Natural Sciences and Mathematics High School "Academician Nikola Obreshkov", Burgas
Saturday, December 12, 2009 | |
Burgas
Of course we can’t describe our school without mentioning our beautiful city, called Burgas! Burgas is the fourth-largest city in Bulgaria and is called “the Bulgarian San Francisco”. It’s situated in the eastern part of the country and located at the westernmost point of The Black Sea. The city is very beautiful with its beaches, the Sea garden, the old buildings, the shopping centers and it's unique atmosphere.
Burgas has the largest and most important Bulgarian port. But despite being an industrial city, Burgas also provides many interesting things you can do here. The Sea garden is a perfect place for people to have a walk, relax or have fun. The most romantic and beautiful place in the garden, as well as in the city, is the bridge. It’s the most visited place here even in the winter when the snow makes it look like a place from a fairytale.
Another wonderful place in Burgas is the center. It consists mainly of two very long streets crowded with people, called Alexandrovska and Bogoridi, the second of which leads to the sea garden. There are many shopping centers, cafes, bars, restaurants, discos and fountains. In the summer Burgas is a big tourist center, because of the wonderful beach and the gorgeous scenery. People from all over Europe come here to relax and enjoy the beauty of Burgas Bay.
Our school is situated in the center of the city, which allows the students to relax and go out with friends after classes. Just before the school year is over, some students even go straight to the beach after school, which really helps after a long day of tests and studying hard!
Friday, December 11, 2009 | |
History of the School
In 1983 selection after a keen competition of students from VII grade began. In 1985 mathematical courses for students from IV, V and VI grade were created and in the next two years classes majoring Biology and Physics were added.
On 1st of September 1989 by order of the Ministry of Science and Education the High School of Mathematics, Burgas was declared High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Burgas and English and Physics education was emphasized. Students were then admitted after IV grade.
In 1998 Stancho Slavov was appointed to the post of the new headmaster and he successfully manages the school till today.
Also, since 1998, the school has admitted a group of students following a competitive examination to form an additional fifth grade in the high school and as a result of great public interest and the success of the program, in 2005, one more fifth class was opened. The competition for admission in these two classes is still enormous as they are unique in their character in Burgas District.
From 2000 to 2002 a new class majoring computing and one majoring Mathematics and studying German language were founded. In 2002 XII grade was created.
Thursday, December 10, 2009 | |
Our School Today
Currently in the High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Burgas there are four major areas of specialization: Mathematics with English Language and Computer Studies; Mathematics with German Language and Computer Studies; Computer Studies with English Language and Mathematics; and Biology and Chemistry with English Language. Each year 156 students who have achieved competitive, and many of whom – the highest possible, scores on the national post-secondary school examinations are admitted.
All students admitted after seventh grade at High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Burgas are obliged to go through a five-year course of education including an eighth grade (with an intensive course in English or German), followed by ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade levels. The courses in Mathematics include a large number of additional classes, most of which on an advanced level, since most of the students are among the best young mathematicians on local and national rank.
The English Language courses at the school are also very intensive. All students take a language exam after completing eighth grade. Most students take extracurricular courses to pass internationally recognized English exams, such as Cambridge First Certificate in English and Certificate of Advanced English, as well as the American exams TOEFL and SAT.
At present 36 classes with different specialities from V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII grades are taught at the school, which all together makes over 1000 students. The management consists of 1 headmaster, 3 deputies and 66 teachers, half of whom have graduated the High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Burgas themselves.
During its 35-year history, High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Burgas has taken pride in its competition teams, who have attained highest places on national level. The students of the school are regular participants and most often the prize-winners at national Olympiads and competitions in Mathematics, Computer Studies and Computer Technology, Physics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy and Bulgarian Language and Literature, which brought the school more than 420 awards! Here you can download the full list of them!
