I’m Antoineisha. I’m 14 years old and in Grade 9.

Hobbies: Singing, Track & Field, Basketball

What are your goals for the upcoming year? To better my behavior and improve grades.

What do you want to become in the future? Wants to become a Biologist or a Botanist.

What do you like about The Bahamas? The beaches and sand.

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly offers privileges, private education, scholarships for college.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate hunger.

I’m Calvin, and I’m 13 years old. I’m in Grade 8.  My hobbies are Track, Basketball, and Video Games.  My goals for the upcoming year are to study more, train for track and field, and get fit. I hope to become a Chef, Track Star, or an Artist.  My favorite food is all Bahamian.  Ranfurly to me is a safe place to rest, get a good education, and have warm meals.  If I could change the world what would I eliminate? I would eliminate violence.

Hi.  My name is Cynesha.  I’m 12 and in Grade 7.

Hobbies: Reading- (Fancy Nancy, Dog Diaries, Diaries of a Whippy Kid)

What are your goals for the upcoming year? I want to be more helpful at the home.

What do you want to become in the future? A math teacher, nail tech, or model.

What do you like about The Bahamas? The beaches and clear waters.

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly gives us freedom.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would rid the world of scammers.

I’m D’Ashnae and I’m 18.  I’m a Grade 12 student.

Hobbies: Reading and Dancing

What are your goals for the upcoming year? To get accepted into a college.

What do you want to become in the future? Computer Science

What do you like about The Bahamas? I like Bahamian Junkanoo and have fun with friends and family.

What do you like about Ranfurly? More advanced than other homes and the availability to computers to complete schoolwork.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate crime.

Hello, I’m Dan.  I’m 13 years old and I’m a Grade 8.

Hobbies: Basketball

What are your goals for the upcoming year? Wants to be united with his family, and get better grades.

What do you want to become in the future? Basketball player or Construction Worker.

What do you like about The Bahamas? I like beautiful beaches, and the big resorts (Atlantis/BahaMar).

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly feeds and protects me.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate crime and violence.

I’m Di-Jan and I’m 17 years old.  I’m a Grade 11 student.

Hobbies: Singing, Drawing, Reading, Playing Board-Games

What are your goals for the upcoming year? I want to continue to be more focused on my schoolwork and improve my character.

What do you want to become in the future? Veterinarian

What do you like about The Bahamas? The food and culture.

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly provides me with clothes, food, shelter, and opportunities.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate world hunger.

I’m Jade and I’m 15 years old.  I’m a Grade 11 student.

Hobbies: Applying makeup and Dancing

What are your goals for the upcoming year? To obtain a higher GPA in school and have more great reports.

What do you want to become in the future? Cosmetologist

What do you like about The Bahamas? Food, culture, and beaches.

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly provides us with opportunities, a private school, and a college opportunity.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate crime and raping.

Hi, I’m Janet.  I’m 16 years old and in Grade 9.

Hobbies: Basketball and Track & Field.

What are your goals for the upcoming year? I want to be on my best behavior.

What do you want to become in the future? Gym owner and Fitness Instructor.

What do you like about The Bahamas? I like the food, beaches, and Junkanoo.

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly is a peaceful place and I love my dog Honey.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate crime.

Hello, I’m Jermaine. I’m 14 years old and in Grade 9.

Hobbies: Soccer

What are your goals for the upcoming year? I would like to improve my technique in soccer.

What do you want to become in the future? I would like to study business or be a professional soccer player.

What do you like about The Bahamas? The weather is always warm and bright.

What do you like about Ranfurly? I like my peers in the home and the staff members.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate coronavirus.

I’m John, a 16-year-old Grade 11 student.

Hobbies: Basketball, listening to music

What are your goals for the upcoming year? To continue to stay focused on my studies.

What do you want to become in the future? Engineer or Musician

What do you like about The Bahamas? The local movie theater not far from the home.

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly provides me proper shelter and safety.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate crime and violence.

I’m Kendrick and I’m 17 years old. My biggest goal is to do better in school.   I like to play video games, especially Playstation 3.  I also like to bake and fix cars.  When I’m all done with my education, I’d like to design cars.  I’d really like to design Audis – they’re my favorite cars.

The Bahamas is wonderful because people come here from all over the world to take vacations in hotels like Atlantis and Bahamar.

Ranfurly is a good place that takes care of children’s needs.

Hi, I’m Mikeya. I’m 15 years old and in Grade 9.

Hobbies: Dancing

What are your goals for the upcoming year? I would like to improve my grades at school although they are good.

What do you want to become in the future? Cosmetologist or a Masseuse.

What do you like about The Bahamas? I love Bahamian food.

What do you like about Ranfurly? Ranfurly allows me certain privileges to excel in and I’m grateful for that opportunity.

If you could change the world what would you eliminate? I would eliminate violence and crime.

Hello, I’m Nathaniel.  I’m 15 and I’m a Grade 10.  I’m really into sports.  I play baseball and I’ve played on the basketball team before.  One day I’d like to study to be a pilot.  I’ve always loved seaplanes and I’d like to fly commercial planes for a living.

The Bahamas is a great place to live if you love the ocean like I do.

Ranfurly is a good place to come and build your future.  Ranfurly keeps you away from bad influences and trains you to become an adult.

If I could change one thing in the world, I’d make a difference for hungry people in the world.

Hello, I’m Richard.  I am 15 and I’m in Grade 10.  My hobbies are playing basketball (I’m great at shooting and being a point guard), sailing with Optis and watching sailing videos.  I would really like to sail in the Opti Championship in Argentina in July 2014.  That would be great!  I’d like to be either a radiologist or a professional basketball player when I’m done with school.

I think the best things about The Bahamas are our oceans and our delicious conch salad.

Ranfurly is a good place for children who have been abused or abandoned.

If I could change the world, I would help all the starving children in Africa.

Hi, I’m Richard.  I’m in Grade 8. I’m 13 years old. Sailing is my favorite thing in the world.  I sail with the Nassau Yacht Club, and I know that I’m going to become a champion sailor in the Olympics.  I like living in The Bahamas, but I dream about visiting different places like Moscow.

Living at Ranfurly is like living with a great big family.  The people here help you and give you whatever they can just like a family would.

If I could change anything about our world, I’d make it so that we had flying cars and flying trains.  That would be cool!