1991-1997 - Pauline Ower (Brown) 21/05/2010 13:10:10
Hi everyone! loved my days at Duncanrig life seemed so much easier then!! Now married with two children and living in E.K. Does anyone remember the 'Jungle' ahh the memories Ha! Ha!
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Hey All. - Joanna Reid 10/05/2010 12:21:28
Hey everyone. Left Duncanrig in 2002 and it seems like a million years ago! When your told that school is the best days of your life, you don't believe it at the time, but it is! I'm now working in a primary school doing out of school care and i love it. Hi to all my old teachers who are still there. Hope you are all keeping well. kind regards.
Jo. xx
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Duncanrig - Marshall Cross 18/01/2010 13:11:40
Bets years of your life!! Starting to feel old as i near 30. I am married, my wife has her own salon with her sister and i'm a minister.
I was studying to be a teacher but changed to ministry. Still don't know what I want to be when I grow up though!!
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1985-1989 - Martin Hannah 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi guys. Martin Hannah here! I was in Blantyre House at Duncanrig Secondary School. So many years have passed now from schools days and it feels like a hell of a long time ago, another life almost. Didn`t do too well at school, I kind of kicked against the system! Did eventually go to Universtiy to study Nursing and am half was though a Masters Degree.. not bad to a pupil to whom a certain chemistry teacher said he "would never amount to anything"! Well I am curently working as a chemotherapy nurse and loving it. Be great to hear fom anyone who is up for it! Occupation: Registered Nurse
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1985-1991 - Carol Moore 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Left EK in 1997 to live in England. I work as a part time teacher and spend the rest of my time looking after my 2 boys. My family are all still in EK so I get back most holidays. Occupation: Maths Teacher
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1986-1991 - Lee Turner 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello! Occupation: Graphic Designer
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1986-1992 - Carol-Anne Graham 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello! Occupation: Computer Based Examinations Co-ordinator
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1988-1992 - Stuart Robertson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I attended Duncanrig from 1988-1992, my mum and I came from Canada to stay with some family and then eventually moved back to Vancouver. After completing secondary school, I went to college before working for the Vancouver Police as a civilian employee, working my way up to a role as Fingerprint Technician with BC AFIS. I then moved to Saskatchewan, where I now live with my wife and young son, with another on the way. I worked for the Saskatoon Police for a while but am now with the local health region. I still have lots of family in the Glasgow/EK area and many of my cousins also went to Duncanrig.
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1988-1993 - Lynsey Ferretti 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I spent six years at Duncanrig between 1988 and 1993. I was at Aberdeen University studying Law and French Law, until I graduated in 1998. I now work as a Chartered Accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Glasgow. I now live in Bearsden with my husband Toni. We had our first baby in September 2005. He`s called Callum. In June 2008 we had a baby girl, whom we`ve called Elisa. Occupation: Chartered Accountant
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1988-1994 - mark young 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hey guys, I`m working now in pc world, yes I know what a brill career move. however I`m a now qualified graphic designer but still wondering if I still wanna do it...hmmmmmm. Anyways, still living in EK but have moved out of my mother`s shed. Oh well catch you guys later. Occupation: hard to describe
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1988-1994 - Robert Sandlan 18/01/2010 10:58:41
After leaving my beloved home that was Duncanrig I went on to Glasgow University to study Computing Science. Unfortunately the pressure of trying to pass my elective of Astronomy proved to be to much and I am now being put through my HND Computing through my current work with the Department for International Development just around the corner from the school. I went from the usual student job of packing shelves in a local supermarket to looking after officers that I have sent out to the Caribbean, the Americas, Eastern and Western Europe. Whilst this job takes me from East Kilbride to London on a regular basis there is also the oppurtunities of working in the countries I am responsable for. Unfortunately the only trips that have came up recently have either been Kosovo, which would have been interesting, or Moscow which I didnt go on because I had just moved into my new flat with my girlfriend. One of these days I`ll get a trip that works out :)
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1988-1994 - Alan Shaw 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I am now working full-time in radio with West FM in Ayrshire (have been since 1997), but still live in East Kilbride. I`d love he hear from any ex-classmates from that time - drop me an email! (Checkout www.westfmonline.com as well!)
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1988-1994 - Thierry Joffrain 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Just found an old email and thought I`d update the info here. I am still in Austin, Texas. After some twist and turns (law school, great, practicing law, not), I am now back in Computer Science to get my PhD.
