The QC Lictor - January, 1997

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(By Romona Morfan & Tarlika Persaud.)

In the spirit oftradition Queen's College upheld its excellence in academics as revealed by the school's performance at both the Caribbean Examination Council (C.X.C) and the General ·certificate of Education (G.C.E) Examinations.

Molalani Chatterdeo, secured nine (9) grade ones and one grade two and was awarded 'The Best C.X.C student in Guyana.' Aruni Singh also gained nine (9) grade ones.

Joseph Dookhan who gained eight (8) grade ones while Anessa Mandol, Crystal Beepat, Shawn Gurcharr:m, Aisha De Abreu, Julian Chin, Senctta Bancraft and Tariq Sattaur secured seven (7) grade ones.

Similarly at the G.C.E Examination excellent performers were Nirala Jagnarine (2A's, 2B's), Kelvin Clarke (A, 2B's), Farayal Bisheswat (A, 2B's), John Persaud (A,B,C) and Mark Boodhoo (3B's, D). Other notable results were found in students like Parveen Hanoman, Natasha Francois and Delisa Mc Ewan.

Faye Allicock copped the top spot at the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination achieving 4A's (Physics, Chemistry, Pure and Applied Mathematics) with Ammar Birbal close behind with 3A's (Physics, Applied and Pure Maths) and a 'B' in Chemistry.

Not only were these students high achievers but Queen's College generally performed well.

There were I 00% pass1es in Food and Nutrition, Mechanical Engineering and Social Studies.

Other outstanding performances at the C.X.C. Examination included Priya' Chandra and

The overall average percentage passes was 85% in the twenty-two subject areas (with a

INTERVIEW WITH CXC TOP STUDENT Moha/ani Chatterdeo · 1. What inspired you to do well?

My .inspiration foe doing weUcame from my family, teachers and friends who have always been behind me 100% and have always supported me throughout th.is important journey to CXC. My inspiration also came from within, I've always felt that I have the potential to go places in life and I saw CXC as my ticket to fulfilling my dreams and making a name for myself.

5. Were you pressured into studying by Teachers/Parents?

Yes, I was pressured by my family, but mostly by myself. It's my life, it's up to me to decide where it's going so I study when I feel like and not when someone else thinks I should

6. What advice do you have for persons about to sit the examination?

My advice to students about to sit exams is, 2. How long before the beginning of exams "Life's a rollercoaster with ups and down, but have did you start studying? faith in what you believe, and don't give up on the I started my actual revision about three future, keep your ideals high enough to inspire you, months before the exams but studying does not and low enough to encourage you, it is better to .· p . ti cvr. look ahead and prepare, than to look back and o nly encompass reV1s1on. reparation or -"'-'311" . , . k · d "th k whiri." ' regret You cant turn back the clock, but you can means eepmg up to ate wi your wor --r,:.. · d· · d , · nl b d b d . h k d wm It up agam, an you cant get much by starting can Y _e one Y o~g . omewor an tomorrow so start now, don't wait for the last minute to start studying, never be content with research assignments as they re given. second best, you'll never get anywhere by being 3. Did you expect to do this well? satisfied with less than your best, aim high, and Yes, I knew I'd do well and so I did what I GOODLUCK could in the exams, prayed and left the rest to the Almighty.

7. What subject were you most optimistic about?

I was most optimistic about English 4. Do you think that your performance was Literature. expected?

Yes, my performance was definitely expected.

It was expected by my close friends but my family 8. What subject were you most pessimistic and I'm Sl.tfe some of my teachers never t:J..1,c.t.ted about?

I was pessimistic about Mathematics. ,me to do so well.

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variety ofstudents).

Queen's College's continued success reflects not only its students proven potential but also the teachers relentless efforts and success in teaching these students, undoubtably beyond the call ofstudy.

Queen's College teachers and students are legendary and will continue to be so, we excel in academics always as has been realised in this years results.

What's Inside - Tim FIRE: QC Building (Special Feature) - ON DIT - DFAR REGINA (advice column)

- Tiffi TRUTH ABOUT EL NINO - BOOK REvlEw - SPORTS REvlVAL 9. Do you think that you'd do better if you were to resist the exam now?

If I were to resist the exams, I think I'd probably be able to do better, especially in Biology.

10. What was your initial reaction on hearing/ seeing your results?

My initial reaction on hearing the news of my success was one of joy and disappointment. I was happy to be among the top students and to have gained 9 ones but I was very disappoin.ted about the twO in Biology.

11. What was your parents' reaction on hearing/ seeing your results?

My father was in tears and my mother couldn't stop smiling whilst my two brothers flipped.

12. Is there any particular teacher or person you'd like to credityourresults to?

Yes, I'd like to thank Miss Rohlehr, Dr. Wtlliams. Miss Jordan, Mrs. Kissoon, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Pyle, Mrs. Heywood, Mrs. Zahora Mohammed, Mrs. Th.ierens all my friends especially the members of our study group and most of all my family and God.

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LETTERS TC THE EDITOR

EDITORIAL

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t is a great pleasure for us to present to you this paper.

Producing it is apparently always a challenge as we found out. It was worth it. however. to be a part of something that embodies ~the spirit of Queen's College and renects life in Queen's College which can be amusing. frustrating and rewarding all at the same tifl}e.

Seeing students getting involved in writing for the paper was delightful. It is our paper and what better place to voice your opinions and display your literary talent? I encourage those who did not seize this opportuniry to do so. next year.

I would like to call attention to one new addition to the usual features. the advice column. With this we hope in some way to help students with problems they may be facing. The principle behind this does not on!Y app!Y to this column.

It rare!Y hurts to get a mature and unbiased opinion on how. to deal with whatever is troubling you. We hope to stir up a trend of caring and interest within the Queen's College Fami!Y. This can begin with the use of a similar column in Lictors to come.

I found myself in a strange and overwhelming position regarding the paper when disaster struck the Queen's College on November I S. 1997. We were working feverish!Y to produce a school paper when the unbelievable happened.

The fire that destroy most of our building made so much of the information that we had collected instant!Y out-dated and seeming!Y unimportant and irreleva~t. What has happened however should not minimise the many other interesting exciting important things that have happened over the last year or so in Q.C. In view of all this, we present to you the Lictor almost as it would have been before the fire and a very special spread that special!Y addresses the fire and its repercussions. It is extreme!Y admirable the way Queen's College is moving on brave!Y and adjusting so well to the undcrsirable changes forced on us by disaster. Strange[y enough this m<!}' be an opportuniry for bringing good out of the bad. After the last few months I have great faith in how well Queen's College will continue to survive.

Dear Editor,

prefect body NEEDS recognition.

Ifeel compelled to write in this year's Lictor about an issue ofgreat concern to me. Ifeel that the prefects, especial~y the females of Queen's College have been grossly unacknowledged. My concern is about the prefects' attire.

Faithfully yours, Aneila Sears, Form 4 A

During theyears that I have attended this school, I had always eagerly lookedforward to becoming a prefeel. The black tie and skirt was something I hoped to acquire one day. It is a rare privilege and honour to become a member of the Queen's College Prefeel Body and part of that pride was the knowledge that the prefect would be distinct from the rest of the student body.

Last year the Parent Teacher's Association and Old Students decided to change the dress code so that all students would wear a tie. Certainly the prefects are unique and there is an aura ofpride in their appearance, but didn't the PTA and the Old Student's Association think that theprefects' uniform should be changed also? There is no . distinct difference between the female members of the prefect body and the otherfemale students.

The house colours along with the black stripes on the gold tier looks the same as the prefect's tie.

The female prefects are being treated unfairly because they can only be identified if they are inspected closely.

There should be a distinct difference in the prefect's attire; after all, not just anyone earns the honour of becoming a prefect! Bringing back the black tie with gold stripes would certainly make a difference. If this exercise would be too expensive, black skirts for the girls would be a feasible option. The male prefects are recognised from other males due to their black pants. The prefect body would look rather uniformed in black trousers or skirts, white shirts and the Queen's college tie. After all, the school colours are black andgold!

I am urging the teachers, parents and old students to consider this issue. The female

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Dear Editor, This is a letter of appeal on the state of our ca/eteria. We are told at every possible time that eating should be done in the cafeteria and not in the classrooms. As every student attending Queen's College knows, this is not an easy rule to obey, mainly because of the atrocious state ofour cafeteria. There are no seats for students to sit and eat. But then again there is hardly enough room to accommodate all the students.

The surroundings of the cafeteria are absolutely filthy as well as very unhealthy - it leads one to believe that it has not been cleaned inyears. Most times, the cafeteria looks more like a game room, with the table tennis table taking up precious space and the players being very rude if anyone happens to get into their way while trying to have their lunch wherever they should.

I am appealing toyou to look into this matter and at least find some other place to put the table tennis players.

Yours' sincerely Frustrated.

Dear Editor.

I'm a Form One pupil and when it was Orientation Day I went to the "Enquiry Room" to find out what is the suitable footwear and they said- "black or brown boots or shoes."

When school reopened and I wore a pair of black boots, I was informed that shoes are allowed but not boots. I'm con/used - why did the "Enquiry" tell me something when the Headmistress says something else?

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Tfot'Wishcs Q.<9.

