Neingusalie Yano of Northfield School Kohima was today awarded with the prestigious Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou’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 Üsou.
At a grand ceremony filled with music performances at the Minister’s Hill Baptist Church Kohima today, 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 while expressing hope that this 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.
In the meantime, 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 congratulated the awardees for their remarkable achievements while also stating his hope that the school will continue to keep up the standard. He further complimented the family of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou 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.
In her speech, the Principal of MHBHSS, Aleü Üsou 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.
To all the awardees, she said, “The milestones you achieved are wonderful opportunities to celebrate and make memorable impressions” and in the meantime, urged them to define their success and live up to their own measures with passion and commitment.
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 Üsou, ‘He understands my tears’ by Grandchildren of Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou, 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.
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