SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Fr. Mario Valenzuela, S.J. (1836-1922) --  Class of 1852
Inducted in 2000

One of the earliest alumni,  he is credited with restoring the Jesuit order in Colombia after 33 years of persecution that drove his early teachers and many priests like himself into exile.  An outstanding writer, journalist, educator and theologian, he founded several colleges in Colombia.  He was also responsible for the introduction of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to Colombia, and for guiding its spread throughout all the major cities of Colombia for over 60 years.  
Fr. Valenzuela was named the St. George's College Student of the 19th Century.

EDUCATION AND RELIGION

Monsignor Gladstone Orlando Wilson (1906-1974) -- Class of 1921 Inducted in 2000 An internationally-recognized scholar with doctorates in Canon Law, Theology and Philosophy, and the first Jamaican Roman Catholic diocesan priest in Jamaica, Monsignor Wilson was honoured in the dual categories of Education and Religion, and named the St. George's College Student of the 20th Century.

BUSINESS

Abraham Elias Issa  (1905 - 1984) -- Class of 1920 Inducted in 2000 The modern Jamaican tourist industry owes a great deal to Abe Issa, affectionately called "Mr. Jamaica", whose legacy in the hospitality industry is being carried on by the second and third generations of the House of Issa. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions in the business arena.

EDUCATION AND RELIGION

Bishop Percival William Gibson -- Class of 1910 Inducted in 2000 The first Jamaican-born Anglican Bishop of Jamaica and the founder of our great North Street rival, Kingston College, serving as headmaster of that institution for 30 years.  He also founded Glenmuir and Bishop Gibson high schools.

LAW

Justice Ronald Hugh Small  --  Class of 1923 Inducted in 2000 A pioneer among Jamaican-born justices, Justice Small was the first black Jamaican to sit on the High Court bench, and was honoured by his alma mater for his contributions to the practice of Law in Jamaica.

BUSINESS

Luis Fred Kennedy  -- Class of 1924   Inducted in 2003   Businessman, Corporate Manager. The eldest son of Frederick William Kennedy, co-founder of Grace, Kennedy & Company Limited. After St. George's College, he studied in the U.S. and then returned to Jamaica in 1928 to initiate his service to Grace, Kennedy as a Director. Known especially for the expanding the company's involvement in shipping, wharfage, and port services, he was instrumental in shaping the company from a locally operated company into a global conglomerate.

FACULTY

Adrian Aston Chaplain (1908-1974) -- Class of 1924 Inducted in 2000 One of the first laymen to teach at St. George's, Adrian Chaplain, known as "Mr. Chaps" to his students, achieved notable success as an outstanding teacher of Mathematics for over half a century.  He was also an illustrious coach, and led the school's swim team to 13 consecutive Championship wins.

FACULTY

Reverend William Hannas S.J. (1889-1975)  Inducted in 2003   Jesuit Priest, Teacher and Coach. Renowned teacher in multi-faceted subjects -- Latin, English Language, English Literature, Scripture. Coordinator of the sports programmes, particularly of the lower forms that became players on the great Manning Cup teams of the 1930s. He has left his indelible mark on the thousands of young men who came to know him in the classrooms and on the playing fields.

SPORTS

Arthur McKenzie Sr. Inducted in 2003 Player, Teacher, Mentor, Coach. Perhaps the most famous football player ever to play for St George's College, his era spanned the late twenties and his coaching career at the College covered the 1930's through the 1960's producing great championship teams and players during the period. He represented the StGC Old Boys on the Senior Cup Level and Jamaica on the National Team during and after World War Two.  His football skills dazzled the spectators.

EDUCATION AND RELIGION

Archbishop Lawrence A. Burke -- Class of 1948 Inducted in 2004 The Archbishop entered the Society of Jesus in 1951, and taught at St. George's as a scholastic and as a priest. He was also Rector and later Principal of the College. He is well known for his service in the field of education, and has served on several college boards. He was instrumental in establishing the Jamaican Centre for Pilgrim's Development. After a stint as Bishop and Archbishop of Nassau, he has returned home as Archbishop of Kingston.

THE ARTS

Oswald Russell -- Class of 1948 Inducted in 2004 Oswald Russell has distinguished  himself as a world class concert pianist and composer. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and at The Juilliard School. He has won several international piano competitions. Presently, he holds the post of Professor of Keyboard Harmony and Improvisation at the Conservatoire Populaire in Geneva.

SPORTS

Luther "Teddy" Saunders -- Class of 1948 Inducted in 2004 Teddy reached heights of both athletic prowess and scholastic achievement. He was a brilliant and intelligent athlete, excelling in football and cricket, playing both for his college and his country. His exploits on the field are filled with the stuff of which legends are made. After migrating to the USA, he distinguished himself in the field of education.

THE ARTS

Byron Aloysius Lee  --  Class of 1952 Inducted in 2000 The name of Byron Lee is virtually synonymous with entertainment in the Caribbean and many parts of North America.  At the heart of the evolution of Jamaican popular music from its infancy to the present day, Byron Lee and his band the Dragonaires have made soca a global genre for the Jamaican masses.

EDUCATION

John James McKay -- Class of 1953 Inducted in 2004 Educated at Campion Hall Preparatory and St. George's College, he continued his studies at UWI.  After teaching Chemistry and Biology at St. George's, he became the Dean of Studies at Campion Hall, and later Principal for 22 years.  It was here that he displayed the qualities of a superb administrator. He encouraged and fostered loyalty and high academic standards in both training and teaching. Above all, he understood budgeting and financial matters.

SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION

Dr. Herbert Ho Ping Kong  --  Class of 1956 Inducted in 2000 Chief of Medicine at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada, Dr. Ho Ping Kong has received several awards as a teacher in internal medicine, earning the designation of "Most Recognized Teacher in Canada".

RELIGION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Fr. Richard Ho Lung, M.O.P.  --  Class of 1957    Inducted in 2000   Superior General of the religious congregation Missionaries of the Poor which he founded in 1981, Fr. Ho Lung actively ministers to the poor through the homes run by his order. He is a former English teacher at St. George's College and the University of the West Indies. The excellent musical productions of  "Fr. Ho Lung and Friends" attract large audiences to each performance.

SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION

Dr. Terrence Everton St. George Forrester  --  Class of 1968 Inducted in 2000 Professor of Experimental Medicine at the University of the West Indies and Director of the Tropical Metabolism Research Institute, is recognised internationally as a leading research expert in hypertension. Click here for Professor Forrester's reply on behalf of the 2000 Hall of Fame inductees at the Banquet on September 2, 2000.

SPORTS

David Michael Weller  -- Class of 1973 Inducted in 2000 St. George's boasts among its alumni the Caribbean's first - and to date only - Olympic medal winner outside of Track & Field.  He won a bronze medal in Cycling at the Moscow Olympics of 1980, and has been named by The Gleaner among the "10 Greatest Jamaican Athletes of the Century". Presently active as a coach, among his charges is Olympic Triathlon hopeful, Iona Wynter.