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34TH

HONOURS DAY

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BROTHER KEVIN A. BASDEN, LM CHAPTER PRESIDENT

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On behalf of the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter, I bring greetings. We are delighted to once again hold our Annual Honours Day Convocation, our 34th. This provides us the opportunity to not only recognize, but to also celebrate the achievements of the top graduating high school males in the country. For the second year in a row the program is virtual (hybrid). Covid19, the global pandemic, is a disruptor. The entire world had to make adjustments in order to function safely and in some instances in order to survive. You, our honourees, like all of us, did not anticipate having to deal with a Covid19 environment and for such a long time. More than a year has passed. In spite of it, you were able to keep up with your education, granted in an environment that was new to you, to your teachers and to the school system. You persevered. The theme for this year’s Honours Day is “Your Voice, Your Service, Your Future”. While we honour you for your academic achievements, be reminded that life is more than just academics. It is also about social responsibility and service. Use your voice and speak truth to power. Be an advocate for right and speak on behalf of those who are unable to. Serve your God and your community. Help someone along the way as you journey through life and be thankful to those who helped you to achieve all that you have. At the same time, prepare for the future and set achievable goals. Be the best that you can be. To the Parents, Guardians, Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Family and Friends who have supported and positively impacted the lives of our Honourees, I thank you for all that you have done. On behalf of the Men of Alpha Phi Alpha, I commend all of our Honourees and pray that they have great success as they enter the next phase of their lives either by attending university or seeking employment. Whichever road you take, know that learning is life long. God bless each and every one of you.

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I am delighted to serve as Iota Epsilon Lambda’s newly elected Director of Educational Activities and by default, Chairman of the 2021 Honours Day Convocation. We have adopted the theme for our 2021 Program: Your Voice, Your Service, Your Future and have challenged our honourees to embrace this theme as a stepping stone in their planning for the next phase of their lives. We have no doubt that our honourees will shape the future of The Bahamas in their chosen careers and this is what makes our program, the only program that awards scholarships at this level, to outstanding students in The Bahamas. We recognize the parents and relatives of our 2021 honourees and particularly want to recognize them for the contributions made to the development of these future leaders. I can only imagine the gambit of sacrifices made to augment their development and together with their Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers, thousands of man-hours have been injected into the development of these outstanding young men. Our Committee comprising members of the Iota Epsilon Lambda and Phi Mu Chapters have had a difficult task in determining the scholarship winners and on behalf of our Chapter, I thank every member of the Committee for their Service. It is fitting that I also recognize the hard work of our previous Directors of Education, and particularly, our Immediate Past Director, Dr. Steven A. Rolle LM, for his service and positive evolution of our Honours Day Convocation to the current level and he has left a very rich legacy of hard work, and commitment, for me, and by extension, the 2021 Committee to follow. I challenge my Brothers to use their Voice, and Service in following the aims of our Fraternity: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for Mankind, as we continue to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. This is without question, an excellent way to leave our Future in the hands of outstanding young men, many of whom have participated in our Honours Day Program over the 34 years of consistent delivery by the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter of the greatest Fraternity in the world: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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History ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-American and people of colour around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity established for African-Americans and people of colour, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in the United States of America. The visionary founders, known as “Jewels” of the Fraternity, are: Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelly, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle and Vertner Woodson Tandy. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the Fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha’s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Alpha Phi Alpha chapters were established at other colleges and universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding at Cornell. The first Alumni Chapter was established in 1911. While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political and social justices faced by African- Americans and men of colour. Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood at the forefront of the African-American community’s fight for civil rights through leaders such as: W. E. B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke, Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul Robeson, and many others. True to its form as the “first of first”, Alpha Phi Alpha has been interracial since in 1945. The objectives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom and dignity of the individuals; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood: and to aid down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status. More than 175,000 men have joined the ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. since it’s founding in 1906. The Fraternity is international in scope, with chapter in more than 700 colleges and communities throughout the world including: The United States, Bermuda, The Bahamas, The Caribbean, Europe and Asia. NATIONAL PROGRAMS - The Fraternity’s National Programs are community outreach mentoring initiatives that have been adopted by the organization’s governing body and mandated for implementation by all of its chapters. The organization’s National Programs include: GO-TO-HIGH SCHOOL, GO-TO-COLLEGE - The “Go-To-High School, Go-To-College” program, established in 1922, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Through the “Go-To-High School, Go- To-College” educational initiatives, young men receive information and learn strategies that facilitates success. Alpha men provide youth participants with excellent role models to emulate. PROJECT ALPHA - Project Alpha is a collaborative effort between the March of Dimes Foundation and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This program was developed to increase the knowledge of male of the consequences of teenage pregnancy from the male perspective. This program seeks to assist young men in developing an understanding of their role in preventing untimely pregnancies through responsible attitudes and behaviors. A VOTELESS PEOPLE IS A HOPELESS PEOPLE - “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” was initiated as a National Program of Alpha during the 1930’s when many African-Americans had the right to vote but were prevented from voting because of poll taxes, threats of reprisal, and lack of education about the voting process. Through this program, the Fraternity engages in a voter education and registration campaign. In the 1990’s the focus shifted to include political awareness and empowerment.

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BRO. CHARLES ALBURY CHARTER PRESIDENT (1977-1980)

BRO. PATRICK TAYLOR (OMEGA CHAPTER) 2ND PRESIDENT (1980 – 1984)

BRO. REV. DR. WESLEY THOMPSON 3RD PRESIDENT (1984)

BRO. NATHANIEL A. COOPER, ESQ.

4TH PRESIDENT (1984-88) / 11TH PRESIDENT (1996-1997)

BRO. DON S. DAVIS, CPA, LM 5TH PRESIDENT (1988-89)

BRO. HON. K. PETER TURNQUEST, M.P., CPA 6TH PRESIDENT (1989-1992)

BRO. BRADLEY S. COOPER, ESQ. 7TH PRESIDENT (1992-1993)

BRO. BISHOP HARRY D. COLLIE (OMEGA ) 8TH PRESIDENT (1993-1994) / 10TH PRESIDENT (1995-1996)

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

MAY 1977 - PRESENT

We are proud of the Brothers who have led our chapter serving as P residents.

BRO. ALUCHIFER ROLLE 9TH PRESIDENT (1994-1995)

BRO. WALLACE I. ROLLE, ESQ. 12TH PRESIDENT (1997-1998)

BRO. KENDRICK K. CHRISTIE, CPA, LM 13TH PRESIDENT (1998-1999)

BRO. OSCAR L. DORSETT, LM

14TH PRESIDENT (1999-2000) /20TH PRESIDENT (2010–2011)

BRO. RICARDO P. DEVEAUX, LM 15TH PRESIDENT (2000-2003)

BRO. TERRANCE L. B. FOUNTAIN, LM 16TH PRESIDENT (2003-2005)

BRO. SHANE O. D. ALBURY, LM 17TH PRESIDENT (2005-2007)

BRO. LYNDEN D. MAYCOCK, CPA, LM 18TH PRESIDENT (2007-2009)

BRO. DAVE M. FORBES, LM 19TH PRESIDENT (2009-2010)

BRO. KEITH T. CLEARE, LM 21ST PRESIDENT (2011-2012)

BRO. DAYAN M. BOURNE, CPA, LM

22ND PRESIDENT (2012-2013) / 24TH PRESIDENT (2014-2016)

BRO. DOMINIC ARCHER, LM 23RD PRESIDENT (2013-2014)

BRO. MICHAEL H. WILSON, CPA, LM 25TH PRESIDENT (2016-2018)

BRO. KEVIN A. BASDEN, LM 26TH PRESIDENT (2018 - 2020 27TH PRESIDENT (2020 - PRESENT)

