St. John's College 2019 Graduation Program Booklet

MESSAGE BY THE BISHOP

It is my privilege and delight to address the principal, staff, graduating class, parents and other stakeholders on the occasion of the 2019 Graduation Exercise.

I congratulate you all on this milestone.

A high school graduation is a culmination of many years and efforts on the part of so many persons, not just the graduates. It is also the beginning of a new chapter for that same group.

Graduates, formal education (primary and high school) is the foundation for the rest of your life. As time goes on, you will appreciate the value of these formative years more and more. My advice is that the “sky is the limit” – you can go anywhere and everywhere if you build wisely on this foundation. The words of your theme are therefore most appropriate and powerful because there are actually “NO LIMITS!” with respect to your future.

Remember to Go with God! Never forget God’s principles. Keep God as a part of your life always.

My wife, Joann, joins me in offering you heartiest congratulations and assurance of prayers.

Enjoy this day and this season for you have earned them both.

Yours in Christ,

The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Boyd BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

MESSAGE BY THE Chairperson

Graduations represent one of the best examples of the wonderful things a community can achieve with its collective effort and its collective will; and how the joy and pride of such a shared achievement creates a very special energy for everyone.

On this day we celebrate the Class of 2019. We congratulate them for their outstanding achievements. We salute the individual journeys that brought each one of them to this day; the persistence, the drive, the focussed efforts of every student; and we honour the community upon whose shoulders they rose and stood.

The journey for each graduate is paved with the love, support and sacrifice of family and friends; the hard-work and unflagging determination of our dedicated faculty and staff; the guidance, teaching and counsel of our Church, our Anglican family; and the support of so many including our alumni and others who through their faith and demonstrated support make up our wonderful Anglican Schools community.

The theme of this year’s graduating class is “No Limits!”. A bold announcement of their arrival to the next phase of their life’s journey. May they always be bold in their dreaming and focussed in their steps; and may they face every new day with faith and determination.

On behalf of the Anglican Central Education Authority (ACEA), I extend to every graduate our very best wishes, for every day that is yet to come. Whether their next steps take them to higher education, to the workplace, to whatever and wherever the wonderful opportunities they’ve created for themselves may lead, we wish them for them every success that their future holds. We pray for their continued growth and maturation, in the guiding principles and Christian values that have been the foundation of their student experience throughout their Anglican school journey.

Sincerely,

A. Gabriella Fraser Chairperson Anglican Central Education Authority

MESSAGE BY THE DIRECTOR

Today, I extend congratulations to the Class of 2019, and all your proud parents, guardians, teachers and well-wishers. To you, dear graduates, as this chapter of your education ends, I am certain that many thoughts are racing through your minds, and that you are experiencing a mixture of emotions as you reflect on the high school days that led you here. Some of the events were happy, and some sad; there are memories that you will look back on fondly, and then there are some you wish you can erase. No doubt, you would have experienced moments of great pride, suffered times of struggle, and dealt with adversity and failure. However, you learnt how to endure and achieve your goals. It is my hope that your experiences have shaped you and that you see no limits before you as you press forward to the future.

During your years at St. John’s College, we sought to instil in you a robust educational foundation. You have all worked hard and experienced varying measures of success. Your dedicated teachers provided you with love and support and assisted you in reaching your full potential while maintaining our vision of Excellence, Equity and Opportunity. Your parents made sacrifices along the way that enabled you to celebrate this day. The staff members worked tirelessly to the best of their abilities to fashion a nurturing environment to assist your development. Overall, the Anglican Central Education Authority has given itself to your journey, and to see you stand on the pedestal of succession today.

Thus, you become a part of the rich legacy of St. John’s College and will be counted among the countless alumni of this institution. You must now go out and make your contribution to the society. You can celebrate that your sojourn at St. John’s College has developed your spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional well-being, has equipped you for future citizenship, and has prepared you for life in an ever-changing global environment. You now possess the soft skills needed to succeed and have budded into effective leaders and speakers who can communicate, collaborate, and network with others to achieve a goal. Your future is bright, and we are all rooting for you to make a positive mark on this world.

As you venture into the world, do not forget your past. Do not neglect to apply all the lessons you would have learnt thus far. Strive to be different and do not follow the status quo. Remember that the pursuit of excellence demands much. Go forward with confidence, and consistently acknowledge that you can conquer any obstacles that may come your way with the help of your Heavenly Father (Phil. 4:13). Hence, I leave these final words with you: Be grateful, and remember to always show your appreciation through respect, integrity and service. Remember that “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” - Helen Keller. Today, you have made both your parents and teachers very proud, and they all celebrate with you too.

