Community & Business
20 November, 2025
School celebrates another great year
MAREEBA State High School held its 66th annual presentation evening recently, showcasing the outstanding achievements of students throughout 2025.
Deputy principal of junior schooling, Peter Thompson, said it was a great night for celebrating academic excellence, personal growth, and community spirit.
“A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the generous sponsors whose support made the evening possible, and to the families who have stood by their students every step of the way,” he said.
“The success of our students is not only a reflection of their hard work and talent, but also of the untiring encouragement they receive at home.
“Congratulations to all award recipients and leaders – your achievements continue to shape the legacy of our school.”
SPECIAL AWARDS
Ampol Best All Rounder – Toby Fealy
Year 11 Dux – Ashlee Fraser (female) and Finnlay Ford (male)
Year 10 Dux – Nickolai Mitchell
Year 9 Highest Academic Achiever – Kahlia Sellers
Year 8 Highest Academic Achiever – Ruby Cummings
Year 7 Highest Academic Achiever – Eric Sellers
Sports Person of the Year – Esther Cousley (senior), Willow Smith (intermediate) and Marquisha Haggarty (junior)
JCU Year 12 Rising Star Scholarship – Alyssa Camp
Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Encouragement Award – Lexi Fealy
CQ University Academic Award – Ruth Searle
CQ University Determination and Growth Award – Kayleen Creek
COMMUNITY AWARDS
Dimbulah Lions Club Community Award – Layla Genovese
Amaroo Medical Public Speaking Award – Toby Fealy
Tom Braes Outstanding Community Service Award – Velenia Musso-Tatti
Cole Wyatt Resilience Award – Ayden Mann
ARTS SPECIAL AWARDS
Excellence in Dance Award – Jaclyn France
Excellence in Visual Arts Award – Deja Struber
Outstanding Excellence in the Arts Award – Toby Fealy
Instrumental Music Award – Alyssa Camp (senior) and Jasmine Patroney (junior)
