AIZAWL | May 6, 2019:

“If four things are followed – having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance – then anything can be achieved ” ~~ APJ Abdul Kalam.



Her mind was focused, her target precised, her dedication towards her family unwavered until one of life’s goals was achieved. She is none other than 16-year-old Lalrinnungi, a topper of the state’s High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exam.

A daughter of a vegetable vendor at the daily market in a village in Mizoram, Lalrinnungi made her parents proud by securing the highest position in the state examination board exams.

Lalrinnungi is a student of St Joseph Higher Secondary School. She topped the HSLC exam with a score of 97.2% beating nearly 17,000 other candidates.

She is the youngest daughter of Zothanluanga and Lalhlimpuii. Her daily routine at the market place changed as she suddenly became the centre of attention with people walking up to her to congratulate and click photos with her.

Lalrinnungi said that on Saturdays, she helps her parents sell vegetables

on Saturdays. But after the results were announced on Thursday with her name flashing all over the newspapers, people turned up to wish her, she said.

She added that she was expecting good results but never thought that she

would be the topper. The moment she heard about it, she started crying, she said.

Lalrinungi is the youngest among four siblings. Her two elder brothers dropped out of school due to the family’s financial situation and her elder sister is in Class 12.

The teenager joined the St Joseph Higher Secondary School as a boarder when she was in Class 10 and plans to continue pursuing her studies there for the next two years. She wants to take up science in Class 12.

“I have not decided anything yet about my future plans. I want to study medicine and become a doctor and am also interested in joining the civil services,” she disclosed.

Happy at her performance, Lalrinnungi’s school has decided to waive off her tuition and hostel boarding fees completely. In view of her family’s financial condition, the school earlier charged her only 20% of the total fees.

“Lalrinnungi has a curious nature and studies all her text books thoroughly. If she had any doubts she would ask her teachers to clarify them till she is satisfied,” said C Laltlansanga, principal of St Joseph Higher Secondary School.

Source: HT