Fiona Geddes, daughter of Margaret Geddes, from Darnaway, and John Geddes, from Forres, graduated with a BA in acting from East 15 Acting School, University of Essex. Fiona, who is a former pupil of Rosebrae, Aberlour House and Forres Academy, now lives in London.
Laura Libby Hourston
Published: 19 September, 2007
Laura Libby Hourston, a former Forres Academy pupil, graduated from the University of St Andrews with an MA (Hons) in International Relations. Laura is the daughter of David and Nancy Hourston, Burnside of Califer, Forres. She is working for a charitable organisation in Manhattan, New York.
Charles Hector Hepple
Published: 12 September, 2007
Charles Hector Hepple, a former pupil of Applegrove Primary School and Forres Academy, graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a BEng (Hons). The son of Ann and Tom Hepple, Castlehill Manse, Forres, he is now working in the offshore oil industry.
Joanne Samantha Gimenez
Published: 05 September, 2007
Joanne Samantha Gimenez, of St Leonard's Road, Forres, graduated BDes (Hons) in interior architecture from Napier University, Edinburgh. Joanne, a former pupil of Applegrove Primary School and Forres Academy, is the daughter of John and Sally Gimenez.
Laura Anne Harper
Published: 01 August, 2007
Laura Anne Harper, daughter of Edna and Camy Harper, 18 Mannachie Grove, Forres, graduated from Edinburgh University with a B.Ed (Hons) degree in Physical Education. Laura, who is 22 and a former pupil of Kinloss Primary School and Forres Academy, plans to go into teaching and has her first teaching post at Dunoon Academy.
Pamela Jack
Published: 17 January, 2007
Pamela Jack, daughter of Robert and Mary Jack, The Old Manse, Tolbooth Street, Forres, has graduated BA in Nursing from Glasgow Caledonian University. Pamela, a former pupil of Anderson's Primary School and Forres Academy, is now working at Abbeyvale Nursing Home in Elgin.
Patricia Holmes
Published: 20 December, 2006
Patricia Holmes, daughter of Ruby and the late Harold Watson, graduated BSc in Mental Health Nursing from the University of Stirling Highland Campus. She is continuing her studies at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a post-graduate qualification in social work.
Nikki Johnstone
Published: 05 October, 2006
Nikki Johnstone, son of Alan and Anni Johnstone, Highfield, Forres, graduated from Liverpool’s John Moore’s University BA (Hons) in Physical Education, Sport and Dance with qualified teacher status. Nikki, a former pupil of Nairn Academy, has started a teaching post as head of PE at an international school in Cologne, Germany.
Scott Geddes
Published: 02 August, 2006
Scott Geddes, Archiestown, son of Malcom and Lynn, from Forres, graduated from Edinburgh University with a Masters in Environmental Chemistry with first class honours. Scott has now gone to the the USA where he has been accepted by the University of Vermont in Burlington to teach and study for a PhD in environmental chemistry.
Andrew S. Holder
Published: 26 July, 2006
Andrew S. Holder, son of Andrew and Jackie Holder, North Road, Forres, has passed his basic training at RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire. Andrew (23), a former pupil of Applegrove Primary and Forres Academy, is now training to be a physical training instructor at RAF Cosford, Shropshire.
