High school age children from Sunland on the motorcade on Friday, November 13th. (Kayla and mom Renee Slone, Rayne Lainez, Desiree Davis, Juliete U)

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island -  Sunland Baptist Academy celebrated 40 years in grand style along with alumni, teachers,and administration over the weekend of November 13th to 15th, 2009. The school opened in 1969.

On November 13th, the student donned in commemorative t-shirts went on a Motorcade which ended back at  the school where they all enjoyed a Family Fun Night featuring food and drinks on sale, bouncy castle, games and fun.

On November 14th they held 'Dinner Under The Stars'. Sunland School Honoree for the evening was Mrs. Della Thomas and the school also recognized past principals and teachers who have served in structuring the fine institution. 

A special church service took place on the 15th at St. John's Jubilee Cathedra, and the weekend of activities capped off with a Tea and Fashion Show.

High school age children from Sunland on the motorcade on Friday, November 13th. Photo: Derek Carroll

Students from Sunland in grade 11 on the motorcade on November 13th. Photo: Derek Carroll

Bishop Godfrey Williams, founder of Sunland Baptist Academy. Photo: Derek Carroll

Myrton King, Bishop and Lady Williams, Bonnie Basden PTA President and Sunland teachers presenting Mrs. Della Thomas former VP of Sunland with a plaque. Photo: Derek Carroll

Myrton King and Lady Iris Williams founder of Sunland Baptist Academy Photo: Derek Carroll

Myrton King Sunland Principal and Mrs.Della Thomas a former VP of Sunland she was one of the honoree's for the evening. Photo: Derek Carroll