Caye Caulker Ocean Academy
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Our Donors and Volunteers
Ocean Academy is being built, step by step, through the love and support of people from all over the world. Caye Caulker business owners are also very generous in their contributions. We give thanks to each and every one of you:
Donation of land and school building
Dane Dingerson & Lydie Baudry, Kansas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Founding Donor
Desi Rosado, Caye Caulker, Belize/San Diego, California, USA
Dedicated Fundraiser
Danny Michel, Toronto, Canada and his fans worldwide
Grants
Aktion Regelmaessig, Germany: ($1400 grant for student tuition scholarship fund, November 2010). Thank you to former volunteer Anna Brueckner for submitting the grant proposal, and the 12 members of Aktion Regelmaessig for their generosity.
Geotourism Challenge 2010 Places on the Edge: Saving Coastal and Freshwater Destinations Competition: Ocean Academy was selected as a best early-bird entry and won $500, October 2010.
Belize Natural Energy Trust ($27,500 for construction of upstairs classrooms).
International Reading Association's Grant for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies ($2500USD, awarded March 2010 for printing, publication and distribution of an anthology of Ocean Academy poems, memoirs, essays and stories).
Canadian donor who wishes anonymity....$10,000USD (March 2010). This generous individual is a frequent visitor to Caye Caulker, and a great supporter of the island's youth. This donation will be used for the upstairs clasroom expansion project. Thank you.
Church of the Incarnation, Great Falls, Montana, USA ($3485USD for computers - March 2010)
Edmonton Rotary Centennial Interact Club, Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ($4000 Cdn for computer lab construction - May 2009; $1000USD for classroom expansion project - March 2010, $3000 for student tuition scholarships - May 2011)
Hon. Minister Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Area Representative for Belize Rural North, Belize ($2500USDi n January 2010 and renewed in January 2011)
Spruce Grove Rotary Club, Alberta, Canada ($500USD for classroom expansion project - March 2010)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church UN Millenium Development Goals Committee, Waco, Texas, USA ($2500 USD in September 2009 and renewed in December 2010 and November 2011)
Group Volunteers
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA (2012)
Freedom Worship Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (2010,2011)
Holland College, Sport and Leisure Management Program, P.E.I., Canada (2010, 2011)
NHTV University of Tourism and Leisure, Holland (2010)
Ross Sheppard High School Interact Club, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (2010, 2012)
Sewickley Academy, Pennsylvania, USA (2009, 2012)
University of Michigan, Business School, USA (2010)
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA (2009, 2010, 2012)
Cash Donations
Bird of Paradise Donors: $2500+ This flower is spectacular. This group of generous donors create opportunities for student innovation and greatness, and inspire our school.
Anonymous, British Columbia, Canada
Heidi & Haywood Curry, Waco, Texas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize & Sea Dreams Guest Houses
Dane Dingerson & Lydie Baudry, Kansas, USA /Caye Caulker, Belize
Lisa Henken, Austin, Texas, USA
Georgeanne Jud, Montrose, Pensylvania, USA
Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker, Belize
Danny Michel and fans, Canada
Dodie & Steve Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Joni Miller, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize
Anna & Ava Moskaluk, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Graham Porter, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada/ Hong Kong
Desi Rosado, San Diego, California, USA /Caye Caulker, Belize
San Pedro Water Taxi Express, Belize
Martha Shelton, USA
Garry Worger & friends, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hibiscus Donors: $1000-$2499 This flower can be found everywhere on Caye Caulker in a variety of colours and creates a feeling of vibrancy and joy. Donors in this category are a part of the island's beauty,and bring joy to our students.
Anonymous, through Global Giving
Sam & Sharon Allison, Waco, Texas
Reverand Robert Close, USA
Karen Eckhart, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
Tim & Patty Gapen, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA
Randy Gillespie, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Graminia School Gr. 7-9 Leadership Program, Spruce Grove, Canada
Holland College Sport & Leisure Management, P.E.I., Canada
David & Kathy Holscott & Friends, LaGrange, Ohio, USA
Diane Kirkpatrick, Longmont, Colorado, USA
Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker, Belize
Maya Boutique & Najma Martens, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Ed & Ellen Synakowki, Chevy Chase, MD, USA
Sharon & Dave Ursheler, USA/Caye Caulker
University of Vermont Sustainable Development Program, Burlington, Vermont, USA
Weezie, Caye Caulker
Alberto Villanueva Jr., Caye Caulker, Belize
Coconut Tree Donors: $500-$999 Symbolic of the Caribbean, the coconut palm provides so many vital things: shade, food, milk, art, and tropical dreams. Donors in this category similarly help the school in a myriad of ways.
