The Mico University College Homecoming Week 2011

Honouring Miconians on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary

Souvenir Programme

The Mico University College

175th Anniversary Night Of Excellence
Friday August 26, 2011 6:00 P.M. The Buxton Quadrangle THE MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 1A Marescaux Road Kingston, Jamaica
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This magazine is dedicated to the men and women who, through their unparalleled foresight, inspiration, dedication, leadership and generosity, founded the institution that has evolved into The Mico University College (The Mico). It is also dedicated to all the individuals who have studied, worked, volunteered at and partnered with The Mico. Your contributions to this noble, formidable institution have been invaluable.

Message from the Governor General T

he Mico University College has played an important role in the advancement of education in Jamaica and I welcome this opportunity to congratulate you as you commemorate 175 years of unbroken service. The theme for this anniversary celebration, " Celebrating our legacy, creating New Visions of excellence," puts into context, the role that The Mico University College has played. The University has left a legacy that exists not only in Jamaica, but also across the world where graduates of this noble institution continue to give distinguished service. The record will show that this illustrious institution has always used excellence as a benchmark in seeking to assist students in realizing their dreams and potentials, and fashion acceptable standards of living. As the only one remaining of 300 educational institutions established by The Lady Mico Charity in the West Indies, Seychelles and Mauritius, The Mico University College has trained men and women who have helped to influence and shape our development. I celebrate with you as you create new visions of excellence and open new frontiers for Jamaicans to realize their full potential. Happy Anniversary!

His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF JAMAICA

Message from the Chancellor I

n celebrating the 175th Anniversary of The Mico, we must recall its beginnings and the context of its founding. Without such a backward glance, our joy would only be partial and our inspiration for the way forward would be uninformed of the imperatives and mission which brought this institution into being. The abolition of slavery in 1838, was signaled and foreshadowed by the introduction of the apprenticeship system in 1834. Part of the preparation for the free society that was to come was provision for the creation of a fee-paying infant and elementary school system for the ex-slaves and their children. That system would be run by Christian denominations across the Caribbean. In Jamaica the denominations involved were the Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists and Moravians. Each of these denominations would set up their own system of infant and elementary schools funded by fees and major inputs from the Negro Education Grant from the Imperial Government in England. The Baptists and Moravians set up their own teacher training college, Fairfield and Calabar respectively. However, the denominational school system that was created allowed for Christian but non- denominational schools run and funded by the Lady Mico Charity in England also with support from The Negro Education Grant. Four Mico Institutions were set up to train teachers for The Mico infant and elementary schools across the Caribbean as well as for denominations that had not established teacher training institutions. Three of these Mico institutions were in Jamaica and one in Antigua. Of the three Mico Institutions in Jamaica, one was located in Kingston. When the Negro Education Grant was withdrawn in 1846, the Lady Mico Charity closed two of the training institutions set up in Jamaica but continued to fund the training institutions set up in Kingston and Antigua and its elementary schools in St Lucia. Beginning in Jamaica in 1892, the State System of free elementary schools replaced the fee-paying denominational system. This was major education reform. The Lady Mico charity handed over its elementary schools in St Lucia to the State. In 1899, the Charity closed its Training College in Antigua, transferred its students to the College in Kingston and continued to fund this college. Until several countries of the Eastern Caribbean could establish their own teachers college, The Mico trained teachers for those countries. This accounts for the fact that the Cyril Potter College of Education in Guyana is named in honour of an outstanding Guyanese graduate of The Mico. Note that in 1899, the Baptist closed Calabar Teachers' Training College and the Moravians closed Fairfield Teacher Training College. The Mico was the only college that trained male teachers in the nineteenth century that survived and entered the twentieth century.
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Message from the Chancellor

In celebrating the 175th Anniversary of The Mico, we are giving thanks for its survival through changing times. We are also celebrating that despite the changing times the institution has remained true to its founding as a non- denominational but Christian institution. Probably, the lesson to be learned going forward from this glance backwards is that survival in the present and future resides in and depends on remaining anchored to the Rock while responding constructively and appropriately to challenges of changing times. I take this opportunity to congratulate this group of outstanding graduates and wish them continued success. Professor the Hon Errol Miller, OJ, CD, PhD, CHANCELLOR, THE MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Message from the President W

e meet in this celebratory mode, in a Night of Excellence, as Miconians, friends and well wishers to demonstrate to the rest of the world, that The Mico remains an institution grounded in its legacy and bound by its quest for excellence. Our records of achievement over the past one hundred and seventy-five (175) years provide the evidence to support our claim of excellence, and history will absolve us for the bold initiatives taken on our journey to educate and train, particularly the most vulnerable of our society. If one were to catalogue the developments which have occurred from the Co-Principals, Dr William Gillies and Col. L.G. Gruchy to the present President, Professor Claude Packer, one would notice that the Poormans University has been girded in its religious and spiritual principles as we ensured the holistic development of our students. The guidance and support provided to us who served as Principals and/or President by our respective Boards of Directors, contributed to making the tasks of managing less challenging. The Mico has become the much sought after teacher education institution, because of its credibility and student-centered focus. It has benefitted from the advice and contributions of philanthropists who heed the cause for economic and social support to a number of our students. The Mico University College is indebted to these persons.

Our growth from being a Teachers College to a University College, though primarily speaking, was realized as a result of the quality programmes and institutional developments, was ultimately made possible by the Government of Jamaica. It is amazing to see the commitment given by whatever government of the day, without political/partisan biases, in the interest of education to the nation. This augers well for nationhood. I extend a warm welcome to each and everyone and my heartiest congratulations to my fellow Miconians who are being honoured tonight. We look forward to the realization of our dream of becoming a fully fledged university.

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS US ALL.

Professor Claude M. Packer, CD, JP, PhD, PRESIDENT, THE MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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Message from the President of MOSA F

ounded in 1922, The Mico Old Students' Association (MOSA) has always kept a close link with, and supported the University College. As an organization we accept as our moral responsibility, the safeguarding of The MICOs rich traditions while seeking to encourage and implement any activity that will allow the Institution to adjust its services to the changing needs of the society in its quest to realize its stated mission To be the University of choice in the Caribbean for policy makers, employees and for students pursuing degrees in Teacher education; by developing critical thinkers and problem solvers, who embrace life-long learning; by contributing effectively to an improved quality of life at the personal, national and global levels and being financially sustainable. We, of The Mico University College Alumni Association are committed to providing services and programs that facilitate the life-long process of education and personal development for all Mico graduates. Since our inception in 1922, we have sought to recognize and celebrate the achievements of distinguished Alumni of The Mico, who have excelled in their respective areas of endeavour. It is in this regard that on this signal event of The Mico University College achieving its 175th Anniversary we salute this noble Institution on its sterling contribution made to Jamaica and indeed the world over, for almost two centuries.