I wish you God’s richest blessings as you step into the future and embark on a new chapter of your life.

RESPICE, ADSPICE, PROSPICE! – LOOK TO THE PAST, THE PRESENT, THE FUTURE!

Warm regards,

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

MESSAGE BY THE PRINCIPAL

To

the Class of 2019:

Today begins a whole new chapter in your life. Congratulations and commendations to each and every one of you on this remarkable achievement of graduation from St. John’s College. Your achievement is worth celebrating. You have worked hard and now you are ready and prepared to move on to the world of college and work. The possibilities are “Limitless”.

Take a moment to look back on your senior year... waking up early to arrive to school on time... resting your head in the bed so late after you finished your assignments... balancing your school activities and your social life... stressed by projects and course work. This season has passed. Class of 2019, you are really done. Don’t forget the reasons and the people who made your high school years worth the trouble.

Remember to thank them for supporting and caring for you. Realize all that you’ve accomplished and the footprints that you’ve laid. Each step has been a building block for your life. It is expected that you continue to build upon the robust foundation that has been laid for you here at St. John’s College.

Jeremiah 29:11 states, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” God’s plans are already laid out for you, just waiting for you to step into them. The possibilities are “Limitless”.

Today, you become an alumna of St. John’s College and as such you are encouraged to “look back and give back” to aid your alma mater. Whereby, ensuring the continuance of the deliverance of quality education to every student who enters these hallowed walls.

Your principal’s final golden nugget: “Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” – Steve Jobs

I love you and thank you for allowing me to be your principal.

RESPICE, ADSPICE, PROSPICE! – LOOK TO THE PAST, THE PRESENT, THE FUTURE!

Best wishes,

Nevillene Evans (Ph.D.) PRINCIPAL

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Fr. Bryton B. Ward

Curate Christ Church Cathedral

Class of 2011

School Hymn

“Praise To The Lord, The Almighty”

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation; All ye who hear, Now to his temple draw near, Joining in glad adoration.

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Praise to the Lord, Who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shieldeth thee gently from harm, or when fainting sustaineth: Hast thou not seen How thy heart’s wishes have been Granted in what He ordaineth.

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Praise to the Lord, Who doth prosper thy work and defend thee, Surely His goodness and mercy shall daily attend thee; Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If to the end He befriend thee.

Program

Entrance of Dignitaries (please stand)

Entrance of Graduates (please sit)

Opening Prayer Father Enrique McCartney (Chaplain)

National Anthem (Audience)

Welcome and Introduction Simone Bellot & Collins Njenga of Master of Ceremonies (Depty Head Boy and Girl)

Master of Ceremonies

Principal’s Report

Choir

Head Girl’s Speech

Class Song

Mr. Lyndon Sweeting (V.P. Secondary Dept.)

Dr. Nevillene Evans

“Oh Lord, How Excellent”

Ryan Rahming

“This is Me” – from The Greatest Showman

Introduction of Ajani Rolle (Senior Prefect)

Guest Speaker

Keynote Address

Announcers

Fr. Bryton Ward (Class of 2011)

Mr. Sherwaine Arthurs & Mrs. Karrolann Jervis (Senior Assistants)

Presentation of Diplomas & Special Awards

Diplomas, Awards

Mrs. Italia Davies (Director of the A.C.E.A.), & & Trophies

Vote of Thanks

School Hymn

Remarks & Benediction

Ms. Gabriella Fraser (A.C.E.A. Chairperson)

Khajzan Taylor

Praise to the Lord (Please Stand)

Bishop Laish Boyd (Diocesan Bishop)

Order of Recessional Graduates

Special Guests

Staff

2019 STUDENT LEADERSHIP

2019 STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Student Leaders 2018-2019

Head Girl

Ryan Rahming

Senior Prefect: Ajani Rolle

Hensley Armbrister

Jasmine Beneby

Hannah Burrows

Immanuel Carey

Lauren Carter

Malaysia Cartwright

Garyese Curtis

Jonathan Dolphin

Keishawn Dorsett

Tyler Hanna

Madison Ingraham

Paulina Kantanka

Brion Mackey

Kneisha McDonald

Rickevon Micklewhite

Myra Moss

Jason Rahming

Jaynelle Rahming

Madison Roberts

Jairus Russell

Christian Strachan

Vashanti Storr

Shakwame Stuart

Janeisha Stubbs

Geordan Thurston

Travis Willliams

St. John’s College • Class of 2019 Subject Prizes

The Karrolann Jervis Subject Award for English Language // Ryan Rahming

The Dr. Anthony Dahl Subject Award for English Literature // Ryan Rahming, Vashanti Storr