Gail Attis, Waco, Texas, USA
Elizabeth & Alan Carmer, Rapid City, Dakota, USA
Antonio Cediel, USA
Yvonne Croft, New York, USA
Carol Kelly, Kremmling, Colorado, USA
Nancy Laird, Canada
Patrick Okane
Charlotte Ruether, Fairview, Alberta, Canada
Sharmayne Seal, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Ronald Seibold
Peter Smith, Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
Mackenzie & Deborah Yaryura, Bradenton, Florida
Patricia Yost
Merywen Wigley, USA
Mangrove Monthly Donors: The mangrove's roots create habitat for marine life, and shelter the shoreline from storms. We chose the mangrove to represent our monthly donors because, like the tree itself, you are the base of our sustainability, and provide consistent support for our students. We truly appreciate this unique group of donors. Please consider signing up.
Jane Buck, Alexandria, Georgia, USA
Orrin Castillo, USA
Dr. Terry McVannel Erwin, Cape Coral, Florida, USA
Cathy Fearon, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hilary Langan, Barlow, Derbyshire, UK
Stephen Langan, Barlow, Derbyshire, UK
Jonathan Pratt, Reading, Berkshire, UK
Robert Schaefer, Dracut, MA, USA
Jaclynn Sinto, NYC, USA
Brenda & Mike West, Longmont, Colorado, USA
Bougainvillea Donors: $100-$499 These lovely vines are found on Caye Caulker. Many little flowers together create a cascade effect, much like our donors working together. Thank you!
James Scott Asbury, Parker, Colorado, USA
Atlantic Bank, Caye Caulker Branch, Belize
Ron Bahrey, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Heidi Barkwell, Alberta, Canada
Deb Boyd
Linda Gallagher Brown, Berkley, California, USA
Anna Brueckner & friends, Germany
Warren & Linda Colvin, USA
Sylvain Coussineau, Val-Morin, Quebec, Canada
Joan Coy, Alberta, Canada
Dennis & Valerie Dahl, Denver, Colorado, USA
Jamey Fauque
Susan Garrow, USA
Tammi and Kurt Hafso, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Alice Hage
John and Sally Haggerty, Harpswell, Maine/Caye Caulker, Belize
Carroll Hall
Ashleigh Hawes and The Red Barn, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Corliss & Rick Helms, & Mr. Rick's Barbershop, Elyria, Ohio, USA
Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Rebecca Heston
Lynn Holtzman, Mount Jackson, Virginia, USA
Innovar Partners Corporation, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Carol Jud & Chris Boeve
Cheryl Juska & Sean Dunn, Hughesville, Maryland, USA
Sue Kachorek
Leif Kireluk, Club Jello, Caye Caulker, Belize
Marilyn & John Lines, Lake Orion, Michigan, USA
Kathy & Thomas Linton, Kingwood, Texas, USA
Candy Lo & Scott Frank, Austin, Texas, USA
Gabriella Malnuti, Italy/Caye Caulker, Belize
Vicki Mann, Windham, Maine, USA
Lara Mantovani & Marco Pellegri, Italy
Christina Martinez, USA
Sarah & Eric Martinez, Edgewater, Colorado, USA
Patrick McAndrew, USA
Annalisa Holland Miller, USA
International Programs at Rhodes College, USA
Amy Mortimer, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Leonard Myers
Ann Nordhausen, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA
Catherine Rentz Pernot, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Phelan-Marczak Family, Missoula, Montana, USA/Vancouver, BC
Iren Pober, Sarasota, Florida, USA
Drue Pounds, Carlsbad, California, USA
Paulette Power
Duane Pozza, Washington, D.C., USA
Carol Prybysh, Fairview, Alberta, Canada
Jaydeep Ranade, San Diego, California, USA
Nan & Stanley Rentz, Waco, Texas, USA
Holly Rickman, USA
Thomas Roessler, USA
Tera & Kim Ruether, Fairview, Alberta, Canada
Anja Savage, California, USA
Patrick & Diana Savage, California, USA
Cynthia Searcy
Kevi Sirgo, USA
Sarah Smith, Kennebunkport, Maine, USA
Webb Stevens, Menlo Park, California, USA
Tiago Stock
Tom Sullivan, Minturn, Colorado, USA
Jen Taylor
Gary Thomas
Adriana Traver
Renate Weigel, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Merywen Wigley, USA
DD & PL Williams, Marietta, Georgia, USA
Dan & Candice Wright, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Jose Yaryura Tobias & Fugen Neziroglu, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Cocoplum Donors: $1-$99 Island children love to eat these small plum-like fruit raw or in jams. Several good patches are located right beside Ocean Academy. Thank you all very much for your support.
