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PAGE The Visit by Prince Charles in March 2 Business Game Preface 3 Chess Club Presentation of Prizes 5 Christian Union Prize List 7 M'Aidez Society Examination results 7 Northcote Parkinson Historical Society St. Peter's School Appeal 9 The Railway Society Senior Common Room 10 The Sixth Form Discussion Group School Notes 10 Stockpiler Valete 11 York Schools' Sixth Form History Society Music 14 House Notes Chapel 15 Athletics Weather 17 Cross Country Drama 18 Swimming . . Sahara Expedition 22 Rugby Ski Trip to Austria 23 Boat Club . . Winter Camp in the Scottish Hills 23 Hockey Club Trip to Wales 23 Cricket The Greek Trip 24 Squash Rugby Trip to Holland 24 Fencing Family Day 25 Tennis Economics Trip to the City of London 25 Oxford Letter Combined Cadet Force 27 Lancaster Letter The North Bank Section Old Peterite News Apartheid ii Gift to the Prince and Princess of Wales Impressions de la vie Scolaire en France et en Angleterre iii Births, Marriages & Deaths Scholarship Examination iv Obituary Poems vi Old Peterite Club . . H.R.H The Prince of Wales visited York on Tuesday, March 30th and arrived by helicopter at 12.45 p.m. on the 1st XI field. He was greeted by the Head Master and Civic Dignitaries. The last time a future King called in to the School was 89 years ago when his great Grandfather, then the Duke of York, paid a short visit with the Duchess after a busy day in York on 1st October, 1893. THE PETERITE

Vol. LXXIII October, 1982 No.399

Edited by R. C. G. Drysdale, M.A.

Editorial Committee:

Barney Skrentny, Mark Simpson, Rosemary Smith, Joanna Rusholme, Clare Wise, Tracy Magson, Zoe Ashcroft, Matthew Wise, David Davenport, Jonathan Atkinson, Nick Hopton, Jonathan Abbey, Phil Kelly, Michael Cramb and Adam Stone.

PREFACE

The single most important event in the school this year has been the launching of the Appeal for the new Science and Design and Technology block. The target is £460,000 of which £296,000 has already been contributed. Further details concerning the Appeal can be found elsewhere in the magazine. The last academic year has been one of the best on record. The overall pass rate of 89% at 'A' level with half of those passes at grade A or B was the best ever. The results on the Sports Field are probably unsurpassed. Extra-curricular activities have also flourished as the numerous reports in the magazine indicate. Perhaps one of the most obvious has been travel. School expeditions have visited the Sahara, Greece, Scotland and Wales. The First XV toured Holland while cadets from the C.C.F. have visited Gibraltar and Germany. We can conclude from all this evidence that the heart of the School is indeed strong and the spirit sound. The response to last year's new format of the magazine has been encouraging. The editorial committee is grateful for the many favourable comments on the content and tone of the magazine. An opinion poll of the School sought views on "The Peterite" during the Summer term. One of the most frequent comments was the need to increase the original contributions. The editorial committee have tried to do this, but it is surprising how few contributions, whether articles, photographs, poems or sketches, actually come to the committee unsolicited. Are all our readers too modest?

The Editor wishes to thank the many contributors to "The Peterite" and would welcome articles of general interest from Peterites past and present. #^%

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—J o o MAXIPRINT Green Lane Industrial Estate Clifton, York Y03 6PY Telephone: (0904) 23467 PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

10th July, 1982

The Chair was taken by the Dean of York, the Chairman of the Board of Governors, and the prizes were distributed by Sir Donald Barron, B.COM., C.A., D.L., Chairman of the Midland Bank.

The following are extracts from the Headmaster's speech:

In a review of the year, there is always the danger that the highlights will be The 'O' level results were more mixed, with an overall pass rate of 73%, which excessively emphasised. It is nice to be able to record achievements and progress, but a compares favourably with the national average of 65% and that of other H.M.C. school must rely on day to day hard work and dedication of one's colleagues, often I schools of 72%. We have never been and will never strive to be a highly selective fear taken for granted by Headmasters, boys and parents alike. It is all too easy to thank school, and much of our best teaching is done with some of the slower pupils at the those who have done something out of the ordinary but our thanks should primarily go bottom part of the school; hard work and painstaking explanation very frequently yield to all my colleagues for the routine hard work they have put in during the course of the better results than a more brilliant but less disciplined approach. year. However, while thanking my colleagues for the hard work they have put in day by One of the posts in a school such as this which can go unrecognised is that of day I wouldn't like to suggest that we don't do anything except learn Latin and play Director of Art. Too often a visit to an Art Gallery or Museum receives a stony Rugby. We have visited Museums as far apart as the British and Science Museums in reception; little kudos is gained by good 'O' and 'A' level results in the subject, and too London and the Ironbridge Museum in Shropshire. We have been to the theatre in often Art is considered suitable only for those not particularly gifted in the classroom Stratford and to that theatre known as the Houses of Parliament. In the holidays or on the rugger field. Mr. John Gaastra knows better than all of us the frustrations parties have been skiing in Val d'Iserre, walking and climbing in Wales and Scotland and uncertainties he has had during his time with us over the last 30 years. At times his and sunbathing in the Sahara. This holiday a group will be on a canal trip from task may have seemed to be like that of Sisypus for ever condemned to roll the stone of Llangollen, while the C.C.F. will go to camps at Loch Rannoch in Scotland, Cranwell Philistinism up to the top of the hill again. And yet, in retrospect, there must be in Lincolnshire and Osnabriick in Germany. hundreds of Peterites who remember his lessons with affection and enjoyment, as an The C.C.F. today is very different from that of 20 years ago. Drill and discipline opportunity to do, rather than to absorb, in an atmosphere where visual and tactile are still there but polishing of brasses is almost non-existent and the emphasis on the senses are developed side by side with those of the mind. We thank him for his training is very much out of doors with a spirit of adventure. The opportunities are dedicated work, wish him and Joan happiness in their retirement, and particularly we there to learn shooting, canoeing, sailing and gliding — all paid for by the Ministry of will remember him every time we enter the chapel and see his splendid altar frontal. Defence. Our best wishes go to both of them. Last year I talked at length about the successes of our cricketers, and indeed we Also retiring this year from the Junior School are Miss Gypson and Mr. Field. have had another good season, being unbeaten in school matches, winning three of Good habits are acquired young, and many Peterites here present must thank both of them and getting the better of at least two of the draws. Those of us who followed the them for the hard work they have done in the past. We thank them both for the 30 fortunes of the Rugby team last Autumn term will remember particularly the fine years and more they have given to the service of the school. spirit in which they played all their games. They were certainly the best team since At some stage the Headmaster is expected to report on the academic success of the 1978, losing only four matches and these narrowly. We beat Denstone by the largest school; to say nothing would suggest that the year had been a bad one. We had no great margin ever recorded, and then were extremely pleased to win against Durham (away) expectation of last year's 'A' level candidates, but in fact they did better than expected in the 100th match between the two schools. and achieved results comparable to those of 1980; we had an overall pass rate of 78% We had a good hockey season as well, losing only one school match and this year (81% if we exclude General Studies taken as a fourth 'A' level by nearly all candidates) beating Worksop away, the first time we have done this since the last war. The girls' with 50% at the A, B or C level, so essential for University entrance. Six of this group hockey team were in the last four in North Yorkshire schools and lost by only the odd then obtained places at Oxford and Cambridge in the November Entrance goal to the eventual winners. They also won the York and District group in the Under Examination, and if the three conditional offers on this year's 'A' level results have 18 national championships. The girls' tennis VI were unbeaten and the boys only lost been achieved we would then have more Oxbridge Entrants this year than for a decade. two of their matches. The other university places have been well spread, both in terms of university and Our swimmers remain in the "top ten" Public Schools in the country, and put up subject to be read, but increasingly we shall be looking to the Polytechnics as places to the best relay performances in the North of England. Other schools may be better than read for a degree, partly because of the increasing pressure on university places but us in particular sports but few of our size can rival the spread of quality that we have. also because many of the polytechnic courses are more attractive to future employers, I would not like you to feel that we ignore more cultural pursuits. Few schools being more practically or business orientated. would dare stage a production of "Hamlet", and few would carry it off so successfully 5 as we did. Our brass ensemble, which played for us so impressively in the Minster, has You remember that the Pope's theme when he visited York earlier this year was been much in evidence, and I very much hope that you will look at our exhibitions of that of the family, and it seems to me that his words have a special relevance to us in a Art and Craft in the Studio, as well as the many other displays that will be open this school community. We have the family of the home and the extended family of the afternoon. One of my present concerns in the school is that we do not find enough time House unit in the school; both groups have their stresses and problems, but both fcr Music, Drama, Art and Craft; too often they have to be squeezed into a lunch-time provide a much needed secure base in a world of changing values and ideals. At St. or in the evening, and my colleagues often have to compete with other activities and Peter's we always welcome parents to the school; it is one of the reasons why it is so fight over the time available. We are educating for leisure as well as for a job, and it good to see so many of you today. The much emphasised paper qualifications will be should be possible to utilise our extra-curricular time more efficiently than we do at irrelevant to our pupils in ten years' time, but if we in the school and you in the home present. can instil some of the values of family life emphasised by Pope John Paul, then we will Nor should we ignore our concern for the wider community, which is quite rightly have provided something of permanent value to the Old Peterites of the future. emphasised in our Chapel worship day by day. The M'Aidez group inside the school has collected £800 to pay for the education of a boy in Haiti for the next five years; our pupils have shaken tins in Acomb on a Saturday afternoon for Help the Aged; and all of us who attended the Gala Evening will remember what splendid entertainment it Sir Donald Barron, B.COM., C.A., D.L., a former member of the Board of was in addition to producing a substantial contribution towards the Hospice Appeal. Governors and now Chairman of the Midland Bank distributed the prizes. In his In talking of building one must mention our proposed new Science/Design and speech Sir Donald spoke about the problems facing Higher Education with the present Technology building and the Appeal which may make its construction possible. Most government financial cuts and the pressure for places. This would, however, be of you have heard me talk about the new building, and it would be tedious for me to reduced after 1984, he said, as the school rolls declined. Sir Donald also spoke of the mention it in detail again. The Appeal, thanks mainly to the fine support we have decisive influence of parental choice in education. He said that parents should be received from 40% of our current parents, stands at over a quarter of a million pounds, dissatisfied with narrow subject specialisation when there is an imperative need for and we very much hope that the extra effort during the Commemoration weekend will breadth. "An inter-disciplinary approach is essential," he stated. Sir Donald finished allow us to achieve our interim target of £300,000. on an optimistic note by saying that this is an exciting time to be alive.

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6 PRIZE LIST GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRIZES: Vlth Form T. A. Kaner Vth Form J. P. Atkinson NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE S.N. Williams B is K. H. RHODES PRIZE A. J. Dixon IVth Form \\- -^^°" B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE W.I. Sellers \ M. W. A. Nixon THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN: Illrd Form W. T. Hide Senior T. A. Kaner Form Prizes Junior J. P. Atkinson STEPHENSON PRIZE FOR GREEK D. R. Marsh J. P. Atkinson WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR DIVINITY P. O. Jinadu B. C. Kaner TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE Clare A. Wise A. F. M. Stone GEOGRAPHY PRIZES: J. P. Banks Senior Tiffany J. L. Pemberton ! R. O. B. Gardner Junior A. P. M. Gray (D. R. Marsh L. C. LE TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS Jacqueline S-W. Chao IVth Form < M. W. A. Nixon SIR LUMLEY DOSWORTH ESSAY PRIZE Sophie Atkinson ID. W. Pearsall JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: A. M. Bowler IVth Form W. D. Rayson J Ck n Illrd Form D. D. George M E To rlesse ! THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES: y D. M. D. White *- \*c£i%r - THE WORK CUP WAS WON BY TEMPLE Junior D. R. Marsh PRIZE FOR DEBATING F. M. Simpson Oxford & Cambridge B. A. R. Skrentny Six pupils gained places at Oxford and Cambridge, and three were given places Judith iv^O'Reillv conditional on "A" level grades. ! P. A. Minnighan ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH: Leavers Senior R. J. Kirby Of the 78 leavers from last year's Sixth Form, 42 obtained places at a university or Junior G. A. Gaunt other degree-giving institution. They intend to read the following subjects: GERMAN PRIZE R. J. Kirby Engineering Technology 8 DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS J. C. Torlesse Medicine 4 [ J. C. Lawrence Other Science subjects 6 , A. J. Nichols Law 3 J. C. Nield Economics/Business Studies 5 PRIZES FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES / D. N. C. Pemberton Other Arts 16 I A. D. L. Stewart 1 EXAMINATION RESULTS 1982 A. G. Whipp I Sara J. Whitlock The following successes were achieved at Advanced Level: - Atkinson, J. D. — English, History, Geography, General Studies. DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY W.I. Sellers Atkinson, Sophie — French (A), English, M.E.I. Maths, General Studies (A). WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS W.I. Sellers Bayston, R. W. — Art (A). ART PRIZES: Beaumont, D. A. — English, History, S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, General Studies (A). Beaumont, N. V. — Economics, General Studies. Senior S. M. Midgley Bell, C. R. W. - M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry (A), Physics, General Studies. Junior J. G. Brunton Bilton, G. R. M. — English, General Studies. HANDICRAFTS PRIZE A. C. Gibson Bird, O. J. — M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. PADDY POWER PRIZE Bridget S. Hamilton Chao, Jacqui S-W. — S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry (A), Economics (A), General Studies. Clarkson, K. M. — Art, M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. MUSIC PRIZES: Copley, A. P. — English, S.M.P. Maths, Physics (A), General Studies (A). Vlth Form D. N. C. Pemberton Craig, F. A. - French, English (A), History (A), S.M.P. Maths (A), General Studies (A). Vth Form R. O. B. Gardner Critchley, P. A. D. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics. IVth Form W. D. Rayson Dibb, R. F. — English, M.E.I. Maths, General Studies. Dodman, P. A. — History, M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, General Studies. Illrd Form P. Jackson Drury, C. J. — M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. 7 Fitzgerald, L. Siobhan — S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry, Biology, Physics (A), General Studies (A). 'O' LEVEL RESULTS - SUMMER 1982 Fricker, Susan K. — English, History, General Studies. Gair, R. J. — French, English (A), History (A), General Studies (A). Gee, M. C. S. - M.E.I. Maths, Physics, General Studies. At Ordinary Level (Grades A, B or C only + C.S.E. Grade 1):- Gibson, A. C. — English, M.E.I. Maths, Woodwork. Abbey, M. J. (8); Abel, L. J. W. (3); Abel, T. A. (4); Allan, C. R. W. (2); Angel, J. R. (2); Armishaw, J. P. (5); Gorst, Rosalind D. — Geography, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Arrowsmith, N. D. (6); Atkinson, J. P. (12); Banks, J. P. (12); Barker, A. J. E. (7); Beaumont, J. P. (1); Hall, S. J. J. — History, M.E.I. Maths, Economics. Binnington, J. P. (8); Binns, J. F. (1); Bird, S. P. (4); Bowden, J. A. (6); Bradbury, S. F. (6); Bulman, A. J. D. Hamilton, Bridget S. — English, History, Geography, General Studies. (3); Burdass, S. P. (1); Butterworth, M. D. (11); Carr, D. H. (7); Cass, M. A. (10); Chamieh, M. A. (9); Harnby, N. F. — Classical Civilisation (A), French, History (A). Chapman, P. N. B. (7); Chilman, R. K. R. (12); Cole, A. S. P. (12); Conacher, S. R. M. (4); Copley, D. J. (3); Harrod, J. K. — Economics, General Studies. Cramb, M. W. J. (12); Dickson, G. C. (2); Dobie, M. J. (9); Duffield, R. P. (10); Eddell, P. H. B. (10); Ellerker, Haxby, E. A. — English, Economics. R. J. (6); Ellis, R. W. (5); Farnsworth, J. R. (7); Fawthrop, R. S. (1); Foley, M. J. (11); Frank, J. A. (10); Galley, Heap, C. J. A. — Clr-sical Civilisation, English. S. D. (11); Galley, W. F. (7); Gardner, R. O. B. (12); Gower, T. C. (9); Gray, A. P. M. (11); Hall, A. R. (11); Heywood, M. J. — English (A), History (A), Political Studies, General Studies. Hameed, Z. (4); Hartley, A. S. (3); Heslop, N. J. (4); Hopton, N. D. (12); Houston, A. J. G. (4); Howie, F. W. Hills, T. M. — English, S.M.P. Maths, Physics, General Studies. H. (11); Hughes, R. W. (8); Hyde, T. C. K. (6); Jacques, D. (4); Jacques, P. J. D. (12); Kaner, B. C. (12); Houston, Susan M. M. — M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. Kashita, S. A. L. (10); Kelly, P. J. (12); Kinnear, A. M. (10); Knapton, J. W. (4); Knox, A. K. (7); Leadley, A. Ijaz, M. — Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. D. (1); Lyon, M. P. (11); Millard, A. J. (5); Newby, S. R. A. (1); Nichols, A. T. (6); Oldfield, C. J. M. (7); Jackson, A. G. — English, Political Studies, Economics, General Studies. Pawson, J. I. (10); Procter, J. G. (12); Robinson, G. G. B. (9); Rollo, K. G. T. (9); Shanks, J. W. (9); Smith, A. Jacques, C. A. J. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies. G. (1); Spence, S. D. (2); Spink, R. G. E. (8); Stewart, J. M. (3); Stone, A. F. M. (12); Strike, R. J. A. (11); James, G. A. D. — English, M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Sweetman, D. C. M. (6); Thompson, G. A. (5); Turl, S. (10); Walker, H. G. (8); White, J. G. (12); Wicks, R. J. Jewitt, A. M. — M.E.I. Maths, Biology, General Studies. (6); Wilson, E. R. (7); Wise, M. G. (11), Wombell, C. D. (9); Wood, S. P. (1). Kaner, T. A. — Latin, French (A), English (A), General Studies (A). Kean, D. T. — English, History, Economics, General Studies. Kell, P. A. — M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Kirby, R. J. — Latin, French, German, General Studies. Knocker, R. K. — English, M.E.I. Maths, Economics. Lawrence, J. C. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Ledger, R. A. — S.M.P. Maths, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies. Lee, G. F. — General Studies. Lomas, G. C. H. — Political Studies, Religious Studies (A), Economics (A), General Studies. Ludley, J. D. — English, M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. McGrath, A. P. — M.E.I. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Mcllroy, D. R. — M.E.I. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. McMeeking, A. R. G. — Classical Civilisation, French, English, General Studies. Midgley, S. M. — Art, M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry (A), Physics (A), General Studies. Minnighan, P. A. — English, M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies.' Naylor, M. A. — Classical Civilisation, English, General Studies. Nendick, D. A. — English, History, Political Studies, General Studies. Nichols, A. J. — Chemistry (A), Biology, Physics, General Studies. Nield, J. C. - S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry, Physics (A), General Studies. O'Farrell, J. P. — German, English, Economics, General Studies. Orange-Bromehead, J. R. — English (A), History, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies (A). O'Reilly, J. M. — French, English (A), History, Political Studies, General Studies (A). Paveley, D. J. — Classical Civilisation, English, Geography. Pemberton, D. N. C. — S.M.P. Further Maths, S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry, Physics, General Studies (A) Pemberton, Tiffany J. L. — French, German, Geography, General Studies. Powles, A. J. — English, History, Political Studies. Reed, M. W. — French, English. Sabey, R. N. - Latin, French (A), English (A), General Studies (A). Saville, I. J. — Geography, M.E.I. Maths, Economics. Sellers, W. I. - S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry (A), Biology (A), Physics (A), General Studies (A). Shelton, Fiona B. — Geography (A), S.M.P. Maths, Economics. Shuttleworth, A. J. — M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Biology. Slater, A. G. — M.E.I. Maths, Chemistry, Physics (A), General Studies. Smith, R. H. — Classical Civilisation, Art. Smith, S. D. - French, English, S.M.P. Maths, General Studies. Stancer, W. W. — English, S.M.P. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Stewart, A. D. L. — Geography (A), S.M.P. Maths (A), Physics (A), Economics (A), General Studies (A). Stewart, Frances L. — English, History, Economics (A), General Studies. Sutton, Jane E. — Geography, M.E.I. Maths, Economics, General Studies. Sweetman, M. P. — Classical Civilisation, History. Warrington, T. C. St. J. - English, M.E.I. Maths (A), Physics, General Studies. Specialists in Fine English Bone China and Crystal Weeks, R. I. - M.E.I. Maths. Whipp, A. G. — S.M.P. Further Maths, S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry, Physics (A), General Studies. Stonegate York Telephone 0904 20736 Whiting, Elizabeth E. — English, Economics, General Studies. Whitlock, Sara J. — S.M.P. Maths (A), Chemistry (A), Biology (A), General Studies. Williams, S. N. — M.E.I. Maths, Physics, Economics, General Studies. Willink, M. D. - M.E.I. Maths, General Studies. Wright, E. F. J. — English, History, Economics, General Studies (A). 8 ST. PETER'S SCHOOL APPEAL The most significant event in the school year has been the launching of an Appeal to raise £460,000 to build an extension for the Science Block. The extension will provide new teaching areas for Design and Technology, Computer study and Electronics as well as improved facilities for the Sciences. These will be housed under one roof which will permit possibilities for the inter-change of ideas and greater depth and balance to the teaching of the Sciences. Both the design and architectural planning are complete down to the finest details of the internal layout. The final go-ahead, however, depends on the outcome of the Appeal. The initial response has been encouraging. Those who have attended the appeal meetings have responded enthusiastically to the project and have donated generously. We are grateful to those who have already contributed. Further donations and enquiries can be made to the Appeal Office. The new Science and Technology facility will stand as a lasting tribute to those who have contributed towards it. Perhaps of greater importance is the benefit to future generations of Peterites, to Industry and Commerce, and to society as a whole.

