When I think of the close to 1,000 Lyford Cay scholars who have graduated from The College of The Bahamas and colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, I am always impressed with their academic successes and their maintenance of grade standards that distinguished them in a different country. It is obvious that such dedication and success would lead to further achievement back at home and the ability to maintain a place in society that raises their standards and establishes their value to society.
Sometimes I wonder if one value of a college education not always honored is the sharpening of the ability to compete. We can quickly mention athletic competition and the competition for special college activities that are important. There is no question that scholastic standards require dedication and time-consuming effort. Perhaps we do not always give credit to this mental discipline that has permeated our lives for four years or more.

I remember when I graduated from Northwestern University in 1935, I had a job where it was very important that I succeed. I instigated a grading system for myself that seemed to be effective and it involved many aspects of discipline that worked. I have to admit that my dedication was somewhat greater than at college and that was a good thing.
Those of you who have come back to business and social life have found the competition a constant challenge. I like to think that the Lyford Cay Foundations have taken part in making you better able to establish your positions in life and business.
I realize it is not easy to come back home and fit into the mainstream of things after living abroad for a while. It is definitely awesome to see you become actively involved in the Scholars Association in spite of time constraints and other commitments. I salute your efforts and I look forward to hearing good news from the Association in the future.
Scholarship is our business. We love it. We hope that each and every one of you will accept the opportunity to some day pick up the challenge and help a deserving Bahamian get a fine education that will hone his or her ability to compete.
—Harry C Moore
Lyford Cay Foundation Chairman

The progress of the Scholars Association over the past few months has been phenomenal. I would sincerely like to thank you “the scholars” for taking time away from your demanding schedules to support the efforts of the Association. I would also like to thank the Foundations for believing in and conceptualizing the goals of the Association. Your support is appreciated.

Of the many goals that have been set, I can truly say, we are promoting growth, establishing bonds and group interaction. I am very pleased to have received such overwhelming support from scholars and thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the LCSA Calendar of Events.
If you have not been notified of the meetings or activities of the LCSA, please let us know. The Association needs every one of you.
I welcome your articles, letters and poetry for the September 2001 publication of The Cay Link.
Monique A Hinsey Coordinator
E-mail: alumni@bahamas.net.bs