Craig Adair
Jean Alton, Caye Caulker, Belize
Lana Areton, Sunnyside, New York USA
Vanessa Arnold, Australia
Marguerite & Jay Ashman, Burlington, Vermont, USA
Andrea Austin
Becky Baker
Dana Bateman, USA
Didier Beguin, Evreux, France
Richard Bergman, Sarasota, Florida, USA
Cristina Berner
Darby Bowers
Heidi Brueggeman, Littleton, Colorado, USA
Mark Cherbaka
Dale & Janet Clark, Alberta, Canada
Meagan Colvin, USA
Lawren Cooper
Cam Culham, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Michael Danziger, Germantown, Tennessee, USA
Jim Davis, USA
David & Nancy Dearde, Wyndmoor, PA, USA
Robb & Jennifer Degraw, Ballwin, Missouri, USA
Jennifer Devries, USA
Emily Dings
John & Judy Dudar, Alberta, Canada
Kathryn Engelking
Marc Faletti, Austin, Texas, USA
Fuller Family, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
David Farnum, New York, New York, USA
Parisa Fatehi, USA
Pedram Fatehi, USA
Paul Feldblum
Nick Fetzer & Ohio Cycle, Wellington, Ohio, USA
Eric & Jennifer Fultz, USA
Peggy Fuhrman, Arizona, USA
SDG Direct & Paula Gluck, Plymouth, Maine, USA
Howard Goetz, Benicia,California, USA
Martha Lindsey & Tom Gray, Houston, Texas, USA
Karen Gross
Senator David Haley, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA
Bobbi Hammond, England/Caye Caulker, Belize
Eugenia Hand
Colby Hanks, USA
Ron Hannah, Alberta, Canada
Patrick Hartley
Lee & Andrea Harmon, USA
Thomas Henrikson
Kim Hernandez
Rafael Hernandez
Anne Herndon, USA
Hal & Paula Hoffman, Alberta, Canada
Charles Hollen, Florida, USA
Jessica Holscott, Rurowayton, Connecticut, USA
Sara Hopkins, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Lorena Jimenez, Bogota, Colombia
Kathleen Johns, Mitchelville, Maryland, USA
Kelly Johnson, USA
Elizabeth Jones
John Kanwit, Brunswick, ME, USA
Pat & Terry Keller, Alberta, Canada
Treasa Kenny, Quebec, Canada
Cindy Koenig, Cape Coral, Florida, USA
Kristina Kudelko
Jacquelyn Lacoste
Allison Leking, Springfield, Virginia, USA
Chris Lippincott, USA
Erin Mason Long, Florida, USA
Robert Mackenzie, USA
Colleen MacNamee & family, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Carmita Magana & family, Caye Caulker, Belize
Kevin Magill, USA
Robert Magill, USA
Ceci Allen & Cyrus Mallory, Florida, USA
Laura Martinez, USA
Heather McCallie, Waco, Texas, USA
Vickie McCallie, Addison, Texas, USA
Martin McGregor, Canada
Ken McKee, Alberta, Canada
JoLynn McGuinness, Addison, Texas, USA
Martha McVannel, Florida, USA
Jennifer Mich
Lauren Miller
Kelly Merryman, USA
Lauren & Trevor Miller, Bend, Oregon, USA
John & Athena Monahos, Lakewood Ranch, Florida
David Cuenca Munoz, Mexico City, Mexico
Katherine Murray, Texas, USA
Carmen Myrtis-Garcia, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Harvey Neitlich, Florida, USA
Blake Norton, Bloomingdale, New Jersey, USA
Abel Novelo & Frenchie's Diving Services, Caye Caulker, Belize
Katherine Nutt, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Katherine O'Brien
Online Universities, Kirkland, Washington, USA
Paradiso Beach House & Lounge, Beata and Oliver, Caye Caulker, Belize
Brenda Peluso, South Portland, Maine, USA
Shelly Phegley, National Directory of Family and Marriage Counselors, San Diego, California, USA
Naomi Piserchia
Scott Poock, Caye Caulker, Belize
Drew Porter, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Azadeh Poursepanj
Lois Powers, USA
Bruce Pratt, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Karen Pszonka
Ameet Purohit, USA
Kurney Ramsey Jr.