I owe my sincere gratitude to God. for enabling us to complete this paper; to Ms. Gem Rolehr and other supportive staff members; to the many students and others who contributed and cooperated and to the Catholic Standard for helping to make this production possible.

I also owe a very special thanks to Tagman Bureau Services for being extreme!Y generous in doing the layout of this issue. Thank you to my fami!Y and friends and to the committee for their help and support.

THE LICTOR CO MMITTEE • 1 998

FRONT ROW: Alana James, Romona Morgan Vaidwatie Naraine, Vidya Jagsarran SECOND ROW: Tarlika Persaud, Roxanne Nedd, Laurian Bancroft, Olivia France, Jaayantee Singh

All4 a. ,pa INlllr. .... r&u 11 1998 '",p.-.~ tb P'°tlat&¥. el tkit tditiM,6 tb OC..i!iu.

THIRD ROW: Kelvi1; Aaron, Anne-Marie Ford, Clewin Mc Pherson, Jaya Cromwell, Karen Roopchand, Ayanna Bernard, Omewha Beaton FORTH ROW: Kishi John, Dwayne Hackette, Malaika Wiggins, Shana Forde, Binsaud Baksh, Mervin Morris, Varunesh Chand

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tomorrow's leaders.

The Leaders of Tomorrow

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Theo there are some who tbiok that sex will only exist for the next. two years and so we must all become active least we mi8s out on the experience. Maybe that's why so many young people have AID~ and ~'ID~ or are pregnanl But the-group that takes the "cake" is the drug group. This group has managed to penetrate

people arc WIBI~ imporl.anl to

each and every society. They should be the number one priority of leaders and governments. Bul no matter how much is invested in youth. if they refuse to accept their responsibilities such as acquiring an education, then we are bound for a very cat.astrophic future.

A future that is plagued with ~~~~~~~~~~==;!!!!!-~~--~ ignorance and morally dead.

Our future as a society is in the hands of today's youth tomorrow's leaders.

Imagine two decades from now. a man competi~ for the presidency of the country and these are his qualifications: .. ..., ,.,.,. ~.,,, .. aw-.vzvto ,so • •,u,J "'•11trNS'J' ,,,,,.,1 •wYS •

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Leaders who rat.her have fun over education, party over work. and in the end all we do is choose death over life. Let's change this, young people let's show society that we are not a generation "X", instead we're a generation with some~ to offer. Let's take hold of our destiny with the strongest grip and show them that we are capable of being the good. educated and normal leaders oft.he future.

That the dark and dangerous 'El nino' has taken its toll on a certain Q. C. Fourth formers, who got a taste of its wet fury in the Q.C. trench.

That there is a new slogan in the office," Beef it's What's typing'' C'Chunks")

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As far fetched as this mighl sound, it's where we in Guyana are headin& when people prefer to "bus-ride" than attend school or roam the streets idly all day instead of trying to get a job.

liools that bear likeness to popular night.spots. The group has very close ties with atudent.s who in the end not only become addicts but also carriers for drugdealers. This is our generation- Gl:Nl'RATION "X" -

That a certain high-ranking member of staff has suddenly attempted to make her fashion statement. Keep on rolling.

That a higher-ranging member ofstaff stunned the school by burning holes in the floor at Market Day '97.

That 'war' broke out between two senior classes at Market Day '97.

That a certain former prefect found magic in marital bliss.

That cables are now linking England to our star local pub.

with Mr. Z. Alli & Mr. G. Juram

Over the past yedr quite a number of new part time and full time teachers have joined the staff of Queen · s College.

One such person is Mister Ziaud Ali. A born Guyanese, he resided in Canada for twelve years where he obtained his BSc NeuroScience and B.ioChemistry. On returning to Guyana he worked at Demerara Distillers Limited for four months as a microbiologist . After realising that the company did not have the necessary equipment for the job, Mister Ali left and applied to teach here at Queen's College. His father was a teacher and he has always desired to share his knowledge. This, he is inspired to do by the Koran.

Mister Ali enjoys reading and playing badminton and says that he has plenty of free time as a teach~r. H~ has generally enjoyed the time spent at Queen 's .College and hopes to continue teaching here for a while. He agrees that the standard of education here at Queen's College 1$ high and finds the students of Canaag more outspoken and disrespectful. He feels that

respect must be mutual between teachers and students but finds the Queen's College students indisciplined.

Although there is an enormous amount of indiscipline he would not have chosen any other school at which to teach (even considering the fact that he is an Old Boy of Bishop's High School). The words that he leaves us the students with, is to make most of your education · and enjoy the benefits of free education. In addition to having an ·education at a prestigious institution such as Queen's College you should take advantage of the free education. Grasp the opportunity and hold

That all Q. C. students may now be identified by the flame they carry before them.

That a certain science teacher is still flying through menopause.

That a quiet upright female teacher decide to 'show it alf in the name of cricket at Market Day '97. response from the Sixth Form, not so good from the Fifth Form and an excellent response from the Fourth Form. He enjoys Culture, Soul and Instrumental music and spends his spare time preparing notes, playing cricket and sleeping.

on to it· Mister J ewram think that the key to A more recent addition to the Queen's a good student teacher relationship is College Staff is Mister Gerald Jewram. respect. Respect must be mutual or After completing his BSc in Chemistry at there will b~ problems. In his opinion the University of Guyana he decided to the most distressing situation in Join the staff ·of Queen's College to Queen's College is the indiscipline teach. Already experienced due to two displayed by the students. He hopes years of part time teaching he came that this behaviour will become better. expecting a high standard of education, His advice to the students of Queen's ~ .--'ol•~...t.9.Jio..th~ir. b.est-silld just be which he has seen.

Mister Jewram savs he has had a qood thetMelves.

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SIAIE SOCIDY A fter several dormant years, the Queen's College Stage Society (Q.C.S.S) is back in action with an eager member force. ln I 996, twelve dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated students recognised the need for the reformation of this society. Their goals were simply to modernize and improve all the stage equipment such as lights and the public address (PA) system. With the guidance and support of the Headn.:iistress and Mr. Daziel, their mentor, they have gone far beyond expectations.

Over the last two years, they have exhibited tremendous dedication to their responsibilities.

They have attended almost all the functions and ceremonies held in the Queen's Colle~e auditorium and were responsible for the technical aspects ofthese events. In some cases they were in school from 8 a.m. to I l p.m. on Monday to Sunday. (A difficult task fo r CXC students).

1n preparation for Speech Night 1996, the stage

was to be repainted. This was ·their first big achievement and indeed, its completion made them proud. Other events followed; these included C.P.C.E graduation, numerous PTA meetings, National Music Festival, religious and cultural presentations and all general assemblies. They also enjoyed Market Day, l 997 when they introduced a fund raising dance contest with the permission of Mrs. Blake.

One of the benefits ofbeing in the Q.C.S.S was the use of its room located at the side of the stage. After some painting and cleaning, they moved in. Mostly meetings were held in it but they also studied and did assignments there.

All members of the Q.C.S.S would agree that their time spent as a group was very fruitful, to them and the school, and a lot of fun. They were successful at working together as a team to attain an objective. The old Q.C.S.S (96-97) has handed over to the new team and they will definitely work as hard as their predecessors.

In the near future the stage will be back to full capacity and they would appreciate the other clubs such as the Drama Club to make full use of it and not let their hard work be for a lost cause.

QCSS (96-97)

QCSS (97.....,

Anil Etwaroo

AndreTemaJI President

Fawwaz Baksh

Mark Mc i\rthur VicePresident

Ryon Samaroo

GawainGudge

Taleshwar Lall

Marvin LeeSecretary

Trevor Chakalall

Shaima Rahaman

Priya Chandra

Alicia Sarj oo Treasurer

Andrew TemaH

YasodaBickam

Adrian Sarj oo

Ryan Basdeo

Anuj Singh

Barry Campbell

Rajesh Ramjewan

Peter Hugh

Reuel Persaud

Rabindra Shivnarine Nazir Khan

a t ribute to lllrs. Zohora lllohammed r.£ifmes change, People come and people go. But we must pause to consider the incredible contributions of some teachers. One such teacher was Mrs . Zahora Mohammed's capacity as a teacher, but also as a mentor and friend . She took an avid interest in our lives and helped us with our pro blems, no matter how small or insignificant they were. She was a constant source of encouragement and never lost faith in her students, even after marking many test papers which all merited below fifty percent.

Although I was her student for only one year, Mrs. Mo hammed was definitely the driving force behind my success in Spanish at the CXC level and that of many others who have been afforded the pleasure of being one of her students.

It is only now, as I reminisce about those many days t_h at she kept us in class long after the lunch bell rang, that I realise that it was all for our benefit.

Her unselfishness and generosity were again manifested in the fact that although she had retired and held no obligation to continue teaching us, she r emained with us until we wrote our CXC Spanish examination.

Mrs. Mohammed is one of the great teachers who has crossed the portals of Queens College and although she is no longer with us, there is a special place in our hearts for the woman who gave u~ self-confidence and determination h nerself possessing these qualities.

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SwdeNTs WHO ExcellEd THis yEAR AT THE CXC ANd CCE A-lEVel EXAMiNATiONs. THe scHool CAN AlwAys Glow wiTH pRide WHEN sTudeNTS like you woRk HARd.

