Nadia King, 20, a student at The University of Montemorelos, Mexico. She is the daughter of Phyllis Greene and Cardinal King, and has three beautiful sisters. Nadio is a 2000 graduate from Bahamas Academy Secondary of Seventh-day Adventist, and a member of the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist church. Nadia's goal is to become a Forensic Psychologist. She is presently studying psychology at the Universidad de Montemorelos Adventísta de Septímo Diá, in English.

Nadia speaks both English and Spanish and wants to learn two more languages before she settles into her career. Nadia has many talents but thoroughly enjoys singing which she has done since she was a child. Last June (2002) Nadia hosted a gospel concert entitled "God is here with me" and had another successful concert on, Sunday August 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillview Church, Nassau

Nadia loves using her talent for the Lord and encourages young people to do the same. She encourages young people to read the books Gifted Hands and Think Big by Ben Carson, The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson and The Holy Bible. Nadia's motto in life is: "God Can, Just Ask." Nadia solicits your prayers as she continues her Christian walk with the Lord.

 

Kristen Whyly   Kristen, 24, is earning his bachelor of business administration degree with a minor in international business and will graduate in December. Originally from the Bahamas, he has also studied at the University of Surrey, in Guildford, England, Northern Caribbean University in Jamaica, and Monterey Technical University in Mexico. Kristen intends to earn his master’s degree, studying international management and business relations so that he can be a business development manager for emerging nations. Having studied Spanish in Cuba and Mexico, he is especially interested in Latin American countries. This summer he will join Malick Badjie for an internship with the Metro Nashville Airport Authority, surveying import/export businesses regarding their cargo needs. Kristen is a board member of the fund-raising committee for Students of Caribbean Ancestry at TSU and is vice president of TSU’s Generation of Educated Men Society. Kristen has been on the Dean’s List throughout his tenure at Tennessee State. He has received certificates from the Technical Cadet Corp Program (Bahamas) and has remained a member of the Union of Students (Surrey University) and the Bahamian, Bermudan, and Cayman Club (Northern Caribbean University). While at Tennessee State, he has competed on the men’s track team and intends to return to Nassau to compete on his home country’s Olympic team. Kristen is the son of Fredrick and Valerie Whyly of presently living in Abaco, Bahamas. 

Anson Albury Hosts Radio Program. Anson Albury, 22, graduated from Oakwood College In May of 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Ministerial Theology.  He is spending his summer at Oakwood College Radio Station, Huntsville, Alabama, as a host of the popular program "Prayer On the Line." You can listen to "Prayer On the Line" with Anson Albury live online each Friday evening 8 to10 P.M. Central time (9 to 11 P.M. Nassau time).  Just CLICK HERE (with Real Audio) and tune in live on the internet and listen to Anson Albury. Anson is the eldest son of Pastor Keith and Mrs. Ann Albury of Freeport, Grand Bahama.   Pastor Albury is the president of the Northern Bahamas Mission, and Mrs. Albury is an educational psychologist and nurse.  Remember to listen to Anson Albury live each Friday night during the summer. Listen live to WOCG Radio 

Sophia S. S. Ingraham a member of the New Providence Seventh-day Adventist Church, is an honor graduate of Bahamas Academy.  She obtained the Associates of Arts Degree in Computer Data Processing from the College of the Bahamas in 1999.   On My 25, 2003, she graduated with honors from Sojourner Douglas College with a Bachelors Degree in Administration and Accounting. She was on the Deans List every semester.  Sophia gives thanks to the Almighty God for allowing her to experience the joy of fulfilling her educational dreams.  She plans to sit the CPA exam in November of 2003.  Her hobbies are having fun with young people, surfing the internet, sports, reading magazines.   Her email address in ms_elegance@hotmail.com

Michael Alexander Smith, a member of the New Providence Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nassau, Bahamas, graduated from Sojourner Douglas College with a Bachelors Degree in Administration with emphasis in Information Systems. Over the course of his study he collected seven certifications for Academic Excellence. Michael Smith says "To God be the Glory" and thanks his church, wife, and family, for their support during his educational pursuits.   He begins his Masters degree in Management Information Systems at the American College of Computer Information Science in June of 2003.  His hobbies are giving Bible Study, Pathfindering and  Shotokan Karate. He serves as a local elder of the New Providence church in Nassau. He he has been married to Sheila Smith for the past 16 years. They have three children, Catharine, Malachi, and Maximillan. He is employed as a Senior Inspector at the National Insurance Board.  Michael is the brother to Sophia Ingraham.  His email address in micander@hotmail.com

Shandle E. Arnett, age 26, is a senior Business Administration major with emphasis in accounting at Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Jamaica. She will be completing her studies May of 2004. Shandle is a graduate of Aquinas College (High School) and Success Training College, and a member of Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is the fifth daughter to Herbert and Buelah Arnett of the Church of God Cathedral, Nassau, Bahamas. Shandle is the only Adventist in her family and she enjoys sharing her faith with others. Her goal is to one day establish her own business. Her main hobbies are reading, reading, reading, and playing musical instruments, in particular the alto saxophone. Her email address sarnett_25@hotmail.com

Jasmine J. Musgrove, age 18, will be starting her studies at The College of the Bahamas in August of 2003.  She wants to become a pharmacist.  She is the oldest daughter of John and Charlene Musgrove of the Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nassau, Bahamas.  Her hobbies are singing, meeting new people, talking on the telephone.  She can be reached at savergirl28@hotmail.com 

Anastacia Ferguson  She is a budding preacher and minister of the gospel in training at Northern Caribbean University, Jamiaca, and loving all of it.  She is witnessing in neighborhood churches on weekends and enjoy making new friends.   

Bahamian Students Graduate from Oakwood College 

Seven Bahamian students graduated from Oakwood College  May 11,  2003.  These Bahamians were among 405 students who graduated.  They are from left to right:

Inga Judith Burrows - Bachelor of Science In Medical Technology

Kimberley Roach - Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Keith Albury - Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Theology

Shonet Brown - Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Associate of Science in Pre Physical Therapy

Carla Hamilton - Bachelor of Science in Finance

Tamika Duncombe - Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Maxine Brown - Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

 

Former Spanish Teacher of Bahamas Academy

Audrey Nembhard Parker.  Below is a photo of Audrey Nembhard Parker, a former Spanish teacher of the Bahamas Academy in the early 1970's and her husband.  They had a daughter who graduated form Oakwood.  (Second photos is Pastor Keith and Mrs. Ann Albury with their son, Keith, during graduation at Oakwood College)  Click on photos to enlarge.

These Four Men At Oakwood

Below are four Bahamian young men at Oakwood.   DeLeon Brown, Anthony McKinney, Anson Albury, and Rory Major.