School Pledge
St. John’s, our Alma Mater, We pledge ourselves to thee, And pledge to your great name proclaim Our voices, proud and free!
In this, we shall not falter, In this, we shall not fail,
You taught us to uphold our faith And let God’s love prevail. You taught us to be honest,
To have humility, You taught us to confront the odds
Whatever they may be!
Rich, poor or dispossessed, You always took us in, You taught us to display our skills, You taught us how to win!
And now, St.Johns
With heart and voice, We pledge ourselves to thee
And pledge to your great name proclaim Into eternity!
by Tyrone Sawyer S.J.C. Class of 1973
Principal’s Message
Class of 2016, you are among the best students in the world. Use your God given talents and potential to make our country and by extension our world, a better place in which to live, grow, and work.
Nevertheless, hard work is not over after today. It is just a short break before you enter a new phase of your life; be it tertiary education or the world of work. Follow the advice given by the American philosopher and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Remember, as Giants, “If opportunity does not knock, build a door” (Milton Berle). Graduates, do some wonderful, remarkable, positive things with your life.
So, your new adventures begin… some have a story, however, St. John’s College Class of 2016, you are now a part of a precious and vibrant legacy.
Respice Adspice Prospice
May God continue to bless, guide and protect each one of you.
Your Principal, Nevillene Evans (Ph.D)
Basketball Girls
When I came to St. John’s in the sixth grade, I never imagined myself developing a bond with these students and becoming so engrossed in school activities. Joining the basketball team allowed me to discover a talent I did not even know I had. This taught me how to be disciplined and to work together to achieve one goal. As the residing senior girl’s basketball team captain, I am proud to say that we have done well making it into the championship games. Now it is your chance to make it all the way up as one.
Basketball Boys
The great Michael Jordan once said “Champions do not become champions when they win an event, but in the hours, weeks and months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely a demonstration of their championship character.” So in other words if there’s something, You love. You have to dedicate yourself to it and work tremendously hard to perfect yourself in that area. But shoot for the stars, the sky has no limit it just has galaxies upon galaxies. Strive for greatness and don’t aim nowhere but up.
Softball Girls
It’s been three years with our softball team. We’ve been through a lot. We’ve struggled and excelled together. I’m proud to call myself a member and to have met and known so many different people and personalities. After leaving this year, I wish them nothing but the best and that they only move forward!
Soccer
Having such a tremendous honor of being apart of SJC’s soccer team; out of the many years I played the beautiful sport, I can proudly say that this is the best team that I have been a part of. We played with whole heartedness and confidence. However, our team consists of members who posses a humble nature. Although we were not the best team when compared to some other schools on paper, we fought until the final whistle and played with all of our hearts every game; leaving it all on the field. Many strong and everlasting friendships were built through this team. Thanks to our dedicated coach and others who assisted through the journey, we were able to learn not only about the beautiful game, but we were also taught important life values such as discipline and respect. As a team, we have created such a strong bond that can be characterized as brotherhood. I encourage those behind me to carry on the legacy going into every game with a fighting spirit and playing with all of their heart.
Track Boys
Being on the track team most of my high school career, I can truly say pertaining to the boys, that we have been going no where but up. Furthermore, as the prestige captain of this years track team I have seen my athletes keep strong and persevere meet after meet. This was especially the case during thhe 2016 BAISS Track and Field meet where we acquired a third place finish overall. These members are like family. Though they fight and bicker, at the end of the day we realize that our mission is to go nowhere but up. So as your days increase and your body weakens, forget not that some gave a story, but we have a legacy.
Track Girls
For the last 5 years, I have been apart of the St. John’s College Track Team, and I can tell you that it has been a great ride and an awesome experience. From the “ups” and major and achievements of my athlete career and the “downs” of great opportunities that have not been acknowledged. It is time to look forward to the future and realize that all disappointments are blessings in disguises. It is not time to end your story, but the time to create your own legacy.
Ulrica Armbrister Re-constructive Surgeon
Nicole Bethel Psychologist
Lauryn Brown Offshore Accountant / Banker
Marissa Brown Psychologist
Ta’Karris Bullard Software Engineer
Amina Clare United Nations Ambassador
Paige Davis Pediatric Cardiologist
Danica Deveaux Neuro - Psychiatrist
Olivia Forbes Advertising Manager
Tristan Hanna Mechanical Engineer
Bashar Isaacs Anesthesiologist
Jessica Johnson Marine Biologist
Grace Lightbourne Midwife
Roesha Lightbourne Forensic Scientist
Ashley Mackey Cosmetic Chemist / Entrepreneur
Deandrea Miller Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
Sheldon Morris Orthodontist
Elizabeth N’Jenga Pharmacist
Zantae Pellitier Gastroenterologist
“Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow”
“ Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”
“You are essentially who you create yourself to be and all that occurs in your life is the result of your own making.”
“Very little is needed to make a happy life, it is all within yourself in your way of thinking” - Marcus Aurelius”
“ Faith, consistency and hard work is key.”
“You may tread me in the very dirt, but still like dust, I’ll rise.” - Maya Angelou
“When life give you lemons make orange juice and leave the world wondering how you did it”
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.”
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.” - Friedrich Nietzche
“Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.”
“Vision without execution is hallucination.” - William Bastian
“Ambition is the path to success. Resistance is the vehicle you arrive in.” - Bill Bradley
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do and how you do it.” - Maya Angelou
“I live to succeed not to please you or anyone else.” - Marilyn Monroe
“Let your failures add fuel to your fire; and treat your successes like such.” - Anonymous
“Being powerful is like being a lady if you have to say you are then your are not.” - Margaret Thatcher
“Nothing last forever but atlas we got these memories.” - J. Cole
“Be fearless in the pursuit of anything that sets your soul on fire”
“Be a fruit loop in a world of cheerios.”
