Former valedictorian, Stephie Pascal, shines at UK university

Pascal and parents at the graduation in London last week
Pascal and parents at the graduation in London last week

Stephie Pascal, former valedictorian of the Convent High School (2007) and Dominica State College (2009) has graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom.

UCL is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.

Her studies there were funded by the Government of Dominica following her exceptional performance at DSC and her success at the A Level examinations in 2009.

Pascal received the Kitson Award for the highest final score in the department of Chemical Engineering and also made the Dean’s list with first class honors.

Throughout her degree, Pascal received several awards for her academic excellence including the Rooke Scholarship for most outstanding first year student, the Goldsmid Sessional Prize for best second year student and the Charles Keel Prize for most promising student starting their third year.

Pascal is currently completing a summer internship at an oil and gas company in the UK.

In October, she will start her Masters in Advanced Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, which was funded by the university.

She was accepted by the prestigious Trinity College.

Pascal is very interested in energy, from conventional oil and gas through to renewables.

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73 Comments

  1. Fond Cole
    September 9, 2013

    Congrats Stephie, Beno and Maria…. Great student!!! God’s continued blessings to you all..

  2. BEKELE
    September 5, 2013

    Congrats Stephanie, Beno and Davina. AMAZING. . .

  3. BEKELE
    September 5, 2013

    Congrats Stephanie Beno and Davina, AMAZING ,,,,

  4. Alex Bruno
    September 5, 2013

    Very well done. Please remain focus.

  5. tuuulee
    September 5, 2013

    CHS. we keep striving to show the values and education that we have received at this insitution. Hard work conquers all. yo go girl! :-D

    • anonymous
      July 17, 2017

      boom!

  6. Former CHS student
    September 5, 2013

    Congratulations! You have made yourself and indeed your family proud. May God continue to BLESS you. Proud parents Mr and Mrs Pascal…you have every reason to be…continue to support her through prayers, God will do the rest.

  7. September 5, 2013

    Stephie, I know young people with a motive, does know what they want. And to you, I say, Congrats. Your mum and dad are hard working people, who knows what comes on the plate. You did not born with a golden spoon as some of the bougeouse children. To you, hard work comes with good results. Congrats! Stephie. I am a proud grandmother who got good results from our 16 year old granddaughter at CXC. I know perseverance will see her through. Keep up the good works, and you must twitter young people to always keep their head up high, get as far as the will power takes you, and above all, you remain a TRUE DOMINICAN. One love and congrats.

  8. Matriculation
    September 5, 2013

    Congrats. To excel at Cambridge at engineering, means that you are really a great mind.

    It’s just a pity that 95% of our great minds have to stay out there after their studies. Its the big countries that get all the benefits of their success.

    • Nojobshun
      September 5, 2013

      The government giving them jobs? Everyone crying about brain drain but all y’all crying don’t know what it feels like to come back from studying after graduating with honours and sitting at home because all responses from job applications say “no vacancies”

  9. Surgeon, CHS Alum
    September 5, 2013

    CHS women make Domincans PROUD AGAIN!

  10. Just Analyzing
    September 5, 2013

    Am very proud of u, am not surprise at what u have done, wish u all the best as u advance. the sky is the limit.

  11. Anonymous
    September 5, 2013

    Amazing achievements Stephie! Congrats and go for it with the Masters and the PHD. God Bless!

  12. real possie
    September 5, 2013

    yeh keep it moderating

  13. Deleoncourt
    September 5, 2013

    Amazing congratulations !!

  14. M Grell
    September 5, 2013

    Congrats Stephie and keep shining. Congrats also to proud parents Maria and Beno . God bless you All

  15. Yvette
    September 5, 2013

    Today I stand proud of MY Stephie; from the time she was placed in my arms at birth I whispered in her ear that she should always remember she is a PASCAL and she has not let me down. Mr Charles Pascal your grand pa is also smiling down on you baby; he always believed in the power of an educated mind.
    I AM PROUD, I am happy and excited.The sky is the limit, i know you are going places!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. Dominican by birth
    September 5, 2013

    CONGRATULATIONS and keep focused may God continue to guide and bless

  17. Sylvester J Cadette
    September 5, 2013

    WOW!! Congratulations to you, Young Lady and to your family for such outstanding scholastic achievements. YOU MAKE DOMINICA PROUD. WE ALL MUST REJOICE IN HER SUCCESS. Good People and good things come from Dominica continually. Her chemical engineering is so relavant to a future vibrant energy industry. More success in your Masters degree.