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1988-1994 - David Allan 18/01/2010 10:58:41
After I graduated from Glasgow University with BSc honours Microbiology. I worked as a Virologist for Bioreliance in Stirling for a short contract before returning to study again. After graduating from Paisley University with Masters in Information Technology I took up the position of Network Analyst for Q-One biotech in Glasgow where I worked for 2 years. I moved to Perth to work as IT Manager for Upstate Discovery, a fast expanding biotech firm where I have developed software to perform robotic assays. My role will change soon to join the board of directors as European IT director. Also my studies have not ceased as I am currently completing my Windows 2000 MCSE. My spare time is filled by Mountaineering and fishing. Occupation: IT director
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1988-1994 - Alan Scott 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi, I left for Napier Uni for an Electronics degree but finally finished with a much more fun business degree. Moved to Germany for a bit then moved to Philips. I am now living in the Netherlands (Eindhoven) with Philips. Not too bad here actually except people don`t like as much drink, chippies and having a barny. Still, there are certainly plus sides... Occupation: Logistics Consultant
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1988-1994 - Gail Martin 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi All. Well, after leaving school, I went to the US - Connecticut for a year and returned to do an HND in Biomedical Sciences (still thinking of being that forensic scientist!!). I then went to Glasgow Uni to do Anatomy and decided to switch half way through and do Microbiology (hated Latin!!). I have just recently gotten my MPhil in Microbiology and continuing to do my PhD (due to complete 2009). I work full time as a research microbiologist working on the bacteria that live in the mouth (very smelly - but I would rather work up that end of things!!). I hope you are all enjoying life and still all have your health - mine is fading fast, now I am over 30!!Take care Gail Occupation: Scientist - Microbiology
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1988-1994 - Ross Lightbody 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello. Just thought that I would let you all know how I am doing. Since leaving school I graduated with a BA(Hons) in Financial Services from Glasgow Caledonian Uni. I them worked in Glasgow for a year but moved to a job in Stirling (with Prudential) and was there for 8 years - while still living in EK! I have also become and husband and father, and now I am back at Uni - to do a postgraduate diploma in Primary Teaching. Me...a teacher...i know!!!! Occupation: Student (again!)
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1988-1994 - Alan Scott 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Forgot my password for my other profile..oops! [The following was posted in June 2007] After Heathery Knowe, I went to Duncanrig Secondary then studied at Napier University. I worked for a while in Germany then came back to Scotland to start working for a company called Philips Lighting. In 2002, my work relocated me to the Netherlands. I am currently managing projects in the supply chain area. In 2005, I married my lovely wife Ola - A smashing wee thing! My twin brother David is still kicking about East Kilbride. He also has a great wife as well as a wee lad. Occupation: Supply Chain Consultant
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1988-1994 - Catriona Adams 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I ended my 6 years at Duncanrig by going out on a high as Girls Captain, like my sister before me, and forging a great friendship with Annelies, our Dutch Exchange Student, which continues today. Did my Engineering degree and worked all over for a bit before settleing down in deepest darkest Gallowy with my Farmer Hubby, Graham in 2001. Since then I have had 3 kids, Libby, Callum & Duncan, who are harder work & more rewarding than any job. I do my bit on the farm, am very involved in Village life, and keep the old brain going researching the Cowie-Adams family tree - not a hobby and obsession. Occupation: Farmers Wife & Mum!!!! (ex Civil Engineer)
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1988-1996 - Scott Ferguson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I was a pupil at the school late 80`s early nineties and I left East Kilbride directly after leaving school have not contact with my family but trying to get my brother Craig Ferguson who I think started at the school in 1992 would love to get his e mail if he has been in contact with the school, my number 07899854427.
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1989-1994 - Linda Green 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I was at Duncanrig between `89-`94 leaving at the end of 5th year. I was in the drama club and badminton team but basically could always be found in the Computing Department. Although I swore I wouldn`t work in accounts after studying it...guess what, I work in accounts. I run the the accounts department for 2 nursing homes and a nursery in Bearsden which bizarrely, I really enjoy.
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1989-1994 - Colin Prentice 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I was at Duncanrig between 1989 and 1994 and left to go to Bell College gaining and HND in Business Administration. After that I went onto work in Pharmaceutical Sales and now I recruit for Pharmaceutical Reps in Scotland and N/Ireland. I am now married to another ex-pupil, Fiona Rhind, and have set up home in Strathaven, Stevie Ross was my best man!! At Duncanrig I played badminton, football, helped in the tuck shop and from time to time studied. Loved it, great School. Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
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1989-1994 - Justin Cullen 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello there,I name is Justin Cullen and I attended Duncanrig Secondary School between 1989 and 1994. Most people will probably remember as being the school Dux in 1994. I graduated from Glasgow University with a Maths Degree in 1998 and have been employed with ScottishPower ever since. My main hobby just now is trying to climg all the Munros (Scottish Mountains over 3,000 feet) and I have a webpage dedicated to my cause. The address is www.munrobagger.org you probably see from the pictures that some of my hair has gone!
