THE STYTHHAN 2004
A SOUT H AFRHCAN SCHOOL MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 2
COLLEGE COUNCIL 3
STAFF 4
10 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY 7
FAREWELLS AND OBITURIES 8
SCHOOL MATTERS 12
HOUSE MATTERS 22
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 28
CULTURAL MATTERS 36
ROUND SQUARE 50
TOURS AND TRIPS 56
SPORT 65
MATRIC MATTERS 94
MATRIC VALETE 96
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
This is indeed a momentous occasion in my lite - as well as yours as the reader! The 2004 Srythian IS FINALLY completed! To all who have been so incredibly patient, I can only say an enormous THANK YOU! There have been a number of problems associated with bringing this magazine out, but with wonderful support, we have nally got there. I need to thank a large number of people - and mention is made of them in no particular order.
To Jay Caboz and Mo Segooa who worked on sections of the magazine during holidays and weekends. and perpetually showed enormous enthusiasm - sometimes it was just that that kept me plugging away at things. To all the staff, but in particular. Lynde Dicks and Jessie Edmiston. who put up with all my requests to caption the photographs, » at the end of the year in the middle ofall the chaos that is traditionally associated with this time. To Toria Jemmett who patiently endured endless calls from conoerned past pupils and parents! To the Heads (or all the support and patient encouragement. I trust that you will all enjoy this trip down memory lane and that I have managed to avord too many errors. I must say from the outset. that any errors are unintentional - and so I hope I can be forgiven for those that escaped the heady eye of all concerned.
Wsunv Roan FOREWORD BY THE HEADMASTER ' The Stlthian is a tting re ection of the myriad of activities, which occurred in the Boys' College during 2004. It bears testimony to the high quality of broadening education afforded by this Institution and its persuit of participation In the academic. cultural, community service and sporting arenas.
Tribute must go to the Editor, Miss Wendy Robb, who stepped in at the last minute under trying circumstances to drive the production of the 2004 Edition. She and her committed Magazrne Committee are to be commended highly for their tireless efforts and dedication to this historical record of the Boys' College activities and accolades.
I am certain that it will afford many of the Saints community much pleasure and. undoubtedly. be of great interest to the boys of this College, not only at the time of publication, but for many years after they have Matriculated.
Yours sincerely I. D. MCLACHLAN FOREWORD BY THE RECTOR What a magni cent and varied year 2004 was for St Stithians Boys College: from the Grade 8 Camp in January, to the highly successful Easter Rugby & Hockey Festivals. to the unveiling of the Daniel Crowsley Bell Tower. to the inaugural Bezants to Knights Evening, and the outstanding Matric Results, Much has been achieved and we have much to be thankful for.
At Founders Day in July 2004. I made mention of my attendance at an education conference in Bulgaria and Romania, where I had the opportunity to engage wtth teachers and school leaders. both from state and independent schools, from around the world - Guatemala, Romania, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Albania. Ukraine. Russia, France, USA and Australasia.
Firstly. I was struck by the similarities between Eastern Europe and the Balkans and South Africa.
However. and perhaps more importantly, was another observation that was common to all schools represented at the Conference. There is a spiritual vacuum in our post-modem. materialistic society. At Saints we have noted: The increase in questions from pupils in lessons and at school; The message of the learners involved in the production of Exodus; Agrowing number of adolescents throughout the world increasingly seeking meaning through dmgs, alcohol or other gratuitous behaviour.
These are important issues for St Stithians. for our children, for our parents.
We have taken cognisance of this at St Stithians College and attempted to draw up a Saints Charter, with input from a broad base. in which we articulate a set of values and beliefs that tie us together as a school community. Not an inward exclusive community. but one that looks outwards and continually looks at how we can create a community in our nation and amongst other people.
For us at Saints it is based upon: One and All; Honour self, others. God; A South African School making a World of Difference.
The Saints Charter is about being Proudly South African and hopefully we. as a College, will get more involved in celebrating our South Africaness. It is about being and becoming beacons of Ubuntu amongst our families. friends. in our communities and beyond. The goal is aptly summed up by our former president when he writes of Ubuntu: The spirit of Ubuntu - that profound African sense that we are human only through the humanity of other human beings - is not a parochial phenomenon, but has added globally to our common search for a better world." (Nelson Mandela).
