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SCHOOL OFFICERS
from Oct 1944
by StPetersYork
K. R. G. HARPER. 1939-44 (St. Olave's, 1933). Upper VI Science. House
XI Hockey, 1943. Played for and XV, 1943. School Play, 1940. Sergeant in J.T.C. Certificate "A", 1942. R. F. LAMBERT. 194o-44 (St. Olave's, 1938). MVI Classical. House Monitor.
School Cert , 1942. Higher School Cert., 1944. A. H. TERRY. 1938-44 (St. Olave's, 1935). Upper VI Modern. House Monitor.
School Cert., 1939. Higher School Cert., 1941 and 1943. State Scholarship, 1943. West Riding County Major Scholarship, 1943. Open Major Scholarship to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, 1944. School Swimming Team, 1941-42. Editor of "The Peterite." Library Monitor. Cadet in A.T.C., 1 94 2-43. J. L. COLLINSON. 1942-44 (St. Olave's, R. L. D. DAVIDGE. 1942-44 (St. Olave's, 1937). IVB. 1937). Shell B. F. E. DENNIS. 1941-44 (St. Olave's, 1939). V.B. S. GARBUTT. 1940-44 (St. Olave's, 1938). VB. School Cert., 1 944. J. R. T. HEAP. 1941-44 (St. Olave's, 1935)• IVB. D. A. INGLIS. 1942-44 (St. Olave's, 1937). IVA. Cadet in J.T.C. T. WAKENSHAW. 1941-44 (St. Olave's, 1939). VA. School Cert., 1 944.
F. C. SUNLEY. IVB.
J. L. SIMPSON. IVA.
G. C. GREETHAM, IVA. J. M. RYDER. IVA.
J. G. CHILTON. IVB.
SALVETE (May, 1944). THE MANOR.
THE RISE.
SCHOOL HOUSE.
P. D. WATERS. IVA.
TEMPLE.
I. T. R. WELCH. IVA.
SUMMER TERM, 1944. School Monitors :
G. WILSON (Head of School, Head of Temple). D. L. PRYER (Head of the Manor). J. R. PENTY (Head of Clifton Rise). T. C. MIDDLETON (Head of School House). A. G. REYNOLDS. P. F. RINGROSE. A. J. SHARDLOW. Captain of Cricket—R. HOBSON. Captain of Boats—T. F. MORRIS. Captain of Swimming—D. L. PRYER. Captain of Shooting—A. G. REYNOLDS. Captain of Tennis—A. G. REYNOLDS. C.S.M. in J.T.C.—D. L. PRYER.
House Monitors :
The Manor—R. HOBSON, P. SHARDLOW, R. H. WALKER. The Rise—T. F. MORRIS, P. ROBSON, C. S. SHEPHERD, P. B. TOYER. School House—A. P. BORDER, H. BROWN, G. C. NORRIS, L. W. JEFFERSON,
W. A. STRATTON. Temple—F. B. HARNBY, K. R. G. HARPER, R. F. LAMBERT, A. H. TERRY,
J. D. WARD.
Editors of "The Peterite": G. WILSON, P. F. RINGROSE, A. H. TERRY, W. P. ANELAY, J. D. TAYLOR-THOMPSON.
Already, a few terms ago, we had seen a "paratroop" in full equipment and had learnt from him about his personal experiences, including an account of the training which all volunteers for this hazardous branch of the army must undergo ; this term, on i5th May, we had the privilege of hearing Major M. E. Whitelock, himself a "paratroop," tell us about some of their achievements. After giving us an interesting résumé of the operations in which they had taken part, Major Whitelock dwelt on his own experiences, particularly in the North African campaign, where he had his share, and perhaps more, of the perils of a "paratroop"; one of his most entertaining stories was a description of how he and his men smashed up a German column of tanks ! Major Whitelock concluded a very fine talk by reverting to the serious and giving us instances of the courage and coolness of the "paratroops."
Wing-Commander Fletcher paid a second visit to the School on 18th May, and gave a talk to the senior forms on the all-important subject of call-up, with special reference to the R.A.F., though he also gave very satisfactory answers to questions about the Army and Navy. His talk was of very great practical value to a large number of those who heard him, and afterwards he spoke to certain boys who required his advice about their future.
The House collections for the Red Cross Penny-a-Week Fund during the Summer Term amounted to £33 3s. The School has now raised £198 for this Fund.
During the York "Salute the Soldier" Week in June, the School. Savings Group beat all previous records and raised L3,z55. At the end of the Summer Term the School's total savings had reached £1I,I62.
HOUSE NOTES.
MANOR HOUSE.
The past term has provided a fitting climax to a most successful year, culminating in a draw with School House for the Oxford Cup. We had a long way to go, in that at the beginning of the term we had fifty points to gain to come level with School House, and the final issue was left in doubt till the Relay of the Swimming Sports.