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1989-1994 - Karen McLean 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi there. I left Duncanrig in 1994, and went onto Bell College where I studied for an HND in Communication Studies before going onto Paisley University for a BA(Hons) in Business and Marketing. Married another ex-Duncanrig Pupil, Ross McLean, in 1999 (Ross attended from 1986-89), and still live in East Kilbride. Have great memories of my time at Duncanrig - seems so long ago! Occupation: PA
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1989-1995 - Chris Sanderson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
At school I was known as Sandy. The highlights of Duncanrig for me were: 1. Breaking my arm in PE in 2nd year 2. Being involved in the Young Engineers club (shout out to Steven Smith and EJ Sadler) 3. Doing Art (hello Mrs Blain and Mr Draffan!) 4. Entering the Rig Rock concert in 1994. Can`t remember the name of our band, but it was me and Emma Jane on guitar, Scott Young (drums), Paul Ryder (bass) and Laura McCarthy (vocals). I think we did All Apologies by Nirvana and Into Your Arms by the Lemonheads. 5. Rig Rock 1995 - Band:Plump Friction, with Allan Lundy, Mark Lundy, Michael Mawhinnie and Steven Ewing. Highlight:psychadelic version of Kum Ba Ya!! 6. Boys Vice Captain in sixth year. Who can forget the school prom? 7. Doing Higher History with Mr Young. Left Duncanrig in 1995 and went to Glasgow Uni. Did MA(Hons) in History and Politics then a horrid IT post grad course. I now live in London and work for Royal Mail Group on their graduate training scheme. (No, I`m not a postman!!). Am currently engaged to my girlfriend Rebecca and will get hitched on my eventual return to Scotland. Still good friends with Chris Clough, Chris Cox, Allan Lundy, Fraser Fulton, Colin Brown, Laura McCarthy and Emma-Jane Sadler.
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1990-1993 - urshia khan 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello, wow this school seems to bring back memories. Well, I live down soth now. I am married and have 2 children. I put my self through a rigorous course and became a Doctor of Chiropractic. Very busy with work and family life. Great to know the school is still standing and doing well. Cheers! Occupation: Chiropractor
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1990-1994 - Philippe Joffrain 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I moved to Texas in 1994. Finished High School there and moved on to earn a degree in Computer Science at the University of Texas in Austin. I recently got married and I am currently working for National Instruments, an Austin-based software and hardware company. Occupation: Software Engineer
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1990-1995 - Craig Thomson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Well well, I left school and joined the RAF as a technician. After 6 years i`d had enough of watching the planes take off after i`d fixed them and decided it was time to go with them. I completed my aircrew training in 2006 and now fly on the Nimrods in N Scotland. The next goal is to get on the Search and rescue helicopters. Occupation: RAF
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1990-1995 - Thomas Curry 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi folks - I`m not usually one for this kinda stuff, but I`ve got a couple of mins to spare so here goes: Well, hmm, yes I remember duncanrig rather well.. Jumpers for goalposts and so on.. I was a pupil from 1990 to 1995 when i left in 5th year, I didn`t fancy studying for a good while so I joined the RAF and was an electronics technician for 4 1/2 years. I got pretty bored with that so I left and did an HND in music technology just to try something different. I was a part time youth worker during that time and soon realised that working with young people was enjoyable, not to mention well easy! From there I got my current job as a resource worker for the princess royal trust working with young carers and I`m currently the co-ordinator of the service for South Lanarkshire. I`ll maybe get a degree one day.. You`ve been a great audience.. Occupation: Resource Worker
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1990-1996 - Laura Kelly 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Can`t believe I have been away from Duncanrig for so long, also cannot believe that it has been replaced by the new super school - very strange to see it now. Just retrained as a primary teacher and loving it, married and living just outside EK with my wonderful hubby Pat. Hope everyone is well. X Occupation: Primary Teacher
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1990-1996 - Emma De Jong 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I am presently in first year at Glasgow University and The Glasgow School of Art. I am doing a joint Degree in Product Design Engineering. It involves a lot of maths which is broken up with the designing side at the Art school. Occupation: Student
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1990-1996 - Pamela Coles 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I attended Duncanrig for the full six years and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I gained seven Standard Grades, seven Highers and two Sixth Year Studies in that time. I was also a member of the School Orchestra, where I played the clarinet, and a member of the School Skiing Club. In my final year it was an honour to be voted in as School Captain and I believe I fulfilled this role to the best of my abilities. I was also fortunate enough to be able to go on three separate school holidays to Italy, Paris, and France/Switzerland - all of which were a great deal of fun thanks to the teachers who organised them. I am now studying for an MSc in Astrophysics at the University of St Andrews. I am having a wonderful time here as I am enjoying being away from home for the first time and meeting lots of new and interesting people. I have successfully completed my first year now and so I look forward to future years and hope they will be just as much fun!
