CLASS OF. Education & Christ: A Foundation for Eternity

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1 Education Celebration CLASS OF 2018 Education & Christ: A Foundation for Eternity

2 Welcome to the Capital City Seventh-day Adventist church. It is the place where God s Children meet to worship Him. Pastor Willie Wright, our Elders and the members of the church welcome you to our Education Celebration. We invite you to join us as we lift our hearts in praise and thanksgiving to God. Church Information Pastor Dr. Willie J. Wright Jr wwright@capitalcitysdac.org or jer2911pastor@gmail.com First Elder Kirk Williams kwilliams@capitalcitysdac.org Clerk on Duty Beverly Hayes is the clerk on duty for the month of May. Please provide her with all announcements by 8pm Wednesday evening. She can be reached at bridgesjanie@yahoo.com/ I would like to print the Bulletins on Thursday A.M. Thank you for your cooperation. Church Services Early Morning Prayer Meeting - 8:45am Sabbath School - 9:15am Divine Worship -11:00am AYM (Adventist Youth Ministry) - Sabbath 5:00pm Other Church Ministry s Pathfinder Club - 1st and 3rd 10:00am Adventurer Club - 1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Amazing Discovery for Kids - 1st and 3rd 11:00am Spiritual Discovery for Youth - 1st and 3rd 11:00am May 12th 19th 20th 28th June 3rd 16th 7th - 10th 30th Upcoming Events Nursing Home Mother s Day Outreach - 3 to 4pm Women s Appreciation Day Board Meeting Pathfinder - Memorial Day Parade Men s Prayer Breakfast Father s Day Appreciation Hud-Cap Pathfinder/Master Guide Training Camp NEC Camp meeting 2

3 MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR DR. WILLIE J. WRIGHT A lot of adventure awaits you after graduation. Whether you will be moving on from elementary to middle school, or transitioning from middle to high school, or stepping into a college or university. Graduation isn t the end of a tough journey characterized by exams, homework assignments, and early morning bus rides. It is the beginning of a beautiful one. As you begin this new journey in your life, here is some solid advice to consider. Face life head-on, learning from past experiences and advice from those whom you love and trust. Most of all learn from God, He will give instructions on best practices to navigate life successfully. Start each day with God, believing in your dreams and living according to your life purpose. If you have not yet discovered God s purpose for your life, take time to flesh it out, and live by it. This will bring great joy and meaning to your life. Often, we are not immediately ready to assume our dreams and life purpose because more development is needed. Go through the development process. This process include obstacles and uncertainty. However, remember, it is during these moments we experience the greatest personal growth. If you stay the course, your dreams will become a reality. Finally, before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. We congratulate you and praise God for your achievements, and send good wishes too, for a future filled with happiness and your fondest dreams to come true. Congratulations! Sincerely, Dr. Willie J. Wright Jr. Pastor, Capital City Seventh-day Adventist Church 3

4 DR. CARLTON P. BYRD MESSAGE FROM THE SPEAKER Graduating Class of 2018 Capital Seventh-day Adventist Church 168 S. Allen Street Albany, NY Dear Graduating Class Members of 2018: Congratulations to you on reaching this milestone in your life! Please know, however, that this is just the beginning! God has much more in store for you! With this in mind, I would like to share two quotes with you that I believe will bless your life s journey. The first comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson. He says, Don t go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail. Hence, we re counting on you to blaze many new trails! Secondly, God s Word says, Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). Let God direct your paths, and I m confident you will realize the plans He has for your life. May God continue to bless you in your academic pursuits, and remember Education and Christ lay a great foundation for eternity. Sincerely, Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Speaker/Director Breath of Life Television Ministries 4

