As Hymers College celebrates 35 years of co-education, it seemed particularly fitting to highlight some of our alumni that we have featured on our website over the last twelve months.

Sarah Lucy Penny, OH 2002-12 and Elinor Kirby, OH 2005-15

In March 2024, Crazy for You will be coming to Hull New Theatre, performed by Hessle Theatre Company.  The musical show has a number of Old Hymerian Connections, with Sarah Lucy Penny as the Musical Director and Elinor Kirby as Polly, the lead actress.

To read more, please visit Crazy for You

Anna Longthorp, OH 1991-2001

Anna Longthorp is a free-range pig farmer turned meat wholesaler and retailer creating a sustainable supply chain from Field to Fork.

To read more, please visit Anna's Happy Trotters

Cathy Dominic, OH 2010-17

During her time at medical school, Cathy Dominic overcame post-vaccine encephalomyelitis.

To read more, please visit Cathy's Road of Recovery to Graduation

Isabelle Horrocks, OH 2010-20

Isabelle Horrocks, competed in the Optoversity Challenge 2023 while finishing her final year of Optometry at the University of the West of England in Bristol.

To read more, please visit Optoversity Challenge 2023

Jessica Duffield, OH 1995-05 and Annie Kirkman, OH 1999-07

She Productions, founded by Jessica Duffield and Annie Kirkman, along with their friend Alice Rose Palmer, came back to Hymers College to rehearse Beverley Does Broadway over the summer holidays in 2023.

To read more, please visit Beverley Does Broadway 2023

Holly Smith (née Dodgson), OH 2001-03

Holly Smith (née Dodgson), OH 2001-03, took part in the 100 km trek across Hadrian's Wall to raise money towards CoppaFeel!, a breast cancer awareness charity.

To read more, please visit Holly's Trek for Cancer