Chris Cork, poker-faced and wrapped in two sweaters on a warm day, again showed what a deceptively effective player he is. Kim Bowler's serve and volley game improved during the season and next year he should be a very good attacking player. At second pair Charles Kidd's steady play combined with Simon Astley to win several important matches. Andrew Penty and John Mitchell showed confidence and aggression when promoted to the first team and both have the temperament and determination to be successful next year. The 2nd VI and U16 matches showed that we now have a depth of talent among the younger players. With schools' tennis standards rising rapidly it is important that these players work hard to improve their game. I am sure they will. The tennis club is particularly grateful to two excellent club men: Tren Fisher for his secretarial work and reliability as a player and Stephen Foster as captain of the 2nd VI. K.S.C.
THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN -
The Easter term saw a great step forward in school life-saving activities and the first Bronze Medallions and Bronze Crosses for a long time were successfully attempted by boys from The Manor and Temple. The results were extremely encouraging and all the people who entered for the exams passed them. After the stunning Bronze Medallion results a few boys felt inspired to attack the Bronze Cross, which is the next stage up. I hope that we shall have a few Awards of Merit and possibly some Diplomas in the next few terms. The "Yorkshire Evening Press" offers a trophy every year to the school who amasses the most points from life-saving tests taken over that year. With the Junior School's Water Safety, Advanced and Preliminary tests and our own Medallions and Crosses we should be well on the way to winning the trophy. But we still have two more terms in which to get many more points from tougher exams. It is hoped to set up an Inter-House life-saving contest with a cup. This will be sponsored by the Royal Life-Saving Society. The only qualifications needed to be a Life-Saver are an ability to swim long distances fairly fast and probably towing a body or person and also to think quickly in an emergency situation. If anyone should be thinking of wanting to take an exam they should see N. J. Williams (Temple) or J. A. G. Craven (The Manor). J.A.G.C.
FENCING Team spirit, a thing unusual in this highly individual sport, has been the dominant factor in the School Fencing Club's success this year. More than ever before the various teams have been a rich blend of enthusiasm and talent rather than merely held together by one or two outstanding fencers. 59