Further, MOSA congratulates The Mico on its decision to award the 175th Anniversary medals to those of our peers who have demonstrated their worthiness for this honour through their personal achievements and unselfish contribution to the MICO, Jamaica, the region and indeed the world. On the Awardees behalf MOSA would like to thank the MICO profusely for this distinct honour. Together we promise that we will continue to keep the standard of the MICO flying high and to uphold the most treasured tenets of our revered Alma Mater, whilst continuing to advance the age old philosophy Do it with thy might. As an organisation MOSA remains committed to advancing the interests of The Mico University College in all its endeavours, whether the requirement be in the form of advocacy, counsel, philanthropy or any other form of volunteer assistance. As graduates of The Mico University College we realize that we have a unique and valuable role to play in promoting the excellence, advancement and prestige of the University, and in ensuring that we will never forget or forsake this obligation.
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Message from the President of MOSA

God Bless you MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE throughout your present evolution from the oldest and best Teacher Training Institution in the world to the soon to be realized, enviable MICO UNIVERSITY. May the Energy of Sir. Thomas F. Buxton continue to propel you through your future aspirations. THE LONGER I LIVE, THE MORE I AM CERTAIN THAT THE GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN, BETWEEN THE FEEBLE AND THE POWERFUL, THE GREAT AND INSIGNIFICANT, IS ENERGY, INVINCIBLE, DETERMINATION, A PURPOSE ONCE FIXED, AND THEN DEATH OR VICTORY. THAT QUALITY WILL DO ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE IN THIS WORLD; AND NO TALENT, NO CIRCUMSTANCES, NO OPPORTUNITIES, WILL MAKE A TWO-LEGGED CREATURE A MAN WITHOUT IT. ----Sir Thomas F. Buxton DO IT WITH THY MIGHT

Dr. Arthur J. S. Geddes, BSc., MSc., PhD PRESIDENT MOSA, THE MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Message from the Chairman of the Mico Foundation T

his year, The Mico University College celebrates a significant and important milestone: its 175th Anniversary. For the college, it is a time for reflection, introspection and projection. This is summed up in the theme: Changing to Preserve our Legacy.

The Mico has a proud legacy of service and leadership. Its graduates have excelled in diverse fields such as education, business, medicine, politics and community development in Jamaica, the Caribbean and indeed worldwide. The projection for our future development will be guided by flexibility and agility to grasp development opportunities in changing times. Our alumni have been the ambassadors for our legacy and must continue to be change agents as we move forward. It is therefore fitting that, today, we pause to celebrate our accomplishments and salute our graduates who have demonstrated excellence in their work and contributions!

Professor Neville Ying CHAIRMAN, THE MICO FOUNDATION THE MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

MICO UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEW YORK The Officers and Members of New York Chapter extend

C O N G RAT U LAT I O N S
TO OUR ALMA MATER MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE On its 175 years of Excellence in Education.

You have instilled in us noble ideals. You have given Jamaica and the rest of the world your brightest and best. It is with an enormous sense of pride, and gratitude that we your graduates celebrate this enviable milestone. As we move forward, we believe that The Mico will continue to educate, train and develop leaders, who with their capabilities and commitment will always be competitive and dominant in the global arena. Your 175 years of excellence, rich history and legacy have made you the guiding light for others. Your motto Do it with thy might has been the guiding principle of your graduates, and you The Mico has continued to live and demonstrate the meaning of that command. We congratulate and celebrate you. Homecoming Means: Coming home to what is in our hearts The Leadership Team Dr. Gloria P. Thompson Ruth Williams- Simpson Carl Richards Dick Allison Maureen Allen Darien Mason Joan Mc Catty Hyacinth Spence Dr. Eric Blake/Shirley Miller Dr. Alana Gray Mervis Johnson Earl Kennedy Hugh B. Lawrence President Vice President Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Fund Raising Public Relations Education Hospitality Public Relations Advisor Finance/Fundraising Advisor Organization Development

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Introduction
When The Mico began its preparations for its 175th anniversary, the planning committee was keen on documenting its enviable history to serve as a memorabilia. This was considered to be important as future success is dependent on the demonstration of a strong foundation. The vision for The Mico is reflective of its philosophy that teachers should be leaders, and it is guided by deep spirituality and a passion for excellence. This magazine is intended to celebrate the vision, achievements and sacrifice of all the Boards of Directors, Principals/President and staff in creating the institution that is The Mico University College. This special commemorative magazine succinctly chronicles the evolution of The Mico over the past 175 years. It documents the origins of the institution, which lie in the period of apprenticeship and the development of schooling, and its current state as a leading institution that is as responsive to national needs as it is to sharing its expertise internationally. The text is enhanced by the inclusion of the thoughts of some members of The Mico family and its admirers. These thoughts contribute to an understanding of the importance of this noble institution to its alumni, whose pedagogical knowledge and skills have been finely honed within its hallowed halls, transforming them into notable leaders. Also, the thoughts of its admirers demonstrate the far-reaching impact of the institution. This magazine is richly illustrated with numerous photographs that complement the text. The Mico story is presented with pride and the hope that it conveys to the reader a greater sense of our resilience, commitment, investment in youth development, pioneering spirit and contribution to nation building.

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The Evolution Of The Mico

The Early Years: 1666 1883 The history of The Mico has its genesis in the option for the poor. It is a legacy of our Christian origins that reached into the past to seventeenth-century England. The heritage of our institution is rooted in the astuteness of Sir Samuel Mico, a merchant, and the philanthropic and Christian spirit of his wife, Lady Jane Mico, in the late 1660s, as well as the responsive and pioneering trait of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton via the Lady Mico Charity in the 1800s. The year was 1835, and the Jamaican socio-educational platform was in a quandary: there were 312,000 recently emancipated slaves, who needed to be educated so that they could better fit into their revolutionised society, but there were only 40 accessible schools. Moved by the need, Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton was instrumental in diverting interest accrued from real estate investments made by the Lady Mico Charity, and garnering funds from the Negro Education Grant to found some Christian, non-denominational, non-racial, coeducational elementary schools and a teachers college at Hanover Streetnow the home of Kingston Technical High Schoolas well as elsewhere in the Caribbean. In December of that year, three studentstwo males and one femalewere enrolled. In August 1836, The Mico Institution, as The Mico was then called, opened its doors to 10 newly freed, poor Black student teachersthree men and seven women. Later in the year, 11 more men were enrolled. They were to pursue a two-year teaching programme in elementary education, including Religious Education, taught by British volunteers under the leadership of a superintendent, assisted by a secretary, Rev. J. M. Trew, and inspected by a Board of Visitors from England. But, given the lack of the prerequisite knowledge for higher education, The Mico Institution was unable to fulfil its mandate. Instead of preparing student teachers to teach in elementary schools, it was offering them an elementary education curriculum. By 1841, the general education programme was markedly plagued by poor academic performance and dwindling funds from the Negro Education Grant. However, Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton and his fellow Trustees were motivated by a Christ-like understanding of the need to empower the poor through education. They wisely decided to shed the elementary aspect of the programme and focus on the college. Although the Lady Mico Charity pledged to sponsor 20 students annually, the cessation of the Negro Education Grant in 1846 caused a gradual decrease in enrolment, and The Mico evolved into a single-sex, male institution. Despite the odds, the Trustees of the Lady Mico Charity exercised tenacity, and by 1882, the college was anchored on a solid foundation. The Most Rev. Enos Nuttall seized the opportunity to advocate for greater college autonomy via the establishment of its own Board of Directors; the government concurred. In that year, a Board of Directors, with the first government representatives, replaced the Board of Visitors. The Most Rev. Enos Nuttall was appointed as the Chairman. In 1883, the title of superintendent was changed to principal, and Dr. Martin was the first to serve under this title. That was only the beginning.
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The Evolution Of The Mico