Andrew Redd
Aida Regalado, Austin, Texas, USA
Catherine Rentz, USA
Sung Rhee
Roeluf Roggema, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Kyle Ruffing & Kristen Paulus, Sarasota, Florida, USA
Brett Saunders, USA
Corry Sauve, Canada
Bridget Schattehouse, Austin, Texas, USA
Ronald Schmidt
Emily Schunior, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Judy Shimmell, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Marty Schwartz Potter
Shawna Sprowls
Bradley Staats, USA
Annette Staton
Webb Stevens, USA
Edward & Margaret Suek, Bradenton, Florida
Anne Sutherland, Califormia, USA
Dr. Alison Taylor, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
David Tepper, USA
Gregory Thorburn, USA
Gerhard Tschannerl, Austria
Eric Walters
Debbie Wang, USA
Bryan Weeks
Lydia Weiss, USA
Aaron Weisser
Karin Westdyk
Sarah Wolfe
Cheryl Wood, USA
David Wood, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
John Woods, USA
Michael Woodard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Blaine & Jeanne Worger, Alberta, Canada
James Yost
Bryan Young, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Barry Zucco, Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
Donna Zutt, USA
Caye Caulker Businesses
The island business community has been especially suportive and generous of island education. Owners have offered prizes for our Christmas Extravaganza, Hallowe'en Dance, raffles, cash donations, and tuition scholarships. Local businesses also welcome Ocean Academy students as apprenctices, and host our donation boxes. Please consider showing your support for these businesses on your next trip to Caye Caulker. Click here for a complete listing.
Tuition Scholarships 2011-2012
Caye Caulker businesses are especially supportive of Ocean Academy and contribute scholarships to deserving students. The following tuition scholarships, ranging from $25usd-$1000usd, were awarded at the end-of-year ceremony in June 2011. You can see photos of the student winners on the "What's New" page. Please consider visiting these businesses on your next trip to Caye Caulker.
Amanda’s & Scrumpy for Community Involvement
Belize Diving Services for Communication & Presentation Skills
Belizean Rainforest Rum Cakes for English and Writing
Wilber Carballo Award for Excellence in Math
Cayeboard Connection Internet Awards for Math, English, Science, I.T., SpanishCaye Caulker Condos for Courtesy and for Progess
Caye Caulker Plaza Hotel Scholarship
Caye Caulker Village Council "Spirit of Caye Caulker"
Caye Real Estate for Academic DeterminationChocolate's and Annie's Gift Shop Conservation Award
Frenchie’s Diving for Aquatic Excellence
Habaneros Caana Award
Hilda & Walter Marczak Memorial for Community Activism and Science
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Scholarship
Iguana Reef for a Visionary Thinker
Lazy Iguana Attendance and Punctuality
Jeanne Link Award for Effort in English
Neil & Molly Bradley for Tourism Skills
Patty Holden Memorial for Effort in Math
Raggamuffin Tours "Spirit of Ocean Academy"
Sea Dreams Hotel Highest Academic Achievement
Seaside Cabanas Citizenship Award
The Split Complex for Sacrifices, Perserverance and Determination
Syd's for Potential
Tropical Paradise Hotel for Professional Students in Form I
Tsunami Tours for Honesty & Integrity
Sharon & Dave Ursheler Scholarships
Gary Worger Scholarships
Christmas Extravaganza 2010
Gold Donors
Alberto Villanueva Jr.
Lazy Lizard Resort
Marin's Restaurant & Bar
Victoria House Palmilla Restaurant
Silver Donors
Caye Caulker Condos
Chocolate's Gift Shop
Diane Kuylen
Grace Kennedy Foods
I&I Reggae Bar
Oceanside Bar
Treetops Hotel
Bronze Donors
Anwar's Tours
Cayeboard Connection
Caye Caulker Water Taxi
Glenda's Restaurant
Happy Lobster Restaurant
Marin's Tortilla Factory
Student Bursaries
Du Di Rait Ting - Community Policing Award (2010: 1 National scholarship winner)
Francis Xavier Credit Union, Caye Caulker, Belize (2008: 3 bursaries)
International Friends of Belize (2010: 3 scholarships and 2011 renewal of 2 scholarships)
Belize Ministry of Education student financial aid subsidies, $150USD (2008: 6; 2009: 10)
Donation of Laptop Computers
Barbara Ashmead, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Elaine Brooker, Targus, Canada
Bobby Caveliero, Denver, Colorado, USA
Church of the Incarnation, Great Falls, Montana, USA
Deb Duemling, Denver, Colorado, USA
Natalie & Devin Harris, Salt Lake, USA
Caroline Hassett, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
David & Kathy Holscott, LaGrange, Ohio, USA
Sara Hopkins, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Curtis Lowes, DTM Systems, Vancouver, Canada
Michael Kouzelos, CBIZ Inc., Independence, Ohio, USA
Mary, and Freedom Worship Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Joni Miller, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Anna Moskaluk, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hilda & Walter Marczak, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Steve & Dodie Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Don Mclaughlin, Option Computer, USA
Anna Moskaluk, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rotary Club 5370, Alberta, Canada
Mike Smith, Kingston Technology, Canada
Tamara Slack and Carlos Rojas, Portland, Oregon, USA
Bruce Swanton, New Mexico, USA
Shannon Tong , Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Merywen Wigley, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Catherine Woodward, Houston, Texas
Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego, California, USA
Donation of School Supplies
David & Kathy Ansley
Romel Aragon, Big Pine, Florida, USA
Mariela Archer and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro, Belize
Lana Areton, USA
Diane Auxillou, Caye Caulker, Belize
Maria Aytes, Indianopolis, USA
Valerie Baggett, El Segundo, California, USA
