Thank you for leading the way forward

Editor: On Sunday, May 4, 2014, the Girls’ High School Alumnae Association of New York (GHSAA-NY) celebrated 30 years of existence. This year, 2024, reminds us that 40 years ago, a group of loyal, dedicated  caring past students of the Girls’ High School (GHS) got together and decided to form this association.

The collaboration with our Alma Mater was sanctioned by the then Headmistress, the late Mrs Norma Ince Keizer, who had taught many in the group and a cooperative effort assisting our GHS sisters ensued.

On May 8, 2024, the school celebrated its 113th anniversary. The recent 2024 Sports activities brought to the fore the spirit of goodwill that is evident and the desire by former students to give back and help current students.

I want to thank those generous past members of Headmistress House for the recent initiative taken to build on uplifting current students. This drive is similar to that undertaken by the GHS Class of ‘62. It is remarkable and admirable that even though many former students have found themselves in different parts of the world so many continue to make GHS a priority and are willing to help when a need is perceived.

To all who have been involved in these life-changing situations helping others, those who are still with us and those who have gone on before us we say thanks for leading the way forward and demonstrating that together we can do more. You stand out as excellent role models and mentors. Your selflessness is a shining example of love.

Thanks, also, to all of the teachers who positively impact the lives of others. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week May 6th – 10th.

Let us continue to be kind and uplift each other as we keep our positive building of community spirit ever present. Not only does it demonstrate that it takes a village but, also, that many hands make light work. Let us all strive to be the change that we would like to see wherever possible. It makes the world a better place.

Cheryl Phills King.