Building on a Strong Foundation: 1884 -- 1959 Beginning 1884, the college experienced outstanding development and growth in all spheres. It started with a significant growth in the student-teacher population50 student teachers. This prompted the appointments of two Co-PrincipalsCol. L. G. Gruchy and Dr. Gillies. Two years later, the Lady Mico Charity improved its financial support by doubling the number of students it sponsored and expanding the accommodation for the tutors and student teachers. Furthermore, the programme duration was lengthened to three years and the academically gifted were offered a fourth year in which they studied Mathematics, Latin and Greek and gained experience tutoring first-year student teachers. By 1890, The Mico had become so renowned for excellence in teacher-training that the government closed its own training college in Spanish Town to send its students to be trained at The Mico. With numerous training requests from other quarters, the accommodation at Hanover Street soon proved to be inadequate. In 1896, the 60-year residency at Hanover Street was ended, and The Mico was relocated to Quebec Lodge lands, its present location at 1A Marescaux Road. Then, the campus was comprised of a two-storey building that could house 80 students; a practising school; two staff cottages and Quebec Lodge, which was the former owners residence that became the Principals residence. The Governor of Jamaica, Sir Henry Blake, had laid the cornerstone of the main building, and the Chairman of the Trustees of the Lady Mico Charity, Mr. Thomas Fowell Buxton, the son of the first Chairman, had donated the clock tower. Throughout the years, The Mico remained focussed on those in great need and the poor. Faithful to its Christian and pioneering heritage and buoyed by its unparalleled success, The Mico sought to uplift the lives of the needy farther afield through education. By 1898, the Trustees of the Lady Mico Charity secured an agreement with the Church Missionary Society to have the College provide an optimal three-year training programme for four student missionaries, at any one time, to be sent to Africa. The College trained these student missionaries for the initial two-year period then they accessed final-year training at the Kingston Hospital, St. Peters Theological College, the Technical School and Hope Gardens. In spite of the achievements being made by The Mico, there was growing agitation by local legislature and other influential parties for retrenchment and reform of the national school curriculum as it was not deemed to be best suited to boost the primarily peasant-farming economy and effect greater economy in public spending. The Mico, under the guidance of the Principal, Mr. A. B. McFarlane, responded to the call in the late 1890s leading to the 1900s.

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The Evolution Of The Mico

Building on a Strong Foundation: 1884 -- 1959 The curriculum was improved by the inclusion of practical and professional courses, for example, educational methods, school organisation, theoretical and practical agriculture, woodwork and practical teaching. In fact, The Mico was the first college to offer a complete agricultural programme to student teachersdone in conjunction with the management of Hope Gardens. For greater efficiency, the training programme was reduced to two years, with exceptional students only being allowed to study for a third year. Student enrolment was boosted by the intake of transferees from two closed colleges and arrangements with the Leeward and Windward Islands to train two students annually. The achievements of the College were stymied temporarily by numerous kinds of disaster. There was the great 1907 earthquake and the 1910 fire that caused damaged infrastructure. Then World War I resulted not only in food shortage but also a decline in academic standards and performance as many student teachers became war volunteers. Furthermore, the Spanish influenza in 1918 severely affected the members of staff and most of the student teachers, resulting in the suspension of classes and the postponement of the annual examination until January 1919. The Mico rose like the phoenix starting the following decade. In 1924, under the instrumentality of Mr. A. J. Newman, the academic programme was expanded, with the students being prepared for the London Matriculation Examination and later, in 1947, the General Certificate Examination. Also, a more standardized approach was taken to the extracurricular activities: the House system was revived; the annual Eisteddfod Competition, a cultural awareness summer course for teachers and monthly college services were started. Moreover, a probationers course that provided basic training for in-service teachers was introduced in that period. However, the reinvigorated Mico, with all its expansion, experienced a period of low male-candidate enrolment during the 1950s. The female candidates were outperforming their male counterparts in the qualifying examination. With much trepidation, the decision was made to have the College permanently revert to its coeducational status. In spite of the challenges, The Mico closed a dynamic 76 years; the future seemed bright.

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The Evolution Of The Mico

A New Beginning: 1960 1994 The talk of an independent Jamaica in 1960 was accompanied by the talk of a national education system. This move bolstered the college population, but the female candidate enrolment continued to be significantly higher than that of their counterpart. Under the leadership of the Hon. Glenville Owen, the programme offering expanded to include the training of junior secondary school teachers. The following decade was a period of experimentation. Taking up the invitation of the Joint Board of Teacher Education in 1972 to address the outstanding issues in education, The Mico, under the guidance of Professor The Hon. Errol Miller, embarked on a programme of curriculum reform through the improvement of academic and professional standards. By the end of that decade, The Mico again soared, offering a full secondary education teacher-training programme. It demonstrated that it was the institution of choice as it trained the largest number of student teachers in the island. In this period, its name was changed to The Mico Teacher Training College. The Errol Miller Hall of Residence was built also on Arnold Road to accommodate the female student teachers. Professor Miller also oversaw the building of the cafeteria and the auditorium. During the early 1980s, the awareness that there were children with special needs opened up new opportunities for expansion at The Mico. The government deemed the College to be the most fitting institution to train teachers to handle this phenomenon and so did the Anglophone Caribbean. The programme became a reality under the influence of Mr. Renford Shirley, the Principal, with funding and expertise from the Netherlands Government. The Youth Counselling and Development Centre was also established as a joint venture between The Mico and The Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew. Mr. Shirley went on to erect the library and the museum. The College again underwent a name change: The Mico Teachers College.

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The Evolution Of The Mico

The Mico: Changing to preserve its legacy: 1995 Present The mid 1990s to the present has documented several physical and academic adaptations and expansions in response to the changes imposed on it by the changing Jamaican landscape and the interest from student teacher candidates. Physical changes undertaken by Professor Claude Packer, the current President, in association with The Mico Foundation and The Lady Mico Charity, included the renovation and reconstruction of the cafeteria, reorganisation of the commissary at the hostel, expansion of The Mico Youth Counselling Centre, upgrading of the library, relocation of some administrative offices to better accommodate the significant increase in the student teacher population and the refurbishing of the old laundry room to become The School of Continuing Studies, among others. The continued success of The Mico resulted in renowned overseas institutions such as the Nova Southern State University and Central Connecticut State University engaging in collaborative efforts to offer postgraduate programmes on its grounds. Consequently, a number of members of the academic staff were provided with the opportunity to upgrade their academic qualifications.