Heidi Barkwell, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tess Blankenshop, Camarillo, California, USA
Shanti Bohlman, Eddyville, Oregon, USA
Mya Breitbart, Florida, USA
Sandy and Rey Buccat, USA
John Caulder, American Airlines, USA
Jean Chan, Caye Caulker, Belize
Denby Family (Neil,Carmen, Nelson, Alex), Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
U.S. Ambassador Robert J. Dieter, USA/ Belmopan, Belize
Rebecca Drake, London, Ontario, Canada
Nile Duppstadt, Critical Thinking Books & Software, California, USA
Edvantage Press, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
E.F. Tours, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cassidi Fancett, American Airlines, USA
Lynn Fordham & Family
Caye Caulker Belize Tourism Industry Association, Belize
Danny Gauthier, Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Doyle Gardiner, American Airlines, USA
Sally Gilham, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Lenore Greiner, USA
Chloe-Jane Harle, London, Ontario, Canada
Hebrew Home and Hospitals Nursing Staff, West Hartford, CT, USA
Lisa Henken, Austin, Texas, USA
Herbal Tribe Restaurant, Caye Caulker, Belize
Alfredo Hernandez, Florida, USA
Jill and Jim Hoffman, West Liberty, USA
David and Kathy Holscott, Ohio, USA
Kathleen Johns and Washington New Church School, Mitchelville, Maryland, USA
Cynthia Jordan, Georgia, USA
Diane Kirkpatrick
Carole Kocian, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker, Belize
Scott Ledford, Washington, DC, USA
Tasha Liberatore, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Tim and Sue Lipka, Lake Stevens, Washington, USA
Julia Lipovetsky, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Isabel Lizama, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Joe Lovelace and family, Idaho, USA
Colleen Macnamee, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Ben Maddox
Kayla Man, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Salvador Marin, I & I Reggae Bar, Caye Caulker, Belize
Joanne McLeod and BodyBreak, Canada
Brooke Mikalachki, London, Ontario, Canada
Adam Mizdail & family, USA
Kim Muir, Vancouver, Canada
Carmen Myrtis-Garcia, Colorado, USA
Dan Neumann, USA
Joanne O'Brien, Ontario, Canada
Sally and Rick Olsen, Durango, Colorado, USA
Jimili Pineda, Caye Caulker, Belize
Judith Powell, Victoria,British Columbia, Canada
Kathryn Reno-Horne, Canada
Jan Roberson, Waco, Texas, USA
Desi Rosado, San Diego, California, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Rotary District 5370, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
Corry Sauve, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Tiffany Schmidt, Hightstown, New Jersey, USA
Sharmayne and Tom Seal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Erika Serodio, London, Ontario, Canada
Lori Seymour, American Airlines, USA
Robin Simmons and Grammar Bytes
Mel Spain, San Pedro, Belize
Richard Spix, USA
Rachel Spriet, London, Ontario, Canada
Annette Staton, Caye Caulker, Belize
Stelly's Secondary School, SD#63, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Gary and Ann Thomas
Amy Tonneson, Mankato, Minnesota, USA
Ruby Vallen, USA
Peter Westhaver, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Treyton Williams and Tusculum College, Tennessee, USA
Francis Wilson, Holy Cross Anglican, San Pedro, Belize
John Wooley
Tami Wren, Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Deborah Yaryura, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Donation and Transport of 55 boxes of school supplies
Zondra Gutierrez, Lisa Hopper and WorldCare, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Miscellaneous Donations
Diane Auxillou, Caye Caulker, Belize: picnic table
Lloyd Barkwell and Barrier Reef Sports Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize: gifts for "The Merit Store", soccer ball
Heidi Barlow-Lee and Oak Bay Soccer, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: soccer uniforms
Dane Dingerson, Kansas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize: 1 Smart Board
Caye Caulker Water Taxi: complimentary round-trip tickets to attend Belize City Awards Ceremonies and events
Compton Fairweather and Contemporary Electronic Systems, Belize City, Belize: security system
Heritage House Trophies and Frames, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada: Award plaques
I'm Yours, Inc., Waco, TX: Uniforms
Ani Lopez, Hungary/Caye Caulker, Belize: under-water cameras
Allie Ifield, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize: guitar
Greg Mariner, Kansas City/Caye Caulker, Belize: building materials and labour
Peter Mason and Speakwell, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: 30 pedometers
Noeli Kuylen, Hilda Marin and Neiri Marin, Caye Caulker, Belize: kitchen supplies for cooking class
John and Sue McClaflin, USA: basketball uniforms, shoes and equipment
Steve and Dodie Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada: Hilda Marczak Social Justice Book Prize and trophy and Walter Marczak Science Fair Book Prize and trophy
Desi Rosado, San Diego, California, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize: 3 DVD players, 2 kayaks, microscopes, 4 projectors
Liz Ross, Texas, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize: 2 large outside trash bins and barge transport; gas discount for school field trip
Diana,Patrick and Anja Savage, California, USA: landscaping and breakfast program subsidy
Phoenix Suns: basketball jerseys and hats
Tom Sullivan, Minturn, Colorado: Start-up funding for Beach Clean-Up Program
Alberto Villanueva Jr., Caye Caulker, Belize: donation for placing registration newspaper adsAlberto Villanueve Sr., and Elvira Villanueva: bread, and boat transportation, for school field trip
Wedding Guest Donations
November 14, 2009 Cheryl Juska and Sean Dunn wed on Caye Caulker . In lieu of gifts they asked their guests to donate school supplies or cash.
