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Addie, James (Jamie) |
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Left school in 2003. |
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On leaving school Jamie joined Strathclyde Police Force as a cadet and starts in the Full time Regular police force in April 2005. He would like to say 'Hi' to all his mates and teachers who helped him through the good and bad times. He would like to give special thanks to Mrs Lamont for giving him a reference when he applied for the police. |
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Alexander, Deniece |
Left school in 2004. |
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In 2004 Deniece is going to James Watt College in Kilwinning to do a nursing course with her friend Alison. She will miss all the buddies she met at Ardrossan Academy. Deniece would like to say 'Hi' to Michelle *K*, Tam McKee, Steph, Amanda a.k.a. Chicken, Jill a.k.a Jimbo and everyone else. |
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Alexander, Janey |
Left school in 2005. |
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Janey enjoyed 1st year modern studies with Gemma Kirkland. |
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Alexander, John |
Left school in 2002. |
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| John is studying for an MSc in Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde. He is currently (2007) on placement for a year at Cambridge. He is still supporting the famous Ayrshire Killie. |
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Allan, Claire |
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Left school in 2003. |
Claire obtained a 2:1 Honours Psychology Degree at the University of Glasgow in 2007. After this she took up a one year work placement at Southampton University as a support worker in their disability service. Claire now works at the University of the West of Scotland for their Enable Support Department. She hopes that everyone is doing well and would love to hear from anyone that remembers her. |
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Allen, Ruth |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Ruth lives in Fife with her family, working as a production operator in Cupar. She would like to say "Hi" to everyone that knows her. |
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Allison, June |
Left school in 2000. |
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June studied Photography and then Drama in Glasgow before moving to England to complete a BA Hons Drama at the University of Sunderland in 2005. In June 2005, she emigrated to Australia. She is currently living in Melbourne and working as a veterinary nurse. |
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Allison, Keren |
Left school in 2004. |
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Married name: Keren Moore Keren is currently working at the new travel agents King-Avenue Travel as a full-time Trainee Consultant. She is enjoying life and having a laugh with friends and colleagues! She would love to hear from anyone who remembers her! |
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Almada, Louisa-Preston |
Left school in 2001. |
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Louisa is now a Cabin Crew member with Thomas Cook Airlines. She loves serving passengers and meeting others in the crew. No two days are ever the same. Louisa really misses Ardrossan Academy. She would like to thank all her teachers and is sorry for having to be sent to the 'Time-Out' room most of the time in Maths!! |
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Anderson, Allen |
Left school in 2006. |
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Allen loved Ardrossan Academy "with all his heart" and was "really upset" when he had to leave. The fights were the best ever! |
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Anderson, Andy |
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Left school in 2003. |
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Andy is studying Electronics at James Watt College in Kilwinning. He hopes to start his own construction business. |
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Anderson, David |
Left school in 2008. |
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David left school at the end of fourth year to study NC Computing and IT at James Watt College, Kilwinning. He would advise anyone who is interested in a particular subject to find out more about it after school. This may lead to a good career. |
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Anderson, Dionne |
Left school in 2001. |
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Dionne is studying 'Theatrical and Media Make-up' at James Watt College (Kilwinning). She is 'having a great time at college' and misses everybody from school. |
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Anderson, Laurie |
Left school in 2002. |
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Laurie is studying 'Music Performance' at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She is 'loving life in Glasgow'. She hopes to hear from all those she has lost contact with. |
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Anderson, Mark |
Left school in 2001. |
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Mark graduated in 2005 with a B.Sc in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. |
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Andrew, Kelly |
Left school in 2007. |
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Kelly is studying for an NC in Biomedical Science at James Watt College. |
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Andrews, Melanie |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Melanie is an Air Hostess for 'Air 2000'. She sometimes works with Pamela Clarkson who is noted below. She would like to take this opportunity to thank all her teachers at Ardrossan Academy. |
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Armstrong, Colin |
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Left school in 2000. |
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Colin obtained an Honours Degree in Computing at the University of Glasgow. He does not want a 'proper job' yet and is going to keep working at the cinema for a time. He still loves film and anything remotely related to it! He should be going back-packing around New Zealand and Australia very soon, to get a break from 16 years of forced education! |
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Auld, Julie |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Julie is studying Primary Teaching at Jordanhill College. She would like to say 'Hi' to all her old class mates. She is loving uni and hopes everyone is doing well. |
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Austin, David |
Left school in 2006. |
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David worked in The Lauriston but, soon after, left to take on a chef's position in Sullivans. After 2 years he moved to working behind the bar. He now works in Bobby's Bar in Saltcoats. |
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Austin, John |
Left school in 2000. |
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John is studying for an HNC in e-Business at James Watt College. He is currently working part time in the Lauriston. He is 'having a great laugh and keeping out of trouble'. |
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Balfour, Meghan |
Left school in 2004. |
