CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL NINETIEH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

FRIDAY MAY 21, 2021 1:00 PM CHARLOTTE AMALIE H.S. | (Faceboook) USVI/VIDE ST. THOMAS, UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS CAHS CLASS OF 2021

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Christinique Elizee Vice President Mi’Kaylah Thomas Secretary Kyra Lin Treasurer Ju’Lisa Swift Public Relations Officer Kashima Shelford

CLASS MOTTO Despite the card we were dealt We are ALL INcomparable to anyone else

CLASS COLORS Magenta, Lime, Periwinkle (Neon)

CLASS FLOWER Crimson Rambler & Granda Ott Morning Glories

CLASS SONG “Spread Your Wings” Written By: J’Niya Challenge & Deshana Thompson

MELODY TAKEN FROM: Life is Good – Future & Drake Leader – Masicka ft. Dexta Daps The Liquid Sunshine Riddim

CLASS ADVISORS Jenelle Burley-Francis • Thelma Edmead Zenique Fleming-James • Onika Hodge-Smith Iambakisye Richardson • A. Bruce Smith Mario Turnbull • Desi Xavier • Florisel Welsh Adlyn Williams

May 21, 2021

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION To the Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 2021—you came and you conquered! On behalf of the Virgin Islands Department of Education, I extend warmest congratulations to you for achieving this very-important milestone in your academic career—your high school graduation. I cannot express how proud I am of you. Indeed, your talent and tenaciousness have given you the courage to succeed, despite navigating a global pandemic in both your junior and senior years of high school. I must commend you for your steadfastness—for rising to the occasion, being disciplined, learning new technology, following safety protocols, and thriving through it all. We always knew that you could do it. I must acknowledge the hard work and dedication of your teachers and school administrators, who have guided, nurtured, and helped shape you into the successful young adults you are today. Your parents and families also deserve our deepest appreciation, for without their love and support your achievements would not be possible. Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 2021, you are well-equipped to engage whatever obstacles you might face in your future. In you lie the spirit of your ancestors who fought for what is right and changed our community, and the world, for the better. Your high school graduation is only the beginning—go forth confidently into the world and make yourself, your family and all of us proud. The entire Virgin Islands community is rooting for you. Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Racquel Berry-Benjamin Commissioner

Transforming Today’s Learners Into Tomorrow’s Leaders

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Office: (340) 693-3686 ● Fax: (340) 693-3642 The Honorable MEMERCommittee on Education Email: senatorfrett [email protected] Committeeand Workforceon Finance Development Donna Frett-Gregory The Honorable CommitteeCommittee on Education on Economic Development Senate President and Workforce Development& Agriculture thDonna Frett-Gregory 34 Legislature Committee on Economic Development Senate President & Agriculture th

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Donna A. Frett-Gregory Congratulations on your Graduation! Senate President 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands

Donna A. Frett-Gregory Senate President 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands

