The Barbados chapter of the FAAA was founded in 1978 the first president being Mr. Fitzergeral Reid from the class of ........ There is not much information about this early period only that the membership was small and before they fell into a short state of dormancy met in the old fifth form.

      Then came the big revival of the eighties when in 1985 the NY Chapter planned a big home coming. The high light of this visit was a banquet and award ceremony at the old Marine Hotel in Hastings. The banquet was quite a success with over 150 past students and family in attendance along with former teachers and principals, many of whom received awards. There was also a church service held at the Government Hill Church.

    While association remained vibrant for some years there were times when activities went into a state of dormancy depending on some presidents but the association has never died.   Then came a real revival period in the nineties and early 21st century that saw regulars meeting in the form of socials; local boat cruises; career show cases; church visitations; special concerts and many other activities.