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Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
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Adam Shaw
Adam is the son of Trevor and Caroline and has a sister Emma and brother Ben. He was appointed to serve as Head Boy in Portora for 2012/13 and met the Queen on her 2012 visit to Enniskillen.
What are you presently doing/studying?
The majority of my time is taken up by my four A-Levels: History, Economics,
Mathematics and English Literature. Otherwise I can usually be found on the rugby
pitch or scanning groceries behind the checkouts in Asda.
What are your ambitions?
If I manage to complete the year as Head Boy unscathed, a place at a top university would be the icing on the cake! After that, considering the current climate, a promising career in law or economics is everything I could ask for.
What are your hobbies/interests?
Bar the usual things like listening to music and spending time with friends, I have the rather unusual hobby of playing catch with my brother. Truth be told, it’s more of a chore playing catch with a four year old; once you start playing you're not allowed to stop!
Do you travel/hope to travel?
I was once told “There’s more to life than Fermanagh”. I’d like to test that statement!
Favourites in life—food/film/books?
It’s hard to beat a good steak and chips followed by a good homemade dessert… If I had to pick an absolute favourite novel it would have to be ‘Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less’ by Jeffery Archer. His philosophy of ‘Don’t get mean, get even’ sticks with me. A film I would truly recommend to anyone who hasn’t seen it is ‘Taken’ featuring Liam Neeson. This film is a real eye opener!
What is your best day?
Without a doubt, meeting Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness on 26th June. The next day I was summoned to the Headmaster’s office and invited to become Head boy. Some say Her Majesty sealed the deal!
Have you a favourite Bible verse/hymn?
‘Abide with Me’ by Henry Francis Lyte - witnessing the work of an old Portoran being sung in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics was truly inspiring!
The majority of my time is taken up by my four A-Levels: History, Economics,
Mathematics and English Literature. Otherwise I can usually be found on the rugby
pitch or scanning groceries behind the checkouts in Asda.
What are your ambitions?
If I manage to complete the year as Head Boy unscathed, a place at a top university would be the icing on the cake! After that, considering the current climate, a promising career in law or economics is everything I could ask for.
What are your hobbies/interests?
Bar the usual things like listening to music and spending time with friends, I have the rather unusual hobby of playing catch with my brother. Truth be told, it’s more of a chore playing catch with a four year old; once you start playing you're not allowed to stop!
Do you travel/hope to travel?
I was once told “There’s more to life than Fermanagh”. I’d like to test that statement!
Favourites in life—food/film/books?
It’s hard to beat a good steak and chips followed by a good homemade dessert… If I had to pick an absolute favourite novel it would have to be ‘Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less’ by Jeffery Archer. His philosophy of ‘Don’t get mean, get even’ sticks with me. A film I would truly recommend to anyone who hasn’t seen it is ‘Taken’ featuring Liam Neeson. This film is a real eye opener!
What is your best day?
Without a doubt, meeting Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness on 26th June. The next day I was summoned to the Headmaster’s office and invited to become Head boy. Some say Her Majesty sealed the deal!
Have you a favourite Bible verse/hymn?
‘Abide with Me’ by Henry Francis Lyte - witnessing the work of an old Portoran being sung in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics was truly inspiring!
