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Contents PAGE
The Computer Room School Appointments School Notes Commemoration G.C.E. Examination Results Careers Senior Common Room Appeal '82 The Official Opening of the New Science, Computer, Design and Technology Building Chapel Music Drama Chess Young Farmers' Club 1983-84 Computing Bridge Club The War-Games Society . .
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The York Schools' Sixth Form History Society Expeditions The Weather 1983-84 Combined Cadet Force Literary Section House Notes Rugby Hockey . . Squash Swimming Shooting . . Cross Country Cricket Tennis Athletics . . The Boat Club Oxford Cup Old Peterite Club
The Editor wishes to thank all contributors for their work, and for their help in publishing the magazine James Burdass, Simon Harrison, Gregor Grant, Daniel Pearsall and especially Mr. J. C. Brown who has done much to control the layout and design. Printed by Maxiprint, Colour Printers, York
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THE PETERITE No. 401
1983 - 1984
School
Appointments
Head of School: A. J. Stubbs (Christmas Term) R. O. B. Gardner School Monitors: M. J. Abbey, S. F. Bradbury, M. A. Chamieh, G. J. Connor, Rebecca J. Davidson, M. J. Dobie, P. H. B. Eddell, S. R. Gorman, K. G. T. Rollo, Rosemary A. Smith, A. F. M. Stone, J. G. White, Clare A. Wise, C. D. Wombell. Games Captains: Rugby Football Cricket Hockey Girls' Hockey Boats Girls' Boats Squash Girls' Squash Shooting Tennis Girls' Tennis Swimming Cross Country Girls' Cross Country
S. R. Gorman G. Y. Taylor G. G. B. Robinson Sarah A. Bosomworth R. J. A. Strike Rebecca J. Davidson J. G. White Helena L. W. Weaver M. A. Cass M. W. J. Cramb Claire L. Potter K. G. T. Rollo M. A. Bates Charlotte A. Hamilton
School Notes The Headmaster, Mr. D. E. P. Hughes, resigned at the end of the Summer Term and, as he was given leave of absence for the term, Mr. D. G. Cummin returned to look after the School at the start of the Summer Term. Mr. P. Walls left at the end of the Christmas Term and has gone to Bradford Grammar School; Mr. D. L. Morkill left at the end of the Summer Term, and has gone to Towwyn School, near his home in Wales. Mr. C. E. Field, who retired in 1982, died on 22nd May after many years of ill health, stoically and cheerfully borne. The funeral service was held in the Chapel two days later and many boys attended. We send our sympathy to Mrs. Joan Field. In the Oxford and Cambridge Colleges Entrance Examinations J. P. Atkinson was elected to a Scholarship in Modern Languages at St. Edmund Hall, B. C. Kaner an Exhibition in Natural Sciences at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and places were offered to Carolyn M. Barr at St. Hugh's College, S. R. Gorman at Emmanuel College, E. J. Smakman at Worcester College, J. C. Torlesse at Magdalene College, J. R. Turner at the Queen's College, and Sophia L. H. Williamson at St. John's College, Cambridge. In the Oxford and Cambridge Rugby Football Match at Twickenham on the 6th December the no. 8 forwards in both teams were Old Peterites, M. F. Gargan of St. Edmund Hall, and J. F. Ellison of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. S. P. Harrison, S. P. Knocker and C. P. Richards were awarded Sixth Form Army Scholarships, R. I. D. Mavor a C.C.F. Flying Scholarship. P. H. Briggs has spent the year here from Westminster School U.S.A. with an English Speaking Union Scholarship, and Clare A. Wise was awarded a similar Scholarship to St. George's School, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.A. where she spent the Easter and Summer Terms. Lectures to the Sixth Form were given by Mr. J. R. Anfield, O. P., Mr. R. Wooldridge, Mr. T. M. Higham, Mr. P. Lewis, and Mr. J. M. Jefferson. Dr. A. Scott organised a question and answer session with the help of two other doctors. We are grateful to them all. The Top School Quiz Team beat Huntington School and Archbishop Holgates Grammar School in the preliminary rounds of the competition organised by the York Junior Chamber and lost in a close semi-final to Pocklington School. The team was James Morris, William Hide, Daniel Shannon and Alistair Fernie. 4
Mention is made later of our own dramatic productions. Also on the 9th, 10th and 11th May St. Olave's School staged memorable performances of the musical 'Oliver' not unaided by some members of St. Peter's, suitably disguised in whiskers and victoriana, notably Mr. P. N. Barras as Fagin. Congratulations to the producers Mr. M. R. Hotton and Mr. J. V. Mitchell, who also gave us a programme with contemporary ads, now a rare collector's item. One Junior gained notoriety in the national press when he trapped his fingers in an alarm clock and was released by the City Fire Brigade. Our thanks to them. Scholarships at 13+ were awarded to P. M. Birch, B. J. Goddard, P. M. Thompson, S. C. T. White and C. S. Mindenhall, at 16+ to V. J. Atkinson, L. H. Benton, J. S. L. Croft, N. H. De Silva and D. I. Pyle. We congratulate them and hope that they will do well. On 20th August the School Bridge was demolished by a mobile crane trying to pass underneath it. By a miracle no one was hurt. The speed with which a temporary replacement was put up is a tribute to the Assistant Bursar.
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Commemoration 13th & 14th July, 1984 At very short notice the Commemoration Service was transferred to the School Chapel from the Minster, because of the tragic fire in the South Transept a few days before, and for convenience Prizegiving was held in the Sports Centre, where the floor was due to be relaid, rather than in the Theatre Royal. All this meant a lot of extra work especially to the ancillary staff and we are very grateful to them for the fine spirit with which they carried it out so successfully. The Dean preached the Sermon in the Chapel and chose as his theme his experience of God in the events of the Minster fire. He presided too at Prizegiving for the last time. In the course of his address Mr. D. G. Cummin, the Acting Head Master, spoke as follows: 'The appalling event of this week, which has made it neccessary for us to transfer our Commemoration Service and Prizegiving to the School itself, is, needless to say, one of the greatest sorrow to all of us, and we feel particularly for you, Mr. Dean, in the last week of your full-time service to the Minster that you should have to face this disaster; but may I say that we have all admired the prompt action of you and the Minster staff, and of course the great professional skill of the Fire Service in making sure that in the course of time the Minster will once more be restored to its full splendour. I am glad to say that some of our boys have already been happy to help with the work of clearing up, and we shall of course be planning our contribution in other ways to the work of restoration. You will understand, Mr. Dean, that having been back in the School only one term and making a report on a whole year I must rely heavily on information provided by colleagues, but I think it would be beyond question that the biggest single achievement during the year has been the completion of the new building for Science, Design and Technology, which has been in use for most of the year and was officially opened by the Archibishop of York on May 25th. The idea
of a new building for Design and Technology goes back some years, and indeed many of our friends had made donations to an Appeal for it, but this project was initiated by Mr. Peter Hughes and he was also responsible for the launching of the Appeal at which the former Archbishop of York, Lord Blanch, presided, and Mr. Hughes has had the satisfaction of seeing the project completed through the great generosity of those who responded to the Appeal and who made the building possible. I would like here to pay tribute not only to the architects and builders who have enhanced the appearance of the School, but also to the science staff who gave a great deal of their time to advising not only on present needs but in trying to see how the changing methods of science teaching would best be served for many years to come. However, it will be seen to have been of great value for the School to have had a scientist as Head Master, able to oversee a major science project, and as Mr. Hughes now moves on to guide an enormous science project at Westminster School we thank him for what he has done and wish him and his family success and prosperity. Happily his name is on the plaque commemorating the opening of the new building. First, in academic work we can say that the examination results which have come since the last Speech Day are again outstanding. Without too much quoting of figures, it is certainly impressive that of the 'A' level papers taken there were 89% passes, 20% of them being at A grade. All our candidates take a General Studies paper which, apart from carrying a useful additional 'A' level, is an excellent aim for sixth form courses designed to keep the pupils' education as broad as possible. At 'O' level over all subjects there were 80% passes. About 'O' level passes, I think the important thing again is to emphasise the number of pupils who got a really wide spread and it is worth reminding parents and pupils that giving up one or two 'O' levels in the hope of doing better in another one rarely has the desired result.' 5
Mr. Cummin then reviewed events in the School and in conclusion said: 'We in the Independent Schools need to think carefully what it is we are offering to the children of parents who make heavy sacrifices to provide the kind of education they are still free to choose, it reminds me of some closing words of John Dronfield's last report in 1967 'Parents will continue to support us so long as they believe in us,' and this is surely the key to that continuing support. We do not need to go into the reasons why parents choose the so-called Independent Sector; it is surely more valuable for all of us to think in terms of good education for every child and to accept with tolerance the choice that people make. If we can get rid of the varying prejudices that have long bedevilled education in the country then we could look forward to a happy diversity in the future, with freedom of choice remaining fundamental to our philosophy. Abolition of anything is easy and attracts publicity: building is difficult and the builders are often forgotten. To abolish Independent Schools you first have to define a School, which is not as simple as it seems. If you seek to abolish paying for education you will have to define education, which is much more difficult because you might then have to abolish the buying of books, or even the visit abroad that might improve a language skill, and so on. If, under it all, it means abolishing privilege, again the question is 'What is privilege?' Surely the greatest privilege a child can have is that of loving parents and the security not of wealth but of understanding. Abolish that and abolish society. Our society would best be upheld by Christian love - a difficult and perhaps unpopular concept - but in the schools, and particularly in a school closely associated with the Christian tradition, we should not evade the difficulty nor fear the unpopularity. Finally, Mr. Dean, I am sure I speak for all of us in thanking you for the time you have given to the School as our Chairman of Governors; on this your penultimate day as Dean of York you have preached at our Commemoration Service and presided here; we could not ask more of a retiring Chairman and to you and Mrs. Jasper we offer our good wishes for many happy years.' After presenting the Prizes the Vice Chancellor of Keele University, Dr. David Harrison, offered congratulations to the School for all that was included in the Acting Head Master's report and especially to the Prize Winners, whose excellence is important in the life of the School. Addressing parents, Dr. Harrison reminded them of the school's limitations and emphasised how important the family is in the growth 6
and education of young people. He pointed out in Disraeli's words that you cannot depend upon the independent, using the aphorism to urge that parents' encouragement of their children should not be conditional or limiting, but rather based upon mutual understanding. He suggested that this understanding be fostered by family conversations - and pointed out an additional, immediately practical, advantage of such conversations in the way that they train young people in interview techniques. Dr. Harrison then spoke to the School, more particularly to those leaving in the near future. His emphasis at first was upon the way that some things required for success seem boring, referring particularly to the need for young people to cultivate their literacy, their numeracy and any fluency they might possess in foreign languages. He concluded by suggesting in contrast the value and excitement of flexibility in character and attitude; and by hoping that all who left St. Peter's would, by their display of these attributes, represent us well.
Prize List R. O. A. J. A. F. J. P. M. J.
NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE K. H. RHODES PRIZE B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZE FOR LATIN STEPHENSON PRIZE FOR GREEK PALESTINE AND JERUSALEM MISSIONARY PRIZE WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE GEOGRAPHY PRIZES:
ESSAY
S. J. M. Jones M. R. Davies, M. J. Parkes Angela J. Hiley
DIVINITY
T. C. Gower A. M. Bowler J. R. Turner N. D. Hopton R. O. B. Gardner
Senior Junior L. C. LE TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS SKRENTNY PRIZE BRIAN HOLBECHE MEMORIAL PRIZE JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES
FOR
OLD PETERITE
CLUB READING
ARTHUR
ATKINSON MEMORIAL DRAMA CRAVEN
MEMORIAL
Senior Junior
SCHOOL
ESSAY:
PRIZES:
M. G. Wise M. R. Davies
Senior Junior RICHARD
MIDDLE
D. J. McLean-Steel S. P. Sacco
IVth Form Illrd Form THE
B. Gardner Stubbs M. Stone Atkinson Foley
PRIZES
PRIZES
FOR
FOR SPOKEN
(Rosemary A. Smith, A. J. Stubbs, [Clare A.' Wise, M. G. Wise FRENCH:
N. D. Hopton G. A. Gaunt
FRENCH
ESSAY
GERMAN
PRIZE
DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY WILCOX
PRIZE
FOR PHYSICS
FRANK PICK PRIZE ART PRIZES:
FOR
DESIGN
N. D. Hopton J. P. Atkinson J. E. B. Burdass, D. R. Marsh Sophia L. H. Williamson B. C. Kaner B. C. Kaner Nicola J. Taylor
Senior Junior PRIZE PADDY THE
FOR CRAFT, POWER
DESIGN
AND
TECHNOLOGY
PRIZE
ORANGE-BROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT ...
Music
GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE
GEOGRAPHY COMPUTING
L. B. J. Morris W. T. Hide D. Shannon A. M. Fernie
PRIZES:
A. Ajose-Adeogun, C. R. Hemsley, P. Jackson, P. D. Thorpe W. O. Kettlewell, G. Klar, M. Reid, D. Shannon A. T. Comley, J. A. Cooke, A. M. Fernie, R. M. Hall
Vth Form IVth Form Illrd
Beverley L. Davies
PRIZES.
Vlth Form Vth Form IVth Form Illrd Form FORM
ROWING
R. O. B. Gardner, W. D. Rayson J. R. Bowden M. R. Doncaster
Form Form Form
Form
TENNIS
Deborah H. Kuiper M. E. Torlesse C. Q. Massey, N. J. Muirhead Elizabeth J. Cockburn
PRIZES:
Vlth IVth Illrd
Sporting Events and Exhibitions CRICKET
T H E WORK C U P WAS WON BY T E M P L E
Leavers Of the 86 leavers from last year's Sixth Form, 73 obtained places at a university or other degree-giving institution. They intend to read the following subjects: Medicine 4 Engineering Technology 11 Other Science Subjects 13 Law 7 Economics/Business Studies 13 Other Social Sciences 10 Languages 4 Other Arts 11
HISTORY
MATHEMATICS PHYSICS BIOLOGY
ART CRAFT
Friday, 11.00 a.m. 1st XI v. Old Peterites. Saturday, 1.00 p.m. Friday, 1.45 p.m. Bootham Park. Various Finals. Saturday, 1.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Bootham Park. Matches v. Old Peterites. Saturday, 2.00 p.m. Inter-House Finals. School v. Old Peterites and Parents in Fours, Pairs, Playboats. Saturday, 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. Room G.l. Exhibition of Project work. Saturday. Room C. Display of work. Thursday - Saturday. The Computer Room will be open. Saturday. Room E. 'Puzzle Corner'. Saturday, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Exhibitions. Maxwell and Newton Laboratories. Saturday, 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Exhibitions. Laboratories. Thursday - Saturday. The Studio. Exhibition of Art and Craft. Friday - Saturday. Exhibition. Design and Technology Workshops.
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A" Level Results, 1984
Abbey, M. J. - English Literature, History, Economics. Armishaw, J. P. - M.E.I. Maths, General Studies. Atkinson, J. P. - Latin, French, German, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Binnington, J. P. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Bird, S. P. - Art. Bosomworth, Sarah A. - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Bowden, J. A. - English Literature. Bradbury, S. F. - General Studies. Butterworth, M. D. - M.I.E. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Campbell, A. P. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. Carr, D. H. - English Literature, Geography, Economics, General Studies. Cass, M. A. - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Chamieh, M. A. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. Chapman, P. N. B. - Economics. Clayton, Sarah E. - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Cockburn, Elizabeth J. - French, English Literature, Economics, General Studies. Cockerill, P. H. - French, English Literature, Geography, General Studies. Cole, A. S. P. - History, S.M.P. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Connor, G. J. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Cramb, M. W. J. - English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, Physics, General Studies. Davidson, Rebecca J. - M.E.I. Maths, Geography, Economics. Davies, Beverley L. - English Literature, History, Music. Dobie, M. J. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Economics, General Studies. DufTield, R. P. - M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Eddell, P. H. B. - English Literature, Political Studies, Economics, General Studies. Foley, M. J. - Latin, Greek, M.E.I. Maths, General Studies. France, Katherine M. — M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Frank, J. A. - S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Galley, S. D. - English Literature, Art, Geography, General Studies. Gardner, R. O. B. - English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Gower, T. C. - Art, M.E.I. Maths, Geography, Economics. Gray, A. P. M. — S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Hall, A. R. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Hamilton, Charlotte A. - English Literature, History, Economics. Haslam, Melanie S. - French, S.M.P. Maths, Geography, General Studies. Heng, Y. Y. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Hiley, Angela J. - French, English Literature, History, General Studies. Hopton, N. D. - French, English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Houston, A. J. G. - History. Howie, F. W. H. — S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Hughes, R. W. — English Literature, History, Economics. Jaques, P. J. D. - French, German, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Johnson, Pamela M. L. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry. Kaner, B. C. — S.M.P. Maths, S.M.P.Fur. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies Kashita, S. A. L. - General Studies. Kelly, P. J. - Latin, English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, Physics, General Studies. Kinnear, A. M. - English Literature, General Studies. Knox, A. K. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Kuiper, Deborah H. — English Literature, History, Art, General Studies. Lee, Samantha - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology. Lyon, M. P. - M.E.I. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Nicholson, Cathryn F. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Noyes, Amanda C. - French, English Literature, History, General Studies. Oldfield, C. J. M. ~ English Literature, General Studies. Oliver, J. J. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. Pawson, J. I. — English Literature, M.E.I. Maths, Economics. Potter, Claire L. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Procter, J. G. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Robinson, G. G. B. - Chemistry, Geography, Biology, General Studies. Rollo, K. G. T. - S.M.P. Maths, Physics, General Studies.
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Santorsola, N. — English Literature, Art, Economics, General Studies. Shanks, J. W. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Smirthwaite, Jane C. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Stevens, S. P. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Stone, A. F. M. - S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Strike, R. J. A. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Thompson, G. A. — Art, Economics. Turl, S. — Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies. Van Der Burg, D. I. - French, Political Studies, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Venable, Elizabeth A. - English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies. Walker, H. G. — English Literature, History, General Studies. Weaver, Helena L. W. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. White, J. G. - M.E.I. Maths, Geography, Physics, General Studies. Wicks, R. J. - S.M.P. Maths, Physics, Economics. Williamson, Sophia L. H. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Wilson, E. R. — English Literature, Economics, General Studies. Wise, M. G. - English Literature, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Wombeil, C. D. - English Literature, M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies.
"O" Level Results, 1984 The following pupils have gained O-Level passes in the General Certificate of Education examination with the number of subjects at grades A, B or C shown in parentheses: Ajose-Adeogun, A. (11); Armitage, L. M. (1); Ashton, N. M. (11); Bagshaw, P. C. (10); Banks, A. D. (9); Birch, D. I. (11); Black, D. W. G. (7); Black, W. G. S. (2); Bond, C. H. (5); Bosomworth, C. R. (11); Bowler, A. M. (11); Bramley, R. A. (9); Brewster, J. (7); Brierley, P. J. E. (10); Brotherton, P. J. (11); Brown, P. A. (8); Brownbridge, P. M. (7); Calderhead, D. A. (5); Carr, S. G. (6); Chantry, N. C P. (10); Chapman, M. D. A. (4); Coatesworth, J. P. (11); Cockerill, S. R. M. (8); Connor, J. P. (2); Cook, C. S. (11); Coughlin, M. A. (8); Cowling, M. B. (10); Davidson, W. P. (8); Eaton, E. J. C. (9); Falkingham, R. (12); Farnsworth, W. G. (9); Forman, S. (4); Gaunt, G. A. (12); George, D. D. (9); Green, M. J. (3); Grewer, P. L. (7); Hampshire, R. J. (6); Harkus, C. A. (9); Harris, L. (9); Harrison, M. J. (11); Helmsley, C. R. (10); Hide, W. T. (10); Hopcraft, M. G. (10); Horner, R. M. (2); Illingworth, S. M. (7); Ironside, J. S. (10); Jackson, P. (11); Jacobs, C. H. (8); James, S. P. (1); Jibson, M. R. (5); Jones, S. J. M. (10); Jordan, E. D. (10); Julius, J. A. (9); Kerr, S. B. (8); King, J. A. (7); Knox, R. O. B. (6); Lakin, T. (9); Lister, P. M. (4); Mclnnes, A. U. (6); Marshall, A. J. (11); Marshall, J. R. (11); Massey, C. Q. (9); Metcalfe, J. W. (9); Mitchell, T. G. (11); Muirhead, N. J. (4); Nield, J. A. (11); Pallister, R. M. (3); Peace, C. N. (8); Prudhoe, R. N. (10);Reed, B. B. (7); Rhodes, S. J. (8); Ritchie, F. J. (8); Robinson, L. J. (2); Robson, R. J. S. (11); Rutterford, P. L. (3); Sampson, R. J. (10); Sarin, A. D. (5); Scholefield, N. H. (7); Scurr, J. R. (4); Semlyen, J. J. (10); Soloman, C. H. A. (1); Steel, E. J. (10); Taylor, D. K. (4); Thomas, M. R. (3); Thorpe, P. D. (11); Torlesse, M. E. (10); Tweedy, A. D. (11); Ullyot, S. F. (7); Welburn, T. D. (10); White, D. M. D. (11); Whittaker, M. V. G. (9); Winfield, M. W. (9); Young, H. R. (10).
Careers This year we have made full use of the new computer programs provided through I.S.C.O. (the Independent Schools Careers Organisation). Every member of the Fifth forms and all new members of the Lower Sixth used the ISCOM program to supplement the results of the I.S.C.O. Tests and Questionnaires. ISCOM gives lists of suggested careers which seem to fit the candidate's Interests Profile and subject choice at A level and these were discussed during individual interviews, while each candidate was able to follow up the suggestions by studying each one through the DISCOVER program. This program is a data bank giving details about over 300 careers and it can be consulted by any member of the School with or without the guidance of ISCOM. This is possible because the School automatically enrols all pupils as members of I.S.C.O. Following this year's enrolment all new members of the Lower Sixth will use the I.S.C.O. Test and Questionnaire scheme during the first week of the Christmas Term, the Fifth forms using the scheme in November. ISCOM and DISCOVER are revised annually to incorporate suggestions from member schools and to include changes (e.g. of University entrance requirements) and to keep careers information up to date. The 1984 revised programs should be available during the Christmas Term. One disappointing feature this year has been the small number of applications for places on Career Experience Courses run through I.S.C.O. These courses are of two types: 1. I.S.C.O. run courses, usually lasting several days and based on a University or similar residence. Some of these are specific, e.g. in hotel management, but most are of a wider coverage, dealing with such concepts as management and technology. These courses charge a fee and the current charges (usually subsidised) are to be seen in the course booklet. 2. Industry/business/profession/university or polytechnic run courses. These are of various lengths and quite often the sponsors provide everything (including travel expenses), though once again the details are given in the course booklet. There is a great variety of courses and, though some are specifically for mathematics and scientists, there are many places available for those studying other subjects. Both types of course are of particular value to those in the Lower Sixth and full details about the 1984-85 courses are now available in the School.
On the first Saturday of the Summer Term we again held a Careers Forum, organised on a similar pattern to last year's Forum and aimed at members of the Fifth Forms and Lower Sixth. Again it was a great success and also an extremely pleasant occasion. Members of the Forum (about 24) were mainly Old Peterites and between them they covered a wide range of careers and we are very grateful to them for their support and enthusiasm. We will hold the next Forum on Saturday, April 27th, 1985 and we hope to extend the range of careers covered. We would welcome any further offers from Old Peterites and particularly from the growing number of lady Old Peterites.
Careers
Forum
Saturday 28th April 1984 Career Fields AGRICULTURAL
ARCHITECTURE AND COMPUTER-AWED AUCTIONEERING AND ESTATE AGENCY BANKING COMPUTING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRY ESTATE AGENCY (URBAN) FARMING INDUSTRIAL JOURNALISM LAW
MANAGEMENT/BREWING
MARKETING, SALES AND PURCHASING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING MEDICINE AND HOSPITAL WORK SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SURVEYING THEATRE
(ACTING
, MANAGEMENT,
U.C.C.A UNIVERSITY VETERINARY
I.S.C.O.
Names
BUSINESS
ENTRY (OXFORD) MEDICINE
P. C. DRAFTING (RURAL)
Knowlson
J. R. Dalkin
J. S. Atkinson D. R. C. Styles G. S. Yule P. N. Withers P. J. Metherwood J. C. Rounthwaite E. P. Alton A. Powell M. L. Warne D. W. Grice MANAGEMENT A. M. Marsh
MANUFACTURE SERVICES OPERA)
W.
R.
Ibberson
Dr. J. M. Holt A. Gowersall C. J. Quickfall M. R. Wroe R. J. H. Skerrett A. M. Bowie G. D. Parkin
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S. M. Maxwell-Scott (North Eastern Secretary)
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Senior Common
Room
We returned in September 1983 to find that the two common rooms had been switched round according to plans the S.C.R. had drawn up. The larger room, the former sitting room, is now fitted out with 20 excellent work desks and the lighting has been greatly improved, a contribution, we hope, to our greater efficiency. The former work room has been converted to a very pleasant sitting room and our accommodation is now able to deal very much more effectively with the demands made on it by very nearly 40 members of the S.C.R. We were very pleased to welcome Miss Wendy Kitchen to the S.C.R. at the beginning of the year; at the end we bid farewell to David Morkill who, in the last three years, has become a stalwart of the common room. We wish him and his family all the very best as they disappear into the comparative wilderness of West Wales. Once again we held a very enjoyable staff Christmas party immediately after the end of term. To this we were very pleased to welcome Denise who, a few days later, was to become Mrs Cranville and we were able to toast Stephen and Denise and to wish them all happiness in their life together. The more athletic (and younger?) members of the common room have been engaged in an impressive number of sporting activities during the year including squash, football (the round ball variety!), both indoor and outdoor, cricket, golf, tennis and rounders. In squash some 26 members of staff, both from the Senior and the Junior School common rooms, took part in the fixtures played. In cricket the common room met their opposite numbers from Barnard Castle School and won! Results in other sports varied, though an excellent spirit prevailed throughout. In addition a staff chess team was successful against a school team (albeit from the Illrd forms!) while we must not forget the stalwart contributions made by our colleague, the Head of Physics, in a number of marathons. Though he was a member of St. Olave's Common Room, we saw a great deal of Edmund Field and he was always a welcome visitor to our midst. Consequently we were very sorry to learn of his death during the Summer Term. Many of us have taken part in his Gilbert & Sullivan productions and we all admired the way he met the problems of failing health with humour and did not let them prevent him from doing what he set out to complete. The common room has lost a good friend. K.G.C. 10
Mr DEP
Hughes
Mr. D.E.P.Hughes has taken up an appointment at Westminster School, where he will use the experience and expertise, which he has shown here, to master mind an even more complex Science Building than the extention to our own laboratories. These and the newworkshop were built at a difficult time and future generations will be grateful not only to our generous benefactors but also to Mr. Hughes for his encouragement and guidance in this project. Mr. Hughes rose to the task with both qualities and led the planners admirably. We also remember with pleasure the changes that have taken place in Commemoration at the end of the Summer Term. The Service in the Minster is a dignified prelude to the Presentation of Prizes and Speeches in the Theatre Royal, which provides comfortable seats for most of the thousand people who come and a graceful setting for a traditional occasion. The events and exhibitions in the afternoon, the tea in the marquee, and the large number of visitors make a happy ending to the School year. During the last few years the results in public examinations too have often been better than ever before. Although not personally involved, a Headmaster is always entitled to take at least some of the credit for a School's academic achievements. Mr. Hughes' reign has been brief but these are tangible facts in which the School can rejoice. We wish him, his wife and family well in the future.
Mr D L Morkill David Morkill came to St. Peter's School in September 1981, as Physics Master and Housemaster of The Manor. He was previously at Eton College where as well as teaching Physics he was Contingent Commander of the C.C.F. However, on his arrival at St. Peter's, he was soon to realise that there was little time for 'War Games', since he found his time and energy well occupied running the Manor in a way which did justice to the legacy of a happy House, left to him by Mr & Mrs Shuttleworth. David clearly enjoyed his time as housemaster and the best interests of the boys and girls in his charge were always clearly uppermost in his thoughts. He ran the house with a compassion and understanding which those of us with less patience could only stand back and admire. Whilst all housemasters enjoy the quiet times when the well-oiled machine runs smoothly, inevitable crises and calamities test the very metal of which only housemasters are made and David passed these trials with flying colours. I'm sure
he will take with him happy memories of the Manor, and his leaving will be with some sadness that his reign was so short. David's teaching was calm and scholarly, and as he endeavoured to relate to the less able, at the other end of the spectrum he showed the responsibility of Oxbridge teaching, and contributed expertly to those areas of the subject in which his engineering background gave him a degree of confidence not always shared by the pure physicist. Outside the laboratory and away from the pressures of The Manor, David seemed most at ease exercising the dog or pacing across the golf course where his golfing attire was perhaps so appropriate that it caused fewer heads to turn than when seen around the school. Many boys benefited from his enthusiasm for the game which he so clearly enjoyed. March 1st is not a date regarded as particularly significant by those of us born east of Offa's Dyke but the annual appearance of the freshly picked daffodil in David's lapel reminded us all that the patron saint of Wales had a claim on this date. Sadly David and his family are leaving us and we all wish them well and hope they will find hapiness in their beloved Wales. DH H
Mr P Walls Peter Walls came to St. Peter's in September 1979 after work in a maintained school and in banking. During his time here he imparted his enthusiasm for French language and literature, particularly contemporary French poetry, to all who were under his charge. His equable temperament, selfless attitude and impish sense of humour endeared him to colleagues and pupils alike. His energies were not confined to the classroom. Through his interest and encouragement the chess club flourished and he was responsible for the great success of the 5-a-side football competitions which came to be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. The visit to the Loire Valley which Peter organised and led will long be remembered by all those who took part, as will his highly successful production of the French play 'Le Roi Se Meurt'. Just before leaving us he completed an abridged version of another major French work, 'Becket' by Jean Anouilh. We hope to see him again when this is staged at some future date. Despite his unstinting commitment to his work in school, Peter also found time to complete and submit his thesis on a modern French poet, for which he gained the degree of M.Phil at Leeds University. In January 1984 Peter Walls moved to a more senior position at Bradford Grammar School. We offer our best wishes to him and his family and wish him every success in the future. D.H.
Appeal '82 With a very impressive £380,000 raised the Appeal has now virtually come to an end. Although quiet during the past year the Appeal Office as not been inactive. Last autumn two meetings were held for parents of pupils new to the School in September '83, which were successful both socially and financially. It may be pertinent here to express thanks to the members of Staff and Appeal Committee members who have acted as hosts at the many Appeal meetings (16 in all) and helped to make them such relaxed and enjoyable occasions. During the winter of 83/84 the building was completed and then began the far more tricky and complicated process of equipping it. Problems of such items as cricket-ball-proof glass, whiteboards and masterkeys - to name but a few - took on mammoth proportions but eventually all were resolved and in March the Science block came into full-time use. On 24 February this year the Governors, Vice Presidents of the Appeal and Appeal Committee members were invited to a preview of the new building and on 25 May it was officially opened by the Archbishop of York. To coincide with this latter event a special philatelic cancellation was arranged. A commemorative envelope was designed by Nicola Taylor, who also designed the handstamp with which they were franked. These were sold on the day of the Opening and proved very popular. There are, however, a few unsold franked envelopes and anyone interested in purchasing one should contact the Appeal Office (£1 each + 12V2p postage and packing). Once again -'thank you very much' to all the generous donors to the Appeal, and to those few outstanding 'Promisers' - please, there are still bills to pay! 11
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The Official Opening of the New Computer,
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the 25th May by the Archbishop
of York.
It was most appropriate that Dr. John Habgood should preside over the opening of this long anticipated addition to the Science and Technology facilities of the School. Not only did Dr. Habgood graduate as a scientist of distinction from King's College, Cambridge, but his presence signified the long links between the Church in York and St. Peter's School. In the Memorial Hall, before an audience of distinguished guests, friends of the School and pupils, the Chairman of the Board of Governors welcomed the Archbishop. The City was represented by the Sheriff and his Lady, Councillor and Mrs. King, and the Member of Parliament for York Mr. Conal Gregory and Mrs. Gregory.
