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Scotiabank Awards Student Athletes

Nassau, The Bahamas, February 6, 2018 - Scotiabank – title sponsor of the Students Run Marathon Bahamas –recognized and rewarded the stellar performances of the winning school relay teams who participated in Marathon Bahamas on January 14.

Students from schools who placed in the Straight and Mixed relay categories, and their coaches, were presented with trophies and gifts at ceremonies at the Bank’s Rawson Square Corporate Offices in Nassau and Scotiabank’s Branch in Marsh Harbour.

“Running a marathon is a life altering experience. These exceptional student athletes not only completed the 26.2 mile course but outpaced all the other student runners who participated in this year’s Scotiabank Students Run Marathon Bahamas. They deserve every commendation,” said Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North.

“These young athletes are a reflection of the bright future The Bahamas has ahead. A future led by persons who already know the value of hard work and endurance,” Symonette continued. “People who know that you have to train for success and that preparation pays off. These are the positive traits in our youth that we have gathered to highlight and celebrate.”

Scotiabank has supported Race Weekend, inclusive of Marathon Bahamas and the Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure since inception nine years ago. In 2013, the Bank became the lead partner for the Scotiabank Students Run Marathon Bahamas initiative which provides an opportunity for distance running student athletes to participate in the relay component of Marathon Bahamas. The Bank’s global social responsibility platform focuses on Young People in the Community.

“Hats off to Sunshine Insurance for organizing Race Weekend each year. We are proud to be associated with this distinguished event which raises funds for local nonprofit organizations; boosts tourism and the local economy; and provides an avenue for the display of young athletic talent right here in The Bahamas,” said Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank.

“Congratulations to each of the winners, coaches and schools C. R. Walker Senior High, Forest Heights Academy and St. John’s College. A special thank you to Trevor Strachan for the remarkable job he does coordinating the student teams,” Seymour concluded.

1st place Straight Relay
C.R. Walker Senior High School

Seated (l to r) Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North; Ednal Rolle, Head Coach, C.R. Walker Secondary School; and Paul J.I. McWeeney, President, Sunshine Insurance (Agents & Brokers) Ltd. Standing Trevor H. Strachan, Race Coordinator, Students Run; and Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank with students Michael Gomez, Kendrick Kemp, Jeffery Sanchez and Andres Capron Missing from photo Kelon Lewis, Coach



2nd place Straight Relay
Forest Heights Academy

Seated (l to r) Marsha Major, Branch Manager, Marsh Harbour; James Richard, Principal, Forest Heights Academy; Lindsey Rees, Coach, Forest Heights Academy; Lenora Cartwright, Assistant Manager Service & Support, Marsh Harbour Branch Standing (l to r); Wendy Sims, Coach along with Runners Gregory Cox, Lorenz Carter, and Steadman McKenzie II, Forest Heights Academy; Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank Missing from Photo Marathon Relay Athlete Jonathan Strachan



3rd place Straight Relay
C.R. Walker Senior High School

Seated (l to r) Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North; Ednal Rolle, Head Coach, C.R. Walker Secondary School; and Paul J.I. McWeeney, President, Sunshine Insurance (Agents & Brokers) Ltd. Standing Trevor H. Strachan, Race Coordinator, Students Run; and Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank with student runners Brandon Adderley, Miquel Thompson, Jeph Kency Missing from photo Kelon Lewis, Coach and Amarion Wallace, Runner



1st place Mixed Relay
C.R. Walker Senior High School

Seated (l to r) Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North; Ednal Rolle, Head Coach, C.R. Walker Secondary School; and Paul J.I. McWeeney, President, Sunshine Insurance (Agents & Brokers) Ltd. Standing Trevor H. Strachan, Race Coordinator, Students Run; and Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank with mixed relay team members Clemeka Gibson, Tamia Mackey and Lhevinne Joseph Missing from photo Fedline Louis, Runner



2nd place Mixed Relay
St. John's College

Seated (l to r) Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North; Valentino Thomas, PE Teacher/Head Track & Field Coach; and Paul J.I. McWeeney, President, Sunshine Insurance (Agents & Brokers) Ltd. Standing (l to r) Trevor H. Strachan, Race Coordinator, Students Run; and Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank along with the St. John’s relay team, Esther Simms, Hilton Forbes, Collins Jenga, Paulindo Boyer



3rd place Mixed Relay
Forest Heights Academy

Seated (l to r) Marsha Major, Branch Manager, Marsh Harbour; Sydney Scott and Emily Sims, Student Athletes, Forest Heights Academy; Lenora Cartwright, Assistant Manager Service & Support, Marsh Harbour Branch Standing (l to r) Lindsey Rees, Coach; James Richard, Principal and Wendy Sims, Coach, Forest Heights Academy; Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank Missing from photo Marathon Relay Athletes, Jovan Bailey and Rickera Cox



Half Marathoners
Forest Heights Academy

Seated (l to r) Marsha Major, Branch Manager, Marsh Harbour; Kate Sims and Alec Nixon, Half-Marathon Athletes, Forest Heights Academy; Lenora Cartwright, Assistant Manager Service & Support, Marsh Harbour Branch Standing (l to r) Lindsey Rees, Coach; James Richard, Principal and Wendy Sims, Coach, Forest Heights Academy; Maxine V. Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy, Scotiabank Missing from photo Joshua Kelly, Student Athlete

For further information, please contact:
Maxine Seymour
Manager Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy
t: (242) 356-1446
f: (242) 356-1601
e: maxine.seymour@scotiabank.com