The Shari Albury Subject Award for Mathematics // Vashanti Storr

The Janiece Watkins Subject Award for Information Technology // Ryan Rahming

The Lincoln Deal Subject Award for Commerce // Andrea Adderley

The Matthew Kemp Subject Award for Office Procedures // Angel Daxon

The Matthew Kemp Subject Award for Book Keeping and Accounts // Kahjzan Taylor

The Lincoln Deal Subject Award for Economics // Khajzan Taylor

Geography // Tyler Hanna

Religious Studies // Ryan Rahming

The Tiana Campbell Subject Award for History // Ryan Rahming

AP Psychology // Tyler Hanna

Spanish // Ryan Rahming

French // Monique Ferguson-Nyakarundi

The Sonia Brown Subject Award for Biology // Ryan Rahming

The Sonia Brown Subject Award for Chemistry // Vashanti Storr

The Sonia Brown Subject Award for Physics // Vashanti Storr

The Sonia Brown Subject Award for IGCSE Physics // Antonio Beckford

Music // Donte Ferguson

Art & Design // Jasmine Beneby, Madison Roberts

Art & Craft // Simone Bellot

The Melissa Hanna Subject Award for Home Economics // Skyeesha Lightfoot

The Archdeacon James Palacious Subject Award for Graphical Communication // Keishawn Dorsett

Ryan Rahming

Graduation Special Prizes 2019

Proficiency Prize

Ryan Rahming

Vashanti Storr

Simone Bellot

Tyler Hanna

Kneisha McDonald

Keishawn Dorsett

Khajzan Taylor

Ajani Rolle

Jasmine Beneby

Shakwame Stuart

Valedictorian Salutatorian

The Bishop’s Prize for the Best BGCSE Results 2018 // Giovanno Rolle

The Director’s Prize for Academic Excellence // Ryan Rahming

The Principal’s Prize for General Excellence // Vashanti Storr

The Vice Principal’s Prize for General Excellence // Simone Bellot

Canon Dudley & Mrs. Shelagh Strachan Award for outstanding SAT performance Vashanti Storr

Senior Master’s Prize for most outstanding male prefect // Rickevon Micklewhite

Senior Mistress’ Prize for most outstanding female prefect // Hannah Burrows

Head of Middle School Award for most improved students // Raja Nottage

St. John’s College Citizenship Award for Outstanding Character // Ryan Rahming

Bishop Gilbert Thompson’s Citizenship Award for outstanding contribution to school and community involvement // Ryan Rahming

Chaplain’s Award for outstanding contribution to the development of Christian values // Destiny Reid, Christian Strachan

The Ruth Saunders-Rolle General Conduct Award // Anwar Bethell Monique Ferguson-Nyakarundi

Canon Harry Ward Award for Elocution and Speech // Kneisha McDonald, Simone Bellot, Adon Beckford, Vashanti Storr

Ruth Saunders Award for Deportment // Lauren Carter, Davondre Huyler

Parents / Teachers Emerald Club Award // Ryan Rahming, Vashanti Storr, Simone Bellot, Tyler Hanna, Kneisha McDonald, Keishawn Dorsett, Khajzan Taylor, Ajani Rolle, Jasmine Beneby, Shakwame Stuart, Jelise Saunders, Davondre Huyler, Collins Njenga, Samyka Knowles, Raja Nottage, Monique Ferguson-Nyakarundi, Brion Mackey, D’Angelo Smith, Madison Ingraham, Immanuel Carey

Archdeacon Keith Cartwright award for perseverance // Janeisha Stubbs

The Conroy Williams Prize for overall excellence in Science // Vashanti Storr

The Edda Armbrister Award for Outstanding Leadership // Simone Bellot, Collins Njenga

School Board Award for Demonstration of School Spirit // Destiny Reid, Khajzan Taylor

Keith Carey Student Athlete Award Donated by Dr. Andre Rollins // Jameka Chisholm Jonathan Dolphin

Victor Ludorum Award for the most outstanding male athlete of the year (Donated by Canon Peter A.G. Scott) // Tyrese Porter

