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'I am still in shock' - Manning's student gets full scholarship to Yale

published: Friday | June 16, 2006

Dalton Laing, Gleaner Writer

Natoya Janeen Peart, upper sixth form student at the Manning's School, catches up on her reading at her school in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. - PHOTO BY DALTON LAING

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland:

SHE WAS not the most popular student at Manning's School, even after achieving eight distinctions from the eight subjects taken at the CXC level. But when news of her acceptance to the prestigious Yale University in the United States reached home, all eyes were on Natoya Janeen Peart.

The 18-year-old sixth form student received a full scholar-ship valued at US$48,000 (J$3,168,000) for the first year with renewable capabilities for the ensuing ones.

"I was shocked at first because I didn't know I would get through at Yale," Natoya told The Gleaner. "When I got the call I was wondering if it was some kind of a joke, but afterwards I started to believe and even now I am still in shock but very elated."

The scholarship, which she intends to take up in September, is a financial aid award which is awarded based on the applicant's financial need as well as academic achievement.

With Grade one passes in Mathematics, English language, English literature, Spanish, social studies, chemistry, biology and physics, Natoya intends to pursue studies in oncology. The scholarship will include full payment for tuition, boarding, books, travelling and vacation allowance.

"I decided to be a cancer specialist because my mother is a survivor, a cousin of mine survived a brain tumour and another cousin has skin cancer," she said.

Her mother, Nalda Peart, senior Public Health Inspector at the St. James Health Depart-ment, still holds a report from the Savanna-la-Mar Infant School where the principal, Mrs. Pearl Ottey, foresaw that Natoya "has great things ahead".

Manning's principal, Gloria Wagstaff, who describes Natoya as respectful, helpful, alert, said it was not a surprise to the school when news broke of her achievement.

Natoya's father, James Peart, a minister of religion at the Suite Cliff Mount Baptist Church in Whithorn, Westmoreland, where the family resides, has just one advice for his children: "Aim for the sky."

That's wonderful

[BelwinMills 0]

I havent posted in ages...but I've been popping in to see what's going on with everyone...so much great news. I'm so happy for everyone.

Squitto, I thought that I would chime in regarding the tourist visa...

Remember my fiasco with Henry's daughter?!?! We contacted our congressman and things got taken care of in about a week. I would call your congress persons office, ask them who helps people with immigration related problems. Then tell them your story and ask if they can call or email on your behalf to the embassy. email the hell out of kingston with his mothers name and phone number, etc. and ask them please to reconsider their decision, tell them to please contact her for a reinterview....!!!!

It worked for us. You should try it. It feels almost like you are stalking them, but you have to do what you haev to do...

Thats a great idea! I am asking my congressman if Dwain can come sooner to the states in July before I go down. Call the closest sentor and try!! Ditto on that one

Marsha Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha

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I've heard several people say this. They know that so many people will pay the fee with the hope that they get approved. They know that they plan to deny the vast majority of applicants so it's just a money making scheme for them. bastards

Why else would they make you pay before you are even approved!. When the lady told us to go and pay for the K1, I was like is that it but it was far from over We still have our reciept from David's daughter's visa

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'I am still in shock' - Manning's student gets full scholarship to Yale

published: Friday | June 16, 2006

Dalton Laing, Gleaner Writer

Natoya Janeen Peart, upper sixth form student at the Manning's School, catches up on her reading at her school in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. - PHOTO BY DALTON LAING

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland:

SHE WAS not the most popular student at Manning's School, even after achieving eight distinctions from the eight subjects taken at the CXC level. But when news of her acceptance to the prestigious Yale University in the United States reached home, all eyes were on Natoya Janeen Peart.

The 18-year-old sixth form student received a full scholar-ship valued at US$48,000 (J$3,168,000) for the first year with renewable capabilities for the ensuing ones.

"I was shocked at first because I didn't know I would get through at Yale," Natoya told The Gleaner. "When I got the call I was wondering if it was some kind of a joke, but afterwards I started to believe and even now I am still in shock but very elated."

The scholarship, which she intends to take up in September, is a financial aid award which is awarded based on the applicant's financial need as well as academic achievement.

With Grade one passes in Mathematics, English language, English literature, Spanish, social studies, chemistry, biology and physics, Natoya intends to pursue studies in oncology. The scholarship will include full payment for tuition, boarding, books, travelling and vacation allowance.