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TEACHERS ANd PAST STUdENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESsfully COMplETEd THEiR dEGREES THiS YEAR.

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STUdENTS CONTiNUING TO EXCEi ACAdEMiCAlly AT THE clAss lEVEL

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TEACHERS ANd PAST STUdENTS WHO HAVE TIEd THE NUpTIAl kNOT.

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STAff ANd STUdENTS WHO WERE SUCCESsful AT THE 19<rl M uslc FmivAl

ThE old STudeNTS foR THEIR suppoRT ANd IMMENSE effORTS • TO IMPROVE o.c foR OUR bENEflr. MAy we be SUCH dedlCATed old STUdENTS SOME dAy.

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All STAii foR WORklNG HARd TO MAiNTAIN OUR HIGH STANdARdS.

, The PRdecrs foR CONTINUING TO Help ANd suppoRT THE sTAff ANd OTHER sTudeNTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. •

STudeNTS EXcelllNG IN elocUTiON ANd dEbAT1NG COMPETITIONS duRING T~E YEAR. Tliose COMPANIES ANd INdividuAls klNd ENOUGH TO ASSIST US duRING THE yEAR.

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STudeNTs WHO pROudly REpReseNTed THEIR scHool OR HOUSE ANd WERE INjUREd IN THE [INE of dury.

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SHuliN FUNG foR TYING THE RECORd foR srudENTS TOTAi poiNTS AT OUR lWl INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CoMpETiTiON .

• THE INTERACT Club foR SERViCE duRiNG THE YEAR TO SCHOOi ANd COMMUNlry.

• THE P.T.A foR CONTINUiNG TO MAke A diffeRENCE iN THE SCHOOi

Q UOTABLE Q UOTES

.A••emane Forde o A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.

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n o one b ows wltat ht/she ca• do u•til he/she tries .

P.S. o Anyone who thinks old age is golden must not hln>e had a very exciting youth.

3. 7here is •othi•g like a dreatN to create the future.

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sweet. 11 ristotle 6. S tudy the 7,asl if !/OIi W011ld divine the future. t:9o•fMSiOIIS 7. 'Reading is to the tNind what exercise is to the body.

S ir '.Richard S teel, 8 . nature gives lo everytitNe and season a beauty of its ow•. <9harles 'Dickens 9. life is the greatest ad11enture. t:9mista•ce ft. Parker I 0 . You ai•not get ahead while you are getti•g eve11.

'Rep. 'Dick llrmey I I . S uccess is how ltigh you bmmce whe11 !/OIi liit tlie boltotN. fie• . fieorge Pattt11 / 2. 7he brai• is a wo•derful orga•, it starts working tlie 1N0111t•t you get "I' attd does .at stop u•til you get into school. l?obert Fro/It

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PAGE 5 Forget about Uncle whoe\'er- I want to know whaiever happened to Sophie.

What was his abnormality?

Oaughing) Yeah! David's first love, right?

Uz: Wally: His lep and arms were too long for his body Shut up wally! What became of her was not very Meg:

by John Wyndham Meg: this ea,nlng the name "Spider-man" funny.

Hey Andy! Can you believe the book we started in They really were a family of blasphemies!

Liz: Liz: What happened? wally: Literature class, today?

Sweedlsh: One day she and David were fishing when a guy, Sweedlsh: But guess who else they meet!

Yeah! It's definitely cool! I actually want to read It! Oh my gosh! Don't tell me- poor Sophie was Alan Ervin who was passing by discovered her Andy Liz: Even the name is intriguing -The Chrysalids. How sixth toe and ~ed it. Sophie and her par:ents there?

Liz: do you suppose John Wyndham came up with that That's right! And she turned into a bitter young tried to run to the fringes but were caught David Meg: weird name? (Meg enters) woman who loved Spider-man! received a bru121 beating from his father Hey guys! What's that I hear about the Chrysalids?

Can you blame her? Can you Imagine being C2St concealing a deviant and Sophie was banished to Liz: Meg: Excellent book isn't it? out of society and stripped of all dignity? the Fringes - what became of her parents - no Sweedlsh: She still had a good heart - she helped them ...

Are you studying it in class to0? one knew ... .. . ~dy: No way! They would never choose a "real" novel Meg: Now It's time for a big surprise- remem~r Oh my God! That is sd sick! How do they know Meg Liz: Petra who had absolutely Incredible telepatic for us to study! that they are of the "TRUE IMAGE?" Guess again Meg! That's one of the books on our power? Well, she was able to pick up the I guess that is pretty cruel.

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CXCsyllabus!

Now do you uoderst211d the true nature of the Meg: You're kidding!

Wow- way cool! society ofWaknuk?

Uz: Meg: So you've read it! What's the deal with the name?

Andy: So how did David and the other telepaths survive? Sweedish: She was from 'Zealand' - a country In the world ~dy: Well It refers 10 several aspects of the story which was not affected by the nuclear holocaust.

Sweedlsh: Well that's the really cool part of the book Meg: Chrysalids, the biological term which refers to the She agreed to help them and said she was on eventually they are discoYcred and have to run to middle stage of an insect life, is used quite her way but it would take quite some time. the Fringes. effectively to show Wyndham's concern with the They were hiding in the Fringes at Sophie's Hey! Like what happened to Sophie and Meg: wally: development and change of the world and it refe~ cave and the Zealand woman was almost there her parents!

10 the evolution of the different people In the textwhen the search party from Waknuk arrived and Hold it .. ... I'm not too clear on this whole Liz: fringe Dwellers; norms; telepaths; .... Also .... a huge battle raged between them and the tdepatic business .... How many were there and Yo! Chill out! You're beginning to sound like a Fringes people! The Zealand woman arrives In a how exactly did they communicate?

Andy: teacher! (Whally saunters towards the group) helicopter - the strange 'thing' present in David's This Is kind of complicated- but here goes ...

Meg: Meg! Meg! Meg! what's the chrysalids? there are these sort of int211glble shapes which dream!

Whally: It's a book dummy. A science llction! project thoughts - I mean, it's not just something Wally: Then what happens?

Liz: Yeah! As far as I know it takes place on earth! you hear, feel or see-it's a combination of all in a Sweedish: She sprays a sticky substance over everyone ~ : You figured that out all by yourself, Andy?! O.K. which make them immovable! different sense-almost like a sixth sense.

Meg: Wally, the story is futuristic and is set in a time That is so awesome!

O.k. I have an idea. not crystal but clear.

Liz: Liz: after some mysterious disaster that they called What happens to the telepaths next is even Sweedlsh: Now there's David of course course, Petra .. .. . . ~cg: "TRIBULATION" has taken place. more awesome! (the ringing sound of heels on Who could forget her?!

Wally: It starts off with the narrator, a young 10 year old floor-boards signal the arriYal of a teacher) .......

Davis's half-cousin Rosalind, Michael, Liz: Sweedish: boy, David Storm, remembering his chlldhood No fair! I'm dying to know what happens!

Anne and 'her sister Rachel, Mark, Sally and Andy: dreams of a beautiful advanced city which Watch out! Here she comes! Spilt! (th~ all dash K2therine - that's I in all.

Liz: contained thin~ that he had never seen before, into their respective classes and grab a book, So what happened to them all?

Andy: like helicopters and cars. But when he told his appearing industrious) To find out the fate of Well, Anne ... you wiU be so surprised-guess who Meg: oldest sister, Mary, about it she cautions him not the telepaths-whether the Zealand woman was a she married?

10 speak about it because people in the society of traitor or not, by THE CHRruI.rDS Wally: Uncle Axel! (Everyone shouts: No way!)

Waknuk had "a very sharp eye for the odd" Then, Sweedlsh: She married Alan Ervin. he meets a young girl named, Sophie, a deviant, Done by: Amlata Persaud & Vashti Ramsukh · Hey. Wait a sec ... . Wasn't he they guy who Liz: · because she had 6 toes . ... ... .. . ~edSophie?

Imagine having to live in such an oppressive Yep! She was the oldest and infatuated with him Meg: Meg: THI! MAJOR CAfflRIIIDG! society! II really makes you appreciate the and the idea of marriage. l,f THOMAS IIARDl freedom that we enjoy dally.

But why?

And whaiever became of such an Ill Liz: Yeah ...... except from ~ :m.-3p:m. on Monday suited match?

Wally: t know that when the average teen of today hears through Friday! (All laugh and agree!)

Sweedlsh: There were more boys than girls In the telepatic about a book written in the I 880's thcj start to But seriously the lives of the people in Waknuk group and she was lonely and didn't want to wait Liz: • roll their eyes and think, "Boring)" but I'm asking revolved solely around religious beliefs and fear of around for another male te.lepath so she foolishly wed Alan. What became of her was tragic .... you to please hear me out.

God. The laws even dktated what they ate, how they She isolated herself from the others for about 8 Meg: Meg: behaves and which people were allowed to exist. months during which time she betrayed the Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Caslcrbridgc is far What do you mean to 'allow to exist'? group 10 Alan. Then ... one evening. Alan was Wally: from boring. in fact It's like a soap opera.Set In a What she means Is that people who did not found dead with an arrow through his neck! f.ndy: different time. By dealing with issues of love. confirm to the Biblical image of man were Wally: Cool! Bet you it was one of the telepaths! greed, jealous!>' and adultery. Hardy is able to trap banished from the society or were killed!

