Cayman Islands: Triple C School – Class of 2016

A weekend of celebration culminated in the Commencement Exercises for the twenty-two seniors graduating from Triple C School. The celebration activities started with a Baccalaureate Service on Sunday night, June 5th with the seniors being inducted into the Alumni Association. The high point of their celebration was receiving their diplomas and certificates at the Commencement Exercises on Monday, June 8th, from alumni Mr. Norman Bodden, Class of 1953.

At the Baccalaureate Service, Michaiah Bryan, Class of 2006 was the keynote speaker. Michaiah shared with the graduates that he remembered sitting where they were and looking back now he has learned many lessons since graduating, one key lesson being that your time is valuable. “Your time is valuable because you are valuable. You are important. Therefore, everything that pertains to you has value. You are valuable because you were uniquely created by God.” Michaiah encouraged the graduates to start using their time wisely by first getting to know the one that made them and made time – God Himself. As he closed, Michaiah challenged the graduates to value their time by investing in those close to them and by pursuing excellence in all that they do.

For the Commencement Service, the Chairman of the Board, Mr. James Watler, welcomed all the family members, friends, and well-wishers of the graduates at the Family Life Center. As part of the school’s tradition, the service began as robed faculty, with candles symbolically lighting the way, formed a receiving line.

Beatriz Dorea, graduating with a 4.27 average, delivered a very emotional Valedictory address. Beatriz started off her speech recognizing those who helped her to reach this milestone in her life, with a special thank you to her parents for their love and support. As she prepared to close, Beatriz encouraged her classmates to go out into the world and not let anything stop them from reaching their goals. “I know that all of you have the potential to reach your dreams with your God-given talents.” Amina Aitmessaoud, Salutatorian, gave a very heart-felt speech, as she reminisced about the fond memories that were created with her classmates and teachers. She also took time to give special thanks to everyone who played a special role during her time at Triple C School.

Beatriz Dorea was the subject awards recipient for English, History, Mathematics, Science, and Christian Education. Tamiyah Ebanks received the subject award for Business Studies. Subject awards are given in 6 disciplines to those students who have the highest average over a 4 year period.

Beatriz Dorea received the Ernst & Young award for outstanding academic achievement and the Outstanding Senior Award, an award that recognizes scholarship, leadership, citizenship, loyalty, and peer and teacher rapport. Beatriz was also the recipient of the Dart STEM award and the Kiwanis Grant award.

Bianca Tibbetts received the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Leader award presented by Paul Pearson, the Chamber of Commerce President. Bianca was also the recipient of the PTA Scholarship Award for extra-curricular excellence along with Beatriz Dorea. Tamiyah Ebanks received the CICSA Credit Union Scholarship award for Business presented by the CEO, Corinne Glasgow.

Pastor Winston Rose of the Church of God Chapel – Bodden Town presented the Creative Christian Character Award to Kylee Glidden, Katelynn Kelly, Stephen Lewis, and Andy White. This award is given to students who have accepted the Lord as their personal Savior and who are living out their witness for the Lord both in and out of school. Katlin Scott was the recipient of the Myles Music Achievement Award. Five students were recipients of the Save Our Youth awards. Receiving the SOY Community Service Awards were Tamiyah Ebanks and Naathan Whittaker. Alesandro Escalante, Stephen Lewis, and Andy White were recipients of the SOY Achievement Medallion Award. The High School Visual Arts Achievement Award, sponsored by The National Gallery, was presented to Stephen Lewis. Mr. Bob Lankford presented the Triple C School Longevity Award to Amina Aitmessaoud, Alesandro Escalante, Shanice Walton and Andy White, students who attended Triple C School from the Early Childhood program (Pre-school through Grade 12).

Mr. Norman Bodden, Class of 1953, was the key speaker for the evening. As Triple C School will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary on October 20th, Mr. Bodden shared some of his memories of attending Triple C School and the impact people like Miss Ena Merren made by assisting him to attend a Christian school. Along with Mr. Bodden’s speech highlighting the upcoming 75th celebrations, there was also a special video presentation highlighting the schoo’s 75 years of serving our local community.

Triple C School is very proud of the Class of 2016 and all that they have accomplished during their individual time at Triple C. Triple C School has a long and distinguished history of academic excellence in the Cayman Islands. Founded in 1941 as a mission of the Church of God Chapel, the school has grown and changed with the times as Cayman has moved from the island that time forgot to one of the world’s major financial centers. The central goal, as expressed in the Mission Statement remains: “To provide an internationally competitive education in a Christ-centered environment.” Nothing else will do as we prepare citizens for tomorrow and eternity.

Picture 1: Class of 2016
Picture 2: Beatriz Dorea, Valedictorian, receiving her award from Mr. James Watler, Chairman of the
Board.
Picture 3: Amina Aitmessaoud, Salutatorian, giving her speech.
Picture 4: Kylee Glidden, receiving her diploma from Mr. Norman Bodden, Class of 1953.
Picture 5: Four students were recipients of the Creative Christian Character award presented by Pastor
Rose: Kylee Glidden, Katelynn Kelly, Stephen Lewis, and Andy White.
Picture 6: Tamiyah Ebanks receiving her Credit Union Scholarship for Business from Miss Corinne
Glasgow.
Picture 7: Naathan Whittaker receiving his SOY Award