Karenda S. Williams-Swain made history on February 26, 2002, at Canadian University College in Alberta Canada (A Seventh-day Adventist Institution). She was elected as the President of the United Student Movement.  She is the first Bahamian and not to mention black female President ever to hold such a prestigious office.  Karenda is a native of Freeport, Grand Bahama and a member of the Eight Mile Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church.  She has two wonderful children (Enka and Kenan) and is the daughter of Selma and Stanley Williams and the sister of Leona and Kingsley Hylton.

She is a Business Student with a minor in Industrial Psychology and looks forward to returning home this summer where she intends to seek employment.  Karenda will be graduating in April (2003) and plans to return home to make her contribution and give back to her community.

 She will be traveling to Oakwood College at the end of March where she’ll be representing her fellow students at a leadership conference.  During her talks with her peers and especially in her speeches, Karenda always finds time to share the beauty of her home, the Bahamas and in particular, Grand Bahama.  Even though she is in Canada accomplishing some of the goals she has set, she is a firm believer that “there is no place like home.”

 Karenda S. Williams-Swain made history on February 26, 2002, at Canadian University College in Alberta Canada. She was elected the first Bahamian and not to mention black female President ever to hold such a prestigious office.  Karenda is a native of Freeport, Grand Bahama and a member of the Eight Mile Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church.  She has two wonderful children (Enka and Kenan) and is the daughter of Selma and Stanley Williams and the sister of Leona and Kingsley Hylton.  She is a Business Student with a minor in Industrial Psychology and looks forward to returning home this summer where she intends to seek employment.

 Karenda will be graduating in April (2003) and plans to return home to make her contribution and give back to her community.  She will be traveling to Oakwood College at the end of March where she’ll be representing her fellow students at a leadership conference.  During her talks with her peers and especially in her speeches, Karenda always finds time to share the beauty of her home, the Bahamas and in particular, Grand Bahama.  Even though she is in Canada accomplishing some of the goals she has set, she is a firm believer that “there is no place like home.”  Her email address is KSwain@CAUC.CA 

Duriel Antonio, 22, a graduate of Bahamas Academy, will be senior this coming school year at Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama. His major is mass communications, and his minor is electronic media. He has a goal of becoming a radio personality. He is the oldest son of Kathy and Ian Antonio. His hobbies are reading, listening to the radio, and playing video games. He is a member of Johnson Park Seventh-day Adventist Church.  He enjoys working with the public address system during church services and serving as deacon.  Duriel is a wonderful Christian gentleman who loves the Lord and is committed to sharing the gospel of Christ with his friends and school mates.  

Cheriese Roker, 18, is a graduate of Bahamas Academy, and a sophomore student in Business Administration at Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica. She is also a summer 2002 intern at the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Her goal is to become a certified professional accountant. She is the granddaughter of Muriel Roker of Nassau. Cheriese is an active member of the Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventists Church, Nassau. Her hobbies are playing musical instruments (she plays the clarinet in the Pathfinder Band), cycling, singing, talking on the telephone, reading, and sleeping. At NCU Cheriese is an active member of NAPS (National Association for the Prevention of Starvation--NCU Chapter). Her email address is c_sweetlady_18@yahoo.com

Antoin R. Bowe, age 21, is a graduate of Bahamas Academy.  In May of this year, (2002) he graduated from Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.  He will be employed at PriceWaterhouseCooper Accounting Firm in September 2002 as a  staff accountant.   Antoin plans to become a certified public accountant, obtain a Master in Business Administration and become a college lecturer.   He is a committed Christian gentleman and an active member of the Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nassau.  His loving parents/guardians are Christina Saunders, Anthony Bowe, and Mellie Price.   Antoin's hobbies are reading, surfing the Internet, and singing.   

Melanie Lewis, age 18, a graduate of Bahamas Academy, is a student at The College of The Bahamas.  She is doing a major in law and criminal justice.     Her goal is to obtain a doctorate degree in family law, and to have a legal private practice.  She is an active member of the Johnson Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nassau. Melanie is a member of the youth choir and worship and praise team, She is an active Masterguide and assistant Adventist Youth Coordinator of the church.   She is the only daughter and oldest of two children to Melvin and Constance Lewis. Her hobbies are reading, talking on the phone, traveling, shopping, singing, and meeting new people.  Her email address is jerrylewis84@hotmail.com  

Alibrando Dean, age 19, a graduate of Bahamas Academy Adventist, is a student at Florida International University, Florida. He is doing a bachelor,s degree in information technology. His goal is to become a computer consultant and a producer of software. He is a member of Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church. His parents are Jocelyn and Walter Dean. His hobbies are diving, basketball, and sports.

Eugenia Johnson, age 18, is attending Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica, majoring in mass communications. She is beginning her second year this fall (2002). She is the daughter to Cherlyn and Mack Johnson. Eugenia’s goal is to become a public relations consultant. She enjoys reading, singing, and cooking. She is a member of Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church. You can reach her at ginajohnson@hotmail.com

Ingeria Miller 19, is a student at The College of The Bahamas and a graduate of Bahamas Academy Secondary School. She is beginning her third year, majoring in biology and chemistry. Her goal is to become a neurosurgeon. She attends Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nassau, Bahamas. Her hobbies are writing poetry and short stories, reading, track and field, and hairstyling.

Marcus Higgs, 19, is a student of The College of The Bahamas majoring in Computer Information Systems.  In August 2002, he will be attending Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, USA to major in English Communications.  He is a tenor in the Bahamas Conference Seventh-day Adventists Meistersingers and The College of The Bahamas Concert Choir.  Apart from singing, he also does performance poetry/spoken word.  He is the director of ReVerbal Elations, a spoken word collective.  Marcus intends to enter the field of communications, and in the near future publish several books  including his works and works from other artists.  Marcus is the youngest son of Dr. Leon Higgs.

Marguerite M. Brennen, 21, a graduate of Bahamas Academy, and a former student of The College of The Bahamas is currently an undergraduate student at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan.  She will begin her junior year this August and is a double major in Music Education and Physical Education.  Violin and voice are her major instruments.   Marguerite also serves as resident advisor in Lamson Hall.   She is the daughter to Barrington & Annick Brennen of Nassau.  Click HERE to visit her web site.

Baniecia V. Forbes, 20, a graduate of Bahamas Academy, Nassau, Bahamas, and a former student of The College of The Bahamas, is currently a journalism and communication major at the University of Tampa, Florida. Bonnie (as she is affectionately called) wants to be active in radio and television journalism. Baniecia is the youngest of two children to Admiral and Curline Forbes of Nassau, Bahamas.

Levar Higgs, 23, just graduated from Oakwood College, Huntsville Alabama, with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business.  He is the son of Dr. Leon Higgs.  He is currently working in Huntsville, and attending special classes at the University of Alabama in preparation for graduate school.

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