Somersfield Academy Alumni Present Bursary
A charitable golf tournament has resulted in a $7,000 bursary for student Shiloh Stevens, presented by Somersfield Academy alumni.
A spokesperson said, “Betta Dais, a network focused on increasing social development opportunities on the island and run by Somersfield Academy alumni, presented their second scholarship through funds raised at their annual golf fundraiser held at the St. Regis Golf Course in Bermuda.
“The network, run by Marquis and Jai Burgess, Karim Creary, and family member Zahn Richardson, saw an impressive turnout with a total of 19 teams participating, mirroring the enthusiasm of last year’s event. Notable alumni and volunteers played pivotal roles in organizing and executing the event.
Riki Teteina, Karim Creary, Shiloh Stevens, Zahn Richardson, Marquis Burgess, Alison Kempe, and Charlie Judd:
“Jana Swainson-Roberts, Alynn Pitcher, the O’Shaughnessy Family, Cal Richardson, Casey Burgess, and Dion Bell deserve special recognition for their dedication and efforts.
“The overall winners of the tournament was the Dreamworks team, comprised of Christian Petty, Michael Barit, Julien Papadopoulo [alumni], and Marquis Burgess [alumni].
“The funds raised, totaling $7,000, will be allocated toward a Somersfield Academy Bursary for Shiloh Stevens at the start of the 2024/25 school year. Shiloh, who excels both academically and athletically, is a promising young student transitioning from public school to Somersfield Academy.”
Karim Creary, Marquis Burgess, Riki Teteina, and Shiloh Stevens:
Event organizer Jai Burgess said, “The school had a big impact in making me who I am, and I would like to contribute to helping them continue to make a positive impact on young Bermudians.”
Alison Kempe, Head of Admissions, said, “We’re pleased to welcome Shiloh Stevens to Somersfield Academy. His strong academic and athletic background makes him a great fit for our school. The support from our alumni through the Betta Dais Golf Fundraiser is making this possible, and we’re grateful for their commitment.”
The spokesperson said, “The Betta Dais Golf Fundraiser shows the spirit of giving and community engagement, demonstrating the enduring commitment of Somersfield Academy to build socially conscious independent thinkers. Contributions are welcome to further support these efforts. For more information on donations and account details, please contact marquisjcb@gmail.com.”
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