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Following in Their Father's Footsteps

Another generation of Welpton moves to Sheffield to study Engineering
(L-R) William, Richard and Henry
(L-R) William, Richard and Henry

William Welpton, OH 2014-24 was delighted wtih his three A grades this summer at A Level (Maths, Physics, PE). He is going off to Sheffield University to study Aeronautical Engineering, where he will join his brother, Henry Welpton, OH 2013-23, who is studying Engineering. Henry is playing rugby for the university 1st XV and looking forward to welcoming his brother to Sheffield. 

Their father, Richard Welpton, OH 1981-91 also studied at Sheffield after he left Hymers College. He studied at Hymers with his twin brother Scott Welpton, OH 1981-1991.  Some of our recently retired teaching staff have taught both generations!

We wish you all the best at University, Will. Keep in touch, Welpton family. You will be misssed on the sidelines on a Saturday! 

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