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ESHS Assistant Principal Cecil A. Hodge retires

- Mr Hodge’s retirement comes after some 36 years @ ESHS
Education Minister Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), right, along with Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette R. Crabbe, left, presented Mr Cecil A. Hodge with a bouquet of flowers. Photo: Andre Dawson aka 'Shadow'
Elmore Stoutt High School's Assistant Principal Cecil A. Hidge's retirement was announced by ESHS Principal Vanessa K. Garraway at the school’s graduation ceremony at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex today, Thursday, June 27, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Elmore Stoutt High School's Assistant Principal Cecil A. Hidge's retirement was announced by ESHS Principal Vanessa K. Garraway at the school’s graduation ceremony at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex today, Thursday, June 27, 2024. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Well-known school administrator Mr Cecil A. Hodge is calling it a day after 36 years of service at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).

Mr Hodge, an Assistant Principal, has also decided to bow out with the Class of 2024.

His retirement was announced by ESHS Principal Vanessa K. Garraway at the school’s graduation ceremony at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex today, Thursday, June 27, 2024.

“For more than 30 years this gentleman has called our school his second home. He has progressed through the ranks of the school and is now an Assistant Principal. Throughout his years, his nurturing tendency has made him father to many students around the Virgin Islands.

“Currently, he is the only man in our administration team, and he constantly takes care of all four women,” Principal Garraway stated.

‘Hoopla specialist’

She described Mr Hodge as a “hoopla specialist”, as he is always looking for some way to add extras to every programme, no matter how small it is.

“Mr Hodge, you wear many hats around ESHS, depending on which stakeholder you are speaking with. It has been great working alongside you, and I know we are all going to miss you when you are travelling around the world,” Mrs Garraway stated, adding that Mr Hodge is retiring after 36 years of service to ESHS and the territory.

Hodge given his flowers

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. deCastro (AL), following her address, recognised Mr Hodge for his service to education in the territory.

Noting that she wanted to give Mr Hodge his flowers while he was “still here”, Hon de Castro, along with Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette R. Crabbe, presented Mr Hodge with a bouquet of flowers.

19 Responses to “ESHS Assistant Principal Cecil A. Hodge retires”

  • great news (27/06/2024, 15:44) Like (7) Dislike (62) Reply
    What a blessing, not a day too soon. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
    • Why the world (27/06/2024, 16:27) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
      Is in the current stage it is at is because of people like you with your negative attitude towards people and life
    • bvi (27/06/2024, 17:24) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
      If he was that bad, as you stated, he would not have lasted 36 years. You are an evil, badminded person. Now Go wash yourself
      • @bvi (28/06/2024, 12:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
        Unfortunately, that’s the norm in the BVI. People hiding behind their keypads to bad talk people and they are worst than who they are bad talking.
  • @ great news (27/06/2024, 16:21) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    OMG!! You are just wrong for that. There is saying that says, "if you can't say something good, don't say anything at all."

    Because someone at your work place I'm sure can't wait to hear that you are gone.
  • jack@$$ (27/06/2024, 17:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    He served his time, kudos to you sir.
  • candy (27/06/2024, 17:16) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    you sound bitter maybe you now something that the rest of us dont know
  • well it's (27/06/2024, 17:40) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    About time!
  • hmm (27/06/2024, 17:41) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    SHE SPOILED THE PICTURE, who the cap fit
  • question (27/06/2024, 18:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who will get his post now ?
    • @Question (27/06/2024, 23:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      May be you will fill it. Go for it its up for grabs. Go and impact your world. Think outside the box and out of your comfort zone you have more to give. Go for it put on your running shoes. Deck your self with new attitude and altitude. The answer to the question is, is it I?
  • bvibuzz (28/06/2024, 01:59) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    its about time
  • Class 2007 (28/06/2024, 07:25) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr.hodge Love and Respect 100 you’re a great man you mentor a lot of us if you reading this I give thanks for the time you put it you always looked out for the students of BVI HIGH as I knew it BVI high was a total diff program to Elmo high….. Mr hodge showed nothing but love n respect for students even if u wasn’t in his class n we thank you this is well deserve for no man should take that much time out of his life to do such but you did n it showed why you did my brother / father enjoy your retirement hodgie
  • @LOL (28/06/2024, 07:43) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Every single time. She needs to fire her hairdresser LMAO!
    • do better (28/06/2024, 12:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      The best of you all calling down people. That’s why this little dot in the map is how it is. Nasty minds!
      • Do Better Now (03/07/2024, 09:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @do better. You are no better than the person you are commenting on. In fact, you are worse, because now you are attacking a whole little "dot" on the map and categorizing everyone as having nasty minds. I am sure the only thing this little dot did for you was feed you and perhaps more. You must STOP being UNGRATEFUL and address who you need to address without calling down the entire territory and labelling everyone as having nasty minds. You sound xenophobic.
  • guy hill (29/06/2024, 08:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job Native Son. All the best in the future to you and yours. You did your part. Congratulations. Be Brave.
  • Opinions (03/07/2024, 10:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hello, the poster you all chose to bash was not the subject of the story but you all lost focus as you often do. Now go back and big up the man for his accomplishment and let others post their opinion. Focus, focus, focus. You all are too quick to bash people and as some of you said, you are too evil. As you speak, so you are.


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