For his prize, he was presented with an HP laptop computer.

Ms. Ayishetu Fuseini of the Saint Jerome SHS and Master Elvis Marcus Baah also of  Kumasi High placed second and third, respectively, and each took home ‘TICHIPS iPad’.   The students wrote on the topic “I stand for integrity”.    Mr. Ebenezer Ofosu Yeboah, the Ashanti Regional Coordinator of the Competition,  said at the presentation ceremony held in Kumasi that the goal was to help sharpen  their writing and critical thinking skills.

 He said he was impressed with the overall performance of the students – it was a  keen contest.      He added that, he had been left in no doubt that “Ghana indeed has a bright  future”.     Mr. George Amponsah-Duodu, the Assistant Headmaster of Kumasi High, said he was  thrilled by the strong performance of his students and applauded them for bringing  honour to the school.