Ensuring A Rich Future For Our Children.
The mission of Bethany Past Students’ Association, USA Inc. is to collaborate with Bethany Primary School, Manchester, Jamaica and the community to maintain academic excellence and strive for greater achievements.
We assist teachers and the Bethany community to prepare the students for a productive future, thus impacting the country and the world.
How You Can Get Involved
Call (929)382–4473 to Donate Or Contact Us to get Involved
SPOTLIGHT: Watch The Video of Our Past Activities
A recap of the activities of the Bethany Past Student’s Association, USA, Inc. 2016-2018.
This association was created to assist the students at Bethany Primary School, Manchester, Jamaica.
President Ansell Williams, Vice President Sonia Hylton, Events Coordinator Arleen Allen
Ansell Williams
President
Ansell contributes both his time and resources to ensure that students get recognized and promoted for their hard work. He is relentless in supporting fundraising efforts of other members of UJAA as well.
Bethany Primary School
Alumnus, 1969
Sonya Hylton
Vice-President
Sonya works closely with the board of directors and other top executives to define the mission of the organization. She ensures policy procedures are developed, planned and enforced so BPSA can achieve its goals.
Bethany Primary School
Alumna, 1969
Arleen Allen
Events Coordinator/Assistant-Secretary
Arleen plans events and maintains organization’s records. Events are crucial to non-profits for raising money and awareness. We work together with corporate partners to have a meaningful impact on our community.
Bethany Primary School
Alumna, 1969
Empowering Lives & Building Our Community Since 2016
$ Raised
Scholarships awarded
YEARS AS MEMBER OF THE UNION OF JAMAICAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (UJAA)
We've Raised over $5,000
You Can Help Our Children At Bethany Primary School - Manchester, Jamaica!
Each year we award first year scholarships for varying amounts to the graduating glass class. We award about 15 scholarships each year. That is over 45 scholarships to date!
What We Do
Bethany Past Students’ Association (BPSA) participates in graduation exercises, gives scholarships to children, hosts fundraisers, and works together with local charities to support the community.
BPSA has continued its purpose over the years in supporting the academic excellence of our Alma Mater and have continued as a body to strive for greater accomplishments in following years.
We co-sponsor graduation exercises at the school and provide first year scholarships for all graduates. For example, we participate in Union of Jamaica Alumni Association’s (UJAA) annual Mega Raffle Fundraiser.
In 2018 UJAA President Lesleyann Samuel served as the guest speaker at the graduation commencement exercise.
BPSA continues collaboration with one of our major supporters, The Rachael Dixon Foundation, under the leadership of Mr. Oswald Dixon. Together, we repaired the canteen at Bethany Primary School as recommended by the National Education Inspectorate (NEI).
BPSA sponsored 2 of our teachers and principal for professional development training at Gender Lens workshop in December 2018.
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Our Mission
The mission statement of BPSA, USA, Inc. is to collaborate with Bethany Primary School, Manchester, Jamaica and the community to maintain academic excellence and strive for greater achievements.
Become a Stakeholder or Member.
Get Involved.
If you are a past student or relative of a past student of Bethany Primary School (Manchester, Jamaica) consider becoming a member of the Association or making a contribution as a stakeholder.
UJAA
(Union of Jamaica Alumni Associations USA, INC.)
The Union of Jamaican Alumni Association (USA) is a non-profit umbrella organization of Alumni Associations of Jamaican educational institutions. Our Mission is to promote academic excellence of schools in Jamaica.
Each year we participate in UJAA's annual Mega Raffle.
23rd Annual UJAA Mega Raffle 2019
This year's raffle offered prizes for up to 6 winners. We gave away iPads, Cash, Laptop and Printer, a Vegas and a Jamaica Vacation. Grand Prize received a new 2018 Toyota Camry SE.
2019 Raffle Winners
The winner of 2019's UJAA Mega Raffle above! TICKETS WERE ONLY $5!
Watch The Video Below to See 2019 Raffle Drawing
Big Congrats to the 2019 Winners
Vivene Cordwell, NJ
GRAND PRIZE 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY SE
Everton Myrie. NY
1ST PRIZE AIRFARE & 5 DAYS / 4NIGHTS STAY - FOR 2 - IN JAMAICA
Idy Ojigbede
2ND PRIZE AIRFARE & 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS - FOR 2 - AT A LAS VEGAS HOTEL/CASINO
Derrick Brown
3RD PRIZE PERSONAL LAPTOP AND PRINTER
M. King
4TH PRIZE
$1,000 .00 CASH
Dondre Duffie
5TH PRIZE
iPad + Cover
Congratulations to our 4 extra consolation prize winners of $50 each:
Jenette Stewart , Ticket #1901- Sold by Kerene
Byron Carr, Ticket #1490 - Sold by Sharon
Jaylee Lauder-Brown Ticket #1933 - Sold by Kerene
Claudette Bartley Ticket # 424 - Sold by Ansell
These are the winners of our $50 each cash consolation prizes.
22nd Annual UJAA Mega Raffle 2018
The 2018 raffle offered prizes for up to 6 winners. We gave away iPads, Cash, Laptop and Printer, a Vegas and a Jamaica Vacation. Grand Prize received a new 2018 Toyota Camry SE.
2018 Raffle Winner
The winner of 2018's UJAA Mega Raffle pictured with her brand new Toyota Camry SE. Tickets were only $5!
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Are you a past student or a relative of past student? We would love for you to join us! Consider becoming a member or stakeholder in our association.
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