Another area of development was the establishment of two Mico CARE centresMandeville and St. Anns Bayto offer educational diagnosis and intervention to the rural areas. Off-site campuses were also established in St. Catherine, St. Thomas, St. James and St. Elizabeth to enhance the pedagogical capabilities of early childhood teachers. Of special note, Professor Packer pursued the development of the institution to a degree-granting status in association with the Board of Directors of The Mico. Beginning 2008, the full-time diploma-level programme was phased out; the institution has since been offering degrees only: undergraduate programmes are offered in both full-time and part-time mode, and postgraduate programmes are offered on a part-time basis. The institution has been developing a culture of research evident in its establishment of an annual Research Day and two research institutes. With this new positioning, the College underwent another name change: The Mico University College

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The Evolution Of The Mico

Continuing the Journey The Mico is the oldest teacher-training institution in the Western Hemisphere, and the only one of four colleges to survive into the 21st century. Reputed for its successful pioneering missions, The Mico has demonstrated that it takes education seriously. For 175 years, The Mico family has worked tirelessly to ensure that the student teachers under its watch are fully immersed in the highest quality teacher education package required to transform them into powerful, influential individuals in their respective communities. The current anniversary celebrations invite a recollection of the past with pride and gratitude, and a walk with enthusiasm and optimism into the future. However, it is important that in charting a future course for the institution, the panoramic perspective of the Vision should be recognisedlooking to provide education that will improve lives across personal, national and global levels. The pioneering spirit of the institution has once again risen as a result of the resounding national cry for the provision of improved early childhood education. The Mico will be embarking on a major project to source $100 million to construct an 8,000-square-foot building to house the Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Education to be completed in 2012. The fulfilment of this Vision, however, is dependent on the formation of expanded partnership networks. The institution recognises the committed, personal dedication of its distinguished graduates as many have been government officials, founders of schools and organisations, distinguished educators and successful professionals and entrepreneurs. No doubt, the positive link that has been maintained with The Mico University College Alumni Association (formerly known as MOSA) should provide an opportunity for the Early Childhood Education programme and service expansion to meet the changing needs of the population. This link should assist in garnering support from corporate Jamaica and other friends. This link will help to safeguard the values and educational foundation of the institution, and continue to be the bedrock of its existence. And there is more. The Mico is on a trajectory to become a full university. The Poor Mans University has come of age. The future is both bright and challenging. The players in The Mico arena may change; new names, new faces may serve in the community, but The Mico Legacy lives and endures. The institution has both a wonderful heritage and a wonderful beginning. Do It With Thy Might.

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The Vision Of The New Mico

As an institution that is committed to innovation and excellence, The Mico has been inspired by the words of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, the first Chairman of the Trustees of the Lady Mico Charity in England: The longer I live, the more I am certain That the great difference between men, Between the feeble and the powerful, The great and insignificant, is energy, Invincible determination, A purpose once fixed, And then death or victory. That quality will do anything That can be done in this world; And no talent, no circumstances, No opportunities, will make A two-legged creature a man without it. Such profound words have informed the Mission and Vision statements, the language of which has been adapted over the years, but the emphasis placed on their importance has never been wavered. The Mission Statement: To support national and regional development through well-educated populations by equipping students locally, regionally and internationally with the required teacher education knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. The Vision Statement: To be the University of choice in the Caribbean for policymakers, employees and for students pursuing degrees in teacher education; by developing critical thinkers and problems solvers, who embrace life-long learning; by contributing effectively to an improved quality of life at the personal, national and global levels; and by being financially sustainable.

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Noteworthy

Sir Clifford Campbell Governor General of Jamaica (1962 - 1973)

Sir Howard Cooke Governor General of Jamaica (1991 - 2006))

Tacius Golding First Speaker of the House of Representatives in Independent Jamaica (1962 - 1967)
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Noteworthy

The late Kenyan leader, Jomo Kenyatta, making a presentation to Miconian, Ambassador The Hon. Dr. Dudley Thompson, OJ, QC, EdD (Hons)

Sir Harold Egbert Allan, Mico Gold Medallist, served the Legislative Council with distinction. Sir Harold Allan, who became a finance Minister, was the first native Jamaican to be knighted.

The Most Rev. Enos Nuttall, DD, LLD, DCL (1849-1916) an Archbishop of the West Indies, Chairman of The Mico College for thirty-four (34) years. (1882 1916)
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Noteworthy

Edwin Leopold Allen, CD Outstanding Minister Of Education (1962 - 1972)

Venerable Larchland, Agustus Lennon, MBE, OBE Missionary to Nigeria, Canon of Lagos Cathedral and Member of the Nigerian Legislature in the 1930s

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Noteworthy

Dr. R. Karl James, CD, EdD (Hon.) First Pro-Chancellor of The Mico University College (2008 - Present)

Ryland T. Campbell, CD First Deputy Pro-Chancellor of The Mico University College (2008 - Present) Co-founder and CEO of Capital and Credit Merchant Bank

Glen Christian, OD, JP Founder and CEO of CARI-MED The largest pharmaceutical company in the Caribbean
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Since 1882, The Mico has had 17 outstanding Chairmen of its Board of Directors.
THE CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MICO COLLEGE

The Most Rev. Enos Nutall (1882-1916)

The Rt. Rev George Cecil deCarteret (1916-1931)

Mr Frances E. Reed (1931-1932)

Sir Robert Barker (1932-1933)

Rev E. Armon Jones (1933-1945) Sir Phillip Sherlock (1945-1949)

Rev E. B. Rodgers (1949-1951)

Mr Donald S. A. Fitz Ritson (1951-1954)

Mr A. D. Soutar (1954-1957)

Mr John James Mills, OBE, MBE (1957-1960)

Mr C. C. Taylor (1960-1963)

Mr A. D. Soutar (1963-1966)

Mr Eli Matalon (1966-1969)

Dr. A. S. Phillips (1969-1972)

Mr G. L. Durrant (1972-1975)

Mr E. H. Cousins (1975-1978)

Mr Esmond Kentish, OD (1978-1988)

Dr R. Karl James, CD, EdD (Hon.) (2008 - Present)

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SOME PRINCIPALS OF THE MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SINCE 1884

Dr. William Gillies (1884 - 1898) Co-Principal

Col. L.G. Gruchy (1884 - 1898) Co-Principal

Mr. John Hartley Duff (1920 - 1923) Mr. Alexander B. McFarlane (1898 - 1919)

