B'nei Menashe Children Bring in Academic Accolades
(May 5, 2024) A week ago, our Newsletter, gave a report on the success of a B'nei Menashe student, Alona Lamneikim Touthang on her securing a first division in her high school leaving examination. Now a week later, we have an additional three who have secured first division for the junior high school examinations. It may be mentioned there are two board examinations a student has to clear before heading for colleges and universities. The first one is taken at 10th standard and the second and final one at 12th standard. Alona had cleared her 12th level while the three others, their 10th level. As is quite evident, success at the 10th level usually paves way for success in the next and deciding level.
It is a proud moment for all B'nei Menashe given that these children had been able to achieve such success despite the challenges that came to them by way of the war and displacement that they had to face in the last one year or so. No less praiseworthy are the parents who encouraged and inspired them.
Fourteen-year-old, Kimneivah Talora Sithlou and her family belonged to the Kanchup B'nei Menashe community until their community was uprooted. They were absorbed by Beit Shalom, Kanggui (formerly Kangpokpi). Having lost most of their possession, the family rebuilt their lives giving an emphasis on their children's education. It has been a winning investment since she scored distinction, a commendation on two subjects: Thadou-Kuki Language and Home Science.
Orli Chinneiting Touthang's story is not too different either. Her entire family reside in Ma'oz Tzur, which clearly speaks of their status of being displaced. Incidentally, she is the younger sister of high-achiever, Alona Touthang. The last on the list is Yoel Lalphungluoi Gangte of Lamka township. His family are longtime residents of Lamka, hence less effected by the upsurge but nevertheless, living in its shadow.
It has been oft repeated that children are the future. With that in mind, given the results this year, it forbodes well for the B'nei Menashe. We wish all B'nei Menashe children to continue in this path of pursuing excellence in education.
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