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Meghan went on to study Primary Teaching at Uni, but discovered it was not for her! |
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Barr, Lynsey |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Lynsey is studying 'Tourism International Travel Management' at Glasgow Caledonian University. She says that 'Uni is good but nothing compared to school, so stay there as long as you can!! It was the best - a great laugh!' She says 'Hi' to Pet, Bruce, Martin, Boab and everyone else that knows her, especially the legendary Crow and Tomo! They will never be forgotten!! Lynsey works part-time in Morrisons and is also working full-time as an Airport Ambassador at Glasgow Airport in the summer. |
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Barr, Shirene |
Left school in 2001. |
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Shirene is now a doting mother to a her baby girl Bryony, born in 2002. She is going to college once Bryony starts school. Just now, though, all her time is taken up looking after Bryony, which she enjoys very much. She has no regrets about leaving school but advises others to stay on until sixth year. |
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Barraclough, Stephen |
Left school in 2006. |
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Stephen is studying Computing at James Watt College (Kilwinning). He would like to thank everyone at Ardrossan Academy for their help. He says "I am well on my way to be rich and famous!" |
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Bass, Mark |
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Left school in 2001. |
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After two failed ventures into student life at the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow, Mark got a job working for a pipefitting company in Montrose, firstly as a labourer then as a technical clerk in the office. He is moving into a new flat in September 2006. He has joined the gym and the golf club and is 'not spendin all his money in the pub' ! |
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Bass, Michelle |
Left school in 2003. |
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Michelle really enjoyed her time at Ardrossan Academy and misses all her friends. She is sharing a flat in Glasgow with Louise Semplay - her main friend from school. She is currently working in Debenhams in Glasgow but hopes to join Strathclyde Police Force later in 2006. She says "Thanks again to all at the Academy!" |
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Blackburn, Kelvin |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Kelvin is in the Royal Navy as a Submariner. He has a baby girl called Lucy-Jo to Jacqueline who he has been with for eight years. They have just recently bought a flat and hope to get married in the near future. |
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Blades, Lisa |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Lisa is studying Drama at Ayr College. She would like to say a 'Big Hiya' to all her friends that she went to school with. One day you will see her on the big screen! |
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Blasby, Christopher |
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Left school in 2000. |
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Christopher obtained an HND in Computing and Network Support at James Watt College, Kilwinning. He says "Hello" to everyone he went to school with and invites them to get in contact with him. He did not take the time to know everyone at school and that saddens him now. He enjoys attending the TA, playing sports and partying. |
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Boyce, Claire |
Left school in 2006. |
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is studying for an HNC in Health Care at James Watt College, Kilwinning. She moved into a flat in Saltcoats with Kathryn in August 2007 - they "haven't killed each other yet". |
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Boyd, Chris |
Left school in 2000. |
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Chris is studying Sports Science at Napier University. His life as a student is brilliant although expensive - loads of alcohol fueled nights out, parties, clubbing, women (1 or 2) and even the occassional lecture. He's made loads of new friends and enjoys playing football and volleyball with the lads at uni. He'd love to hear from anybody who knows him or has heard the rumours! |
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Boyd, Kimberley |
Left school in 2006. |
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Kimberley studied for an NC 'Office Technology' and a PDA 'Classroom Assistants' at James Watt College. |
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Brown, Andy |
Left school in 2000. |
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Andy is an apprentice mechanic at Reg Vardy and attends college once a month. He enjoys going out and 'getting hamered at weekends with Watson'. |
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Brown, Iain |
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Left school in 2003. |
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Iain graduated with honours in Law at the University of Glasgow in 2007. He thinks that 4 years flew by, and it seems just yesterday that he was at Ardrossan Academy. He still keeps in touch with most of his old school friends and hopes to have more nights out now that his fourth year is over! He plans on going to the Glasgow Graduate School of Law before beginning his traineeship in 2008 with Dundas & Wilson solicitors. He will probably be best remembered as the right wing dictator who was Head Boy for a year, or his inflammatory Burns supper speach - who could forget "cock up your beaver" (its the name of a poem honest!) |
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Brown, Robyn |
Left school in 2005. |
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Robyn studied Beauty Therapy at James Watt College. |
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Brown, Sarah |
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Left school in 2000. |
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Sarah is studying Law at the University of Glasgow. She enjoyed school, starting Ardrossan Academy in third year. She has been missing the friends and teachers she left behind but has often bumped into old classmates and keeps in touch with a few. She enjoys clubbing and 'going down the pubs'. Uni is so much harder then school and she has to spend much of her time studying! |
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Bruce, Allison |
Left school in 2006. |
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Allison is studying Law at the University of Glasgow. She is working at the Kandy Bar in West Kilbride just now. She still has her "mad horse, Dylan." She says "Hi" to all her former teachers and anyone else who remembers her! |
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Bruce, Claire |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Claire has just started working full-time in the Golf Hotel, Irvine. So far she is enjoying herself. She sometimes does deliveries for the kebab shops. She usually goes out with Alexis Peters. |
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Bruce, John |
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Left school in 2002. |