Mr. Arnold A. Moore (1923 - 1924) Acting

Mr. A.J. Newman (1924 - 1959)

Mr John James Mills, OBE, MBE (1943-1945) Acting

Hon. Glenville H. Owen, OD, JP (1957-1960)

Prof. The Hon. Errol Miller, OJ, CD (1972 - 1981)

Mr. Renford Shirley, OD, JP (1981 - 1996)

Prof. Claude M. Packer, CD, JP (1995 - 2008) ~ President (2008 - Present)

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PROGRAMME
Honouring Miconians on the Occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the University College

NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE
Master of Ceremonies: Ms. Fae Ellington Echoes Of Excellence PROCESSION OF AWARDEES Welcome: Professor Claude Packer, CD, JP President, The Mico University College Rev. Stotrell Lowe, JP University College Chaplain

Prayer:

Presentation: Of the Key The City

Citation Mr. Errol Green, JP, Town Clerk Presentation and Remarks His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Sen., Cllr. Desmond McKenzie, CD, JP

Musical Interlude:

Mrs. Pauline Watson (Class of 1979) & Dr. Curtis Watson (Class of 1972) The Kindly Voice of Mother Nature - Mozart ~ Dr. Curtis Watson Jah is My Keeper - Peter Tosh

Greetings:

Prof. The Hon. Errol Miller, OJ, CD Chancellor, The Mico University College

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PROGRAMME
Overview Of Award: Mr. Vivian Crawford, OD, JP, FJIM Chairman, 175th Anniversary Nomination Committee To The Recipients of the 175th Medal Prof. Neville Ying - University Orator -1959, 1960- 1969 Mr. Ian Hird - Saxophonist 1970- 1979, 1980- 1989 Mr. Ian Hird - Saxophonist 1990- 1999, 2000- 2010 Ms. Aidleth Chambers (Class of 1955) Mr. Clayton Hall (Class of 1999) President Elect- JTA (On Behalf Of The Awardees) Ms. Faith Livingston Bennett (Class of 1983) Special Awards In Memory A.J. Newman - Principal (1924 - 1929) Dr. Arthur Geddes Citations Alpha Boys School - Verica Bennett Salvation Army School For The Blind - Danva Duncan Missionaries Of The Poor - Tony Patel Acknowledgements: Mrs. Sharon Wolfe Director, Alumni Affairs & Development

Citation:

Awardees: Musical Interlude: Awardees: Musical Interlude: Awardees: Reply:

Musical Interlude:

Presentation:

College Song
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Citation To the recipients of the 175th Anniversary Medal

In Praise of the Quintessential Mico You are the quintessential Miconian. On this our 175th anniversary, we pause to recognize your total contribution to The Mico, to the nation, the region and the larger global community. You have been the quintessential leader. You have blazed a trail for countless others in generations past and in generations to come. The significance of such leadership is epitomized in the words of Harold R. McAvindon: You have not followed where the path might have led you; you have gone instead where there was no path and have left a path for countless others. You are the quintessential Miconian. As the quintessential Miconian, you have recognized the contribution of others before you and have used it to fashion, foster and promote excellence with novelty and creativity. Sir Isaac Newton said, If I have seen further than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants. You have stood on the shoulders of Giant Miconians and have been able to see further than they did. You have in turn offered your own shoulders as an exponential platform for generations to see beyond mountains. You are the quintessential Miconian. The quintessential Miconian is a true servant of others in the spirit of volunteerism. You have been the embodiment of the spirit of volunteerism, the paragon of selflessness and unstinting benevolence. When others have sought more lucrative ways of life, you have laboured beyond the call of duty; you have soared above the vision of pecuniary pursuit and reward. You have recognized that the real value of your contribution to your fellowmen could not be contained in your own material gains. Rather, you appropriated the vision, the philosophy, the mission and the goals of the Mico.

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Citation To the recipients of the 175th Anniversary Medal

By your several examples, you have made the Mico the college of choice for so many; by your dedication and commitment to education you have made others embrace change and value education. By transcending geographical, cultural, ethnic and spiritual boundaries, you have engendered in others an appreciation for diversity and the sacrosanctity of all human life. William Arthur Ward avers, The mediocre teacher tells; the good teacher explains; the superior teacher demonstrates; the great teacher inspires. You have been that great teacher. You have inspired others even as you were inspired. You are indeed the quintessential Miconian. You have done it with your might!

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List Of Awardees - 1959

NAME
Belvett, Mr. Vincent Bryan, Mr. Sylvester Burton, Rev. Caswell Chambers, Ms. Aidleth Cousins, Mr. Oren DaCosta, Mr. Ambrose Dyer, Mr. Stephen Eubanks, Mr. Roy Fenton, Mr. Sydney Harrison, Mr. William Jarrett, Mr. Stern Jarrett, Mr. Norman Lambert, Mr. Alvin Lewis, Horace Llewellyn, Mr. Curtis Loague, Mr. Eucliffe Morris, Mr. Gilfred Norman, Mr. Vernal Reynolds, Mr. Albert Roach, Mr. Winston Simpson, Mr. Vernon

List Of Awardees 1960 - 1969

YEAR
1955 1959 1958 1955 1959 1957 1947 1955 1957 1959 1955 1947 1950's 1959 1957 1957 1953 1948 1947 1955 1957

NAME
Anderson, Rev. Christopher Bailey, Mr. Renford Binns, Mr. George Blair-Kirkland, Mrs. Nellie Bodden, Mr. James Bogle, Mr. Lorenzo Brown, Mr. Herbert Burey, Mr. Rupert Campbell, Mr. Grover Christian, Mrs. Marva Conville, Dr. Vincent DeVeaux, Dr. Sybil Dinnall, Mr. Cecil Dodd, Mr. Moses Fagan, Mr. Ronald Faulknor, Mrs. Beverly Fuller, The Hon. Steadman Gordon, Leon Green, Mr. Stanley Henry, Mrs. Marjorie Henry-Mitchell, Mrs. Kethi Innerarity, Daphene 31

YEAR
1961 1963 1961 1961 1967 1966 1960 1961 1969 1968 1963 1968 1961 1966 1962 1966 1960's 1966 1968 1967 1966 1966

List Of Awardees 1960 - 1969

NAME
Jackson, Mr. Mark James-Henry, Mrs. Claudeth Jarrett, Ms. Cecile Johnson, Mrs. Mervis Johnson, Ms. Inez Kettle, Mr. Henry Kirkland, Mr. Ralph Laidlaw, Rev. Leonard Lambert-Rutherford, Mrs. Ettie Lawrence, Mr. Clifton Lemonius, Mr. Guy Lewis, Mr. Fredrick McIntosh, Mr. Alvin McKain, Mr. Galister McLeish, Mr. Caswell Miller, Mr. Roy Moss, Mr. Wesley O' Connor, Mr. Ivan Pearson, Ms. Nuckekeowe Powell, Ms. Migdol Raymond, Mr. Stanhope Reynolds, Mr.Roy

