“You name it—the talent, the know-how, it is all here. President Granger, I hope you’re watching this because all the skills you require to build a sustainable country are right here!” this year’s University of Guyana (UG) Valedictorian Elsie Ann Harry declared yesterday on the occasion of the institution’s 51st convocation.
Now the proud holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations with a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average, the 25-year-old Harry utilised her achievement as valedictorian to rally for the development of Guyana.
“Take a good look at the young men and the young women in this audience, we, not the oil, are literally the future… Jomal Bacchus graduating in absentia today from the Faculty of Technology designed my mother’s house and her restaurant. He could have easily designed any of the new buildings on campus or around Georgetown. Just like all of the graduates here today, he is exceptional… among the graduates here today, there are young entrepreneurs; web, graphics and fashion designers; chefs; poets; singers; electrical engineers; accountants; and future presidents!” she told the audiences at the two convocation ceremonies that were held hours apart yesterday.
