Alumni News

16
Dec
Veitch
25
Nov
Singer Izzy's big break
25
Nov
'What a fantastic opportunity RGS was'
19
Nov
'Make sure your career is rooted in something you love'
14
Nov
How Nathan found his niche
10
Nov
​A marathon journey from Ripon to the world stage
15
Oct
Abi comes in 15th in world gravel championships
15
Oct
Katherine takes her research to the Solar System and beyond
07
Jul
RGS past pupil making waves in the US is selected for Team GB
04
Jun
A message from the headmaster
27
May
The star-studded experience that helped forge a stellar career
27
May
Talented singer soars to new heights
11
May
The Class of 2025: our new alumni
07
May
Mr O'Donovan makes the news
07
May
Congratulations Kathryn!
07
May
Jack Laugher aims for fifth Olympic Games
06
May
Making my mark in a man's world
23
Apr
Working in a climate that's ripe for change
21
Apr
'I love the fast-paced world of advertising'
15
Apr
'I cannot stress how extraordinary RGS is'
02
Apr
Powerlifter Josh to take on the world after retaining his GB crown
02
Apr
'Boarding offered me important lessons in life'
31
Mar
The positive benefits of changing course
31
Mar
Have I got news for you
26
Mar
'I miss my old friends - RGS builds amazing people!'
06
Mar
Energised by the renewable revolution
03
Mar
TRIBUTE: 'A greatly loved and respected teacher and friend'
07
Feb
Past pupil awarded CBE for services to further education
28
Jan
Game on!
23
Jan
What's the most important lesson you learnt at RGS?
03
Jan
Past pupils return to give advice
02
Jan
Ellen's winter tale wins prestigious short story prize
30
Dec
Welcome back to the Class of 2024
02
Dec
From RGS stage to the world of TV and film
28
Nov
'RGS changed the trajectory of my life'
27
Nov
Welcome back to the Class of 2011
19
Nov
Amazing Grace!
12
Nov
TRIBUTE: A stylish French teacher who inspired Bruce Oldfield
22
Oct
Inside Number Ten
05
Jun
How you can make a lasting impact
23
May
Running to beat the stigma of eating disorders
16
May
Building cars with students was electric
13
May
Celebrating our new alumni
02
May
Marathon runner Jack raises £7,000 in honour of close friend
02
May
Poppy smashes marathon to raise money for sick children
02
May
Anyone for tennis?
19
Apr
A world of experience in engineering
18
Apr
'Why I took time out to work before university'
17
Apr
'Student achievement is what the job's about'
17
Apr
How hard work helped me court my dream career
19
Mar
Fond memories of a varied and rewarding role
19
Mar
Inside Number Ten
13
Mar
Coping - and thriving - with ADHD
01
Mar
TRIBUTE: 'A great teacher and even better man'
01
Mar
TRIBUTE: 'A journalist's journalist'
01
Mar
Joseph's marathon effort for poorly animals
28
Feb
Anna's marathon effort for charity close to her heart
08
Feb
How Katie's illness drives her search for better medication
01
Feb
Poems that draw on the power of nature
31
Jan
Music maker Sam moves one step closer to his dream
31
Jan
​‘Sales is the best job going in any company’
24
Jan
She's done it: Bobbie breaks world record
11
Jan
Bobbie takes on 3,000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge
20
Dec
Mrs Mac: 100 terms but not quite out
11
Dec
TRIBUTE: 'One of the world's most influential scientists'
10
Nov
Why triplet Sophie is running for her brothers
10
Nov
Gus triumphs in Oxford's 'most difficult test in the world'
09
Nov
'Today's rubbish is tomorrow's archaeology'
09
Nov
​‘RGS gave me the drive to always want to do my best’
09
Nov
The taxing career that's a good fit for me
01
Nov
TRIBUTE: Remembering a rebel with a cause
01
Nov
'Confidence was the biggest thing I learnt at RGS'
01
Nov
Harry's ultra-marathon challenge in memory of father
09
Oct
LAW SOCIETY: Past pupil returns with some top tips
05
Oct
Back to school: Seventies reunions
16
Jun
LATEST: The Riponian alumni mag 2023/24 out NOW
09
Jun
Capturing animals in art
06
Jun
A star in the making, no KiDding
05
Jun
Bright lights, Man City
26
May
'The roots of school rage'
25
May
REUNION NEWS: The Class of '73
05
May
Sophie's choice leads to degree success
03
May
Finlay Bean: a superstar in the making
02
May
Charlotte's top tips for following your passion
02
May
How sport played a vital role in team manager Tom's success
02
May
Caring Jo's love of lifelong learning
02
May
The barrister who played a role in Queen Elizabeth's coronation
01
May
THEN & NOW: An inspector calls
16
Mar
A catch-up with Abi
14
Mar
Movie magic wins Mark an Oscar
03
Mar
Autistic author Allie's brave new world
02
Mar
Motorsport fan Euan's winning Formula
22
Feb
New acting head raises the bar
20
Feb
Zoe wins world championship silver for Team GB
31
Jan
Tributes paid to 'larger than life' former governor
30
Jan
A Yorkshire artist inspired by nature
30
Jan
The art of enjoying life's true riches
19
Jan
Billie releases fourth album
19
Jan
A few blasts from our 450-year past
18
Jan
Former RGS head boy wins TV Pointless jackpot
18
Jan
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Beth Hamby (2019)
12
Jan
Talented Kirsty draws on her love of animals
10
Jan
My fascination with the workings of the human brain
10
Jan
The crime expert helping shape our future police officers
05
Jan
My passion for lifelong learning
05
Jan
The Elvis-loving head teacher who's in tune with students
04
Jan
Enjoying the fruits of a varied career
28
Dec
Old classmates get together again
02
Dec
Stars of wonder: past pupil's amazing discovery
15
Nov
A life of dedicated service
14
Nov
Acclaimed choreographer brings hit show home
01
Nov
A tireless campaigner for the disabled worldwide
31
Oct
Special effects wizard Mark adds an Emmy to his awards collection
12
Oct
