17/10/2025
Cultivating Excellence: Social Security Inducts 20 New Students into the Susanna Lee High School Scholarship Program
Bay Road, Basseterre, St. Kitts (Friday 17th October 2025) - The atmosphere at the E. St. John Payne Annex on Thursday, October 16, 2025, was filled with pride, inspiration, and promise as 20 bright young minds were officially inducted into the Susanna Lee High School Scholarship Program under the theme “Cultivating Excellence: Nurturing Seeds for a Brighter Future.”
The twenty (20) students inducted are:
Aiden Jean-Baptiste (BHS)
Kenjay Henry (BHS)
Ann Singh (CHS)
Jae’zion Scarborough (CHS)
Tivaun Patrick (CHS)
Keanna Williams (CSS)
Ariana Warner (DLDSS)
Kye’je Ellis (DLDSS)
Ayden Gajor (GSS)
J’Marion Dore (GSS)
Now celebrating its 42nd year, this long-standing initiative of the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board continues to serve as a cornerstone of the Social Security Board’s commitment to educational development and social investment across the Federation.
Mrs. Gillian Blake, Chairperson of the Social Security Board’s Scholarship Committee, opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks, reflecting on the program’s enduring legacy and its vision to nurture excellence and shape future leaders.
Delivering the featured address, Mr. Lionel Stevens, a distinguished alumnus of the program and President of the Sandy Point Agricultural Cooperative Society, urged the new scholars to embrace every opportunity for growth and development. He reminded them that education is not confined to the classroom but can be gained through experiences in various settings that build character, discipline, and resilience.
Ms. Naeemah Hazelle, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, also addressed the gathering, commending the Social Security Board for its unwavering commitment to youth empowerment. She emphasized the value of consistent investment in education as a means of strengthening the nation’s social fabric.
The Certificates of Induction to the new awardees were presented by Mr. Christopher Louard, Director of Social Security while Chairperson of the Social Security Board, Mrs. Janet Harris presented certificates to the graduates who recently completed High School. Mr. Curtis Francis, Director of the Social Security Board’s Scholarship Committee presented the Top Fifth Former Graduate.
Congratulations are also in order to the Board’s High School Scholars for recording the following CSEC passes:
Josiah Davis Cayon High School
14 subjects, 9 Grade 1s
Jhonique Williams Charles E. Mills Secondary School
11 subjects, 9 Grade 1s
De’Journicia Williams Verchilds High School
10 subjects, 1 Grade 1
Adamina Henry Basseterre High School
7 subjects, 1 Grade 1
Jhavean Liburd Charlestown Secondary School
7 subjects
Aniya Liburd Gingerland Secondary School
5 subjects, 3 Grade 1s
Kahlia Collins Washington Archibald High School
5 Subjects
Rozelle Morris Denzil L. Douglas Secondary High School
4 Subjects
The signing of the Commitment Agreement was completed by the parents/guardians of the awardees who agreed to support their child/ward’s learning.
The event climaxed with a musical rendition by Mr. Yeshua Langley, a current scholarship recipient, whose soulful performance added a special touch to the ceremony.
Ms. Joshornnia Edwards, past scholarship recipient and now staff in the capacity of Benefits Clerk, delivered the Vote of Thanks being sure to underscore the work of all involved in getting the new inductees and graduates to their place of reward at the ceremony.
The program was vibrantly chaired by past scholarship awardee, now staff of Social Security - Ms. Kadisha Glasgow.
Since inception in 1983, the Social Security Board has invested over $2 million in The Susana Lee High School Scholarship Program. The Alumni stand with over 245 scholars with each new inductee carrying forward the spirit of the program — one that continues to sow seeds of excellence for a brighter tomorrow.
As the Social Security Board looks ahead, it remains steadfast in its mission: to invest in people, empower families, and secure a sustainable future for all.
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