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Yana-Marisa Edwards is top studentThe Ministry of Education has re-examined the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results and has since found that it had made a mistake in choosing the top student for the country.New Top Student: Yana-Marisa EdwardsOn Wednesday,Ken Dryden Canadiens Jersey, the Ministry on review found that16-year-old Yana-Marisa Edwards,Eric Fehr Penguins Jersey, of Fourth Street, Campbellville,Tyler Johnson Lightning Jersey, would have secured 15 Grade One passes since one of her subjects was a double award. Further, her core subjects were Science and her other passes were in mainstream academic subjects.In August,Darren Helm Red Wings Jersey, the Ministry had credited her with 14 Grade Ones and a Grade Two.When the results were released in August,Oscar Lindberg Rangers Jersey, the Ministry had announced that 16-year-old Rahul Neehal Lall, of Anna Regina Multilateral School, was the top student by virtue of his 14 Grade One and two Grade Two passes.Yesterday at her school,Paul Coffey Penguins Jersey, Queen’s College, where she is now pursuing her ‘A’ Levels, Edwards said that she was informed on Wednesday that she is now the country’s top student.She said that her mother, Appellate Judge Yonette Cummings-Edwards,Bryan Rust Penguins Jersey, got the news from the Ministry of Education.The young Edwards told Kaieteur News that when she received the news, she felt no different,Eddie Giacomin Rangers Jersey, as she was always happy with what she achieved.“I thought that I worked hard…I did well and I was happy with that. I mean this is icing on the cake,Nicklas Backstrom Capitals Jersey, but for the most part, the cake was good.”The teen will be pursuing her career in medicine. Today she should be receiving her award when the Education Ministry hosts its annual award ceremony. |
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