The intensive courses in mathematics, the number of extracurricular classes and a special syllabus for work with children talented in mathematics, as well as the highly experienced teaching staff, provide conditions for undeniable future success. Over 98% of our senior students (99% for those from Mathematics/English Language) continue their studies at colleges and universities in Bulgaria and abroad. Some of them are admitted without entry examinations on the basis of their previous academic achievements. About 15% of our senior students are admitted to prestigious educational institutions abroad.
High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Burgas is a high-profile school in Bulgaria and is well-known in many universities in the world, as is evident from the annual correspondence with universities such as Oxford University, Harvard, Stanford University, MIT, NYU, Colgate University, American Universities worldwide and many others. It has always been and will continue to be respected as a school of talented!
We are all extremely proud to be students in such an elite and prestigious school as the High School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics "Akademic Nikola Obreshkov" Burgas!
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 | |
Sports
Except for the notable mathematical and science achievements, our school is also proud of it's numerous sports talents! Since the school was founded, the students have been winning many awards at basketball, volleyball , table tennis, handball and chess tournaments among local schools. Here you can download the full list of the sports achievements of the students!
The school has four ping-pong tables, some fitness apparatuses, an inside and an outside volleyball playgrounds, a football pitch and three outside basketball courts, along with the inside gym, which contains eight basketball baskets. Also, this year a brand new running track was built outside. But what would all these sports facilities mean without someone to help get the best out of them?
That's why we're all proud of our our PE teachers, who have been giving great support to our champions through the years! Thank you:
Bogdan Kehayov, Petar Boev, Katya Chernikova, Svetla Petkanova and Krasimira Yaneva!
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 | |
Art and Literature
Being a school of gifted mathematicians and physicists doesn't in the least of it deprive our school of talented writers, painters, photographers, musicians and actors! Here you can read the translations of two poems, written by students of the school and at the side you can see just some of the numerous painting and photos, our classmates have made!
The Spirit of the Bulgarian
Where could it ever be?
Didn't it stay at Levski's grave?
The paths started crying on the way back...
They felt the wind of the morn;
They peeked in the home of the present,
In the Danube,
In the Balkan,
And in Bulgaria!
Tell me you don't believe in Botev!
The world has opened up in front of my eyes.
I lay my arms on the horizon,
and I watch, watch, watch...
My eyes fill with mood.
The day opens its arms wide...
I am here- with arms on the horizon,
With the conscience of Levski on my shoulders,
So I could feed the root with the water
From the tears of the paths.
Nevena Eliseeva
Second Prize from the National Contest
"We live in Botev's land", 2005
Cobweb
In my room's darkest corner,
Which no light ever reaches,
Which no one ever looks at,
And which no one ever sees
In that place, forgotten by God
There is a beautiful lace-
Thin, tender and white,
It's like it has taken from the clouds
The tenderness of its curls,
The lightness of it's white threads,
Where sometimes it gathers
Souls, so briefly tasted life.
In that silver lace,
Made by some body's little skillful fingers
In an afternoon hour,
I suddenly find
A piece of a moonlight beam,
A trace of a January day
And the sad song of a string,
The taste of a night by the sea.
And while people would probably see
Only a grey and ugly cobweb,
I see a trace of somebody else,
A way to express some body's love.
Elena Bulanova
First Prize
from the National Literature Contest
"Petya Dubarova", Burgas, 2005
Monday, December 07, 2009 | |
Our School's Building
The school's building was built in the 70s in order to be used by the new-found Maths High School in Burgas. It was used by purpose until in 1988 the school moves into the building of the "Miladinovi Brothers" primary school. It wasn't until 11th of September 1991 when the school returns to its old building, which it currently shares with The Roman Languages High School "Georgi Sava Rakovski" (The French High School).
The school's building has 4 floors plus a ground floor and a courtyard. When you first enter the main door of the building, to the left you can see a small room, where the guards usually stay and check anyone that may seem suspicious. They are also not allowed to let students in without their uniforms on or at the time when the classes are running.
