ABOUT US
THE ELSA LEO-RHYNIE HALL
Welcome to Elsa Leo-Rhynie 'Towers' Hall – the heart of innovators and history shapers, where the spirit of achievement thrives. Since its start on September 1, 2012, our hall has grown into a hub of excellence, radiating a legacy of greatness. What began with 132 residents has now become a bustling community of 600, nestled within the embrace of our five impressive towers.
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These towers, formally known as The Tower of Olympus (T1), The Tower of Phoenix (T2), The Tower of Apollo (T3), The Tower of Orion (T4), and The Tower of the Mighty Dragons (T5), stand as symbols of unity and determination. Becoming a part of Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall invites you to rise above, to work harmoniously with fellow residents, and collectively strive for a single goal: excellence.
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As an inducted member of the wolf pack at the Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall, you take on the esteemed legacy of a 'Hall of Halls,' a title earned for an impressive five consecutive years, and reclaimed once more after overcoming the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic for a victorious sixth year. The unwavering dedication to our shared mission, to protect the hall's unmatched eminence and storied history, fuelled our resilience during uncertain times. This unbreakable bond is the driving force that propels us forward, as we continue to assert our dominance within the University of the West Indies, Mona. Stepping into the remarkable Season 11, our legacy remains firm – a testament to the enduring power of unity, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
The Queen Wolf
Professor Elsa Leo-Rhynie
Elsa Leo-Rhynie is a former Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Her career in education has included stints as high school teacher, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in the UWI School of Education as well as Professor of Gender and Development Studies, Pro Vice Chancellor and Chair of the Board for Undergraduate Studies and Deputy Principal of the Mona Campus, UWI. She also served as Executive Director of the Institute of Management and Production (IMP) which is now part of the University College of the Caribbean.
She was named Professor Emerita by the UWI following her retirement in 2007. Professor Leo-Rhynie’s academic interests centre on education and gender particularly at the tertiary and early childhood levels and she has published extensively in these areas. She has chaired the Dudley Grant Memorial Trust, which advocates on behalf of early childhood education in Jamaica, for the past twenty five years. She is the current chair of the GraceKennedy Foundation and is a Director of the St. Andrew High School Foundation.
She was a member of the Privy Council of Jamaica from 1996 to 2006, and was awarded the national honour of Officer of Distinction (Commander Class) in 2000. In 2013, she was honoured by the UWI Mona Campus in the naming of a new Hall of Residence as the Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall.
The Chief Elder
Mr. Bertram Anderson
Student Services & Development Manager
The Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall, UWI Mona
Danielle Thomas- Hall Chairwoman
Meet the Alphas, your Hall Committee members elected to serve you!
Erica Harris- Senior Resident Advisor
Meet the Elders, outstanding individuals selected to serve you!
The Hall Song
VERSE ONE:
Standing tall above them all, Towers shall always reign.
We move as one, second to none, We shall prevail.
CHORUS:
We strive for excellence, As we achieve a common goal,
Long shall live Towers Hall, One and for all.
VERSE TWO:
We are the wolves, we show no fear, Red, black, silver we wear.
Heart of a wolf, so fierce and brave, Victory we crave.
CHORUS:
We strive for excellence, As we achieve a common goal.
Long shall stand Towers Hall, One and for all.
The Hall Pledge
I am a wolf,
I pledge allegiance to the Elsa Leo-Rhynie Pack and the Distinguished family of the University of the West Indies;
​I promise to leave no wolf behind because together, we stand as tall as our Towers, dominating the environment in which we hunt for success and prey on excellence.
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We use integrity to mark our place in the world and imprint the values of loyalty, respect and honour on all whom we encounter on our path to greatness.
I am a wolf, my pack and I are one, for now and forever more
AROOOOO!!
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