Ingham State High School Scholar of the Year

Congratulations to Zoe Lahtinen

Ingham State High School is proud to announce that Year 12 student, Zoe Lahtinen, has been named the 2025 Herbert River District Canegrowers/Mitre 10 Senior Secondary Scholar of the Year. The award was presented at the school’s recent Annual Awards Ceremony and recognises the highest overall academic achievement across five General Subjects, based on results and rankings at the end of Term 3.

Zoe’s outstanding academic performance and commitment to excellence set her apart in a highly competitive field. In addition to receiving the school’s most prestigious academic award, Zoe was also honoured with several major accolades on the night, including:

· Distinction with Honours for Studies, acknowledging an “A” standard across all subjects
· Distinction for Service, recognising her contribution to the school and wider community
· Subject Awards for Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, and Physics
· The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award – Year 12, celebrating her leadership, resilience, and teamwork

Zoe’s academic performance this year has been outstanding, achieving a perfect score of 100% in her Internal Assessments for both Chemistry and Mathematical Methods—an exceptional accomplishment that showcases her dedication and exemplary work ethic.

Teachers describe Zoe as a motivated, thoughtful and inquisitive learner who consistently strives for mastery in every subject she undertakes. Her achievements highlight not only academic excellence but also the discipline and determination required to reach the highest levels of success.

Looking ahead, Zoe has set her sights on a career in medicine and hopes to study a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at James Cook University in Townsville. With her strong academic foundation and commitment to helping others, she is well on her way to an exciting future.

The Ingham State High School community extends its warmest congratulations to Zoe on her incredible accomplishments. We are immensely proud of all she has achieved and look forward to seeing the many ways she will continue to excel.

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Senior Secondary Scholar of the Year, Zoe Lahtinen. Photo supplied

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