NOVEMBER 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed ST. THOMAS / ST. JOHN 1834 Kongens Gade, STT, VI 00802 J. Antonio Jarvis Annex, STT, VI 00802 340-774-0100 x: 2804, 2806, 2808 or 2809 * 340-777-4342 (fax) Thu Fri Sat 1 1915: Very confidentially Free Will Baptist Christian School (STX) Sharon H. Rodgers, Asst. Principal Gifft Hill School (STJ) Beth Knight, Interim Head of School / Head of the Lower Campus Liz Kinsella, Head of Upper School Faith Alive Christian Academy (STT) Alger B. Warren, Overseer Velven D. Warren, Principal Free Will Baptist Christian School (STX) Stephen Beck, Principal Gladys A. Abraham Elementary School (STT) Michelle A. Rogers-Bully, Principal Kimbolie Torres, Acting Asst. Principal Glynn Christian Academy (STX) Muriel Hamilton Francis, Founder Iqra Academy (STX) Edney L. Freeman, Principal Ivanna Eudora Kean High School (STT) Dr. Sharon McCollum, Principal Terence I. Corbett, Asst. Principal 2 1861: A commission left St. 3 4 1947: Agnes Elizabeth “Betty” Watlington was born on St. Thomas. She was named the first female Vice President of University Relations for the University of the Virgin Islands. With her gregarious nature, she served in several community groups to include League of Women Voters, Carnival Committee, and the St. Thomas Traditional Indians. 7 1689: Governor John Lorenz 8 1907: Banker, businessman, 9 1764: Peter Gynthelberg 10 1953: 11 2007: After renovation, 12 1987: The VI Legis- 13 1903: St. Thomas born imthe Franklin Delano Roose- lature passed Resolution pressionist painter Camille Pisdied in France at the age of velt Virgin Islands’ Veter- #1302 to honor Claire sarro His work was harshly critians Memorial Park was Roker for her contribu- 73. cized because he painted everyday dedicated. It included new scenes, peasants, and common landscaping, walkways, tions and participation people rather than the more formal accepted subjects. Nonetheless, in the Hall Jackson TalVeterans’ Monuments and he was the only artist plaza, and childented Teen to show in all eight ren’s playground. Pageant. impressionist exhibits. 14 1928: John Sewer was 15 1949: Senator Lorraine L. Croix for St. Kitts on board the Man of War Hejmdal to study the benefits of using Chinese and Indian labor on the island’s plantations. Members of the commission included Christiansted’s police chief and several planters. became the acting governor of St. Thomas and St. John. He held the office for nine months before Ulrich Wilhelm Roepstroff was officially named governor in August of 1765. 16 1734: In an effort to increase the political power of the economically strong colonists, King Christian VI issued a list of regulations and privileges including selection of members to the Burgher Council and the role of said Council. 1950: Merle Ingerborg Joshua was born on St. Thomas. With her certificate as a Dental Hygienist, she joined the Department of Social Welfare as a Certification Worker with the Food Stamp Program. She later became a dedicated correction officer with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Corrections. Maybellene Lorraine Williams Brookes was born. She was a remarkable highly committed employee at the Head Start Program in St. Croix, as she positively influenced the molding of the children there. 17 1970: The tempestuous 18 1810: Crucian born November 3, 1970 election William Leidesdorff, a left Cyril E. King and Melvin founder of San Francisco Evans in a runoff election. and one of the earliest Evans won King with 8,259 to 7,452 respectively. Melvin developers of the terriEvans became the first elected tory, was christened or Governor of the US baptized in the Virgin Islands. Lutheran Church on St. Croix. 23 1919: Almeric Leander 24 1947: Christian was born in St. Croix. He was chief judge of the U.S. District Court of the US Virgin Islands. He was a World War II veteran, who was honorably discharged with the rank of first lieutenant. 1965: Ione R. M. Kitnurse was born on St. Thomas. She was instrumental in helping the St. Thomas Chapter of Delta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to establish its’ Charter. She was a devoted Social Worker at the Sea View Home Adolescent Division and VI Department of Human Services. Raymond Leonard Joshua was born on St. Thomas. As a Vietnam veteran, he received the OverSeas Bar, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Rifle, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign, and Vietnam Service Medal. After returning home, he dedicated his service as a Fire Fighter with the VI Department of Fire Service for 21 years. 