When you pass the entry hall, in front of you you can see the stairs and to the left- the cafeteria. Here you can eat the most delicious pastries and pizzas in the whole world! When they bake them, the aroma spreads over the whole school and makes you want the classes to end as soon as possible and you just dream to go down and buy some. Also, from this year on, nothing unhealthy is sold in the cafeteria- coke, chips and snacks are all out of the meal!
If you turn right at the entrance you will see a long hall. Walk down it and to the right you'll find the medical office. Here you can come if you feel ill during the classes and the complaisant nurse would be happy to help you or send you home for the rest of the day.
When you pass the med's office you'll reach the libraries of both the Maths and the French High Schools. Here you can borrow any book you need for your classes in case, of course, that you return it back in time!
Opposite the library is the Audience Chamber. In it there is a small stage, a TV with a DVD, a piano and a presentation wall so any important events as giving awards to students, voting for the uniforms, presenting students' books or exhibitions, discussing a problem or watching some videos related to a class take place here.
At the right end of the hall you can find the gym. There are 4 table-tennis tables in front of the door, where usually, even during breaks, there are many students playing. In the gym you can play basketball, football, volleyball or feather ball- it's all up to you... or your PE teacher!
Opposite the gym door there are stairs again. Take them and you'll find yourself on first floor, right next to the deputy-headmaster's office. On this floor you can also find all of the computing rooms, which have been just donated with new computers thanks to a student, who has won an international competition. Along with the computing rooms, there are also plenty of class rooms on this floor.
On the second floor, along with some more class rooms, you can find the teachers' room, where no students are allowed, the headmaster's office and the music room, where Missis Tagavova teaches singing and music history. Next to the music is the office. Here you can give or take your documents, taxes of any sort (for competitions for instance) or just take some extra chalk or markers for the board!
At the end of the hall on this floor, as well as on every other floor, you can find the toilets, equipped with brand new washbasins, mirrors and lavatory pans.
On the third floor you can find the school's psychologist. If you feel insecure, unsure, stressed or just troubled, here is the perfect place for you! The school's psychologist also helps solving the problems with tough students or the ones that need special treatment.
Sunday, December 06, 2009 | |
Our School's Vision
Uniforms
Since 2008 our school was one of the first ones in Burgas, in which the students are obliged to wear uniforms. In order to be modern and comfortable but also stylish and formal in the same time, the uniforms were chosen with a contest, in which participants were the students themselves, so anyone who wanted could take part and present their idea of how the school uniforms should look. The teachers collective chose the 5 best projects and gave the students the right to vote for the one they like the best. At the moment the students from VIII to XII grade wear the model that won first place and the students from V to VII grade- the one that won second place.
Flag
The school's flag was chosen on 23th of May 1973. The text is written in golden letters over a red background and it declares "Maths High School Burgas". In the center there is a portrait of Academician Nikola Obreshkov, since he is the school's patron.
The logo of the school very cleverly presents the school's profile and
precisely pictures its true nature. It represents a student sitting on the Omega letter (often used in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) and leaning over a desk in the shape of the radical sign (also referring to Mathematics). The head of the student is actually shown as an atom which one more time gives the idea of the sciences studied in the school and also hints at the fact that students' brains are more complex than they may seem. The inscription once again says: Science and Maths High School "Academician Nikola Obreshkov"
Anthem
The anthem of the school was written in 1981 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the school's foundation. The text is by Boris Buhchev and the music is composed by Konstantin Tashev. Please click the Play button of the tape to the right to hear a pop version of the anthem. You can find the English-translated lyrics below:
Lyrics:
With birth-pains, with the beating of our wings,
You know that you and me are just like climbers,
who found an edelweiss stuck in the cliffs.
We were the first ones to defeat the gods of
The formulas composed by nature laws,
In outer space we sowed a small Earth flower,
blooming only if the skies are broad!
*Chorus*
The science raises us together,
The science is a sacred gift,
Glory to the mathematics,
Today and in tomorrow's day!
The planet bows down with appreciation,
The motherland meets us with love today,
Because we are the soldiers of the nation,
And our names mean nothing but progress!