Representatives of the Architects, Builders and the Board of Governors, past and present, attended, to celebrate the completion of their work. Mr. Peter Hughes, as Headmaster responsible for the inspiration behind the development, was invited to introduce the Archbishop. In his remarks, Mr. Hughes referred to historical conflicts between The Church and Science, particularly at the time of Charles Darwin's 'Origin of Species', and he drew comfort from the thought that Dr. Habgood's presence underlined the better relation between the two as greater understanding replaced mutual suspicion bordering on hostility. In his address, Dr. Habgood reassured the audience that the rift had been much exaggerated and he commended science to the younger listeners whilst blending this with words of caution, lest scientists lose sight of their greater responsibilities to conscience and society. The teaching and the learning of science in schools should produce hopefulness without arrogance, curiosity without dominance, honesty without cynicism and cautiousness without loss of passion or imagination. In this search man can come to find not only himself but also God. Mr. David Cummin thanked The Archbishop for his eloquent words and then invited the guests to proceed to the New Building for the opening ceremony. The School Chaplain led prayers of dedication following which the Chairman of the Building Committee, Sir Peter Shepherd, invited the Archbishop to-unveil the splendid plaque, carved and donated by York sculptor Mr. Dick Reid. Guests were then invited to inspect the facilities in the building led by members of the Staff. A Buffet Lunch brought the occasion to a close. It was a day in which the dreams of many years had come to fruition, with the opening of a splendid building affording considerable opportunities for future generations of Peterites. It is fitting to record our gratitude to all those who, whether through their hard work or generous donations, contributed to make this day possible.
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This year I brought in several visitors to lead the Chapel for a whole week: Mrs Jean Mayland talked about the recent meeting of the World Council of Churches; Sister Maureen OHP reminded us of the virtues of poverty, chastity and obedience in a way which perplexed many, but which is a challenge to all; the Rev'd Glyn Webster talked about being a Hospital Chaplain; the Rev'd Jeremy Howat talked about Argentina. Our own Mr. Ian Lowe talked about the importance of the Christian contribution to English culture. I think that having someone in for a week gives them a chance to make a better relationship with the School and vice versa. House weeks varied from the mediocre to the excellent. The Rise's contribution was more than a singing festival (even though we did sing the whole of 'Lift high the Cross'); they produced a series of parables, well acted and witty, and all with depth. Dronfield's contribution was likewise well done, and more varied, but some of the Houses simply failed to get the thing off the ground. As a result people are willing to think before criticising, and to be positive in approach. Two Third Forms asked to do services, and made their mark. I could go on. Sunday services have continued to be difficult. The celebrations of holy Communion have had very few attending them, and next year will be on Sunday evenings, when boarders are back and are not still lying in. The Community Services are the source of considerable aggression aimed personally at me, which I don't mind taking except when I am not to blame. They can work. Remembrance Sunday certainly did. People could see the point of being there, and moments like the beautifully played Last post and Reveille lift people above the mundane. The Sermon was given by Major General Woods. Likewise a school with so many farming people sees the point of Harvest Thanksgiving: this year Fr. Barry Orford from the Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield preached after having spent a couple of days at the School. There will be more of him later. Of all the Community Services those in the Minster are the most truly 'Community' services; for all attend, and many friends and parents. This year the Carol Service was very traditional in form, but early in the afternoon, and there is something about carol services which demand darkness, for the birth of the Word of God was into a world of darkness. In 1984 we welcomed the Chancellor of York Minster, Dr. John Toy, to preach on Education Sunday, the other main service being the Epiphany Procession in the Minster. Mr. Cummin preached in the Summer Term, followed by a Governor, Dr. Harvey Dean. Each term we have had evening celebrations of the Eucharist, twice followed by a buffet, and with healthy attendances. One was on 14
Candlemas when the Chapel was lit by candles only (occasionally dribbling down a blazer) and the choir led with traditional music. It was a service of beauty and feeling. The Confirmation candidates are expected to attend worship in School or at their parish church. You only learn a game by playing it and the Christian life needs as much practice as snooker or rugby. Undoubtedly the high spot of the confirmation preparation was a weekend at the Monastery of the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield. It was different, and if you want to find out, go there yourself, but I wonder whether we would put ourselves out for a group of visitors as far as the monks there did; they were humour, charm and courtesy enfleshed, and their care was reflected in the excellent behaviour of the candidates, who were Simon Barlow, Giles Dixon, Andrew Gibbs, Richard Hemsley, William Lamb, Jurgen Julius, David Penty, Ian Plowman, Mark Plummer, Derek Porter, Douglas Tulley, Christopher Warrington, and Anthony Wilson. The Confirmation was celebrated by the new Archibishop in a service which was simple and powerful. I was delighted that it included the baptism of William Lamb, so the ancient way of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion found its way back into the life of the School. In many ways, Chapel seems to plod on, changing little. It can be frustrating, embarrasing and unnerving, but this year has been the year of the hymn. I have never heard singing like it; occasionally it causes a raised eyebrow from a Housemaster, and Alcuin's words, 'Their singing should be disciplined, to please God rather than men' need to be noted. Nevertheless if there is a good hymn to sing, most people will leave Chapel happy. We abandoned the Methodist Chapel for the Memorial Hall on Thursdays in the Summer, and that brought mixed reactions. The problem is that Chapel is Chapel, and nowhere else is the same. I owe a great debt of thanks to those who have assisted in the giving out of books in both places, generally willingly, but occasionally after a little persuasion. Thanks are due to so many: the Chapel Committee, the many who led services, who read or suggested ideas, to Mrs Nix and her flower ladies who quietly make the place look that little less austere, to Mrs Pulleyn who looks after the linen for the altar and the choir robes, to the boys who prepare the Chapel on Tuesdays for that quiet time when the remnant of God's people meet at God's table to share in something which is of an inestimable value. W.S.G.
The Enthronement
of the
Archbishop
On the 18th November 1983 the Archbishop of York was enthroned in the Minster in the presence of the Prime Minister and a distinguished congregation, which included the Headmaster. York College for Girls and ourselves were invited to take the collection and the following members of the School assisted in this:- The Second Master, Mr R.H. Hubbard, James Bowden, Philip Briggs, Elizabeth Cockburn, Paul Cockerill, Rebecca Davidson, Maurice Dobie, Philip Eddell, Stewart Galley, Andrew Hall, Angela Hiley, Philip Jinadu, Benedict Kaner, Philip Kelly, Alistair McGrath, Cathryn Nicholson, James Procter, Stephen Ryder, Nicholas Santorsola, Adam Stone, Helena Weaver and the Head of School, Andrew Stubbs. Mr. Croft also had the responsibility of marshalling the ecclesiastical dignitaries in the Chapter House and leading them in procession into the Choir, a manoeuvre that proved not so easy as it sounds. The whole occasion was a splendid and moving pageant and act of worship.
Music The use of the augmented choir for the Carol Service and Commemoration has continued, and the last minute transfer of the Commemoration Service from the Minster to the School Chapel gave the opportunity for it to sing for the first time on home ground. The School choir took part in a concert in Chapel and joined the Junior School and Minster choirs for the Epiphany Procession. Two representatives of the choir sang with the Junior School choir when Evensong was sung in St. Olave's Church as part of the York Festival. The choir of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, directed by N. C. H. Pemberton (OP) sang Evensong in York Minster on 15th February. The Brass group featured in BBC Songs of Praise from York Minster, and they have also played for a garden party at Whixley and the Commemoration Service. A silver plate has been most generously given by Mr. Orange-Bromehead to encourage string playing, and the first award was made this year.
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A. Ajose-Adeogun J. A. Bowden J. R. Bowden N. M. Chippindale M. R. Davies S. P. Desai G. R. M. Dixon R. C. Gittins B. P. Hopton N. D. Hopton P. Jackson P. O. Jinadu G. Klar W. R. S. Lamb J. A. Nield R. W. Orange-Bromehead W. D. Rayson M. L. Rickman M. D. Robards A. L. Stubbs
Merit
Distinction
Merit Merit
Merit Merit
Tuesday 18th October
5th Form Concert I >grammt
Haydn
Sonata in G HobXVI/6 DAVID BLACK
Granados
Valse Poetico No.6 JAMES NIELD
Gnesin
Etude AYO AJOSE-ADEOGUN
Weissenborn
Arioso and Humoreske Op.9 PETER JACKSON
Elton John
Song for Guy GARETH GAUNT
The Waine Concert
Tuesday 8th November Programme
Scherzo Nocturne DUNCAN RAYSON, W.R.,
Gordon Jacob Ray Premru MATTHEW SCOTT, DAVID MARSH
Concerto for Horn (3rd mov)
Franz Strauss
BENEDICT KANER
Allemanda (Sonata XI)
Corelli
JAMES BOWDEN, BEVERLEY DAVIES, ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD
Sonata in D (2nd mov - Presto)
Marcetlo
MARK DAVIES
Duet No.3 (3rd mov)
Music Teaching Staff
Piano Violin Trombone Flute Piano Trumpet Trumpet Piano Trombone Trumpet Trombone Piano Clarinet Piano Piano Piano Cello Piano Piano Singing Trumpet Piano
Results
Otto Nicolai
BENEDICT KANER, MATTHEW SCOTT
Sonata in G (1st mov)
Beethoven
JONATHAN BOWDEN
Miss Frances Turner having finished her course at York University goes on to the Guildhall in London, and so we lose her violin teaching. Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell has left to start her family, and Mr. Colin Wilson has taken over the flute teaching.
Berceuse
Niso Ticciati
MARK DAVIES, BEVERLEY DAVIES
Vincent
McLean
DUNCAN RAYSON
Berceuse (Jocelyn)
Ben Godard
DAVID COPLEY
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Carnival of Venice
Arban
ROBERT GARDNER
The Prophet Bird (woodland Scenes, Op.82, No.7)
Schumann
BEVERLEY DAVIES
Little Brown Jug Gagliarda Base, Vile Blues
Trad Kuhnau Devinez
DAVID MARSH, JONATHAN BOWDEN, PETER JACKSON, DAVID COPLEY
Andante in C
Mozart
PHILIP JUNADU
Sonata 10 for Strings and continuo 1st mov. Adagio 2nd mov. Allemanda 3rd mov. Sarabanda 4th mov. Corrente
Corelli
PHILIP TINDALL, DUNCAN RAYSON. MATTHEW SCOTT
The Clash: Should I stay, or should I go.
JAMES BOWDEN, BEVERLEY DAVIES, ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD
Facilita: Theme and Variations
Tuesday 28 February
4th Form Concert Programme
Berlioz 1. Sonata in A
JONATHAN BINNINGTON, BEVERLEY DAVIES
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NICK HOPTON, BARNAETY HOPTON, DUNCAN RAYSON.
Hartmann
DUNCAN RAYSON
The Shepherds' Farewell (L'Enfance du Christ)
The Luke Warm Club Tangerine Love walked in
Scarlatti
MARK DAVIES (Piano)
trad
2. Allegro vivace (Fantasistykker)
(jade
GUNTHER KLAR (Clarinet)
3. Sonata in D (3rd movement : Scherzando)
Beetho-
RUSSELL GITTINS (Piano)
4. Arioso (Church Cantata)
JONATHAN BINNINGTON, BEVERLEY DAVIES, DAVID MARSH, DAVID COPLEY, ROBERT GARDNER.
Bach
ROBERT HUDSON (Trombone)
5. Romance sans Paroles St. Cecilia Concert
6. Gavotte
Programme Choir (a) Men of Harlech trad. Welsh arr. Barnby (b) Blow the wind southerly trad. English arr. Appleby Brass Quartet (a) La Spiritata (Canzon per sonar a 4) G. Gabrieli (b) Canzon Seconda G.Gabrieli Organ (Jonathan Bowden) Chorale Prelude: O Jesu Christ, Thou fount of Grace Jandcek Choir (a) Greater love hath no man Ireland (b) Thou visitest the earth Greene Brass Double Quartet Echo Fantasia Banchieri Organ (Russell Gittins) Siciliana Goltermann Choir and Brass. Music for the funeral of Queen Mary (1695)Purcell Purcell died on the 21st November in that same year and this music was used again at his own funeral in Westminster Abbey. (a) March (b) Anthem: Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts (c) Canzona Strings (a) Fairest Jenny Folk Song arrangements (b) The sheep under the snow by Gerrard Williams Organ (Duncan Rayson) Trio in G minor Rheinberger Choir (a) Cockles and Mussels trad. Irish arr. Fowler (b) Will ye no come back again trad. Scottish arr. Fowler (c) Laughing Chorus Root Brass Group: DUNCAN RAYSON, ROBERT GARDNER, GILES DIXON, DAVID COPLEY, DAVID MARSH, BARNABY HOPTON, JONATHAN BOWDEN, ROBERT HUDSON, MATTHEW SCOTT. String Group: BEVERLEY DAVIES, JAMES BOWDEN, RICHARD QUICKFALL, MATTHEW DONCASTER, MARK DAVIES, ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD.
6th Form Concert
Tuesday 31st January Programme
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 1st mov. Allegro 2nd mov. Theme and Variations 3rd mov. Minuet and Trio 4th mov. Allegro
DUNCAN RAYSON, ROBERT GARDNER, DAVID MARSH, MATTHEW SCOTT
1st movement of Piano Sonata in C sharp minor (Moonlight) Beethoven LIESE STUBBS
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Boyce
PAUL WAREHAM (Clarinet)
7. Sonata in C minor op.10 No.l (1st movement)
Beethoven
JONATHAN BOWDEN (Piano)
8. Song without Words
Mendelssohn
MARK DAVIES (Cello)
9. Men of Harlech Silken Veil
Welsh Olivadoti
THE 'TUESDAY' BAND : N.M. CHIPPINDALE, G. KLAR, P.F.WAREHAM, S.P. DESAI, G.R.M. DIXON, JJ.R. MARTIN, J.GARTON, R.L. HUDSON, W.J. ROBINSON, J.H. MELLOR, J.R. BOWDEN. 3rd F o r m
Concert
F r i d a y 18th M a y Programme
Horn Concerto No.3 in E flat K447 1st mov. Allegro 2nd mov. Romanza: Larghetto 3rd mov. Rondo: Allegro
Mozart
BEN KANER
Mozart
Faure
GUNTHER KLAR (Piano)
Tuesday 22nd November
Tenor Trombone Rag
lewsome
DAVID MARSH, DUNCAN RAYSON
Waltz and Slow Fox
Seiber
BEVERLEY DAVIES, PHILIP KELLY
Song: You're a vulnerable woman
Hopton
NICK HOPTON, DUNCAN RAYSON
The Ash Grove: Theme and Variations DAVID COPLEY
Round
Introduction a n d Romance Anon JUSTIN G A U N T (Guitar) Sonata in C minor O p 10 N o 1 1st movement Beethoven M A T T H E W DONCASTER (Piano) Serenade (Pizzicato) Bennett ANTHONY W I L S O N (Violin) Ballade Burgmuller JULIAN R I C H (Piano) Trumpet Tune Purcell JAMES M A R T I N ( T r u m p e t ) and A L STAIR FERNIE (Piano Sonata in G O p 49 1st movement Beethoven W I L L I A M L A M B (Piano) T w o Guitars Trad W I L L I A M ROBINSON (Trombone) Romance West ANTHONY W I L S O N (Piano) Song without Words Mendelssohn M A T T H E W DONCASTER (Cello) T h e M a p l e Leaf Rag Joplin ALISTAIR FERNIE (Piano) Greensleeves Trad. Andantino Carulli CHRISTOPHER M I D G L E Y (Guitar) T h e m e and 4 Variations for T u b a Parkhurst JASON M E L L O R (Tuba)
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Rosencrantz
and Guildenstern
are dead
Waiting for Godot
DRAMATIS PERSONAE Rosencrantz Guildenstern The Player Alfred Tragedians Hamlet Ophelia Claudius Gertrude Polonius
Gregory Wise Andrew Stubbs Nicholas Hopton Julian Lee James Morris, Mark Chamieh, James Oliver, Richard Mavor Robert Orange-Bromehead Rebecca Davidson Philip Kelly Charlotte Hamilton Graham Mackinlay
. . . But, of course, that's not true. They are still alive and kicking their heels at St.Peter's, and I don't mean Andy or Greg in particular, or even Nick, who was a sort of reflection of the two. I have seen this play several times, but only the intimacy of this production really brought home to me that it was me they were playing, and you, and that we were just filling in time, watching ourselves. It was a great, futile success, or a success of futility, as Ian meant it to be. Greg and Andy epitomised futility: Greg with his raised eyebrows, half hearted interest and superficial enthusiasm so easily diverted: Andy with his thinly disguised boredom, and shallow inventiveness. First invent your own motivation, then cast yourself to play the part. These two did that very well. Hire a ribald band of 'Tragedians' - Julian, Mark and the rest were lewd indeed. Let the Player direct them with a sort of contempt - Nick was, well, the Player, or The Player was Nick whichever way you look at it, which shows he was well cast. Collect together two other groups: The Danish Royal Family, and sundry hangers-on - Robert could have been Hamlet, or Yorick, or perhaps even Robert: casting, again. and secondly 'The Wider St.Peter's Family', whoever that may be; some bemused and trying to understand; one playing a virtuoso on the lights; one imposing his directive will from the shadows; one smugly critical, ha, ha! Which of these groups is the Audience, which the Show? We abhor rhetorical questions, so I'll answer that. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are immortal. J.P.R. 18
Estragon Vladimir Pozzo Lucky Boy
Clare Wise Rosemary Smith Philip Briggs Stuart Galley David Harryman
BACKSTAGE:
Mr Brown, Mr Dawson, Mr Hubbard, Mr Hughes with Jonathan Armishaw, Mark Foster, Andrew Gray, Graham Hart, Benjamin Howat, Andrew Kinnear, Anthony Knox, Christopher Oldfield, Martin Parkes, Edward Smakman, William Terry
PRODUCER:
Mr Ian Lowe
It is difficult to judge a production when you have been to any extent 'in the know', beforehand. I was suspicious of the decision to cast Clare Wise and Rosemary Smith as Estragon and Vladimir: it might have been no more than a way of absorbing spare actresses in a year when Ian Lowe really wanted to stage the (nearly) all-male Rosencrantz and Guildenstern... But the effect was fully justified. No, we did not think of these people as Beckett's 'sexless tramps': rather, the play was lent a potential sensuality, a feeling of something like fecundity which sharpened and made poignant our awareness of mortality. Here are two lives suspended just before meaning: and if the only meaning is more life, that's something - at least there might be someone around when Godot gets here. David Harryman made an important contribution to this feeling as the Boy at the end of each Act. He was enough in awe of Vladimir and Estragon for us to know them as second only to Godot in his world. Yet he was vital in their world: the child on the verge of inarticulacy delivering the only words in the whole play which claim for themselves the status of 'message'. Stuart Galley left us with unresolved paradoxes. He was Lucky of course, having a purpose. He was not the one who had to 'find something to give himself the impression he existed'. He was Pozzo's servant: but how unlucky, dragged and spun from balcony to stage to
unconsciousness. What a life - but at least a life comprehended: we don't imagine he had to explore very far before finding out where he began and ended. I think it is right that we do not know what to make of Lucky. Philip Briggs played as type for the characters, reminding us how everyone is divided who apparently shares a language. His detachment was, on many levels, a superb performance: the splendidly authoritative producer who quite fails to master the ring. There are marvellous jokes for the taking in this part - not the least of them being Pozzo's relationship with his Lucky mascot - and Philip made the best of them. The players were much more than merely competent. During the two performances they worked for and obtained a sympathy with their audiences which became evident both in the laughter and in our sensitivity to the dark around them. By now, no-one should be left with the impression that this was a bleak and meaningless production: it was not. I shall leave it by saying how I hope everyone took away their own experience of it. For me it was the knowledge of how valuable it is when some people repeatedly endure nothing, twice, very funnily. DJ.H.
Before
Societies Chess The School team, under the captaincy of Anthony Knox, struggled this year in Division Two of the York and District League. The team did improve against higher quality opposition, and managed to draw two of the last three matches. The ladder competition was won by Andrew Bowler and the third form ladder was won by Alistair Fernie. A Swiss competition was run in the summer term for third and fourth forms, in which several players showed promise for next year. The competition was won by Alistair Fernie with Omar Al-Salehi runnerup. The inter-house competition was won by Dronfield, who beat Queen's 4-1 in the final. York and District A. P. A. A. A. P. R. E.
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Also played: D. Copley, M. Coughlin, S. James, M. Pallister, C. Soloman. J.K.R.
Young Farmers Club 83-84 The club, re-established only this year, got off to a good start, the first visit being to Radio York where members were shown how a Radio Station operates. We have had several speakers to the club, who spoke on various subjects such as Milk Marketing, Farm Computers, Potato Crisp Production, Veterinary work, the work of A.D.A.S and the work of ICI. There have also been visits to the Sugar Beet Factory, Askham Bryan College, a local farm and also to the Royal Smithfield Show, which proved very popular. My thanks are given to Mr Coulthard for giving us his support, as well as to the rest of the committee namely Frank Howie - Chairman, James Burdass - Minute Secretary who produced very precise and entertaining minutes for each meeting, Jame Smirthwaite - Treasurer, Philip Eddell and Kevin Rollo. I have certainly enjoyed organising the meetings for everyone during the past year and only hope that the club will be as successful next year. S.A.B 19
Computing After two years of writing reports full of frustration regarding the computing facilities at St. Peter's, it is good to be able to report more favourably this year. The long awaited equipment has finally arrived and, although still a little slow in operation, it is infinitely better than in the days when each computer needed 10 minutes of cassette time before it could be used. There are one or two other refinements on the way and these will enhance the system still further. The other big change this year has been the move into the new science block from the difficult surroundings of room X. Twice the keyboards, demonstration monitors and a far more pleasant environment have combined to make computing a much more pleasant and attractive pastime. There are no longer cables lying all over the place, making the new room much safer and also increasing the reliability of the computers. The impact of the new computer room was immediate. Interest in computing multiplied several times over and on the whole the momentum has been maintained. The main development for the future must now be to incorporate computing more into the curriculum and give it the emphasis it deserves and demands. One big change the new equipment has brought is that BASIC is now no longer the only available language. BASIC in its original form is rapidly on its way out, kept alive temporarily by manufacturers who still insist on providing it as the main language of their micros. Other languages such as LOGO, PASCAL and FORTH are much more suitable to the learner. We now have both a LOGO and a PASCAL compiler available at the School. I would urge those with computers at home to try to obtain a language such as PASCAL and learn with it, not BASIC. There is a very strong school of thought that says that BASIC gets the new programmer into bad habits that are very difficult to break. It may well be that in the future, firms employing computer programmers will prefer someone with no experience to someone experienced only in BASIC. D.J.R.
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Bridge
Club
Bridge, considered an important social asset, and the most enjoyable card game I know (except cheat!), is not a game which has been given much attention at St. Peter's over the last few years. I have often felt this to be a shame and finally decided to do something about it at the start of the Summer Term. The initial response was encouraging, two dozen sixth-formers coming to the first session. Bridge, however, is not a game which can be learnt overnight. Before one can sit down and really enjoy a rubber or three or four, there are many basic rules to be learnt. Such a discipline is not always in character with the typical adolescent and enthusiasm for the Club quickly dwindled. I find it sad that many would much rather sit around doing nothing in their common-rooms than come along to a club such as this. By the end of term there was usually only one and at most two tables of four players each Monday afternoon. Those who did turn up have enjoyed themselves however. I hope that next year they will return and bring others with them. There is also no reason why Bridge should be restricted to the Sixth Form. I hope that members of the Middle School will start to take an interest as well. I look forward to the time when we can start up an inter-house and even inter-school competitions. D.J.R.
The War-games
Society
The Society was formed in the Summer Term, and has the use of a room in the C.C.F. huts. There are, at present, about twenty members but no more than eight are involved in games at any one time. There are two war-games tables and plenty of space to store wargames armies. The Society welcomes players in all periods of history, but the most popular seems to be 'Fantasy'. The first game held, in fact, was a Fantasy siege. Other games have included the Zulu War and Napoleonic Wars. War-gaming is a hobby requiring patience, tactical skill and, above all, luck with the dice. I would like to thank Mr. Drysdale for suggesting the Society, and Mr. Bulcock for making the room available to us. S.H.
The York Schools' Sixth Form History
Society
The YSSHS has had yet another successful year. The Society has over two hundred members and attendance at meetings has averaged about eighty. Unfortunately, the social side of the Society never got underway. Although most of the talks have been aimed at prospective 'A' level candidates with particular syllabuses in mind, there have also been some talks of a general historical nature. The following talks were given: Gladstone and Ireland by Dr. A. Warren of York University; the French Revolution by Professor N. Hampston of York University; Philip II by Professor G. Parker of St. Andrews University; Erasmus by Professor B. Dobson of York University; Examining 'A' level History by Mr T. Ridd, Chief Examiner in History for the JMB Examination Board and, lastly, Recent Interpretations of the English Reformation by Dr C. Cross of York University. The long term future of the Society is being debated because of the re-organisation of York Schools and the creation of the Sixth Form College in September 1985. One possibility is that the Society will be absorbed by the York Historical Association. Whatever happens, it is most unlikely that it will continue to operate as it has done for the last four years. R.C.G.D.
Expeditions Snowdonia It takes either madness or a great devotion to walking (same thing really) to drag yourself away from home during the week before Christmas to tramp up and down mountains in rain, snow and hail. This year thirty-three Peterites made this decision and went to Snowdonia. Despite the bad weather, the good spirits of the group more than compensated, and as always the trip was a great success. We did three days of walking and on the first morning one group set off up the Devil's Kitchen to Y Cam and the other to the Carnedds. The following day we all headed for Snowdon. We split into two groups, one approaching from the South and the other from the West. After about ten minutes nearly everyone was soaked, and things were looking bad. But the weather cleared up and the climb was most enjoyable. On Wednesday we went up Tryfan. It was cold and blustery at the top (maybe not by Mr Daniel's standards) and we came down fairly quickly. We packed up on Thursday and left for York, and with Christmas only two days away spirits were high. If you want really to appreciate your log fires and Christmas dinner then go to Snowdonia first - and you'll have a great time as well. Thanks very much to Messrs Daniel, Hughes, Owen-Barnet and Stephen for their organisation and for making the trip so enjoyable. R.G.
Ski Trip/84 - Puy St. Vincent 9 pm - early arrivals midnight - the rabble disturb slumbering sleepers 3am - the wellslept board the coach, upsetting the rest, who crawl behind bleary eyed. Few took note of the journey so I shall not dwell on it; but for the layby where we encountered what we were assured was a bacon butty (to the doubtful looks of many). Then it was back on board, to catch what sleep we could, waking only to pass through terminals at Luton and Lyon. And just when we were beginning to come round, we were confronted with a groggy climb through the French Alps, with a coach driver reviving memories of 'The Italian Job'. Never-the-less we made it; staggering off the coach, soon to realise the true value of moon boots and thermal underwear. We were sorted into smart apartments, and it did not take long to make them feel (and look) like home. 21
The opening morning was greeted with one or two pale faces, perched over bowls of chocolate and bread, dreaming of good old 'bacon 'n' eggs'. Already signs of frenchroots were emerging from Monsieur 'Le Grandville', although Paddy stuck to sign language with equal success. The time had come for us tender-footed beginners to tackle the slopes, whilst Steve 'Podborski' Ryder skied off with the glamour boys in the advanced gang. The first day proved to be a memorable/sore/embarassing one. After having struggled on nursery slopes, with Stu Chippindale exploring new ground in ski acrobatics, we were then lured - all innocent and unsuspecting - into the terrors of the open slopes. Here that mean streak, which only sixth form economists previously knew of, blossomed to its full in Steve Cranville, as he careered off down the slope, drew forth his camera, then clicked away merrily as we attempted the descent with all the grace of awkward monkies. There was little compassion for fallers as some ventured into places where no other skier dared go, to everyone's delight. It was not long before the talents of those unique individuals such as the ever observant 'Snowplough Sellers' and the uncontainable 'Kamakazi Cockayne' shone forth. (Although wreckless could be applied to others as Nick Status-Smith will maintain). So it was; Steve Cranville ever eager to push on - only once meeting his match on a suicide mission to the summit, when we were all on edge - especially Phil Gaunt! It must be said that our likeable instructor - Stefan - although he was in fact crazy, did an excellent job. What a glorious sight, as we rallied round his rousing calls of 'Allez, allez!' to descend the piste in a straggling line with Paddy bringing up the rear checking on casualties, with Chris Gilman occasionally vanishing into the woods in a flurry of powdered snow. But some of us preferred to make friends with individual trees. 'Ingerman Robinson' tried his hand at slalom. We explained to him afterwards that the idea was to avoid the poles. Aspiring World Champions could watch - goggle-eyed - as the pros sped down seemingly unapproachable slopes. Eight hours on the slopes took its toll each day but the party tried their hardest to create night entertainment with ingenious improvisation, making their presence felt off as well as on the slopes. Mike Bates paid the price for his excursion into the art of early morning skiing, and Chris Gilman seemed very preoccupied with one particular telephone kiosk. Despite the language barrier Aston Cockayne made friends with one barman in no uncertain terms. Phil Gaunt made a great impact on the social scene, kindly offering his services as an early morning alarm for his corridor. 22
The week soon passed as the potential Conrad Bartleskis emerged, and everyone improved in leaps and bounds. The return journey was better appreciated by the party. On the plane back - despite justified rumours of a drunken pilot - we landed intact at Luton where, united with the 'Les Arcs' trip, we headed home. Thanks must go to Mr Stephen, who accompanied the party, and especially to Mr Cranville, without whose organisation and expertise the trip would not have been possible. J.t.B.B.
Sixth Form Ski trip - Les Arcs, France January 1984. Most of the group assembled in the Coffee Lounge on the night of 3 January and at 3.30am. the coach arrived for the first part of our journey to Luton airport where five other members were waiting to join us. From Geneva a second coach took us through Annecy with its beautiful lake and we arrived in Les Arcs towards mid-afternoon. After settling into our five apartments in 'Les Arandelieres', we collected skis, sticks, boots and lift-passes and spent the evening in eager anticipation of what was to come during the week ahead. The complex lift system at Les Arcs offered a wide scope of piste and snow conditions, although not excellent, were more than adequate for all grades of skier. Despite some snowfalls during the week, ice and protruding stones on the lowest slopes were to create problems and fun towards the end of the stay. Times of ski classes were staggered for our group preventing free skiing as a party but everyone had the opportunity to ski down through the forest to Arc 1600, to cross the ridges to Arc 2000 or to Plan Peisey, another small resort nearby. After a first morning of trepidation and tumbles on the part of the less experienced of us, the daily instruction enabled everyone to make remarkable progress and have great fun. Simon Knocker and Mark Chamieh, albeit experienced water-skiers, earned great praise from their instructor for their rapid acquisition of confidence and technique, the former even 'edging' after only three days! Angela Hiley and Adam Stone consolidated their neat and cautious style throughout the week whilst Andrew Gray and Richard Strike compensated for their disappointment at finding the telecabin to the summit of the Aiguille Rouge closed by making a bold and speedy return descent to the Restaurant Altiport. Jane Smirthwaite and Julian Desai were noted for their quiet, philosophical approach to the same after some initial
agony, and Sarah Bosomworth and Jonathan Armishaw remained enigmatically excited by the whole business. Liz Cockburn was credited with 'the spill of the week'. After an involuntary Schuss approaching 50 m.p.h., on hearing 'en passant' D.H's discreet and avuncular word of advice, she duly capsized and covered some fifty metres on her back in a flurry of limbs and powder. Relieved smiles all round! The certificates of proficiency presented on the last evening were all thoroughly deserved. Evenings were often spent in the spacious and pleasant lounge of the Hotel Golf listening to the jazzband whose leader was delighted to grant D.H.'s request for 'golden oldies of trad'. Skating was enjoyed at the nearby open-air rink and the discotheques 'Zagrims' and 'Le Fairway' proved popular for those seeking aerobic relaxation. Among highlights of the week were Phil Eddell's astounding aerobic performance on the Plan Vert drag-lift, demonstrating the inverted and reverse positions whilst suspended six feet from the ground, and our team's resounding victory in the 'Its a Knockout' competition organised by our hostesses at the 'Les Sapins' restaurant when Martin Jibson and Simon Forman were outstanding and David Potter's role as hospital nurse proved crucial to our win. Minor irritation resulting from uncomfortable boots, lost wallets, toothache and the variable quality of instruction and food (packed lunches, however, often consumed on sunlit balconies were excellent) did not prevent all members of the group from voting the holiday a great success in every way.
The 6.30 a.m. departure from the resort was not effected with the greatest enthusiasm on the final morning. At Geneva our flight was delayed whilst members of another party had their luggage searched for fire-crackers but even so Richard Strike failed to arrive too late by waiting secretly in the duty-free shop as he had carefully planned. Thanks are due to Steven Granville for organising the trip. The company and surveillance of Denis (Grandad) Hirst and David (Blanket Game) Potter were easily tolerated; they both had a great time too! J.S. et al.
