Mr. Jasper Wray succeeded Mr. Edmund G. Roper as principal in 1964 - not 1966.
Those of us who graduated in 1965 will not have many memories/stories about him since we were not there for very long while he was principal. But I do recall how trim, stately and elegant he was in his bearing.
In the mid 1970's, I had the pleasure of seeing him again at the institution that was then called College of Arts, Science and Technology when I attended.
May his soul, and the soul of his wife who pre-deceased him, rest in perpetual peace.
Jasper Wray was one of the most influential principals to grace our noble Alma Mater. He was a dignified person who was often quiet spoken. When you heard his soft measured tones, it was time to head for the storm shelter. I remember him as a Principal who would be on the cricket field showing the Steths batsmen what a great legbreak bowler he was.
Mr. Wray never spoke too much. Now, if looks could kill. One look from him was a whole paragraph. They do not make principals like him any more. Jamaica has lost a great son.
Mr.Wray was my principal from 1968-70. Many days he would help move the lunch line along while taking a smoke or two. One of his favorite hymns at devotion was "Onward Christian Soldiers Marching On To war". I vividly remember the variations of his encouraging quotations to us at devotions. After he would warn us not to dilly dolly along the corridors, and that the GCE was the standard qualification, he would end by saying, ' a word to the wise, or 'a word to the wise is enough, or 'a word to the wise is sufficient'. Today I teach for a living and I often find myself echoing those quotions to my students. May his soul rest in perpetual peace. Lyle A. Young (1968/72).
Mr. Wray succeeded Mr. Roper to become the second principal of STETHS and like Mr. Roper was was a fine example of excellent leadership. He had a great deal of influence in my decision to study architecture, having learnt a great deal from his technical drawing classes. He was always very clear in his teaching, always treated the students with respect which in turn was shown to him. He carried himself with such dignity which many of the students emulated.
Yvonne Francis (Small) (1965)
Mr. Jasper Wray succeeded Mr. Edmund G. Roper as principal in 1964 - not 1966.Those of us who graduated in 1965 will not have many memories/stories about him since we were not there for very long while he was principal. But I do recall how trim, stately and elegant he was in his bearing.
In the mid 1970's, I had the pleasure of seeing him again at the institution that was then called College of Arts, Science and Technology when I attended.
May his soul, and the soul of his wife who pre-deceased him, rest in perpetual peace.
Ainsley Clarke (W. M. B. ) (1970)
Jasper Wray was one of the most influential principals to grace our noble Alma Mater. He was a dignified person who was often quiet spoken. When you heard his soft measured tones, it was time to head for the storm shelter. I remember him as a Principal who would be on the cricket field showing the Steths batsmen what a great legbreak bowler he was.Mr. Wray never spoke too much. Now, if looks could kill. One look from him was a whole paragraph. They do not make principals like him any more. Jamaica has lost a great son.
Lyle Young (1972)
Mr.Wray was my principal from 1968-70. Many days he would help move the lunch line along while taking a smoke or two. One of his favorite hymns at devotion was "Onward Christian Soldiers Marching On To war". I vividly remember the variations of his encouraging quotations to us at devotions. After he would warn us not to dilly dolly along the corridors, and that the GCE was the standard qualification, he would end by saying, ' a word to the wise, or 'a word to the wise is enough, or 'a word to the wise is sufficient'. Today I teach for a living and I often find myself echoing those quotions to my students. May his soul rest in perpetual peace. Lyle A. Young (1968/72).
Millard Wright (1967)
Mr. Wray succeeded Mr. Roper to become the second principal of STETHS and like Mr. Roper was was a fine example of excellent leadership. He had a great deal of influence in my decision to study architecture, having learnt a great deal from his technical drawing classes. He was always very clear in his teaching, always treated the students with respect which in turn was shown to him. He carried himself with such dignity which many of the students emulated.