5 MESSAGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT LEADER DR. NATALIE E. BARCLAY, DDS Capital City Seventh Day Adventist Church Department of Education Dear Graduates: It gives me great joy to share in this phase of your life. As you take steps toward reaching your goals, whether it is entering the first grade or your medical residency, I admonish you to lay a strong foundation that will hold firm as you continue building your career. A faulty foundation will eventually lead to a building that will have cracks, leaks and eventually fall, but a level, and sturdy foundation will give you a building that will stand the test of time. You may think no one will see the foundation that a building stands on, but the finished structure will reveal the quality of your foundation. Starting your journey or building with Christ as the foundation will guarantee a strong and successful result. You may have a small leak or broken wall, but it is easier to repair or replace a leak and or wall than to replace an entire foundation. You are building your character as you continue your education. Your foundation will determine the type of person you will be in life. The world does not so much need men/women of great intellect as of noble character. It needs men/women in whom ability is controlled by steadfast principle. Education pg. 225 Your character will be seen before your works, and this will determine the amount of success you will obtain. Spend quality time in study with God and you will notice how much you retain while studying for school or preparing for work. Begin each assignment, each test, each interview and each patient with prayer. It will bring peace of mind. The stability of thy times and the strength of thy happiness shall be wisdom and knowledge. Isaiah 33:6 that wisdom and knowledge which God s word alone can impart. Education pg. 229 Congratulations graduates you have accomplished a great feat. Continue onward and upward standing on a firm foundation that is Jesus Christ our Lord. Yours Truly, NEBarclay,DDS Natalie E Barclay, DDS Education Ministry Leader 5

6 AWARD IVY NELSON SCHOLARSHIP I vy May Nelson raised twelve of her fifteen children to adulthood, but she mothered scores. She was everybody's mother in the village of Norwich. She taught all who entered the yard as well as us, her children, how to live, love, study, laugh and bear up under adverse circumstances. Six years before her death, my brother, Newman, sat on the verandah of the family home and said to her, Mama, how would you like to be remembered?" She replied," Newman, I never knew my father; he died when I was very small. My mother found it very difficult to give me the proper tools to get a sound basic education. So I ended up leaving school in the 4th class. I made a pledge to myself that should I have children, I would do everything to give them the opportunity to have a sound basic education. I would like to be remembered as one who gave my children the best educational opportunities so that they may do the same for their own children." Mama did succeed. Among her children: - A former College professor and Assistant Commissioner with the State of New York; - An Electronics Engineer; - An Accountant; a Hospital Business Manager; A Scientific Researcher at Yale University; CEO of an Agricultural Company; a Special Assistant to the Executive Director of a Pharmaceutical Company and Chief Clerk to the New Haven Police Department. So, in her honor, my sons and I discussed the establishment of a scholarship fund in her name at Capital City Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Ivy Nelson Scholarship Fund will help others in a small way to achieve their educational goals. The funds awarded to individuals can ON- LY be used for educational activities: help with tuition, purchase of books, etc. Written by Dr. Norma Nelson-Dwyer 6

7 Consecration Service May 11, :00 pm Opening Prayer Welcome Praise and Worship Offering Special Music Speaker Blessing on the Graduates Announcements/Closing Remarks Sis. Annette Boyd Dr. Norma Nelson-Dwyer Praise Team Sis. Sharon Edwards-Grant Sis. Soriah Jacobs Dr. Carlton P. Byrd Dr. Willie J. Wright Dr. Natalie E. Barclay Graduation Day is a day to mark a tremendous accomplishment. You could not have come to this day without a lot of hard work. There may have been days when you felt that you could not continue, and yet you did. The moment when you are called up to the stage to receive your diploma, resplendent in your cap and gown, is a moment to savor. You can not lose what has now been given to you. Whether it is a high school, college, graduate, or doctoral diploma, that achievement will be yours forever. Now go on and take on the world! 7

