Dear Alumni,
We are thrilled to announce the formation of the Alumni Association uniting graduates from the three schools: Good Hope Country Day School (GHCDS), St. Croix Country Day School (CDS), and The Good Hope School (GHS).
Our inaugural meeting was held on November 20, 2024, and included alumni from various years. You may recognize some familiar faces among the attendees:
- Michelle Dizon (CDS ’84)
- Kelsey Bhola (GHCDS ’20)
- Lisa Bhola (GHS ’85)
- Nesha Christian-Hendrickson (CDS ’00)
- Sezelle Gabriel (GHS ’95)
- Jacob Anderson (GHCDS ’15)
- Giselle (Dizon) Evora (CDS ’90)
- Ricky Evangelista (GHS ’87)
During the meeting, we established several goals to strengthen alumni engagement and support our school community:
Goals of the Alumni Association
Connection & Data Collection
- Update and grow our alumni database.
- Enhance existing alumni events, such as the Alumni Brunch on December 20th and the Alumni & Student Soccer Game in May 2025.
- Initiate more alumni gatherings and reunions.
- Expand our social media presence to keep you informed and connected.
- Launch an alumni survey with a target of participants by the end of 2024. Take the Survey Here
- Reconnect alumni with campus activities and events.
Networking
- Provide internships, workshops, and shadowing opportunities for current students and
fellow alumni. - Organize forums on college preparation and experiences for upper school students.
- Strengthen connections with alumni both on and off the island.
- Develop an Alumni Directory to foster meaningful connections.
Community Involvement & Outreach
- Identify needs and opportunities to engage with alumni on the island.
- Introduce students to alumni through initiatives like Mini-Gusto.
- Encourage alumni visits and participation in campus events.
Fundraising
- Establish a non-profit Alumni Association.
- Use funds raised to:
1. Create an Alumni Scholarship to support students of alumni.
2. Assist GHCDS with special projects.
We Want to Hear from You!
If you’re interested in joining the Alumni Association or have suggestions, please reach out to Michelle Dizon at [email protected].
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Additionally, we kindly ask you to take 5 minutes to complete our Alumni Database Survey. Your participation is key to helping us stay connected and meet our goals.
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Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to building a strong alumni network together!
Warm regards,
The Alumni Association Team