Sweedlsh: Actually, it was faithful Uncle Axel. But then, (Sweedlsh (a prefect) comes marching dawn the readers in his captivating web and leave them overcome with grief and remorse, In an attempt corridor and they all prepare to dash into the unsatisfied until the last page Is turned and the last to escape who she was and the society which classroom) repressed her, the poor soul committed suicide! word read.

Sweedlsh: What are you guys doing out here? Don't you have Man, that's sad ....

Andy: a class now?

And it's unfair! This stupid society made her fed Liz: The novel's hero, Micheal Hcnchard can easl!Y Would you believe we were talking about a like a devil and made her consider herself Wally: represent any money driven male. insensitive to Literature book? abnormal- what a waste of youth ..... . those around him. who realises too late the many YeahI-The Chrysalids!

Yeah, yeah!

Spare us the tean already!

What Liz: wally: wrong choices he has made. Ear!Y in the novel. he about the other tdes?

Sweedish: Ho, I remember that book! We studied it for CXC! Finally someone with real intelligence too discuss it Well, Sally and K2therine were captured, Meg: sells his wife and baby daughter at a fair. Drunk Meg: with! Sweedlsh, did you notice that through out the interrogated , and tortured- to spare you all the and desperate, he Is unawart at the time of what a entire novel bigotry and intolerance threatened or horrible details. tragic mistake he Is making. He must then spend limited people's freedom?

But why them? Wouldn't they want to find out Liz: the remainder of the novel burdened with a guil~ Sweedish: Yeah! Can you believe a society in which a woman more about them? . conscience. trying to make amends for his cruel~.

Is not even given the liberty to love her own child Sweedish: Yes, but they refused to say much and the unconditionally? Take for example Aunt Harriet officials were scared of them- they couldn't but still functioning with his ever-sclftSh heart. and her child who were cruelly destroyed by the Imagine that these people were living in their cold-hearted society. But, you know, I believe that society for almost 20 yean without betraying their Thomas hardy provides a varic~ of characters, the book really began with Petra· She's my abnormality' leaving little room for boredom. Although favourite!

Andy: So I guess the others were killed, huh? unexpected from an author of his era, he portrays Don't teUme! Another deviant, right?

Sweedish: Mark was killed but David, Petra and Rosalind Wally: his young women as strong and even a little No. I believe she was David's younger sister: were still on the run.

Liz: assertive. They arc aware of what they want and Wasn't there another girl-Rachel or something?

Sweedlsh: Yes, but she was a deviant - a telepath to be Wally: specific. You see, on~ day when she was just six, Yes, she was not discovered but she was terrified. arc perfect!)' capable of achieving it, whatever the Meg: David saved her from drowning and discovered Michael, who by the way I really admire a lot. means. her awesome powers. joined the search party for David, Petra and I really liked the role Uncle Axel played -1 was glad Meg: Rosalind Though described by one critic as ... ..one man's that David could actually have someon~ to lean on Nope! That was the cool part -he did that so he Liz: rise and tragic fall.• The Mayor of Castcrbridgc ls as a father, seeing that his father was so could warn the others of their arrival! enraptured In trying to please God he showed no so much more. Readers will fall in love with the Well ..... did they escape or what? wally: paternal affection I The 3 fugitives ..... did you· notice they were channi!'g Scotchman, Mr. Farfac who befriends· Meg: Sweedlsh: That may be true but you've gotta admit that his. related?

Mr. Hcnchard and is in tum another victim of the lengthy discussions, and I do mean lengthy, about Andy: Must have been a family thing! greedy man's selfish whiks. But. as wrong as he Is, his views of the world were pretty boring!

Sweedlsh: They reached the dcrivatlonal land of the Fringes Micheal Henchard still holds a piece of each heart No way! He was probably one of the few adults In whereupon the lnhabit211ts there captured them Meg: to the end and every few llnd fault with the Waknuk who actually had the courage 1n '!"Utlon and took them to Gordon Stroom. the beliefs and tnldltlonsl appropriate conclusion.

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RELIGIOUS (FREEDOM) PRIVILEGE IN QUEEN'S COLLEGE

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s one of the oldest secodary institutions • religious acts. In the past school year, I 996in Guyana Queen's College not only 1997, the Islamic Society of Queen's College contributes academically and co- held a Book Exhibition and Lecture. During the curricularly but also spiritually. As a school of year, several other lectures were also given high integrity and pride, it provides the though not to the entire school population. environment and benefits for religious persons to Female Muslims attending Queen's College are perform their duties towards their Lord. Religion also allowed to wear their Islamic Dress-Hijab. awareness is very important because in order for The Queen's College Hindu Society benefits us to lead a disciplined and well balance life, we • very much from the school's many opportunities must believe in a particular religion. Devotion to and religious freedom. Every March/April, a specific religion helps us to realise certain there is the Annual Phagwah show which covers things. We learn to appreciate that there is all aspects of the Hindu's celebration of this someone grea'ter than us and in order to prosper, festival. In October/November, immediately we should respect and worship Him. after Diwali, the Hawan is held to express their Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Bible Club gratitude towards the Hindu"s God. of Queen's College provided the opportunity for In my opinion there is probably no other interested students to study and pray together in institution in Guyana, which offers the wide peace and tranquility. Two years ago, there was range ofReligious Freedom as Queen's College. the free distribution of the New Testament, which We think that every student of this school should benefited many students. Very often, speakers appreciate coming here because anywhere else and Priests from Churches visit the school to might not have provided these unique and share their beliefs with us. beneficial opportunities.

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Why aren't there photocopying machines in the library? Due to the lack of a photocopying machine in the library. most assignments are done without the use of picture~. Encyclopaedia are for "REFERENCE" and cannot be taken from the library. and some or most of them contain pictures which are needed but the means of getting these pictures (photocopying machines) are not there.

By Trevor Samaroo 3D What has happened to the best school in the world? Queens's College for over I SO years. has been able to produce the best all round students. Now after S.S.E.E .. the school has over 200 extra children. Most of them rebellious to authorio/. The teachers are afraid of these so called students. Why is this? Is it because of discipline? Prefects don't give detentions and pupils skip detentions. Prefects use their badges as a ticket to break the school rules and not be punished. The administration must take action now before we become the worst school in the country.

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THE COLD WITHIN

LIVE YOUR WORLD OF DREAMS

Several years ago six human beings were found dead under very mysterious circumstances.

What was most strange was the fact that th"y were found frozen to death around a small fire when they each had in their hands a stick of wood to keep the fire going for many hours more.

Lean against a tree And dream your world of dreams Work hard at whatyou like to do And try to overcome all obstacles Laugh atyour mistakes And praiseyourself from learning from them.

Pick some flowers And appreciate the beauo/ of nature Say hello to strangers And enjoy the peopleyou know Don't be afraid to showyour emotions Laughing and crying make you feel better Love your friends and fami!Y withyour entire being They arc the most Important part ofyour life Feel the calmness on a Q!Jlct sunny day And plan whatyou want to accomplish in life Find a rainbow and liveyour world of dreams

The following is the very sad story surrounding their tragedy.

Six human trapped by happenstance in dark and bitter cold, Each one possessed a stick of wood and so the story's told.

The first woman in the group decided to hold hers back, For among the faces around the fire, she noticed one was black.

The next man looking across the way, saw one ofhis church

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Form 4 B "This is a poem of advice to all youth."

The third one sat jn tattered clot1u:. . he gave his coat a hitch

Slow!Y and sad!Y he w:ilks the street Wondering whom he should greet Tattered and torn weary and worn Although he's dying no one mourns His hands go up in humble pleas His feeble body upon bent knees

Ofthe wealth he had in store and how to keep all he had earned from the hungry and poor.

The black man's face spoke ofrevenge.

As the fire passed from sight, For all he saw in his stick ofwood was a chance to spite the white.

At nights he sleeps on the streets alone Because he docs not have a home He dreams of things that arc positive in life But when he awakes he finds just strife So on and on he moves again Bare!Y conscious of the pouring rain.

His thoughts arc focussed now on food The last man ofthis forlorn group did not accept So no one can correct!>' guess his mood for gain He heads for the open market SQuarc Hoping that some kind offood would be Giving only to those whb gave, was how he there played the game.

He secs an open garbage bin The logs tight in death's still hands was proof of But finds on!Y an cmpo/ tin therein. humansin, Hunger and thirst arc all he knows No one They did not die from the cold outside cares to give him any of those Life Is cruel. life Is unkind They died from the cold within.

All these thoughts drift through his mind Po~t Unknown He wondered If this was the divine plan For the solitary life of a destitute man

Anytime you need a friend I'll be there Even 'til the very end I'll be there Over life's road many bumps and bends I'll be there Be sure on me you can depend Plfbe there (always).

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Why? Because there's always hope Hope that I can someday be there Be there to wipe away her tears Be there to still all her fearsBe there to help fulfill be her dreams Be there her screams to hush.

Why? Because I won't give up Won't give up on my reason to go further Won't give up on her, Won't give up on memories of smiles Won't give up, not ever for a little while.

She's the one that my sou I merits, She's the one that fills my spirit.

