JAMAICA’S YOUNGEST Olympic gold medallist Briana Williams has awarded scholarships to three Excelsior High School...
Brianna Williams:"I am committed to helping the next generation in this sport and I want to encourage you to work hard and don't let anybody quell your dreams."
Following a Christmas treat the 20-year-old staged for children in the Montego Bay environs in December, Williams will provide $70,000 each in scholarships to Shakira Rhoden, Shelly-Ann Taylor and Janelia Williams. “I was so honoured last year when I read the article in the newspaper stating that I inspire these girls. I wanted to meet them, but leave more than inspirational words. I wanted to support their academic journey.”The scholarship was made possible through Briana’s sponsor GraceKennedy Limited and will be disbursed to the school to cover the cost of books, tuition and other necessities for the 2023 academic year.
“We are committed to helping the next generation in this sport and I want to encourage you to work hard and don’t let anybody quell your dreams. Put in the work, listen to your teachers, your coaches and rewrite your goals and recite them every day and don’t give up.
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