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John is studying Business Management at the University of Strathclyde. He thanks Mr Willets for six years of video pleasure. You'll be able to catch John in the Ark having a quiet drink, or in the good old 'tro holding up the bar with his pitcher and 4 aftershocks !! |
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Bruce, Ryan |
Left school in 2004. |
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On leaving school, Ryan went straight into an apprenticeship in welding - he obtained an SVQ Level 3 in Welding at Falkirk College. |
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Buckley, Neil |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Neil is studying Law at the University of Glasgow. He plays football for the university first team. He has been to Rome to play in the European universities football championships and is going to the USA to play in the summer of 2004. He is still DJing and has done a few nights in Glasgow but will hopefully get something permanent when he has finished his degree. 'Uni is good' but Neil also says he 'wouldn't mind going back to sixth year for a few hands of poker! ' |
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Burns, Scott |
Left school in 2003. |
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Scott is in the army in Germany and is in the regimental football team. He is up for promotion at the end of 2006. |
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Cairnie, Emma |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Emma is studying for an NC in Office Technology Legal at James Watt College. She is going on to do an HNC. She loved her time at Ardrossan Academy but misses all her friends! She has 'the most gorgeous wee girl called Skye' ! |
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Campbell, Christopher |
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Left school in 2000. |
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Christopher is studying 'Music & Audio Technology with Electronics' at James Watt Collge. Most of his teachers and peers probably thought that he wouldn't amount to much, but he has proven everyone wrong and has become a nationwide television star! He gets noticed in the streets wherever he goes and has been asked on many occasions for his autograph! His career began when he appeared in an advert for Scottish Enterprise's Modern Apprenticeships and since then he has had work with Ewan McGregor and also the BBC. |
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Carrigan, Natasha |
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Left school in 2003. |
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On leaving school Natasha went on to study Nursing at college. She hopes to specialize in mental health nursing at university next year. She got engaged to professional boxer George McIlroy in May 2004, and is as happy as ever! She still hangs around with Big Becky, Nikky and Ashleigh! She would like to say 'hiya' to Miss Donnelly as she was a great teacher and a good laugh. |
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Champion, Ross |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Ross obtained a B.Eng in Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. |
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Clarke, Laura |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Laura obtained a BA in Accountancy and Finance at Glasgow Caledonian University. She then started working for an Independent Financial Adviser who has put her through further financial qualifications. She lives with her husband, Kenny. |
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Clarkson, Pamela |
Left school in 2000. |
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When she left school at the age of 18, Pamela went to Kilmarnock College for 1 year and studied Economics. In 2001 she left college and trained to be an air hostess with Air 2000. She went through a 6 week training course, passed all her exams and is now flying with Air 2000. She will be moved on to another airline called Britannia Airways in the near future. She has been a "Trolly Dolly" since 2001 and really likes it. In 2007, if she sticks with the job, she will be Senior Cabin Crew Member on every flight. Pamela would like to wish everyone at Ardrossan Academy the very best. She would also like to thank her favourite H.E teacher Mrs L. Dowie for all her help and support. |
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Conn, Francis |
Left school in 2000. |
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Francis is studying 'Sports and fitness' at the University of Paisley He would like to say Hi to all the folks who had the pleasure of General Franco over the last 6 years, especially to his childhood sweetheart, Carly Paton. |
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Conway, Andrew |
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Left school in 2005. |
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Andrew is studying for a BA in Finance, Marketing, Economics and Management Science at Strathclyde Business School. He is loving University life, although he misses his mates at home - he hopes they are all doing well. |
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Conway, Jennifer |
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Left school in 2002. |
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After two failed attempts at University, Jennifer finally decided to study what she actually enjoyed and was good at. As a result, she obtained an HND in Hospitality Management at James Watt College. She is now the Restaurant Manager of a 2 AA Rosetted restaurant. She says 'Hello' to anyone who knows her and is sorry she did not keep in touch. She also says 'A big thank you' to all the teachers who got her through 6 years of school! |
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Cook, David |
Left school in 2000. |
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David is studying Accountancy at the University of Glasgow. He would like to say 'Hi to all classmates who had the pleasure of knowing him'. |
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Cooper, Gary |
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Left school in 2004. |
| Gary is studying for a BA Hons in Risk Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. Gary says "If you're in 6th year and reading this, make sure when you are choosing your degree it is for the right reasons, and not just because it's what you are best at at school and it will be easy. Its much better to do something you love even if its hard". |
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Costine, Dana |
Left school in 2005. |
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Dana is studying for an NC in Social Science at James Watt College. She also has a part time job in the cimema which she enjoys very much. |
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Dalgleish, Johanne |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Johanne is studying Electrical Technical Marine Engineering at South Tyneside College. She is absolutely in love with her job, not just because of the work, but because she gets paid to travel around the world. She will never forget the 6th Year class of 2001 and would love to hear from all who knew her. |
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Davidson, Ashleigh |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Ashleigh is doing SVQ Level 2 Administration and will soon progress to Level 3. She is now working with Irvine Housing Association and soon to be driving hopefully. She would like to say a 'Big hello' to everyone from school. She misses school and everyone in it so much. |
