THREE Droitwich students are celebrating after achieving first class honours degrees from the University of Worcester.
Rowena Simmons, Abbie Holliday and Lacey Moody will all graduate with the top classification during a week of celebrations at Worcester Cathedral in November.
Former Droitwich Spa High School student Rowena has spent the past three years juggling her business, finance and entrepreneurship degree alongside running her own company jewellery company, Franco Florenzi Ltd.
She said all of her hard work had paid off and she was looking forward to running her firm full-time and starting another one in several months time.
Abbie’s first came in Primary Initial Teacher Education and has already secured her first teaching job which she starts in September.
“I’m currently doing supply work at the same school and I am absolutely loving it.
“It’s everything I have ever dreamed of,” she said.
After returning to education as a mature student, Lacey Moody got a first in drama and performance.
She will start a masters degree in Contemporary Theatre Practices in September and is also hoping to set up her own theatre company.
She said as well as the qualification she has also made some wonderful friends.
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