Gifted school awaits

The air in Awka was crisp and cool as dawn broke over the provincial competition venue. In the hotel room shared by the group, a sense of unease hung in the air as they awoke from an uneasy sleep. Memories of their triumphant win during the township competition had replayed in their minds the previous night. The flashback of standing out, being labeled juniors, and still dominating the older students was both a source of pride and a haunting reminder of the skepticism they had to overcome.

After returning from a prep talk with Mrs. Pete and Mrs. Ojimaga the previous night, the group had gone to bed, each wrestling with their own thoughts. Father Ede, who had received word about the whispers and skepticism surrounding the young team at the registration ground, was unbothered. Kneeling in the quiet of his room, he smiled to himself as he prayed for the group, confident in their abilities to rise above the challenges before them.