Miss Grand  Bahama Tempestt Stubbs needs your support/ vote . Miss Grand Bahama is an Ambassador for our country while she is in China representing us!  Miss Stubbs is now 2nd place in the Miss Popularity, and has won Queen of Grapes at the  Miss Friendship International beauty pageant which is on now from September 7 - 28, 2010.

 

Please support Miss Grand Bahama by placing your vote today!

This is a fast track event  the winner of the Miss Internet Popularity 2010 will automatically advance to the  Semi- final round of Miss Friendship International 2010 final. The winner of this fast track event will be determined by you the internet viewer,  and the highest votes will be the winner of Miss Popularity 2010.

 

I attended National Academy where I graduated as Head Girl at the age of five. I continued my primary education at Freeport Primary School where I graduated with the Principal’s Award.  Later, I attended Freeport Anglican High and my graduation was held in 2003, but I decided not to participate in my graduation ceremony.  I made the decision to complete another year of high school to work towards a softball scholarship.  Unfortunately, the scholarship in sports was not granted; I was blessed with something better. I was offered a scholarship of $20,000 to aid in my tuition and a sure job teaching because my major would be Physical Education with a teacher’s certification.

During my matriculation at the Great Bethune-Cookman University, my goal was to be a sponge and absorb and experience everything in the space of four years. I was involved in various organizations and held positions in most of them. The Federation of Bahamian Students was my very first organization and I was elected as Miss FOBS. In 2006, I competed for the title of Miss Homecoming Queen, which I won. I was a part of the Caribbean Students Association and I was elected as Miss CSA. I compete in the Miss Florida Caribbean Students Association and placed first runner up. The National Council of Negro Women, the organizations of all organizations. I served on the Student Government Association executive board two years consecutively. I was elected for Executive Secretary my first year and my second year I capture the title of Miss Bethune-Cookman University. I was the second Miss Bethune-Cookman University and the first international student to accomplish that.

In the School of Education, I was the President of the Student Advisory Council and the President of the Physical Education and Recreation Club. As an organization we worked with various elementary schools as a result, we successfully hosted Field Days for the students. There are two personal projects I worked on the Bonner Belts Project and the Christmas Story Project. They were both successful.

During my senior year of school, I was “Miss Bethune-Cookman University” and it was a pleasure. I competed in the Miss MEAC and the Miss National Hall of Fame Pageant. I was not successful in winning the crown, but the opportunity to travel to two different states and share my experiences was amazing. I was able to work on several projects, such as, Breast Cancer Awareness, a Cultural Extravaganza, Thanksgiving Baskets, Boy and Girls Club, Toys for Tots and Clothing Drives.

My college days were a great experience! Being from my family, in another country has taught me valuable lessons and I would encourage anyone to study abroad and experience life outside of the Bahamas. Even though, I enjoyed life in America; I always wanted to come home and bring my talent and knowledge where it is needed. Improvement of the Physical Education program was my ultimate goal! Now, currently working at Bishop Michael Eldon as a Physical Educator I love my profession. I inspire to be a Principal and I plan on accomplishing that by going back to school to achieve my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

Since my arrival home, I have been actively involved with the local sporting activities around the island; night league softball and volleyball (also played with the national team for GB). Also, I am actively involved with a mentoring program call Rachel’s Daughters. Rachel’s Daughters is a part of my platform as well, which is Character Development in Females. Currently, I am employed at Bishop Michael Eldon School; I have coached various sports teams and I have accomplished a championship title with the Junior Girls in Softball. I have introduced a Field Day for the school which they have made an Annual event.

Tempestt leaving Grand Bahama for China. Photo: Leshan Ferguson