FIFTY-ONE years ago, three overcrowded high schools, St. Stephens, Carmel RC and Dolphin, merged to give birth to Charlestown Government Secondary School (CGSS).Under the leadership of Headmaster Edgar Wilson, Charlestown did not take the ‘best of the best’ but took the ones who wanted a good secondary education.

This was the sentiment of STARR Computer CEO, Mike Mohan as he teamed up recently with the CGSS alumni association to donate two HP Enterprise AIO Printers and some accessories worth over $500,000 to the Charlestown Secondary.

The association was represented by Alex Neptune, Linden Branche and STARR Computer, CEO Mike Mohan.

“I remember Mr Wilson, the headmaster telling us if you choose to come to my school, you must prepare to work hard and be smart. And I am happy to say, Alex and I were two of the fortunate students who attended,” Mohan declared.

“Charlestown has always produced quality students in the community and I am happy to see that the high standards continued today. In addition to the young man standing next to me, Mr Neptune, we had others like Minister Winston Felix, ex-minister Nadir, Henry Mootoo (a Guyanese theatrical hall of famer) now in the Cayman Islands, Dennis Murray, Hospital Administrator and a whole host of distinguished personalities from our time and years to follow.”

In giving the students present some advice, Neptune noted that hard work is the key to success and nothing can be achieved without hard work.

Meanwhile, Charlestown’s Deputy Headteacher, Allison Cosbert expressed heartfelt thanks and promised to assist in the care of the products, which will enhance the functions and development of the school.

Starr Computer is the largest computer company in Guyana and has been open for business for more than 22 years. It also represents 18 major international manufacturers including Lenovo, Samsung, HP and Intel.

The company boasts a well-trained workforce that has benefited from many training workshops and seminars by some of the international brands it represents.