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The college had a graduation ceremony today. (I was co-organiser and MC, but it was only about 100 people). The cool thing was one particular student. At the end, we gave out the prizes for best performance in each subject, and dux.

Going by subject, two different girls won accounting and chemistry, then a Chinese lad who I shall refer to by his English name Martin won Critical Thinking, but as he left the stage the speaker called him back for the prize for economics, then as he left the stage the speaker called him back for the prize for mathematical studies, then as he left the stage the speaker called him back for the prize for specialist maths.

Four out of five. Not bad. Each came with a certificate and $50 text book voucher.

He won the prize as dux, of course (certificate plus $100 voucher).

At the reception, he was talking with some teachers and his friend who also got a very good mark. Turns out the friend got 93.2 and Martin 93.4.

Says Martin "I'd like it if you would accept this, please" and gave the friend one of the gift vouchers.

Nice lad.