NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 18 FOR FIVE decades, our vibrant clubs and societies have transformed aspiring teachers into well- rounded community leaders, making Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College a buzzing hub of growth and energy! Our ‘green’ Environmental Club, 4H, and Girl Guides Young Leaders have championed sustainability and leadership development. The Mathematics Club has hosted electrifying conferences, while our STEM Club pioneers innovative teaching methodologies now implemented in classrooms across Jamaica. The Language Arts Department Speech Society and Quiz Club members have showcased intellectual prowess, with the Quiz Team recently crowned as TCJ all-island champions. Service remains at our core through Circle K, Peer Counselling, and Health and Wellness Club, which have collectively touched countless lives in Western Jamaica. The UCCF and UCAM have strengthened spiritual foundations campus-wide, while the Guild of Students continues its passionate advocacy for student welfare. Artistic excellence thrives through our renowned Young Jamaican Ensemble, Choir, and Performing Arts Society, who have graced stages nationwide. The Modern Languages and Sign Language Clubs have broken communication barriers, while the Japanese Anime Culture Club has opened doorways to global perspectives. Our diligent Photography Club has been capturing these magical milestones throughout our journey. The Sports Club has brought home glory through numerous Inter-college competitions, while the JTA Young Professionals have built vital connections with established educators. The newer Garvey Club & UNIA College Chapter has helped to reignite cultural pride among our students. As we embark on our next fifty years, these clubs and societies continue as incubators for leadership, creativity, and service – defining qualities of the Sam Sharpe brand. We extend heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff advisors, club leaders, and students who have made Sam Sharpe not just a college, but a community that extends far beyond classroom walls, preparing educators who serve with commitment and excellence. ESTELLA BENNETT Senior Lecturer Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College SAM SHARPE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE CLUBS & SOCIETIES Nurturing Well-Rounded Educators: The Heart of Sam Sharpe’s Club Life the unwavering support of their mentors. Competing against formidable institutions, our team of all males, including students from year 1 to year 4, demonstrated exceptional composure, strategic thinking, and academic rigour, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory. This success is not merely a win in competition; it symbolizes the vibrant culture of excellence that defines our college motto of “Service, Commitment, and Excellence”. It highlights the fruits of dedication, collaborative learning, and the quiet, consistent efforts that so often go unnoticed. As Thomas Edison once remarked, “Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration,” and indeed, our students exemplified this through their preparation and resolve. This victory reinforces our commitment to nurturing holistic education, where academic pursuits, co-curricular engagement, and critical thinking are equally valued. It is a powerful affirmation of the college’s mission to empower individuals and foster transformative learning experiences. As we reflect on this proud moment, we do so with gratitude, humility, and a revitalised spirit – ready to embrace future challenges and opportunities with the same passion that has brought us this honour. DR LOIS GRANTHECTOR Principal Lecturer Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College QUIZ CONTINUED FROM 16 Service remains at our core through Circle K, Peer Counselling, and Health and Wellness Club, which have collectively touched countless lives in Western Jamaica. The UCCF and UCAM have strengthened spiritual foundations campuswide, while the Guild of Students continues its passionate advocacy for student welfare.
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