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February 25, 2008
Constant Spring Primary and Junior High enjoy KLAS Inseason School Tour Vibes
By: Kemesha Bolton
Photography By: Milton Raynor
It was another week for the KLAS Inseason Tour and this time they stopped off at the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School. DJ Kat started the afternoon's proceedings with some hot tracks and while the students gathered, shouts, screams and verbal gun salutes were heard as they scurried for the front to get a good view the stage.
The tour's resident host, Tony Young from KLAS Sports Radio spoke to Acting Principal Beverly Anderson Clarke who welcomed everyone to the school. Mrs. Ann Marie Smelling - Cultural Agent spoke about the school's upcoming Jamaica Day celebration scheduled for February 29th 2008.
As part of its mandate the KLAS Inseaon Tour seeks to discover talent; and the Constant Spring based school had it in droves. Performances came from Jodian Robinson doing "Lord I Believe In You," Dane Chambers' delivered a drum piece that reminded the audience of its power with every slap and the school's choir sang "Gloria." Tasanique Thomas added a comical and dramatic twist to Bob Marley's " Don't Worry" while Chantal Bailey played "Wind Beneath My Wings" on the recorder.
Female performers dominated as performances came from upcoming artistes Alibra, Keri Page and Bridges. Other Performers were Nesbeth doing popular tunes "Board House Bun Down," "I Love Her, She Loves Me," much to the delight of the students who sang both songs line by line. Two students from other institutions also performed. Terro Prince did "Ghetto Life" and Bushu Tail, "Mi Nuh Undastan." Nawh Switch was next doing "Ga Ga" and "Nawh Switch."
Gospel artist Junior Thompson "He's my daddy Oh", I Octane "Vampire" and "Gun rise" that were received with much appreciation from the students,
Chuck Fenda went against the wishes of Alicia Anderson, the tour's producer when he performed "Gash Dem and Light Dem." Anderson has been keenly weighing the influences brought to school goers during the sports/arts live broadcast collaboration. He also gave the crowd, "Coming Over Tonight" and the girls assumed the role of absent Cherine Anderson singing the words with feeling and passion.
Students showed their appreciation in a big way for performances by gospel artist Junior Thompson and I Octane; then the highly anticipated Shane O unfortunately did not deliver. He struggled to perform because of a faulty CD that would not allow him to finish his performance. The biggest and most exciting performance for the afternoon came from Baby Chris, popular for "Ring Dind Ding" and "Ring Ding Ding And Gone." When he entered the stage tables used as barriers were turned over and host Tony Young had to stop the performance. Once things got going again the students danced, sang jumped and screamed, with the girls at the front taking every opportunity to grab Baby Chris. One student got her heart's desire as he brought her on stage to dance with him.
This was a wonderful afternoon, full of vibes and enjoyment and there is no doubt that the students enjoyed KLAS passing through.
Posted by yardFlex at February 25, 2008 11:53 AM
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Posted by: jodyann Graham
on April 4, 2008 05:43 PM
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well me use to go to this school started at first grade and left at 6th grade graduation and came to new york city. shout out to all the teachers i use to have miss wright ,and others i miss all of the people that is still there
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Posted by: Nicola
on June 11, 2008 01:36 PM
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I too attended Constant Spring All-Age from 1981-1986. I briefly went to St. Hughes High and them migrated to NY. It is great to see these photos of my alma mater. Take care all. Great Job, Mrs. Clarke
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Posted by: Monica Watson(Pinnock)
on July 21, 2008 06:51 PM
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I attended Constant Spring All Age from 1974 - 1977. My teacher in grade 8 was Mrs Smith. I then went on to STATHS, worked at ALICO for a couple of years then migrated to NY in 1988. I would like to hear from all my classmates during this period especially Jennifer Fox who used to reside on Cassava Piece Rd.
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Posted by: Olive Gem Spence- Gayle
on October 26, 2008 01:42 PM
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I attended Constant Spring All Age from 1972-1974.
I then attended St Hugh's High School. I now reside in England.
It would be great to contact class mates like Bernadette Savage, Jennifer Fox,Verona Morris, Sharon Simmonds, and Joseph Glenn.
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Posted by: Tania Stewart
on November 15, 2008 04:28 PM
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Constant Spring is the Foundation!!! I attended Constant Spring All Age School when it initially opened in 1972. Passed Common Entrance from Grade 6 and went to Holy Childhood High, had a baby and then went to Queen's High. *My first teacher in 2nd Grade was Miss Ellis who is now the guidance councilor. Remember Reader A, B, C?
*Miss Simms, the music teacher in grade 3.......you put your right foot in, you put your right foot out, you put right foot in and you shake it all about, then you do the okie pokie and you turn yourself around.........
*Miss Ivey in 4th Grade
*Skipped 5th went to the light skin Mrs. Wilson in Grade 6
*Repeated Grade 6 twice, because the dark skin Mrs. Wilson did not give up on me. She knew I had the potential. Love those teachers with all my heart.
