He was a distinguished student, though he never completed his medical studies.
He was a distinguished student of black culture in the rural South and a pioneer advocate of racial equality.
Exeter has a long list of distinguished former students.
Another distinguished student was Lee De Forest, later a pioneer of radio technology.
The University Medal is often awarded to the most distinguished undergraduate student upon graduation.
A distinguished student, she was valedictorian at her graduation.
The prize is awarded annually to the most distinguished student in the College of Divinity.
Christie won the Newbery Medal in 1950 for the most distinguished student of his year.
He became a distinguished student, winning prizes in Theology and Hebrew.
You are a distinguished student indeed, especially in the area of mathematics and physics, I see.