8 Divine Worship Service May 11, :00 am We Enter To Worship Introit Psalms 117, Praise the Lord Platform Officials Worship through Invitation Call to Worship Dr. Norma Nelson-Dwyer Doxology Praise the Lord Congregation Invocation Pastor Carlton P. Byrd Affirmation Song Sabbath Rest Congregation Affirmation of Faith Isaiah 58:13 &14 Mekai Moore Pastoral Emphasis and Welcome Pastor Willie J. Wright Announcements Layla Ford Worship through Dedication and Meditation Hymn of Worship Hymn #435 Soriah Jacobs The Glory Song Scripture Reading Klein Aboki Song of Preparation All We Ask Congregation Intercessory Prayer Pastor Willie J. Wright Response Worship through Sacrifice Praise & Worship Offertory Praise Team Ashley Muller Worship through the Spoken Word Children s Story Introduction of Speaker Song of Meditation Sermon Glenda Palmer Natalie E. Barclay, DDS Praise Team Pastor Carlton P. Byrd Worship through Response Closing Song Hymn 531 DeVaughn Miller We ll Build on the Rock Benediction Dr. Norma Nelson-Dwyer Postlude Amen Congregation Usher will seat visitors and members 8

9 Baccalaureate Sabbath May 12, :30 pm Processional National Anthem Black National Anthem Invocation Instrumental Pomp and Circumstance The Star-Spangled Banner Praise Team Lift Every Voice and Sing Praise Team Dr. Willie J. Wright, D.Min. Pastor, Capital City Adventist Church Welcome & Ceremonial Remarks Dr. Natalie E. Barclay, DDS Education Ministry Leader Capital City SDA Church Valedictory Address Special Music Commencement Address Scholarships Klein Aboki New Life Praise Team Dr. Carlton. P. Byrd Dr. Norma Nelson-Dwyer Sharon Edwards - Grant Recognition of Graduates & Presentation of Certificates Pre-K & Kindergarten Annette Boyd, MSW,MPA Elementary Middle School Diplomas High School Diplomas College/University Medical School Vanessa Richmond-Moore, BS Beverly Hayes, MA Sharon Edwards-Grant Marsherene Menns, MHA Dr. Natalie E. Barclay, DDS Final Charge Vote of Thanks Benediction Recessional Bianca Carrion Dr. Natalie Barclay, DDS Dr. Willie J. Wright, D. Min Pastor, Capital City Adventist Church Musicians 9

10 Capital City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Class of 2018 Denise Afi Koudoagbo Stephora Jean Pierre Nyzir Bickley Alysia Ifudu Ciarra CeCe Miller Mekai Moore Zachary Parker David Pollydore Melaunie Porter Reneisha Caesar Layla Ford Isaiah Leacock DeVaughn Miller Klein Aboki Joseph Brandon Soriah Jacobs Ashley Muller 10

11 Capital City Seventh-Day Adventist Church Class of 2018 Kendra Baxter Johnathan Charles Amanda Cole Jordene Daley Desiree Jaiman Raina Rodney Bianca Carrion 11

12 Kindergarten Certificates Denise Afi Koudoagbo Graduating From: Henry Johnson Charter School Continuing Education: Henry Johnson Charter School School Activities: Ballet Honors/Recognitions: North Star; Ram Challenge; Above Grade Level Reading; Outstanding Character Award; Honor Student Church Activities: Member of Adventurer Club, Children's Choir & Sabbath School Favorite Quote: Glory To God I would like to thank God and my family for their help, also my teachers at HJCS Stephora Jean-Pierre Graduating From: New Scotland Elementary School Continuing Education: New Scotland Elementary School School Activities: Reading Club Church Activities: Adventurer Club & Children s Choir I would like to thank my teachers from Temple of Israel, my parents, my grandma and my instructor s in the adventurer club. Elementary School Diploma Nyzir Bickley Graduating From: Eagle Point Elementary School Continuing Education: William S. Hackett Middle School School Activities: Basketball Music, Art &Track Honors/Recognitions: 5th Grade Honor Roll; Merit Award Church Activities: Adventurer Club Favorite Quote: Never Give Up I would like to thank my mon and dad, my grandma and grandpa, and my church family Alysia Ifudu Graduating From: Henry Johnson Charter School Continuing Education: Kipp Tech Valley School Activities: Dance team and Girl Scouts Honors/Recognitions: Best Proficiency on State Test, Literacy Week Winner, and Honor Roll Church Activities: Adventurer Club, Pathfinder Club and Drum Corp Favorite Quote: The more that you read, The more things you will know. The more you learn, the places you will go! - Dr. Seuss I would like to thank my mom, dad, grandparents and step-father. Ciarra Miller Graduating From: Yates Elementary School Continuing Education: Oneida Midddle School School Activities: Orchestra (Violin), CHIME Orchestra, Schenectady School District Art Exhibit, Concertino String Orchestra and All City Chorus Honors/Recognitions: Music Award, Perfect Attendance Award, Student of the Month Award, Super Scholar Award Church Activities: Sabbath School, Adventurer Club, Pathfinder Club, Drum Corp and Orchestra Favorite Quote: Nothing is impossible, the word itself say s I m possible! -Audrey Hepburn I would like to thank God for the amazing talents He has given me. I am also thankful for my family for their love and support each day. 12