List Of Awardees 1960 - 1969

YEAR
1966 1966 1967 1965 1963 1966 1961 1964 1961 1961 1962 1968 1968 1961 1960's 1965 1966 1967 1966 1961 1962 1966 32

NAME
Robertson-Smith, Mrs. Grace Roomes, Mr. Laban Sailsman, Ms. Beverly Saunders, Dr. Hermon Stanley, Mr. Lloyd Sterling, Mr. Henry Stewart, Mr. Morris Subadan, Mr. Walter Telfer, Mr. David Thomas, Mr. Rupert Thompson, Mr. Samuel Walters, Mr. Ronald Watson, Mr. Samuel Watson, Hawthorne Watson, Mr. George

YEAR
1968 1966 1960's 1961 1961 1961 1967 1961 1961 1965 1967 1961 1961 1964 1967

List Of Awardees 1970 - 1979

NAME
Abrahams-Foster, Mrs. Jennifer Aldridge, Dr. Thomas Allen, Mr. Sherlock Alleyne, Mr. Delroy Angell, Mr. Doug Bailey, Dr. Andel Barnett, Ms. Claney Boyd, Mr. Michael Brown, Mr. Rudolph Chaplain, Ms. Angella Clarke, Mr. Dennis Clarke, Mr. Uraldo DaCosta, Mr. Cherton Dixon, Ms. Mary Duhaney, Mrs. Barbara Duncan, Mrs. Mivalrie Fagan, Mrs. Elaine Forbes, Mr. Ian Forbes, Mr. Douglas Foster, Mr. Donald Goldson, Ms. Beverley Gordon, Ms. Bridgeth

List Of Awardees 1970 - 1979

YEAR
1973 1973 1971 1972 1970's 1970 1972 1978 1970 1979 1975 1975 1977 1978 1977 1970 1971 1978 1970 1977 1973 1971 33

NAME
Gordon-Donaldson, Mrs. Valeria Henderson, Mrs. Valerie Howell, Mr. Ray Hutton, Disraeli Kelly, Dr.Dennis Kerr, Mr. Rohen Kong, Ms. Yvonne Lawrence, Mr. Jasper Lewis-Smikle, Dr. Jossett Martin, Mrs. Jennifer McKenzie, Ms. Gertrude Mitchell-Reid, Sharon Morrison, Mrs. Claudette Nairne, Mr. Trevor Peart, Mr. Ewan Peart, Dr. Moses Peart, Mr. Lennox Perriel, Mrs. Delkie Plummer, Ms. Cassidel Powell, Mr. Winston Small, Dr. Walton Solomon, Mr. Altamont

YEAR
1970 1970 1977 1975 1976 1979 1970's 1974 1976 1974 1973 1979 1978 1971 1977 1972 1970's 1971 1972 1975 1979 1970's

List Of Awardees 1970 - 1979

NAME
Spence, Ms. Claire Stephenson, Mr. Hector Tate-Blake, Dr. Carmeta Thomas, Dr. Marston Thompson, Dr. Gloria Weathers-Chin, Ms. Paulette Whylie, Mr. Frank Williams, Mr. Eric

List Of Awardees 1980 - 1989

YEAR
1973 1970's 1975 1977 1975 1974 1975 1971

NAME
Beckford, Ms. Carole Bennett, Ms. Lola Bennett, Mr. Franklyn Blake, Dr. Eric Daley, Dr. Avril Dixon, Mr. Doran Duhaney, Dr. Devon Duncan- Ellis, Mrs. Dorothy Gabbidon, Mr. Wentworth Graham, Raymond Gyles, Dr. Celene Hall, Lady Rheima Holt, Mr. Denver Hunter-Clarke, Dr. Carol Ismay-Kerr, Mrs. Janett Jacobs, Ms. Patricia Morgan, Mrs. Karen Porter, Ms. Thelma Sewell, Mr. Rudolph Williams, Ms. Audrey

YEAR
1989 1987 1986 1988 1986 1986 1980 1981 1983 1980 1980 1980 1980 1981 1982 1982 1984 1980 1984 1981

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List Of Awardees 1990 - 1999

NAME
Allen, Mr. Norman Crooks-Smith, Mrs. Kandi-Lee Cross, Dr. Alison Douse, Mr. Hugh Hall, Mr. Clayton

List Of Awardees 2000 - 2010

YEAR
1993 1998 1990 1990 1999

NAME
Meghoo, Mr. Stephen Robinson, Mr. Bradley

YEAR
2007 2002

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Major Milestones and Facts at a Glance

Significant Dates and Events 1835: The Mico Institution was founded

1836:

The Mico Institution was opened in August as a coeducational institution, offering a two-year elementary teacher education programme

1846:

The Mico became a single-sex institutionthe only teachers college that trained male students

1880s:

The training programme was lengthened to three years; outstanding students returned for a fourth year

1880s:

The beginning of the observation of Mico Day: the Friday before Palm Sunday

1894:

Sir Henry Blake, then Governor of Jamaica, laid the cornerstone of the Buxton Building on December 4; Mr. Thomas Fowell Buxton donated the clock tower, now known as the Buxton Tower.

1896:

The Mico Institution was relocated from Hanover Street to its present location and renamed The Mico College

1898:

The first batch of student missionaries to Africa started their three-year training programme

1900:

Curriculum adapted to include professional and practical courses; the programme duration was reduced to two-years

1900-1917: 1902-1911: 1907:

Trained students from the Leeward and Windward Islands Facilitated the intake of a few women as day students Earthquake destroyed the upper structure of the main building and two staff cottages, and damaged the Principals residence

1909:

Reconstructed earthquake-ravaged buildings opened and dedicated in April

1910:

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Major Milestones and Facts at a Glance

1911: 1912: 1912-1928: 1921:

Reconstruction of fire-ravaged buildings completed by October The training programme was again lengthened to three years Trained students from British Guiana The establishment of The Mico Old Students Association by late Rev. E. B. Rodgers, Mr. Duff, Mr. J. J. Mills and Mr. B. O. Johnson

1936: 1946:

The Chapel was erected The first MiconianAmbassador Dr. Dudley J. Thompsonawarded the Rhodes Scholarship

1950: 1955: 1913:

Commencement of the in-service teacher-training programme Fully reverted to coeducational status Founding of Allman Town Practising School by Mr. A. J. Newman to better facilitate the practical teaching experience of The Mico student teachers

1931: 1960s: 1970s: 1981:

The expansion of The Mico Practising School by Mr. A. J. Newman Commencement of the junior secondary teacher education programme Commencement of the full secondary teacher education programme The Mico Diagnostic and Therapeutic Centre, unique to the Commonwealth Caribbean, was established to offer diagnostic service and pedagogical intervention to children with special needs.

