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San Pedro High School
Community and Society
Valentine’s Day Cleanup Highlights Ongoing Littering Concerns on Ambergris Caye
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, the Ambergris North Alliance organized a community cleanup along San Pedro’s North Road. Roughly 45 to 50 volunteers gathered at four starting points: the Sir Barry Bowen Bridge, Grand Caribe, X’tan Ha, and Matachica, covering the stretch from the bridge to approximately nine miles north.
Community and Society
Foundation of Belize Supports RISE Readers with Back-to-School Supplies
On Tuesday, February 4, at 3:30PM., the Foundation of Belize donated school bags stocked with essential supplies to children enrolled in the RISE Literacy Program during a session at San Pedro High School. Executive Director and San Pedro Town Councillor Dianeli Aranda, along with founders Joseph and Catherine Cooper, presented the bags to the program’s 13 students, ages six to 13.
Health
Community Unites: San Pedro Blood Drive Group Draws Donors from Across the Cayes
Island Donors Squad (IDS) and Ambergris Hope Hospital (AHH) came together for another successful blood drive on Saturday, January 24th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event recorded a strong turnout.
Community and Society
Peaceful Protest Held in San Pedro Following Noralez Conviction
The family and supporters of former San Pedro High School (SPHS) teacher Alex Noralez held a peaceful protest in Central Park in downtown San Pedro on Wednesday, January 28th. The demonstration was organized to oppose Noralez’s conviction and sentencing in a sexual assault case involving high school students.
Police News
Former San Pedro High School Teacher Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case
A former San Pedro High School (SPHS) teacher has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault. 47-year-old Alex Noralez was convicted on January 21st of two counts of sexual assault involving minor students. The offenses were reported to have occurred in January 2024. The ruling has generated mixed reactions in the San Pedro community, where Noralez was known for his involvement in music and sports.
Sports
SPHS Female Football Team Prepares for NSSSA Regional Championships
The San Pedro High School (SPHS) female football team is set to compete in the Northern Secondary Schools Sports Association (NSSSA) regional football championships scheduled for February 7th in Orange Walk Town. The SPHS girls secured their spot at the regional level following two dominant qualifying victories against Caye Caulker. Their first qualifying match took place on January 13th, where SPHS delivered an 8–0 win. Goal scorers in that match were Terry Diaz, Alysha Reymundo, Aysha Acosta, Carly Maldonado, and Aubrey Segura.
Community and Society
Dianeli Aranda Reflects on Five Years as Town Councillor
San Pedro Town Councillor Dianeli Aranda sat down for an in-depth interview on January 13th, reflecting on her five years in office and the various roles she has undertaken in service to the island community. During the discussion, Aranda highlighted her work in women’s, youth, and children’s affairs, as well as in human development, noting that her approach to public service remains hands-on and community-centered.
Community and Society
Four Students Graduate from RISE Literacy Program
The RISE literacy program celebrated its first graduation ceremony on December 17th at 4PM at The Cart Stop in San Pedro Town, marking a milestone for four young students who completed an intensive 18-week reading intervention. Hosted by the Joseph and Catherine Cooper Foundation for Belize, the event honored children who achieved grade-level reading proficiency through the program. High school mentors from San Pedro High School were also recognized for their support of students.
