Geoff Lo – Youtharch Web

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Standard Chartered English Public Speaking Contest – Second runner-up (Junior Division) (2015)
13th China Daily “21st Century Cup” National High School and Primary School English Speaking Competition – Second Prize Winner (Junior High School Category National Final) (2014)
La Salle College English Debating Team – Captain (2016-17)
La Salle College Student Association Publications Board – Vice Chairman (2016-17)
La Salle College Editorial Board – Chief English Editor (2016-17)

It is one of my greatest honours to study in La Salle College, a learning environment which encourages friendly competition, as many of my peers excel in various areas ranging from sports to academics. Being one of the youngest students of my year and not exceptionally academically talented, I had to work very hard initially to catch up with others’ progress. While many may see having to catch up as a burden, I have been converting such pressure into unlimited motivation to improve myself and to strike for excellence. In this journey of bettering oneself, I am also blessed to have walked along side my best friends.

Having embarked on the journey of leadership, I have encountered a number of hurdles. My perception of the word “team” is that “together, everyone achieves more”, suggesting that unifying the team for a common cause is the most fundamental step. As I step into my roles of team captain or department head, I have come across cases in which team members held grudges against each other or certain a team member is lagging behind. Instead of sitting with my arms crossed and turning a blind eye to such obvious problems, I stepped out of my comfort zone and worked towards uniting the members, catering to individual needs while keeping the main focus on the holistic development of the team. It was never an easy task to do so but with determination I succeeded in bringing the team to a new level of strength and unity.

Being an outstanding student is not only about pushing myself towards excellence, but also about utilizing my abilities to inspire others with my own story. Blessed to be nurtured in a school community of brotherhood, I have learnt much from my seniors, and am inspired to pass on what I have learnt to keep the Lasallian spirit flowing through generations. From a broader perspective, I aspire to influence others with my role as an outstanding student, to promote social cohesion and harmony, and to use my story to inspire others to contribute towards social development. John F. Kennedy famously said “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”. Similarly, I firmly adhere to the belief that one should not only be thankful to what he or she has learnt or benefited from the community. Instead, one should strive to repaying society by offering a helping hand to those in need and inspiring those who have the potential to become the movers and shakers of the future. To pay it forward and to inspire is also the true meaning of one of my school’s principles – “Touching Hearts, Transforming Lives, Building a Better Future”.

Albert Einstein once said, “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” While some may set their goals on having only a successful prospect or a prosperous career, I would rather value contributing towards the common good and to helping others.[/vc_column_text][tek_button button_text=”Back” button_style=”tt_primary_button” button_color_scheme=”btn_primary_color” button_hover_state=”” button_icon_bool=”no” button_action=”button-action-link” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2F159.89.198.89%2Fyoutharch-web%2Fpast-awardees%2F|||” button_position=”button-center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

渣打香港英語演講比賽 – 初中組第三名 (2015)
第13屆中國日報社「21世紀杯」全國中小學生英語演講比賽 – 初中組第三名 (2014)
喇沙書院 – 英文辯論隊隊長 (2016-17)
喇沙書院 – 學生會印務部副主席 (2016-17)
喇沙書院 – 編輯部英文主編 (2016-17)

我非常幸運地能夠入讀一所優秀的學校，一所為學生提供良好學習環境，並孕育學術、體育等領域上出色表現的學校。身為同級年紀最輕的學生之一，又非天生賦予出眾的學術天份，我不得不努力以求跟上同輩們的進度。雖然很多人會視之為一個沉重的負擔，我卻一直將此壓力轉化為動力，作為提升自我表現的指標。

此外，我在發展領導才能的過程中亦遇上不少障礙。依我之見，創造一個有凝聚力的環境是促使團隊邁向成功的第一步。當我開始踏上扮演領導角色的時候，我經常遇到團隊有意見分歧或個別成員進度有落差的情況。我可沒有對這問題視而不見，反而努力團結及幫助各成員，同時保持團隊的整體發展。憑著不懈的努力和堅定不移的決心，我成功地帶領團隊達至新的境界。

作為一個傑出學生，我不僅要推動自己變得卓越，還要運用個人的能力和影響力鼓勵他人。我有幸在各方面得到老師和前輩的扶助和支持，亦希望能把這精神傳承下去。從更廣的角度來說，我渴望以傑出學生的身分啟發他人，促進社會和諧及凝聚力。我深信：人們不僅應感激社會對他們的栽培，還要向有需要的人提供幫助，以回饋社會。對我而言，以生命影響生命、薪火相傳，就是傑出的真諦。

愛因斯坦曾道：「不要只是為了成就而努力，反而要活得有價值」。或許其他人會立下大志去創造個人未來的成功，但我卻希望能夠以自己的能力和成就去幫助及啟發別人，達至生命最為寶貴的目標。[/vc_column_text][tek_button button_text=”返回” button_style=”tt_primary_button” button_color_scheme=”btn_primary_color” button_hover_state=”” button_icon_bool=”no” button_action=”button-action-link” button_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2F159.89.198.89%2Fyoutharch-web%2Fzh-hant%2Fpast-awardees%2F|||” button_position=”button-center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]