The Victrix Lodorum Prize for the most outstanding female athlete of the year (Donated by Canon Peter A.G. Scott) // Lauren Carter

Philip Clarke Award for Excellence in High Jump // Barron Pratt

Award for Excellence in Engineering (Donated by Sonia Brown) // Antonio Beckford

CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2019 GIANTS

2019 Graduates

Valedictorian

Ryan Rahming

Salutatorian

Vashanti Storr

Distinction

Ryan Rahming

Vashanti Storr

Simone Bellot

Tyler Hanna

Kneisha McDonald

Keishawn Dorsett

Khajzan Taylor

Ajani Rolle

Jasmine Beneby

Shakwame Stuart

Jelise Saunders

Davondre Huyler

Collins Njenga

Samyka Knowles

Raja Nottage

Monique Ferguson-Nyakarundi

Brion Mackey

D’Angelo Smith

Madison Ingraham

Immanuel Carey

Special Credit

Lauren Carter

Myra Moss

Skyeesha Lightfoot

Destiny Reid

Ulric Mortimer

Geordan Thurston

Malaysia Cartwright

Jayden Munnings

Tamia Woodside

Jairus Russell

Jonathan Dolphin

Christon Stuart

Kerri Ramsey

Gareth Bethel

Angel Daxon

Archanae Cambridge

Madison Roberts

Paulina Kantanka

Christian Strachan

Krystal Miller

Dion Pennerman

Janeisha Stubbs

Fredericka Taylor

Anwar Bethell

Hannah Burrows

Hensley Armbrister

Shaniah Henfield

Garyese Curtis

Denzel Harris

Yanek Huggins

Tafari Smith

Adam Newbold

Sameque Gardiner

Brianna Lightbourne

Antonio Beckford

Taino Rodgers

Calpurnia Campbell

Zaria Butler

Darren Francis-Wood

Bryanna Clarke

Rickevon Micklewhite

Keano Tonny

Cha’mael Curtis

Torrez Basden

Nyesha Hutcheson

Credit

Jaden Lockhart

Barron Pratt

Daylan Major

Danielle Richards

Jaynelle Rahming

Lauryn Stubbs

Lanario Williams

Tyrese Porter

Khirsten Brown

Donte Ferguson

Perica Carroll

Kalie Taylor

Denaje Rolle

Shadae Johnson

Alexia Mangal

Natae Brayen

Adon Beckford

Tori Ferguson

Travis Williams

Charlae Stuart

Zane Thompson

Hilton Forbes

Andrea Adderley

Jason Rahming

Laquon Sands

Simone Russell

Philip Ritchie

Vincent Roberts III

Pass

Jameka Chisholm

Basic

Lutchman Rolle

St. John’s College Staff

Administration

Principal – Dr. Nevillene Evans Ph.D.

Vice Principal – Secondary Department

Mr. Lyndon Sweeting M.A., B.Sc., Dip.Ed., CIPM

Senior Master

Mr. Sherwaine Arthurs B.A., Dip.Ed.

Senior Mistress

Mrs. Karrolann Jervis B.Sc., MA Ed.

Chaplain /Counselor

Fr. Enrique McCartney MA, BA, B.Sc.y MA, BA, B.Sc.

Business Studies & Information Technology

Mrs. Tamika Greene (HOD) B.A., Dip. Ed

Mr. Minesh Parekh M.A., B.A., A.A., Dip. Ed.

Mrs. Rekha Parekh B.Com., Dip. Ed.

Ms. Kristia Knowles B.Ed. CIS

Foreign Language

Mrs. Chikaodi Emepue (HOD) B.A., Dip. Ed.

Mr. Kofi Amponsem T. Cert., Vet. Cert

Mrs. Prista Coleby B.A.

Ms. Shanderia Kemp B.Sc., A.A.

Physical Education

Mrs. Charma J-Smith (HOD) B. Sc.

Mr. Sherwaine Arthurs B.A., Dip.Ed

Mr. Derron Grey B.A.

Practical Subjects

Ms. Catharina Jirjahlke (HOD) M.S. Ed, B.Sc., Cert in Music

Mr. Preston Ferguson B.A., Dip. Ed

Ms. Diana Daley M. Ed., B.A, Dip. Ed.

Ms. Lisa Johnson AA Culinary Arts, Dip.Ed.

Mr. Sean Paul B.S. (Substitute)

Guidance & Health Services

Mrs. Jocelyn Smith B.A. (HOD)

Mr. Luke Caley B.A.

