Jenna Evelyn gains MBA from Nova Southeastern University
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 30, 2010 (Press Release) – Twenty-four-year-old Kittitian born Jenna Evelyn graduated on June 12th, 2010 from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. She was conferred an MBA with a concentration in finance.
Prior to this blessed achievement, Jenna graduated from Florida Memorial University in May of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. These monumental accomplishments, according to Jenna, are as a result of hard work and God’s blessings.
Jenna’s scholastic journey came to the forefront in 1988 at age two when she attended Miss Martin Pre-School, located on George Street, Newtown. According to Miss Martin, “Jenna became her first pre-schooler to act as a class monitor; she took over the entire class with her leadership skill and displayed an unusually high level of intelligence. She was just natural.”
The Maurice Hillier Memorial School (formerly Epworth School) was next on Jenna’s academic journey. Here is where Jenna started to blossom into a beautiful, pleasant, ambitious young lady and she continued to show exceptional brilliance in her schoolwork. Jenna turned out to be a good ambassador for the MHMS as her grades were always excellent and she took part in the different sporting events that were part of the school’s program. She was the darling of her teachers and schoolmates, but after completing her education at the MHMS, Jenna went to a higher altitude of education at a secondary school.
The Washington Archibald High School was next to being blessed with Jenna’s God-given intellectual ability. Jenna maintained her habit of being in the top classes and continued to excel with outstanding grades. In the meantime, Jenna became a favorite amongst her peers, who appreciated her for not just her academic prowess but, for her good sense of humor, positive approach to sports education and her usefulness in social gatherings. The WAHS was definitely better off with Jenna on its roster in more ways than one; an opinion shared by her last homeroom teacher, Ms. Jasmine Welsh.
Jenna is of the opinion that passing her math exam at CXC level was a great feat. This she did at age fourteen, while still in 4th form at the WAHS. This triumph was quite satisfying for not only Jenna and her family, but the entire staff and her schoolmates at the WAHS. After successfully sitting a full slate of subjects at CXC level, in 5th form, many educational pundits were persuaded that Jenna was destined for brilliance at any reputable university. They were right; Jenna came out on top, on her way to attaining a Bachelors of Science degree and an MBA.
In order for Jenna to successfully complete her challenging voyage, she had to rely on the grace of God. As Jenna said, “I would like to thank the Almighty God, from whom all blessings flow. Without being connected to the vine my fruits would be spoilt.”
Jenna has not forgotten the many people who afforded her their expertise, encouragement and dedication during this phase of her career. Thanks must go to her mother, Tamena Byron, and her father, Keith A Evelyn. Jenna would also like to thank her siblings Cleo, Paolo, Nekeita, Dylan and Jaskei for their support and love through good times and difficult situations. Cleo’s excellent academic achievement was the perfect example and Jenna certainly made Cleo proud.
Thanks as well to the Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas, Mr. Starret Greene (OAS Director) and Mr. Jeffrey Hanley for their relentless assistance in procuring scholarships to enable Jenna to realize her dream. Jenna appreciates the contribution made by the entire Evelyn, Byron and Stapleton families, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Warner and her favorite aunt Lucina Byron. Recognition must go to FB Armstrong and the C&C group of companies, as well as LIME (formerly Cable & Wireless, St. Kitts Nevis Ltd) for providing part-time employment when Jenna travelled home for College breaks. Gratitude is extended to Miss Martin and all the primary, secondary and college teachers who worked with Jenna. To her many school and church friends, Jenna says, “Thank you.”
Jenna also has some advice for school goers: “Be strong, pray daily, practice discipline, choose your friends carefully and realize your true potential in order to reach your goal.”
Jenna would also like to appeal to the young people to always respect and honor their parents as “this is right in the eyes of the Lord”. Jenna remembers the hard work that her mother did to help her through school and this she really think is invaluable.
Best wishes to Jenna as she moves on to another chapter of her blessed life. Well done Jenna, you have made the Federation proud!
