Whytney
Kissoon
Miss Stewart's
Hardware - May Pen
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| Parish: |
CLARENDON |
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| Age: |
21 years |
| Education: |
Northern Caribbean University
Vere Technical High School
Glenmuir High School |
| Occupation: |
Presenter, Publicist |
| Philosophy: |
“A
life spent in making mistakes is not
only more honorable, but more useful
than a life spent doing nothing.” |
| Special Interests: |
Entertainment,
Culture Development, Youth Motivation
and Empowerment, Child Care and Literacy
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| Hobbies: |
Performing
Arts, Socializing, Public Speaking and
Debating. |
| Personality: |
Energetic,
sociable, out spoken, kind, determined |
| Favourite Author(s): |
Sidney Poitier,
Dan Brown, Nora Roberts, Zane |
| Favourite Folk Group: |
Carifolk
Singers |
| Community Involvement: |
I offer
voluntary service to the Effortville
Primary School helping with the literacy
level of the children around me.
Effortville Pentecostal Church of God
– Dance group choreographer and
Member of the Youth Group. |
| The Person I Admire
The Most And Why: |
Maia Chung.
Autism is a challenging disease especially
for a child. I admire her love and dedication
to her autistic Son. She has not only
dealt with it on a personal level but
has gone on to form a foundation. |
| where i see myself in
the next five years: |
With my
passion for Media and Entertainment,
I see myself in the next five years
working along Jamaica’s Media
Giants, while still offering voluntary
service to the youths of Jamaica. I
also hope to have my Masters Degree
and to be known internationally as a
publicist and Motivational speaker. |
Sanikah
Samartha Allen
Miss Hotel Riu
- Ocho Rios
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| Parish: |
HANOVER |
 |
| Age: |
19 years |
| Education: |
2005 – 2007 Ruseas
High School (Associate Degree in Humanities)
2000 – 2005 Ruseas High School
(CSEC) |
| Occupation: |
Gleaner Writer |
| Philosophy: |
With confidence
you have won before you have started.
The sky is the limit. |
| Special Interests: |
Community
Development |
| Hobbies: |
Debating,
meeting new people, going different
places and playing cricket |
| Personality: |
I am a dedicated
and responsible person |
| Favourite Author(s): |
Zora Neale
Hurston |
| Favourite Folk Group: |
My favourite
traditional folk group is the Pell River
Ettu Group. This group has unearthed
and promoted ettu as a traditional folk
form in the parish of Hanover |
| Community Involvement: |
General
Secretary –Excel United Community
Club
Secretary- Jamaica Cultural Development
Commission (JCDC) Parish Committee
Secretary – Hanover Youth Council
Former Head Girl –Rusea’s
High School
Former President – Rusea’s
Interact Club |
| The Person I Admire
The Most And Why: |
I admire
Mrs. Zaila McCalla for creating a crack
in the gender glass ceiling in Jamaica
by becoming the island’s first
female chief justice. |
| where i see myself in
the next five years: |
In five
years I see myself graduating from the
University of the West Indies with a
Bachelor of the Arts Degree in a Media
and Communication to further address
the unreported issues in my parish.
|
Traci-Ann
Simone Patrice Wint
Miss Solid Life
General Insurance
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| Parish: |
KINGSTON
AND SAINT ANDREW |
 |
| Age: |
22 years |
| Education: |
Vassar College, NY -
BA – Anthropology & African
Studies
Campion College |
| Occupation: |
Production Assistant
- TVJ |
| Philosophy: |
Sankofa
– It is not taboo to go back and
take what you have forgotten- to go
forward in life, you must know where
you’re coming from. |
| Special Interests: |
I have a
special interest in advocacy for the
rights of women and children, ensuring
their safety and well-being and that
they have the knowledge of freedom to
exercise their rights. |
| Hobbies: |
Reading,
poetry, music and dance |
| Personality: |
Gregarious,
amiable, “people-person”
but at times quiet and reflective. |
| Favourite Author(s): |
James Baldwin |
| Favourite Folk Group: |
NDTC (Dancers
& Singers) |
| Community Involvement: |
Sisters
to Sisters (to raise money for the Women’s
Centre Foundation and to build shelters
for battered women)
Caribbean Students Alliance at Vassar
College
JMTC.
Taught at a small school in rural Ghana.
African-American Alumini of Vassar College
(AAAVC) |
| The Person I Admire
The Most And Why: |
The Jamaican
I admire most is Leonie Forbes. She
is a talented and versatile actress
who has repeatedly made Jamaica proud
and despite the many accolades and honours
she has received, she remains humble
and down to earth. |
| where i see myself in
the next five years: |
In five
years, I hope to be back in school pursuing
a PHD in Anthropology/Cultural Studies
& Film.
On track to becoming a Documentary Film
Maker and/or teacher at the University
level. |
Subrina
Nicola Ward
Miss Power Services
Co. Ltd.
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| Parish: |
MANCHESTER |
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| Age: |
23 years |
| Education: |
Edna Manley College
of the Visual and
Performing Arts (currently
deCarteret College 2003-2004 –
Head Girl
Bishop Gibson High School 1996 - 2001 |
| Occupation: |
Singer, Songwriter |
| Philosophy: |
To bring
myself to account each and every day
in order to become a better person.