5 Njnanya Boyd Joel Buchanan Nneka Howard-Sibilly April B. Petrus Sharon Richardson Principal Assistant Principals

MESSAGE FROM THE CAHS PRINCIPAL Njnanya Boyd Joel Buchanan Nneka Howard-Sibilly April B. Petrus Sharon Richardson One hundred years ago,MESSAGE the Virgin FROM Islands’ THE first CAHS public PRINCIPAL HighPrincipal School graduatedAssistant the Principals first sixteen junior high school students, and today in this centennial year 2021, that High One hundred years ago, the Virgin Islands’ first public High School graduated the first sixteen School,junior high which school became students, our belovedand today and in distinguishedthis centennial Charlotte year 2021, Amalie that High High School, School, which will graduatebecame our 222 beloved senior and high distinguished school students. Charlotte The Amalie journey High through School, these will graduate one hundred 222 senior years hashigh been school remarkable students. whenThe journey we consider through the these volumes one hundred of achievements years has been and remarkablethe thousands when of alumniwe consider whose the successes volumes of have achievements impacted andlives the and thousands countries of in alumni this region whose andsuccesse arounds have the impacted lives and countries in this region and around the world. Undoubtedly, adopting the world.motto “To Undoubtedly, Excel Always” adoptingMESSAGE has propelled the FROM motto this THE Charlotte “To CAHS Excel Amalie PRINCIPAL Always” High has School propelled to build this a legacy Charlotte that Amaliewe cherish High and School must celebrate. to build a legacy that we cherish and must celebrate. One hundred years ago, the Virgin Islands’ first public High School graduated the first sixteen juniorAs principal principalhigh school of of this thisstudents, este esteemedemed and institution, todayinstitution, in andthis and ascentennial a as CAHS a CAHS alumna,year alumna, 2021, I am that proudI am High proudand School, honored and whichhonored to be a becamepart ofour the beloved legacy ofand this distinguished school and toCharlotte have the Amalie distinct High privilege School, to recognizewill graduate and celebrate222 senior this hightocentennial schoolbe a part students. graduating of the Thelegacy class, journey the of Classthis through schoolof 2021. these and This one to classhundred have is athe classyears distinct of has overcomers been privilege remarkable, a class to recognize of when strong, weandpersevering consider celebrate the Hawks volumes this that centennial ofrefused achievements tograduating be defeated and class, theby the thousands theharrowing Class of experiencesofalumni 2021. whose This of the successe class past fouriss havea years. class impactedofTwo overcomers, devastating lives and categoryacountries class offive in strong, hurricanesthis region persevering in and 9th aroundgrade, Hawks half the day world.that schooling refused Undoubtedly, due to tobe mandatory defeated adopting doublebythe the th mottoharrowingsessions “To Excel in 10 experiences Always” grade, the has ofcondemnin propelled the past gthis fourof school Charlotte years. buildings TwoAmalie duedevastating High to structural School category to damage, build fivea suddenlegacy hurricanes that school weclosures cherish andagain must due celebrate. to the COVID -19 pandemic in 11th grade, continuing throughout 12th grade, inand 9th the grade, quick halfadjusting day schoolingto distance due learning to mandatory with all itsdouble challenges sessions were in all10th life grade, changing the Ascondemningexperienc principales of thatthis of couldesteschoolemed have buildings institution, stopped duethese and to students as structural a CAHS in flight. alumna,damage, But I am suddenlike proud Hawks school and who honored closuressoar high, to be again they a partdueovercame of tothe the legacy the COVID-19 obstacles, of this school reached pandemic and the to mark, havein 11th theand distinct grade,are here continuingprivilege to receive to their recognizethroughout diplomas and 12th andcelebrate tograde, celebrate, this and centennialif even not graduating in the way class, we hadthe Classhoped. of 2021. This class is a class of overcomers, a class of strong, perseveringthe quick Hawks adjusting that refusedto distance to be defeated learning by withthe harrowing all its challenges experiences were of the allpast life four changing years. TwoexperiencesCongratulations, devastating that category Class could offive 20have hurricanes21. stoppedWe at CAHS in these9th grade,are students proud half of day you.in schoolingflight. In your liveddueBut to likeexperiences mandatory Hawks of double whonatural soar sessionshigh,disasters, theyin 10 calls thovercame grade, for social the the condemnin justice obstacles, andg ofracial reached school equality buildings the mark, nationally, due and to structuralare pleas here to toend damage, receive the senseless sudden their diplomas schoolviolence th th closuresandlocally, to again celebrate,the sudden due to if shiftthe even COVID to not fully in-19 distanced the pandemic way learning,we in had 11 hoped. andgrade, even continuing your class throughout protests on 12 graduation, grade, andyou the have quick learned adjusting valuable to lessons.distance Youlearning have foundwith theall itsstrength challenges and endurance were all tolife persevere changing and experiencyou’ve comees that to could believe have in stoppedyourselves these. Never students stop inlearning. flight. But Never like stop Hawks dreaming. who soar Never high, give they up. overcameCongratulations,Never stop the obstacles,soaring Class high. reached of Never 2021. the forget mark, We your atand CAHS areAlma here Mater.are to proud receive of their you. diplomas In your andlived to experiencescelebrate, if evenof natural not in thedisasters, way we calls had hoped.for social justice and racial equality nationally, pleas to end the senselessWe extend violencespecial gratitude locally, tothe the sudden CAHS shiftadministrative to fully distancedteam, faculty, learning, staff, parents,and even alumni, your Congratulations,supporters, and Class the VIof 20community.21. We at CAHS We could are proudnot have of you. succeeded In your without lived experiences you. As CAHS of natural is now disasters,classin a rebuilding protests calls for onsocialphase, graduation, justice we hope and you weracial can have equality count learned on nationally, continued valuable pleas s upportlessons. to end so the that You senseless CAHS have canviolencefound “Excel the locally,strengthAlways.” the suddenand GO enduranceHAWKS!!! shift to fully to persevere distanced and learning, you’ve and come even to your believe class in protes yourselves.ts on graduation, Never stop youlearning. have learned Never valuable stop dreaming.lessons. You Never have foundgive up. the strengthNever stop and soaringendurance high. to persevere Never andforget you’ve come to believe in yourselves. Never stop learning. Never stop dreaming. Never give up. NeveryourApril stop AlmaB. Petrussoaring Mater. high. Never forget your Alma Mater. Principal WeWeCAHS extend extend Class special of special 1991 gratitude gratitude to the to CAHS the CAHSadministrative administrative team, faculty, team, staff, faculty, parents, staff, alumni, parents, supporters,alumni, supporters,and the VI community. and the VI Wecommunity. could not have We succeededcould not without have succeeded you. As CAHS without is now you. in a rebuilding phase, we hope we can count on continued support so that CAHS can “Excel Always.”As CAHS GO HAWKS!!!is now in a rebuilding phase, we hope we can count on continued support so that CAHS can “Excel Always.” GO HAWKS!!!

