Young men top Temple Christian School's 2014 graduating class

Wed, Jul 16th 2014, 11:47 AM

Temple Christian School's 2014 graduating class was reminded that to succeed, they would need to have a sense of personal direction.
"In order to have the results you desire in the future, you must commit yourselves to embracing the necessary attributes and skills that will keep you engaged like the magnetized needle in a compass that automatically swings to magnetic north," said Marcellus Taylor, the Ministry of Education's deputy director with responsibility for planning and development.
His words to the graduating student body came as the top awards given out during the ceremony were snagged by three young men -- Daniel Jagessar, Terrance Arnold and Cameron Johnson.
Jagessar, the head boy was named class Valedictorian and received the Principal's Award. He took home top awards for mathematics, English Language, physics, biology, chemistry, religious studies and Spanish and the second place prize for Graphical Communication. He also received the Most Outstanding Student Award for mathematics, the BTC General Manager's Award and a four-year scholarship from BEC to attend The College of The Bahamas because of his participation in the Technical Cadet Corps Programme.
Arnold, the deputy head boy captured the Salutatorian Award. He received first place prizes for graphical communication and physical education and second place prizes for mathematics and physics. He was also given the Spirit Award for his participation in soccer and track and field. Johnson graduated in third place. He obtained first place prizes in Literature and Art and Design and the second place prize for English Language. He received honorable mention from Savannah College of Art and Design for his comic book entered in the college's art competition.
Taylor told the graduates that employers are looking for candidates who stand out from the crowd and who are qualified for the job.
"Your compass for the future should point you in the direction of acquiring the college degree, and or training, that you will need to secure the career that you desire," he said. He also reminded the members of the graduating class that employers want to hire people who possess good work ethics and that punctuality, high attendance and good moral character are among the top criteria that capture the attention of employers.
Taylor further told the graduates that employers were interested in team players who exhibit flexibility and adaptability. He told the students to allow their compass for the future to point them in the direction to evolve into lifelong learners. He encouraged the graduates to commit to a future of following a compass that will guide them to ultimate satisfaction, which involves positive accomplishments.

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