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Update: ESHS Principal Wade W. Tobin released from hospital

The acting Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School, Wade W. Tobin, was released from Peebles Hospital today, October 3, 2012. He was admitted some two weeks ago after complaining of chest pains. It is unclear when he will return to work to head the Virgin Islands' largest secondary school. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching this news site is that the Acting Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School, Wade W. Tobin, was released from Peebles Hospital today, October 3, 2012 and is said to be home resting.

This information was confirmed by family spokesman Julian Willock.  Mr. Willock told this news site that his “brother was released today”, however, it remains unclear when he will return to work.

Mr. Tobin was admitted to Peebles Hospital on September 21, 2012 after complaining of chest pains.

Mr. Tobin began his tenure as Acting Principal of the largest high school in the Virgin Islands in September of this year after Principal Melissa Amey proceeded on study leave- another story firstly and accurately reported by this news site.

Minister for Education and Culture Myron V. Wawlyn made the official announcement some two months after Virgin Islands News Online broke the story.

"Today I would like to formally announce that Mr. Wade Tobin will now be taking over the leadership of our largest secondary school, the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). As you all know, Ms. Melissa Amey, Principal of the school is currently on study leave," Hon. Walwyn, said on August 27, 2012 during the Professional Day for Educators held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, at the H. L. Stoutt Community College.

In his first public appearance on September 7, 2012 as Acting Principal of the ESHS, Mr. Tobin, speaking at the first General Assembly meeting for the 2012/2013 school year held at the Multipurpose Sports Complex, called on all students of the school to respect themselves-girls to be virtuous and boys to stay away from smoking.

In his 25-minute pep-talk to his students, he urged them to help create a `Culture of Excellence.´

31 Responses to “Update: ESHS Principal Wade W. Tobin released from hospital”

  • Mick Mars (22/09/2012, 10:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope it aint anythin' serious. Speedy recovery, sir.
  • Polo (22/09/2012, 10:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no get well soon Mr. Tobin
  • Yesuh (22/09/2012, 10:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Speedy recovery Mr. Tobin.


    • winner (22/09/2012, 15:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      to Yesuh: Ha ha you just feel vino, I see not a ting wrong with the phase or sentence ayo cowbird must know VINO is always first and accurate!! Bam it the right spot!
      • ------------------- (22/09/2012, 16:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I second the motion “winner” for the funny man always trying to lie and say VINO got it wrong…keep up the good works VINO…oh by the way, Mr. Tobin we are rooting for you!
      • I beg to differ (23/09/2012, 23:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You forgot biased!
  • Student (22/09/2012, 11:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get well soon Mr. Tobin
    • in the news (22/09/2012, 23:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      oh my my heart goes out to the Wade and his family for a speedy recovery
  • sea cows bay massive (22/09/2012, 11:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bouy wade the high school got you stress already?? I will be praying for you!
  • lol (22/09/2012, 12:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    that stress from myron kicked in already?
    • lala (22/09/2012, 13:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      its parent like some of you all giving stress, children rude and out fo place and so is the parent encouraging them rude children. hmmmm
  • god is good (22/09/2012, 13:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we are praying for you sir tobin the devil is a looser monday u will be back @ school to finish what u starte, better days are coming but the devil don't like it... and we are praying for you and ur family that everything will be good.
  • Celia R. Georges (22/09/2012, 15:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    My dear colleague, I behold you in the light of Christ, whole and well and strengthened for the journey.
  • parent (22/09/2012, 16:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    get well soon the school cannot do without you Mr. Tobin...
  • Adonijah (22/09/2012, 21:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Tobin must take in with stess. He dealing with a shortage of teachers, mouldy classrooms, inadequate facilities and teaching equipment, tools and supplies. Not to mention disguntled and fed up teachers. It is hard to believe that education is seriously the ocus for our new Minister. I really can't see how hard it is to maintain the couple of public schools we have n Tortola. Shame on you Myron. That 85,000 you paid Ayana was not necessary [I know and you kow there were organizations willing to do this book for free]. That money could have been to better use!
    • uuuuuu (23/09/2012, 12:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Shame on Myron? I swear some of yall are a bunch of idiots!!
    • time (23/09/2012, 23:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      come on now this is about a sick man keep politics out of this, there will be time to deal with Myron jah!
    • my 2 cents (24/09/2012, 07:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      you people are really sick.....what does the new minister have to do with Mr. Tobin being ill. You on here talking about shortage of teachers, moldy classrooms etc. all these things didnt just happen as for the mold it growing a long time why you dont go ask former minister Fahie who waste thousands of dollars far more than the 85000 the concrete alone he put down all through the high school cost that much, go up and look at the 2 air condition unit he has on a classroom which is no bigger than a small bedroom and they cant turn on yet....Dont get me started stop coming on here talking politics if you dont know what is going on. Try to rally around Mr. Tobin to better the high school...
  • qc (22/09/2012, 23:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    get well soon Mr. Tobin god is on your side....
  • SDA (23/09/2012, 12:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Our prayers are with you teacher!
  • yellow (23/09/2012, 23:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If knowing that someone cares about the healing process......then you should be feeling better already Mr. Tobin
  • small head (25/09/2012, 07:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Tobin the high school in paresis already please hurry back
  • under the bus (25/09/2012, 14:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I heard Mr. Tobin is still in the hospital this sounds serious!
  • ford (03/10/2012, 19:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    good news
  • notfromhere (04/10/2012, 09:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr Tobin, please be very care and make sure you cover yourself daily under the power blood of Jesus Christ. With your recent appointment, they are many who are against it and would try to attack you spiritually and have already started. Upon your return to that institution, you will need to ensure that you are protected from all the attacks that will be hurled your way. I cover you now in the Name of Jesus Christ and decree that no weapon formed against you shall prosper.
  • in the news (04/10/2012, 15:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is good news as god is good
  • Chris Ramrup (04/10/2012, 15:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Tobin please get well soon.You will need your full faculty to function as an effective principal. All the luck on your as a leader.
  • wet well (05/10/2012, 18:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    god bless wade tobin


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