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Named
after the first principal of the University College of the
West Indies, Sir Thomas Weston Johns Taylor, Taylor Hall was
first opened in 1953 with 101 students in total.
The Pelican, our official mascot to date replaced the bell
and later the cast iron ball. The Pelican is also a part of
the proud crest of the University of the West Indies.
The hall has four male blocks,
A “Stallion Republic”, B “Butchers”,
C ‘Roosters”, and D “Attica”. The
completion of the new block, E “Excellencia”,
F “Falconia”, and G “Galaxia” came
in 1962 and females occupied these blocks three years later.
Our present student services manager Mr. Peter O’Sullivan
is 11th in line of leaders to serve the great Tayloria.
For Taylor hall greatness is
the norm, as we have achieved the most first class honor graduates
for any hall on campus. Hall of halls, our slogan speaks for
itself the best at every thing. In all areas of university
life, Taylor hall stands out, whether in academics, sports,
cultural activities or leadership. We boast a long list of
past and present Taylorites who have distinguished themselves
locally and internationally. These include, Professor Mervyn
Alleyne, Professor Edward Baugh, Dr.Knox Hagley, Dr. Stephen
Vasciannie, Nobel Prize Winner Derek Walcott, past Miss Universe
Lisa Hanna, Prime minister of St.Vincent and the Grenadines
Dr. the honorable Ralph Gonsalves, Professor Verene Shepherd,
Tanesha Mcghie, Annicia Gayle and the Vice Chancellor of the
University of the West Indies the honourable. R.M.Nettleford
are a few illustrious Taylorites. |
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