Cross-Country
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With Captain John at the helm of our rusted Carriage, and Messrs. Garton, Cockerill, Mclnnes and Burcham doing the peddling, the elastic band broke at Buxton, six miles from our destination, Moorside Farm, and we ground to a halt. Luckily help was at hand in the form of an AA man, who seemed more adept at engine revving than car repair. However we arrived at our accommodation by 6. We were up early in the morning and decided to take the 'flat' run, three miles of undulating, windswept terrain. Later we arrived back breathless, symptoms of Christmas festivities, sans doute. As the daily runs got longer, we were bombarded with the worst weather the Peaks could supply; we braved all of this and even hill sprints were tackled wholeheartedly, as there were five of us, and only three hot showers at the top of the hill. The source of our energy must undoubtedly have been the mountains of mashed potato and peas pushed unashamedly before our noses each night. In the afternoons we became five 'culture vultures' seeking out the area's history; trips to Bakewell (home of the Bakewell tart), Wedgewood Potteries, and the lead mines and scenic walks ensured we were dead with exhaustion by night. It was an enjoyable holiday and I would recommend it to anybody with thermal underwear. Many thanks to John Round, without whom the holiday wouldn't have been such a success, and the car wouldn't have started. P.C. 23
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We left Dronfield on Monday 26th March at 9.30, an hour later than planned due solely to a certain member of the party (this prompted Mr Daniel to invent a new measure of time - 'Strike time'). Having only stopped for fuel we eventually arrived in Aviemore, but not without noticing two things; first that the bus would not start by itself once stopped and second that along the road side we had seen electricity pylons completely bent in half, which had been caused by the high winds recently experienced in that area. We left the minibus in a car park and set off up the road with a perfect view of where we were to go - up into the Lairig Ghru. Having changed into walking clothes we set off with what seemed like half a ton on our backs. This didn't seem to bother Mr Daniel, however, as he changed into top gear and left the rest of the party behind. We plodded on through pine trees and woodland until just before dusk when we could see the snow Jine clearly. This was to be our first camp. For the newcomers to this 'holiday' we were soon to realise that camping on heather with a scattering of snow was sheer luxury. Most people experienced a slight difficulty in setting up their tent due primarily to what is known in the trade as 'lack of practice'. After a damp night we set off into the snow; there was a slight breeze during early morning which strengthened around lunch time, but at least it wasn't snowing! Around lunch time we reached the summit of the Lairig Gmru. This was to be our base camp. As we were in a narrow valley the prime factor was the wind. The afternoon was spent digging shelters (or, in one case, battlements) in the snow to act as wind breaks. It was late afternoon by the time the tents were pitched which just left enough time for a strole further along the Lairig Ghru. The third day made the whole trip worthwhile. We set off from camp with Mr Daniel leading. Half way up the side of this mountain (or what Mr Daniel called a hill) he very thoughtfully let Mr Hughes lead, who then had the job of axing and kicking steps in the ice the rest of the way up onto the top of the ridge (he ought to be complimented on the good job that he made of it). Once on the ridge, the mist came down and the visibility became very poor indeed (proved by the fact that Mr Daniel then proceeded to lead us in a large circle before finding his bearings again). By lunch time the weather was no better, but as we set off again the mist thinned and by the time we reached the summit of Braeriach it was perfectly clear providing us with an outstanding view That night everybody was tired and had still not mastered the stoves which led to a rather eventful
evening as water which had taken over half an hour to boil was spilt left right and centre. It was time to leave the beautiful views that the Cairngorm Mountains provided us with the next morning. Having packed up the tents and managed to fit everything into the rucksacks we set off for the minibus, many of us relieved to have the hills behind us. We arrived back in very good time and after spending three quarters of an hour in Aviemore we set off for York. After nearly an eight hour journey we arrived in York glad to be home in one piece. Special thanks must go to Mr Barry Daniel and to Mr David Hughes for organising a most enjoyable holiday. (The party would also like to thank Richard Strike for enabling us to have a tow round Stockton at 9.45 at night.) M.J.D.
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Sahara The year's Sahara Trip, ably led by veteran 'desert rats' Mr Bulcock and Mr Tooms, comprised Stewart Baldry, Penny Barlow, John Brunton, Karen Clarkson, Steven Crabb, Adele Harrison, Simon Harrison, Simon Knocker, David Marsh, Richard Mavor, Guy Moorey, Clive Richards, Matthew Scott, James Seaton, Kevin Sim and Alison Wilmott. Sixteen Peterites who would boldly go where bus loads of Peterites had been before. Departure date of the three week holiday was the 25th March and when the bus pulled away smiles and handshakes were clearly visible amongst the supposedly emotional parents. The night journey down to Plymouth was uninspiring and sixteen 'zombies' slouched into the ferry terminal at eight o'clock the next morning. The ferry crossing to Santander was quite memorable in its own little way. It was acclaimed as the roughest crossing of the Bay of Biscay in the expedition's long history. Nothing, I hasten to add, was seen of Messieurs Bulcock and Tooms - not even in the bar (so someone told me). Nevertheless Simon 'Pineapples' Knocker went in search of an elusive disco and ended up having to make do with a personal stereo. At the end of it more than half the party were quite undaunted at the prospect of Spanish culinary delights - it was that bad. Santander witnessed the loading of crates of Spanish wine, aptly called 'Vin Disgustino' a bubbly local vintage with a bouquet like an old sock. Then followed another long drive to a hotel halfway down Spain where Spanish hospitality was enjoyed to the full. Then it was on to Seville and Algeciras where Clive did his George Orwell impression and slept rough. At the crack of dawn we were on the ferry to Ceuta and the David Baileys of the trip captured breathtaking views of the sunrising behind the Rock of Gibralter. At Ceuta, a Spanish duty-free port and our first step on African soil, spirits rose and some even returned to the bus. It was then on to the border and our first taste of Moroccan efficiency. Once the guards had got bored of delaying us, and frustratingly refused proffered bribes it was on to the West Coast and Asilah for two days of recuperation. A journey into the town saw Matthew pioneering the chic Moroccan look and Steve the not so chic Moroccan personal hygiene. The next stage of the journey was to Marrakech via Rabat and Casablanca where Karen unexpectedly and quite out of character exclaimed 'play it again Sam', no one quite knows why. The evening saw us sleeping 'under the stars' just outside Marrakech and after stories of man-eating creepy-crawlies only fitful sleep was enjoyed by 25
many. Marrakech proved an unforgettable experience. The ancient square was full of life and the Arab love of animals was exhibited when men put scorpions on their heads and snakes appeared around our necks. The Mediua (ancient part of the city) was like a warren and hours of bartering for totally useless items was spent. Off we headed into the Atlas mountains and after a soaking from ground mist Alan Tooms' startled cry heralded the supposed sighting of the very rare Atlas Mountain Yeti. Only after an initial stampede was the significance of the date, April 1st, appreciated. Two days later, and after giving high speed chase to an Arab sleeping bag thief, we arrived at the idyllic setting of 'Source Bleu de Meski', a desert oasis complete with natural spring and pool. Five days were spent there and the serious business of cultivating the sun tan was begun. The third day there saw ten of us heading for a genuine Saharan sand dune 70 kms to the south near Mezuga. At Meski the members of the trip were adventurous to a fault in presenting 'Grease' to a group of bewildered Arabs, eating and surviving John Bulcock's cooking, demanding more than the going price in camels for the girls and taking on Meski under eleven soccer team. The match was played on a blistering hot afternoon on the village dust bowl. Unfortunately, after an impressive run onto the pitch and equally spectacular team photo we were unlucky to lose 5-0. The team maintains that the reverse was due to the lack of vocal support from the girls. The highlight of the performance was a very impressive tumble by Clive. Matthew managed to preserve his reputation and keep his head high by never missing a foul. It was with great sadness that we left this paradise and began the long journey back. We managed a day's shopping in Tangier, where numerous fezzes were bought, and also in Ceuta where more Sony Walkmans were purchased. From then on everyone, including Mr Tooms who developed a definite taste for Michael Jackson, sank into long periods of oblivion. Once back in Spain, after an English meal of chicken and chips, we resided in the Hotel Dobar for the night. A night on the town had the inhabitants quaking and expressed to the full Karen's love of sightseeing. The crossing back to Plymouth was, thankfully, calmer but still 'Pineapples' couldn't find his disco. Once back in York we experienced Mrs Bulcock's excellent hospitality in the form of a traditional English breakfast - how welcome it was at 6 o'clock in the morning. All that remains to be done is to thank John Bulcock and Alan Tooms for their patience, 'blind-eyes' and humour in situations which would have reduced lesser mortals to tears. § pj 26
Middle School Ski Trip To The Three
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On seeing Guildford Cathedral for the third time, we wondered whether France would ever be reached. Our navigation corrected, we picked up a group of girls and the journey was suddenly seen in a very different light. Peter Allan brushed up his charm, combed his hair and was soon talking to a 'Wisper'. Armed with skis, boots, sticks and lurid yellow bobble-hats, we descended upon Courchevel in a number of ways. Giles Dixon and Gareth Ashworth demonstrated the orthodox method, whilst Fred Hudson and the beginners were learning the not-so-orthodox way. With powder snow to soften the fall, Andrew Miller fell once too often and found out how French hospitals operated very quickly. Ski ballet lessons nearby never showed the technical expertise of David Hall as he disappeared into the woods, clinging tightly to his hat! Our instructors led the charge each day down the slopes. There was no doubt that Shaun, our instructor, gained the most looks as he bared his Canadian legs for all to see. As for Mr Round, a few French lessons would be worthwhile so that he can read the notices on the ski lifts. The apres-ski gave much entertainment to most of us, although Fred Hudson provided much of this and gave up looking for a girlfriend when his twenty-fifth request was turned down. Many members of the party came nearest to injury at the local ice rink where Daniel Crane and Mr Cranville refrained from venturing much farther than the edge. In spite of unpredictable weather we were able to ski each of the eight days. Our thanks go to Mr Cranville and Mr Round for taking us on such an enjoyable trip. p RMD
Visit to Parliament
1984
We all managed to reach the Palace of Westminster, and spent the morning touring the building built in 1834 to the designs of Barry and Pugin. We did not quite visit all the 1,160 rooms, or climb the 130 staircases, but besides the standard tourist route, we gave a Committee Room the 'once over', and saw a few places behind the scenes. We looked carefully at both chambers, and went through the Aye and No Lobby corridors. We returned after lunch for the Speaker's procession, and then took our places in the Strangers' Gallery. Questions were asked of the
Secretary of State for Wales, and also of a Minister Responsible for the Arts, Mr. William Waldegrave. After Questions, Mr. Tarn Dalyell asked the Speaker for an Emergency Debate on the imminent collapse of a firm in Northern Ireland, under Standing Order No. 10. This was of great interest, as Standing Order No. 10 is not well explained in the text books. Although the request was well argued by several M.P.s, it was turned down by the Speaker. We transferred to the House of Lords to hear part of the Second Reading Debate on the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, and the maiden speech of the Bishop of Lancaster. Our thanks go to Mr. Rigby for organising the trip, and to M r . Conal Gregory, M . P . for York, who arranged the tickets for the Strangers' Gallery and the Pass for our tour of the buildings. L.W.G.N. In retrospect, it was a worthwhile and enjoyable day, even after a Transatlantic short-stay Peterite had learnt the hard way that in London the Underground is not the Subway; and we now all know that a train waits for no man, not even for a scion of the House of Manor. J.P.R.
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Army Scholarships. U p to 90 Scholarships are awarded annually to allow boys to remain at school, where facilities exist for Advanced level study to qualify for entry to Sandhurst or for Undergraduate Cadetships.Candidates m u s t be between 15 years and 5 months a n d 16" years a n d 5 m o n t h s on the 1st J a n u a r y for the Spring competition and on the 1st July for the A u t u m n competition. Selection is by interview. Candidates will receive a grant of £ 7 5 0 p.a.
Welbeck College. Candidates for one of the technical corps are given two years' V l t h Form education and enter Sandhurst on successful completion. Candidates must be up to G C E ' O ' level standard at Grade C or above inMathematics,Physics,Englishandatleast two other subjects preferably including Chemistry. They m u s t be between the ages of lfi years and 17 years 6" months on the 1st J a n u a r y or the 1st September, the dates of entry to the College. Parental contributions may be payable according to means. 28
School Entry. Candidates between the ages of 173/» and 22, must have five G C E passes (or equivalent), to include English language, Mathematics and either a Science subject or a foreign language.Two of these passes should be at Advanced level (or equivalent). Candidates who are not A r m y Scholars nor Welbexians m u s t pass the Regular Commissions Board.
Undergraduate Cadetships. Cadetships are open to anyone who is over 17V2 and expects to graduate before his 25th birthday. Candidates m u s t have been accepted, or already be at aUniversity, Polytechnic or College of Technology and must pass the Regular Commissions Board. Successful candidates will be granted a Commission on probation and will b e paid at least £ 4 , 5 6 2 per year plus tuition fees. After graduationyou're granted aRegular Commission for a m i n i m u m of five years.
Undergraduate Bursary. Candidates to w h o m an award is made will be granted a bursary amounting to £ 9 0 0 per year to supplement any L.E.A. grant awarded. This will be effective while you study at a University, Polytechnic or College of Technology. O n completion of Sandhurst training you will be granted a
three-year Short Service Commission at a salary of £8,314 plus a gratuity of £3,525 tax free if you leave after three years.
Graduate Entry. Graduates with Degrees in most subjects can be granted a Regular or a Short Service Commission. Graduates normally u n d e r 25 years of age on application appear before a Selection Board and if successful are eligible for a Commission atfull Regular Army rates of pay - A n t e d a t e of Seniority is allowed.
Short Service Commissions. Candidates must have at least five G C E ' O ' level (or equivalent) passes, to include English language. Age limits are 18 to 26 for most Arms on entry. A Short Service Commission is initially for three years and may be extended u p to eight years. A gratuity of £ 3 , 5 2 5 taxfree will be p a i d if you leave after three years. Tor full details of any of the above methods of entry consult your School Careers staff or write to:-
Army Careers Information Office Micklegate, York.
on others we would be sitting wondering what to write on the all too familiar subject: 'What is going on here?'. The ultimate test was to have the imaginary cricket ball glanced in your direction, meaning you had to replace 'wheelbarrow' in a fiendish question such as 'We are now sitting in a glacial wheelbarrow'. Although Mr. Wilson's methods were 'novel', they certainly made us think. During the two weekends, we travelled extensively around the Three Peaks region studying various aspects of physical and human geography. We visited three limestone pavements, Malham, Crummackdale and Twistletondale, saw several examples of glacial interference with drainage, made quantitive surveys of river bedloads, till fabric, settlement patterns and slope profiles and studied other local features such as terracettes, sinks and solifluction lobes. Whilst at work we learned many valuable techniques: for example, the measurement of roundness index, imbrication angle and preferred orientation for stones, and the analysis of habitations and amenities in about ten different settlements. After a long day's work in the field, we came back, had supper, and then wrote up the day's results. Here we also learned new techniques - in particular, methods of displaying data and the use of our mathematical statistics in the analysis of data. We usually finished our laborious but rewarding work at about ten o'clock. Of course we did have a few breaks, the most enjoyable being that between ten and eleven in the evening. Mr. Wilson hardly had to point out that there was a pub, literally, within spitting distance of the field centre door. However, I am glad to say that nothing untoward happened. Even when at work we often found a smile on our faces, usually at the unending humour of certain members of the party. We were, as we kept reminding ourselves, incredibly lucky with the weather. The first weekend was dry and the second was positively hot. Despite being told never to underestimate the power of the midday sun, several of the party turned a painful shade of red, whilst others got their first tan of the year, much to their satisfaction. From an academic point of view the trip was successful, interesting, and above all, a great contribution to our 'A' levels, even if relations were at times 'strained'. I don't think Mr. Paterson has ever been more popular than when he came to take us home. This said, we are still much indebted to the School for arranging a trip which, surely, has the power to add a grade to our A level results. E.A.C.
Iceland '84 Impressions of a Sybarite The expedition left at 6.30 a.m. on July 19th. A short stop at Gretna Green confirmed the accuracy of Dr. Johnson's observations and the best sight we saw in Glasgow was the airport. Flying above the clouds at 35,000 feet in brilliant sunshine induced a remarkable serenity especially after a glass of wine. At Reykjavik we had our first taste of Icelandic prices when we saw fish and chips at £4. From Reykjavik we set off south east making for the country where the events of Njals saga took place. Near Hlidarendi, a magical place with a tragic and heroic past, we met a gang of Icelandic hippies in full bacchic cry. Further along the coast at Snaefelsfjall hardier members of the expedition climbed the mountain above the glacier which is part of the Vatnajokull. From here we journeyed into the lava desert in the middle of Iceland, a place 'where no-one comes or hath come since the making of the world'. It was awe-inspiring to see nothing but blackened lava for mile after mile. At Herdubreid we climbed into a volcano crater and like Miltonic rebel angels swam in the sulphurous lake; appropriately in Icelandic folklore the place was held to be an entrance to the underworld ruled over by Hel. Two days later we nearly arrived there sooner than expected when our bus' brakes failed and it started rolling backwards towards the cliff edge by the fjord at Akureyri; only the brilliant driving on Yrgi our Icelandic dragoman saved us. At Myvatn and Landmannalaugar the bathing habits of the Icelanders raised more than a few eyebrows. The mighty rock wall at Thingvellir and the sight of the sun sinking behind the mountains as though into a fiery crucible remain etched on the memory. From here our way was back to Reykjavik past Snorris pool, Egil Skalagrimson's home at Borg, two great geysirs, and a place where murdered whales are butchered by hireling wretches who had so little feeling of their business that they laughed and drank amidst the stinking offal. After all our adventures Reykjavik was a disappointment, its boring architecture contrasting violently with the epic scenery of the rest of Iceland. Most impressive of all were the mighty waterfalls, Dettifoss, Gullfoss and Godafoss - the waterfall of the Gods, so marvellous that the mere sight of these should be enough to produce an instant conversion, like that of Saul on the road to Damascus, to the worship of Odin and Thor. That the expedition succeeded so well was due entirely to Barry and Cindy Daniel and David Hughes who had all worked long hours planning in meticulous detail. p xr R 30
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The The school year began in mid-September with relatively low temperatures. On only 3 out of 20 days at school in September did the maximum temperature exceed 20 °C, though no early frosts were experienced. The highest temperature (21 °C) was reached on September 26th, while the lowest air temperature (4°C) was measured twice at about the same time, the ground minimum reaching 1.5°C during the night of September 21st/22nd. The rainfall for the early part of term was 35.3 millimetres, rain falling on 15 of the 20 days, the heaviest rain, 10.4mm falling on September 17th. October was a drier month, though some rain fell on 26 days of the month. The total rainfall was 28.55mm, the wettest day being the 15th with 5.3mm. There was a good deal of cloud cover during the earlier part of the month, but high pressure brought clear skies later and the first ground frost was measured on the night of the 20th/21st when the ground minimum reached -3°C, a slight air frost being recorded the following night. The highest day temperature (21.5°C) was measured on October 3rd. November was a relatively mild month, ground frosts only being measured on 5 nights towards the end of the month. The warmest day was the 1st with a maximum temperature of 16°C while the lowest air temperature (-3.5°C) was recorded during the night of November 21st/22nd. The rainfall for the month was well below average, the total being only 31.57mm. The highest rainfall of 11.5mm was recorded on November 2nd and there was an unusually high number (14) of days without rain. December started with high pressures and low temperatures, especially at night with ground frosts (-6.5°C on the night of the 6th/7th) and a number of air frosts. After this cold dry spell, the pressure began to fall rapidly on December 7th and this was accompanied by heavy rainfall on December 8th when 44.2mm fell (more than in the whole of November!), followed by 11.9mm on the following day. The total rainfall for the 16 December days we were at school measured 170.55 millimetres! This should be contrasted with an annual average rainfall for York of 650mm. We returned in mid-January to low temperatures and high humidity. During the month we recorded a ground frost each night, the lowest ground temperature being -7.5°C on the night of the 19th/20th. Air frosts were also common and the lowest air minimum was -5°C (during the same night). On January 24th the temperature remained below freezing point all day, the maximum temperature
1983-84 being -4.75°C! No January day in term recorded a maximum temperature in double figures. The rainfall for the part month was 74.7mm and some of course fell as snow. The highest precipitation was recorded on January 23rd (24.6mm) and most of this fell as snow. February was a dry, though cold month. Ground frosts were recorded every night except two and even then (10th/11th and 11th/12th) the ground temperature was less than 1° above freezing point. Air frosts were also common and generally maximum temperatures remained in single figures. Rainfull for the month totalled only 28.3 millimetres and more than half the days of the month recorded no rain, often with clear skies. The wettest day was the 1st with 9.2mm, about one third of the total for the month. March continued cold; there were few nights without ground frosts and the daytime maximum temperature reached double figures (Just! - 10°C) on only one day. There was a good deal of cloudcover, though there were no heavy downpours of rain, the wettest day being the penultimate one of the term with 11.8mm. The summer term has been very dry. We were at school for the last six days of April when there was no rain at all.Clear skies allowed the daytime temperatures to rise, reaching 21 °C on April 26th, and gave us chilly nights with maximum temperatures at or near freezing point. May was rather cooler, though still dry. We had a wetter spell towards the end of the month and 12 millimetres of rain fell on May 27th, following a hotter spell when the temperature had risen into the 20s. June's temperatures fluctuated, though they rose towards the middle of the month when we came under the influence of a very stable high pressure system. The hottest day was June 19th when the maximum temperature was 27.25°C in light westerly winds. Apart from a damp spell at the beginning of the month June was a dry month and no rain was recorded during 18 days of the month. Pressures remained high during July and we again experienced high temperatures day and night. Again the maximum temperatures rose into the uper 20s reaching the maximum of 27.5°C for the term on July 7th, while the minimum temperatures fell to only 14°C at the same period. These high temperatures were accompanied by light, mainly westerly winds and high humidity, though no appreciable rain fell during that part of July in which we found ourselves at school; even Commemoration missed the rainfall that threatened the Country over the last weekend of term. K.G.C. 31
Combined Cadet Force The Contingent's Biennial Inspection, by Captain A. E. Sturgeon, R.N., Officer Commanding HMS Caledonia, took place on May 22nd. There were 152 cadets on parade, including 58 new recruits from the third form. The Captain clearly enjoyed his visit, and afterwards wrote 'I thought the boys were very smart and well turned out on parade, and I found it was a pleasure to meet and to talk with them.' It is always encouraging when Peterites give such a worthy impression to a visitor of the stature of Captain Sturgeon, who is now looking forward to hosting the RN Section at HMS Caledonia. The RN Section's affiliated ship, the Leander Class Frigate HMS Charybdis, recently re-fitted and re-armed with Exocet missiles, took on board a selection of boys last November, a voyage which A. B. Reid describes in his own words. Far from being a recruiting organisation, we believe that such contacts not only act as good public relations exercises for the services - they also give our boys unique opportunities for travel and adventure within a disciplined atmosphere. This summer twenty five RAF section cadets are attending an Annuai Camp at RAF Abingdon, and twenty-eight Army and RN cadets are training for one week at Sunnybridge, though the use of pyrotechnics will clearly be restricted if the current dry spell continues. On a recent Field Day, O. S. Jackson, shooting for the first time with a .303 rifle, dropped only 9 points out of a possible 90, and was awarded his marksman's badge - a worthy achievement. Finally, Mr. J. A. Owen-Barnett will become Officer-in-Charge of the RN Section, and we are grateful to him for seeing the Contingent over this hurdle, and so allowing the Section to continue. He will be well supported, in particular, by P. O. Jones, who has, during the interregnum, shown admirable qualities of forethought, organisation and leadership. R.J.B. The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Charybdis wrote in June to the Headmaster and, inter alia, recalled that 'Easter was spent in Gibraltar, and Charybdis then set off across the Mediterranean to Port Said. About 60 men were landed to visit Cairo and the Pyramids whilst we transitted the Canal. The party thoroughly enjoyed their tour, and rejoined the ship at Port Suez. Charybdis then set off down the Red Sea with the temperature getting hotter each day. It was tempting to stop the ship for a swim in the sea, but there were far too many sharks and barracuda for comfort. Instead we rigged a canvas swimming pool on the flight deck, which was very popular.' 32
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Despite the fact the section has been officerless during the past year it has continued to flourish. Activities have however been limited, with simplicity being the keyword. This aproach, which is rarely seen in the C.C.F., has worked surprisingly well, and has produced a range of activity which has seldom been seen in the section. During the Christmas Term cadets took part in everything from basic rope work and navigation to advanced canoeing. Special mention in this field must go to O. S. Ashworth and O. S. Reid who have shown an unbelievable keenness to capsize in the cold R. Ouse. Also on the river cadets were able to do some boat work on a few afternoons early on in the term. For this we must thank the Boat Club who very kindly lent us their coaching boat. It is ironic that while having an outboard engine the section does not, as yet, have a boat to use with it. Also, during the Christmas Term, an enjoyable day was spent with the R.A.F. at Linton-on-Ouse where we went for our annual Field Day. The highlight of the term must have been the unique opportunity for five cadets: A. B. Knox, A. B. Scurr, O. S. Ashworth, O. S. Reid, and L. S. Jones to go and spend a week aboard our parent frigate H.M.S. Charybdis, which included a visit to Guernsey, taking part in the 'weekly war' off Portland Bill and beating up the Channel in a force nine gale. The Easter Term saw the section down to only ten full time members, some having left because of the pressure of 'O' levels. Despite this and more than our fair share of bad weather, a limited training programme continued and was enhanced by a great deal of time spent shooting on the School's miniature range. Of special interest were two new pistols which the contingent acquired during the term and which added to the variety of training. Captain A. E. Sturgeon, R.N., Officer Commanding H.M.S. Caledonia, our parent land base, was the inspecting officer at this year's General Inspection and the section, by all accounts, did itself justice, fielding a total of twenty cadets. It is a tribute to all who have been in the section throughout what could have been a disastrous year that things have turned out so well. The enthusiasm shown by all has been a great source of encouragement. Special mention must go to the five 5th form cadets who despite academic pressures have taken over and run the section very efficiently.
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Dawn was at 5am in the amazing jungle, miles from a major town: in the Mendi River Valley, up in the Highlands of New Guinea. Two Hundred miles inland at an altitude where there could be frost in the tropics the shifts were changing. The nocturnal creatures had been hunting all night from a few hours after the tremendous sunset, which had been reflected all around the sky, in the lake and Coni grass. Now they were creeping, crawling and flying to their nests, holes and hives. There was a Papuan walking back from a hunting trip with an owl on his back. He was keeping to the path to avoid the snakes.He would arrive at his village just in time to light a fire and put the potatoes in the embers for breakfast before getting an hour's sleep. Dawn was approaching rapidly. The jungle was silent for an hour; it was as if the animals were all trying to get asleep until dav/n. Then there was a cry. Not a beautiful cry: an animal cry, a bird cry which is heard very rarely by Europeans. It was the cry of the Bird of Paradise. The small bird with its long colourful tail feathers has started the dawn. The sun rises and showly takes over the sky. The crickets absorb the faint sunlight and start chirping; not just a little screech but a mass of many thousands thundering away. The other animals start to move. The birds try to compete with the noise. A green and red mass flies over-head squeaking. The village gets going with the beating of the coundu or drum which is used as it was hundreds of years ago, to tell of deaths from one village to another. The women and children go down to the river to wash and the younger children run about yelling. An early lizard falls prey to a boy with a stone. Many miles away a roar starts up, a roar of development that gets nearer every day. It's the road; the Highway for which they have waited 19 years. Now dawn had really taken over. The sky was blue. The Star Mountains were visible on the edge of the horizon or, for the natives, the edge of their world. Starting with a bird-call dawn had roared on till all the creatures had started their daily life of hunting and foraging. Even the natives did not garden much but gathered the fruits of the jungle, herded their pigs and hunted. The Highland jungle had roared into life and thundered into action again. M.R.K.B. . IIIR ii
Change the Fates Throw me a line to grasp your love, Or else we slip and are lost in the intricacies of our silent passion. Would it be a crime to fall once more; again into the trap? But we are different and the respect for 'us' holds you and me apart; Distant by millions of cells but identical in mind and ideal. Ours is a chord about to break, But you can weave a rope with your laugh And draw me to your cracked heart. Let's share the Parisienne Ideal: Allow me within your beret. Who knows how we shall believe In one another in a simple year? Let slip your love and change the Fates. N.D.H.
a.n.other how many times have you cried have you lied and tried to conform-not to stand out? you try so hard to join the clique to be thought of as chic, can't you see you're taking the weak way out? In these dregs of a world, you have to conform or be shunned by one and all. all the pebbles on the beach are the same you'll be just another face with no name. but you don't have to conform, lose yourself, become another rat in the race, you still can peel the labels, strip the pretence -look the world right in the face-and say. 'this is the real me-do you like what you see or was it better when I blended with the crowd? I won't run with the pack-Fm not looking back; I'm the real me at last, and I'm proud!' M.G.W.
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The Hunt
Piled paper on a cold desk. Grey artificial light. Static drunken molecules Discharge in and beyond a wired mind. Sheets are fact-flooded; Abstract moment's knowledge Imparted to the faceless god. To believe is to hope is to be judged. Agony evaporated fills the void of Climatic descent. To condense years to hours Ambitions to reality; 'Stop writing, please.' No more ink to release Means to relax, Emptily.
It was a damp day. It had rained most of the night and the air was humid. There was a cloudy sky; it could rain at any time. The day was not perfect for a fox hunt. However, everything had been planned; the suits, the horses, the party afterwards. It had to be today. In one room of a large house, twenty men were jumping into high boots and bright red tunics. They were laughing, joking and having a small drink; just to warm them up for the hunt. In a damp part of the forest, where every tree and bush was covered with water that was continually and rhythmically dripping onto the soft earth, in a small hole, deep in the ground, there was a fox. The fox was in a peaceful, contented and undisturbed sleep. At that time, all was well. Outside the house, servants had brought out the horses. Hastily, the people mounted. The dogs were released. Noisily and brutally they pushed towards the horses while barking and howling. If they were lucky, they might be the one to catch the fox. The man at the front sounded his horn. A short, sharp, piercing sound rang through the forest. The fox jumped. He knew what the sound was. Immediately fear rang through him. He scrambled out of his den and ran. He ran fiercely and panic stricken. Where could he go? In what place could he hide? He just ran. The chase began. A terrifying group plunged through the forest, trampling down the precious homes and shelters that nature had provided. The animals retreated and hid as 'the beasts went by. The beasts were exhilarant, the animals afraid. In one corner of a small clearing lay a tired fox, stretched out on the soft, fresh grass; all it wanted to do was sleep. 'We've almost caught the beast,' said one man, as the hunt accelerated. It was true, they were getting nearer and faster. There was panic through the forest. Beasts ran. Beasts feared. There was silence. A man returned to the eager party. In one hand he held a knife, bloodstained in the other the beast, for ever sleeping. The man was no longer so eager. The forest returned to normal, minus one fox. There was one man however, who was a beast no more. S.S. IIIL
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In my eye hangs a photograph Of a summer past Which will never be lost. Midnight's essence is entwined in her snaking hair, The river's skin glints Concealing her turbulent depths. A Malboro pack lies crumpled by her bangled ankle Smoke escapes in parallel columns from her elevated features An American singer decries what might have remained unsaid. Potent emotion Bubbling within her eyes Threatens to explode its unnatural restraints In a melee of raw poetry. Yet already the spark has burnt out And my camera is calmly placed aside; The object of its worship, she rests, Soundlessly cool but gilded with divinity.
