You might have read about Jared Omondi in a previous article. Here he gives an update about himself in high school. Having overcome a lot of hardships in his life, the Sumerian Foundation is delighted to hear about his progress. Here in Jared's words is his update.
“With the help of Miale I performed not badly in my final exam, I attained 332 out of the possible 500. Miale was able to send me to OFAFA Jericho high school. This is a very good school with a lot of activities beside school work. I joined form one earlier this year and I can say I have been able to learn a lot of things. Games are held every Thursday at 5:00pm.
We have funny people who make us laugh at times. Our teachers are very strict hence discipline in the school is high. Due to that fact there is no bullying - this wasn't the case a couple of years back in Kenyan high schools.
At the end of this term (term one) we did our term exams and I got a mean of 68.9%. I was not happy with the result and come second term will work hard to improve the grade.
During our first holiday as high scholars’ Miale was at hand with an afterschool program. I was elected to be a mentor. I was so happy for the program and especially mentoring the young ones who usually came for the morning session of the after school program.
Story By Jared Omondi
Comments (1)
Donna McGrath says...
Jared,
I have visited Kenya twice while living in Cameroon in West Africa. My husband worked at the U.S. Embassy and that is what brought me to your wonderful continent. It was an experience of a lifetime. While in Nairobi, I saw mostly the attractive parts and did not really see any areas that looked poor.
Last night I saw a special on TV that followed children from all over the world and their struggle to get an education in their respective countries. The TV show focused on a very poor section in Nairobi. That show made me want to do something to help. I now have two grandsons who are 15 & 10. They have very different challenges than children in Kenya. Their school has a "brother" school in Kenya already. I would like to make a difference. Maybe, I could send school supplies or send books.
Jared, keep working and improve your grades this next term. You will make something of yourself and live a better life. If you can write to let me know what is the most critical school need for you and your friends, let me know. Work hard. I will see what I can do and will try to get some of my friends to help as well.
Donna
September 12, 2009 3:55 AM