Memories from 62/64

Memories from 62/64

For the princely sum of 8/6s (42.5p in today’s money) you ‘Could Go to the Ball’

It was a night many will remember but probably for all the wrong reasons. At 12.30 Central Standard Time President Kennedy was shot in Dallas Texas. 6.30 in the evening UK time. That act may have changed many people’s world but it didn’t put the dampers on these Shutts students.

The Tombstoners Band. Christmas Ball 1963. L-R Pete Selby Les Howard, Neil Hampson, Geoff Probyn

L-R Tim Vigus, David Prothero, Ken George, Roger Piers and Partners

That year also saw the Shuttleworth Panto. A tradition that carried on throughout the years in one form or another. By the late 70’s it had become a ‘Revue’ type production. But whichever format it took it was always a great opportunity for staff and students to laugh at and with each other. The 1963 Shuttleworth Christmas Lecture:

Many will remember Lecturers ‘Charlie’ Lye & Steve Willis seen here with Alex Fox their 'pupil'

L-R Les Howard Tim Vigus Brian Allen Bob Kemball David Lines Ken George Dave 'Mr Simms’ Prothero Les Hawksworth Howard Franks and 'Princess’Archie Andrews

Front Row of: Dave Thomas, Dick Welborn, John Simpson, Victim!~Bob Kemball, Alex Fox, Les Hawksworth, Gordon Biggar, Rupert Turner.

Well what is the lake for?? Always dangerous to have a lake when there are Shutts students around:

The unlucky recipient on this occasion was Bob Kemball President elect. The ceremony was banned after this following a tragic accident in a lake at another college. The following year the chap following Guy was dumped in a cold bath!

Hill House in 1962. First year accommodation

Despite all the high jinks of College life it seems that some work was done! Ken George receiving his Diploma from Mrs Shuttleworth:

62/64 year Reunion in 2012