Stuti Susan Jerald James – DeJong Music Award Recipient 2020
The Keith and Marcine DeJong Music Award is given annually from their legacy investment in recognition of KIS’ top music students(s) at Awards
Assembly each May. Congratulations to Stuti Susan Jerald James, who received the award in May of 2020!
To Kodai Friends International (KFI),I am honoured to be the recipient of the ‘DeJong Memorial Music Scholarship Award’ for the year 2020. I, Stuti Susan Jerald James, am a native of Kodaikanal. I have been at KIS since Grade 5 and have cherished the many opportunities that have been provided at KIS, especially those pertaining to music. This scholarship award is very special as my parents have been working at KIS for over 20 years now, and have known members of the DeJong family personally including Bruce, Garry and Suzanne. I am thankful to the DeJong family for this prestigious
recognition.
I have always had a passion for music and have been keen on developing my skills in this field. I have utilised every opportunity at hand to exhibit my skills, including accompaniments for assemblies and chapel services as well as performances on several occasions such as my graduation. Music has been a crucial part of my life and will continue to do so. Though I plan to major in psychology in university, I wish to continue learning music. Having completed my ABRSM Grade 6 in Piano, I hope to work my way up to a Diploma in Piano, and I believe that the money that accompanies this award will support me in doing so.
I would once again like to thank you for this appreciation.
Sincerely,
Stuti Susan Jerald James
KIS Class of 2020