Hugo Turner, 23
King’s College, Taunton Rower
Hugo and his twin brother Ross are among a 4-man team aiming to become the youngest crew to row the Atlantic. If successful, the Turners would also be the first set of twins to fulfil the challenge. Hugo broke his neck diving into shallow water at Rock in Cornwall in 2005 and underwent surgery. After a long, painful recovery he finally managed to walk, confounding doctors who had warned him he would never be able to play sport again. The attempt on the Atlantic Row with Ross and close friends, Greg Symondson (Chesham High School) and Adam Wolley (Radley College), all Loughborough College graduates, is to raise awareness and funds for Spinal Research.
Jessica Rose, 24
Alleyn’s School, London and Sydenham High School Founder & Director of the London Jewellery School
Jessica Rose single-handedly set up the London Jewellery School in 2008, which is based in the city’s famous jewellery quarter, Hatton Garden. Becoming Director of the company from such a young age caught the attention of many, and Jessica went on to gain the Bronze Award for Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 (UK Skills Council) while the BBC featured her in a documentary on inspirational young people in 2010. Jewellery-making had not crossed Jessica’s mind until, having left school, she visited a craft fair. Her first jewellery class soon followed and of which she comments: “I fell in love with it and knew it was what I wanted to do for my career.” Employing over 20 staff and tutors, Jessica has inspired 2,000 students who have attended the course since 2009. Jessica comments on her school life: “I really enjoyed organising projects and did Business Studies for A level. Running the jewellery school combines my love of creativity and entrepreneurial
projects...the highlight for me is waking up everyday doing something that I love.”
Ollie Wiggins, 22
Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith Director & Filmmaker
Director and filmmaker Ollie Wiggins, 22, has relished the chance to work on the sets of both Emmerdale and Harry Potter, and is currently cutting trailers for the Youth Music Theatre UK. Reaching the semi-finals of the acclaimed Pitch Short Film Competition and making a short promotional film for Aviva Insurance have really broadened Ollie’s horizons. When asked about the root of his passion behind the lens, Ollie replies: “It’s great to be able to show other people your vision of the world.” Ollie has been shooting his own films ever since his 13th birthday when he received his first camera. When teachers and leaders in his youth group X-Change, began to notice Ollie’s growing interest he was commissioned by both to produce films for children. His film achievements range from an adaptation of Macbeth, which financed his gap year, to a short-mini series called Acacia High aimed at a Christian family holiday camp which, due to its success, has run for three successive years so far.
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