In closing, may I pay tribute to the Head, and Deputies, staff and learners of St Stlthians Boys' College on all that has been achieved in 2004. both in the classroom and beyond; on the College s commitment to our country and to making a difference. in so many different ways, to the broader South African community, through their wide and various community partnerships; and to educating Saints boys to become "knights" who are leaders in their chosen fields. independent thinkers, and contributing citizens of the new South Africa.
With kind regards STEPHEN Lowrzv
COLLEGE COUNCIL
FouNmsRs
A. Camus W. MOUNTSTEPHENS
TRustss
MR D. L. ScHRuENu, Mn 0. SMITH. MR J. SYRAUSS, REV. BISHOP P. VERRYN
MEMIIERS OF COUNCIL
REV BISNOF IVAN ABRAHAMS (PRESIDING BISNOP OF THE METHODISY CHu CN OF SOUTNERN AFRICA} (REPRESENTED av Pnor. I. MOSALA), MR N. DENNIS MR C. SMITH
CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES
MR R. McALLIsTER, MI E. MoKETNI, MRS S. PRETORIus
PARENT REPR [SENTAUVES
Ms J. HUNTLEY, Mn M. MADI, Mas T. Sonnozuu
OLD Bovs REPRESENT/1 TIVES
Ms C. HOSKING, MR C. B. JACKSON, MR C. NoLTE, MR C. WARRINER
INVITED PARTICIPANTS
MR P. BucKWELL. MR J. BARRO W (JNR), Mas J. Gum/EN. Mas J. Lemme, MR M. RomsLETZ. PROF. C. SIMKINS
By INVITATION FROM ST STITHMNS COLLEGE
MRS I. AcquIsTo (HEAD, GIRLs' COLLEGE), Mas M. DACE (HEAD. JUNIOR PREP). MRS C. GlLARDI (Han, GIRLs' PREP), Mas B. A. Janusou (chTon s PA & COUNCIL SECRETARY), MR I. D. MALACHLAN (HEAD, Bovs' COLLEGE). Mn J. Smw (EURSAR). ME A. S'I EWART (HEAD, Bovs PREP)
ST STITHIANS FOUNDATION TRuSTtES
MR B. Bucxwzu, Mn P. HIRD, MR F . LABURN, Mn C. JACKSON, Mn 1. G. D. MACKENIIE, MR C. Nous. Mn C. RAMAPHOSA. MR C. Rowunsou (CHAIRMAN), Mn M. RUTHERFORD. M: C. SMITH "4 COLLEGE STAFF RECTOR Mr Stephen Lowry BA HDE (Wits) MA (London)
HEADMASTER Mr Ian McLachlan BSe HDE (Natal)
DEPUTY HEADMASTERS Mr Dave Ryan BEd (Hons) (London)
Mr Dave Knowles BA (Hons) HDE FDE
CHAPLAIN Rev Madika Sibeko DipTheology BTH(Natal) MTH(Natal)
EXCO Mrs Gladys Ayaya; Mrs Wendy Kerr; Mr David Knowles; Mr Stephen Lowry; Mrs Sue MacKenzie; Mr Ian McLechlan; Mr Ian Ricklelon: Mr Dave Ryan; Rev. Madika Slbeko; Mr Piet van Tender; Mrs Jill Worth HOUSE DIRECTORS Mr Sean Tunmer ( nlllne
Mrs Janine r Henning
Mrs Anne Krige
Mr Luke Henley MR2
Mr George Harris ,_
Mrs Lizette Fourie Penryn
Mr Barry Lembson Pitts
Mrs Lidia Upton Tucker
Mr Donovan Hean Webb
Mrs Rose Diack Wesley
ACADEMIC COUNCIL PET:
Mr Herman It Mr Michael Art
MrAndrew Baker Biology
Mr Graeme Spring ' '
Mrs Tahiti van Raoyen Computer Studies
Mrs Jill Worth English
Mme Judith Fodor Frenoh
Mrs Sarah-Jane Libera P
Mr David du Toit History
Mrs Lizette Fourie ileulu
Mrs Ilze Nel Latin
Mrs Heather Frankiskos
Mrs Dalene Hoogenhout Music
Mrs Carol Fields Speech 8. Drama
Mrs Sandy Catterson Science
GET: Mr Basie Viljoen '
Mrs Christine Poulos Arts & Culture
Mr Graeme Spring ' '
Miss Cheryl Read English
Mme Judith Fodor French
Miss Kim Simone Human & Social Science
Mrs Nonhlanhla Pule isiZulu
Mrs Ilze Nel Life Orientation
Mrs Debbie Robertson '
Mr Peter Wright Natural
Mr Ken Krige GRADE DIRECTORS Mrs Lidia Upton Grade 12
Mrs Wendy Kerr Grade 8
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT Mrs Sue MacKenzie BA (Hons) (UNISA) MA (Psychology) RAU - Psychological Suppot Mr Sean Tunmer .. ( ons) ( syc oogy)( retona) MA (Cllnicel Psychology) (Potchelstroom) . Psychologlcal Support I. T. Mrs Althea Alford
ACADEMIC STAFF
Mrs Gladys Ayaya , ... M. Ed (UNAM) BEd (Kenyatta)--Academic Support Mr Andrew Baker .. B. Sc(Hons) M. Sc (ABD) Botany (UCT) H. D. E. (PG) Sec (UCT)- Biology Mr Herman Bezuidenhout MA BEd HDE (UP) Afrikaans 1st Language
Mrs Jenny Branch RA (UCT)- ' Librarian
Mrs Anne Bredenkamp BSc (Natal) STD (UCT) - Biology Mrs Sandy f BSc HDE (Wits) - Science
Mrs Rose Diack BSc HDE - Biology Mr David du Toit BA HDE (UCT) - History
Mrs Carol Fields ., BA Dramatic Arts (Rhodes) ATCC (Trinity London) - Drama Mme Judith Fnrtnr MA (Bucharest) Cert FR Alliance - French Mrs Lizette Fourie BA (Hons) )HDE MA PU tor CHE (Potcheistroom) - Zulu
