Prizes and Awards Achieved by Year 11 Students
Wendy Agajona Commendable Achievement in Commerce, Geography
and Statistics
Emelia Arthur Merit in Geography and Statistics
Commendable Achievement in Biological Science
and Physical Education
N.S. Dodd Memorial Cup – Hockey Contribution on field of play
Cooper Baird Merit in Building Technology and Engineering & Technology
Zoe Brown Commendable Achievement in Art
Benson Cup – Intermediate Girl Athletics Champion
Hazel Buckingham Commendable Achievement in English
Leah Cambridge Commendable Achievement in Engineering & Technology
Libby Campbell Commendable Achievement in Geography, Physical Education
and Statistics
Dylan Carr Commendable Achievement in Hospitality
Jessamine Daumann Merit in Drama
Commendable Achievement in Algebra
Williams Cup – Best contribution to music
Poppy Dobson Merit in Geography and Statistics
Commendable Achievement in English
Daniel Dunlop Distinction in Music
Blue - Piano
Jane Els Distinction in Commerce
Katie Ferguson Commendable Achievement in Hospitality
Mabel Ferguson Distinction in Drama
Commendable Achievement in Biological Science
Cooper Geary Distinction in Physical Education
Jayden Gelacio Distinction in Algebra, English and Music
Merit in Physical Science
C.E. Campbell Trophy – Best contribution to music, male
Whittington Cup – Senior Speech Competition
Balclutha Rotary Club Prize – Senior Speech
Blue - Academic
Jerico Gerida Merit in Geography and History
Commendable Achievement in Art
Jared Gerida Commendable Achievement in Hospitality, Physical Education
and Te Reo Māori
Te Putai Tahuna Taonga
Kyla Te Moananui-Currie Merit in Te Reo Māori
Te Rihari Taonga
Tilly Gregory Westpac Cup – Significant Contribution to Community
Olivia Harrex Merit in Hospitality
Commendable Achievement in English
Liam Hill Commendable Achievement in Statistics
Blake Jenkinson Distinction in Statistics
Amber Kasosera Distinction in Digital Technology
Noah Kennedy Commendable Achievement in Hospitality
Sarah Knowles Commendable Achievement in English
Addyson Macdonald Merit in Physical Education
Commendable Achievement in English
Hannah Macdonald Sargent/ Hunter Trophy – Girls Rugby Player of the Year
Hannah Madayag Distinction in Art, Geography and History
Merit in Algebra and Biological Science
Blue - Academic
Florima Mautoatasi Pati Commendable Achievement in English and Statistics
Benji May Commendable Achievement in Physical Education
Hannah Murray Distinction in English
Commendable Achievement in Biological Science and History
Greer Cup - Intermediate Girl Cross Country Champion
Scarlett Newport Merit in Hospitality
Bella Nicol Merit in Hospitality
Emma O’Brien Commendable Achievement in Geography
Ellie Olsen-Vetland Distinction in English, History and Physical Science
Allington Cup – Intermediate Girl Swimming Champion
Blue – Academic
Meghan Parlane Merit in Hospitality
Commendable Achievement in Geography
Ruben Pelser Commendable Achievement in Physical Science
Holland Cup – Intermediate Boy Athletics Champion
Dillon Cup – Cricket, most wickets taken
McCabe Cup – Cricket, best all-rounder
The 2000 Team Trophy – Cricket, Most valuable boys’ player
Olivia Pennell Merit in Physical Education
Commendable Achievement in Building Technology, Hospitality
and Statistics
Vickers Cup – Football commitment to 1st XI
Solomon Phillips Commendable Achievement in Geography
Stan Ramabuke Commendable Achievement in Building Technology
Patrick Reid Merit in Statistics
Oliver Scarth Distinction in Algebra and Physical Education
Merit in Digital Technology and Physical Science
Commendable Achievement in History
