Dominican Students Achieve Highest Honors At Monroe

Truly resilient: Dominican students continue to be among the top performers at Monroe college.

One such student is Tallia Celestine from the community of Vieille Case. Celestine, a former student of the Portsmouth Secondary School class of 2011, completed a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude.

Tallia Celestine

She also was on the President’s list for 6 consecutive Semesters. Celestine is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice.

She says, “After the murder of my brother in 2010, I developed a keen interest for the Criminal Justice System. I’m extremely passionate about juvenile justice reform. With my newfound knowledge, I aim to influence positive changes in the system especially in the lives of juvenile delinquents who are in dire need of treatment and rehabilitation.

Melinda Austrie who also graduated with a BS in Public Health, Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA, takes her life quote from Colon Powel; “A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work”.

Melinda Austrie

The other 19 students (We were unable to receive quotes from everyone) are:

1. Marcie Auguiste. BBA Hospitality Management

2.Tricia Augustine BBA Business Management. (Magna Cum Laude), says, “The journey was exceptional.Thank you to the Almighty Father, parents, friends, Government of Dominica and the faculty and staff of Monroe College especially Residence life, International Student Services and the Academic Center”.

Tricia Augustine

3. Jeannel David. BBA Accounting. (SummaCum Laude)

4. Lyndelle Felix. BBA Health Services Administration. (Magna Cum Laude)

5.Kersha Floissac. AAS Medical Administration. (MagnaCum Laude)

6. Nyron George. BBA Business Management. (Cum Laude)

7. Petula Green.BBA Business Management. (Cum Laude)

8. Tonie Grell AAS Culinart Art .(Cum Laude)

9. Dernissa James.BBA Accounting.(Magna Cum Laude)

10.Sharlyn John-Rose. BBA Business Management . (SummaCum Laude)

11.Keisha Joseph. MBA Business Management

12.Vernent Joseph.BBA Sports Management. (Magna Cum Laude)

13.Shanice Massicot. BBA Hospitality Management.(Magna Cum Laude)

14.Eric McCoy BBA Business Management

15. Jerlyn St.Hilaire.BS Criminal Justice.(Cum Laude)

16.Eber Thomas. Hospitality Management.(Summa Cum Laude)

17. Marcia Amanda Xavier who graduated with a BBA in Hospitality Management. (SummaCum Laude), says, “There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise”.

18. Marissa Thomas who graduated with a BS Criminal Justice (SummaCum Laude) with a 4.0 GPA says, “In all my pursuits, I strive for excellence and I ensure that I push to never make my past determine my outcome”.

Marissa Thomas