Thousands of school children were urged to not waste time last year, by gospel recording artist Ricardo Clarke, who will once again embark on his "Wasting No Time" school campaign. During the school visits Clarke, engaged in mentoring sessions, workshops and hosted concerts as he did what he could to translate the message he wanted to in a way that the children could understand and would accept.
Clarke's school visits are motivational in nature, speaking to students about the value of a good education, cultivating a healthy network of friends and how their school years are important to the overall direction of their life.
"We will be able to use the students' love for us and our songs to hopefully direct them to a productive lifestyle," says Clarke.  "It is safe to say that all schools encourage their students to avoid time-wasting habits and aspire to be great academically, it is my aim to reinforce that, and partner with schools nationally in whatever way I can to achieve this result."
Clarke says the campaign was an overwhelming success last year and reached 15,000 students in 50-plus schools in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Central and North Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Spanish Wells, Central and North Andros and San Salvador.  He encouraged students to never settle for anything but the best in academics, and reinforced the importance of using their time wisely in school.
Initially, this was done without very little financial help, however, the passion to connect with the youth and inspire them to greatness kept Clarke and his team on their journey.
With over 200-plus schools and 50,000 students it was Clarke and his team's desire to visit every island, and every school, to remind students that time is a gift and to use it wisely.

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