Saturday November 7, 2026

Stalwarts of Calabar High School gathered at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St Andrew to celebrate brotherhood and excellence at the Calabar Old Boys’ Association (COBA) Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 31.

Master of Ceremonies Mike Fennell (left) caught up with COBA Secretary Christopher Magnus (centre) and University of Texas at Austin Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Professor John-Paul Clarke. Karl Mclarty

COBA Awards Committee Chairman Michael Roofe faced the lens alongside his wife, permanent secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Peace Ambassador Alison Roofe. Karl Mclarty

Papped on arrival were orator for the evening, Bank of Jamaica Deputy Governor George Roper and his wife MScale GP COO Sharon Roper. Karl Mclarty

Pausing mid-conversation for a quick snap were Calabar old boys (from left) consultant urologist Dr William Aiken, attorney-at-law John Junor, architect Rivi Gardner and historian Arnold Bertram. Karl Mclarty

From insightful words of wisdom shared by guest speaker and orthopaedic surgeon Dr Michael Abrahams to honouring the outstanding achievements of this year’s awardees, the evening stood as a testament to the school’s motto “The Utmost for the Highest”.

Arriving to celebrate the honorees were attorneys-at-law Major Kwame Gordon and his wife Deandra. Karl Mclarty

Calabar High School Board of Governors Chairman Rev Karl Henlin made it date night with his wife University Council of Jamaica Acting Director, Accreditations Dr Lisa Henlin. Karl Mclarty

Educator Gail Fraser was seen engrossed in conversation with Baker Tilly Jamaica partner Wayne Strachan. Karl Mclarty

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Page 2 continues with the celebrations. For more highlights see Social Pages 10 and 11.

Arriving in support for brother school Calabar was Westwood High Old Girls’ Association President Simone Dunbar in a metallic jumpsuit. Karl Mclarty

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