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#ALPHA137
On the occasion of the anniversary of Alpha Cottage in Jamaica. Wake the world and tell the people! |
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On May 1, 1880, the doors of Alpha Cottage opened and the first children in need of a safe place to live became the first residents along with the founder, Jessie Ripoll, and three women who joined Ms Ripoll in the founding of Alpha. Since 1890, Alpha has been operated by the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Over the years, Alpha Cottage became Alpha Industrial School. Later it changed to Alpha Boys School and now Alpha Institute.
Known worldwide for its alumni who have earned national honours from the government of Jamaica and international honours including Grammy nominations for their contributions to music and culture, Alpha is, of course, more than music. In addition to off-set printing to woodworking, barbering and more, employers know Alpha students are good citizens too. And the Religious Sisters of Mercy make sure students know the importance of academic and personal skills to a successful career. CLICK HERE FOR THE QUICK HISTORY OF ALPHA... |
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May 1 is Founder’s Day at Alpha
34 days of Alpha (May 1-June 2) Friends of Alpha are organizing a series of activities in May and the beginning of June with which we can celebrate together, in Jamaica and out! We hope you can join us...
34 days of Alpha (May 1-June 2) Friends of Alpha are organizing a series of activities in May and the beginning of June with which we can celebrate together, in Jamaica and out! We hope you can join us...
Send a Bday Wish online!
Send birthday wishes to Alpha on Facebook (/alphaboysschoolofficial), Twitter and Instagram (@alphaboysschool). Link to Alpha’s social media and website (alphaboysschool.org) and immediately help raise awareness. Don’t know what to write? Click here. We can help!
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May 19. Join us in Kingston for Reggae 101
Attend the roots reggae sound system event at Stonesthrow, located at 1b Mannings Hill Road in Kingston. Stonesthrow will host Ilawi on the turntables. Ilawi is a past Alpha student and also a selector for Jah Love Sound System, one of Jamaica’s most respected cultural sound systems.
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June 2. 137th Anniversary Dance
Join us for the Alpha Anniversary Dance at Spanish Court Hotel On Friday June 2nd. Patrons will hear past Alpha students play the music of other past students. The 10-piece Alpha alumni band will be joined by DJ Welton Irie who will be spinning classic hits and rare cuts from the 60s, 70s and 80s for your dancing pleasure. Click here for tix and the details!
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Donate and receive a gift from Marcia Griffiths!
Every mickle mek a muckle, as we say in Jamaica. Donate (on alphaboysschool.org) to Alpha and receive amazing gifts! All donors during the month of May will receive a custom song from Marcia Griffiths! Donors to the Anniversary Dance also receive tickets to the dance, complimentary shirts and a shout on Alpha Boys School Radio!
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Buy Alpha!
Purchase a product like a tee shirt or a hand crafted wood product from Alpha’s wood shop and receive a copy of a special song from Marcia Griffiths sent to your email.
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Listen to Alpha Boys School Radio!
Listen to alphaboysschoolradio.com anywhere and be a part of the celebration! Every song on Alpha Boys School Radio features one or more past students from Alpha. #ABSRJA is your passport to Jamaican music and culture.
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