By Grace Zigah
Three pupils from Pentecost Preparatory School in Kasoa have earned international recognition after officially setting new Guinness World Records in different categories, bringing pride to their school and Ghana as a whole.
The young achievers — Selorm Kordzo Junior Dzakah, Isaac K. Boadi Atuah and George K. Kwateng Boadi — accomplished the feat under the mentorship and training of the Sophia Boadi Readathon International Foundation (SBRIF).
The remarkable achievement has attracted widespread admiration across social media, with many Ghanaians praising the students for putting the country on the global map through discipline, talent and determination.
Leading the record-breaking trio was Selorm Kordzo Junior Dzakah, who secured a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to pack a school bag.
The young pupil completed the challenge in an impressive 11.77 seconds, officially earning recognition from Guinness World Records for his speed and precision.
Meanwhile, Isaac K. Boadi Atuah and George K. Kwateng Boadi jointly set another record after completing the fastest time to sort two bags of recyclable materials in just 28 seconds as a team.
The achievement highlighted not only their coordination and speed but also promoted environmental awareness and recycling among young people.
Isaac K. Boadi Atuah further distinguished himself by securing an additional individual record in the under-16 category.
He successfully planted 14 seeds within one minute, earning another Guinness World Record title through the challenge.
The students were guided throughout the process by Sophia Boadi, Executive Director of the Sophia Boadi Readathon International Foundation, who has become known for mentoring young talents and encouraging educational excellence among children.
Photos shared online captured the pupils proudly displaying their Guinness World Records certificates alongside Sophia Boadi during moments of celebration following the official confirmation of their achievements.
The images quickly circulated on social media, generating excitement and congratulatory messages from many Ghanaians who applauded the pupils for their discipline and hard work.
Many social media users also praised the efforts of the Sophia Boadi Readathon International Foundation for helping to nurture and expose young Ghanaian talents to international opportunities.
The achievement adds to the growing number of Ghanaians making global headlines through Guinness World Records attempts in recent years.