AprilApril B. PetrusB. Petrus Principal CAHSPrincipal Class of 1991 CAHS Class of 1991

6 PROGRAM

Posting of Colors National Anthem/VI March/ Alma Mater...... JROTC Chickenhawk Battalion

Invocation...... Class of 2021

Principal Remarks...... April B. Petrus Principal

Remarks...... Stefan V. Jürgen, Insular Superintendent Racquel Berry-Benjamin, Commissioner of Education Hon. Albert Bryan Jr., Governor et. al

Special Feature

• Introduction of Salutatorian • Salutatory Address...... Dasmine Maynard

• Introduction of Valedictorian • Valedictory Address...... Kyra Lin

• Addresses to the Graduates •

Special Feature

• Recognition of Honor Graduates •

• Charlotte Amalie High School Alma Mater •

• Presentation of Graduates •

Benediction...... Class of 2021

• Closing •

7 STUDENT OF THE YEAR Lianet Ortiz Guzman

TOP TEN STUDENTS 1 Kyra Lin 6 Payton Wade 2 Dasmine Maynard 7 Mi’Kaylah Thomas 3 Aiden Glasford 8 Shande Rivera 4 J’Niya Challenger 9 Deja Carter 5 Mickelle Matthew 10 Lianet Ortiz Guzman

DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS Challenger, J’Niya Glasford, Aiden Lin, Kyra Ortiz Guzman, Lianet Thomas, Mi’Kaylah

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP Browne, NiKoya Carter, Deja Challenger, J’Niya Elizee, Christinique Embrack, Joshua Glasford, Aiden Hull, Janiya Lin, Kyra Ortiz Guzman, Lianet Perez, Tyereeq Perkins, Breanni Thomas, Mi’Kaylah Todman, Ishanaé Wade, Payton

OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP Austrie, Crystal Braithwaite, Romoi Browne, NiKoya Carter, Deja Challenger, J’Niya Creque, Monét Elizee, Christinique Embrack, Joshua George, Ja’mouri Glasford, Aiden Hull, Janiya Kadoo, Bjorn Lin, Kyra Manning, Micheya Marshall, Leondré Mills, Kali Ortiz Guzman, Lianet Paul, Arliesha Perez, Tyereeq Perkins, Breanni Potter, Empress-Atiyah Shelford, Ka’Shima Smith, Paola Thomas, Mi’Kaylah Todman, Ishanaé Wade, Payton Wharton, T’Kajrah

DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS Glasford, Aiden Lin, Kyra Ortiz-Guzman, Lianet Rivera, Shande

