Nickname(s): Sam, Samofbhavi, Sham, Maghadeera, Samantha, Shamalamadingdong
Nationality: Indian
Favorite Catchphrase/saying: Oh My Gosh, soooo rudeeee , so annoyingggg, YASSS *all accompanied with intense hand gestures*
Favorite Class: Form 4 and 5 Add Maths, IT and Chemistry
Favorite Form: Form 5 (Ironically)
Favorite staff member: Mrs. Vanderpuije ( couldn’t have done it without her), Monsieur Abloso and Madame Batsa (Merci), Mr. Ameko, Mr. Narh , Mrs. Hayfron, Mr. Lennard and the entire Chemistry Department ( Mr. Martin, Mr. Anyidoho, Mr. Afeawo, Mr. Anebo, Mr. Felix ) Thank you.
Favorite spot: By the poolside, the bleachers, Monsieur Abloso’s room, SENCO, assembly hall, counselling department, random empty classrooms
Most embarrassing moment: Falling down in front of a crowd on several occasions and walking into assembly very lateee ( surely not going to miss that)
Four words to describe you: Fanatic,Caring, Hard-working Dork 😛
Your GIS experience in one word: Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus ( Urban Dictionary it )
Best GIS memories: Messy group-works in history class, singing loudly and off-key during the bus rides for geography and biology trips, talking about anything and everything with Abooh at the library during our free periods, hanging out with Khushi, Abooh, Momo and Nyame by the bleachers and the French room, planning, organizing and attending several MUN conferences (a true adrenaline rush), dressing up and eating A LOT of free food on UN DAY and omg the unforgettable French trip.
Where do you think you will be in 10 years from now: I am really just hoping that it’s not me living through another pandemic
That One person who inspired you during your time in GIS: All my friends, really. Khushi’s amazing sense of humour and genuine support, Abooh’s bold, strong and easy to be around nature, Nyame’s cool and calm demeanour, Aatikah’s big big heart, Jesse’s love for life, Antoinette’s amazing social skills, Shreyas’s goofiness, Zora’s kindness, Jordan’s caring nature, Efua’s determination, Ousman’s dedication, Nana Afia’s liveliness. I’ll miss you guys. ( I am not usually this sappy)
Best lesson GIS taught you: Faking confidence for a while can eventually make you confident
What you want to be remembered for at GIS: Working with Mrs. Vanderpuije to help our community socially and environmentally
Greatest achievement while at GIS: Going from a shy, insecure 11-year-old to a confident, insecure 17-year-old.
Best advice while at GIS and who gave it: If there is a GOD out there then it is DNA – My biology teacher, Dr. Andoh
What you will tell your 13 -year -old self-knowing what you know: Ignorance is and never was bliss.
A song that best describes your entire GIS experience: The last great American dynasty – Taylor Swift
Social media/contact information: Follow me on Instagram @samsim_fantasy15 and on snapchat samofbhavi
Last Words: To my sister, don’t follow in my footsteps no matter how much they say, do what you want and succeed and fail in your own way, to Nana Adwoa Thank you and to the school, it was one heck of a journey but worth it … I think.
Graduation quote: Because every Frodo needs a Sam