Stacy Breen
Daniel Calvo
Jen and Andy Chriss
John and Wendy Davis
Matt, Janet, Anya, David, Sarah and Finley Dunn
Patrick and Lisa Cesknik-Ferguson
Jadyn Gonzalez
Cathy Hines
Madison Hines
Cristina Juska
Phil and Evaughan Largen
Eric Lincoln
Mike and Kelley Mantione
Tim McGonigle
Dave Mentall
Holly Rickman
Josh and Evan Robertson
Lynda Salvatore
Cindy Searcy
Birthday Books
Linda Bovard of Oregon, USA, decided to celebrate her 60th birthday by requesting a donation of 60 new books for the students of Ocean Academy, in lieu of gifts. She got 94! Linda's generous friends are from Oregon, Washington, Connecticut and Virginia. They chose the books off Ocean Academy's wishlist on amazon.com.
Deborah Aikens
Joan Banfield
Karen Bovard
Susan Breckenridge
Warren, Meagan and Lara Colvin
Patty Granfield
Iris Guzman
Mark Hoy
Craig Jensen
Lori Keller
Bernita and Heather Mather
Marie Matsen
Cathy Renter
Karla Rice
Barbara and Tom Roberts
Linda Sattler
Barb Smith
Sue Subbot
Renee Taylor
Students Without Borders: "Belize It"
Mackenzie Yaryura, Sarah Stevens, Meg Rivera and advisor Richard Bergman from Southeast High School and Julia Nordhausen from Nolan Middle School in Bradenton, Florida, are fundraising for Ocean Academy, forging cross-cultural e-friendships, and raising awareness about education needs in Belize. The grade 9 girls are in the International Baccalaureate, and presented their fundraising activities at the Future Problem-Solving Conference and won the state fair. June 10-13, 2010 they travelled to Wisconsin to represent Florida in the international conference and won 4th prize. Both Mackenzie and Meg have already travelled to Caye Caulker to visit Ocean Academy and donate school supplies. Read a front page newspaper article about these amazing youth volunteers in Florida. Read their project report and fundraising ideas that they submitted for the competition.