13 Elementary School Diploma Mekai Moore Graduating From: Albany Community Charter School Continuing Education: Albany Charter Middle School School Activities: Chess Club, Track, Cross Country, And ACCS Concert Band (Clarinet/Violin) Honors/Recognitions: 10 Times Star, Star Student, Spelling Bee, Honor Roll Church Activities: Adventurer Club, Pathfinder Club, Children s Choir Favorite Quote: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom -Proverbs 9:10 I would like to thank God for bringing me through the school year, my parents for their encouragement and guidance and my teacher for keeping me motivated. Zachery Parker Graduating From: Arbor Hill Elementary Continuing Education: Myers Middle School School Activities: Basketball, Music, Reading Advanced Honors/Recognitions: Math Attendance, Reading Church Activities: Pathfinder Club I would like to thank my mon and Capital City for having caring leaders and instructors that care. David Pollydore Graduating From: Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Continuing Education: Blessed Sacrament Middle School School Activities: Student Council, Band (French Horn) Honors/Recognitions: Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Adventurer of the Year Church Activities: Sabbath School, Adventurer Club, Children s Choir I would like to thank God, my mother and father, and Grandma Melaunie Porter Graduating From: Southgate Elementary School Continuing Education: Shaker Junior High School School Activities: Poetry Club, Drama Club, All-District Chorus, and Select Chorus Church Activities: Adventurer Club, Pathfinder Club Favorite Quote: Never Give Up -Winston Churchill I would like to thank my family for always being there for me and pushing me forward. And my teachers for giving me all my knowledge. Middle School Diplomas Reneisha Caesar Graduating From: William Hackett Junior High School Continuing Education: Albany High School Church Activities: Pathfinder Club, AYM Music Leader Honors/Recognitions: Honor Roll Favorite Quote: Be a leader and not a follower I would like to thank my parents and my sister Tanisha for motivating me to do better 13

14 Middle School Diplomas Layla Ford Graduating From: Edmond J. Oniel School of Excellence Continuing Education: Albany High School School Activities: Dance, Basketball, After School Instructor Honors/Recognitions: Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, Merit Award Church Activities: Pathfinders, Drum Corp, AYM and Praise Team Favorite Quote: I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. -Philippians 4:13 I would like to thank my family and friends who have helped me to become a better person and achieve my goals. Isaiah Leacock Graduating From: Myers Middle School Continuing Education: Albany High School School Activities: Basketball Honors/Recognitions: Honor Roll-Math, Science, ELA and Social Studies Church Activities: Pathfinder Club, Sabbath School Member Favorite Quote: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding -Proverbs 3:5 I would like to thank God for His Grace towards me. To my mother and brothers for their love, and my teachers and friends. DeVaughn Miller Graduating From: Mount Pleasant Middle School Continuing Education: Schenectady High School School Activities: School Band (Saxophone), Chime Orchestra, Concertino Strings Orchestra (Double Bass) and Football. Honors/Recognitions: Honor Roll, Student of the Month Award, Music Award, Full Scholarship Bass Works (Baltimore) Summer Program. Church Activities: Pathfinder Club, Drum Corp, AYM, Sabbath School, and Orchestra. Favorite Quote: It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. -Theodore Roosevelt High School Diplomas Klein Aboki Graduating From: Albany High School Continuing Education: TBA School Activities: First Robotics Honors/Recognitions: Principals List, National Honor Society, SUNY Multicultural Achievers Award Church Activities: Pathfinder Club, Drum Corp, AYM, Sabbath School, and Orchestra. Favorite Quote: It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. -Theodore Roosevelt I would like to thank my family and friends who have helped me to become a better person and achieve my goals. would like to thank my family and friends who have helped me to become a better person and achieve my goals. 14