History

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

The Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was the fifth chapter organized outside the continental United States of America. The charter was originally given to a chapter in South Vietnam in 1968. On May 11th, 1977, the charter was issued to the Brothers in Nassau, Bahamas. The charter members included: Brothers Charles Albury – President; Theodore Nottage – Vice-President; Hugh Chase – Treasurer; Aluchifer Rolle – Recording and Corresponding Secretary; Alfred Forbes – Dean of Pledgees; Rupert Smith – Historian / Sergeant at Arms; Kendal Darling; Marcian Mortimer; Rev. Maynard Turner, Jr.; Arthur Fountain; Rev. Peter Pinder; Leroy N. Thompson; Dr. Cyril Vanderpool; William R. Walkine; Barrington C. Smith; Godfrey Pratt; the late Rev. Dr. O. A. Pratt; Julius Cox; Luther Darville and the late Patrick Taylor. Today the Brothers of Iota Epsilon Lambda are well-respected men of distinction in both their personal and professional lives. Here in The Bahamas, we pride ourselves on the achievements and contributions among our brotherhood and participate in the fight to elevate the downtrodden members of our community. The Chapter continues to create a social climate in which brothers can enrich themselves for effective living and leadership upon returning home from their various college and universities. LIFE MEMBERSHIP - There are thirty brothers within the chapter with Life Membership status: Leroy Thompson; Kevin Basden; Daniel Ferguson; Keith T. Cleare; Karl Dawkins; Fred Munnings, Jr.; Kendrick Christie; Terrance Fountain; Ricardo P. Deveaux; Shane O. D. Albury; Oscar L. Dorsett; Bruce P. LaFleur; André A. Moss; Warren A. Pinder; Peter W. Rutherford; Dave M. Forbes; Algernon Cargill, Sr.; Temico Smith; L. Gerard Archer; Dr. Frederick P. Smith; Lynden D. Maycock; Dayan M. Bourne; Dominic Archer; Don Davis; Drexon Thompson; Dr. Steven A. Rolle; Kino Williamson, Michael H. Wilson, Arthur L. Campbell and Shanendon E. Cartwright. NATIONAL PROGRAMS - The Brothers of the local chapter are successfully carrying out the Fraternity’s National Programs and Special Projects. The Chapter has risen to the challenge to assist the local community through ongoing programs and projects. These programs include our Mentorship program “Go To High School, Go to College” where we mentor at risk young high school men. The annual Honour’s Day Awards Scholarship Convocation; assisting the Red Cross, Cancer Society and The Salvation Army in their appeals; Project Alpha – The National Program on teen pregnancy from the male prospective and A Voteless People is a Hopeless People Campaign. During the period of 1992 – 1998, the chapter was responsible for sponsoring a Junior Achievement Company at the Simpson Penn Center for Boys (formerly the Boys Industrial School). INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS & CONFERENCES - The local chapter also had the honour of being the first international chapter to host four historic conventions. Under the leadership of President Harry Collie, the chapter hosted the 1995 Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters District conference. In 1998, under the leadership of President Kendrick Christie, the chapter hosted the Fraternity’s National Economic and Leadership Seminar. In 2007, under the leadership of President Lynden Maycock, the chapter hosted for the second time the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters District Conference. In 2015, under the leadership of President Dayan M. Bourne, the chapter hosted for the third time the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters District Conference. The chapter has also played host to the following General Presidents – Milton C. Davis; Adrian Wallace and Herman “Skip” Mason. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - During the 2000-2001 and 2007-2008 fraternal year, the Chapter experienced the highest nationally financial Brothers on the membership roll. Forty-five Brothers were listed on the National roll as being financially active on both the National and Local levels of the Fraternity. The chapter is also pleased that Brothers from the local chapter accepted international leadership roles. Brothers Leroy Thompson, Kevin Basden and Nathaniel Cooper during the 80’s and 90’s served as Cluster Coordinator for The Bahamas. In October 2002, The Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter petitioned the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters for The Bahamas to be created as a separate Area in the District. It was approved and The Bahamas became an Area and the Area Director was appointed to the District’s Executive Board. Bro. Ricardo P. Deveaux was appointed the first Bahamas Area Director by Bro. Christopher McCray – District Director of the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters. In 2004, Bro. Deveaux was re-appointed to the position of Area Director by Florida District Director Bro. James Crumel, Sr. In 2008, Bro. Lynden Maycock was the second Bahamian Brother to be appointed Bahamas Area Director. He was appointed by Florida District Director Bro. John Ellis. In 2012, Bro. Dayan Bourne was the third Bahamian Brother to be appointed Bahamas Area Director. He was appointed by Florida District Director Bro. Matthew Bradford. In 2016, Bro. Dayan Bourne was reappointed as the Bahamas Area Director by Florida District Director Marlon M. Ivey. At the International Level, Bro. Marc Garcia, an Attaché with the US Embassy in The Bahamas and a member of the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter, was appointed to the Senior Leadership Team of 31st General President Harry Johnson, Sr. He was named to the newly created Senior Committee Level position, Chairman, International Brothers Affairs. In January 2005, 32nd General President Darryl Matthews, Sr. appointed Bro. Ricardo P. Deveaux as Chairman of International Brothers Affairs, becoming the first Bahamian Brother from the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter to serve on the Senior Leadership Team. In January 2009, 33rd General President Herman Skip Mason appointed Bro. André A. Moss as Chairman of International Brothers, becoming the second Bahamian Brother from The Bahamas to be appointed to the Senior Leadership Team. In January 2013, 34th General President Mark Tillman reappointed Bro. André A. Moss as Chairman of International Brothers. In January 2017, 35th General President Everette B. Ward appointed Brother Ricardo P. Deveaux to the Standing Committee on Publications and Bro. André A. Moss on the Standing Committee on Membership and Extension Services representing the Southern Region. In April 2020, Bro. Nathaniel A. Cooper was appointed as Associate Chairman of the A. Charles Haston International Brothers Keeper Program. In February 2021 36th General President Willis L. Lonzer, III appointed Bro. Algernon M. Cargill to the National Committee, Grievances and Discipline.

