July 23rd saw Varsity College Port Elizabeth hosting its 7th annual Celebration of Success. The aim of the Celebration of Success is to celebrate the 2014 top students’ academic excellence.
At this function the top academic achievers are saluted for the previous year’s academic results based on their module distinctions and/or distinction average which is a distinction average of 75% average or above for a full module complement across all modules for the year of study. A total of 21 students with a total on 153 distinctions received this award.
Catherine Louw, Vice Principal of Student Support of Varsity College Port Elizabeth said: “The Celebration of Success encourages students to strive for academic excellence whilst studying at Varsity College. It is truly a highlight on the Academic calendar and bears testimony to our students’ academic commitment - a just reward for all their hard work and endeavor. It is always a pleasure to be part of an event such as the Celebration of Success. There is a sense of acknowledgement and excitement amongst our top achievers. Truly an inspiration!”
The 2014 Top Achievers are as follows:
Higher Certificate in Business Principles & Practices (HCBPP):Skye Hedderwick – 83.1%,Larisca Mocke – 80.3%,Maxcine Manikam –76.08% and Lawrence De Sousa–77.58%Higher Certificate in Event Management (HCEM):Ezequiel Elefoso – 82.91Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Support Services (HCSS):Chadwinn Abrahams – 81.09%Bachelor of Commerce Year One:Samantha Fletcher – 82%Bachelor of Commerce Year 2:Andisa Tyala 75%Bachelor of Commerce in Law Year 2:Thululela Pupuma, 76%Diploma in Information Technology – Software Development Year 1: Reece Wanvig – 85.4% and Ian Nell – 82.1%Diploma in Information Technology – Software Development Year 2: Marc Burgess – 77.66%, Cameron Pilz – 76.1% and Tiaan Wait – 74.66%Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management Year 2 (DTTM2): Megan Nevett – 87%, Candice Olivier – 86%, Preeti Rama – 76, Jason Bruiners – 81%, Sakeenah Kader – 76% and Sharon Job – 75%Diploma in Sports Development & Management Year 2 (DSDM): Devon Makotore – 77.45%The top achievers, in the company of parents, staff and invited guests all enjoyed the spotlight of a personal accolade and received a commemorative gift. Guests also learnt more about each student through a video compilation students and lecturers compiled for this special occasion.