25 1950: Rita Patricia Leerdam was born on St. Thomas. She first became employed as a clerk at the Department of Health at the Knud Hansen Memorial Hospital. She was employed as an X-Ray Tech at St. Thomas Hospital, where she was dedicated in serving the needs of all. 5 2002: The most ever re- 6 Ivanna Eudora Kean High School (STT) Alicia Leerdam, Asst. Principal Sally F. Petty, Asst. Principal Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School (STT) Carolyn Archer, Principal Foreign Minister Erik Scavenius disclosed during a cabinet meeting that the American government had inquired whether Denmark would sell the West Indian islands. corded gubernatorial teams of 7 opposed incumbent Governor Charles W. Turnbull and his new teammate Vargrave Richards. This team won by a landside without a run-off. caused a stir among residents and added to the friction between the Danish West India Company and the Brandenburger Company. The stir was created when he forbade inhabitants from buying anything from the company that could be found in the Danish West India Company store. born on St. Thomas. He was employed as a gardener with the Ramada Hotel. As a gifted guitarist from a young age, he was responsible for teaching others to play. and politician Ralph Moses Paiewonsky was born. He was the ninth and last appointed civilian governor of the US Virgin Island. He was also one of the principals of the West Indies Bank and Trust Company in 1954. Berry was born on St. Thomas. She was the first woman of French Heritage elected to the Legislature. Having served for twelve consecutive terms (24 years), she was the Virgin Islands’ longest serving senator. 19 1974: Cyril Emmanuel 20 1670: The second King - World War II veteran Danish East India Comand 1972 elected Independent pany was organized and Citizens Movement (ICM) senator – became the second given a 40 year charter. 21 1708: Joachim Melchoir 22 26 1940: Maldonado Anto- 27 28 1892: King Christian V of Denmark issued an Edict allowing the Danish West India Company to trade on the Guinea Coast. elected governor of the Virgin Islands. He defeated Alexander Farrelly in the run-off election by about 749 votes. nio Benjamin was born on St. Thomas. As a volunteer fire fighter, he was one of the burned victims in the Carib Gas Explosions in the 1970s. He was a noted dependable Private Investigator and Process Server for many 1984: Melvin H. Evans, last appointed and first elected governor of the US Virgin Islands, died. Physician by training and a Republican who also served as the VI Delegate to Congress from 1979 to 1981. He was also the US Ambassador to Trinidad from 1981 to 1984. Juanita Gardine Elementary School (STX) Chermaine Hobson-Johnson, Principal Anne Marie Gordon, Asst. Principal Julius E. Sprauve School (STJ) Lisa Penn, Acting Asst. Principal Leonard Dober Elementary School (STT) Marion Lynch-Esannason, Principal Lew Muckle Elementary School (STX) Daphne F. Wilson-Wiliams, Principal Delicia L. Sealey-Espinsosa, Asst. Principal von Holten’s term as governor of the Danish West Indies ended. He was the tenth governor of the Danish colony and served for only two years. He is believed to be the first person buried in the Lutheran Cemetery. 1901: Editor, author, artist, philanthropist, and journalist Jose Antonio Jarvis was born on St. Thomas. In 1930, he co-founded the Virgin Islands Daily News with Ariel Melchoir. For more than 20 years he was the principal of Abraham Lincoln School. This school, which was named in his honor, is now the home of the Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education. 29 1618: The newly formed Danish West India Company sent out a fleet to sail around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope for the East Indies. 30 1952: Dale Clint Brown, Sr. was born. As a veteran of the Army, upon returning home he became a member of the VI National Guard. Before his employment with the US Department of Customs as a Customs Inspector, he worked at the then Unemployment Services and Department of Agriculture. John H. Woodson Junior High School (STX) Rodney Moorehead, Principal Natasha O’Halloran-Smith, Asst. Principal Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School (STT) Jamon E. Liburd, Principal Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School (STT) Ellen A. Francois, Asst. Principal Patricia A. Maynard, Asst. Principal Joseph Sibilly Elementary School (STT) Felix Durand, Principal l Lockhart Elementary School (STT) Audrey A. Bowry, Principal Dr. Jennifer Norford, Asst. Principal Desha Powell, Asst. Principal The Manor School (STX) Judith C. Gadd, Headmistress Memorial Moravian School (STT) Errol L. Connor Principal New Testament Academy (STT) Bishop Dr. John Roberts
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