MARANATHA ACADEMYEDUCATING FOR NOBLE SERVICE

GRADUATION CEREMONYTHEME: “Running Relentlessly; Surmounting the Odds!”

Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm.

Tropicana Le Deck Road Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

“Success is born out of faith, an undying passion, and a relentless drive.” — Stephen CurryMaranatha Academy (formerly Maranatha High School), has successfully through the years instilled the philosophy and driving concept of the above quotation into the students that have graced it halls. This school of excellence continues to harness

and develop the physical abilities, academic prowess, mental acumen, social skills and spiritual character of young people which benefits not only the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) but also the world. Without reser-vation, it can be said that this Academy of learning has excelled in every area of academia and extra-curricu-lar events without compromising on Christian values, virtues and integrity.Therefore, with a great sense of joy and gratitude to Almighty God, we applaud Maranatha Academy for its legacy that is grounded in God and His word and manifested through excellence as exhibited in the lives of its administrators, faculty, staff and students. So on behalf of my fellow Mission Administrators, Pastor Steve Cornwall, Executive Secretary & Ms. Simone Gilkes, Treasurer; the Executive Committee of the Turks and Caicos Islands Mission of Seventh-day Adventists; the TCIM Board of Education and the School Board of the Maranatha Academy, I greet you on this momentous occasion. Thank you for your support over the years, whether it has been by entrusting your child to our care or with your financial contributions, or your positive verbal endorsements and goodwill, or by your prayers. We are grateful for your trust and partnership in educating the youth of TCI.We salute the 2017 graduates and challenge you to go forward as your graduation theme says: “Running Relentlessly, Surmounting the Odds”. Remember you can do this successfully if you “run with endurance the race that is set before you, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (see Hebrews 12:1-2).May God bless and prosper you with great favour as you fulfill the private hopes and dreams He has placed within you for personal, national, global and everlasting benefit.

Pastor Michael A. SmithPresident & Board Chairman

Congratulatory greeting from … Pastor Michael A. SmithPRESIDENT OF THE TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS MISSION OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

MESSAGE

MR, RIENFORD TRAILPRINCIPAL, MARANATHA ACADEMY

It is indeed with great pleasure that I express congratula-tions to the Class of 2017 on reaching this very important milestone.Your theme: Running Relentlessly; Surmounting the Odds! is a vivid description of your hard work, dedication and resilience throughout your high school years.As you leave this institution, always remember to put God first. Never forget your parents or guardians and all those who assisted you in making your achievements a reality. I would like to leave you with some words of exaltation from Maya Angelou “I encourage you to live with life. Be courageous, adventurous. Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve.”Congratulations Class of 2017!Reinford L. TrailPrincipal

MRS. PHYLLIS GORDON VICE PRINCIPAL, MARANATHA ACADEMYClass of 2017 kudos to you all for achieving this tremendous milestone – you have completed five long years of challenging work. Congratulations.

You are indeed a unique batch of students, because you are the last set which did not have to complete SBA’s in Mathematics and English prior to the commencement of the new pro-gramme mandate by CXC.

Connecting with your theme. “Running Relentlessly; Surmounting the Odds” express much of the mileage that you hoped to achieve which you have done and we are very proud of you. This theme can be lifelong. You can resolve to be focused, positive, hardworking, persevering and with determination success will come.

Each of you has decided to embark on a vibrant illustrious career. Be the best you can be in all you do. Put God first and He will be with you to chart your way. I am certain that if you work tirelessly at the goals you have set, success will definitely be yours. May God bless you continu-ally.

MESSAGE

PROFILE OF SPEAKER

Her Excellency, The Hon. Anya WilliamsDeputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands

Her Excellency, The Honourable Anya Williams (nee Swann) was born on the island of Grand Turk to proud parents Dennis and Deborah Swann. She completed her primary education at the former

Christian Academy school before moving on to the Helena Jones Robinson High School. As an excel-lent scholar, she was among the top ten GSAT students in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1992.

Deputy Governor, Mrs. Anya Williams and her family relocated to Canada in 1994 and while there, she completed her third and fourth form high school years, then she moved on to Barbados where she completed her final year. She matriculated to the Barbados Community College where she obtained an associate degree in English, Law and Accounting, with honours. Having a natural desire for aca-

demic excellence, Hon. Williams went on to pursue the bachelor and masters degrees at Florida Inter-national University and graduated in 2003 as one of the top students in the entire state of Florida.

