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Buddies Wan Shiu-man and Gordon Wong Tsz-lun are at the centre of flattering attention, thanks to their outstanding results in this year's Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination.

  The Diocesan Boys' School pupils have been friends for 10 years and get on like a house on fire.

  The 19-year-olds performed brilliantly, with Shiu-man scoring six As and Tsz-lun five.

  Shiu-man obtained A(1)s in Use of English, Chemistry, and Chinese Language and Culture [AS], Biology and Mathematics and Statistics; and A(2) in Physics.

  Tsz-lun scored A(1)s in Chinese Language and Culture [AS] and Biology; and A(2)s in Use of English, Chemistry [AS], and Mathematics and Statistics.

  Their long friendship was based on mutual respect, and they thrived on their differences, they said.

 Although both are science students, Shiu-man has a leaning towards the arts.

  An active member of the school's Chinese debating team, he hopes to study law at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

 'I enjoy arts more than science and I love Chinese studies.'   Shiu-man said he put in extra effort in science because he wanted to broaden his horizons.

 'A general education is important for one's personal development,' he said.

  Tsz-lun wants to become a doctor. 'I intend to study medicine at HKU. It has always been my dream. I want to make a contribution to the community by helping the needy,' he said.

 Unlike his friend, Tsz-lun finds Chinese dull.

 So what is it that brought the two together?  'I admire Shiu-man a lot. He's an all-rounder,' Tzs-lun said.

  'He is very good at planning things and can make quick decisions when everyone else around him is nervous.'   Shiu-man said Tsz-lun was reserved but a hard-working pupil.

  'He's also very nice and can work with anyone.'  Although they hang out together after school, the duo said they seldom studied together.

 'It doesn't mean we are in competition or are trying to hide our study secrets,' Shiu-man said.

  'We just happen to have different interests.'  Any tips?  Concentrate in class and spend a lot of time revising, Tsz- lun said, while his friend suggested fostering a love of study at an early age.

 'If you study for interest you will absorb fast and learn well.'   Their class teacher, Ching Cheung-ying, who is also their Chinese teacher, is naturally proud of his two proteges.

  'They are the most outstanding students I have seen for some time,' he said.

  'They've obtained brilliant academic results and are also keen on extra-curricular activities.'   Mr Ching said he admired their friendship.

 'Shiu-man is the talkative active one, while Tsz-lun is polite and hard-working.'  Another Diocesan high-achiever was Chan Ming Yui, 19, who got four As - A(1)s in Physics, Pure Maths and Chemistry [AS], A(2) in Applied Mathematics [AS]; B(3) in Use of English, and C(6) in Chinese Language and Culture [AS].



Top achievers best friends despite diverse tastes