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Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by masu: 2:50pm On May 17, 2019 |
Nigerian-born Tobechukwu Phillips Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic Record 16/May/2019 thisdaylive.com Tobechukwu Phillips A Nigerian-born teenager, Tobechukwu Phillips, has shattered the 125-year academic history of her high school in Texas, United States of America. Phillips, a student of Alvin High School, boasted a 6.9 GPA (Great Point Average), after she earned A’s throughout her stay in the school. She emerged the first black valedictorian in the school’s history. Alvin High School was originally established in 1894. African-American students were allowed to join the school in 1965. Speaking to Because of Them We Can, Phillips said, “Maintaining the highest GPA in my class is a difficult task. It truly takes time management but more importantly, acknowledging what you do it for. I know that I am no longer just representing myself.” Phillips had a word of advice for other students. She said, “My biggest advice to other scholars of colour is to truly adopt the mindset of Rosa Parks — ‘No.’ Do not conform to the stereotypes that have held us under thumbs for so long,” she explained. “Do not be discouraged when someone speaks out against you; simply allow what they say to fuel your fire. But more than anything, do not remain tight-lipped. Stand up for what you believe in and take it upon yourself to be the change you have always wanted. Say ‘No’ to the ways of the world and stick out.” Phillips will attend the Nursing School at the University of Texas on full scholarship later in the year. Her plan is to one day own her own clinic as a pediatric nurse practitioner. |
Re: Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by masu: 2:50pm On May 17, 2019 |
What a great achievement. Happy for her and naija |
Re: Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by horsepower101: 2:56pm On May 17, 2019 |
Another one.. Dj khalid |
Re: Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by Mynd44: 2:58pm On May 17, 2019 |
Re: Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by Banmeallday: 3:10pm On May 17, 2019 |
masu: What does Naija have to do with it....Because you cannot face Buhari and corrupt people eh? |
Re: Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by okeyfrank: 3:19pm On May 17, 2019 |
IGBO AMAKA 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by okeyfrank: 3:21pm On May 17, 2019 |
An Igbo Born student, breaks an age-long academic record in the United States of America. IGBO AMAKA!!! |
Re: Nigerian-born Shatters American School’s 125-year Academic R by TooMuchStuff: 3:22pm On May 17, 2019 |
Igbo amaka.....! Dropping Excellence back to back everywhere they go..! Meanwhile..... Hausafulanis and their slaves down wes can only watch in awesomeness....! 1 Like |
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