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Davidson, James |
Left school in 2001. |
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James is a qualified electrician. |
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Davis, Debbie |
Left school in 2009. |
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Debbie is following an apprenticeship in Motor Mechanics. She works in Station Garage in West Kilbride. She is missing everyone from school and hopes they are all doing well! |
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Deacon, Leanne |
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Left school in 2005. |
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Leanne studied for an HNC in Early Education and Childcare at James Watt College. She eventually became brave enough to go to university and, in 2009, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Paisley. |
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De Silva, Sharon |
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Left school in 2006. |
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Sharon is studying Radio Broadcasting at Reid Kerr College, Paisley. She says "Hi" to all her friends from school. She hopes everyone is keeping well and enjoying being out in the big bad world! She loves working in Radio doing what she is best at - talking! Keep your ears open because Sharon is going to be hitting your airwaves very soon! She is going to university in September to study a media degree - she can't wait! |
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Dick, Andrew |
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Left school in 2005. |
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Andrew is studying Pharmaceutical Science at Stow College and will be going to University in 2006 to study Pharmacology. He misses the 5th year lunchtime 'mob'. His highlight from school was firing elastic bands off each others heads. His top 3 teachers that made his school life bearable were: Mr 'Catch That!' Quigly, Mr Hand and Dr. Oates. You are likely to find him at The Metro or The Garage. |
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Dick, Elaine |
Left school in 2008. |
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Elaine is studying Adult Nursing at the University of the West of Scotland, Ayr. |
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Dickson, Lauren |
Left school in 2004. |
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Lauren obtained an NC in Travel and Tourism at James Watt College. She is now living In Spain. |
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Donaghy, Ryan |
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Left school in 2001. |
| Ryan obtained an HND in 'Computer and Network Support with Administration' at James Watt College in Kilwinning also gaining, on the way, his MCP, DCSE Computing certifications. He is now
a fully Qualified PC Repair Technician working in Dell Computers in Glasgow
as a Gold business support Technician. He is a full time Dad to Corey
Brian Donaghy and staying with his fiancée Jackie in a house in
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Dow, Duncan |
Left school in 2004. |
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Duncan enjoyed his time at Ardrossan Academy and is going to Ayr College in August 2004 to do a course in I.T. |
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Dow, Jamie |
Left school in 2003. |
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Before completing his honours degree in 'Multimedia Technology with Web Development', Jamie is spending two years at James Watt College, Kilwinning. He hopes to follow a lecturing career. He will continue with his voluntary medical work but only as a pastime. |
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Dow, John |
Left school in 2000. |
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John is studying Real Estate Management at the University of Paisley. He would like to thank all the teachers he had at Ardrossan Academy - if it was not for them he probably would not be at Uni now. He would like to say a big thank you to a few of his favourite teachers: Mr Brian Cunningham, Dr Vincent Oates and Mr Christie. Good Luck to everyone and he 'hopes the Fire Alarm isn't going off every day too'. |
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Dow, Kate-Louisa |
Left school in 2000. |
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Kate-Louisa is a Paramedic for the Scottish Ambulance Service, based in Crosshouse. She sometimes sees some of her old teachers when she is racing up the High Road responding to 999 calls and it brings back 'all those memories'. She would like to thank all the staff in Ardrossan Academy. |
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Dow, Kelly |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Kelly is doing a course in 'Real Estate Management' at Kilmarnock College. She thinks that Ardrossan Academy is a 'fantastic school and is really really good'. She wants to be an Estate Maganger. |
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Dow, Lee |
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Left school in 2006. |
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Lee joined Strathclyde Police in October 2006. After completing his Cadetship, he left the Police to join the Scottish Ambulance Service. He is now working as an Emergency 999 Operator, answering 999 calls, providng medical advice/instructions and reassurance to members of the public in an emergency or crisis situation. He is doing this on a temporary basis before he returns to Strathclyde Police as a full Police Officer in early 2009. He wishes everyone who knows him every sucess in their future careers, and he hopes that everyone does well. |
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Dow, Lesley-Ann |
Left school in 2000. |
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Lesley-Ann joined the police force in 2001. She is based in Ayrshire. She really enjoys it and will hopefully, fairly soon, get a promotion from WPC to the Mounted Branch as she loves working with horses. She wants to thank all her teachers. |
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Dow, Siobhan |
Left school in 2004. |
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Siobhan is now a fully fledged Air Stewardess for First Choice Airways which she joined straight after she left school. If it wasn't for the help of Mr Lunday in giving her a reference and teaching her the maths she needed, she believes that she would not be where she is now. She would especially like to thank Mr Lunday for providing the "good banter" and also Mr Farrell for teaching her "some great French". She would also like to say "Hi" to all her old friends, and to all the amazing teachers at the school. She is almost in line for promotion so, if anyone wants a cheap holiday, give her a shout! |
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Dow, Stacey-Anne |
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Left school in 2000. |
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Stacey-Anne is working as a Flight Attendant for 'My Travel Airways'. She really enjoys working with all those in her crew. She loves being a "Trollie Dollie". One of her scariest moments was when her plane had to do an emergency landing during her first week of joining 'My Travel' ! |