HISTORY

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER At the Regional Level, Bro. Algernon Cargill, Sr. was appointed in 2018 as the Chairman, Business and Economic Committee by the Southern Regional Vice-President Brother Kelsey L. Rushing. Bro. Cargill became the first Brother from the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter to be appointed to the Regional Senior Leadership Team. NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL - The Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter has also played an integral role in fostering Inter-Greek Relations in The Bahamas. Since the Nassau, Bahamas Pan-Hellenic Council was established in 1981 and then reorganized in 1991, Alphas have left their mark of leadership on the Council. Bro. K. Peter Turnquest led the reorganization of the Local NPHC as its 2nd President and Bro. Ricardo P. Deveaux was its Charter President (4th President) and led the Council to becoming the first international council to be chartered by the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. The Chapter celebrates that two Brothers from the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter have been inducted into the Bahamas Greek Hall of Fame for their contribution to the Fraternal movement in The Bahamas: Bro. Ricardo P. Deveaux – 2004 Inductee and Bro. Hon. K. Peter Turnquest, M.P. – 2017 Inductee. On the International level for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. – Bro. Ricardo P. Deveaux also blaze some trails for others to follow. In February 1999, he was elected to the Office of National First Vice-President, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. He was the first member from an international council and one of the youngest person to hold the second highest international NPHC office. CONTINUED LEGACY - Through the continued participation at all levels in the Fraternity, The Brothers of the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter hope to assist in the further promotion of a greater awareness of the Fraternity. It was also our desire to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our community through our social action initiatives. In May 2001, The Chapter celebrated with Bro. Rev. Dr. Ornan A. Pratt as the Fraternity recognized his 50th Year Membership. In 2006, The Chapter celebrated the Centennial of the Fraternity by attending in great numbers the Centennial Convention in Washington, DC and in December 2006, hosting their own celebration in true Bahamian style, a Centennial Ball. In May 2017 Dr. Roderick L. Smothers was our 31st Honours Day Convocation Speaker he challenged the Brothers of IEL to establish a HBCU College Fair etc. In July 2018, 35th General President Everett Ward recognized the longest living and active member of the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter, Senior Life Member Bro. Leroy Thompson. On April 21st, 2018, Bro. Thompson celebrated 60 years as a FINANCIAL and ACTIVE member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In March 2019 we jointly hosted with the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Psi Omega Chapter the 1st Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) Presidents Forum and College Fairs (including Fisk University, Florida Memorial University, HarrisStowe State University, Philander Smith College and Virginia Union University) whereby millions of dollars in scholarships were offered to Bahamian Students to pursue tertiary education one of the above mentioned HBCU’s. In April 2019 Dr. Michael Lomax President of United Negro College Fund was our 32nd Honours Day Convocation Speaker spoke on the Topic “Think College, Think Career.” At the end of Dr. Lomax’s speech, he awarded two Full Scholarships to Shorn H. Nairn, Jr. 2019 Valedictorian to attend Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina and Eugene Thompson, Jr. to attend Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama. In September 2019, the 34th General President Dr. Everett B. Ward led a delegation of Alpha Brothers from the Florida District, Southern Region and National Headquarters to The Bahamas to visit the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Island of Grand Bahama. President Bro. Ward and the delegation assist the YMCA to off load trailers of Hurricane Relief food stuff. Upon his returned President Bro. Ward organized a Birthday Relief Fund to donate funds to assist the Brothers of Sigma Beta Lambda Chapter, Freeport, their families and members of the community. The visit was a part of the A. Charles Haston International Brothers Keeper’s Program led by Bro. Ron “Pepper” Peters. In October 2019 the approval from the Florida District Director, Bro. Marlon M. Ivey and Bro. Kelsey L. Rushing, Vice President, Southern Region by letter formally wrote to Nationals advising that the Southern Region Committee on Fraternal Standards accepted and supported the recommendation to approve the application submitted by Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter for the chartering of a chapter at the University of The Bahamas. At the Fall Board of Directors Meeting of the Fraternity held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, Baltimore, Maryland, the Board approved the Provisional Chartering of Phi Mu Chapter, Key # 964 at UB. The following Brothers are the named Charter Brothers of the Phi Mu Chapter Kevin A. Basden, Dayan M. Bourne, Luke K. Caley, Algernon M. Cargill, John H. Carter, Nathaniel A. Cooper, Ricardo P. Deveaux, Andre A. Moss and Michael H. Wilson. In January 2020, Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Ph.D., President of Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas was the 4th Guest Speaker for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Lecture in conjunction with the University of The Bahamas. In March 2020, just days before the 2nd Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) Presidents Forum and College Fair jointly hosted with the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Eta Psi Omega Chapter, the event had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. There were twenty (20) HBCU’s schedule to attend and over three thousand (3,000) registered students. In November 2020, ten (10) young male students at the University of The Bahamas became Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the Phi Mu Chapter the 964th House of Alpha. Their line name is X Guardians of the Ice Portal. They are Brothers Durante Theadore Charlow, Leonardo Mario Cornish, Donovan Dean, Jeffrey Benjamin Feaster, Hilary Ambrose Huyler, Jr., Micah Stefon Russell, Sabreo Tariq Stubbs, Justyn Thompson, Donavon Stephen Alexander Wilmott and Christin Glen Wright. The Brothers of the X Guardians of the Ice Portal became internationally known as a result of the unique line presentation descending from a Bahamasair Jet with 000000 hits on Watch the Yard to the Special thanks to Brothers, Michael Raynard Maybury, Southern Region Chief Dean, IMDP, Gregory J. Harris, Assistant Florida District Director, Andre M. Moss, Chief Dean and Ricardo P. Deveaux, Interim Membership Dean for their roles in the intake process of the X Guardians of the Ice Portal. In January 2021 in conjunction with the Brothers of the Phi Mu Chapter, and the university of The Bahamas we held the 5th Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Lecture. The theme was Your Vote is Your Voice. The Guest Speaker was the 34th General President Everret B. Ward. In April 2021, we jointly hosted with the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Psi Omega Chapter, New Providence and Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, Grand Bahama, the 2nd Historically Black College and Universities Virtual Presidents Forum and College Fair. The Virtual HBCU College Fair was organized by TeamDynamics, Mandeville, Louisiana using the WHOVA APP where over 1500 students participated. There were 20 HBUC’s featured on the Virtual College and again millions of dollars in scholarships were offered to Bahamian Students to pursue tertiary education one of the participating HBCU’s. Since our last Honours Day Convocation, the following Brothers have entered the Omega Chapter, N. Leroy Thompson, Steven George Strachan, Selwyn Edward Strachan and Andrew David Curry. On May 11, 2021, Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter will celebrate its 44th Chartering Anniversary continuing to press our way holding high the Light of Alpha in The Bahamas through our various community and National Programs.

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

REFLECTION DONOVAN BUTLER 2020 VALEDICTORIAN

I would like to begin by thanking the men of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for hosting their annual Honors Day, despite the unprecedented times we found ourselves in due to COVID-19. I believe that the event was truly a testament to the impetus that the fraternity places on education for young Bahamian men. It was truly a gratifying and fulfilling experience to be amongst the brightest young men that our country has to offer. I was extremely honored that I was chosen as the honors day valedictorian from amongst such a phenomenal group of young men. In addition to being amongst such a talented group, I also enjoyed the opportunity to speak with some of the men of the fraternity during the interview portion of the honors day. In fact, I believe that I became so engrossed in the conversations that stemmed from the questions asked, that the interview continued beyond the allotted time. It was truly a pleasure to discuss my aspirations and the important positions that I imagine many young Bahamian men taking on in the future. Furthermore, I am eternally grateful to the fraternity for the scholarship and laptop that I was awarded as a part of my prize as the honors day valedictorian. Again, even throughout what has been quite an economic downturn for our country, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha remained committed to making a financial contribution towards the education of young Bahamian men. I believe this speaks volumes about the men of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and how much they believe in investing in the young men that will carry this nation forward. On behalf of all of the young men that participated in the 2020 honors day, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all those who played a hand in making the Alpha Phi Alpha 2020 honors day a success. Transitioning to university in the midst of a global pandemic has been challenging, as one could imagine. From frantically trying to sort out my student visa status, to ensuring that I stayed safe for the duration of my journey, to taking practically all of my classes online for my entire year. It was definitely not what I had in mind for a freshman year, but nonetheless it was a year filled with learning and new experiences. At Rice, I have been challenged in ways that I have never been before, and I have been encouraged to extend my intellectual capabilities to new levels. Furthermore, I have had to learn to live with a stranger and immerse myself in an environment where I am in the vast minority. I found myself in classes of around fifty people, and I would be the only black male amongst the class. At times, this was discouraging, but as I pondered it further, I realized that it should be actually be motivating. It should be motivating me to continue working to show those that come behind me that anything that you set your mind to is possible. Many times, during this first year I have had to reappraise various situations and create a positive perception of things that appeared negative superficially. In spite of my efforts to do this, things weren’t always so easy. Initially, it was definitely a bit of a difficult adjustment. I found myself surrounded by a community of intellectually gifted students and at times I found it a tad overwhelming. However, after a while I was able to find a supportive community where I found reassurance, encouragement and support whenever I needed it. Despite not being able to attend classes in person and fully immerse myself in the learning experience, I believe that through various experiences and interactions, I have gained a wealth of knowledge during my freshman year. As I prepare to officially end my first year as a university student, I look back and wonder where the time as gone. It seems like just yesterday that I graduated from St. Augustine’s College, yet now I am one year closer to graduating from university. I have learned some important lessons thus far and I am eager to see what the future holds as I continue to forge my path. The past year has been quite a whirlwind, but I am elated that I was able to take part in such a wonderful program that served as boost of encouragement as I embarked on my college education journey.

