Raleigh Hosts Graduation & Launch Reception
Last night [Mar.4] Raleigh International Bermuda held their Graduation Ceremony and Launch Reception at the Bermuda National Gallery at City Hall. The event served as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2010 participants, and introduce the 2011 participants who are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Proud parents, families and friends watched as Governor Sir Richard Gozney handed out the certificates after Raleigh Executive Director Kristen White introduced the participants.
The 22 new participants for 2011 are Najee Clarke, Emily Clifford, Aaron Daniels, Sean Evans, Jasmine Furbert, Jadein Gordon, Curtis Hill, Jeral Jackman, Kai Mayer, Stephanie Morris, Anton Musson, Devon Nepier, Malcolm Outerbridge, Shaquille Pemberton, Jason Rhind, Erin Richardson, Dwayne Robinson, Coreen Scott, Sean Smith, Kelvin Warner, Shannon Williams and Shaquille Young. They will have the choice of the three Raleigh expedition locations – India, Malaysia, and Costa Rica/Nicaragua.
The 2010 graduates are Trenaye Trott [Borneo 2010], Sacha-Li Franks [India 2010], Daniel Cabral [India 2010], Colita Dunlop [Costa Rica/Nicaragua 2010], Mica Fubler Ming [Borneo 2010], Kiana Franks [India 2010], and Reuna Richardson [India 2010].
According to the Raleigh website, “Raleigh International Bermuda is a youth development organisation (reg charity #710) that is passionate about helping young Bermudians between the ages of 17-25 to realise their full potential and to effectively manage the ‘day to day’ risks they face – drugs, alcohol, crime, anti-social behaviour, bullying, loss of motivation/inspiration/, negative peers, low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence – the list goes on and on.”
“Founded in 2004 by Michael Spurling, Raleigh International Bermuda is a branch of Raleigh International (UK). The programme structure and philosophy of the Bermuda organisation are thus, associated with that of our parent group, and are designed to help young people develop skills and self-confidence in a fun and challenging environment beyond the classroom and workplace. We believe that taking a young person “outside their comfort zone”, allows them to explore a different side of themselves and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.”
