Seated (L-R): Fred Kennedy, Benito Palomino, Anthony (Brad) Chen, Shaun Wilson, Robbie Vernon, Ray Jackson, Howard Shearer, Dr. Jeffrey Thompson.Standing (L-R): Andre Gregory, Richard Saunders, Peter Hitchins.

St. George’s College Alumni Association Ontario

Overview:

The St. George’s College Alumni Association Ontario, originally founded in 1985 as the St. George’s College Old Boys’ Association Ontario, aims to unite past students and their families living in Ontario, fostering fellowship and camaraderie.

Mission:

The Association is dedicated to uniting members in efforts to ensure that this esteemed Jesuit institution, founded in 1850, continues to provide the well-rounded quality education that generations of students have been privileged to receive.

Motto:

A.M.D.G. (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam – For The Greater Glory Of God).

How the Ball Got Rolling:

In 1996 a special committee was established, chaired by our Treasurer Ray Chang; to put together a major annual fundraising event. This took the form of a Super Summer Ball Gala. The funds would go largely to assisting our alma mater St. George’s College in Kingston Jamaica and also to provide scholarships here in Canada to Old boys and their offspring to further their education in our new country.

The first Ball was held in July 1997 with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires providing the entertainment. There were over 900 in attendance including Metro Toronto Chairman Alan Tonks, Jamaica Consul General Margarietta St. Juste, and distinguished guest Bishop Lawrence Burke S.J. of the Bahamas who said grace. 

A successful evening of celebration, community, and culture was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the luxurious Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall in Markham, Ontario. The Annual Gala featured a 4-course dinner, business attire, live performances by multi-award-winning reggae artist Steele and the Hardcore Band, and recognition of Luminary Awardee Principal Mrs. Margaret Campbell for twenty years of exemplary service to our alma mater.

This major fundraising event significantly supported the funding needs of the 175-year-old Jesuit high school in a marginalized area of Kingston, enabling it to continue shaping men and women for Jamaica’s future.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our sponsors for making the night special.

— Robbie Vernon