So I'll keep pushing, in this lifetime and beyond.

YOU'RE SUCH A SPECIAL FRIEND

byAlvina Rambarran Form 4A THE DESTITUTE . MAN Written by Paul Terrence Adams - 97/ 08/3 I

The rich man just sat back and thought,

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And he couldn't bring himself to give his only stick ofbirch.

Why should my log be used to warm, the wealthy and the rich.

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THE SUN

by Jason Lall I like the Sun. It is big and round and shines on everyone It makes us happy, It makes us feel glad, Because when it shines, It makes us strong.

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the sun can never be wrong.

A friendship like ours Should never be taken for granted For it is something very precious That's why I would like you to know That you really are a wonderful friend And I appreciate more than I could eversay The many times Both sad and happy That we have shared together In this world of constant change When we never know What the next day is going to bring Or what challenges Await us around the corner It's so comforting to know that whatever happens I have a friend I can depend on To share the ups and downs The laughter and the tears Someone whom I know Will always listen Someone who likes me for who I am Faults and all It takes a very special kind of person To be a friend like that And that's exactly what you are A very special person and A very special friend.

IF ONLY

By Terrence Jaskaran IA If only the world will be kinder If only the~un will always shine If only one Will hunger Then life will just be fine.

But if only does not always work If only should be awish Then I would wish If only If only I could wish

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Q:9 ~URA?/n a, ,bt :SUILDING ueen's College which was originally called the Queen's College Grammar School assembled for the first time. on August 5, 1884. Its founder, then the Anglican Bishops of British Guiana Reverend Willam Piercy Austin, D.D. was the first principal of the school.

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The training of fifteen students began on August 15, 1884, by two tutors, at the Old Colony House Building. This was situated in the cornpou:mi of the present Victoria Law Courts and was a temporary situation. Soon after, in 1845, it moved to a rented property at the corner of Main and Quamina (then Murray) streets.

The school remained here until 1854 when it moved to its current location at Carmicheal and Quamina (then Murray) Streets, which is the current location of the Bishop's High School. The building at Main and Quamina (then Murray) Streets was then used as a boarding school for Queen's College students.

In 1876 the school became a Government Institution and was renamed the Queen's College. The school continued to function under the superintendence of the Colony's Board of Education. Already, about 500 students had passed through Queen's College. In 1918, with a population of more than one hundred students Queen's College again changed its location. This time it was to Vlissengen Road and Brickdam, at the present premises of the Ministry of Health. The school. would remain here until 1951 when it made what was supposed to be its final move, to its ClJ.ffip and Thomas Roads location.

This building was spacious, consisting of 24 classrooms, 6 Science laboratories, a woodwork workshop a large auditorium and an enormous playing field. This was only the beginning of a bright future as Queen's College soon became the main centre of cultural activities in the country.

As with everything, as ti.me passes thing age. The building was in desperate need for repair and in j 995 this 1;:>ecame a reality. By 1996, after a period when the students were on a shift system, (the lower school having classes 'from 8:00 am to 12:00 p.m. and the upper school having classes from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.) the east wing was finally completed. Soon after in the same year, repairs began on the west wing. Classes continued as scheduled during this set of rep~s. By NovelJlber 1997, work continued to progress until November 16, when repairs would cease for a while.

At about 10:19 p.m the fire station got the call. By 11:07 p.m they were on the scene of what would b one of the most divesting fires in the history of Guyana. The entire central corpus o~ the Queen's College building was engrossed in flames. The flames filled the empty sky, which appeared as a blazing inferno for miles and mile away.

By 11 :15 p.m it was clear that nothing could be done to save the middle section of the building, so Fire Fighters concentrated on the hungry flames. As the battle continued students of Queen's college, both past and present, staff members, Political Figures and passer-by lined up along Camp Road, Thomas Road, Carifesta Avenue and even doing the sea-wall to as witnesses of this raging inferno.

Victory to what seemed a hopeless battle, was a finally attained at by 1:45 am on November 17, 1997. All that was left at the building was the East and West Wings. Where would the students go?

Would the students have to split up and go to separate schools?

The following day teachers, parents and students assembled at the National Cultural Centre to decide where the students would go.

The new temporary location oL Queen's College would be at South Ruimveldt Primary School, a recently built school which was made to accommodate 1200 students at the Primary level would . not hav.eto accommodate 900 students at the Secondary level.

On Wednesday November 19, a stretch of cars lined the Aubrey Bark Road as the staff and students arrived to their 'new' school. The staff students quickly settled in as they patiently awaited the day th·a t they c return to their school. Students requiring laboratory and computer facilities had to provide their own transportation to these facilities being housed at NCERD, and the University of Guyana Campus and some at the Queen's College building, Camp and Thomas Roads. Since these exams students have to provide their own ttansportation .and there are some times when laboratory sessions are cancelled on 'last minute' basis they are very eager to return to the Camp Street location.

A fire-rebuilding fund has been started for the school at the Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry. Hope lies in the fact that the spirit of the school remains and the entire country is pulling together in to assist in anyway possible.

We all hope to return to Queens College (Camp and Thomas Roads) soon but until then the spirit of Queens College lives and thrives in the heart of every Queen's College personnel.

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ATRIIUTI TO 0,IJ fl sudden wind licked through your beams fl.s fanning embers flew; flnd helplessly some watched in awe To see what you were going through; 'Yet gallantly your walls and doors Stood up and took the 'm ighty Test' Your roof collapsed - did rest Like mother crouched upon a child Within whose arms enclosed so many; 'midst cries of woe and great despair your wings outstretched did not go down because you l01Jed your children sol Oh school! You ga1Je, to one and all The strong, the weak , the big the small, The fate you met was so in 1Jain The pen in hand just can:t explain What cause you ga1Je? To suffer so?

Ohl You who bring glory and fame That lips and hearts each your name; J'1Je love you long! Oft' passed beside Watch you each day with so much ·pride! my brother four did tread your fioor my sons indeed did walk with you; Found strength and courage to reach the top 'Retrace the years- look back in shock! my daughter found her fame it's true 'Prized game she played - now daunted too; fl.hf School so dear - so much you ga1Je 1-tal!e faith in f;od! 13e of good cheer!

Your friend the 'Willow' scorched - yet green Still stand firmly by your side.

Oh headless One! Whate'er did spur fl dreadful thought within the mind?

This £.Cf;CnrD great! fl.lmost destroyed? fl home so lo1Jed - so often blessed It's pillar now stand out 13[,~EFT! Yet fr~m the ashes, you will arise With firmer roots, we all surmise Cnfold your lo1Jed ones once again Take them to heights - with no restraints!

Faint heart keep hope - as you can see From all of this - we ·lo1>e Q. C9. !

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Dear Regina, I am an overweight middle school girl.

People always refer to me as 'fatty' and 'fat girl'. This has been going on foryears and I am tired of it. I wish it would stop. My boyfriend said I need to lose weight or I would lose him. What shall I do?

Answer: I think you need to think about whether this boy really likesyou. If he is advisingyou to lose weight for health reasons then maybe you should listen to him. Unfortunately it is more than likely that this boy is just shallow and can't see beyond a nice face and body. Ifthis is the case dump him and then decide ifyou are com/ortable with your size, oryou want to lose weight foryourself. I thinkyou should be more confident about yourself and remember you should be loved for who you are, the way you are.

Dear Regina, I have a probl~m with my boyfriend. /,ately he has been asking me to have sex with him. I know it's wrong but what can I do in order not to lose him? I needyour advice Please help Answer: I think that if he loves you he will wait. If he can't wait then eject him from your life.

However, before you do this have a serious talk with this boy. Explain to him your reasons for wanting to wait. If he cannot respect your feelings losing him may not be a bad thing.

Dear Regina, I am an upper school student and I think I am a lesbian. I have good reason for believing this. I had an experience with one of my female friends which involved kissing and so forth. I am not sure that I want to be a lesbian, but if I enjoy these activities so much how can I not be.· Confused.

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Ifyou are in upper school it means that your are preparing for some sort of exam. I suggest you should throwyourselfwhole heartedly into your studies. This is not adequate though, you need to talk to somebody you trust about this situation. I don't believe that you should label your sexuality untilyou have had the chance to explore more, whenyou are older.

Dear Regina, I am going to be sixteen thisyear and I am still a virgin. I am a boy and this distresses me. All my friends claim that they are sexually active and "get it every week". I would like to know what I can do to make me more alluring sexually?

Answer: First it is highly unlikely that your friends are all sexually active. Being sexually active ·is a big responsibility. I thinkyou should wait until you find someone who you are totally com/ortable with and you want to enter a serious relationship with you will find that onceyou find this person you will feel alive and alluring.

Dear Regina, I am a fifth form student who is worried about CXC. I feel that the teachers are inundating me with work and I feel lost. I am stressed out and feel like quitting. Please help.

Answer: Don't quit, take some time off Talk to your teachers and see if they can even out your workload. But don't lose faith just try to rest and allocateyour time properly.

Dear Regina, I went out with a boy and learned that all he was interested in was my body. Now this boy is going around with my best friend and she

FACTS THAT MAKE YOU JUST WANT TO SAY: ' YEAH RIGHT!" I. In the Canada City of Saint John, New Brunswick, there is a river that flows uphill.(athightide) - Current Science.