8 2021 Graduates Abraham, Brandon Charles-Mahoney, Ah’Mari Aceus, Fenold Chesterfield, Niyana ^** Alexander, Lilian Chinnery, Auisha * Alexandre, Shania * Christopher, La’Rue Allen, Jaeden * Cintron, Analeena Almeida Mercedes, Nicole Clarke, Shakemo * Altidor, Esther Cornelius, Eliah Amey, Larik * Corriolan, Nathalie Amey, Ne’Quan ** Coulanges, Kinnisha Andrew, Mernell Creque, Elridge * Anthony, Zakijah * Creque, Monét Antoine, Pierre Croft, De’Moi ^** Atemazem, Princess Cruse Jr., Richard Audain, Shaquanda Cuevas, Enny ** Austrie, Crystal Dacent, Jafari ** Baez, Yuanelis * Daniel, Myeshia Barry, Stephon * Davis, Keshawn Battiste, Leilia ^** Daytic, Philmae Angela ** Bell, Briana * Defoe, Breannon * Benitez Castillo, Diana Devalon, Magdalyne Benjamin, Mya Dorsett Jr., Alex Benjamin, Osama Duncan, Melissa Bervil Agnant, Isnol Edouard, Jeyson Blaize, Yojuandé * Elizee, Christinique Blanchard, Chinedu ^** Elliott-Hendrickson, Jaresia * Boschulte, Gabrielle * Embrack, Joshua ** Braithwaite, Romoi Emmanuel, A’Janae ** Bramble, Jennifer ** Estime, Skender Brodie, Nadeesha Denasia Estrill, Kayhania Brooks Jr., Francis Estrill, Lana ^** Browne, NiKoya Evans, Zionair Buncome, Mahalia Fahie, Ja’von ** Cameron, Jadene’ Farrington, A’Jahnai ^** Carter, Deja * Finch, Ieami Carty, Arianna Fleddy, Michel ^** Challenger, J’Niya Fleming Jr., Kevin ** Charles, Isis Fleming, Tasheem * Charles, Joash Forde, Shania Charles, Renee Francis, J’Moi Charles, Saviana Frank, Kendel

9 2021 Graduates Frazer, Ah’jahro ‡**** Lin, Kyra * George, Ja’mouri Lloyd, Pearla Gerald, Zayna Lordain, Ernson Gibbons, Trévon Louis Juste, Fine Lone ^** Glasford, Aiden Manning, Michai Gordon, Hashim Manning, Micheyia * Gracchus, Annely Marshall, Leondré Griffith, Konasha * Marsham, Keaun ** Gumbs, LeMoy ** Matos Bautista, Yoheny ^** Gumbs, Vashley ^** Matthew, Mickelle Gumbs-Henry, Malachi ^** Matthew, Odessa * Hansen, J’Quan * Matthew-Belgarda James, Leshia * Harrigan, Le’Vanni Matthew Pollack, Kayin Harrigan, Olinka *** Maynard, Dasmine Harrigan, Tajahni * Meade, DeJoya Hart, K’moi Meade, Masai * Hart, Shamar ** Medina Macario, Yoscari Hart, Shamoi ^** Mills, Kali ^** Hazel, Ne’Kayla * Monsanto, Tyron Hendricks, Dainiah * Morris, Walter * Higgs, Gabrielle * Morton, Hakeem Hodge, Asriel * O’Garro, Destin ^** Hull, Janiya * Ola-Niyi, Mensah Hunt, Tyra ^** Ortiz Guzman, Lianet Inglanton, Keywone ^** Ostalaza, Jadeaja James, Roshanna Pant, Alyssa Jerusalem, Ace Lundren ^** Parohinog, Mikhael Joriz John, Alex ** Paul, Arliesha Johnson Jr., Darrell Peets, Tamara Joseph, Danae Penn, Elijah Joseph, Epheline * Perez, Tyereeq Joseph, Malcolm * Perez Jimenez, Aliandra ^** Kadoo, Bjorn ^** Perkins, Breanni King IV., Camille Persaud, Tenaycia Lake, Nia Petersen, Mario * Ledee, De’Shelle Philistin, Alexandra Lewis, Jahquan Pinney III., Willis Lewis, Shania Portes, Genesis Liburd, Micah ** Potter, D’nique * Lima II., Josué ** Potter, Empress-Atiyah

