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GRADUAND NWONYE
AKUOMA

LEVEL UP……!

ith great joy in my heart and sadness on my face, I say goodbye to G.I.S.S. It has
been such a bitter-sweet experience for me all through my years at G.I.S.S. It's
Wvery funny that three years ago, the thought of ever coming to this school had
broken my heart. But now, looking back at how far I have come and how
wonderful my experiences have been, it's breaking my heart knowing that I am leaving. It
has been very stressful for me all through my years in secondary school. Attending three
different schools wasn't easy for me and having to adapt to
the environments in those schools and making new friends
were not easy for me. Having to work hard to meet up with
others academically was the hardest part. I sometimes called
my parents just to
The first day I set my foot in this great institution, I was like a child, so hear their voices
thrilled and excited, and wanting to explore my new, strange environment. as a means of
I was excited, and overwhelmed with many feelings I couldn't control
because it was my first time in a boarding school. I was so bubbly and consolation to
restless. I was excited to make new friends. But to my greatest myself but I ended
disappointment, it wasn't that easy. The environment I came from and this up crying even
environment were very different, completely contrasting with what I was
used to. I had to calm down and keep my cool because I didn't want my more. After a
first impression of this school to be misunderstood. while, I started to
adapt. I made
Some days were good but most days were bad. I cried bitterly. I was friends who were a
bullied continually because I was new and didn't have a voice neither did I major factor to my
know anyone. I sometimes called my parents just to hear their voices as a
means of consolation to myself but I ended up crying even more. After a surviving all these
while, I started to adapt. I made friends who were a major factor to my years.
surviving all these years.

Another milestone in my three-year sojourn in G.I.S.S. was being made
the Social Prefect of this prestigious college. With great power, comes great responsibility and I had to
learn to be better organized in the discharge of my duties. It is said that sometimes, the journey teaches
you a lot about the destination and so has the leadership exposure taught me a great deal. All thanks to our
outstanding V.P. Administration, Olorunfumi, Olugbenga (Mr.) and my fellow prefects for all they
imparted to me throughout my period as the Social Prefect.

My gratitude goes to the great and exceptional set of 2019 especially my seatie, Mmesoma Ikezuagu, for
putting up with me and my attitude all through these three years. I also want to thank Dim Chimdindu,
my twins Ona and Nancy, Sister Nzube and all my beautiful and wonderful set girls for always having my
back throughout my many hard times. Even though we had had some quarrels, I love them very much.

I also want to give a huge thanks to the best class in the world – 2019 ALPHA CLASS. They were lovely,
generous, kind-hearted and funny. I love you guys a whole lot and really want you to know that you have
made a huge impact on my life. I wish you all the best and hope we meet again sometime in future.

I also want to acknowledge my parents who supported me in every way throughout my secondary school
days. I pray God Almighty to reward them bountifully.

I am also forever indebted to my Principal, Mr. Chinonso Ahanotu for being a good coach and an
inspiration to me and my colleagues.

Finally, I owe every honour to Almighty God for helping me throughout my stay and for also fixing my
destiny in such a way that I met all these wonderful people.

I am so proud to belong to an exceptional set. I know that come what may, we shall always remain the
best of the best. We came as a set, saw as a set and conquered as a set.

To God Almighty be all the glory.

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