Education

St. Croix Seventh Day Academy Graduates Embark on New Chapter, Embodying the Five 'P's

Seven beaming graduates and proud parents and guardians converged on the multi-purpose center of the Central Seventh Day Adventist Church on Sunday for the St. Croix Seventh Day Academy’s 2023 graduation exercise.  It was a day of eager anticipation for the "Overcomers" class, as parents watched their children close one chapter of their lives and open another. Heartwarming music and illustrious speeches set the tone for the day, including commencement speaker Dr. Hamil Tobias. The former principal outlined the five "P"s which he said were key to being an "overcomer". To be ready to meet life's challenges, Dr. Tobias said, one must be sure to plan, prioritize, practice, persevere, and pray. Among the seven members of the 2023 graduating class who received their high school diplomas on Sunday, were salutatorian Anjeness Williams and valedictorian Abigail Rose, who told the Consortium about their respective journeys which culminated in this day of achievement.  According to Ms. Rose, w...