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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS - The Junior Boys and Girls of Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy were among those honoured during an Awards Ceremony at the school on Wednesday. Tourism Minister, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe was the keynote speaker. Minister Wilchcombe is pictured, along with school administrator Pastor Alpheus Woodside, with the team. (BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)
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FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe on Wednesday encouraged students of Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy to strive to be their best during a special Awards Celebration recognizing the students for their accomplishments this academic year.
Held under the theme, "Strive for Excellence," the Minister gave examples of Bahamian greats who overcame obstacles and are well-known in their chosen professions. Two examples he gave were Sir Sidney Poitier, who started in New York washing dishes and was taught by a Jewish friend to read -- today, the well-known actor is also directing films and writing books; and Andre Rodgers, who was a cricket player but became the first Bahamian to play major league baseball.
Bahamians have shown greatness on the world stage, he said, and with limited resources our country competes with the best and with those who invest millions in their athletic programmes.
Minister Wilchcombe added that while they were all part of winning teams, he hoped they were learning lessons of team play, stating a successful team works together, and they turn to each other throughout life. He referenced remarks by Principal Norris Bain of not being able to be great champions without being graceful losers.
"What you do in school is preparing you for life," he said. Minister Wilchcombe encouraged the students to embrace the celebration but know that there is always a tomorrow -- they should focus on being the best. "Don't worry about the competition," he said, "let the competition worry about you."
SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS - Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy honoured their champions, among those being the Senior Girls who won the GBSSAA Churchill Tener Knowles Softball Championship. During the ceremony, Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe was the guest speaker. Minister Wilchcombe is pictured, along with school administrator Pastor Alpheus Woodside, with the team. (BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)
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Following the Minister's address, the awards ceremony took place and the following teams were honoured: Basketball - 13 & U Girls GBBSSAA Franco Miller/Scott Forbes Basketball Champions, GBSSAA Obie Wilchcombe/Derek Nesbitt Champions Junior Girls/Junior Boys/17&U Boys, Senior Girls and Senior Boys Runners-up, and Senior Boys GBSSAA Tip Off Basketball Champions (Rings); Volleyball - Junior Boys/Girls GBSSAA Rozena Nesbitt/Oriel Knowles Champions; Softball - Senior Girls GBSSAA Churchill Tener Knowles Softball Champions; and Track and Field - GBSSAA High School Track and Field All Island Champions, 4x1 teams (Javan Martin, Ken Russell, Holland Martin and Johnathan Smith) BAAA National Winners & Penn Relays Small School Winners and IAAF High School World Relays Champions, and CARIFTA athletes Javan Martin (gold and silver medalist), Johnathan Smith (bronze medalist) and Ken Russell (bronze medalist).
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL - The Senior Boys Basketball team of Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy were the GBSSAA Tip Off Champions this year and were honoured during a special awards ceremony at the school on Wednesday.
Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe is pictured with the champions, along with school administrator Pastor Alpheus Woodside. (BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)
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FASTEST RELAY TEAM - The 4x1 Relay team of Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy were on Wednesday honoured during an awards ceremony for their recent wins at BAAA Nationals, Penn Relays and IAFF High School World Relays. Tourism Minister, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe was the guest speaker. Minister Wilchcombe (centre) is pictured with school administrator, Pastor Alpheus Woodside (left) and school principal Norris Bain (right). (BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)
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