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December 14, 2005

KILDARE GIRL'S EXAM SUCCESS IN 1920

The Leinster Leader of 3 July 1920 carried a report on the success of a briliant student from the Presentation Convent, Kildare.

SUCCESS OF A KILDARE STUDENT
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 We are pleased to chronicle the success achieved by Miss Cissie Hopkins, daughter of Mr. P. Hopkins, Kildare, at the recent King's Scholarship examination for Ireland in being placed first of firsts. Miss Hopkins graduated under the accomplished teaching staff of the Presentation Convent, Kildare, whom we are happy to congratulate on the distinction won by their brilliant student.

Posted by mariocorrigan at December 14, 2005 12:36 AM