George Cross Island Association George Cross Island Association The George Cross Island Association is a charitable organisation that was initiated to honour and remember those that suffered during the Siege of Malta (World War II). The association has branches across the UK and a branch in Malta. The Patron of the G.C.I.A. is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, Prince Phillip who himself served in Malta. The George Cross Island Association was founded by retired British Navy man Fredrick James Plenty (1921 to 1996). With the help of his one time Captain and a group of like minded veterans and servicemen, the association
Rhode Island School for the Deaf students for the intention of supporting future plans. RISD also offers courses in ASL, math, English, science, and social studies. Cross Country was one of the first varsity sport offered by Rhode Island School for the Deaf (RISD). According to records from Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), RISD started competing in RIIL and New England meets in 1944. RISD is one of just three deaf schools who can claim that they have a state champion in cross country. George Ferreira won the RIIL State Cross Country title in 1969, the first and only Cross Country state title in school history.