We succeeded in winning the Team Shooting Cup mainly because we are fortunate in possessing a large proportion of the School Shooting Team. For his part in the Team Shooting P. A. Speight was awarded his House Colours, scoring 98 out of a possible too.
J. Lennard is to be congratulated on scoring a maximum, thus winning the cup for the Best Individual Shot. We must also congratulate J. Dook on winning the Best Recruit Shooting. Cup.
We succeeded in winning the House Average Cup by a fairly clear margin.
In the Junior House Cricket semi-final we beat Temple fairly easily, but our hopes of victory in the finals against School House were dashed with the collapse of our batting. In the Senior House Cricket semi-finals we beat School House fairly easily, but nevertheless there were some exciting moments.
In the finals against the Rise, we again achieved the desired result, A. G. Reynolds and P. A. Shardlow both batting well.
The Tennis House match final proved most exciting. In the semi-finals we beat Temple. The issue of the final was left to a duel between our and and the Rise 3rd strings. After one and a half hours exciting play, we emerged successfully, and as a result J. Dook was awarded his House Colours.
We came second in the Section Competition again, and would like to congratulate Ringrose on winning for School House.
The climax of the term came with the Swimming Sports, which we managed to win from Temple by three points. As mentioned above the issue of the Sports and the fate of the Oxford Cup rested upon the result of the relay. By securing second place we managed to win. We would like to congratulate Temple on such a close fight. C. Frank did remarkably well in the Swimming Sports, and was awarded his House Colours.
The events of the past term would require far more space to recount fully here, so we must end by apologising for any obvious omissions.
THE RISE.
The Rise this term has been rather unlucky in the field of sport, and in at least two events we have been beaten by a short head.
In the Cricket we beat Temple in the semi-finals by seven wickets, but were defeated in the final by some 4o runs by the Manor. J. C. Wood had a good innings and scored 32, and Rodger scored a rather surprising 25. In connection with Cricket, J. C. Wood is to be congratulated on the award of his Colours and Cap, and J. C. M. Rayson and M. A. J. Rignall on the award of their School Colours. In the Tennis the Rise defeated School House fairly easily, but were narrowly defeated by Manor in the finals. The third string Wood and Baker put up a remarkably good show, and all the other members of the team played well.
In the section competition the Rise came third, despite the wet feet caused by an attack up the Cat Dyke.
In the Shooting we obtained a good second place in the House averages, but the team shooting was disappointing.
On the river, the two members of the Rise who made up half of the 1st IV are to be congratulated on their efforts for the School
In the swimming the Rise obtained third place. It was unfortunate that the Captain of Rise swimming was unable to take part owing to a leg injury.
We are very sorry indeed to say good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. Burgess whose time at the Rise has been inevitably ended by the developments in the war situation. We are grateful to them for all they have done during the past four years. (In passing, Baker, who seems to have more than his fair share of luck, has especial reason to thank Mrs. Burgess for the excellent confections which she produced each term for the Red Cross Raffle.) At the end of the term the House presented a pair of Wedgwood china ornaments to Mr. and Mrs. Burgess as a memento. We wish them well in their less exacting life in rural Shipton. Their place in the coming School year will be taken by Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman. To them we offer a very hearty welcome, and hope that they will be happy among us and enjoy their work in the Rise.
Finally we are very sorry to say good-bye to J. R. Penty, whose sterling leadership of the House has not gone unappreciated, and to Robson, Coward, Wood, Washington, and Marx, all of whom have contributed much to the Rise in their various capacities ; and we wish them the best of luck in their new spheres
SCHOOL HOUSE.
Once again the Summer Term has passed and we look back upon a year which has indeed been highly successful for the House. Excitement was at fever heat right up to the relay race in the Swimming Sports. Upon this event rested the result of the Oxford Cup competition. As it happened, the Manor obtained the Kazerooni Cup and thus got the points which were necessary for them to share the Oxford Cup with the House. We congratulate the Manor upon their success.
The first Inter-House event was the Senior Cricket. This match was outstanding for its excitement. The Manor dismissed us for the dismal total of zo runs. When, however, we had succeeded in taking the wickets of three Manor batsmen for only 10
one run, our hopes were raised. No further success was forthcoming, however, and the Manor beat us by seven wickets. In the Junior Cricket the House avenged themselves by beating the Rise in the semi-finals by 8 wickets and then, in the final, by beating the Manor by 8 wickets. The tennis was a disappointment for us, and we feel we did not put up as good a performance as was possible.
The House did not succeed in retaining the Cup for the House Shooting Average, and, although shooting well, the House team could not challenge the fine aggregate of the Manor. We again won the Section Cup, thanks to the untiring efforts of the House section, and thus assured that we could not lose the Oxford Cup. In swimming we never held any hopes of winning the Kazerooni Cup, but, although last, we did not disgrace ourselves.
