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Macomb, Illinois – May 10, 2025
The pride of St. Kitts and Nevis echoed across the graduation halls of Western Illinois University on Saturday, May 10, as five exceptional students from the twin-island Federation graduated with degrees in key fields — earning top academic honors, department awards, and prestigious recognition. Their achievement is a beacon of national pride and a resounding declaration that small islands produce world-class scholars.

These graduates have not only earned their degrees — they’ve done so with distinction, blazing a trail of excellence and lifting the flag of St. Kitts and Nevis to new heights.

Meet the Federation’s Brilliant Graduates:

1. Dominic Hinds
   • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
   • Honors: Magna Cum Laude
   • Hometown Education: Charleston Secondary School & Nevis Sixth Form College
   • Notable Achievements: Multiple academic awards; former educator
2. Hailey Morris
   • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
   • Honors: Magna Cum Laude
   • Special Recognition: Biology Department Scholar — awarded to the department’s top graduate
   • Hometown Education: Washington Archibald High School & Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College
3. Basmattie Beephat
   • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Special Education with TESOL
   • Hometown Education: Gingerland Secondary School & Nevis Sixth Form College
4. Sabrina McMahon Ryan
   • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
   • Hometown Education: Immaculate Conception Catholic School & Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College
5. Veneeka Brombill
   • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
   • Hometown Education: Cayon High School & Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

From science and medicine to special education, these young scholars have shown that dedication, discipline, and a dream can take you from the classrooms of Basseterre and Charlestown to the international stage.

As they now stand ready to shape the future — whether in laboratories, classrooms, clinics, or communities — their success sends a clear message: St. Kitts and Nevis is raising global achievers.

Congratulations to our Western Illinois Warriors — you’ve made the Federation proud!