That's Wassup Online Magazine Issue #8 That's Wassup Online Youth Magazine Issue 8 | Page 10

10 • Issue #8 • www.thwassup.com AJAUNIE SCOTT TRISTA VASQUEZ 2. 3. yOUTH EXPLOSION PERFORMER PROFILES Shanne Nia Andreuille James 1. 19 year old Shanne Nia Andreuille James has been moulding her talent from the age of seven with the guidance of her aunt Deanna Clarke. Shanne has obtained vocal training from renowned opera singer; Blaise Claudio Pascal and became a part of the Blaise Pascal Project, a small group of singers trained by Blaise Pascal himself. This group performed at the Chamber of Commerce Awards in 2012. Aside from this performance, Shanne has also performed as a soloist at the Ms. Saint Lucia World Pageant and the Chamber of Commerce Awards in 2014. Shanne attended the Gordon & Walcott Memorial Methodist School, St. Joseph’s Convent Secondary School and then furthered her studies at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (DASGS) she is currently employed as a teller. She dedicates her time to furthering and developing her talent and consequently grasps as many opportunities presented, to use her talent as she possibly can. Shanne’s intention is to 1. solidify the notion of St. Lucia being on the map. In other words she would like to be a representation of the versatility that her island possesses. “I aspire to utilize my talent for the amelioration of our culture to assist with community outreach programs and thirdly, to pave the way as well as create an awareness/avenue for potential artistes like myself.”