With a deep sense of national pride and love for the Turks and Caicos Islands, she returned to her native land to advance the development of her people and country. Immediately upon her return,

she gained employment as the Budget Director in the Ministry of Finance. She served in this capacity for nine (9) years before being appointed as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. In this

same year, she was appointed Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She has diligently fulfilled many civic responsibilities in communities across the Islands over the past four years to bring numerous policies and programs to fruition in the civil service. Some of which include completion and restructuring of the pay and grading system, the reopening of the Training Unit and the development of a new legislative framework for the Turks and Caicos Islands civil ser-

vice. She has strongly advocated for the advancement and appointment of Turks and Caicos Islanders in key positions across government. She is presently the youngest person to serve in this capacity as

Deputy Governor across the Caribbean region.Hon. Williams is the proud wife of Darren Williams and their union has produced one son Darrius and two daughters Cassandra and Brooke. She is a loving and devoted wife and mother and has a

deep love and appreciation for God, her family and her country.

Distinguished audience, I present to you our graduation keynote speaker, Her Excellency, The Hon. Anya Williams, Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

GUEST SPEAKER

OUTSTANDING GRADUATES

Roshawn Cox- Top Male Academic Performer Class of 2017- Head Boy, 2016 - 2017- Science Fair Project Team Leader 2016 - 2017- Prefect 2014 - 2017-Merit Awards Winner 2015 - 2016- 2nd Male Valedictorian Maranatha Acade-my 2017

Arneah Moises-Top Academic Performer Class of 2017-Head Girl 2016 - 2017-Merit Awards 2nd place 2015 - 2016- Prefect 2014 - 2017- Vice President Sci-Tech Club- Science Fair Quiz Team Member 2017

ROSHAWN COX Distinction eight subjects award

ARNEAH MOISES Distinction, nine subjects award

PENDIENO BROOKS- Distinction, five subjects award

GABRIEL CLAYTON Distinction, six subjects award

LEONISE RENE Distinction, four subjects award

Roshawn CoxPhilosophy: Don’t forget to fill up with gas on the road to success

Leonise RenePhilosophy: No Matter the strength of the wind it could never turn off a flashlight

Pendieno BrooksPhilosophy: A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work

Chardonnay ForbesPhilosophy: Don’t let the voice of other’s opinions drown out your inner voice, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition

Arneah MoisesPhilosophy: Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordi-nary destiny

Gabriel ClaytonPhilosophy: Deal with the hand you’ve been dealt and make the most of it

Serge PierrePhilosophy: Never let those who try to tear you down stop you from achieving your dreams.

Ruah GrantPhilosophy: Don’t gain the world and lose your soul wis-dom is better than silver and gold

Joshua DawkinsPhilosophy: Never look down on yourself even for a minute

Steve NoelPhilosophy: Stay focus, keep it simple and enjoy life

Makleenda DorcelyPhilosophy: Don’t be afraid of fear

Alexander BarnettPhilosophy: Don’t give up! The beginning is always the hardest

Kelvano HallPhilosophy: All I know is that I do not know anything because life is full of wonders

Gerardson JosephPhilosophy: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Fredhold AntoinePhilosophy: Antoine believes that he should give up the good and run for the great.

Kervens SaimphaPhilosophy: Life is a camera lens, focus only on what’s important and you will capture it perfectly

Sabentha JosephPhilosophy: When people tell you not to believe in your dream, and they say ‘why’, say ‘why not’

Administrative StaffReinford Trail, Principal Phyllis Gordon, Vice Principal Ronald Brown, Business Manager

Jacqueline Guthrie, Administrative Assistant Teaching StaffNorda Matthews Marlon SinclairGranville Owens Adrian ReaderMichelle Arthur Cedia Scott Noelle Brown Courtney Brown Maureen Tucker

Ancillary StaffPharismene Andre William St. FleurMarie Andre Julmiste

MEET THE FACULTY & STAFF

Procession of Graduands……………………………………....….………...........................Mrs. Cedia Scott & Mr. Adrian Reader Form Teachers for the Graduating Class