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Last Resort It was another typical sun-baked, dry day. No.284 was scorched by the brilliance of the glaring sun. Outside the kitchen window a finch, fluttering madly, tapping rhythmically on the pane; the sound emitted by the bird's frantic actions was that of a distant thunder. It was seven-fifteen in the morning; Claire and Paul were already dressed, their banging and screaming already begun. Mike had left earlier; the eagerness with which he was taking this new job was beyond me, still I can't argue, he's the bread-winner and the cash has to be earned somehow. I was tired, so inactive at this early time in the morning. Laboriously I opened the cigarette packet and obtained a smooth, long Rothman. I flicked the lighter, instantly producing a blue yellow flame upon which I lit up. I was disturbed by the already ascending smoke fumes, the blue haze that they created. I gave the children something for breakfast; crispy, burnt, toasted bread, about ten rice crispies each and then shoved them off to school with their rucksacks slung carelessly around Paul's arm. At last; they've gone. I'm free again. I was totally exhausted. Yet still, I had to muster strength to face the washing, drying, cleaning, dusting and ironing. I knew what I had to do. I crept over to the bay window, carefully peering through the shutters, studying the foreground, checking that no one was near and that Mrs Fairfeather hadn't already awakened. All clear. Next it was upstairs that I had to venture. Firstly I straightened the lounge, correcting everything misplaced; it was like putting a jigsaw together, piece by piece. After washing the grease stained pots the need was greater; it was clawing at me forever, pulling me towards it as if it was trying to contact me in some supernatural way. It was too great; I stopped, everything. Instantaneously I bolted upstairs, scratching at the bannister, frantically gazing ahead. I reached my room and aimed straight for the make-up bag, whereupon I emptied all the contents onto the carpet. I knelt, searching and delving into the mountain of disregarded make-ups, tampons and other necessities. 'At last!', I cried out, 'I've found you.' I stood up, perplexed, realizing the implications of the objects I now held, if I was to be caught holding them. A hundred grammes of cannabis. It was eerie, holding it outright, my arm stretched fully to its extent. The transparent polybag was small yet what it contained was the key to my revitalisation of the energy I needed to sustain my everyday requirements in keeping the family running. I moved to the bathroom; sat on the toilet seat and started the short but demanding procedure of rolling a cigarette containing drugs. The paper was thick, IV
yet pliable. I sprinkled the white powder onto the paper, rolling the whole object until I was satisfied with my attempt. Yes, it was fine. I licked the edge and completed the bonding of the cover. 'Now what', I shouted, 'no bloody lighter, that's great.' I had to get the lighter, lock the house and smoke only when inside the safety of our large garden shed. Downstairs was the lighter, I found it, then quickly ran to the back door, opening and closing it silently. Down to the shed I went, cool and calm, not wishing to show any signs of frustration in case of a spying neighbour. Inside at last, into the dark, gloomy space beyond and finally to my regular perch besides the window. I took out the cigarette, in my pocket I scrabbled for the lighter and caught it. Click, click and the flame leaped up like a jack in a box; the warmth comforting and reassuring. I inhaled deep, stopping to savour the unexplainable pleasures I attained. Again and again I puffed; my eyes twirling, my head spinning, the nerves temporarily dead as the drug stunned my senses. I shivered, uncontrollably my right ear twitched in a spasm. I was high, oh it was great, so good to feel this way at last. I lay back relaxed, studying the situation, the room filled with that familiar blue haze, ascending slowly, twisting and curling on its everlasting path upwards towards the ceiling. T F C (TVU
Youth - An Answer Socrates 470-399 B.C. 'Our youth loves luxury, has bad manners, disregards authority and has no respect whatsoever for age; our today's children are tyrants; they do not get up when an elderly man enters the room - they talk back to their parents - they are just very bad.' Hesiod c.720 B.C. 'I have no longer any hope for the future of our country if today's youth should ever become the leaders of tomorrow, because this youth is unbearable, reckless - just terrible.' An Egyptian Priest c.2000 B.C. 'Our world has reached a critical stage; children no longer listen to their parents; the end of the world cannot be far away.' Discovered in a clay pot dating c.3000 B.C. 'This youth is rotten from the very bottom of their hearts; the young people are malicious and lazy. They will never be as youth happened to be before; our today's youth will not be able to maintain our culture.' Mutatis mutandis
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thoughts, hope quick to die in the wind, are all I have left, dreams of the unreal haunt the timeless illusion of images, sick, sick to the soul, of the lie called reality, to death we do part, live your illusion build your image, but one day, death's endless day, you will fall, but I won't laugh, no, I'll cry, too late realisation dawns, sunsets so pychedelic built thro' mushrooms symbolize the lie, our lie of a strength too great to see, nature, hope fades, mellowness divine Phaedrus I see you in my insanity, enlightenment brainstorm, open the huxlian valve, mind thro' nature not the transient high, eternal, but you, you are blinked, social blindness, education? no! too late I see the almost true lie of knowledge, perpetuation, social continuity of what is not society. O proudon live now, see the illusion, see straight thro'it, but O'what you've missed my friend. P.S. . . . and how does it feel when you have known transient mistaken happiness in the blood-pressurised, colder days of the nineteeneighties, when 'always' has no meaning and black backward-looking negativity seeps insidiously through your shell of fossilized emotions? How when nothing is the prize and everything the pursuit, can you care enough to continue through the folded (acrylic) sheets of disappointment and layers of confident modern anti-feeling? When hope is the everything and the only thing between you and a large bottle of friendly-smiling, peaceful-painful pills? The fields bloom with their paracetamol-valium anti-flowers, but when youth and caring are all you have left, you pack them in your (acrylic) shoulderslung bag and get on with watching and waiting in the vain, but amusing, tear-stained hope that one day everything will be all right, and the sun will set on your film for the last time with an air of contented, undisturbed, happy completeness.
It has been said that the various buildings of York connected with the School have included stables and a bawdy house: now, it seems, we might well have to include a sauna bath! In a copy of'The York Courant' for Tuesday, June 3rd. 1735, now in St. Olave's History Department, the following advertisement appears. 'This is to give Notice, That the Free-GrammarSchool being remov'd from the Bagnio, and settled in a large commodious Room in St. Andrewgate Church; all Persons may have their Children admitted, and carefully taught Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, according to the Westminster, or Lilly's Grammar, at reasonable Rates, by . . . Z. Blake.' Zachariah Blake was Headmaster from 1726 to 1757. Angelo Raine in his 'History of St. Peter's School' states on page 103, 'About the year 1730, St. Peter's removed from its quarters in the Bedern to the disused Church of St. Andrew's in St. Andrewgate.' If we assume that the Bagnio mentioned in Zachariah Blake's advertisement is the same Bagnio built in 1691 behind Coney Street, Raine's chronology will have to be amended. The Bagnio, purpose built for Turkish Baths, survived for many years, and there is a photograph of it in the booklet 'Printing in York', published by Wm. Sessions Ltd. It will be interesting to see if future research can discover whether or not the school did in fact move from the Bedern to the Bagnio before it took up residence in 'the commodious room' in St. Andrewgate. J.V.M.
Secure in the knowledge that every way you turn will see two walls meeting in a unforgiving corner: this is existence and you have a choice-stay in your box and live your grey anti-life until the plastic sun goes home to his padded cell; or CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE and move and dance and laugh and cry and try to remember when people could talk to each other. . . . so how does it feel in the blankness of another year with no prospects except more unsteady certainties and the feeling that, however hard you try to be of value, there is nothing ahead but more blank faces with polyester emotions and newsprint thoughts? it hurts in much the same way as the twentieth century hurts God. J.H.W.
The dialogue In a small wood clearing two men stop to take breath, and recover. The two men are warriors from another age, feeling from a battle; their armies have lost. Nearly every man fighting with them was slain. They are lost without horses. Tagon: I....I think we lost them, Kanak....Kanak: Yes...Y....Yes I think we may have the luck of the gods today. (Horses hoofs can be heard, pounding at baked earth, near to the spot where the two men stand. Tagon: Kanak, horses! Kanak: Prepare yourself Tagon. I feel our enemies close at hand. They hound us like wolves, continually biting at our heels. And we without horses cannot lose them. Strange sounds are heard coming from within the tall grass which surround them. The two men draw their swords. One sticks his in the ground and takes up his bow. Kanak: I....I am afraid Tagon, I cannot feel my heart beat, I feel alone, and I cannot see a friendly face, other than yours. I have a strange sense of death approaching me. I Tagon: Shut up!...be calm, we will live to see our grandsons yet my friend. Take a hold of yourself. Are you a mighty warrior or are you a shrivelling piece of horse dung?! ) Kanak: I I Tagon: Just because we cannot see our enemies does not mean we cannot fight them! Kanak: Dear Kahn, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our Tagon: And stop praying, you never asked for his help before, so you can't ask for it now. Look, let us stand back to back, therefore, our enemies cannot approach us without letting themselves be seen by us. Kanak: Yes....Yes, that is a good idea. The two figures stand back to back. Tagon takes up his sword leaving his bow on the floor. There is a long silence. The two stand back to back breathing heavily. Then a rushing sound is heard coming from the tall grass. The two men jerk their hands in that direction, just as an arrow coming in the opposite direction pierces, first Kanak's neck, then Tagon's. The two men fall apart and slump one on another in a pool of blood, dead. Horses hoofs are heard pounding at baked earth in the distance. J.S.L. IVD
Under the Carpet The little boy got down from the large dining table and moved swiftly across the room towards the door. He had started eating downstairs with his mother and father, rather than upstairs in the nursery with nanny, because his mother had said he was too old for nursery life now. His head was angled towards the ground as he walked, and when he reached the door, he cast a glance over his shoulder at his parents and their expressions and promptly exitted. He ran across the parquet flooring which covered the hall and up the stairs, his head still down, looking at the stairs passing under his brown sandals as if in thought. He reached the nursery door, hesitated outside for a second, and then lifted his head and strode boldly in, looking at his two sisters who were just finishing their lunch. 'The girls and I are going out for a walk in a minute - do you want to come?' nanny said after a minute of regarding him carefully. He shook his head and again began to look downwards in contemplation. Nanny had soon gone out with his sisters and he went and sat down on the rocking horse which he used to play on when he still lived in the nursery. He sat, his huge blue eyes focussing on the eastern patterns on the large woven carpet which covered the room except for about a foot around the edges. He followed the spirals and the mystical birds in their flight around the dimples of the weaving until they reached the edge where a fringe merged into the black painted floor boards. He had discovered that the carpet held secrets which it would only divulge to him and to him only. The carpet was magic: it would take him away to places unknown and bring him back safely. It would show him things which he wanted to see and excite him more than he had ever felt before. He got off the horse and went to the end of the room. He got down on his knees and lowered his head. He lifted up part of the carpet by a fringe and gazed into the blackness. It was a tunnel which led to everywhere, he felt, but he had never dared venture into it. The smell and taste of the ancient dust was the aroma of adventure and mystery to him. He dropped the carpet suddenly and stood up and went into the middle of it, where he sat down, cross-legged. His huge blue eyes now had an intensity in them. He let his hands swirl all around him in a gyre, into which he dived, deep and long. He was in a frenzy as his fingers became hot as he rubbed them over the ridges of the carpet. His red cheeks now had globules of clear liquid trickling down them in small rivulets. His eyes, as though crackling with hot Vlll
salt, were bigger and more intense than ever. He journied to places read to him in books and to places unknown, in the future. He saw destruction and death. He began to whimper and moan as his short legs began to kick and struggle against the air which had become oppressive and stifling to him. He saw his parents and sisters with time and death, and wept and wept. His frenzy died down, not because his emotion was dwindling, but because all his energy had gone, gone into the carpet. His arms stopped, fingers as raw as meat. His legs fell down: he lay like a crumpled heap on the patterns of the carpet. His head stopped swirling and the percussive colours of the spinning room became still and pale again. He got up and remounted his rocking horse, fixing his eyes downwards again, perhaps in contemplation. Nanny returned with the girls. 'You're not too old for a nursery tea now are you?' The little boy wondered about the tunnel. D J . McS. IVD
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The seasons revolve; November again. A festive time, the Guy is burned, But not for us all: a different event Casts shadow over many lives. A blood-splatted time, to history gone, But still the sadness deely bites. The loved ones who died 'pro patria' then Are now remembered in the cold. In silence they stand the Cenotaph round. Their last respects are duly paid. But really the sole memorial is A mound of earth on Flanders' field. The flags are all waved, the hymns are all sung In patriotic true blue style. But surely they see that this is the mood In which their friends left home to die.
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We boarded the train to Weymouth at 2.00 pm (1400 as we soon learned), hoping to arrive there at about 10 pm (sorry, 2200!) Due to a late connection we didn't board the ship until well after midnight. The next day we were on Action Stations (up at 0615!) where we soon learnt that it can't have been easy in the Falklands as jets started zooming past. We were taking part in an exercise with some other frigates off Portland. It was decidedly hectic with the ship altering course to keep in a mineswept channel and the helicopter taking off and numerous orders being relayed over the tannoy. In the afternoon we relaxed (?) with an exhaustive tour of the ship. We saw all the upper deck and went onto the flight deck. We were a very tired four who dropped into our camp-beds that night (LS Jones, AB Knox, OS Ashworth & OS Reid) in the Excocet Power Room, of all places, while AB Scurr relaxed in the relative comfort of a mess. The next day we were shown round the interior of the ship, which has a company of about 250, seeing the sonar and radar and all the other compartments vital to the frigate's well-being. By this time we were well on our way to Guernsey where we were going to spend the weekend. After another afternoon of hurried touring we arrived outside Guernsey Harbour where we witnessed the laying of the anchor. Over Friday and Saturday we took turns at having leave into town while the other group were on duty, ie. meeting the Liberty Boat and doing any other job that was necessary. On Sunday morning we attended the Remembrance Day Parade in St.Peter-Port followed by a coach trip in the afternoon which was very interesting and enjoyable. On Monday we set sail for the Atlantic where we were to witness the firing of a Sea Wolf missile and take part in trials with a Nuclear Sub. The missile firing was a total disaster: it was attempting to hit a 4.5 in. shell: it missed and crashed into the sea (it cost £100,000). The trials were more successful testing underwater telephones. On Monday and Tuesday, inter alia, we were shown round the helicopter, helped in the engine rooms and in the Galleys. After all this excitement we sailed into Plymouth at 1400 on Wednesday after a very enjoyable week at sea. Many thanks are due to Sub/Lt. Buckham for looking after us on board so well. w p
St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York Telephone (0904) 23154 Quiet situation close to the City Centre and historic attractions, Viking Centre, etc. Room facilities include Bath/Shower, Colour T.V., Radio. Bar, Large Car Park A la Carte and Table d'Hote menus available.
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^Hy The Army Section has had a very enjoyable, successful and interesting year, which has encompassed a wide variety of activities. The annual camp in Summer '83 was held at Wathgill, Catterick, where twenty three cadets undertook training consisting of shooting, night exercises, drill, section attacks, assault course training, a march and shoot, and one very long, unforgettable guard duty. The start of the School year brought the promotion of David Wombell, to Sergeant-Major, to lead the Army section, and also the C.C.F. Under his firm and able command, the section came third in a March and Shoot competition, near Catterick, which was dominated by torrential rain: for once a ride in the School mini-bus brought amazing comfort and pleasure. Also during the Christmas term we went to Strensall for a survival training field day. The agenda included building bashers, constructing maps from pieces of silk, and cooking rabbits, which most cadets took an immediate liking to. Another N.C.O.'s cadre course, run by Sgt. Ackroyd (9th Cadet Training Team), proved several cadets capable of instructing the younger members of the C.C.F. During the year cadets were taught the art of shooting, fieldcraft, weapon training and various military disciplines. Canoeing was always popular unless you had the misfortune to capsize in the extremely cold River Ouse. Sport played a more important part in this year's Tuesday afternoon activities and invariably the Army Section reigned high above the R.N. and R.A.F. Sections. 2nd Lt. P. J. Stephen joined the Section this year and his constantly keen approach has brought much enjoyment and success. Several of the senior cadets left the section and the likes of David Wombell, Michael Cass and David Carr will all be greatly missed. This year we were privileged to be inspected by Capt. A. E. Sturgeon, R.N. The Section's standard of turnout was very high and the members made a section attack, under the enthusiastic command of Cpl Harrison. Several other demonstrations including shooting and patroling. Cadet Stephen Carr was awarded the prize for the best turn out. During this inspection Clive Richards was promoted to Sgt. to become Head of the Section and the C.C.F. To end the year we are going to Sennybridge, Wales for the summer camp. Finally our thanks go again to Capt. Tooms who organised a thoroughly enjoyable year. CPR 34
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Despite the shortage of N.C.O.s the activities undertaken during the year were both enthusiastically suported and well-executed. During the Christmas Term the eighteen new cadets finished their basic training in Drill and Orienteering, and moved on to the more arduous Part II. Much of the first term must be spent in the classroom doing Proficiency work, but it was broken up by an evening's gliding at Sutton Bank and a Night Exercise organised by J/Cpls. Banks and Robson. Air Experience Flying was again badly hit due both to poor weather and lack of aircraft. In the Easter Term, Cdt. S. Hullis won the annual Aircraft Recognition Test with the best score for many years. The Field Day was spent at R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse, where we were given an insight into the training of a modern fighter pilot. To accelerate promotion of the most promising cadets all those who intended to remain in the Section worked for the Part III Proficiency Examination in the Easter Term. All but seven boys opted to stay. The highlight of the Summer Term was the purchase by the Section of a radio-controlled model aeroplane, and the demonstration of its capabilities in thick fog. It is hoped that all cadets will become proficient in simple manoeuvres. Nine cadets attended a canoeing course for six weeks. The rest prepared for the General Inspection at which the section was complimented by the Inspecting Officer for being the smartest on parade. Cadets spent the rest of the morning building rafts to cross the Ouse. During the remaining weeks of the term, two afternoons were spent gliding at Rufforth with the Ouse Gliding Club. These always prove to be among the most popular activities run by the Section. In the term thirty Third Formers wanted to join the Section. Unfortunately there were only fifteen vacancies under the present arrangements. The Summer Camp was held at R.A.F. Abingdon and twenty-four cadets attended what turned out to be a busy, yet enjoyable week. At the end of the year, Cpl. R. Robson took over from F/Sgt Stone as Senior N.C.O. in charge of the Section.The following cadets passed Part II: M. Davies, D. Simpson, G. Winn, P. Maloney, P. Grewer, P, Wareham, S. Sim, C Scholes, B. Lowes, J. Kinnell, S. Hullis (distinction) and A. Brown. The following cadets passed Part III: R. Robson, E. Jordan, M. Cowling, S. Hullis, A. Banks, A. Brown, M. Plummer (distinction), P. Maloney and P. Wareham. AFMS Lastly our thanks go to Adam Stone for all his hard work and dedication. T> ^ ^ T\
House Notes
At the start of the year we were pleased to see improvements in the House which gave the Fifth form new and comfortable bedsits. The House also welcomed back Andrew Stubbs (as Head of School) into the Upper Sixth. On the rugby field the senior side was unlucky to lose in the first round in a tough match to Rise - the eventual winners. The team led by Shaun Turl went down 16-4 in a close game. More important than the actual result however was the spirit the side exhibited; despite a lack of team players the determination and effort that the side displayed was a credit to the House. At this, and all events the House took part in, the support was abundant which provided a boost for the players. Shaun Turl and Giles Robinson were both awarded their 1st XV colours while Simon Bradbury and Tim Welburn were awarded their 2nd XV and Colts colours respectively. The House was also well represented on the female side with Cathryn Nicholson being awarded her Hockey colours and Helena Weaver being appointed Captain of the School's Girls' Squash Team. Both the Senior and Junior Squash Teams were unlucky to go out in the first round of their respective knockout competitions.
On a different note the House was pleased to see Mark Rickman reaching the semi-finals of several sections of an International Dancing competition. The House was also well represented on the stage with both Andrew Stubbs and Julian Lee taking part in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. The end of term was rounded off by another enjoyable party with Paul Dako winning the fancy dress competition. Our thanks go to Mr and Mrs Daniel for all the effort involved in the organisation of the evening.
Easter From the start of the term the House was well represented in the School's Hockey Teams. Giles Robinson captained the first team and was also selected for a final trial for the county under 19 hockey team. Shaun Turl was awarded his first XI colours and both he and Giles received hockey caps. Sandra Skellern was appointed Girls' Hockey Captain for next season. The Senior Squash Team, captained by Leman Harris, who was also made captain of School Squash for next season and awarded his 35
colours, was beaten 2-3 in the first round by School House. The Junior Team, led by Paul Dako, was beaten by Manor 0-5. The 5-aside Soccer Team had some success, but they were stopped by Rise after winning two matches and drawing one. The House had reasonable fortune in the swimming pool, gaining fourth place in the Sports and fifth in the Standards. There were fine performances by the Harris brothers in the backstroke events. Simon Bradbury captained the Team. In the Cross-Country the Senior Team led by David Shield were shown up by the juniors, the former coming bottom while the juniors took third place with Paul Dako and Julian Lee achieving both thirteenth and fourteenth places respectively. The juniors didn't do so well in the Rugby, beaten in the first match by Grove, although it was a close thing for John Peacock and his team.
Summer The term started well when the Chess Team Omar Al Salehi, Andrew Clavell, John Peacock, Mark Rickman and Andrew Banks won the Inter-House Chess Competition. This victory shows how game experience can beat potentially more skilled opposition. In the Inter-House Cricket the Senior Team lost its first-round match against School House, despite a Captain's innings of 51 from Giles Robinson and 33 from Patrick Toes. The Junior XI played with determination and greater skill than the 'experts' would have predicted against a winning Grove team. Despite the Tennis team losing 3-5 against School House the individuals concerned had good personal seasons: Judith Charman and the House Captain Helena Weaver were awarded Tennis Colours and with Sandra Skellern also gained Squash Colours; Mark Brownbridge went on to win the Doubles. Shortly before the Athletics Sports Simon Branston gained his Grade 4 A.A.A award. In the Competition there were three outstanding performances among a good number of brave and spirited efforts for individuals and relay teams to get 'into the places': Simon Bradbury, Timothy Welburn and Paul Dako were first in the Senior Javelin, Intermediate 400 metres and Intermediate 1500 metres respectively. The final afternoon saw a huge degree of success for the rowers. Cathryn Nicholson won the Women's Sculls; the Senior IV (Simon Stevens (Captain), Andrew Neely, David Shield, Stephen Atterwill and Nigel Wilson) won, as did the Junior IV (Stephen Jones, Jonathan King, Liese Stubbs, Timothy Welburn and Eugene Jordan). 36
The Grove Christmas The term started with a complement of 89 boys and girls, the largest number ever. Adam Stone was appointed Head of House and we welcomed Rosemary Smith and Edward Smakman back for the Oxbridge Examinations. Edward is to be congratulated on gaining a place at Worcester College Oxford, whilst Benedict Kaner, taking the 4th-term exam, was awarded an Exhibition in Natural Sciences at Pembroke College Cambridge. The House fielded a strong Senior Rugby Team with several L.VI representing the school at 2nd and 3rd XV level. The side was beaten by Rise, the eventual winners, after a very close match. Christopher Gilman was awarded his House Colours for captaining the team, as well as for cricket and football. The House Squash Team under James Bowden won through to the second round, to be held next term. James was awarded his Colours for Squash and for services to the House. The House tradition of participation in the band, choir and drama continued. Philip Kelly, Graham Mackinlay, James Morris and Robert Orange-Bromehead appeared in 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead' whilst Rosemary Smith undertook the major role of Vladimir in 'Waiting for Godot'. The two Chapel Services organised by the House were enjoyable and our thanks go to David Calderhead, Ian Savage and Christopher Bond for playing so vivaciously during one such Service. The Fourth form common room and Sixth form studies were redecorated over several weeks. This was their first fresh coat of paint for 15 years and the great improvement was instantly visible and visibly appreciated.
Easter At the beginning of term Rebecca Davidson was appointed a School Monitor and Mr.J. P. Rigby joined the House as Assistant Housemaster. Mr. R. C. G. Drysdale retired as Assistant following his appointment as Housemaster of Temple from September 1984. We thank him for the help and encouragement which he has given. Grove performed well in the General Knowledge Competition, with Alistair Fernie and James Morris winning prizes. The Senior Cross Country Team ran very well to gain second place with Simon Harrison finishing third. The Juniors did even better winning the Cup, with Michael Blissett gaining first place and Mark Davies third. James Procter was awarded his House Colours.
The major success of the term was the victory by the Junior Rugby XV over Manor in the Final, Peter Allan ably leading the team and being especially well supported by the fine performance of Michael Donoghue. The Swimming team captained by David Carr finished second in the Sports by only one point. There were creditable performances by Ian .Magson, Ben Lowes, Bradley Reed and Michael Donoghue. David Carr was awarded his House Colours along with Peter Jacques. The Squash team was beaten in the Final by the Rise. James Bowden captained the team and Peter Allan played well. Finally, David Calderhead is to be congratulated for fencing in the Great Britain Team.
Summer The term started with the announcement that Mr. J. Owen-Barnett was to become an Assistant Housemaster. The House Senior Cricket XI had a fine first round win but lost disappointingly in the following round. There were good performances by Peter Jacques the captain, Christopher Oilman and
Michael Donoghue, who despite being only a Junior went on to play for the 1st XI. The Junior Cricket XI had high hopes of at least reaching the Final but it was not to be as they fell at the second round. Graham Winn the captain, Michael Donoghue, Crispin Hill and James Wensley all played well. The 5-a-side Junior Soccer team played with great enthusiasm and just missed 3rd position in the Competition. In the Inter-House Athletics Competition the House performed very well, finishing 3rd overall. There were some very good individual' efforts, with Michael Blissett, Crispin Hill, James Wensley and Ian Magson gaining 1st places, and many others gaining valuable points. The Tennis team of James Bowden the Captain, Peter Allan, Stephen Crabb, and Gregor Grant reached the Inter-House Final but performed below their best losing to School House. During the term House Colours were awarded to Stephen Crabb, Gregor Grant, Simon Harrison and Iain Leedham. The Head of House Adam Stone and the Monitors are to be thanked for their help in the House during the year and many members of the House would probably like to thank those who gave the Housemaster a special end of term present.
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Christmas The beginning of the new academic year saw the House drastically reduced in numbers, with only 49 people. We gained nine new third formers, but to the dismay of the Lower Sixth boys there were no new girls. In the Inter-House Senior Rugby Competition, with such a young side, many coming from the fourth and fifth forms, we put up a creditable performance against Temple, losing 4-7 after extra time. In the end we felt hard done by to lose with so many harsh decisions going against us, but this was overshadowed by the brilliant performances of the two youngest members of the side, William Kettlewell and Jonathan Comley. Manor also played Dronfield in a high spirited friendly, winning 18-4. James Frank displayed many dazzling moves at fly-half with his direct running. Just after half-time Kevin Rollo, acting Captain, was led off the field in a dazed state, after someone thought his head was the ball. This allowed Mark Chamieh, the proper Captain, to come on as substitute and toughen up the pack with the help of Guy Moorey and Andrew Gray. 38
Mark Chamieh, James Frank and Kevin Rollo all won their 1st XV colours. Also Andrew Gray and Simon Knocker showed themselves to be influential players in the 2nd XV and Duncan Gray and Guy Moorey provided the basis for a very tough 3rd XV front row. Robert Falkingham, Andrew Bowler, James Metcalfe, Jonathon Comley, William Kettlewell, Roger Chamieh, Kevin Price, Ian McDonald, Scott Sim, Paul Leonard, Paul Barnes, Richard Falkingham, Nigel Jackson, Jonathan Stubbs and Timothy Moodycliffe all played for School teams. Elizabeth Cockburn turned her attentions away from the Lower Sixth to produce, direct and take the leading role in a splendid performance of 'G s ' with the help of Duncan Gray, Jeremy Pickup, Simon Knocker, Simon Crabtree, Guy Moorey, Jonathan Brunton and Mark Chamieh, who also played in the school production of 'Rosencrantz Guildenstern are dead' in his own inimitable way. The Christmas party this year took the form of a splendid dinner, which was enjoyed by all thanks to Mr. Jackson and his staff. • Senior House Colours were awarded to Mark Chamieh, James Frank and Andrew Gray.
Easter The Easter Term at the Manor turned out to be very eventful for most of us and even more so for some. At the beginning of term, to his own and others' amazement, Mark Chamieh was made a School Monitor. The high point of the term undoubtedly was the winning of the Swimming Standards and the Swimming Cup. The Swimming Cup was a good team performance with most of the points coming from the team races. In the individual events Jonathan Comley did outstandingly well even though hampered by a badly sprained ankle. Mark Chamieh, the grandad of the team, swam with his usual style to come second in the butterfly and he was ably backed up by James Frank and Kevin Rollo who both swam well in their finals. In addition Neal Ashton, Jonathan Stubbs and Ashley Comley are all to be commended for their swims. The Inter House Cross Country Running also showed the underlying house spirit; overall the House did not disgrace itself even though both senior and junior teams were depleted by illness (or idleness?). The best performances were Kevin Price's 2nd place and William KettlewelPs 12th in the juniors with Matthew Hopcraft 11th, Kevin Rollo 17th and Peter Thorpe 24th in the seniors. In the Junior House Rugby Competition the House did well to reach the final before losing to Grove; what they lacked in numbers was more than made up for in guts. Injuries forced Robert Hudson to be played in the pack; this turned out to be an inspired move as he had an outstanding game for a non-rugby player. The team was well led by Jonathan Comley and special note should be made of the performances of Ian McDonald and Scott Sim who proved themselves tough nuts for Grove to crack. This term will also be remembered as the term in which Manor began to resemble a zoo; with Jonathan Brunton's delightful, if elusive, finches and the truncated stay of Henry Walker's tarantula. This term will also be remembered for the high spirits of certain members of the lower sixth and fifth forms, which resulted, unhappily, but not surprisingly, in their coming a cropper. The House also played host to a war time practice bomb brought back by a souvenir hunter. Its harmless nature was not known until after the visit of the army bomb disposal team and for the two days that the device was lodged in his garden DLM was noticeably touchy. But in spite of these alarms and excursions the term proved generally to be a happy and successful one.
Summer The Summer Term started off on a shaky note with most of the Senior House Cricket being barred from playing for a variety of reasons including the 'Captain' Simon Cole. But we had a fine replacement in Simon Knocker who led the House team by example and he is also to be congratulated on gaining his 1st XI Colours. Even though the House team lost to Temple no one expected them to play so well, which was a very creditable performance as the great majority of the team was made up of junior middles. The Junior House team played very well up to the Final but lost to School House. Richard Strike and Elizabeth Cockburn both gained their House Colours and Elizabeth collected the 'Paddy Power Prize' for services to the School. Kevin Rollo was awarded his Swimming Colours. On Athletics Day, the Manor showed itself to be a pretty lethargic House with only a few worth while performances especially from Jonathan Comley, the Junior Middle Relay team and of course the Senior Relay team who put up a creditable performance especially considering Simon Knocker collided with a static Jonathan Brunton, but with the help of Graham Atkinson and Kevin Rollo this was rectified by the finishing line. A big thank you goes to James Frank for the time and effort he put into the Athletics team. The Summer Term was on the whole a quiet one by the Manor's standards but a very happy one, which I think can be attributed to the cheerful way in which Mr. Morkill ran the House. He will be missed and I wish him every success in his new post. KGT R
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Christmas Queen's welcomed twenty-three new members, and Clare Wise, Bradley Say and John Turner all returned to do Oxbridge. Congratulations must go to John Turner for gaining a place at the Queen's College, Oxford, to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics. The Inter-House Rugby Competition started soon after the beginning of term. Queen's team displayed a great deal of spirit and determination. We beat School House and Grove, and then lost to Temple in a closely fought match, to come third overall in the competition. The team committment from the 'non-specialists' was particularly pleasing, and Maurice Dobie and Nicholas Drever-Smith deserve a mention. Paul Chapman and Frank Howie both played extremely hard. Members of Queen's contributed well to School groups and societies including various bands. Gregory and Clare Wise, Stuart Galley and Richard Mavor were all involved in the School's play productions. Queen's Chapel week lasted about seven minutes and showed that quality and not quantity is much appreciated. Maurice Dobie, Greg Wise and Robert Gardner were awarded House Colours at the end of the term. 40
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Easter The Easter Term began with the Q.C.C.C. (Queen's Cross Country Club) making a valiant effort in the Inter-House Cross Country. Unfortunately a stiff opposition and a gruelling course proved too much for them, despite the rallying by their captain David Copley who came in first for Queen's. At higher level, however, Karen Clarkson and Penelope Gordon ran in the North Yorkshire Cross Country Championships. The Queen's Junior Rugby Team hindered by their size and physical stature failed to make any impression in the competition. Hockey dominated the games front during the rest of the term. Queen's were well represented here, as Karen Clarkson and Penelope Gordon were in the Girls' 1st XI while Robert Gardner and Paul Chapman both played for the 1st XI sometime during the season. Later on in the term a unique event in sport took place - the John Turner Memorial Hockey Match. This was a hockey match between the Middle 6 and Lower 6; fortunately the Middle 6 saved their pride by winning 3 goals to 1, Gregory Wise and Paul Anderson being the scorers. The participants of the hockey match would like to thank Mr John Turner for presenting the 'Egg Cup' to the captain of the winning team, Robert Gardner.
On paper Queen's 5-a-side Footall Team looked reasonable enough, although they seemed to lack inspiration during the games and unfortunately all their efforts were not rewarded by results. The final event of the term was the Swimming Gala. Though we had a strong Senior and Junior team the Intermediates lacked any reputable swimmers. James Hall, James Waite, Karen Clarkson and their captain Philip Tindall all swam very well for the Senior Team as did Angus Brown and Joseph Fricker for the Junior Team.
Summer The Summer Term is always the most serious as it is dominated by external and internal exams. Yet the members of the Queen's Senior Cricket Team certainly forgot all their worries during their solitary game against the Grove. Having been put into bat, the first ball saw the dismissal of our first batsman as there was a slight disagreement between the first two batsmen about when to run and when not. It was not long before the next batsman fell and the collapse of the Queen's batting was only momentarily halted by a valiant 13 runs by Paul Chapman. Queen's finished with a grand total of 27. Unfortunately the Grove's batting did not collapse in quite the same way and with the loss of only one wicket they easily scored the required runs. The Junior Team also failed to reach the second round though it must be noted that they scored approximately 2V2 times the number of runs which the Senior Team did. The Junior Team was captained by Ian Dobie. A special mention must go to Mark Grewer and Warwick Pemberton who turned in above average performances. Queen's chess team experienced a rather unexpected defeat in the Final by Dronfield. For the rowers this was the busiest term. Queen's was well represented in the School teams by Frank Howie, Nicholas Drever-Smith and Anthony Santorsola. Frank was awarded his School Rowing colours. My thanks go to Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Patterson who as always found the year full of 'eventful' moments. The Athletics Sports were the last main sporting event this year as usual. Though Queen's as a house did not excel in this competition, there were some truly professional performances. Robert Gardner bettered Carl Lewis; not only did he leave everybody standing in the 100m, and outjump all the other competitors in the Long Jump but he also flew round the 200m as if it was a 50m dash. Finally on a momentous note the Queen's Senior Relay Team consisting of Paul Chapman, Gregory Wise, Maurice Dobie and Robert Gardner equalled the School record with a time of 48.7s. M.J.D.
