Tyrone Marhguy
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| Born | November 24, 2003 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Triplets |
Tyrone Iras Marhguy (born November 24, 2003) is one of triplets and a Ghanaian. He is well-known for his precedent historic stance against discrimination in Ghana, which he won.[1][2] He is a former student of Achimota School in Ghana.[3]
Early life and education
Tyrone received his basic education at Manna International School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. He continued through five other basic schools while his family was on a road tour, staying on a bus for three years. He obtained his secondary education at the Achimota School in Achimota, Greater Accra in 2023. He currently pursues a bachelor's degree in Science at the University of Pennsylvania.[4]
Awards and Recognitions
On March 20, 2021, Tyrone was honored as the overall best student for topping his final Basic Education Certificate Examinations, obtaining aggregate 6 to study General Science at the prestigious Achimota School. At Achimota School, he graduated with all "A"s in his final examinations.[5][6]
On May 31, 2021, Tyrone won a case against the Board of Governors, Achimota School, for Achimota School refusing to admit him on account that he cuts his locks.[7][8] This denial of enrollment sparked national and global headlines about the need to address the hair policy in Ghana.[9][10]
Other Notable Awards and recognitions received by Marhguy include:
- American Math Olympiad Gold Medalist and National top scorer[11]
- Vanda Science Olympiad Silver Medalist[12]
References
- ↑ "Ghana Achimota high school: Ghanaians hail ruling on dreadlocks students as 'progressive'". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ "High Court orders Achimota School to admit Rasta student, Tyrone Marhguy". 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ "Rasta student sits for exams at Achimota hours after being admitted | 3News". 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ "Tyrone Iras Marhguy receives full scholarship to study at University of Pennsylvania | 3News". 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ Otchere, Gertrude Owireduwaah (2023-12-19). "Achimota Rastafarian student scores 8 A1s in 2023 WASSCE - Adomonline.com". Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ "Rastafarian Achimota student Tyrone Marhguy scores 8 As in WASSCE - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ "Ghana Rastafarians win in court – DW – 06/12/2021". dw.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ "Rastafarian Teen Fights to Keep Dreadlocks". Voice of America. 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ Vérité, Clément (2021-03-24). "Two high school students in Ghana rejected because of dreadlocks". Newsendip. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ "School's demand that Rasta boy cut his dreadlocks 'unconstitutional', court finds - AfricanLII". africanlii.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ↑ "Tyrone Marhguy wins American Math Olympiad awards - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ Adogla-Bessa, Delali (2023-12-30). "Tyrone Marhguy excels again after his 8 As, wins 2 US Math Olympiad awards". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
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