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It's now Dr Diana Davis-Smith!

Published:Sunday | August 22, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Dr Diana Davis-Smith accepts her Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Dr Herbert Thompson, president of Northern Caribbean University, at the graduation ceremony.
From left: Drs Diana Davis-Smith, Olive Maragh and Franklyn Baldeo make a happy trio at their graduation ceremony at the Northern Caribbean University last Sunday in Mandeville.
Dr Diana Davis-Smith (right back) shares the spotlight with friends Nicola Scott-Bonnick (left, back) Suzette Campbell (seated, left) and attorney Donna Scott-Mottley. - photos by Janet Silvera
Dr Diana Davis-Smith (centre) poses with friends Phoebe Buchanan (left) and Michelle Chin-Fatt.
Dr Diana Davis-Smith (second left) smiles for the camera with her husband Lovel (left), best friend Gaudia Aquart (right) and husband her Clive at the party celebrate her achievement of a PhD in Education from the Northern Caribbean University last week Sunday.
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Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU:

Attorney-at-law Aloun Assamba labelled Dr Diana Davis-Smith a woman of fortitude and stick-to-itivenes, while another lawyer, Donna Scott Mottley, described her as tenacious.

The banker, known in the financial circles as no-nonsense, is charting a path into the island's educational system and is armed and ready to deliver on her promise to bring excellence to ordinary Jamaicans.

"Excellence is attainable, dedication to task, perseverance and a belief in a power that is greater than man," said Davis-Smith.

Close friends and family comprised the intimate group that celebrated with the Northern Caribbean University graduate last Sunday at Studio 38 on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston.

Davis-Smith, who is married to Lovel Smith, a construction contractor, collected her latest achievement, the Doctor of Philosophy in Education.

Her confidante and lifelong friend, attorney Nicole Scott-Bonnick, in celebrating her pal's accomplishment said, "Diana is the most important person in my life, a wonderful, special human being, who is a loyal friend."

Davis-Smith's best friend Guadia Aquart organised the event, which received great support from the 'Rum Tree Calabash' crew Dollis Campbell, Millicent Lynch and Nurma James.

janet.silvera@gleanerjm.com