Inspirational Ceremonies Mark New Beginnings for USVI Students

Principals and alumni inspire students with words of encouragement and visions of a promising future at the end of the school year ceremonies

As the school year comes to an end, elementary and middle schools including Juanita Gardine, Eulalie Rivera, and John H. Woodson Schools on St. Croix and Lockhart School on St. Thomas held promotional ceremonies for their eighth-grade students on Tuesday and Wednesday.

For the faculty, parents, alumni, and community members of Juanita Gardine and Eulalie Rivera School, the ceremonies highlighted the growing potential and expansive future that lies ahead for the promoted students. “As you prepare to transition to high school, I want you to remember that you have the power to shape your future, to pursue your passions, and to make a positive impact on the world around you,” Loretta Moorehead, principal of Eulalie Rivera School, wrote in a letter to the advancing students.

The Juanita Gardine School ceremony, held at the school's auditorium on Tuesday, promoted 34 eighth-grade students, while Eulalie Rivera School held their event at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School auditorium on Wednesday, celebrating the promotion of 77 students.