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Neingusalie Yano, recipient of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Usou’s Memorial Award for Music, seen here with the chief guest and others on Saturday.[/caption]
Dimapur, June 18 (EMN): Neingusalie Yano of Northfield School, Kohima, was today awarded with the prestigious Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Usou’s Memorial Award for Music for securing 100 marks, the highest scorer in music in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2017. He is the 13th recipient of the award and he received a cash award of Rs 15,000 and a citation sponsored by the family of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Usou.
At a grand ceremony filled with music performances at the Minister’s Hill Baptist Church, Kohima, Neingusalie Yano was awarded along with the Toppers of HSSLC 2017 of Minister’s Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima.
In his acceptance speech, he acknowledged God for the great honour and the sponsors for creating such an opportunity for HSLC music students. He also thanked his music teacher for imparting all the knowledge and his parents, well wishers and friends for the support. He further expressing hope that the award would continue to inspire music students of HSLC to excel in the field.
The HSSLC toppers from Minister’s Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School (MHBHSS), Kohima, included Elozüo Saprüna (1st Topper-94.20%), Roseline Pojar (3rd Topper- 91.20%), Nühüvolu Chüzho (4th Topper- 90.80%), Vietelo Arüji (6th Topper- 89.40%), Rüyihulu Cukhamu (9th Topper-89%) and Rulevelü Cukhamu (10th Topper- 88.80%) respectively. They all received cash awards and mementos.
Meanwhile, Menovi Yhoshü was awarded with Tsito Nakhro Memorial Award for securing the highest percentage in HSLC, while Nühüvelu Chüzho was awarded with Kanato Memorial Award for being the best student from the outgoing batch of Class XII. The awards were instituted in memory of the late students, Tsito Nakhro and Kanato respectively.
Chief Engineer of PHED, Er. Kevisekho Kruse, who graced the occasion as chief guest, congratulated the award recipients for their remarkable achievements. He also expressed hope that the school will continue to keep up the standard. He further complimented the family of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Usou for keeping the legacy of their father alive, who, he termed as a ‘great man.’ Stating that he was a pastor, a preacher, and the tallest musician in the Naga society, he said that it is befitting that the music award is being instituted in his honour.
Further dwelling on the importance of music in our lives, he said beautiful music comes from people, who have worked very hard and trained themselves in the field. While noting that Nagas have immense talents, he also impressed upon the need for more infrastructure in this area. He urged upon the students to continue to work hard asserting that one has to work very hard if they want to achieve something in life.
In her speech, Principal of MHBHSS, Aleü Usou, said the memorial award of excellence in music is dedicated to the memory of their father to capture the spirit of his work and to pay their poignant tribute to his commitment and outstanding accomplishments in the field of music.
On the other hand, she acknowledged the Minister’s Hill Baptist Church for supporting the school with endless prayers, the school authority who are the driving force of MHBHSS, and teachers who are committed and eager to carry the message of light and hope for a better tomorrow and as well as the moulders of the future generation. She said the parents have also been instrumental in getting their children to where they are today.
To all the awardees, she said, “the milestones you achieved are wonderful opportunities to celebrate and make memorable impressions.” She also urged them to define their success and live up to their own measures with passion and commitment.
Several subject teachers were also awarded ‘Teachers Distinctive Performance’ with mementos for their performance. Highlights of the event included prelude by School of Music, Kohima, while the welcome speech was delivered by Vitsikolie Kehie, Bible reading and prayer by Rev. Dr. Meciehol Savi, School Coordinator, NBCC.
Another highlight of the programme was ‘A tribute to my Grandfather’ by Dziesenguü Usou, ‘He understands my tears’ by grandchildren of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Usou, speech by Elozüo M. Saorüna, Topper Rank 1 (HSSLC 2017), “Proclaim the glorious truth’ by students of HSSLC (Arts) Class XII, fan dance by girls of MHBHSS (Middle Section) and benediction by Tepusaho Tase, Senior Pastor MHBC.