The Rise Christmas At the beginning of the term we welcomed eight new boys into the house. We also welcomed back Shaun Gorman who returned for Oxbridge exams and was appointed Captain of Rugby. Special mention must go to Jason Brewster who was unlucky enough to have broken his wrist after having deservedly established himself as 1st XV scrum-half. Congratulations must go to the five members of the House to receive their 1st XV colours, Shaun Gorman, Gary Connor, Robert Baldwin, James Burdass and Jason Brewster. As a result of his rise from 3rd XV to 1st XV, Gary Connor was awarded the Morris-McGrath Trophy for the most improved player. In the Inter-House Rugby competition the House team showed grit and determination to beat Dronfield and Grove and reach the final where we met a strongly fancied Temple team. A very even match resulted in a 6-6 draw. We deservedly won the replay by 6 pts. to Nil. The fact that neither side scored a try proves just how tight the matches were. House colours were awarded to Gary Connor, James Burdass and Gregory Taylor, not only for their success in the rugby but for their contributions to the House throughout the term. Congratulations to Gregory Taylor on being appointed Captain of Cricket, to James White on being appointed Captain of Squash, to Michael Bates on being made Captain of Cross-Country and to Michael Cass on being made Captain of Shooting. Billy Hughes and Gary Connor were the House representatives on the Chapel Committee and helped to make Rise Chapel Week a success; special mention to Frazer Lawrence and Robert Baldwin who made an unforgettable appearance as dancers. Finally we would like to thank Shaun Gorman for his help around the House. We congratulate him on being awarded a place at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and wish him every success in the future
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The term began well with the news that James White was to become a school monitor. The House was well represented in the 1st XI Hockey Team with no fewer than eight members of the house playing at various times throughout the season. Six people were awarded their colours:-Jonathan Pawson, Billy Hughes, Gary Connor, Robert Baldwin, Phillip Gaunt and Tim Wharton. Special mention must go to both Tim and Billy, Tim for being awarded his colours whilst still only in the IVth form, a splendid achievement. Congratulations to 41
Billy for being awarded 'THE STICK'. The house was also very well represented in the 2nd XI and Colts XI. The Senior House Cross Country saw an excellent team effort which resulted in a close but well-deserved victory. Michael Bates (2nd) ran extremely well and was supported by fine performances from James Burdass (4th), Paul Cockerill (5th) and Gary Connor (8th). Although the Juniors were not as successful Tim Wharton (8th), Nick Pawson (15th) and James Ogden (18th) did extremely well. The Junior House rugby side had a convincing win over Queen's before being beaten by a stronger, more experienced Manor side, in a match which will be long remembered for the courage and tenacity of the side who were narrowly beaten 15-11 and were down to seven players at one stage. The 1st V squash team was represented by James White (Capt) and Gregory Taylor who were both awarded their colours. These two, plus Gary Connor, James Burdass and Frazer Lawrence made up a strong House team which triumphed 4-1 over Grove in the Final. The Juniors were beaten by a strong School House V in the Junior Squash Competition. Congratulations go to James White on winning the individual Squash Cup. The inter-house 5-a-side Football cup was again retained by the Rise, due to excellent unselfish teamwork which led to a 100% record throughout the tournament. The House finished a disappointing sixth in the swimming gala, but there were some fine individual performances, notably from Jason Brewster and Tim Lakin. Well done everybody who competed.
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Summer The House team met a School House side in the Final of the Senior House Cricket Competition. The majority of the Rise XI were 1st or 2nd XI players with the notable exception of Guy Wilkinson a talented under 14 Colts player who gave a spirited performance. It was no real surprise when we regained the trophy largely due to a fine batting performance by James Burdass and some good accurate bowling. The Junior House team were beaten in the first round by Temple. Gregory Taylor (Captain), James Burdass, Jonathan Pawson and Jason Brewster were awarded their 1st XI colours whilst Gary Connor (Capt), Billy Hughes, Frazer Lawrence, and Guy Black were awarded their 2nd XI colours. For the fourth consecutive year the House won the Athletics Shield with excellent wins by James Burdass in the 400m, Paul Cockerill in both 800m and 1500m, and Alistair McGrath in the high jump and the shot put. The competitive spirit of all those who took part is surely the main reason for the healthy victory margin. James White represented the 1st VI Tennis Team and was awarded his colours. He and Stuart Chippindale, a 2nd VI player were the nucleus of a House Tennis team which narrowly lost to Grove in the Inter-House Tennis Competition. The Rise won the House Shooting Cup and Michael Cass won the School competition for best individual shot. As a result of their contributions to the House, Senior House colours were awarded to James White, Paul Cockerill, Robert Baldwin and Michael Bates. Timothy Wharton was awarded his Junior colours. G.J.C.
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Christmas At the beginning of term the House welcomed nine new Third Formers, seven Lower Sixth Formers - two boys and five girls - and two new members of the Middle Sixth, James Oliver from Taunton School and Philip Briggs, who is here on an E.S.U. Scholarship from America. Philip Eddell was appointed Head of House. During the summer some alterations had been made in the House: the previous Fifth Year dormitory became a bed-sit for the Lower Sixth, leaving two new bed-sits for the Fifth Year. In the Senior Inter-House rugby, the House was captained by Simon Forman but lost to Queen's in the first round, despite much enthusiastic support. The House was well represented in School teams: James Oliver and Peter Shield played in the 2nd XV, and Julian Desai, Lester Deeley and Simon Forman represented the 3rd XV; Philip Brierley and Mark Armitage played for the Under 16 Colts; Clive Walton and Nicholas Patchett captained the Under 15 and Under 14 'B' XV respectively; Nigel Muirhead played in the Under 14 'A' XV, and there were two other Third Years in the squad. Philip Briggs ran in the 1st VIII Cross Country team, and William Terry and Alexander Smith ran in the junior team. The girls in the House played an active part in School activities. Sarah Bosomworth was captain of girls' hockey; she, together with
Jane Smirthwaite and Charlotte Hamilton, received 1st XI colours; Claire Potter also played in the 1st XL Sarah Galbraith and Helen Carrier played in the 2nd XI. Special mention must be made of Angela Hiley, who played lacrosse for Harrogate Penguins and North Yorkshire, and Jane Smirthwaite, who played hockey for York and District. In the Inter-House squash competition, there was some success under the captaincy of Brian Steel, who also represented the School along with Angela Hiley, Claire Potter, Helen Carrier, Clive Walton and Nigel Muirhead. On the river Philip Eddell and Stephen Bird rowed and coxed respectively for the School in the York Small Boats Head. In chess, Edward Wilson and Peter Shield regularly played for the School. Several members of the House took part in the School Plays. Philip Briggs played 'Pozzo' in 'Waiting for Godot', while Charlotte Hamilton and James Oliver took parts in 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead'. Angela Hiley, Charlotte Hamilton and Helen Carrier took main parts in the Sixth Form production of 'Gr—e'; several other members of the House helped with the backing, and Timothy Summers played in the group. William Terry devoted many hours to stage lighting. 43
Philip Briggs and Peter Shield were chiefly responsible for the appearance of the first ever Students Newspaper in the School - 'The Bulletin'. Stephen Bird was in charge of advertising, and the paper got off to a promising start. The House is grateful to Peter Shield and Claire Potter for leading the House Chapel Week, to Edward Wilson for supervising House sessions in the sports hall and to Sarah Bosomworth for taking the swimming each Friday evening. Several members of the House were involved in music this term. Angela Hiley and Sarah Bosomworth played in the Wind Band; Gareth Gaunt and Ayo Ajose-Adeogun represented the House in the Fifth Year concert. Mention must also go to Simon Desai for his excellent playing at the Rememberance Service and his other contributions in rather different fields! Philip Eddell, Philip Briggs and Angela Hiley acted as stewards at the Enthronement of the Archbishop of York, and at the end of term Philip Briggs also read in the Minster at the Carol Service. Finally, special thanks must go to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for a most enjoyable House Party.
Easter At the beginning of term the House welcomed Nicholas Hopton as a Day Boarder. As usual the House participated enthusiastically in sporting activities - both Seniors and Juniors fared well in the inter-House Cross Country. The Seniors were captained by Philip Briggs, the Juniors came a close second to Grove. Charlotte Hamilton captained the Girls' Cross Country School Team, also including Anne Hudson. They both qualified for York and District events and Anne Hudson went on to run in the English School Championships. The five-a-side football proved to be a very popular event this term. Edward Wilson captained the team consisting of Nicholas Hopton (top goal scorer), Lester Deeley, Simon Forman and Philip Brierley. The team reached the final and narrowly lost to the Rise. The Junior House Rugby team performed well but unfortunately were knocked out by Grove in the semi-finals of the competition. Stephen Bird captained the House swimming and Philip Brierley, Matthew Curtis, Clive Walton and Brian Steel reached the finals of their events. Junior and Senior inter-House squash competitions also featured this term. Brian Steel captained the senior squash team which 44
included Edward Wilson, Clive Walton, Nicholas Muirhead and Nigel Muirhead. The Junior squash team (captained by Clive Walton) won the Junior competition beating Manor in the final. Claire Potter, Helen Carrier and Angela Hiley also represented the school at squash. Nicholas Hopton played well for the 1st XI Hockey team and had a successful term. Philip Eddell, Stephen Bird, Jane Smirthwaite and Peter Shield represented the school in rowing and rowed for the School in the 1984 Yorkshire Head of the River. 'The Bulletin' continued to be a popular paper throughout the school, edited by Philipp Briggs and Peter Shield. There were many contributions provided by members of the House and of the School. Edward Wilson and Peter Shield represented the School and the House in chess. Also in the House team were Laurent Kssis and Andrew Campbell, the team did well and reached the semi-finals. Some members of the House were involved in a chapel service which was arranged by Claire Potter. Paul Wareham (clarinet) and Simon Desai (trumpet) took part in the successful fourth form concert. Thanks go to Mr Taylor and Mr Round for another enjoyable term.
Summer This term sport played a prominent part in House activities. The Senior House cricket team was captained by Simon Forman. Their fine performance won them a place in the Final against The Rise. The Junior House team, captained by Nigel Collinson, beat The Manor in the Final of the competition. Simon Forman, Nigel Muirhead and Philip Brierley played for the First XI, and Colin Bosomworth played for the Second XI. Nigel Collinson and Paul Wareham were also regular members of the Senior Colts XI. The House had a lot of talent on the tennis side. Claire Potter was captain of girls' tennis, succeeded by Helen Carrier. The girls had a successful School team and Helen Carrier, Claire Potter, Angela Hiley and Sarah Galbraith were rewarded for their efforts with tennis colours. Mark Rycroft and Christopher Bond played for the School Under 16 tennis team and Matthew Curtis for the Under 15 team. The House tennis team, captained by Edward Wilson, played exceptionally well, beating Grove in the Final. Sports Day featured fine individual performances: Stephen Proudley won the 400 metres, and Christopher Midgley the 1500 metres and Nicholas Patchett the High Jump. Nigel Collinson won the intermediate discus and Christopher Bond set a new School High-
Jump record. The team was captained by Julian Desai. Congratulations go to Anne Hudson who was appointed the girls' cross country captain for next year and who this term ran in the North Yorkshire Athletics Championships. Philip Eddell, House captain of Boats and Stephen Bird were prominent members of the Boat Club. Congratulations must be given to Angela Hiley on winning the Toyne European History Prize and to Nicholas Hopton and Gareth Gaunt who won Arthur Craven Memorial Prizes for spoken French. Ayo Ajose-Adedgun also received a Vth Form prize, and Nicholas Muirhead was awarded a prize for Craft, Design and Technology. Finally, the House said farewell to the leavers from the Middle Vlth and to Martin Jibson and Maxine Rickman who left at the end of the Lower Vlth year. S.F.G.
Temple Christmas At the beginning of the new academic year we welcomed sixteen Third Formers and seven Lower Sixth Formers into the House. Phillipa Perry, John Torlesse and Michael Haslam returned to sit Oxbridge Entrance exams and we also welcomed a new member, Carolyn Barr, into the Upper Sixth. Congratulations to Carolyn on obtaining a place at St.Hugh's College, Oxford, and to John on a place at Magdelene College, Cambridge; we wish them all the best in the future. Jeremy Atkinson is especially to be congratulated on winning an open Scholarship to St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford, an excellent achievement. In 'A' levels last summer, four members of Temple shared no fewer than eighteen grade As - a record, and Temple yet again retained the Work Cup. Jonathan Abbey was appointed Head of House and David Wombell, Michael Cramb and Sarah Clayton were appointed House Monitors. The Senior House Rugby team under the inspiring captainship of David Wombell reached the final of the Inter-House Rugby Competition, the first time for some years. After a hard fought battle with Manor, the team had an easier passage against Queen's to the final.Despite excellent team spirit and determination we narrowly lost to Rise 6 points to 0, having already forced a replay. The forwards played with commendable skill and strength, particularly David Wombell, Richard Hampshire and Simon Cockerill. In the backs there was some staunch defending and the kicking of Jeremy Atkinson
proved invaluable. Richard Hampshire, Simon Cockerill and Richard Horner were awarded their House colours. Jonathan Abbey, David Wombell and Nicholas Hopton were regular members of the 1st XV all of whom received their colours. Sarah Clayton represented the York and District Schools hockey team, was also a member of the girls 1st XI and was awarded her colours. At the end of the term we said goodbye to an active member of the House, Nicholas Hopton, who became a day boarder in School House, where we wish him all the best.
Easter At the beginning of the Term we congratulated David Wombell on being appointed a School Monitor. The House was well represented in an active sporting term which began with the Junior House Rugby event. Despite having a determined junior team, captained by Conal Scholes, we were unfortunately defeated in the first round against a stronger School House side. However, there were some excellent individual performances showing great promise for the future. Jeremy Atkinson was once again a regular member of the 1st XI Hockey Team and was reawarded his colours. In the Cross Country the House captain, due to illness and lack of fitness, was unable to repeat his performance of last year. James Seaton however, made up for this, running an outstanding race, and for the second year running Temple provided the individual winner. Congratulations to James. David Wombell also ran well, coming fifth. The House gained third place overall. James Seaton, Jonathan Abbey and David Wombell once again represented the School Cross Country Team. In the Inter House Swimming Gala, Temple Juniors showed great strength with notable performances from Jack Cooke and Jason Mellor. Unfortunately the remainder of the House was not as strong and we could only manage fifth place, despite a creditable performance from the Juniors. The Five-a-Side Soccer Competition was one of the more entertaining features of the term; here Michael Lyon proved to be a real contender for the England No 1 shirt, who along with the rest of the team thoroughly enjoyed the competition. 45
Summer The earlier part of the term was dominated by Cricket in which the prospects for Temple in the Senior Competition looked very good. However, having defeated Manor in the first round, we were surprisingly defeated by School House in the Semi-Final. The Captain Jeremy Atkinson made some outstanding individual performances and there were also valuable contributions from Clive Richards and Ian Barker. Temple was well represented in the 1st XI by Jeremy Atkinson and Iain Barker who both received their Colours. We also congratulate Jeremy not only in scoring two centuries during the season but also on being selected to play for the Yorkshire Schools Cricket Team. Clive Richards and James Langton were regular members of the 2nd XI. In Tennis Michael Cramb captained the School Team and received his colours. Nicholas Green, a junior, also represented the School 1st VI which was an extremely commendable achievement. He also won the Singles Competition and his future in this field looks very strong
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indeed. Unfortunately the House Team did not gain much success. The final event of the year, the Athletics competition, saw Temple produce an extremely good team performance in which the House finished second. There were some very good individual performances from Conal Scholes in the Junior 100m, David Wombell in the Senior Javelin and Jack Cooke in the junior 200m. Once again Temple excelled in the academic side of School life, retaining the Work Cup for the fifth successive year and the House was well represented on Speech day with Jeremy Atkinson, Sophia Williamson, David Marsh and Mark Plummer all receiving prizes. Finally it remains for me to thank the House for all their hard effort both in class and on the field and to give our very best wishes to all the leavers especially the MVI. Also special thanks must go to Mr. Bulcock to whom we said goodbye at the end of term as he takes up his new appointment as Housemaster of the Manor. We thank him for all his hard work and effort and wish him every success and happiness in the future. M.J.A.
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First XV The 1983 season can only be regarded as disappointing. In many respects it was similar to 1979; they both followed very good seasons after which very few old colours remained. In both 1979 and last season none of the forwards had had 1st XV experience and in addition to their inexperience, there was also a lack of physical presence. Under such difficult circumstances, David Wombell demonstrated a remarkable ability to hook the ball going backwards! This coupled with the fine line out play of Christopher Gilman provided some set piece ball; however the lack of forward strength and expertise in rucking rarely allowed the School to dominate second phase play. Despite these limitations, Mark Chamieh at loose head prop was always able to hold his own whilst Frank Howie and Robert Baldwin, who often had to play out of position, were tireless workers in the loose. The biggest problem area was undoubtedly the back row which at times was conspicuous by its lack of presence around the field when it mattered. How tragic it was that the School lost an outstandingly talented flanker (to another school) who would have made the world of difference to the side's performance. The backs were rarely a settled unit; various combinations were tried and discarded. It was not until the introduction of James Burdass at fly half and Gary Connor at outside centre midway through the season, both of whom had made their way from 3rd XV rugby at the start of term, that a workmanlike unit was formed. Since the backs were not given much ball going forward and lacked genuine pace in certain positions, effective penetration against good opposition rarely developed. Despite this, Jason Brewster at scrum half clearly demonstrated an outstanding talent seemingly overlooked by the Yorkshire U16 selectors, whilst Robert Gardner at inside centre tackled superbly,ran strongly and always gave of his utmost. It was fitting that his endeavour should have been rewarded by scoring the final try of the season in Oporto. In the first match of the season, the Retiring Captain's XV looked on paper to be a good test for the School but a combination of disorganisation and a noticeable lack of fitness in certain quarters allowed the School to win with comparative ease by 14 pts to nil. Since the Headingley Colts game had to be cancelled this unfortunately was the only match experience the majority of players
had of 1st XV rugby before they travelled to Denstone and it certainly showed. By half time, the home side had scored six tries, five by their backs, to give them a 28 pts lead. The sheer pace of the opposition's backs was too much for the School who were always struggling to show any kind of cohesive attack. By the second half, with the forwards holding their own the backs were able to cope better and only conceded two further tries but the end result was still a resounding defeat. The next match against Silcoates at home was lost narrowly by 15 pts to 12 pts. With wind advantage in the first half, the School put the visitors under pressure and as a result Gorman put his side ahead with three well taken penalty goals. Silcoates responded with a penalty and a converted try after a fine three quarter movement to level the scores by half time. In the second half a more resolute defence kept out the visitors' talented backs but eventually they scored a try wide out which was converted. Despite a further penalty by Gorman and a spirited fight back by the School in the closing minutes, Silcoates' line remained uncrossed. One of the few victories of the season was recorded in the following week against Barnard Castle. The School started well and when Gorman linked over after a few minutes, a high scoring game was anticipated. The inexperience of the School however, plus poor weather conditions produced a scrappy first half with numerous handling errors by both sides. After the resumption, Barnard Castle forced the School to defend more frequently and with their own possession often squandered, the only further addition to the score was a penalty goal. Against Ashville, the School performed well 'below par'. Although only seven points down at half time, the School's defence in the second half left a lot to be desired despite the outstanding performances of Wombell and Gardner. Too many backs 'missed their man' and the School's back row failed to nullify the superior attacking ability of the opposition's half backs. The final match before half term resulted again in a heavy defeat at Hymers. The vastly superior physical presence of the opposition's forwards was clearly and at times over eagerly demonstrated, and with little possession from the forwards the backs were forced to defend for the majority of the game. The first match after half term against Ampleforth highlighted some of the season's recurring problems. Although the School lost by 41 pts 49
to nil, for long spells of the game they were able to hold their own but inexperience was often demonstrated by an incorrect decision or a poorly executed kick which led to a loss of possession. Two tries were scored immediately from poor drop outs, an area which caused concern throughout the season. On the credit side, there was no lack of effort, and despite the score, the team played better than in their previous two games. With Durham having agreed to play another School the following week, new ground was broken with a visit to Sir William Turner's Sixth Form College at Redcar. Against moderate opposition the School made hard work of winning a game they should have had sewn up by half time, and although it was encouraging to see the backs score all four tries, the fifteen points conceded showed again deficiences in defence especially by the back row. In the game against Worksop, the introduction of Connor into the outside centre position allowed Gorman to play full back. With the School's forwards dominating the scrums, the backs ran with greater purpose and showed more attacking flair but were still unable to gain extra penetration against a good cover defence. It was left to Connor with three penalty goals and a converted try to add sufficient points to ensure victory. Against Pocklington, the School's forwards were generally outplayed both in set pieces and open play. Although Pocklington only scored one try in the first half, the result was put beyond doubt with three further tries early in the second half. The match at Giggleswick will be remembered for the dubious distinction of being one of the most unpleasant games witnessed at schoolboy level for a long while. The game contained little rugby and it is to be hoped that next season their visit to York will produce a game worthy of the fine traditions of sportsmanship we have been used to in the past seasons. The following week, the School travelled to Woodhouse Grove and played an undistinguished game. Although only one try was scored against the School in the first half, the home side was generally on top. In the second half, three further tries were conceded, assisted again by poor defence. The final match of the term at home to Bradford was probably the best performance of the season. Playing into a strong wind, the School's forwards dominated all aspects of play with Magson, making his debut at flanker, prominent in defence. Although an early try was conceded, the School were able to take a half time lead by 9 pts 6 pts when Connor converted three long range penalty goals. 50
After the resumption, the visitors' forwards came more into the game, which allowed their backs more opportunities to run, resulting in two further tries. In the last quarter of the game, further pressure by the School produced a try wide out which was unconverted to leave the School one point adrift. During the Easter holidays the School completed a successful rugby tour to Portugal winning all their three matches. In the first match, the School fielded a predominantly U16/U17 side against almost the full Portuguese National U16 side. The home side was physically bigger in the forwards with speed in the backs and in the first quarter of the game the pace was fast and furious with the School generally on the defensive. After conceding an early converted try, the School gradually regained their composure and by harrying their less experienced opponents were able to free them into making mistakes, which resulted in a try for Brewster. In the second half, the School went further ahead with a fine threequarter movement which put Connor in for a try wide out which he converted. The Portuguese replied with a penalty before Brewster extended the lead with a dropped goal and an individual try to crown a fine team performance and make victory secure at 17 pts to 9 pts. The second match, two days later against Coimbra Under 20s was expected to be the hardest game. The School fielded a more experienced XV and yet despite their superior team play were only able to take a 6 pts to nil lead by half time due to some over anxious play by the School and persistent offside play by the home side. After the resumption, two tries from 5 metre scrums by scrum half Brewster and No.8 Hopton, plus two individual tries by Gorman and Brewster extended the School's lead to twenty points; however several promising threequarter movements failed to materialise into tries due to poor handling. In the last quarter of the game, Coimbra's forwards raised their game and deservedly reduced their deficit with two tries after powerful running by their forwards, one of which was converted. After a period of scrappy play Abbey on the wing concluded the scoring with a try in the corner to give the School victory by 24 pts to 10 pts. For the final match of the tour against Oporto Under 20s, the School made several team changes, to ensure everyone played in two games. With some players out of position plus the waterlogged nature of the ground, more reminiscent of the riverside fields in January, continuity of team play was rarely exhibited.
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After a scrappy start the School appeared to be gaining control of the game and by half time had taken a nine points lead with a converted try by Frank and a penalty by Gorman, however in the second half this early promise was not realised as Oporto's forwards started to monopolise the set piece possession and showed greater physical presence at the breakdowns. The home side's enterprising wings were prevented from scoring by sound deffensive play by the School in which Reed was prominent, their only score being a dropped goal. The final score of the tour was deservedly a try by Gardner after a kick ahead by Gorman to give the School victory by 13 pts to 3 pts. Whilst the tour provided useful experience for several promising younger players who are likely to make their mark at 1st XV level next season and a fitting climax to rugby at St. Peter's for the older players, the most lasting memories are likely to be the warm friendship and generous hospitality shown by all our Portuguese hosts. Colours were awarded to: S. R. Gorman *(Capt.) R. O. B. Gardner*, C. D. Wombwell*, M. J. Abbey, J. Brewster, F. W. H. Howie, M. A. Chamieh, C. E. Gilman, J. A. Frank, N. D. Hopton, R. M. Baldwin, G. G. B. Robinson, K. G. T. Rollo, J. E. B. Burdass, C. J. Connor and S. Turl. * awarded cap.
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This was awarded to Gary Connor who came to St. Peter's in the Sixth Form. With little previous experience of rugby, but undoubted talent at soccer, he never progressed beyond the 3rd XV in his first year. At the start of last season he made rapid progress from the 3rds through the 2nds to secure a well deserved 1st XV place at outside centre by mid term.
The Second XV scored 34 tries, conceding 24, and built up 172 points for, and 116 against, in 12 school matches, in which they won 6 and lost 6. In the match against Silcoates we struggled through the first half with no score as the opposition seemed to play with more determination. In the second half, as we grew in confidence, the pack kept us going forward and scored two tries for their efforts to ensure victory. In the next match against Barnard Castle the backs - except in one of the six tries - ran with attractive determination to help us to a convincing win. Against Ashville, Jonathan Pawson, at scrum half, ran in a hat-trick of tries helped by the whole team switching play from side to side then committing all the opposition's forwards into the rucks and mauls. Suprisingly all our 32 points were scored in the second half as we were slow to search out a pattern of play to compromise the opposition's weaknesses.However in the next match against Hymers College we were a few players short due to injuries and only the place kicking of Gary Connor kept us in contact with the opposition. The forwards led by Andrew Gray produced a determined effort in the last quarter of the game but the backs seemed unable to match them and just could not score. Determined tackling by all the backs, accurate kicking by Gary Connor and fine play and leadership of the forwards by Andrew Gray ensured an excellent performance against Ampleforth although it was our heaviest defeat. Any chance that the opposition created, having stretched our defence to its limits and ran our forwards all over the field, produced a score. As is so often the case, Ampleforth's fine play brings out the best in our own players who continued to press forward throughout, and in so doing spent as much time attacking the opposition's half as they did defending their own. Against Sir William Turner's, Redcar, exciting running rugby and unselfish play throughout ensured victory despite a most committed opposition who made us work hard for each piece of possession in the forwards, but whose backs allowed ours to gain in confidence as the game went on through their lack of tackling. This was followed by a similar win against Worksop College and again the confident running of the backs produced many surging runs and two good tries for the inside centre and captain, Shaun Turl. However credit must go also to the forwards who provided the backs with ample possession. Perhaps the most pleasing win of the season came next against Pocklington; for, despite being four - nil down at half time, we rallied 51
in the second half with the forwards playing above themselves, driven on by the mature play of Jonathan Pawson at scrum half, who scored our first try. Then the unceasing running of the back row ensured a great territorial advantage giving Ian Magson the winning score from a five metre scrum. Throughout the game the line-out jumping of Barney Hopton and especially of Gregor Grant was quite faultless, with the backs playing their part in not allowing the opposition the room to run back at us. If only we could have reproduced this form in the following games against Giggleswick, Woodhouse Grove, and Bradford Grammar, where we seemed to have lost our confident sense of adventure in the backs who were provided with ample possession - the 'lion's share' in fact, during the Giggleswick game - from our forwards, but were just not able to obtain that winning score, as all the losses were within single figure margins. The indifferent first XV ensured much swapping of players and positions and, along with the usual crop of injuries to exacerbate the already unsettled position, we could have achieved a very good season. However luck was never on our side, despite valiant and unselfish play by all those who took part. A. Gray*, S. Bradbury*, P. Chapman*, J. Pawson*, J. Atkinson*, J. Oliver*, M. Wise, C. Richards, I. Leedham, D. Pearsall, P. Toes, S. Harrison, S. Kerr, I. Magson, M. Chapman, S. Knocker, J. Langton, G. Taylor, B. Hopton, G. Grant, P. Anderson. *Colours J.A.O.-B.
'The Club9 As always the club played for enjoyment and, win or lose, their attitude, although strongly competitive, was always that 'it was the game that mattered'. The results were mixed, some sound wins and some defeats by sides who had a lot of talent. All matches were however strongly contested in an excellent spirit. The season finished in similar fashion with a most convivial dinner. My congratulations and thanks go to Christopher Oldfield, who was a most able captain. J.P. Atkinson, S.I. Chippindale, J.K. Desai, M.G. Wise, G.D. Atkinson, I.P.J. Leedham, S. Forman, J.K. Sim, D.G.M. Gray, P. Shield, A. Santorsola, M.A. Cass, M.A. Bates, C.J.M. Oldfield, F.M. Lawrence, L. Deeley, E.G. Moorey, S. Ryder, M.D.A. Chapman, D.W. Pearsall, P.M. Anderson, G.J. Connor, G.G.B. Robinson, B.J. Say, R. Falkingham, J.M.A. Seaton. R.H.H. 52
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The Senior Colts started the season without two members of the previous Under 15 Colts, but their replacements David White and Andrew Bowler proved to be very sound members of the team. There were two early wins against Barnard Castle and Ashville College, but there followed a run of narrow defeats to produce a rather disappointing record. However all members of the team always gave of their best, following the example of Captain Timothy Lakin. There was some good hooking and fine loose play from Timothy Welburn and another strong member of the pack was Robert Falkingham. David White worked bravely at scrum half but yet again the team was never able to find the ideal fly-half. Bradley Reed's tackling at centre was ferocious and a significant factor in the team's defence, and he was ably supported by Andrew Sarin. There is certainly talent among many members of the team and this should be developed as they move into the senior teams. Team: L. M. Armitage, A. M. Bowler, P. J. E. Brierley, S. R. M. Cockerill, R. Falkingham, W. G. Farnsworth, R. J. Hampshire, L. Harris, S. M. Illingworth, T. Lakin (Captain), J. W. Metcalfe, B. B. Reed, A. D. Sarin, T. D. Welburn, D. M. D. White, M. W. Winfield. B.A. 53
Under 15 Colts
Under 14 Colts
Every year there seems to be the same problem in U15 squads, namely a wealth of back row forwards but quite the reverse when it comes to centres. This year was no exception, in fact it was worse than usual. A great deal of time was spent trying to find a set of backs capable of competing with oppositions that seemed to be stronger this year. As usual, it was a case of converting forwards into backs and the most successful experiment was Gunther Klar. Unfortunately his absence from the forwards resulted in them being unable to gain sufficient quality ball to justify the move. Other than this problem, I must start by saying that this was a very enjoyable group to coach. On the whole they were both keen and willing. They were certainly rewarded with some good performances through the season and they showed considerable improvement. At the start, the tackling was frightful and the forwards had much to learn about 100% commitment. By the end of the season, although not perfect, it was a very different side that won all but one of its matches in the Easter term. As usual, several players stand out in one's memory: William Kettlewell and Timothy Wharton, outstanding back row forwards. Scott Sim, a reliable full-back who never even played in the A's last year and John Comley, who could develop into an outstanding footballer, but must really learn to take charge at the base of the scrum. The highlights of the season were marvellous wins against Ampleforth and Giggleswick, and fixtures at both A and B team level against a Canadian touring team at the end of the season, for which we were joined by a few U16s and U14s and the games were followed by a most enjoyable dinner. Unfortunately, there were too many injuries to allow 15 players really to settle down and get to know each other's game, but certainly this season proved to be reasonably successful and I am sure that this squad will develop into an extremely capable group of rugby players. The core players were: P. M. Allan, J. H. Allen, J. N. Collinson, J. F. Comley, W. O. Kettlewell, G. Klar, L. C. Kssis, B. W. Lowes, D. N. E. Pawson, W. J. R. Peacock, K. S. Price, C. S. Scholes, I. S. Simm, J. R. B. Warren, T. J. R. Wharton, G. D. Winn. Also played: R. P. Chamieh, N. A. Hudson, I.M cDonald, P. E. Maloney. D.J.R.
