Gladstone Road, Nassau, Bahamas, Tel. No. +1-242-361-5534, +1-242-361-5574 Volume 7, Issue 3 Series of 2019-2020 FAX +1-242-3612209, P.O. Box N-7540 Newsletter Date Principal’s Message March — April 2020 Dear Members of the Aquinas College Family, Warmest greetings to all of you! Principal’s Message 1 Papal Nuncio Visit 2 - 3 ACES Pride 4 - 6 With our entrance into the season of Lent, we are reminded World Scholar’s Cup 7 that this special season provides all of us with a time to Term 1 Honor Roll 8 - 14 prepare for the essence of our faith—the death and Catholic Schools Week 15 - 17 Sports Day 2020 18 - 20 resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is a forty day Lenten Season 21 - 23 penitential period on the church’s calendar that promotes self examination and opportunities to renew our faith and relationship with God. This sacred season coincides with the season of Spring, which calls to mind new life and growth; hope and change that characterize this time of prayer, penance and Lenten Season conversion. We were encouraged to embrace opportunities of performing February 26 - April 11, 2020 acts of kindness for others and to give discretely to those who often go without. Indeed, the gift of a giving heart is a true blessing worth passing on Commonwealth Day to our young people. March 9, 2020 EASTER BREAK During this season, it is traditional for many of us to make promises of an April 3 - 19, 2020 increased prayer life and to abstain from short-lived gratifications. These SENIOR MOCKS promises are our focus for the forty days of Lent and will be a reminder that April 1 - 3, 21 - 25, 2020 Lent is a time to change the things in our lives which separate us from Jesus. We know that keeping true to our resolutions can be difficult and that sometimes we may lose focus. However, this is a good lesson for our students to keep on trying and to never give up. It is my hope that by all of us taking time from our busy schedules to develop our relationship with God, we can use the Lenten season to develop a greater appreciation of the life that God is calling each of us to lead. May God’s blessings and guidance be with you as we repent and renew our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page On Monday, February 3, 2020, the Aquinas College school community was graced with a special visit from His Excellency, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Apostolic Nuncio for the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC), which includes the Archdiocese of Nassau. The Apostolic Nuncio is a papal ambassador or a permanent diplomatic representative of the Holy See to a state or an international organization. The apostolic nuncio serves as the liaison between the Holy See and the Roman Catholic diocesan episcopate in the nation, region or organization in which he is placed. In other words, the Apostolic Nuncio is a permanent representative of the Pope, who is assigned with the task of safeguarding the interests of the Holy See. The mission of the Apostolic Nuncio includes both diplomatic and ecclesiastical powers. His Excellency, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu was accompanied on his visit by Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder, STD, CMG, Archbishop