GBSS Alumni International Foundation
It's Time To Give Back Through Mentorship
“Give generously to help the students of GBSS augment their lives and engage their future.”
GBSS-AIF REUNION 2022
Register as a GBSS-AIF member AND get access to our 5-day Gala Reunion2022 in Grenada
Wednesday August 10th to Sunday August 14th
(Combined price for Membership + Reunion activities: Grenada/Caribbean residents $US160; Diaspora $US200)
(Membership only Price: Grenada/Caribbean residents $US40; Diaspora $US100)
Diaspora Residents: Register here for tickets to events
Grenada Residents: Contact Joel Telesford @ (473) 537-0220 or Joseph Noel @ (473) 418-2800
This one-time special is extended to Saturday August 13th. and gives you exclusive access to:
- Free membership for 3 years (introductory offer)
- Eligibility to nominate, vote for or stand as part of the GBSS-AIF executive committee
- Access to and inclusion in an exclusive database of alumni, for business and social networking
- Access to the mentorship program to support students of GBSS
- A voice in directing the priorities of the AIF in the future development of our alma mater
- Access to and collaboration with the school’s leaders, to support curricular and extra-curricular activities
- Building the resource base to fund direct programs of assistance to the school
GBSS Alumni International Foundation Inc. is a world-wide force of dedicated GBSS Alumni from the 1960s to today officially recognized by the school’s leadership team.
The purpose of GBSS-AIF is to advance GBSS’s global alumni commitment to improving the quality of students’ education and holistic development, by supporting innovative teaching, learning and mentoring by all means possible.
Virtual Reunion 2021
Our Virtual Reunion 2021 was a celebration of our classes of the ’60s thru the ’90s and our admittance to Grenada Boys Secondary School.
As part of our grand reunion, the GBSS Admin Team presented a Virtual Religious Service & Cultural Presentation that showcased a splendid performance of professionalism. Our opening salvo was indicative of what’s to come. We intend to be a global force for influencing new channels to better educational opportunities. Thus, positive social change to our homeland by empowering citizens to improve their socio economic position!
Invest in Yourself by Giving To Others
Giving to others implies investing in ourselves. It feels immensely pleasurable to pay it forward and help other members of the GBSS community to unlock their potential. Raising funds is a valuable human need. It gives a sense of belonging and accomplishing something bigger than ourselves. More importantly, many unforeseen/unintended stumbling blocks such as lack of morale, inefficient public sector services, (law enforcement, management and delivery of education, health personnel and resources) may be addressed.
Financial Aid to Support GBSS Students’ Life
Your financial contributions and donations will provide the necessary equipment for the school’s library, games department and laboratory at our alma mater. This assistance is critical for paving the path to career sustainability and excellence. A research, policy, and advocacy stance may be explored concerning topics such as social policy, educational impact strategy, technology (integrating an information society), and culture. Such organizations may be funded through personal charitable donations and government grants.
Our Notable Alumni
Our alumni play a key role representing successful role models at our alma mater. We have exclusive access to a robust national and international network of alumni who are eager and willing to meet the GBSS community and share their wisdom and advice about practicality and career beyond GBSS.
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Ivor AlexanderI am from St. Paul's and attended GBSS from 1972 to 1978 where I was actively involved in sports and the student's council, serving as Assistant Secretary Treasure during the 1977-1978 school year. After graduating, I worked as an elementary school teacher at the St. Paul's Government School (model school) and was an active member of the PRA militia until migrating to Colorado, USA in 1982. In 1990, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a Denver, Colorado university and returned to Grenada in 1992 where I taught physics at the National College that school year. I returned to Colorado in 1992 and worked for 8 years at Tava Technologies as Controls System and Instrumentation Engineer. I joined Samuel Engineering in 2001 and worked as Head of Instrumentation and Controls and presently as a Senior Project Manager on metals and minerals and oil & gas/energy projects. I am an active member of Highpoint Church, Aurora, Colorado (38 years), promoting the cause of Jesus Christ and, for relaxation, I do backyard vegetable gardening, weather permitting.