Fr. Enrique A. McCartney MA, BA, B.Sc.

Mr. Kyle Dean M.A., B.A.

Ms. Olivia Russell M.A., B.A., Cert. AutPlay Therapist

Nurse J. Camille King RN, RM, BSN, MPA

Vice Principal – Preparatory Department

Mrs. Junann Lewis M.Ed., B.Sc., T. C.

Senior Mistress – Preparatory Department

Mrs. Lelani Burrows M.S.Ed, B.A. Ed., A.A. Ed, T.C.

Middle School Administrator

Ms. Kristia Knowles B.Ed. CIS

Secondary Department Staff

Language

Ms. Crystal Rolle (HOD) B.A.

Ms. Heather Thompson MBA, B.S.

Ms. Kirktiya Rolle B.A.

Mr. John Dolphin B.Sc., Dip Ed.

Mr. Janiel Vanhorn D.Ed., M.A., A.Sc.

Mrs. Karrolann Jervis MA Ed., B.Sc.

Mrs. Cherrilene Baxter- Dennis B.Ed., T.C., Dip Soc. Work

Mr. Mahindra Persaud M.Ed., BA., Dip Ed

Ms. Ashley McClain B.Ed. (Substitute)

Mrs. Teria Courtney M.S., B.S.

Math

Mr. Edwin Embleton (HOD) A.A., T.C.

Mr. Sammy Njenga B.S., T.C

Ms. Shari Albury B.Sc.

Mr. Leonardo Pino M.A., B.S.Ed.

Mr. Glenroy Dixon B.Ed., Dip. Ed.

Mr. Patrick Russell B.Sc., T.C.

Science

Mr. Floraine Vera Cruz (HOD) B.Sc., T.T.

Mrs. Chandra Persaud M. Sc., B. Sc., T.T.

Ms. Krystiel Butler B.S. MBBS

Mrs. Danah Weech B.A., Dip. Ed.

Fr. Shazz Turnquest M.Sc., B. Eng. CTM., PGCE

Mr. Ricardo Mitchell M.S., B.Ed.

Dr. Wazir Abdool MD, Ph.D, M.Sc, B.Sc., T.C.

Office Staff

Ms. Tia Knowles - Bursar

Ms. Candice Lightbourne - Receptionist

Mrs. Doris Taylor - Receptionist

Mrs. Nicole Gardiner- Secretary

Mrs. Cigi Williams Williams - Office Member

Ms. Kihan Murphy - Secretary Humanities

Mr. Lanardo Forbes (HOD) B.Sc.

Ms. Regina Hunt B.Ed.

Mrs. Tamara Moncur B.S.Ed., TC

Fr. Chester Burton B.A., A.A., T.C.

Ms. Keva Kemp B.Sec.Ed.(Substitute)

Mr. Delwin Maycock M.Div., BA, Cert. Bib

Mr. Karim Diallo M.A, B.A, T.C.

Ms. Rebecca Mckinney

Mrs. Geneva Rose

Mr. Daniel Petit-Homme

Ms. Eulamae Thompson

Mrs. Lorette Almonor

Ms. Julie Caprice

Mr. Olisma Saint Julus

Ms. Ruth Smith

Mrs. Natacha Mackey

Board Chairman

Mr. Kevin Ryan

ACEA MemberS

Ancillary & Tuck Shop Staff

Mr. Percy Davis

Mrs. Carletha Taylor

Ms. Patricia Brown

Mr. Theophile Jean

Mr. Albrion Pennerman

Mrs. Yvette Clarke

Ms. Tonia Darling

Ms. Finishca Stubbs

P.T.A. President

Mrs. Kenva Mullings

The Right Rev’d Laish Z. Boyd B.A. Bishop of the Bahamas & the Turks and Caicos Islands

The Hon. Mr .Justice Bernard Turner (Diocesan Chancellor)

Miss Gabriella Fraser (Chairperson of ACEA)

Ms. Sonia Balfour (Diocesan Administrator)

Mr. Wayde Babb (Asst. Financial Comptroller)

Mrs. Italia Davies (Director of Education & Director of Personnel)

Mrs. Sheryl Wood (Deputy Director of Education)

Mrs. Janice Munnings

Ms. Cheryl Simms

Mr. Winston Marshall

Miss Sharon Brown

The Rev’d. Canon Curtis Robinson

Mrs. Aisha Stuart-Smith