I went to Constant Spring All Age when they said there was a merimaid dung a dutty....remember that? Remember with all due respect Dummy?
Richard Wellington, Dean and Mark Wilson, Horace Cunningham(Den Den) Stepahnie Maitland, Norma Willoughby, Jacqueline Rose, Troy Davis, Dionne Davis, Trudy Ann, Paula Davis, (cousins) Nigel Spence -does anyone know how to contact Nigel? Harry Fox (deceased) Maizie and Linden Plummer, Andrea Dacas, Phyllis Brown, AnnMarie Gilzene, Michael "Ital" Lumly the Goalie, Wengy, the Palmer brothers. Georgia Malcolm, Lancelot Little(Atlanta, Georgia)
Paulette Chin, Opal Chin, Lallice Farquison-Boonan's
John, Eric, Jackie, Ruthlyn Webb(deceased)
Vernon Patience, Sheldon Shakes, Marcia Shakespeare.......The list could go on. Don't forget Mr. Jones, Dat man could a beat. Miss "Deodarant" Durrant, Miss Dressy dressy Gordon Grant. Miss Hansen now married, Beverly Hansen Clarke is the Acting Principal. Big big respect to Miss Hansen she goes above and beyond to take care of the students.
Please contact me at taniasky@comcast.net
We could network and find other past students.
Give thanks!!
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Posted by: Tania Stewart
on November 15, 2008 04:54 PM
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Who remember:
*Jokie,"Juicy" the man who used to sell the sky juice from the cart? Remember when he used to shear the block of ice. I would stand there and watch in awe.
*corn bread and the hot cheese?
*Who used to go up a "Spring" to buy tastee's patties and when you come back you got beating?
*Who used to buy bicycle ride for 5 cents. *Membah cherry milk.
*june plum with salt?
*Dem time deh banana chips was a luxury item. Bluose cup, dem time deh we run up and dung inna the school yard 'til we lose our minds. Dandy Shandy, base ball and stucky. School clothes get dutty but we never mind. Constant Spring All Age School is MY FOUNDATION School and the two Mrs. Wilson's loved me and cared enough to teach me, so that I passed my exam. Nuff Love.
Who remember "FLIM" film show on Fridays?
Who remember when Keith Perch's father went to fight Mr. Powell? Dem lock Mr. Powell in the office him couldn't say a word. The crowd draw thick. The entire Casava Piece came to witness the show down. Hilarious!!!!
Dat still nevah stop Mr. Powell to lay it on with the cane. Who used to scull school with me on Fridays and go up to river in Golden Spring? Number 30 Bus took us there! That's where I first kissed Nigel Spence. Any one knows where he is? Please find him for me?
Please I am begging of you, let us get together and put some computers in the school. Over a year ago Miss Hansen asked me to help to donate computers. I've tried everything but do need some help. I know that times are tough for everyone, but every mikkle makes a mukkle. Let us joins hands and heart and do something for the school. Library books, pencils, crayons, supplies....anything will be appreciated.
Please email me, I now live in Atlanta and am in touch with a few of us. We need to get London, Canada, US and even those in Jamaica to join forces with Richard Wellington and me to do a ting. PLEASE WE CAN BE UNSTOPPABLE IF WE UNITE AND DEAL WITH THIS MATTER. REMEMBER WE WANT TO PRESERVE THE NICENESS WE HAD AT CONSTANT SPRING LET US GIVE BACK AND TRY TO SAVE OUR CHILDREN.
Taniasky@comcast.net
Give thanks
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Posted by: Please link up
on November 15, 2008 05:11 PM
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Michelle Walcott, Everton Caine, Austin Ray, Elizabeth Roach, Veenan Boyd, Maxine Henderson,
Anyone who went to Constant Spring All Age from 1972 to 1978 please contact me at teenattynash@aol.com I have something to tell you.
teenattynash@aol.com
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Posted by: Constant Spring Student
on November 15, 2008 07:40 PM
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Olive, Nicola and Monica please post contact information. I am positive that people would love to contact you with some link to the person for whom you are looking.
Love,
Olive, are you related to Michael Harris? Was your Mom Miss B? Did you live at Log Wood Park?
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Posted by: Trudyann
on November 16, 2008 03:17 AM
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I attended Constant Spring as well from 1972-1977. My sister and I, Paula Davis who then went to the school across the steet.I then left to attend Merl Grove High school and graduated in 1982. All of sister and brothers attended this schhol. George Daley, Julianna Cole, Troy Davis, Dionne Davis, even cousins Tania Stewat. Keep up the good work
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Posted by: Grade Six-Mrs. Wilson
on November 16, 2008 07:23 PM
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Does anyone know how to contact Cestie Rhule who passed the Common entrance for Campion College? She was a runner.
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