Francis Douglas Memorial College 2024 dux recipient Owain Bridge and principal Tim Stuck.
Francis Douglas Memorial College students celebrated a year of success at the school’s annual senior prizegiving last month.
The 2024 Dux was awarded to Owain Bridge, 17, who was grateful to be named top student.
“It felt like compensation for a lot of sleep-deprived nights spent studying. Getting dux hasn’t been a long-term goal for me, but I’ve always tried to do well academically.”
Owain plans to take a gap year to travel.
Proxime Accessit Caleb Kiss, 18, was surprised to receive the award.
“ I had an inkling of thought throughout the year but didn’t honestly believe I was a candidate. I mainly focused on doing well in the classes I enjoyed and concentrating on what I excelled at rather than worrying about my drawbacks, which turned out to be a winning formula”
He plans to study economics and finance at the University of Otago next year.
Prize list:
Academic badges: Hugh Tien for first in level 1 geography and religious studies and level 2 mathematics, Tomas Verbeek for first in level 1 commerce, history and science, Matthew Connolly for first in level 2 biology, English and religious studies.
Michael Finnigan Award For Service to the College: Daniel Lewis
Kirifi Cup for demonstrating commitment to the College’s values of Lasallian tradition: Cooper Grainger
Wayne Kibby Memorial Cup and Hickford Scholarship for all-round top man: Ridge Court
Director Christine King balances farce and serious themes in 'Love and Mistletoe'.