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1990-1996 - David Jolly 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I am now studying BSc. Technology and Business Studies with Accounting at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. I have completed my first year in which I studied Accounting, Economics, Computing, Electronics, and Maths. From 2nd year I will be focusing on Accounting and Computing. Having two principal subjects results in a lot of work, but keeps the course varied and interesting. Occupation: Student
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1990-1996 - David Hart 18/01/2010 10:58:41
When I was at Duncanrig I was in the fantastic position of having my dad as the assistant head - lucky me! Still it wasn`t all bad - he left when I was in 5th year! Apart from that I enjoyed my time at the school (1990-96) and went on to Strathclyde Uni. to do Maths/Stats and Accounting! Such fun!! Fortunately I managed to get through that and it was so exciting that I am now trainee chartered accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers. I just can`t get enough of the joy that is accountancy - hmmmmmmm not exactly!! Bizarrely enough there are three people from my year at school that work here also and someone from the year below me is about to start. That`s how good our school is!! Also, my dad was Mr Hart - an assistant head until he left in 1995 (I think it was `95 anyway) to go to Gleniffer high in Paisley (after 16 years at Duncanrig). He still works there as the Depute head. Occupation: chartered accountant
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1990-1996 - Clair Sanders 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hey just checking out the school. been over 12 years now since ive left. shame to see the old block go etc Occupation: Senior Care Worker
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1991-1995 - paul murray 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hello
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1991-1995 - Gary Davidson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hey hows everyone send a msg if u know me
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1991-1996 - Philip Sadler 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello! I am currently working for Pratt and Whitney/Air New Zealand as an aircraft mechanic in Christchurch, New Zealand. Before moving here I was working for Rolls Royce Plc in East Kilbride. Occupation: Aircraft Mechanic
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1991-1996 - Lyndsey Mountain 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi! My name is Lyndsey Mountain. I am now studying Psychology at Edinburgh University and having a brilliant time meeting loads of new and interesting people. I am a member of on the Athletics club for the university and I also sit on the committee as treasurer. Occupation: Student
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1991-1996 - Kelly Ann Adams 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi, still living in Ek, been in the same job for nearly 12 years, (life sentence) hope everyone is well x Occupation: Ass Accountant
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1991-1996 - Fatima Beltagui 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I attended Duncanrig Secondary from 1991-96 and left after S5. I am now at Glasgow University studying Computing Science in the Faculty of Science. Occupation: Student
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1991-1996 - Ahtsham Arshed 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hey everyone! i don`t know if you remember me? i was the wee Asian guy!! I now run my own multimedia web agency from Bellshill. Send me a message if you remember me and we can go down memory lane again!! Occupation: Sales Director
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1991-1996 - David Gillies 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Living in Westwood, Firefighting in Castlemilk. Occupation: Fire Fighter
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1991-1996 - Edward Sung 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Since graduation of my degree, Bsc(hons), i have worked in london for two years as a building engineer. I have recently relocated myself back to scotland and now hold a senior engineer position with a large construction company. Occupation: Senior Engineer
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1991-1997 - Dawn Logan 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I was at Duncanrig until May 1997. I`m going to Glasgow University to do Law. Occupation: Student
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1991-1997 - Heather Johnston 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Can`t believe it`s been 7 years since I left school. Went to college for a year after school but hated it.Got a job in 1998 with Bank of Scotland and now work as a Business Manager there. Got married on 7th August so I am still getting used to my new name!!! Hope everyone is doing ok and if you ever start your own business you know where to come to!! Occupation: Business Banking Manager
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1991-1997 - Kirsty Dollard 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Helloooooo! Well, what can I say? I really enjoyed school - ha ha! Typical of me really! I left in 1997 and studied Social Sciences, then moved to England for a year of "life experience" which was worthwhile! I came back to EK for my 21st in 2000 and worked for an I.T. company in Glasgow - YAWN! I finally left there on 21st March 2003 to become a Police Officer! At last - my dream career! Hope you are all well and hope I don`t have to arrest you!!! ;o) Take care, Kirst x Occupation: Police Officer
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1991-1997 - Graeme Hay 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello to all that remember me (or remember my twin brother and think they remember me)! Occupation: Survey Project Co-ordinator
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1991-1998 - Elaine Sinclair 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I don`t really have a message, nothing of any interest anyway. Occupation: Graphic Designer
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1992-1997 - Donna Muir 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I left Duncy in 1997 to study Pharmacy at Strathclyde Uni. Graduated in 2001 with a Master Of Pharmacy (with 1st class honours)and then trained as a Pharmacist in North Lanarkshire with Boots. I moved to Aberdeen in July 2002 to be with my `other half` and I am now Pharmacist and Branch Manager with a well known community pharmacy chain. Occassionally I also work in other areas of the country which is quite interesting. I`m thinking about going back to uni one day to do a PhD as well. Hope all is well at Duncy. Occupation: Pharmacist
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1992-1997 - Martin McSweeney 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hey everyone that remembers me :) dunno why i`m on here lol, well i left school n have had a variety of different jobs from mechanic to manager, i`m now working in a small electronics factory n gonna be applying to the army soon (hopefully when i sell ma flat) anyone wanna send me a message feel free n hope ur all ok :) Occupation: line assembler