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Timothy DanielTimothy Dilon Daniel 1972-1979 Nickname: Timmy Place of Early Childhood in Grenada:Conference, St. Andrew's. Sometimes it is easier to say LaPoterie or Tivoli since people are more familiar with those villages. Dates at GBSS: 1972 to 1979 Forms 1 to 6 with passes in A'Level Geography, Chemistry and Biology Teacher SAASS 1979-1981 Brooklyn College CUNY 1981-1985. BSc. Chemistry Summa Cum Laude University of Texas at Austin 1985-1991 Ph.D Organic Chemistry. Met my wife. Taught Chemistry Grenada National College March 1991 to December 1992. 3A's and 5 B's with 89% pass rate in A'Level Chem. Post-Doctoral Fellowship University of California Riverside: January 1993 to Ootober 1994; Vitamin D Chemistry. FAO paper for Grenada on Nutmeg and Medicinal uses. Lead to using nutmeg oil for arthritis in Grenada. Research Chemist at DuPont Delaware October 1994 to June 1996: 5 Patents Harvard Medical School: 1996-2000. My first son Timothy born 1999 Baylor College of Medicine Houston Texas: Internal Medicine Residency June 2000- June 2003 Micheal E. DeBakey VA Medical Center/Baylor College of Medicine:Assistant Professor 2003 to 2006; Second son Paul born 2003 Diabetes America:2006-2017. Staff physician for Diabetes Patients. Diabetes Wellness Clinic:2017 to 2020: Owner and Staff Physician. Village Medical:2020 to Present: Staff Physician for Diabetes patients. Numerous published papers, book chapter, Advisory Board Member to Abbott Diabetes Care. Got married October 1993 and I am still happily married with two sons. A member of All Saints Episcopal Church Stafford Texas since 1999 and the Grenada Houston Association. Present Occupation:Diabetologist: Physician One Key area that GBSS shaped you Positively in: GBSS gave me great friendships which I still have and cherish. I was able to develop an aptitude for science at GBSS and the motto "Non Palma Sine Labor" remained with me throughout my life Willing to mentor a young GBSS student in the following areas: Science, Medicine and how to navigate the tertiary education system Web links: LinkedIn or Google my name
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Zorina FrederickDr. Zorina J Frederick attended G.B.S.S from 1978-80 at form 6 level. Worked at National Commercial Bank, and as the Administrative Manager at a sales company in Grenada before migrating to the United States in 1990. I spent 19 years in banking from Teller to Senior Training Specialist, then became Director and Chief Instructor of Banking at C.T.I in New York. I started and ran my own company from 2000 to 2017 during which time I attended Bible School culminating in achieving a Doctoral Degree in Biblical Theology, graduating valedictorian class of 2013. As a Gospel Artiste, I recorded 2 albums: 'Power in Prayer' '11, and 'My God is Really '14, and I still sing to the honor and glory of the Lord. I have since become a Pastor and Chaplain and is still performing at a high level even after suffering a devastating brain aneurysm in 2017. I thank God for His healing and sustaining power, and for blessing me after everything with great cognitive and communication skills.
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Anthony HoodDr. Anthony Hood, MD is a gynecology specialist in Plantation, FL. Dr. Hood completed a residency at Dallas Co Hp Parkland Mem. He currently practices at Westside OB/GYN Group and is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital. He accepts multiple insurance plans. Education: Dallas Co Hp Parkland Mem, Residency Hospital. Medical School - University of Texas, Southwestern, Doctor of Medicine University of Texas, Southwestern, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Anthony Hood is very professional and caring. He gives careful 1:1 attention to his patients. You never feel like a number at his practice and when you are in his presence. Reviews: Excellent doctor's office. The doctors and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended for well women's exam. He’s just amazing, thorough, and to the point.