  18. Gweneth J Moorhouse
    September 5, 2013

    Heartiest Congratulations to you and your parents my fellow Dominicans. This is indeed a very great honour you gave Dominica.YOU have joined the club of Dominicans who excell in thier studies at colleges and universities in foreign lands.Hats off to your teachers Dominican and foreign.
    The Dominican Thermal Energy project is awaiting you.You persevered and you won diligently.BLESSINGS.

  19. DominicanQueen
    September 5, 2013

    Nuff Respect!! Congratulations!

  20. Aye
    September 5, 2013

    Well done…..

  21. September 4, 2013

    congrats, u really came from the east, God bless u. u go girl

  22. Glo Chaud
    September 4, 2013

    Davina and Beno take a bow….Steffi keep it up girl. Go for it…..you have proven you got what it takes…God Bless my child.

  23. Mr. B
    September 4, 2013

    Congrats to Stephie, Beno, Maria and family…..

  24. Jbfox
    September 4, 2013

    Congrats young lady u are a perfect example of what hard work and commitment can do.

  25. RICHARDS
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulations. wish you all the best and continued exceptional performances throughout your academic and professional career. Your chosen field of study is quite relevant and much needed expertise given the current and new green approach and trend in business, technology, natural resources and especially energy.

  26. September 4, 2013

    congrats to STEPHIE , maria and beno must be proud

  27. thank God
    September 4, 2013

    Young lady I just love you! I’m the mother of a seventeen year old and i see her in you! because of you i have renewed hope! Thank you Lord and thank you Stephie!!!

  28. wish bone
    September 4, 2013

    Wow!! Goose bumps!!! congratulations to u Miss Pascal, Mr.&Mrs Pascal and all ur teachers from pre school to present. You are what many parents dream of their children becoming! God bless you and may he keep you!You’ve made us all proud!

  29. "O" STRESS"
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulations! it makes me feel good for all those successful sons and daughters of our lovely Island. D.N.O. this one does not need “MUDERATION”!SMFH”.

  30. September 4, 2013

    This is true perseverance. Ms. Pascal there is always room to keep moving up. I think I recognize your parents. Congratulations to you and your parents.

  31. tina turner
    September 4, 2013

    Congrats steph u representing for us. Great to know that I actually know someone as awesome as u keep up the good work… Repin for table tenis

  32. Family Friend
    September 4, 2013

    We therefore take this opportunity to express our deepest convidence in you to exceed all expectations at Graduate School starting in October.
    The sky has never been your limit and in so doing you have caused our own limits to extend.

    May God continue to grant you good health and humilty on the task ahead.

    Always remember it took THE FAMILY in large measure to prepare the platform for your success.

    GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  33. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    Congrats

  34. Family Friend
    September 4, 2013

    Stephie, this extraordinary achievement is a fitting tribute in memory of your deceased uncle David Pascal, who himself was a top student at his university, before his untimely passing.

    You have finished the race for him and now he is smiling down on you.

    Indeed, wise Men and Women come from the east. Boetica roots to be exact.
    THANKS FOR MAKING US ALL PROUD.

    • September 5, 2013

      I am the brother of the late David and the father of Stephie,in reading your post whoever you are brought some emotion(tears to my eyes) because during the ceremony the late David, my late Dad and mum came to mind they would have been over the moon with Stephie’s achievement because for them education was all they wanted for us especially Daddy.

  35. gretta h
    September 4, 2013

    whenever such success comes through, I first congratulate parents. Maria and Beno, you have done well. God’s grace is powerful and plentiful, He sees us through our struggles. Congratulations Stephie, you have done well. Stay within the bounds of God’s grace, He has much more in store for you. God bless you

  36. September 4, 2013

    Wow Congratulations Stephie! Continue to make your parents and Dominica Proud! Thats what you call a role model!

  37. Marcus Hill
    September 4, 2013

    Well done!!! Congratulations!! Goes to show that no matter where you come from you can compete at the highest level!!

    I am so pleased to see Dominicans competing academically and otherwise at the international level!

  38. Mr.Green
    September 4, 2013

    WOW! Same engineering course I wish to study later down the road. THis is great motivation for me and the rest of Dominicans who are looking to be successful career wise. I wish her all the best in her endeavours!

  39. PoKeSa
    September 4, 2013

    The 8 Keys to excellence personified by
    Stephie Pascal:

    INTEGRITY – Match behaviour with values
    Demonstrate your positive personal values in all you do and say. Be sincere and real.

    FAILURE LEADS TO SUCCESS – Learn from mistakes
    View failures as feedback that provides you with the information you need to learn, grow, and succeed.

    SPEAK WITH GOOD PURPOSE – Speak honestly and kindly
    Think before you speak. Make sure your intention is positive and your words are sincere.