Scottasia Roker Governor of the Central Bank “Jeremiah 29:11”
Eleanore Simmons Undecided
Britanie Taylor Corporate Lawyer
“A flower blooms paying no attention to competition.”
Alliyah Thompson Marketing Consultant “Vision is the ability to see potential in what others overlook.
Samia Thompson Graphic Design
“ - Rick Warren
“Let go and Let God.”
Alyssa Williams Culinary Arts/ International Business
Everette Anderson Artst; Engineer; Scientist
Simeon Beckles A&C Technician
Kyshana Bonaby Social & Child Psychology
Chante Butler Entrepreneur
Dominic Butler Aerospace Engineer
Ian Curry Psychologist
Kristen Dean Lawyer
“Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow.” - Oprah Winfrey
“What is fair in men, passes away but not so in art”
“If God is for me, who can be against me”
“Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift that’s why it’s called a present”
“I believe I can fly”
“The best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing and the worst thing to do is nothing at all”
“The journey does not start at the beginning but at the end”
“At first they will ask you what you’re doing, later ask how you did it”””
Antonishka Deveaux Kinesiologist; Veterinarian “Beauty isn’t about having a pretty face, it’s about having a pretty mind, pretty soul and a pretty heart”
Safari Dryden Environmentalist/Marine Tourism “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”
Ajani Fernader Political Science/ Law “believe in yourself like a five year old believes in himself”
Joel Forbes Civil Engineer
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get”
Moreice Forbes Software Engineer; Criminologist “Forget what harm people in your past did you just look to the future because they will never be in your lane…and I mean never-obviously me”
Uriel Gibson Entrepreneur
“Average is the new broke”
Angel Hanna Biology Teacher “Reach for Greatness”
Sherelle Hutcheson Photographer/ Artist “I will die for the art that I believe in, the art won’t always be polite”
Nicholas Huyler Entreprenuer; Physical Therapist “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard”
Deontela Johnson HR Manager; Plastic Surgeon “Build a life, don’t live one”
Kenneth Knowles Tax Attorney; Anglican Priest “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you; plans to give you hopeand a future”
Tyrese Miller Marine Biologist “Today I do what others don’t, so tomorrow I can do what others can’t”
Trevez Pratt Psycologist/Community Developer “Creation is the destruction of nothingness.”
Danielle Reckley Entrepeneur/Interior Designer “ The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me” Real Estate Agent
Savannah-Marie Russell Occupational Therapy
Kenisha Stubbs Chef
Ariyan Taylor Business Operation Manager
Allison Archer Chef
Lavaughnte Charlton Chef/ Computer Technician
Stefan Clarke Chef
Tamika Culmer Computer Technican
Khori Cumberbatch Pilot
Stony Duncanson
Ricardo Edwards Pilot
Professional Athlete
Leviticus Ferguson Entrepreneur / Veterinarian
Anternica Frandieu Anesthesiologist
Travis Grant Entrepreneur / Pilot
Richard Ingraham Jr. Entrepreneur
Troy Kelly Jr.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Daniel Knowles Master Electrician
Jonathan McClain Video Game Design
“In your darkest hour, your family will shine”
“Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be”
Jeremiah 29: 11
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear Is that we are powerful beyond measure. “ - Marianne Williamson
“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.” - James Cameron
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” - Michael Jordan
“Play or get played.”
“I believe I can fly.”
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
- Kevin Durant
“Don’t fall while chasing your dreams.”
“Through God I shall prosper.”
“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them. “ -
William Shakespeare
“Don’t gain the world and lose your soul. Wisdom is better than silver or gold.”
Graduation is an exciting time in life. It’s both an ending and a beginning: it’s warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future. “
“What God has for me, I’m going to get.”
“Work hard and keep a clean heart.”
“ Success is key.”
Edgarson Moxey Professional Soccer Player / Software Engineering Manager “ Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me unstoppable.”
David Rahming Pilot
Chad Russell Actuary Science
Aiesha Saunders Obsetrician
Aaron Stubbs Entrepreneur
Kellee Stubbs Hospitality Manager
Xzavier Thompson NBA Star/ Automotive Engineer
Demonia Thurston Hospitality Manager
Starron Wright Maritime Engineer
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” - Oprah Winfrey
“Hardwork x Dedication.”
“ Graduation isn’t the end of a taught journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one. “
“Dreaming quiet trying to dodge a suit and tie.”
“I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4: 13
“Greatness comes at a price.” - Karl Towns
“Through every dark knight there is a brighter day.” 2Pac
“I am the Black Mamba # Mambamentality.”
Class of 2016
12J
Ulrica Armbrister
Zantae Pellitier
Scottasia Roker
Elanore
Alliyah Thompson
Samia Thompson
Alyssa Williams
12O
Everette Anderson
Simeon Beckles
Kyshana Bonaby
Chante
Khori Cumberbatch
Stony Duncanson Ricardo Edwards
Leviticus Ferguson
Anternica Frandieu
Travis Grant
Richard Ingraham Jr.
Troy Kelly Jr.
Daniel Knowles
Jonathon McClain
Edgarson Moxey
David Rahming Chad Russell Aiesha Saunders
Aaron Stubbs
Kellee Stubbs
Xzavier Thompson
Demonia Thurston
Starron Wright