Introduction of Master of Ceremonies ……………………………….………………………….………….............….Alexander Barnett Class Assistant PRO

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks ……………………………………………………….……..........…..….Mrs. Charlene Escoe Barnett Real Estate Agent & Villa Rental Specialist

National Song ……………………………………………………………………………………….........……..…..Gabriel Clayton & Company

Prayer…..………………………………………………………………………………………………….......……………….…Mr. Granville Owens Industrial Arts Teacher

Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………............…….Pendieno Brooks & Chardonnay Forbes GraduandsGreetings Pastor Bylton Clarke, Associate VP for Alumni Relations & Advancement Northern Caribbean University

Pastor Michael A. Smith, President Turks & Caicos Islands Mission of Seventh-day Adventists Chairman of the School Board

Principal’s Report ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….........Mr. Reinford Trail

Special Selection …………………………………………………………..............Shellande Fleuridor & Company, Form 2 Students

Introduction of Guest Speaker …………………………………...............................……….………Leonise Rene’, Class Secretary

Musical Item …………………………………………………………............……….….…..Pastor Steve Cornwall, Executive Secretary Turks & Caicos Islands Mission of Seventh-day Adventists

Keynote Address ……………………………………………………………….……….............Her Excellency, The Hon. Anya Williams Deputy Governor of the Turks & Caicos Islands

Musical Item…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….........……Gifted Hands

Presentation of Diplomas & Awards …………………………………………………………………............……..…Mrs. Phyllis Gordon Vice Principal

Presentation of Class Gift ………………………………………………………............………….Chardonnay Forbes, Class President

Introduction of Valedictorian…………………………………………………………………………………………...........…Gabriel Clayton Class PRO & 1st Runner-up to the Salutatorian

Valedictorian Address ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………...…......……Roshawn Cox

Presentation of Graduands …………………….…………………………………………….…...........…….Mr. Reinford Trail, Principal

Special Items ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........…………….Graduates

Vote of Thanks …………………………………………………………………………………...........…………..Arneah Moises, Salutatorian

School Song………………………………………………………………………...........…………………………..……Graduates and Audience

Benediction ……………………………………………………………………………….........………………………………..Mr. Marlon Sinclair Head of Social Sciences Department

ORDER OF CEREMONY

VISION STATEMENTOur vision is to operate a Christian education environment that will positively impact the life of every

individual who attends, works, visits, or associates with the school in any capacity, thus becoming a model school in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

MISSION STATEMENTMaranatha Academy seeks to provide a Christ-centered, holistic education equipping students for noble service

to God and country.

MOTTOEducating for Noble Service

VALUE STATEMENTA Higher Standard

SYMBOLSIn today’s procession, three students carry items that are strongly symbolic of the virtues that students of

Maranatha Academy should emulate and take with them into life.

THE SWORDCarried by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the graduating class, represents truth.

THE LAMPCarried by the Valedictorian, symbolizes knowledge.

THE BIBLECarried by the Salutatorian, is always at the center of our activities. It is the guide to be followed for a sure and

safe passage through the world.

class officers

Valedictorian: Roshawn Cox Salutatorian: Arneah Moises President: Chardonnay Forbes VP: Roshawn Cox Secretary: Leonise Rene Asst. Secretary: Arneah MoisesTreasurer: Arneah Moises Asst. Treasurer: Makleenda Dorcely PRO: Gabriel Clayton Asst. PRO: Alexander Barnett Sergeant-at-Arms: Serge PierreChaplain: Kervens Saimpha

School song

Written by Maureen Tucker

Nestled on the plains of turquoise sand and seaMaranatha stands a monument to theeEducating for noble service is its goal

Striving to be the best it can beMarching forth to victory

ChorusMaranatha! Maranatha!

The new millennium chants your praiseThe high banner of Prince Emmanuel raise!

Fulfill your destiny with Godly fear and integrityWhile you embrace humanity!

Every boy or girl who passes through your hallowed hallsInspiration and courage enfold them all

Perpetuating true knowledge and wisdom to all mankind!Down through the ages hold your school banner high!

Marching forth to victory.

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A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

287 Millennium Highway, P.O Box 825 Providencia-les, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Phone: (649) 946-4385 Fax: (649) 941 –5186

Email: contact@maranathaacademy.tc