Civil engineer and entrepreneur, Jodie Dublin-Dangleben, was the guest speaker at the graduation of l (SMSS). The graduation held under the theme “One Book Closes, Another Opens” and saw the graduation of 28 students. Faculty and staff of the school as well as parents were on hand to celebrate the 28 graduands at St. Gerald Chapel.
Speaking to the outgoing students, Dublin-Dangleben likened the completion of the students’ studies at SMSS to the closing of the chapter of a great book. She warned the graduates that life is a battle and that they should be ready to fight for their destiny. She said the beginning or the middle of a book may not always be pleasant, but the end is always sweet since all matters will be resolved.
Life really has a real funny way of reminding you that you are not in control. Once you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that makes it good or bad. Be aware though that not every plan you write will always work. Sometimes everything you try may fail, and that’s alright.
Jodie Dublin-Dangleben, Jaydees Naturals
The entrepreneur went on to tell the graduating students that they must cultivate a winner’s mindset and see every failure as a stepping stone to greater success. She urged them to seize the moments and take advantage of every opportunity life presents them. She said the students must believe in themselves and not allow the unpleasant experiences of life to discourage or make them total failures.
The power lies in your hands. You have the power to change your family’s status, your community, Dominica and the world one page at a time.
Jodie Dublin-Dangleben, Jaydees Naturals
The most outstanding student in this year’s graduation is 16-year-old Darna Eugene who won 16 of the 33 awards presented at the event. The Grand Bay native won the Sister Georgina Deville Award for Home Economics, Merit Recognition Award, the Victor Joseph Award for Public Spirit, the Cecilia Joseph Memorial Award for Caring, the Albert Mende’s Memorial Award for Creative Arts and the Principal’s Award among others.
Shernelle Carlise also won six academic awards which included the Essence Award for Strength of Character. Annastasia Moses won the Jays Ltd Award for Discipline; Bethany Morris won the Rotary Shield for Punctuality and Regularity; Precious Durand won the Julia Douglas Award for Sports and the Award for Helpfulness. Other awardees included Raven Robin, Tyra Francis and Ajaya Registe.
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