In retrospect, it is difficult to understand why this team was defeated during the season. A solid pack, sound half-backs and some elusive runners always gave us the ability to secure victory. However, there were times when there was a lack of coordination between the indvidual units and hence the team was not as effective as it could have been. Certainly they must continue to concentrate on teamwork if they are to remain such a successful side. Too often individuals became isolated and attacks petered out. However one must not be too critical of a side which scored many tries and only lost three matches. The season began successfully with an enthralling encounter against Silcoates, the result of which was in doubt until the end. It was in this match that Pemberton, Spence and Hill showed that they were a quality combination and were to remain intact throughout the season in the back row. Barnard Castle were defeated comfortably but Ampleforth slipped into top gear from the outset and outplayed us in all departments, demonstrating especially the advantages of quick, ruck ball. Good handling and support play took us to two resounding victories over Worksop and Hymers. Poor defensive play gave Pocklington the edge but the match of the season was surely the narrow victory over Woodhouse Grove. Throughout the term Durham, Mellor and Muirhead played with spirit and determination and this was clearly demonstrated in the final match. Poor weather restricted practice sessions after Christmas and much of the polish had worn off by the time the rest of the matches were played. Silcoates took their revenge, but only just, after having been given a twenty points lead. There were many notable individual performances but greater teamwork will be required next season. Palmer proved a fine kicker and Donoghue improved both as a player and as a captain throughout the year. My thanks to him for all his efforts but also to all the players and their parents, who made this a most enjoyable season.
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Regular team members included: N. P. Durham, C. J. Hill, W. I. Robinson, I. J. Burdass, M. R. Grewer, J. H. Mellor, N. D. Muirhead, W. G. N. Pemberton, T. B. White, S. R. Barlow, N. M. Chippindale, M. D. Donoghue, A. S. Palmer, N. J. Patchett, M. D. Spence, J. W. Wensley, P. R. Barnes. S.A.C.
Results Wed Wed Sat Sat Wed Wed Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Wed
Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec
21st 28th 1st 8th 12th 19th 5th 12th 19th 26th 3rd 10th 14th
First XV Retiring Captains XV Home Dehstone College Away Silcoates School Home Barnard Castle School Home Ashville College Home Hymers College Away Ampleforth College Home Sir William Turner's School. .Away Worksop College Home Pocklington School Away Giggleswick School Away Woodhouse Grove School.. . .Away Bradford Grammar School.. .Home
Portuguese Tour Mon Mar 26th Lisbon U16s Wed Mar 28th Coimbra U20s Fri Mar 30th Oporto U20s
Senior Coits Won Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Won Won Lost Lost Lost Lost
14 0 12 7 3 3 0 16 15 0 3 3 13
0 42 15 0 30 29 41 15 7 22 16 28 14
Won Won Won
17 6 24 10 13 3
Second XV Nunthorpe Grammar School Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Hymers College Ampleforth College Sir William Turner's School Worksop College Pocklington School Giggleswick School Woodhouse Grove School Bradford Grammar School
0-16 14-0 26-4 32-4 9-14 0-24 34-4 36-12 10-4 4-10 4-12 3-11
)1 Barnard Castle School Ashville College . . Hymers College . . Ampleforth College Worksop College . Pocklington School Saltscar School . . .
For Ag;ainst 0 7 7 24 7 0 22 6 19 12 6 16
Result Win Win Defeat Defeat Defeat
Under 15XV Sat Sat Wed Wed Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Wed Tues
Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar
1st 8th 12th 19th 5th 19th 26th 3rd 10th 4th 11th 3rd 7th 20th
Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Hymers College Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Giggleswick School Woodhouse Grove School . . Nunthorpe School Hymers College Silcoates School Ashville College Brentwood School
Away Away Away Away Home Away Away Home .Home Home Home Home Home Home
Won Lost Lost Drew Won Drew Lost Won Lost Won Lost Won Won Won
7 3 0 8 27 6 4 22 3 34 0 42 11 8
6 8 6 8 0 6 29 0 30 0 18 4 8 4
L W W W L L W W W L L L
Sat Sat Sat Wed Sat Sat Sat Sat Wed
Oct 1st Oct 8th Nov 5th Nov 9th Nov 19th Nov 26th Dec 3rd Dec 10th Dec 14th
Fyling Hall School 1st XV. . .Away Barnard Castle School Home Ampleforth College Away Fyling Hall School 1st XV. .Home Worksop College Home Pocklington School Away Giggleswick School Home Woodhouse Grove Away Bradford G.S Home
Won 9 6 Won 18 0 Lost 54 3 Won 26 10 Won 15 14 Lost 38 19 Won 20 11 Won 26 0 cancelled
Junior Comp 1st Round: School House Temple Grove Dronfield Rise Queen's
Semi finals: Queen's Temple Rise Grove
Semi Finals: School House Grove Rise Manor
Final: Rise Temple Replay: Rise Temple
Under 14XV
'The Club'
Inter-House Rugby Senior Competition 1st Round: 14 Queen's 0 School House 7 Temple Manor 4 after extra time 16 Rise 4 Dronfield
Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Feb Feb Mar Mar
1st Silcoates School 8th Barnard Castle 19th Hymers College 5th Ampleforth College 19th Worksop College 26th Pocklington School 3rd Giggleswick School 10th Woodhouse Grove School . . 4th Nunthorpe G.S 11th Hymers College 3rd Silcoates School 7th Ashville College
Away Away Home Away Away Home Home .Home Home Away Home Home
Won Won Won Lost Won Lost Won Won Won Won Lost Won
32 36 46 4 58 6 28 21 34 12 22 36
12 0 4 30 O 29 10 14 10 8 24 0
3 12 10 0
6 6
Final: Grove Manor
Colts Eleven
Hockey A late start to the season, caused by bad weather, left everyone with the feeling that we always just failed to catch up. It was early February before any matches were played, but having started, all remaining fixtures took place. The First Eleven under the captaincy of Giles Robinson always played with energy and enthusiasm but found it difficult to link with each other and to play as a team. On the occasions that they did, they looked very talented and effective. Individuals showed that they have potential and I hope that those returning will have benefited from their experience, and those leaving will continue their hockey with clubs, colleges and universities. Many I am sure will do well when they do. The Second Eleven was a combination of youth and experience and the blend was most successful, the team scoring thirty-five goals in their matches. The standard of the team was very good and it would not have disgraced us as a first eleven this season. The Colts Eleven captained by Jason Brewster had a most enjoyable season and as the season progressed, so did they, as their results indicate. Both as individuals and as a team they showed a lot of talent and I hope that they had the enjoyment from the game which is so important. The rest of the club had a full season of hockey once the weather improved and the term culminated in an internal competition involving everyone in the club. My thanks go to all my colleagues for their help and support during the season, and to Giles Robinson and the other captains for all their efforts. Results First Eleven Ashville College York University Scarborough College Pandas H C Worksop College Leeds G S N u n t h o r p e School Styx H C Wellensyans H C Retiring Captains XI Presidents XI
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Second Eleven Won Lost Drawn Drawn Lost Won Won Lost Lost Lost Lost
4-0 4-0 2-2 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-0 5-0 2-0 3-2 6-1
Bootham School Scarborough College Pandas H C Scarborough VI College Worksop College Leeds G S Barnard Castle School Easinwold School
Won Drawn Lost Lost Lost Won Won Won
11-0 4-4 5-2 3-1 3-2 11-0 2-0 3-1
Pocklington School Northallerton School (Indoor) Scarborough College
Won Drawn Won Lost
4-3 0-0 3-0 2-1
Worksop College Bootham School Pocklington School Barnard Castle School
Lost Lost Won Won
10-1 2-0 3-0 5-0
The following represented the First Eleven, G. G. Robinson* (Captain), S. Turl*, R. M. Baldwin*, P. M. Gaunt*, S. P. Knocker*, G. J. Connor*, T. J. R. Wharton*, R. O. B. Gardner*, J. P. Atkinson*, J. I. Pawson*, R. W. Hughes*, J. E. B. Burdass, S. F. Bradbury, N. D. Hopton, G. Y. Taylor, P. N. B. Chapman. Caps were awarded to Giles Robinson and Shaun Turl. The Burn Trophy was awarded to Shaun Turl. The Stick was awarded to Billy Hughes. The following represented the Second Eleven, P. M. Toes*, G. Grant, C. E. Gilman, G. Y. Taylor*, S. F. Bradbury*, J. E. B. Burdass*, N. D. Hopton*, P. N. B. Chapman*, I. P. J. Leedham, J. A. Bowden, C. P. Richards, A. J. McGrath, S. Forman, F. M. Lawrence, M. P. Lyon, I. S. Magson. The following represented the Colts Eleven, J. Brewster* (Captain), S. R. M. Cockerill*, T. D. Welburn, P. J. E. Brierley, J. S. Ironside, C. H. Bond, R. M. Pallister*, P. J. Brotherton, R. J. Hampshire, C. R. Bosomworth, W. G. S. Black*, R. A. Bramley, C. A. Harkus, M. A. Coughlin, P. D. Thorpe, A. U. Mclnnes, *Colours R.H.H.
Girls9 Hockey 1983-84 This season has been one of mixed fortunes. The team, captained by Sarah Bosomworth was well balanced with three of the new Lower Sixth girls fitting in well. Matches were keenly contested and a high level of skill and determination was shown especially against the College of Ripon and York St. John. The team managed to reach the third round of the Under 18 National Championships and only lost to Sherburn High School after extra time and penalty flicks! There were also a few indoor matches and in the Mercian Tournament the team beat Joseph Rowntree only to meet up with Sherburn High again who beat us by their higher level of skill and accuracy.
The season ended with a very enjoyable match against the Colts XI. Congratulations should be given to Sarah Clayton and Jane Smirthwaite who represented York and District Under 18 Team on several occasions. I would also like to thank Mr. Paterson and Mrs. Shepherd for their help and encouragement throughout the season. Colours were awarded to: Sarah Bosomworth, Sarah Clayton, Elizabeth Cockburn, Catherine Nicholson and Jane Smirthwaite. The following represented the 1st XI: S. A. Bosomworth (Captain), K. D. Clarkson, S. E. Clayton, E. J. Cockburn, K. M. France, P. N. Gordon, C. A. Hamilton, C. J. J. Lamb, C. F. Nicholson, C. L. Potter, S. R. Skellern, J. C. Smirthwaite, H. L. W. Weaver. Results Indoor Hockey
1st XI Vork College Lost Queen Anne Grammar School Lost Retiring Captain's XI Draw Lady Lumley's School Won Queen Anne Grammar School Lost York College (Ul8 Championship 2nd Round) Won Huntington School Won The Mount School Won York Women's Junior XI Lost Fyling Hall Won College of Ripon and St. John 2nd XI Lost Scarborough College Lost Fulford School Lost Sherburn School (U18 Championship 3rd Round) Lost (*The match was decided on penalty flicks: 3-1)
0 0 1 1 0
1 3 1 0 2
2 2 2 0 5 0 0 0
1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
Queen Anne Grammar School Fulford School Bar Convent The Mount School Queen Anne Grammar School
Won Won Won Draw Draw
3 8 1 1 4
Played 5 Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 0 For 17 Against 8 2nd XI Hockey Huntington School Bar Convent The Friends School
Won 2 0 Draw 1 1 Won 5 1 Games were cancelled against Pocklington School and The Mount School.
0 0*
Games were cancelled against: Mount School, Pocklington School and Joseph Rowntree School. Played 14 Won 5 Drawn 1 Lost 8 For 13 Against 11
S A R
Squash Captain: J. G. White Colours: J. G. White, S. R. Gorman, J. A. Bowden, G. Y. Taylor, P. M. Allan, Leman Harris. The season began with almost all the places on the First Team to be filled. Only Shaun Gorman of the previous year's successful team remained, and only for the Christmas Term. He performed very competitively at number 3, and won six of his seven matches.
James White improved greatly during the season and put up creditable performances against a variety of very good opponents. He always lacked a little in agility, but improved his speed and strength and allied these to his long reach and touch to become a difficult player to beat. He deservedly won the individual championship. James Bowden had a mixed season at No.2, often playing many good rallies without winning many points, but always able to contest matches even against the best of his opponents. After Christmas Gregory Taylor took over the No.3 position, and although he lost some matches disappointingly he showed tremendous determination when winning vital ties in our matches against Durham School (when he was one game down) and Pocklington School (when he was behind 2-0) enabling the team to win both matches 3-2. More practice and freedom from injury would improve his consistency and confidence. The team was completed by Leman Harris and Peter Allan. In their contrasting styles they both improved vastly over the season, Peter showing more delicacy of touch, and Leman displaying excellent retrieving and very powerful hitting. After Christmas they both won all seven of their School matches. Gary Connor (twice), James Burdass, Brian Steel and Stephen Ryder (one match each) were competent reserves when called upon. Three Junior Middles - David Simpson, Kevin Price and Clive Walton - all showed that with dedication and practice next year they could be competing for places on the First Team. The U.14 Squad contained an even greater number of promising players, and they should all be aiming for the Senior Team in a year or two, playing as much as possible against players better than themselves. One disappointment was the lack of challenge and movement on the Squash Ladders. Teams are selected from the ladders. They are, literally, the way to the top, and should be used as such by aspiring Squash Players. U.15 Team: P. M. Allan, D. Q. Simpson, K. S. Price, C. J. Walton, J. D. Stubbs, N. J. Muirhead (Also played: P. Dako, M. R. Grewer) U.14 Team: N. J. Muirhead, J. D. Stubbs, M. R. Grewer, T. B. White, M. D. Spence (Also played: W. J. Robinson, N. G. Wilkinson) House Matches The Senior Competition was won by the Rise, who beat the Grove 4-1 in the Final. In the Junior Competition School House beat the Manor 3-2. J.R.L. 57
Swimming The Easter Term saw fine individual performances by K. Rollo, I. Magson, S. Skellern, and K. Clarkson who along with P. Tindall, J. Hall, M. Hilton, B. Reed, H. Charier and J. Chairman produced splendid team performances to win both the boys and girls senior age group awards at the local Secondary Schools Gala. The under fifteen team also contributed well to ensure the boys relay trophy found its way back into our display cabinet. The initial quartet having won their individual races went on to represent York in the District Gala and all, less an injured Magson, won there and so went on to the Regional Gala. The Summer Term started off with an exciting match against Bootham, Bolton and Barnard Castle when despite trailing badly after the individual races, the relay squads pulled us back to second place overall - a fine performance. In the John Parry Relays at Leeds, the Colts squad of J. Fricker, B. Lowes, A. Brown and J. Cooke missed both finals by only a second, winning one of their heats easily so that they were unable to be pushed into a better time and in the other heat lost out by a distance to the competition winners. However, in the senior age group races a similar fate befell the medley team, missing the final by 6/100s of a second but the freestyle team of J. Hall, P. Tindall, I. Magson, and the captain K. Rollo won the 'blue ribbon' event overall. In the next match against Pocklington, despite great efforts by the juniors and the usual fine swimming of the seniors in winning their groups, we lost the match as we did not seem to have energy left to win the lion's share of the relays. The following week we encounted something of a dilemma in that a very late change in the date of our County Teams Championships presented a clash with the Public Schools Relays in London. Our winning time at the J.P. Relays pointed towards us having the chance of doing well at the County Gala and, as two years ago, possibly go forward to the National Teams Championships. It was a gamble; our performances would probably have carried us into the finals of the Public Schools but the possibility of the National Schools Finals was too good a chance to miss. The gamble paid off. The senior squad of J. Waite, J. Hall, P. Tindall, I. Magson, K. Rollo came second in the medley and were winners of the freestyle in times that were inside initial qualifying times for the National Finals so that while this report is being published our fingers 58
are crossed in the hope that we will have our chance to compete confirmed. Just after half term we took on Worksop at home. The senior team scored maximum points. The afore mentioned squad plus K. Clarkson, M. Hilton and S. Skellern produced faultless performances. However the juniors, J. Cooke, A. Comley, G. Klar, J. Mellor, J. Grainger and J. Turnbull almost managed to copy their elders by falling only lVipts. short of maximum and the under sixteen team of B. Reed, J. Fricker, N. Pawson, J. Coatsworth and A. Brown only dropped five points themselves. A nailbiting finish to the next match involved all of the above team members plus L. Harris and N. Ashton saw the under fourteen and senior groups win again but we lost the match by only three points. In our last match at home against Durham a depleted team trailed by some six points after the individual races but were unable to win enough relays to carry us through. My thanks to all who officiated at home galas. A season of mixed results does hardly enough justice to portray all the very hard efforts put in by all the swimmers and the excellent spirit shown by all. It would be quite remiss of me if I did not extend my heart-felt thanks on behalf of the Club and the School to Kevin Rollo. His contribution has been immeasurable - suffice to say that he has at some stage held every record from U.13 through 14, 15 and 16 - all the strokes - and the only senior records he has not been able to call his own are those performances that were created by past internationals of some kind or another. His exploits will be remembered for many years to come and some of his records will last for a very long time; it will take someone of similar exceptional ability to replace his name in the records book. School colours were awarded to James Hall (Queen's),Philip Tindall (Queen's), Ian Magson (Grove) and Kevin Rollo (Manor). Results J Bootham School Bolton School Barnard Castle School Pocklington School Worksop College Leeds G. S. Durham School
70-61W 70-67W 70-95L 39-37W 50'/2-25'/2W 45-42W 42-34W
I 59-72L 59-63L 59-83L 27-49L 47-29W 27-60L 28-48L
s
79-53W 79-75W 79-85L 42-34W 52-24W 57-30W 37-39L
Total 208-186W 208-205W 208-263L 108-120L 149'/2-79'/zW 129-132L 107-121L
J.A.O-B.
Shooting
INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING GALA Under Fourteen Age Group Individual Medley 50yds Back Stroke 50yds Breast Stroke 50yds Butterfly 50yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay
J Cooke (Temple) J Cooke (Temple) J Mellor (Temple) A Comley (Manor) J Cooke (Temple) Temple Grove
76.9 35.6 37.8 34.1 29.4 65.0 56.9
sees. sees. sees. sees, sees. sees. sees.
80.3 33.1 35.7 34.9 28.4 62.4 53.2
sees. sees. sees. sees. sees. sees: sees:
75.3 32.2 35.1 32.7 26.9 60.2 51.8
sees. sees. sees. sees. sees. sees. sees.
60.4 31.3 66.6 35.3 72.7 28.0 26.7 53.1 54.5 47.8
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Under Fifteen Age Group Individual Medley 50yds Back Stroke 50yds Breast Stroke 50yds Butterfly 50yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay
A Brown (Queen's) B Lowes (Grove) L Harris (Dronfield) J Comley (Manor) A Brown (Queen's) Manor Manor
Under Sixteen Age Group Individual Medley 50yds Back Stroke 50yds Breast Stroke 50yds Butterlfy 50yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay
J Coatsworth (Temple) J Brewster (Rise) L Harris (Dronfield) J Coatsworth (Temple) B Reed (Grove) Rise Rise Senior Age Group
Individual Medley 50yds Back Stroke 100yds Back Stroke 50yds Breast Stroke 100yds Breast Stroke 50yds Butterfly 50yds Freestyle 100yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay
K Rollo (Manor) I Magson (Grove) K Rollo (Manor) J Waite (Queen's) I Magson (Grove) P Tindall (Queen';0 ] Hall (Queen's) I Magson (Grove) Queens Manor House Team Places
1. 2. 3. 4.
Manor Grove Queen's Dronfield
93 86 76 53
pts. pts. pts. pts.
5. Rise 6. Temple 7. School
50 pts. 43 pts. 27 pts.
At the end of 1983 Summer Term the Inter House Shooting Cup was won by the Rise. M. A. Cass was reappointed Captain of Shooting for the season 1983-84. Throughout the Christmas and Easter Terms full use was made, as usual, of the • 22 range to introduce younger members of the CCF to shooting and ensure weapon handling and safety were properly learned by all the shooters, Captain Tooms encouraging enthusiasm and confidence in his usual vociferous way. The beginning of the Summer Term was taken up with preparation for the newly instituted 7 • 62mm target rifle competition, for which teams from all over N.E. England were invited to enter. Two 30m ranges were used for practice and sighting the weapons and though a bit more practice would have been useful, we entered two teams with reasonable confidence. On the day the pool bull proved promising, with a handful of boys gaining a small share in the prize monies. The following three practices went well after a shaky start, mainly due to the very gusty conditions, and hopes of prizes increased when we discovered the 'A' team was second behind Ampleforth after the 200m and 300m shoots. However Welbeck 'A' shot very well on the 500m discipline and we were pushed into third place. But we were far from disgraced and indeed proved even more conclusively that St. Peter's was again a shooting team to be reckoned with. Notably high scores were achieved by M. A. Cass and C. D. Wombell, both getting over 80. The 'B' team also finished far from bottom and showed some very good potential shots for the future. Full colours were awarded to D. J. Copley, D. H. Carr and C. D. Wombell and reawarded to M. A. Cass, and Half Colours were awarded to R. J. Carr, S. G. Carr, M. B. Cowling and P. L. Grewer. Once again, I must thank Capt. Tooms for his help and work throughout the year and I wish him success with the C.C.F and especially shooting in the future. M.A.C
Inter-House Swimming Standards 1. 2. 3. 4.
Manor Grove School Rise
7.764 7.252 7.166 7.128
pts. (average per boy 5. Dronfield6.496 pts. pts. out of 12 pis.) 6. Temple 6.408 pts. pts. 7. Queen's 5.619 pts. pts.
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Results 16th November v Silcoates School at home 31 pts. Senior: St. Peter's 47 pts. Silcoates 25 pts. U15: Silcoates 57 pts. St. Peter's 31st January - York and District Schools' Championships at Sherburn Senior girls first 25
Cross
Country
The School First Eight had a good season with Michael Bates, Paul Cockerill, Simon Harrison, Ian Magson and James Seaton each recording individual wins, and running in the North Yorkshire Championships. These five were well supported in the team by Steven Carr, Matthew Hopcraft and James Semlyen. The Junior Team fared less well but Michael Blissett, Mark Davies and Mark Plummer in the Under Fifteens and Anthony Burcham, James Garton, Philip Holt, Christopher Midgley and Simon Winfield in the Under Fourteens showed themselves to be potentially better runners. The Girls' Team won the York and District Trials with Anne Hudson first and Sandra Skellern second; most of the team were invited to run in the Yorkshire Championships, after which Sandra and Anne were selected for the National Championships, where Anne finished 167th. In the Boys' National Championships Machael Bates was 315th and Paul Cockerill 276th. The standard of running in the School has now reached quite a high level, with several boys running half marathons and entering races individually as well as running for the School. For the girls the major problem remains the difficulty of finding suitable competition. Michael Bates has been re-appointed Boys' Captain for 1984/5 and Anne Hudson will take over from Charlotte Hamilton as Girls' Captain. 1st VIII: J. Abbey, C. Bond, P. Briggs, D. Calderhead, G. Mackinlay, J. Procter, J. Street, D. Wombell. U16: A. Mclnnes, P. Thorpe, A. Tweedy, R. Young. U15: D. Austin, P. Dako, G. Dixon, L. Kssis, J. Lee, S. Smith, W. Terry, C. Walton. U14: C. Adcock, M. Bagley, R. Hutchinson, S. Proudley. Girls VIII: S. Bosomworth, P. Barlow, K. Clarkson, P. Gordon, C. Nicholson. J.K.R. 60
pts.
31st January - York and District Schools' Championships at Tadcaster Senior: First 3 teams U17: Fifth 13 teams U15: Third 19 teams 8th February v. Silcoates School at Silcoates Senior: St. Peter's 25 pts. Silcoates 53 pts. U15: St. Peter's 38 pts. Silcoates 45 pts. 18th February v. Ampleforth College at home Senior: St. Peter's 35V2 pts. Ampleforth 2nd VIII 42 pts. 22nd February - School • School Staff
Staff race 65'A pts. IO6V2 pts.
3rd March v. Barnard Castle School at home Senior: Barnard Castle 39 pts. St. Peter's 40 pts. U15: Barnard Castle 22 pts. St. Peter's 63 pts. U14: Barnard Castle 26 pts. St. Peter's 52 pts. 7th March - North East Schools' Cross-Country Championships at Tynemouth R.G.S. Newcastle 55 pts. Burnside H.S. 102 pts. Durham School 166 pts. Barnard Castle School 203 pts. St. Joseph's School 210 pts. Dame Allan's School 222 pts. St Peter's School 233 pts. Duchess School, Alnwick 247 pts. Bedlington H.S. 265 pts. St. Cuthbert's School 342 pts. Ponteland School 365 pts. King's School Tynemouth 426 pts. 10th March - Ampleforth College Invitation Ampleforth College 57 pts. Welbeck College 68 pts. Worksop College 95 pts. St. Peter's School 146 pts. Ampleforth College 2nd VIII162 pts. Welbeck College 2nd VIII 216 pts. Barnard Castle School 254 pts.
INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY Seniors House Team 1 Rise 1. J Seaton (Temple) 2 Grove 2. M Bates (Rise) 3. S Harrison (Grove) 3 Manor 4. J Burdass (Rise) 4 Temple 5. P Cockerill (Rise) 5 Queen's 6. D Wombell (Temple) 6 School 7. J Abbey (Temple) 7 Dronfield 8. G Conner (Rise) 9. D Calderhead (Grove) 10. P Briggs (School)
Results 54 pts 83 pts 118 pts 128 pts 134 pts 148 pts 243 pts
Juniors House Team 1. M Blissett (Grove) 1. Grove 2. K Price (Manor) 2. School 3. M Davies (Grove) 3. Dronfield 4. C Midgley (School) 4. Rise 5. B Lowes (Grove) 5. Queen's 6. W Terry (School) 6. Manor 7. J Garton (Queen's) 7. Temple 8. T Wharton (Rise) 9. M Plummer (Temple) 10. J Collinson (School)
Results 281 pts 433 pts 487 pts 622 pts 626 pts 676 pts 711 pts
The 1984 season will be remembered for a number of outstanding individual performances, but too many draws prevented it from being a really good team year. Nevertheless the 1st XI did well and, with luck, could have done even better. In every home school match, the opposition won the toss and put St. Peter's in to bat on excellent batting pitches. On every occasion the School scored over 200 and declared and the outcome was four draws and one defeat. In the three away matches we won the toss, bowled the opposition out, won two of the matches and but for rain a close finish was likely in the third. The team had limited experience, but was well led by Gregory Taylor and a number of players made encouraging progress. In all, twenty players represented the 1st XI and sixteen of them have at least one more season at school, which augurs well for the future. Towards the end of the season three U14 Colts played in the team and all showed considerable ability. The batting was strong and had depth and the team was only bowled out once - in the O.P. match. The two openers, James Burdass and Patrick Toes did a good job and both played some impressive innings. After a hesitant start James Burdass improved enormously and had a memorable day against Durham, when his score of 167 not out was the highest by a Peterite against another school. Patrick Toes displayed a sound temperament and plenty of courage, and although he had a disappointing patch mid-season his overall contribution was very useful. Jeremy Atkinson played a number of fine innings showing application as well as ability. His century against the M.C.C. was a tremendous attacking innings, his 130 not out against Pocklington was controlled and mature. Gregory Taylor regularly showed what a good player he can be, but all too often he got out to an undisciplined shot when a big score seemed certain. Certainly his 88 against M.C.C. in a partnership with Jeremy Atkinson which produced 180 runs in only 86 minutes was an outstanding achievement. At No.5 Giles Robinson had a rather disappointing season. He practised hard and was rarely dismissed early, but he was unable to build a big innings. Christopher Gilman had a promising season, making a number of useful scores. He hits the ball very hard and is beginning to appreciate the need for patience. Jason Brewster and Simon Forman also have considerable ability, but at present lack the concentration to play long innings. Simon Knocker came into the team mid-season and applied himself admirably. Jonathan Pawson and Ian Barker had few opportunities, but both showed themselves to be capable players.
The team's bowling was less successful. The main problem was the uncertainty of Taylor. When he was fully fit and the rhythm was right, he bowled with pace and penetration, but he suffered from a noball disease, and in the second half of the season, a foot injury. This weakened the attack considerably. Atkinson bowled quickly and often without luck, but he did bowl too many loose deliveries. Forman improved a lot and bowled consistently well. Unfortunately he had relatively little reward for his hard work. Barker deservedly took most wickets and made very pleasing progress. As he gained confidence, he flighted the ball well and caused problems for most batsmen. Brewster did not bowl many overs, but he is a big spinner of the ball and if he practises hard to gain a steady line and length, he could be extremely effective. The fielding was inconsistent, but at its best it was very good, with Robinson and Brewster impressing in the cover area. Pawson kept well in most matches, but like most of the team he had his off-days. In general, the team did an adequate job stopping and catching the ball, but there was rarely a feeling that the batsmen were being put under pressure. The Fielding Cup was awarded to Robinson, who was always conspicuous because of his enthusiasm and speed. The Senior House Cup was again won by the Rise, who defeated School House in the Final. A mature 74 not out by James Burdass held the Rise innings together and steady bowling made run scoring difficult, although Nigel Muirhead played very well for School House, who gained just reward in the Junior Competition, when, in the Final, they defeated the favourites, the Manor, by 9 wickets. Finally, congratulations to Gregory Taylor, who was selected to play for the Surrey under 19 XI and to Jeremy Atkinson who again played for the Yorkshire Senior Schools XI. DK 1st XI §*G. Y. Taylor (Capt.) 1982-83-84 §*J. P. Atkinson, 1983-4 *I. J. Barker 1984 *J. Brewster 1984 *J. E. B. Burdass 1984 *S. Forman 1983-4 *C. E. Gilman 1984 *S. P. Knocker 1984 *J. I. Pawson 1984 *G. G. B. Robinson 1983-4 *P. M. Toes 1984 § - Cap
2nd XI *G. J. Connor (Capt *W. G. S. Black *P. J. E. Brierley *R. W. Hughes *P. J. D. Jacques *J. R. B. Langton *F. M. Lawrence *C. P. Richards *D. M. D. White C. R. Bosomworth R. M. Pallister * - Colours
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ST. PETER'S v M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday 9th May Result: Won by 7 wickets M.C.C. 209 -2 dec. (J. B. Bolus 60, P. Baines 52) St. Peter's 214 - 3 (J. P. Atkinson 103 not out, G. Y. Taylor 88)
1st XI Averages Bowling
Batting No. of Innings J. P. Atkinson 16 G. Y. Taylor 15 C. E. Gilman 11 J. E. B. Burdass 16 J. Brewster 9 P. M. Toes 16 G. G. B. Robinson 10 S. Forman 11 S. P. Knocker 7
Highest Out Runs Score 565 130* 510 88 232 57 430 167* 100 36* 291 75 153 26* 99 24* 45 13
Not
Average 40.36 39.23 29.00 28.66 20.00 18.19 17.00 16.50 15.00
Also batted: I. J. Barker,0*,l*,4*; P. J. E. Brierley 22,0,5,33; J. R. B. Langton 7,0; N. D. Muirhead 14, 32, 9; J. I. Pawson 2*,3*,0*,0; D. M. D. White 0; N. G. Wilkinson 9*,0,3«.