    THIS IS IT! – Make the most of every moment
    Focus your attention on the present moment. Keep a positive attitude.

    COMMITMENT – Make your dreams happen
    Take positive action. Follow your vision without wavering.

    OWNERSHIP – Take responsibility for actions
    Be responsible for your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions. “Own” the choices you make and the results that follow.

    FLEXIBILITY – Be willing to do things differently
    Recognize what’s not working and be willing to change what you’re doing to achieve your goal.

    BALANCE – Live your best life
    Be mindful of self and others while focusing on what’s meaningful and important in your life. Inner happiness and fulfillment come when your mind, body, and emotions are nurtured by the choices you make.

  40. lapwet
    September 4, 2013

    This was never a suprise . Congrats to you stephie you really made not only your parents but all dominicans proud.

  41. patrick
    September 4, 2013

    congrats always know you were an outstanding student.. when you come back we have to curry a goat…lol

  42. real possie
    September 4, 2013

    Dem mouth piece won’t take this up why u ask because of who funded it,i know for sure its more than a ticket to ST.Lucia,if u can say bad when its bad why can’t u say good when its good.PS election around the corner lol.To Stephie great job keep shooting for the stars.

  43. Mwenmem
    September 4, 2013

    Well done babe…..Congrats. Vieux Beno. Pwen un bwea assu mwen(Take a drink on that. Beno)

  44. me
    September 4, 2013

    congratulations

  45. izdert
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulations to you and your family. Soarrrrrrrr…………

  46. VV
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulations! Wishing you God’s guidance and continued success.

  47. Toomatoe Tomato
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulations! Ms. Pascal to you and your Parents. She graduated from CHS in 2007 and the State College in 2009. And some would want us to believe nothing good happens in Dominica or from Dominica.

  48. Development
    September 4, 2013

    Congrats. See what we have produced and yet we ourselves crying down our country. may our eyes be opened to the potential that lies in our island state.

  49. TooFree
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulations! Hard work, focus and brains= continued success academically and personally. My child, I wish you all the best. There are more positive things to come your way. So nice to see a young Dominican excelling in a global environment, this means you can excel any where. Maria & Beno kudos to you too..

  50. Impressed
    September 4, 2013

    That’s the way to go my girl!!! Make the entire country proud. Hope we can have our kids read this article so they could emulate this young lady, as we need more like this. You go girl!!!!

  51. nel
    September 4, 2013

    very good Stephie Keep it up! That is news!

  52. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    dsc seems to be good after all hhhmmmmmm… never listen to naysayers

  53. Carissa
    September 4, 2013

    congratulations! beauty and brains!!!

  54. Attitude
    September 4, 2013

    Congrats Stephie! May God continue to be with you.

  55. LADY
    September 4, 2013

    OK BENO NUFF RESPECT

  56. Hanna
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulation stephie. You made your parents and community very proud. Keep it up. God’s Blessings!

  57. correct mindset
    September 4, 2013

    Well done young lady! Congratulations and Respect to you on your acheivement!!!

  58. Hmmm
    September 4, 2013

    Way to go Stephie…keep up the good work. See the Beno…lol…well done.

  59. Porpos
    September 4, 2013

    Congratulation Ms Pascal, I donot know you but you have made all of us proud as a Dominican. Keep it up the sky is the limit.

  60. Queen
    September 4, 2013

    CHS is Proud of You Stephie!!!!!

  61. Cowboy
    September 4, 2013

    So proud of you! Consider u my little niece. Me and your mom go way back. Grad school next?

  62. ISIDORA
    September 4, 2013

    Stephie we are so proud of you!!! Keep up the good work. May God bless you always!!!! I hope my little Stephie follow your footsteps!!!!! Great job!!!!

  63. DELICE ROOTS
    September 4, 2013

    You make us all proud.
    Congratulations are in order.
    Praise the Lord

  64. jahcure
    September 4, 2013

    wise man came from the EAST.east is the best yes

  65. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    Wow yes sah…brilliant just brilliant!!!

  66. overseas
    September 4, 2013

    amazing.

  67. Danielle
    September 4, 2013

    Wow! Congratulations! Very impressive

  68. hope
    September 4, 2013

    Bravo! I am smiling from ear to ear for this family. Maria and Beno must be heart-pumping proud of their little girl.

    Soar Stephie …

  69. Too Hard Too Long
    September 4, 2013

    Well done Stephie. I expected nothing less.

  70. Hmmmm....
    September 4, 2013

    Fantastic! Congratulations, I wish you continued success!

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