I counting my blessings

Campbell

With the kind of academic prowess he has, there is no doubt that 18-year-old André Campbell will accomplish his career goal of becoming a medical doctor.

An upper-sixer at Rusea's High School, André, who specialises in the sciences, has already mastered eight CXC subjects with distinctions in five.

"I can just say I am blessed. I try to pay attention as much as possible in class and whatever I am doing," André said.

I work hard to achieve my goal

Linton

Candice Linton is not your typical 16-year-old.

A student of the Spanish Town High School, St Catherine, she is working hard to achieve her goal to become a paediatrician.

She is the assistant president for Key Club and also serves on the environment committee

"I believe hard work is the key to success and if you put God first, all things good to you will happen," she said.

An outstanding student

Butler

Little Denniel Butler is a sixth grader at Maverly Primary and Junior High who has been maintaining an above 90 per cent average since the fourth grade.

I don't miss a day!

Chaffat

My name is Kwame Chaffat. I am 12 years old and living in the Kingston 13 area. When I sat the Grade Six Achievement Test, I knew I did well, but I didn't know I did well enough to receive a Scotiabank Jamaica Foundation award. When I found out, I was shocked but very happy.

I am now attending St George's College. I am very blessed to have supportive friends, teachers and family. My mother makes sure I finish my homework and study a little before I take a break.

My study habits involve 30 minutes for each subject and a 10-minute break in between each, during which I read my favourite comics or play my game.

On weekends, I would stimulate my mind by reading a lot of books and the newspapers to keep abreast with what is going on around me.

Maintaining a strong average

Allen

Fourteen-year-old Jamar Allen wants to become a doctor or architect. This teenager will be doing all in his power to maintain a strong average in mathematics, literature, social study, arts and other subjects.

Put God first in all you do

Brown

My name is Vervelin Brown. I am a proud graduate of the Bustamante High School.

During my years at Bustamante High, I was awarded best performer in CXC mathematics at my school's graduation in 2007 and was rewarded for being one of the top performers in the upgraded high schools. My advice to others is to put God first in all you do, have faith and, in the end, you will be amazed of how great it feels to be successful.