One hundred and forty-five students graduated from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Photo: VINO

Miss Aniyah J. Williams (left) was the top full-time student, while Miss Alysha Lewis-Stevens (right) was the top part-time student of the 2025 graduating class of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Photo: YouTube

H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrated 93 females and 52 males during its 32nd graduation ceremony held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, under the theme ‘The Dream of a Visionary’. Photo: VINO

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro, told the graduating class that their graduation marks the rise of a new generation of leaders, thinkers, builders, creators, and changemakers. Photo: YouTube

President of the HLSCC, Dr Richard W. Georges, told the graduating class their degrees signify and mark the progress they have taken towards their various goals. Photo: YouTube

The HLSCC celebrated 93 females and 52 males during its 32nd graduation ceremony held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, under the theme ‘The Dream of a Visionary’. 

A total of 154 awards were conferred on the graduating class, including 126 Associate Degrees, 18 Certificates of Achievement and 10 Certificates of Completion from HLSCC’s Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

$10K for top full-time & part-time graduates 

Eight students graduated Cum Laude, two graduated Magna Cum Laude and two graduated Summa Cum Laude. 

The college’s top full-time graduating student was Miss Aniyah J. Williams with a 4.0 GPA in General Science, while the top part-time graduating student was Miss Alysha Lewis-Stevens with a 3.16 GPA. They each received a trophy and a cheque for $10,000 from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports. 

HLSCC is more than a college- Hon Sharie B. de Castro

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), told the graduating class that their graduation marks the rise of a new generation of leaders, thinkers, builders, creators, and changemakers. 

“Graduates, you have done it, but more than just crossing a stage, more than receiving a certificate, today marks the passing of a torch,” she said. 

The Minister explained that HLSCC is not just a college but “a forge, a place where raw potential is shaped by fire, sharpened by challenge and polished by knowledge”. 

HLSCC, she said, gives not only an education but a foundation and a sense of self and responsibility. 

To the class of 2025, Hon de Castro said, “Go forward boldly, be the spark that lights change, carry the torch, not just with pride but with purpose and wherever you go from here, let the entire world know that you came from HLSCC and most importantly that you are ready.”

‘Do like Lavity’- Dr Richard W. Georges 

President of the HLSCC, Dr Richard W. Georges, told the graduating class their degrees signify and mark the progress they have taken towards their various goals. 

“Every single one of us is capable of greatness, if only we have the courage to dream it. Our founder had the courage to dream this institution. Do like Lavity,” he encouraged the graduating class. 

Dr Georges told them he is sure they each have a dream and have envisioned their graduation day. 

“You have turned that dream into reality, and your dream, your vision, your tomorrow begins today.”

Bishop John I. Cline delivered the keynote address, while the ceremony’s Graduate Respondent was Ms Palesa J. Caesar.

Acting Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) delivered greetings to the graduating class.