Newsletter Triple C School Vol. 20. No. 9 & 10 June/July 2017

P. O. Box 10498, Grand Cayman, KY1-1005—Phone: 345-949-6022; Fax: 345-949-6803.Website: www.triplecschool.org; E: triplec@candw.ky

Triple C, it is the place to be. This ex-pression was coined by Pastor Thomas French decades ago when he served as the Spiritual Life Director of Triple C School. He is the pastor of the Church of God Chap-el—Cotton Tree Bay in Cayman Brac. However, this is a relevant compliment in describing our school to-day. This 2016-2017 school year was great whereby we celebrated seventy-five (75) years of academic ex-cellence and building great character, one of the three pillars of our foundation- Creative, Christian, Charac-ter. The Cayman Islands' election in May included an amazing eleven (11) candidates who were either graduates or former students of Triple C School. On graduation night, with thirty-four (34) students eager to embark upon the next phase in their lives, it was fitting to quote, the great American statesman, Daniel Web-ster, "Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens". Triple C School continues to be true to its motto of Luke 2:52, "To grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man." I solicit your prayers for Triple C School to remain a beacon of hope and a light in the Cayman Islands.

IMPORTANT DATES ON THE TRIPLE C CALENDAR School Fees Due…………………………………........August 1 First Day of School (Wear Uniforms)…………..….August 18 PTA Meeting/Open House……......……...............…August 31 Middle School Retreat…..…….…..…..……......September 27 High School Retreat…..…………….…….....….September 28 COG Fall Convention……………………….September 22-27 SAT………………………………………………………...TBA PSAT Testing (Mandatory for Grade 10).…………...….TBA CCC 76th Anniversary…………………..………..October 20 PSA Conference (NO SCHOOL)……….……..….October 20 Quarter Break…………...…………………......October 23-27

From the Principal & Chief

Administrative Officer’s Pen

Ms. Mable Richardson

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it liv-ing someone else's life. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own in-ner voice. And most important, have the

courage to follow your heart and intuition." ~ Steve Jobs

“For I know the plans I have for you,” de-clares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope

and a future. ~Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Triple C School – Class of 2017

