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QC girl is Guyana’s top CSEC student

Sixteen-year-old Yana-Marisa Edwards of Queen’s College has been named the country’s top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) student.

Yana-Marisa Edwards

An Education Ministry source yesterday confirmed that Edwards is the nation’s top student. The source noted said that at a press conference to present results through the media, Minister of Education Shaik Baksh had given a list of names of students who were vying for the top spot; but had said that the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) had not yet determined the top CSEC student. The media had reported that unofficially Rahul Nehaul Lall was the top CSEC student, since he had received the most grade ones on the list that was provided.

However, Stabroek News understands that Edwards with 14 grade ones and one grade two is in fact the top student. What give her the edge over Lall was her distinctions in two foreign languages: French and Spanish and a double major in Agricultural Science. Her only grade two was in Music.

Stabroek News caught up with the young lady at her school sports yesterday. “I was satisfied with the grades I got but the news made me feel elated,” Edwards said referring to being officially named the top student.

Talking about her tutelage at Queen’s College Edwards said the school goes beyond the ordinary curriculum. “They teach us integrity; self preservation… takes you beyond work and into life itself.”

Edwards said she believed her success was due to a process, which started since first form or even before that. It involved giving up a lot and making a special sacrifice. “And even now CXC is not the end but another beginning,” she said.

She plans to continue in sixth form and do A-levels.

The daughter of physician Dr Morris Edwards and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards, the 16-year-old plans to follow in her father’s footsteps and study medicine. “I have a lot of time to change my mind though,” she said smiling.

Exams results were issued in Guyana on August 21, several days after they were released in other Caribbean territories. When the results were read to the media at a press conference, the exam slips had not yet arrived to be distributed to schools. Baksh had at the time stated his displeasure at the council’s “slothfulness.”

CXC had then reported that an overall two per cent increase in candidates’ performance at the CSEC examinations throughout the region was recorded this year. A press release from the council had said that 62 per cent of the 563,302 entries received acceptable grades.

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82 Responses to “QC girl is Guyana’s top CSEC student”

brownboy14
on October 3rd, 2008 6:07 am

Knowing the parents of this wonderful child, I think such performance was expected and great things will be expected of her.

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critik
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 2:15 pm:
It’s amazing how the Ministry works.Is there anything like an official criteria for the top student?Were the tables turned I wonder if Lall would have been re-named the top student?
The same happened last year when, out of the blues, there was a distinction between Senior secondary top student and junior sec top std.
Does QC always have to be the top?

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Charriot
In reply to the above comment on October 4th, 2008 12:20 am:
Too bad this talent will not benefit the country in the near futher? Like the rest of our scholars, her talents will be utilized elsewhere. Sad to say!!!!

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cooliegyal
In reply to the above comment on October 4th, 2008 12:31 am:
Wow! You go girl! I can just imagine how proud your parents are…..Perserverance and determination surely brought you, your attainment…..
Congrats!

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sheik
on October 3rd, 2008 6:22 am

Marrisa, congratulations.You have made your parents proud and you have made the nation proud.Just remain focused and your dreams will be at your door step.
Congrats equally to your parents .

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popeoplefedup
on October 3rd, 2008 7:13 am

I commend this young lady, but must express disappointment at the Ministry of Education which erroneously declared Lall as the top student.

Moderator’s note: Ministry did not declare him to be top student. It said he was one of a number that would be in the running. The media reported that he had the most grade ones.

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amen-ra
on October 3rd, 2008 7:19 am

I congratulate ms. edward on her top performance at the csec examination and wish her all the best in her academic studies. It good to see an african guyanese student at the top of the pack, much kudos to her parents for the sacrifice they made for her.

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gtbeat
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 5:21 pm:
Learn to look beyond race and see her for what she is, a member of the human race.

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freespeech
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 8:01 pm:
these critics said all the top teachers had migrated.
the unqualified remaining teachers are still doing a good job, kudos to the
outstanding remaining teachers.

malaika06
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 8:23 pm:
You’ll say anything when it suits you just fine, to put on a spin on it.