1986:

The Mico collaborated with the University of the West Indies to offer a joint Bachelor of Education degree in Special Education

1996:

Establishment of The Mico Youth Counselling Centre; The launching of the Tour Guide Training Programme in collaboration with HEART Trust/NTA, Tourism Action Plan Ltd., and the Tourism Product Development Company.

2000:

The Mico became an affiliate of the University of the West Indies

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Major Milestones and Facts at a Glance

2000:

Ownership of The Mico College was transferred from the Lady Mico Charity to The Mico Foundation

2002:

Commencement of the part-time undergraduate degree programmes the B.Sc. in Guidance and Counselling being the first; Commencement of the part-time postgraduate degree programmes, with the Master of Arts in Teaching being the first

2004:

Establishment of the Education Museum, a collaborative venture with the Institute of Jamaica

2006:

The College became The Mico University College through an Act of Parliament

2008:

Commencement of full-time degree programmes; The Pre-University Mens Programme was launched to provide men with the prerequisite skills for the fouryear degree programme; establishment of the e-learning programme; establishment of the Institute for Technological and Educational Research (ITER)

2009:

Commencement of the Early Childhood Programme; establishment of the Caribbean Centre of Excellence in mathematics Teaching (CCEMaT)

2010:

Professional Certification in Tour Guide Training re-launched (an expanded programme)

2010:

Commencement of the Basic Education Enhancement Project in St. Lucia to train teachers in early childhood screening and diagnosis of deficiencies, the in tegration of technology into the curriculum and the teaching of secondary-level subjects

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Major Milestones and Facts at a Glance

Chairmen of the Boards of Directors: 1882present 1882-1916: 1916-1931: 1931-1932: 1932-1933: 1933-1945: 1945-1949: 1949-1951: 1951-1954: 1954-1957: 1957-1960: 1960-1963: 1963-1966: 1966-1969: 1969-1972: 1972-1975: 1975-1978: 1978-1989: The Most Rev. Enos Nuttall The Rt. Rev. George Cecil deCarteret Mr. Frances E. Reed Sir Robert Barker Rev. E. Armon Jones Ritson Sir Phillip Sherlock Rev. E. B. Rodgers Mr. Donald S. A. Fitz Mr. A. D. Soutar Mr. John James Mills OBE Mr. C. C. Taylor Mr. A.D. Soutar Mr. Eli Matalon Dr. Aubrey S. Phillips Mr. G. L. Durrant Mr. E. H. Cousins Mr. Esmond Kentish OD

1989-present: Dr. R. Karl James CD

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Major Milestones and Facts at a Glance

Chancellor 2008-present: Prof. The Hon. Errol Miller OJ, CD, Pro-Chancellor 2008present: Dr. R. Karl James CD Deputy Pro-Chancellor 2008present: Mr. Ryland T. Campbell CD

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Major Milestones and Facts at a Glance

Professors 2009: Prof. Claude M. Packer CD, JP 2010: Prof. Arnoldo Ventura CD Honorary Professors 2009: Prof. Neville Ying CD 2009: Prof. The Hon. Edwin Jones OJ, CD Honorary Doctorates- Doctor of Education (Honoris Causa) 2008: Dr. R Karl James CD 2008: Ambassador, The Hon. Dr. Dudley Thompson OJ, QC 2009: The Most Hon. Sir. Howard Felix Cooke ON, MG, GCVO, CD 2010: Ambassador, The Hon. Dr. Burchell Whiteman OJ 2010: The Hon. Dr. Alfred Sangster OJ, CD

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Major Milestones and Facts at a Glance

Co-Principals/Principals/President: 1883Present 1883-1884: 1884-1898: 1884-1898: 1898: 1919: 1920-1923: 1923-1924: 1924-1959: 1943-1945: 1959-1972: 1972-1981: 1981-1995: Dr. Martin (First to be called Principal; called Superintendents before) Dr. William Gillies Col. L. G. Gruchy Mr. Alexander B. McFarlane Mr. John Hartley Duff Mr. Arnold A. Moore Mr. A. J. Newman Mr. John James Mills OBE Hon. Glenville H. Owen OD, JP Prof. The Hon. Errol Miller OJ, CD Mr. Renford A. Shirley OD, JP

1995-present: Prof. Claude M. Packer CD, JP, PhD

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A Few Quotations/Vignettes
The following expressions from some past Miconians as well as admirers of The Mico are representative of those who have enrolled in and worked at the institution or whose sensibilities to The Mico legacy were awakened: "I think the history of the past in this and other respects should give us hope for the future of The Mico College. I think we may venture to accept the history of the last sixty (60), years, as a prelude and a prophecy of equally or more valuable and successful effort in the future. The work to be done may not be altogether the same in form: it will be broader: it will be more complex: it will I hope touch and influence the life of the people at more points, especially seeking to prepare them for efficiently for taking up the work of life. Let us trust that (with whatever change in former method), The Micos work will always have the same aim and result,--namely the advancement of the people of this country in knowledge and righteousness; the right shaping and moulding of their intellect and conscience and life" (The Most Rev. Enos Nuttall, DD, LLD, DCL, past Chairman of The Mico College) The nation will be well served if we continue to give support to such institutions, like The Mico College, that have not only stood the test of time, but show potential for innovation, change and resilience (Dr. The Hon. Theodore Sealy, late Editor of the Gleaner, 1986). The Mico is the centre of the universe (Dennis, M. Clarke, Principal of Dinthill Technical High School).

Sometimes you will be faced with propositions which have the potential to tarnish your good name, and that of The Mico. Do not be afraid to run away. You will live to face tomorrow with a clean slate (Hon. Glenville Owen, past Principal). "You should be prepared at all times. If not, when you are looking for inspiration, you will be getting perspiration! Do it with thy might and walk good (Hon. Glenville Owen, past Principal)! "Go out and teach poor peoples children" (R. A. Shirley, past Principal). When you leave The Mico, you will be expected to be all things to all people, village lawyer, lay-preacher, teacher, advocate. Continue to "Do it with thy might" (R. A. Shirley, past Principal).
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A Few Quotations/Vignettes
The Mico has prepared you for leadership. Grasp whatever opportunities are there. Do not be afraid to reach for the sky! The sky is the limit" (R. A. Shirley, past Principal). When you leave The Mico, you will be faced with challenges. At times, you will think that you are inadequate. Learn to turn your liabilities into assets (Rev. Ambrose Findlay, College Chaplain).