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has fallen for him in a big way. I tried to tell her what he is after, but she just won't listen. I don't want to see her hurt.

What should I do?

Answer: I think you have made a commendable effort as a friend but in order to keep your friendship, I suggestyou let her learn her own lesson. It may be hard butjust stay as her friend and be there when she learns the truth.

Dear Regina, My parents are going through a rough patch at the moment and I don't feel loved they are both working and pay me no attention. I have taken to "hustling" boys to find attention because of my forward nature they expect to do anything to me.

When I refuse, some get violent. I want to change.

Answer: I suggest you seek the help of a trusted friend or older sibling. You also need to tell your parents about the effeel they are having on your life. Try not to get into any compromising situations with these boys and make it clearyou have changed. Find a safe hobby, to takeyour mind offmen.

Good luck MY BELOVED QUEEN'S COUEGE TARGET NIGHT NOVEMIIERt6th 1997 1,.,, 111 -.::°""e.K G, -.::°""e.K G, ivit\/U ...

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As I stood there on that black November night. I saw my schoQl and all its glory, Being mwthered by a flaming red light.

The media rusted to bring us the sad story while thousands watched the future of education in Guyana drenched and gutted in a raging fire.

Our teachers ambition and wasted nature, because to help was only a hopeless desire.

But yet within our broken hearts we knew that Queen's .would live on I forever, with many friends to help, · and a new start.

We, the students, will always be together to cherish and hold the , memories of Queen's Deep, Deep, in us, and the years to come. and puts one fiftieth of a volt.

Science 16. When a flea jumps, it takes off at 140 times .t he force of gravity. Fighter pilots usually start to get queasy at about 6G's.

-Smithsonian 17. The life span of a taste bud is IO days.

-Omni 18. Every postage stamp you lick contains 1 - Healthwise / 10 of a calorie.

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2. Most feared teacher.

3. Surname shared by a past Head Prefect and present English teacher.

5. French and Games master who has recently resumed duties.

6. Tragic Shakespeare play whose main character's name can be found on our field.

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side of the Paci.fie there is much rain Nhich leads to floods and landslides.

THE TRUTH ABOUT EL NINO There is much rain because warm water is

By: Kishi John

century."

The 'weather event' of the century has started.

The 1997-98 El Nino; name given to this dreaded, freakish, destructive disruption in worldwide weather by the fishermen in Peru.

Callao, a gritty port 20 miles up the coast of Lima, Peru is referred to as the birthplace of El Nino. It was at this port more than 25 years ago, that fishermen first noticed the enormous mass of warm water and air that now chums across the Pacific Ocean every few years. El Nino, Spanish for "the Christ Child" as the fishermen explained, always appeared, mysteriously, around Christmas hence its name.

What we do know is that El Nino's effects are felt most directly in our region, near the equator.

A r e a s further from the equator wiU get more of their effects closer to winter. The . . last big El Nmo m 1982-1983 killed more than 2,000 people worldwide. The many floods and landslides caused more than 13 billion US dollars in damage.

What to expect in 1997-1998 El Nino?

Prepare for the worst El Nino of its kind so fa~ and pray for the best as the people in Nicaragua were advised to do by the Cou~try's state owned Electric Company's President, Mr. Marvin Solorzanu. Prepare for the worst means floods or drought depending on your location on the earth.

How is this? Well, El Nino works in a very peculiar way.

But after the 1982 El Nino, the Peruvians did n?t think it was so divine any more, since it El Nino shows up when warm currents of killed 300 Peruvians, caused billions in water appears off Peru every two to seven damage and destroyed the vital Fisheries years. IL begins when the trade winds that Industry by driving away its staple, the usually blow from east to west across the anchovy. They renamed it more appropriately Pacific along the Equator from South "El Nino Atrevido," meaning "The America to Indonesia slacken. No one mischievous kid" or more loosely, "Dennis, knows why they dimini~h (though it may have to do, with something as seemingly The Menace." unrelated as snow cover in Tibet).

El Nino sighting have been reported in just Nevertheless, these winds normally act like about every continent in the World and thus breezes in a tiny pond, pilling up warm water will affect the World's Environment and in the eastern Pacific so that the sea surface there is as much as two feet high and 15 Ecological Balance. degrees Fahrenheit warmer than it is at the Arizonans believed that they had a sighting Equator. But when the trade winds taperoff, recently as winds and rains of Hurricane Nora the warm water pilled up at Indonesian that had been pounding Mexico crashed into sloshes back across the Pacific.

Yuma. Canadian Oystermen in southwest Canada had their sighting when their nets The location of warmer ocean spots are brought bivalves so infested with bacteria extremely important. They thriving in the unusually warm waters that the provide the thermal energy catch was halted by the Government. that drives evaporation and Fishermen in Oregon found tropical marlin hence could formation and swimming in their nets. Southern storms. Now, if the warm Californians saw a relentless invasion of waters abandon an area Argentine Ants. Los Angeles has a smog-free droughts will move in, lik~ summer. Forest fires in Indonesia, burning out Indonesia, New Guinea and of control, covers the chain of Islands with eastern Australia are bone thick smoke. Due to the poor visibility in this dry at present. Last report blanket of smoke an Indonesian Airbus flight from Indonesia's from Jakarta crashed in northern Sumatra in Government indicated that which all 234 passengers and crew aboard more than 271 people has died due to the drought were kil:ed. caused by El Nino.

Prohably, this crash could be linked directly with El Nino but the others may or may not In areas where the warm have been caused by this, "climatic event of the waters moves to the other

easily evaporated and when it does, it forms thunderous rain clouds which cause the immense, continuous rainfall.

Northern Chile, which has one of the driest deserts has had more than 12 inches of rain already ... Santiago had more rain in June and July than it normally gets in an entire year. In Peru, the Andes are .covered in snow due to snowstorms. The mountain tow!1s ha~ floods already and the people are m pamc - they should be.

The neighbouring country, Chile has more than 18 people dead and 60,000 displaced due to floods. The rains have brought an explosion in the rat population, more than a dozen people died already from the antivirus the rats carry. But did El Nino hit us unprepared? No, I don't think so. This is the first El Nino predicted so far advance since May 1996 thanks to the modernized science equipment of today.

There are more than 70 buoys spread across about 30% of the world in the tropical Pacific to measure sea temperature and winds, and computer models of climate tum Their readings into climatological predictions. So unlike the 1982-83 El Nino we know the 1997-98 El Nino is here. ¡ ' First thing to do is pray. Then, the Government should have a disaster plan for situations such as this for the protection . ¡ of its people.

If~eare to lookatourveryowncountry, we the citizens will know that we are going through a long dry season. There is limited water available to us at present. The number of grass fires has increased tremendously over the last few months.

Th~t is why the ~ople of this country are advised to conserve on their water supply and ensure that grass around buildings are cut low (like that of a lawn) as it may combust spontaneously and be hazardous to our lives and property. Some parts of our savannah is presently burning due to this world phenomena.

So~e o~ our garbage dumps are presently ragmg infernos underground, polluting our atmosphere with poisonous gases - fire fighters' only choice is to flood these dumps with water which is already limited.

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DID YOU KNOW WHAT DiAMONd is MAdE of?

IT is A MiNERAl MAdE of PURE CARbON iN iTS CRYSTA[ foRM . ThE diAMONd is A pRECiOUS STONE, USUAlly HAViNG NO colouR. WHEN cuT CORRECTly, iT REflECTS THE liGHT iN A bEAUTiful wAy. DiAMONd is THE HARdEST MATERiAl iN THE WORld. SUBMllTED BY ROSANNE PERSAUD, IC -WHAT is THE SMAllEsT MAMMAi? THE SMAllEsT MAMMAi is THE SHREW, SOME of WHiCH ARE lEss THAN 2 iNCHES LONG, iNcludiNG THE TAil. IT CAN bE fouNd All OVER THE woRld EXPECT THE PolAR REGiON. SUBMllTED BY ROSANNE PERSAUD, IC

WJ.to iNVENTEd iNk? JHE ANCiENT EGYPTiANS WERE AlREAdy usiNG iNk fivE THOUSANd YE('RS AGO. THEY usEd blAck iNk foR THEiR TEXTS ANd REd iNk foR TiTlEs, puNCTUATiON A"ld foR THE suM of ACCOUNTS. IN CHiNA, iNk wAs iNVENTEd iN THE THiRd CENTURY, AD By WAi TAN. SUBMllTED BY ROSANNE PERSAUD, IC

路 .:Acroplwbia - a fear of great heights .Agoraphobia - a {ear of open places .:Algophobia - a fear of pain .:Anmeophobia - a fear of wi11d .:A ndropl1obia. a fear of ,nen .:Aphephobia - a {ear of bei11g touclied <9ai11otapl1obia - a fear of anything new (J)omatopliobia - a fear of being i11 a house Grgophobia - a fear of work Galeophobia - a fear of cat.~ &;emopl1obia - a fear of marriage 7-feliophobia - 11 (ear of sunligl1t Ylectophobia - a fear of 11igl1t 1Janophobia - a fear of e11erytl1i11g in general Sitopliobia - a fear of food Xe11opl1obia - a fear of strangers