"I decided to be a cancer specialist because my mother is a survivor, a cousin of mine survived a brain tumour and another cousin has skin cancer," she said.

Her mother, Nalda Peart, senior Public Health Inspector at the St. James Health Depart-ment, still holds a report from the Savanna-la-Mar Infant School where the principal, Mrs. Pearl Ottey, foresaw that Natoya "has great things ahead".

Manning's principal, Gloria Wagstaff, who describes Natoya as respectful, helpful, alert, said it was not a surprise to the school when news broke of her achievement.

Natoya's father, James Peart, a minister of religion at the Suite Cliff Mount Baptist Church in Whithorn, Westmoreland, where the family resides, has just one advice for his children: "Aim for the sky."

Happy birthday Marsha

That is awsome! To hear great news from their schools. They work so hard down there with little amounts of material. Are schools here are gold minds. That is great its fantastic to see great youth down there doing there best.

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'I am still in shock' - Manning's student gets full scholarship to Yale

published: Friday | June 16, 2006

Dalton Laing, Gleaner Writer

Natoya Janeen Peart, upper sixth form student at the Manning's School, catches up on her reading at her school in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. - PHOTO BY DALTON LAING

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland:

SHE WAS not the most popular student at Manning's School, even after achieving eight distinctions from the eight subjects taken at the CXC level. But when news of her acceptance to the prestigious Yale University in the United States reached home, all eyes were on Natoya Janeen Peart.

The 18-year-old sixth form student received a full scholar-ship valued at US$48,000 (J$3,168,000) for the first year with renewable capabilities for the ensuing ones.

Fantastic!!! I looooooovvvveeeee stories like this!!!

Yes, that's wonderful.

Good afternoon Ladies- How you guys dooooiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnngggggggggg?

Lee, Sjb, and Squito-Thank you all

Squit- I am so sorry to hear about the visitor visa denial. It is crazy but them people really use the the visitor visa has a way of getting extra funds. When Paul was here the last time we spoke about how the visa situation is going on down there and he infomred me that there are hustlers there who sell visitor visa's to people who have been denied for a small change-this is done with the assistance from someone on the inside-that could be one reason you see so many younger (20-30) people with visitor visa's. Vivica Fox said it best- " Put that where?...............Back there..............."

Lee- you are crazy , thanks for that wake up call , I sure needed that laugh.

Congrats on the approvals and upcoming interviews.

D's said the same thing. I didn't know that the visitors visas don't have a specific name on them Neither do the Work visa's and those are sold as well. It is truely asshame.

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Hello ladies

I have exciting news I just made one of my famous, spur of the moment decisions and booked us a 5 day/4 night trip to Jamaica for Tony's birthday We leave on August 16 right on his actual birthday! Will that be a good birthday present or what? We weren't going to be able to go back to JA until January because of money and my vacation time, so I figured a short trip in between was just what we needed. Please pray that we dont' have a hurricane while we're down there

Going back to catch up now.

Since i am the only one up right now i guess i should start the day off right......l We got our AOS intervire on August 16th....... Lord this long list a things to bring.

CONGRATULATIONS That's awesome! That's Tony's birthday too - August 16

Guess What Everyone - WE GOT THE GREENCARD YESTERDAY!! I can't believe we're really truly done for 2 years. What a nice feeling.

CONGRATS Yesterday was good news day

It's so upsetting that even after explaining to the officer that she only plans to stay for 2 weeks to attend her son's wedding they denied her anyway.

THAT SUCKS Bamba rass blood clot

Well, we just got back from Atlanta and we had a succesful interview.

CONGRATS Saudra It's such a good feeling to be done for awhile

Does anybody have any good ideas for what to do in MoBay for side trips for my family. 6 people are in their 50's 11 are in their 20's and we have two kids 1 and 11. Just wondering what would be fun.. So far I have and ATV ride and thinking about visiting a great house and not Rose Hall Great House done that 8 upting times. Could anyone ?