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Dow, Tori |
Left school in 2000. |
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Tori is an Air Stewardess for Easyjet. She misses going 'down the Bakers' with her pals and her favourite teacher, Mrs Alison McKellar. If it was not for the teachers and staff at Ardrossan Academy she would not be an Air Stewardess now! She thanks all her teachers and staff. |
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Dow, William |
Left school in 2002. |
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William is studying Real Estate Management at the University of Paisley Things are 'On the Up' and he is enjoying going out at the weekends seeing old faces. |
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Drysdale, James |
Left school in 2001. |
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James is an apprentice mechanic, attending college one day a week to obtain an SVQ (motor vehicle mechanic). |
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Duncan, Andrew |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Andrew is studying to be an Electrician Apprentice at Ayr College. He still plays rugby for Ardrossan Accies and can often be found in the Rugby club. He would like to say a 'BIG Hello' to everyone who knew him and wishes them well. |
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Duncan, Cheryl |
Left school in 2004. |
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Married name: Cheryl McGoldrick Cheryl says she "would never return to this school if my life depended on it! They tought me nothing and it was a waste of time". She is now doing a Social Work course in James Watt Collage and learning something. Her first baby is on the way! She married Tam in June and is now "so happy!" |
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Dunlop, Alan |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Alan is studying Social Science at James Watt College. Alan says that 'school was good but college life is better'. He is working in Safeway but can also be found 'down the nonny' or in the Metro. |
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Dunlop, Ewan |
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Left school in 2007. |
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Ewan is studying Computing Science at the University of Strathclyde even though he thinks "it seems pretty boring" - he will be surprised if he is still there after the first year. He is going to miss all the hilarious times with his friends - especially Human Biology in Mr Clunie's class. He will definately keep in contact with all his main people from school. |
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Dunlop, Kirsty |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Kirsty is studying Pharmacy at the University of Strathclyde. She still plays hockey for Ardrossan Academy former pupils hockey club and is currently working at Harvies as a lifeguard. At the weekends she is most likely to be found in the Hip Flask. She misses school because it was so much easier than uni but she is really enjoying the freedom of uni life! |
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Dunn, Christopher |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Christopher is studying Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University. He is enjoying university life and his course is very interesting. The early mornings are murder though!!!! He still keeps in touch with a few people from school and bumps into the odd person on one of his very few nights out. He is still with Michelle!! They are at the same uni and still joined at the hip! |
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Elliott, Kerry-Ann |
Left school in 2004. |
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Kerry-Ann is currently a carer in the community. She lives in Stevenston with her partner Graeme. They are getting married on 10 October 2010 and are looking forward to it. She and Graeme enjoy Taekwondo and she still does Line-Dancing. |
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Elliott, Mark |
Left school in 2005. |
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Mark obtained an NQ in Construction at Kilmarnock College. He is still doing his RC Aircrafts and still driving about in his red Golf. He lives with his fiancee, Shona, in Stevenston. They have a son called Lewis and another baby is due in April 2011. Photo of Mark, Shona and Lewis here. |
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Elliott, Steven |
Left school in 2001. |
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Steven completed an apprenticeship with a local engineering firm, and is now a fully qualified Computer Engineer. After finishing his apprenticeship, he went on to complete two HND's, one in Computer & Network Support, and the other in Multimedia Computing & Web Development. He is currently working towards becoming Microsoft Certified. He is employed by an Ipswich-based IT firm, providing support to the NHS, and small businesses in Scotland and the north of England. He moved to Kilmarnock in 2008, where he lives with his fiancee Lyndsay. They are getting married in May 2010. He can still be found around the three towns, as his family all still live there. |
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| Evans, Nicola |
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Left school in 2006. |
| Nicola is studying for a BEd in Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She is training to become a music teacher. She is enjoying life in Glasgow and has made lots of friends there. She sings in a wedding band at the weekends and makes a regular appearance in Buchanan street, busking for some extra pocket money! She spends a lot of her time at open mic nights around the city centre. |
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Ferguson, Raymond |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Raymond is a Communications Systems Operator in the army, currently in Helmand province in Afghanistan serving with 16 Air Assault Brigade. Being in Afghanistan has been an eye opener - he is experiencing things that he will never do again. He has been in Sangin Valley where there is a huge Taliban stronghold and Nowzad, an Afghan Police Compound - like something from the 1800's!! - which is not as hostile. He says it has been good experiencing the culture and interesting to see how the other half live!! He hopes Afghanistan gets better as there is a lot of unnecessary suffering for the majority of the population due to the 'Taliban Regime'. His squadron's website is at www.216sigs.co.uk When he is in the UK he is based in Colchester. He is getting married in the near future. His love for Glasgow Rangers is still as strong as ever. He would like to hear from anyone who knows him. |
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Finnigan, Mark |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Mark plays rugby for The Accies at U-18 level and works in Glasgow as a storeman. |
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Fisher, Owen |
Left school in 2003. |
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Owen is studying Plumbing at Ayr college. Before starting his apprenticeship, he joined Kevin Mckinney surfing in Australia for three months. |
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Furey, Suzanne |
Left school in 2000. |
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Suzanne is studying Forensic Psychology at Kilmarnock College.
