A science student who dreams of becoming a heart surgeon or doctor has been named 2015’s Valedictorian for Pesega College.
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At a prize giving held Tuesday morning, 17-year-old Peniel Adelaide Nifae Magele was given the top honour at the school.
“I’m overwhelmed and grateful with my accomplishment this year,” she said.
“I didn’t expect this because there were a lot of competitions and there were a lot of students who were competing for this place.
“Tears of joy came running down my cheeks when I heard my name called out as this year’s Valedictorian.”
She dedicated her accomplishment to her family, especially her parents, as well as God.
“It’s all for Him because, to be very honest, if it wasn’t for God I wouldn’t be able to accomplish this and I wouldn’t be able to make my parents and family proud,” she said.
“For this I owe Him (God) my life and everything that I have achieved today.”
Asked what the next step is for her, the bright student said it’s party time for now.
“I am going to celebrate with my family, parents and friends, and then start all over again for next year,” she said.
“I want to reach my goal and I know it’s going to be extra hard but I am willing to go [the] extra mile on this because nothing comes easy in life.”
Her father, Nifae Magele, was humbled by his daughter’s success.
“At times I see my daughter struggles with her studies, but I always encourage her to have faith and be honest with her work,” he said.
“There was a time that she became very ill because of the sleepless nights, but that didn’t stop her.
“Now all those sleepless nights and struggle has...paid off.
“But this is not the end of it - as a matter of fact, this is just the beginning.”
Mr. Magele acknowledged the love of God upon his daughter and the support of his family towards her.
The young Valedictorian comes from the village of Vaitele Fou, and is the second of Mara and Nifae Magele’s three children.
She said she has no plans for her future yet, and for the time being will be living in the moment and enjoying life.
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