The Alwyn Alison Primary School at West End edged out the Stoney Ground School by one point to become the 2006 winner of the Pre-Anguilla Day Quiz sponsored by American Eagle.

Representatives of the Alwyn Alison School

Both schools tied at 82 out of 120 points, but following a run-off question about the Easter Monday Boat Race sponsorship, the Alwyn Alison School scored the victory with 83 points.

Representatives of the Stoney Ground School

In second place was Stoney Ground School with 82. Third place was taken by Valley Primary with 72 points. The scores of the other schools were Morris Vanterpool School, 70; Road School 58; and Island Harbour Primary 56 points.

Valley School’s representatives in the quiz

The winning schools were awarded trophies which were presented by Chief Education Officer, Verna Fahie. In addition to the championship trophy, the Alwyn Alison School was awarded an American Eagle trip for the competitors (accompanied by someone of their choice to anywhere in the Caribbean), with the tickets valid for one year. Teacher Paula Edwards who prepared the students of the Alwyn Alison School for the quiz competition, was presented with a trophy on behalf of the school. All the participating school teams received certificates, presented by Millie Hodge, Manager of American Eagle operations in the Northern Caribbean.

Scorers: Darwin Hazell, Elvet and Hyacinth Hughes

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mrs. Hodge said it was the American Eagle’s third year of sponsoring the Primary Schools’ Anguilla Day Quiz. “This event encourages our children to stay informed about current events,” she stated. “They need to know what is happening in Anguilla, the current changes and to remember their history. It is critical that our children take time out to read and we know reading is one of the most important elements of their school life.”

Time-keeper Ken Hodge and Quiz Master Charlie Connor

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Rodney Rey, gave an outline of the Anguilla Revolution and commented on those who were involved in the early leadership of the island and laid the foundation for progress and prosperity. “The future of Anguilla is in your hands, but how that future is shaped will depend on you, our young people, and students demonstrating wisdom, discipline, self-respect, respect for others and an appreciation of the present and knowledge of the past,” he said.

The quiz, held on May 25, covered the period of the Anguilla Revolution dating back to 1967 with the introduction of Associated Statehood and eventually touched on various matters of local general knowledge.

The venue was the Stoney Ground School auditorium. The opening ceremony was chaired by Principal of Valley Primary, Veda Harrigan. The Quiz Master was Charles Connor; the scorers were Hyacinth Hughes, Elvet Hughes and Darwin Hazel and the Time Keeper was Kenneth Hodge.

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