The St. Thomas Chapter of UVI’s Golden Key International
Honour Society was recognized as the organization’s Region 3 “Spark A Change” Chapter
of the Month in November. The chapter was also the second place winner in the
“Spark A Change” campaign among Golden Key chapters worldwide.
Among the numerous activities the chapter carried out to
earn the distinction were presentations at a recent Lockhart Elementary School
mentorship program for sixth grade students. Current and alumni Golden Key male
members made a “Boys to Men” presentation, while current and alumni female
members appeared as a “Queen’s Court,” according to Chapter President Aquila
Dorsey.
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| Shown, from left, are Aquila Dorsey - Miss UVI Homecoming Queen 2012;
Elisa Thomas - Miss UVI and Miss NBCA 2014; Khadijah Lee - Miss St. John 2013; and Shayla Solomon - Miss Virgin Islands America 2009. |
Four members who are current and former queens used their
training in pageantry and professional etiquette to make a presentation on
self-worth and value in life to the students. This interactive session, with
some 40 girls, included hands-on activities and role playing exercises.
Subtopics included: Knowing Who You Are, Making the Right Choices, Giving and
Receiving Respect, and Academic Excellence.
During the male session, current and alumni members –
including two professional engineers and a special appearance by professional
boxer, Julius “The Chef” Jackson – shared their personal success stories with
approximately 40 boys in the program. They also discussed the relevance of
self-empowerment in order to overcome bullying, peer pressure and other
challenges in life.