Chris-Ann Chambers - Bright and talented
Published:Wednesday | August 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM
National footballer bags 8 distinctions
Sixteen-year-old Wolmer's Girls' School student Chris-Ann Chambers has the talent, brains, determination and focus to realise her true potential.
With the right assistance and a well-deserved scholarship, the future orthopaedic surgeon will no doubt reach the pinnacle and fulfil her dreams.
An outstanding footballer and a high-achieving scholar, the teen aced her Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations with eight ones, excelling in mathematics, Spanish, English language, English literature, biology, chemistry, physics and information technology.
Captain of the National Under-17 women's football team and captain of the Wolmer's Girls' School football team, she creates her own organised structure to maintain a balance and excel in both sports and academics.
NOT EASY TO JUGGLE
"I have to be structured and very organised at all times, balancing my time for training and studying. Sometimes it's hard to juggle both of them, especially during exams, but I know that if I put in the extra work, it will pay off," she said.
Chris-Ann has always had an undying love for football, ever since she can remember, watching her brother, Marlon Chambers, active in the sport. But it was not until she began attending Wolmer's Girls that she became competitively involved.
"I have played cricket, done track and field and played netball, but the greatest thrill I get is playing football," she said with her dimpled smile.
UNDYING SUPPORT
The teen shared that she was very grateful for her close-knit family and their undying support, especially from parents Vernal and Marlene Chambers.
"They take an interest in everything I do. I have to make sure I give Daddy all the details and Mommy is at every match I play. They are always talking about me to everyone that they meet; they are so proud," she stated.
Chris-Ann now moves on to lower sixth form to pursue the sciences at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination level. Then she will be off to university to begin medical studies.
"I know I have to study very hard and stay focused and determined because I know it is not going to be very easy. Once I'm focused, I know I can achieve it. And I will," she declared.