And so we go again to new directions-
The bottom of the seas and oceans' beds,
We're happily united, renovated,
Trying to make the world a better place!
*Chorus*
Saturday, December 05, 2009 | |
Excursions and Time Together
Every year the school organizes an excursion for several days, on which we go every year to a different place. The excursions are the most awaited period of the year. We always spend our time wonderfully and we laugh a lot. We go to some interesting places in Bulgaria (Tryavna, Pamporovo, Borovets and many more) and occasionally- abroad (mostly because of international maths competitions or during the summer vacation).
The school gives us much more than good education- it gives us lifetime friends! That's why we love spending our time together on birthdays, parties, holidays and we often don't even need a special occasion to go out and have some fun! We are all much more than friends or classmates in our school- we are one big family!
Friday, December 04, 2009 | |
Holidays
Halloween (October 31)
Although it is neither a Bulgarian nor even an Orthodox holiday, Halloween is quickly gaining popularity in most English studying schools in Bulgaria. Every year students of our school are eager to choose their costumes and accessories for the holiday, since an annual contest for the most original costume and the best decorated pumpkin is held, which guarantees many awards and funny moments. After the prizes have been given, the students with the scariest costumes go to every room in the school so that all the evil spirits can be scared away. Of course, the traditional "Trick or treat" phrase is present, so anyone who likes may support the exorcists with some candy!
Christmas (December 25)
Probably one of the most important religious holidays in Bulgaria is Christmas. In our school we celebrate it with a Christmas show, which is usually held one or two days before the actual Christmas day. Anyone who wants can take part as long as they're good at singing, dancing, acting, drawing or just in having fun! Our school has collected unique talents from all these spheres and many more at sports and science, of course.
A week before the show, a giant present box is put in the school's hall, where everyone can leave a small present or a greeting card for someone they care about and on the day of the Christmas show Snow White delivers the surprises to the lucky students. Every year in each class a game called "Secret Santa" is played. All the students put their names in a box and then drag a name out. On the day before Christmas they put a present for the person, whose name they've got, underneath the Christmas tree, without leaving a card with their names on it, so that it's not known who the present is from. As you've probably already guessed, all the school's halls and rooms are properly decorated and in the school's hall, right before the front door, a big beautifully decorated Christmas tree welcomes the students and brings them into the Christmas mood.
Easter
Since Easter is not a school day, an Easter show is organized before the holiday. It's mostly like the Christmas one, except for the Spring atmosphere and Easter-themed decoration. Many talented dancing groups and singers take part in the show, which contributes to its great success. Some students from the school, usually girls, dress up like rabbits and give away colourful Easter eggs and wishing cards. After the holiday is over, the students bring to school the strongest egg from home and then play egg tapping with each other and a winner is chosen that way. Everyone except the winner gets to eat their eggs after that, of course :)
Valentine's Day/Trifon Zarezan (February 14)
Since both the Catholic holiday Valentine's Day and the Bulgarian holiday Trifon Zarezan share the same date- 14th of February, so people can enjoy celebrating both holidays in the same time, which, as you may find, isn't so hard to do after all. Trifon Zarezan is the traditional Bulgarian holiday of vine-growers and more importantly wine, which fits perfectly for couples in love on a romantic dinner or picnic. But since most of the students in our school are still too young to drink, we only celebrate Valentine's Day. A week before the holiday a box for Valentine love cards is put in the hall, so that anyone who wants may send a message to the person they adore, love or even just like as a friend.
The Slavic Script and Culture day (May 24)
Being the only holiday dedicated to our alphabet, 24th of May is one of the most honored holidays in Bulgaria. On that day our school, along with every other school in every other town, comes together in the center of the town with many bouquets and flower wreaths. After that the students and the teachers parade in the center of the town until they reach the monument of the creators of the Slavic alphabet- St. Cyril and St. Methodius, located in the Sea Garden. Every student is proud to be part of this ritual, especially the ones honoured to wear an "excellent student" sign while marching!