This constant quest will equip me with
the understanding on how to help carry
forward our ever-advancing civilization. |
| Special Interests: |
Music, singing,
song writing, mentoring and child development,
art and design, ceramics and sculpting
and touring around the length and range
of Jamaica. |
| Hobbies: |
Hiking,
snorkeling, reading and collecting driftwood. |
| Personality: |
Cooperative,
reliable, friendly, modest, diligent,
determined, humble and sociable |
| Favourite Author(s): |
Mark Mathabane
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| Favourite Folk Group: |
Mystic Revelation
of Rastafari |
| Community Involvement: |
Director
of Mentorship Programme – ‘Fruitful
Trees and Shining Stars’ (FTSS).
This programme targets fifth graders
at host school Richmond Primary School.
Member of the Manchester Cultural Development
Committee |
| The Person I Admire
The Most And Why: |
If I enjoyed
a single privilege at birth, it was
to have an excellent mother who taught
by example. Dr. Glenda Simms is one
Jamaican of many that I admire. She
bears many accolades and is one who
does not compromise. She is self-assertive
of being black and takes pride in her
womanhood. Dr. Simms is one who seeks
to help to make this society and our
world a more understanding place. |
| where i see myself in
the next five years: |
Using the
world as my stage in spreading musical
notes of unity, oneness and equality
to promote concord and harmony; celebrating
5 years of a life changing mentorship
society (FTSS). As the creator sees
it fit, I will continue on the path
to betterment of self. |
Cornetta
Mendez
Miss Face Place
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| Parish: |
PORTLAND |
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| Age: |
18 years |
| Education: |
College of Agriculture
Science & Education (C.A.S.E.)
Titchfield High School, 2001-2006 |
| Occupation: |
Student |
| Philosophy: |
A defeated
mind is a defeated soul, so rise to
the occasion. |
| Special Interests: |
Theatre
Arts, Sports |
| Hobbies: |
Watching
television, dancing, singing and reading
non-fiction books and volunteering in
youth groups. |
| Personality: |
Intelligent,
motivator, ambitious, courteous, willing
and friendly, unique, hardworking, God
fearing and committed. |
| Favourite Author(s): |
Trevor Rhone
|
| Favourite Folk Group: |
Manchioneal
Cultural Group |
| Community Involvement: |
Portland
Aids Association (PAA).
Assistant Treasurer 4H-CASE, 4H club
President, a
member of the Portland 4H Advisory Council,
Jamaica
Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN), a member
JAS CASE
Club Member, Portland Youth Council
(PYC) a member
Voluntary Teacher to a small recorder
class. |
| The Person I Admire
The Most And Why: |
Bob Marley
I did not have the privilege of meeting
him but I am inspired by his charisma.
The way he stood for what he believed
in, his views on equity and the fact
that he was a humanitarian who prepared
young minds for the challenges ahead. |
| where i see myself in
the next five years: |
Completing
or having completed my Msc in Hospitality
and Tourism, being a part of a theatre
group, living my life aspiration of
becoming an executive chef and giving
more to my community. |
Shanique
DaCosta
Miss Moneygram
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| Parish: |
ST
ANN |
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| Age: |
19 years |
| Education: |
Moneague College
Ocho Rios High School |
| Occupation: |
Accounting Clerk |
| Philosophy: |
“A
humble beginning is not a stumbling
block to greatness” |
| Special Interests: |
My special
interest is baking cheese cake |
| Hobbies: |
Dancing,
Cooking & Modeling |
| Personality: |
Energetic,
Cheerful, Focus, Determined individual |
| Favourite Author(s): |
TD Jakes |
| Favourite Folk Group: |
University
Singers |
| Community Involvement: |
Big Sister
at the Windsor Girls Home “Mentorship
programme |
| The Person I Admire
The Most And Why: |
Merlene
Ottey – She is a determined Jamaican
who never gave up. Although she didn’t
win gold medal her love for the sport
drove her to her dreams. |
| where i see myself in
the next five years: |
Head of
the nurses’ organization. |
Marsha
Marie Campbell
Miss St. Catherine
Cooperative Credit Union
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| Parish: |
ST.
CATHERINE |
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| Age: |
23 years |
| Education: |
University of the West
Indies
Ardenne High School
Portsmouth Primary School |
| Occupation: |
Documentation Specialist |
| Philosophy: |
“I
Can Do All Things Through Christ Who
Strengthens Me” |
| Special Interests: |
Tourism,
Research and Planning – Community
Development Projects Marketing, Politics
– Planning National Development
Policies, Performing Arts, Project Management |
| Hobbies: |
Acting,
Dancing, Playing Sports – Football,
Tennis |
| Personality: |
Extrovert,
gregarious, focused, goal oriented,
ambitious, assertive |
| Favourite Author(s): |
Olive Senior
and Maya Angelou |
| Favourite Folk Group: |
Carifolk
Singers |
| Community Involvement: |
Jamaica
Youth Theatre
Junior Chamber International –
Jamaica Chapter
Women of the Kingdom
Radical Drama |
| The Person I Admire
The Most And Why: |
Gordon “Butch”
Stewart.
He was able to successfully develop
the ATL Group of Companies and the Sandals
Chain of hotels as a premier all inclusive
destination. He raised the standards
in Jamaican Tourism and achieved competitive
advantage internationally. |
| where i see myself in
the next five years: |
Behind the
planning wheels of developing the Tourism
and Hospitality Industry in Jamaica.
Participate in projects geared towards
enhancing the development of our young
people and retaining and sustaining
the vibrant Jamaican Culture that keeps
us “Solid as a rock” . |
