I have noticed that in our church there is a
very small but vocal segment of KC supporters who insist on fooling not only themselves, but (unfortunately) the church community at large about the prowess & prestige of KC and their alleged achievements. I am a strong believer in facts & details as opposed to emotional outbursts which may bear no relevance to reality and so, as a loyal, pedigreed (Executive Prefect, Valedictorian, Quiz Squad, etc) member of the Calabar community, I believe that it's now time to attack - and hopefully eliminate - this myth & falsehood ( of KC prestige & achievements) from the midst of our brethren. As such, let us compare the achievements of Calabar versus the achievements of KC. We'll begin with KC.
Kingston College's Achievements for the School Year 2005-2006
- Participated in numerous schoolboy competitions. Didn't win ONE!!!
- Boys' Champs 2006. (Beat us by TWO points!!!)
Now we'll have Calabar.
Calabar's Achievements for the School Year 2005 - 2006- Schools' Challenge Quiz – Defending Champions (Back to Back to Back!)
- School's Cricket Champions (Corporate Area under-16?)
- Earned the invitation to the Sir Gary Sobers' International Schools' Cricket Tournament
- Manning Cup Champions
- Oliver Shield Champions
- Colts' (Under-16) Football Champions
- Corporate Area Under-16 Basketball Champions
Score : Calabar 7 KC 1 !!!!!I trust that it is plain to all well-thinking, mentally balanced & of sound mind, unbiased & Spirit-filled believers that Calabar is superior to KC in practically all areas of life & achievement. Please note that this is just
ONE YEAR! We have achieved much in previous years - no doubt KC has too - but I felt compelled to bring the facts to the attention of all of us in order for us well-thinking christians of GT to be in
serious prayer & intercession for the minds of our KC alumni & their rabid, die-hard supporters to be refocussed on reality and not in some dream world where they alone compete.. When KC can win more than 2 or 3 trophies/competitions/awards for the year in successive seasons, THEN they can trumpet their own praises. Until then, even though I am a part of the silent minority of Calabar supporters, I will continue to be as "one crying out in the wilderness" defending the honour of my
alma mater.We are all one family in Christ so I am of the belief that my KC brothers - however misguided they are at this moment in time - can be redeemed and also be honest enough to admit publicly that Calabar is
BY FAR the highest achievers in terms of overall schoolboy achievement - academically & athletically. A lot of schools are better in one area but weak in the other. Calabar has been fortunate to have the strength in both. Thanks be to our God!
That's all for now. I'm currently planning to be in prayer for my KC brethren in Christ. I am asking all concerned stakeholders (girlfriends/wives included) to join me in praying for their release from their folly. Maybe it's a spiritual stronghold? Who knows except God? I hope not though as they are mostly great people. Please stay tuned for part 2 of this news release in the not too distant future. Feel free to respond or try to refute my statements. i don't mind as long as the truth is told & the brethren are edified.
God bless you all.
Respectfully
Melville Lumley
Calabar High School (1988 - 1995)
"The Utmost for the Highest"
