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 video: Ralph Laltoo on fame. "Let us remember that greatness is not always measured in spectacular achievement..." Mr Laltoo had misgivings about citing individual achievement. He felt that acclaim can be an unreliable index, and that equal merit belongs to every aspirant who confronts his/her own road in life. With this in mind, nevertheless, all of our students rejoice in one another's successes. |
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Notable Graduates
Noor Hassanali: recent President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. In 1939, while a teacher at Naparima, he established "Founder's Day" as an annual event Rawle Ramkissoon: 1930's, scholar, classicist, (London), later Asst Director of Education Ralph Laltoo: A graduate, scholar, Dalhousie alumnus, and subsequent influential teacher of English Literature at Naps, Mr Laltoo went on to be Principal of Queen's Royal College for many years. James Lee Wah: A pupil of Ralph Laltoo, imbued with a similar passion for the English masters, James was a pillar at Naps for many years, in the role of Vice-Principal, and nationally-recognized dramatic arts director and promoter. Horace James: Nationally-acclaimed comedian and playwright, and radio personality. Outstanding career in British and Trinidad television. Sir Trevor McDonald: 1959. Radio broadcaster at Naparima's Blue Circle Network, Trinidad's 610, and the UK's Independent TV, Trevor was recently knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, as 'Keeper of the English Language" in the UK. He has also published several titles. Ralph Maraj: Nationally-renowned actor, writer, teacher, and political figure, Ralph is the Minister of External Affairs in the present government.
Dr Allan MacKenzie: A contemporary of Mr Lee Wah's and fellow student of the literary arts, Allan was the second Trinidadian-born principal of the school, a position he held for over thirty years. Dr Vernon Mulchansingh: Head of Geography Department at UWI, Jamaica Dr Kenneth Ramchand: A pupil of Mr Lee Wah's, Kenneth is a world-wide authority in West Indian literature, and is a Professor of English at UWI, St. Augustine. Mervyn Dymally: Born in Cedros, Trinidad, on May 12, 1926, Mervyn M. Dymally became a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1981 following a diverse career in education and government, which included Lieutenant-Governor of the State of California. Len Traboulay: Born September 19, 1934 in San Fernando, attended Naparima College, University of British Columbia and the University of Alberta. Elected Mayor of Port Coquitlam, B.C. in 1981 Dr. Lall R. Sawh: Awarded Chaconia Gold Medal in 1994 for outstanding service in the field of medicine in Trinidad & Tobago. Recognized as the first surgeon to perform kidney transplant operation in the Caribbean; first to introduce "button-hole" surgery to the Caribbean; first to import lithotripsy machine for minor kidney surgery without incision. Recognized as a distinguished individual in "Who's Who in the World" since 1993. Currently an associate lecturer at Mt.Hope and personal urologist to the President of T&T. While at Naparima College, he served as Head Boy while in Sixth Form, then went on to study medicine in Jamaica, where he graduated top of the Caribbean, and was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to continue his post-graduate studies in Scotland.
Dr Winston Dookeran: graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, London, and University of Manitoba, lecturer in Economics at UWI for 15 years. Awarded honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Manitoba (1991), Governor of the Central Bank of T&T (1997), Acting Prime Minister during the infamous coup crisis.
Lamp of Learning Jacob Laltoo: Naps graduate, who won the British Colonial Island Scholarship at QRC in 1913. Dr Premchand Rattan: Naps Jerningham Silver medallist, before moving on to St. Mary's Dr Winston Mahabir: Naps graduate, who won the Island Scholarship at QRC (1930's) Sylvia Ramcharan: Naparima's First Island Scholarship Winner Kathleen Smith: Island Scholarship Winner (1940's?) Alma Lum Ser: Island Scholarship Winner 1953 Dr Larry Lutchmansingh: Island Scholarship Winner 1957, Associate Professor of Art History (Bowdoin), twice Fulbright Scholar
Asad Mohammed: President's Medal Winner 1988
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The Arts Errol Sitahal: 1959, Dramatist, playwright, actor.
Anthony Hall: 1961, Dramatist, comedian, playwright, lecturer, long-time television and stage producer. Horace James : 1940's, Dramatist, playwright, TV filmmaker and producer for TTT and abroad. Ian Angus N. Ali : 1959, Artist, teacher, poet, dramatist, media personality for TTT. Rab Maharaj (Robin): 1962, Long-time weather personality for TTT and the nation. Awarded the Trinidad & Tobago Silver Medal of Merit in 2000 by the Government of Trinidad & Tobago for Sterling Contribution to the Science of Meteorology; and For Excellence in Weather Broadcasting 1972-1999. At school, Rab was a Head Prefect, and the Student Leader of Sammy House.
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