Starter for ten memories
It was fantastic to see Solenne Scholefield 2012-2019 competing on the Balliol College, Oxford team on BBC TV’s University Challenge earlier this year. The competitive team made it through to an impressive place in the semi-finals, where they competed against Magdalene College, Cambridge. Amongst the OE and KES community following the show was Louisa Gummer 1982-1983. One of the first girls admitted to the KES Sixth Form before it became officially co-ed in 1986, Louisa was also the first former KES girl to be on University Challenge when she was on the St Hilda’s College, Oxford team in the mid-1980s. Both OEs reflect on their experiences and memories of taking part in the programme. Above: Solenne Scholefield (second from the left) on University Challenge this year
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OElink magazine 2021