2021 HONOURS DAY

REFLECTION

BRO. MICAH RUSSELL

2021 FLORIDA DISTRICT BELFORD V. LAWSON ORATORICAL CONTEST WINNER As I reflect on my past experience as a former Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., honouree, I am humbled and filled with a great sense of accomplishment to see how far I have come and everything that I have managed to achieve over the years. It seems as if it was just yesterday when I received the notice that I was selected to represent my High School, Huntley P Christie High (formerly North Andros High), as one of the top male students to participate in the Annual Alpha Phi Alpha Honours Day Convocation. I can recall quite well, coming to New Providence to represent my island Andros, and compete amongst the brightest and best male students in the country. It was exciting to say the least and an amazing feeling indeed, to know that amongst so many talented and outstanding male students across The Bahamas, I was selected as one of the top. I had no clue what to expect, but being a very competitive person by nature, I was determined to perform to my absolute best and do everything in my power to ensure that I stood out. I had highly anticipated the opportunity to meet and network with like-minded young men as myself, intelligent and scholarly male students that shared similar goals and ambitions as me. In fact, some of which I had the pleasure of bonding closely with and have created friendships that have lasted to this day. I had also look forward to meeting the men of the prestigious Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, who took it upon themselves and have worked diligently in organizing and successfully hosting this honours day event, not only to highlight young men like myself that have achieved great academic success, but also to encourage and motivate us to push forward. It truly spoke volumes and was meaningful to note that there are persons who still believe in and are willing to positively invest in the future of our young people, young men specifically. I was also grateful for the opportunity to learn more about fraternal and Greek life through meeting the men of Alpha Phi Alpha. I learned the significance of brotherhood and the importance of giving back to society. I had no idea what Greek life was prior to entering this competition and little that I know, these same prestigious and established men that inspired me, would become my fraternal brothers in the next few years. After graduating high school and gaining much motivation from participating in the honour’s day event, I went on to pursue my Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Management at University of the Bahamas. Prior to graduating from high school, I had already made the University of the Bahamas my first choice. I wanted to receive quality tertiary education in the field that I had always been passionate about, Tourism and Travel. I thought, Tourism being the Bahamas’ number one industry, coming to the University of the Bahamas would afford me the best experience and opportunity. I came to the University of the Bahamas with the exact same mindset that I had always had, which was to continue to excel and achieve great academic success, and that I certainly did. I remained focus and committed to the goal I had set forth. I stayed on top of my studies and remained a consistent Dean’s List Scholar. My continued academic success afforded me the privilege of joining an Honour society at the University of the Bahamas, the National Society of Leadership and Success

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in which I currently hold the award for National Engaged Leader. Despite all of the accomplishments I had achieved, I wanted more. I wanted to be a part of the prestigious men of Alpha that had so greatly inspired me and played a huge role in my successes. Moreover, I wanted to be a part of an organization, a group of young men that were passionate and committed about making a difference in society. I became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha during my senior year at the University and from then to now, my experience in the Fraternity has been more than rewarding. One of my greatest accomplishments to date was making history on February 20th, 2021, by becoming the first member from an international collegiate chapter to compete in the Belford V Lawson Oratorical Competition, and I made history again by winning. Belford Vance Lawson Jr. (July 9, 1901 – February 23, 1985) was an American attorney and civil rights activist who made at least eight appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was the first African American to win a case before the Supreme Court and the first African American president of YMCA. He was a gifted orator, and has inspired me. The purpose of the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest is to identify problems or special topics of interest within society and determine how the problem or topic relates to the goals and objectives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. The Oratorical Contest provides College Brothers the opportunity to enhance and display their communication skills through oration. The contest fosters the development of leadership qualities as well as the ability to think intelligently and speak clearly. It also prepares the collegiate members for the acceptance of duties and responsibilities of entering the real world. Solid public speaking and written communication skills will be an integral part of an individual’s chosen career field, and I am blessed to have developed this skill. I competed against fellow collegiate brothers in the Florida District representing Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Bethune Cookman University and Florida Gulf Coast University and I won the Florida District Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest. It was truly an honour to represent my chapter at the Florida District Level. My journey is not complete, I will be representing the Florida District to compete in the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest against the winners from the States of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee at the 90th Southern Regional Convention, May 20-23, 2021 Mobile, Alabama. I am truly grateful for the many positive influences, and everyone that would have played a pivotal role in helping me achieve great success. I believe that for me, my journey has just begun.

PRINCE RAHMING

RISHARD COOPER , ESQ.

JOHN W. I. HENDERSON

1987 Honouree Currently: Senior Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Nassau

2002 – Valedictorian Currently: Associate DLA Piper, New York

2012 - Honouree Currently: Trained Teacher D.W. Davis Junior High School

DR. VALENTINE S. GRIMES, II

2002 - Honouree Currently: Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Life Minot State University (Minot, ND)

RAPHIEL NEWBOLD

AKEIRO LLOYD

DOMONIC MCDONALD

2004 – Valedictorian Currently: Senior Account Executive SAP Concur, Austin, TX

2015 – Valedictorian Currently: Graduating Senior, The University of Western Ontario

DELVANO U. MCINTOSH

JEFFON STUBBS

1993 – Honouree Currently: Deputy General Manager Sun Oil Ltd, Nassau

2005 - Honouree Currently: Administrative Assistant and Trained Teacher R. M. Bailey Senior High, Nassau

KEVIN BASDEN, II

JACOB FOUNTAIN

2016 – Valedictorian Currently: Rising Senior Morgan State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a Minor in Chemistry

1999 – Valedictorian Currently: Risk Assurance Partner PriceWatershouseCoopers, Philadelphia

2006 – Salutatorian Currently: Project Manager, UGE, Greater New York City Area

DR. WESLEY P. FRANCIS

KEITH MAJOR, JR., ESQ.

2018 – Valedictorian Currently: Freshman at University of Miami pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering,

1990 – Honouree Currently: Consultant Surgical Oncologist Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau

2007 – Salutatorian Currently: Attorney at Law, Nassau

OMAR DAVIS

JULIAN BLAIR 1993 – Valedictorian Currently: Engine Diagnostic Strategist General Motors, Michigan

2007 - Valedictorian Currently: Trust Analyst J.P. Morgan Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited

GOWON N.G. BOWE

DR. CHARLO BAIN

1994 – Salutatorian Currently: Group Chief Financial Officer Fidelity Bank & Trust International Limited

2008 – Honouree Currently: Medical Intern Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau

2018 – Honouree Currently: Freshman at Central State University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cyber Security

JEVON BUTLER

GENYMPHAS HIGGS

KENTIN WALLACE

1995 – Valedictorian Currently: Chief Sales Officer Kanoo, Nassau

2008 – Salutatorian Currently: Assistant Engineer Exponent, Greater Philadelphia Area

2018 – Honouree Currently: Freshman at Central State University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance

1988 – Valedictorian Currently: Consultant Orthopedics & Spine Surgeon, Bahamas Orthopedics & Spine Center, , Nassau

ARIEN J. T. ROLLE 1991 – Valedictorian Currently: Certified International Estate Planner, & Marketing Consultant

CLINTON ROLLE

DR. ADRIAN ALTON CARGILL, JR.

JERMAINE ROLLE

THURL EDWARDS

1997 – Valedictorian Currently: Internal Medicine/Pulmonary/ Critical Care Specialist - Doctors Hospital Health System, Nassau

KENTON MERONARD

DARREN FRANCIS

PAUL MOXEY, JR.

1997 – Salutatorian Currently: Finance Manager, Sun Oil Limited, Nassau

2010 – Honouree Currently: Talent Acquisition Consultant Procurement & Supply Chain, DSJ Global, Hong Kong

DENNIS DEVEAUX 2000 – Honouree Currently: Chief Financial Officer Doctor’s Hospital. Nassau

DEREK W. SMITH, JR. 2000 – Honouree Currently: Assistant Vice-President, Compliance Officer Cititrust (Bahamas) Ltd.

2014 – Valedictorian Currently: Medical Student McGill University

ARRON EDGECOMBE

2018 – Honouree Currently: Freshman at Central State University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance International Student Organization

JOSEPH SMITH JR

2010 – Salutatorian Currently: Research Technician / NASA Program Manager

JOASH BOYD 2012 - Honouree Currently: Assurance Associate, PricewaterhouseCooper

LIAM R. DAVIS 2012 – Honouree Currently: Senior Associate, Deloitte & Touche, Cayman Islands

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2021 HONOURS DAY

SPEAKER

DR. LOGAN HAMPTON, Ph.D

PRESIDENT OF LANE COLLEGE, JACKSON, TENNESSEE.

President Basden, Chairman Cargill, Honours Convocation Progenitor Cooper, Brothers, Honourees and Guests, It is my high honour to join you in celebrating the academic achievements of the young men whom we acknowledge today. Your investment will pay dividends for generations to come. To the Honourees, this day has been a long time in the making. For seventeen or more years, you made your way to this celebration. For thirteen or more years, you attended classes, listened attentively, took notes, studied into the midnight hours, and took countless pop quizzes and tests. You walked many a hallways, joined clubs and organizations, played sports, made friends and impressed school leaders, advisers, counselors, coaches or teachers. This 34th Honours Day Convocation simultaneously marks the end of your secondary education and the beginning of your higher education academic journey. This Convocation is a ceremony that invokes thirty-fours of celebration by our Fraternity, centuries of tradition and connects you to our history of excellence. Like the Sankofa bird, this Convocation foreshadows your graduation from an institution of higher learning in a few short years that will “swiftly pass”. Our celebration today serves to encourage you, inspire you and affirm that you are uniquely “and wonderfully made, a marvelous.... work!” Please know, who you are and what you will make of your considerable talents, shall fulfill our hopes and dreams. We believe in you. We salute you. We are thankful for you. We pray for you. Go and do you! May your accomplishments exceed even your imagination.