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1992-1997 - Gordon Bennett 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I attended Duncanrig for just under five years got my standard grades and a few modules hi to everyone. I am now waiking all round East Kilbride as part of my job. Occupation: sweeper
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1992-1998 - Brian Green 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi folks well hard to believe that we all left 11 yrs ago. i am working in Monklands Hospital in Airdrie in the Emergency Receiving Unit. Hope everyone is doing well in their chosen careers and life`s choices take care Occupation: Staff Nurse
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1992-1998 - Neil Samson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I attended Duncanrig from 1992 to 1998. It really is the best days of your life. Occupation: TAxi Owner / Driver
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1992-1998 - Colin Singer 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Colin I am sure you know me - try and guess. I left school in 6th year inJune 1998, with 8 S grades at 11111112, 6 higher at AAAABB and 2 CSYS atAC. I played football for the school, and was in the team that won theLanarkshire Cup in 1996 (I think). I gained a posse of merits, and hadthe opportuntiy to visit Holland and Paris. I hung around in a large group, and went on to Aberdeen University to study medicine. I have a sister at Duncanrig, a brother who left before me and a brother about to enter Duncanrig. Who am I? Yes, thats right, my name is Jimmy Skin (actually its Colin Singer). Occupation: Student
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1992-1998 - Steve Carlin 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I drove past the school the other day and didn`t even recognise it... Can`t say I miss the place much.
My advice to current students would be get out of EK sooner, rather than later. I`m working in town doing database work... It`s not to bad. (Though probably to Mr Camerons disgust, CSYS Computing... Ha!!)
I still have no idea how I ended up as Vice Captain in sixth year, I suspect Mr Wynne rigged it back in the old days before he ran the show.
Catch it easy folks.
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1992-1998 - Alastair Conway 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I left school in 1998 to go and study engineering at Bell College, I got an HND in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and then left to go to uni. I went on to graduate with honours in Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde, and have recently graduated with a postgraduate MSc in Integrated Product Development also at University of Strathclyde, not bad for leaving school with two highers! Now i am working as a Research Assistant for The CAD Centre in University of Strathclyde, helping to coordinate a pan-european design project funded by the European Commission. I am also considering starting my own product design consultancy so if u or someone you know needs any products or projects to be designed or undertaken then contact me!
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1992-1998 - Fiona Sung 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hi! Occupation: Student
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1992-1998 - Jon Bruce 18/01/2010 10:58:41
. Occupation: Video Editor
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1992-1998 - Gordon Corner 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi, I left duncanrig in 1998 and went to Uni in Glasgow. Left there in 2002 and started working in East Kilbride for Minorplanet, a vehicle tracking and management company. I was promoted in October 2002 and moved to work in their head office in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Other than that i`ve just been doing the obligitory boozing and soccer watching like your steriotypical Scottish loute in his early 20`s. Occupation: Customer Relations Manager
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1992-1998 - Helen Atkinson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
My name is Helen Atkinson and I left Duncanrig in 1998 and went on to study at strathclyde university. I graduated from the University of Strathclyde in July with at 2:1 in Economics with honours (all thanks to Mr Wynne and that Paris trip!). I have just started a new job at Rangers Football club. For anybody that wants to catch up my email address in gingerjj@yahoo.com
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1992-1998 - heather fulton 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hey! just a little update since I last sent my details. Im now qualified in teaching Modern Studies after a year`s hard graft at Jordanhill and I`m loving my probationary placement way up north at Dingwall Academy near Inverness. I also now teach History and Geography which is a bit of a challenge! I`ve been offered a job up here permanently so looks like I`ll be staying for a while. I still love my gigs and come down to Glasgow to catch as many as I can - travelling`s a killer though! Occupation: Secondary School Teacher
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1992-1998 - Allan McLaughlin 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello one and all.Having left E.K. I joined Glasgow College of Food technology and was sent to southampton on an chef apprentice scheme, moved to surrey and worked there for 4 years. I then took a year out and travelled Australia with my fiance. Returning to my old head chef we both joined Gary Rhodes in London opening his new brasserie. Currently I`m opening a new restaurant in the millenium dome for Mr Rhodes. Hope everyone is well. Occupation: Chef
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1993-1994 - Annelies van der Ham 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I was in Duncanrig only for one year (1993-1994) as a Dutch exchange student of the exchange organisation YFU (Youth For Understanding) wanting to get to know the Scottish culture and life. For me that meant that passing exams was only minor priority because in my own country I was already qualified enough to get into the course I currently do at University. From a social point of view my experiences from Duncanrig were more important. Although the difference in (school) culture (compared to my Dutch school) was very big and sometimes not easy for me to deal with I found that there were many people trying to make me feel at ease and there was always someone eager to help. The extra-curricular activities were also a great way to get to know the school better and to feel I belonged there as well. I am currently at the end of my third year of "Technische Bestuurskunde", which in English comes down to "Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management" at the Technical University of Delft. I am making good progress so I will be able to finish this 4-year course in time. Through my experiences abroad in East Kilbride and at Duncanrig I am still very much into travelling; this summer I will do a project for KPMG, an accountancy and management consultancy agency in Curacao (the Carribean). Moreover I am able to cope with English books, which we often have to study in Holland, very well due to my experience with the English language ( I sat the Higher exam successfully).