9 SENIOR COMMON ROOM SCHOOL NOTES At the beginning of the last academic year we welcomed Miss Jane Trepte and Mr. The Charity Commissioners have accepted the new Articles of Government made John Round to teach Mathematics, Mr Ian Lancaster to teach Chemistry, Miss Jean by the Board of Governors. Wagstaff to teach Art and Mr. Nick Plater to teach History. They rapidly made themselves full and active members of the common room. In December we reluctantly The Carol Service on Friday, 11th December, was held in the Minster. said farewell to Mr. Ken Wootton, though we were pleased to learn that he was to The following speakers addressed the Sixth Form during the academic year: J. G. become a national rowing coach. The future of the school Boat Club seemed perilous P. Campbell Esq., on the European Agricultural Policy; B. J. Holloway Esq., M.A., as a result but Messrs. Mike Dawson, David Hughes and Barry Daniel with Jane B.Sc, Secretary of the University of Manchester Careers and Appointments Service; Trepte, helped by Patrick Duncan, have more than adequately steered the club. Jane's Vernon Scannell, poet; Alex Lyon, Esq., M.P.; Janusz Stechley, pianist; Professor M. involvement has enabled even fuller participation in the sport by many of our girls. Williamson, Department of Biology, University of York. Ken's place as a teacher of Biology was taken in January by Mr. Stephen Carter who now leaves us to go to Southampton University to study for a P.G.C.E. We shall miss Andrew Jackson played twice for England in the Under 19 Hockey team. David Stephen and his friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. He threw Calderhead won the Junior Epee at the Public Schools' Fencing Championship and himself energetically into a number of activities, not the least being the music of the went on to represent English Schools in Edinburgh. Patrick Burdass and Richard school. Dibb were selected for the Yorkshire Under 18 Squad. Patrick was, for the second Members of the common room distinguished themselves in a number of activities successive year, travelling reserve for all the matches (the previous year at U 16 level). and we record the efforts of the cross-country team, the five-a-side football team (the Richard played in all but one of the matches and, in a rare win on Lancashire soil, was first staff team to earn any points!) the chess team and the Swann Singers who, like the regarded as the most outstanding forward. Greg Lomas represented North Yorkshire chaplain, enjoyed a rapturous reception at the Gala Concert. in the All England Athletics Championships in July, 1981, and March, 1982. David Two additions to staff families, both girls, were born during this school year. In Bough was invited to play in the Yorkshire Schoolboys' Championships. Shaun the autumn Derek and Liz Patterson had their second child and, in the Summer term, Gorman was selected for both the England Schools' XI and the Yorkshire Schools' XI. John and June Hutt their third. At the end of the Christmas term, during a happy common room party following The Gala Evening in the Summer term raised almost £2,000 for St. Leonard's the Carol Service, Mr. John Bulcock announced that he was to be married in a few Hospice. days time and we were able to wish John and Anne all happiness. Mike Dawson and The M'Aidez Society raised £600 for Tear Fund and Help the Aged. Jane Trepte followed suit in the Summer term by announcing their engagement. They are to be married early in the summer holidays and we wish them happiness in their The GHB rock group raised £70 for charity at the end of the Summer term. future together. We look forward to welcoming them back to the common room as Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. A most enjoyable Families Day was held on Sunday, 13th June, to raise funds for At the end of the Summer term we said goodbye to two colleagues: Mr. Stephen the Appeal. Nearly £1,650 was raised. Carter and Mr. John Gaastra. Others will write much more about John's unstinting 30 The Commemoration Service was held in the Minster on Saturday, 10th July. The years service to the school; the common room will remember his quiet friendliness, his speeches and prize giving ceremony were held in the Theatre Royal after the Service. humour and self-deprecating manner. He leaves with our good wishes for a long and During the afternoon exhibitions were on display in several departments. Cricket and happy retirement with Joan and we look forward to seeing them at school from time to Tennis matches against the Old Peterites were also held. time for years to come. At the end of the Summer term it was decided that we should change the name of The Swimming Team has been the most successful in 98 years. Eight school what has been known as the Masters' Common Room (M.C.R.) to the Senior records and thirteen of the thirty individual records have been re-written. Common Room (S.C.R.) to acknowledge the fact that three ladies are now full-time members of the common room. A Golf option has been started by Mr. D. Morkill and pupils can now get In September we welcome Mr. Philip Barras to teach Classics and Mr. Patrick professional tuition at York Golf Club. Stephen to teach Biology. Mr. Barras was educated at Holgate Grammar School, Peter Stancer won a place on the British Schools' Exploring Society expedition to Barnsley, and Worcester College, Oxford, where he was an Exhibitioner. His last Greenland during the Summer holidays. teaching appointment was at Rokeby Prep School, Kingston-upon-Thames. Mr. Patrick Stephen was educated at Wells Cathedral School and Durham University. The Computing Department took delivery of six computers in February. It is hoped that they will be linked together before the end of 1982 as this will eliminate the use of cassette recorders. Jonathan Burr has won an R.A.F. Flying Scholarship worth £1,500. During the K. G. C. Summer holidays he successfully qualified for his Private Pilot's Licence.

10 VALETE JOHN N. GAASTRA John Gaastra was appointed Director of Art in 1952 and he and Joan settled in Skelton. Not only was he an established teacher when he came here from Norwich, but John was also a successful artist in the field of book illustration. His wood engravings appeared in some of the books published by the London Folio Society; they are highly prized and beautifully made editions. The Art Department moved out of the "New School", as Mary Mason always called it, into bungalows that lie between St. Olave's House and Wentworth where John was initially assisted by Mrs June Rumfit. Although his teaching in St. Olave's was reduced when I arrived in '54, his connections with the Junior school remained strong, and for many years, perhaps as many as ten, he teamed up with Scott Cooper, Kenneth Chilman and Keith Pemberton to take large hostelling parties of Olavites to the Lake District during the Easter Holidays. It may have been these mountaineering expeditions which gave John the idea of starting the Arduous Training Camps in St. Peter's School C.C.F. As Captain Gaastra he organised camps in Scotland, Wales and, of course, the Lake District. They were arduous in that cadets had all their equipment and provisions to carry on long route marches and they were trained to keep themselves in tip-top shape, no matter how rough the weather or terrain was. Other officers in the C.C.F. in those days were David Cummin, Arthur Craven, Leslie Le Tocq, Philip Harris, David Mair and Sergeant Major Paddy Power. Whenever school plays were staged John's Art Department gave valuable support by creating scenery. An atmosphere of excitement was always felt and a rapport developed between actors and scene painters as opening night approached. When I asked John which of the productions stood out in his memory as being visually most noteworthy he replied without hesitation "School for Scandal", the first "Pirates" and the first "Pinafore", in which the poop deck with Haydn Biddle as First Lord of the Admiralty was absolutely outstanding. Freddie Waine's extraordinary musical gifts breathed life into all these productions. John also recalls that his boys made many of the props for David Cummin's series of colourful pageants acted below the Tower in "Son et lumiere" fashion. In the same way John's personal ability in formal lettering came to the fore when John Mitchell entered an Olavite float in the Lord Mayor of York's parade which, to everyone's delight, won the top prize on that glorious day. Turning for a moment from John's influence on extra-mural activities to those in class, one must remember that the teaching of Art went on day in day out, of course, and a long list of boys were very successful in the public examinations, so much so that many of the architects and sculptors working today owe much of their early enthusiasm to John. I could mention such names as Burdon, now a successful industrial designer working in Germany; Tim Head, painter; Sanderson, sculptor; David Sim, architect; Peter Baby, potter; Ian Nichols, sculptor; Jim Pearson, painter; Jonathan Newdick, sculptor; two Pace brothers, one a sculptor, the other an architect; the Adams architects (both brother and sister) and many, many others. I well remember a picture postcard which Joan said had been sent from the Isle of Mull saying that Art had been the most enjoyable subject in school. The author said he did not know how to thank John, so would a card do? At every Commemoration boys' and more recently girls' Art work, has been exhibited in the studios, and crowds have always enjoyed these shows and have been impressed by the very high standard produced. On the games field John played rugby to a very high level while in the army (perhaps not surprising as he was educated at Rugby) and he put this skill to good use when coaching boys' teams at St. Peter's. He once said in jest that the Bumper Castle 11 pitch accounts for his having one leg shorter than the other. He also enjoyed taking to the Far East, his duties included the interrogation of many high ranking Japanese shooting teams to Bisley with Leslie Le Tocq and they often came back with trophies. officers, for he had added Japanese to his list of linguistic accomplishments. The later Looking at his interests beyond school, he was the Honorary Secretary of the addition of a more than working knowledge of Welsh further illustrates the very Friends of York Art Gallery during the time when Hans Hess was curator. He was also catholic nature of his interests and skills. The joy of playing the piano and singing has a member of the selection committee of the York Art Society during Diana Sargeant's always been important to him, as is confirmed by his ten years' service in the School long secretaryship. A decade or so ago John developed an interest in tapestry weaving Choir and the many soirees, during which he entertained the blind and infirm in and learnt the rudiments of the craft at the workshops of the famous Edinburgh Leeds. weavers. He returned and built a number of looms and wove a series of small On the stage at St. Peter's, his dramatic skills and his musical talents combined in tapestries. Soon after this a larger piece of work was presented to Archbishop Coggan the production of many school plays and Gilbert and Sullivan Operas. on his moving from York to Canterbury. Peter Gardiner then commissioned an altar In 1965 his love of History resulted in the production of an historical pageant frontal for the School Chapel which is universally admired for its boldly imaginative based on Magna Carta. There can be no disputing the academic gifts of Edmund Field design and glowing colours. A major hurdle was overcome when he was accepted on to and these alone might make a schoolmaster, but here we find more; a passion for the the Craft Council's index of craftsmen. This was in recognition of his considerable Western film from "Stagecoach" to "High Chaparral", a devotion to the "Goons" on talent which is amongst the best in the land. I am certain that all Peterites congratulate radio and the "Magic Roundabout" coupled with an unswerving, and often in the eyes him on this success. The recognition it stands for brought him commissions from the of his colleagues, blind loyalty to Leeds LTnited. All these and more combine to Department of the Environment. He is currently working on an enormous wall produce the whole man, at once endearing to both Classroom and Common Room. covering for the British Embassy in Khartoum. In 1955 he became the first Housemaster of Ainsty. A more fiercely partisan Five years ago he joined me in teaching adult artists in our Summer Art Courses at Housemaster it would be hard to find, but then, in a boy's eyes that's what Houses are St. Peter's where his easy manner and almost gentle approach is so much appreciated all about. by these mature students. I do hope he will continue as a member of the Summer The busy man always finds time to do more and in Edmund's case this has Course team long after his retirement from the Common Room. resulted in the founding and running of the Archaeological Society and the St. Olave's I know that J. G. looks upon himself as a Schoolmaster who gets on with his job School library in both of which many boys gained, under his guidance, their first taste without fear or favour, neither superior nor inferior to anyone else, he declares. To of responsibility and organisation. him discipline in the Studio is imposed by the nature and demands of the subject itself As a zealous, and we are told, impartial arbiter of both serious Wolf Cub soccer and yet there is an agreeably relaxed atmosphere in the Studio which must be matches and more light-hearted Staff cricket matches he will be long remembered. appreciated by many of the pupils. May we thank "Ager" for his long and devoted service to the School and express It is worth ending with a true story. I came up the Studio steps one day, a few the hope that he will visit us in the future whenever he can. years ago, and found a small silent group on the landing outside John's room. These D.P.J, and J.C.B. were Sixth Formers meant to be doing a pottery option, but who instead were listening to John giving a lecture on the History of Architecture to another class. John was unaware of them listening to him through a door just ajar. They were enthralled and spellbound. Lastly, I must say there's not a grain of truth in the story that J. G. once threw his arms in the air in despair when shown the work of a particualrly inept pupil crying, NOREEN GYPSON "No wonder I take to beer!" He doesn't touch the stuff. Noreen came to St. Olave's after training in London and teaching for a short time I speak for all my colleagues in wishing John and Joan a long and happy in Anglesey. Her name first appears in the St. Peter's School List for 1950, retirement. immediately above that of Mary Mason. Mary was responsible for J I. Noreen came to John Brown. take over the boys in J II. The following year J II split into II A and II B, Noreen retaining II A as her form. II A and, later II X, have been her special responsibility ever since. She taught all the basic form subjects and set high standards in them. But History and Geography were her special interests and she shared in teaching these throughout EDMUND FIELD the school, including on occasion the Senior School, eventually becoming Head of Geography in St. Olave's. A gift for narrative is a vital aid for any teacher. When Edmund Field starts Noreen grew up on a farm near Tadcaster with Marston Moor and Towton as part talking, everybody is impelled to listen, because he has this gift par excellence. Not a of the local background. Though living in York, she regularly went back there and her few of his colleagues, in the days when thin partitions separated some of our abiding interest in History and Geography was early founded in practical knowledge classrooms, found themselves trying to teach their own forms while lending more than and numerous local contacts as well as through wider, more academic studies. She half an ear to a living account of some apparently long dead event in Classical History. always tried to see places for herself so as to pass on lively and up-to-date information. Edmund Field came to St. Olave's in 1950 after graduating with Honours in She visited Russia and northern Scandinavia and Lapland at a time when this was still Classics at Leeds University, where he also gained his Diploma of Education. His something of an adventure. Her enthusiasm was infectious and spurred on some teaching of Classics must, among other things, have been enriched by his military excellent scholars - colleagues too - and generated much high quality work over the service, during which he attained the rank of Captain in the Intelligence Corps. Posted years. 12 Noreen quickly became involved and threw herself into many activities. They included outside visits, choosing new library books, running the Photographic Society, setting up a Weather Station, supporting numerous charitable efforts, helping to train readers and rehearse plays and, of course, Games. Yes, like other female colleagues, she did her bit with junior cricket, soccer, athletic standards and runs. There was Boarders' Prep too, followed in the summer by a swimming session in the old, unheated, open bath. Never one to suffer idlers patiently, those in genuine difficulty were another matter. Over the years several sick and handicapped children had Noreen's energetic support and encouragement to take an active part in normal school life. Her hospitality was generous and she made lasting friendships with a number of overseas and other visitors to the school. Support for Oxfam, culminating in the Oxfam Sale, which became a year-end tradition, grew out of Noreen's desire for the school to do something practical to help those less fortunate folk overseas who were learnt about in Geography lessons. Somewhere along the line Noreen became involved with stage costumes. Her expertise, and with it her collection of costumes and accessories, including many genuine Victorian and Edwardian items, grew with the years. She begged, borrowed, cajoled, took over and sometimes bought in anticipation of future use. For weeks before a production her Common Room pile of books would be overlaid with materials, historical patterns, pins and thread. She was a stickler for authenticity. She was also a past-mistress at conjuring intricate costumes out of unsuspecting helpers. There must be a host of wives, mums, friends and colleagues who, presented with a bundle of unpromising stuff, have astonished themselves by producing all sorts of magnificent costumes and props. She took it for granted we would manage and we almost always did. It is difficult to do proper justice to Noreen's 32 years' devoted service. But, at the end of it, what stands out is her continuing enthusiasm for her subjects and her classes (she was still investigating new and better books for her forms this summer) her determination to promote high standards of work and behaviour, her readiness to help those in trouble and, above all, her warm-hearted affection and loyalty for the school and for everyone concerned with its continuing well-being. We wish Noreen a very happy and active retirement. S.M.N.