She still wishes she was back at school :-) |
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Gemmil, Daniel |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Daniel is studying Maths at the University of Edinburgh. He says 'Hi' to all his good friends who treated him so well during his time at Ardrossan Academy. He is glad that no one still uses his old nickname of 'gizmo' anymore because of his 'cheesy' grin. He is now learning how to become a magician. He also likes to go for 'the old kick about' with his good friend Michael. |
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Gibb, Gemma |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Gemma is studying Web Design, while staying at home with her 3 kids. She lives in Ayr with her fiance, Craig. Gemma says "Hi to everyone who knew me at school, and to all my old friends miss you lots." |
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Gibson, Fraser "Gibby" |
Left school in 2004. |
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Fraser is studying 'Sports Coaching' at James Watt College. He wants to say "Howdy" to all the folk who knew him. He misses 'the old place' millions because leaving school is a 'bit harsh', especially Mr Quigley's 'awesome' banter. He would like to thank all the people who helped him through school. If anyone wishes to see him again, he can be found propping up the bar in the Metro or at the Accies rugby club. |
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Gibson, Robert |
Left school in 2009. |
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Robert is studying Police Studies at James Watt College. He wishes he had stayed at school for 6th year and is still playing away with the SPB. |
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Giffney, Chris |
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Left school in 2004. |
Chris
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Gilchrist, Steven |
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Left school in 2007. |
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Steven is studying for a B.Tech In Music Performance at Glasgow Academy of Music . He wants to thank two of his teachers: Mr Bruce "Sir you are an absolute legend. Cheers, you'll be sorely missed" ; Mrs Browne aka Miss Murray "Best Teacher I ever had. You made learning fun". If anyone wants to get in touch with Steven, send him an email. |
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Gill, Holly |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Holly obtained an NC in Office Technology at James Watt College and an SVQ Level 2 in Administration at Galloway Training. She is now working in Taylor and Henderson Solicitors although, she says, "many teachers might not believe it" as she was "never keen to learn". She misses school. Her "fave" subject was Admin - she wants to thank her teacher, Mrs Carr. She gives a "Big shout out" to all her friends from the table and to Donna - "the bestest friend ever". |
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Gilmour, Donna |
Left school in 2005. |
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Donna is studying 'Child Care and Education' at James Watt College. She wants to say "Hi" to all her friends and hopes they are all doing well. |
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Glen, Nichola |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Nichola is studying Travel and Tourism at James Watt College. She would like to say 'Hello' to Sarah McColl, Mr Carr and Miss Walker. |
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Graham, David |
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Left school in 2002. |
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David is studying for a BSc in Sport, Health and Exercise at the University of Abertay. He is 'studying hard'. He is supporting Rangers as usual. He makes cameo appearances at 'the tro' when he is back in Ayrshire. |
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Graham, Tammy |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Tammy is studying for an HNC in Computing at James Watt College. She is leaving college in 2006 to get a job as an Admin Assistant. She says 'Hi' to everyone that new her. |
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Left school in 2007. |
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Gray, Julia |
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Left school in 2005. |
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Julia is studying for an HNC in Travel and Tourism at James Watt College. |
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Gray, Robert |
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Left school in 2005. |
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Robert is working in Glasgow City Centre with Esure as a multi-skilled Operational Support Administrator. He will always remember the unbeatable school football team under the relaxed guidance of Mr Sutton - he is "still waiting on that memorabilia you promised us, Harry". |
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Green, Claire |
Left school in 2004. |
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Claire is studying Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. She liked school and would like to thank all her teachers for their help and support. She can usually be found in the Metro! |
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Grier, Katie |
Left school in 2004. |
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Katie is studying for an HND in Media and Communiction at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. |
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Gunn, Chris |
Left school in 2005. |
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Chris is a scaffolder. |
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Hamilton, Greg |
Left school in 2003. |
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Greg is studying Law at the University of Glasgow. He is enjoying life as a student and particulary the random boozed up nights in Glasgow. You may remember the "G" man ranting and raving about the state of our country today and one day he hopes to put this place right!! He would like to say a big Hi to all in sixth year in 2003. |
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Hamilton, Tina |
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Left school in 2005. |
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Tina would like to tell all current students that, if they are thinking about leaving school, they should wait until they have finished 5th or 6th year. She is now regretting her choice but says a "Big Hi" to all the friends that she left behind. |
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Harrigan, Daniel |
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Left school in 2003. |
