Academic brilliance honoured at COB awards ceremony
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Myah Moss, BBA Accounting, was the recipient of three School of Business Awards at The College’s Awards Ceremony held as a part of the Spring 2013 Commencement exercises. NASSAU, Bahamas — Working mothers; a Family Island transplant; a veteran College of The Bahamas employee and students with triple honours all had one thing in common on Wednesday, May 29th. They were recognised as the brilliant leaders of the 2013 Commencement Class of The College of The Bahamas during a special Awards Ceremony held in advance of the Thirty-Ninth Commencement Ceremony.
When Myah Moss walked across the stage of the Performing Arts Centre to accept the Ernst and Young Award for Accounting, it was her third award issued by the School of Business to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting graduand.
She admitted that when she was initially informed of the honour she reacted with overwhelming disbelief.
“I’m truly blessed. I really appreciate everyone who helped me along the way, especially the Ministry of Education because I was on a scholarship. It’s just an amazing feeling to receive three of the School of Business awards,” she said.
In all, almost 40 graduating students were honoured for their academic excellence and leadership. Among them was student-athlete Audison Beaubrun, who earned the President’s Award, Scholar-Athlete Award and awards for academic excellence in the School of Mathematics, Physics and Technology. Denece Mackey, who has served at The College for 25 years, was also awarded the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration Award in the School of Social Sciences.
Ms. Mackey acknowledged how challenging it was to remain focused on her higher education pursuits as a full-time employee, wife and mother. It required profound perseverance.
“It was a challenge having to go to school part-time and even full-time. As a full-time student you have a full-time load and you still have your family to deal with,” she recalled.
Guest speaker Dr. Ebbie Jackson, an alumnus of The College and an Optometrist who operates the Palmdale Vision Centre, urged the graduands to take advantage of every opportunity to make their lives count.
“If you are able to volunteer your time and money for the benefit of others, do it. It is a blessing that will impact your life forever. You will not be the same. If you have been offered a job, give it your all because you are making a difference in that environment,” said Dr. Jackson
Denece Mackey, BA Public Administration, received the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration Award. Mrs. Mackey is also a 25-year employee of The College.No stranger to the rigours of higher education and life’s challenges, Dr. Jackson is a breast cancer survivor who has undergone six major surgeries and competed in marathons while undergoing chemotherapy. She earned an AA in Music from The College in 2008 and is currently pursuing a BA in Spanish.
“I stand here today to tell you that all things are possible by the grace of God. He is the one who has allowed me to achieve. He is the one who has made it possible for me to be where I am today. He is the one who is able to help every one of you exceed your expectations,” she told the candidates for graduation.
College President Dr. Betsy Vogel-Boze commended the graduands for their diligence and decision to choose a life grounded on higher education.
“Commencement is a beginning, not an ending. It is the commencing of the next chapter in your life, and you alone will write that chapter based on the solid foundation that you received here and your life experiences. Make this chapter worthy of a Pulitzer Prize or a Nobel Laureate,” she said.
The College’s Thirty-Ninth Commencement Ceremonies for New Providence have been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 4th at Bahamas Faith Ministries at 10:00a.m. and 4:00p.m.
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