KEN WOOTTON Ken Wootton taught biology at St. Peter's for almost three years. He always had a good rapport with his pupils and was most willing to help individuals with their problems. His enthusiasm for rowing was extremely infectious and during the short time he was in charge of the Boat Club he let everyone know in no uncertain terms that his main aim in life was to produce winning crews in the most modern equipment available. His many contacts in the rowing world were drained of information to help his crews go faster. Ken was also a strong socialite and would spend many hours at rowing meetings whilst sampling the local brewery products. The Club and the school miss his enthusiasm and steady supply of humorous anecdotes - we were all sorry to see him leave but realise that we have a strong and capable ally in the A.R.A. who we shall always value. M.D.

13 Concert Tuesday 16th March, 1982 MUSIC David Marsh - Variations on 'My grandfather's clock' W. H. Foote The Band, and its sub-group, the Petrus Ensemble, have played at the following Fergus Craig - Elegy Fame (1845-1924) Matthew Scott - Rondo from 4th Horn Concerto Mozart (1756-1791) home and away fixtures: the Dean of York's Anniversary Service in the Minster; Tiffany Pemberton - Largo and Corrento in B flat Vivaldi (1675-1741) Recital at Howsham School; Carols for All; School Carol Service in the Minster; Jonathan Binnington - Adagio from Sonata Pathetique Beethoven (1770-1827) Carols at Clifton Hospital; Carols with Micklegate Singers in King's Manor; Charity Peter Jackson - Danse a la Russe Jacob (1895- ) Robert Orange-Bromehead - 2 movements from Sonata in C Defesch (1687-1761) Concert on St. Sampson's Square; Gala Concert in aid of York Hospice; Recital in All Benedict Kaner - Rondo in B flat Cooke (1906- ) Saint's Church, Poppleton; Sutton-on-Forest Gala; Family Day at St. Peter's; Cricket String Quartet Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Club Party and, lastly, Commemoration. JAMES BOWDEN, ADAM STONE, JAMES OGLESBY ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD A happy innovation at Commemoration this year was the introduction of a Matthew Nixon - Summer Evening Greig (1843-1907) Philip Kelly - Papillon Greig "Ladies' Choir". Mothers and sisters of Peterites were invited to augment the depleted Andrew Robinson - To a wild Rose MacDowell (1861-1908) treble line; the result was very encouraging and our Minster turnout of 24 sopranos, David Black - Sonatina in B flat Diabelli (1781-1858) consisting of mothers, sisters, staff, Sixth Form girls, Third Form and Junior School Philip Jinadu - Bagatelle in G flat Tcherepnin (1899- ) Beatrice Smith - Adagio Mozart trebles, was part of the largest choir, 52 strong, that we have ever used at Commem. As Andrew Nichols - Maple Leaf Rag Joplin usual, O.P.s and staff were welcome additions to our altos, tenors and basses; the organ Robert Gardner - Mazurka in G Minor Chopin (1810-1849) was in O.P. hands and the brass ensemble of staff and boys completed this impressive Duncan Rayson - Variations on 'Nel cor piu' Beethoven musical contribution. David Pemberton - Fantasie Impromptu in C sharp minor Chopin Music Teaching Staff The Petrus Brats Ensemble Concert in All Saint's Church, Upper Poppleton Wednesday, 19th May, 1982 At the end of the Summer Term, Miss Campbell (cello) and Mr. Finch (viola) Trumpets: Duncan Rayson, Bill Riley. Horn: Matthew Scott. Trombone: David Marsh. Tuba and Organ: leave us. We thank them for their work and encouragement. Mr. Parkinson (clarinet Keith Pemberton. and saxophone) joined us in June and we hope the woodwind will prosper under his RENAISSANCE DANCES Tylman Susato (d. 1561) guidance. a. La Mourisque (played from the Vestry) b. Bransle Music Prizes c. Ronde d. Basse Danse Bergeret These were awarded to: David Pemberton (VI form): Robert Gardner (V form); ENGLISH MADRIGALS Duncan Rayson (IV form) and Peter Jackson (III form). There were 23 entries for the a. All creatures now are merry minded John Bennet (c.1600) competition. b. Now is the month of maying Thomas Morley (1577-1603) c. My bonny lass she smileth Thomas Morley CHORALES Waine Awards a. Von Himmel hoch da komm' ich her Johann Pachelbel(1653-1706) These have been granted to: James Bowden, Jonathan Bowden, Beverley Davies, Mark b. Herr Christ, du ein'ge Gott's Sohn Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) BATTLE SUITE Davies, Peter Jackson. a. Chanson Bergamasque Samuel Scheldt (1587-1654) Waine Concert (Fourth Year) Wedn esday, 21st October, 1981 b. Courant Dolorosa c. Galliard Battaglia Programme Sonata (3rd movement) Poulctic TAMBOURIN Francois Gossec (1734-1829) DUNCAN RAYSON, MATTHEW SCOTT, DAVID MARSH MUSIC FOR HIS MAJESTY'S SACKBUTS AND CORNETTS Matthew Locke (1630-1677) Adagio in B minor Mozart a. Air ROBIN JONES b. Courante The Entertainer Joplin c. Sarabande PHILIP JINADU, DAVID MARSH d. Allemande Two Folk Songs Graf; Five Minuets Dvorak THREE PIECES FOR A MUSICAL CLOCK Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) MATTHEW NIXON, JONATHAN BINNINGTON EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK Wolfgang A madeus Mozart (1756-1791) Hungarian Dance Brahms a. Allegro JAMES OGLESBY, DAVID PEMBERTON b. Andante Duo No. 7 Geminiant c. Menuetto La Joyeuse Ra mean d. Presto PHILIP JINADU, MATTHEW NIXON Le Cygne Saint-Sacns SWISS TUNES ROBERT ORANGE-BROMEHEAD, MATTHEW NIXON a. Zurich March A Trumpeter's Lullaby Lcrov Anderson b. The Cuckoo ROBERT GARDNER, ROBIN JONES 10. SONGS WITHOUT WORDS Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Trio Rcicha a. Consolation MATTHEW SCOTT, DAVID MARSH, BENEDICT KANER b. Hunting Song Shortnin Bread SONGS OF PRAISE I ain't got nobody a. Songs of Praise Herbert Chappell Old Macdonald b. Maccabaeus George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) DAVID MARSH, DUNCAN RAYSON, MATTHEW SCOTT, MATTHEW NIXON 14 Associated Board Examination Results were in excellent form. It is a great pity that the new arrangements in the Nave mean Name that the choir remain hidden. 'Stille Nacht' from the West End brought the Service to Grade Instrument a very moving close. In the new year the Epiphany Service 'happened' as ever and that Ayo Ajose-Adeogun 2 Piano Distinction David Black 5 Piano Merit is sufficient comment. Simon Cockerill 4 Flute The Confirmation candidates, with some confirmed last year, spent a most Stephen Crabb 4 Piano enjoyable and useful weekend at Wydale Hall. My thanks to Mr. Paterson for all his Simon Crabtree 2 Piano Gareth Gaunt 2 Piano help. It was good to have the Archbishop of York, Stuart Blanch, for our Confirmation Nicholas Hopton 6 Trumpet Service this year. He confirmed Ademola Adesanya, Andrew Banks, Richard Knox, Peter Jackson 5 Trombone Richard Lodge, Nicholas Muirhead, Jeremy Pickup, Francis Ritchie and Peter Robin Jones 8 Organ Distinction Rutterford, along with the usual vast numbers from St. Olave's. We all enjoyed an Philip Jinadu 8 Flute Merit 6 Piano excellent buffet meal afterwards and had a chance to chat and to meet the Archbishop. Benedict Kaner 6 Piano There have been the usual number of Community Services. The Head Master David Marsh 8 Trombone Distinction preached at the first service in the new school year and the Provost of Newcastle, the James Nield 4 Piano Merit Matthew Nixon 6 Piano Merit Very Revd. C. J. H. Spofford, at Harvest. David Cummin made a most welcome James Oglesby 7 Viola return on Remembrance Sunday and gave a memorable address. Canon Bowering Robert Orange-Bromehead 6 Cello returned in February and enlivened the service with amusing illustrations in his Duncan Rayson 8 Trumpet Distinction sermon. Would that we could let ourselves laugh more often. To smile in chapel is not 6 Piano Merit a punishable offence as far as I know! Sister Barbara, CSMV, came along with her Theory of Music: Grade 5 visual aids on Christian Aid Sunday. On Trinity Sunday the school endured the Stephen Crabb, Philip Kelly, Andrew Robinson. present writer, at the end of a day when many of us experienced the worst and wettest storms in our lives. After last year's "one-off" whole school Communion, we have had one per term this year. They have had a mixed reception from pupils and staff. I do not feel it appropriate or possible to continue with them at present. The mid-week Communions continue to attract 8 — 20 boys, but rarely girls or staff. Sunday Communion is usually received by one person only — a friend of the school. Should this Service continue? CHAPEL The Thursday Services in the Methodist chapel are fraught with difficulties and 'Compulsory chapel should be abolished' is a phrase that has been heard again most of us hope that this term will see the last of them. I believe that the time is fast quite frequently this year. It is, of course, mentioned almost every month by someone, approaching when many aspects of the religious/christian side of school life need to be but the mutterings become a (mainly VI form) battle cry every two years or so. I have examined anew and, where necessary, changed. Perhaps that opportunity will not be great sympathy with these views, particularly as far as the senior school is concerned. too long in arriving. If a case is to be made out for voluntary chapel, VI formers certainly should be given My thanks to Paul Minnighan for his faithful work in preparing communion each the option. Perhaps we need to examine this far more closely. Governors (with the odd week and in distributing hymn books in the Methodist chapel. I am grateful to the exception) rarely appear at school services or comment on them, yet I would suspect secretary, Tim Kaner, and those members of the Chapel Committee who have taken a that they would resist any attempt to make chapel more voluntary than it is already. keen interest. Thanks as always to Mr. Pemberton and to the choir and to Mr. Riley There is a great need for the cause of Christianity and of religion (worship, practice and the brass group. They have all, at times, managed to overcome almost and education) to be given positive encouragement by such people as Governors, but insurmountable difficulties in finding rehearsal times and places. To Mrs. Nix and the meanwhile we battle on. other women who 'do' the flowers we are again most grateful. It has been a good year for visiting speakers particularly during Advent, the Week This year I reserve my special thanks to Mrs. Wilson, who for very many years has of Prayer for Christian Unity, and Lent. We were delighted to welcome Canon most willingly, efficiently and faithfully laundered and ironed all the communion linen Michael Bowering; Alan Heslop of this parish; Major Ray Kirby of the Salvation and looked after cassocks and surplices. This has been a labour of love, not helped by Army; Fr. Dunne from S. Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Church; Keith Reed of Clifton the awkward chaplains and careless choir members, and we can only say, 'Sorry — and Methodist Church; Arthur West of Poppleton and Ainsty; the Bishop of Selby, and THANKS'. the Dean of York. J. M. Roden. . It has not been such a good year for school participation. A few members of the CHAPEL FLOWERS chapel committee have willingly read in chapel as well as some others. The committee meetings have not been well attended. I would like to thank, once again, everyone who has helped in the decoration of the I feel that the Christmas Carol Service in the Minster was an unqualified 'success' Chapel during the year. This includes maintenance and cleaning staff and colleagues and I am pleased that the Head's suggestion was taken up. The readers were excellent, -and pupils - in the Music Department (for their forbearance on numerous occasions!) thanks to the English department, and to hear James Burdass reading an Old English as well as the more obviously vital flower arrangers and growers. We are most grateful text was a real experience. Mr. David Hughes wrote verse for the Service, linking the to you all for your precious time, your skills and your generosity. And we would be history of the school with that of the Minster and York, and connecting all that with very happy to welcome new arrangers - parents, friends or pupils. Christmas. We are all greatly indebted to him and admire his skill. 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16 THE WEATHER 1981-82 June came in with a bang and on the 1st of the month we had a torrential thunderstorm when 31.4mm. fell in just slightly over one hour. June 6th surpassed this with For the first time we have managed to keep weather readings for every day of the 38.8mm. and similar totals fell on the 22nd and the 26th of the month; in this month school year and a fascinating year it has been, including extremes of temperature, there were only 8 days without significant rainfall. The atmospheric pressure remained massive flooding in York following heavy snow and torrential rain and later some of remarkably steady and the heavy rain seemed to be the result of convection rather than the heaviest summer rain any of us can remember at school. Even so we missed the being caused by the passage of fronts. The early part of June experienced very high worst of the winter freeze and the events leading up to the many of the York roads temperatures with readings in the upper 20's, the highest temperature, 28°C being being impassable owing to flood water as these happened largely in the Christmas experienced on June 5th. July started drier though temperatures began to climb into holidays. the upper 20's again and this, coupled with a high humidity, gave rise to fears that During the period we were recording the weather (some 35 weeks) we measured Commemoration would be affected by thunderstorms. The temperature rose to 525.73 millimetres and over Vi of this fell in June. When it is realised that the average 28.5°C on the Friday, but was mercifully a little cooler on Saturday. Friday's annual rainfall for York is about 650 millimetres, this indicates that we have had a wet thunderstorm did not materialise and we ended the term on a beautiful summer's day. school year. Our average is about 15mm. per week which would give nearly 800mm. in a year; if we take the June average at school as being about 50mm. per week it might K. G. C. suggest that we could expect over 2,500mm. per year. Fortunately we also experienced some dry periods and we all remember the settled high pressure conditions we experienced at the end of May giving rise to a spell of beautiful weather which extended over the half-term holiday. The Autumn term started with rather unsettled weather, though the temperatures were pleasantly warm. The hottest day in September was the 10th, the second day of term, when the temperature reached 25.5°C. The nights were mild and winds were generally light. The 27 September days brought 81.06mm. of rainfall, the greatest rainfall being measured on September 19th, when 17.8mm. fell. October started cooler and we soon began to experience ground frosts; the first air frost was recorded on October 14th. This was the coldest night of the month, the grass temperature falling to —4.75°C. The warmest day was the 1st when the temperature rose to 17.5°C and the THOMAS C. GODFREY LTD. wettest was the 18th with 10.2mm.; the total rainfall for October was 92.37mm. November was a cool, dry month with a good deal of cloud and occasional fog. The total rainfall was 41.85mm., 12.5mm. falling on the 17th. The warmest day was the 2nd. reaching 15.5°C and the coolest night was on the 6th/7th when the grass BOOKSELLERS minimum fell to —4°C. That part of December which fell in term was cold, relatively calm and dry. The eleven days produced only 5.1mm. of rain. All nights except one experienced ground frost and air frost was recorded on each night of the last week of term, the lowest air temperature being —6.5°C on the last night of term. We returned in January, having experienced heavy snow, severe flooding and the Invite you to come in longest cold spell many of us could remember. Pressure was high until the end of February and we continued to experience light winds and low temperatures as a result. Grass minimum temperatures remained below freezing point until the last few nights of January and the lowest temperatures were recorded on the night of January and browse 14th/15th when we had 12° of air and ground frost. During January 13th and 14th temperatures remained below freezing point and the maximum temperatures on those days were —2°C and —2.25°C respectively. The three January weeks at school only produced 12mm. of precipitation. February remained cold and dry, the total precipitation for the month being only 13.15mm. March remained cool, though predictably windier and more unsettled. Even at the end of term we were recording ground frosts and daytime temperatures rarely ran into double figures. The three STONEGATE, YORK weeks of March produced 51.2mm. of precipitation. The Summer term started with a dry spell of 10 days with about average temperatures, though these fell towards the end of the month and May came in with Telephone: 24531 rather lower temperatures and marked ground frosts. However the weather soon warmed up and, towards the end of the month maximum temperatures were over 20°C and minimum temperatures remained in double figures. May was a very dry month with only 17.5mm. of rainfall and 20 days of the month recorded no rainfall.