H. C. Gardner Cup – Intermediate Boy Cross Country Champion
Keely Shanks Commendable Achievement in Statistics
Stuart Swallow Allington Cup – Intermediate Boy Swimming Champion
Rosemariah Talione Vasa Pene Commendable Achievement in English
Lilly Tiffany Commendable Achievement in Digital Technology, Geography,
Hospitality and Statistics
Erin Turner Merit in Biological Science, English and Physics
Commendable Achievement in Algebra and Drama
Mysha van Schalkwyk Merit in Commerce and Statistics
Harry Walker Merit in Building Technology
Jake Watt Merit in Engineering & Technology
Emma White Merit in English
Joss Winslade Distinction in Art, Biological Science and Geography
Commendable Achievement in English
Shelley Todd Memorial Cup – Excellence in Year 11 Art
Aaliah Woodhouse Commendable Achievement in Biological Science
Y11 SPECIAL PRIZES
Julie McNutt Award – Sport, Academic Effort and Achievement in Year 11
Hannah Murray
SOHS Cup – Top Academic Y11 Student
Jayden Gelacio and Hannah Madayag
Prizes and Awards Achieved by Year 12 Students
Toby Allan Distinction in Commerce
Merit in Biology
Commendable Achievement in Algebra
Blue - Golf
Jorja Andrews Distinction in English
Merit in Te Reo Māori
Commendable Achievement in Statistics
Grant Bennett Merit in Digital Technology
Holly Bisset Distinction in Biology and English
Commendable Achievement in Outdoor Education
Rev. Dr. Currie Memorial Prize for Literature
Sarah Eyles Cup – Achievement and Effort in Year 12
Tavis Bonney Distinction in Chemistry
Commendable Achievement in Algebra
Grace Bradfield Distinction in Physical Education
Merit in Statistics
Commendable Achievement in English
Gemma Brook Merit in History and Science
Nala Cain Commendable Achievement in Hospitality
Mark Canlas Commendable Achievement in Statistics
Nikolai Clark Commendable Achievement in Digital Technology
Blake Cochrane Merit in Outdoor Education and Design & Visual Technology
Commendable Achievement in Materials & Processing Technology
Penny Coote Commendable Achievement in Biology
Rian Darmody Distinction in Art
Merit in Statistics
Commendable Achievement in Design & Visual Technology
Frederick Daumann Distinction in Accounting and Algebra
Merit in Gateway
Hanre de la Harpe Distinction in History and Statistics
Merit in Gateway
Logan Dunn Distinction in Digital Technology and English
Merit in Algebra and Physics
Morrison-Palmer Cup – Computing Y12
SOHS 1st X1 Trophy – Cricket, Most dedicated team player
Lana Els Commendable Achievement in Biology
Services to Library Award
Vai Fau Distinction in Algebra
Aniva Gouman Mains Cup – Senior Girl Cross Country Champion
Blue - Touch
Lucy Harrison Merit in Hospitality
Commendable Achievement in Geography and Ready to Work
Blake Hyslop Blue - Touch
William Lawrence Commendable Achievement in Geography, Physical Education
and Statistics
Stephens/ Shanks Trophy – Contribution to colts rugby
Dannielle Lornie Commendable Achievement in History
Vickers Cup – Service to Hockey with Bri Ware
Olivia Ludemann Distinction in Physics
Commendable Achievement in Physical Education
S.O.H.S. Cup – Netball All-round Excellence
Blue – Netball
Jade Maber Blue - Darts
Annie Maggay Commendable Achievement in Art, English and Statistics
Brooke Marshall Merit in Hospitality
Emmy Marshall Distinction in Physical Education
Commendable Achievement in Physics
SOHS Council Trophy ’04 – Contribution to Touch
Sharon Carruthers Cup – Netball Leadership Contribution
with Elri Geldenhuys
Lulu Marshall Merit in Outdoor Education
Rylan McCabe Merit in Biology and Chemistry
Isaac McCarthy Commendable Achievement in Geography
