In a significant demonstration of lifelong institutional loyalty, the Antigua Girls’ High School (AGHS) has been fortified by its global network of former students. The school administration formally accepted a substantial EC$3,000 financial contribution during a special assembly on Wednesday. The donation was presented by distinguished representatives of the alumnae association, Dr. Ermina Osoba (née Davis) and former Headmistress Evelyn Sheppard (née Davis).
Principal Rosalind Beaser presided over the ceremony, extending profound appreciation for the timely contribution, which coincides with the institution’s recent 140th-anniversary observances. She lauded the graduates for their unwavering dedication to safeguarding the school’s heritage and for reciprocating their educational foundation with tangible support.
The donation is intrinsically linked to a major legacy initiative: the publication of a commemorative volume chronicling the school’s history. The project originated from a digital conversation initiated by alumna Holly Peters (née Joseph), evolving into a collaborative effort to document personal narratives and professional accomplishments of students who have passed through the island’s exclusive public secondary school for girls. Published in 2024 by Tellwell Publishing, the volume serves a dual purpose as both a historical record and a fundraising instrument.
This endeavor transcends mere nostalgia, highlighting the powerful, intergenerational connections fostered within the AGHS community. Financial returns generated from the book’s sales on major platforms, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble, will be channeled directly into the school’s development programs. This ongoing revenue stream promises to further underwrite a tradition of academic excellence that has characterized the institution for over fourteen decades.