ICHS Alumnae Association

Greetings Phenomenal Women and the IC Family:

We came from near and far  – From Switzerland, Toronto, Delaware, New York, Washington D.C., Texas,   Atlanta, Florida, California, Barbados, Belize, Jamaica and made Homecoming “da bomb”!  Truly a week to remember, when four hundred proud phenomenal women gathered to give God thanks for our alma mater on her 150^th birthday. 

The fellowship which followed Mass, set the tone for the rest of the week.   The Reunion and Anniversary Luncheon was a ‘riot’ as the classes gathered to renew acquaintances and reminisce about those “good ole days”!  Two days later, it was on to Open Day – do you remember the Cafeteria, the Summer House, the Convent and your homeroom!  We saw it all.  The premier event of Homecoming was up next and we had a Ball!  In what could only be described as a nostalgic, classy and fun-filled evening, the Phenomenal Women wore out the dance floor and wanted more.   Truly an unforgettable evening!  To end the week, the children had their turn at Fun Day, which brought down the curtains on our 150^th Anniversary Homecoming celebrations.  If you missed some or all of it, photos abound….even on Facebook!  Check it out.

The 150^th Anniversary Planning Committee took a well-deserved break in August and the members are now back “at work” and looking forward to the remainder of the year.

First up on the calendar is Assembly on Wednesday, September 15, 2008, courtesy of the Alumnae Association.

October is Senior Citizens’ Month and the ICHS 150^th Anniversary celebrates our “Seniors” at the Ozanam Home on October 4, 2008. 

Remembrance Walk is on November 1, 2008…..walk the path of our history, from Duke Street to Alvernia to Constant Spring!  Past and present students, teachers and parents will participate in this “walk down memory lane”, so don’t you miss it!  

December 7, 2008 is the grand finale – Mass of Thanksgiving in celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 9:00 a.m. and later that evening – the Grand Finale!…..ICHS Performing Arts in Concert!  This production will showcase the talent of current students and the programme promises to be filled with surprizes for all who attend.  Tickets will be available in early October and from the 150^th Anniversary HQs and ICHS. 

The 150^th Anniversary web page is presently being updated after which you will be able to see the photos and news on the Golf Tournament and all Homecoming events. So don’t forget to visit these pages www.ichsalumnae.net  and feel free to contact the Planning Committee at ichs15008@yahoo.com or 876-828-9229. 

Souvenirs are still available and News Flash – a new item was added for Homecoming – the Phenomenal Woman bumper sticker. The bumper sticker as well as the Commemorative Magazine, pens, pencils, rulers and polo shirts are all available from the 150^th Anniversary HQs.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the 150^th Planning Committee who have given of their time and efforts to ensure that our celebrations are memorable.

To our overseas Alumnae Chapters, THANKS for the support.  I would also like to recognize the quiet yet significant support of our Principal, Sr. Angella Harris, O.S.F. and her staff, without whom all of this would not have been possible. 

To the many sponsors and benefactors, THANK YOU!

The fellowship has been great, the support, what can I say…tremendous!  Let’s keep the momentum going!

Phenomenal Women of Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow!

Ad Astra Per Aspera!

Yasmin Chong – Chair, 150^th Anniversary Planning Committee