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Cliff NesfieldFather of two, Brandon and Nia. Former U.S. Paratrooper and NBC specialist. Biology and Environmental science teacher.-
Richard NicholsonMarried to Lisa for twenty-three years. Altogether, we have seven children (one deceased 5/6/2001) and four grandkids. We are a "blended family" which includes my daughter and her two daughters from our previous relationships, and three sons together. Looking back on the journey, we, the students who entered GBSS in September, 70/71 were viewed as the children of tomorrow. The world in which we emerged into adolescence is quite similar to that of today: tumultuous. Assassinations of leaders and political discord were rampant. I recall attending many demonstrations in Grenada prior to migrating to the USA in 1973. For this reason, crowds still terrify me. Education/work September 1963 - June 1964 Anglican School, Seauters September 1964 - May 1968 St. Giles Anglican School, Mt. Carmel, St. Andrews September 1969 - June 1971 St. Dominic's R.C. School, Pierdmontemps, St. David September 1971-March 1973 GBSS, Tanteen, St. Georges March 1973 - June 1974 Winthrop Junior High School, Brooklyn NY September 1974 - June 1977 South Shore High School, Brooklyn NY September 1978 - May 1983 Queens College (Aaron Copeland School of Music), Queens NY - B.A. Music theory and composition. September 1991 - May 1994 Teacher's College Columbia University, MA Curriculum & Teaching Career July 1977 - August 1978 Freelance musician, various odd jobs (automotive store clerk, bank teller) July 1979 - August 1982 Department store clerk June 1983 - September 1990 Various positions as data entry clerk and bookkeeper with financial institutions and law firms; Independent record producer and freelance musician One song "To Think" written by Kim Mulligan and I was released by Charlie's Records in 1986 Production work for Val Adams: "Jackie" "Jam d'Posse" and Inspector (1988) "Soca Rhythm" and "Crack Already" September 1990 NYC Public School Substitute Teacher September 1991 - May 1997 Classroom Teacher, elementary grades (3rd and 4th grade) September 1997 - June 2018 Music Teacher Gallo asked us to reflect on how our GBSS experience shaped our future. I was enrolled at GBSS for a very short space in my academic career. During my eighteen-month tenure, my father was deceased (1969) and my mother, and later older siblings migrated to America. I stayed for a brief period with my cousins, The Laynes, in Richmond Hill. My mind was on my impending departure and not much on education, hence I was nicknamed The Detention King for the permanent seat I occupied in the detention room (I recall having a front-row seat to the mirror incident, and I can still hear Mr. Forbert's voice as he moaned his infamous "apples' comment (lol). Having been exposed to the friends of my older siblings who were alumni of either GBSS or AHS, excellence was evident based on how everyone took their academic studies seriously working diligently to earn O Levels and A levels. Furthermore, residing in the Lane household, I learned a lot from the discipline and dedication to excellence by athletic Lane twins Roy and Raymond. Upon reflection, I think what we have had in Grenada (don't know if it still exists with our "rude boy" culture) was a culture dedicated rising above mediocrity, which is evident by the many successes of the alumni of the four schools which occupy St. Georges. I'm sure the students at SAAS and McDonald College have had similar experiences. I cannot remember which house I was a member of at GBSS (Archer? McGuire?), and I'm somewhat jealous of the bonds which you all have forged after five-plus years as students at GBSS where you grew into adolescence and manhood. I'm thrilled to have been a part of the experience and also to be welcomed back into the brotherhood.
Raymond NurseDr. Raymond Nurse is an Exploration Geologist, Geochemist, Geothermal Energy Expert, Renewable Energy, and Climate Change policy maker as well as an Educator, Philantropist, and Panafricanist. He describes his devotion to life as one to educate, motivate and inspire the most valuable resource of societies, namely the human resources and especially‚Grassroots‘. Early life As the last son of 11 children of George and Ivy Nurse, Dr. Nurse borned December 9th,1959 attended the St.George’s Junior and Senior School in St. Georges, Grenada between 1965 and 1970. He was awarded an Island Scholarship on passing the State of Grenada Common Entrance Examination in 1971 and was subsequently enrolled at the Island most prestigious Secondary School – Grenada Boys Secondary School. He spent the next eight years at this institution where he excelled in academics, sports (football, cricket and atheletics) and was as student activist who represented the GBSS Student Council as the Secretary. He left this school with 4 Cambridge University GCE A’level passes in 1979. Thereafter, he taught as a young teacher at the St.Georges Anglican High School, a school predominantly for over 600 girls. The 1970s era was very turbulent politically in Grenada and around the world. Like many African, Asian, and Latin American Countries, the Grenada 1979, March 13th, armed Revolution triumphed. Responding to the call of the Revo, Dr. Nurse joined the National Youth Organization (NYO) and got engaged actively in the new programmes to end illiteracy and other sufferings of the colonial and facist past of Grenada. Working as an Accounting Clerk at the Ministry of Works and Construction Dr. Nurse was responsible for the Key road projects on the Island, the Western and Eastern Main Road Projects. As the first Grenadian recipient of an International Union of Student (IUS) Scholarship in 1980 Dr. Nurse moved from a temporary ambassodorial position at the Grenada Cuba Embassy in Havana and enrolled as a Geology Student on the Karl Marx University in Leipzig, East Germany in 1981. The Cold War and life behind the ‚Iron Curtain‘ On completion of the German A’levels or Abitur, a Prepoaratory Course for foreign students aspiring towards a German Diplom (Masters of Science) in 1983, Dr. Nurse enrolled at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany’s most renowned School of Mining and Geosciences in the State of Saxony. He successfully completed his Masters in Geology in1988 and ventured on to finish