After years of academic and athletic excellence both locally and abroad, Justin Smith returned to his home this summer to give back to the community that shaped him. He recently hosted his first youth baseball camp in Central Andros, offering young athletes a week of skill-building, teamwork, and fun.

A proud native of Andros, Justin spent his early childhood in Behring Point before moving to Blanket Sound, where he currently resides. He was introduced to baseball at the age of 10, when he joined the Freedom Farm Baseball League. His love for the sport quickly grew, eventually becoming a driving force in his personal and academic life.

Justin has consistently balanced his passion for baseball with academic excellence. From primary school through high school, he maintained honour roll status. In 2018, while attending Bowen Sound Primary School, he was nominated for the Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Awards—an early recognition of his leadership and academic achievements.

After completing junior high in Andros, Justin was awarded an opportunity to attend Tallulah Falls School, a boarding school in Georgia, USA. There, he continued to excel, graduating with honours in May 2025 with a cumulative GPA of 4.36. He was also inducted into the National High School Scholar Society in the United States. 

The summer baseball camp marked a significant milestone for Justin, as he returned to Andros with the goal of mentoring young players and sharing the skills and values he’s developed over the years. Justin is preparing for the next chapter of his academic and athletic journey. He will be attending Texas State University, where he has been awarded a partial merit scholarship.