 The St. Lucia National Sports Academy has continued its journey of success with the hosting of its first graduation exercise. Herma De Mark reports. Graduation often signals the start of a new journey. Such was the case for 15 students of the St. Lucia Sports Academy. The institution held its first graduation ceremony on Friday, 11 December 2020, since its transition from the Grosally Secondary School in September 2019. The principal of the St. Lucia Sports Academy, Delia Alcindor-Charles addressed the graduates and highlighted the significance of the prestigious occasion. Graduation, ladies and gentlemen, is one of the most important days in our school calendar. And you students know that it marks the conclusion of your secondary school journey that has nurtured you over the last five years. This is our inaugural graduation as the St. Lucia Sports Academy. You are the first cohort of students to graduate from this new and prestigious institution. And from what we have seen, you will make great strides and reach your goals. Also present at the graduation ceremony was Chief Education Officer Dr. Fiona Philip Meyer. She encouraged the students to excel in their future endeavors. Students, I congratulate you and I ask you not to limit yourselves no matter what you do. You can be the best bus driver ever. You can be the best small business person ever. You can be the best technician. You can be the best professional. Whatever it is, do not limit yourselves. The guest speaker for the event was Hillary Shalmine. During his inspiring presentation, he encouraged graduates to be prepared to make sacrifices to attain success. In the face of seemingly insurmountable circumstances, pioneers are not easily deterred, dismissed or derailed. On the contrary, they will remain resolute with the perseverance, determination and the tenacity to run the race to the end and to accomplish the task that has been assigned. Awards were presented to students who performed exceptionally well during their five-year ten-up. Amelia Luke captured several awards, including Best Academic Student, The Principles Award, Student of the Year and several other subject awards. Debbie Augustine was presented with the Best Overall Female Spots Award and the Best Overall Male Spots Award was captured by Dorian Augustine. From the Government Information Service, Hermione Mock reporting.