17 DRAMA Andy Stubbs continues to mature as an actor, and his Horatio was just that much too good to be true; so gullible, so dedicated to Honour. A more devious, suspicious HAMLET friend might have saved Hamlet.. . I suppose that if you were producing Shakespeare for posterity, a kind of Heritage And Laertes - gullible in a different way, or vindictive, or both at once? Richard on Videotape like the B.B.C., you would hesitate at too esoteric an interpretation. Alas, Venables' ambiguous under-playing was one of the many successes of the production. the proliferating Video machine may inhibit dramatic experiment in the future. Ian He can portray Menace. I would like to see Venable and Skrentny in a protracted clash Lowe, thank heaven, is still prepared to put his head on the block, and my critical axe of temperament: a clash of Will rather of Steel - Cromwell and More, perhaps. is yet to fall.

Out of the many intricacies of plot and character in "Hamlet," suggested not only J.P.R. by a superhuman author, but also by a legion of critics and scholars, a producer must concentrate on one or two, and Ian Lowe did that most successfully. I am not suggesting it was an eccentric or experimental production; on the contrary, if it was superficially more conventional than we have come to expect from Ian; we, the audience, even occupied the same seats both sides of the Interval, and there were only two stages, an apron and a proscenium, though the latter was on two or three levels. So, except that the many dimensions of the Drama Centre were fully exploited it was not a controversial interpretation of the play — I doubt if a school production of "Hamlet" could succeed by eccentricity, and this production did succeed. This time there were no telephones, no automatic weapons, and Claudius, unlike a certain Caesar before him did not try to justify himself over national television. This time there were just a few subtle touches: a trick of lighting threw superhuman shadows above the battlements to convey an effect of Hellenic fatality; and did Shakespeare really mean to give Hamlet's father THREE ghosts? The answer might be that these three ghosts were not Three, but one; just three personalities of one ghost, a sort of Trinity of Ghosts: by subtle suggestions like that, the production succeeded, and this idea of a Trinity epitomised the emphasis of this production; to examine conflicts of personality not only between characters, but also within each character himself. These contrasting facets of personality in "Hamlet", rarely so explicit as in, say, Dr. Jekyll can be amazingly contradictory and inconsistent, perhaps fatally inconsistent. Prince Hamlet: Mad or Sane? Purposeful or hesitant? Sometimes one, sometimes the other. This production concentrated on inconsistency, hesitation, and their tragic consequences. Barney Skrentny played the Prince very well. He played, the Prince as a Hero, he played him as a ditherer. He played him as a lover and as a traitor. He played him anguished over his father, and callous over Polonious. He played him with Hope and then, in the soliloquy, with despair that was no cliche. He played him cunning with the Players' Play, and then naive with the duel. He played him with resolution in despatching Rosencrantz and Guildenstern but with hesitation when he had the chance to despatch Claudius. He played him. . . oh, he played him any way and all ways. Hamlet has been many, many things, but here he was Inconsistency; it was a brave interpretation and an achievement, the others were not upstaged, far from it. > Julie Bond as Ophelia was no ninny, thank heaven, but a girl of intelligence and character who became unbalanced, and you could see why. . . Susan Fricker was Gertrude, of the cold exterior but smouldering heart, suffering her own private hell. . . Tim Kaner has always had a presence on stage, but this time he was able to contrast his aloof detachment with emotion when he came near to breaking point. . . Paul Minnighan made an interesting Polonius, playing him rather like a Crouchback, more sinister than simple. He deserved his applause. . . A scene from "Hamlet" (Photo by Ian Lancaster) 18 DRAMATIS PERSONAE torturingly strong Arthur of Andrew Hjort, the powerfully dominating, if at times Ophelia Julie Bond rather ill mannered, Sir Robert of Barney Skrentny, the impressively natural and Ghost/Player/Ambassador Fergus Craig Gertrude Susan Fricker forcefully sympathetic Kate of Clare Wise or, indeed, Robert Orange - Bromehead's Rosencrantz Andrew Hjort intensely honest Ronnie - a real find for the future. However it would be wrong to Fortinbras Nick Hopton dwell too long on individual performances, for it was the unity and integration of the Claudius Tim Kaner Ghost/Player/Ambassador Craig Lawrence production that was its most impressive feature. To all, both on stage and back stage, Ghost/Player/Ambassador Greg Lomas and particularly to Andrew Hjort, thanks and congratulations. Bernardo/Pirate/Gravedigger Douglas Mcdonald I.M.K.L. Polonius Paul Minnighan Francisco/Cornelius/Reynaldo/Captain/Gravedigger James O'Farrell DRAMATIS PERSONAE Guildenstern Bradley Say Ronnie Winslow Robert Orange-Bromehead •Marcellus/Pirate/Osric William Sellers Violet Julia Bond Voltimand/Messenger/Priest Mark Simpson Catherine Winslow Clare Wise Hamlet Barney Skrentny Grace Winslow Rosemary Smith Horatio Andy Stubbs Arthur Winslow Andrew Hjort Laertes Richard Venable Dickie Winslow Richard Venable Player Beth Whiting John Watherston Mark Simpson BACKSTAGE: Desmond Curry Bradley Say Mike Dawson, Chris Drury, Craig Gibson, Nick Heslop, Dave Hughes, Avril Lowe, James Muirhead, and the Miss Barnes Joanne Rusholme many others who have helped with the production. Sir Robert Morton Barney Skrentny ASSISTANT PRODUCER: Lights and Sound EiTects Operated by James Angel Judith O'Reilly Prompting Rebecca Jaeger Assistant Producer Rebecca Jaeger f PRODUCER: Producer/Director Andrew Hjort Ian Lowe 1 would like to thank Norcen (iypson and Mr. Wrigley for their help with the production and Robert Orange- THE WINSLOW BOY Bromchcad, Dave Thomas, Chris Powell and Mark Bird for their help with building the set. Special thanks to Ian I.owe for his co-operation. A fourteen year old boy and a five shilling postal order - not, you might think, a PRODUCER: compelling subject either for national debate or for a play. But, while the causes may Andrew Hjort appear trivial, the issues are not, and any production of 'The Winslow Boy' must be judged on whether the fate of Ronnie Winslow means as much to the audience as it does to Arthur, Catherine and Sir Robert, and considerably more than it does to the eponymous hero who sleeps through the debate and is at the pictures during the verdict. The father sacrifices his health, the daughter her marriage and the barrister his political career for a concept of'justice', or 'right' that transcends the reason and logic of Sir Robert and the emotion of Kate, uniting them in a mutual passion for abstract principle, in the cause of which they must resist the ultimately half discovered but never expressed passion for each other. The success of Andrew Hjort's Drama Centre production could be measured by the way we were made to care, both for the principles and the people - we cared because they cared. We were caught up in their world from the start: the carefully chosen music, the detailed set (I found the picture rail and light fittings particularly effective), the brie a brae (including photograph of uniformed Ronnie), the close attention to costume. Period mannerisms of dress and language were played with a confidence that made them convincing and each actor had clearly thought through his character. In particular, potentially embarrassing cardboard minor parts became convincing portraits much to the credit of Joanna Rusholme, Mark Simpson, Bradley Say, Richard Venable and Julie Bond (what a contrast to her earlier Ophelia!). The acting was at its best in the set pieces - the two phone conversations were most convincingly paced, the cross examination built to a powerful climax, above all, perhaps, the reading of the letter succeeded in that most difficult task of combining audibility and clear information with increasing emotional distress. This last was the high point, for me, of an admirably controlled and detailed performance by Rosemary Smith: the part of Mrs. Winslow is not the most rewarding but by her total absorption in the role and her admirable facial acting she turned in the most complete A scene from "The Winslow Boy" performance of the evening. That is in no way to belittle the sardonic but self (Photo by Andrew Hjort) 19 THE GALA CONCERT On Friday, May 14th, a Gala Concert was held in the Memorial Hall in aid of the St. Leonard's Hospice. The entertainment lasted for two hours with a supper served in the interval. All levels of the school were represented in the concert: a St. Olave's choir, some third form poetry, a fourth form jazz band, both a fifth and middle sixth form rock band, a girls' singing group and some mime artists from the lower sixth and the staff Swann singers, plus several individual items as well as the inter-year Wind Band. The success of the evening both in entertainment and financial terms (a sum of £1,170 was raised) was due to many people - performers, parents, the catering staff, the stage crew and local shopkeepers but above all to the organisers of the evening, Mr and Mrs Shuttleworth. To them and to all those who helped me on the production side may I add my personal thanks.

I.M.K.L.

Les girls sing "The Boyfriend" at the Gala Evening (Photo by Ian Lancaster)

"So this is what happens to girls who come to St. Peter's." A scene from the Programme Gala Evening. Zo'e' Ashcroft as Mrs. Mopp. Fantaisie-Impromptu David Pemberton (Photo by Ian Lancaster) Take a pew John Roden The Boyfriend Claire Wise, Zoe Ashcroft, Rosemary Smith, Jane The great success of the Concert was due not only to great efforts by individuals, Ashton, Phillippa Perry (with Matthew Nixon) but also to the superb team spirit which was built up in a remarkable four days by Ian Poetry Mark Simpson and Barney Skrentny Lowe. His was the guiding genius who combined all the individual pieces into a brilliant and colourful pattern. On the other hand, the social success of the evening was Piano Practice Julie Bond due entirely to Tony Jackson, our Catering Manager, and his admirable staff. Having Urban Guerilla/Acid Casualties Roy Kinnear, David Sweetman, Mark Nichols, fed the School earlier in the evening, Tony organised a superb cold meal for our 270 Chris Bond people, and, at the same time cooked a supper for 80 members of the cast. To Ian, Poetry Mark Heywood (read by David Hughes) Tony, Keith Pemberton and Bill Riley in particular, but also to all who helped to make it a memorable evening, my grateful thanks. Hotel California Fergus Craig and John Nield G.M.S. Two Hungarian Dances David and Keith Pemberton 20 The St. Olave's Choir Julian Kilburn, Gareth Ashworth, Jason Rhodes, Matthew Hyde, Russell Gittins, Guenther Klar, Jason Ayers, Robert Baldwin, Garry Brown, Michael Cooke, Alistair Fernie, William Hetherton, Ben Howat, Adrian Jackson, Julian Mark, Christopher Patchett, Edward Rivis, Matthew Spence, Paul Thompson, Christopher DRAGONS Warrington, Guy Wilkinson, Stephen White, Thomas White, Andrew Smith (with Martin Hotton) INTERNATIONAL The Jazz Group David Marsh, Duncan Rayson, Matthew Nixon, Matthew Scott To be or not to be Barney Skrentny Tie Your Mother Down Fergus Craig, Robert Gair, Andrew McMeeking, John Nield, Chris Bond Mime Barney Skrentny, Zoe Ashcroft, Rebecca Jaeger, Mark Simpson, Richard Venable. Etude in C minor Barney Skrentny Poland - narrative poems Richard Robson, Matthew Hopcraft, Carl Cook, Peter Jackson, Ayoate Ajose-Adeogun, James Nield, Daniel George That's a plenty David Copley (with Matthew Nixon) INDIVIDUAL EXCHANGE VISITS WITH The Swann singers Dick Hubbard, Roger Depledge, Miggy Biller, Stephen Carter, Peter Walls, Peter Taylor, FRANCE AND GERMANY John Roden, Dave Ragett, Alan Scarisbrick, Keith Coulthard (with Keith Pemberton) The Wind Band Philip Jinadu, Simon Cockerill, Matthew Nixon, Jonathan Binnington, Jonathan Armishaw, Taking 'O' or 'A' levels in French or German? Spend two weeks in Tim Summers, Nicholas Heslop, Easter/Summer 1983 in France or Germany living with a family on Duncan Rayson, Robert Gardner, David Copley, an exchange basis with a partner of your own age, interests and Nick Hopton, Martin Robards, Francis Ritchie, Ben Kaner, Matthew Scott, Charles Marshall, background. Cost from only £79. Keith Pemberton, Bill Riley

