Fifteen-year-old James Guinan is a Year 10 student at the Catholic High School, Chester.
The keen all round sportsman represented the school in rugby, basketball and athletics while competing for West Cheshire Athletics club.
While representing the school at rugby he was part of the emerging schools regional final winning team.
James has also qualified as a sports leader and works alongside our staff running sports events while giving up his own time to coach younger students.
Furthermore James plays saxophone in our famous City Jazz Orchestra including playing internationally.
In addition to a remarkable academic ability he is also a passionate sailor racing at local, national and international level including competing at this year’s world championship in Denmark representing Wales.
Stephen Gauller, who nominated him, said: “James is a true all-rounder and asset to the school and has proven that success can be achieved in a number of directions with commitment and very hard work.”