Adam Riesel

Awards: Community Conscience; Winner of the John Lincoln Youth Community Service Award; Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award

Year started at Emanuel: 2007 ATAR: 94.95

Emanuel has allowed me to test my limits wherever possible, then stay within them.

Adam is a diligent student whose sense of fun is infectious. He has a strong moral compass with a passion for community service and regularly takes opportunities to lead or participate in events designed to provide much needed resources, support or funds for research. He has consistently led or participated in community service activities, often linking his school life with his impressive community service work outside school.

Adam gives 100% of himself. He is confident and loves adventure. Adam plans to drive around Australia and apply to join the Australian Defence Force as a Pilot. He has been selected to participate in The Young Endeavour Youth Development program where, over the course of 11 days, participants learn what is required to sail a tall ship while developing their leadership, communication and teamwork skills.

Adam would like to be remembered as a happy student who has a sense of fun, while working hard to achieve his goals. His peers agree, describing Adam as loyal, funny and determined.