Just some ideas: Para-sailing, jet-skiing, catamaran cruise, rafting on the Martha Brae river (I think that's in Mobay), Margaritaville - fun for all ages

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'I am still in shock' - Manning's student gets full scholarship to Yale

published: Friday | June 16, 2006

Dalton Laing, Gleaner Writer

Natoya Janeen Peart, upper sixth form student at the Manning's School, catches up on her reading at her school in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. - PHOTO BY DALTON LAING

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland:

SHE WAS not the most popular student at Manning's School, even after achieving eight distinctions from the eight subjects taken at the CXC level. But when news of her acceptance to the prestigious Yale University in the United States reached home, all eyes were on Natoya Janeen Peart.

The 18-year-old sixth form student received a full scholar-ship valued at US$48,000 (J$3,168,000) for the first year with renewable capabilities for the ensuing ones.

"I was shocked at first because I didn't know I would get through at Yale," Natoya told The Gleaner. "When I got the call I was wondering if it was some kind of a joke, but afterwards I started to believe and even now I am still in shock but very elated."

The scholarship, which she intends to take up in September, is a financial aid award which is awarded based on the applicant's financial need as well as academic achievement.

With Grade one passes in Mathematics, English language, English literature, Spanish, social studies, chemistry, biology and physics, Natoya intends to pursue studies in oncology. The scholarship will include full payment for tuition, boarding, books, travelling and vacation allowance.

"I decided to be a cancer specialist because my mother is a survivor, a cousin of mine survived a brain tumour and another cousin has skin cancer," she said.

Her mother, Nalda Peart, senior Public Health Inspector at the St. James Health Depart-ment, still holds a report from the Savanna-la-Mar Infant School where the principal, Mrs. Pearl Ottey, foresaw that Natoya "has great things ahead".

Manning's principal, Gloria Wagstaff, who describes Natoya as respectful, helpful, alert, said it was not a surprise to the school when news broke of her achievement.

Natoya's father, James Peart, a minister of religion at the Suite Cliff Mount Baptist Church in Whithorn, Westmoreland, where the family resides, has just one advice for his children: "Aim for the sky."

Happy birthday Marsha

This is really strange, not the word I'm looking for, but, Her father, Rev. Peart is the minister that married me and Trevor. This is great news.

Edited June 22, 2006 by woogietail

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And then the damn US govt wonders why there are so many illegals here. They make you jump through a million and one hoops to get here legally. I know someone who we can buy a bogus visa from, I actually know several people. I know people living here in the states that came up on fake visas. But we chose not to go that route and look where we are

I totally agree If they didn't make it so damn hard, there wouldn't be so many illegal aliens here in the first place. The people getting screwed are you and me who are trying to do things the legit way

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Hello ladies

I have exciting news I just made one of my famous, spur of the moment decisions and booked us a 5 day/4 night trip to Jamaica for Tony's birthday We leave on August 16 right on his actual birthday! Will that be a good birthday present or what? We weren't going to be able to go back to JA until January because of money and my vacation time, so I figured a short trip in between was just what we needed. Please pray that we dont' have a hurricane while we're down there

Going back to catch up now.

Rhonda thanks for the help. I think we are going to go to Rose Hall Great House, Greenwood Great House, Hip Strip items, we have passes to the Rose Hall resort for the week, and ATV riding. I just want to be a pool bum myself for the week my family is there. It should be crazy 19 people in one villa ahaha..... I leave 8-2 and go back the same day u and Tony arrive 8/16. I will pray that their is no hurricanes for you guys if you do the same for me. I hope that doesn't happen and spoil my wedding Have a great trip Tony is going to have an awsome B-day present....

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Good evening!

Just got home from Jamaica tonight.....it was a great trip. The weather was hotter than hell!!! I think I sweated 10 lbs. off. Hotter than I can remember........Shauna...pack light...you will need barely any clothes.....have a safe trip.....

My birthday was great...Duane gave me a surprise birthday party....he was soooo damn cute.....apparently he has been planning it for 3 weeks. He bought me a big beautiful cake from the bakery and he bought tons of food. He had his mom, sister and cousins help him cook. We had fish, curry chicken, fried chicken, rice and peas, salad and he even made tacos!!! I taught him how to cook tacos and he made about 100 tacos. On my birthday, he took me and his kids to the beach and Margaritaville. He left me with the kids at the beach for 2 hours...I was sooooo pissed at him......When he came back.....he was acting all weird........then we went home and when I opened the front door, 40 people jumped out screaming....."surprise"!!!!

