NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025 10 STC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 100TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE “NO GREAT achievement is possible without persistent work”. This was well articulated by Bertrand Russell, British philosopher and logician, and aptly describes Cherrie Neufville, who has given yeoman’s service to the Shortwood Old Students Association (SOSA) now Teachers’ College Alumni Association (STCAA) Prior to the 1970’s and while residing and working in her home parish of Manchester, Cherrie pledged her support for her alma mater, through the purchasing of tea party tickets, aimed primarily at augmenting financial support for the College. The consistency of her efforts, in collaboration with Mrs. Muschette and others, laid the foundation for the formation of the then Shortwood Teachers’ College Old Students’ Association, Manchester link in 1970. Initial meetings were held at the Mandeville Primary School, then later they were transferred to Church Teachers’ College. This link of the Association received robust support from past students. Cherrie’s relocation to Kingston in 1977, fortunately, did not cause any regression in her work for the Association. Her advocacy improved as she became more actively involved in meaningful ways and her work catapulted her to several leadership positions over the years. She was elected the Outreach Chairperson, member of the Tea Party and Scholarship Committees, Secretary, Vice-President and deservedly to the highest position, that of President. Notably, she was instrumental in implementing the ‘Honour Roll Board’, which has paid homage to outstanding Shortwood alumni, who served Jamaica and the Association, in tangible ways. Ms. Neufville was integrally involved in the maintenance of this mechanism of recognition. Cherrie’s collaborative efforts with Zoe Whittaker to enhance the fund-raising efforts for the Tea Party, engendered the creation of the ‘Tea Booklet Initiative’. From this initiative they were able to acquire sponsors via advertisement and managed the printing and distribution of materials, in an organized and effective manner. In this 100th year of service to our alma mater we salute our sister Cherrie Neufville for her work and persistence. Salute to Cherrie Neufville Outstanding member of Shortwood Teachers’ College Alumni Association Mrs. Cherrie Neufville
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