Sincerely, Logan Hampton President, Lane College

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DEAN ALMIRA QUEEN’S COLLEGE SCHOOL GPA: 4.06 Pursuing: Computer Science University: Ryerson University Parents: Dindo & Maria Almira

MAKAYLIN FORBES TABERNACLE BAPTIST SCHOOL GPA: 3.57 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: Indiana Tech Parents: Brantley & Delora Forbes

ALBRION ROLLE ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.77 Pursuing: Chemistry University: St. John’s University Parents: Alburn and Paula Rolle

KERON ARMBRISTER SOUTH ANDROS HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.22 Pursuing: Psychology University: Universitry of The Bahamas Parents: Herman Armbrister & Sheva McPhee

ANDREON GARDINER CENTRAL ELUETHERA HIGH GPA: 3.85 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Andrey & Sydnease Gardiner

EDRICK RUSSELL HUNTLEY CHRISTIE HIGH GPA: 3.64 Pursuing: Engineering University: Kentucky State University Parents: Patrice Russell

WENZEL BAIN SAN SALVADOR HIGH GPA: 3.17 Pursuing: Computer Information Systems University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Vernique Miller

MATTHEW HENFIELD TABERNACLE BAPTIST SCHOOL GPA: 3.7 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: Oral Roberts University Parents: Mervin & Loleta Henfield

CAVAN SARGENT HUNTLEY CHRISTIE HIGH GPA: 3.68 Pursuing: Robotics Technology University: Iowa Western Community College Parents: Carvell & Shermica Sargent

HUGH BARTLETT ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL GPA: 3.77 Pursuing: Actuarial Science University: Drake University Parents: Rev. Hugh & Dr. Jillian Bartlett

ELIJAH HIGGS ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL GPA: 3.50 Pursuing: Film Production University: Vancouver Film School Parents: Andrew & Avenel Higgs

RICARDO SAWYER MANGROVE CAY HIGH GPA: 3.83 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Maliancha Major

KRUZ BONIMY JORDAN PRINCE WILLIAMS HIGH GPA: 3.489 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Jem Francis and Bryant Bonimy

MALEK LOCKHART JORDAN PRINCE WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.496 Pursuing: Economics and Finance University: Philander Smith College Parents: Jacqueline Anthony and Shawn Lockhart

ISAIAH STRACHAN ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.60 Pursuing: N/L University: N/L Parents: Nelson and Valleria Strachan

AMADEO CARTWRIGHT ST. ANDREW’S INTERNATIONAL GPA: 3.57 Pursuing: Marine Biology University: University of Miami Parents: Brandon & Tamika Cartwright

CHAD MILLER ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.56 Pursuing: Chemistry University: St. Mary’s University Parents: Charles & Adrene Miller

MARK STUBBS II BAHAMAS ACADEMY SCHOOL GPA: 3.00 Pursuing: Aeronautical Science University: Florida Memorial University Parents: Mark & Crystal Stubbs

WILTON CARTWRIGHT BISHOP MICHAEL ELDON HIGH GPA: 3.85 Pursuing: Accounting/Finance University: Long Island University Parents: Cherlyn Cartwright

COLBY MULLIN SAMUEL GUY PINDER GPA: 3.98 Pursuing: Engineering University: University of Prince Edward Island Parents: Austin & Gail Mullin

LATRELL SYMONETTE SOUTH ANDROS HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.24 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: BTVI Parents: Cindereta Johnson

EDVARDO CHARLTON MAYAGUANA COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL GPA: 3.00 Pursuing: Engineering University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Sharlene Charlton

DEROAN PINDER C. W. SAUNDERS SCHOOL GPA: 3.65 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Nicole Hunt

ETHAN THOMPSON CENTRAL ANDROS HIGH GPA: 3.12 Pursuing: Bio-Chemistry University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Tavares and Wanda Thompson

DARIQ CHASE AQUINAS COLLEGE SCHOOL GPA: 3.97 Pursuing: Political Science University: St. John’s University Parents: Haldane & Darlene Chase

CHARDE PYFROM MAYAGUANA COMPREHENSIVE GPA: N/L Pursuing: Computer Information Systems University: University Of the Bahamas Parents: Travetha Pyfrom-Edgecombe

ANTONIO THOMPSON AQUINAS COLLEGE GPA: 3.96 Pursuing: Physics & Pre-Engineering University: St. John’s University Parents: Nicola Andrews

KEMUEL CLARKE QUEEN’S COLLEGE SCHOOL GPA: 3.83 Pursuing: Biology University: Howard University Parents: Craig & Anthea Clarke

ARTHUR RAHMING ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.86 Pursuing: Civil Engineering University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Preston & Shernette Rahming

ERALD THOMPSON ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL GPA: 3.7 Pursuing: Accounting University: Howard University Parents: Erald & Joyanne Thompson

KYLE COLLINS NORTH ELEUTHERA HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.73 Pursuing: Actuarial Science University: Hastings College Parents: Kevin and Bernadette Collins

RUDINO RAMSEY BAHAMAS ACADEMY GPA: 3.33 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of the West Indies Parents: Shanet Ramsey

KHAIVAN ZEPHY CENTRAL ANDROS HIGH GPA: 3.00 Pursuing: Bio-Chemistry University: University of The Bahamas Parents: Genita Zephy

XANDER CONSTANTAKIS NGM HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.6 Pursuing: Agriculture Science University: Dalhousie University Parents: Mike and Maria Constantakis

RASHAD ROLLE BISHOP MICHAEL ELDON HIGH GPA: 3.9 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: University of Kentucky Parents: Rodger & Caroline Rolle

SHARICO FARQHARSON CENTRAL ELEUTHERA HIGH GPA: 3.72 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of the Bahamas Parents: Sharico & Thelma Farquharson

MEDWICK ROLLE CENTRAL ELEUTHERA HIGH GPA: 3.55 Pursuing: Business Administration University: Monroe College Parents: Medwick Rolle & Jonelle Hepburn

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IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

34TH HONOURS DAY

CONVOCATION

Moderator...............................................................................................................................................Bro. Lavert Ross Associate Editor To The Sphinx Magazine Prelude ......................................................................................................................................Bro. Preston Ferguson National Anthem..................................................................................................................March On, Bahamaland Timothy A. Gibson, Author/Composer Invocation...................................................................................................................... Bro. Father Andrew Toppin, Chaplain Welcome..................................................................................................................................Bro. Kevin A. Basden, Lm President Occasion.......................................................................................................................................Bro. Traven L. Cargill Secretary Presentation Of The 2021 Honourees Introduction Of Keynote Speaker................................................................................ Bro. Micah S. Russell 2021 Florida District Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Winner Keynote Speaker...............................................................................................................Dr. Logan Hampton, Ph.d. President, Lane College Jackson, Tennessee Professional & Scholarship Awards.......................................................Bro. Algernon M. Cargill, Lm Vice President/Director Of Education Remarks................................................................................................................................................ 2021 Valedictorian Vote Of Thanks.............................................................................................................................. Bro. dave M. Forbes Parliamentarian Benediction.............................................................................................................................Bro. Fr. Andrew Toppin chaplain Recessional Reception To Follow

2021 SPECIAL AWARDS Accounting Professional Award Donated by Fraternity’s Accountants Commerce/Entrepreneurs Professional Award Donated by Fraternity’s Entrepreneurs Engineering/Architecture Professional Award Donated by Fraternity’s Engineers and Architects Financial Services/Banking Donated by Fraternity’s Financial Services Professionals Government/Civil Servants/Politics Professional Award Donated by Fraternity’s Civil Servants Health Professionals Award Donated by Fraternity’s Health Professionals IT/Technology/Communications Professional Award Donated by Fraternity’s IT Professionals Journalism & Media Award Donated by Fraternity’s Journalists Legal Professional Award Donated by Fraternity’s Lawyers Music/Education/Religion Professional Award Donated by Fraternity’s Theologians /Musicians and Educators N. Leroy Thompson Memorial Award Rev. Dr. O. A. Pratt Emerging Leader Award 2021 Sales and Marketing Award