Thursday, December 03, 2009 | |
VIII b class
Being students of The Science and Maths High School, Burgas we can't miss the chance to say a few words about our classes! So lets start with VIII b!
There are 28 people in our class, as most of us have been in it since 2005 (IV grade), when we sat for a Maths exam. Two classes were formed back then- "a" and "b", and luckily we turned out to be in one of them. Then there were a few changes in sixth grade- a new student, called Dimo, arrived, because of his performance in a maths competition and another one, called Angel, who had been absent for half a school year due to a disease, had to repeat the grade.
In VII grade a transfer student from Kazakhstan, named Iliyas, came to our class. He had studied in a maths high-school back in his country but then his father moved to work in Burgas for two years, so he had to come and live with him.
This year we had 7 new classmates and 5 who left our class-2 of them (named Maria and Aleksandar) went to different schools, Iliyas went back to his country a year earlier than he was supposed to, and the last two (named Elena and Pavel Kosev) moved to different classes. Except for theses changes, our class is still the same as it was before and that makes it a lot easier to get along, even with the newbies. We’ve got used to the school and so we can easily help the new people to adapt.
In the few years we’ve been through, we have had many quarrels and there are still, probably, many more to come, but they’ll simply make our class stronger. We’ve had discipline problems the first two years, for instance, but we successfully got over them.
Our class has gone to a few school trips and Maths competitions in different cities, which contributed to the uniting of our class. Our best Maths talents are Dian Popov, Anastas Vasilev, Pavel Kishev, Iva Aleksieva and Dimitar Iliev. Dian Popov and Anastas have participated in several international competitions. Each one of us has won several prizes and has had excellent performances through the years. We're hoping that this year won't make an exception! Denica, Stoyan, Pavel Kishev, Dimitar, Simeon, Iva, Zornica, Dora are part of this project!
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 | |
X b class
Missis Ilieva- Missis Ilieva is a very professional Bulgarian Language and Literature teacher. She loves her job and that's why she's really devoted to it. She is a real perfectionist and an idealist and always puts her heart into everything she does! She is also a big fan of abstract art and loves visiting art exhibitions in her free time.
Alexandar- Alex loves listening to music, especially Rammstein, watching football matches and having fun with his friends. Although a bit stubborn at times, he is a really cool guy and a great friend!
Vasil- Vasko is a really cheerful and outgoing person. He is a talented writer and he's famous with his graffiti art. We also love his street fashion way of dressing!
Victor- Viktor loves sports and plays football and tennis very well. He is also really funny and a bit sarcastic and often looks at life as a joke, never taking it too seriously. That's why we all enjoy being in his company.
Victoria- Viki is one of the smartest students in our class. She studies a lot and never misses to write her homework, but still knows how to have fun with her friends. She loves music and she's a big fan of the Harry Potter novels. Viki's a great friend so if you need some help you can always rely on her.
Vladislav- Vlado is a bit quiet person but also a very talented painter. He has won many first places in various drawing competitions all around the country! But except being a great artist, he also likes sports. That's why he takes part in cycling tours. When not being shy, he's a very easygoing and nice to talk to person.
Galina- Gally is a very talented musician and has written many songs about love, life and being in other people's hearts. She is also very clever and really trustworthy, which makes her a great friend with very appealing personality.
Georgi- Gesh is a very intelligent but also very athletic boy. He loves bodybuilding and that's why he's really good-looking. Being smart and attractive, he definitely represents every girl's dream.
Dan- Dan is very religious and always follows his principles. He never breaks his word and always stays true to what he believes in. He's very good at maths and biology, that's why he could be a great doctor or scientist one day.
Daniel- Daniel is a very gifted volleyball and ping-pong player. He also takes part in charity activities. He has won many sport awards and we are all proud with his achievements!
Dimitar Ivanov- Mitko likes going to the gym and relaxing while listening to music or hanging out with friends. He is also a very cheerful and pleasant person, always smiling and jesting, which makes him easy to work and have fun with.
