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School of Excellence, and indeed that’s what it is. President’s College, a name when spoken, leaves thoughts of superiority, intelligence and so much more upon listeners. President’s College, like in previous years has done it again. The year 2008 is another exceptional year for the school; the students there have excelled once more at CXC’s CSEC and CAPE Examinations.

CXC Secondary Examination Certificate, the examination common to most Caribbean territories and one of the most important examinations in our region. The 2008 CSEC top student at President’s College is the charming and intelligent Nareefa Nasrudeen who gained 11 grade ones in the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, English A, English B, Food and Nutrition, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Human and Social Biology and Information Technology. Nasrudeen, presently on vacation in Canada, was contacted via email and this is what she had to say, “It is a privilege and an honor for me to be among the top achievers in Guyana and I am extremely proud to be an excellent representation for President’s College. It took hard work, dedication
and a lot of sacrifices to achieve this honor. Firstly I would like to thank God for making this possible. I am sincerely thankful to all the teachers of PC. Without their teachings and guidance, I would not have attained this wonderful accomplishment.

I would also like to share this joy and give special recognition to my mother, Zamin Nasrudeen, who supported and encouraged me all the way, to my friends Fizal and Amir who volunteered their time to help me with my studies and a heartfelt thanks to all my friends for their support.”

The list continues… Tiffany Asregaddo, from the county of Berbice, gained 10 grade ones and 2 grade twos. She gained grade ones in English A, Home Management, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Office Administration, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Social Studies, Electronic Documentation Preparation Management and Information Technology. Asregaddo who aspires to be a chartered
accountant, gained grade twos in English B and Spanish. When asked
how she felt about her results, she commented saying that she was
surprised, but was disappointed with the grade twos, yet she was
satisfied. Asregaddo urges those students who are preparing for
future examinations to stay focused and study hard.

Mellissa Hector, example of Beauty and Brain power, managed to secure,
like Asregaddo, 10 grade ones and 2 grade twos. This aspiring Doctor
gained grade ones in Agricultural Science Double Award, Biology,
Chemistry, English A, English B, Mathematics, Physics, Physical
Education, Human and Social Biology and Information Technology. Grade
twos in French and Geography. Mellissa enjoys watching television,
studying and reading. Her advice to other students is never waste
time and always make the best use of it. Hector wishes to thank the
entire President’s College Family for assisting her in accomplishing
everything she has achieved.

Coming all the way from Region 2 on the Essequibo Coast, Leselle
Whyte, an aspiring Psychologist accomplished 7 grade ones, 1 grade two
and 1 grade three. “Oh my God”, was all she kept repeating upon
receiving her results. Whyte gained grade ones in: Agricultural
Science Double Award, Biology, English A, Mathematics, Social Studies,
Physical Education and Human and Social Biology; grade two in English
B; grade three in Information Technology. Whyte also stated that she
is relieved now that she knows how well she did and urges other
students to study hard, since there are seldom second chances to
correct unnecessary mistakes. She wishes to thank God, her parents
and all the teachers of President’s College, especially Mrs Y.
Chichester.

An aspiration of becoming a Doctor, Joanne Beejaimal, of Berbice, was
thankful for acquiring 6 grade ones and 4 grade twos. This beautiful
and talented individual who enjoys dancing obtained grade ones in;
English A, Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education, Human and
Social Biology and Information Technology; grade twos in Biology,
Chemistry, English B and Physics. Even though Beejaimal was surprised
with her results, she expected nothing less, since her hard work and
dedication to her studies, have now paid off. She advises not only
students but all individuals to set their priorities and keep focused
on their goals.

All work and no play make jack a dull boy. Living truth, Richard
Mohandatt, one of President’s College’s Basketball Superstars, who
also participated in several other sports at the Institution, excelled
at the examinations to prove that Education and Co-curricular
activities go hand in hand. Mohandatt gained 6 grade ones and 3 grade
twos. This young and talented individual with the goal of becoming a
Civil Engineer, obtained grade ones in Integrated Science,
Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education, Woods and Information
Technology; grade twos in English A, Physics and Technical Drawings.
Richard urges other students to always trust in God and work hard for
whatever their endeavors may be.

“I am very happy and surprised”, is what Rae-Dawn Corbin had to say
about her results. Corbin gained 6 grade ones in; Integrated Science,
Mathematics, Office Administration, Principles of Accounts, Social
Studies and Information Technology; 2 grade twos in Principles of
Business and Home Management; and 1 grade three in English A.
Rae-Dawn, who enjoys listening to music and surfing the Internet,
urges students never to give up or allow others to discourage them.
Corbin is thankful to the teachers of President’s College, her brother
and her mother.

Talented is just one word to describe Sewcharran Narine. Narine
gained 6 grade ones and 2 grade twos. He acquired grade ones in
Agricultural Science Double Award, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Human and Social Biology and Information Technology; grade twos in
Geography and English A. Narine was unable to be contacted for an
interview at the time of this article.

Cricket, Swimming and Communicating are just some of the hobbies of
Andrew Metzger, an aspiring Architect. He was very surprised and
stated that he didn’t know he had the ability to perform so well.
This intelligent individual gained 5 grade ones in Integrated Science,
Mathematics, Physical Education, Woods and Information Technology, 3
grade twos in English A, Physics and Technical Drawing and 1 grade 3
in Geography. Metzger advices other students to always strive for
excellence and try your best in everything that you do.