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Late Bro. Holland Garfield Smith Family Island Scholar Award Late Bro. Dr. George H. Sherman, OBE Salutatorian Award Late Bro. Timothy Baswell Donaldson, CBE Valedictorian Award

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

HONOUREES ‘21

YOUR VOICE • YOUR SERVICE • YOUR FUTURE

DEAN ALMIRA

KERON ARMBRISTER

WENZEL BAIN

HUGH BARTLETT

KRUZ BONIMY

AMADEO CARTWRIGHT

WILTON CARTWRIGHT

EDVARDO CHARLTON

DARIQ CHASE

QUEEN’S COLLEGE SCHOOL GPA: 4.06 Pursuing: Computer Science University: Rykerson University

ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL GPA: 3.77 Pursuing: Actuarial Science University: Drake University

BISHOP MICHAEL ELDON HIGH GPA: 3.85 Pursuing: Accounting/Finance University: Long Island University

SOUTH ANDROS HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.22 Pursuing: Psychology University: University of the Bahamas

JORDAN PRINCE WILLIAMS HIGH GPA: 3.489 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of the Bahamas

MAYAGUANA COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL GPA: 3.00 Pursuing: Engineering University: University of The Bahamas

SAN SALVADOR HIGH GPA: 3.17 Pursuing: Computer Information Systems University: University of The Bahamas

ST. ANDREW’S INTERNATIONAL GPA: 3.57 Pursuing: Marine Biology University: University of Miami

AQUINAS COLLEGE SCHOOL GPA: 3.97 Pursuing: Political Science University: St. John’s University

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KEMUEL CLARKE

QUEEN’S COLLEGE SCHOOL GPA: 3.83 Pursuing: Biology University: Howard University

SHARICO FARQHARSON

CENTRAL ELEUTHERA HIGH GPA: 3.72 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of the Bahamas

ELIJAH HIGGS

KYLE COLLINS

NORTH ELEUTHERA HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.73 Pursuing: Actuarial Science University: Hastings College

MAKAYLIN FORBES

TABERNACLE BAPTIST SCHOOL GPA: 3.57 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: Indiana Tech

ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL GPA: N/L Pursuing: Film Production University: Vancouver Film School

XANDER CONSTANTAKIS NGM HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.6 Pursuing: Agricultural Science University: Dalhousie University

ANDREON GARDINER

CENTRAL ELUETHERA HIGH GPA: 3.85 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: University of The Bahamas

MALEK LOCKHART

JORDAN PRINCE WILLIAM GPA: 3.496 Pursuing: Economics and Finance University: Philander Smith College

MATTHEW HENFIELD

TABERNACLE BAPTIST SCHOOL GPA: 3.7 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: Oral Roberts University

HONOUREES ‘21

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CHAD MILLER

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.56 Pursuing: Chemistry University: St. Mary’s University

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HONOUREES ‘21

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COLBY MULLIN

DEROAN PINDER

CHARDE PYFROM

ARTHUR RAHMING

RUDINO RAMSEY

RASHAD ROLLE

SAMUEL GUY PINDER GPA: 3.98 Pursuing: Engineering University: University of Prince Edward Island

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.86 Pursuing: Civil Engineering University: University of The Bahamas

MEDWICK ROLLE

CENTRAL ELEUTHERA HIGH GPA: 3.55 Pursuing: Business Administration University: Monroe College

C. W. SAUNDERS SCHOOL GPA: 3.65 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of The Bahamas

BAHAMAS ACADEMY GPA: 3.33 Pursuing: Accounting University: University of the West Indies

ALBRION ROLLE

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.77 Pursuing: Chemistry University: St. John’s University

MAYAGUANA COMPREHENSIVE GPA: N/L Pursuing: Computer Information Systems University: University of The Bahamas

BISHOP MICHAEL ELDON HIGH GPA: 3.9 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: University of Kentucky

ELDRICK RUSSELL

MARY STAR OF THE SEA GPA: 3.64 Pursuing: Engineering University: Kentucky State University

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CAVAN SARGENT

HUNTLEY P. CHRISTIE HIGH GPA: 3.68 Pursuing: Robotics Technology University: N/L

MARK STUBBS II

RICARDO SAWYER

MANGROVE CAY HIGH GPA: 3.83 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: University of The Bahamas

LATRELL SYMONETTE

BAHAMAS ACADEMY SCHOOL GPA: 3.00 Pursuing: Aeronautical Science University: Florida Memorial University

SOUTH ANDROS HIGH SCHOOL GPA: 3.24 Pursuing: Electrical Engineering University: BTVI

ANTONIO THOMPSON

ERALD THOMPSON

AQUINAS COLLEGE GPA: 3.96 Pursuing: Physics & Pre-Engineering University: St. John’s University

ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL GPA: 3.7 Pursuing: Accounting University: Howard University

ISAIAH STRACHAN ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE GPA: 3.60 Pursuing: N/L University: N/L

ETHAN THOMPSON

CENTRAL ANDROS HIGH GPA: 3.12 Pursuing: Bio-Chemistry University: University of The Bahamas

HONOUREES ‘21

YOUR VOICE • YOUR SERVICE • YOUR FUTURE

KHAIVAN ZEPHY

MARY STAR OF THE SEA GPA: 3.00 Pursuing: Bio-Chemistry University: University of The Bahamas

YOUR VOICE, YOUR SERVICE, YOUR FUTURE. ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. IOTA EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “Develops Leaders, Promotes Brotherhood and Academic Excellence, while Providing Service and Advocacy for our communities.” This is the vision that inspires the Brothers of our Fraternity. We asked our Honourees what inspires them, and the responses are below:

EDRICK RUSSELL

KERON ARMBRISTER

SHARICO FARQUHARSON

ERALD THOMPSON

ALBRION ROLLE

ARTHUR RAHMING

MATTHEW HENFIELD

RUDINO RAMSEY

KRUZ BONIMY

I DON’T WORK HARD TO BE THE BEST, I WORD HARD TO GET BETTER, IMPROVEMENT IS MOTIVATION ENOUGH. - UNKNOWN

DEAN ALMIRA

XANDER CONSTANTAKIS

KHAVIAN ZEPHY

HUGH BARTLETT II

CAVAN SARGENT KEMUEL CLARKE ANDREON GARDINER

EDVARDO CHARLTON

AMADEO CARTWRIGHT MEDWICK ROLLE

WENZELL BAIN

ISAIAH STRACHAN RICARDO SAWYER MALEK LOCKHART

LATRELL SYMONETTE

RASHAD ROLLE

WILTON CARTWRIGHT

DARIQ CHASE

MARK STUBBS II COLBY MULLIN

CHAD MILLER

Do not follow another person’s dream, do what

ISAIAH HEPBURN

you want to do. Tavares Thompson ETHAN THOMPSON

MAKAYLIN FORBES

ANTONIO THOMPSON

KYLE COLLINS

CHARDE PYFROM DEROAN PINDER ELIJAH HIGGS

TIMOTHY BASWELL DONALDSON, CBE

VALEDICTORIAN

AWARD

Timothy Baswell Donaldson is the first Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas and former Bahamas Ambassador to the United States. He was born on January 2, 1934. A graduate of Government High School and later Fisk University. While a student at Fisk University, Donaldson became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Donaldson was made Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty the queen in 1973. Donaldson also served as the permanent representative of the Government of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States. He was previously a senator, Chairman of the Securities Commission, chairman of the Council of The College of The Bahamas (COB) and chairman of Commonwealth Bank. Donaldson was regarded as a trusted friend, colleague and advisor. He was a major role model for successive generations of Bahamians in the banking industry. A man of great intellect, he possessed superb organizational and leadership skills. He had a passion for giving the very best of himself at all times and he invariably applied himself with great vigor and efficiency to whatever task he had undertaken to perform. He was a high achiever and an inspiration to those he led. While serving as chairman of the College of The Bahamas Council, Donaldson was also the cochair of the Privatization Committee which negotiated the sale of a majority share in the Bahamas Telecommunications Company in 2011. Donaldson was the recipient of numerous awards, both locally and internationally, including the W.E. B. Dubois Lifetime Achievement Award from Fisk University and the Financial Services Industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Throughout his life, he demonstrated in so many ways that when it came to education there was no other goal with such transformative power,” read a statement from COB. He was an uncompromising champion of higher education and his life and work were dedicated to the preservation and promotion of knowledge. Timothy Baswell Donaldson died on February 26, 2013 at the age of is 79. He is survived by his wife Yolande and three children, Dwight, Kevin and Tatianna.

