The St. Croix Educational Complex High School opened the 2025–2026 school year Thursday with the unveiling of the “I Love SCEC” sculpture — a bold new landmark celebrating the school’s 30th anniversary, a press release announced.
Opened in 1995, the school has stood as a cornerstone of academic excellence, cultural pride, and community engagement for three decades. The sculpture, created in collaboration with artist and educator Dwydale Dariah and fellow artist Danica David, pays tribute to those values in a lasting, visual form, according to the press release.
Dariah and David began work on the project at the close of the 2024–2025 school year and dedicated seven weeks of their summer to completing it. Positioned at the front entrance of the school’s outer campus grounds, the sculpture greets students, faculty, alumni and visitors each day, serving as a reminder of school pride, cultural heritage, and shared accomplishment, the press release stated.
“This project is more than art — it’s a symbol of who we are,” Principal Rodney Moorehead said. “It represents our history, our community, and the strong spirit that connects every member of the SCEC family.”
Fine Arts Assistant Principal Erick Wille added that the sculpture will continue to inspire creativity, unity, and school spirit for generations to come.
Funding for the project was provided by the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, whose support reflects a commitment to integrating art into education and community life, the release stated.
The “I Love SCEC” sculpture not only commemorates the school’s 30 years of history but also looks ahead, encouraging students to embrace their identity, honor their achievements, and carry forward the legacy of excellence that defines the St. Croix Educational Complex High School, it said.