his PhD. Geology (Dr. rer. nat.) in 1992. In this long tenure from an undergraduate to postgraduate student at the TUBAF Dr. Nurse received many money awards and price awards in kind for outstanding performances in academics and research as well as for being a community activist behind the Iron Curtain. For example, an award from the East German Trade Union Organization which meant a three weeks Study Tour to trace the‚‚foot prints‘ of V.I. Lenin. An unusual price. Life as an Exploration and Environmental Geologist On behalf of the German Geological Survey (BGR), the Malian Government and University of Bamako in collaboration with the TU BAF Dr. Nurse lead an exploration team to conduct geological mapping and exploration works of the Kalana Gold Mine in Mali and subsequent Fluid inclusion and other Geochemical analyses on gold quartz specimens from that mine in 1992/93. Team from the TUBAF of which he was a member carried out Geological experiments on Basalt rocks of varying nature on the Island of St. Helena and Reunion between 1993 and 1995; - islands noted for their volcanic origins and geothermal potentials. Teaming up with Geologists and Driling team from the BRGM (French Geological Survey) Dr. Nurse explored and exploited Graphite in Ambatomitamba, Ambalifari and Antsirabe in the East of Madagascar, the best deposits that is found in the world with carbon content of over 99% and flake sizes in mm rangesM He conducted this expedition in 1998/99 for the German Mining Company Graphit kropfmühl Passau and calculated the reserves and value of the reserves which had worths of Millions of US Dollars. As an Environmental Geologist Dr. Nurse occupied the position of International Project Manager at C&E Chemnitz, the former WISMUT which is a Russian company that to the Soviet times exploited the Uranium deposits in the COMECOM Countries. After the fall of the Socialist /Communist System the rehabilitation of contaminated mining sites and dump heaps was on as an agenda from the EU in tune of Billions of Euros for the clean up. Educator and Niche Market English Dozent 2001- 2010 With the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Globalisation of trade and businesses the need for German Businessmen to be equipped with the English Language became an urgent necessity. So on becoming a Self employed Freelancer Dr. Nurse carried out teaching and training programs and established Curriculum for German Academies (TÜV/Halle-Leipzig) and Employment Agencies (Halle) as well as for Secondary Schools (Ohain Secondary Schoool Freiberg) and business enterprises especially in the Energy (MITGAS, Eon) and Environmental Engineering Sectors (Arcadis Leipzig). At the same time Dr. Nurse lectured Technical English for some of the Faculties such as Chemical and Mechanical Engineering as well as the Geoscience and Geotechnical Institutes to Business Management and Language Department at the TU BAF. The Literatures from Chinua Achebe like in „Things Fall apart„and Shakespeare equiped Dr. Nurse with the English skill sets that made his business in this niche in Germany rewarding. The three years stint in Grenada 2010 – 2013 After the US invasion of Grenada in 1983 Dr. Nurse first returned to serve his country as a Geothermal Energy Consultant, Climate Change Expert and Environmental Geologist in 2010. He advised the Government of Grenada, in particular the Minister of Finance, Economics, Trade, Cooperative and Energy. He was the Focal point to the IRENA (Abu Dhabi) for the CARICOM and Grenada. He spearheaded the development of the RE Sector and brought more life into the Geothermal Energy Project. Dr. Nurse was a key member of the Grenada Climate Change Team that negotiated on Grenada’s behalf and SIDS at the UNFCCC COP18 in Qatar 2012. He travelled to the Olkaria Geothermal fields in Kenya to learn the ‚tricks‘ in Geothermal Energy production and conducted the RRA (Renewable Readiness Assesment) on the Island of Grenada as the first country in the Americas seconding Mozambique and Senegal who were the first in the World and Africa to conduct this method of setting the pace for the implementation of RE in a country. The PanAfricanist and Internationalist and Philantropist Being inspired by African Leaders like Kwarme Nkruma and Marcus Garvey and many other icons like Bob Marley Dr.Nurse became a student leader in Grenada in the political upheavals of the 1970s and he immediately got involved in the Student Council on the TUBAF. As President of the ISK (International Student Komitee) from1985 till the Unification of Germany in 1990 he organized and led the African and the rest of International Students body in many solidarity activities for the liberation of the struggling Peoples in developing countries such as Nelson Mandella. Today Dr. Nurse still advices the NAF (Network of Africans in Freiberg),an African Organization of Students and African decendents living in this community in Saxony. Now in the Covid 19 pandemic Dr. Nurse is always there mentoring and accommodating many African Students and other international ones online and safe to deal with the exacting situations affecting all worldwide. As a Geothermal Energy Consultant and Climate Change expert Dr. Nurse evaluate community projects on behalf of the UNDPGEFSGP pro bono so that NGOs and CBOs could receive up to US$50,000,00 as funds for their start ups on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation projects. In this regards Dr. Nurse has been collaborating and working with numerous International Monetary and Technical institutions like the World Bank, IDB, GIZ, IRENA, UNFCCC, 5CCCCCs, and the CARICOM. Personal Life Dr. Nurse is married to Tatjana Nurse and has two daughters and a son, Sabina, Jane and Jason. Nurse has a great passion for empowering others especially the youths through eduaction and reasoning. So he has been staged in the Media in Grenada and internationally commenting on subjects relating to Climate Change and natural hazards like hurricane, tsunamis and volcanoes like the La soufriere in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Internationally he has held many lectures at conferences and meetings. His language versatility are highlighted in the many publications he has written in the German Language. We must care about our People! Non Palma sine Labore (No Reward without Labour) – the Motto of Nurse.