10 2021 Graduates Proctor, Allana Stuart Jr., Japhan Quammie, Jovanna ^** Stubbs, Karriem Quiroz Genao, Juan Swift, Ju’Lisa Rambaran, J’Nique Sylvestre, Davidson ^** Rawlins, Keishani Tapia, Roberto Registe, Akai Taylor II., Jeffery Richardson Jr., Jeffrey * Thomas, Aniqua Richardson, Shemani ‡^** Thomas, Mi’Kaylah ‡^** Rivera, Shande * Thomas, Shania ^** Roberts, Hilary Thompson, Deshana * Roberts, Michael * Todman, Ishanaé Rodriguez, Shamirah ^** Victorine, Raequan Rodriguez Ozuna, Justin ^** Wade, Payton Rogers Jr., David * Walters, Tianiq * Rogers, Kalyah Weekes, Christopher Rosario Calderon, Michael Wharton, T’Kajrah * Sagredo Menas, Angeles ^** White, Rae’Sheeda Salem, Amin * Williams, Alique Salem, Makram Williams, Delon Salem, Wesam * Williams, Ivan ** Sampson, Serenity * Williams, K’Nesha Santana Mata, Yeliza Williams, Urisha Santana Vargas, Yeffry Sasso, Se’Jahne Septus, Christopher Serrano, Khalid **** Valedictorian ** Shelford, Ka’Shima *** Salutatorian * Simon, Brandon ** National Honor Society ^** Simon, Shantelle Blue Collars Skelton, Umrani * Honor Graduate ^** Smith, D’Nasia Gold Cords ^** Smith, Dylon ^ High Honor Graduate Smith, Jaren ‡ Dual Enrollment at UVI * Smith, Kalifa † Early Admissions at UVI Smith, Kelven * Smith, Leila ^** Smith, Paola Smith, Zaniel St. Luce Jr., Emmerson St. Luce, Ly’Emma

11 SPECIAL AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GRANTS INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc. Epsilon Zeta Chapter Anna J. Steen ...... Browne, NiKoya May N. Richardson ...... Browne, NiKoya Future Iota Leader ...... Thomas, Mi’Kaylah Dorethea Hornbuckle (Mary Harley) ...... Challenger, J’Niya Iota Phi Lambda Cotillion ...... Thomas, Mi’Kaylah Iota Phi Lambda Cotillion ...... Wharton, T’Kajrah Iota Phi Lambda Cotillion ...... Creque, Monet Eastern Region Fredda Witherspoon ...... Browne, NiKoya Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc...... Matthew, Mickelle U.S. Air Force Academy - Preparatory School ...... Wade, Payton Newton Weiss ...... Maynard, Dasmine UVI Provost Early Incentive Scholarship ...... Alexander, Lilian ...... Bell, Briana ...... Braithwaite, Romoi ...... Cameron, Jadené ...... Carter, Deja ...... Bramble, Jennifer ..Elliott-Hendrickson, Jaresia ...... George, Ja’mouri ...... Hazel, Ne’kayla ...... Higgs, Gabrielle ...... Kadoo, Bjorn ...... Matthew, Mickelle ...... Matthew, Odessa ...... Mills, Kali ...... Ostalaza, Jadeaja ...... Paul, Arliesha ...... Perkins, Breanni ...... Potter, D’nique .... Potter, Empress-Atiyah ...... Roberts, Hilary ...... Simon, Shantelle ...... Smith, Leila ...... Thomas, Mi’Kaylah ...... Wade, Payton

12 SPECIAL AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GRANTS INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS VI Water and Power Authority Alva C. McFarlane ...... Dylon Smith

SPECIAL AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GRANTS COLLEGES, TRADE SCHOOLS, AND UNIVERSITIES

New York Institue of Technology ...... Charles, Isis North Carolina A&T ...... Matthew, Mickelle Barry University ...... Ortiz Guzman, Lianet University of the Virgin Islands ...... Cameron, Jadene University of the Virgin Islands ...... Thomas, Mi’Kaylah University of the Virgin Islands ...... Mills, Kali University of the Virgin Islands ...... St. Luce, Lyemma University of the Virgin Islands ...... White, Rae’sheeda University of Pennsylvania ...... Maynard, Dasmine

PRESENTATIONS FROM ALUMNI CLASSES Class of 1961 ...... Class of 1961 ......