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1993-1994 - Annelies van der Ham 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I was just googling a bit and saw this website. It`s been a long time since I was at Duncanrig and living in Scotland but I have good memories and keep in touch with my host family and some friends ever since. I live in Amersfoort, work as an in IT/logistics consultant in healthcare in the Netherlands. I have a daughter (Marit) of almost 2 years old with my partner Sander. Occupation: Consultant
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1993-1997 - Angus McNab 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Attended Duncanrig from 1993 to 1997 (2nd to 6th year). Was in Mr McNeil`s registration class... After school I went to Caledonian Uni where I graduated with Honours in Business and Information Management and enjoyed the student culture that is Glasgow. Had no idea what I wanted to do so went back and did an MSc/PgDip. Anyway, then worked at university as an IT tutor/IT Support for a couple of years, leaving for a few months to go backpacking in Australia. [January 2003: took some time out to go backpacking in Australia! Best time of my life. Spent 3 months touring the East coast, getting drunk, meeting new people, etc. and seeing the most amazing things ever! My advice: get out of East Kilbride, travel!] Now working for a company in Glasgow doing IT Support, have my own flat in Glasgow and a gorgeous girlfriend. Occupation: IT Support
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1993-1998 - Alyson McKay 18/01/2010 10:58:41
After leaving school I went on to study for an HND is Internet & Multimedia Design & Development. I am currently working part time as the Assistant Manager of a Subway store while doing some freelance web design in my free time. I moved to Hamilton where I live with my fiance and 5 year old son. Occupation: Web Designer
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1993-1998 - Rachel Hamilton 18/01/2010 10:58:41
My name is and I attended Duncanrig from 1993-1998. I moved with my family to the United States in December 1998. My family lives in Allentown, PA and I am currently a 19 year old second year student at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. I am studying English Education with a minor in Creative Writing. I have fond memories of many people but especially some great teachers - Mrs. Christine, Mr. Mullen, Mrs. Keenan, Mrs. Towland, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Livingstone, Miss Muir, Mrs. Marshall and many more:) I promised to keep in touch but have been so incredibly busy the past few years!! I was excited to see the school`s website and hope to get in touch with former friends and teachers. I love the US but miss Scotland so much. I hope to come home for a visit next summer so maybe I`ll meet up with some people then:) Occupation: Student
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1993-1998 - Rachel Hamilton 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Our family moved to the U.S in Dec. 1998. Last year, I graduated from Bob Jones University (South Carolina) with a Bachelors degree in English Education and am now the English Department Head of Langston Charter Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina. I plan to pursue a Masters degree in Education within the next year. I am involved in the ministry of Faith Free Presbyterian Church and recently produced my first piano CD entitled "Jehovah Tsidkenu" at Brightwater Studios. Thanks to all at Duncanrig who gave me a "headstart" in my educational and music careers. I would LOVE to get in contact with former teachers and pupils. Please feel free to contact me: 373 Pinecroft Dirve Taylors SC 29687 USA haggis60@hotmail.com or rhamilton @langstonchartermiddleschool.com Blessings to all. Occupation: English Teacher
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1993-1999 - rachel Morgan 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hey people how are you please leave me a message and i will try to get back to you Occupation: forenciic sientist
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1993-1999 - Chris Davidson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hey, after i left school i got an HND in retail management before becoming Head Chef at the Crooked Lum (sounds glamorous but really isnt!!!!). Went back to uni in 2005 to study maths and teaching at strathclyde uni, so far its goin well. Oh and im STILL working nin The crooked lum as a chef, all be it part-time! Occupation: Chef/Student
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1993-1999 - David Elsweiler 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi everyone, I have now moved to Nuremberg in Germany to live with my beautiful wife Christine. We are expecting a baby boy in June (2008), which I am really looking forward to. At the moment I am writing grant proposals to continue my research here - I completed my PhD in December (2007) and would really like to build on the work. Hope you are all doing well - get in touch! Occupation: Researcher
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1993-1999 - Kym Strachan 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hi there to anyone who remembers me (i was the quiet one) well im now a hairdresser, not as exciting as some but hey i enjoy it. when am not workin am usually out shakin some ass with friends. hope everyone is doin fine and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. luv kym x Occupation: Hairdresser