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Daniel is at James Watt College Sports Centre in Greenock studying Sports Coaching. He misses the games of football in Jack's Park and would like to thank the P.E. department for helping to make him fit - if it was not for them he would never have got into James Watt College. He would like to say 'Hello' to everyone who knew him and made him welcome in Ardrossan Academy. If you are ever in Saltcoats you will see him in the Metro and Sullies. |
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Harrigan, Toni |
Left school in 2004. |
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On leaving school, Toni went to college. She had a baby in August 2005. She says "Hi to all old friends". |
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Haston, Luke |
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Left school in 2001. |
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Luke is studying for a BSC/BSC(HONS) in Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. He is 'having a great time in Glasgow with his mates and girlfriend. He is 'drinking lots, clubbing lots, sleeping lots and eating less'. |
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Havlin, Amy |
Left school in 2005. |
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Amy is studying Computing at James Watt College. She would like to say 'Hi' to the people who know her. |
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Hendry, Luisa |
Left school in 2009. |
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Luisa is studying for an HNC in Applied Sciences at James Watt College. She hopes to get into Glasgow University in 2010 to study Earth Science. |
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Henry, Julie-Anne |
Left school in 2003. |
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Julie-Anne is studying for an NC in Graphic Design and New Media at James Watt College. She likes going to concerts and is into tattoos and piercings .... 15 so far! |
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Herring, Donna |
Left school in 2002. |
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Donna is working for a solicitor called Mike Nellany and training to be a funeral director. She is as happy as ever. She would like to thank all the staff because, if it wasn't for all of them, she would not be where she is at the moment. A really big thanks to Mr Quigley, Mr Hunter and Mrs Monan - Donna really enjoyed cross country !! |
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Hodge, Jacqueline |
Left school in 2004. |
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Jacqueline obtained an HNC in Childcare. She is now at university studying Adult Nursing and loving the course! She still lives in the three towns area and is still friendly with Mary, Lynne and Jackie Ferguson etc... |
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Hodierne, Heather |
Left school in 2004. |
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Heather is currently living in Australia with her partner, Daniel. She gives a 'Big shout out' to everyone she knows and everyone she went around with at school - she would love to hear from you all. |
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Hodierne, James |
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Left school in 2008. |
James is studying for an Electrical Apprenticeship at Ayr College. |
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Hughes, Megan |
Left school in 2008. |
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Megan is studying Computing at James Watt College, Kilwinning. |
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Holden, Laura |
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Left school in 2002. |
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Laura now lives in Inverness. She says 'Dingwall Academy was boring compared to Ardrossan Academy'. She wants to say 'Hi' to Mr Gooding from the Physics Dept. Physics was a great laugh! Her best memory from Ardrossan Academy was the trip to France but all the other trips were amazing as well ! Laura works in Tesco. She is moving into a flat in September 2004. |
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Hopkins, Karen |
Left school in 2001. |
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Karen is studying for an HND in Travel and Tourism at Cardonald College. She is in Glasgow everyday, at work at the weekends and college during the week. She misses everyone. |
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Howie, Alison |
Left school in 2006. |
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Alison works at the Rowan Tree Restaurant. She is going to have a baby boy in December 2008. |
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Howie, Stephen |
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Left school in 2000. |
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After 6th Year Stephen went on to work at BT in a gap year, before moving to Stafford and studying Media Technology at Staffordshire University in 2001. Graduating with a First in 2004, Stephen moved to Reading with his girlfriend, to work for BBC Monitoring, as a technical operator and sub-editor. He left the BBC in August 2007 to take up the position of master control room operator at CNN in London. He promises that moving further and further away from Saltcoats each time isn't intentional ...... honest ! |
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Huggan, Nadia |
Left school in 2008. |
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Nadia is at James Watt College, Kilwinning, studying Early Education and Childcare. |
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Huggan Jnr, Stuart 'Weehuggy' |
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Left school in 2006. |
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Stuart is studying for an NC in Electronic & Electrical Installation at James Watt College. His newer hobbies are building websites and running them. He has one successful website in motion at the moment at www.streetwise.midashost.net and will be making more in the future. |
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Johnston, Fiona |
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Left school in 2005. |
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Fiona is studying 'Childcare and Early Education' at James Watt College. She is enjoying college although it is a bit harder and more work than school. She thanks all the teachers who got her through a whole 6 years at Ardrossan Academy. She misses having a laugh with her friends, all the "young" teachers and her game of netball every week. |
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Kane, Mark |
Left school in 2000. |
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Mark obtained an HNC in Aeronautical Engineering at Ayr College. He enjoys playing guitar and drinking vast quantities of Jack Daniels, The Bourbon whisky. He still keeps in touch with all those important people from school - if he doesn't keep in touch 'you are not important'!! |
