The declaration of NBSE results for Class 10 and Class 12 results is perhaps one of the most anticipated and exciting events of the year irrespective of whether one is a candidate, family of a candidate, knows a candidate or none mentioned. It is difficult to not care about who topped the merit list or rooting for one’s alma mater.

The results bring out varied emotions – happiness, pride, heartaches, sadness and sometimes even anger. They can take a random person down the memory lane and also inspire and encourage one to do better for the future generations.

As the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) declared the results of 2023 High School Leaving Certificate Examination (HSLC) and Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate examination (HSSLC), there are jubilations in many homes but not in all. It is difficult to hear or read of other’s success stories when one’s roll number is missing from the qualified list and yet there is always room to learn in every person so that the same mistakes are not repeated in the next chance one gets.

Nagaland Tribune speaks to five students who made it to the NBSE honour roll, to hear from them how they succeeded with excellence and how their peers (or anybody) can do it too with hard work, dedication and self believe.

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Neisienuo Suohu, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima – Rank 7th in HSLC

Daughter of Dr Selhounyü Suohu and Vitsolenuo Suohu expresses her gratitude to God and her teachers, grandparents, parents, extended family members and the well-wishers for her result.

She said her biggest inspiration was her uncle, who was a topper in HSLC and an achiever in many exams. Neisienuo says that he had bestowed his constant support upon her and had been a pillar of inspiration throughout her life. She takes into account all of his advice and encouragement and gives her uncle credit for her success.

“I am very disciplined with myself and how I carry about my routine. I would say that consistency is the key to every achievement. I normally do not sit at my desk for hours pondering and cramming knowledge. What I do is, have a strict study routine which I follow every day and be consistent with it. I frequently take breaks in between my study hours and keep myself entertained with extracurricular activities. It is very important to recuperate and preoccupy oneself with non-Scholastic activities to revive the creativity and motivation within,” the young girl says.

Neisienuo mentions that one of the challenges she faced during her exam was finding resources that was up to her satisfaction. She plans to continue her studies in the same school.

 Khriezer Belho, Northfield School Kohima – Rank 13 in HSLC

Khriezer Belho, son of Dr Vizotuolie Belho and Ketoulenuo Belho, says that he does not have a strict study routine, but he tries to keep up with what was covered in class each day. He puts efforts into studying the textbooks and usually goes to bed early and study in the morning hours.

He opines, “Studying is fun, but it is also demanding. So, for us students it is important to be attentive and finish up our daily works on time. We also need to maintain good health.”

Khriezer gets his inspiration when he thinks about his purpose in life and also his family.

He thanks God for his success and the prayers of family and loved ones, especially his grandparents. He also thanks his teachers and friends. Khriezer says much credit goes to his teachers who had helped him throughout the years that he never felt the need for private tuition.

His future plans are to join the science stream in higher secondary and appear National Eligibility cum Entrance Test after the 12th Grade.

Khriezer mentions that the greatest challenge he faced during the exam was the demise of his paternal grandmother when the exam was ongoing.

“Today I remember her words, how she told me to remember on result day that her prayers have reached me. I am grateful for everything, and I feel very happy,” he says.

Khyoben N A Erui, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Wokha – Rank 13 in HSLC

Son of Nchumbemo Erui and Achumlo Erui of Wokha Village, Khyoben says that he matches his study time according to his schedule. Studying for two or three hours daily, he asserts that he prefers listening to his teachers’ explanations rather than to read alone.

He is ecstatic for his remarkable result as well as grateful to God, his family, teachers, relative and friends who have been supportive this whole time.

He is currently planning to take up science stream in higher secondary. Khyoben’s aim in life is to become a successful person who will be able to help others who are unable to meet their basic necessities in life. He says he needs time to understand himself more and the world around him in order to find out what he truly wants to achieve.

His mother falling sick during the exam was his biggest challenge. It kept him distracted and worried, Khyoben adds.

The 16-year-old says that opportunity flies fast, however, if one trusts God, do one’s part, put in the work and create a strong net, in due time it will catch a fish so tasty that one will want more of it. It is so for studies as well.

“So for things that you love and for things that you want which makes you happy, yearn for it, grow for it and go for it. Learn smart and work hard. Don’t let anyone hinder your progress, especially you yourself. Go for things you want, grab it and achieve beyond. As All Might (Japanese manga superhero) said, “Go Beyond! Plus Ultra!”

Kekhriezenuo Amelia Yhome, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima – Rank 4 in HSSLC (Art Stream)

The daughter of Krutuolie Yhome and Keneilhourie-ü Yhome, Kekhriezenuo says, “I am just a normal student who is more engaged in household or other activities. I usually study for 6 or 7 hours. There is a lot going through my mind, but I am overwhelmed with joy and feel blessed that I am in this position today.”

She mentions that when she got 82% in HSLC 2021, she was determined and encouraged to do better in future, and she did it.

Kekhriezenuo says that she faced a lot of challenges during her exams due to poor health, but she worked hard. She believes in the motto ‘Trust in yourself, work hard, be determined, and above all have faith in God’.

Ruvuomenuo Sorhie, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima – Rank 6 in HSSLC (Arts Stream)

Daughter of Ruokuotuolie Sorhie and Neiphrenuo Sorhie, Ruvuomenuo says time management is very important to her. She made sure to balance her time and also not to push herself beyond limits.

“I hugely believe that resting your body is very important. My routine is neither strict nor uniform, but I make sure to study every day and remind myself I have a dream to chase. On a regular day I study about 6-7 hours. I try my best to avoid activities that may disturb my academic studies,” she says.

Ruvuomenuo mentions that she realised her potentials when she saw the marks she scored in the HSLC exam. It was way higher than she had expected and that inspired her to be consistent in her studies.

She says seeing her parents work so hard everyday to provide for her education and to make sure she is living a comfortable life gives her inspiration to work hard and always try to be a better version of herself. Ruvuomenuo’s biggest dream is to make them proud.

She gives credit to her teachers, stating that they were the reason she started to believe in herself. “They saw potential in me even when I did not believe in myself,” she says, adding that her greatest challenge is self-doubt.

Her goal is to have a Master’s degree and to be successful in Civil Services exam.

Ruvuomenuo lives by the motto, ‘The road to success does not happen overnight whether large or small. Our everyday actions, activities will ultimately determine our success.’

“Anything is possible if one is consistent and hardworking enough,” she adds.

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