KARL LARGIE -- Class of 1948
Legendary Footballer and Sportsman.

In his first year at St. George's College, Karl "Digger" Largie led his team to victory in the Manning Cup and Olivier Shield. He was a member of three successive winning Manning Cup teams 1945 to 1948, Champion Footballer for the Old Boys Association, for Jamaica, and for the West Indies Federation. Across three decades, his superb command on the football field championed St. George's to victory many times, and was equalled only by his humility of spirit and contribution to his country through sport – he was a legend in his time.

ROBERT VERNON -- Class of 1959

Founding Member in 1984 of the St. George's College Old Boys Association (Ontario Chapter), and a distinguished President from 2004 to 2006, he has worked tirelessly to promote and bring glory to the school. An inspiring contributor to Canadian community development, he has brought distinction to the Georgian tradition of service to others across Canadian communities.

JOSEPH ALOYSIUS KELLY -- Class of 1934
Outstanding Business Innovator and Pioneer.

A distinguished President of the St. George's College Old Boys Association from 1959 to 1966, he pioneered numerous feats of Jamaican engineering and captured the spirit of his beloved alma mater through service above self, overseeing the construction of the Emmet Park Pavilion which continues to serve the St. George's College community.

THE VERY REVEREND FATHER ROY CAMPBELL, S.J. (1920-1977)  -- Class of 1936
Educator, Coach, Sports Editor, Writer, Orator, Scholar, Jesuit Priest.

An indefatigable teacher and Sportsmaster at St. George's College, coach of Walker Cup winners Kingston Technical High School, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Kingston and Pastor of Pius X and St. Jude's Churches, he was often referred to as "the Jamaican Fulton Sheen" in recognition of his superb oratory. His many writings and public speeches sought to awaken social conscience to the needs of the poor whom he served tirelessly.

PROFESSOR ANTHONY CHEN -- Class of 1956
Internationally Recognised and Outstanding Contributor to Science.

Former Head of the Climate Studies Group in the Department of Physics, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, and a member of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize-winning United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Professor Chen's contributions to Energy and Climate Change Issues in the Caribbean for over 40 years have earned him the accolades of his peers and distinguished him as a Georgian man of Science.

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.

FACULTY

Reverend Fr. Leo Quinlan S.J. (1915-2008)  Inducted in 2006   Jesuit Priest, Teacher and Principal. Father Quinlan was sent to Jamaica in 1949, where he engaged in pastoral ministry for two years before joining the teaching staff at St. George’s College in 1951. He served as Principal of St. George’s College from 1962 – 1970, and then as Prefect of Discipline and as a teacher of religion from 1970 – 1978. He finished his service at St. George’s College as Assistant Principal for two years (1978 – 1980). After establishing himself as an outstanding Jesuit educator at St. George’s College for 29 years, Fr. Quinlan returned to pastoral work for eighteen years (1980 – 1998) in Brown’s Town, St. Ann’s Bay, Above Rocks and Kingston.

FACULTY

Reverend Fr. Frank Ryan, S.J. Inducted in 2006   Jesuit Priest and Teacher. Fr. Francis Ryan began his teaching career in Jamaica in 1950 at St. George's College, where he taught a wide range of subjects, including Religion, Latin, History, and English Literature.  During his 25 years at St. George's, he also served as Head of the English Department and as Rector. In 1969, Father Ryan joined the staff of Campion College to teach Religion and English to third, fourth, and fifth-form students. He was later appointed Head of the English Department, as well as Assistant Dean of Discipline. Father Ryan's service to Jamaica was not limited to teaching, as he also worked within the pastoral ministry, serving as Pastor in Brown's Town and Watt Town in St. Ann from 1989 to 2000.  His example in championing the values of community service and civic responsibility taught within St. George's College is a model for all of us.

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 AND SPORTS

Adrian Ashton 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.

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.

SPORTS

Claude McMorris -- Class of 1944 Inducted in 2006 An educator in the U.S. Public School System and a football legend in his time, he played for his Alma Mater and for Jamaica against Trinidad, Cuba and Haiti. This sharpshooting ace chalked up a record of 32 goals in all first class matches in the 1944 season, an enviable achievement. He was an outstanding Centre Forward.

BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE

Dr. Ralph Thompson, CD -- Class of 1944 Inducted in 2006 As a distinguished public servant and business leader, Ralph C. Thompson has rendered a lifetime of outstanding service to Jamaica and its citizens. For his public service under successive Government administrations, he was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) in 1988.  He is currently Consultant to the Musson Group of Companies and a Director of Seprod Limited with portfolio responsibility for C.D. Alexander Realty Ltd.  In his climb up the corporate ladder spanning 45 years, he was an Executive Assistant to the late Hon. Abe Issa, and later Managing Director of Wherry wharf Ltd. and Group Managing Director of Pan Jamaican Investment Co.

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, John McKay 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.

BUSINESS AND EDUCATION

Dr. Raymond Chang -- Class of 1964 Inducted in 2006 Dr. G. Raymond Chang, dedicated advocate for schooling and adult learning, widely respected business leader, and generous benefactor, is one of St. George's College's most productive and influential contributors to education, both in Jamaica and in Canada. His contribution to education and more recently, adult learning in particular, has been formidable. He serves on the Board of Governors of Ryerson University, where he established the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. He is known internationally as one of Canada's most highly respected and successful business leaders, and is Chairman of the CI Financial Income Fund, the third-largest investment fund company in Canada and the country's second-largest publicly traded fund company.

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 HOF 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.

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