(l-r) Minister for Health & Wellness and Home Affairs, Hon. Sabrina Turner, Premier and Minister for Finance, Education, District Administration & Lands and the Cabinet Office, Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, Government High School Scholar Micah Leon and Minister for Youth, Sports and Heritage, Hon.
Government High School Scholar Micah Leon (c) is flanked by her parents Marcia (l) and Zechariah Leon (r).
(l-r) Clifton Hunter High School Principal, Dr. Villence Buchanan and Government High School Scholar Micah Leon.
Clifton Hunter High School (CHHS) graduate Micah Leon has been named the 2023/2024 Government High School Scholar. The Ministry of Education (MoE) recognised her achievements at a reception at the Grand Old House on Wednesday evening attended by several high-ranking government officials, family and CHHS staff.
Established in 2022, the Government High School Scholar Programme supports outstanding Caymanian graduates pursuing tertiary education. It provides scholarships of up to CI $100,000.00 annually to a maximum of two qualifying students. Micah met all the criteria, impressing the selection committee with thirteen Level 2 external exams passed with Grade 1, A, or distinction, and four with Grade 2.
Micah’s accomplishments extend beyond the classroom. She is a member of the National Netball and Under-18 Rugby teams, a member of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps, and a skilled gymnast. Additionally, she has garnered numerous awards for her talents as a steel pannist and pianist.
Premier and Education Minister, the Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly congratulated Micah, underscoring the vast potential in public schools. The Premier remarked, “Micah’s accomplishments are a fine example of the excellence that we have in our schools and the investment in the tripartite relationship between parent, student and teachers.”
Ms. O’Connor-Connolly also encouraged Micah to continue striving for excellence and expressed optimism about her future role in shaping a bright and prosperous Cayman Islands.
Micah, accepted to study at Brown University in the United States, plans to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Grateful for the support of her family and teachers, she stated, “This scholarship serves as a reminder of the collective efforts and commitment to service that has brought me to this point. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that will come. As I embark on this journey, I realise that serving others is not just a responsibility but a source of fulfilment and positive change.”
For more information on the Government High Schools Scholar Award Programme and other Ministry of Education initiatives, visit www.gov.ky/education .
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