NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025 2 STC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 100TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE ONE HUNDRED years of dedicated service to education is a truly commendable milestone. I extend warmest congratulations to the Shortwood Teachers’ College Alumni Association as you celebrate your centenary, a significant achievement that reflects your ongoing commitment to educational excellence and national development. Founded as the Shortwood Old Students’ Association, this organisation has grown into a pillar of support for generations of students and graduates. Through scholarships, mentorship programmes, and networking opportunities, the association has not only upheld the proud ethos of Shortwood Teachers’ College but has also extended its influence well beyond the campus gates. Your legacy includes the nurturing of countless educators who have made meaningful contributions to Jamaica’s educational landscape and further afield. Distinguished alumna such as Edith Dalton-James, the first woman to serve as president of the Jamaica Union of Teachers, and Mary Morris Knibb, an esteemed educator and philanthropist, are proof of the far-reaching impact of a Shortwood education. This publication is a fitting tribute to the association’s history, its notable members, your sustained contribution to the college and to the teaching profession. It offers a timely opportunity to honour the past, inspire the present, and shape the future. Your support has ensured that Shortwood-trained teachers remain empowered with the values, confidence, and professionalism required to meet the demands of 21st century classrooms. In every scholarship awarded and every connection fostered, you reaffirm the vision that gave birth to this noble institution a century ago. As you look ahead, may the Shortwood Teachers’ College Alumni Association continue to be a source of unity and service. I salute your extraordinary journey and wish you continued success in the years to come. Happy 100th Anniversary! HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST HON SIR PATRICK ALLEN, ON, GCMG, CD, K.STJ Governor General I salute your extraordinary journey and wish you continued success
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