IN THE SPOTLIGHT
psychology teacher. I really liked Mr Davies and Miss
Mac, now Mrs Alexander. I also keep in touch with
my closest friends from school, Charlie Cawood
(99-10), James Kelly (03-10) and Sophie Guest
(03-10).”
No two days are ever the same for Zanna, who now
lives in London. When she’s not editing and posting
on social media, she’s working out, or attending
promotional events and meetings about the many
projects she is involved in.
“At first it was weird, holding a camera in front of me
but now I don’t even think about it. I’ve gone from
someone who avoided public speaking at school, to
doing it all the time.
“I think, in part, the confidence to do that comes
with age, but I’m grateful to the people who have
believed in me and supported me in everything I’ve
wanted to do. At Pocklington School, for example,
Dr McNamee kept telling me I was destined for an
A* when I didn’t think I was clever at all. That was
very empowering and helped me have confidence in
my own abilities.
“I’m still in touch with Dr McNamee, who was my
MARCUS TAKES THE RIDE OF
HIS LIFE
Marcus Townend (72-82) was a sporting star in
his days at Pocklington School, and still turns out for
cricket team the Pocklington Pixies. But when he
took up a challenge to compete