of Nassau, his Attaché/Deputy Head of Mission, Fr. Luciano Labanca, and Mrs. Claudette A. Rolle, Director of Catholic Education. The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 2 The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 3 Arianna Millsap Grade 12 Winner of The Bahamas Commission of Insurance Essay Competition Shania Clarke and Kayla Ellis Grade 11 with Chef Marcela Evans Gerquay Lightfoot and De' Antoni Coakley Awarded for 5 or more A's in BJC The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 4 Zhryia Curry and Denae Morrison Awarded for 5 or more A's in BGCSE Jeong-il Kajokaya (Class of 2019) Aretha McDonald (Class of 2019) Most Outstanding Results Most Outstanding Results Auto Mechanics: National Winner Office Procedures: National Winner The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 5 Malik Knowles Head Boy 3rd Place Winner 130th Anniversary of Catholic Education in The Bahamas Speech Competition Topic: Faith-Filled Past...Hopeful Future Sierra Ferguson Deputy Head Girl Award Honoree The Zonta Club of Nassau 2020 Centennial Awards Ceremony This award honors amazing women who have been seen to advance the status of women and girls in our community. 2nd Place Winner 2020 Zonta International United Nations Essay Competition Aquinas College ZCLub With President of Zonta Club of Nassau - Ms. LaToya Johnson and Director, Ms. Michelle Forbes - Education Chair The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 6 Aquinas College Students Participate in the World Scholar’s Cup, Regional Round 2020 OVERALL TEAMS (JUNIOR) OVERALL TEAMS (SENIOR) Destiny Moss, Kaiden Moss-Moultrie, Antonio Thompson, Canaan Cooper, Dariq Chase, Dre Knowles, Joseth Shawnae Johnson, Kianna Burrows, Knowles, Zion Virgil, Ashaad Miller, Kinyada Morris, Shiloh Smith, Lester Arnett, Lamar Williams Alicia Elden, Bryanah Russell, Kelshaunna Colebrooke, Jeremy Ferguson, Tavares Sweeting, Jonathan Sheppard TOP CHALLEGE TEAMS (JUNIOR) Destiny Moss, Kaiden Moss-Moultrie, TOP CHALLEGE TEAMS (SENIOR) Shawnae Johnson, Kianna Burrows, Antonio Thompson, Canaan Cooper, Dariq Chase, Atreu Lester Arnett, Lamar Williams Turnquest, John Perez, Tasia Walker, Alicia Elden, Bryanah Russell, Kelshaunna Colebrooke TOP WRITING TEAMS (JUNIOR) Kianna Burrows, Lester Arnett, TOP DEBATE TEAMS (SENIOR) Lamar Williams Antonio Thompson, Canaan Cooper, Dariq Chase, Dre Knowles, Joseth Knowles, Zion Virgil, Jeremy Ferguson, Jonathan Sheppard, Tavares TOP BOWL TEAMS (JUNIOR) Sweeting Destiny Moss, Kaiden Moss-Moultrie, Shawnae Johnson TOP WRITING TEAMS (SENIOR) Dre Knowles, Joseth Knowles, Zion Virgil CHAMPION SCHOLARS (JUNIOR) Lamar Williams, Destiny Moss TOP BOWL TEAMS (SENIOR) Antonio Thompson, Canaan Cooper, Dariq Chase, Ashaad Miller, Kin- yada Morris, Shiloh Smith 1st SENIOR WRITING Ashli Burrows CHAMPION SCHOLARS (SENIOR) 2nd SENIOR WRITING 1. Jonathan Sheppard 2. Antonio Thompson Zion Virgil 3. Zion Virgil 4. Dre Knowles ADIMIOV AWARD Top 5. Shiloh Smith JUNIOR Scholar 6. Canaan Cooper Lamar Williams 7. Dariq Chase ADIMIOV AWARD Top SENIOR Scholar Atreu Turnquest The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 7 GRADE 7 GEQUILLANA , Kiel 3.91 NEWTON , Hayley 3.84 