Colegio EPI Celebrates a Successful Academic Year with 282 Graduates
ORANJESTAD – Colegio EPI is proud to announce that a total of 282 students has graduated during the 2025-2026 academic year. This represents an impressive overall graduation rate of 70%.
This outstanding result is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, faculty, support staff, and parents, who collaborated closely throughout the school year to achieve this success.
Graduation Rates by Unit
- Health & Human Services (H&S): 72 graduates (84% graduation rate)
- Hospitality & Tourism (H&T): 96 graduates (81% graduation rate)
- Science & Technology (W&T): 52 graduates (75% graduation rate)
- Economics (ECO): 62 graduates (48% graduation rate)
Special Recognitions by Unit
The following students were recognized for their exceptional academic performance and outstanding achievements this school year:
Unit of Economics
- Valedictorian (Best Exam Score): Ayden Dirks
- Top Graduates in the ABO Program:
o Allround Assistent Bedrijfsservices (AABS): Shawn Boezem
o Specialist Bedrijfsadministratie & Controle (BACS): Ashlei Leonor - Overall Top Graduate (Unit of Economics): Ashley Leonor
Unit of Health & Human Services
- Overall Top Graduate: Kaylee Lake (Nursing)
- Valedictorian (Best Exam Score): Gabriela Boekhoudt (Social Work)
- Top Graduate by Program:
o Pharmacist Assistant (4-3X): Shan-Nia Nelson
o Pharmacist Assistant (4-3A): Tiana Tromp
o Caregiver (3-3X): Kaylee Toppenberg
o Individual Caregiver IG (3-3A): Angelle Kock
o Nursing (4-4X): Tyrine Monsanto
o Nursing (4-4A): Kaylee Lake
o Social Work (3-3A): Feletia Sabajo
o Social Work (4-4A): Gabriela Boekhoudt
Unit of Science & Technology
- Overall Top Graduates:
o Electrical Engineering: Jeandrick Croes
o ICT Level 4 (ABO): Jaquan Geerman - Top Graduate by Program:
o Mechanical Engineering: Luis David Rincon
o Architecture: Mishalska Maduro
o Electrical Engineering: Jeandrick Croes
o ICT Level 3: Sujohn van der Linde
o ICT Level 4: Jaquan Geerman - Outstanding Achievement Award: Stefanus Dijkhoff, Yeika Ravelo, Gele Alberzico, and Carlo Fuentes.
Unit of Hospitality & Tourism
- Spirit Award: Kendrick Tromp, Wilkiara Tejeda Soto, Joshua Muyden, and Angela Dowers.
- Leadership Award: Isabelle Baluyot, Ixaira Coco Martinez, Theron Ras, and Sefiensa van Kanten.
- Excellence Award: Dylan Cardona Alvarez
- Resilience Award: Kyle Tromp
- Academic Excellence Award:
o Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts: Jairlyn Winderdal
o ABO 3 Independent Travel & Hospitality Representative: Angie Chida
o ABO 4 Travel & Hospitality Supervisor: Theron Ras
o Associate of Science Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management: Zoelly Yarzagaray
Colegio EPI congratulates all of our graduates on their extraordinary achievements and wishes them the absolute best in their next steps, whether they are pursuing higher education or embarking on their professional careers.
Office Hours and Closures During Summer Break
Colegio EPI informs the public that our administrative offices and support departments will be closed during the summer holidays as follows:
| Department / Office | Closure Dates |
| Hospitality & Tourism | July 27 to August 10 |
| Economics | July 27 to August 7 |
| Science & Technology | July 28 to August 7 |
| Health & Human Services | July 30 to August 12 |
| Secretariat | July 27 to August 7 |
| Human Resources (HR) | Closed starting July 27 |
| Open Learning Center (OLC) | July 15 to August 18 |
- Please Note: The Finance Department will remain open during the summer break to assist the public from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Colegio EPI wishes all of our students, staff, parents, and the community of Aruba a wonderful, well-deserved summer vacation. We look forward to welcoming everyone back with renewed energy and enthusiasm for the upcoming school year!