"The social revolution of any country depends on the institutions and people who are committed to the upliftment of the people. In the Caribbean region, no single institution has done more than The Mico College for the upward mobility of our people" (Sir Howard Cooke, former Governor General of Jamaica, 2004). The Mico College is one of the foremost educational institutions that has made Jamaica a country of rare distinction. Notably, Miconians have spread their influence and ability across the waters and became major figures in the Americas, Britain and Nigeria (The Most Hon. Edward Phillip George Seaga, Leader of the Opposition, 2004). Those who come under the real influence of this institution are men and women of energy and ability, who command success under almost any condition. However, to merely attain a distinction in terms of personal and private success is by The Mico standard to fall short of excellence (Extract from Institutional Master Plan: The Mico University College, 2011). The Mico lit the torch which guided many to trace a path of opportunity that generated excellence. (Professor Claude M. Packer, The Mico University College President, 2011)

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With The Compliments Of:

Eikle Bailey 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Trevor Barrett 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Verica Bennett

With The Compliments Of:

Sharon Bogues-Wolfe 1975 - 1978

With The Compliments Of:

Allan Brooks 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Horace Brown 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Ryland Campbell

With The Compliments Of:

Uraldo Clarke 1972 - 1975
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With The Compliments Of:

Dennis Clarke 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Adolph Codlin 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Vivian Crawford 1960 - 1962

With The Compliments Of:

Devon Galbraith

With The Compliments Of:

Arthur Geddes 1955 - 1957

With The Compliments Of:

Beverley I. Gregory 1987 - 1990

With The Compliments Of:

Leon Groves 1972 - 1975
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With The Compliments Of:

Beverley Hanson- Clarke 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Disraeli M. Hutton 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Clinton Hutton 1973 - 1976

With The Compliments Of:

Edwin Jackson 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Malcolm Johnson 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Ruthlyn Johnson

With The Compliments Of:

Henry Kettle 1963 - 1966

With The Compliments Of:

Winston Knott 1967 - 1969
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With The Compliments Of:

Robert Long 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Derrick McKenzie 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Claude Packer 1963 - 1966

With The Compliments Of:

Neroy Palmer 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Glenda Prescod 1972 - 1975

With The Compliments Of:

Audrey Smith 1981 - 1984

With The Compliments Of:

Clifford Smith 1974 - 1977

With The Compliments Of:

Samuel Smith 1976 - 1976
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With The Compliments Of:

Sheryl Smith

With The Compliments Of:

Marston Thomas 1974 - 1977

With The Compliments Of:

Garfield A. Watson 1981 - 1984

With The Compliments Of:

Robert Wedderburne

With The Compliments Of:

Neville Ying

1959 - 1961

With The Compliments Of:

Clovine Youngshue

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College Song
Let us remember the names of our Founders, Honour and Laud them, acclaim and revere, Take them for models of action and conduct, Guides and inspirers throughout our career. Patient endurance, unstinted devotion, Passion and service for others their dowr, Never they yielded to forces opposing, Stayed not their work for the space of an hour. When we go forth from the walls of The Mico Forth to lead others as we have been led, See that we hold to ideals that are lofty, Emulate Micos illustrious dead. Onward forever then children of the Mico, Build them a monument shining and great, Give them the witness of noble ambitions, Labour as they did for God and the State. Life opens out with its vital decisions, Trials, perplexities, trouble and pain, See that we lose not the hopes and the visions, Breathe not the spirit of Mico in vain When for the future in far-away places, Tenderly time to our minds restore, Voices familiar and friendly old faces, Shall we not long for the Mico once more? Refrain: With your might, with your might, with your might, with your might, with your might What your hands find to do - thats the way! With a will in your work and your play With your might, with your might.
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The Mico Gold Medal Awardees

1923: 1924: 1925: 1926: 1927: 1930: 1932: 1935: 1936: 1936: 1936: 1943: 1946: 1946: 1947: 1953: 1956: 1959: 1963: 1965: 1968: 1971: 1974: 1974: J. L. King, BA, LLB A. A. Barclay, MLC C. D. Neilson A. A. Kennedy, BA J. J. Mills, OBE, MBE A. Chambers S. M. Hart G. T. Brown W. L. Brown 1986: F. H. Pollard 1986: J. C. Webster 1991: Sir Harold E. Allan, OBE, PC, MLC E. B. Rodgers, JP C. T. Saunders Ven. Archdec. L. A. Lennon, OBE H. A. Jones, MBE, JP Reginald N. Murray, MA Hon. Glenville H. Owen, JP, BA, MEd Sir Clifford Campbell, GCMG, GCVO W. B. C. Hawthorne Rev U. C. Wolfe 2004: Dr Aubrey S. Phillips, BA, MA, PhD 2004: C. L. Stuart, OD, BA 2004: E. A. Barrett, OD, BA 51 Prof Cleveland Clarke, BSc, MSc, EdD Renis Johnson, BSc, MBA Leonard Ruddock, OD, JP, MA, BA 1994: 1994: 1997: 1997: 2000: 2000: 2000: 2004: The Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD Rev S. E. Edmondson, JP C. V. Turnbull, JP Esmond Kentish, OD Donald Guthrie Prof Neville Ying, CD, BSc, MSc, PhD Silma Edwards, BA, MSc, MEd Prof Vincent DOyley, BA, BEd, MEd, EdD Prof the Hon. Edwin Jones, OJ, CD, BSc, MSc, PhD Desmond Gascoigne, BEd Carmen Latty, BA 1975: 1976: 1977: 1978: 1979: 1982: 1982: 1984: Edwin A. Allen, OJ, BA D. R. B. Grant, OD, MSc Willie Henry, FRHS, JP Rev Henry Ward Rev E. N. Burke, OD E. H. Cousins, OD Renford A. Shirley, OD, JP, MSc, BSc, Amb. the Hon. D. Thompson, OJ, QC, MA, BCL

The Mico Gold Medal Awardees

2007: 2007: 2007: 2007: 2007: 2009: 2009: 2009: 2009: 2009: Dr Claude Packer, CD, JP, BA, MA, MSc, PhD Gladstone Carty, BSc, MSc Hugh Lawrence, BSc, MSc Eric Frater, CD, BA, LLB Ryland Campbell, CD, BSc Glen Christian, OD, JP V. A. Crawford, OD, JP, FJIM, BSc, MBA W. E. Barrett, OD, BA, MA Dr D. D. Brissett, BEd, EdD Col. L. A. Lindo, OD, JP, BSc

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Acknowledgements
This 175th Anniversary Commemorative Programme would not be possible without the support and encouragement of: The Mico University College, Board of Directors, The Chair of the 175th Anniversary planning committee. The many individuals, members of staff, members of the Mico University College Alumni Association who provided interviews or written summaries, sharing their memories so that the editorial team could write factually and with the spirit reflective of The Mico Community. The editorial group for their perseverance and contagious enthusiasm for this project. Franco Pencle (design), Karren Foster (writing) and Prof. Claude Packer; who shared his wealth of information from his unpublished book on The Mico, and others, too many to mention for keeping us on track, on time and on budget. We also thank Taneisha Brown- Manley, Mrs. Sharon Wolfe, the student volunteers, members of The Nomination Committee, staff of the Presidents Office, staff of the Office of Alumni Affairs & Development and Office of the University Registrar. Every effort was made to ensure the accurate presentation of dates, names and events gleaned from a variety of archival sources and oral histories. If there is any ommision or error, we sincerely apologise to all who would be so affected.

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