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Carl RobertsDr. Carl S. Roberts: DIT - MSIT - MCSE - MCT, holds a Doctorate in Information Technology with over 20 Years of experience working with billion-dollar organizations in the healthcare and financial industries in North America as a Senior Analyst, and Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer. Dr. Roberts is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society: Validated by Walden University and granted all Honors, Benefits, and Privileges to Membership in The Society, Effective 10/31/2016. A recipient of the ISLP: International Scholarship Laureate Program-Delegation on Engineering/Technology to China & Hong Kong: 2017. Dynamic, solution-focused technical professional, with hands-on experience providing technology and application support for large and complex system environments; complemented with proven expertise in design, development, and implementation of various IT infrastructure plans, components, and network solutions. Adept at identifying and resolving complex technical problems and coordinating team efforts for smooth and productive operations. Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking aptitudes to keenly analyze situations, strategize and resolve complex issues. Armed with articulate communication skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences. Dr. Roberts is a founder of the GBSS-AIF Inc. since 2020, responsible for a group of alumni living in the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean; he presides over the formation of an alumni international foundation. Our status reflects a global recruiting presence with operations in two locations: Pearland, TX, and Grenada. Grenada Boys Secondary School Alumni International Foundation Inc. (GBSS-AIF) is registered as a 501(c)3 foundation having the approval of the U.S. Inland and Revenue Service as a tax-exempt charitable organization. Our membership is 150 persons and growing. GBSS-AIF Inc. collaborates to enforce a program that develops relationships connecting students of GBSS with alumni mentors. They help students navigate their career paths by passing along what they have learned in life within a specific field. The professional relationship established between the more senior individual (mentor) and the junior student (mentee) is nourished through this program. Assistance is also provided for the staff and faculty of our alma mater: furniture, books, office, lab, and games equipment.
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Spencer ThomasGBSS: Graduated in 1976 | Ph. D Economics | Retired. Former Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Finance | Former Economic Policy Adviser in Ministry of Finance.
Ricardo TrotmanEDUCATION GBSS East Caribbean Health Regional Training Center UWI Ferris State University Tulane University Capella University Occupation, work experience areas of specialization Worked in the Public Sector from 1977 to 2013. Worked in the Environmental Health Division, Ministry of Health Grenada and the New York City Department Of Environmental Protection Started in the Public Health/Environmental field in February 1977. Worked in the Environmental Health Division in the Ministry of Health, Grenada as an Environmental Health Officer (1977-1985), and thereafter as the first appointed Solid Waste Manager in Grenada from 1985-1993. Migrated to the US and started working with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) from 1995-2013. Worked as an Industrial Hygienist in numerous sections at the Agency- Enforcement, Technical Review Unit, Emergency Response, Special Projects, Industrial Unit and thereafter as a Project Manager in Facilities Management. The areas of emphasis at NYCDEP were matters pertaining to Asbestos Abatement and Air Quality Control. Therefore, in order to be proficient in this area special training, licenses and certifications had to be obtained in these specialized areas. Left NYCDEP in 2013 and worked in the private sector with companies specializing in Asbestos Abatement related and disaster recovery activities. In this capacity specialist licensing were required-New York State- Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, Project Monitor, and Project Designer. New York City- Asbestos Investigator. USEPA- AHERA Inspector.
John WalkerPlace of birth and childhood: Belmont, Grenada Married, father of 3 daughters. Dates at GBSS: 1971-76 Formal Education: Degrees in Animal Science, Tropical Agricultural development and Theology Jobs: International Development Advisor for UK Aid Programme - (Africa and Asia); Community Development Missions leader (Nepal); Head of Career Development - Further Education, (UK) Hobbies: tennis, guitar, urban vegetable gardening and road running Passion: to see the good news of Jesus Christ impact every area of society.
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