By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@ tribunemedia.net
THE Jack Hayward High School paid tribute to its patron, the late Sir Jack Hayward, during a memorial service held at the school last week.
Sir Jack was remembered for his contributions to the school and to education in Grand Bahama. Sir Jack died in Fort Lauderdale on January 13. He was 91.
In 1998, the government named one of two new schools in honour of Sir Jack. The other was named after his longtime partner, the late Edward St George. Both men had made significant contributions to education in Grand Bahama, including the construction of the two new public schools in Freeport.
Students paid tribute to Sir Jack in song, poetry, and skit. Attending the memorial was his son, Rick Hayward.
Ministry of Education Director Sandra Edgecombe hopes that Mr Hayward continues the legacy of his father.
Geneva Rutherford, executive director of the Sir Charles Hayward Library, said the loss of Sir Jack will be felt deeply by many institutions and those who knew him. She noted that he had made contributions to a number of schools and had aided a number of students through scholarships.
Clayton Curtis, acting district commissioner of the Boy Scouts, also paid tribute to Sir Jack for the many contributions he made to the organisation.
He said Sir Jack was responsible for the establishment of the first Scouts band in Grand Bahama, and made numerous contributions over the years to keep the organisation going.
“The Bahamas Scout Association in general and the Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scout Leaders of Grand Bahama in particular, wish to extend their deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Sir Jack Hayward Kt, OBE, to his family, loved ones and everyone at the Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd.
“Sir Jack donated the musical instruments for the first Scout Band in Freeport in 1980 and he did the first inspection of the band once they had been trained.
“Sir Jack lived up to the last wish and instruction of Lord Baden Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts movement, to the scouts, ‘Try to leave the world a better place than you found it.’ Sir Jack did just this,” said Mr Curtis.
Sir Jack is an honorary chairman and co-owner of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
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