Government of Bermuda

The Ministry of Education

2015
Scholarships & Awards Reception
For
Bermuda Government Scholars

&
Recipients of
Ministry of Education Awards
Thursday, 6th August, 2015
OHara House (XL Building)
One Bermudiana Road, Hamilton HM 08

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Mrs. Annarita Woolridge-Marion, Chairman
Mrs. Frances Ann Spurling
Ms. Kali Douglas
Ms. Darlene Hartley - Scholarship Administrator

2015 AWARDS
Bermuda Government Scholarships
Further Education Awards
Mature Student Awards
Teacher Training Awards

PROGRAM
5:30 pm

Refreshments

6:00 pm

Welcome and Introduction of

Minister of Education
Mr. Curtis Dickinson - Chair, Board of
Education

6:15 pm

Remarks and Presentation of

Awards
The Hon. R. Wayne Scott, J.P., M.P.
Minister of Education
Recipients of Ministry of
Education Awards

Bermuda Government
Scholars

7:00 pm

Presentation of Scholarship
Recipients - Group Photos

7::15 pm

Minister and Bermuda Government

Scholars Group Photo

2015 BERMUDA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARS

Amber Farrow is currently studying at
Newcastle University pursuing a goal of becoming
an architect. Apart from academics her hobbies
are reflective of her love of the ocean and she has
participated as a crew member in sailing races in
many different countries. She wants to return to
Bermuda one day to assist in creating
environmentally sustained buildings whilst
retaining the unique and classic architecture of
Bermuda.
Kristina Grant has a passion for Veterinary
Medicine and in September 2015 will commence
her pursuit of a degree in veterinary medicine and
science at The Royal Veterinary College. She was
so intent on ensuring she had the necessary
academics, she successfully taught herself IGCSE
Physics in Year 12 and received a grade A. She
has volunteered many hours at various animal
care facilities in Bermuda and looks forward to
returning to Bermuda at the conclusion of her
studies to give back to the community.
Nicholas Pell received the Outstanding Teen
Award for Academic Achievement and for
Outstanding Overall Teen 2015. His aim is to
study Mechatronics, a combination of mechanical,
electrical and computer engineering at the
Loughborough
University
commencing
September 2015. He has represented Bermuda in
sports having captained the Under 16 Rugby
Team and also scholastically as captain of the
Debate Team.
Cara Philip will be entering her junior year at
Oral Roberts University where she is pursuing a
degree in Global Environmental Sustainability.
She was the 2013 President of the Bermuda
College Literary Society and Student Valedictorian
for Commencement 2013 at Bermuda College. At
Oral Roberts University she is the Academic Team
Leader of Global Leaders Organization. It is her
aim to assist Bermuda in reaching its full potential

in sustainable development in the future.

Brianna Siddle is excited to be pursuing a degree in
Social Policy and Sociology at the University of
Edinburgh in September 2015 with the ultimate aim
of obtaining a Law degree so that she may return to
Bermuda to join the legal fraternity in service. She
has honed her leadership skills as Human Rights
Ambassador and House Captain at Warwick
Academy. She is focussed and manages to maintain
high standards of academics, participates in sports,
drama and community service.
Kathleen McBeath received numerous offers to
attend university due to her high scholastic
achievements and leadership qualities. After much
contemplation she has decided she will join
Durham University to pursue a Law Degree in
September 2015. She is the recipient of the Duke
of Edinburgh Silver, Bronze and Gold awards and is
also an accomplished pianist working towards
ABRSM Diploma in piano performance.
Daniel Oatley will be attending the University of
Warwick in September 2015 pursuing a degree in
Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
He has
consistently achieved academically, has held
various leadership positions; has represented
Bermuda overseas in cross-country and cycling; he
was awarded the 2015 Bermuda Outstanding Teen
in Sport.
He looks forward to returning to
Bermuda at the conclusion of his studies to make a
meaningful contribution to the community.
Alida Ratteray began her studies at Stanford
University in 2014 to pursue a degree in Science
Technology and Society. She achieved Stanford
University Deans Award for Academic Excellence
for Autumn 2014 and Winter 2015. She has a
passion for the Arts and is greatly involved in the
arts community at Stanford. She plans to return to
Bermuda with the tools to benefit the community
that sparked her environmental and artistic
enthusiasm from such a young age.

