Issue 5 - April 2011 - Ampleforth College

Ampleforth
Scholars
Digby Walker (T) Libby Simpson (B)
I have been a Basil Hume Scholar since my first year at the
school, specialising in sport and drama.
During my time here I have played rugby for the 1st XV, tennis
for the 1st VI, been joint captain of the 2nd XI football team,
swam for the 1sts and got through to the semi-finals of the
Rosslyn Park rugby 7’s tournament, amongst others. I am also
an Under Officer in the CCF, have been a member of the
greenroom and have acted in, directed or been backstage for
over 20 plays and achieved my theatre laurels. I have been a
lectio divina group leader, achieved academic scholarship status,
been a student librarian and completed my bronze and gold
Duke of Edinburgh awards. I am heavily involved in the school
charity FACE-FAW and helped with the Friendship holiday. I
have been awarded house colours and I am Head of School. I
play the cello to grade 5 as well as the piano, and I participate
regularly in many other activities, from cricket nets to poetry
society. I also completed the Paras10 Charity run last year. I
have thoroughly enjoyed being a Basil Hume Scholar, as it has
allowed me to really get to know people with similar strengths
and interests.
Having been privileged enough to have been given a Basil
Hume Scholarship before I came to Ampleforth, I have tried to
make full use of it by involving myself in all aspects of school
life.
I was given the scholarship for music and sport, however I have
also taken part in several school plays, completed my gold
Duke of Edinburgh and been an active member of the school
charity, FACE-FAW, for five years, helping organise projects such
as the school charity rock concert and the whole school
Rowathon. Furthermore, alongside my A levels I took part in a
sponsored 50K row to raise money for Hope and Homes for
Children, which proved a very tough challenge! This year I was
made Head Girl, it has been a great experience, which I am
currently thoroughly enjoying, although it keeps me very busy!
I believe that being given a Basil Hume Scholarship is a fantastic
opportunity, yet to really get the most out of it, it’s necessary
to not just make an effort with your speciality but to try new
activities, be a member of various societies and say yes to the
opportunities that are offered to you.
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