Ms. Hanover 2014, Andrene Hutchinson - A PROFILE
Date of Birth: January 1, 1995
Occupation: Student, Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in the Humanities
Special Interest: Storytelling, learning Spanish, public speaking
Hobbies: Reading, creative writing, conversing with the elderly
Education: Arthur Wint Basic School, Lucea Infant, Lucea Primary, Herbert Morrison Tech.
Personality: I have an indomitable spirit. An eager to volunteer. I like to lead.
Favourite Author: Maya Angelou (Poet); Barack Obama (The Audacity Of Hope).
Person you admire most and why: The Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley O.M., O.J., MBE, who as a patriotic Jamaican, by determination endeavoured to retain aspects of Jamaica’s culture: She put Jamaican Creole on an international platform despite harsh criticism.
Philosophy: Determination determines my destination.
Favourite Jamaican Singer and why: Orville “Shaggy” Burrrell because he is not only an entertainer but also a humanitarian.
Favourite Traditional Folk Group and why: Jamaica Carifolk Singers because they play a vital role in culture retention.
Where I see myself in the next five years: Graduating from Norman Manley Law School and working as an Attorney at-Law.
Community Involvement:
- Youth Mayor of Lucea, 2005 - 2006;
- President, Lucea Police Youth Club
- Volunteer , Hanover Parish Council Poor Relief Department;
- Volunteer , Lucea Police Youth Club Back-to-School Treat, 2013;
- Volunteer , Bright Minds Basic School;
- Volunteer , NYS Youth Month Project, 2013
- Volunteer , National Labour Day Project, 2013
- Volunteer , Hanover Police Youth Clubs Labour Day Project 2014
Achievements and Awards
- Champion National Public Speaking, Jamaica 4H Clubs, 2014
- Principal’s Credit List, Herbert Morrison Tech, 2010, 2011
- Head Girl, Herbert Morrison Tech, 2012- 2014 (Deputy Head Girl 2011-2012)
- Valedictorian, Herbert Morrison Tech, 2012
- Peer Counselor (2010-2012), Form Captain (2010-2011)
- Student Council Rep (2007-2008),
- Awardee U.S Embassy (2012)
- Spelling Bee Parish Champion, Hanover, 2006;
- Spelling Bee Parish Champion, St. James, 2008
- Outstanding Gold Medalist JCDC Speech and Drama, 2003-2013
- Parish Champion National Reading Competition, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2009,
- Gold Medalist, World Skills, 2010