A Dalpark teenager has been selected to represent South Africa at a prestigious convention in the United States of America.
Jermaine Oliphant (18), a Grade 12 student at Destiny Christian Academy, in Boksburg, qualified to attend the 2016 International Student Convention.
The convention will be held in Warrensburg, Missouri, from May 21 to 26, and will see students from all over South Africa and Scandinavia competing in over 150 events in nine categories.
Students showing exceptional potential and talent in their events are nominated.
The students must raise their own funds to attend the convention through sponsorships and other fund-raising initiatives.
Jermaine was nominated because of his high achievements in checkers (draughts) at the 2015 All Africa Student Convention.
He placed second in the event and received a silver medal.
The teenager is also a star on the sports field and has won numerous awards
He was a national table tennis champion in 2014 and last year earned national colours for his performance in the 3000m event at the Southern African Christian School’s Sports Association National Athletic event.
He has also been recognised for his soccer skills.
Jermaine’s mom Meryl Oliphant can be contacted on 083 536 5022. Alternatively, his dad Vincent Oliphant can be contacted on 083 550 1151.
