GET TO KNOW YOUR SLATE: Sports Officer - Damian Scott

“We come with words of strength for the people!

We can win this fight without a riot!

But still, if we have to, David WILL slew Goliath!” – LMS feat. Morgan Heritage 'Saddle Up'

Damian R. Scott, commonly referred to as ScottyPedia by those students who know him well, is currently pursuing a BA in Mass Communications at COSTAATT, and aspires to be your next Sports Officer. The elder statesman of our WAR slate, Damian has proven to be a remarkable resource for reliable and credible information, to the benefit of students and lecturers alike. Well-spoken to all and respected by many, Damian is also a former school footballer and basketball player, and still plays both avidly to this day.

In addition to his academic prowess, his wealth of experience affords him keen insight into problems, solutions and consequences, making his contributions invaluable on both personal and professional levels. As Sports Officer, Damian promises to bring back a sense of belonging amongst the students at COSTAATT South Campus, and will use sporting activity as a means to bring about this new dawn for the long-suffering student fraternity.

GET TO KNOW YOUR SLATE: Earl AJ Edmund - Treasurer

“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard

Born August 12^th 1990, Earl AJ Edmund is a face of change. Never a star on the football or cricket field, Earl was a star on the academic field. He served on the Student Council for two consecutive years; he was selected as a School Prefect, attaining the rank of Head Male Prefect in his final year; he was the co-captain of the Social Studies Society, where he led the team to victory twice in the Caribbean Union Conference “Know Your Caribbean Quiz.” He is also a five time Honor Roll student, capturing the Principal’s Award in 2006. He is now a Mass Communications student at COSTAATT.

Currently employed at Antilles Employees’ Credit Union as a Member Services Officer assigned to the Youth Development Programme, he encourages youth within the affiliated schools and community to save and to understand thrift.

GET TO KNOW YOUR SLATE: Anika Ganga - Assistant Secretary

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

― Nelson Mandela

Ever since her childhood, Anika Ganga has been encouraged by her parents to exert her full potential; which throughout her growing years, has been her motivation for success. Her main goal is to be the best that she can be while surrounding herself with good people who will support her strongly. Anika enjoys reading; which satisfies her thirst for knowledge. However, her passion lies in writing, because it gives her the opportunity to create new worlds which she can share with others. Her greatest ambition is to become a world- renowned author while being a part of the fascinating world of Journalism. Although she is strong willed and determined she also believes that we should always try to stand out in everything we do.  In her opinion, it is perfectly fine to be different and she embraces her weird, artistic and fun personality quite freely.

GET TO KNOW YOUR SLATE: Evening Vice-President - Alette Liz Williams

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama

Alette Liz Williams is a 4^th year Mass Communication student who hails from Princes Town. She transferred from IT (Operating Systems Management) because she believes that people are her passion.  She has always been grounded in customer service and believes in serving and service, having been in the profession of customer service for just about 8 years. Alette is currently employed in the Judiciary as a Court Customer Service Representative, attached to the Court Protocol and Information Unit.

GET TO KNOW YOUR SLATE: Secretary - Wavel Fraser

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ― Margaret Mead

Wavel F. Fraser is an individual born and raised out of the quiet countryside of St. Julien Village, Princes Town. Being the vibrant person that she is, Wavel has always been fascinated with making a difference; not only in her society but any environment that she is a part of. Always having a desire to serve people since childhood, she felt that she could make significant impacts toward anything she put her mind to and this has shown in her accomplishments to date. She believes that change starts with one individual and can gradually spread to the numbers that come in contact with this individual. She has been able to positively motivate and encourage her fellow classmates and co-workers to perform better and is also able to be the glue that holds her extended family together.

GET TO KNOW YOUR SLATE: President - Nicholas Lutchmansingh

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi

Nicholas Jonathan Lutchmansingh, or “Nick" as he is popularly known, is a third year student at COSTAATT south campus where he is currently pursuing his BA in Mass Communication. He is a great believer in the adage "whatever you put your mind to you can achieve." Nick has pursued his degree with determination and enthusiasm from day one as with everything else he does. Known as the 'Go to Guy,’ he is well respected and admired among his peers and by those who have had the pleasure to work alongside him.

In 2012, Nick formed part of the COSTAATT's South Campus Debate Team which took first place in the inter campus debate. Nick also brought his zeal and passion when he volunteered at the International Press Institute Congress of 2012, representing COSTAATT South Campus.