I applaud the distinction amen-ra made and salute Yana-Marisa on her fine achievement. Congrats, young lady!!!

RS
In reply to the above comment on October 7th, 2008 10:04 pm:
Indeed why does race have to come into the equation.

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GY2008
on October 3rd, 2008 7:54 am

Come on, It is precedent that the student with the most grade 1’s gets the top spot. Distinctions are used as a tie-breaker. This is unprecedented, the only reason why students are writing 15 subjects is to get the top spot. Lall must be disappointed.

GOG needs to publish the criteria for the top spot. They need to let students know so they can set goals for themselves.

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Georgie
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm:
I remember Marisa when she was named the most outstanding student at the Common Entrance Exam, in that her mother’s name was mentioned in the article.
No surprises here.

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RS
In reply to the above comment on October 7th, 2008 10:07 pm:
I completely agree with GY2008 comment. There needs to be a fixed set of criterion for determining the best students. I wonder what CXC uses as their determinant in awarding the most outstanding student in the Caribbean.

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Fulano de Tal
on October 3rd, 2008 8:17 am

Congratulations to you & your parents. I hope this serves as an inspiration to other young Guyanese especially those who may not have the same parental guidance.

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shocked
on October 3rd, 2008 8:24 am

Congratulations Marisa. Let’s start grooming her to become President

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lambada
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 8:51 am:
comgratulation marisa, since shocked wants you to be groomed as a future president, then to be a good president you will have to join forces with the present goverment, once again congrats on your future endevors.

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evileyes
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm:
yikes i agree yipeee ehehe dem bolg heads gon tink u n me gat a conspiracy goin hey hehehehehe lova ya Lambada god bless

Charriot
In reply to the above comment on October 4th, 2008 12:32 am:
For her to join the present government, is to join forces with corruption. We need change, not more of the same.

Charriot
In reply to the above comment on October 4th, 2008 12:28 am:
YES !!!!! LET’S GROOM HER FOR THE PRESIDENCY. WHAT A CHANGE THAT WILL BE.

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lambada
In reply to the above comment on October 4th, 2008 8:42 pm:
CHARRIOT WE ALREADY HAD A CHANGE, 28 YEARS OF DICTATORSHIP AND A EMPTY BREAD BASKET.
petal
on October 3rd, 2008 8:30 am

Congratulations, ms edward I am so happy for yopu, keep it up.

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parmanand dholichand
on October 3rd, 2008 8:40 am

congratulations to MARISA. thank the LORD,your teachers and parents.don’t let us sour this thing by making it a race thing.this is not good for the children.i thank the minister of education for his efforts in the education ministry and also his party.you need to do much more though.MARISA must get a big, big,big gift from the government.

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sean
on October 3rd, 2008 8:45 am

Congrads Miss.Edwards, u have done Guyana well an most importantly QC.

amen-ra— I don’t appreciate u have to come to a level to say African Guyanese…..This young lady is a Guyanese NOT african Guyanese—–

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amen-ra
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm:
well she’s a guyanese of african ancestry and you cant deny that, do you know how i feel when i see only other ethnic groups excel, so i’m proud of her you can say what you want.

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MR.WEST BANK
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 4:35 pm:
I do agree amen-ra, not too often we would read about african guyanese school
kids get this far in school nation wide, we need more like you Miss Edwards
go on to bigger and better things in life.

lambada
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 5:06 pm:
we do not know how you feel when other ethnics group excell, could you give all of the bloggers an explanation of your feelings. by the way i just feel good to hear of a guyanese excelling.

evileyes
In reply to the above comment on October 5th, 2008 12:30 pm:
Lambada i fully agreed with with ya….luv ya always…this has absloute nothing to do with race religion or creed….the kid is a brilliant Guyanese……just wish her all the very best ever and hope she continue her studies….
On the look out
on October 3rd, 2008 9:02 am

Well done. This is an excellent beginning on the way forward. Shows that with the correct guidance and mentoring students can go a far way. Do not let anything come in the way of achieving your dreams child. Keep on striving for the best and continue to make the nation proud of an African Guyanese. Good work.

