PREFECT, 2010
It was Ricky's excellent work ethic and real determination to
succeed and his willingness to express his own views, along with
his commitment to the wider community that made him a stand out
student for the 2009 NZI Austin Hemmings Memorial Scholarship. The
principal of Kelston Boys was pleased to endorse Ricky for a First
Foundation Scholarship, stating 'he is always highly motivated,
organised and focused with a real determination to succeed and
achieve to the very best of his academic potential. Ricky is a
young man of integrity and promise, with real commitment to the
wider community.'
This young man proved to be an outstanding secondary student who
demonstrated skill across sporting, cultural, community and
academic arenas. In 2008 Ricky ranked 24th in New Zealand
Badminton. Also in 2008 Ricky gained an 'A' score of 87% in his
IGCSE Cambridge Mathematics Examination. His sterling efforts and
all-round excellence was recognised with the prestigious Colgan
Scholarship at the end of Yr 11.
Ricky is currently applying himself to studying Pharmaceuticals
at The University of Auckland.