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21 EXPEDITIONS be entered gingerly except by those of us who had no choice in the matter. Then came Nigel's birthday, April 5th, and another sandstorm — undeterred we SAHARA EXPEDITION 1982 spent the night in a hotel and celebrated accordingly. Continuing our journey after "IF YOU CAN'T TAKE A JOKE, YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE JOINED UP" being awakened unceremoniously at 5.00 a.m., we made good time and on Thursday, 8th April, arrived back at Atlas Camping — the site of our first camp three weeks before. That evening we were entertained "Chez Pepe" where a delicious meal of At 9.20 p.m. on Saturday, 20th March, 1982, Mr. Bulcock, Mr. Tooms, Crystal whitebait, squid, shark, anchovies and other fish was served up for us — probably the Barlow, Jeremy Barratt, Bob Bew, Jonathan Burr, Rupert Crawshaw, Andrew Hjort, best meal of the holiday — bead and carpet sellers peddled their wares as we ate. Chris Jackson, Simon Newby, Andy Paterson, Nigel Ramsden, Jo Rusholme, Our opportunity to ride camels presented itself on the beach next day — well we'd Rosemary Smith and John Torlesse were waved off by apprehensive parents from eaten camel, so why not ride them? school in the new mini-bus. Our final Moroccan stop was Tangiers where we encountered some trouble, or The trailer packed with all our necessities and we, the intrepid (?) explorers armed rather, John Torlesse did. He certainly won't be in a hurry to return to the Medina, with cameras, sun-tan lotion and insect repellant, set off on the first leg of our journey, thanks to a short-tempered Arab with a penchant for flick-knives and John's camera. arriving early the next morning in a wet and windy Plymouth. But the next day, thankfully all in one piece, we scoured the duty free shops of Ceuta Once aboard the 'L' Amonique' most of the party settled down to an enjoyable trip and then crossed to Spain to begin our long journey to the north which was broken by but relief was visible on some faces, notably Simon's when 24 hours later, we had our a couple of stops, one of which was in 'Pension primitivo' which certainly lived up to feet on solid Spanish soil. The mini-bus, having been serviced by a Spaniard with few its name. After our last meal of beefburgers and champagne next to the local sewage teeth and a remarkable command of the English language ("Tottingham" Hotspurs works, we just made it to the ferry to begin the final leg of the journey in comparative and Kevin Keegan making up his vocabulary) and having made use of the space on the luxury. We had really learned the meaning of the word 'primitive' during our time roof by buying in the odd bottle of wine (strictly for medicinal purposes) we were once away. again on the road. Thirty-six hours later we were preparing to leave the continent of The holiday proved to be an unforgettable experience for us all in one way or Europe and after a brief ferry crossing, caught our first sight of Africa in the form of another and our very special thanks must go to Mr. Bulcock and Mr. Tooms for Ceuta, a Spanish duty-free zone. steering our course through floods, sandstorms and handling awkward frontier guards Then came the frontier and our first taste of the corruption and bureaucracy in exemplary British fashion and bringing us home safely. existing in this strange country; after a brief delay of half an hour (brief by their standards not ours) we drove into Morocco — a complete contrast to our own western Rosemary Smith. world. Weather permitting, we were to stay at Asilah on the coast for a few days but it didn't so we couldn't. It was here though that we pitched our first camp and had our first taste of Alan's cooking. "Full marks" were awarded to him for his culinary delights: Beef stew, potatoes, peas and fruit salad plus a little wine with a pleasing bouquet (well, not bad for 30p a bottle anyway). We passed through the capital Rabat on the road to Marrakesh and stopped just outside the ancient city for the night — we three ladies using our feminine intuition and sleeping in the mini-bus whilst the 'gentlemen' braved the North African night. Our day in Marrakesh was enjoyable, if not wholly profitable, as some of us employed a guide — Mohammed (?)—who took us into the Medina (old part of the city) where, against sound advice, Jeremy bought a very chic sheepskin creation for which Mohammed received a sizeable commission. The afternoon was spent away from the bustle and colour of the market by a hotel pool. Crossing the Atlas mountains provided a highlight as did the eager Amethyst sellers, who were willing to part with their wares even for kisses (from either sex) and clamoured around the bus as the boys made a valiant effort to sell Jo to a nice guy with no teeth for a few camels. On, on ever on to a more arid landscape, stopping for a drink of mint tea (a great honour) with a shop-keeper befriended by last year's party (they have a lot to answer for), but the wind was following us and when we awoke on the 29th amid a dust storm we knew it was time to make for Algeria. After camping in a military zone, to be told by a truck full of soldiers that it was a minefield, and having been delayed two hours at the border, we were to be found in Taghit amid the sand dunes basking by the hotel pool in temperatures of 100° F. A meal on the eve of our departure caused quite a stir in the hotel as did the swims afterwards. There were two noteworthy stops on our return journey, the first was a three day The Sahara Expedition, 1982 camp at the Source Bleu de Meski which is a natural swimming pool. The water had to (Photo by Andrew Hjort) 22 SKI TRIP TO AUSTRIA the whole tent shudder and flap. That night was unforgettable. The snow was melting fast causing the pegs to pull out regularly. At about three o'clock in the morning I was An early start saw a somewhat subdued party travel to the remarkably well-timed woken by an icy gale coming through the tent, and when I looked out of my huge rendezvous with the ski party from Barnard Castle and then on to Gatwick where we sleeping bag, to my horror, I could see the open air through various parts of wildly were joined by Andy McGrath and Stewart Midgley. We boarded the plane for flapping tent. The previous evening, we had been told that if the tent fell down or blew Munich. away we were to transfer to another one and at that moment I was ready to do this; but Upon arrival at Munich Airport which, as luck would have it was still open, we Steve Carter came to the rescue, spending a quarter of an hour treading in the pegs. boarded buses and set off for Mayerhofen. We arrived at 2 a.m. only to find The next morning the low cloud was still there but we managed to climb a peak insufficient beds. Stewart and Simon Williams duly set off downtown in search of called Aonach Beag at 4,048 feet. beds, whilst others shared — such fun! No doubt we would have had a good night's We then descended to the valley and drove round to camp in Glen Coe, under the sleep, however, at the crack of dawn, we were dragged out of bed and on to the slopes. shadow of Bauchaille Etive Mor. It was only the fright of the view out of the cablecar that woke one the following On the following day we climbed a long gulley in perfect conditions. The sun was morning. The view was breathtaking, although most of the time us Brits didn't dare to out, the sky was clear and it was possible to see all the surrounding peaks. The climb look out of the windows! was not too strenuous but nearing the top the slope became nearly vertical and I The more advanced skiers went off on their own whilst Steve Cranville took the wondered if I would be able to climb through the cornice. On the peak, a strong wind beginners to the nursery slopes, hence the nursery slopes abounded (for the first three was blowing, but in a sheltered spot, the sun was quite warm. days at least) with uncontrolled Englishmen hurtling down the slopes utterly out of The expedition was a new experience for me and gave me my first taste of camping control and laughing uncontrollably as they ploughed into deep snow, crashed through in the mountains and in bad weather. ski lessons, and obliterated the lift queue at the bottom of the slope! Eventually, Barney Hopton however, we, the beginners, graduated and moved off the nursery slopes, hence these other slopes abounded with uncontrollable etc., etc. It was great fun though, and for those who craved excellent skiing the slopes were everything they could have wished for and more. Lunch breaks lasting for 10 minutes or two hours, depending on how keen you were to get back on the slopes, took place in the restaurant-cum-bar on the mountainside, and with Jim O'Farrell to translate the menu we had a fine choice of 'eats' — laughing bread, stewed gypsy — all traditional TRIP TO WALES Austrian fare, Jim assured us. In the evenings we ate out, scouring Mayerhofen for the cheapest places. Eventually the Cafe Max enjoyed (?) our custom for the greater part of When we assembled in the freezing cold of last winter many of the party must have the week. The apres ski in Mayerhofen was the 'Sport' disco, hence we descended wondered what they were letting themselves in for. The road conditions for the drive upon this establishment every night until about midnight and then crawled back to our to Wales were treacherous. At one stage we encountered a fallen tree which had hotel exhausted. brought power lines down onto the road. Our thanks must go to Mr. Daniel for his Incredibly, we had no injuries throughout the entire trip. Considering the crashes Trojan effort in finally getting us (almost) to our hostel. The road to the hut was we had, it was amazing. The journey home was again fraught with delays as Munich blocked by drifts so in a blizzard, after 8 hours in a minibus, with no equipment, we was engulfed in snow. However, we eventually arrived back, tired but contented unloaded the trailer and carried our gear the remaining quarter of a mile. having enjoyed a great holiday in Mayerhofen. Our thanks go to Steve Cranville for Unfortunately, our troubles did not end there; when we eventually got inside there was taking us on such an enjoyable trip. no electricity and so we survived on torches and the light from the gas oven. David Thomas. The next day was clear but high winds determined that we didn't climb too high. This short day allowed us to recover from the journey. Conversation that night was rare and there was a slightly apprehensive atmosphere among the junior members of the party. In the end the weather cleared up and we successfully scaled Snowdon, a mountain WINTER CAMP IN THE SCOTTISH HILLS littered with signposts and fenced pathways by the National Trust to stop soil erosion On arrival in Glen Nevis we walked in fading daylight a little way up the Glen to and protect the environment: perhaps the prevention is worse than the crime. pitch camp near Steall hut. Setting the tent up was made difficult by the darkness and The following two days were nearly perfect giving us opportunities to try out our by the fact that it was the first time we had used such a tent, but with some help from crampons and also to do some ice climbing. The weather was clear and the views from the other members of the group we succeeded. The next morning we proceeded the summits were superb. further up the valley and up into a cwm at a height of about two and a half thousand At the end of the trip we had to carry our gear back to the minibus, avoiding the feet. This was the first time that I had carried a full rucksack weighing over fifty Welsh council workers who had decided to clear the snow on the day we were leaving. pounds and I was glad that we had frequent rests. As soon as we had set up the tents, I would like to say thank you, on behalf of the party, to Mr. Owen-Barnett whose low cloud covered us: this, together with high winds and sleet, prevented us from cheery singing first thing in the morning was a delight to us all, to Mr. Hughes for climbing a peak that afternoon. Instead we sat in our tents for the rest of the day. All I pulling the strings to enable us to use the hostel and to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel for all had to amuse myself with for several hours was a book because the other alternative of their hard work arranging the trip. sleeping was made nearly impossible by the wind getting under the flysheet making Andy Stubbs 23 THE GREEK TRIP 1982 The next three nights were spent in Athens. The first evening was spent exploring. Several members of the party decided to sample the flavour of downtown The Greek party consisted of Mr. Croft, Mr. Taylor and eleven boys from the Athens and were fortunate to lose no more than their money. The following morning Fourth, Fifth and Lower Sixth Forms. we visited all the tourist sites - the Acropolis, Agora etc. - which were in remarkable On Wednesday, 4th August, the York contingent assembled at St. Peter's in the condition considering the terrible atmospheric pollution in Athens. Visits were also cold grey of early morning and set out shortly before 06.00 bound for Dover. Five made to the National Museum, the burial mound at Marathon and the Temple of more boys were picked up en route and Dover was reached at 12.00. We crossed the Poseidon at Sounion where the Martini commercials are made and Lord Byron added Channel by Hovercraft and arrived in Calais on time. We drove south through the his autograph. From Athens we travelled to Delphi via Platea and Thebes. We spent battlefields of the First World War heading for our next stop at Compiegne where we the afternoon shopping and postponed the visit to the site until the following day. The intended to visit the site of the Armistice. Unfortunately, we got lost in the Forest and, food at Delphi was not too bad but we so convinced one member of the party that he when we did find the site, it was closed! It was already dark when we reached our was eating donkey-burger that he became a temporary vegetarian. overnight stop at Vailly and so there was no time for exploring. The next day was On the Monday we visited the Delphic Oracle, the Temple of Apollo, the theatre another early start as we headed south for Vuillafans near Besancon. The evening was and the Stadium, as well as the Marmorea and the Museum. Then we set off for spent in a typical cafe playing pool and drinking with the locals. On the Friday we Nafpaktos where we caught the ferry across the Gulf of Corinth to Patras and took made the traumatic, yet spectacular, crossing of the Alps, not forgetting the Jura. Mr. ship for Ancona. Once again, there was an on-board discotheque for those who still had Taylor insisted on driving since he claimed that he felt safer at the wheel than when the energy to take part and a bar for those who didn't! After thirty six hours aboard Mr. Croft was driving. We were all glad to reach the ferry at Ancona since 300 miles of ship we docked at Ancona and prepared to make the gruelling return journey to Italian autostrada had done nothing to improve our appreciation of motoring. England. We were glad to reach Vuillafans and French food again. We travelled The ferry was adequate but, as expected, the prices were exorbitant. It had become northwards; it became noticeably colder, though this did not prevent us from roaming noticeably warmer and some members of the party decided to sleep on deck. However, around Vailly until the early hours. The next day saw us back on home soil and at when they tried to get back into their cabin, they found it locked and had to spend the 20.30 we finally reached York after a remarkable 5,000 mile round trip. night in the corridor! The trip was a huge success: an appropriate tribute to the hours of free time The next day the sun shone and we spent the day lounging on deck, hoping for a sacrificed by both Mr. Croft and Mr. Taylor without whom the trip would not have quick suntan. In the evening a disco was promised but this was a disappointment and been possible. most of us spent the evening roaming the deck. Jeremy Atkinson. On Sunday we disembarked at Patras and drove the eighty or so miles to Olympia where we spent the afternoon visiting the site and Museum. It was very warm and we were glad of the shade given by the trees which had been planted. We held beer races in the evening and sampled the nightlife before returning to the hotel sometime after midnight. From Olympia we braved the unpredictable roads to reach the impressively situated temple at Bassai, 3,700 feet above sea level. From there we drove down to the coast largely on a single lane dirt track. There we took a break for lunch and a dip in RUGBY TRIP TO HOLLAND 1982 the sea. After lunch we drove to Pylos but the Palace of Nestor was closed. Instead, Mr. Croft bought us ice cream with the intentions of reading Thucydides' account of When we realised that the luxury coach that had pulled up in front of School was, the Peloponnesian War as we looked out into the Bay of Pylos. But, much to his in fact, for us, and not merely lost, we piled on. It was only on our way to Hull that indignation (and our delight), the publican put on some disco-music. However, culture Graham, our driver, revealed that the TV/Video was broken and hence we would have triumphed and we had to listen to Thucydides. From Pylos we crossed the to miss the Rugby Internationals. There were a few anxious looks when Patrick started breathtaking Taygerus Mountains and moved on to Sparta where we stayed for two crying, however, he was given a ball to play with and relaxed back into contented nights. There was very little to be seen of Ancient Sparta and interest centred upon the oblivion. The boat trip on the "Norland" (yes, folks, a la Falklands!) was relatively nightlife. Richard Chilman and Philip Kelly became connoisseurs of Ouzo, whilst uneventful, tactics were discussed by the bar, along with a little rugby and a few of the Stephen Ryder vowed never to touch wine again! Visits were made to an impressive lads 'played' the tables' only to be relieved of nearly all their British 'readies'. hill town at Mistra and the shrine of Artemis before the party moved on to Epidaurus We were woken at some obscure hour (there were vicious rumours circulating that via Mycenae and Tiryns. At Mycenae we saw an ancient hill city built around a spring it was in fact 6.30 a.m.). Needless to say not much was said as we ate, disembarked and which could only be reached by an underground passage. At Tiryns we were to visit made our way towards The Hague. The hostel was pleasantly situated and had in it another fort with a concealed gallery but, as with Pylos it was just closing when we other youths from Germany and France: hitherto linguistic failures rose to the fore. arrived there - it was only 14.30. At Epidaurus we visited a splendid theatre where the Rupert Smith's French improved in leaps and bounds, although after certain hours he remarkable acoustics were demonstrated to us but there was not enough time to see the abstained totally from communication. whole site and we returned the next day. The site was the most extensive which we had After our first game we went into The Plague, guided by Steve Cranville, who visited and was apparently built around a spa, not surprisingly dedicated to the god of assured us that his map reading was excellent. It may have been, but if it was, then he healing. had the wrong map. It took us about two hours to reach a McDonalds about 400 yards From Epidaurus we visited the Temple of Apollo at Corinth and "measured" the away. Hence we had our first McDonalds' takeaway, but it was by no means to be our depth of the Corinth Canal using elementary physics - our experiments did not seem to last. The next day saw our arrival at the beach at Scheveningen where we all attempted meet with the approval of the locals! to maim each other in a game of American Football. Who can forget the sight of John 24 Hutt beaming up from under a pile of bodies covered in sand to claim a touchdown? passed through the Memorial Hall when the wind band was playing or when the piano We also visited an amazing swimming pool cum sportshall. Although there were few recital was taking place. takers at first, when it was revealed that the changing rooms were mixed, the squad The over-laden cake stall proved to be very popular as were the Nearly New and duly tramped in. Bric-a-Brac stalls. During the final stages of the afternoon, the auction was the focus of Our next match was against Leiden where the apres match hospitality was superb, attention, particularly Mr. Jackson's beautiful cake. there were even pint glasses, a welcome return to normality, as lemonade is hard to As the crowds dwindled, it was evident that the hard work of the staff, the Houses drink from small glasses. None of us wanted to leave Leiden. We left still glowing from and particularly Mr. and Mrs. Shuttleworth, to whom our very special thanks must go, the friendly atmosphere; doubtless they still remember us there and we won't forget had paid off: the afternoon had been fun with something for all the family. Almost them in a hurry. £2,000 had been raised. The next day saw our arrival in Amsterdam which I shall describe with no Rosemary Smith reference to specific days - mainly because I can't remember. Amsterdam was an Joanna Rusholme amazing city and so full of things to see. For this squad was not merely twenty two rugby players but twenty one sensitive lovers of things thespian (Rich Ellis has yet to discover sensitivity) hence the entire squad went to various stage performances and there was a tour around the Heineken brewery. We went round the canals hence enabling us to take loads of pictures to show the folks just how much sightseeing we did. The Diamond Factory was enlightening, although afterwards we had to look after Patrick who dived on everything that glinted - only to spring to his feet and demand direction to the nearest de Beers Agent. Our last game was followed by a free day spent wandering around Amsterdam having a last look at our favourite sights. So our tour drew to a close. It must be said that the tour was a great success both on and off the field. The team spirit never flagged and the squad would like to thank John Hutt, Mike Dawson, Steve Granville and everyone involved with the tour for allowing us to have such a legendary first tour abroad. David Thomas FAMILY DAY 1982 Mid-morning on Sunday, June 13th, the final preparations were underway for the family day under the careful scrutiny of Mr. and Mis. Shuttleworth. By 1.00 p.m. families had started to arrive and all stalls and sideshows were quickly manned. The girls' cricket team battled bravely against a slightly handicapped boys' team (who were later to reek their revenge in the tug o' war!) and with commendable performances from Rachel Osborne (22 runs) and captain, Bridget Hamilton, they won the day. For those people who wanted a break from the cricket, there was plenty to see and do. Mr. Scarisbrick was inviting people to "bounce away" on a giant inflatable The Girls' Cricket XI in action on the Families' Day mattress which proved very popular with the smaller children. Others could chance (Photo by Stephen Granville) their luck on the tombola or the coconut shy. Some tried to show their skill at scoring penalties or bowling at a single cricket stump or throwing darts. For the really daring ECONOMICS TRIP TO THE CITY OF LONDON amongst the afternoon's participants, there was the ever-popular slippery pole (some still have the bruises to prove it) or the challenge to do the most press-ups - even Mr. An additional venture for the L VI economists this year was a visit to the City of Plater managed 23 - although Michael Bates was the eventual winner with 150. London at the invitation of the National Westminster Bank. The group undertook the There was also an opportunity for some to tempt the Fates in the Fortune Telling visit in two groups on successive days. tent with the help of Madame Zoe and Madame Philippa. Several hopeful clients were The programme for the day was set by the Bank's recruitment staff and outlined a told to beware of blonde women sometime in the future - gentlemen, you have been career in Banking, as well as snowing clearly the work of a High Street bank. One of warned! the highlights was a visit to the Stock Exchange, particularly interesting at a time when Awards for bravery should go to Mr. Round, Mr. Plater, Mr. Daniel and Mr. the Falklands dispute was causing changes in the Financial Times index value. The Depledge for allowing Peterites to throw sponges at them and we hope they won't bear visit ended with group participation in the Banking game on one day and a film on the any grudge against us. Foreign exchange market on the other. For those following the treasure trail, they will have passed the fire engine and In general, it was a most informative day. My thanks to Mr. Scarisbrick for men very kindly loaned to us for the afternoon by the Fire Brigade and may have organising the visit and liasing with the National Westminster. S.A.C. 25 How to gfet a Commission mtheKegularArmy There are a number of different ways, School Entry. Graduate Entry. Regular and Short Service Commissions Candidates between the ages of 173A Graduates with Degrees in most either direct through Sandhurst, or after a and 22, must have five GCE passes (or subjects can be granted a direct Regular short Sandhurst course having graduated equivalent), to include English language, Commission, or a Short Service Commis­ from University, Polytechnic or Colleges Mathematics and either a Science subject sion. Graduates normally under 25 years of Technology. or a foreign language. Two of these passes of age on application appear before a Army Scholarships. should be at Advanced level (or equiva­ Selection Board and if successful are eligible lent). Candidates who are not Army for a Commission at full Regular Army Up to 90 Scholarships are awarded Scholars nor Welbexians must pass the rates of pay - Antedate of Seniority is annually to allow boys to remain at school, Regular Commissions Board. allowed, and is dependent on the class where facilities exist for Advanced level of Degree. study to qualify for entry to Sandhurst or Undergraduate Cadetships. for Undergraduate Cadetships. Candidates Cadetships are open to anyone who Short Service Commissions. must be between 15 years and .5 months is over 17'/2 and expects to graduate before Candidates must have at least five and 16 years and 5 months on the 1st his 25th birthday. Candidates must have GCE 'O' level (or equivalent) passes, to January for the Spring competition and on been accepted,or already be at aUniversity include English language. Age limits are the 1st July for the Autumn competition. Polytechnic or College of Technology and 18 to 26 for most Arms on entry. A Short Selection is by interview. Maximum value must pass theRegularCommissions Board. Service Commission is initially for three of the Scholarships is ,£660 tuition fee p.a. Successful candidates will be granted a yc ars and may be extended up to eight and £7.50 maintenance grant p.a. Commission on probation and will be paid years. A gratuity of .£3,030 tax free will be Welbeck College. at least £4,201 per year plus tuition fees. paid if you leave after three years. After graduation you're granted a Regular For full details of any of the above Candidates for one of the technical Commission. methods of entry consult your ttf^L corps are given two years' Vlth Form School Careers staff or write to:- gppag& education and enter Sandhurst on success­ Undergraduate Bursary. ful completion. Candidates must be up to Candidates to whom an award is Colonel (Retd) T. D. Gregg, V GCE 'O' level standard at Grade C or above made will be granted a bursary amounting Schools Liaison Officer, in Mathematics, Physics, English and at least to £900 per year to supplement any L.E.A. Yorkshire & Humbersidc, two other subjects preferably including grant awarded. This will be effective while Rotherham Block, Chemistry. Parental contributions may be you study at a University, Polytechnic or Imphal Barracks, York. payable according to means.They must be College of Technology. On completion of Tel. York 59811 Ext. 2402. between the ages of 16 years and 17 years your degree course you will be granted a 6 months on the 1st January or the 1st three-year Short Service Commission at a September, the dates of entry to the salary of £7,220 plus a gratuity of £3,030 College. tax free if you leave after three years. This year got off to a good start with the promotion of Craig Lawrence to Head of COMBINED CADET FORCE Section and the introduction of a Cadre course for cadets chosen to become N.C.O.s. The contingent has had an encouraging year, and immediate mention should be The course lasted for 12 weeks and the cadets were instructed by Sgt. Bennett from the made of the weekly assistance given by 9 C.C.T., the Army's local training team, 9th Cadet Training Team. On completion of the course, the cadets were presented which has attended the weekly parades, and, in addition to teaching the basic skills in with a training certificate and were deemed capable of instructing lesser qualified weaponry, map-reading, uniform, and drill, have, through a cadre group, trained a members of the C.C.F. in the arts of Fieldcraft, Weapon Training, Shooting and the team of cadet instructors up to proficiency level. In this connection, a prize was other military disciplines. awarded, at the end of the Easter Term, to L/Cpl. Richards, as the most successful Canoeing was re-introduced on a more serious scale this year and met with great member of this group. The obvious benefit of this course has been the emergence of a success despite the coldness of the River Ouse in winter. Mr. Rymer has trained a competent set of cadet instructors, each working with a group of younger boys - exactly relatively competent collection of cadets who now enjoy canoeing as a sport, not just what is required. within the C.C.F. but also at public competitions. Recruiting has been successful, with forty-eight members of the present third-form Several members of the C.C.F. attended parachute courses over the last year and joining the contingent for the statutory four terms, raising the total strength to one whilst there, completed the necessary basic training and also made one or two jumps. hundred and fifteen cadets - which, whilst commendable and reflecting current interest Of the many exercises and training courses run by the army for members of in the services, unfortunately only exacerbates the chronic problem of the lack of adult A.C.E. and C.C.F., the C.C.F. sent two cadets, Angus Aagaard and Craig Lawrence, officers. The allocation of only one officer per section restricts both our Establishment on exercise 'SNOW QUEEN'. This consisted of a week's stay with 94 Locating and the general level of training programmes. Regiment Royal Artillery in Celle, where we were shown some of the German sights, Forty-five cadets have, at the time of writing, taken advantage of the many summer including the infamous German border (complete with guards). We then had two and a courses offered by the services, in addition to those cadets who, like Cpl. Oglesby and half weeks in the Bavarian Alps where we learnt to ski with soldiers of the 22nd Air LCpl. Chilman, attended Easter courses - these two cadets being awarded proficiency Defence Regiment. certificates in gliding and parachuting, respectively. Thus, this summer, the Royal Tuesday training throughout the course was varied as much as possible so that we Naval section is spending one week at HMS Caledonia's outward-bound school at Dall could actually take part in military activities, but also have demonstrations and films. on Loch Rannoch, the Royal Air Force section one week at Cranwell, and the Army Among the films that we saw was the film of the training of an officer at Sandhurst section ten days in West Germany, at Osnabriick, attached to The King's Own which was interesting to all but especially so to those who are considering a military Scottish Borderers. Our thanks are due to those officers from the regular services, as career. The year was peppered with demonstrations by the cadet training team which well as to our own section officers, for ensuring the efficient organisation and proved again to be informative. administration of these various courses. Elsewhere, good use continues to be made of Several of the senior cadets left the section during the tour, having enjoyed their resources available nearer home. The .22 range is in operation almost daily, Arethusa time in the C.C.F. so that we could promote younger members to N.C.O.s and hence has now all but recovered from the floods, and a sailing dinghy, Artemis, an continue the promotion cycle. With the completion of the N.C.O.s' cadre course, International Class 14, has been purchased and put through its paces ( even to the David Copley, David Wombell, Michael Cass, Peter Stancer, Richard Chilman and extent of capsizing! ) on Loch Rannoch. Each of the seventeen boys, many of whom Clive Richards were made N.C.O.s. had not sailed before, who attended the May weekend at Dall, learned to handle the To teach, we embarked upon instructing our new recruits the essence of military dinghy with some skill, in conditions which were at times, tempestuous. Air discipline in preparation for the General Inspection. experience flying continues from R.A.F. Leeming and some gliding from Sutton Bank This year we were privileged to have Brigadier M. N. S. McCord, C.B.E., M.C, has proved popular. Last November's Field Day was remarkable in the scope of its A.D.C. (HQ North East District) to inspect us. The army laid on a section attack under activities: cadets drove landrovers with the 12th Air Defence Regiment at Kirton - the more than capable command of L/Cpl. Cass which proved to be a great success as Lindsey, and flew in helicopters as guests of the 1st Regiment RHA at Topcliffe. well as shooting and weapon training demonstrations. Brigadier M.N.S. Mc Cord, C.B.E., M.C., A.D.C., who inspected the contingent in To end the year we are intending to go to Germany at the start to the summer May, perhaps offers the best conclusion in his report that "I have ne doubt whatsoever holidays for our annual summer camp which we are all looking forward to. that you have a viable corps which is meeting its objectives" — a compliment to every Craig Lawrence cadet on parade. RJ.B.

