My PAST STUDENT Fritz Lucien's BASKETBALL TEAM is Region XVII CHAMPS!

 Region XVII CHAMPS!
Well I must admit that my nose swell each time I see the STUDENTS whose lives I was afforded the blessed privilege to touch in some way or the other succeed. When I learned of Fritz's basketball achievements I felt a sense of pride to know that he continues to work extremely hard to be the very best he can be in this life. I have been his HOMEROOM teacher in GRADE 8 from 2007-2009 (subject to correction) at GAA high school here in Montreal after which he left to complete his high school education at another school. I was always delighted to have him in my PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GYM) classes. He seemed quite athletic so this news of his success did not come as a surprise to me. 

MEET FRITZ 2015 BASKETBALL TEAM

 Sometime in 2015 I saw a post from him in my FB newsfeed about him being signed to
Georgia Highlands College basketball team.
Ever since I have been following his progress. This week my eyes were lucky to see his post in which he celebrated his team's recent WINNING Region XVII CHAMPIONSHIP!
 Elated and proud it dawned on me that the time has finally come for me to feature his success on my blog.

FRITZ'S FACEBOOK POST
"Officially committed to Georgia Highlands College. 16th ranked junior college in the nation, and still going up in the national rankings. I'll be on a full athletic scholarship, going to school and playing the sport that I love. I am not where I'm supposed to be yet, but what's a Journey without struggles. I wanna thank my family for always being behind me and believing in me, everyone back home still supporting me and also thanks to my Concordia family. I don't plan on letting anybody down. Next signing is definitely going to be the big one!!!!!!!"

 

CANADIAN MEDIA BUZZED

 FRITZ IN ACTION

 Teaching is rewarding when you see the seeds you would have planted germinate and bear fruits. It is my prayer that Friz will continue to work hard and remain extremely focus on his studies and the game he loves so passionately. Passion breeds success!

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POEM TRIBUTE TO GLEN JACKSON (2008) BY CLAIRON HAYNES

Published on page 86-88 in my 1st BOOK of POEMS "IT STRIKES MY MIND" (2008) ==> TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GLEN JACKSON. Also PUBLISHED IN THE NEWS newspaper (SVG). COPYRIGHTED by CLAIRON HAYNES 2008

"GOOD-BYE"

Someone who's been so great,

Good-bye is hard ti say.

With courage and guts,

You always led the way.

In a culture,

So tight-lipped,

You were the window,

Through which secrets flipped.

 

Secrets citizens must know,

You had the right to release.

Our island will never be the same,

Even as you REST IN PEACE.

 

Good-bye son of the soil,

You were true to your nation.

You've touched us all,

Using the power of communication.

 

You've educated many,

Unveiling corruption in politics.

You've kept us on the road,

Exposing the "big boys" tricks.

 

From then on,

We couldn't think the same.

We've walked the walk,

Instead of shifting blame.

 

Good-bye is tough indeed,

When you're snatched from us so soon.

We're robbed of your moments,

Shining as the moon.

 

I miss your light so much,

Our land may return to darkness.

You're a hard shoe to fill,

Wearing a priceless trademark.

 

Who could have hated you,

And cut you from life's race?

As we moan our loss,

Your killer wears a straight face.

 

I trust God,

In bringing your killer to justice.

This is what you would want,

More so than a fanciful service.

 

That one is still at large,

Making their "hate fan club" glad.

That everyone is no longer safe,

Should make them very sad.

 

Your premature death,

Could never be ok.

For your input to nation-building,

This is how you must pay?

 

If this had happened to one of us,

You would have stuck your neck out,

Leaving no stones unturn, 

Until penalty is brought about.

Since you were not sick,

It's difficult to say good-bye.

We would not have been so shocked,

Constantly asking why.

Good-bye, my brother,

Say hi to the angels for me.

When I get to heaven,

We shall surely see.

Sleep my dear one,

Rest in God's grace.

One thing I know for certain,

God will win your case.

Good-bye GLEN JACKSON,

Thanks for your "SHAKE-UP" show.

You've decorated our nation,

Reflecting colours of the rainbow.

  

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