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Unfortunate ly the There is however, an epidemic present in number of members in this institute of learning which seems to be these club and in the spreading rapidly. I am referring to the different sporting unwillingness of students to participate in discipline are decreasing extra-curricular activities and at an alarming rate. subsequently their reluctance to exhibit Gone are the days when a student willingly INTERACT CLUB AF'TER WALK-A-TON AT LBI ESTATE school spirit. participated in standa,d clubs are "boring" and "it is a waste of It seems as though some come to school trials or enthusiastically entered a Table time" !O attend their meetings since only to satisfy their parents. Others come to Tennis Competition in the hope of making nothing ofconsequence is ever discussed. benefit from Queen's College's Staff of his school, house and most importantly, dedicated and extremely competent himself proud. Why is it that when house No club is successful unless it has teachers. Very Jew路 who attend Queen's masters or mistress ask students to maximum participation from all its College try to give a.s much as they receive participate in sports they all seem to have a members and since the number of from it. Repaying Queen's is quite easy. We, fever, a pulled muscle or suddenly realise members in these clubs.are depleting it is the students simply have to co-operate with they are allergic to dust? not surprising that they have lost some of those in authority and heed their pleas for their appeal. 1t is up to us the students to participation in the activities made When asked why they have not joined one make the club a success. available to us. There are several religious, of the many religious or social clubs athletic and social clubs which have been available, students often claim that the (Every one ofus is different but there is no excuse for any of us being inactive and inconsequential as the activities available are numerous and varied)

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Every time we recite our school song sung "let us pay homage to the founders of this school who us to the cultivation of morality, Duty and Purpose..:.", we should not forget that each of us a responsibility to uphold the standards and practices of Queens College.

CHOIR SUCCEl!IBF'UL .AT MUSIC F'ESTIV.AL

We must try to develop a sense of loyalty to the school which is responsible for making us into respectable citizens of society. Above all we should ask not what our school can do for us, but first, what we can do for our school.

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his fashion show was staged on Saturday 23rd August. 1997. on the lawns of the Ambassador Club. as a fund-raising event for the graduation ceremony and prom in 1998.

The show came off with a bang at about 7:30 pm. that night with a dance mix performed by a few of our models. which included hits such as "joyride." "weakness for swe~tness," and "the twist."

It was Quite an enjoyable feeling to experience the multiple emotions of the packed audience. They never ceased to scream and cheer as the models excitedly went through the various seQJJences.

These were little sister. casual. beach. ragamuffin. uniform 2000 (the model's idea of what school uniform should be like). business. evening wear. and lingerie. The weather conditions were most favourable. except for a few brief drizzles after midnight. Nevertheless. the Fusion International Sound system continued to stimulate the crowd until I :30 am. on Sunday morning.

My advice to upcoming students who may wish to stage such an event in the future is: I . In planning an event of this nature at this age. it involves patience. dedication. and most of all. lots of prayers and proper organisation.

2. Be sure to include as many parents as possible inyour plans (they are agreat help).

Heartfelt thanks is expressed to the following individuals and persons for their indispensable assistance and cooperation throughout the planning of summer splash 2.

A. The Student Organising Committee I . Sherdel Isaacs

2. Denise Gordon 3 _ Karen Raphael 4 . Shaunette Walton S. Rhonda Stephens 6 _ Robin Woolford 7. Clewin Mc Pherson 8. Roland Nedd B. Teachers I . Mrs. Sharon Duncan and other members of Staff

C. Personnel who trained the Models I. Dawn Edwards (Lab Assistant Q.C) 2. Andre Sobrayan

0 . Advertising I . Amanda Wilson (Tickets and Fliers) E. I. 2.

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Sponsors for the Models Alicia's BoutiQue Sharon's BoutiQue Lorin's BoutiQue

E Model - Females I . Karen Raphael 2. Juanita Stevens 3·. Nerrisa Adams 4. Tomaisha Hendricks 5. Kassia De Santos 6. Marcia Gomes 7. Jessica Gomes 8. Allison Lindner 9. Malaika Wiggins I 0. Diane Lord I I . Candace Odle 12. Keiscia Robinson

QUEEN'S COLLEGE TOP 20 (ENGLISH SONGS) 1. I'll Be Missing You -Puff Daddy, Faith Evans & 112 2. Men In Black -Will Smith 3. Candle In The Wind -Elton John 4. Dancehall Queen -Beenie Man & Chevelle Franklin s. Honey -Mariah Carey 6. I Believe I Can Fly -R. Kelly 7. Fling It Up -Lady Saw ,.

8. Who Am I -Bennie Man 9. Four Seasons Of Loneliness -Boyz II Me _.

10. Missing You -Tamia, Brandy, Chaka Kh Gladgs 11. Bu rtly-· Mafiiah Carey 12. Mo o , MO Problem -Notorious Big & Pu 13. Barb e Girl -A a 14. Unbr 15. B" 16. Fi

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0. Commissioner of Police. Mr. Laurie Lewis and the Queen's College Old Student Association I I . The Management and staff of the Ambassador Club 12. Most of all the parents/guardian of the models.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE TOP 10 INDIAN SONGS

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ver the pastfew years it was becoming increasingly evident that organised sports in QC was in a downward spiral with the annual athletics championship being the only sporting even! guaranteed to be completed in a schoolyear.

The abundance of talented and enthusiastic students was apparently not enough of an incentive to the school administration to ensure that sporting competitions of high quality were an essential and integral part of the school's curriculum. For the 1997 academic year however it appeared that something significant was being done to halt the decline. A properly organised and constructive coaching programme sponsored

by Mr. Kayman Sankar was launched for all the sports played in QC and catered for both genders. A special effort was also made by the school staff to ensure that students participated in the coaching sessions that were held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

The following is an analysis of the status of the various sports in QC and the effect of the coaching programme on them.

CRICKET:

There is a lot to be said for what was once the most popular sport in QC. Recently past cricketers were complaining of the inadequacy of competitions for the QC team and irregular practice sessions being responsible for poor performance in second division competitions. Given the current situation of cricket however even then would be regarded as a glorious period. Today the QC team cannot even be a accused of lacklustre performances simply because for over one year it has ceased to exist. In this period no matches of any sort have been organised leaving players disappointed and frustrated, while it is recognised that cricket gear for the hard-ball version of the game is expensive it was rather unfortunate that coaching sessions were instead held for only the soft-ball version of the game. Even through it cannot be denied that the programme was a big boost for female players. (There are more now than ever) it simply did not have any bearing or impetus on the improvement of male cricket. Soft-ball cricket was not only by any means and attractive proposition to male players and as a result the programme was predominantly composed of female participants. The ensuring Inter-house competition was organised and success/ully completed though played in relative obscurity with top male players suffering the 'indignity' of having to play soft-ball cricket for what is now the third straight year. ls the idea of playing the hardball version now an elusive dream? ¡ VERDICT:

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of exposure to highlevel competition was clearly revealed with Q. C. Being soundly beaten by St. Stanisla1:JS and North Georgetown sharing last po_sition for its zone, while individual talent was abundant the team lacked the cohesiveness necessary VOLLEYBALL: to succeed the team's performance With the programme came the improved over the duration of the reintroduction ofvolleyball -a sport dormant competition and its obvious that with for many years. Not surprisingly it was continued coaching and exposure we can enthusiastically received and attended. A once again reign supreme and match the notable flaw was the fact that while the success ofpast QC teams. opportunity to play was provided there was hardly any actual coaching. Also over the VERDICT: duration of the programme only a small As long as the field is properly maintained number of girls stuck with the sport and the students will always play this game. The male players were predominantly 6th inter-house competition craves for formers. This fact combines with the univise regulation better promotion and publicity decision to play the tournamentfinalising the to ensure football's return as a mainstream programme on an inter- form basis resulted¡ sport in QC. in the top three sports going to separate lower : six terms. At the end of the tournament a Basketbali now regarded as the number school team was also selected by the coach one sport in Queens College also benefited .' but unfortunately the possibility of this team from training sessions which were actually ever being offered the opportunity to carried out by senior student Kadri Parris.

In a break from tradition an "all-star" best represent this school seems remote. of three (3) games series was played in preference to the usual Inter-house VERDICT: Despite its shortcomings the coaching competition and received the usual sessions represented a giant leap forward for buoyant crowd support. The senior players volleyball since it re-introduced the game to must be commended for the excellent job QC. Students need to continue to done in organising competittons and demonstrate interest in the sport to ensure it promoting this sport. will continue to receive the necessary All said the sports programme represented support. . a huge step in the right direction of where Q. C should be in sports. The presentation FOOTBALL: ceremony involved the largest single Football like cricket has had its glory days and like cricket standards have falien handout of trophies for sports that J have measurably. There was no functioning ever witnessed which will definitely serve as programme to properly organise training encouragement for future participation. 1 sessions or competitions for a number of would like to take this opportunity on years, thus the implementation of the behalf of all participants to thank Mr. coaching programme was an immediate Sankar for generously sponsoring such a boost for football.

The inter-house programme that all the coaches and competition was the best in recent years and teachers (especially Mrs. Caesar) who attracted enough interest to be competitively worked diligently in this effort to ensure played. Based on performance in the Q. C remains a school renowned for its competition a school team was selected to athletics as well as academic abilities. take part in the Coca:Cola Secondary School competition. Sadly our team's lack Varunesh Chand programme is maintained but the decline of the male version has contained and it will continue to decline unless a significant and genuine effort is made by the school administration to resuscitate this game.

