
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| Leonie Forbes To Be Honored By Jamaica Consulate in NY |
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
 Leonie Forbes, a 2004 recipient of the Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumnus Award, will add to her collection of honors next Tuesday when she is lauded by the Jamaican Consulate in New York..... |
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| Manning Cup-XLCR Mauls Camperdown 6-0 |
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Sunday, November 11, 2007
 Behind a 5-goal performance from Alonzo Adlam, Excelsior’s Manning Cup team is one victory away from another semi-final berth after mauling Camperdown 6-0......
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| Excelsior Gives Thanks at Sixth Form Reinstitution Ceremony |
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Friday, November 2, 2007
 In 1974, the last students retired their badges and took off their ties as the school bade the last set of sixth form students goodbye. Fast-forward more than 30 years.....
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| Alum Urges Peers to Get Involved |
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
By Marlene Seaton-Hunte
 HOUSTON--I got a call from my best friend, Sharon Gentles, as well as my good friends, Paulette Mullings Bradnock and Althea Brown-Robinson, that no more excuses would be tolerated –– I had to come to New York for the Gala...... |
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| Alumni Awards Highlight 2007 Dinner / Dance |
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Excellence was recognised as four outstanding past students were bestowed with honors at the Excelsior Alumni Association (USA) Inc's., 38th Annual Dinner Dance and Awards Presentation on Saturday October 13, 2007.......
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| Sir Willard White Heads List of Honorees |
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Four distinguished members of the Excelsior family will be honored as the Excelsior Alumni Association nears the close of its fourth decade of existence with a Dinner Dance and Award function in New York...... |
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| Cari-Folk Singers To Tour NY Tri-State Area |
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Friday, August 31, 2007
 The internationally renowned Cari-Folk Singers of Jamaica return to the New York Tri-state area this fall for the North American premiere of “ANCESTORIES”, a four-concert series.........
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| School Virtually Undamaged by Hurricane Dean |
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
 Excelsior has emerged virtually unscathed from the wrath of Hurricane Dean, Principal Beverley Wilson has told AgeNotes..........
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| The Excelsior Shop is now OPEN for Business!!! |
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Wear your Excelsior pride on your sleeves by choosing from an array of Excelsior-themed apparel, accessories and souvenirs when you visit the XLCR shop today. Choose from all sorts of items including the ones listed in the menu to the right..... |
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| Class of 1977 to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in Jamaica |
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Wednesday August 15, 2007
 Although almost three decades have passed, memories will still hold strong as the Class of 1977 prepares to mark its 30th Anniversary Reunion with a slew of events in Jamaica, October 24-28, 2007.......
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| Call For More Mentors To Join Program |
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Monday August 6, 2007
 Some alumni see the difficulties faced by our alma mater and ask “why”; while others like Lorna-Dee Dunn and her group see the same challenges and ask “what can we do to reverse this troubling trend?”.......
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| More Than 30 Years Later, Sixth Form Returns |
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Thursday August 2, 2007
 Excelsior High School has announced its intention to reinstate its Sixth Form in September 2007. This development follows months of negotiation between the Alumni, the school and the Ministry of Education......
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| Miss Lou's Room To Be Opened In Canada |
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Tuesday July 24, 2007
 A room dedicated to the memory of Jamaica's cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), will be opened on July 26 at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Canada ..... |
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| Alumni Association Elects New Executive |
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Monday May 21, 2007
 President Paulette Mullings Bradnock, during whose tenure the Alumni Association has grown in vibrancy and effectiveness, was returned to office following elections at the group's Annual General Meeting yesterday........
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| Florida Chapter Donates To Sixth Form Program |
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Sunday May 20, 2007
 News of its own donation to the Sixth Form program, plus plans for a robust membership drive, highlight the 26th edition of the Florida Alumni Newsletter......... |
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| New York Alumni Give $200,000.00 For Sixth Form |
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 Just days after receiving an appeal from the school for funds to help with re-establishing the Sixth Form, the Alumni Association has pledged J$200,000.00 to the cause...... |
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| Appeal For Aid As Sixth Form Is Restored |
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Wednesday April 11, 2007
 Excelsiorians are being asked to lend assistance to their alma mater now that months of lobbying have ended in the reintroduction of the Sixth Form, starting in September 2007...... |
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| UJAA 2007 Mega Raffle Results |
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Tuesday April 2, 2007
 The grand prize of a BMW eluded alumna Novelette Fellows but she was still a consolation prize winner in the 2007 UJAA (Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations) Mega Raffle......
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| Girls Claim Third Successive Title |
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Excelsior's girls football team won its third successive championship on Friday March 23, 2007 by outclassing Donald Quarrie High 3-0 in the finals of the ISSA Schoolgirls competition......
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| Courtney Walsh: A Stamp of Class |
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
 Another day, another honor!
In the latest of many tributes to his excellence, Ambassador Courtney Walsh is featured in a series of souvenir stamps issued by Jamaica Post.......
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| Canada Commemorates Culture Queen |
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Friday, March 16, 2007
 A little less than a year after her passing, the iconic image of Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley (Miss Lou) again occupied center stage as her legacy was commemorated in a recent tribute in Toronto......
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| Football Team Wins More Accolades |
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Saturday, February 17, 2007
 There were more accolades for the Manning Cup football team as it copped four post-season awards at a recent presentation at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston......
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Pioneer student Enid Powell-Ennis, among the first batch of students when the school was launched the school in 1931, has died at age 93 in Sunrise, Florida........
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