Two valedictorians from the countryside of Ca Mau share their university dreams

On July 19, the People's Committee of Ca Mau province held a ceremony to honor students with high achievements in the 2025 high school graduation exam. At the ceremony, 32 students with high achievements were awarded certificates of merit by the People's Committee of Ca Mau province.

Typical among them is Vo Truong Gia Huan, class 12T, Bac Lieu High School for the Gifted, achieved 37.5 points with two 10s in Math and Physics, becoming the valedictorian of the old Bac Lieu province.

Gia Huan said that to achieve good results in the exam, he had invested and made every effort in studying. In addition to the knowledge imparted by teachers in class, he also practiced self-study and diligently researched reference books.

Gia Huan added that he plans to apply for military university at the Political Officer School, with the desire to contribute his youth and contribute to protecting the country.

3-em-nguyen-ngoc-gia-bao-thu-khoa-cua-tinh-ca-mau-cu-phat-bieu-cam-nghi-tai-buoi-le.jpg — Student Nguyen Ngoc Gia Bao, class 12CH, Phan Ngoc Hien High School for the Gifted, spoke at the ceremony.

In addition to Vo Truong Gia Huan, the old Ca Mau province also had another valedictorian in this year's High School Graduation Exam, Nguyen Ngoc Gia Bao, class 12CH, Phan Ngoc Hien High School for the Gifted, with 36.75 points.

Gia Bao confided: “I am very happy because my score is quite high, but I regret that I do not have 10 points in the two subjects I expected, Chemistry and Physics, especially since I am a student specializing in Chemistry. Relatives, teachers, and friends who heard that I got a high score and was one of the two valedictorians of the province also congratulated me, this is the motivation for me to continue striving in the next learning journey.”

Gia Bao said he plans to apply for the Chemical Technology major, but is still hesitating between the University of Technology and the University of Natural Sciences - Ho Chi Minh City National University.

In this commendation ceremony, Nguyen Trong Phuc, a student at Tan Duc Secondary and High School, was also recognized for his outstanding achievements in social subjects, with 10 points in History and Geography and 9 points in Literature.

32 students with high achievements were awarded certificates of merit by the People's Committee of Ca Mau province.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Minh Luan, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ca Mau province, acknowledged the 12 years of hard work and dedication of the students. Mr. Luan compared the students who were honored to "bright flowers". Among them, there are the efforts of relatives and those who have dedicated and contributed to the education sector.

Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ca Mau - Ta Thanh Vu also expressed his pride, especially when many of the students being honored came from remote, isolated and disadvantaged areas. Many students from rural areas had high university entrance exam scores, being among the top students in exam groups such as A00, B00, C00, D01.

“That demonstrates the spirit of overcoming difficulties and persistently studying. The students have risen to conquer the path of high school knowledge, becoming a shining example of the will, determination and aspiration of Ca Mau youth,” Mr. Vu shared.

In the 2025 high school graduation exam, Ca Mau province only had a graduation rate of 99.37%, far exceeding the national average and ranking 2nd in the Mekong Delta region. Notably, 27 units and schools in the area achieved a 100% graduation rate, demonstrating the efforts of all levels of Ca Mau province in general and the local education sector in particular.