Jamaica Gleaner

Jovan George Clue: The hard work was worth it

- Cecelia CampbellLi­vingston/Gleaner Writer

JOVAN GEORGE Clue is today thanking God that his parents, George and Althea Clue, denied him his entertainm­ent gadgets during the week and enforced the studying rule.

While it felt more like a chore, and sometimes he said he felt a bit tired, he now admits that it was all worth it.

The Glenmuir Prep 11-yearold will now be going next door to Glenmuir High School, having earned a 98.25 average in his Grade Six Achievemen­t Test (GSAT).

“Preparing for GSAT was not hard. The only thing that changed was that I was not allowed to use gadgets in the week and that I had a timetable for when I had to study,” he reflected, and shared that he is now ecstatic that all that sacrifice has paid off.

CONFIDENT OUTLOOK

Clue is also thankful for the time his teachers and even his sister, Tianna, invested in his journey to ace the exam.

“I had to persevere and do my work even though I was falling asleep sometimes. I don’t know if others had doubts, but for me, I really had no doubt in my ability to do well,” said the confident youngster.

Unlike others who rejoiced upon hearing that they got the schools of their choice, Clue said his reaction was a “neutral” one.

Still, he is looking forward to blending in a new environmen­t and facing new challenges.

Clue said he has the perfect antidote if he ever loses focus to get back on stream, and that is to think about his parents whom he claims as his inspiratio­n. He said he admires the fact that they have strived so hard to reach where they are, even though they had many challenges growing up.

Looking ahead, Clue, who enjoys playing games, doing puzzles and reading books, said his dream is to become a scientist as he is intent on finding the cure for cancer.

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