Dimitar Stafidov- He is one of the most creative students in our class. He loves drawing, singing and shooting videos. He's very good at English and he's a person you can always count on to help you. We really love his jokes and laughter too!
Eva- Eff is a very kind and positive person. As every other girl she loves shopping, dancing and going out with friends. Her favourite topics are animals, coffee and clothes. Being nice and sweet, she is always surrounded by friends, who never fail to enjoy her company!
Evgeni- Genata is one of the funniest people in the class. He loves playing basketball, watching movies and listening to the latest hits, while partying with his friends. He is very good at photography and always finds a way to make us laugh!
Ivan- Vanko is a really outgoing and perky person. He loves playing basketball and going out with friends. He is very interested in Physics and Maths and often goes to competitions along with the school's Physics team. He's one of the most reliable friends you could ever find!
Kristian- Kristian is also interested in bodybuilding along with Physics and Mathematics. He has won many competitions because of his great concentration and seriousness when studying. He is a great friend and really popular among girls.
Lyuben- Lyubcho is very smart and jaunty, which makes him our class's "know it all". He is good at almost everything and always manages to captivate the teachers. Although a bit absent-minded at times, he has a great personality and will probably be a wonderful architect one day.
Lyublyana- Lyubi is probably the loveliest person in our class. She is kind and loves drawing, singing, dancing and writing poems, which makes her really artistic and creative. She is also a talented actress and as every other girl, she loves her friends! Fashion is her element!
Margarita- Magi is a very nice person. She is interested in music, fashion and make up but even though this doesn't make her just pretty and no brains, since she is really smart and intelligent. She always knows how to have fun!
Maria- Mims loves dancing so that's why she dances in a hip-hop group. She is really outgoing and talkative and loves being among friends. She likes surfing the net, especially on the Facebook site. She is also a really attractive and cheerful person.
Martina- Marti is really funny and loves music, having fun and dancing. She's interested in art. She's a big fan of Justin Timberlake and loves travelling around Europe and visiting many places with her family and friends.
Monika- Moni is one of the best dancers in our class. She's really good at maths and as many other girls- she likes shopping. She's also very pretty, smart and open-minded, which makes her one of the most interesting people in our class.
Nadya- Nadya is a great person. She loves shopping and she's interested in make-up and looking good, so she has a huge lipstick- collection! She likes travelling and hanging out with friends.
Neda- Ned has a great personality and she's good in a childish way. She laughs all the time and she's a Trance Lover. True friends mean a lot to her and she's always there for them when they need her.
Nikola- Nikola's very good at Computer Studies and loves programming and web design. He's probably the biggest Liverpool fan in Burgas!
Nikolay- As many of the boys Niki's also interested in body-building. He is really cool and outgoing and he loves playing and watching football.
Silvi- Silvi is a very assiduous student but even though she studies a lot, she also loves going to discos and partying. She's also really good-looking and she has a sweet and charming personality!
Stanislava- Suni is the best friend you could ever have! She would always be there to help you, no matter what, so she's always surrounded by plenty of true friends, enjoying her company. Being careful and understanding makes her interested in all kinds of charity, anti-drug, smoking or diseases campaigns- anything that has something to do with helping people! She's also a big Marilyn Manson fan but likes almost all kinds of music too!
Hristina- Hris is probably the smartest girl in our school as well as the most talented one. There isn't a single thing that she isn't good at! Not only is she an actress but she also has an amazing voice, so singing is one of the things she does the best! One day Hris is probably going to be a major pop star and we're all going to boast around that we know her!
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 | |
1.Anastas Vasilev is one of the best mathematical talents in the class. He’s a good student with excellent marks and he’s good at sports, especially soccer, too.
2.Aneliya Ivanova is also a very pleasant and cheerful person who likes spending a lot of her time with friends.
3.Anna Vakrilova is a very positive and lively person who likes spending time with friends.
