Congratulations to Hugo Sharkey (OS 2024) who was awarded the NSW History Teachers’ Association Linda Garrad Memorial Award for First Place in HSC Ancient History.
Having first met Hugo as a Form II pupil, I was not at all surprised that he would eventually rank among the top few in the state for the HSC. To see him awarded the HTA prize for First in State, presented by Professor Goodall, seemed the natural culmination of – and just reward for – his efforts in Ancient History. Hugo consistently combined his love of Classics with his passion for history to produce some of the best work I’ve had the pleasure of reading at Grammar. The same could be said for his approach to History Extension, where – with Dr Cove’s guidance – he ranked fourth in the state. At the HTA event, Hugo spoke with passion about his fascination with history from a young age, and his belief that it is the means by which we can understand our world and each other.
Ms Rima Kandalaft
