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On 23 June 2011 at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava President Ivan Gašparovič and his spouse welcomed successful solvers of high school international olympiads in various subjects in the school year 2009/2010. As Ivan Gašparovič pointed out, he likes to meet with young people who are still "on the brink of life" but already achieved things for which the society must notice them. He thanked all the successful students for their perseverance and highlighted the fact that they go for their goals and they have a strong idea of their future life. Students also praised the First Lady of Slovakia Mrs. Silvia Gašparovičová.
On behalf of the students thanked the head of state Eugen Hruška from the Gymnasium in Hlohovec, who won the most awards. He informed Mr. President that the Slovak students brought from the competitions 1 gold, 28 silver and 14 bronze medals. "The results of high school olympiads are one thing, but asserting of oneself in the society is an another," he complained to the head of state on behalf of his colleagues. He pointed out the fact that many talented students go abroad and don´t return back, so Slovakia loses its intelligence. On behalf of present students he asked Mr. President to pledge that the level of Slovak universities will improove significantly. |
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