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Holmwood Trivia

When was Holmwood established?

Holmwood was established as a Practical Training Center in 1936 with the late Rev. E.B. Rodgers as the first principal of the institution.   One of the school houses was named after Rev. Rodger – Rodger’s House.
 
Which school was the first technical school in Jamaica?

Holmwood was the first technical school in Jamaica with Mr. W.B. Johnson as the principal. Mr. Johnson resigned in 1969 and Mr. Ron Hamilton took over the role as principal.  The current principal is Mr. Paul Bailey.  
In what year did Holmwood starting allowing girls to attend the school?
It was not until 1961 before the institution started accepting girls as part of the general school population.

Sports
In what year did Holmwood first win the Headley Cup?
In 1967 Holmwood won the Headly Cup for the first time. Some of the players on the team were Patrick Stennet, Delroy Webb, Charles Crossdale, Junior Sinclair, Kemp Parchment, Tubal Brown and others.
Which high school is the current girl high school champion?

Holmwood Girls Athletics Team is the current champion and has done so for the past 7 consecutive years (2003 – 2009).

Message from Hamlin Dalrio
(Former president of the South Florida Alumni Chapter)

Historical Overview of Holmwood and It's Alumni Connection
 
Not many students support their high schools after graduation but instead support the schools from which they have gained their higher education.  On the other hand, there are several Holmwood alumni that I would like to give special recognition to such as:
  • Mr. William George "Billy" McLaren for his dedicated service done in the House of Parliament and in the Agricultural field. If my memory serves me right, Mr. McLaren was the Member of Parliament for the constituency in which Holmwood is located and also as a member of the Holmwood Board of Governors during my high school years.
  • Mr. Steadley Steadman Webster for his outstanding public service in Education and Training
  • The current principal, Mr. Paul Bailey for the excellent work he has done and is currently doing both in the academic and athletic areas
  • The school’s current Board’s Chairman, Mr. Franklin Williams
  • Member of Parliament for the Manchester constituency, Hon. Audley Shaw
  • Dr. the Honorable Carlton Davis, O.J. as the first appointed Cabinet Secretary of Jamaica
  • Custodies serving simultaneously:
    The Honorable Rev. Saunders, St. Thomas (my parish)
    The Honorable "Hurry Hurry" Sinclair – Westmoreland
    The Honorable Clarence Nelson of St James
Holmwood Alumni is a very vibrant and dedicated organization and we are determined to help make the experience of each student a memorable and life changing experience.  The alumni will continue to contribute to the student's need knowing that education is one of the keys to success.

Thanks
Hamlin Dalrio
Class of 1969