SPECIAL AWARDS FROM DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

Music Scholarship ...... Mills, Kali ...... Challenger, J’Niya Music Book Scholarship ...... Mills, Kali ...... Challenger, J’Niya ...... Todman, Ishanaé ...... Browne, Nikoya ...... Embrack, Joshua ...... Perez, Tyereeq ...... Marshall, Leondré ...... Potter, Empress-Atiyah ...... Brathwaite, Romoi ...... Kadoo, Bjorn ...... Paul, Arliesha ...... George, Ja’mouri ...... Austrie, Crystal

13 ...... Manning, Micheyia ...... Elizee, Christinique ...... Shelford, Ka’shima ...... Wharton, T’Kajrah JROTC ...... Alexander, Lilian ...... Cameron, Jadené ...... Christopher, La’Rue ...... Estrill, Lana ...... Hazel, Ne’kayla ...... Maynard, Dasmine ...... Ortiz Guzman, Lianet ...... Perkins, Breanni ...... Rivera, Shande ...... Wade, Payton

EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Role Model 500 ...... Thomas, Mi’Kaylah Miss CAHS Queen Contestants ...... Baez, Yuanelis ...... Lin, Kyra Miss CAHS 2nd Runner Up ...... Elizee, Christinique Miss CAHS 1st Runner Up ...... Matthew, Mickelle Miss Charlotte Amalie H.S. 2020 $1,200.00 ...... Thomas, Mi’Kaylah Cecilia Walter Award ...... Thomas, Mi’Kaylah Student of the Year ...... Ortiz Guzman, Lianey Graduates with 3 AP Courses ...... Baez, Yuanelis ...... Braithwaite, Romoi ...... Challenger, J’Niya ...... Mills, Kali ...... Ortiz Guzman, Lianet ...... Paul, Arliesha ...... Perkins, Breanni ...... Smith, Dylon ...... Victorine, Raequan ...... Wade, Payton Most Improved Student ...... Media Macario, Yoscari Honor Graduates 97 High Honor Graduates 30 Honor Society Graduates 46 14 2021 Class Song “Spread Your Wings”

[HOOK] We ain’t had a normal year of High School Irmaria COVID you could name it all We been through a lot yeah we’ve seen so much But nothing stopping us cause we’re too turnt up

[VERSE I] You know when we coming through, we the Class of 21’ Cheers to life Bless up Jah cause we made it this far Dripping from our cap to gown with success no debate Been through troubles yeah we stumbled we bounced back Dominate

Big up to our teachers and our principals The Love and support we couldn’t make it without you Can’t forget all the parents yeah this one is for you Been our #1 fans so grateful to have you

It’s been a journey, new beginnings here we come This is our moment manifest good things we love Time flies can’t believe we’re really here We were Freshman yesterday and now we’re Graduates.

<> [MID-TRO] Mmmm (Spread our Wings) Mhmm-Mmm

[HOOK] Spread Your Wings 2K21 We’re Almost There With all the things we’ve been through Spread Your Wings From hurricanes to pandemics, we here Spread our wings

[BRIDGE] 2017 Irmaria 2019 our field gone

15 2020 we quarantined lawd (Now) Joy coming flowing like a river Thanks to father god we overcame that CAHS we gotta thank you For all the 4 years that we’ve been through Guiding our way through all these issues

[VERSE 2] Spread your wings No matter how life come and goes We made it this far Spread your wings Seniors out The journey don’t stop right here Living to excel always Live the motto Spread your wings Seniors out

[BRIDGE] Throw your caps in the air Celebration we here Spread your wings Seniors out We’re the class of supreme Live it up full extreme Spread your wings Seniors out

