{"id":2579,"date":"2019-07-24T19:22:58","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westernmirror.com\/?p=2579"},"modified":"2019-07-24T19:23:00","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:23:00","slug":"hf-smith-the-best-principal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernmirror.com\/?p=2579","title":{"rendered":"\u2018HF\u2019 Smith- \u2018The best principal\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rashaun Stewart\u00a0<\/strong>– Summer Intern<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, June 18, 2019, an appreciation ceremony designed to commemorate the vibrant legacy of achievements and contributions of Hubert F. Smith, former principal of Vaughnsfield Primary and Anchovy High Schools, was held.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A group of alumni from Vaughnsfield Primary School convened\nfor the ceremony, with members of his family and several well-wishers also in\nattendance. The programme memorialized his eight-year tenure as principal of\nthe Flamstead-based primary school and other accomplishments over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fondly referred to as \u2018HF\u2019, the inimitable principal was the subject of many kind remarks and expressions of gratitude. The gathered attendees reflected fondly on the memories of their tenures at Vaughnsfield Primary and the interactions that they had with Smith. They remarked on his stern, yet amiable nature and his desire to constantly impart wisdom and advice to all who fell under his sphere of influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sharing lens in this photo-op are HF Smith (centre) with close friend and associate, Lance Duhaney (right), and Archdeacon, Rev. Justin Nembhard. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The master of ceremonies, Lance Duhaney, affirmed that Smith\nwas a singularly unique individual who sought to inculcate key principles and\nvalues into the students he guided. He added that Smith served as a mentor to\nhim and that he followed in his footsteps, eventually developing a close-knit,\nfamilial bond with him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith also served as the principal of Anchovy High School,\nwhere his proclivity for distinguished service led to him wreaking positive\nchange at the institution. Duhaney affirmed that he emulated Smith in this\nregard as well, moving from his occupation at the time to become a member of\nstaff at Anchovy High during Smith\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his tenures as principal, Smith was endowed\nwith responsibilities as a Justice of the Peace and still serves in that\ncapacity. He also was a recipient of the Governor General\u2019s Award for his years\nof distinguished service as an educator and a community developer. He was also\nthe recipient of awards from the Jamaica Teachers\u2019 Association in recognition\nof his service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LASTING IMPRESSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony was filled with levity and humour as the\nindividuals gathered hailed Smith as a visionary and \u201cthe best principal\u201d\nacross the nation. His contributions went far beyond the call of duty and even\nextended to encompass the entire community of Flamstead in scope. The attendees\nhailed his \u201cvim, vitality and vigor\u201d as hallmarks of his tenure as principal\nand affirmed that he made lasting impressions on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith\u2019s marriage was also a topical issue addressed during\nthe ceremony. He has been married to his wife, Elmine Smith, for fifty-three\nyears as of this year. The decades-long marriage was hailed as a testament to\nSmith\u2019s commitment and the unparalleled levels of affection that he has for\nthose around him. Additionally, the attendees commended Elmine for her\nsteadfast support and the unparalleled goodwill that she has for all the\nindividuals who she interacted with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The union produced four children, two of whom were present\nat the ceremony. The absence of his other two children was due to extenuating\ncircumstances that were unfortunately unavoidable. They nonetheless sent their\nregards and blessings for their family. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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