She was called
to the podium more than 10 times, to be capped by President Emmerson Mnangagwa
and collect her academic excellence awards.
This is the
tale of Eva Zhorizho, a Catholic nun who made history by scooping a total of 11
awards, while more than 4 500 other graduates cheered her on.
Currently
serving as an Arts and Humanities teacher at Visitation Makumbe High School, in
Domboshava, Zhorizho, affectionately known as Sister Eva, was named the Best
Student in the Faculty of Education.
The graduation
ceremony was held on September 11 and coincided with the launch of the ED
Mnangagwa Law School.
“It’s not luck
at all. I believe it’s God’s grace and blessings,” Sister Eva told NewsDay
Weekender.
“I am grateful
for the opportunity to serve and give back.
“My awards are
a testament to God’s goodness and faithfulness.
“I am thankful
for the support of my community and the guidance of my LCBL sisters.”
She is a
devoted Catholic nun of the Little Children of Our Blessed Lady Sisters.
LCBL, founded
in Zimbabwe in 1932 by Archbishop Aston I Chichester, is a congregation of
religious women who dedicate their lives to prayer and service within the
Catholic Church, particularly focusing on empowering women and girls through
education, skills development and entrepreneurship, working in schools,
hospitals, media and pastoral care.
Sister Eva, who
studied for a Bachelor of Education Dual Honours Degree in Humanities,
graduated with a first class honours.
She won the MSU
Book Prize, Vice-Chancellor Award, Professor William L Chigidi Award, the
Commandant Award, Econet Wireless Award, Coral Soft Award, Loveck Mafunga Award
(full cover sponsorship for a Master’s Degree in the Faculty of Education at
MSU), CBZ Award, Zinara award, NetOne Award and the Pizza Inn Floating Shield
award.
“I am happy for
such an achievement,” Sister Eva said. “To others, it is possible. Students
should be focused in their studies and trust the Lord always.”
Zhorizho was
born and grew up in Chitomborwizi, a significant farming area in the Makonde
and Zvimba districts in Mashonaland West province.
She attended
both Matoranjera Primary and secondary schools.
Her commitment
to her Catholic faith saw her joining the LCBL sisters.
The nun’s
remarkable feat has sent shockwaves of inspiration throughout the academic
community, showcasing the power of faith, determination, and intellectual
excellence. Newsday
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