Mrs Heather i ' BA (Hons) HDE (Wits) - Mathematics Mr Dave Gear BSc (Hons) (Wits) HDE (UNISA) - Geography Mr Ian Gould BSC (Hons) (Zoology) UED (Wits) - Biology Mr George Harris BA (Hons) African Literature (Wits) - English Mr Luke Hartley BA (Rhodes) HDE » Geography Mr Donovan Hean ...... BA (UNISA) BEd (Wits) TC (Rhodesia) - Physical Science Mr Nick Holtzhausen RA (Hons) HDE (Natal) - English Mrs Michelle Kalify RA (Ed) (RAU) - English Mrs Marion Kamps TTHD (JCE) FDE (Pretoria) - Mathematics Mr George Kemp Senior Primary HED Diploma (Pretoria) Alrikaans Mrs Wendy Kerr . BA (Natal) HED (UNISA) - Director: Community Service/Round Square Co-ordinator Mr David Knowles . ....BA(Hons) (Rhodes) FDE (EducManagement) (CDSA) - Deputy Principal: History Mr Dave Lachenich B. Ed (Hons) RSAU Technology On Step Tech Diploma HDE (Wits) Design and Technology; Maths
Dr Irene Lategan DEd (Q L \BEd(Eduo u) BA NTSD FDEIMBD - Academic Support Mrs Lorraine Lauf R'sc HDE (Wits) ~ Mathematics Mrs Sarah Jane Libera Fisr MSc HDE - Geography Mr Graham MacCallum BA (Wits) BEd (RAU) TTHD (JCE) History Mr Michael Matthews M.A,S.A. B.A.F.A. (Hons) H.D.E (KwaZulu-Natal) -Art Mr Ian McLachlan BBC HDE (Natal) - Headmaster: Mathematics Mr Pfarelo Mohaphuli BSc UED (Venda) . Solence Mrs llze Nel MA BA (Hons) - Latin Mrs Thembi Ngobese BA (Hons) (RAU) PTC (Pretoria) - Zulu Mrs Leon Nortje BA HOD (OFS) Afrikaans Mrs Christine Poulos l Pnnat Academy of Design - Art Mrs Liesl Praroius BA (RAU) NHOD -Afrikaans Mrs Nonhlanhla Pule BA (Hons) MA - Zulu
Miss Sue Proctor B. So H.D.E. (PG) (Wits) - Mathematics Miss Cheryl Read BA (Hons) PGCE (Leeds) - English Mrs Mary Reynolds ...... M,Ed (CIE) (Cum laude) BAFA (Natal) HDipLib (UNISA) - Resource Centre Mr Ian Rickelton HDipEd (JCE) » Physical Education Mrs Debbie Robertson BSc HDE ~ Mathematics
Mrs Erna Robey BSc HDE (UPE) - Mathematics Miss Chantal Rossouw BSc, B.Med.5c (Hons) Mr Dave Ryan HFd (Hons) (London) - Deputy Principal: Mathematics Miss Kim Simons BA PGCE (Wits) - Hlstory Mr Evan Snyman BA (Hons) HDE . Mathematics
Mr Graeme Spring l (Natal) - Business Economics Mrs Janine I Bsc (Hons) HDE (Wits) - Scrence
Mr Erik Theron M.$c (Chem Eng) (UCT) B.lng (Chem) PGCE (Unisa) - Science Mrs Lidia Upton BA (Hons) (London) UED (Wits) - English Mrs Tahiti van Rooyen BSC (Hons) (Wits) HED - Computer Studies Mr Piet van Tonder ...... BA (Hons) (Rhodesia) Teachers Dip (Bulawayo) -Afrikaans Mr Basie Viljoen BA HDE (UOVS) ~ Afrikaans
Mrs Denise V BSC HDE (Wits) - Computer Studies
Mr Coutney Watson BA (Hons) (RAU) - English
Mr Brian Webster HDipEd (JCE) . Physical Education Mrs Jill Worth BA (Hons) (Rhodes) HDE (Wits) English Mr Peter Wright BSc (Hons) HDE (Wits) - Science
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STA/I Mrs Althea Alford. V Data Administration Bursar's Department Mrs Roshnee Bhayroo . Mrs Lorainne Davrs ...... - Bursars Department Mrs Lynde Dicks . Headmasters Personal Assistant
Miss Jessie Edmiston .V ...... ,...... V V ...... r. . AdmiSSIOUS Secretary Mrs Merii Grobier . . V .. .. Bursar's Department Mrs Ronei Ganten-Bein .. V . Bursar s Department Miss Toria Jemmett . . v Schooi Secretary Mrs Bev Johnson . . . Rectors Personai Assistant Mrs Hengle Mcinnes .. Bursar5 Secretary Operations Manager Mr Mike Meyers Bursar's Department Mrs Adele Neser Library Assistant Mr TShtdlSO Phon Sr Linda Pires . ,. .. . Matron
Mrs Marianne Ponier . ssistant Bursar
Mr Nick Retth |.T, Bursar's Department Mrs Debbie RossiyanmIth . . Mrs Fiona Schwartz Psy Support Services Secretary
Mr Wilson Semona . . . Personell Manager Bursar Mr Johnny Smith V .. .. Mrs Joanie West Bursar s Department
