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| Harold Otis Nash was born in 1908. He was married to the former Olga Bosfield. They had two children and they resided in Delancey Street and attended St. Mary's Anglican Church. H. O. Nash was one of Nassau's outstanding teachers. He was employed by the Board of Education in October 1937 as an assistant teacher to grade three-B at the Western Senior School. In 1939 he was considered for the post of Assistant Teacher at the Roker's Point School in Exuma, but at the last minute Mr. Vivian Bain was transferred instead. Mr. Nash remained at the Western Senior School where he was later promoted in the same year to the position of grade two-B teacher. H. O. Nash was an enthusiastic sportsman and in 1943 he was placed in charge of the Empire Day Sports events. On 5th July, 1943 Mr. Nash was appointed acting Headmaster of he Eastern Junior School. Later on 1 June, 1945 he became headmaster of the Southern Senior School. Mr. Nash died on 19th November, 1951 and was buried the following day. His interest included some community projects, the Elks Lodge, cricket and football. For his contribution to Bahamian education a school was named in his honour. |