ST JOSEPH'S Regional College students came together to celebrate their achievements after the 2020 Higher School Certificate results were released today (December 18).
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Thomas Merkus topped the class of 2020 as dux with an ATAR score of 98.5 and is now working through the steps to commence a degree in medicine in 2021.
Alexander Knight-Viale was thrilled with his score of 96.9 while Cameron Hunt commendably earned 90.65.
Courtney Fyffe earned an ATAR of 94.
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All three graduates are now considering what comes next as they bid farewell to 13 years of school and welcome new adventures.
"I am hoping to study medicine at the University of Newcastle and should hear if I'm successful by early January," Thomas said.
"I've always enjoyed science and look forward to a career where I potentially help people and can make a difference to the world."
Alexander has been accepted to study an advanced Bachelor of Science at the Australian National University and University of Sydney in 2022.
He hopes to use his gap year to travel.
Cameron Hunt is also taking a year to consider his options and will work at BookFace in Port Macquarie while enjoying a break from study.
Other top results include outstanding achievements in music with Harry Amon scoring 99 in the subject followed by Lachlan Eggert with 98 and Alexander Knight-Viale with 97 per cent.
Harry's music score placed him in the top 10 per cent of the state.
Max Roods earned 96 per cent in industrial technology, while Will Dakin scored 91 per cent in both business studies and modern history.
Rebecca Hazell scored 90 per cent in drama while her sister Kate scored 90 in biology.
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