Louverture Cleary Alumni Stories
Louis-Cendeur M. (LCS ‘21)
Louis-Cendeur M. (LCS ’21) is a medical Junior Staff member at Louverture Cleary School. He is a medical student at the Université d'État d'Haïti (the State University in Haiti), one of Haiti’s most prestigious institutions of higher education. He is part of the LCS Junior Staff work-study program, through which LCS graduates attend university on scholarships from LCS’s Dulcich Center for Career Advancement while working at the school.
Widler J. (LCS ‘18)
Widler J. (LCS ’18) teaches computer science at Louverture Cleary School. Before studying computer science at INUKA University in Port-au-Prince, he was part of the Junior Staff work-study program, through which LCS graduates attend university on scholarships from LCS’s Dulcich Center for Career Advancement while working at the school.
LCS Principal Myriam J. (LCS ‘10) with students
Louverturians Leading Louverturians:
Catching Up with LCS Principal Myriam J.
While dozens of individuals serve as role models for students, none have a more significant role in the formation of Louverturians than the alumni who return to the school to serve as members of the staff and administration. One shining example is LCS Principal Myriam J. (LCS ’10).
Steve S.
Second-year Junior Staff member Steve S. teaches physical education classes, coaches extracurricular sports, and assists with evening study hour supervision at Louverture Cleary School after attending university classes during the day.
Abbigaëlle S. (left)
When I walked through the school doors in September 2011, I was young, eager for knowledge, and uncertain about the future. The educators and staff of this institution have been my guides; their dedication and passion for the art of teaching made those seven years a memorable experience.
The same institution that taught me to be the person I am now also allowed me to start working in my dream profession. In September 2022, I started working as the LCS Assistant Dean of Academics.
Chrislie R. (right)
I am Chrislie R., I am from the LCS Class of 2014. I started working at LCS as junior staff in 2018. In 2022, I started working as the assistant campus minister in addition to teaching Rhéto (U.S. 12th grade) and Philo (U.S. 12th grade +1) religion classes. Being in this role at LCS is one of the best things that happened in my life.
Jothsaïna P. (center)
In the fall of 2021, Haiti’s Commission Nationale des Marchés Publics (National Public Procurement Commission, or CNMP) held a national essay contest for final year and graduating university students. Entrants were invited to write three to five pages on the topic “Public procurement: an effective tool for the implementation of public policies.”
When the top ten finalists were announced in November, not one, but TWO Louverture Cleary School (LCS) alumni were among them: Jothsaïna P. (LCS '14) and Jacob K. (LCS '15)!
Claud C.
For the mission of The Haitian Project to remain successful, there is a pressing need to support Louverture Cleary School (LCS) students after they graduate. The Dulcich Center for Career Advancement (DCCA) at LCS provides post-secondary assistance to alumni to allow them the opportunity to pursue their passion while creating lasting change in Haiti.
One of these bright and passionate students who was awarded a university scholarship through the DCCA is LCS graduate Claud C. (LCS '18). The scholarship is making it possible for him to study computer science at the Université Quisqueya.
WORKING FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Whether navigating the COVID-19 pandemic or some of the other difficulties that have challenged Haiti in recent years, many Louverture Cleary School alumni can be found on the frontlines, leading initiatives for positive change for their country.
One such alumna is Linsey Francesca J. (LCS ’13), who has dedicated herself to the study of medicine.
Linsey Francesca J.
Lyncée C.
Louverturian's Success Highlights Louverture Cleary School's Excellence
After the COVID-19 pandemic brought her final year at Louverture Cleary School to a halt in March, Lyncée C. (LCS ’20) looked for ways to stay engaged and active during this challenging time. After entering a national essay competition held by the Haitian cultural institution Centre Muse Haiti about the pandemic, Lyncée placed third overall in the contest.
Romain M.
Louverture Cleary Grad Innovates His Way Through the Pandemic
Like so many Louverture Cleary School graduates, Romain M. (LCS '19) found himself unable to continue studying economics at the state university. And, like a true Louverturian, Romain chose to use this uncertain, newly-imposed free time to better his community.
Dr. Jhonny F.
A Love of Medicine, a Life of Service
After graduating from Louverture Cleary School in June 2000, Dr. Jhonny F. earned a highly-coveted spot at the Medical School of the State University of Haiti.
Myrlande A.
Alumni facing the challenges of the pandemic
Alumni Caleb A. (LCS ‘08), Myrlande A. (LCS ‘10) and Stephane C. (LCS ‘11) are facing the challenges of COVID-19 in Haiti.
Clovesky P.
CLOVESKY P.
Clovesky P. (LCS ‘17) recognizes that Louverture Cleary School represents the place that made him who he is today, a man with a vision, which he draws from one of the school’s murals: “We are ready to rebuild Haiti, and you?”
Jesula T.
Jesula T.
Since her time as a Louverture Cleary School student, Jesula T. (LCS ’07) appreciated what set her school apart from others. Today as she reflects on her goals and impact, it is clear that she is driven by Louverture Cleary’s mission of creating a brighter future for her country.
Jeff B.
Jeff b.
Haitian Project News sat down with Jeff B., an Louverture Cleary School 2012 graduate and the school’s head of Information Technology, to discuss recent improvements and how he hopes to bolster Louverture Cleary’s technology capabilities for the future.
Keslin A.
KESLIN A.
As a young boy, Keslin A. (LCS ‘16) learned about Louverture Cleary School when he overheard people talking about the tuition-free boarding school—which was exactly what he knew he needed to succeed.
Godenson A.
godenson a.
One thing that Godenson A. (LCS ‘00) emphasizes when he talks to people about the Louverture Cleary community is the connections that he was able to make within the Haitian business world. “Louverture Cleary School gave me connections with people I would never, ever have been able to meet in Haiti. Louverture Cleary School has transferred knowledge, education and information to me.”
Dr. Jean-Came-Emile P.
lOUVERTURIANS TREATING LOUVERTURIANS
In February 2018, medical student and junior staff member Jean Lochard L. (LCS ‘14) fell ill with perforated appendicitis. Fortunately, he was able to receive excellent care from another Louverture Cleary alumnus, Dr. Jean-Came-Emile P. (LCS ‘06).
Edwide M.
Edwide M.
Besides contributing to an essential industry, Edwide M. (LCS '15) exemplifies a Louverturian. She retains the values imparted at Louverture Cleary School, continues to support Louverture Cleary School and is actively supporting Haitian institutions through her career.
Dolph-Froid P.
Dolph-Froid P.
Dolph-Froid P. (LCS '15) is passionate about using his education to create solutions for his country. He hopes to improve Haiti’s infrastructure by developing roads and buildings for the government after university.
Edline M.
Edline M.
Edline M. (LCS '15) plans to continue taking her social responsibility seriously. She says, “I will work on spreading the rule of law in Haiti to create a more just country.”
James Phillip C.
James Phillip C.
Based on James Phillip C.'s (LCS '10) experience, he says that laws [in Haiti] are both difficult to enforce and difficult for most people to understand. Inspired to change this, he hopes to continue after law school to earn a master’s degree in criminal law.
Kismith B.
Kismith B.
Since Kismith B. graduated from Louverture Cleary School in 2005, she has consistently held employment in a country where even for the educated it can be difficult to find and maintain a job.
Jean Paul F.
Jean Paul F.
Jean Paul F. (LCS '03) started his own sandal-making business, Collibel, in 2009. With the success that came through his business, he realized that he needed to give back to his community, Cité Soleil, after the earthquake in 2010.