Additional school year was challenging- ESHS top student Kelliann K. Freeman
According to Hon Walwyn, of the 226 eligible Grade 12 students, 198 of them successfully completed all the requirements for graduation.
It is reported that there was a pass rate of 87% at this year’s examinations.
The Grade 12 Experience
In an interview with students from the top ten academic performance list at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), they shared some of the challenges they faced and how they felt about completing high school.
According to Kelliann Freeman, the additional school year was challenging at times but she was able to overcome those challenges through hard work and dedication.
Freeman stated that she was very nervous while she was awaiting the results. However, once she found out that she placed second in the territory and first at ESHS, she was relieved.
“I was super proud of myself because I know that all of my hard work had finally, finally paid off. It was just overwhelming joy.”
Another student, Ki’eyra A. Dawson placed third overall at ESHS. She described her 12 grade experience as being new and something she gradually had to learn to adjust to. She expressed that she was very ecstatic to be a part of a historic moment.
Elian L. Frazer was one of the two boys who copped sixth place on the academic performance list.
“I found it hard at times because I had to juggle between my college courses and high school at the same time. However, I feel accomplished and I was quite surprised that I placed so high. I was expecting to place but not so high,” admitted Frazer.
Kelliann K. Freeman, Ki’eyra A. Dawson and Elian L. Frazer will be attending the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). Aspiring Lawyer, Ki’eyra Dawson, will major in English while Ms Freeman will pursue a medical degree. Elian Frazer will further his studies in Marine Science.
The top student of the Territory for 2017 is Kierra John of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS).
ESHS Top Ten Results
ESHS managed to secure a total of 15 spots out of the top 20 students in the territory.
The Top 10 Grade 12 Students of ESHS are Kelliann Freeman (1), Daniella Mourillon (2), Ki’eyra Dawson (3), Kairhys Harrigan (4), Gabriella Chichester (5), Elian Frazer (6), Makaela Davis (7), Briana Turnbull (8), Ja’neek Wattley (9) and Micker Smith (10).
The graduation ceremony for Elmore Stoutt High School will take place on June 22, 2017 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town.
Meanwhile, Honourable Walwyn has been under tremendous pressure and criticism over the implementation of the additional school year at the high school level while the facilities were not yet ready, forcing the students to be relocated to the HLSCC campus.
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16 Responses to “Additional school year was challenging- ESHS top student Kelliann K. Freeman”
My son. The hardest things in life to achieve, is one of the greatest rewards. My son goes to school in the States and he had to take so many subjects including AP classes. It was hard on him but he made it. Also, Congrats to the other students who did well.