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Shamir
on October 3rd, 2008 9:06 am

Congratulations YANA-MARISA, well done…..Follow your dream…..

Kudos to Dr. Morris, Justice Yonette, and ALL the Edwards’ families.

Education is ONE of the KEY DRIVERS to Success for Individuals and a Nation as a whole.

EDUCATION is PIVOTAL.

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Shamir
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 10:10 am:
HUGE KUDOS, also, to Queen’s College, Teachers, Administrators, and fellow Students.

Do hope this will be a motivation, for all schools, teachers, administrators, students, and families.

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Dea
on October 3rd, 2008 9:08 am

I am so proud of this young lady accomplishment. I wish her the best in realising her dreams.

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Arnold
on October 3rd, 2008 9:13 am

Congratulations!!! Ms Yana-Marisa, you’re so EXCELLENT. Keep up your good works!! theres a whole world of Opportunity ahead, be cool and keep studying, more success ahead.
You’ve made your parents most PROUD, to the teachers that was responsible for your success, please keep up the good works.
THE GREAT LAND OF GUYANA IS REALLY EXALTED.

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William J
on October 3rd, 2008 9:13 am

woy!!! the good news ain stoppin!! congrats Yana. all the best in the future.

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evileyes
on October 3rd, 2008 9:21 am

Congrats to this kid and all others who did great for their future::::
I know how proud their parents are::::
Like when I flunked kindergarten me mom said—great job baby…i love you and im proud of you son…..

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Shea30
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 10:28 am:
Evileyes, you make me smile all the while…Your mom did the right thing to congratulate you even when you weren’t doing well…kids have a way of internalizing the negatives — her reversed psychology worked didn’t it??

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evileyes
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 12:30 pm:
Thank you Shea 30::::hmmmm you stay silent my good friend John Smith.. not a word..I can see you reading this now while drinking a real ice cold Banks Beer laughing your head off….shhhhhhhh ehehehehehehe

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GY2008
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 4:40 pm:
evil eye, that was so funnnyyy.

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Bevon Currie
on October 3rd, 2008 9:42 am

I wish to convay my congratulations to Marrisa, for her recent success at the CSEC exams.You have made your parents, reachers, community and friends proud and you have made the nation proud. You have set a shining examples for young women in our society. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence

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GY2008
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 4:45 pm:
Convay/Convey. Typo or you can’t spell or spell check wasn’t working.

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Shea30
on October 3rd, 2008 9:45 am

What a breath of fresh air to read something positive in the news …congrats Ms. Edwards and keep up the good work !!!!

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quibian
on October 3rd, 2008 10:52 am

congrats and keep up the good work.

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Dream Angel
on October 3rd, 2008 11:17 am

Whooo Hoooo…. Go Guyana Go Guyana Go…
Eh Em, I got a little carried away there.
Congratulations to Marissa for her accomlishment, the parents for continuous support and most of all, the teachers for their dedication and hard work!!!

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teri
on October 3rd, 2008 11:38 am

Congrats Marissa, I am as proud of you as I am of my Granddaughter who is doing great here in School also, same age as you.

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tiger
on October 3rd, 2008 11:44 am

congrats to you young sister of guyana,wish you all the best in the future.

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Steel
on October 3rd, 2008 12:06 pm

I give all my congratulations to the parents of this young lady. They helped her through with their remarkable vision and unwavering mentoring. A few tips from them will greatly help to renew the directions other parents have conveniently forgotten. I, too, basked in the pride all guyanese must have felt, especially her teachers in every phase of her education.
Warming news, right there.

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bess
on October 3rd, 2008 12:21 pm

GO GIRL, YOUR SUCESS LIGHTENED MY HEART. I KNOW WE ARE STILL GREAT PEOPLE. BE THE DOCTOR YOU ARE ASPIRING TO BE.

