Kumapley Auditorium, October 8, 2023.
Starting the first of three daily contests at the Kumapley Auditorium, Ashaiman SHS (Ashaisec) took on rivals Mamfe SHS, Kenyasi, and Wa SHS. The Ashaisec boys replicated their exemplary feat demonstrated at the Regional Qualifiers where they gained the highest points throughout the competition. they won this contest with a resounding 51 points.
Ashaisec students replicated their impressive Regional Qualifiers feat.
The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the Prelims competitions were gradually wrapping up, to give way for the action-packed One-eighth Stage competitions.
Dr Anita Oppong's 'Life.Styled' by GTP
The Quiz Mistress Dr. Anita Oppong honoured the day, clad in her beautiful African print from GTP, 'Life. styled', with beaded accessories to compliment her looks. in her introductory remarks, she spelled out the rules for the competition, took words from the contestants, and began proceeding at exactly 9: 33 a.m.
The Contest Commenced with WA SHS Securing the First Question, but Ashaiman SHS held their lead throughout the contest. A protest arose concerning an alleged undeserved mark awarded to WA SHS, but it was swiftly clarified. In the end, Ashaiman SHS emerged victorious, securing a ten-mark lead over Mamfe Methodist SHS, granting them the desired promotion to the One-eighth stage.
In the end, it was joy like a river for Ashaiman SHS
The Round by Round results of the contest are as follows:
Round One Scores (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics)
Ashaiman SHS 16 pts.
Wa SHS 12 pts.
Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS 15 pts.
Round Two Scores (Pepsodent speed race).
Ashaiman SHS 26 pts
Wa SHS 15 pts
Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS 28 pts
Round Three Scores (Problem of the Day)
Ashaiman SHS 32pts
Wa SHS 21pts
Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS 31 pts
Round Four Scores (True/False)
Ashaiman SHS 45 pts
Wa SHS 31 pts
Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS 38 pts
Round five Scores (Riddles)
Ashaiman SHS 51 pts
Wa SHS 31 pts
Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS 41 pts
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