R.N. SECTION ARMY SECTION At the beginning of the year we were joined by Sub. Lt. Plater who took over Before an account of this year's activities can be given, our thanks must go to Lt. command of the section. Tooms who organised a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting summer camp for us at The Christmas term saw the start of the cadre course which two of our section Proteus last year. There was an enthusiastic response to training which climaxed in the joined. The remainder of the section divided their time between Boatwork and very closely fought assault course race in which we were placed a very creditable navigation. Six cadets took up canoeing as a CCF activity and this proved to be a major second. success. 27 In October we joined the Army section for our annual field day and we visited two SHOOTING regiments, the Royal Horse Artillery and the Royal Armoured Corps. Both visits were highly enjoyable. In the same month some cadets went on our annual trip to H.M.S. As usual, the majority of the action in the school shooting occurred in the Summer Caledonia for a long weekend. Term. This term is the only one with a full-time shooting option and so the time We started the Easter term with the news that our boat, "Arethusa", had sunk at gained by this was used to prepare two teams of four shooters for the annual Skill-At- her moorings. However, she was soon recovered and repaired. Easter term also saw Arms meeting. Unfortunately, we were not able to gain open ranges and could only our only Night Exercise which was relatively successful. On the last Tuesday of term practise on the smaller 30m. range. we were joined by 24 new recruits. Once at the shooting competition the two teams did very well considering the The Summer term started with the build-up to our General Inspection, during opposition and lack of practice. Welbeck College, as usual, came back with many which the section demonstrated its skill at navigation, boat rigging, sheer legs building trophies leaving most other teams empty handed. The first team came a respectable and canoeing. fourth at the end of the competition and also reached the quarter final of the falling A number of recruits, mainly third formers, made a weekend visit to the navy plate competition. After the competition, skills were rewarded by the awarding of full camp at Dall. colours to M. Cass and P. Kell. Also half colours were awarded to D. H. Carr: R. K. Sadly for the section, after the General Inspection we lost five of our more senior R. Chilman: A. P. Copley and N. D. Arrowsmith. cadets. Other results from this term's shooting came from an Empire Test for We would like to thank Cox Kell and P. O. Paveley for their leadership and Sub. Marksman's Badges. They were won by P. Kell: A. P. Copley: D. J. Paveley: M. Cass Lt. Plater for his work as section officer. and N. D. Arrowsmith. Andrew Hjort. David Paveley Results of the Inter-House Shooting Competition: 1st Queen's 151 points 2nd Rise 119 points 3rd Grove 114 points R.A.F. REPORT 4th Dronfield 90 points This year saw the return of nearly all the senior N.C.O.s, and so the smooth and efficient running of the section was ensured. Active support to Flt.Lt. Drysdale, the section's commanding officer, was given by the workmanlike perseverance of Corporals, J. C. Nield, S. M. Midgely and T. Hills, especially. The twelve cadets who had been on summer camp at R-.A.F. Binbrook returned to the fold. They had enjoyed themselves seeing one of England's operational fighter squadrons in full flight during this year's N.A.T.O. exercises. Leading Cadet J. Burr CLIFTON GARAGE led them to third place in the inter-section competition. Later on in the same term the section visited the 12th Air Defence Regiment, at CLIFTON :: YORK Kirton Lindsey for the annual C.C.F. Field Day. We were given a very informative day learning how to operate the Rapier surface-to-air missile. Earlier this year the Regiment played and important part in the war for the Falklands. This gave us a RENAULT Main Area Dealers valuable insight into the sharp end of the fighter pilot's attack routine. One night exercise on Strensall Common was also undertaken during the Sales—Service—Parts—M.O.T. Christmas term along with a gliding evening at Sutton Bank. This last feature of the section has proved very popular since its introduction last year. A further two outings were organised for late in the Summer term. SIXTY QUALITY USED CARS Both Leading Cadets J. Oglesby, and M. Simpson were successful in gaining Gliding 'wings' which involves a solo flight after a week's training with the R.A.F. ALWAYS AVAILABLE During the Easter holidays Cadets Hyde and Stone went on a C.C.F. camp to Gibraltar which they thoroughly enjoyed. The first few weeks of the Summer term were taken up in preparation for General "The Personal Service Garage" Inspection. Brigadier McCord was the inspecting officer. The whole event passed off smoothly with a display of drill and initiative exercises being organised. Telephone: York 58647 Sales Our thanks as a section must go to Flt.Lt. Drysdale for his personal attention and York 29511 Service care in creating an interesting and worthwhile programme for junior and senior cadets alike. York 20514 Parts Robert Gair. 28 THE NORTH BANK SECTION APARTHEID In the summer holidays of 1981 Mark Heywood worked as temporary journalist on one of the South African national daily newspapers. His work gave him a unique insight into the workings of apartheid.

Superficially apartheid appears to an outgoing force, an inhumane experiment devised by politicians several decades ago, that has now lost its sting. The ultimate aim of apartheid, or separate development, is to create a white South Africa, whilst still depending on the black population to provide the mass labour needed to make the country economically viable. Whilst in South Africa I was surprised at the apparent freedom of the black people. In the streets the blacks appear free and many of the tell-tale signs of apartheid - signs delegating black and white people into different toilets, buses, trains and shops - have been removed. These changes are enough to annul the doubts of a curious visitor. This relaxation is entirely on a surface level designed to mislead visitors into believing that newspaper reports are grossly exaggerated. Apartheid does still exist and the aims of politicians such as Vorster are yet to be fulfilled. Black bantustans, or homelands, the hard-core of apartheid, continue to exist. Many people believe the 'homelands' to be a compromise by the Government. This is not the case. When all the homelands have been created they will only cover 13% of the Republic; a small figure when the black population outnumbers the white by almost ten to one. After visiting an African township it is impossible to have any respect for the Nationalist Government in South Africa. Whilst working there I visited Soweto. Soweto stands for South Western Township - not a very personal name for a city that accommodates over 4 million people. To enter a township it is necessary to obtain a permit, this entitles you to see the shame and degradation inflicted upon many respectable people. My visit to Soweto was with a black journalist, but the judgement I made came from what I saw, not from what I was told. Nonetheless, my conclusion would have been the same - apartheid is evil, inhumane and totally wrong. The houses are best visualized as 'Monopoly' houses both in shape and size. Many remain without electricity and few have toilets within the building. Looking down on these houses the impression one gets is that of a paved path extending into the distance with rows upon rows of closely packed identical houses. Kliptown is a squatter town within Soweto and the focal point of a recent international outcry. In Kliptown people are forced to live in makeshift, card-board box shelters. These shelters are their homes for the foreseeable future. The Nationalist government has no intention of providing them with houses. Recently these shelters were bulldozed and their inhabitants left to sleep in the open. The squatters, were forced by a Government that prescribes aid only to those with a white skin to live in the same boxes that we carry our shopping in. The inhumanity of apartheid is immediately apparent to all who care to use their eyes in South Africa. Petty apartheid may have been ended, but the fundamental structure remains nonetheless.