2012 BERMUDA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARS SPECIAL AWARDS

TASHEL BEAN, is a 2012 graduate of Berkeley Institute. He was Head
Boy, graduating as Valedictorian with Triple Honors. Tashel began
studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design in pursuit of a degree
in Dramatic Writing. He will graduate June 2016. His goal is to become
the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture for an animated
feature.
MARIANGELA BUCCI, is a 2011 graduate of The Bermuda High School.
This fall she will begin her studies towards a Bachelors Degree in
Global Health/Molecular Biology and Bio-Chemistry at Middlebury
College, Middlebury, Vermont, USA. Mariangela is an Outstanding Teen
Award recipient; co-chair of Round Square Student Executive
Committee; and was awarded the King Constantine Medal.
TIA LORI SMITH, graduated from the Bermuda High School in 2010
and will be entering her final year at Aston University where she has
maintained First Class Honours and is pursuing a BSc Honors degree in
Optometry. She wants to return to Bermuda to make a difference and
help her peers to appreciate the value of education.
RACHAEL WALDRON is a 2012 graduate of Saltus Grammar School. In
the Fall of 2012 she began her studies at the University of Guelph to
pursue a Bachelors degree in Veterinarian Science. Rachaels myriads
of extracurricular activities include completion of a Bronze level for
Duke of Edinburgh Awards and attending the Rotary Youth Leadership
Award Camp. Rachael was selected as Head Girl and Head of the
Student Council and House Captain while at Saltus..

2015 MINISTERS MERIT AWARDS

Lynique Castle will commence study at Durham University to pursue an
undergraduate degree in Pharmacy. She was nominated for Outstanding
Teen Awards in three categories, volunteers regularly at KEMH and
Operation Smiles (autism play group). She completed her Duke of
Edinburgh Gold level when she travelled to St. Vincent in 2014 spending 5
days hiking the mountains, community service and teambuilding exercises.
She is determined to succeed in University and return to Bermuda to work
as a Pharmacist.

Keitha Jade Robinson has completed her first year at Nova Southern
University where she is pursuing a degree in Biology on her journey
towards her long-term goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. She has
maintained high academic standards and over the past year has been
involved with such organisations as the Health Occupations Students of
America, Future Health Professionals and the NSU Caribbean Student
Association. She wants to return to Bermuda and make a meaningful
contribution to better healthcare in Bermuda.
Tamae Clarke
attends California State University where she has
completed the first year of her Undergraduate degree in criminology with a
minor in communication. She has achieved the Duke of Edinburgh Silver
and Gold Awards, is very invested in the fashion industry, is a member of
her debate team and volunteers with many helping organisations in
Bermuda and California.

2015 TEACHER TRAINING AWARDS

University/College
Attending

Student

Program

Eulannae
Douglas

B.Ed Mathematics

University of South
Carolina

Mechele
Pringle

B.Ed Education Studies

with Special Needs &
Disability

University of
Hertfordshire

Sarai Hines

PGCE Secondary: Art

& Design

Birmingham City
University

2015 MATURE STUDENT AWARDS

Student

Program

University/College
Attending

Tene Grant

MBA Project
Management

Keller Graduate School of

Management

Richelle
Richards

MA Art Therapy

University of Derby

2015 FURTHER EDUCATION AWARDS

Student

Program

University/College

Antionette
Amory

BSc. Mathematical
Sciences

London
Metropolitan
University

Jadiyah Bailey

BA Dance &
Performing Arts

Montclair State
University

Chelsi
Bannister

BA Business
Administration

Spelman College

Rokeyah
Brown

BSc Applied Science

University of Guelph

Tatyana
Butterfield

Risk Management &

Insurance

Temple University

Lateefah Caines

BA Business
Administration

Clark Atlanta
University

Jennifer
Chisnall

Teacher Training

Brock University

Owen Chisnall

Mechanical
Engineering

Niagara College

Crystal Dill

Psychology

Kean University

Tyler FoyMallory

BSc. Mathematics

Temple University

Chantae Hollis

Medical Sciences

Bangor University

Shanna Hollis

Visual Arts

Maryland Institute
College of Art

Kiara Isaac

MSc. Human
Resources

University of
Birmingham

Janae Nesbitt

Bar Practising Year

BPP Law School

Donae Norford

Health Sciences

Oakwood University

Jahni Pearman

Art Education

Florida Intl
University

2015 FURTHER
EDUCATION
WARDS (CONTD)

Sierra Reid

BA Sociology

Kean University

Sajni
Richardson

Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales

Joseph
Saunders

Medicine

University of West
Indies

Gere Scraders

BSc. Early
Childhood

Georgia Gwinnett
College

Ez-Zhara
Shakir

MSc. Clinical
Neuroscience

University of
Roehampton

Kievonne
Simmons

Visual Arts

Florida Intl
University

Kendra Simons

Veterinary Medicine

St. Georges
University

Azra Smith

Engineering

Temple University

Shadae Steede

Nursing

Trent University

Lawrence
Tweed

Game Art

Full Sail University

Chardinae
Wilson-Trott

B-Kinder/Spec. Ed.

Winston Salem
University

Thank you XL-Catlin

Group Plc
The Board of Education
extends its sincere
appreciation to the
Management and Staff of XL
who continually demonstrate
their support of the Ministry
of Education, the Bermuda
Public School System and the
Bermuda Government
Scholarships & Awards by
providing meeting and
reception space for the
Ministry of Education, the
Board of Education and its
Committees.

Ministry of Education
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