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TRIBUTE Dr. Alfred Sangster, OJ Remembered by Sephron Mair - Commerce (1971 - 1974)

unique way. He was everywhere, aware of all that happened on campus. It wasn’t until I pored over his 400-page hardcover masterpiece, “Making of a University”, that I truly grasped the full scope of his vision, dedication, and impact. Like many C.A.S.T. graduates, I eventually migrated, something Dr. Sangster noted well. After Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, we met in New York to discuss forming overseas alumni chapters. True to form, he also took the opportunity to proudly share his stunning storm photographs. It was an honor to be at the Canadian Chapter launch where he was guest speaker and honoree. In 2002, the New York Metro Chapter was launched, and I had the privilege of being elected its founding President - fulfilling a promise made years before. To my fellow alumni: let us continue to add value to the University shaped by Dr. Sangster’s vision. It is what he would have wanted. My heartfelt condolences to his family. His legacy will endure.

Dr. Alfred Sangster’s appointment as Principal of the College of Arts, Science, and Technology (C.A.S.T.) was a moment of immense pride for my St. Elizabeth community. It was a bright light, especially following the passing of his cousin, the beloved Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster. For me, the dream of attending C.A.S.T. only grew stronger. My parents, eager to support my aspirations, secured a recommendation from his uncle, Parish Councilor J. Cecil Sangster. Yet, I never actually used the letter. Under Dr. Sangster’s leadership, my time at C.A.S.T. shaped the person I am today, instilling values and knowledge that I will forever carry with gratitude. A true Renaissance man, Dr. Sangster’s intellectual curiosity and passion spanned architecture, agriculture, horticulture, the arts, construction, science, sports, leadership, human development, religion, music, photography, and more. His depth of knowledge and boundless energy were nothing short of extraordinary. For those of us who lived on Farquharson Hall, we experienced his presence in a

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