Sandys Secondary School Celebrate 99th Year
Sandys Secondary School celebrated its 99th anniversary with a Founders’ Day presentation honouring its history, recognising its community and looking ahead to its centennial in 2027.
A spokesperson said, “Sandys Secondary School celebrated 99 years of education, leadership and community with a Founders’ Day presentation honouring its past and looking ahead to its centennial in 2027.
“Hosted by the school’s prefects and Prefect Committee, led by Ms. Shelly Ann Morrison, the celebration embraced the theme “This Is Our Story — From Our Roots to Our Future.”
“Special guests included His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Andrew Murdoch, CMG, CVO; Diallo Rabain, Minister of Education; Rev. Dr. Emilygail Dill, Minister of the Cabinet Office; Mrs. Luann Wainwright-Dill, Assistant Director-Dept. of Education; Dr. Glenn Bascome; and Board Chair Ms. Valrie Dill, alongside several other board members.
“Presented in the style of a morning television broadcast, “Sandys 99: This Morning” featured student anchors Kenneth Fox III and Kayuni Simmons [Head Girl] guiding the audience through the school’s story.
“Historical presentations traced Sandys’ beginnings to 1927, when 18 students gathered in the Foley home, and recognised early pioneers, including Nurse Alice Scott. Alumni interviews offered memories of school life in earlier decades, connecting the school’s roots with the experiences of today’s students.
“Head Boy Declan Minnich and Nai-Lah Burrows welcomed former teacher Dr. Glenn Bascome for “The Sandys Time Machine,” exploring his memories of teaching and the changes he has witnessed over the years.
“Deputy Head Boy Jemani Scott and Pryah Cumbermack delivered “Sandys News Now,” highlighting sports, arts, student leadership and community service. Kanyon Williams and Jacree Francis presented a creative future-themed weather forecast, looking towards greater innovation, opportunity, leadership and excellence.
“An inter-house history quiz led by Ms. Malisa Butterfield tested participants’ knowledge, while a fashion show coordinated by Mrs. Leslie Bean and emceed by Deputy Head Girl Zara Shakir brought changing decades to life through music and clothing.
“Acting Principal Christopher Naylor also got in on the fun, joining the fashion show sporting bell-bottom trousers, a 1960s-inspired printed shirt and a curly Afro wig. His participation added a playful touch to a celebration filled with school spirit.
“A symbolic passing of the torch by members of the first cohort of the new Sandys Secondary School— Narjuanae Eberly , Shaunlea Smith, Jordan Burrows and G’Laya Hypolite—connected the founding generation with the students carrying its legacy forward. The programme concluded with the school song.
“With its centennial approaching, the celebration honoured the generations who shaped Sandys while placing today’s students at the heart of its next chapter.”
