Valedictorian, Dominique Lovell accepting her Bachelor of Science Degree, First Class Honours.

Valedictorian, Dominique Lovell accepting her Bachelor of Science Degree, First Class Honours.

Sir George says farewell

THE year’s graduating class of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus is being encouraged to support and give back to the campus.

This encouragement comes from Chancellor of the UWI, Sir George Alleyne. He gave his final graduation address, as Chancellor during Saturday evening’s 49th graduation ceremony where some of the approximately 1500 individuals who completed their studies graduated. This was held at the campus.

“I urge and plead with you to be good alumni, to discharge faithfully the functions that are intrinsic to a relationship with an alma mater. Please take this relationship seriously, support the University and give back to it with generosity born of filial appreciation and sheer self-interest.”

Prior to the conclusion of the proceedings, graduates were asked by Vice-chancellor of UWI, Sir Hilary Beckles, to applaud the Chancellor. He spoke glowingly of Sir George, while commending him on the role he played.

On the other hand, underscoring the significance of remembering the persons or the institution that assisted one to reach one’s goal on the evening, was Valedictorian, Dominique Lovell. She told her peers that while moving forward, “it is important for us to remember that we need each other at all times, and as we take one step closer to our future goals, do not forget those persons who have assisted you along the way”.

Lovell further encouraged the evening’s graduating class to “continue to strive upwards, to pursue excellence and to give of yourself”.

“Never discount yourself or your abilities, because the only sure way to fail is by refusing to try, and as life poses its challenges and disappointments, even when you fail, know that you are not defined by these occurrences.

“Be reminded that the key to success is consistency, and that on most days, you will have to push yourself when you get tired, learn to rest and not quit. Learn from the wise counsel of those who have gone before you, and attempt to build on what they have started.” (MG)

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