2025 World Scholars - La Salle Catholic School

Lasallian Scholars Shine at WSC Nairobi 2025

Celebrating Excellence: La Salle at WSC Nairobi 2025

The World Scholars Cup (WSC) Nairobi Regional Round 2025 was an exhilarating experience for our La Salle Catholic School delegation. This year, our school proudly registered a team of 123 members, consisting of 111 scholars and 12 dedicated teachers who played a key role in guiding and mentoring our students throughout the competition.

The curtains fell on this noble academic contest on the evening of Friday, February 21, 2025, marking the end of an intense and intellectually stimulating journey. However, the Lasallian courage, resilience, and commitment displayed throughout the event yielded tremendous success and outstanding results.

Unmatched Achievements – A Legacy of Excellence

🌟 Global Round Qualifiers: Out of 37 competing teams, an impressive 31 teams from La Salle qualified for the World Scholars Cup Global Round, meaning that 93 out of our 111 students advanced to the next level. This translates to an exceptional 87.78% qualification rate, a remarkable testament to their hard work and determination.

🏆 Individual Excellence and Standout Performances:

Kayla Lucille emerged as the 2nd best overall scholar among over 3,000 participants, a phenomenal achievement that places her among the brightest young minds in the competition.
Valerie Makena and Ethan Muigai ranked among the top 10 scholars overall, showcasing incredible academic and debating prowess.
Lucille Kayla and Valerie Makena earned prestigious WSC trophies in recognition of their outstanding performances in various categories.

🎖️ Medals Galore – A True Display of Brilliance:

Our scholars demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and intellectual strength across various categories, including:
✅ Team Debates 🗣️
✅ Collaborative Writing ✍️
✅ The Scholars Challenge 📚
✅ The Scholars Bowl 🎯

These efforts were rewarded with an impressive collection of gold 🥇 and silver 🥈 medals across multiple categories. We applaud our students for their dedication and perseverance in excelling across the board!

🎭 Scholars Talent Show – A Showcase of Creativity

Beyond academics, our students also shone in the Scholars Talent Show, where they displayed their unique talents and creative skills. Their performances captivated the audience and showcased the diverse abilities that define our well-rounded Lasallian scholars.

🗣️ Debate Showcase – Raising the Bar
Among the most prestigious segments of the competition is the Debate Showcase, which features the best debaters selected from hundreds of participants. We were honored to have Michelle Jerono represent our school on this platform, where she engaged in thought-provoking discussions and upheld the Lasallian spirit of excellence.

🐑 Alpaca Balancing Challenge – A Fun and Competitive Twist
This year, Taji Kayla and Davis Kaggia took part in the Alpaca Balancing Challenge, a lighthearted yet skillful segment of the competition. They demonstrated great focus and agility, securing 2nd and 5th place, respectively. We celebrate their determination and ability to embrace both the academic and fun aspects of WSC!

Meet Our Global Round Qualifiers!

The following teams will proudly represent La Salle Catholic School at the World Scholars Cup Global Round in prestigious international locations such as Malaysia, Qatar, South Korea, UAE, Slovakia, Thailand, or China. This next stage will be a remarkable opportunity for our scholars to compete with some of the brightest young minds worldwide.

📌 Qualified Teams:

Team 192: Melanie Njoga, Stella Kiarie, America Shekali
Team 193: Shaka Omwenga, Justin Isiche, Nathan Kosen
Team 194: Valerie Makena, Tiffany Jelagat, Manda Wasini
Team 195: Tim Isiche, Joseph Kibe, Cyprian Ndira
Team 196: Vince Chahale, Luke Jay, Justin Hawi
Team 197: Samantha Milanoi, Amie Cherotich, Michelle Jerono
Team 198: Johnson Ndira, Shadel Ipomai, Munene Gitonga
Team 199: Errol Njeru, Jesse Kipkalya, Jabali Kipng’eno
Team 200: Kimberly Chepwogen, Riley Siletian Oluoch, Anita Njeri
Team 201: Davis Kaggia, Samuel Kimani, Theo Kigen
Team 202: Ayana Nelima, Rita Kayla, Arnia Chelimo
Team 203: Taji Kayla, Jasmine Wanjira, Nakaya Pam
Team 204: Catherine Zawadi, Tatiana Angano, Amara Wanjiku
Team 205: Imela Nyokabi, Kelsie Waithera, Kayla Cherop
Team 206: Brandon Owiti, Shamalla Nathaniel, Preston Odak
Team 207: Jelani Kizito, Benji Dinga, Paul Junior Muturi
Team 208: Ivy Gacheke, Elaine Nyabiosi, Ilana Ayira
Team 209: Chebet Cheruiyot, Shalom Njeri, Ella Ayira
Team 210: Morris Nyadewo, Ethan Muigai, Ethan Boreh
Team 212: Isabel Mareng, Acelyne Tanui, Tijara Lulu
Team 213: Leona Beth, Kevina Ejang, Terryanne Njoki
Team 214: Marvel Namelok, Thea Wangu, Hemker Coenraede
Team 216: Erica Wangari, Nicole Bii, Michelle Kibe
Team 217: Reggie Ndegwa, Joseph Ngugi, Noah Obila
Team 218: Abel Omangi, Jabali Andrew, Michael Nyoike
Team 219: Kayla Lucille, Malaika Gabriella, Nalonzi Lugonzi
Team 220: Ashley Kigira, Akinyi Madialo, Laurelle Chebet
Team 221: Natalie Hadassah, Gloria Kawaii, Erica Obila
Team 225: Jason Boreh, Margaret Akinyi, Kate Thiga
Team 226: Ryan Obila, Raguel Kimwaki, Patrick Omotii
Team 227: Regius Anjema, Tracy Wanjiru, Nina Kimani

The Road Ahead – Preparing for the Global Round

As we celebrate our students’ remarkable success at the Nairobi Regional Round, we now turn our focus toward preparing our Global Round qualifiers for their next challenge. Competing on an international stage is an exciting and rewarding experience, and we have full confidence that our students will uphold the Lasallian spirit of excellence wherever they go.

We express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated teachers, parents, and the entire school community for their unwavering support. Your encouragement and guidance continue to shape our students into confident, knowledgeable, and skilled global scholars.

To all our WSC Global Round qualifiers, we wish you the very best as you prepare to compete on a world stage. Keep striving, keep learning, and keep making us proud!