Chief economist Ben leads the national conversation
22
Sep
Cancer charity fundraiser for past pupil
04
Sep
Ed's race to help victims of the Taliban
21
Jul
Sixtieth anniversary reunion
17
Jun
Gold award winners celebrate success at Buckingham Palace
14
May
'I'll miss all the people who come together to make RGS a very special place'
09
May
David's fundraiser legacy
05
May
Lessons on life: 'Never give up or be put down'
05
May
THEN & NOW: The RGS library
05
May
Joining together in a brave new world
04
May
The Yorkshire lass at the heart of racing history
04
May
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Sophie Ryan (2017)
04
May
Hero's return for former RGS pupil who fled Ukraine to help refugees
04
May
Transatlantic hit for first-time author, aged 86
03
May
Behind the headlines: Julia's career in national news
18
Mar
Past pupil poses radical ideas
18
Mar
Head of physics and multi-talented panto star takes a bow
18
Mar
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Lindsay Lisle (1999)
18
Mar
The future is electric
09
Mar
Caretaker John is off on another adventure as he bids farewell to RGS
02
Mar
Jack hopes new pool named in his honour will inspire others
28
Feb
'A huge influence on generations of boarders'
25
Feb
From A&E to World Championships podium
22
Feb
Wilmore makes waves with debut electronic EP
21
Feb
A career in law: Lucy argues the case for being yourself
10
Feb
Biologist Darcey gets her work in print
10
Feb
Take a trip down memory lane: how many staff faces do you recognise?
07
Feb
TRIBUTE: Hero rugby player who touched many lives
07
Feb
How dermatology got under my skin
07
Feb
INTERVIEW: Billie Marten
26
Jan
MEMORIES: RGS Air Defence Cadet Force closes after 33 years
26
Jan
Maeve achieves lifelong dream
24
Jan
Inside the world of publishing
10
Jan
Return of the Old Rips reunion
06
Jan
'Don't sell yourself short, don't hide your light'
14
Dec
Swimming pool to be named after Olympic hero Jack
08
Dec
Abi named Rider of the Year
06
Dec
Schoolboy passions that sparked a fascinating career
29
Nov
RGS Rose who blossomed in flower power era
09
Nov
Engineering a better future
05
Nov
Honour for single-minded pandemic pioneer
01
Nov
Frozen in time: an Icelandic adventure
13
Oct
TRIBUTES: Professor Simon Leather
05
Oct
Jack takes to life on the open waves
29
Jun
Cyclist Harvey triumphs in Everest challenge
28
Jun
Rebecca wins prestigious Irish scholarship
15
Jun
Mr Clarke: 'The joy of helping pupils achieve their goals'
15
Jun
Marathon man's extraordinary challenge
15
Jun
Mr Miller: 'The best bit has been teaching enthusiastic kids'
13
Jun
Archie wins prestigious choral scholarship
11
Jun
Why I became a vaccination volunteer
11
Jun
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Qian Zhang (2018)
11
Jun
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Bill Page (1978)
11
Jun
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Brogan Dale (2010)
11
Jun
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Toby Kinread (2013)
11
Jun
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Emily Leslie (2018)
11
Jun
Memories of an adventurous expedition
11
Jun
Have we got alumni news for you!
11
Jun
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Laura Mackenzie (2017)
08
Jun
Hopes high for Laugher in Tokyo Olympics
21
May
THEN & NOW: Computers at RGS
18
May
TRIBUTE: 'The very model of an Old Riponian'
18
May
The debut novelist delving into Irish myths and legends
13
May
​Full steam ahead for railway essay challenge in memory of former teacher
06
May
Jack nails another gold as Olympics beckon
09
Mar
TRIBUTE: 'An inspiration to staff and students alike'
09
Feb
Taking on fast fashion in the midst of the pandemic
05
Feb
Student inspired by nature publishes first book of poetry
18
Jan
Past pupil who made history is awarded BEM
13
Jan
Fashion forward Emma's designs on the future
20
Nov
The art of making it in the world of film and TV
17
Nov
Nicki's winning goal secures FA league top spot
02
Nov
Artist Susannah shines a light on social distancing
20
Oct
TRIBUTE: Goodbye, Mr Chippy
09
Jun
'Oxford always seemed out of my reach but I am so pleased I went for it'
01
Jun
Our Money's on Emma
21
Apr
Past pupil Ella on NHS frontline
04
Apr
TRIBUTE: Former school governor's lasting legacy
18
Mar
Historian turns detective to uncover ancient Ripon conspiracy
18
Mar
How film maker Alex headed in the right direction
11
Mar
Chain of events that mapped out champion cyclist's future
11
Mar
Top brass: RGS musicians take the world by storm
11
Mar
How a passion for photography developed into a dream career
10
Mar
Look who's talking: Giving stars of stage and screen a bigger voice
10
Mar
George and the TV Dragon
10
Mar
LIFE STORY: From Iraq to the Dales
10
Mar
The call of the wild
10
Mar
What really bugs this insect expert
07
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 15
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 14
06
Feb
Clocktower alumni magazine issue 13
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 12
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 11
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 10
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 9
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 8
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 7
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 6
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 5
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 4
06
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 3
01
Feb
Clocktower magazine issue 2
10
Jan
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