AverJ. Brewster I. J. Barker G. Y. Taylor S. Forman G. G. B. Robinson J. P. Atkinson
Overs Maidens Runs Wickets 55.2 10 6 235 169 33 635 27 23 315 108.2 13 41 675 161.1 20 40 4 6 147 6 18 380
23.50 23.52 24.23 33.75 36.75 63.33
Also bowled: M. D. Donaghue 20-2-111-2; C. E. Gilman 4-0-37-2; R. W. Hughes 2-0-27-0, J. R. B. Langton 8-1-47-2; F. M. Lawrence 13-2-39-1; N. D. Muirhead 27-2-139-0; R. M. Pallister 1-0-6-0; P. M. Toes 6-1-29-3
ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE Played away on Saturday 19th May Result: Won by 3 wickets Worksop 157 (M. Wilson 40 not out, G. Y. Taylor 5 - 26, S. Forman 3 - 37) St. Peter's 1 5 9 - 7 (J. E. B. Burdass 38, R. Hughes 3 - 28) ST. PETER'S v THE FORTY CLUB Played at home on Wednesday 30th May Result: Drawn Forty Club 1 7 6 - 6 dec. (W. Oates 39, G. G. B. Robinson 3 - 34) St. Peter's 121 - 6 (J. Brewster 36 not out)
* - Denotes 'not out'
Summary of Results Ground
ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played away on Saturday 12th May Result: Won by 5 wickets Sedbergh 158 (R. Coulthard 50, I. J. Barker 7 - 43) St. Peter's 159-5 (J. P. Atkinson 47, G.Y. Taylor 31)
Result
Date
Opponents
April 28th May 5th May 9th May 12th May 16th May 19th May 30th June 2nd June 6th June 16th J^une 23rd June 30th July 7th July 11th
Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C Bradford G.S M.C.C Sedbergh School Craven Gentlemen C.C Worksop College The Forty Club Giggleswick School York C.C Ampleforth College Durham School Pocklington School Barnard Castle School Saints C.C
Home Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Home Home Home Home
Drawn Drawn Won Won Drawn Won Drawn Drawn Drawn Drawn Drawn Lost Drawn Drawn
J U y r ! 11^ July 14th
Old Peterites
Home
Lost
School 118-7 237-6dec 214-3 159-5 173-5 159-7 121-6 218-8dec 63-8 107-6 259-2dec 225-9dec 232-7dec 140-4 158 184-8dec
Opponents 181-8dec 210-6 209-2dec 158 251-4dec 157 176-6dec 132-7 203-2dec 170 176-3 229-4 222-7 235-3dec 153-5dec 190-6
ST PETER'S v GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 2nd June Result: Drawn St. Peter's 218 - 8 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 46, J. P. Atkinson 45, G. Y. Taylor 32, A. J. Fowler 3 - 42) Giggleswick 132 - 7 (J. Hopkinson 39) ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C. Played at home on Wednesday 6th June Result: Drawn York C.C. 203 - 2 dec. (K. Hollindrake 122, S. P. Burdass 58 not out) St. Peter's 63 - 8 (I. Jerrum 3 - 13, A. Backhouse 3 - 14) ST. PETER'S v AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played away on Saturday 16th June Result: Drawn Ampleforth College 170 (J. Perry 58, J. Brewster 6 - 57, S. Forman 3 - 33) St. Peter's 107 - 6 (G. Y. Taylor 33) ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 23rd June Result: Drawn St. Peter's 259 - 2 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 167 not out, G. Y. Taylor 41 not out, J. P. Atkinson 39) Durham School 176 - 3 (J. N. Whitfield 98 not out)
ST. PETER'S v YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday 28th April Result: Drawn Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 181 - 8 dec. (M. Aris 75 not out, G. Y. Taylor 3 - 36). St. Peter's 1 1 8 - 7 (C. E. Gilman 57, H. C. Wrigley 3 - 45)
ST. PETER'S v POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 30th June Result: Lost by 6 wickets St. Peter's 225 - 9 dec. (J. P. Atkinson 130 not out, A. Pettinger 6- 83) Pocklington School 229 - 4 (R. M. Picknett 91 not out, R. T. Nuttall 67)
ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G. S Played at home on Saturday 5th May Result: Drawn St. Peter's 237 - 6 dec. (P. M. Toes 75, G. Y. Taylor 75) Bradford G.S. 210 - 6 (R. N. Nichols 51 not out, A. M. Broadbent 49, I. J. Barker 3 - 33)
ST. PETER'S v BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday 7th July Result: Drawn St. Peter's 232 - 7 dec. (J. P. Atkinson 74, C. E. Gilman 34) Barnard Castle School 222 - 7 (J. Ashman 58, A. Wilkie 45, S. Forman 3 - 89)
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ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C Played at home on Wednesday 11th July Result: Drawn Saints C.C. 235 - 3 dec. (T. Copley 70, P. Fordham 65, G. Weir 52, I. J. Barker 3 - 63) St. Peter's 140 - 4 (P. M. Toes 43, G. Y. Taylor 42 not out).
Senior Colts
ST. PETERS v OLD PETERITES Played at home on Friday and Saturday 13th and 14th July Result: Lost by 4 wickets St Peter's 158 (G. Y. Taylor 50, N. D. Muirhead 32, E. M. H. Ranson 3 • 23) and 184 • 8 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 44, G. Y. Taylor 34, P. J. E. Brierley 33, E. M. H. Ranson 3 • 27, M. W. Johnston 3 - 50) Old Peterites 1 5 3 - 5 dec. (S. P. Burdass 55, J. J. Clark 46) and 190 - 6 (J. J. Clark 56, E. M. H. Ranson 40 not out, A. M. Precious 36, P. M. Toes 3 - 29).
Second XI This was one of the best seasons in seventeen years - not in results but in weather. The opening game against Bradford was usually umpired away in gum boots and overcoat, this year in shirt sleeves, and played on a moist wicket with a slow outfield, while this year 338 runs were scored in just over four hours play and 76 overs were bowled on a firm wicket which played evenly all the match, cricket at its English best. The team was rather too happy-go-lucky until two losses in a row showed the need for concentration and determination, without any loss of enjoyment but, on the contrary, with greater pleasure in better personal performances and in the cohesion which this gives to a team. Several players had disappointing seasons but never lost their enthusiasm for the game. There were however two memorable performances, F. M. Lawrence's 10 for 21 against Worksop, and R. W. Hughes' 106 not out against Durham, both records in the Second XI. G. J. Connor captained the team with a good grace. P.G.C.
Date May 5th May 9th May 12th May 16th May 19th June 2nd June 9th June 16th June 23rd June 30th July 4th July 7th
Summary of Results Opponents Ground Result Bradford G.S Away Drawn An XI v Army Apprentice College . . .Away Drawn Selby H.S. 1st XI Home Won An XI v Bishop Burton College Away Drawn Worksop College Away Lost Giggleswick School Away Lost Bootham School 1st XI Home Drawn Ampleforth College Home Drawn Durham School Away Won Pocklington School Away Drawn An XI v Yarm School Home Drawn Barnard Castle School Away Drawn
School 153 for 6 84 for 9 145 143 43 104 163 for 8 dec. 166 201 for 8 dec. 81 for 5 131 170 for 3 dec.
Opponents 185 for 5 dec. 137 for 5 dec. 84 55 for 8 70 122 for 9 dec. 97 for 3 119 for 6 66 141 for 7 dec. 119 for 5 109 for 8
The Senior Colts can be reasonably proud of their record this season, with several good victories to their credit and only two defeats recorded. After an uncertain start, batsmen generally revelled on good batting wickets on the Wightman Field with the captain William Kettlewell, Jonathan Comley, Kevin Price and Mark Reid being regular run makers. When the early batsmen did fail, there was usually a swash buckling performance from one of the middle order, which, apart from the Ampleforth match, produced a respectable total. With sound fielding and good wicket keeping from Graham Winn the side looked more than competent. The main limiting factor however was the lack of pace by the opening bowlers which was partly rectified by the promotion of Michael Donoghue and Nigel Muirhead from the U.14 Colts. The most pleasing feature of the season from my viewpoint was the continued enthusiasm of those who were not able to obtain places in the 'A' side. Their endeavours were rewarded with two very workmanlike performances against Pocklington at 'B' team level and I have no doubt that several of these players will continue to enjoy their cricket long after some of their more gifted peers have opted out of the game. J.W.R.H. The team was selected from:- W. O. Kettlewell*(Capt), J. F. Comley*, K. S. Price*, G. D. Winn, R. P. Chamieh, M. J. Blissett, C. J. Walton, M. R. O'Sullivan, I. S. Sim, P. F. Wareham, M. Reid, D. Shannon, T. J. R. Wharton, J. N. Collinson, P. E. B. Leonard, C. S. Scholes, P. E. Maloney, R. Healey, M. D. Donoghue, N. J. Muirhead. * awarded colours. Results St. Peter's 141 - Bradford G.S. 142 for 3 St. Peter's 120 for 9 dec. - Sedbergh School 117 for 4 St. Peter's 211 for 3 dec. - Worksop College 105 for 8 Manchester Schools' C.A. I l l - St. Peter's 116 for 3 St. Peter's 194 for 6 dec. - Giggleswick School 106 for 7 St. Peter's 140 - Bootham School 48 St. Peter's 88 - Ampleforth College 89 for 7 St. Peter's 149 for 8 dec. - Durham School 130 for 4 Pocklington School 94 - St. Peter's 95 for 7 Hymers College 111 - St. Peter's 113 for 5
' 'B' XI St. Peter's 187 for 5 - Silcoates School 'A' 131 for 6 Pocklington School 'B' 41 - St. Peter's 'B' 44 for 3 Pocklington School 'B' 72 - St. Peter's 'B' 74 for 1
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Junior Colts XI In all 17 players represented the U14 Colts this year. Three of these, Muirhead, Donoghue and Wilkinson also played for the 1st XI, and with Robinson were picked for the U15 Colts. During the season, in all but the Pocklington game, high standards of fielding, bowling and batting were maintained. Highlights included Guy Wilkinson's 101 n.o. v Giggleswick, William Robinson's and Guy Wilkinson's 172 for the first wicket against Barnard Castle, Matthew Spence's 7 for 13 in the same game, and finally Jonathan Renshaw's 77 v Hymers College which set up a thrilling victory on the last ball of the match. I was pleased with the way all the boys responded to coaching and net practice, and with the way they learnt by their mistakes on the field. All those who played during the season contributed fully to the side and the squad were a pleasure to coach. I would like to thank the three Captains, Muirhead, Durham and Normington, for the way they handled their sides this season, and the many parents who came to offer their support. Both Mr. Cranville and I wish them all success next year. PJ.S. The following represented the U14 'A' XI N. J. Muirhead M. D . Donoghue N . G. Wilkinson W. J. Robinson J. N. Renshaw D. N. Normington
St. Peter's 187 for 9 dec.
N. P. Durham J. M. Leatt M. D . Spence I. W. Burdass J. W. Wensley C. J. Hill Results Bradford Grammar School 84 for 9.
St. Peter's 74 for 1. - Worksop College 73. St. Peter's 202 for 2 dec. - Giggleswick School 86 for 7. St. Peter's (A XI) 94 for 5 - Bootham School 9 1 . St. Peter's 128 - Manchester Schools 158 for 6 dec. St. Peter's 99 - Ampleforth College 100 for 6. St. Peter's 35 for 4. • Durham School 3 1 . St. Peter's 66 - Pocklington School 67 for 2. St. Peter's 203 for 4 dec. - Barnard Castle School 38. St. Peter's 163 for 9 - Hymers College 160 for 5 dec.
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T. I. Moodycliffe N . J. Patchett T. B. White J. Hewitt N . E. Hobson
'B'XI Although lacking in some of the more technical aspects of the game, every member of the team was always prepared to give one hundred per cent effort in order to make the most of his ability, but never forgot that cricket, like all other sports, is a game to be enjoyed. As a result, the team won every match and, at the same time, every effort was made to ensure that each team member participated positively with either bat or ball. Nicholas Hobson and Nicholas Patchett made major contributions in the match against Silcoates, whilst a good all round fielding display secured the Worksop game. Pocklington struggled against the fine bowling of Alistair Palmer and Timothy Moodycliffe, but it was not before an excellent batting display by Mark Butler and Jonathan Stubbs that victory was sealed. Hymers College provided token resistance enabling the side to win comfortably. Most important though was the steady improvement made by all members of the squad, especially Nicholas Patchett, Christopher Hill, Thomas White, all of whom became 'A' team regulars during the season, and Timothy Moodycliffe and Jonathan Stubbs. I hope they all continue to improve their personal performances and enjoy their cricket. I thank them all for their efforts this term and an enjoyable cricket season. Silcoates 93 - 7 dec. - St. Peter's 94 - 7
Results Pocklington 66 - St. Peter's 67 - 5
Worksop 41 - St. Peter's 42 - 2
Hymers 56 - St. Peter's 5 7 - 5
Inter-House Cricket Senior
S A P
Competition Junior
First Round First Round Manor 108 for 9 (S. Knocker 23, C. Richards 5 - 35) Dronfield 85 for 9 (M. Donoghue 4 - 25, J. Hill 3-13) Temple 109 for 3 (I. Barker 55 n.o.) Grove 86 for 3 (M. Donoghue 34) Dronfield 121 for 5 (P. Toes 33, A. Clavell 22 n.o.) Queen's 71 (N. Muirhead 6 - 11, N. Collinson 3-41) School House 127 for 1 (S. Forman 70 n.o.) School House 72 for 1 (N. Muirhead 36 n.o., N Queen's 28 (C. Oilman 5 - 8, P. Jacques 3 - 5 ) ' Collinson 30 n.o.) Grove 29 for 1 Temple 123 for 9 (A. Palmer 4 - 8) Rise 103 (J. Renshaw 22, G. Wilkinson 20, Semi-Finals D. Shannon 3 - 31, W. Robinson 3 - 32) School House 86 (S. Forman 37, J. Atkinson 8 - 24) Semi-Finals Temple 42 (s. Forman 5 - 12, P. Brierley 5 - 19) Grove 62 (N. Muirhead 6 - 29, N. Collinson 3 - 32) Grove 63 (C. Gilman 31, G. Taylor 4 -17, School House 63 for 3 F. Lawrence 5 - 48) Temple 95 for 9 (W. Ashworth 22, R. Chamieh 3-21) Rise 64 for 4 (G. Taylor 31) Manor 97 for 2 (W. Kettlewell 57 n.o., S. Sim 23) Final Rise 137 for 9 (J. Burdass 74 n.o., S. Forman 5 - 42) School House 78 (N. Muirhead 32, F. Lawrence 4 - 30, J. Brewster 3 - 5 )
Final M a n o r 68 Sch
( N - Muirhead 6 - 38, N. Collinson 4 - 30) ° o 1 H o u s e 7 1 f o r ' ( p - Wareham 27, N - Patchett 25 n.o.)
Tennis Captain: M. W. J. Cramb Colours: M. W. J. Cramb, J. G. White, A. C. Duncan, N. Green, J. A. Bowden, P. M. Lister. The selection of the team was made difficult this season by the presence of eight players who showed that they all could be very effective team members if an understanding with a partner could be worked out. The first half of the term was one of experiment, and only one of the first four matches was won, our win over Bradford G.S. reversing last year's defeat. Although Stephen Crabb and Leman Harris both played in most of the early matches, they were the unlucky ones to be left out, and no doubt their turn will come next year. Michael Cramb and James White then settled into a very effective and imaginative first pair, and gained maximum points from three matches in a row, against Scarborough, Giggleswick and Ashville. It was a surprise when, after a long break from matches during 'A' level examinations they obtained only half their possible points against Barnard Castle, enabling their opponents to achieve a draw in the match. Nicholas Green and Angus Duncan were always most competitive as our second pair, and gained the full 3 points or 2V2 out of 3 in all the matches in which they played together. While not as dominating as Cramb and White could be when at their best, they nevertheless kept up constant pressure on their opponents, making up for some lack of power of shot by sensible interception and placing. James Bowden and Philip Lister were either very good or disappointingly erratic, often in the same match. On several occasions however they fought back well from a set down, or from well behind in a set, to turn the tables on their opponents, and they contributed well to the matches won. Altogether four matches were won, one drawn, three lost and one abandoned after a rainstorm, a satisfactory season after a poor start. Six other matches were played at 2nd Team, Under 16 or Under 15 level, and the following younger boys represented the School at least once: P. M. Allan, G. R. Ashworth, C. H. Bond, P. M. Brownbridge, M. R. Carpenter, S. I. Chippindale, M. J. Curtis, G. Grant, J. S. Ironside, P. E. B. Leonard, D. J. McLean-Steel, J. D. Pickup^ M. A. Rycroft, S. R. D. Stewart, S. F. Ullyott. We expect them all to be competing for places on teams next year. Finally, it must be noted that the co-operation of all those involved in playing tennis regularly, both team members and those who this
year have not represented the School, is very necessary if we are to run the game well. This year has been notable for the help of players in putting up and taking down nets at Bootham Park, in taking messages to and from courts, in ensuring that fewer balls than ever were lost and in general that it has been a pleasure for the staff involved. Particular thanks are due to Michael Cramb, but all can be pleased with their contributions. J.R.L.
Inter-House Athletics
Competition
Juniors
100m 200m 100m 800m 1500m High Jump Long Jump Discus Javlin Shot Put Relay
J. Mellor (T) A. Palmer (R) S. Proudley (S) J. Cooke (T) C. Midgley (S) N. Patchett (S) A. Palmer (R) J. Wensley (G) C. Hill (G) M. Donoghue (G) Temple
100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m High Jump Long Jump Discus Javelin Shot Put Relay
C. Scholes (T) C. Scholes (T) T. Welburn (D) J. Comley (M) P. Dako (D) M. Blissett (G) C. Bond (S) C. Scholes (T) J. Collinson (S) T. Wharton (R) T. Lakin (R) Manor
12.4 sees. 26.2 sees. 62.1 sees. 2 min 26.0 sec. 5 min 7.7 sec. lm .48 cms. 5m .13 cms. 28m .90 cms. 35m .36 cms.** 10m .31 cms. 53.5 sees.
Seniors 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m High Jump Long Jump Discus Javelin Shot Put Relay
R. Gardner (Q) R. Gardner (Q) J. Burdass (R) P. Cockerill (R) P. Cockerill (R) I. Magson (G) A. McGrath (R) R. Gardner (Q) R. Baldwin (R) S. Bradbury (D) A. McGrath (R) Queen's
11.5 sees. 23.7 sees. 53.5 sees. 2 min 11.1 sec. 4 min 35.6 sec. 9 min 56.9 sec. lm .66 cms. 5m .96 cms. 30m .30 cms. 40m .79 cms. 1 lm .20 cms. 47.8 sec.**
Intermediates
12.4 sees. 25.3 sees. 56.9 sees. 2 min 24.0 sec. 5 min 3.0 sec. 11 min 11.9 sec. lm .66 cms.** 5m .18 cms. 26m .50 cms. 41m .30 cms. 10m .13 cms. 51.4 sees.
Inter House Shield 1. 2. 3. 4.
Rise Temple Grove School
99 72% 62 53
pts. pts. pts. pts.
5. Dronfield 46 pts. 45 pts. 6 . Queen's 7 . Manor 43V2 pts.
At the York and District Trials Tim Wharton won the Intermediate Javelin Competition, and Ian Magson won the Senior 3,000 metres. James Seaton was runner up in the Senior 1,500 metres, as was Robert Baldwin in the Senior Discus. In the North Yorkshire Championships held at Middlesborough Tim Wharton was second in the Intermediate Javelin, Anne Hudson was third in the Senior 1,500 metres and Penny Barlow won the Senior 100 metres. J.K.R. 65
The Boat Club The rowing year began in mid-November with the York Small Boats Head, rowed upstream from Fulford to the centre of York in two divisions. We entered a coxless pair, a double scull, a single scull, and three coxed fours. The club also provided umpires and safety cover. All the boats rowed reasonably well, given that the major commitment of most people is to other sports during the Christmas Term. Indeed, the most important work of the Autumn is the restoration of boats to good condition after the strain of the over-use they receive during the Spring and Summer. We were particularly indebted in 1984 to Richard Strike (this year's Captain of Boats) and to Nigel Creyke for the enormous amount of work they did in the closed season. It is, incidentally, to be hoped that the new workshop will make at least some of the maintenance work easier in future: the boat house has never been a particularly attractive (or warm) place in the dark of winter. During the winter, the School was host to a number of A.R.A. coaching weekends for the Yorkshire and Humberside region; and in particular we are playing an important part in the development of the organisation of youth Rowing in the region. One of these weekends brought two National Coaches. Mr. K. Wootton and Mr. D. Parnham, to the Ouse with video filming gear: it was most instructive and valuable for the crew to see their own mistakes, and then to go out on the river again in the afternoon to correct them. It also, incidentally, taught many of the coaches to look at their own crews' rowing more analytically. It is perhaps worth noting that Mr. Parnham passed his own rowing coaching qualifications at a course organised at St. Peter's 18 months ago, so that we have very strong connections with 2 of the present 3 full time National Rowing Coaches. We were not lucky with the Spring. For whatever reason, the river seems to rise more often these days, and though the floods do not last as long as they used to, they are faster flowing, and more frequently prevent our outings. Nevertheless, we proved able to enter six boats for the Yorkshire Head of the River Race, over 5,100 metres downstream to Lendal Bridge. Our two fastest crews came 17th and 18th in the Fours Division, with the juniors coming 2nd in the Junior Fours. One of the most impressive performances of the day was Richard Strike's part in the double scull which finished the course in 20 minutes 9 seconds, beating 44 fours in what should have been a slower boat. 66
As last year, the Club's most important contribution to the Head of the River was on the bank. 30 crews from the region were allocated boating space at our steps, and in the event about 45 chose to go afloat here rather than in the centre of York: all were upstream on time - and afterwards our non-competing third, fourth and fifth formers got all the crews off the water in a very short space of time. Their helpfulness was much praised. We are glad to have helped in what seems to be a permanent solution to the difficult problems of organising a processional race such as this. At York Spring Regatta we entered 7 boats and met with some success; the Senior C Four lost their final, as did the Senior C Coxless pair. The Junior Four (Matthew Scott, Guy Moorey, Antony Santorsola, Nicholas Drever-Smith and Matthew Torlesse) won their division - but perhaps unsatisfactorily, through the disqualification of their opponents. We also assisted with the running of this regatta by manning the stake-boat start for the first time. Bradford Spring provided good competition but no victories. The Junior Under 16 Fours rowed promisingly. The Novice Four (Simon Stevens, Andrew Neely, David Shield, Stephen Atterwill and Stephen Bird) rowed well, but were knocked out in the end by heavier opponents. Some scratch Senior C Pairs had fun, and surprised everyone by their progress beyond the first rounds. But we continue to lament the absence of Junior 18 divisions at Bradford, an absence which meant this year as many others our best crews were forced to enter a status much higher than their own, in which they had no hope of success. In late May and early June we had a 'home and away' match for the Malcolm Richardson Trophy against Durham School. We got the pairings wrong in the away round, and lost heavily; but crews were more even in York, where we won by 4 races to 2. Matches like this provide valuable experience for crews which might otherwise get very little racing during a season. Given the increasing difficulty of finding suitable opponents at conventional regattas, it seems likely that matches against other schools on this basis will become an increasing feature of our programme. Richard Strike won the Junior Sculls division at Agecroft Regatta in early June. We put 13 boats into the York Festival Regatta. Perhaps we should have counted them beforehand, because we didn't win anything. The Senior C Pairs were outclassed: there is a great need for pairs events at some Junior levels to give our crews experience. The fourth form fours had, as usual, to row at junior under 16, but they did well, and
we may look for success from them next year. The strongest, fifth form Under 16 Four lost the final of that division. Disappointingly, there was no event for our lower sixth girls, so their promising start in the sport did not get the boost that it deserved in competition. The Junior Four lost their final against a very experienced and strong Durham A.R.C. crew. Commemoration rowing was again very successful, with strong representation from recent Old Peterites, not-so-strong (but willing) representation from staff, and some fine House Rowingfinals.The Senior House Fours competition was won by Dronfield, and the Women's House Fours by School House. Again we would encourage people to join us at next year's Commemoration - and bring your rowing kit. Many of the Club's problems are not going away. In particular, the lack of an experienced rower among the coaching staff is affecting the quality of achievement at the top of the Club; and it is becoming still more difficult to find fixtures which do more than allow our crews to row along a river some distance behind heavier/bigger/stronger opponents. There have, however, been many good things in the year, not least the amount of help we have received. Mr. and Mrs Strike have towed the trailer to away regattas. Dr. Shanks has lent skill and enthusiasm on the riverbank Saturday after Saturday: we really do appreciate his presence. Mr. Burcham has been a marvellous help to our senior scullers, especially Richard Strike. Mrs. L. Robertson has coached our middle sixth girls throughout the year and they all deserved more success for their efforts than they have actually been able tofind.We also owe thanks to Mr. Jackson and his staff for the splendid buffet lunch at the York Festival Regatta. We would like to thank the MVI leavers for their part in the Club during the last few years. Perhaps the best of the year was saved for the last. Richard Strike entered Junior Sculls at the National Championships at Nottingham. He reached the Final, in which he came last - which means sixth in the country at that level: congratulations. Richard's performance impressed the selectors, who invited him to row for the North of England against France and the South of England in an International match at Thorpe Park on the 21st July. We congratulate him on this honour; we also thank him for all that he has done for the Club during his time as Captain, and wish him the very best for the future.
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Points Awarded Dronfield Grove 20 10 20 10 20 10 15 No competition 10 10 10 15 10 15 15 15 No competition
M a n o r Queen's
Rise 20
School House
Temple
10 20 10
15 10 15 10 15 5
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Old
Peterite Club
Officers and General Co Timittee 1984/85 President: J. T . Harding, Esq., 13 the Riding, Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne N E 3 4LQ. Past Presidents: J. A. Hanson, Esq., 'Montclair', 11 Newton Drive, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2JT. T. J. Lewis, Esq., O.B.E., Sway Wood Paddock, Mead End Lane, Sway, Nr. Lymington, Hants. S04 OEE. C. W. Thompson, Esq., 2 Brinkburn Vale Road, Totley, Sheffield S17 4AQ. P. S. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, North Humberside. F. N. Newdick, Esq., Ball Cottage, Brandsby, York Y06 4RQ. K. M. Ratcliff, Esq., 'Dormers', 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Berkhamstead, Herts HP4 3BN. R. F. Harding, Esq., Filmer Cottage, Bulmer, York Y06 7BN. D. T. Rumfitt, Esq., J.P., St. Olave's, 30A Westfields, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4DD.
Vice-Presidents The Headmaster, St. Peter's School, York Y03 6AB. K. G. Chilman Esq., 71 Meadowfields Drive, Huntington Road, York Y03 9HW. Brigadier C. C. Fairweather, C.B., C.B.E., T.D., J.P., D.L., 'The White Lodge', Hutton Rudby, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 OHY. The Rt. Rev. M. H. Harland, D.D., 'White Chimneys', Rookwood Road, West Wittering, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex. Sir John Rodgers, Bt., D.L., 72 Berkeley House, Hay Hill, London, W.l.
Hon. Secretary: R. D. Harding, Esq., 5 Cricket Close, Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DEI5 ORZ.
Hon. Treasurer: J. E. Moore, Esq., 'Mylncroft', Mlynhurst Road, Sheffield Sll 9HU. 68
District Hon. Secretaries: London: K. M. RatclifF, Esq., 'Dormers', 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Berkhamstead, Herts HP4 3BN. West Riding: C. J. Watson, Esq., 39 Sedbergh Park, Ilkley, W. Yorkshire LS29 8SZ. North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., 'Croft End', 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 2QY. North East: D. L. Brown, Esq., 'Ashcroft', Ashcroft Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8PD. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, N. Humberside. York: S. M. Burn, Esq., 'Valhalla', 7 Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, York Y02 3UL, Committee D. P. Atkinson, Esq., 'Greystones', Garton, Driffield, N. Humberside. S. M. Burn, Esq., 'Valhalla', 7 Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe, York Y02 3UL. P. M. Darley, Esq., 39 Park Way, Knaresborough, N. Yorkshire HG5 9DW. R. M. Deas, Esq., 41 Beechwood Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR2 7LY. J. A. Denison, Esq., Manor Court, Skelton, York Y03 6XX. C. Frank, Esq., Stoneridge, Deepdale, Knox Lane, Scarborough, N. Yorkshire. Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., ' Croft End', 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 2QY. D. W. Grice, Esq., 29 Penyghent Avenue, Burnholme, York Y03 OQN. F. B. S. Harnby,' Esq., 12 Deva Terrace, Chester, CH3 5AJ. M. G. B. Hepworth, Esq., 1 Peckitt Street, York YOl 1SG. L. C. Le Tocq, Esq., 12 St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. E. M. H. Ranson, Esq., 17 Carleton Avenue, Simonstone, Nr. Burnley Lanes. J. C. M. Rayson, Esq., 14 St. Peter's Grove, York and St. Olave's School, York Y03 6AB. J. C. Rounthwaite, Esq., Drake Cottage, Scagglesthorpe, Malton, N. Yorks. P. M. Shepherd, Esq., Gill House, Tollerton, York Y06 2EA. D. N. Simmons, Esq., 113 The Oval, Brookfield, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS5 8HR. E. G. Thompson, Esq., 'West Winds', 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York. I. U. Warrington, Esq., The Old Vicarage, Pocklington, York Y04 2QQ.
The Old Peterite Club 93rd Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday, 14th July and was attended by 38 members. J. T. Harding was elected President of the Club in succession to D. T. Rumfitt. The Hon. Treasurer presented the audited accounts for the year ended 31st December 1983, which showed the accumulated fund for the running expenses of £5,628. Seventy three new members joined the Club on leaving the School. The President paid tribute to D. T . Rumfitt in his two years of office who, before he left the chair, paid a similar tribute to Mr. D. G. Cummin in returning to St. Peter's as interim Headmaster after four years in retirement. The new President also thanked the Hon. Secretary, the Hon. Treasurer and the District Dinner Secretaries for their work during the year. P. M. Darley, M. G. B. Hepworth, D. N . Simmons, and E. Thompson were re-elected to serve on the Committee for a further term of three years and S. M. Burn and P. M. Shepherd were elected to fill vacancies thereafter. Reports were received from District Hon. Secretaries and very successful dinners had been run in London, Driffield and at the new venue of Sedgefield in Co. Durham. A resignation was received from G. N. Burn as York Area Secretary and S. M. Burn was elected to fill this position. K. M. Ratcliff (London), P. S. Atkinson (E. Riding), and D. L. Brown (North East) were particularly thanked for organising most enjoyable dinners. The following regional Dinners were announced as follows:London: Friday 9th November, 1984 at the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington. West Riding: Friday 8th March, 1985 (Provisional) in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. (Please contact Christopher Watson at 39 Sedbergh Park, Ilkley.) North East: Friday 26th April, 1985 at the Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield Co. Durham. (Please contact David Brown on Darlington 67791 or Darlington 65543 (Home)) East Riding: Friday 31st May, 1985 at the Bell Hotel, Driffield. York: Friday 29th March, 1985 (Provisional) a mixed informal function with buffet at a new venue in Skelton. Further news was given by the Acting Headmaster about the Naming Ceremony of a British Rail 125 Engine which will bear the School's name. The two plates, bought jointly by the School and the O.P. Club will be officially unveiled on the B.R. Engine on Monday 5th November, 1984 on a siding of York Station at 5.30 - 6 pm before
about 100 people. And at a later time there will be another short ceremony in the School to dedicate the two duplicate plaques, one of which will go to the National Railway Museum in York. C o m m e m o r a t i o n 1985 The Commemoration Days next year will be Friday 12th July and Saturday 13th July. O.P. Reunion - Saturday 11th May 1985 As already announced in the News Sheet prior to Commemoration last July, a Reunion is being held at the School on Saturday 11th May, for all those who entered St. Peter's in the years 1960-67 inclusive. Invitations and further details will be sent out in March, but please contact the School nearer the time if you are eligible and do not receive an invitation. Notes 1. Old Peterite Club members are invited to submit to the Hon. Secretary (Address above) any item which they would like to be considered by the Committee before their next meeting on Saturday 24th November 1984. 2. The O.P. XI beat the First XI in the last over of the two day match achieved as a result of a sporting declaration by the School Captain, Gregory Taylor. Andrew Robson (Temple 1955-61) won the O.P. Golf Burnett Trophy at Strensall on the Sunday after Commemoration. Twenty-four members took part and we are grateful once again to Robert Harding for organising another enjoyable O.P. competition at York Golf Club. 3. Congratulations to James Burdass of The Rise who scored 167 against Durham School, at home, on Saturday 23rd June, so beating the 52 year old record set by N. W. D. Yardley for the previous highest score in an inter-school match - 160, also against Durham School, on June 11th, 1932. 4. On matters of'The Peterite' circulation, changes of address, or any other information please contact Mrs. D. Roberts at The Bursar's Office, St. Peter's School, York Y 0 3 6AB. 5. The Editor o f ' T h e Peterite' is always pleased to receive letters from the Universities. 6. The O.P. formal and informal (wide striped) ties can be obtained from Moss Bros, 12 Blake Street, York YOl 2QG (Tel: (0904) 58777) and no longer from the School Shop. They are not available through the Hon. Secretary, and are priced £2.95 and £2.50 respectively. 69
7. It was good to see T. S. Pick once again at Commemoration. His association with St. Peter's began 76 years ago and he had travelled from Peterborough for the occasion. 8. The Hon. Secretary would like to thank O.Ps for their correspondence during the year, some of which could not be included in last May's Newsletter but perhaps appears elsewhere in these pages. 9. It is also appropriate to record here the Club's thanks to the School Cricket Club Social Committee for organising yet another most successful Strawberry and Wine evening which 350 attended following the first day's play of the O.P. match. Many O.Ps, staff, parents and friends of the School have attended these occasions over the past few years and the Club has every reason to be grateful to the organisers for this event and for the Christmas Dance. Wanted To add to his collection of archives the Hon. Secretary of the O.P. Club will be very grateful for any items of 'Petrana'. He has a considerable amount of material already but nothing should be considered too new or too old, too trivial or too commonplace! R. D. Harding (Hon Secretary). Tie, Ladies Brooch and Club Book The O.P. Club tie is available from the Hon. Secretary, R. D. Harding, 5 Cricket Close, Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 ORZ. Price £2.50; also the Ladies Brooch at £2.75 and the Club Book at £2.75, a reference list of people and events in the long history of the School (Please include ordinary second class postage stamp or 33p stamps for the latter, with the cheque made payable to the Old Peterite Club.).
