UG Sports Awards 2019…
By Timothy Jaikarran
The University of Guyana on Friday held its Annual Sports Awards exercise for the 2018/2019 season at the Education Lecture Theatre at the Turkeyen campus. With all the formalities in place, the ceremony was chaired by Sports Organiser Lavern Fraser, and was attended by many esteemed guests.
Addressing the large body of students present, UG Registrar Dr Nigel Gravesande said, “We’ve had a very successful 2019; and as we approach 2020, you would see the sporting calendar intensify and the synergies being established between your academic life and sports.”
He encouraged the athletes to continue being discreet in their respective disciplines, and to not give up or compromise their standing.
The night’s feature address was delivered by Rowena Seymour, Principal of St Winefride’s Secondary, who said, “Athletes take responsibility for their mistakes, and (make) commitment to bettering themselves. The life skills that (you) have picked up will surely prepare you to handle the challenges ahead of you.
“To the student-athletes: I urge you to use these skills in the outside world (in order) to build those skills. You can make a difference in the students we have in schools, as most of our students need discipline, and we know that through sports there is discipline. The school system will be looking to work with you, not only in athletics, but chess and scrabble, so that the next generation can follow in your footsteps.”