Lee and Andrea Harmon
Tina Holohan
Innovar Partner Corporation
Ann Nordhausen
Fugen Neziroglo
Edward and Margaret Suek
Adriana Traver
Williams Family (Marietta, Georgia)
Deborah Yaryura
Jose Yaryura-Tobias
Harvey Neitlich
Annual Volunteers
David and Kathy Holscott return every year to spend a few months volunteering with Ocean Academy. They have guest lectured computer, life skills and science classes (Kathy worked with NASA and David with vocational education). They have helped with a school composting business, afterschool tutoring, beach cleanups, program development and raffle sales; and also tutored children at the primary school. Their friends in Ohio show their support of the Holscotts and Ocean Academy, with cash donations that the Holscotts bring down to Belize. Thank you to:
Mary Bullocks
Dan Baker
Veronica Gilbert
David & Kathy Holscott
Jessica Holscott
Kent Optometric
Arthur Langdon
William P. Lilley
MaryAnn and Paul Nickles
Brad and Lois Ohlemacher
Robert J. Pogeric
Alice Robinson
Sleight of Hand Electrolysis
Barbara and Frank Stanton
Carol Todd
Carried items, on behalf of donors, to Caye Caulker
Heidi Barlow-Lee, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Pam, Gary, Sam and Emily Bird, Burlington, Vermont, USA
Bobby Cavaliero, Denver, Colorado, USA
Ronni and Jo Connour, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Heidi Curry, Waco, Texas, USA
Natalie & Devin Harris, Salt Lake, USA
Morgan and Chris Herkert, Bellingham, Washington, USA
Jackie Hobal, Alberta, Canada
Sara Hopkins, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Scott Ledford, Washington, DC , USA
Katie Lowden, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Beth MacMillan, Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA
Sarah Martinez, Denver, Colorado, USA
Mason and Holly, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Greg Mariner, Kansas City/Caye Caulker
Brooke Michalachki, London, Ontario, Canada
Joni Miller, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Steve and Dodie Miller, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Skip and Martha Noftzger, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Peacework, Brenna Straw & Courtney Pace, Virginia, USA
Meg Rivera and family, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Julianne Smoak, USA
Ruby Vallens, New Jersey USA/Caye Caulker
Merywen Wigley, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Tori, Beverly and Richard Wong, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Volunteers
Leisa Adams, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Marilyn Alarcon, Lucky Strike Village/Caye Caulker, Belize
Louise Aguilar, Caye Caulker, Belize
Dr. Alberto August (PhD Education), Caye Caulker, Belize
Devlin August, Caye Caulker, Belize
Wendy Auxillou, Caye Caulker, Belize
Belize Diving Services instructors, Caye Caulker, Belize
Belize Mission Project Dentists, USA
Erin Bamford, Western Australia
Kim Banks-Palmer, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Adi Barash, Israel
Heidi Barkwell, Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize
Heidi Barlow-Lee, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Belize Diving Services owners and staff, Caye Caulker, Belize
Lydie Baudry, France/USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Dorothy Beveridge, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Desiree Bissett, Kimberly, Australia/Caye Caulker, Belize
Dana Blech, Peacework intern 2010-2011, USA
Neil and Molly Bradley, Caye Caulker, Belize
Anna Bruckner, Germany
Elizabeth Canul, Caye Caulker, Belize
Antonio Cediel, California, USA
Trevor Charmley, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Caye Caulker Cyber Cafe Staff
Nidia Chacon, Belize Fisheries Department and Caye Caulker Reserve Staff
Cory Clarke, Caye Caulker, Belize
Marcus Cohen, New Mexico, USA
Madi Collins, Caye Caulker, Belize
Meagan Colvin, Los Angeles, USA
Jenny Cooke, Ferryhill, Co Durham, UK
Ruth Cruysbergs, Belgium
Melisa Cuellar, Atlantic Bank, Belize
Haywood Curry, Waco, Texas/Caye Caulker, Belize
Kathy Dalton and Belize Diving Services, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Lynn and Heather Davis, Alberta, Canada
Ellie and Ben Deshaies, Peacework intern 2009-2010, USA
Kim Deters, Breda, Holland
Sophia Diego, Caye Caulker, Belize
Dane Dingerson, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Heather and Keehnan Donovan, Colorado, USA
Katie Doranski, USA
Elsa, Kenya and Stephanie Duarte, Caye Caulker, Belize
Tom Egan, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Frederick Elijio, Caye Caulker, Belize
Chris Fortune, England/Caye Caulker, Belize
Joylynn Gabourel, Caye Caulker, Belize
Susanna Gust, Anderson, Texas, USA
Karl Haddard
Ashleigh Hawes, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Matthew Heisterman, USA
David and Kathy Holscott, Lagrange, Ohio, USA
Sara Hoshooley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Patricia Houle, Canada
Nancy Hughes, P.E.I, Canada/Caye Caulker, Belize
Dina Ismail, USA
Christie Keller, Dover, PA, USA
Noeli Kuylen, Caye Caulker, Belize
