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Online at www.EleutheraNews.com RBDF Rangers Continued from pg. 16 Mrs. Chardel Brown-Gibson, Principal with SGPAAS, moderated, welcoming the 86 new Ranger Cadets as they marched into the church, all smartly dressed in uniform. Director of the Rangers Program, Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe welcomed the students, and introduced Commodore Bethel, as he arrived to address the audience gathered. Commodore Bethel encouraged the young cadets to continue on with discipline, dedication and determination, and thanked his team members and leaders in the Rangers program for their time, talent, and effort invested in the lives of the young cadets. He also recognized the Rangers Parents In Action Group, principals, teachers, parents and guardians for the vital support given to the program. He also conveyed congratulations from the Minister of National Security, Hon. Marvin Dames.
“Let’s not underestimate the potential of our young men and women. You have the potential to change the world. You can use your gifts and talents to serve humanity. Learn, grow, develop and pay attention to your teachers, because in the blink of an eye it will all be over, and you will be graduating from school - so, prepare yourself. Develop your skills, and build your character,” encouraged Commodore Bethel. RBDF Instructors in the Ranger Recruit program during 2017/2018; Leading Seaman Marco King, Able Seaman Durchen Sands, and Able Seaman Cyril Miller, were called out by Commodore Bethel and recognized for their sacrifice and commitment to the Eleuthera students. Then came the really exciting part of the program for the top performing Ranger Cadets, beginning with the ‘Most Academic Improvement Award’, which went to Sankeisha Charistal of NEHS. ‘Academic Achievement Awards’ were given to those who had achieved a GPA of 3.00 to 3.49 including; Ernie Kelly - 3.45, Jerold Kelly -3.27, Kendal Gibson - 3.27, Joseph Cartwright - 3.27, Cilnus Meteze - 3.20,
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Mark Bullard - 3.17, Lauryn McSweeney - 3.17, Sanchez Albury - 3.09, Kelly-Ann McKenzie - 3.09, and Shekira Lubin - 3.00. The ‘Rangers Director Award’, which emphasized exemplary character, was given to Kendal Gibson of NEHS. The highest level of Academic Awards, the ‘Commander Defence Force Award’ was given to Ranger Cadets who had achieved a GPA of 3.50 to 4.00, including; Colby Mullin - 4.00, Chandler Mullin - 3.90, Zephon McAndrew - 3.85, Alexandria Culmer - 3.67, Nash Pinder - 3.54, Silas Bennett - 3.54, Dianthe’ Anderson - 3.50, and Delano Armbrister - 3.50. The final special award conferred during the ceremony was the ‘Minister of National Security Award’ given to the student who displayed the highest level of leadership potential, which went to Sierra Farrington of NEHS. The runner up for this special leadership award, Phillip Carusi Jr., was also formally recognized by Commodore Tellis Bethel and both students were presented with his book, ‘The Lucayan Story’. Commodore Bethel also gave both young leaders an open invitation to visit with him in New Providence to pick his brain about moving up the ranks of the Defence Force, and possibly attaining his position one day. The remaining successful Ranger Cadets to pass out of the Recruit program included; Vedlin Pierre-Louis, Hannah Elden, Mary Boute, Shavez Gilbert, Shameika Cadeau, Alyssa Neely, Collen Woods, Darrel Smith Jr. Julisa johnson, Trayante Russell, Jeremy Davis, Raynaud Bethel, Alexander Whylly, Alvin Greene, Jadin Cash, Ashantio Johnson, Farvis Thompson, Taval Bethel, Vernae Nielly, Egianette Pierre, Lofton Saunders, Derrel Smith, Merlanda Denave, Jason Edgecombe, Mona Toussaint, Ronaldo Petit Homme, Edney Higgs Jr., Otia Kemp, Charles Algreen Jr., Fealyne Mettalier, Keitrion Gilbert, Dawson Alcira, Daquan Kelly, Lenka Julmiste, Joshua Cash, Timesh Bain, Chastinty Hasty, Arnold Joseph, Jodly Francique, Latyra Saunders, Sherlinda Ladresse, Geovannie Robinson, Shaquan Ferguson, Padira Cash, Jerica Pierre, Shantavia Joseph, Kevin Hepburn Jr., Leandra Johnson, Geonourdo Phillipe, Alissa Kemp, Walna
Continued On Page 37 RBDF Commodore Tellis Bethel, addressed the large group of new Rangers.
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