SMK Rosli Dhoby state’s rep at national history quiz contest

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The team from SMK Rosli Dhoby (front row) and others pose with Putit (fourth left, second row) during the closing ceremony.

SIBU: A team from SMK Rosli Dhoby will represent the state at the coming ‘National Level History and Patriotism Quiz Competition’ in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan in July.

The school’s team was announced as the champion after defeating their toughest rival, SMK Methodist Sibu during the state level competition here.

The team members consist of Irmilyn Hilda Charles Danny, Forleenarica Juana Juan, Ellyne Severinus and Christialissa Belin.

They were accompanied by their teacher, Nurul Surya Azizudin.

Third place went to SMK Sungei Merah, and the top three winners won cash prizes plus trophies and certificates of participation.

The closing ceremony was officiated at by Malaysia History Association Sarawak chairman Datu Putit Matzen.

The History and Patriotism Quiz Competition was jointly organised by the Malaysia History Association, Sarawak Branch and SMK Tung Hua.

Forty-four students from 11 secondary schools participated in the event, with each team comprising four members.