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Luke Howard “Since leaving the University of Stirling three years ago I jumped straight into the entrepreneur world by setting up my own media company called Deffo Media (https://deffomedia.com/). I now have an office based in Glasgow with three full-time staff and three freelancers on my team. We work predominantly in the sports industry with clients from home and abroad and collaborate with many national and international sports governing bodies. 2024 was a big year for us and we recently worked with a couple of clients at the Olympic Games in Paris. This was a big stepping stone for the company and the aim in 2025 is to achieve the same kind of growth, expanding the pool of sports which we are involved in. Many people wonder about the meaning behind the name ‘Deffo.’ It is short for “Definite Success”—something we aim to achieve for all the clients we work with.” Thomas Morris “After thoroughly enjoying my six years at St. Andrews I moved on to Eastbourne College where I took a particular interest in Economics and Politics. I then studied at the University of Sussex for a degree in these two subjects although it was certainly a challenging time during the pandemic. While at university, three friends and I co-founded a local football CLASS OF 2015 Following on from last year’s successful 10th year Reunion, I contacted the pupils who left in 2015. A number of them kindly wrote back and gave me the following updates as to what they are up to nowadays Where are they NOW
also specialise in the pet food industry and am aiming to become an expert in this field. I now work as a Founders’ Associate at Omni Pet*, the UK’s leading plant-based pet food company. I work chiefly on sales and business develop - ment which involves running stalls at markets, giving talks on plant-based pet food and learn- ing how to scale up a business! I loved my Drama and Theatre studies at school and now enjoy attending shows in London. I also review productions for an online platform called Musical Theatre Review. I recently reviewed Eddie Redmayne in ‘Cabaret on Broadway’ and also ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.’ I can thoroughly recommend the latter if you’re ever in London! I’m currently living in London but get back to Eastbourne to visit family every now and again.” * STOP PRESS * Omni Pet founders, Dr Guy Sandelowsky and Shiv Sivakumar, recently appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den and agreed to a joint investment from Deborah Meaden and Stephen Bartlett in return for a 2.5 per cent equity stake in their company (valued at £7.5m). Max Woolmer “Since leaving school I successfully completed my
team, and we competed in the grassroots Brighton and Worthing District Football League. Remarkably, the team won its first cup tournament in its debut season. Since graduating, I have been honoured to serve as the Treasurer of the BWDFL while continuing to manage the football team. For the last year I have been working at a Business Advisory and Restructuring firm. I am also currently working towards my ACCA part-qualification.” Billy Nicholles “After leaving Eastbourne College I read History at UCL. It was an odd experience in many ways, having spent much of my degree in
pandemic condi- tions and my last year disrupted due to strikes. I gradu- ated with a BA in September 2024. While at univer- sity, I worked with a charity called ‘Just Like Us’ promoting LGBT+ education
studies at Queen Mary’s University of London and graduated with
and inclusion at UK schools. I spoke at schools across London and also the College about my experiences in these areas and why these topics were important to me. The goal was to encourage tolerance and acceptance of LGBT+ identities and promote improved LGBT+ edu- cation curricula. Professionally, I’ve since become inter- ested in food system change – particularly the environmental and ethical impacts of animal ag- riculture, and the ‘protein transition.’ I work as a researcher and recently had my first academic paper on the topic published. Areas of interest include animal ethics, public perceptions of food, food history and alternative proteins. I
a BSc in Aerospace Engineering. I thoroughly enjoyed my degree course which included a year in industry with AWE. After finishing my studies I was offered a place on their graduate scheme which started in October 2024. Whilst at university I was a member of the rocketry society and one of our projects was to build a two metre rocket. This was a prototype model but the intention is for EuRoC to build one capable of reaching a height of 9km. I was also in the London University Air Squadron and got to fly with them as well as participating in many interesting talks and presentations. My hobbies now include indoor climbing/bouldering as well as cooking/baking.”
Can you name them? Answers to claughton@ standrewsprep.co.uk
‘Andro Bulletin.’ There is also an interesting section of videos which showcase the school as it is today. To access the archive • Go to the Eastbournian Society website (https:// eastbourniansociety.org) • Select ‘Digital archive’ • Click ‘Browse’ and you will given the following choices:
It would be wonderful if Old Aschamians could take a look and see if they can identify any of the people pictured. Please send any suggestions to me …. claughton@ standrewsprep.co.uk Don’t forget that there is a section at the back of each copy of The Eastbournian magazine entitled ‘Aschamania’ so OAs can also access those too if they wish. St Andrew’s Prep website Don’t forget you can also find lots of material on the St Andrew’s School website. As well as ‘Latest News/What’s on’ you can find weekly copies of ‘The Bulletin’ (modern equivalent of the
I am very pleased to be able to report that, at long last, our digital archive is up and running! This is a tremendous addition and allows you to view back copies of The Androvian magazine online. So far we have scanned 42 copies (1950–1992). You will also find an extensive collection of almost 200 Ascham photographs. These include pic- tures of Ascham House, Buildings and grounds, School life and Sport. Digital archive and School website
Table Tennis action probably from the early 1960s
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