Maddy McElrea Distinction in Physical Education
Max McHaffie Merit in Statistics
Abby McKinney Blue - Netball
Rashaun Melvin Merit in Algebra and English
Commendable Achievement in Te Reo Māori
Isabel O’Riordan-Lawlor Major Cup – Senior Girl Athletics Champion
Janet Harrold Cup – Athletic Field Events Champion
Bella Paterson Distinction in Geography
Commendable Achievement in English and Physical Education
Hannah Pow Commendable Achievement in Hospitality and Ready to Work
Logan Ross Merit in Engineering & Technology
Bridget Roy Dallas Bequest – Agriculture/Hort/Geography
Alex Ryan Blue - Rugby
Millie Scott Commendable Achievement in Geography
Marco Smales Merit in Biology
Commendable Achievement in Economics
Ruby Smith Distinction in Geography
Commendable Achievement in Chemistry and Physical Education
Glenys Ferguson Cup – Netball Most Improved Player
Kallel Soriano Stewart Cup – Boy Cross Country Champion
Lamont Tourell Commendable Achievement in Statistics
Archie Valli Commendable Achievement in Outdoor Education
Jack Walker Distinction in Science
Hayden Wendelgelst Merit in Outdoor Education
Commendable Achievement in Materials & Processing Technology
Daniel Witt Blue – Rugby League
Charlie Young Commendable Achievement in Engineering & Technology
Rylee Zwies Merit in Hospitality
Y12 SPECIAL PRIZES
Tuakana – He whakaritenga ki te rohe Iwi Katea
Kyla Te Moananui-Currie
Pāwhea tēnei - Ko te tohu a Piripi mō te hāpai i ngā mahi o te kura
Rashaun Melvin and Jorja Andrews
I.Dent Scholarship –General Academic
Ruby Smith
F. & E. Cooke Scholarship – General Academic
Frederick Daumann
C.J. Wood Scholarship – General Academic
Logan Dunn
Prizes and Awards Achieved by Year 13 Students
Ina Ah Lam Commendable Achievement in ESOL
Angel Aquino Commendable Achievement in Art
Aimee Arndt Merit in Statistics
Commendable Achievement in English
W.R. Stewart Scholarship – General Academic
Samantha Batt Otago Polytech Principal’s Leadership Scholarship
Kane Benington Commendable Achievement in Outdoor Education
Annaliese Bisset Merit in Chemistry, English and History
Gold/Morgan Cup – Academic Effort in Year 13
University of Otago – Māori Entrance Scholarship
Jack Bloxham Commendable Achievement in Statistics
Nathan Bocock Distinction in Calculus
Merit in Physics
Jamin Bokilis Commendable Achievement in Digital Technology
and Physical Education
Bree Campbell Merit in Biology
Balclutha Rotary Scholarship – Academic
Connie Carline Merit in Hospitality
Commendable Achievement in Statistics
Kailee Cooper Merit in English
JM & GM Cochrane Scholarship – All round effort
Ariana Cross Merit in English and Geography
Ulysses Cu Distinction in Physical Education
Commendable Achievement in Biology
Jones Cup – Best All round Basketball
with Luka May
Walsh-Pasco Trophy - Excellence Y13 Physical Education
University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship
Aleisha Davey Freeman Cup – Contribution to Girls Rugby
Taylor Dobbie Merit in Biology and English
Green/Barrie Trophy – Contribution to Girls Basketball
Elri Geldenhuys Sharon Carruthers Cup – Netball Leadership Contribution
with Emmy Marshall
Amanda Guthrie Trophy – All-round Excellence Sport
Blue - Netball
Finn Gilder Commendable Achievement in Outdoor Education
JJ Franklin Trophy – Rugby, contribution to 1st XV
Isabella Goddard Commendable Achievement in English
Maddie Grinton Commendable Achievement in Geography and Statistics
Monica Hahn University of Otago – 150th Entrance Scholarship
Morgan Huddleston Distinction in Accounting
Commendable Achievement in History
Elliot Hunter Merit in Materials & Processing Technology
