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James
Cook
Media |
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James
was a talented pupil who set his sights on a career
in journalism. He joined the BBC and has
enjoyed success due to hard work as well as ability.
James often presents news programmes on BBC Radio
Scotland. He recently took a
year out to travel the world with his girlfriend. On
his journey he saw many incredible sights and met
many wonderful people. The picture shows him at The Great Wall of China!
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J.M.
Barrie
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As the
creator of Peter Pan, Sir James Matthew
Barrie has become a world-famous writer. He
was born in 1860 in Kirriemuir. James was one
of ten children of a hand-loom weaver who was a
great believer in education. He went on to become a
journalist and a playwright as well as a children's
author. James donated all rights to Peter Pan
to a children's hospital. (more) |
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Irene
McGugan
Politics |
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From
1999 to 2003, Irene was one of the 129 Members of
the Scottish Parliament who took
decisions that affected everyone in Scotland. After
leaving school she studied in Dundee and Aberdeen.
She also did voluntary work in India before joining
the Social Work team at Angus Council. Irene
believes in Scottish independence and therefore
represented the SNP at Holyrood. (more) |
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Stuart
McGugan
Actor |
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Stuart
is a top actor who has appeared both on stage and
screen. After school, he became a journalist before
opting for a spell at drama school. Stuart
then joined theatre companies around the UK
including the world-famous Royal Shakespeare
Company. He is now well known as a TV actor in many
popular shows such as The Bill and
Casualty, and is be remembered by many as a
presenter of the BBC's Playschool.
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David
Wilton |
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Dance |
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Former
pupils of Forfar Academy display a wide and
range of talents. For example, David is a World
Champion Highland Dancer having recently won his
second title at the World Games held annually in
Scotland. Astonishingly, he also plays the
bagpipes at world championship level. Of
course, such success only comes from
countless of hours of practice and hard work added
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John
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David
Maxwell |
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David
& John were brothers whose great achievement was to
help Britain and its allies win the First World War.
Sadly, both paid the ultimate price. When he was
only 23 John was killed at the Battle of
Gallipoli (1915) in Turkey and was buried there.
David also showed great dedication to duty and
indeed was awarded the Military Cross twice for his
incredible bravery. However in 1918 at the age of
28, he died fighting in France where he was later
buried. There is no doubt that the Maxwell
family, like many others families from Angus, paid a
terrible price to win the freedom of their country
and its people - a freedom we all enjoy to this day.
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