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MICHELLE KANDASAMMY - OUR MARTINA HINGIS Fourteen year old Michelle Ka.ndasammy is Q.C's Martina Hingis. A member of G house and a student of 4C, she had maintained a high level of academic excellence throughout her years at Q. C. Ranked 4th in the Caribbean Women Under 14, Micr.elle began playing tennis when she was seven (7) . She won her first international tournament at 12 after taking three (3) years to prepare for her SSEE Examinations. Michelle trains

every day for 3 and Yi hours at either the Ambassador Club -Or the Guyana Pegasus. Her coach since the start of her career is Debbie Bunbary.

Michelle's life long dream is to represent Guyana at the Olympics and one day win the US Open. She rates her game amere 2.5 on a scale of 1-10 when compare to the female tennis greats. A particular lover of 2 handed backhand players e.g. Michael Chang, she also enjoyed the game of Venus Williams and Gustavo Kuerten and although she does not like Martina Hingis, she is impressed by her game.

achievements include The Bermudes Junior International Girls Under 12 and Doubles Championship and The 13th Annual Coke Cola Junior Tennis Tournament in St. Lucia this year.

Michelle commends her success to the support of her parents and peers and her academic excellence to balancing living.

Michelle doesn't really consider herself philosophical, but she feels that "Losing sucks and you Should live life one day at a time and have fun doing it" To Michelle, we wish continued success in the future, continue to strive for the best and make your School proud.

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1997 INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS 'Bang' the piercing sound of the starter's gun shatters the erie silence that engulfed the field of athletes at the starting line.

Pandemonium begins; Mrs. Blake's voice echoes in the microphone, well-wishers scr:eam words of encouragement, housemates make it known to the world that their athlete is in the race, all contributing to the dir which characterizes Queen's

However this is not where it all begins.

The genesis for this momentous occasion in every academic year at Queen's College is standard trials. This is where almost every student in each age group tries his or her hand at the various running, jumping and throwing events. Those who surpass the preset standards then go through a series of illuminating rounds until the number of athletes left is manageable for the final. Each house receives one point for every person that qualifies in an event.

Durban house emerged with the highest amount of points in this regard and won the standard trials shield.

The finals for the field events were held before Sports day and these points were added to those acquired on sports day.

College Inter-House Athletic Sports.

It is in the midst of this pandemonium that the athletes toil, putting their all into the task at hand but then the body reminds them that they are only human; they become exhausted, starved for oxygen, muscles begin to ache. Some succumb, but there are those who override these feelings knowing that if they cross that line before their rivals that pain would disappear, overshadowed by the good feelings that come from knowing he is number one, the admiration of colleagues, the congratulatory remarks and the medals.

The melee reaches its climax as the Victorian crosses the finish line, then the mul i.. ude returns to normalcy as they discuss the details of the race gone by and ¡,,c..:t for the cycle to start all over again.

The 1997 Queen's College Inter-House Athletic Sports began as usual with the splendid marching and costume display.

Pilgrim house stole first place from crowd favourites Durban house with their purple pants with gold and black trim, white shirts with gold, black and purple 'E's and purple berets. The races themselves were exciting with the open 4x I00 metres being the most exciting race of the day, Durban house again stole the spotlight in

this race. Staden Payne emerged as Queens College's fastest man and National Athletic Kevin Abrams ramped to victory in all of his events, he was the most outstanding athlete in this years sports.

Staden Payne emerged as Queens College's fastest man and National Athlete Kevin Abrams ramped to victory in all of his events, he was the most outstanding athlete in this year's sports.

Special mention must be made of Mrs. Caesar who worked overtime with the help of the staff leading up to sports day and beyond.

We regret not being able to publish the details of the sports as it pertains to the names of athletes, times, records etc., this was due to the loss of the school records in the unfortunate Queen College fire.

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ueen's College which was originally called the Queen's College Grammar School assembled for the first time on August 5,1884. Its founder, then the Anglican Bishops of British Guiana Reverend Willam Piercy Austin, D.D. was the first principal of the school.

The training of fifteen students began on August 15, 1884, by two tutors, at the Old Colony House Building. This was situated in the compound of the present Victoria Law Courts and was a temporary situation. Soon after, in 1845, it moved to a rented property at the corner of Main and Quamina (then Murray) streets.

The school remained here until 1854 when it moved to its current location at Carmicheal and Quamina (then Murray) Streets, which is the current location of the Bishop's High School. The building at Main and Quamina (then Murray) Streets was then used as a boarding school for Queen's College students.

On Wednesday November 19, a stretch of cars lined the Aubrey B Road as the staff and students arrived to their 'new' school. The st students quickly settled in as they patiently awaited the day that the return to their school. Students requiring laboratory and computei facilities had to provide their own transportation to these facilities being housed at NCERD, and the University of Guyana Campus and some at the Queen's College building, Camp and Thomas Roads. Since these exams students have to provide their own transportation and there are some times when laboratory sessions are cancelled on a 'last minute' basis they are very eager to return to the Camp Street location.

In 1876 the school became a Government Institution and was renamed the Queen's College. The school continued to function under the superintendence of the Colony's Board of Education. Already, about 500 students had passed through Queen's College. In 1918, with a population of more than one hundred students Queen's College again changed its location. This time it was to Vlissengen Road and Brickdam, at the present premises of the Ministry of Health. The school would remain here until 1951 when it made what was supposed to be its final move, to its Camp and Thomas Roads location.

This building was spacious, consisting of 24 classrooms, 6 Science laboratories, a woodwork workshop a large auditorium and an enormous playing field. This was only the beginning of a bright future as Queen's College soon became the main centre of cultural activities in the country.

As with everything, as time passes thing age. The building was in desperate need for repair and in 1995 this became a reality. By 1996, after a period when the students were on a shift system, (the lower school having classes from 8:00 am to 12:00 p.m. and the upper school having classes from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.) the east wing was finally completed. Soon after in the same year, repairs began on the west wing. Classes continued as scheduled during this set of repairs. By Noveipber 1997, work continued to progress until November 16, when repairs would cease for a while.

At about 10:19 p.m the fire station got the call. By 11:07 p.m they were on the scene of what would b one of the most divesting fires in the history of Guyana. The entire central corpus of the Queen's College building was engrossed in flames. The flames filled the empty sky, which appeared as a blazing inferno for miles and mile away.

By 11:15 p.m it was clear that nothing could be done to save the middle section of the building, so Fire Fighters concentrated on the hungry flames. As the battle continued students of Queen's college, both past and present, staff members, Political Figures and passer-by lined up along Camp Road, Thomas Road, Carifesta Avenue and even doing the sea-wall to as witp.esses of this raging inferno.

Victory to what seemed a hopeless battle, was a finally attained at by 1:45 am on November 17, 1997. All that was left at the building was the East and West Wings. Where would the students go?

Would the students have to split up and go to separate schools?

The following day teachers, parents and students assembled at the National Cultural Centre to decide where the students would go.

The new temporary location of Queen's College would be at South Ruimveldt Primary School, a recently built school which was made to accommodate 1200 students at the Primary level would not have to accommodate 900 students at the Secondary level.

THE MORNING APTER AT NATIONAL CULTUJlAL CEN'J'RB

A fire-rebuilding fund has been started for the school at the Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry. Hope lies in the fact that the spirit of the school remains and the entire country is pulling together in to assist in any way possible.

We all hope to return to Queens College (Camp and Thomas Roads) soon but until then the spirit of Queens College lives and thrives in the heart of every Queen's College personnel.

SHATrERED

A 71/lffl 10 0-1 A. sudden wind licked through your beams .As fanning embers µew; .And helplessly some watched in awe 'To see what you were going through; Yet gallantly your walls and doors Stood up and took the 'mighty Test' Your roof collapsed - did rest Like mother crouched upon a child 'Within whose arms enclosed so many; ·midst cries of woe and great despair your wings outstretched did not go down because you loved your children so!

Oh school! You ga1)e, to one and all <Jhe strong, the weak, the big the small, <Jhe fate you met was so in vain <Jhe pen in hand just can't explain 'What cause you gaue? To suffer so?

Oh! You who bring glory and fame <Jhat lips and hearts each your name; I've love you long! Oft' passed beside 'Watch you each day with so much ·pride! my brother four did tread your µoor my sons indeed did walk with you; Pound strength and courage to reach the top 'Retrace the years- look back in shock! my daughter found her fame it's true 'Prized game she played - now daunted too; .Ah! School so dear - so much you gaue 1-taue faith in ~od! 13e of good cheer!

Your friend the ''Willow' scorched - yet green Still stand firmly by your side.

Oh headless One! 'Whate'er did spur A. dreadful thought within the mind? <Jhis [[,~£n<D great! .Almost destroyed?

A. home so loued - so often blessed It's pillar now stand out 13£'R£P<J! Yet from the ashes, you will arise 'With firmer roots, we all surmise £nfold your loved ones once again <Jake them to heights - with no restraints!

Paint heart keep hope - as you can see Prom all of this - we love Q. (9. !