The resilient orphaned girl

(Baonghean.vn) -In the recent National High School Graduation Examination, Nguyen Thi Quy, a student from Co Do High School (Nghia Dan district), excelled, achieving 28 points in Block C (Literature 9.0, History 9.25, Geography 9.75). Quy is the only student from Nghia Dan district to be commended by the Provincial People's Committee.

Nguyen Thi Quy (fifth from the left) receives an award from the Nghia Dan District People's Committee. Photo: Thai Truong

Born in Hong Thai hamlet, Nghia Hong commune (Nghia Dan district), mHaving lost their father when they were just over two years old, Quy and her two sisters have suffered many hardships. Mrs. Hoang Thi Than, Quy's mother, is now...Over 60 years old, a retired worker from the Co Do agricultural farm.

Ms. Hoang Thi Than shared: "I gave birth to Quy when I was over 40 years old. My pregnancy with Quy was a difficult and arduous process. At that time, I had arthritis and needed injections, but I was afraid it would affect the fetus, so I tried to endure the pain. I knew giving birth at that age was dangerous and difficult, but thanks to him, my family is happier. However, my husband suddenly passed away when Quy was just over 2 years old. Quy lacked a father's love, so everyone felt very sorry for him. And now, seeing my son achieve his dreams, I don't know what more to say."

Through conversation, Quy exuded confidence and maturity, something rarely seen in a young student from the mountainous region. Quy explained that due to her family circumstances, she always strived to study hard. For her last three years of high school, Quy was an all-around excellent student, and she was even elected class vice-president in charge of academics. Notably, in her 11th grade year, Quy won third prize in the provincial excellent student competition in Literature and Geography, becoming an outstanding student of the school. She also attended a Party membership preparatory course.

Nguyen Thi Quy, a student with great determination. Photo: Thai Truong

Sharing her study secrets, Quy confided: "I mainly study on my own, researching and doing lots of exercises, different types of questions and essays, and learning from books, newspapers, and the internet to enrich my vocabulary. In addition, I must mention the enthusiastic guidance and support of my subject teachers and the exchanges with my group members."

Ms. Nguyen Hoa Van – Quy's homeroom teacher – said: "In Quy, I see diligence, a thirst for knowledge, confidence, determination, and great willpower. He is very quick-witted and has a good vocabulary. In particular, he is a student who passed both subjects in the provincial-level excellent student competition – a rare achievement at our school. Besides excelling in subjects in the humanities group, he also performs well in other subjects."

Nguyen Thi Quy and her homeroom teacher. Photo: Thai Truong

It is known that she has received an acceptance letter from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law. When asked about her dreams, Quy said that she had done a lot of research before making her decision. Although she will study far from her family and mother, she will try her best to improve her knowledge and skills, and later work at a company or enterprise, expanding her knowledge and foreign language abilities.

This determined young woman constantly reminds herself: "On the path to success, there are no footprints of the lazy." She believes this will continue to be her motivation for success in the future.

Thai Truong