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GTTB
on October 3rd, 2008 12:23 pm

Congrats Marisa, hard work always pays off.

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gtbeat
on October 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm

This young lady is able to do well,she is part of a traditional two -parent house hold.
Congrats!!!

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Shea30
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 2:37 pm:
Hey gtbeat…I gather you have a beef with single parents…I am of the notion that children of non-traditional households can be just as successful.

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gtbeat
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 5:15 pm:
Nah, just the baby mama culture.

Jay
In reply to the above comment on October 6th, 2008 11:00 am:
I totally agree. I was one parent, and my children hav done outstandingly well in this country. I am most proud of them. One is a head teacher,the other has his own business and the other one is doing well in HR. But really, we are never ever alone, God is always there with us and for us.!!
allison
on October 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm

congrats. to Marissa as well as the other young man there.
In fact to all the students who worked so hard to achieve their success.
I remember those good ole days………………………………………….

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evileyes
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm:
Allia you are so right about the good old days….I remember when I used to screw up me ugly mouth and yelled…mom it gun rain ah cant go to school cozi gun geh sick…den i would hear me father voice…mom if he gun get sick..give he some caster-oil…i tell ya how i friken casteroil…before he sah oil…i done reach in school aready ehehehehe……I wish all the kids the best and pray for a bright future for all….

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Ulric
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 6:57 pm:
Let me offer congratulations to the brilliant student, but to Evileyes you made me LOL about your memory of the “casteroil episode” . I tried it too and heard the same booming voice offering the same cure for my illness. Memories..LOL
michael tannassee
on October 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm

I ,, would first say to Miss Edwards ,, that u have excelled ,, and for all of ur efforts ,, u deserve to be proud ,, as u have made me proud to be a G’nese ,, and i congratulate u on ur success,, at this point i would like to heap the praises ,, much as i did u ,, on the TEACHERS for their guidance ,, and dedication to the noble career they have chosen ,, a profession that requires ,, PATIENCE ! and also to ur parents who i’m quite sure are elated ,,

when i think on education ,, i hear the words of Danile Webster,,, he said,,,,,,

“educate ur children to self-control,, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will ,, and u have done much to abolish misery from their future lives and crimes from society ,,,,,

knowledge does not comprise all which is contained in the large term of education !,,, the feelings are to be disciplined ; the passions are to be restrained ; true and worthy motives r to be inspired ; a profound religious feeling is to be instilled ,, and pure morality inculcated under all circumstances “,,,,,

all of the above is comprised in EDUCATION !…. HOLD FAST ,,,,

parents ,, teachers ,,, and students !……..

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onelove
on October 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm

Marissa,as a father of 2 i am so proud of you.i can emagine how your parents feeling right now.keep up the good work my fellow guyanese.

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GY2008
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 4:47 pm:
emagine—This must be the American Spelling. LOL. I am bored onelove, don’t take me seriously.

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kabaka
on October 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm

Congratulations Yana.Keep on making Guyana proud.We need more like you to show the world what hard work can produce.Use this accomplishment and blessing to make a difference in the lives around you.God Bless!

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kabaka
on October 3rd, 2008 2:18 pm

Rahul,congratulations on your achiev ment.This is just a glimpse of what is possible.Continue to strive for lofty goals and use your accomplishments to send waves of hope to inspire and uplift those around you.God Bless!

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Evadne
on October 3rd, 2008 2:32 pm

Well done, this is the news I like to read about. I wish all the best in your future endevors, the world is your oyster.

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JUAN GABRIEL
on October 3rd, 2008 2:45 pm

Felicitaciones Yana! Menos mal

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Keith Basdeo
on October 3rd, 2008 3:31 pm

Must say I am impressed. Back in the day with her dad and me no one took more than nine subjects. I think her dad, Tony and me had more fun though racing each other at school sports and all the other liming we did. Great job Marissa and all the other students with big dreams, and who have done well. Congratulations to the parents especially my old friend Eddie and his wife Yonette. I guess she got that competitive fire from you.