I almost dropped my heart!!! He set up music with a DJ......and decorated the house with balloons.......He was so sweet.....he told me that he wanted to give me the best birthday I ever had..... ............ HE DID!!!!1

Anyways...I head back to JA in two weeks for his appointment.....we are both soooo excited....Usually...I cry at the airport but this time I kept saying...I will see you in two weeks and hopefully...you will fly home with me next time......We can only pray!!!!

Well...I am off to bed now...a little jet lagged.....plus...I though I ws coming home to cooler weather nd the temperature in Cali is just as hot as Jamaica..........Oh Boy!!!!

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Good evening!

Just got home from Jamaica tonight.....it was a great trip. The weather was hotter than hell!!! I think I sweated 10 lbs. off. Hotter than I can remember........Shauna...pack light...you will need barely any clothes.....have a safe trip.....

My birthday was great...Duane gave me a surprise birthday party....he was soooo damn cute.....apparently he has been planning it for 3 weeks. He bought me a big beautiful cake from the bakery and he bought tons of food. He had his mom, sister and cousins help him cook. We had fish, curry chicken, fried chicken, rice and peas, salad and he even made tacos!!! I taught him how to cook tacos and he made about 100 tacos. On my birthday, he took me and his kids to the beach and Margaritaville. He left me with the kids at the beach for 2 hours...I was sooooo pissed at him......When he came back.....he was acting all weird........then we went home and when I opened the front door, 40 people jumped out screaming....."surprise"!!!!

I almost dropped my heart!!! He set up music with a DJ......and decorated the house with balloons.......He was so sweet.....he told me that he wanted to give me the best birthday I ever had..... ............ HE DID!!!!1

Anyways...I head back to JA in two weeks for his appointment.....we are both soooo excited....Usually...I cry at the airport but this time I kept saying...I will see you in two weeks and hopefully...you will fly home with me next time......We can only pray!!!!

Well...I am off to bed now...a little jet lagged.....plus...I though I ws coming home to cooler weather nd the temperature in Cali is just as hot as Jamaica..........Oh Boy!!!!

Welcome back! That's wonderful!! Happy Belated Birthday

Good morning everybody

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good morning all happy thursday!

[Elizabethnhenry 0]

Good Morning Everyone! Hope things are great in your neck of the woods!

KimCali - Happy Belated Birthday! What a nice surprise from Duane. Now arent you glad you didn't tell him off for leaving you with the kids for two hours.

Rhonda - WOWWEEE!!! Have a great time in JA!! I hope Tony has a fantastic birthday getaway!! Nice surprise!!

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good morning. 26 days left.

[Shemmy 4]

Good evening!

Just got home from Jamaica tonight.....it was a great trip. The weather was hotter than hell!!! I think I sweated 10 lbs. off. Hotter than I can remember........Shauna...pack light...you will need barely any clothes.....have a safe trip.....

My birthday was great...Duane gave me a surprise birthday party....he was soooo damn cute.....apparently he has been planning it for 3 weeks. He bought me a big beautiful cake from the bakery and he bought tons of food. He had his mom, sister and cousins help him cook. We had fish, curry chicken, fried chicken, rice and peas, salad and he even made tacos!!! I taught him how to cook tacos and he made about 100 tacos. On my birthday, he took me and his kids to the beach and Margaritaville. He left me with the kids at the beach for 2 hours...I was sooooo pissed at him......When he came back.....he was acting all weird........then we went home and when I opened the front door, 40 people jumped out screaming....."surprise"!!!!

I almost dropped my heart!!! He set up music with a DJ......and decorated the house with balloons.......He was so sweet.....he told me that he wanted to give me the best birthday I ever had..... ............ HE DID!!!!1

Anyways...I head back to JA in two weeks for his appointment.....we are both soooo excited....Usually...I cry at the airport but this time I kept saying...I will see you in two weeks and hopefully...you will fly home with me next time......We can only pray!!!!

Well...I am off to bed now...a little jet lagged.....plus...I though I ws coming home to cooler weather nd the temperature in Cali is just as hot as Jamaica..........Oh Boy!!!!

Welcome back. Glad you had a wonderful birthday.

Rhonda - What a nice birthday gift. Have fun.

Good morning everyone.