Stijn Jansen, Belgium
Dr. Carol G. Johnson, Austin, Texas,USA
Cynthia Jordan, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Petrona Joseph, Caye Caulker/Barranco, Belize
Michiel Kloppenburg, Leeuwarden, Holland
ZhiLing Lee, Guang Dong Province, China/Caye Caulker, Belize
Clare Lewis, Gloucestershire, England
Ani Lopez, Hungary/Caye Caulker, Belize
Joe Lovelace and family, Boise, Idaho, USA
Jessica Marin, Caye Caulker, Belize
John Marin and family, Caye Caulker, Belize
Sarah Martinez, Colorado, USA
Joe McAllister, Victoria ,B.C., Canada
Nick Maznek, San Pedro, Belize/ USA
Ellen McRae, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Mo Miller, Lazy Iguana, Caye Caulker, Belize/ USA
Steve and Dodie Miller, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Agnes Moes, Bredo, Holland
Julia Moran, Caye Caulker, Belize
Kelly Morrison, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
David Munoz, Mexico City, Mexico
Val Murray
Carmen Myrtis-Garcia, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Dr. Lynne Paradis, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Sherri Pickel, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Gilbert (Pikey) Pike, Caye Caulker, Belize
Scotty Poock, Ohio, USA/Caye Caulker, Belize
Anthony Rayburn, Belize City, Belize
Bella and Kyle Requena, Caye Caulker, Belize
Daniela Rimini, Italy/Caye Caulker, Belize
Chris and Destino Roggema-Fuller, Caye Caulker, Belize/ Holland/Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Elma Rosado, Caye Caulker, Belize
Enelda Rosado, Caye Caulker, Belize
Charlotte Ruether, Alberta, Canada
Samantha Sage, USA
Corry Sauve, Canada/Caye Caulker
Patrick and Diana Savage, Humboldt, California, USA
Father Schneider, Caye Caulker, Belize
Lissette Schraven, Holland/Caye Caulker, Belize
Tom Shorts, USA
Jackie Sinto, New York, USA
Dr. Peter Smith, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Laurie Strebel-Scott, North Carolina, USA
Bryan Stypul, USA/Belize
Alex Sullivan and Caye Connect, New York, USA /San Pedro, Belize
Almy Sullivan, Caye Caulker, Belize
Stuart Trent (Trenton), Caye Caulker, Belize
Pablo Valencia, La Ceiba, Honduras
Valerie Van Horn-Cotey, USA
Sonna von der Wyst, Breda, Holland
Kaj von Stigt, Dordrecht, Holland
Peter & Leah Valing, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Alberto Villanueva and family, Caye Caulker, Belize
Ami Yam, Caye Caulker
Stephanie Warman, England
Del Williams, Canada
Jolene Williams, Caye Caulker, Belize
Treyton and Jennifer Williams, Tennessee, USA
Ashley Williamson, Texas, USA
Garry Worger, Alberta, Canada
Caye Caulker Parent & Community Volunteers 2010-2011
Ashtashia Alarcon
Suyapa Amador
Ellen Armstrong & Junior
Ashly Briggs
Miss "Bugs"
Erika Cadle
Sharette Ceballos
Celerina Cowo
Santiago Cu
Haywood Curry
Elsa Duarte
Marie Gabourel
Rose Joseph
Noeli Kuylen
David Lawrence
Anna & Kyra Letkemen
Isela Marin
Myrna Marin
Nei Marin
Neidi Marin
Barbara McIntyre
Abel Novelo
Scotty Poock
Sarah & Anabella Requena
Enelda Rosado
Shane Sanchez
Cynthia Sandoval
Leda Sorraya Sanarussia
Elvira & Alberto Villanueva Sr.
Alberto Villanueva Jr.
Elvira Villanueva
Denzel's Mom
Estrella's Grandma
Jacqueline & Hector's Mom
Shania's Mom
Virtual Volunteers
We have learned to do a lot of different jobs as co-founders of Ocean Academy, but we also really value the services of trained professionals who volunteer their time and skills. Our "virtual volunteers" work from their home desks far away from the sun and sea of the island, but they make such a huge contribution to the real-world of Ocean Academy. We especially need advice and help from those skilled in graphic design, fundraising, marketing and public relations, website design, event planning, and video editing. We hope one day you can all leave your cold offices and come to sunny Belize!
Cecilia Allen and Cyrus Mallory, Fundraising
Christian Baerike, Webmaster, Germany/Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Tammy Barnett, Fundraising, Goliad, Texas, USA
Mya Breitbart, Postcard Fundraiser, Florida, USA
Mike Desabraie, Film Editor, USA
Karen Eckhart, Grant researcher, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
Marius Hermann, Websmaster, Germany/Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
David and Kathy Holscott, Adult Education Program research, Ohio, USA
Sarah Martinez, Treasurer/Accountant, Edgewater, Colorado, USA
Steve Miller, Computer consultant, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Brenda Peluso, Marketing, South Portland, Maine, USA
Dan and Courtney Powers, Website designers, Burlington, North Carolina, USA
Immeasurable assistance working through the Ministry of Education licensing process
Honorable Minister Patrick Faber
Honorable Minister Manuel Heredia Jr., and his assistant Mrs. Betty Longsworth
Village Chairman and Village Council Members
Jahmor Lopez, Belize District Education Manager
Enelda Rosado, Principal of Caye Caulker Roman Catholic School
Members of the Regional Council
Members of the Caye Caulker Executive Committee
Lastly, but definitely not least, the people of Caye Caulker
