CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LCS CLASS OF 2021!
Louverture Cleary School has graduated its 26th graduating class! The 50 members of the LCS Class of 2021 received their diplomas and joined the ranks of over 700 Louverture Cleary alumni who are transforming their communities and their country.
The 2021 Philo (U.S. 12th Grade + 1) class faced a challenging year. Daily activities such as class, meals, and community service included social distancing, mask wearing, and the enforcement of new hygiene practices necessary in a boarding school community. They also faced the loss of highly-anticipated activities like team sports, all-school holiday celebrations, and interaction with the surrounding neighborhood.
But they persevered, eager to move forward to embrace their call to rebuild their nation from within. Now, looking ahead toward the future, the LCS Class of 2021 is well-equipped with their formation as they go on to university, professional careers, raising families, and more.
Catch the full story in the July Special Graduation Issue of Haitian Project News. In the meantime, here are a few highlights:
Things were difficult for us students and for the members of the Direction this year. Even if it was difficult to have a normal school year, it was important because students are the future of Haiti. Being at LCS was a sign that the objective to rebuild Haiti had not changed. We still have to work to make Haiti better.
—Lookendy Dukens C. (LCS '21)
LCS taught me values that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Every single day of the seven years I spent in this community taught me something new. It’s not easy to achieve the seven years ─ sometimes we fall or might want to give up, but the main thing is to get up and to continue to pursue our dream because at the end of the day we know what we are fighting for.
—Barotie A. (LCS '21)
It was very difficult for us to adapt this year.... However, as Louverturians, we can face any situation in life even if it’s difficult. For now, I have many things in mind, but one of my big dreams is to be an engineer; it’s how I will help rebuild Haiti.
—Patrice C. (LCS '21)
For the future, my plans are to enter a university to learn Economics and find a job to help my family and people around me…. My LCS education will help me in my discipline, my abilities to work hard… whatever difficulties that could appear, I will find a way to succeed in my life because my LCS education is unique.
—Alberline D. (LCS '21)
Celebrating the Class of 2021 in Pictures
Graduates receive their diplomas from LCS Director of Academics Marjorie M. (LCS ’07) (left) and LCS Head of School Ernst V. (right).
More photos and quotes are featured in the special July Graduation Issue of Haitian Project News!
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And look how far they've come! A few of our graduates with their Sizyèm (U.S. 7th Grade) class photos!
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