Feature Articles The Cheltonian 2023-24

Dr Adam Dunning, Senior Chaplain and Director of Communities, Charities & Partnerships

A reflection first given on the evening of National Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 in the Council Chamber of Cheltenham Borough Council. The same reflection was then shared with the gathered College community in Chapel.

Inés Oliver (A, 2016)

For most of my teen years, I hated school. Every day felt monotonous and uninspiring, and as my motivation waned, so did my grades. I needed a fresh start, and so with the support of my family, I made the difficult decision to move down a year and change schools.

Heber Ackland (NH, 1987)

I attended the Junior School and College (Newick House) between 1979-87 and have two great enduring friendships and plenty of good memories.

Jono Jamieson-Black (H, 2017)

In April, I was on my way to Morocco, to compete in the Marathon des Sables (MDS), a gruelling ultramarathon some call ‘the toughest footrace on earth.’

Katie Locker (W, 2011)

My family has always loved cooking. My grandparents in St Andrews used to have a bed & breakfast and run the restaurant below them too. I grew up cooking and eating around a table with friends and family.

Boo Bruce-Smith (Q, 2015)

I began illustrating at university while studying Politics. These were sociopolitical cartoons capturing everyday conversations and observations on things such as gender roles, dating and culture.

David Chikwe (BH, 1993)

Storyteller. It’s not really a job that’s listed in adverts. Or job fairs. Or careers advice. But it’s the best word I can find to describe both my passions and my journey through life.

Ben Nelson (NH, 2007)

I attended College from 2002 to 2007 and I recall these years very fondly. Now, at 35, I am a father and a business owner, spending most of my time juggling these responsibilities.

Eunice Chen (Ch, 2012)

Next time you watch anything with visual effects, spare a thought for me working behind the scenes programming the software tools for digital artists to make their work more efficient.

Fenella Grigsby (née Bovill, Ch, 1996)

Whether it’s horses, dogs, cats, prize bulls or alpaca, it’s my job as an animal chiropractor to address issues that affect how the whole body moves and functions, and to reduce pain to improve general health and wellbeing.

Gordon Mellor (H, 1947)

I was a member of the Manchester Liberal Club, as were many of my friends. There was a huge room within it, where we used to have lunch followed by a game of snooker.