The Christiana High School community in Manchester, Jamaica, was plunged into grief on Tuesday as they paid tribute to 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant, whose body was discovered in a burnt-out refrigerator in Baillieston, Clarendon, the previous day. The tragic discovery, made behind her family home, has left the school and local community in shock. Shantina had been reported missing prior to the grim finding. During a solemn gathering, Principal Leecent Wallace reflected on Shantina’s brief but impactful presence at the school, highlighting the profound impression she left on her peers and teachers. Wallace urged students to reflect on the fragility of life, emphasizing the importance of cherishing every moment and connection. He also encouraged students to seek emotional support from available counselors and to remember Shantina with compassion and dignity. The police are currently searching for Shantina’s father to assist with the ongoing investigation into her death.
