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Graduating Class of 2017 Beersheba Primary School

As twenty-three students in the graduating class of 2017 adorned in burgundy gowns with gold sashes marched graciously in pairs to the tune of Elizabeth Serenade from the main entrance into the main auditorium at Beersheba Primary School that later that day would become their alma mater; the official photographer had a difficult time capturing her subjects as parents, relatives and friends of the graduates clicked away with cameras on their android smart phones ensuring that they did not allow themselves to be left out the pomp and pageantry.

Keynote Speaker at the graduating exercise that was held on July 29, 2017 Mr. Charles Benbow, newly appointed Principal at Lewisville High School, New Market, Saint Elizabeth, addressing the class of ...

Mrs. Gloria Smith-Meredith, BSc, JP, Columbia University, New York, USA, Beersheba Primary School Alumna, Founder of Children of Faith, Montego Bay, Saint James and Philanthropist,  giving back to Beersheba Primary School her alma mater.

Mrs. Meredith realized at an early age that education is the only means that she could use to unshackle herself from poverty in the impoverished peasant farming district of Flint Valley, New Market, Saint Elizabeth where as one of several siblings, she was born to David Smith, butcher and his wife Doris, vendor at New Market Wednesday and Saturday Market.

Unlike other Alumni of Beersheba Primary School who have forgotten their humble beginning, moved by the impact of HIV-Aids on children whose parents are infected with the dreaded disease; Mrs...