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Karena Gayle
Receives Govneror General's Award For Excellence

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karena_gayle_governor_general_awardKarena Gayle | 2023 Governor General Award For Excellence Awardee

By Wellesley Gayle 

I'm a proud papa! I tell you its such a blessing to be the father of a child like this! From an early age, she has been achieving a wealth of 'first', not only for our family, but for her schools and the wider community!  And this one, the Governor General's Award For Excellence, is yet another. As parents, my wife and I are totally awed! We salute her and say 'To God Be The Glory'!

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The prestigious award ceremony, held on June 29, took place at Kings House, the official residence of the Governor General of Jamaica. But what was she awarded for? 

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Good question! Here's the citation that was read for her verbatim...

Ms. Karena Gayle, has used the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic to contribute meaningfully to her community. Known for her unflagging commitment to the well-being of others, Karena has made a considerable impact by helping disadvantaged students access educational resources online.

Demonstrating true volunteerism, Karena provided invaluable aid to students preparing for their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. She spent a three-month period tutoring students from several schools, including on ensuring that these students had a solid foundation in the sciences and as Montego Bay High, Mount Alvernia High and Green Pond High.

Her tutelage focused testament to her effective teaching, every student she tutored passed their CSEC continues to assist her community by offering English and Mathematics lessons to exams.

Although she no longer runs these science classes within schools, Karena those in need.

In exemplifying strong leadership skills, Karena has served as a Senior Prefect at Mount Alvernia High School and as a Student Council Representative at both Montego Bay High and Mount Alvernia High.

In these roles, she participated in numerous outreach programmes and drives, providing essentials like books, sanitary products, food and clothing to orphans in need. Karena was also the Secretary for the New Irwin Moravian Church's Youth Fellowship Group and President of the Tourism Action Club, and she served as Public Relations Officer for the Interact Club at Montego Bay High, engaging in various cleanup and outreach initiatives.

Ms. Gayle's achievement extends to her academics, where she has consistently excelled. She earned twelve CSEC distinctions and four Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) distinctions, and was recognized as one of the top ten regional awardees for both English Literature and Religious Education in the CSEC.

She also received a Top 5 National Award at the CSEC level for these same subjects.

For the 2021-2022 academic year, she was on the Principal's Honour Roll at Mount Alvernia High and was named the top student in her twelfth-grade class.

Furthermore, she has been a member of the Gold Club for five consecutive years, maintaining an average of 80 per cent and above.

Ms. Karena Gayle's accomplishments are a testament to her unwavering dedication to personal growth, academic excellence and community service.

Ms. Karena Gayle, it is with pride and confidence that The Governor-General's Achievement Awards Committee of St. James has selected you as a worthy recipient of The Governor-General's Achievement Awards for Excellence, 2023.

karena_gayle_gg_awardKarena Gayle - GG Awardee with mom, Omeil and Dad, Wellesley

And you'd think that is it, right?

Well in just weeks after receiving this esteemed award, she entered, and won (amidst a field of brilliant and talented young ladies) the Miss St. James Festival Queen in Montego Bay👑.

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You can read more about it here.

Karena, we are extremely proud of you honey! We just can't wait to see what's next for you honey. Keep shining!🌟

About The Governor General Award

The Governor General's Achievement Award in Jamaica, introduced in 1991, has been a transformative force for our youth. It honors their exceptional dedication to community service, leadership, and personal growth.

This initiative has not only celebrated their achievements but has also inspired a new generation of Jamaicans to strive for greatness.

It serves as a testament to the talent and potential within our island, fostering a sense of pride and motivation among young people.

Over the years, it has nurtured countless individuals who continue to make significant contributions to Jamaica, reinforcing our vibrant and resilient spirit.

You can read more about it here on their website.

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References & Sources For Karena Gayle Miss St James Festival Queen 2023

  1. Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition. (n.d.). Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition. https://jcdc.gov.jm/competitions/miss-jamaica-festival-queen-competition
  2. Karena Gayle, Montego Bay High Student, Cops 12 CSEC Distinctions. (2023, June 28). My-Island-Jamaica.com. https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/karena-gayle-montego-bay-high-student-cops-12-csec-distinctions.html
  3. Karena Gayle crowned Miss St James Festival Queen 2023. (2023, June 27). Karena Gayle Crowned Miss St James Festival Queen 2023 | Entertainment | Jamaica Gleaner. https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20230627/karena-gayle-crowned-miss-st-james-festival-queen-2023

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