So, with the movement of people in and out and with that kind of intellectual academic preparation, it made for a consciousness of a world outside and of the need to deal with other people." He graduated Charlotte Amalia High School second in his class.
The movement of individuals in and out, coupled with their intellectual and academic background, led to a heightened awareness of the world beyond and the necessity for interaction with others. He was the second-highest graduate from Charlotte Amalia High School.