10 YEARS or DEMOCRACY REFLECTING BACK BY DAVID GEAR One and All'. Such a simple idea. A bit Mark Henning's era was at a time when and proved that the sun would still rise like: The people shall govern'. Collins. the rules were so straight forward that on democratic education. Rams sat Mountstephens. Tucker. Mears. Krige. they did not have to be written down. hunched in the front row with both hands Henning and others would all have The lifestyle of teachers and clients over his head peering out like a caged had their own spin on what 'One and families were similar and the bicycle animal at the looming white teacher at All meant. St Stithians College was shed had fty or sixty bikes. mostly the front of the class. In his first test he conceived by a couple of artisans who heavy black Raleighs parked in orderly scored 27%. 18 months later he scored had made good in their adopted country patience. Dozens of boys walked from a comfortable First Class Pass and
in the ofthe Greatf r ' l the . , suburbs of . along with Donald went into a medical and the prelude years to Hilter s war. Blairgowrie and Lyme Park. Hurlingham career. Shy. isolated Rams has never Manor was open veld and the school been back. The War prolonged the gestation and boundary was marked by a single rusty the College was born 14 years later in strand of barbed wire. By the late 80's the black clouds of the early days of Apartheid South Africa. conflict seemed unbroken and the The fifties in the colonies were, for those The secure tranquility of the nights would school seemed threatened from every who could afford private school fees. more likely be broken by boarders high direction. Would the ANC try to bomb pretty carefree Boys spent their spare jinks than by sirens and motorbikes and this centre of white elitism? Would the time catching snakes. having kleilat emergency helicopters. But then the government out the subsidy? ghts or mining amethyst when they students of Soweto said "Enough!" and weren't building tree houses amongst the world changed. And then the sun came out. The bombs the bluegums. ADHD and dyslexia did did not explode and the subsidy rapidly not exist. Punishment was brief and to Rising political tensions in the staffroom disappeared. The rising number of the point. Wally Mears donated a cup to at times boiled with those more liberal pupils of colour reversed as the State be awarded to the team with the best staff members being warned not to Schools became open and the school sporting record. which way back then rock the boat. New foundation stones had to start to re-invent itself. Kuhle meant the team that actually won a were unveiled by tall austere men and Kunene became Head Boy without any game or two. Today the Mears Cup sits speeches were made by the chief of the assistance from affirmative action and forgotten and tarnished in the library Navy. White South Africa was being was also the Dux Scholar The Girls display case but the desperate battles besieged and it was the duty of the Collegiate' came into being and soon to secure it live happily in the memories private schools to stand behind South demanded their democractically rightful of the no-hopers that battled for the Africa. Then they sang Die Stem'. A title of 'Girls College'. recognition of seeing the captain hold small group of teachers in the back row the cup high at Speech Day. sang, to the same tune. 'Nkosi Sikelel So. how far have we come? i'Afrika' and felt that they had struck a Academic success required basic blow for democracy. Theinterestingthingabouttransformation literacy and a compliance with teachers is that you have only succeeded when it demands to learn and regurgitate. Non- This same group of teachers is no longer an issue. If there comes a
