The top student from Ca Mau and his journey of fulfilling his dreams in the military uniform.

Vo Truong Gia Huan, a male student from Bac Lieu Specialized High School (Bac Lieu Ward), is not only the top scorer in the 2025 high school graduation exam in Ca Mau province with a total score of 37.5, but also the top scorer in the A00 subject group in the province (Mathematics 10, Physics 10, Chemistry 9.75). Behind this remarkable achievement is the beautiful story of a young man who persevered in self-study, lived sincerely, and had a simple dream: "To serve the country in the military uniform."

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Learn to grow, live to contribute.

For 12 consecutive years , Vo Truong Gia Huan achieved the title of all-around excellent student, was one of the top 10 members of the national mathematics team for gifted students, and won numerous awards – these are the achievements that he quietly accumulated throughout his academic journey. But when asked about himself, Huan just smiles gently and says, "I study because of my passion, because I find joy in conquering difficult problems, and I want to reassure my parents."

Portrait of valedictorian Vo Truong Gia Huan.

Despite not being class president or class representative, Huan quietly made his mark with outstanding abilities and enthusiasm in all extracurricular activities. Ms. Nguyen Le Bao Han, the homeroom teacher of the 12th grade Math class, commented: “Huan is a student with excellent self-study abilities, always striving for excellence in his studies, and is also very sociable, dynamic, and always participates in sports , arts, and extracurricular activities of the class and school. He is not only academically gifted but also very kind-hearted.”

Huấn openly admitted that he had initially planned to pursue Computer Science at the University of Science (Ho Chi Minh City), having achieved an impressive score of 931/1200 in the first round of the National University of Ho Chi Minh City's aptitude test. However, due to family tradition and the guidance of his parents – who work in the Procuracy – Huấn decided to choose Political Officer training and listed a university in Hanoi as his first choice.

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" Although I have some regrets about not being able to pursue my passion from the beginning, I think this decision is reasonable. I want to live responsibly and be trained in a disciplined environment to become more mature," Vo Truong Gia Huan confided.

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Persevere in self-study and stand firm against pressure.

Without the means to attend too many extra classes or follow the trend of intensive exam preparation, Huan chose a smart and suitable learning method. For Math, his strong subject, he only needed to study on his own, while for Physics and Chemistry, he studied in small groups with friends and teachers at school, or online.

"Initially, I planned to wake up early to study, but because I studied so much in the evening, I couldn't manage to wake up in the morning. So I rearranged my schedule, studied at a pace that suited my abilities, and maintained a relaxed mindset to absorb information more effectively," Huấn shared about his study secrets.

Valedictorian Vo Truong Gia Huan (second from the left) at a gratitude and graduation ceremony with his friends.

Besides studying, Huan also knows how to balance his time to play sports and enjoy relaxing games. "I think we should study to live, not live just to study. Effective learning should be fun and proactive," Huan shared.

With an impressive score of 37.5, including perfect scores in Math and Physics, near-perfect scores in Chemistry, and 7.75 in Literature, Huấn wasn't too surprised because he had predicted the result quite accurately by reviewing his notes after the exam. Huấn shared: "I was only afraid of marking the wrong answer on the multiple-choice answer sheet, but I was sure of the answers."

For Huan, family is a solid support system that helps him maintain his motivation to study. As the eldest child, living with his grandfather who is over 80 years old, Huan always feels the love and just the right amount of expectation from his parents. Although not overbearing, the family maintains a strict routine, creating conditions for him to become independent and mature.

Having participated in the "Military Training Semester" twice since junior high school, Huan is no stranger to a disciplined group environment. He is mentally prepared to study far from home in Hanoi, ready to adapt and eagerly awaiting the day he can wear the formal military uniform.

New journey, new responsibilities.

Despite feeling a little regretful about temporarily setting aside his passion for information technology, Huan still chose the military path with initiative and responsibility. "I think young people should know how to listen and also how to accept. If you can't follow your passion, then create your passion through your own choices," Huan expressed.

There will be no lavish celebration for the valedictorian title. For Huan, the greatest reward is the proud look in his grandfather's eyes, the contented smiles of his parents, and the trust and affection from his teachers and friends. The road ahead is long, but with his strong inner strength, sincere heart, and spirit of dedication, we believe that this valedictorian from the southernmost tip of the country will confidently move forward and shine wherever he goes.

Kim Truc

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Source: https://baocamau.vn/thu-khoa-dat-mui-va-hanh-trinh-mang-uoc-mo-gui-vao-mau-ao-linh-a120821.html