15 High School Diplomas Joseph J. Brandon Graduating From: Bishop Maginn High School Continuing Education: Manhattanville College School Activities: Football and Bowling Honors/Recognitions: The National Society of High School Scholars Church Activities: Pathfinder Club Favorite Quote: Keep Moving Forward I would like to thank God First, my mom for all she has done for me each and everyday, all my friends and family. A special thanks to the Bickley family for taking me and my mom in when I was five years old and still being there with me today. Soriah Jacobs Graduating From: Shaker Senior High School Continuing Education: Schenectady County Community College School Activities: Chorus Church Activities: Adventurer Club Favorite Quote: and here you are living despite it all -Rupi Kaur I would like to thank my parents who I love, my friends who never treated me differently despite my circumstances and those who are constantly praying for me. Ashley Muller Graduating From: Shenendenowa High School Continuing Education: John Hopkins University School Activities: Member of the High School Band; Math, Science and Spanish Club; Varsity Tennis, Captain of Girls Varsity Tennis; Clarkson University Scholastic Program Horizon 1,2,3 Honors/Recognitions: High Achievement Award (Grades 9-12) Math & Music Honors Society, Sage College Award/Scholarship, Science and Spanish Effort Award, Names the Math Scholar at the Minorities Introduction to Health Sciences Program at Loma Linda University Church Activities: Pathfinder Club Instructor, Master Guide Program, AYM Leader, Deaconess & Athletics Assistant Coordinator for Hud-Cap Favorite Quote: Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do. I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me. A special thanks to my brother who has always believed in, supports and encouraged me. Bachelor Degree Kendra Baxter Graduating From: University of Albany Degree: Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Continuing Education: Medical School Honors/Recognitions: Dean s List, Spellman Academic Achievement Awars Church Activities: New Life SDA Ministries Favorite Quote: I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength I would like to thank God, my family and friend, the Capital City SDA church and New Life Ministries SDA Youth Ministries for support and prayer. 15

16 Bachelors Degrees Jonathan Charles Graduating From: University of Albany Degree: Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry Continuing Education: Master s in Education Future Plans: 7th and 8th grade teacher Long Island NY Honors/Recognitions: Dean s List Church Activities: New Life SDA Ministries I would like to thank God, my family and friend, the Capital City SDA church and New Life Ministries SDA Youth Ministries for support and prayer. Amanda Cole Graduating From: Sage College of Albany Degree: Bachelor of Science in Accounting Continuing Education: Master of Business Administration at University of Albany School Activities: Student Government - Treasurer Honors/Recognitions: Dean s List, Cum Laude & Program Honors Church Activities: New Life SDA Youth Ministries Favorite Quote: Good, Better, Best, never let it rest until your Good is Better and your Better is Best I would like to thank God, for bringing me through these 3 1/2 years of college, to see how for I came is just the mercy and grace of God. I would also like to thank my mom and sister for their support, my friends and of course Capital City Church and New Life SDA Youth Ministries. Juidene Daley Graduating From: University of Albany Degree: Bachelors of Science in Biology Continuing Education: Medical School Honors/Recognitions: Dean s List & Spellman Achievement Award Church Activities: New Life SDA Youth Ministries I would like to thank Capital City SDA Church and New Life Youth Ministries Desiree Jaiman Graduating From: University of Albany Degree: Bachelor of Science in ibiology and Music Continuing Education: Medical School School Activities: Orchestra Honors/Recognitions: Dean s List & Spellman Achievement Award Church Activities: New Life SDA Youth Ministries I would like to thank my mom and family,capital City Church and New Life SDA Youth Ministries. Raina Rodney Graduating From: University of Albany Degree: Bachelor of Political Science-Political Theory, minor in Criminal Justice Continuing Education: TBA School Activities: National Society for Leadership and Success Favorite Quote: Smile in the Face of Adversity I would like to to thank my parents, the Simpson s, the Halley s, The Moody s and everyone who has been in my corner supporting me. Most importantly I would like to thank my heavenly Father who has never left me nor forsaken me. 16

