Inglewood High School student, George Redpath says that striving for school dux was in the back of his mind throughout his last year of high school.
"When it was announced at prizegiving I was shocked and excited," says George, adding that he had done his best throughout the year on each of his assessments.
George says he looks forward to studying at Lincoln University this year towards a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and he sees himself with a career involved in either agriculture or the environment.
Proxime Accessit Carissa McInnes plans to study towards a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and criminology, with a minor in history. Carissa advises students heading into year 13 to keep up their study.
"Keep at it, study really does help you prepare for exams," she says.
She says year 13 is the best year at school.
"Make the most of what is around you, your friends, family and teachers."
George agrees.
"It's the last year you are all together with your friends before you head off in difference directions."
Prize winners:
Sorensen Cup for Industry: Cody Whittaker
Paul Adams Composition Award for Level 1 Music: Calvin Tait
The McKean Award: Jacinda Midgley
The Library Prize: Melissa Huband
Ensor Trophy for the Most Improved Student in Year 12 Computing: Jack Helms
Tim Chadwick Memorial Trophy for Excellence in Year 12 Art: Bethany Wilson
Ann Marshall Memorial Cup: Tyler Lawson
Johnson Trophy for Craftsmanship: Martin Michel and Brendon Jury
Trudy Boisen - Year 12 Geography Trophy: Martin Michel
Campbell Cup for Excellence in Year 12 Graphics: Joshua Hanrahan and Chris Fredrickson
Tracey Schreiber Memorial Prize for Music: Joshua Hanrahan
RJ Clague Prize for Service to School Music: Joshua Hook
Franklyn Cup for Senior Public Speaking: Joshua Hook
Science Year 12 - Lex Butler Memorial Cup: Jake Jarman
Rene Duncan - Year 12 Biology Cup: Jake Jarman
LA Alexander Trust Prize for Senior Horticulture: Jake Jarman
Nikorima Pirikahu Trophy for the Maori Student Showing Most Leadership Potential: Katherine Banks
Jocelyn Barriball Cup for the Girls' Best Sportswoman: Katherine Banks
Ashworth Cup for the Boys' Best Sportsman: George Redpath
Best All-Round Girl in Year 12 - Caldwell Cup: Katherine Banks
Best All-Round Boy in Year 12 - Corlett Cup: Jake Jarman
Gateway Students of the Year: Tony Renshaw and Shantelle Moffatt
New Zealand Chefs Association Trophy for Excellence in Year 13 Food Technology: Shantelle Moffatt
Carina George Award for Senior Art: Cory Beale
Janko Computers Award: Cory Beale
Burgess Cup for Excellence in Physical Education: Kayne McPhillips
Inglewood Horticultural Society Prize for Horticulture: Kayne McPhillips
Rusty Groove Award (Richard Done Memorial Trophy): Ashley Lyford
Dudley Burrows Prize for Senior History: Mary-Kate Prankerd
Cup for Music Leadership: Carissa McInnes
Prize for Arts and Humanities: Carissa McInnes
Rene Duncan - Senior Biology Cup: George Redpath
Prize for Senior Statistics: George Redpath
Russell Moir Memorial Prize for Year 13 Science and Mathematics: George Redpath
Waitara Pharmacy Chemistry Cup for Excellence in Senior Chemistry: George Redpath
Alethea George Trophy for Student Representative on the Board of Trustees: Adam Marsh
Fonseka Cup: White Keri McIver
Okeroa Shield for the Best Whanau in All Aspects of School Activity: Blue Lea Bernasconi
Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the School: Hayden Kilpatrick and Mary-Kate Prankerd
Taranaki Electricity Trust Scholarship to the value of $2,000: Shantelle Moffatt
Lincoln University William Walter Dunsterville Scholarship to the value of $3,000: George Redpath
Priscilla Sandys Wunsch Trust Scholarship to the value of $5,000: Christian Mantey
Taranaki Electricity Trust Scholarship to the value of $2,000, Massey University Vice Chancellor's High Achievers Scholarship Academic to the value of $3,000: Laura Macdonald
Massey University Vice Chancellor's High Achievers Scholarship Academic to the value of $3,000: Mary-Kate Prankerd
Taranaki Electricity Trust Scholarship to the value of $2,000, University of Otago Alumni Appeal Scholarship to the value of $5,000, Priscilla Sandys Wunsch Trust Scholarship to the value of $15,000: Pamela Clough
Merit Award for Exceptional Academic Achievement in Year 13: Charlotte Helmer, Cory Beale, Britney Walsh, Laura Macdonald, Mary-Kate Prankerd
Proxime Accessit: Carissa McInnes
Dux and Kerry Williamson Prize: George Redpath