A weekend of celebration culminated in the Commencement Exercise for the thirty-four seniors graduating from Triple C School. The celebration activities started with a Baccalaureate Service on Sunday night, June 4th with the seniors be-ing inducted into the Alumni Association. This year, there were several graduates whose parents are also Triple C School alumni, so the parents were invited to pin their own child as part of the induction process. The high point of their celebration was receiving their diplomas and certificates at the Commencement Exercises on Monday, June 5th, from Suahil Housholder (Scott), Class of 1993. At the Baccalaureate Service, Edlyn Ruiz, Class of 2007 was the keynote speaker. As she spoke to the class of 2017, Miss Ruiz shared four lessons that she has learned since her own high school graduation and invited the seniors to please take note of these life lessons. First, she encouraged the seniors to ask questions to seek understanding. Second, never stop learning. Third, speak the truth and lastly, make your journey your own. For the Commencement Service, the Chairman of the Board, Mr. James Watler, welcomed all the family members, friends, and well-wishers of the graduates at the Family Life Center. As part of the school’s tradition, the service began as robed faculty, with candles symbolically lighting the way, formed a receiving line. Jacie Mascarenhas, graduating with a 4.24 average, delivered a very upbeat and entertaining Valedictory address. In her speech she emphasized that sitting within her class are future actors, entrepreneurs, and leaders, and she encouraged her class that no matter what “reach out and grab your opportunity, stay strong till you reach your finish line!” Jacie also took the opportunity to acknowledge the teachers, friends, and family members who have helped her reach where she is now but most importantly she gives all the glory to God for sustaining her through it all, especially with recent challeng-es. Her fellow classmate and Salutatorian, Frank Noguera Villarroel, also gave a very light-hearted and funny speech. Frank encouraged his classmates to not let fear influence the choices that they make for the future. Jacie Mascarenhas was the subject awards recipient for English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Christian Education. Jacie also received the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Leader award, the Kiwanis Grant and the Ernst & Young award for outstanding academic achievement. Lilav Lee received the subject award for Business and was also the recip-ient of the CICSA Credit Union Scholarship award for Business presented by the CEO, Corinne Glasgow. Frank Nogue-ra Villarroel received the subject award for Science. Subject awards are given in 6 disciplines to those students who have the highest average over a 4 year period. Many other awards were presented throughout the evening. Pastor Alson Ebanks of the Church of God Chapel – George Town presented the Creative Christian Character Award to David Brown, Jada Connor, Jacie Mascarenhas and Patricia Thompson. This award is given to students who have accepted the Lord as their personal Savior and who are living out their witness for the Lord both in and out of school. David Brown was the recipient of the Myles Music Achievement Award. Jonathan Key received the STEM award presented by Mr. Chris Duggan, Dart Enterprise. Jonathan also re-ceived the Triple C Alumni Scholarship for Excellence in Sports. Keilah Quincoces was the recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award, an award that recognizes scholarship, leadership, citizenship, loyalty, and peer and teacher rapport, presented by Mrs. Lyneth Monteith, the Director of the Department of Education Services. Five students were recipients of the Save Our Youth awards. Receiving the SOY Community Ser-vice Awards were Jonathan Key and Grace Ruby. Isaiah Ebanks, Nike Rivers, Zion Coe and Patrisia Thompson were recipients of the SOY Achievement Award. The High School Visual Arts Achievement Award, sponsored by The Na-tional Gallery, was presented Grace Ruby. The Triple C School PTA Scholarship Award for extra-curricular excellence went to Alyssa Gilbert and Alaye McLaughlin. Suahil Housholder (Scott), Class of 1993 gave the Commencement address. As she spoke to the graduates Mrs. Housholder took time to highlight her own graduating class individual success, many who have gone to complete their desire degrees and who are now in the world making their mark either as business owners or in Cayman working to make a difference in our own community. She spoke about the challenges that she too faced when in high school but through strong guidance and wisdom from teachers and family she can now speak to them and let them know that they can do it too!

Mrs. Suahil Housholder (Scott), Class of 1993 addressing the graduates at the Commencement Service.

Jacie Mascarenhas, Valedictorian

and recipient of subject awards for

English, Mathema�cs, Social Stud-

ies and Chris�an Educa�on. Jacie

also received the Ernst & Young

award Outstanding Senior award,

the Crea�ve Chris�an Character

award, and the Kiwanis Grant

award.

Jonathan Key receiving the Triple C

Alumni Scholarship for Excellence

in Sports presented by alumni,

Mrs. Pansy Anderson, Class of

Gold Chords Recipients: Ninna Bodden, Jada

Connor, Isaiah Ebanks, Frank Noguera Villarroel,

Keilah Quincoces, and Jacie Mascarenhas

Class Scripture: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love , in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:12 (NIV)

Class Motto: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Frank Noguera Villarroel, the Salutatori-

an and recipient of Gold Cord and the

Science Subject award.

Alaye McLaughlin and Alyssa Gilbert

receiving the Triple C School PTA

Scholarship Award for Extra-curricular

Excellence.

David Brown, the recipient of

the Myles Music Achievement

award.

Four students were recipients of the Crea�ve Chris-

�an Character award: David Brown, Jada Connor,

Jacie Mascarenhas, and Patrisia Thompson.

Patrisia Thompson receiving her

diploma from Mrs. Suahil

Housholder (Sco7), Class of 1993

and the Commencement speaker.

Five students were the recipients of the

SOY Awards: Grace Ruby, Jonathan Key,

Isaiah Ebanks, Patrisia Thompson, Zion

Coe, and Nike Rivers.

Our first “Little Sprinters” Race

Our largest number of participants

Overall Boy Runner - Liam Monaghan, CCC Grade 10 Overall Male Runner -

Greg Gayle

Overall Female Runner - Gina Argenzio

A family affair!

Great fun!

For winning the Private Schools Association (PSA) Co-Ed Volleyball league and tournament!

You made us all proud!!