GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas -- The pursuit for excellence continued as Lucaya International School (LIS) celebrated the graduation of fourteen students from its International Baccalaureate Diploma programme last weekend.
Each student was awarded their High School Diploma with Honours and a number of them received outstanding awards in the various subject areas, including class Valedictorian Michaela Ince and Salutatorian Keana Pakosh. Both girls gave eloquent speeches to the large audience consisting of their fellow classmates, parents, friends, faculty and school board.
"My time spent at LIS has made me a well-rounded, open-minded individual who is not afraid to face challenges head on. This is something I will always be grateful for. No matter how challenging something may seem, there is no point in getting intimated. High school has not only taught me academically, it has also taught me valuable life lessons," said Michaela Ince, Valedictorian. Ince also received the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Top Achievers Award, which grants her a full four-year scholarship to the college of her choice.
Sharon Wilson, LIS Headmistress noted that many of these graduating students have spent most of their lives at LIS, while others enrolled solely for the signature IB Diploma programme. "To schools, universities and colleges around the world, the IB is more than a curriculum and a testing service," said Wilson. "It is a powerful experience in learning and growth; a way of life and shared experience that develops character, and bonds students and teachers together in friendship and attitudes that will last a lifetime."

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