High School Achievements
This is my High School Achievements page, although winning a place at my present school is in and of itself quite an achievement. I am now in high school and will be here for at least the next seven years (I will need to go to sixth form as I will only be fifteen years of age when I sit the CXC examinations) commencing September 2004. As I had mentioned elsewhere on this site, I plan to enter the field of medicine. Initially I had been thinking about pediatrics or pediatric surgery, however I am not so sure at this time. One thing I am sure about is that my profession will be in the field of medicine, not necessarily as a physician but in the area of chemistry, doing extensive research and formulating various types of family medicines. Most notable High School Achievements are listed as follows:
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This website launched,
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First form - Appointed class Beadle by the class mistress (a beadle is somewhat like a Form Captain),
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Promoted from green through white, yellow to blue sash in kung fu,
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Mid term and end of year grade average between 80 and 95%,
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Second form - Appointed class Beadle by class mistress,
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Entered a Seido Martial Arts Tournament held in Jamaica (2005) and won two first place trophies for my empty hand and sparring competitions,
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Promoted from blue through brown to black sash in kung fu,
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Appointed Assistant Bulletin Editor of Key Club and had two publications,
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Started learning Monkey Boxing and was taught two Lost Monkey forms, one empty hand and one staff form,
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Mid term and end of year grade average between 80 and 95%,
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Third form - mid term and end of year grade average between 80 and 95%,
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Participated in the Generating Genius Workshop during the summer 2007. Took part in the Robotics and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) workshops. Introduced to the usage of electronic sensors (light sensors, touch sensors and rotational sensors) during the Robotics Workshop. Was introduced to Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and various extraction techniques and methods, Forensic Analysis and Data Interpretation during the CSI Workshop.
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Selected to represent the Generating Genius Summer Programme on an early morning radio programme on HITZ 92 FM called Amazing Kids hosted by Radio DJ Jenny Jenny. The program was done live and commenced at 7 am EST on Thursday August 16, 2007. It was a one hour programme and I considered it a real privilege to have been selected as one of the representatives of the group and I had a wonderful time doing the show.
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Selected to be a co-host of the KFC Quiz Show. This is a local television show in which Preparatory and Primary school students from across the island go head to head in a competition based on Mathematics, English Language, Social Studies, Science, General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Life skills. For more information please see my blog.
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I was fortunate enough to be featured in the Jamaica Observer TEENage Magazine that was published on Tuesday February 5, 2008 in an article entitled Kareem Panton: Kung Fu Master. While I am quite proud of this article, I must hasten to add that I AM NOT A KUNG FU MASTER, in fact I am simply a black sash and there is quite a huge gap between my level and that of a master. The article also failed to mention that I am a member of the Tai Shing Pek Kwar International Kung Fu Federation and it suggests that I am still practicing at my former kwoon when in fact I am not. Additionally, it does not mention that I also have a black belt in karate.
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Once again I am part of the team that presents the KFC Quiz Show. This time I am the lead host with my assistant being Yanique Dacosta. The shoot started on Tuesday January 28, 2009 and ended Tuesday February 3, 2009.
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I must be one of the luckiest persons alive because I am again fortunate enough to be the lead hosts of the KFC Quiz Show 2010. However, I believe this m,y be the last season of this show. What can I say? It was fun while it lasted and I have met some of the nicest persons in the world. They are all professionals with many years more experience, but the are always so patient, so understanding and yes they have all helped me tremendously as I got involved in hosting the KFC Quiz Show. Ladies and gentlemen, I say that you to you all, you have made very indelible marks in my life and you will all never be forgotten. Thank you, thank you thank you.
This brings my High School Achievements page to an end (i.e. until there is another update).