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GY2008
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 4:53 pm:
The Exam is easier Keith Basdeo (that is a fact). Not taking anything away from her performance, 15 subjects is a lot. Also, in your days I am sure resources were limited.

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dove
In reply to the above comment on October 4th, 2008 5:50 am:
GY 2008

Why do you always have something negative to say in response to everyone’s comment? Why are you so critical? I do not really care to know the reason.

This is a very happy occasion and a major accomplishment for Marissa. This is her moment of success and yet you strive to take the glory away as others try in their own unique way to express their happiness at Marissa’ s accomplishment.

Congratulations Marissa, faculty, staff and to all of the youths who are in school and are striving for success in life. Education is the key!
rayhotwel
on October 3rd, 2008 4:12 pm

congratulations to miss edwards. keep it up and continue to excel in everything u do.

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slimsuave
on October 3rd, 2008 4:36 pm

Congrats on your success Y-A-N-A. U’ve made me proud and certainly your parents and the nation at large. You’ve raised d bar for young ppl to follow especially Afro-Guyanese who seem to b losing their focus in this regard. Mind u, there are still those who r doing us proud. Continue chasing your dreams girl. D sky is d limit. If u fall d clouds will certainly catch u.. Justice Cummings & Dr. Edwards, congrats 4 a job well done in laying d firm foundation. Charity begins at home!!

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owenon123
on October 3rd, 2008 5:10 pm

Congratuation to you Yana! Keep the great work up, with sacrifice all things are possible. You work hard and you earned your grades with distinctions. YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST! I wish you good luck in your endeavor.

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owenon123
In reply to the above comment on October 3rd, 2008 8:10 pm:
In addition, keep on making your parents happy and proud of you also Oh beautiful Guyana. A mind is a terrible thing to waste! Sky indeed is the limit so go for it. All praises and thanks to God. Have a blessed weekend.

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Kumar Persaud
on October 3rd, 2008 5:34 pm

Congratulations to Ms Edwards on her success. Keepup the good work.

We still have great potential in our most valuable resource, the children of Guyana.

Guyana will prosper one day.

God Bless Guyana.

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Shelly Ann
on October 3rd, 2008 7:36 pm

well well well done why the young people is so easily be leed astray and i am so proud otf this young lady but she has to give god all the glory and honour if it was not for him he is one that is using her in a specal way , He telling us not to give up on the young we must all come together and pray for them. If we pray for each other childrem the world will be a better place. Parents well done

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allison
on October 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm

Congradulations to you yana and also your parents, i’m so proud of you, be blessed
continue dans cette voie

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Yanik
on October 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm

Congrats to my cousin Yana on her success, I’m proud of you and you’re going to be a successful scientist like I’m going to be. That is our goal like we spoke about when you came to visit me in the US.

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ppp_pnc
on October 3rd, 2008 10:05 pm

I congratulate the young woman on her success. It is always a bit sad, though, that we Guyanese make such a big deal about students who do well in high school, bearing in mind that the best thing excelling at high school gives is eligibility for a good university. Indeed she has potential, but there is always a long way from having potential and having a successful career. She does seem to be well grounded though, and i hope she does not allow this attention to get to her head and keep sufficiently focused so she’d be successful when it really matters.

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talkout
on October 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm

CONGRATS YANA LOVE LOVE LOVE WE KNOW YOU WOULD MAKE US ALL PROUD ,ALL YOUR FAMILIES HERE ARE CELEBRATING YOUR SUCCESS .KEEP THE GOOD WORK MOVING ,MORRIS AND YONS WE ALL KNOW HOW GOOD AND CARING PARENTS U GUYS ARE SO BIG HUGS AND KISSES TO U YANA U KNOW THAT U HAVE TO JION YOUR OTHER COUSINS HERE IN COLLEGE .YANA BIG SURPRISE COMING YOUR WAY LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

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Charriot
on October 4th, 2008 12:44 am

Congrats to you Yana-Marisa on a job well done. Congrats also to your parents for their due dilligence. Congrats to the other students who strive for success.
Congrats to the staff and faculty at QC and all the other schools across the country who dilligently go about their daily task of preparing our young minds for the future. THANK YOU ALL

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lisa
on October 4th, 2008 12:55 am

Congrats. Ms Edwards for a job well done; Also congrats to all the other students.