SCAVELLA , Evana 3.41 CARTWRIGHT , Trinity 3.81 HART , Prisayess 3.40 RAHMING , Aisha 3.40 SAWYER , Thomas 3.76 SAUNDERS , Lumar 3.40 NAIRN , Jr 3.75 STUBBS , Tianna 3.40 STRACHAN , Meyasol 3.74 DUVALIER , Chaane 3.38 BURROWS , Gianna 3.69 FERGUSON , Torin 3.37 CURRY , Maleeya 3.66 EVANS , Dellon 3.35 PHILIPPE , Callia 3.65 ROSE , Trevor 3.64 FULLERTON , Ramiyah 3.34 KNOWLES , Kaiden 3.63 SEYMOUR , Corvonique 3.34 DANIEL , Aliyah 3.31 ROKER , Antonyche 3.29 JOHNSON , Danielle 3.56 WALLACE , Alyssa 3.29 WILSON , Johnasia 3.56 WILLIAMS , Darius 3.26 FARQUHARSON , Reia 3.53 FERGUSON , Haliah 3.24 MAJOR , Kendricka 3.53 HALL , Antonique 3.24 SAUNDERS , Jillian 3.52 PAUL , Laurelle 3.24 BONGON , Elrine 3.51 FERNANDER , Logan 3.22 ISAACS , Kristen 3.51 PRATT , Kai 3.21 PINDER , Jordan 3.19 HERNANDEZ- SMITH , Jaedon 3.19 CAMBRIDGE , Olivia 3.47 SCOTT , Savana 3.18 MILLER , Maya 3.47 MAGANA , Allysandra 3.17 BARR , Gabrielle 3.46 BROWN , Nathaniel 3.06 PRITCHARD , Marcia 3.46 INNISS , Devyn 3.06 SCOTT , Maria 3.46 MARTIN , Jonathon 3.06 BAIN , Jayda 3.45 MCKENZIE , Brinajja 3.44 MCINTOSH , T'mia 3.06 ROLLE , Sa'niyah 3.44 STRACHAN , Ruben 3.06 THOMPSON , Rafaella 3.43 STORR , Madyson 3.02 GIBSON , Jorden 3.42 DELEVEAUX , Zyon 3.01 CURRY , Aemerie 3.41 KELLY , Kaelano 3.01 The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 8 GRADE 8 MEADOWS , Vejay 3.49 MOSS , Destiny 3.91 GREENE , Lanae 3.48 MOSS-MOULTRIE , Kaiden 3.81 WILLIAMS , Kaiyden 3.47 PRATT , Hayden 3.45 ARMBRISTER , Macheala 3.44 BRAYNEN , Daniel 3.38 BROWN , Livia 3.36 BURROWS , Kianna 3.70 DEAN , Lashay 3.35 JOHNSON , Shawnae 3.69 CULMER , Anajah 3.32 WILLIAMS , Lamar 3.63 BRENNEN , Brendan 3.31 ROLLE , Javaughn 3.29 BODIE , Kharys 3.28 GABRIEL , Alejandro 3.27 WILLIAMS , Jadahia 3.27 ARNETT , Lester 3.53 HIELD , Gershon 3.25 SWAIN , Alvinique 3.20 PIERRE , Alyssa 3.19 INFANTI , Eva 3.17 BOOTLE , Anaya 3.16 LIGHTBOURNE , Arnaldo 3.15 SCOTT , Justin 3.03 DEAN , Ceanna 3.02 BROWN , Aisha 3.00 The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 9 GRADE 9 LIGHTFOOT , Gerquay 3.85 DAXON , Ro-Desha 3.32 ANDREWS , JeT'aime 3.23 MUNROE , Jianna 3.17 COLLIE , Christina 3.73 PINDER , Kaitlin 3.16 FERGUSON , De'shan 3.65 MOXEY , Charles 3.15 PEREZ , John 3.65 BROWN , Khareem 3.14 ELDEN , Alicia 3.63 HODGES , Dante 3.14 ETIENNE , Wenieka 3.61 ROLLE , Kierra 3.14 SMITH , Diano 3.13 ADDERLEY , Dyrian 3.11 BRAYNEN, JR. , Wade 3.54 DEVEAUX , Elchristma 3.11 CARGILL , J'Ian 3.54 LIGHTBOURN , Khalia 3.11 POITIER , Aaron 3.10 MITCHELL , Aryana 3.09 CAREY , Shania 3.08 BURROWS , Ashli 3.49 RAHMING , Teneille 3.08 COAKLEY , De'Anthoni 3.49 MILLER , Maliek 3.07 KING , Charlotte 3.49 EVANS , Jasmine 3.06 MARCHE , Koen 3.49 PRATT , Ebonique 3.06 MITCHELL , Gabrielle 3.49 MAXINE , Dahphaney 3.05 ROLLE , Sydni 3.49 DAMES , Joshua 3.04 JOHNSON , Denajah 3.48 RUSSELL , Bryanah 3.04 SHERMAN , Courtney 3.48 SMITH , Seaniska 3.04 COLEBROOKE , Kelshaunna 3.42 GRANT , Cliffaneak 3.01 MAYCOCK , Angel 3.42 MUNROE , Jorden 3.01 DORENE , Vanessa 3.41 STUART , Katelyn 3.01 SMITH , Valentino 3.00 The Academia ● Volume 7, Issue 3 ● ac.cec.edu.bs Page 10 GRADE 10 WATKINS , Jade 3.93 FORBES , Zariya 3.92 STRAPP , T'ron 3.86 SIMMONS , Aaron 3.33 HANNA , Jasmine 3.85 ST.