Grads don’t know Pat Castagne

He called on teachers not only to teach students to sing but also to teach them the history of the country. “Could you imagine that they are university graduates and they did not know who Pat Castagne or Carlyle Chang were? They (Castagne and Chang) were the persons who composed the National Anthem and our National Motto and they (graduates) didn’t know anything about them.” Castagne composed the National Anthem and Chang designed the Coat of Arms. Expressing concern that only two teachers were present to hear his message, Regrello went on to say: “I think you (teachers) have a responsibility to educate these young people from a historical perspective.” He also told the students that they were blessed with talent that should use it wisely.

“Machel Montano at your age, was competing with senior calypsonians in national (calypso) finals. He is probably the best known calypsonian and I think he is a multi-millionaire. He is successful and he started just like you. You could be another Machel Montano. Take the gift God has given you and turn it into something special,” Regrello advised. The competitors delivered strong and positive messages in song.