Kohima, June 17 (MExN): Neingusalie Yano of Northfield School Kohima was awarded on June 17 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 Awardee and he received a cash award of Rs. 15000 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.
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.
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-12. These awards were instituted in memory of the late students, Tsito Nakhro and Kanato respectively.
Chief Engineer, PHED, Er. Kevisekho Kruse, who graced the occasion as chief guest complimented the family of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Usou for keeping the legacy of their father alive, who, he termed as a ‘great man’. He noted that Nagas have immense talents but also stated the need for more infrastructures in this area. He urged upon the students to continue to work hard while asserting that one has to work very hard if they want to achieve something in life.
In her speech, Principal, MHBHSS, Aleü Usou said that 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.
Several subject teachers were also awarded for their ‘Teachers Distinctive Performance’ while Distinction Holders were acknowledged with mementos for their performance. Highlights of the event included prelude by School of Music, Kohima, welcome speech by Vitsikolie Kehie, Bible reading and prayer by Rev. Dr. Meciehol Savi, School Coordinator, NBCC, ‘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-12, fan dance by girls of MHBHSS (Middle Section) and benediction by Tepusaho Tase, Senior Pastor MHBC.
