WOMEN’S world indoor 60 metres hurdles champion and record holder Devynne Charlton returned home and made a substantial contribution to her alma mater at St Augustine’s College.

Charlton, who competed for the Big Red Machine before she headed off to Purdue University on an athletic scholarship, presented the SAC Alumni Association with a cheque for a scholarship for a deserving student-athlete.

The presentation was made yesterday by Charlton to Dr Anastasia Brown, president of the SAC Alumni Association. She was joined by her former team-mate Megan Moss.

Charlton, who is coming off a sixth-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, will be one of the honourees during the SAC Alumni Lighthouse Awards, scheduled for Saturday, October 19 at the Atlantis Grand Ballroom starting at 7pm.

During the presentation, Charlton received her keepsake invitation for the awards banquet. Also present to receive their invitation was Hiltina Scott, who will be awarded the SAC Alumni Spirit Award.

The awards banquet, being held under the theme ‘Junkanoo Masquerade - Celebrating the Big Red Machine,’ will be entertained by the incredible Essence Band, Junkanoo, and DJ Bodie. Tickets are priced at $300 per person. 

Prizes and in-kind donations are still being accepted for the event. Members of the alumni, who wish to make a contribution to the awards banquet, are asked to email thesacalumni@gmail.com. 

The SAC Alumni Association also received a scholarship donation in honor of Winston Carter, a former long-time teacher at SAC. More details about the Winston Carter Award will be shared following the awards banquet.