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Katczinky, Natasja |
Left school in 2000. |
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Natasja enjoyed her time at Ardrossan Academy. She is from France and was at the Academy for about 3 months (from August to November). She is hoping to become a Mortician and then become a Funeral Director. She wishes everyone a sucessful life in whatever their choice of career. |
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Kean, Jason |
Left school in 2002. |
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Jason is studying Sports Studies at the University of Glasgow. He is having a great time and says "the talent is phenominal". Uni is going well and brings a thrilling social life "in all aspects of the word". He is playing for the football team as well as working at the Waterside Inn. He wants everyone to know that "Glasgow Uni is the place to go" ! |
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Keir, Nicola |
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Left school in 2003. |
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Nicola has been working in the Seamill Hydro since 2003. The 'Hydro' is 'a brilliant laugh but nowhere near as good as school!' She hopes to go to college in 2006 to do Social Care as she is hoping to work with disabled children. She is still in touch with Lisa Blades, Mary, Tasha, Becky and Ashleigh etc. |
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Keogh, Lisa |
Left school in 2007. |
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Lisa is studying for an NC in Computing at James Watt College and is going to do an HNC in Computing at North Glasgow College. She thanks all her teachers for putting up with her, with special thanks to Miss Taylor, her computing teacher. She misses all the laughs she had at school with all her pals - she hopes they all do well. |
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King, Sarah |
Left school in 2000. |
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Sarah is studying Media: Theory and Production at the University of Paisley. She works in Waterstone's bookshop in the Braehead shopping centre. She makes short films at uni - the last one she made was about someone being in love with Cuppa Soups. Sarah has set up an e-group for all the people in her year that have left so, if anyone wants to join, send her an e-mail. |
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Kirkland, Gemma |
Left school in 2007. |
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Gemma is studying 'Design for Textiles' at Heriot-Watt University, Scottish Borders Campus. She is "having a fab time down in Galashiels, but missing school and all her friends there". She wants to thank Mrs Clark for her support throughout 6th year.... "couldn't have managed without you! A shout out to all my fellow classmates.....miss you all!!!!" |
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Krynen, Michelle |
Left school in 2005. |
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After Leaving school, Michelle studied Hairdressing for 2 years, then found out "it wasn't for her". She then moved on to study Media Makeup at James Watt College, which she loves. She finishes in June but is staying on to do an HNC in Fashion Makeup. Michelle is still young, free and single. You will always find her, out and about somewhere, with her sidekick Peta Martin, "given it big shapes" on the dance floor with bev in their hands. |
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Lamberton, Cheryl |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Cheryl is studying Hospitality Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. She is due to graduate in the summer of 2007. She can't wait to graduate and finally get a full time job!!! She is currently in a long term relationship with former Ardrossan Academy pupil Gary Maccoll. She hopes everyone is doing well. |
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Langan, Michelle |
Left school in 2001. |
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Michelle is studying Biotechnology at James Watt College. She does not get much spare time as she works in G.S.K. in Irvine as a microbiology technician. |
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Lees, Karen |
Left school in 2003. |
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Karen is studying for an NC in 'Sports Performance' at the Inverclyde Centre in Largs. Though she thinks 'college is great' and she 'loves the course she has chosen', she misses her friends and would like to say 'a big HELLO!' to them all. She also hopes that all her former teachers are well. |
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Lennox, Chris |
Left school in 2004. |
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Chris has started work in M & J Fencing Company in Stevenston. He hopes to become a joiner in the future. He is still going out with Donna Herring. |
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Logan, Maritza |
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Left school in 2007. |
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Maritza is studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Glasgow. In 2008 she hopes to transfer to the Glasgow Dental School. She was Head Girl in session 2006-07. She loved every minute of S6 including her many speeches involving 'Cock and Beavers'. Maritza "shouts out" to all her friends and thanks everyone at Ardrossan Academy, especially Mrs Marshall, for the best school experience ever! In the summer of 2008 she will be going to Peru for a month to do charity work. |
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Lovatt, Nicola |
Left school in 2002. |
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Nicola has been living on the Isle of Wight since 2006. |
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Lundy, Sarah-Jane |
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Left school in 2004. |
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Sarah-Jane is studying Geography and Sociology at the University of Strathclyde. She has been working as a researcher for MSP Campbell Martin over the summer. She has also been working as a sesssional children's groupworker at Befriending and Respite Services since she left school. She would like to say a big 'Hi' to everyone in her year, especially Linz, Steph, Kayley, Sarah, Frances, Kim and Paul!! She is loving uni but misses the 6th year as it was great, especially prom night!! Sarah-Jane can still often be found in the Saltcot and the Metro at the weekend! |
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Lynch, Ross |
Left school in 2009. |
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Ross is studying for an M.Sc. in Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde. He enjoys listening to music, watching football and being a geek. |
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