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Subscriber only It wasn t the year that Holly Ilka was expecting, but despite a global pandemic and suffering from post-concussion syndrome, the Lockyer High student achieved all three of her goals. But her dedication to studying and ensuring she enjoyed the year culminated in receiving the 2020 Dux award at Lockyer District State High School. Holly, 17, wanted to take out what she called the trio - school captain, a high ATAR score and a sporting achievement. In 2019, Holly was named the 2019-2020 school captain, she took out age champion cross country at school and received an ATAR of 98.51. Lockyer District High School principal Darren Cook, with high ATAR students Gabrielle Kajewski, Laura Steinhardt, Dux recipient Holly Ilka, Amelie Ryan and deputy principal Tony McCormack (absent Liam Scott and Harrison Stibbard). PHOTO: Ali Kuchel