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dove
on October 4th, 2008 6:14 am

Congratulations to Yana and all of the youths on their accomplishments. A job well done to her parents and the educators. Give thanks to the most high for making it all a possibility.

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JW
on October 4th, 2008 7:14 am

Congrats…i’m sorry for Lall….but i’m glad the ministry stepped up to the plate and corrected the mistake (though not intentional) made by the media.

I only wish the ministry would be more strict in their dealings with the results in Region 6.
Too often (in Reg 6) we find the top student (for CAPE) being declared as one of the rich elite kids….while there are others (poor kids) with better grades who don’t recieve the recognition they deserve, just because the rich have long reached hands and connections with private media houses, which they use to propagate lies!
If you don’t believe me, check Reg 6 CAPE results for 2007/8….you’re likely to find that a certain heiress was declared top after much controversy, although they were students with better grades. The regional education ministry simply turned a blind eye….

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klutz
on October 5th, 2008 5:40 pm

I do hope that Ms Edwards supposed position of number 1 in the country is a valid one. Mr Lall obtained 14 ones and 2 twos whereas Ms Edwards obtained 14 ones and 1 two. The Ministry stated that they used the official CXC criteria to determine the winner. However, CXC cleary states that Agricultural Science Double Award is to be considered a single award for the purpose of ranking. Maybe it was Ms Edwards’ two distinctions in French and Spanish that gave her the edge and NOT her double award.

A. Award for Overall Outstanding Achievement
Part I: Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for this award, a candidate must attain Grade I, at General or Technical Proficiency, in at least EIGHT subjects taken at a single sitting. These subjects must include:
a) English A
b) Mathematics
c) ONE subject from EACH of the following three groups:
i) French, Spanish;
ii) Caribbean History, Geography, Religious Education, Social Studies, English B;
iii) Agricultural Science (Single Award) or Agricultural Science (Double Award), Biology, Chemistry, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science (Single Award), Physics;
d) ONE subject from any one of the following sub-group(s):
Business Studies
Economics, Electronic Document Preparation and Management, Office Administration, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Typewriting;
Technical Vocational Studies
Building Technology: Woods OR Building Technology: Construction, Clothing and Textiles, Electrical and Electronic Technology, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics: Management, Information Technology (General or Technical Proficiency), Mechanical Engineering Technology, Technical Drawing;
Creative and Expressive Arts
Music, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Physical Education and Sport;

e) TWO additional subjects chosen from any CSEC offerings, including those listed at c) and d) above.

* For the purpose of ranking, Agricultural Science (DA) will be ranked as a single subject which carries the same weight as all other CSEC offering.
Part II: Ranking Criteria (Overall)
Ranking will be first on Ranking Criterion i) listed below. If a tie-breaker is required, then Ranking Criterion ii) will be considered. As necessary, subsequent criteria will be considered in order to resolve such ties as may arise.
The outstanding candidate will be selected from the eligible candidates who will be ranked in order of
i) Excellence: The total number of Grade Is attained;
ii) Profile Performance I: The profile performance in subjects considered at Ranking Criterion i) above;
iii) General Capacity I-II: The total number of Grades I-II attained;
iv) Profile Performance I-II: The profile performance on the subjects considered at Ranking Criterion iii) above;
v) Total T-score I-II: The total of t-scores for subjects considered at Ranking Criterion iv) above.

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Ravi
In reply to the above comment on October 9th, 2008 4:26 pm:
Thanks for the education Klutz!!

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Observerfromadistance
on November 13th, 2008 2:46 pm

As guyanese .. at last .. there is good news ..

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