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1993-1999 - Iain McGraw 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi all. After leaving Duncanrig I went to the University of Aberdeen where I read medicine. I took a year out half way through to conduct research in orthopaedics for which I was awarded a BSc (Med Sci). I graduated MB ChB with Commendation in 2005 and began working in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. I will begin training in Surgery in 2007. Occupation: Doctor
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1994-1994 - Richard McBroom 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Greetings one and all!! Ahhh school was it that long ago!!? Got myself graduated.....somehow! Living over in sunny northern ireland now with my other half and working away as an Area Manager (and loving it). Hope everyone is well. Occupation: Area Manager
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1994-1999 - Suzanne Nish 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi there everyone! Not up to much working away in David Urquhart Travel(loads of fun)and still going on my many holidays to Tenerife. Did the college thing but realised it wasn`t for me. Still see most people I hung about with in school. Hope everyone in fine. love Suzanne x x
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1994-1999 - Evelyn Paterson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi there to everyone who was in that B3 class which had regi in the male changing rooms of PE! I am now nearly 21 and have an HND in Administration and Information Management and am studying to be a a paralegal. I work for a Glasgow law firm called Harper Macleod. if anyone needs a lawyer give us a shout! Occupation: Legal Secretary
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1994-1999 - leanne walker 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi all, well doesnt time fly by. Seems that long ago that i was at Duncanrig. At present im working as a Auxrillary nurse in my local hospital. Hope everyone is well leanne x Occupation: Auxrillary Nurse
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1994-1999 - STEWART ORR 18/01/2010 10:58:41
JUST TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE REALLY AS I MOVED TO ENGLAND IN 2004 AFTER I GOT MARRIED. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN NOW AND WELL JUST LIKE TO HEAR WHAT EVERY ONE ELSE HAS BEEN DOING
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1994-1999 - Louise Pach 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi everyone How`s it goin?? I graduated last year with an honours degree in business and information management, and am currently putting myself through another year of studying at Jordanhill where I`m training to be a Computing and Business teacher. Hope you`re all well Lou xx Occupation: student
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1994-1999 - Ainsley Henson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi there. I left school on 4th June 1999 and started working on the 6th June 1999. I began as an office junior for a legal firm in Glasgow and moved on to work in Admin/Fundraising for The Price & Princess of Wales Hospice. I am now settled in my job at Weirs in Cathcart in the Sales Department and really enjoy it. My colleagues are a great laugh, mainly men and so there very little bitching. A great sociable bunch! ! Anyway, I don`t even know why I bothered to log on and enter my details as I really didn`t enjoy my time at Duncanrig. Leaving and going straight to work was the best thing I could have done, I am a totally different person to what I was back then. Hope those of you who remeber me are all well. Take Care, Ains Occupation: Sales Administrator
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1994-2000 - Dawn Jones 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello everone. Well I`m almost finished my 5th year at Uni!! Was at Glasgow studying Business and Management and I`m now at Strathclyde completing my Masters in Environmental Studies. I`m going to save the planet! I`ve only got a month and a half to go and then it`s out to the big bad world. Eeek! It`ll be nice to earn some money though. Hope everyone is well. Dx
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1994-2000 - J Russell Johnstone 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Graduated in 2004 with BSc hons in Physics from University of Glasgow. Went on to do a 1 year research MSc in Laser Induced Nuclear Physics with Strathclyde University, finished at the end of last year (2005). Now doing a PhD in Hadronic Nuclear Physics with the University of Glasgow. Should be finished in about 3 years. Get paid to study though, so I don`t have to work in a hotel anymore (6 years in the Westpoint :-( ). My experiment is in the U.S. so get sent out to Virginia every so often throughout the year. Which is nice. Hope everyone else is happy doing whatever they`re doing. I still see a few people about. Occupation: student
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1994-2000 - Emma Geddes 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I`m busy working on Royal Caribbean`s Grandeur of the Seas as Head Sound & Light Technician! Occupation: Theatre Electrician/Pyrotechnics & Special Effects Technician.
