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Diasabra 18 Juni 2022

Ta felicita 42 graduadonan di e ‘GED’ program di

International School of Aruba

Program, I finished my us, to create opportunities for
MAVO Diploma. The step them. Because it is through
to university was too big so continued education, that
I decided to start with the we can pursue career options
GED Program, and it was that will benefit us and the
the best decision for sure! I wellbeing of our family. No
liked the program a lot be- one should be left behind!
cause you did not feel any
pressure. Students get all the This evening is and should
time to finish, and they can be about you! I am sure there
ask for lots of help if they are some very important peo-
need so. The online tests are ple in your life that gave you
also helping a lot. If people support to get you, where you
do understand English, they are today. Your families and
understand the GED pro- friends who have encouraged
gram without a doubt. Math you and guided you. Also,
was the most difficult for me, your teachers, fellow stu-
but I managed to finish and I dents and colleague that were
Diamars atardi Minister me. 4D. am proud of that! After com- there for you. Sometimes
Endy Croes tabata presen- These are 4 short sentences You are determined individu- pleting the GED program, some of us maybe, we have
te na International School that came to my mind, when als. Determined and success- Charline became a Sociology no one. And that is ok too.
of Aruba pa e ceremonia I was thinking about what to ful young men and women. I student at the Bishop's Uni- In that case, be extra proud
di graduacion di 42 studi- share with you today. Thank am sure that your family and versity in Canada. of yourself and give yourself
ante cu a finalisa e ‘Gen- you for having me to cel- friends can identify much of a big hug.
eral Educational Devel- ebrate this special occasion this determination in you, be- The General Education De-
opment (GED) program’ with you. For the last two cause you made it! Those of velopment program, offers I would like to thank the
exitosamente. years International School of you receiving your diploma’s those interested in continu- leadership and teachers of the
Aruba have not been able to this evening are a good ex- ing their education a chance GED-program for their time
Hunto cu director di e scol have a graduation ceremony, ample of what determination to earn a high school equiva- and dedication. Congratula-
sr. Dennis James Willeford, so this one is really special is about. Because you have a lent credential, that would al- tions teachers, for a job well
Minister Endy Croes a haci for the 42 graduates and their ‘will’, you did not rest until low them to enroll in junior done with these graduates.
entrega di e diploma na e loved ones. you made it, and there was no colleges in the US and some From now on, don’t forget
graduadonan. Un ceremonia way stopping you. 4D. The Canadian programs. This to be thankful and grateful
cu a trece hopi alegria tanto I am very honored to stand Dutch language barrier was occasion serves as evidence every day. Be thankful and
pa e studiantenan como nan before you in my capacity as certainly not there, because that you are successful in do- grateful to have the support,
mayornan cu ta sostene nan Minister of Education and you completed this program ing what you do. While our grateful for your own capac-
yiu. Durante e anochi ameno Sports, to deliver a short in English. Be proud of your- education programs for the ity and competencies that
aki Minister Endy Croes ta- speech. self. I know, I am so proud of Dutch system, I have been brought you to this point and
batin e honor di hiba un dis- each one of you this evening. informed that past academic especially grateful that you
curso pa e graduadonan. The 4 sentences I read a min- year the Faculty of Hospital- now have a world of new op-
ute ago, are sentences that I took a quick look at the ity of our own University of portunities waiting for you.
Discurso di Minister Endy came to my mind when I website of the GED-pro- Aruba, adopted a temporary There must be no way in
Croes na e graduadonan: thought about what to share gram, and I was inspired policy to admit students with stopping you now. 4D as I
Where there's a will, there's with you today, as the main by the testimonials of your a GED-certification. mention at the beginning of
a way. I will not rest until I topic I had in my head, was GED students. As a lover of my speech stand for desire,
make it. There is no stopping determination. Sports, of course my eyes fell I must say, regretfully, it re- discipline, dedication and de-
immediately on a testimonial mains a challenge to give each termination to achieve your
of a sports man, your former and every one equal chances, goals in live. I look forward
student, Joshua Simon. He in education systems that are to read your testimonials on
shared his story, that he was very different to each other. the GED website in the near
advised by an agent while he I believe that everyone, each future. Thank you, Interna-
was playing basketball, to join person that has the will and tional School of Aruba.
the GED program. motivation to study, to de-
velop themselves to be well Congratulations graduates.
Soy Lucia Ramos, nací el día 15 de marzo de 1961. He said: prepared to pursue a career, Hopi exito. Masha Pabien.
Quiero contarle a toda la isla de Aruba mi testimonio "Before I started with the will find a way to do so, and Masha danki!
de agradecimiento. Yo era una mujer que sufría will inspire and expect from
mucho de dolor de barriga que no me dejaba ni GED program, I was strug-
dormir. También sentía mucho dolor en la parte de la gling at Colegio Arubano and
cabeza y el pecho y lloraba mucho y no sabia porque could not make it to the fi-
tenia tantas ganas de llorar, incluso un dia intente nals. I have never been good
quita
quitarme la vida porque ya no quería sufrir más. Pero
un día vi al Maestro Benjamin en la consulta. Me di in Dutch. It is easier for me
cuenta que mi vecina había hecho un trabajo de to understand English than
brujería de magia negra para acabar con mi salud y Dutch. It made me really up-
mi felicidad. Mi vecina había hecho esto a través de set, and it frustrated me a lot.
una comida que me había regalado. Gracias al
Maestro Benjamin me pudo sacar esa maleza de mi
ba
barriga y destruirla y hoy en día me siento feliz After he completed the GED
porque todo eso que sentía en mi cuerpo ya program, he enrolled him-
desapareció gracias al trabajo de curación que el self in the Junior College of
Maestro Benjamin hizo para mi. Soy una mujer sana y
muy feliz. Si usted en este momento está leyendo Oklahoma. A story of perse-
este testimonio y está sufriendo, no dude en escribir verance and determination! I
o llamar al Maestro Benjamin y hacer una cita al read another one that caught
641.4186. my attention.
641.4186. No se va a arrepentir . No pierda mas
tiempo y encuentre esa curación para su cuerpo.
Gracias Maestro Benjamin, 641.4186
The testimonial of Charline
Julien. She wrote:
"Before I was in the GED