Jeremy Rathanum copped the number 10 spot at President’s College. He
gained, liked Metzger, 5 grade ones in Mathematics, Technical Drawing,
Physical Education, Electrical and Electronic Technology and
Information Technology; 3 grade twos in Chemistry, English A and
Physics; and 1 grade three in Geography. Rathanum was unavailable for
comments at the time of this article.

President’s College, the School of Excellence, where everything is possible, gained 100% passes 15 subjects at the CSEC Examinations; Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Clothing & Textile, Food & Nutrition, Home Economic Management, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Technical Drawing, Visual Drawing, Electrical Document Preparation Management, Physical Education, Human & Social Biology, Building Technology (woods)and Electrical & Electronic Technology.
Information Technology 94.6%, Caribbean History 83%, Economics 66.67%, English A 92.6%, French 66.67%, Geography 83.33%, Mathematics 80.76%, Office Administration 94.44%, Physics 92.86%, Principles of Accounts 77.78%, Principles of Business 88.23% and Spanish 66.67%

The percentage passed of students gaining five (5) and above subjects
with grades 1 to 3 is 98.15%

Indeed, President’s College has done well.

The intelligent minds at President’s College also excelled at this
year’s CAPE examinations. The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examination is an examination for the students who want to take a step
forward in their academic career. Some of the same subjects that are
offered at the CSEC level are offered at CAPE with the addition of
others. The Examination required more work from the students and
assists them in preparing for University life. For an individual to
pass at the CAPE level he/she must acquire grade ranging from grade 1
to grade 5.

Toping President’s College this year at the CAPE Examination is Shane
Pearce, a well talented individual with a striking combination of
humor and intelligence. This aspiring Computer Specialist, when is not
studying enjoys any computer related activity and athletics. Pearce,
who top President’s College Lower Six program last year, returns to
the spot this year. He gain 2 grade ones in Computer Science unit 2
and Communication Studies, 1 grade 3 in Applied Mathematics unit 1 and
1 grade 5 in Physics unit 1. Pearce said that he is extremely happy
with his results and wishes to thank God, cause without his
intervention his accomplishments would not have been possible and all
the teachers at President’s College especially Mrs. Y. Chichester, Mr.
O. Moses, Mrs. C. Joseph and Mr. A. St. Clair. Special thanks to Mr.
Skeete of St. Stanislaus College for assisting him to reach the top.
Also, he wishes to thank his mother and other members of his family
whose continued encouragements motivated him. He plans to continue
his studies in Computer Science. Pearce wishes to advise other
students to always put their best foot forward and keep focused at all
times.

“I am grateful to God”, is what Rushanna Marks said after receiving
her results. She is also thankful to her family and all the teachers
of Presidents College and also to Mr. Hawke and Ms C. Maison. Marks
said she was surprised and very satisfied with her grades. She gained
grade one in Law unit 2, grade twos in Law unit 1 and Sociology unit 2
and grade 3 in Communication Studies. Marks wishes to advise other
students to always aim for the sky in whatever they do. She also
aspires to be a criminal defense Lawyer.

Copping the school’s next spot is one of the Guyana’s best debaters,
Neilson McKenzie. McKenzie like Marks plans to be a criminal Lawyer.
He stated that he is happy with his results but a bit disappointed
since he had wanted to do better. McKenzie gained 1 grade one in
Communication Studies, 2 grade twos in Law unit 1 and Sociology unit 2
and 1 grade 3 in Law unit 2. McKenzie who enjoys choreographing
dances wishes to advise other students to never give up and always
remember the sky is the limit. He wishes to thank his Parents, God,
Ms. Claude Samuel, Mr. Hawke, Ms Maison and all the other teachers at
President’s College.

In the Lower Six Level at President’s College, topping the list is
Patricee Douglas who obtained 4 subjects. Douglas plans to study to
be a Gynecologist. She gained 1 grade one in Biology Unit 1, 2 grade
twos in Caribbean Studies and Environmental Science and 1 grade 3 in
Chemistry. Douglas wishes to thank God for answering her prayers and
for giving her the opportunity to shine. She also acknowledges her
teachers at President’s College, especially Mrs. Y. Chichester. She
advises other students to study hard and always trust in Jesus.

Studying to be a Cardiologist, Joshua Ramah, an intelligent and dedicated student gained 3 subjects at the CAPE examination. He gained 1 grade one in Environmental Science, and 2 grade twos in Biology and Caribbean Studies. While Ramah isn’t studying he enjoys watching the television and listening music. He wishes to thank Mrs. Chichester, Ms Lin, his Parents and God for his success.

The percentage passed of students gaining 3 and above subjects with grades 1-5 is 92%

The percentage passed overall at President’s College for CAPE is 97.9%

At the CAPE Examinations, President’s College gained 100% passes in 24 subjects these include; Applied Mathematics Unit1, Biology Unit 1, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science Unit 1, Economics Unit 1, Electrical and Electronic Technology Unit 1, Environmental Science, Food and Nutrition Unit 1, Geography Unit 1, History Unit 1, Information Technology Unit 1, Law Unit 1, Management of Business, Pure Mathematics, Physics Unit 1, Sociology Unit 1, Biology Unit 2, Chemistry Unit 2, Computer Science Unit 2, Food and Nutrition Unit 2, Law unit 2, Physics Unit 2, and Sociology Unit 2. The School gained 75% passes in Accounting Unit 1 and 70% in Chemistry Unit 1.

Judging from the results discussed above is evident that the most accomplished school at the 2008′s CXC Examinations is indeed President’s College. All the students are grateful for their successes and wishes to extend
gratitude to all the teachers of President’s College, without whom nothing could have been achieved.