AWARDS CEREMONY FOR ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES

Nov 22, 2016 News

The Saint Stanislaus College Alumni Association is continuing effort to upkeep and maintain the academic excellence of their Alma Mater, by offering scholarships.

Attorney at law Kashir Khan, (left) and Chris Fernandes with the scholarship recipients and some parents.

This year the school is observing its 150th anniversary and in its quest to boost the teaching complement, the Toronto and Guyana Chapters of the Old Students Association awarded two scholarships each, to the University of Guyana, to four former students.
Upon graduation, these scholarship awardees will return to the college to teach in specific fields. In addition to tuition, the scholarships include book and travel allowances along with a free laptop computer each, donated by the Toronto Alumni.
On Wednesday November 16, 2016, a signing ceremony was held in the Marion Forum for the students and their parents. In attendance were Mr. Kashir Khan, President of the Local Alumni Association as well as Mr. Chris Fernandes, Chairman of the St. Stanislaus Board of Governors. Also present were other members of the association, school administration, students, the awardees and their parents. The laptops were handed over by Mr Fernandes on behalf of the Toronto Alumni.
The recipients of these scholarships are Arrianna Mahase, Jemuel Parasram, Rosemarie Shiwbaran and Semaka Felix. These students have been outstanding in academics and co-curricular activities. They were recommended by the school administration.
Arrianna Anisha Mahase attended St. Stanislaus College from September 2010 to July, 2015 and was the valedictorian of the class of 2015. She wishes to pursue a career of teaching specializing in the field of Computer Science.

Mr Chris Fernandes and three of this year’s awardees.

Jemuel Daniel Parasram attended St. Stanislaus College from September 2011 to July 2016 and is the valedictorian of the class of 2016. He wishes to pursue a career in the field of Business Management.
Rosemarie Shiwbaran attended St. Stanislaus College for seven years, from September 2008 to July 2015. She was the best graduating CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination) student for 2015. She wishes to pursue a teaching career in the field of Business Management.
Shemaka Sabola Felix attended St. Stanislaus College from September 2008 to July, 2015. As the Deputy Head Prefect of the College she was involved in the planning committees of activities of the College that included Graduation and Prize giving exercises and Teachers Day Celebrations.
She wishes to pursue a career in teaching specializing in English with a minor in French.
Mr Khan congratulated the students and expressed best wishes for success. He also pledged that the alumni associations will continue to support the college in its effort to provide quality education to its students.
In 2009, Ms Kezia Bess was awarded a scholarship by the Alumni. She has returned to teach at the college.

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