ExxonMobil rewards Charlestown Secondary for championship performance

Months after their championship run in the ExxonMobil Under-14 football league, the female Charlestown football team were honoured on Thursday for their outstanding performance.

The entire Charlestown Secondary student body turned out in the school’s auditorium to receive the ExxonMobil representatives and celebrate their champions.
Speaking at the handing-over ceremony was the organiser Petra Co-Director Troy Mendonca. He explained the purpose of the visit to the institution, stating: “I think these girls did very well as representatives of the school and today we want to officially hand over the choice project of the school. They would have won $300,000 for a project identifiable by the school and they chose to purchase gears so that the girls and the boys can be better equipped.”
Mendonca went on to share a piece of advice with the winning team and furthermore the school, encouraging the students to become leaders in whatever they do.
“Sometimes, parents are very sceptical about participating in sports, we think it goes hand in hand, and we saw the school come out today in full support of these young ladies and I do hope that they can become leaders for the school and leaders in their own right,” Mendonca said.
ExxonMobil Public and Government Affairs Manager Deedra Moe had her own words of encouragement for the students.
“One of the things at ExxonMobil, education is very important, but so is developing yourself outside of school as well. So, youth development through sport is something that we also support, because it develops leadership skills. So, whether it’s through sports or other extracurricular activities it helps you in your school work,” she said.
Furthermore, she charged them to identify their passion and work towards excelling at it.
The school’s headmistress, LeniDee McBean, expressed gratitude on behalf of the institution to the sponsor for making good on its promise.
In addition to the grand prize of $300,000 worth of sporting gear, the company handed over cash vouchers to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and highest goal scorer of the female league.
Shania Easton was presented with the MVP award while Donna Lowe received the highest goal scorer accolade. They will both be able to use their cash voucher at Colours Boutique, Robb Street to select a pair of cleats for their use in the sport.