Old Peterite Lodge No. 6412 The Annual Installation Ceremony of the Old Peterite Lodge was held at The Masonic Hall, Duncombe Place, York at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 20th June, 1984. Bro. Roger Atkinson was installed as Worshipful Master by W.Bro. G. D. B. Knowles. At the Festive Board following the Installation, the Toast to St. Peter's School was proposed by Bro. R. W. Oliver and the response was given by Bro. G. R. Burn. Old Boys, Masters and Governors of the School qualify for membership of the Lodge and anyone wishing to know further details should contact B. J. Watson at 1 Scawton Avenue, Huntington, York. 70
Burnett
Trophy
The conclusion of Commemoration Weekend was once again marked by the O.P. Golfing Society staging its annual contest for the Burnett Trophy at York Golf Club (Strensall) on a glorious Sunday afternoon. The course was found to be in superb condition and a full complement (happy to relate) of 24 O.P. golfers conducted their devious ways round these seemingly very innocuous 18 holes. With handicaps ranging from 5 to an obligatory 21, the Stableford competition produced its usual spread of divergent scores. Three players, Tony Brindley (1940-45), Bill Graham (1943-48) and Paul Middlebrook (1950-53), each with 35 points were finally spared a playoff by the eventual winner, Andrew Robson (1953-61) with 36 points. If this list of leading contestants would appear to be some what long in the tooth we happily note that the youngest generation was well represented by Ian Hindhaugh (1975-80), Charles Allan (1979-83) and James Angel (1979-83). The newly elected President of the Old Peterite Club, himself a contestant, not only presented the Burnett Trophy to Andrew Robson, but also just managed to muster sufficient points to avoid being the recipient of this year's novelty prize for the least number of points. This doubtful distinction was avidly won by Gordon Gildener (1954-62) with an undisclosed score. Good ale and food ended proceedings. R. F. Harding, Secretary O.P. Golf.
The Old Peterite
Club Annual
Dinner
The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday 14th July 1984 in the School Dining Hall by kind permission. The toast of 'The School' was proposed by E. A. K. Denison and the Acting-Headmaster, D. G. Cummin, replied. The toast of 'The Old Peterite Club' was proposed by Brigadier C. C. Fairweather and the President replied, paying a special tribute to David Cummin on his return to the School. The Club is again indebted to Mr. T. R. Jackson and the School catering staff for the excellent meal provided and a very enjoyable evening was spent by the 180 people who attended.
Those present were: Frank, C. The President Frank, J. A. (J. T. Harding) Galley, C. The Acting-Headmaster Gibson, A. (D. G. Cummin) Gibson, C. The Hon.Secretary Gildener, G. (R. D. Harding) Graham, G. E. L. The Hon. Treasurer Graham, N. R. E. (J. E. Moore) Gray, A. Imm. Past President Hall, M. G. (D. T. Rumfitt) Hamilton, D. H. The Bursar Hanson, J. A. (Col. J. P. F. Abbott) Harding, J. R. B. The Head of School Harding, R. F. (R. O. B. Gardner) Harnby, F. B. S. Abbey, J. Harris, P. L. Angel, J. Hart, D. B. Atkinson, J. D. Haslam, Melanie Bainbridge, M. Hepworth, M. G. B. Barlow, Crystal J. Hindhaugh, I. D. Barrett, J. L. Hindhaugh, Sara Barron, D. Hitchener, A. D. Barron, A. J. Hjort, A. Barton, N. R. Houghton, C. C. Biller, M. J. Houston, A. Bird, O. J. Howie, J. Blitz, N. Hubbard, R. H. Bowden, J. Hudson, W. M. Bowler, K. D. Hughes, D. J. Brindley, R. A. Hunter, C. D. Brockbank, C. T. Huntley, W. G. Brown, N. E. R. Hyde, J. Burdass, J. V. Jacques, D. Burdass, S. P. Jesper, D. G. S. Burdon, A. M. Jobling, G. M. Burn, G. N. Johnston, D. P. Burn, G. R. Johnston, M. W. Burn, S. M. Jones, A. Carlile, J. W. Jones, R. Chamieh, M. A. Kaner, B. Chapman, P. Kell, P. A. Chilman, K. G. Kelly, P. J. Clark, D. T. J. F. Kent, M. J. Cockburn, Elizabeth J. Kelsey, R. J. Cotton, S. A. Knowles, G. Coulthard, K. G. Knox, R. W. O. B. Cowan, R. S. Kuiper, Deborah H. Darley, P. M. Ledger, W. Davenport, D. M. Lee, J. Davidson, Rebecca Lee, Samantha Dawson, J. R. Le Tocq, L. C. Dawson, M. Lister, R. W. Dell, K. G. Magson, N. J. Dench, S. R. Marshall, C. C. Denison E. A. K. Marshall, H. Denison J. A. Martin, R. A. Depledge, R. G. McDonald, D. Dobie, E. C. Mitchell, G. F. B. Drury, C. J. Morris, P. A. Drury, P. J. Nendick, B. M. Fairweather, Brig. C. C. Nendick, S. R. Figge, A. Six members aparently preferred to attend incogniti.
Noyes, Amanda Newdick, F. N. Nicholson, Sara E. Oliver R. W. Pemberton, D. N. C Pemberton, K. R. Pemberton, N. Penty, J. R. Pickersgill, R. Poner, Claire Potter, D. N. Precious, A. M. Procter, G. W. Prowde, J. Quirke, D. M. A. Ranson, E. M. H. Ratcliff, K. M. Raylor, J. M. Rayson, J. C. M. Robinson, G. B. Robson, A. M. Roden, J. M. Rollo, K. G. T. Sir Peter Shepherd Shepherd, P. M. Shepherd, P. W. Sherry, D. Simmons, D. N. Slee, K. Smith, Rosemary A. Smith, W. Stark, S. R. F. Stevens, S. Stewart, A. D. L. Stringer, Helen Stringer, R. M. Strike, R. J. A. Strike, W. J. B. Stone, A. F. M. Thomas, D. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, E. G. Tomlinson, N. E. Turner, E. H. N. Turner, J. R. Venable, Elizabeth Village, A. G. Walker, C. M. S. Wallace, S. M. Ward, T. B. Warne, M. L. M. Wass, D. Watson, B. J. Webster, R. H. White, J. White, J. G. Williamson, Sophia L. H. Wood, R. Woolgrove, F. G.
The Old Peterite Club East Riding
Dinner
The 25th East Riding Dinner was held at the Bull Hotel, Driffield, on Friday 25th May, 1984. The toast of'The School' was proposed by the Chairman, Colin Frank, to which the Acting Headmaster and the President replied. Fifty seven members were present and the Club is again very grateful to Peter Atkinson for organising another excellent evening. The 26th Dinner will be held at the same venue next year on Friday, 31st May, 1985. Those present were: Armstrong, R. Atkinson, D. P. Atkinson, J. S. Atkinson, P. S. Atkinson, C. M. Burdass, C. M. C. Burdass, J. U. Burdass, R. Burdass, P. Burdass, C. Bilton, G. Burdass, T. Chadwick, I. Cummin, D. G. Dawson, J. R. Dee, C. C. Dee, R. Dibb, R. De Mulder, A. J.
Frank, C. Gooder, P. Harding, R. F. Harding, R. D. Hopkinson, R. C. Hornby, M. R. Hepworth, M. G. A. Hopkinson, J. N. 0 . Johnston, D. P. Kirby, D. Longthorpe, S. Megginson, P. R. B. Megginson, J. S. Megginson, S. Megginson, A. Newdick, F. N. Newdick, J. Nettleton, G. Penty, A. D.
Potter, D. N. Rowbottom, A. Rayson, J. C. M. Rounthwaite, J. C. Rumfm, D. T. Shepherd, N. Shepherd, M. Shepherd, P. W. Shuttleworth G. M. Stansfield, R. Smith, G. Smith, T. Thompson, C. W. Tindall, J. S. R. Tasker, R. Ward, D. Ward, T. B. Wood, R. Warrington, I. U.
The Old Peterite Club North East Dinner The Dinner was held at the new venue of the Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. Durham, on Friday, 27th April, 1984, at which 25 attended. We were delighted to have David Cummin, the Acting Headmaster, with us for the occasion, as well as John Rayson and David Kirby from the School. The toast of the 'The School' was proposed by the President, David Rumfitt, who also paid special thanks to Mr. Cummin. He then replied. The Club is grateful to David Brown for organising an excellent evening and a first class meal. The provisional date for 1985 is Friday, 26th April. Those present were:- the Acting Headmaster (Mr. David Cummin), the President (D. T. Rumfitt), the Hon. Secretary (R. D. Harding), the Immediate Past President (R. F. Harding), D. L. Brown, J. F. Brown, R. Cockroft, R. M. Deas, W. Graham, J. T. Harding, J. Hart, D. C. Holmes, W. G. Huntley, G. M. Jobling, D. Kirby, W. E. Potts, R. Pickersgill, J. C. M. Rayson, P. M. Shepherd, D. N. Simmons^ A. J. Turner, J. Twizell, T. H. Vickers, R. M. Walker, D. G. M. Young. 71
The London Old Peterite Club Dinner - 1983 The O.P. London Dinner was held at the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, on 4th November, 1983. We welcomed some 66 O.P.s this year. Our President, David Rumfitt, now an old hand, entertained us royally in proposing the toast to theSchool and the Head Master, Peter Hughes replied. We are grateful to them for travelling south of Watford. We also welcomed the Vice Chairman of Governors, Teddy Denison, and a Vice President of the O.P. Club, Sir John Rodgers. We were also privileged to have no less than five Past Presidents of the Club, headed by Jimmy Hanson who was in office in 1961. All this with the Master in Charge of the Junior School, John Rayson, four fathers and sons, the High Sheriff of Cornwall, Gerald Pawle, three internationalists, five Blues, the Honorary Secretary of the Club, coupled with those not mentioned, demonstrates the quality and quantity of O.P.s at the London Dinner. It might be only the second oldest dinner to that at York, but we are endeavouring to do better. Once again, our thanks go to Michael Mellows, the Manager (it was good to see his predecessor, Tony Short, in good form) for looking after us so well. The bar after the dinner was not quite the success we had hoped; so we will revert to the previous arrangements next time. The 1984 Dinner will be held on 9th November, same venue. Anyone who does not receive an invitation, but would like to come, please contact Keith Ratcliffe on Berkhamstead 73123. The following O.P.s attended: David Adamson John Addey Peter Andrew Simon Atkinson Christopher Beaumont David Bretherton Nigel Brindley Tony Brindley Alan Brown Barry Creasy John Cossins Percival Daintry Teddy Denison John Denison Steven Denley-Hill Allan Dodds John Dook Robin Field Timothy French Archie Garbutt Howard Gatiss William Gibson Alan Gomersall
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Peter Hughes Michael Jobling Stephen Kirby Christopher Kitching Christopher Leake Clive Lewis Tom Lewis Tony Miller Christopher Monro Frank Newdick Paul Newdick Gerald Pawle Andrew Powell Bruce Powell Colin Quickfall Michael Ranson Keith Ratcliff David Raynor John Rayson Andrew Robson John Rodgers David Rumfitt Ted Sedman
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Earlam Graham Michael Graham Donald Gray James Hanson Richard Harding Robert Harding James Harrison John Hayes Kevin Hick Michael Holt Raymond Hopwood
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A few memories
Piers Shepherd Tony Short James Spencer David Stabler Robert Stratton Robin Sykes David Tate Christopher Watson Richard Webber Richard West Kenneth Wilson
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of St. Peter's 1915-21.
Anyone nowadays reading 'The Peterite' cannot fail to be impressed by the fact that St. Peter's is a much better school now than it was when I was there, but this of course could be said of most schools. However I do not intend to write a study of the different approach nowadays to schools and education as this would not fall within the scope of'memories'. I will stick to a few generalities concentrating on one main point, namely that my school days coincided with the 1914-18 war and the immediate post war years when things had not yet returned to normal. Although we did not consciously appreciate it at the time our whole school life was virtually dominated by the war. Those who have not lived through that period have difficulty in realising the effect that the carnage in the trenches and the consequent shortage of manpower had on our daily lives. If I remember rightly boys were being called up for military service at the age of 17 and middle aged men up to the age of 50, and there were no reserved occupations. The carnage in the trenches was known to one and all but talked about as little as possible for reasons of 'morale'. However by the time we were approaching the age of 17 we began to have an unpleasant, but unexpressed, feeling that our chances of being physically intact or even alive in two or three years time were little better than about 50%. We therefore during those years unconsciously adoped the attitude of living for the day and of thinking as little about the future as possible. None of this was particularly conducive to concentration on academic studies or the observance of the strict discipline normally demanded in schools in those days. One result of the impact of the war on school life was the importance that became attached to the Officers Training Corps (OTC), an importance which was enhanced by the fact that if you obtained, whilst in the OTC, what was known as a Certificate 'A' you were automatically entitled on being called up to go straight into an officers'
training unit instead of into the ranks. The OTC absorbed practically all our time which did not have to be devoted to the classroom or to compulsory games. Our training in and attitude to the OTC was influenced by the fact that York was the Headquarters of Northern Command and we were surrounded by regular army units. In spite of this we were sometimes called on to perform duties which would normally have been carried out by regular troops. I remember that on one occasion we were called on to provide a guard of honour for the Prime Minister of new Zealand who was visiting York in order to receive the freedom of the city and how proud we were when someone overheard a very professional looking elderly officer ask 'Who are these boys providing the guard? Smart as regulars, by Jove'. As a matter of fact we were very good. The shortage of manpower obviously greatly increased the difficulty of finding suitable teaching staff and those of the normal staff who had been called up had to be replaced by temporary staff who were often 'drop-outs' or ancient dug-outs, frequently clergymen, who knew little about teaching and were totally incapable of keeping any sort of order. Regular games suffered from the lack of coaches and virtually all coaching below the level of the first teams had to be carried out by the senior boys. Games were also less varied than they are now. There was a squash court but it was not much used and a tennis court which was more or less the private preserve of the Headmaster and only a few boys were occasionally invited to play on it. There was no swimming bath and (voluntary) swimming had to be exercised in a local public bath. Rowing, like hockey, was confined to the Easter Term, its main purpose being the House races at the end of the term. Our equipment consisted of an ancient 'tub' for the training of beginners and two clinker built fours with fixed seats. The Boat House was always about to fall down and funds were never available to renew it. I think it was built in my father's time. No regattas were held anywhere in the country during the war and the first time we entered a crew for one was the first York regatta to be held after the war; our four included the coach, recently demobilised, and we had to borrow a boat from York City Boat Club; after that rowing developed as a summer sport. We were better at cricket than at any other team game, this being largely due to the fact that the Headmaster, who did the coaching, was himself a first class cricketer and we had as a 'pro' a famous character called Fred Roberts who was still a slow left arm bowler of county standard. In spite of a field so small that cover point was standing near the boundary (and no other field available for junior games) we turned out a number of good cricketers, in particular T. J. Wright, captain
in 1919 who, after the end of his last term played several games for the first Yorkshire team to be formed after the war, and H. G. Coats, captain in 1922, who played for the Rest against the Lord's schools and later, I think, captained Leicestershire. Owing to all spare time being taken up by the OTC there was little time for other activities and organised facilities for hobbies did not exist. In particular, the arts, both musical and visual, were completely neglected partly because the Headmaster held definitely anti-aesthetic views. Singing of the 'hearty' variety was tolerated but any boy who showed any interest in painting was considered to be well on the road to Sodom and Gomorra. However in my last term a combined arts and music master was appointed who, a year or so later, started a very small school orchestra, half of whose members were outsiders, and this gradually grew over the years to its present importance. When I now read the Peterite and see the number and diversity of interests now encouraged and the standards achieved, I cannot help thinking how incredulous we would have been in my day had we been told that such standards could be attempted, let alone achieved. H. G. Crawshaw, 40, Avenida Saboia, 2765 Monte Estoril, Portugal.
News of Old
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Anelay, C. (M'72-'77), spent a month in Japan, studying their construction techniques, with the aid of a scholarship sponsored by the Cartwright Group and organised by the National Federation of Building Trades Employers. Barrell, A. D. M. (T'72-'79) has been awarded the Degree of B.A. with First Class Honours in Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University. Bryce, A. B. (T&Q '47-55'), welcomes O.P. visitors in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. Burn, G. (T'69-'74), is currently President of York Junior Chamber and was joined by his younger brother, Mark (T'73-'78), in the family firm of solicitors, run by their father, Raymond, a governor of the School. Burr, J. (G'78-'83), has been awarded a RAF cadetship at Cranwell. Deas, M. (G&S.H. '31-'36), was responsible for Tyne Tees television cover of the Billy Graham campaign in the North East and produces the Harry Secombe 'Highway' programmes from that area. Dodds, A. (Master '50-'64), is the Lay Chaplain to the Bishop of Southwark. 73
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Ellison, J. (R'74-79), and Gargan, M. (Q.72-77), made Rugby history in December when they played on opposite sides in the same No.8 position at Twickenham in the Oxford v Cambridge match. The 'Times' Rugby correspondent reported that the Cambridge line out was, 'despite the considerable efforts of Gargan, better organised with Ellison moving up and down the line in the first half. Cambridge won 20-9. Martin Gargan was selected to play for the Barbarians v Leicester after Christmas, only the fourth O.P. to do so since 1893. He has recently returned from medical studies in Australia. Fairweather, C. C , Brigadier (M'19-'22), was prompted by the fourtieth anniversary of the invasion of France on 6th June to remind us of the courage of another O.P., the late Major Ian S. McKay (T'33-'38), who was awarded the Military Cross later in that operation for his bravery in making a reconnaissance from his tank on foot into enemy positions. Franklin, J. F. (R'52-'57), is currently Managing Director of Eurabia Engineering & Construction Co. in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and will welcome O.P.s who care to telephone him (03.857.2257). Fricker, Susan K. (Q.'81-'82), has been elected President of the Students' Union at Keele University, where she is reading Law and Economics. Gray, Brigit K. (T'77-79), has been awarded the Degree of B.V.Sc. at Liverpool University and is now working for a year at the Royal Veterinary College, London, as a House Surgeon. Hare, J. N. W. (T'74-79), has been awarded the Degree of B.Sc. in Building Engineering at Bath University, where he played in the 1st XV and was awarded the title 'Clubman of the Year' in 1983. Heavens, A. F. (T'72-77), visited us to have a look around the new Science wing when he was in York recently for his daughter's christening. We congratulate him on his first born, on the award of a Ph.D. Degree at Cambridge University, and on his appointment as a Demonstrator in Astronomy at Edinburgh University. Hill, J. E. C. (R'25-'31), lately Master of Balliol College, Oxford, published further thoughts on Milton, with a new book from Faber, 'The Experience of Defeat', which was given a major review in the 'Times'. Hodges, A. J. E. (S.H. '62-'67), was elected a Conservative member of Guildford Borough Council and appointed Chairman of a Committee on Housing and Environmental Health.
Howard, W. M. (R.'54-'59), is now Head of Middle School at Lomond School, Helensburgh, Scotland. Kazerooni, S. K. (R'29-'35), wrote from Tehran and sent a generous cheque, in memory of C. F. Featherstone, for the new Science wing. Kent, M. J. (G'49-'54), is President of the National Association of Steel Stockholders. Knocker, R. K. (T.& M.'77-'82) passed out from Sandhurst R.M.A. in December 1983 and was commissioned in the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Oxley, M. J. (G.'56-'65), has been awarded the Degree of M.Sc. in Management Studies by Sheffield City Polytechnic. Parkin, G. D. (M.'53-'59), is President Clerk in 1985 of the British Small Animals Veterinary Association. Powell, B. (R.'47-'51), has joined the Information Department of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He had been Deputy Consul General in Chicago, U.S.A., for four years. Prendergast, J. B. (G.'43-'49), now J. P. Barry, has established a considerable reputation for himself as a composer, arranger and conductor of film scores, including 'The Lion in Winter', 'Love Among the Ruins', '007' and 'A Dolls House'. Reynolds, M. A. (M.76-'81), was awarded the Degree of B.Eng. at Liverpool University. Richardson, J. C. (G.'63-'68), reached the Quarter Finals in the Inaugural British Doubles Squash Championship at South Maiston S.R.C. in February 1984. Short, A. A. (R.'36-'41), was appointed M.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours List June 1983. Thomas, D. A. J. (Q.72-77), was awarded the Degree of B.Sc. at Reading University in 1983 and is now the Meteorological Officer at the Control Tower in Abu Dhabi Airport, U.A.E. He finds time off duty for Hockey and Wind Surfing. Townsend, P. R. F. (M.'68-73), was awarded the Degree of Ph.D. at Cambridge University for a thesis on the cost of office building. Toulmim, W. (S.H. '29-'34), with his wife Margaret, paid a visit to the School on the 18th April, the first for twenty three years, and enjoyed touring both old and new buildings. He has now retired and moved from Montreal to British Columbia. He kindly left a donation used to buy books for the School Library.
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Births Eggleshaw, R. C , on 11th September 1983 to Richard and Dominique a daughter, Abigail Nadine Susan. Harding, R. D., on 17th May 1984 to Richard and Jan a daughter, Nicola Jane.
Engagements Prescott, Andrew R. to Miss Dorothy Hunter.
Marriages Foster, S., on 2nd April 1983 the Revd. Steven Foster to Miss Yvonne White.
Deaths Birks, C. F., on 6th August 1983. Field, C. E., on 22nd May, 1984. Middlebrook, W. R., November 1983. Reed, E. M. November 1983. Seed, M. H., September 1983. Shaw, H. P. G., in July 1984. Weatherill, F. F., on 14th June 1984. Wiseman, F. J., on 13th August 1984. Winchurch, Jonathan C. (Manor 1976-81), died on 7th December 1983 in an accident on the coast at St. Andrew's, where he was a student at the University. At the funeral Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Shuttleworth represented the School and flowers were sent from the Common Room. We extend our deepest sympathy to Jonathan's parents and family on their tragic bereavement. Maclldowie, Stewart (S.H.'21-'24), died on 1st December 1983 aged 72, only eight days after returning from a tour of Japan and Pakistan where he had lectured on umpiring Hockey, a game to which he had devoted much of his life here and in South Africa, as player, umpire and organiser at international level. He retired as Bursar of Cheltenham Ladies College in 1980. 76
Old Peterite Club Members joining July 1984 Abbey, M. J., Hall Farm, Long Marston, York Y05 8PQ. Atkinson, J. P., Quarry Garth, Broughton, Malton, North Yorkshire Y017 OQG. Binnington, J. P., 'Greystones', 357 Hull Road, York YOl 3LE. Bird, S. P., 59 Honnibal Street, Rynfidd, Benoni 1500, Transvaal, R.S.A. Bosomworth, Sarah A., Marderby Hall, Felixkirk, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Y07 2DR. Bowden, J. A., 2 Clifton, York Y03 6AE. Bradbury, S. F., Broom House, Husthwaite, York Y06 3SX. Briggs, P. H., 60 Riverside Drive, Apt. 6-G, New York 10024, U.S.A. Butterworth, M. D., 9 Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York Y02 6PX. Campbell, A. P., 1 Saxty Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Y07 1SG. Carr, D. H., 117 The Village, Haxby, York Y03 8JH. Cass, M. A., 24 Mill Lane, Wigginton, York Y03 8PX. Chamieh, M. A., 50.D. Cornwall Gardens, London S.W.7. Clayton, Sarah E., Flint Mill Grange, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Cockburn, Elizabeth, J., 9 Parsifal House, 521 Finchley Road, Hampstead, London NW3. Cockerill, P. H., 32 Church Lane, Kirkella, Hull, North Humberside. Cole, A. S. P., 'Meadowfields', Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 3QW. Connor, G. J., 173 North Road, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 8RQ. Cramb, M. W. J., 45 Allerton Drive, Nether Poppleton, York Y02 6NL. Davidson, Rebecca J., 13 St.Peter's Grove, York Y03 6AQ. Davies, Beverley L., 159 York Road, Haxby, York Y03 8HB. Dobie, M. J., 109 Main Street, Askham Bryan, York Y02 3QS. Duffield, R. P., 22a Main Street, Fulford, York YOl 4PH. Eddell, P. H. B., Holyrood House, Heck, Goole, North Yorkshire DN14 0BQ. France, Katherine M., High House, Gill Bank Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Frank, J. A., 'Stoneridge,' Knox Lane, Deepdale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Galley, S. D., Prospect House, Gate Helmsley, York Y04 1JS Gardner, R. O. B., The Orchard, 34 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York Y02 2LR. Gower, T. C , 138 Heslington Lane, York YOl 4ND. Gray, A. P. M., Orchard House, Delves Ridge, Darley, Nr. Harrogate, North Yorks. Green, M. J., Haxby Lodge, Haxby, York Y03 8LH. Hall, A. R., Manor House, Strensall, York Y03 5X. Hamilton, Charlotte, A., Wath Hall, Low Marishes, Malton, North Yorkshire YOl7 0RJ. Hampshire, R. J., Hawthorn House, 2 Church Street, Riccall, York Y04 6PN. Heng, A. Y. Y., 36 Park Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 9BG. Haslam, M. P. G., Chapel Garth, Crayke, York Y06 4TE. Hiley, Angela J., Manor House, Oulston, Easingwold, York. Hopton, N. D., The Old Vicarage, 11 Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, York Y02 6LB. Houston, A. J. G., 'Fair View', Sutton on Forest, York Y06 1HB. Howie, F. W. H., Kelfield Lodge, Kelfield, York Y04 6RW. Hughes, R. W., 1 Dovecote Drive, Ledston, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 2BA.
Jacques, P. J. D., 5 St. Andrew's Court, Spen Lane, York YOl 2BD. Jibson, M. R., The Mile Farm, The Mile, Pocklington, York Y04 2HG Johnson, P. M. L., 'Glenside', 11 Quarry Heads Lane, Durham City DH1 3DY. Jordan, E. D., 15 Rosewood Drive, Mount Pleasant, Waterford, Eire Kaner, B. C , 77 Stockton Lane, York Y03 OJA. Kelly, P. J., 'Hallgarth', 11 Strensall Road, Huntington, York Y03 9RF. Knox, A. K., 1/2 The Avenue, Clifton, York Y03 6AS. Kuiper, Deborah H., Carrock House,Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8JT. Lee, Samantha, 25 Clockwood Gardens, Yarm, Cleveland. Lyon, P. M., 'The Hollies', Acaster Malbis, York Y02 1UJ Nicholson, Cathryn F., The Old Vicarage, Northorpe, Nr. Gainsborough, Lines. DN21 4AR. Noyes, Amanda C , The Vicarage, Church Lane, Boroughbridge, York Y05 9BA. Potter, Claire L., Little Rushwood, Sutton Howgrave, Bedale, North Yorks DL8 2NS. Proctor, J. G., Moor Park, Skelton Lane, Wigginton, York Y03 8RF. Rickman, M. S., B Vista Headland, 11 Headland Road, Hong Kong. Rollo, K. G. T., 10 Bankside Close, Upper Poppleton, York Y02 6LH. Rutterford, P. L., 7 Adel Park Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 8BN. Santorsola, N., 29 Huntington Road, York Y03 7RL. Smirthwaite, Jane C , Topcliffe Parks, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Y07 3SD. Stevens, S. P., 2 Riverside Drive, Sprotborough, Doncaster, South Yorks DN5 7LE. Stone, A. F. M., The Manor House, Tollerton, York Y05 2EQ. Turl, S., 3 Westfield Lane, Swanland, Hull, North Humberside H U H 3PG. Venable, Elizabeth, A., c/o B.E.M.R.S., B.F.P.O.53. Walker, H. G., 'Dale View', The Hills, Bradwell, Nr. Sheffield. Weaver, Helena L. W., 56 Castlewood Close, Clevedon, Bristol, Avon BS21 7HS. White, J. G., 5 South Parade, Blossom Street, York Y02 2BA. Wicks, R. J., Barnby Farm, Bossall, York Y06 7NS. Williamson, Sophia L. H., The Old House, Main Street, Fulford, York Wilson, E. R., 9 The Meadows, Westwoodside, Doncaster, South Yorks DN9 2HA. Wise, M. G., 4 The Green, Skelton, York Y03 6XU. Wombell, C. D., Bell Hall, Escrick, York Y04 6HL.
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Ackroyd, C. R., 30 York Close, Higham Ferrers, Northants NN9 8JA. Aggarwal, R. K., 16 First Avenue, Hendon, London NW4 2RJ. Ainley, J. G., South Newington House, South Newington, Nr. Banbury, Oxfordshire. Andrew, P. A., 30 Millcroft, Westdene, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5HB. Atkinson, S. A., Flat 3, 139 Castlenav, Barnes, London S.W.13. Barker, T.,Sycamore Cottage, 27 Manor Road, Pitsford, Northampton. Barmsh, W. A., Appartement 17, 14 Rue Du8 Mai 1945, 80000 Amiens, France. Bartlett, I. F., The Norvic Clinic, St. Andrew's Hospital, Thorpe, Norwich, Norfolk. Blackburn, J. F., 2 Lyle Bank, Sevenoaks, Kent TNI3 3JX. Bretherton, D. C , 'Croston', 13 Old Palace Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5TU.
Brindley, R. A., 'Linden Cottage', Harrington Road, Brighton, Sussex. Brown, C. A. F., 3 Potlitt Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 1DJ. Burn, G. N., 37 Nursery Road, Upper Poppleton, York. Burn, P. H. C , The Sycamores, Albaston, Gunnislake, Cornwall PL18 9AL. Burton, D. J. G. B., 24 Regency Court, Withdean Rise, Brighton, Sussex BN1 6YG. Carlile, J. W., 'Middlemarch', 2 Old Barn Court, Bircher, Leominster, Herefordshire Cole, H. P., 14 Keirs Crescent, Patna, Ayrshire KA6 7NY. Craven, J. A. G., Lt. R. N., 19 Marden Avenue, Donnington, Chichester, Sussex. Dickie, A. V. A., 75 Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London NW7 3EL. Dodsworth, G. H., Well Hall, Well, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2PX. Dronfield, P. J., 'Thorpe Acre', The Thorpe, Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire. Drury, C. J., 56 Shipton Road, York Y03 6RQ. Fawcett, T. P. N., The Old Vicarage, 54 High Street, Foxton, Cambridge CB2 6RP. Foster, S., Rev.,The Vicarage, 47 Garraways, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire MK6 5DD. Gibson, R. J. Dr., 84 Circular Road, St. John's, Newfoundland. AIC 225. Gittins, P. T., 48 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey CRO 2BD. Greenwood, P. T., 'Tall Trees', Owlwood Lane, Dunnington, York YOl 5PH. Greetham, G. C , Chapelhead Farm, Crossroads, Keith, Banffshire AB5 3LQ. Hall, P. L., 20 Bahram Road, West Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 7BG. Harrison, J. D., 32 Turney Road, London SE21. Hirst, C. J. Captain, R.T.R., 45 St. Catherine's Road, Winchester, Hampshire S023 8PS. Hitchenor, A. D., 4 Ings Road, Cadeby, Nr. Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 7SS. Holden, R. J., 10 Nelson Road, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent. Jacques, C. A. J., 5 St. Andrew's Court, Spen Lane, York YOl 2BD. Jowett, A. C , 14 Heath Gardens, Manor Heath, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 OBD. Kaiser, R. A., Holly Tree Cottage, The Vale, Skelton, York. Kaye, A. H., 3 Pear Tree Lane, Dunnington, York YOl 5QQ. McGrath, A. P., 'Mallows', Dogmersfield, Basingstoke, Hants RG27 8SS. McGrath, J. A., 'Mallows', Dogmersfield, Basingstoke, Hants RG27 8SS. Mainds, R. C. S., 55 Peel Close, Heslington, York YOl 5EN. Monro, N. P., I l l Shenley Road, Camberwell, London SE5 8NF. Motum, J. H., Home Farm House, Station Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset. Parker, M. I., 127a Whittington Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire. Paveley, D. J., 24 Westwood, Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Pearson, J. S. D., 3 Belle Grove Place, Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4LH. Precious, A. M., The Worsley Arms Hotel, Hovingham, North Yorkshire. Relton, R. A., 1 Rockville Grove, Manse Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6BZ. Roberts, C. V., 2 Stockeld Lodge Farm Cottages, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 4AH. Roden, J. M., Revd., TheVicarage, Appleton Roebuck, York. Schofield, R. N. J., Flat 3, 9 Langcliffe Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Short, A. A., 14 Avenue Court, 2 Palmeira Avenue, Hove, East Sussex BN3 3GQ. Slater, J. G., 36 Alpine Gardens, Bath, Avon, BA1 5PF. 77
Smith, N. J., Dr., The Grange, Moor Lane, Bunny, Nottingham NG11 6QX. Spencer, P. S., 31 Green Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Y08 6AN. Stabler, D. A., 79 Tower Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, MK14 6EX. Stevens, R. A., 10 Ballock Holdings, Eastfield, Cumbernauld G68 9AT. Sykes, M. G., 3 Birch Rise, Upton, Chester CH2 2JJ. Topham, F. J., 1 West Street, West Butterwick, Scunthorpe DN17 3JZ.
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