Mark Heywood

ii quelquefois pendant une journee entiere, ce qui ne se passe pas autant ici. Le dejeuner, en France, etait affreux, pire qu'ici, ici c'est quand meme assez bon, si on le compare avec la France. II y avait ces enormes surveillants de table qui vous forgaient a manger tout, meme si la viande etait 90% graisse, ici les conditions sont bien meilleures. Pour le gouter, on n'avait rien a l'ecole, on le mangeait a la maison. Ici punitions, ;.' + surveillants, et regies sont beaucoup plus strides et disciplines qu' en France, ce qui est bien necessaire la-bas! En France, si un maitre etait malade, nous ne faisions rien, ici nous avons des surveillants, ce qui est une bonne idee, mais je trouve que le systeme d'uniforme est un peu fort, mais, ga c'est la discipline!; en France, nous n'en avions pas, du moment ou Ton etait respectable. En Angleterre, je trouve que l'ambiance ici a l'ecole est beaucoup plus familiale qu'en France, mais les rapports entre les professeurs et les eleves sont presque pareils en France et ici. Mais je trouve que le systeme d'education francais n'est pas aussi bien organise et discipline qu'en Angleterre, ce qui est une chose a ameliorer dans l'avenir.

G. Gaunt 3W

A dining table in Ash by Andrew Gibson ^~wv

IMPRESSIONS DE LA VIE SCOLAIRE EN FRANCE ET EN ANGLETERRE Pendant ma vie scolaire en France, j'ai remarque beaucoup de differences et de similarites entre l'education franchise et celle en Angleterre. J'ai habite en France pendant presque neuf ans et j'habite ici depuis trois ans, j'ai ete dans deux niveaux differents, a l'ecole; ce qui n'a pas facilite la situation ici. Commencer l'ecole ici a ete quand meme difficile du cote anglais, le frangais etait sans probleme; mais je ne savais ni ecrire l'anglais, ni le lire; je trouve que les Francois devraient commencer cette langue beaucoup plus tot. Les cours en France, dans mon ecole, n'etaient que le frangais, les mathematiques, de la poesie, du dessin et peut-etre un tout petit peu de geographic et d'histoire. Nous faisions aussi beaucoup de projets dehors, puis nous ecrivions ce que nous avions fait. En Angleterre je me suis trouve en classes de chimie, de physique, de latin, de biologie et d'education religieuse. Je trouve que les Francais devraient commencer ces legons beaucoup plus tot, mais les Anglais devraient faire un peu plus d'excursions pour animer la vie scolaire la un peu plus. En France, nous n'avions pas tout a fait autant d'heures de travail qu'en Angleterre. En France nous ne jouions presque pas de sports, mais en Angleterre nous jouons du sport presque tous les jours; il devrait y avoir beaucoup plus de sports en France. Les examens en France et en Angleterre sont pareils, mais on ne passe pas d'examens si Ton change d'ecole, ce qui serait une bonne idee a introduire. En France nous recevions au moins le double en devoirs qu'en Angleterre, ce qui nous donnait juste assez de temps le soir pour prendre le diner. Ici c'est une fagon beaucoup plus civilisee; mais en France, on ne travaille pas le mercredi, et meme quelquefois le samedi, ce qui n'existe pas en Angleterre. En France, nous n'avions pas tant de recreation qu'ici, nous avions une petite recreation entre lO.OOh et 10.30h le matin, puis 12.30h et l.OOh apres avoir dejeune, puis l'ecole se terminait a 4.00h, mais l'ete nous allions faire de la voile ou du canoe, SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION Mr. D. H. Hamilton, whose work on the history of the school gave him access to past exam papers, was asked by the Editor to write an article on the sort of exam questions being asked in the nineteenth century. Mr. Hamilton went one step better. He has concocted a "scholarship" exam from past papers. In accordance with the regulations of 1882, only pupils below the sixth form are eligible for the "scholarship" award. However, to cater for older pupils, an extra competition has been compiled for those in the Sixth Form. Entries should be lodged with Mr. Hamilton by Monday, 8th November.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL, YORK 1882 Headmaster - The Rev. H. M. Stephenson, M.A. Entries are invited for the Scholarship Examinations of 1882. One free scholar will be elected, from among boys presently in the school, who have not completed the fifth form year at the time of the examination. The free scholar will receive free education for the year during which the examination is held. The 1882 tuition fee of 13 guineas is the prize in this centenary competition. MATHEMATICS 1. If 50 men can do a piece of work 100 yds long, 25 broad and 5 deep in 3 days of 10 hours each, how many days of 6 hours each must 120 men work at a piece 250 yds long, 12 broad, and 30 deep? (1853) Wine Goblet in Mahogany made by Andrew Gibson 2. Add together, sixty thousand million five hundred and two, two hundred and six thousand and sixty three, and MDCCLXXXIII. (1862) 3. In England where pauper lunatics are housed together in an asylum each costs £22 10s. per annum, in Belgium where they are separated in cottages the annual cost is SIXTH FORM COMPETITION 277.75 francs. If the cost of living in Belgium is three fifths that of living in England, A Competition for all members of the Vlth form, based on nineteenth century would it be economical to adopt the Belgian plan? (25.25f=£l). (1862) examinations, for a prize of a twentieth century book or record token. 1. Multiply forty thousand and two by MXCI. (1863) CLASSICS AND MODERN LANGUAGES 2. Solve the equation: 5x + 3 + 2x-3 m 9 (1853) Attempt either question 1 or question 2. x-1 2x-2 1. Translate into English prose: 3. A watch is observed to be five minutes fast at noon on Tuesday and a quarter of an Candida te niveo posuit lux proxima templo, hour fast at noon on Wednesday; what is the exact time on Saturday afternoon, when Qua fert sublimes alta Moneta gradus: the watch indicates five o'clock? 0863) Nunc bene prospicias Latiam, Concordia, turbam: 4. Put into French or German: Nunc te sacratae constituere manus. My sister is short. (1863) You are not industrious, you are very idle. 2. Put into French: Is the book good? I am not in my office on Mondays. The horse and the dog are beautiful. Thou wast not ill on Friday. (1873) Henry has some money. 5. Find the number of degrees in a centigrade thermometer corresponding to 14 Francis has no money. degrees Fahrenheit. (1873) (1853)

IV PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 'The Peterite' sponsored a photographic competition. It was won by William Sellers who submitted the two entries printed below.

Sunrise

"You see Housemasters can levitate." POEMS

Marston Moor "Every Peterite should feel an almost personal interest in the Battle of Marston Moor: on the day of the fighting George Wandesforde set off towards York in order to get his schoolboy brother safely away. And he 'happily met him riding out of town to see the fight. . . riding towards the moor with other boys (from St. Peter's), who were going in their simplicity to see the battle'."

I dream briefly of riding tall in the mist, past the straggling trees of the ditch-cut, waterlogged land, conscious of the danger, sensing beyond the next skyline massed cavalry - Cromwell's Horse at Tockwith - and seeing behind me Newcastle's cornets showing brave; beyond that, somewhere, Rupert dining untimely; and the sudden blare of trumpets and horses. But the memorial, modern and mundane, says everything: reduces to critical comment all their strategy. Only the bulleted trees and the country's deepest grave, conscientiously noted and faintly recalled from my history books, make the battle real and people the darkness with ghosts: the full moon on Long Marston fills the shadows with something more solid than truth. I turn back to my teaching, aware that the pupils in front of me now would just as easily leave their books, make their way across country, watch men die, tend the wounded, and come back to lessons tomorrow as if they had learned nothing.

Drawing by Tony Boorman D. J. H. -sJMk, VMflK.

An African Prayer The blood of our fathers Is the shadow of our past Is the womb of our future Is the fear of our present But we will rise and fight And out of their blood will come new blood The blood of our warriors — our young — — our saviours — And then we will reclaim our land Cleanse our country And punish our tormentors. We pray' for Nelson Mandela Imprisoned now upon Robbens Island And that his sacrifice may one day Allow his people the freedom they seek.

We pray for Steve Biko That someone may continue his work So valuable to the black population We pray for the A.N.C. We pray for the squatters of Nyanga and Kliptown, for the cold, hungry and imprisoned. We pray for the perpetuators of apartheid That they may soon see their crimes Dispense with their self-interest And seek a solution. Lastly we pray for a peaceful transition For an end to humility, discrimination and segregation. AMEN. / J Mark Heywood ' L-h^'f' k&

Vll The Forest is Burning Down

The rider galloped through the trees, His trousers torn around the knees, Upon his face a worried frown, "Get out, the forest is burning down!"

Soldiers take to their weary feet, Panicked by the burning heat; From in amongst that golden crown The riders voice, "It's burning down!" Soldiers flee, both here and there, Twigs and sparks their faces tear, Battling through the smoke and the fire As the flames rise higher and higher.

The soldiers who were running away, Each one wore Confederate grey. In amongst the fiery hue, None saw the rider was wearing blue. A powder keg upon the ground Lit and gave and enormous sound, Rider and horse fell like lead Both the gallant pair were dead.

The fire drove on, as the Blues Had planned it, so they would not lose: As the wood there was not damp They had decided to burn Grey's camp. The rider thought this was not right and galloped on throughout the night. Waking them from their sleep Heading them out like frightened sheep. The rider loathed the cruel plan made, And for his treason he had paid Is it better to fight and hate Or save an enemy from his fate?

Richard Young (III W) Preparation

Body prepared and ready, Temper short of red haze. Referee calls, "Two minutes," Mind like a man in a maze. Sit fretful with waiting, Fire within you, live, Red coals glow even colder, Stomach like bees round a hive.

Studs beath a rhythm, faster, Whole body covered with dew, Agitation, mind turning. I think of what I'd do. The call for movement is sudden, Run to the noise of the crowd, Feel like a God of Olympus, Stand upright, tall and proud. You feel calm and ready, As body and soul unite, Pulse racing to feed you, You're prepared for the coming fight.

Richard Dibb Suspended

I watched as the farmer's son ran home Never stopping to catch his breath. Standing by a wall, gun at my side To lift and push if game would rise. The weather heated, and as the dust rose up The evening sun's reflection told the time.

The farmer stood alone and looked Vacantly upon his land. "Evening." "Yes," he replied, then walked away. As I followed we passed an old brick wall, "To make that wall it took fourteen men," he said, As I watched his face tell of an age now past My heart again began to sink, I knew it could not last. "A time gone by can never be repeated," He did not understand but nodded, laughed, And for that startling minute the atmosphere Of Wentworth's past hung in the air. Then the engines started behind us. The boy came back; we left, did not return.

Michael Naylor Where are you now, Atahuallpa?

Your eyes see nothing of what they once saw, Black gold god, earth god of the sky; The problems they had, they are problems no more, Thanks to truth that emerged as a lie. Yours were all things that lay in Peru, Till that white god of Love stormed your land; See, you impressed him, as much as he you, Though that Love, you could not understand. Pizarro's cold bargain, no more than a bluff Held your word, as his, in your heart; For the Spaniards, however, that seemed not enough: Your death was the gold's counterpart. Your mother the Moon, and your father, the Sun Gave you life, for that gold was no lack; What they gave with that hand made sure that you won, But that same hand, it took life back.

Two of us lie, with a broken neck, Despite the Sun, dead at the end; The difference though is, your death really was true, My death, just stage-pretend.

Barney Skrentny

xi Life

Life: A Space in Time, A passing thought which no one sees. A minute length Among Millennium, A breath of Age which no one hears. A second glance Amidst infinity, reveals the extent of Life on earth; But love, the omnipotent Spans more than this, And having spanned, Endures.

Andrew Copley

Fire

I was the fire around the stake, My only job, to make her bake, A face of pure holiness she possessed, Before it was blackened by the smoke from her dress. I was the fire around the Guy, My only job, to make him fry. He was a boy from St. Peter's school, He did what he believed in, oh what a fool!

Sketch by Richard Bayston I was the fire smelting the gold, That yellow metal so precious and old, I was the fire that made the ring. From that gold for which men would swing Yes, I am the fire!

David K. Taylor III W xii SHORT STORY COMPETITION and turning the fuel dump into the fires of hell. The rapidly expanding flames burnt everything around black. "The Peterite" sponsored a creative writing competition in the Summer term. The field The cratered runway was already shattered and holed by the delta winged Vulcans, of entrants was disappointingly small, but Guy Moorey, a Fourth Former, won the prize which had released tons of ground smashing bombs, gouging out and ploughing huge for his topical story. holes in the ground. From behind my plane shot tracer missiles like a streak of light, but shooting aimlessly into nowhere. Around the leading Harrier flashes turned into Fighter Attack black smoke harmlessly. I dived the plane, strafing the ground, hammering buildings, I clambered into the dial and button clad cockpit, ready for take-off. The whine of and knocking vehicles into hunks of scrap iron. Inside the cockpit it was cramped, and the engine grew louder. The deck controller directed the aircraft out. It was a short trip blisteringly hot. Droplets of sweat that had condensed on the glass dropped on me. to the ski-jump at high speed and then we were airborne. The grey clouds were thick Behind me out of the clouds came a Mirage. He chased me over the flame swarming and heavy, letting flickers of light land on the grey blue sea. We were in formation, fuel dump, then burst into flames, hit by an inaccurate marauding anti-aircraft missile. streaking through the sky. The roar of the engine drowned all noise in the cockpit. The It's hard to describe the feeling in battle, a mixture of hatred and sympathy, small, powerful jet thundered through the sky. We hugged close to every contour of tenseness and fear for the Argentinians being strafed on the ground. Yet drowning all sea, clinging low like grouse being driven over a moor. The island emerged out of the my thoughts was the concentration required to fly and kill. Ahead of me a short line of stormy waters. It looked like a Scottish island. The flight flew under the radar screen trucks, a spray of two inch rockets shot out from under the Sea Harrier's wing, until at the last moment we came out of the skies like bats out of hell. shattering the lorries into a string of flame. The attack was now over. We returned over We released our lashes of death. The missiles ploughed through the sky and finally the foaming grey green seas to "Hermes" leaving the blitzed Port Stanley airfield struck home exploding oil drums, sending a devastating sheet of flame through the air behind. To Try, or Never To Have the Chance

Alone again. Too hurt to cry: Too sad to think of happy times; Not memories of what were, But sweet glimpses of what might have been. If only she'd saved the day. No chance. White to black Wins man back despite emotion That remains. So near, so far. Pointless words written on tear-stained Pages of her heart. No reason, yet Enough to make him do this. A warm hand, soft and gentle Offers little relief from pain That slowly screws devotion Till it turns to hate. Not of Him, but of all things that Seem to fall against her. She'll Never win. No love returned To the heart it lies within. For the second time around She's suffering. Two mortal wounds Sustained from one sharp arrow Now rip her lazily apart Revealing feelings, yet unknown. She'll wait, and watch, crying And remain the beautiful abused: So often loved, yet more often used.

