Alumni News
In the Spotlight!! - Mr. Errol Nolan
- Attended KC from 1981 – 1988
- Graduated in 1986 and spent 2 more years in 6th. Form where he earned 2 A levels to add to his 6 GCE/CXC academic achievement.
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Represented the school in Track & Field, and Cricket. Although Track and field was his first love Cricket turned out to be what he was destined to do. Being an All-rounder Nolan was known by all his team mates and opponents for his fiery spells that forced many batsmen into retiring hurt and blistering knocks at bat Nolan left his mark on cricket in all the levels he played at. - A walk on to the under 14 squad in 1981 only by chance while sitting around waiting for his childhood best friend – Antarrio “Hanif” Clarke as he tried out for the team. He went on to become the captain of the Under 14 squad in 1982.That year KC shared the title with Campion College even though victory was only two wickets away, but bad light saved the day for Campion and the title had to be shared. He Captain of the Colts team in 1983. And was one of only two members that at that time was representing the Sunlight Cup team while still a member of the Colts team, the other being former Jamaica and West Indies representative Robert “Sammy” Samuels. In 1988 he was named Captain of the KC Sunlight cup team which was crowned Tapping cup knock out Champions that year.
- After leaving KC in1988 – He represented Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) where in his first year he made the starting 11 of the MCC Senior Cup Team, he was selected to the represent the Jamaica under 19 squad that toured Guyana that year in the Northern Telecom Youth Tournament .That same year he made it on to the West Indies Youth team that Toured Canada – an achievement he is still very proud of today. He was also a member of the Jamaica national squad for several years
- In 1990 he married his childhood sweetheart and move to the USA in 1992 where he has been living with his family in Houston Texas.
- He is extremely proud of his family – Loving wife Althea “Nanny” Nolan, Sons Errol II & Timon, and Daughters Tiana and Mandy.
- In 1987 Errol graduated from Houston Baptist University with a double major degree of Bachelors of Business Administration, and Computer Information Systems.
- He started out in his field as a computer programmer for an Oil & Gas transport company. But switched to car sales in 2000
- Now he works for the Largest Auto Sales Group in the nation –: Champion Ford - AutoNation
- Achievements while there -: Salesman Of The Year 2001, Promoted to Manager 2002, Promoted to Finance Manager 2005
“My fondest memories in my life are of my days at KC. I don’t know about any one else but I can honestly say that if I had a chance to relive a moment in time I would have no doubt that it would be those days spent at the college. My life today is governed by that motto that’s deeply etched in my soul forever: Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest- The Brave May Fall But Never Yield!
My greatest achievements were all due to the discipline I learned while at KC. There was of a lot of teachers involved in that learning process but there are two men that were chiefly responsible for this, and deserve mentioning – “My coach Roy McLean ( Roy Mac ) and the late Gladstone Neil. I hope you see this article Coach and know that all my achievements had to do with a lot of what you taught me. I always wanted to personally say thanks for everything. I try to teach my children how to be discipline in all that they do the same way you taught me and to my surprise the same way I thought you were a little tough on me at times, my kids thinks the same of me. That’s how I know I’m doing the right thing. Thanks Coach”
Other Highlights:
1988- Senior Cup Champion with Melbourne Cricket Club ( MCC )
1989- Senior Cup & Pepsi Cup Champions With MCC, Voted MVP representing Jamaica Youth vs. The Caymans Island Villagers XI
1991 – MCC Player Of the Year, Best Bowling Average, Most Wickets, Best Bowling Performance- 9 wickets for 27runs vs. Police Cricket Club, Tipple Champions
1993 – I was invited to the USA cricket Trials in Los Angles and was named to the US squad
2003 – Voted best all-rounder for the Houston West Indies team
These days Nolan spends a lot of time between work and home. Officially retiring from cricket after the 2003 season in Houston, He now enjoys hanging out with his kids playing football ( American) & Baseball. His one true disappointment was that even though he ran track and performed in several meets for KC he did not represented KC at Boys Champs. “That was my dream before I even Got to KC, but I guess God had other plans for me. It worked out well I think.
Please take the time to send Errol an email at enolan@houston.rr.com.