President of the KC Parent/Teachers Association Stuart Jacobs (right) and President of the KC Old Boys Association Dr Patrick Dallas observe the proceedings.<strong> (Photos: Karl McLarty)</strong>
October 28, 2016
KC breaks ground for synthetic Byron Bachelor running track
Kingston College on Friday officially broke ground to construct a 300-metre synthetic running track at its Upper Elletson Road venue. The project is to be managed by Pavecon Ltd and is scheduled to be completed by mid-February. It is estimated to cost US$440,000, of which 75 per cent was donated by the United States-based RuJohn Foundation, which is headed by KC Old Boy Byron Bachelor, after whom the track will be named. The remainder of the funding is expected from the KC community, to which several appeals have been made.
Cornwall College Old Boy Allie McNab speaks on behalf of Minister of Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Master of ceremonies and Vice-President of the KC Old Boys Association Maurice Weir updates the audience. (<strong>karl mclarty)</strong>
Audley Hewett (left) presents a baton to Byron Bachelor.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
President of the KC Old Boys Association Florida Chapter Audley Hewett, who played a lead role in the project, addresses the gathering.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Legendary KC Old Boy K Churchill Neita (right) listens keenly. Beside him is another KC Old Boy, Basil Waite. (<strong>karl mclarty)</strong>
From left: Denzil Wilks of the Sports Development Foundation, Project Manager Bryan Ingleton of Pavecon, Byron Bachelor of RuJohn Foundation, Principal Dave Myrie, President of the JAAA Dr Warren Blake, RuJohn Foundation’s Ingrid Bachelor, Board Chairman Michael Vaccianna, and Christina Bachelor of RuJohn Foundation break ground for the historic event.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Christina Bachelor of the RuJohn Foundation speaks about her role in getting money to fund the project. <strong>(karl mclarty)</strong>
Former KC quarter-miler Ian Stapleton, who beat favourite Bertland Cameron in the 400 metres final at the Boys’ Athletic Championship in 1979, relates an anecdote.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Project Manager Bryan Ingleton (left) and KC Board Chairman Michael Vaccianna show off the envelope containing the contract.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Some of the students who attended the function. At extreme right is sprinter Jevaughn Matherson.<strong>(karl mclarty)</strong>
Rev Michael Brown offers prayers.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Ingrid Bachelor, representing the RuJohn Foundation, expresses herself.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Field events athlete Zico Campbell expresses his gratitude.<strong> (karl mclarty)</strong>
Olympian Juliet Campbell speaks on behalf of PUMA. <strong>(karl mclarty)</strong>
RuJohn Foundation President Bryon Bachelor gives details surrounding the project. (<strong>karl mclarty)</strong>
