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BLOEMFONTEIN:<\/strong> The deputy head girl of the Eunice High School, Kiara Subramanian, was announced as the Matriculant of the Year at a gala event on Tuesday, 14 October. At the 44th event of the University of the Free State (UFS) and Netwerk24-Volksblad, the 14 semifinalists from all corners of South Africa gathered in Bloemfontein for the final judging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kiara, who wants to study medicine at the UFS in 2026, said she felt grateful for the honour that was bestowed upon her.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Not just for the recognition, but for the reminder that when you walk in purpose, God will open the right doors at the right time.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I’m so proud to be planting this achievement into Eunice soil during our 150th birthday celebration.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting point for an exciting journey ahead. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m just a small girl who had a big dream and an even bigger God, and I truly believe His hand of favour never fails.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kiara says winning this competition has given her confidence to step boldly into her future at Kovsies.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She follows in the footsteps of 43 other matriculants who started their journey in life after winning the \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matriculant of the Year award. In 2024, Jayden Leech had the honour. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAt the Matriculant of the Year event, Kiara Subramanian (in red) was crowned. With her on stage are Jackie Botma (acting headmistress of Eunice High School) and her parents, Neville and Raveshanni Subramanian.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The 14 finalists have an academic average of 87%. They are:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Laura Andrade de Ponte of the High School for Girls in Potchef-\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stroom;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Emile Dawson of the William Pescod High School in Kimberley;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Jan\u00e9 de Villiers of Ho\u00ebrskool Witteberg in Bethlehem;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Liam-Loyd Doman of the Ho\u00ebrskool Voortrekker in Bethlehem;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Vindry Horne of the Ho\u00ebrskool Uitenhage in Uitenhage;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Michelle Jacobs of the Ho\u00ebrskool Labori in Paarl;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Megan Johnson of the Ho\u00ebrskool Menlopark in Pretoria;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Marn\u00e9 Koen of the Ho\u00ebrskool Die Brandwag in Uitgenhage;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Christiaan Kotz\u00e9 of the Ho\u00ebrskool Fichardtpark;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Jenni Muller of the Ho\u00ebrskool Wilgerivier in Frankfort;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Samantha Mynhardt of the Ho\u00ebrskool Trio in Kroonstad;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Burgert van Heerden of the Ho\u00ebr Landbouskool Marlow in Cradock; and\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0Amon\u00e9 Verwey of the Ho\u00ebrskool Jim Fouch\u00e9.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marinda Schutte (Derksen), the Matrieknooi of 1985, was the guest speaker.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Esm\u00e9 Aucamp gave the message from the vice-rector of the UFS, Prof. Hester Klopper, who could not attend the event.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The future does not happen to \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
us, it is something we create together.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The semifinalists were drawn \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
out of 65 entries from accross the country.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kiara says the highlight of her school career was being chosen as deputy head girl at Eunice.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It was more than just a badge; it was confirmation that my school trusted me to lead.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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