The aim of the program is to inspire achievement and provide guidance so that students become positive role models.

St. Mary’s College has established a student mentorship program spearheaded by the centennial class of 1990.

The mentorship program is part of an initiative of the St. Mary’s College Old Boys Association. The intent of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to interact with graduates of St. Mary’s College ("old boys") who have experience in various fields including academia, practical and vocational professions. The vision is to inspire achievement and provide guidance so that students become positive community and world influencers.

Specific objectives of the program include providing insight into various professions; providing access to male role models; and assisting at-risk male youth.

Three mentoring sessions were planned for the first term of the 2016/17 academic year. The first session took place on Sep. 26, with presenter Hon. Sir Dwight Venner, the former governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, and a 1965 graduate of St. Mary’s College.

Rowan Seon, Principal of St. Mary’s College commented after the first mentoring session, that students had a renewed resolve to succeed.

"Sir Dwight's presentation was heard by the entire group of fourth and fifth formers. He highlighted the salient aspects of his life's journey. From all reports many students, especially those studying economics, were renewed in their determination to excel," he said.

The second mentoring session was conducted in October with Dr. Stephen King. The other will be held in November, with Adrian Augier.

Founder and managing director of Media Zone, Inc., Wayne Whitfield, a 1985 graduate of St. Mary’s College, has confirmed that the company will record the mentoring sessions.

A steering committee, comprising five members from the class of 1990, Gillray M. Cadet, Terry Finisterre, Terry Goodman, Anselm Mathurin and Cuthbert Nathaniel, will review the impact of the first three mentoring sessions against the program objectives to determine how to improve the interaction, knowledge transfer and experience of the students.

The plan for the future is to seek commitments from "old boys," both in and out of Saint Lucia, who are eager to contribute and mentor the students.