We have been well represented in the various School teams and congratulate T. C. Middleton upon his ist IV Colours, L. D. Edinger upon his tst Coxing Colours and J. P. G. Walls and P. J. Wright upon their ist XI Colours. We also congratulate P. F. Ringrose, W. J. Clark, R. M. T. Goodwin and C. K. Hudson upon their znd XI Colours.
Another excellent sum was collected for the Red Cross. This term the total was £9 16s. *id.
These notes would be far from complete without recording our most hearty thanks to Dr. B. G. Whitmore, who has been our Assistant Housemaster for the past four years. He has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of the House and been ready to help. We wish him all happiness in his new post.
In conclusion let us wish success to all members of the House who are leaving, and continued prosperity to the House in the coming year which we await with confidence.
TEMPLE HOUSE NOTES.
We cannot be said to have had a successful term as far as games are concerned. As each House Match came along, we knew that we were weaker than our opponents, and that we relied upon the efforts of the few to see to it that the House actjuitted itself at least worthily. They did their job well—we remember Hamby's innings against the Rise and we remember the work of Denison and Dodsworth in the Tennis, and we know that it was not the fault of Gregory, Denison, Ward, Dench, and Newdick that we lost the Swimming Cup by a mere three points to Manor. But in spite of their efforts we finish the term with only the Cross-Country Plate on our shelf. It would look bare indeed were it not for the Hobbies Cup, once more ours through the efforts of Terry, and the Work Cup which, we hope, will also be with us for another year.
The dearth of outstanding talent is no rare occurrence in the life of any House, but it should be the occasion for every member of the House to ask himself what he is doing to fill the places of those stalwarts who have left us, and of those who are leaving us now.
The House will next term be larger than ever, and will have a very large proportion of Juniors. We expect much of everybody, but we would particularly impress upon the younger members of the House that they, too, will soon be Seniors—who knows—members of the House teams.
We lose all our monitors except Ward this term, and whilst thanking them for all they have done, we wish those who follow them a successful term of office : if they are successful, so will the House be. We particularly congratulate Wilson on his excellent term as Head of the School.
In one particular thing we were more than usually successful. This term we raised a larger sum than ever before for the Red Cross—by methods which, for reasons of security, we keep to ourselves.
Finally, we would congratulate those who have been awarded Colours this term— Ward, ist IV; Hamby, ist XI, and Shooting Colours ; Weighill, znd IV; and Eastwood, znd XL Gregory, Denison, Dench, Harker, D., Hardisty, and Newdick are congratulated on the award of their House Colours.
The result of a most exciting competition was a tie between the Manor and School House. The issue remained in doubt until the very end, when Manor, by a victory in the Swimming Sports, drew level. The Manor, indeed, are to be congratulated on their performances in the Summer Term. Besides the Swimming, they won the Senior Cricket, Tennis, and both Shooting Competitions. The detailed results are as follows :—
Points School Awarded Manor Rise House Temple
Senior Rugger Junior Rugger Senior Rowing Junior Rowing Senior Cricket Junior Cricket Athletics ...
20 — — 20 10 JO —
20 /0 20 20 1 o — zo
— I0
10
20 — 20
Swimming
20 zo Cross-country ... ro — — Squash ... ... io I0 Shooting (Team) ... ... io pa Shooting (House Average) to I0 Tennis ... ... ... DO to — Boxing ... ... I0 — Section Competition 1 o —
to to
zoo Ho 30 8o io
THE CHAPEL.
The Commemoration Service was held on znd July, the Sunday nearest to S. Peter's Day, and we were fortunate to have as preacher the Lord Bishop of Carlisle, President of the Old Peterite Club. The Dean of York visited us again this term and preached on Sunday, x8th June.
During the year many boys have given voluntary service to the Chapel as Chapel Monitors, Servers and members of the Choir. We should like to thank them all and specially those leaving—T. C. Middleton, A. G. Reynolds, G. Wilson, D. L. Pryer, A. J. Shardlow and J. M. Norwood.
The Chapel Committee has been able during the year to distribute £62 from the Chapel Collections Fund among various charities.
THE HARVEST CAMP.
A vacant look met our question "Can you tell us the way to Foulrice?"
Suddenly the inspired light of knowledge came into his eyes "Ah, tha'll be meaning Voolreece," and having been directed we set off on our journey.
The camp-site when ultimately tracked down, was a disused searchlight station some 3 miles from Stillington, absolutely packed, we had been assured, with modern conveniences or promises of the same. Unfortunately, the promises never materialized, and those conveniences which were already there proved illusory. The hot water, which was to have been on tap by the gallon, through the inability of the North Riding W.A.E.C. to send a plumber, never seemed to get much hotter than cold.
Accommodation consisted of 3 large huts, one of which was used as a diningroom, and several small huts which were put to various administrative uses. There were also some 8 or 9 tents, which provided sleeping accommodation.
As usual, the weather broke as soon as the camp assembled, and fine days were few and far between. The fourth week of the camp inaugurated a period