4.Valentin Stoyanov may not be one of the best students but that doesn’t mean he can’t study hard when he has to. He likes joking, hanging out with friends and playing football.
5.Galina Doneva is a very positive person but also a very loud-mouthed one, too. She sometimes tries to contradict the teachers but in most cases, of course, she fails.
6.Denica Dimova likes to have fun a lot and go out with her friends. Her devotion to English and Bulgarian languages makes her one of the best students among us.
7.Diyana Angelovais always a really cheerful and interesting person. She dances ballet and prizes highly her friends.
8.Dimitar Iliev likes to smile all the time (even with no reason) and tries to look at everything in a positive way (the key word here is ‘tries’ ;) ). He likes listening to his MP3 player, sometimes even during classes. His worst nightmare are the history classes.
9.Dimo Boichev- even though he joined the class a little later, he adapted really well and made a lot of new friends. He’s good at computing and loves telling jokes.
10.Dian Popov is the other big Maths talent in the class. He has many competitions and first places behind his back. In his free time he likes playing computer games (mostly Counter Strike).
11.Dora Koprivchina- although not a really eager student, she makes up with in her free spirit. That's why she has many friends, happy to be around her all the time.
12.Elena Lazarova is a former student in our class, who went to another class after the exam-the class for intense studying of computer technologies. Even though she had fewer friends she still managed to become an integral part of our class.
13.Zornica Karidkova is a very lively person and she has many friends. She also dances contemporary dances.
14.Iva Aleksieva likes going out and listening to music, as well as meeting new people, too.
15.Maria Velkova is in a different school now but she still hangs out with a lot of her old classmates. She’s Dimitar Iliev’s step-sister.
16.Nedelcho Vasilev is one of the funniest people in VIII b class! He has a sharp mind and amazing humor. He also studies a lot and is an eager student but we’ll always remember him as ‘lambo’ (don’t ask). He used to train basketball for a few years but he’s not sporty by nature .
17.Nikola Todorov enjoys going to the gym and hanging out with friends. He also really enjoys girls' company.
18.Pavel Kosev is another former member of the class. He’s in the intensive German language class. Kosev doesn’t care about other’s opinion about him. He just likes having fun.
19.Pavel Kishev performs extremely well at competitions and he also trained volleyball two years ago. Now he’s into kickboxing and his looks and friendly personality make him popular among girls.
20.Simeon Todorov is a great football player, but also a really good student. He plays tennis and lifts weights too.
21.Stoyan Penchev is very good at Computing, Science and Biology but he isn't so good at sports. His best friend is Nedelcho and they both can always make you laugh.
22.Hristo Hristov’s favorite sport and hobby is ping-pong and this year he’s trying out at football as well.
23.Hristo Georgiev is the ‘know it all’ of our class. He usually tries to impress girls by arguing with the teachers. His hobby is swimming.
24.Yana Mihaleva is very open-minded and really friendly. She enjoys hanging out with friends.
25.Angel is a very intelligent and hard-working student. It was unfortunate that he got sick and repeated the VI grade but that probably only made him stronger. His favorite subject was history and he really enjoyed wearing suits.
26.Iliyas Esbol is from Kazakhstan. He got used to our class and we were able to understand each other because he knew Russian. At first Nedelcho used to translate for him because he also knew Russian. Iliqs played football really well too and he even accidently broke Hristo Georgiev’s hand with the ball but there were no bad feelings after that.
27.Teodora studies a lot and likes having fun with friends. Her hobby is swimming too.
28.Liudmila smiles and laughs a lot and gets along with the class perfectly.
29.Aleksandar Sivov was the shortest in the class but that didn’t get in his way in training Martial arts. He’s in a different school now but we’ll always remember him as part of our class.
30.Evgenia and Antoaneta are new students. They study really hard and don’t talk much for now but we're sure they'll relax and have many friends in future.
31.Stilyana and Maria Naam are also new students. They also like having fun a lot and get along really well from the very beginning.