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177 resilient students graduate from ESHS

177 students have graduated from the Elmore Stoutt High School in a ceremony on June 22, 2023, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in a congratulatory message to students reminded them of the challenges they faced during the Hurricanes of 2017, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impacts of the Russia to Ukraine War on the VI economy with parents sticking to a commitment to help their children through with their education. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in a congratulatory message to students reminded them of the challenges they faced during the Hurricanes of 2017, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impacts of the Russia to Ukraine War on the VI economy with parents sticking to a commitment to help their children through with their education. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - 177 students graduated from Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in a ceremony at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola on June 22, 2023.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in a congratulatory message to students, reminded them of the challenges they faced during the hurricanes of 2017, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impacts of the Russia/Ukraine War on the VI economy.

He commended parents for sticking to their commitment to help their children through their educational journey in high school.

The Premier encourged students to thank their parents and also assured parents that the government has taken note of their sacrifices to make their students successful.

“When we look back at the obstacles we have had to overcome, we cannot do so without appreciating each other. As we grappled with our own challenges, we might not have thought about what others were going through and the contributions they were making”. 

Look back @ what you overcame - Premier to graduates 

The Premier added that the people of the Virgin Islands could not have endured anything faced over these last few years without the cooperation and support of each other and added that cooperation of the people has been a part of the history of the VI with and that it will hold true for the VI in the future.

“In closing, I want to urge our young graduates to stay focused on their goals, but do take a moment occasionally to look back on all that you have overcome, so that you never forget the powerhouse that resides in you.”

“Remember, anything worth having requires sacrifice and you will accomplish nothing of substance in life if you do not develop the ability to overcome obstacles,” he further reminded the graduating class.

Meanwhile, Education Minister Hon Sharie B. de Castro also reminded the students of their resilience over the years since the 2017 hurricanes and congratulated the students on ending their high school journey as graduates of the class of 2023.

The class has a reported 96% pass rate with the 2023 Valedictorian being Aenya Meade and Salutatorian Desarie Maynard.

16 Responses to “177 resilient students graduate from ESHS”

  • ccc (23/06/2023, 16:48) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up to all the students
  • ???????????????????? (23/06/2023, 17:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
  • Anonymous (23/06/2023, 18:23) Like (7) Dislike (11) Reply
    Is there JOBS for them with so much work permits in?
    • To Anonymous (23/06/2023, 19:35) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      What foes having jobs for them have to do with them successfully completing high school. If you have a business you can employ a few of the graduates which will help wity the employmeny siyccess of all who are seeking jobs. Lets all be part od the solution when we have stuff to say
  • Well (23/06/2023, 19:34) Like (10) Dislike (17) Reply
    Hope they can read write comprehend communicate.
    The basics.
    • TrJ (24/06/2023, 08:13) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
      @Well, I hope you wrote this comment for yourself and it’s not someone else who wrote it for you!

      Why is it you people can’t be positive with your comments or just bridle your tongue? Jeeeze man!!
      The fact that they graduate speaks volume. You people cast so much negativity on the young people that makes it difficult for them to even exist.

      If we try to help them by cultivating a positive environment that encourages resilience and success inside and out of the classroom, we would have a better society.

      A huge CONGRATULATIONS ???????????? to all the graduates!
      • @TrJ (24/06/2023, 19:34) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        "The fact that they graduate speaks volumes"
        Not if they cannot read write comprehend communicate.
        Trust me on this. Your ability to comprehend such an injustice is ,apparently, lacking.
    • Tortola idiots (25/06/2023, 00:58) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Some of you so Got damm senseless and dumb thats why you will never go no where to far in life, cant even be happy and come with some nice words for the graduates, they do good, you moan and if they do bad u hear yo stink mouths same way, u basrurds mek me sick, with yo small mind and small island mentally, stfu u bums
  • Quietly Watching (23/06/2023, 20:16) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to all our graduates. You were certainly resilient and persevered. Proud of you all.
  • Jobless (23/06/2023, 22:01) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    AND THAT ONE OVER IN HER CORNER BUSY APPROVING WORKPERMITS
  • Facial expression (24/06/2023, 06:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS SAYING )> I CONGRATULATE YOU YOUNG STUDENTS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS AND I HOPE YOU ALL WILL GO ON UP TO BE
    PRODUCTIVE HUMAN BEINGS FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS ???? AND A WORD OF CAUTION , STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS , AND GUNS , AM BEGGING YOU
  • Future (24/06/2023, 19:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    If they are given the opportunity to work they will be productive they will also have money to spend back into the community this way everybody win.
  • Don’t judge a book by its cover (25/06/2023, 08:49) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    I have had high school graduates work for me - unfortunately many of them have had a very poor understanding of grammar - and only seem to be able to write in the present tense. Some have been great, but unfortunately it seems that students can graduate without any real understanding of grammar. What is really sad is that they don’t seem to even know that their English is so poor, and when it is pointed out to them they don’t seem to understand why it is important.
    Students - if your application letter contains poor grammar then you won’t get an interview.
  • @Don't judge the book by it's cover (25/06/2023, 10:46) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is obvious that there is a campaign in progress to discredit and demoralize the young locals so that they will be stigmatized. The amusing part is that the people who are criticizing them their grammar is terrible.
  • Dunce Bounce (25/06/2023, 16:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The fact that upon graduating they are not accepted by colleges of substance is a travesty. The VI businesses have no choice but to hire from abroad.
    And reading these comments, parentsapparently are supportive of this catastrophy.
    So very sad for the children. A dim future for too many.
  • @ Dunce Bounce (25/06/2023, 20:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All some people do is steal, cheat and bad mouth others for their personal gain. The fact that you had to run from your country and come in a next man country to fight them down is a catastrophy right there. Shut up and stop being jealous. You talking what you donot know anything about. If you were not a dunce you would not be here competing with high school graduates.


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