The Marigot Development Corporation (MDC), has secured a sports scholarship for Keyon Burton to attend college in the United States, under the Sports component of its “Study in the US Program”.
Burton is now a student-athlete at the Iowa Western Community College (IWCC). He has decided to major in Business Administration.
The IWCC head coach is very excited to have Burton join his team. He sees him as a very good prospect and is anticipating success for him in the upcoming NJCAA Outdoor Competition.
Burton is the gold medalist of the 2017 CARIFTA Games in the javelin event and joins Zellie Charles and Chelsey Linton in the MDC program.
The Sports component of the “Study in the US Program” targets mainly performing student-athletes of the WESMAR Rangers Athletic Club, with the ability to leverage their talents into US college opportunities.
Michael Pascal, Coordinator of MDC, said he is very pleased that the MDC was able to secure an athletic scholarship for a third youth of the community. He recognizes all the persons in Burton’s life and MDC’s extended network who have made this possible.
At the top of his list are Burton’s mother, Claire Burton andGodwin Dorsette, coach of the WesMar Rangers, without whom Burton’s achievements as a student-athlete would not be possible.
Special thanks go to MDC’s network of supporters, who provided gear and other supplies for Keyon’s transition into the NJCAA system. Mention is made of the MCCU, Grace Foundation, Brian Linton, Jeff Pascal, Byron Winston, Arthur Riley, Maysill Pascal, Damon Jno. Baptiste and Tarik Pascal.
The MDC looks forward to stellar performances both on and off the field from Burton.
Good luck young man ! embrace the opportunity and keep striving to greater heights !
Congrats Keyon, Ms. Burton and Coach Dorsette.
Here is to a bright future young man. I hope you will grab all the opportunities presented to you with both hands. Remain humble and grateful but work hard.
MDC big-up great things you and your network of supporters doing for the young people. I want to encourage all who can help to find out what can be done and support this big effort. Most of these kids come from underserved communities.
Congratulations Keyon. Stay focused.
Congratulations Keyon!!! I’m extremely proud of you. Keep up the exceptional work. I’m looking forward to hear more great things from you.
Thanks MDC , keep the excellent work going for providing education advancement for ALL the Dominican youths.
We have to move away from dependence syndrome of GOVT assistance
Congratulations to the young athlete Keyon Burton on attaining a scholarship to attend Iowa Western Community College (IWCC). Congrats also to the WESMAR Rangers Athletic Club and to Godwin Dorsette, coach of the WESMAR Rangers – my former student. Well done!!
I pray success and that he will have the dual focus of achieving both educationally and athletically.
Kudos to the Marigot Development Corporation (MDC) for assisting in providing such great opportunities to our youth.
Congratulations to Keyon Burton and I wish you all the best, it’s good to see the young men are moving forward .
I would just like to congratulate the young man on obtaining this scholarship to pursue his dream. I’m certain that this was achieved because of hours and hours of hard work. Continue to stay focused and endeavor to fulfill your fullest potential. Maximum love and respect!
This is excellence news. Very positive example of community self advancement without relying on political patronage. Key on will do the community proud.