Calabar High School spirit filled the air at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St Andrew on Saturday, November 22, as stakeholders, alumni and and friends converged for the Calabar Old Boys’ Association (COBA) Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony. The event was a tribute to the enduring legacy of the school, celebrating the success of accomplished alumni and instrumental figures to the school. Among the highlights included keynote speaker Bruce James, president of MVP Track Club, who shared his insights on lessons learned while building one of Jamaica’s most successful track clubs. The evening culminated in the recognition of four outstanding people for their dedication and contributions to Calabar — Planning Institute of Jamaica Director General Dr Wayne Henry; physician and COBA Atlanta Chapter President Dr David Anderson; national athletics coach Fitzalbert Coleman; and Calabar High Guidance Counsellor Jennifer Jarrett.

In addition to the main awardees, the event also acknowledged the achievements of other notable alumni, including world 100m champion Oblique Seville and world championship 110m hurdles silver medallist Orlando Bennett, all while collecting vital donations for Calabar’s sister school, Westwood High, to assist in their repairs from damage sustained by Hurricane Melissa.

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Calabar High School spirit filled the air at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St Andrew on Saturday, November 22, as stakeholders, alumni and and friends converged for the Calabar Old Boys’ Association (COBA) Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony. The event was a tribute to the enduring legacy of the school, celebrating the success of accomplished alumni and instrumental figures to the school. Among the highlights included keynote speaker Bruce James, president of MVP Track Club, who shared his insights on lessons learned while building one of Jamaica’s most successful track clubs. The evening culminated in the recognition of four outstanding people for their dedication and contributions to Calabar — Planning Institute of Jamaica Director General Dr Wayne Henry; physician and COBA Atlanta Chapter President Dr David Anderson; national athletics coach Fitzalbert Coleman; and Calabar High Guidance Counsellor Jennifer Jarrett.

In addition to the main awardees, the event also acknowledged the achievements of other notable alumni, including world 100m champion Oblique Seville and world championship 110m hurdles silver medallist Orlando Bennett, all while collecting vital donations for Calabar’s sister school, Westwood High, to assist in their repairs from damage sustained by Hurricane Melissa.

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Photographer: Garfield Robinson

In Step Spotted at the awards ceremony were Calabar Old Boys’ Association President Major Desmon Brown and his wife Judith. Garfield Robinson

Hail The Champ! Seprod Group CEO Richard Pandohie (left) couldn’t let the moment pass without a photo with world 100m champion Oblique Seville. Garfield Robinson

Sharing School Spirit Master of ceremonies and Calabar alum George Roper caught up with Calabar Principal Sian Wilson before the ceremony. Garfield Robinson

Power Duo MVP Track Club president and the evening’s keynote speaker Bruce James shared the frame with JN Bank Managing Director Leesa Kow. Garfield Robinson

At The Call Of Calabar Proudly displaying their citations were (from left) Lloyd Anderson, chartered accountant (collecting for COBA Atlanta Chapter President Dr David Anderson); Ronald Coleman (representing his uncle, track and field coach Fitzalbert Coleman); Calabar High Guidance Counsellor Jennifer Jarrett; and Planning Institute of Jamaica Director General Dr Wayne Henry. Garfield Robinson

A Key Presence Event patron Dr Vincent Lawrence and his wife Beverley were on hand to celebrate the distinguished contributions of Calabar alumni. Garfield Robinson

Garfield Robinson