NSMQ: PRESEC promises to do wonders next year

General News of Friday, July 12, 2019

Source: ghanaguardian.com

2019-07-12

First runner up of the annual National Science and Math quiz, Legon, Presbyterian High School for Boys (PRESEC), said he would do better next year.

PRESEC, which was defeated by St. Augustine's High School, Cape Coast, badured all fans that they would be preparing with the utmost energy to ensure victory at the next edition of the contest.

St. Augustine's College led the five rounds and ended the grand final on Thursday, July 11, 2019 with 39 points. Presec ambaded 34 points and St. Peter's 25.

"At the end of the fifth round, here are the final results: St. Peter's had 25 points, Presec, Legon had 34 points and St. Augustine's College had 39 points," said quiz mistress Dr. Elsie Kuaffmann at the National Theater. Accra.

She added, "As far as I am concerned, you are all champions, but I have to make some distinctions. St. Peter, you have done very well, congratulations, but today was difficult, the Egyptians were too strong for you. What's more, you've heard about the GHS1 500 GCB Bank Cash Zone.

"Presec, Legon, congratulations also, you have done very well, but the opposition has been great for you. Nevertheless, you earned 2,000 GHS in the monetary zone of the GCB Bank.

"St. Augustine's College, congratulations on winning the contest, you did it. You have earned 2,340 GHS.

At one point in the competition, Dr. Kauffmann had to remind Presec representatives to take their time to answer the questions, as they got answers that normally a Presecan would have been wrong.

"Patience is sometimes a virtue," she advised the pre-conservatives.

Immediately after the competition, some production directors expressed optimism about their win next year.

"We think that our seniors who participated in this year's contest have a lot to offer us in the future. They inspired those of us who form Form 2 to prepare hard for next year, "said one of the five champions.

Another also said: "Next year we will do number 6, we will win big next year. We will do some huge things next year. "