On being honored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

You have made your Warrior family proud! Continue to let your light shine and set the benchmark for those who will follow in your footsteps. ~ Bishop Michael Eldon School~

“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. “

1 Timothy 4:12

Rashad Rolle

Wilton Cartwright

DR. GEORGE SHERMAN, OBE

SALUTATORIAN

AWARD

Dr George Sherman, a former senior consultant and the first Bahamian obstetrician and gynecologist, was born in Andros, was educated at St John’s College in Nassau, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lincoln University before attending medical school at Howard University in Washington DC. During his undergraduate medical studies, he was the recipient of a Howard University Academic Scholarship and the Alexis Nihon Medical Scholarship. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1965 and went on to complete his Rotating Internship at the Howard University Hospital in 1965 and 1966. He also spent a period in the Medical Corps in the United States Army attaining the position of First Lieutenant. Dr. Sherman spoke proudly of the time he spent in military service, saying it gave him the discipline he needed to be truly successful in the medical profession. Dr. Sherman joined the Bahamas’ healthcare system in 1971, with his appointment to the Princess Margaret Hospital as a consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He would go on to serve as Consultant Head of Department for obstetrics and gynecology before relinquishing that position in 1989. With the establishment of the Public Hospitals Authority, Dr. Sherman was appointed the first chairman in 1999. Dr. Sherman achieved many professional achievements including: First Prize, Houston, Texas - Journal National Medical Association, 1968; First Prize, San Francisco, California - Journal Medical Association; Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Fellow of American College of Surgeons; Diplomat of National Board Medical Examiners; Member of Pan American Health Organization; Member of National Medical Association; Member of American Medical Association; Member of American Fertility Society; Member of Medical Association of the Bahamas; Officer of the British Empire (OBE) for his long and outstanding service in the field of medicine; nominee for national heroes’ award and the Medical Association of the Bahamas for distinguished medical service to the people of the Bahamas. Dr. Sherman became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Nu Chapter in 1958 at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania.

HOLLAND G. SMITH

FAMILY ISLAND SCHOLAR

AWARD Holland Garfield Smith was born on May 15, 1923 in Georgetown, Exuma. He was the third child and first born son of Ernest Smith (a master carpenter) and Caroline Cooper-Smith (a homemaker). It was in Exuma that his entrepreneurial skills were nurtured. His family owned a bread shop, provided laundry service during World War II to the British soldiers stationed there, farmed and invested in real estate. His father was among those Bahamian workers who helped build Flager Street in Miami, Florida. Holland was part of a large family which include Rosalie Dillett (retired school teacher and Bread Shop owner), Effie Sawyer (retired nursing sister) and Ambrose Smith (radio engineer). His deceased siblings are Harriet Rolle, Delores Sturrup, Sylvia Coakley and Sammy Smith. Holland’s early education was in the Government school in Exuma. He learned morse code from the soldiers stationed in Exuma. He obtained his secondary education by correspondence and tutoring and passed the Cambridge School Certificate in 1943. As a young man on Exuma he had two other friends who shared a goal to pursue excellence and acquire professional training. They were L. B. Johnson and Livingston Coakley. From 1943 to 1948 Holland was a teacher in the Bahamas Government School in Andros and New Providence. He then decided to pursue a degree at Virginia Union University in Richmond Virginia. This decision was made with the encouragement of his sisters and despite there being no financial assistance from the Government. He had to work his way through University. Fortunately Holland was not a stranger to work. He worked as an orderly in a hospital, a busboy and waiter at hotels, a construction and factory worker after classes and during the summer holidays. A fellow student at Virginia Union was the late Reverend Dr. O. A. Pratt (St. John’s Native Baptist Church – Meeting Street). While at Virginia Union University, he became a member of Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In 1952, he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. Holland then pursued post-graduate studies at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. In 1955 he graduated from Michigan State University’s School of Civil Engineering in East Lansing, Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. At one point during his professional training as an engineer, a professor remarked to Holland that he would never become an engineer. Perhaps his professor was unaccustomed to seeing a black person in engineering school. Holland was endowed with strong Bahamian pride and an unshakeable belief in himself. The professor’s opinion was just that an opinion not a fact. In

Lansing, Michigan, Holland worked for the Michigan State Highway Department as a trainee engineer. In Detroit, Michigan he worked as a draftsman, designer and junior engineer for two firms – Giffles & Vallet and L. Rosetti, Smith Hinchman & Grylls. In 1958, Holland returned home to Nassau, opened his consulting firm, H. G. Smith & Associates Ltd. – structural engineers. The firm became the authorized builder of Kirby Steel Building Systems. He had several apprentices – Alvan K. Rolle and the former governor of the central bank – James Smith. On February 9, 1962 he was among those distinguished men chosen as a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Nassau – the first Kiwanis Club in the Bahamas. He was a member of the Bahamas Society of Engineers & Architects and a representative of the Guild of Graduates – University of the West Indies Board of Governors. He was a director of the Chamber of Commerce of the Americas and a Director of the Caribbean Association of Industry & Commerce. In 1962 he and L. B. Johnson unsuccessfully contested the seat in Exuma for the PLP. He later ventured into other unsuccessful political parties – Commonwealth People’s Party and National Democratic Party. He rejoined the PLP in 1972 and served as a Fox Hill delegate to the Party’s convention. As a businessman, he was successful. He was an astute builder and land developer. He and Arnold Cargill developed the subdivision College Gardens of Prince Charles Drive. He was the structural engineer for the Treasury Building in Rawson Square and for the former Bahamas Teacher’s College (now C.C. Sweeting School)in Oakes Field to name a few. On May 17, 1972, Holland was elected the first Black President of the Chamber of Commerce. He was elected the following year but died a few months afterwards from injuries sustained in a car crash on August 8, 1973. He was survived by – Cynthia (now deceased), his wife Dolores Smith whom he married in 1953, Gary (free spirit), Renee Smith-Dearing (an electrical engineer), Judith (attorney) and Holland Kent (an electrical engineer). Holland lived his life to the fullest. He believed that each of us has time on the stage of life and it is our duty to give the maximum in achieving positive goals. He believed that a person must forge forward in spite of failure or obstacles, that when we depart this life we must leave behind a respected image and a good name. He died at 50 years old but lived it with energy and enthusiasm.

Congratulations KEMUEL Clarke

Hard work pays off and you’ve proved it. your parents

Congratulations To

Hugh Bartlett Jr. We are so proud of you. Continue to work hard and keep God first in all things and He will give you the strength to do all you put your mind to accomplish. Our prayers, love and support always. your family, Hugh Jr., Jillian and Mikhail. 35

Congratulations

Hugh Bartlett Jr. as a

Alpha Phi Alpha 2021 Convocation Honouree from Philip & Shirlamae Stubbs

Congratulations Keron Ambrister

Continue to always strive for excellence !! We are proud of you. May God continue to bless you!!

Congratulations Dariq Chase and Antonio Thompson Two Exemplary Role Models. From Your Aquinas College Family. Where Excellence is Our Habit!

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Congratulations AND BEST WISHES

HUGH BARTLETT FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

Mr. Larry glinton and family.

The Family of

Wesley Methodist Church, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera is extremely proud to congratulate

Anderon Gardiner an astute student; for his exceptional achievement in his educational studies. Rev Ricardo Burrows, Minister; Deacon Roderick Pinder III, Sis Dianne Farrington Board Chairman, Sis Emily Petty Asst Board Chairman and the congregation would like to encourage Anderon to aspire to be like David, the shepherd boy, to rely on God for the success of his future

The Management & Staff of would like to congratulate

AMADEO CARTWRIGHT on his continued academic accomplishments.

