a special "induction'' service at the Southampton Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

During the unprecedented service, Bible teacher Pastor Mike Faison lit a candle, saying prefects were to be like lights to the rest of the student body.

The prefects were then presented with their pins and told what was expected of them.

The prefects, who are all in the 11th and 12th grades, are chosen by the faculty.

All prefects must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50, must uphold the standards of the school, be a good Christian role model, show leadership abilities, and conduct themselves in a manner that commands respect.

The head girl and head boy will be chosen after the first quarter of school.

Teacher Mrs. Frigga Simmons said the service was held because in the past students did not understand the prefect role and were taking it for granted.

"We explained to the students that the prefects were second to the teachers and were to be given the same respect as teachers,'' she said.

In addition, Mrs. Simmons said the prefects were to be positive role models to get respect.

Nicole Tucker, who became a prefect in the last school year, said it was a lot of work.

"People think that it's easy. Prefects just wear yellow shirts and get to go off campus for lunch,'' she said. "But it is a hard job, especially when students don't respect you.'' BRIGHT EXAMPLES -- Prefects (from left, front row): Nicole Tucker, Ronnae Lowe, Apryl Symonds, and Nneka Faison; (second row) Kamaria Willams, Shahidah Shamsid-Deen, Christina Fox, Sarita Lowe, and Tanya Trott; (third row), William Clarke, Morrisa Francis, Sean Hassell, and Krystal Smith; (back row) are Loranzo Burch, Makese Gilbert, and Derrick Johnston.