dux
Top school pupil
Dux is the top academic student in a school or class, particularly in Scottish, Australian, and South African education systems.
The position is typically awarded based on examination results or overall academic achievement: She was named dux of her graduating class.
The term comes from Latin for "leader."
Person with authority over others
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- captainOne who commands
- generalWidespread, not specialized
- leaderOne who guides others
head · principal · authority · sovereign · ruler · chieftain · patriarch · matriarch
Top-ranked graduating student
- scholarLearned, studious person
- salutatorianSecond-ranked graduating student
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
merit · excellence · scholarship · intellectual · prodigy · commencement · valedictory · graduation
commander
Person with authority over others
leader · head · principal · authority · sovereign · ruler · chieftain · patriarch · matriarch · guide
valedictorian
Top-ranked graduating student
- scholarLearned, studious person
- salutatorianSecond-ranked graduating student
- honorsRecognition for achievement
distinction · merit · excellence · scholarship · intellectual · prodigy · commencement · valedictory · graduation
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
- winnerOne who prevails
- triumphantJoyfully victorious
- gloryExalted honor and praise
achievement · gold · trophy · laurels · accolade · crown · victory · top · conqueror · medalist
legion
Great number, or soldiers
praetorian · tribune · legate · auxiliary · infantry · camp · standard · aquila · formation · rank