HLSCC Honors Top Achievers at 32nd Graduation Ceremony

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrated its 32nd Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. Held under the institution’s 35th anniversary theme, “The Dream of a Visionary,” the event recognized 145 graduates and their academic accomplishments, with over 150 degrees and certificates awarded. The ceremony featured remarks by Acting Premier Kye Rymer and Minister for Education Sharie B. de Castro, while the keynote address was delivered by Bishop John I. Cline.

Among the top academic performers was Aniyah Williams, who earned the highest overall grade point average among full-time students and received the President’s Award as well as the Academic Excellence / Shining Star Award. Alysha Lewis-Stevens, who studied part-time, also received the President’s Award for maintaining the highest GPA in her category. The College named 12 students graduating with honors—two summa cum laude, two magna cum laude, and eight cum laude.

HLSCC also recognized excellence within individual disciplines. Romonia Sasha Singh was named Top Accounting Graduate and received an award sponsored by Ernst & Young. Other top discipline awardees included T’Liah Dawson (Computer Studies), Doian Kettle (Finance), Desarie Maynard (Small Business), and Aadi Parillon (Humanities). Jaresha Blyden received multiple distinctions, including the Highest GPA in the Workforce Training Division and the Culinary Creativity Award.

The College also acknowledged students graduating with more than one credential. Ten graduates earned double awards, including Horace Watson and M’Kyda Smith, while Chekelle Akhaiya Liburd completed four academic awards—the highest number in the graduating class.

Of the 154 awards conferred, 82 were Associate of Science degrees, 39 were Associate of Arts degrees, and 5 were Associate of Applied Science degrees. In addition, 18 students earned Certificates of Achievement, while 10 received completion certificates through the Chartered Management Institute.

For those who missed the ceremony, a full recording is available via HLSCC’s YouTube channel.