In The Pursuit of Excellence - CEHS recognises its brightest, best & their rising stars!

On Monday, February 20th, 2023, the Central Eleuthera High School (CEHS) in Palmetto Point hosted its annual awards ceremony, highlighting the academic achievements of students at the school during the Christmas Term (September through December) 2022.

The theme for the morning’s recognition event - which took place on the grounds of the school’s campus - was, “A Celebration of Excellence.”

Moderated by Central Eleuthera High School’s Guidance Counselor, Ms. Dellareese Bethel, the program was opened in prayer by 9th grader, Tamia Knowles, and with the singing of the national anthem and pledge. CEHS Principal, Mr. Kevin Hepburn, in welcome remarks to all of the parents, and well-wishers who took the time to be there in support of students who would be singled out for their achievements, said, “The glittery-faced [students] who are sitting before you today, are the bright future of this country’s tomorrow. The rea- son behind today’s celebration, is the success of our students during the past year, and I am grateful for everyone who contributed and played a role in bringing greatness to this institution. Our school believes in enhancing academic qualifications, along with developing qualities like, team work, adaptability, leadership, confidence, determination, respect and moral values.” He also lauded the dedicated efforts of his teaching staff and support staff members.

District Superintendent of Education, Mr. Michael Culmer, was also present for a short time, and in his brief remarks to the audience of students and proud guardians, he encouraged, “If you think you can, you will - and if you think you can’t, you won’t.” Quoting the Bible scripture, Philippians

4:13, Mr. Culmer shared, “I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength,” and continued, “I want you to hold fast to your dreams, and know that you can be great. I want you to have a big goal, and not just come to school for the lunch vendor or the uniform stores to benefit more than you do. You can’t come to school just to eat lunch and dress up - Make the effort to be your best. I want

CEHS Rising Stars

Grade 7

Isabella Taylor - 7A, Akia Thompson - 7B, Paris Sands - 7B, Carlito Culmer - 7A, Brian Richar dson - 7B, Stenae Glinton - 7B.

Grade 8

Clayne Stubbs - 8A, Arianna Bain - 8A, David Cooper - 8A, Deryn Johnson - 8A, Payton Ferguson - 8A, Treuna Fr ancois - 8A.

Grade 9

Tresor Simms - 9A, Tesaii Wallace - 9A, Latoria Smith - 9A, to celebrate those students who have gone above and beyond to get the extraordinary and to be outstanding. I applaud you for that. I also want to make sure that those of you

Ricardo McKenzie - 9A, Jaedawn Fritz - 9A, Dessarinique Stubbs - 9A, Lyndesha Rolle - 9A, Nathen Albury - 9A, Matteo Albury - 9A, Rodriquez Johnson - 9B.

Grade 10

Henry Knowles Jr. - 10A, Ros’angela Ibarra Lorenzo - 10A, Gizelle Sands - 10B, Joshua Ferguson - 10A , Lavaal Fernander - 10A , Ashton Sturrup - 10A , Lanceeno Bullard - 10A .

Grade 11

D’Aundra Sands - 11A , Vanessa Joseph - 11A ,

Samantha Thompson - 11B, Nadia Brown - 11A , Valantio Sands - 11A , Rajeem Rolle - 11B, Aqueysha Cornish 11B, Cyrinique Williams - 11A , Kylin Pinder - 11A .

Grade 12 Hanna Nottage - 12A, Michael Taylor - 12B, Deonicia Taylor - 12B, Colendar Fanelus - 12B, Corshera Johnson - 12A , Caiden Spence - 12A , Darren Mackey - 12B, Levanyah Fernander - 12B, Tianna Rose - 12B, Sha’myah Hall - 12B.