Simpson Bay:--- In efforts to promote cultural and educational diversity, friendship and building networks; The Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrise, Rotaract St. Kitts and the Interact Club of St. Dominic High collaborated in a Student Exchange program. Rotaract Sunrise members along with Interactors of St. Dominic welcomed Sheldon Richards to the island of St. Maarten on Saturday 9th February 2013. Sheldon was chosen as this year's exchange student because of his exceptional academic performance.
Sheldon attends the Saddlers Secondary School. He was valedictorian of his 6th grade class and also class representative. Upon graduation from the Saddlers Primary School in 2009, he received the Social Security Scholarship for Academic excellence. When Sheldon began his Secondary School tenure, he was elected as the Vice President for the Student Council from 2010 to 2012. He used that opportunity to develop his leadership skills. In fact in 2012, He was recognized as one of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in St. Kitts in the category of Leadership. He excels academically in every aspect; consistently receiving the Gold Honour Award from the school's Honour Roll Program. Sheldon's overall goal is to become a Physician specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Sheldon will be on the island for one week and will be attending the St. Dominic High School from Monday-Wednesday and attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) from Thursday-Sunday of this week. We are happy to have Sheldon with us and hope he leaves this friendly island with additional knowledge, advance leadership skills and an unforgettable experience.