' resulted in ' and and largely unco time when we announce that we have even failure. Less able boys wrote a ordinated started to drop gems of succeeded in our transformation goals. less demanding matric exam and guys democracy education into the mix. then rest assured. the goals were either who got bullied had somehow asked Visits to Witkoppen school became too limited or we haven't succeeded. for it . a regular feature of school life and Transformation is not about vocal black the condescending Childrens' parents or the numbers of black pupils or It was a time when schoolboy pranks Christmas F'any for the black grounds prefects or members of the rst team. were imaginative and without real staft complete with fairy cakes and malice. even though the conseQUences balloons suddenly was seen for what it Democracy allows for prejudice and had the potential to be serious, as in was...an insult. It was a time when the opinion, but it also demands Justice. the time when the cattle were herded administration referred to the support fair play and above all. tolerance in into the upstairs corridor cattle climb staff by rst names only and Jackson everything that we do stairs quite willingly with the right Majola and Jackson Kumbai had to be encouragement but coming down is content to be called Jackson Number Steyn Krige has seen many of the another thing. One and Jackson Number Two. It was democratic education principles he a small strike for democracy and human stood for implemented at Saints, Saints But then democracy and democratic dignity when teachers Insisted that the learners do hundreds of thousands of education started to become issues. boys stand up and say 'Good morning. community service hours all over South A visionary Headmaster succeeded Sir' to the black clerk bringing around Africa The People are Governing and Wally Mears but was unable to carry the register. the motto beneath the 'Good Samaritan the conservative Saints community with still glows One and All' in the morning him. Steyn Krige understood democracy It was into this environment that Rams sun above the choir stalls. and what that meant in an educational Ramokgopa and Donald Pupuma came envlronment. but in the apartheid sixties to Saints in defiance of government And, unlike the forgotten Mears Cup. we of white supremlst prosperity he had no Policy. The Catholic Schools had still talk about transformation. chance of developing his ideas. bravely and at some cost led the way 7 )1 OBITthlES MONICA IUAN Tmmuwrirv 4 September 1946 , 20 November 2004 By IAN AND TANYA GouLu (Close neighbours m Collins Housel Monica. or Molly. as she was and at Saints, one other poemswas read. affectionately known to us at Saints. understood life from the bottom up. BE STILL She brought up two wonderful children. Lesley and Patrick. to understand In the quiet of the prayer room life from that same perspective. We I give my heart to God. were privileged to have her as our He died for me on Calvary s tree. closest neighbour. and trusted co- Broken. bowed. He set me free. worker as we worked in Collins House. He took the sin of all mankind. She lived her life to the full and this His Father turned away was seen throughout her eight years No pain has ever greater been Surrender". She was always full of wise (1997-2004) of service to this school. Than on that fateful day. Irish advice: she listened to many and As was evident at her memorial servrce she prayed often for those in her care. at Collins House. her friends were from I choose to follow God the King all walks of life. from the top leadership To serve Him every day At her memorial service in Durban of the school right down to the cleaners My dearest wish to be His child the Scripture reading was taken from and gardeners who knew her as And to this end I pray. 1 Corinthians 13; a chapter we all Magogo . Molly's vision was tireless know so well all about the nature and sure. She worked to see it reach God grant me peace. in You I trust of love. She understood what the fruition with passion. despite debilitating I give You all l have. effects of being loved are. and there illness. and our work in Collins House A heated heart I o er up are many who received this love today builds on the foundations My gold and frankincense. gratefully from her. Although I was that she helped to make strong. not her son. she treated me as