Noosie Petlele (Tsogo 1978)
Alumni Profile of Noosie C. Petlele
When did you start and finish at Tsogo?
- Started 1977 and graduated 1978.
- I was in the first graduating matric class at Tsogo
Where did you do your primary schooling?
Tlhologelo Primary School in Moletsane, Soweto
What further education institutions did you attend?
I received my undergraduate degree in Fine Arts (design major) from York University in Toronto, Canada. Hold an MBA degree from one of our sister institutions in the USA called Holy Names University in California.
What do you currently do?
I am currently painting (art) portraits professionally.
Bakgatlha tlang le tlo go ntshapota…
What is your inspiration?
My parents, Sister Majella, The late Kay Motsepe, Dr. Anna Mokgokong and a lot of other hardworking women I’ve met in my life. I’d fill a couple of pages if I had to mention them all.
Message to Alumni
Participate in the association. We need to pull together as a community. Bakgatla, we need you to get involved!
Message to current Students
- Work hard, be patient, focused and never give up.
- Always give your best effort.
- Lastly, realize that the freedom you enjoy today came at a price, protect it.
What is/are your fondest memory/memories of Tsogo High School?
Our trip to Kwa-Zulu and Swaziland in 1978.
Tsogo Trip to KwaZulu Natal and Swaziland (1978) (Click for larger Picture)
I just wanted to point out some notable students in this picture. Even though Patrice Motsepe didn’t graduate from Tsogo, he was a student there in the 80′s. There’s also the radio personality Tim Modise. Kgoadi Malatse was CEO of Coega when they started the port in Port Elizabeth.
ps. By the way. I am the one wearing a white jersey with a red stripe across.
Significant Achievements
The first graduating class at Tsogo built a house in the community with Father Michael, that to me was my greatest achievement because whatever achievements, academic, etc., they will not top learning to give back to the community. That’s what I learnt from that significant achievement.
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