EXCELSIOR HIGH SCHOOL
75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
HOMECOMING WEEK NOVEMBER 19-25 2006
Sunday,November 19 / WELCOME LYME
Where it all begins. We are taken back to the setting of Excelsior High School, utilizing the area of the front lawn and auditorium. This provides us with the opportunity to link with old friends as we welcome each other for Homecoming 2006.
A causal and friendly atmosphere will be created with light refreshments, recorded music and sporadic entertainment. “Hosts” will man the tables which will allow alumni to be registered as a participants in the 75th Anniversary “event”.
There will also be stalls set up for the purchase of souvenirs, as well as tickets to upcoming events in the Homecoming Week.
Monday,
November 20 / RETRO DAY
A reversal of roles? Past students return to the classrooms as teachers for the first half of the school day. The school scene at Excelsior will remain as authentic as ever, as professionals in various fields are supervised by the day’s “Retro Principal”.
After lunch, students could seize the opportunity to have other questions answered and other topics discussed informally.
Wednesday,
November 22 / SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA
Put on the sport gears and prepare for battle. Sports and Games will be the order of the day as alumni and current students mix and mingle on the field of play. Sporting celebrities of yesteryear have been invited to compete against brave challengers in netball, football, cricket and the like.
The Physical Education (PE) Department is in charge and will rally the houses in their array of colours. There will be a game for everyone.
Thursday,
November 23 / ANNIVERSARY BANQUET & AWARDS
The Grand Event of the week takes place at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston and will begin at 7:00 p.m. with Cocktails. A sumptuous 3-course meal awaits you as we dine to live background music and pleasant conversation.
Dinner will be followed by greetings from our Past Student Associations and the Main Address from distinguished alumnus and educator from the Oral Roberts University, Marcia Livingston.
The evening closes with the presentation of awards to outstanding members of the Excelsior family, to whom the institution owes a debt of gratitude, in the categories of Lifetime Awardees, Teachers, Past Students and Special Awardees.
Tickets are available at J$4000 each.
Friday,
November 24 / CLASS ACT
No organized activity is planned by the Celebrations Committee; however, individual Graduating Classes over the years are invited to get together to reminisce and strengthen bonds.
The setting is your choice. The format is up to you. You determine the venue and create your own atmosphere.
Saturday,
November 25 / YESTAYEARZ FETE
The Peppers Nightclub will be a buzz of activity for the 2006 staging of the Oldies Session of the century. What has now become a staple on the annual calendar is being organized by the Adopt-A-Block Committee and is sure to be another bumper event. Get into the groove, dancing to the melodies of times past and challenging your bodies with the dances of yesteryear.
Tickets are on sale at J$500 but will cost an additional J$100 at the gate.