To our haters look we final made it It’s been a journey but we’ve final made it Live it up live it proud Cause seniors we’re out yeah we out We had out troubles our ups and our downs But we’re resilient determined no doubt Live it up live it proud Cause seniors we’re out yeah we out

written by: J’Niya Challenge & Deshana Thompson

16 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRADUATES

ACADEMY OF FINANCE (AOF) Renee Charles Monét Creque Kyra Lin Paola Smith

ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM (AOHT) Shania Alexandre Myeshia Daniel Keshawn Davis Kayhania Estrill Michel Fleddy Leondre’ Marshall Jadeaja Ostalaza Empress-Atiyah Potter Shemani Richardson Aniqua Thomas Rae’Sheeda White

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS (OAS) Mya Benjamin Deja Carter Allana Proctor Jovanna Quammie Mi’Kaylah Thomas

AUTO MECHANIC REPAIR Ne’Quan Amey Francis Brooks Jr. Ah’Mari Charles-Mahoney Joshua Embrack J’Moi Francis Ernson Lordain Walter Morris Destin O’Garro Dylon Smith Jeffery Taylor II.

AUTO BODY & FENDER Jaeden Allen A’Jahnai Farrington Kevin Fleming Jr. Ah’jahro Frazer Danae Joseph Yeffry Santana Vargas Umrani Skelton

COSMETOLOGY Analeena Cintron Ieami Finch Leshia Matthew-Belgarda James Shamirah Rodriguez Kalifa Smith Deshana Thompson Ishanae’ Todman Urisha Williams

17 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRADUATES

ELECTRONICS De’Moi Croft Alex Dorsett Jr. Tasheem Fleming Aiden Glasford Keaun Marsham

PLUMBING Ja’mouri George Shamoi Hart Tyron Monsanto

JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES (JAG) Princess Atemazem Isnol Bervil Agnant Nadeesha Denasia Brodie Enny Cuevas Magdalyne Devalon Jaresia Elliott-Hendrickson Tyra Hunt Camille King Jovaini Loussaint Michai Manning Micheyia Manning Mickelle Matthew Mikhael Joriz Parohinog Elijah Penn Tenaycia Persaud Willis Pinney J’Nique Rambaran Michael Roberts Leila Smith Christopher Weekes Delon Williams K’Nesha Williams

VIRGIN ISLANDS MARCH All hail the Virgin Islands. Em'ralds of the sea, Where beaches bright with coral sand And trade winds bless our native land. All hail the Virgin Islands, Bathed in waters blue, We give our loyalty, Full to thee, And pledge allegiance forever true.

God bless our Virgin Islands, Humbly now we pray, Where all mankind can join today In friendly warmth of work and play. God bless our Virgin Islands, Beautiful and tall Beneath a sunny sky, Hilltops high Hold out a welcome for one and all.

18 CAHS ADMINISTRATION Ms. April B. Petrus Principal Mrs. Nneka Howard-Sibilly Ass’t. Principal, 12th Grade Mr. Joel J. Buchanan Ass’t. Principal, 11th Grade Ms. Njnanya Boyd Ass’t. Principal, 10th Grade Mrs. Sharon Richardson Ass’t. Principal, 9th Grade

SENIOR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Onika Hodge-Smith

SENIOR HOMEROOM TEACHERS Ludovic Atemazem Lorna Balanon LeVar David Pat Lacsamana Jacqueline Leader Bernard Marquez Agnes Nicholas Natasha Penn Baltazar Refil Maria Reyes Florisel Welsh Clifton Williams Annette Yimbia Denise Young

CAHS ALMA MATER O great and noble high school, how much we owe to thee. Our grateful hearts will always live wherever we may be. So let us shout with all our might, and let our joyance never cease. God grant that teachers, friends, and school may ever have His peace.

We’ll not forget the lessons, our teachers taught each day. We’ll make you proud of us, dear school, each pupil in his way. We’ll strive to keep your standards high and fight with all our might. To keep your light forever bright, by doing what is right.

Written in 1932 by Arthur Benjamin and Hugh Smith Members of the Class of 1934

19 LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING

Lift every voice and sing, ‘Til earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise. High as the list’ning skies; Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast’ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path thro’ the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, ‘til now we stand at last, Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray, Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee; Lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world we forget thee. Shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand; True to our God, true to our native land.