I wasn't going to do a Student of the Week this week (or all summer) but I remembered that Marawan is leaving next year and it inspired me to write something.
So congratulations, Marawan E! You are the Student of the Week. Someone make my day and send me a photo of the guy!!
I met Marawan at the start of this year (was this his one and only year at King George?). I believe that we established very quickly that he is Egyptian and that his sister (if I remember correctly) was friends with Sarah A (another Egyptian student who was in my PreCalculus 12 class last year). I remember thinking to myself at the time: "Well, if this guy is even CLOSE to the type of student that Sarah was - determined, polite, friendly, etc - then I would be delighted. Well, it turns out that Marawan is VERY similar to Sarah. He too is a high-achieving, personable and kind student. (In fact, a third Egyptian student I can think of - Yasmine F - is the same! These guys are giving Egyptian students - and parents! - a good name!!)
Marawan has a great sense of humour - at least I hope he does! I would often tease him by "ignoring" him when he wanted help ("anybody require assistance? Anybody?") or by feigning disappointment with his results / queries. He was always a very good sport and - hopefully - realized that I only felt safe to bug him because he is such a strong student.
I was very disappointed to hear that Marawan was changing to Churchill next year (in order to continue on with IB). I know it was not the easiest of decisions for Marawan to make. To be honest, it was hard (when he asked me for my opinion) not to lie and to tell him: "are you crazy?!? That will look really bad to universities to see you changing schools in grade 11!!". But, in fact, it will likely be a good change for him.
Hopefully, Marawan will be happy AND HEALTHY next year at Churchill. The poor guy missed so many days this year due to illness. And when he was sick he looked SICK! Rest up and relax this summer, Marawan. Then you'll be in perfect shape for 2015 - 2016!
Thanks, Marawan, for being in my class this year. You always tried your best and your efforts were certainly rewarded. Plus, you provided me with a lot of good questions and great laughs this year. Though our time together was brief I can honestly say that I will miss you next year! Good luck to you!
So congratulations, Marawan E! You are the Student of the Week. Someone make my day and send me a photo of the guy!!
I met Marawan at the start of this year (was this his one and only year at King George?). I believe that we established very quickly that he is Egyptian and that his sister (if I remember correctly) was friends with Sarah A (another Egyptian student who was in my PreCalculus 12 class last year). I remember thinking to myself at the time: "Well, if this guy is even CLOSE to the type of student that Sarah was - determined, polite, friendly, etc - then I would be delighted. Well, it turns out that Marawan is VERY similar to Sarah. He too is a high-achieving, personable and kind student. (In fact, a third Egyptian student I can think of - Yasmine F - is the same! These guys are giving Egyptian students - and parents! - a good name!!)
Marawan has a great sense of humour - at least I hope he does! I would often tease him by "ignoring" him when he wanted help ("anybody require assistance? Anybody?") or by feigning disappointment with his results / queries. He was always a very good sport and - hopefully - realized that I only felt safe to bug him because he is such a strong student.
I was very disappointed to hear that Marawan was changing to Churchill next year (in order to continue on with IB). I know it was not the easiest of decisions for Marawan to make. To be honest, it was hard (when he asked me for my opinion) not to lie and to tell him: "are you crazy?!? That will look really bad to universities to see you changing schools in grade 11!!". But, in fact, it will likely be a good change for him.
Hopefully, Marawan will be happy AND HEALTHY next year at Churchill. The poor guy missed so many days this year due to illness. And when he was sick he looked SICK! Rest up and relax this summer, Marawan. Then you'll be in perfect shape for 2015 - 2016!
Thanks, Marawan, for being in my class this year. You always tried your best and your efforts were certainly rewarded. Plus, you provided me with a lot of good questions and great laughs this year. Though our time together was brief I can honestly say that I will miss you next year! Good luck to you!
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