NSMQ 2019 Winner Jimmy Newton Shines Again, Graduates From Medical School: “Congrats to Him”

• One of the students who helped St Augustine's win its second trophy at the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has become a medical doctor
• Jimmy Newton, who contested in 2019, graduated from the School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
• Several social media users congratulated the new medical doctor and wished him well in his career and all his endeavours

Jimmy Newton, a winner of the 2019 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), has graduated as a medical doctor from the School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Jimmy Newton is a distinguished alumnus of St Augustine's College in Cape Coast of the Central Region.

Jimmy Newton, Joseph and Eliason won the second NSMQ trophy for the St Augustine's College, 12 years after their first trophy.

They scored 39 points at the time, surpassing their contenders, St Peter's SHS and PRESEC.

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After leaving St Augustine's College, Jimmy Newton proceeded to KNUST to study to become a medical doctor.

Netizens congratulate NSMQ's Jimmy Newton

When the images were shared on social media, several people congratulated him on his academic success and wished him well in his career.

YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post shared by @Thevokofficial on X. Read them below:

@King_Ankrah said:

"Chale, why all the NSMQ squad dey want to do medicine? We need problem-solving engineers on this continent in all sectors. We need innovative people who can help us solve our problems."

@itxm0narch wrote:

"So he be special pass the others wey completed plus am anaa?"

@smkgida47 said:

"Congrats to him, but polluted water is allegedly poisoning Ghanaians every day. The real work starts now."

@etdarko wrote:

"Too many NSMQ products are going to medical school. There are 1000s of other disciplines in science. Having more engineers is more consequential for a nation's development. #JustSaying."

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@atuguba92 said:

"The best super-sub in the history of the NSMQ."

@euniceabongo96 wrote:

"Congratulations to him."

@Apuu_real said:

"The only sub we know!!"

@VigvalArhin wrote:

"Congratulations to him 👏."

@mhinista_ said:

"Congratulations"

@ekf_marketing wrote:

"Heh this guy 🔥🔥😃😃🔥🔥."

NSMQ 2017 star Jochebed graduates from Medical School

YEN.com.gh reported that Jochebed Adwoa Sutherland, a former contestant in the 2017 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) from Holy Child School, graduated from Medical School.

She notably earned the title of Overall Best Student in Ghana and West Africa during WASSCE 2017.

The NSMQ, in a post, congratulated Jochebed on this significant achievement, as her success serves as an inspiration for students across the region.

Jochebed Sutherland wins 12 awards

Meanwhile, another publication by YEN.com.gh indicated that Dr Jochebed Sutherland picked up 12 awards at an awards ceremony organised by the University of Ghana.

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The old student of Holy Child received praise after the news of her academic achievements went viral.

Many people commented on the social media post that congratulated the young medical doctor on the amazing feat.

Source: YEN.com.gh