A Brother and Sister’s Tale
Steph and George Peareth from Middridge collect their A Level results today from QE and both are assured of interesting futures.
Whatever his results, George’s future career is assured as he has an unconditional offer to study nursing at Huddersfield University – the admissions officers were so impressed with him that they wanted him no matter what his results. Whilst George is in Huddersfield, his sister Steph will be in North Carolina, America enjoying a golfing scholarship at Pfeiffer University and studying Sports Management. Steph is recognised as an outstanding future talent in women’s international golf having a handicap of 2.8, captaining County Durham Ladies, Woodham and Oakleaf Ladies. She has also represented QE and was part of the North East team which won gold at the British Colleges’ Sport championships earlier this year.
George and Steph are often taken for twins but, in fact, George is a year older than Steph and has been at QE for three years whilst Steph completed her A Level studies after two years. The two are extremely supportive of each other and are proud of each other’s achievements.
Steph says of George:
"He works so hard and always does his best to ensure his marks are as high as possible. He could have taken it easy after getting his unconditional offer but he didn’t – he put even more effort in. He’ll make a brilliant nurse – he’s so gentle, sensitive and kind.”
George is equally effusive about his sister’s talent. He says:
“She is so talented and absolutely dedicated. Golf is her life and the time she puts in to practise is unbelievable – she doesn’t have time for a social life but has managed to find the time to work for her A Levels as well as perfecting her golf. I just know she is going to be a real star in women’s golf and I am so proud of her achievements.”
George and Steph both started playing golf at the age of 12. Steph took to the sport readily and has never looked back whilst George doesn’t play now but is an avid supporter of his sister.
Steph continues:
“I can’t wait to go to America and we’ve already arranged that George will come over to stay with me next summer. I’m so excited at the prospect of playing and practising golf for 7 hours each day. I know it will be hard and I will miss my family but it’s a fantastic opportunity and I’m determined to make the most of it. Eventually I’ll turn professional in America.”
George already has A Level Art and his results this year are in A Level English Language, A Level Media and AS Level Health & Social Care. Steph’s results are in A Level Art, PE & Coaching and Performance Studies.
Vice Principal, Anita Blackburn concludes:
“Steph and George have been a pleasure to know. They are an absolute delight – very close to each other and very different in their approach and talents. They have both got a lot to look forward to and both deserve to be highly successful. I wish them well.”
August 19, 2010