EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION

Ss. Peter and Paul School on St. Thomas had its eighth grade promotional exercises at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral on June 8. Lorna Thomas, a member of the school's Board of Directors, was the keynote speaker.

ELEMENTARY GRADUATION

St. Patrick School on St. Croix had its eighth grade graduation at St. Patrick Church on June 2. Dr. Catherine Terrell, Class of 1962, spoke to the thirty-four graduates. Nerissa Washington was named valedictorian and Sharifa Renee was named salutorian. Their class song was "I Believe."

BACCALAUREATE MASS

Sixteen seniors from Ss. Peter and Paul High School on St. Thomas lined up for

their Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Awards Ceremony at Holy Family Church on May 28. Rev. Dr. George Franklin, Principal/President of the

school, celebrated the Mass.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Ss. Peter and Paul High School had its fifty-sixth Commencement Exercises at the University of the Virgin Islands' Sports and Fitness Center on June 1. Dr. Patricia O'Friel, former teacher at the school, gave the keynote address. Tiffany Bernier was the valedictorian and Ruth Elmes and Susan Salem were the salutatorians.

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