The San Pedro Sun and Visitor Guide: San Pedro High School

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Friday, June 10, 2011

SPHS' Hollywood Prom Night 2011

It was a HOLLYWOOD affair at Grand Caribe Belize Resort as graduating students from the San Pedro High School walked the red carpet for their night of celebrations of the successful completion of their four year secondary education.

With a Hollywood theme, graduates and their dates started making their way to the entrance of the Gala Event around 8:00pm, while hundreds of residents gathered to cheer on their favorite graduate. Colorful gowns and tuxedo suits were the order of the night.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Herman Bane presents on HIV/AIDS at the SPHS

Herman Bane is a 40 year old gentleman of Belize City who is living with AIDS. At the invitation of teacher Angie Ellis, he was at the San Pedro High School (SPHS) speaking of his life to second-year students at the school.

Mrs. Ellis informed The San Pedro Sun that prior to the Easter vacation, she had covered a topic in her Christian Life Choices class in which she touched on topics such as HIV/AIDS and homosexuality, amongst other life choices and skills. She was very enthusiastic in acquiring the assistance of individuals who have stories or life experiences dealing with the topics covered.

“I was at home on Monday morning carrying on as usual when this gentleman walked up to my house, introduced himself as Herman Bane, requesting donations. I hadn’t planned on this. He explained to me that he was collecting donations to buy medication in Guatemala, and that he was living with AIDS,” explained Mrs. Ellis.

It occurred to her to ask Mr. Bane if he was interested in presenting to her class and he accepted. Mr. Bane has been living with HIV/AIDS for 13 years. His presentation is a personal testimony of his experiences. He speaks of his childhood, having dreams, the various choices he made that contributed to his being at this point in life, where he is infected and living with the disease. He is the father of a 20 year old young man and is currently travelling cross-country, sharing his story in the hope of promoting abstinence or protection, and tolerance.

Following his presentations, Mr. Bane entertains questions from those participating. The students at SPHS were very receptive and in some instances, even shared personal experiences about loved ones either suffering from the disease or that have passed due to HIV related illnesses.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Miriam Rodriguez Ms. SPHS Queen 2011/12

Angel Nuñez auditorium was packed to capacity with hundreds of excited and energetic onlookers as the San Pedro High School annual pageant came to a start. Initially scheduled to start at 6:30pm, due to technical difficulties, the pageant did not get to a start until around 8:00pm. An agitated crowd was soon calmed, and jubilant as the first act started off with a dance presentation and an introduction of the beauties. Beachwear, cultural talent evening wear, question and answer segments followed.

Ms. SPHS: Miriam Rodriguez

At the end of the night, the winners were announced as follows; the new Miss San Pedro High for the year 2011 – 2012 is Ms Miriam Rodriguez; first runner up was Ms Alexis Del Valle; second runner went to Vivienne Forman and Ms Josie Lopez took the place of the third runner up.

Miss Popularity was taken by Lina Mazariegos with just about 2000 votes. Ms Photogenic went to Ms Alexis Delvalle. Outgoing queen, Ms Solanie Graniel was on hand to give the crown. All the contestants performed exceptionally and at the end of the night, a great time was had by all.