Bhubaneswar: In the wake of announcement of Class X examinations results under the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Monday morning, Orissa Post interacted with a few school toppers to elicit how they would like to turn this success into greater achievements in future. Excerpts:
“I have done well and wish to study Plus II science as I want to become a research scholar on living beings. Though my parents and teachers are happy, I feel that I could have done better. I worked for 12 a day. Hard work paid off.”
Aakankshya Priyadarshini (93.3%), Unit IX, Government Girls High School.
“I am sure my hard work will take me to the best of medical entrance after Plus II science.”
Sipra Nayak (92%), Unit IX Govt High School, Bhubaneswar
“Ten hours’ of study everyday has helped me to achieve the result. I want to pursue medical science as it is my parents’ ambition.”
Preeti Paramita Sagarika Pal (91%), Unit IX Govt High School, Bhubaneswar
“For me the results are a dream come true. I got 568 out of 600 which I have never expected. I practiced mathematics for five hours a day which fetched me 98 out of 100. This has escalated my percentage. I want to take admission in Plus II science in BJB College. My brother who is in Bolangir has always advised me to take up civil services. I hope to take coaching after Plus II.”
Sangeeta Mahakud (94.6%), Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Niladrivihar.
“I scored 566 out of 600. I want to pursue IT along with my Plus II science course simultaneously. I intend to join RD Women’s.”
Sonali Seshadri (94.3%), Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Niladrivihar.