such. M and I. like many. am grateful for the At Collins House she will be fondly gift that she was to my family and me. remembered for how she loved the We know that she is now out of pain: boys to whom she was Mom". and content now to know and be fully known for the vision she had for the House. by the God she faithfully served on earth. At her memorial services both in Durban She always lived our motto Never DANIEL CRowsur everyone he could shoulder They went up slower and slower until press them. He looked around they halted just above his head where it to make sure everyone was seemed they just wouldn't budge, watching and heaved the massive dumbbells up to Eventually his one hand gave way shoulder level. sending the massive dumbbell plummeting into his head while I Crowlsey you gherkin you grabbed the other dumbbell with two will never be able to do that!" hands before it could shatter the other I said. side of Daniel s skull. The dumbbells crashed to the oor and there was I was answered With a healthy. silence in the gym. I looked at Daniel. he THANX! Don't spot me until I was panting furiously and his eyes were ask you!" I walked up behind locked in mine with absolute fury. "Jack. him in utter disbelief and you ricket. would are you doing?" readied my hands for the catastrophe that was about "What do you mean. I saved you!" I said to develop. defensively
He let out a series of snorts He turned his whole body towards me and grunts the likes of which and said Fool! I had five more reps!" would put a wild boar to shame. and began slowly yet "The day of Daniel's funeral I was "Jack come spot me here. " Daniel sat surely to turn from a slight suffering from the inability to cry. I was there beaming. His face was pink, and pink colour to a rampaging purple, His in shock, devastated at the loss. and sweaty and he had an enormous smile hands shook violently yet the dumbbells | hungered to let go and let the tears painted across his face. He radiated moved ever so slowly upward. above come. but they didn't. All through the with excitement because he had just his neck. past his mouth. past his puffed service I sat there wondering why and discovered the biggest dumbbells in out cheeks and pursed lips and coming how this could be. but still the tears did the gym. and was determined to show up to eye level. I gould not believe it. not come. I was in utter shock. The fact that we were now embracing Daniels's at Saints that were close to Dan have single day by all of us who knew him, life at the funeral made the incident never ever been as closely bonded, memories retived, events foretold and more real, it happened. he is gone. l He united us from school friends into many, many laughs which occur at the looked around at the faces beside me lifelong companions. true friends. He slightest mention of incidents Daniel and they all told the same story he is taught us the values and fragility of was famous, or infamous for, Not a gone. friendship and how important it is. moment goes by when we don't miss his presence and all that he brought Boys I looked up to as the biggest. "Yes, I miss him: I miss his presence about." roughest and strongest in the school but he will always be there, big and were reduced to sobbing wrecks bent beaming With that galactic smile painted On behalf of my friend Rhayne. who was over double. We walked out together across his face forever in our hearts. Daniel s best friend I say this. Daniel as a school on to the Cheetah Slopes was a critical etement in our growth to sing the nal war cries involved in I was asked to stand here before you at Saints. He taught us many things. Daniel's existence. As we embraced and read a poem I wrote that was best shared many awesome times and made one another and held our heads high. thought to encapsulate Dan. First off let us laugh more than I could have ever locked arm in arm, it hit me. me state that it is simply impossible to wished for. Thanks buddy