KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a significant commitment to student welfare, Campion College’s Class of 1990 has contributed $700,000 to establish comprehensive mental health programs at their alma mater. The ceremonial check presentation occurred on campus, symbolizing the cohort’s dedicated advocacy for emotional resilience within the educational community.
School Principal Dr. Lavare Henry and esteemed former principal Radley Reid accepted the donation, praising the alumni’s enduring commitment to nurturing holistic student development. Both emphasized that the contribution continues a legacy of graduate philanthropy while recognizing that academic achievement must be supported by emotional stability and psychological well-being.
The allocated funds will specifically enhance programs teaching stress management techniques, anxiety reduction strategies, and mindfulness practices. Additional initiatives will focus on developing emotional intelligence and empathy among students, creating a more supportive educational environment.
Guidance counselor Dominque Rose endorsed these efforts, noting their alignment with Campion’s educational philosophy of developing complete individuals—mind, body, and spirit. This approach aims to produce not only academically accomplished graduates but also compassionate, well-rounded community members.
This donation follows the school’s strategic shift toward more balanced education, which has already seen success in sports and extracurricular achievements. The mental wellness initiative reinforces Campion’s updated definition of excellence: combining academic rigor with vibrant student life and emotional health.
The contribution originated from the “Back to School” reunion event in August 2025, where over 200 alumni gathered in the same courtyard they frequented as students. The event featured music provided by graduate DJs and included a campus tour led by Acting Vice Principal Kathryn Stewart, who demonstrated how the mental health programs would directly benefit students.
During assemblies presenting the initiative to students, organizing committee member Rita Coore-Widener delivered an inspirational address encouraging mutual support and destigmatizing mental health concerns. Alumni representatives shared that their motivation stemmed from reflecting on their own educational pressures and their current perspectives as parents and professionals, recognizing the critical importance of emotional well-being alongside academic performance.