Congratulations to the LCS Class of 2023!
Last Saturday, the Louverture Cleary School community celebrated the graduation of the 46 students in its 28th graduating class!
Looking back over their seven years at LCS, this class stood out with their accomplishments. Their academic success included a national laureate in 2019, when member Marquez M. had the top score on the Katryèm (9th grade) state exam. The students craved knowledge and creative expression: trivia, music, and the written word were some favorites of this talented class. When the pandemic temporarily curtailed some outreach programs for the surrounding neighborhood, this class was especially eager for them to resume, recognizing the need to serve the community and to set the example of service for the newest students.
As LCS Economics Department Head Djim G. (LCS ’14), who taught this class both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities, reflected:
"I have had the privilege of witnessing the unique qualities of this graduating class that set them apart. They will be remembered for their intellectual curiosity and their optimistic and proactive approach when facing new challenges. Their commitment to community service and their tireless efforts to uplift those around them will definitely leave a mark to guide the future generations of LCS."
We are so proud of our graduates! We know that they are taking with them the values, skills, and hopes for a just and prosperous future for their country that they learned at LCS, and we look forward to seeing the great things they will do!
A Selection of Quotes from the Class of 2023
My hope for Haiti's future is to have educated people, because education is the first step towards development. If we ever want to rebuild Haiti, it should start with educated citizens who are aware of their responsibilities and have the capacity to contribute to Haiti's development. I also hope that citizens have the morality to care about their neighbors, their friends, and the people around them. I believe that if Haitians have these two things (good education and morality), they will be able to find good solutions to Haiti's problems.
—Joovica Jenny J.
Throughout my seven years at LCS I have learned many lessons, but the one which has struck the most is a celebrated sentence written on a wall at school by Mahatma Gandhi: ‘Be the change you wish to see.' That sentence reflects 100 percent my life as a Haitian, because right now I know that I would like to improve or to change society. I have to start it by myself. I have to be the first and the best example; I have to be the model. I am ready so that after graduation, I shall start concretizing the change I always wish to see, which is Haiti’s development.
—Roosevelt M.
Since my childhood I have always said that I should make my own influential mark and at the same time be an influential woman. I really want to participate in my country’s development by giving a new education to the coming generation so that they can see things in a different way. This is for me the best way to achieve that goal.
—Emie Christina Marthe F.
I would like to see Haiti safer, with more people educated and less insecurity. I would like to see humans living better. I would like to see them claiming their rights and respecting the rights of others. I would like to see more people influencing good things. I would like to see people sharing what they have. For myself, I know it is going to be hard, but I will do my best to influence others in good things. As I am a debater, I will convince them there are good reasons to do good!
—Bill James-Sky V.
LCS gives to me a chance to be a helper for my country. After my seven years at school, I can see in myself a responsible leader. After LCS, I would like to be a judge so that I can begin to build Haiti by making justice in my environment. I would like to be a source of motivation for each Louverturian and for every single person around me.
—Withney C.
As we can all notice, the situation in Haiti is getting worse and worse every day, and because of that, living a good life is really complicated. For the future of Haiti, I hope that the leaders of the country will consent a lot of effort for its development. As a Louverturian, I am going to do all possible to participate in this development. Even if I don’t start by doing huge things, I know that making little steps is going to have a big impact in the future.
—Holdy Bertrand C.
The LCS Class of 2023 proves that The Haitian Project is still succeeding at its mission despite the significant challenges in Haiti. But it wouldn’t be possible without you — our wonderful and dedicated THP community.
Please consider making a special gift in honor of the incredible young men and women of Louverture Cleary School's 28th graduating class, so that we may continue to educate the future servant-leaders of Haiti!
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