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Scholars
Association sets new goals
Inspired graduates strive to create greater community
awareness
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November 9, 2000 marked a special day
in the history of the Lyford Cay Scholars Association. On that day,
scholars pledged their commitment to help promote the Association
through community work. They also agreed to work on building stronger
relationships within the Association. The inspired group includes
Vanessa Riley, Laura Stuart, Kevin Sweeting, Ana Christie, Kevin
McDonald, Florinda Thompson and Valencia Hepburn. |
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Kevin Sweeting obtained his Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering from Florida International University
(FIU) in 1997. He is an Assistant Civil Engineer in the Civil Design
Section of the Ministry of Public Works. Kevin is a member of the
Community Service Project Committee. |
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Florinda is a 1998 graduate of
Johnson and Wales University, where she completed her Bachelor’s
degree in Culinary Arts Management and Food Services.
She is head chef at Baccarate, a French gourmet restaurant at Sandals
Royal Bahamian Resort. Florinda is Chairperson of the Scholars Web
Page Design Committee. |
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Vanessa is a 2000 graduate of the
Alan Feinster Graduate School at Johnson and Wales University, Rhode
Island. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and obtained her Masters degree
in Culinary Arts. She serves as the Purchasing and Stores Manager
at the Lyford Cay Club. Vanessa is Publications Committee Chairperson
of the College Survival Handbook. |
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Ana is a 1990 International Studies
graduate of Barry University in Miami Shores. After spending four
years at the Department of Archives, she is now a Securities Administrator.
Ana is the Chairperson of the Seminar/ Workshop Committee. |
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Valencia is Assistant Fund Accountant
at Fortis Fund Services (Bahamas) Ltd. She is a 1999 graduate of
the University of Western Ontario, London. Valencia received her
Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Valencia is a member of the
Thank You to Benefactors Committee. |
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Laura is a 1994 graduate of Clark
Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia where she majored in Sociology
and Criminal Justice. She is a member of the Royal Bahamas Police
Force and works in the National Criminal Intelligence Unit/Interpol
as a Crime Analyst. She is Chairperson of the Community Service
Project Committee. |
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Kevin McDonald is a Licensed Professional
Engineer under the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. He is
a 1995 Mechanical Engineering graduate of Florida International
University. Kevin is a Mechanical Engineer at Brown and Associates
Engineers and Consultants. He is a member of the Community Service
Project Committee. |
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