Congratulations AMADEO CARTWRIGHT We are so proud of you and the young man you have become.

Love Mom, Dad & Mateo 40

CONGRATULATIONS

Hugh Bartlett ON BEING SELECTED AS AN HONOUREE OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND MAY YOU CONTINUE TO EXCEL IN ALL YOU DO.

Your loving Godmother

Zelphamae Davis 41

Dean

You have stayed true to your goals. Your dedication and enthusiasm are really inspiring. Congratulations on your outstanding achievements. May God continue to guide, so very proud of you.

Love Papa, Mama Ale Dindi and Ale Roana 43

Congratulations

Charde PYFROM

on such a well deserved success. I am so proud of you. Continue to Excel, Grammy Audrey

Amadeo Cartwright Continue to work work hard and achieve all of your goals.

Michael & Cynthia Cartwright

Congratulations to my one and only,

Antonio Thompson

on being an honoree in Alpha Phi Alpha’s 34th Honours Day Convocation. Congratulations

Kemuel CLARKE Continue to make me proud.

Love Auntie Myrna 44

Continue to strive for excellence in all that you do and remember that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord. I am indeed proud to be your mother. You are destined for greatness. With lots of love from mom, Nicola

CONGRAa TULATIONS

KEMUEL!

KEEP ON MAKING US PROUD AND EXCELLING TO GREATER HEIGHTS.

FROM DIANA JOHNSON, KIPRAa L JOHNSON AND FAMILY

Congratulations Dean Congratulations

on your achievements We wish you all the best in the future. We are so proud of you.

from your Mom, Dad and siblings. We love you and are proud of you.

From The Esguerras, The Magnos and Umangays.

Charde PYFROM

Congratulations Kemuel.

Congratulations

Charde Pyfrom

From Zion Baptist Church

“ Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding.” Congratulations we are all so proud of you. Proverbs 3:5

Heartiest Congratulations Dean Gerald F. Almira YOUR TEAM BLAZERS ARE SO PROUD OF YOUR MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

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Kemuel Clarke

Keep God with you and you will continue to soar. Remember to always trust the process, We love you. From Donae & Dominic Duncombe

Kemuel Wishing you continued success and Congratulations on this amazing achievement. From Deborah Wilson

CONGRATULATIONS Charde Pyfrom & Elvardo Charlton.

May this success lead to a greater achievement in the years to come. Well done and congratulations to you both.

Mayaguana

Comprehensive School

Congratulations Kemuel

Well done, you deserve the success for your hardwork. Keep up the good work and more success are sure to follow.

- Sharmaine

CONGRATULATIONS TO

KERON ARMBRISTER

Miller’s Auto Care Center, Johnson’s Bay South Andros Bahamas We service and repair Japanese and America vehicles. We also carry service parts for most vehicles and used tires from size 12” to 20”

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Charde Way to go! All the hard work

paid off! Congratulations and keep up the great work!

Love Aunty Vette

CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO

Keron Armbrister!

You have reached a next step in future success. Continue to grasp every positive opportunity that is presented to you, remain humble and focused and you will definitely walk amongst stars!

Congratulations

Hugh Bartlett Your Grandparents are so proud of you and we love you. Continue to stay focused and soar like an eagle.

Mr. Garrett and Elder Blossom Neely & Family

Congratulations To

Dean Almira

on your exceptional achievements. At Manila Grill, we are very proud of you, Continue to Soar High!

Holy Spirit Anglican Church Howard Street, Chippingham Nassau, Bahamas

The Rector, Rev’d Fr. DeAngelo Bowe, Associate Priest, Fr. Joseph Mycklewhyte, And the members of Holy Spirit Anglican Church Congratulates

Hugh Bartlett III On being honoured by

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

May God continue to Bless and direct your path.

Congratulations

Keron Armbrister On being recognized as one of the top male students @ SAHS. Continue to be a trailblazer. From: Terrance Duvalier.

Congratulations Antonio

Congratulations

Albriofromn Rolle Charles & Renee Virgill

We are so proud of you and the young man that you’ve become. Continue to put God 1st in all that you do. Remember, the race is not for the swift or strong, but the one that endures to the end.

With lots of love The Andrews’ family

Congratulations

Amadeo Cartwright on your academic achievements. Ivan Carroll & Family

Congratulations

Amadeo Cartwright

We are so proud of you!

Love Nana Betty Vantlamm and Nicolas Vontlamm

Congratulations Kemuel from

Craig Clarke

Congratulations

Dean Almi r a I am so proud of you. Florita Viterbo

Albrion Rolle Wishing you continued success - Stephen Davis

CONGRATULATIONS

Keron

May you continue to soar high for greatness as you recognized by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Continue to do well!

On being honored by

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. We are proud of you; continue to strive for excellence. Remember you can do all things through Christ (Philippians 4:13). From the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Interim Principal, Vice-Principals, Staff and Students of Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy P. O. Box F-42705 Freeport, Grand Bahama Website: tabacademy.com Email tabacademy@yahoo.com

Congratulations

Andreon Gardiner With Hard work and determination like yours, success was certain to be achieved. Well done baby boy, continue to strive for excellence. We love you.

Mummy, Sydnease & Baby Sister Andrielle

On being honored by

Congratulations

Rashad T. Rolle

on being and honoured by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I know you will achieve whatever your mind is set to do. The world is yours to explore and conquer. With God at your side you will mount up like eagles and soar to the top.

Chesney Rigby

General Contractor and Landscaping

Congratulations Deroan Pinder

continue to remain focused. PRINCE LIVINGSTONE TOURS & LIMO (242) 565-0332

We Salute Andreon

Very well done, our dear grandson, nephew and cousin. You are special through and through. You had success with flying colours And we are very proud of you. You were once a helpless baby But even then we knew That you had the strength and determination to always see you through. Continue to reach for the stars.

Love You Always, Your Barr Family Especially grandparents: Sidney & Elizabeth Barr.

Congratulations Colby Mullin Your achievement is outstanding, and you stand head and shoulders above the rest. Keep on growing, keep on achieving. We believe in you and the incredible things in store for you.

Austin & Gail Mullin (Mom & Dad)

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Congratulations Arthur

To my amazing grandson, congratulations on your high academic achievements! Arthur, continue to excel.

From: Pearl Rahming

Congratulations Colby

on your outstanding achievements. You are a shining example for all youth to follow. You have made us extremely proud and we wish you every success in the future.

Principal & Staff Samuel Guy Pinder All-Age School

Congratulations

Xander Constantakis on your academic achievements. Barbara and Enrique.

CONGRAa TULATIONS

ARTHURS

ON THIS HONOUR, BEST WISHES AND CONTINUED SUCCESS. LOVE YOUR PARENTS.

TO MY SON

DEROAN

Congratulations

Colby Mullin

Your talent and your ability to work hard will get you anywhere you want to see yourself in life. It is just the beginning.

Uncle Marcus

I am so proud of your hard work, dedication and commitment you have for yourself and for everything you love to do. Continue to strive for the best in everything you do.

I love you, your #1 Fan Your Mother Nicole 57

Congratulations

Colby Mullin

on your outstanding achievements. This is only the beginning of even more great things to come for you. Andy Higgs Insurance

Congratulations ARTHUR Congratulations to my dear brother! This is just your first step towards success and you will grow continuously, there will be no limit. Super proud of you.

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Congratulations To Our Star Instructor

Dariq Chase

To My Son Deroan

I am so proud of your hard work, dedication and commitment you have for yourself and for everything you love to do. Continue to strive for the best in everything you do. I love you, your #1 Fan Your Mother Nicole 58

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Congratulations

Dariq Chase Congratulations Son on all your accomplishments. Over the last 16 years you have made us proud. Continue to do well and to fulfill your true potential. Remember you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. We love you.

Darlene Lewis Chase

Congratulations Wilton Cartwright

Wilton Carwright is one of the most humble, honest, bright minded young men we have ever met. We congratulate him on this milestone accomplishment and look forward to many more great successes in his academic future. May the Most High continue to be your light my son.

Pastor Sean and Sharon Carey.

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