The Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Anguilla Revolution on Friday, 2nd June 2017 with a Grand Gala honouring the Past Principals and Acting Principals of the Valley Secondary School and the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School.
This Red Carpet event was hosted by the dynamic Mr Vanburn Brooks. A full house of 150 guests turned out, at Italia Restaurant at CuisinArt to share in this historic event.
Guests were treated to several renditions by Mr Michael “Dumpa” Martin, and the ALHCS school choir directed by Mrs Daphne Jacobs Richardson. Miss T’arah Niles shared a timely and appropriate message through one of her very own poetry compositions.
Mrs Navene Mairyshaw, Head of the Visual Arts Department at the ALHCS, painted a beautiful picture just for the occasion. Ms Joyce Stuart, current principal of the ALHCS, presented the painting to Mr Stephan Zaharia, General Manager of CuisinArt, as a token of appreciation for his generous sponsorship of the first annual ALHCS GALA.
Minister of Education, Mrs Cora Richardson Hodge, and Chairman of the ALHCS Board of Governors, Rev. Dr. Wycherley Gumbs, presented the main honourees of the night with custom made local plaques designed and created by Ron’s Sign Shop. The following were honoured for their time of service to the students at the VSS/ALHCS:
VSS
Mr J. Thom (1953 – 1956), Mr Desmond Broomes (1956 – 1962),
Mr Edison Hughes (1962 – 1976), Mr Basil Sinclair Buchnan (1976 – 1986),
ALHCS
Mrs Yolande Richardson (1986 – 1989), Mr David M. Lake (1990 – 1993), Mr. Rodney Rey (1994 – 2000),
Mr Quincy Harrigan (2000 – 2002), Mr Darwin Hazell (2002 – 2006), Mrs Ingrid Lake (2006 – 2015)
ACTING PRINCIPALS
Ms. Irma Richardson VSS (1973 – 1975), Mr Elvet Hughes VSS (1984 – 1985),
Mrs Stella Horsford VSS/ALHCS (1987 – 1988)
Pastor Phillip Gumbs, as Key note Speaker, eloquently sought to reminisce on the nostalgic A B and C Houses and made special appeal for further support of this key institution which continues to educate Anguilla’s youth in this very difficult era.
Fiona Wilkinson, Secretary to the ALHCS Board of Governors, reinforced the importance of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School as the sole secondary school, and the vital role it plays in not only educating the nations’ children but also its impact on the wider business community and Anguilla.
Mayoumba Folkloric Theatre’s cultural performances provided the entertainment during dinner. Mussington Brothers, Springer and Boss and the Horse Power Band provided nostalgic and spirited after dinner entertainment.
The ALHCS Board would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who supported and sponsored the event. The funds for purchasing equipment to further facilitate the redevelopment of the ALHCS.