for being you, encapsulate all that Dan was in a mere not a single day goes by when we don't I cried like I have never cried before. poem. As preVIously mentioned Dan think of the captain Crowe. You were a The realisation that the person I had was larger than life. and his existence legend my boy. still are and no plaque shared a Saints camaraderie and spirit was a huge crater in terms of impact and no poem could ever sum up what a with for as long as I had been at Saints in all of our lives. He is known and loving, caring, strong and sincere friend was no longer with us. How wrong I remembered as everything I. or anyone you were. Love you buddy. Thank you. was, with Dan's passing the boys here for that matter. aspire to be when they leave this place. He is thought of every JACK LoTrEn STAFF FAREWELLS THOMAS HAGSPIHL Thomas Hagspihl joined the Girls' they witnessed his steadfast humanity. he leaves as us to take up a position of College as Head of Mathematics at its wisdom and his steadfast faith in his Headmaster at Elkanah House in Cape inception 9 years ago. He later became God. Town. the Faculty Director of Mathematics for Thomas has been an anchor at Maths the Campus. investing his expertise in Conferences. where he has shared It is our wish for him that he remains all four schools. his endless expertise and innovation extraordinary. with all IEB Educators. He has been Thomas will be fondly remembered by all involved in the setting of Grade 7 those he taught for the energy, interest, Benchmark examinations. Olympiads, diversity and fun that he brought to each as well as the Algebra Examination and every lesson. His lessons always for Matric. His diversity has caused challenged the boundaries of Individual teachers nationwide to go way beyond thinking, and his pupils learned to enjoy the algorithms and normal boring chalk Maths for its own sake. and talk", by incorporating Investigations and thinking as an integral part of their Thomas was a role model for all our instruction. learners. He has unfailing courtesy, integrity. charity. respect and dignity. It is With a great sense of loss, mixed Those lucky enough to share time with huge admiration. that we bid with him at Ubombo were enriched as Thomas "Farewell" and "Good Luck , LORRAINE L/tut' Ferndale's loss was very much our gain as Lorraine soon made her mark in South African Mathematics Education, Her love of mathematics and her rigorous professional approach culminated in her appointment as the |,E,B. Additional Mathematics Chief Examiner.
When not involved in "things mathematical", Lorraine was spearheading the Entrepreneurship Society.
Lorraine and her family have moved to Australia and we wish her well. yet. Lorraine Lauf arrived at St Stithians at the same time, there is sadness Boys' College in 1997 from Ferndale that such a talented teacher has gone. High School. [t was soon apparent that leaving South Africa a poorer place 9 RISVEREND MAniKA SIBEKO
Rev. Madika Sibeko began at St Stithians College in 2001. Her animated. robust and infectious laugh caught everyone by surprise initially. but coupled with her eternal' challenge to live freed from the isms' of society. she has left an indelible mark on all who were privileged to work with her at the Boys' College, especially.
Among her many varied accomplishments while Chaplain was her ability to liven up any Chapel Service. be it an auspicious occasion such as Founders' Day or a Sunday evening Boarders' Chapel. Her teachable nature not only allowed her to learn signi cant lessons in her personal journey. but also gave her signi cant credibility among those whom she led.
Madika lived her message. a true tribute to her person while here at Saints. Her compassion for the boys in the Boys' College especially the boarders will long be remembered. Her leaving to advance the Methodists: cause at a Seminary in Pretoria is surely St Stithians' loss but their gain.
Hambe Gahle. Mama Dix! Ngiyabonga!
