Two Markham high school graduates are among the public school board’s top scholars for the 2022-2023 school year.
Emmanuel Shun-Hei Ko of Bill Hogarth Secondary School graduated with a 99.83 per cent average. Warrick Tsui, also of Bill Hogarth, graduated with a 99.67 per cent average.

“Congratulations to this year’s top scholars on their well-deserved success,” says York Region District School Board (YRDSB) Chair Ron Lynn. “My trustee colleagues and I are proud of their accomplishments and the families who have supported them as they pursued their goals.”
Top scholars and their average also include Maria Oprea of Richmond Hill High School (99.67 per cent), Kristopher (Haonan) Zhao of Thornhill S.S. (99.83 per cent), David Kofman of Westmount Collegiate Institute in Thornhill (99.83), Flora Hu of Thornlea S.S., also in Thornhill (99.7 per cent) and Dante Nicola Capobianco of Tommy Douglas S.S. in Woodbridge (99.67 per cent).
“Thank you to all the educators, principals and school staff for inspiring and supporting these outstanding students,” Director of Education (Interim) Scott Yake says. “Their commitment to delivering high-quality instruction every day in YRDSB classrooms is reflected in the exceptional achievements of these students.”
Main photo: Emmanuel Shun-Hei Ko of Bill Hogarth Secondary School graduated with a 99.83 per cent average.