17 Medical Degree Bianca Carrion Graduating From: Albany Medical College Degree: Doctor of Medicine Continuing Education: Residency at The University of Southern California Future Plans: Pediatrics College Activities: Care from the Start, Koinonia Primary Care, Volunteered with underserved populations, Student National Medical Association, Pediatrics Interest Group Church Activities: Health Ministries Favorite Quote: Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ -Philippians 1:6 and For I know the thoughts that I think... - Jeremiah 29:11 I would like to thank my family and friends but especially God for His grace and mercy and to everyone who prayed for me on this journey. It has definitely been a testimony. PRAISE GOD! Education Ministry COMMITTEE Director Dr. Natalie Barclay, DDS Members Dr. Willie Wright, Pastor Kirk Williams, First Elder Annette Boyd Norma Nelson-Dwyer Beverly Hayes Vanessa Richmond Moore Marsherene Menns Rochelle Williams 17

18 Announcements GET CONNECTED! If you are not on our church ONE CALL NOW notification system, you are missing information that everyone else is receiving. GET CONNECTED to what's happening at your church by filling out the back of your bulletin with your cell phone or landline information and turn it into the clerks office to get CONNECTED. Hudson Valley - Capital Region The Olympics this year will be on Sunday July 16th. Anyone interested in signing up for the Olympics there will be sign up sheets in the dining hall and on the second landing of the church. Any questions please see your sports coordinator Kiera Ford or her assistant Ashley Muller. Men s Ministry Men s retreat is at Camp Victory Lake, September 21, 22 & 23. Pathfinder Ministry Our next club meeting will be June 3rd from 10 am to 1 pm. We will have several guests attending that day: the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church Master Guide Coordinator, Edwin Bell, the Deputy Commissioner Raphael Tucker and the Director of Youth Development and Employment, Paul Collins-Hackett. We will also have a guest club, the Bethel Trailblazers. Sabbath School Please mark your calendar for the Church Picnic Scheduled for August 12, 2018 at the Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown. If you plan on taking the Bus please sign the Sign Up sheet. Please set aside $15 to $20 per person for the bus. Seasoned Saints All season saints are invited to our annual luncheon on May 27th from 1 pm to 3 pm. Women s Ministry Women s Appreciation Day will be May 19th. The guest speaker will be Pastor Josie Frampton from the Mt. Vernon SDA Church. We are asking all women to wear the colors of the day lemon yellow, baby blue, navy blue and white. There will be an afternoon program starting at 5pm. Invite your friends, family and neighbors, it will be a blessed time. There will be an meeting for ALL WOMEN on Wednesday May 23rd at 6pm. Father's Day Brunch will be June 3rd from 11 am to 1 pm. All fathers are asked to attend and invite a friend and/or someone from your community. 18

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20 As You Graduate Years ago when you began this journey The end seemed so far away, Now it is here, But this is not really your end; Because life has a series of beginnings and endings, Some of which you ve already experienced. This is just a commencement for you, The beginning of another journey, A journey whose end you may think you know, But will only experience when you come to it. In the beginning you set some high standards, You knew they were, high, but were determined not to fall short, You followed your heart, never letting up, nor looking back. Today you accept your reward. Take pride in all you ve done. Be aware that your educational achievement Is an invitation to change the world? Take pride in how far you're come, Have faith in how far you can go. Behind you are all your memories, Before you are all your dreams, Around you are all who love you, Within you, all you need. Always remember, though it seems like the end, It is only another beginning. You ve come to the place where you find out who your really are.th Be bold enough to use your voice, Be strong enough to listen to your heart, Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire, Be strong enough to live the life God has planned for you. -Ruth Dorothy Pottinger- 20