NICK Houzun USEN
Hi everyone. for everything. "You've got to know when to hold them. I stumbled across a lovely quote the To those of you who have taken Know when to fold them. Know when to other day that sums up what I expect the time to get to know me. and walk away. And know when to run. Don t from my students. and what I. as a shared in my adventures. and. um. count your money. when you're sitting student of life. generally feel. So it misadventures'.,.thank you. I have at the table There ll be time enough for has become my 'mission statement' of learnt so much from all of you and I am counting. when the dealing's done." sorts: incredibly grateful for the friendship and advioe over the last two years. My turn to walk away with much "It is important that students bring sadness. a certain ragamuf n. barefoot. To those of you who allowed me to irreverence to their studies: they are not get to know you « thank you. To the LOVE here to worship what is known, but to rest...l guess it's time for me to go and NICK question it." give a new statfroom something to talk about... That irreverential attitude has landed me in some serious trouble from time to Please come and visit time...and when that has happened. two if you pass through people have always been there to bail Hilton - it would be me out: Ian McLachlan and Jill Worth, lovely to see you. I'm Whenever I found myself knee-deep quite sad as | write in the aforementioned, Ian has always this...l've made some given me a shovel with which to dig incredible triends at this myself out. Once I have dug myself school...and I guess in out. and forgotten to stop digging. thus all honesty I've made making a nice round hole for myself, Jill some pretty decent has always been there to...| wanted to enemies too...l would say. gently remove the shovel from my be lying if l said that I grasp. but that would be lying.,.Jill tends didn't look forward to to wrench the shovel from me and beat crossing swords in the me soundly about the head with it. future.
l have come to look upon the two of When Bruce left for you as my 'teaching parents . I know Hilton. he quoted a little I would not have stayed at this school Frank Sinatra - "I did it had it not been for the two of you. and my way". Considering l seriously doubt whether I would have our surroundings. l think remained in teaching I am incredibly that I will use a little grateful to both of you for taking the Kenny Rogers..,a song time to look a little deeper where others called. quite ttingly i have just seen the surface...thank you think. "The Gambler": 10 SUE CROSMAN Susie Crossman began her career at even hint at exam questions. Saints at the Girls' College. We were then fortunate enough to have her Join Susie chose to follow a career in the the Boys' College in 2001. media, where she has been writing and editing for the Learning Channel. She She headed up the Physical Science is also writing a Grade l0 textbook for Department with expertise in all areas. the new FET syllabus
Susie was appointed the Physics Susie will be sorely missed. not only for examiner for the lEB in 2003 and it her incredible knowledge but also for was a real asset having her in our her kind and loving ways We wish her department. However, it must be said every success for the future. that her integrity did not allow her to BEZANTS T0 KNIGHTS
HEADMASTER'S ADHRISS by those deemed worthy of trust m In the interest of building great character, Welcome and introduction of the new treasure. a Saints Knight is bound to be modest. concept of the Bezants to Knighs uphold the truth, have faith in his beliefs evening There is an African sense of 'ubuntu' and value the contributions of others about our beautifully crafted bezant. more than his own accomplishments. Good evening. Welcome to all of you Our gift Will be presented to each of and most especially to our special the Matrics this evening. just before Many of you Will be recognized for guest. the Princess of Africa, Yvonne the Headboy concludes this celebration achieving excellence. in many different Chaka Chaka, the Matrics of 2004 and with his speech This unique trophy areas of school and community life. You their parents, has a sense of value intrinsic in its did not do this on your own. We hope design, Mr Michael Matthews assisted that you acknowledge. in your heart, The boys suggested last year that we by Mrs Christine Poulos both from the part that even/one here tonight has think of changing the format of our the Art Department have successfully played in developing your excellence, Speech Night. The staff was happy to combined the African and European revisit the concept and here we are influences in this exciting new symbol, A Saints Knight Is expected to defend with our all-new "Bezants to Knights" his country and his family and all he celebration of the class of 2004, This evening is a rite of passage into deems worthy of his loyalty, He is manhood for each Matric boy. You charged with the dif cult and personally Tonight we are celebrating the young men will have the choice as to more expensive path in one's life. while contribution of each and every one of whether you are going to stretch that showmg an understanding of 'ubuntu the Matrlcs of 2004. manhood into living the life of an African in a constant quest for worthiness and Knight. virtue. Every boy is going home this evening with a trophy. A "bezant". It is heavy. lt's A knight is a man who seeks excellence This evening is about recognizmg the signi cant weight is a symbol of what in all endeavours, someone who seeks excellence that we have all helped to should be your serious commitment to strength in the service ofjustice and the create, With our pamcrpation and efforts being a good man In a life where you path of "right" without bias or personal Symbolically we are gifting each Matric are going to have to make some difficult interest. With a bezant for his contribution to this choices. great school. The programme that we Our vision is of you starting your will now follow Will tell the story of our Historically a bezant is the emblem of personal Journey towards becoming a school Justice and of equal dealing among knight" this evening. people, The sign of the bezant is borne
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