and Outdoor Education
Taylor Cup – Contribution to Outdoor Activities
Courtney Jelley Distinction in Art
Michelle McIver Cup – Best Artwork for the Year
Rosemary Johnston Distinction in Japanese
Poppy Johnstone Commendable Achievement in Physics
Carol Scott Cup – Senior Girl Swimming Champion
Ma Elizabeth Maggay Distinction in ESOL
Commendable Achievement in Ready to Work
Xavier Marchant McInnes Cup – Football Most Improved Player
Victoria Mata Merit in Hospitality
Luka May Jones Cup – Best All round Basketball
with Ulysses Cu
Maureen Donnelly Cup – Senior Boy Swimming Champion
University of Otago – Māori Entrance Scholarship
Riley May Merit in Materials & Processing Technology
Gabriel McCone Commendable Achievement in Calculus and History
University of Canterbury - Go Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship
Kane McLaughan Commendable Achievement in Hospitality and Science
Lucy Milne Commendable Achievement in History
Olivia Moffat Commendable Achievement in Physical Education
Katie Murray Commendable Achievement in Geography and Science
D. Bouman Trophy – Girls Football - Most dedicated player
Toby O’Connor Merit in Statistics
George Ouyang Distinction in Chemistry
Merit in Calculus, History and Physics
Blue – Academic
University of Otago – Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
Johnston Phillips Jory Cup – Senior Drama
Julia Racho Distinction in ESOL
Balclutha Rotary Scholarship – Vocational
Joshua Shore Merit in Outdoor Education
Faddes Family Cup – Touch Most Promising Player
Carmichael Trophy – Rugby, Significant Achievement
Vance Latta Memorial Cup –Sport Excellence
Blue – Rugby and Touch
Ashley Simmonds Merit in Digital Technology
Commendable Achievement in Chemistry
Signworks Trophy – Football, Most Valuable Player
Aaron Lloyd Award - Excellence in IT/ Technology
Chantal Smales Distinction in Biology
Merit in Physical Education
Tobie Sneddon Hayes Trophy – Most outstanding senior hockey player
Okalani Solomon Commendable Achievement in Hospitality
George Souness Commendable Achievement in Calculus and Chemistry
Kayla Southey Commendable Achievement in Geography
Atonio Su’a Commendable Achievement in Building Technology
James Uren Commendable Achievement in Geography, History, Statistics
and Ready to Work
Henry Villar Ward Cup – Senior Boy Athletics Champion
Aaron Vivas Commendable Achievement in ESOL
Yvonne Vuni Merit in ESOL
Ry Wallace Merit in Digital Technology
Aaron Lloyd Award - Excellence in IT/ Technology
Bri Ware Distinction in English, Geography, History, Statistics and Science
Vickers Cup – Service to Hockey with Dannielle Lornie
Cliff Bisset Memorial Cup – Excellence in Y13 History
I.Dent Scholarship – Rural/ Geography
Blue – Academic
University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship
Cassie Winslade Distinction in Art, English and Geography
Merit in Statistics
R. Jaansen Scholarship – Art
Blue – Academic
University of Otago – Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship
Melania Yalewanirabe Volleyball – Best all-round player
Y13 SPECIAL PRIZES
Principal’s Award – Head Girl
Annaliese Bisset
Principal’s Award – Head Boy
Luka May
Year 13 Citizenship 1 Nathan Bocock
Year 13 Citizenship Ariana cross
Year 13 Citizenship Ulysses Cu
Year 13 Citizenship Poppy Johnston
Year 13 Citizenship Gabriel McCone
Ta’iala Award – Service – Yvonne Vuni
Y13 ACADEMIC AWARDS
F. & E. Cooke Scholarship – General Academic
Cassie Winslade
South Otago High School Ex-Pupils’ Prize – Proxime Accessit
George Ouyang
South Otago High School Ex-Pupils’ Prize Dux
– McKillop Family Medal
Bri Ware
