March 30, 1887—Alice Scott is born in Sandys Parish

1912—Graduates as a registered nurse from Lincoln Hospital’s nursing school in New York.

1920s—Opens a nursing home at her residence, Shady Rest

1927—Sandys Secondary School opens with six students; Scott is founding secretary

1944—Women win the right to vote

1948—Stands for Parliament in Sandys Parish, but fails to win a seat

1954—Is awarded the British Empire Medal

1966—Retires as owner of Shady Rest Nursing Home

April 18, 1968—Scott dies; days later, Sandys Sec. staff and students pay tribute at a special assembly