ExxonMobil rewards top finishers from U14 tournament
The top four teams in both the Boys’ and Girls’ division of the ExxonMobil Schools’ Under-14 Football competition have recently been rewarded for their efforts in this year’s tournament.
Boys’ champions Bartica Secondary School, and their female counterparts – who finished third in the Girls’ category – received their prizes from ExxonMobil Guyana Community Relations Advisor Ryan Hoppie on Saturday at Bartica.
And first-time entrants to the competition, Girls’ champions Waramuri Primary Top, also received their prizes from Hoppie at Anna Regina on Saturday. Their male counterparts, who finished second in the Boys’ category, received their prizes at the same time.
A scene from the ExxonMobil prize-giving ceremonies at different locations
Meanwhile, in Georgetown on Monday, ExxonMobil Guyana Community Relations Advisor Lashawna Prescott handed over prizes to the Girls’ runner-up team President’s College, and fourth-place finisher Tucville Secondary. The third and fourth place finishers in the Boys’ category, Bush Lot Secondary and New Central High School respectively, also received their prizes on Monday at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground.
The top four teams received $300,000, $150,000, $75,000 and $50,000 respectively for a school project. Many of these projects involved sport and football gear for the schools, among other initiatives.
Bartica Secondary pooled their resources from the Boys’ and Girls’ winnings to erect a large tent, in addition to acquiring sporting equipment. With their winnings, Waramuri Primary Top Girls acquired a laptop, printer and ink. President’s College’s Girls put their winnings towards the resuscitation of the school’s playfield.
