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December 13th, 2011 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda When David Dowavic’s family decided to spend three months in Austria in 2008, they had no idea the journey would help shape the Gwynneville teen’s future.
Although he had studied beginners German at school, it was this immersive experience that really solidified David’s passion for the language.
He was inspired to study hard and his diligence paid off with the former Smith’s Hill High School student topping German Continuers in this year’s HSC.
The 18-year-old was one of 107 students from across the state honoured yesterday at the first-in-course ceremony in Sydney, accepting their awards from Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli.
David was in the minority, with girls scoring the top spot in almost two-thirds of courses.
David said there had been no particular secret to his success, he had simply worked hard.
“My attitude was that if I got 98 per cent, where did I lose the other two marks,” he said.
Proud mum Marianna Milosavljevic said her son’s achievement was particularly impressive because he did not have a German background and had been up against native speakers.
She said the family’s decision to spend time in Austria while her husband, University of Wollongong Associate Professor Mark Dowton, was on an academic sabbatical had proved life-altering.
While in Vienna, David undertook an intensive German course and was encouraged by his parents to speak with residents.
The experience motivated him to study the language with gusto, David said.
“It was like a spark, it sparked the diligence,” he said.
But it was not just studying the language he enjoyed. Learning about Germany’s culture and history also proved rewarding.
David said his ultimate goal was to work for the United Nations as a translator.
He hopes to take on an Arts degree next year at the University of Sydney where he will continue studying German and French.
After his degree, David plans to complete a Masters in Conference Interpreting.
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