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1994-2000 - Jaclyn Douglas 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hello everyone, Im currently in my honours year doing Business IT Management, I managed to get myself a degree last year, how that happened I don`t know. Uni isn`t all it`s made out to be...this thing called study gets in between my partying!!Spending 4 months travelling America this year before doing the whole high flying career thing!! Hope all is well. Jak
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1994-2000 - Cheryl Gilbert 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Left uni with a joint honours degree in Psychology and English, then finally managed to find a related job that wasn`t teaching :) I work in Anniesland for a sports magazine publisher, and still live in EK for the time being. I`ve finally weaned myself off of Crystals, so don`t really see many school people anymore. Occupation: Media Production Assistant
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1994-2000 - Iain McCallum 18/01/2010 10:58:41
I left the school in 2000 - and, contrary to popular belief its not always the wrong thing to do. Well, I will remain anonomys for now. When I left, I got a job with the Mortgage Advice Bureau where I was made redundant from in June. Since mid-July, I have worked at Abbey National HQ in Glasgow as a Customer Services Advisor/Customer Administrator. As a big fan of country music, I decided to record a demo tape of Dolly Parton`s: "I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU" AND "9 TO 5" and forwarded to (Music Row Records - of MCA Records) in Nashville - and they wrote that they would be interested. So that all thats happenin. So I am saving money to get to Nashville hence my anomynity - cause if you don`t see me on stage in a years time, well "I aint made it, but Lord knows, I`ve tried"... Occupation: Customer Service Advisor
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1994-2000 - Jonathan Hall 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Graduated in 2003 with a BSC Computer Games Technology. Working part time in the Gardenhall Spar! Glad to see my education got me somewhere :D Occupation: Student
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1994-2000 - George Hall 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Well, am going into my fourth year of Computing... I managed to get myself a Bsc, the same as RJ ;) Dont know how either...but im glad i did :) Ermm... not much more to say... Look! There goes Elvis!!! Occupation: Student
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1994-2000 - Tracy Donachie 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hey everyone im currently in the US of A on a "soccer scholarship" and studying psychology! if any of you have the syllabus for higher biology at Duncanrig could u email me it? need it so i can try and transfer some credits....hope everyone is doing well, drop me an email and let me know whats happening in bonny EK! Occupation: Student USA
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1994-2001 - SCOTT LEARMONTH 18/01/2010 10:58:41
HI EVERY ONE HOW R U Occupation: DOCTOR
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1995-1996 - Alison Spalding 18/01/2010 10:58:41
well i was only at duncanrig for 1st year, then i moved to berlin. I went to J.F.K school and got my high school diploma. after a year of trying to find a job, both in berlin and in scotland, i finally got an apprenticeship at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing as a Photographer. berlin is a great city, i´m glad i didn´t have to come back. Occupation: Photographer
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1995-1998 - Marshall Cross 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Found the site by accident, after being out of the school for 6 years there`s definately some changes. I`m starting to feel old now. The school still looks really good. Occupation: Student (teacher training)
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1995-1999 - stephen leggate 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hi there Occupation: communication expert
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1995-2000 - Vicky Goldie 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi , just wandering what everyone is up to. Still in touch with most of my school mates, would love to hear from any one else. Since leaving school i went to college for 2 years, lived in London for 8 months but ended up back in good old EK!I enjoy my job, which is nice. Im engaged to my wonderful finace Mark and happily living up in Greenhills in our little love nest!! Hope everyone else is well & happy in whatever they are doing. Take Care Vik XXX (i seem to registered for 2003 aswell, must have tried to login twice or something) Occupation: Sales Support Executive
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1995-2000 - Victoria Carter 18/01/2010 10:58:41
* Occupation: Horse Riding Instructor
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1995-2000 - Gemma Wilson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Currently working in rutherglen for a construction company and behind the bar at the whitehills at the weekend would like to hear from anyone Gems xx Occupation: Buyer
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1995-2000 - Ewan Gibson 18/01/2010 10:58:41
yo Occupation: Coach Driver
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1995-2001 - Douglas McMillan 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Greetings People!! Occupation: Student
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1995-2001 - heather fraser 18/01/2010 10:58:41
hi everyone Occupation: student
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1995-2003 - Vicky Goldie 18/01/2010 10:58:41
Hi everyone, thought i`d register & hopefully hear from some people i`d lost touch with. Hope everyone is happy & enjoying life. I`m happy at work, very much in love & trying to have as much fun as possible. Take Care Vik xxx Occupation: Sales Support Executive
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1992-1998 - Gordon Corner 01/10/2009 13:18:37
Hi,
Best wishes to all staff at Duncanrig.
Regards
Gordon Corner
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