Beth Whiting

xiv BUSINESS GAME find life hard in Division II. Peter Drury (Temple), who began the 1981-82 season on Board 4 in Division III, will be Captain of Chess and will have the privilege (?) of After elimination from last year's competition at the first hurdle, the team was operating on Board 1 in the second division, but I am sure that he and the rest of the determined to do better this year. Organised by the Institute of Chartered team will benefit from their experiences. Accountants, and run through a computer, each team has to make decisions relating to P. W. the managing of a company. Each round involves competing against three other teams from schools throughout P.S. Still no female Chess players in evidence, though one girl-obviously by the country. This year, after a sticky start, the team fought back quickly to show a accident-did stray into Chess Club one rainy Thursday, last October! respectable profit, and maintained that profitability to ensure entry into the second round. Chess Team playing records, 1981-82 In the second round, stiffer competition was met, but the group showed good P. W. L. D. common sense and sound business acumen to maintain a competitive business Name Def.* % throughout the round. Unfortunately, we were unable to match the management skills A. M. Bowler 6 5 0 0 1 100 of Knutsford County High School, Cheshire, who just edged us out of first place and P. A. D. Critchley 13 5 3 5 0 58 entry into round three. P. J. Drury 14 9 3 0 2 75 In all, we met with greater success this year, and with a large number of the team returning, I look forward to making further progress in next year's competition. E. A. Haxby 5 4 0 1 0 90 S.A.C. D. Jacques 5 4 1 0 0 80 A. K. Knox 11 6 5 0 0 55 P. Moayyedi 7 7 0 0 0 100 D. N. C. Pemberton 10 4 1 5 0 65 P. Shield 5 2 2 0 1 50 P. M. Simpson 7 2 3 1 1 42 CHESS CLUB The 1981-82 season marked the end of an era for the Chess Club, seeing the * N.B. Defaults arc not included in the calculation of percentages. Also played: 1). M. Davenport, R. J. Kirby, R. D. Venable. departure of three long standing members of the team. Paul Moayyedi (School House) The following played for the Under 16 team:— S. P. Bird, A. M. Bowler, D. J. Copley, D. Jacques, had been a member of the school team since his entry to the third form, giving great A. K. Knox, A. C. Robinson, I\ Shield, C. H. A. Soloman, E. R. Wilson. service through his play, his organisation of the club, his encouragement of younger players and his Captaincy. Paul left at Christmas, having led the team through the first half of the season. He remained undefeated in seven games. Peter Critchley (Temple) succeeded Paul as Captain of Chess and, together with David Pemberton (Queen's), provided the impetus which carried the team through the rest of their most successful season for many years. I should like to express my personal thanks and to extend the best wishes of all those associated with the Chess Club to these three, whose contribution to Chess at St. Peter's over the past six years CHRISTIAN UNION has been invaluable. At the beginning of the year, we amalgamated with the Queen Anne's C.U., a The Senior team finished as champions of the York and District League, division successful union with both sides contributing much to the group's activities. III, having lost only the final game of the season. Whilst it must be said that standards During the Christmas and Easter terms we had several speakers coming in to talk in this division are lower than those of Divison II, the opportunity was taken to to us - mostly arranged by Patrick Duncan, a former master at the school. provide experience for boys from all years in the Senior School, who can now look As well as our normal meetings for discussion or to listen to a speaker, we had a forward to the challenge of playing in a higher division next year. film strip about the plight of the 'Siberian Seven', a group of Christians trying to In response to demand from the third form, a special third form ladder was emigrate from the Soviet Union. organised with fifteen entrants, this was won by Andrew Bowler (Manor). Perhaps There was also a special meeting to discuss the Christian view of compulsory connected with this lower school revival, the Under 16's had three games: two against chapel, at which it was generally agreed that forcing people to go to Church is immoral Bootham (winning one) and one against Nunthorpe (which was lost.) The House and un-Christian. Championship was again keenly contested, with School House (even without Paul In the summer term members of the group went to St. Michael's to see a Moayyedi) doing well to eliminate the favourites, Temple. In a final where individual celebration of Pentecost in music and dance. This was greatly enjoyed by all. games were all quite close, however, School lost 1-4 to Queen's. It has been an Numbers, which have fluctuated due to concurrent commitments, have enjoyed a interesting and exciting year for the Chess Club and, if lower school interest is slight increase over the year, a promising sign for the future. maintained, the future looks quite good, although the Senior team will undoubtedly Richard Venable 29 M'AIDEZ SOCIETY Later on in the Christmas term the society visited the K.&W.V.R. This involved an unusual motor journey to Keighley where we boarded the train for Haworth. Here This year firmly established the fledgling M'Aidez Society, and we were able to we saw the engine sheds and Haworth town. Later, we took the train to Oxenhope and hand over £500 to Tear Fund as well as donating £100 to the 'Help the Aged Fund'. then returned to Keighley. This left us with some money in the Building Society. In the Easter term we went to the London Science Museum. We travelled down We decided that we would like to sponsor a child's education and general welfare on a High Speed Train. We had some free time in London and returned in the in Haiti, and proceeded to raise money with the help of the school, both staff and evening, again on a H.S.T. pupils. Some book sales and raffles helped to provide some capital, and then Andrew In May our destination was the Settle-Carlisle Railway. This involved leaving Jackson organised a sponsored Lyke Wake Walk which contributed £200. William York at 11.50 a.m. in order to meet the 12.20 p.m. train from Leeds to Carlisle. After Stancer followed this with a disco in the first week of the new school year, and then a some misunderstanding, we boarded this train. We went through Settle, Skipton. Jumble sale, which Sophie Atkinson organised with the much appreciated help of Mr. Houghton, over Ribblehead viaduct, through Appleby to Carlisle. We passed through and Mrs. Shuttleworth, added £250 to the fund. some fine scenery on the route. The line from Carlisle to Newcastle was equally as We then decided that it was time to turn over the running of M'Aidez to the fascinating, this time via a d.m.u. energetic Lower Sixth. Clare Wise, Barney Skrentny and Andy Stubbs took over, and In the summer term we went to the York Model Railway Company in Skeldergate. are presently thinking about financing a well to be dug somewhere. We wish them the Here we saw a range of British and Continental layouts. These were all on the '0' best of luck. gauge system. Sophie Atkinson, Andrew Jackson, William Stancer. Later in the term we travelled on the Esk Valley Line. This runs from Battersby to Whitby along the course of the River Esk. It passes through interesting villages such as Kildale and Ruswarp. Whitby station is one of the finest kept stations in Yorkshire. In June the Society went on a trip on the Grassington line. The train left from NORTHCOTE PARKINSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Skipton and wound its way round the hills. This trip was organised by Dales Rail. The railway line to Grassington itself was pulled up in 1969, but part of it still remains to At the beginning of the year Mr. Plater took over overall control of the society serve as a quarry line. On this day the Dales Rail were using rail cars on the line. We from Mr. Drysdale. The committee wishes to thank Mr. Drysdale for all the work and ended the day on the Yorkshire Dales Railway at Embsay sitting through one of the help he has given to the society since its foundation. biggest storms of the century, before returning through floods to a Sunday The first event of the Christmas term was a lecture on York in the Civil War given Community Service! by Mr. Charles Kightly, a local historian. This lecture included special reference to the It has been an eventful year for the Society. I would like to thank Mr. Roden for school and we discovered that a gun emplacement had probably been situated on the his help with the organisation. I would also like to thank the members of the Society 1st XI field. The attendance for the lecture was disappointingly low and unfortunately who helped in the preparation of this article. this trend was continued at the next event in the society's calendar — a^debate between William Galley. York Young Socialists and York S.D.P. There was much lively and topical discussion and our thanks go to David Kean for his efficient chairmanship. Following the success of last year's talk, Mr. Mitchell, from the junior school, was invited to continue the saga of'Ghosts in York'. Happily — and not surprisingly — this lecture proved very popular and everyone present seemed to enjoy Mr. Mitchell's stories. In the Summer term a disco was held in the Drama Centre under the joint auspices of the society and the M'Aidez group. The money raised went towards M'Aidez contribution to the education of children in the Third World. The committee's thanks go to Mr. Plater for his help, tolerance and advice over the last year. Tim Kaner.

THE RAILWAY SOCIETY The year began with a trip to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. This was from Pickering to Grosmont via Levisham and Goathland. We saw an interesting assortment of locomotives and rolling stock. In September the Society went on a historic trip on the Derwent Valley Railway. This was from Layerthorpe to Dunnington. The train was the final train to run on this line. The line was operated for Yorkshire Grain Driers with a freight operation at Water Arc Bridge, Darnholme. T2 steams over the WAB N.Y.M., Easter 1982 Layerthorpe. (Photo by Carl Q. Massey) 30 THE SIXTH FORM DISCUSSION GROUP Another team of six, led by Fiona Shelton, participated in the Midland Bank National Young Investors competition (York Region). After a good start, the team were left holding shares whose price tumbled and were unable to recover the lost Towards the end of the Easter term it occurred to some members of the L VI just ground. how little opportunity there was in the school for the reasoned exchange of opinions. My thanks to all those who participated. The foundations have now been laid for a Of course, there was the debating society, but its machinery seemed ponderous and too more successful attempt next year. inflexible. These factors led to the establishment of a Sixth Form Discussion Group. It was decided to restrict the Discussion Group to Sixth Formers. We did, however, S.A.C. encourage the Middle School to start up its own discussion group; this was finally activated by Pete Shield. Our first discussion took place during the Summer term. One might have thought that events in the Falklands would have been the focus of attention in the Discussion Group. However, this was not to be. On at least two different occasions it was rejected in favour of discussing compulsory Chapel. This topic was to dominate meeting after meeting. YORK SCHOOLS' SIXTH FORM Many views were expressed and all were against compulsory Chapel for Sixth HISTORY SOCIETY Formers. Some opposed it on the grounds that it was an unacceptable infringement of their intellectual freedom. Some opposed it because it appeared to put people off religion altogether, while others opposed the whole system of compulsory Chapel as After the initial success of last year, this year has seen the History Society treading unchristian and in its result (abused services) blasphemous. Never was the need for water. The Society now has 250 members, but this has brought with it new problems. discipline questioned. What was questioned was the morality behind the description of Because of the diversity of the A-level syllabuses, the number of lectures relevant to a ritual for the maintenance of the establishment as a Christian act of worship. In our particular period has been reduced, and, unfortunately, the amount of work effect, the complaint was not about religious services in the morning — the vast required within the A-level has reduced the desire to go to lectures on other subjects. majority of those present said that they would attend if Chapel were voluntary — the Most disappointing, however, was the support for general lectures, notably a talk on complaint was about having to attend what was considered by many to be tantamount "The Artist in his studio: a pictorial theme in its historical context," by Dr. Verdi of to a charade. York University. It is hoped that interest in such subjects will be greater in the future. The strength of feeling was of such a high level that it was felt that the Headmaster The following speakers addressed the Society during the academic year: Dr. J. should be made aware of our opinions. However, we considered it would be more Parker of York University on the origins and development of the Arab-Israeli Conflict; practical to have a questionnaire conducted on the issue of compulsory Chapel in the Dr. D. Steel of Leeds University on Gladstone and Liberalism; Dr. G. Forster of Sixth Form, rather than merely advance the views of twenty or so students. Leeds University on Whitehall and the provinces under the Tudors and Early Stuarts; Unfortunately the Second Master voiced some very considerable objections and the Dr. E. Royle of York University on the rise and decline of the Liberals; Dr. D. Parker questionnaire had to be shelved. of Leeds University on Protestantism and the Social Order during the French Civil Meanwhile discontent over compulsory Chapel still simmers. We hope a solution Wars; Dr. R. Verdi of York University on the Artist and his studio: a pictorial theme can be found soon; if only to enable us to discuss something else. in its historical context; Professor N. Hampson of York University on the Terror (1792-94); Dr. C. Cross of York University on the spread of Protestantism in the Mark Simpson. Elizabethan Church and, lastly, Professor B. Dobson on Erasmus and Christian Humanism. Attendance at meetings has fluctuated between 35 and 110 Sixth Formers. On the social side, the Society has, if anything, taken a step backwards, partly because of the lack of organisation within the committee of Sixth Form Representatives, but also because other schools seem to be reluctant to follow the example given by St. Peter's last year in holding a disco - it seems unfair that it should be this school which should provide such hospitality every year. Despite these problems, the Society continues to be an important and useful part STOCKPILER of the teaching of history within the school - the talks often giving an interesting and stimulating insight into both historical and contemporary problems. In a subject where After a lapse of a few years, three teams were entered in competitions this year all fact and detail are vital, it is sometimes difficult to see the wood for the trees, and many relating to the buying and selling of stocks and shares. of the lectures fulfill a task which would be impossible to do in the classroom. Thanks Two teams were entered in the National Stockpiler game, each consisting of six must go again to Mr. Drysdale and members of the teaching staff of other schools for members and captained by William Stancer and Clare Wise. The competition was organising meetings and finding speakers of widespread reputation. extremely tough with over fifteen hundred teams taking part. Each team started with £50,000 and both of our teams managed to finish with more than this at the end of the competition. The winning team, from Walsall, accumulated over £85,000. Fergus Craig 31 HOUSE NOTES Determined effort was also shown in the Cross Country. In the Junior event, Richard Young came fifteenth and David Sweetman, more noted for his guitar playing than his running, did well to finish thirty sixth! His older brother, Milo, did DRONFIELD particularly well to finish eighteenth in the Senior race. Autumn In the House swimming Dronfield managed only three second places; Andy At the start of the new school year we welcomed our new Housemaster Mr. Stubbs, Richard Ogden and Tim Welburn. Daniel, his wife Cindy and their children, Gael and Lindsay. We all wish them a long Sara Whitlock was appointed Captain of Girls' Boats for the following term and enjoyable time in Dronfield. showing perhaps that Dronfield's strength lies above the waterline. Progress had obviously been made on the House during our summer vacation as It was also announced that Peter Stancer had won a place on the British Schools' washrooms had been transformed into new Sixth Form studies and the girls, at last, Exploring Society expedition to Greenland, despite stiff competition for the places. had facilities within the House. Nicholas Watkins left at the end of term. We wish him well for the future. Soon the Senior House Rugby XV was lining up against Temple. Under the able captaincy of Angus Aagaard the team played with tremendous determination. Temple scored an early converted try before Dronfield settled. The pack forced Temple into errors which resulted in two fine penalties by Andy Stubbs. In the second half Dronfield were desperately unlucky not to score a winning try and Temple hung onto Summer their 7-6 lead to the end. Unfortunately the same tenacity, or skill, or both, were not in evidence in our The first round of the Senior House Cricket competition was played during the House badminton match against School House which we lost rather heavily gaining a first week of term. Dronfield played a very strong Rise team and lost quite heavily. pitiful 8 points from six games. During the term the House gained some excellent distinctions in both academic The Junior Rugby team showed the true spirit of Dronfield, fighting all the way to and sporting areas. Jacqui Chao won the Economics Prize, Sara Whitlock was awarded the end. Although they lost 22-8 the attitude of the players under the captaincy of a Science Prize and John Banks the Fifth Form prize. Andy Jackson and Andy Stubbs Patrick Toes, a very promising all round sportsman, was pleasing to watch. were both re-awarded their 1st XI Cricket colours. The House Hockey team played well to beat Grove 3-2 and Temple 6-0 and reach The House was well represented by Richard Venable, Bradley Say, James Angel, the final which was to be played in the following term. and Rebecca Jaegar in the successful Lower Sixth play, "The Winslow Boy". Away from the sporting scene, the House was well represented in the excellent On Sports Day we saw some determined efforts from a team weakened by illness school production of "Hamlet" with Bradley Say as Guildenstern, Andy Stubbs as and early departures. Richard Young and Adam Pacey gained good second places Horatio and Richard Venable as Laertes. while Tim Welburn's sprinting bodes well for the future. Andrew Stubbs' Our Head of House, Manzer Ijaz conducted an interesting chapel service on the performances were outstanding in both the Senior sprint events. Will he be able to subject of Faith. break both his own records next year? The term was concluded with a most enjoyable House fancy dress party. A disco At the very end of the term Peter Stancer came second in the Individual Shot and was provided by a Senior's stereo and records but dancing proved difficult on top of Nigel Wilson won the final of the playboats competition on the river, while Andrew Mrs. Daniel's delicious and filling buffet supper. For this the House thanks Mrs. Jewitt lost his sculling final. Daniel. Finally much of the credit for the smooth running and pleasant atmosphere of the House this year must go to the Daniel family, Mr. Hughes, and Manzer Ijaz, our Head of House. Andrew Jackson, Frances Stewart.

Spring To start the term on a good note, there were some admirable results in the General Knowledge quiz from both the Senior and Junior ends of the House. In the Lower Sixth, Richard Venable scored 147 and Andy Stubbs 135. Third formers Robert GROVE Sampson (85) and Andrew Banks (81) also deserve credit. Christmas The House was well represented in the Hockey 1st XI. Captain Andrew Jackson, At the start of the Christmas term, six new girls and several new Juniors entered Andy Stubbs, Milo Sweetman and Angus Aagaard were awarded colours. The House the Grove. Jonathan Wright was welcomed back after breaking his right leg playing Hockey team were most unfortunate to lose by one goal in the Inter-House football in the previous term. He was made Head of House. Robin Jones came back to competition. Andrew Jackson was selected to play for England's Under 18's team; we take the Oxford Entrance Examination. congratulate him on this fine achievement. In Rugby, expectations were high, but enthusiasm and determination could not Unfortunately both the House Senior and Junior Squash teams lost abysmally, but compete against the powerful School House side; we lost 26-4. Colours were awarded there was some true Dronfield spirit shown in the House Chess match against Manor, to James Orange-Bromehead and Bob Gair for being outstanding members of the although the team lost marginally. Second XV. James Orange-Bromehead was also awarded his House colours. 32 The House Hockey team, captained by Bob Gair, took the favourites to extra time, Summer Term eventually losing 5-2. With Jonathan Wright (captain of cricket) Richard Kirby and Mike Willink all The Badminton team, captained by James Orange-Bromehead, lost quite members of 1st XI hopes were high for the House to retain the Senior Cricket Cup. decisively in the first round. These hopes were borne out with an emphatic win in the first round against Manor Tim Kaner played a major role in "Hamlet" as Claudius, winning the Atkinson (Richard Kirby taking 5 wickets and Mike Willink scoring 50 not out in a ten wicket Memorial Drama Prize for his interpretation of the part. Julie Bond was also very win). In the semi-final a superb innings of 246 not out by Mike Willink supported by convincing in her role as Ophelia. Jonathan Wright (93) allowed the House to declare at 375 -1, with Bob Gair taking 5 Liz Sowray left the Grove to become a boarder in School House and Anita wickets Queen's were bowled out for 27. It is believed that four new school records Srivastava took her place at the beginning of the next term. were set in this match (highest partnership, highest total, highest individual score and biggest winning margin). In the final we met Rise and due to good batting on their part and poor fielding on ours, we were set 233 to win. With three wickets falling quickly Rise looked favourites, but innings of 117 by Jonathan Wright and 83 by Richard Kirby put Grove back into the game and Iain Leedham scored 10 runs in the last over Easter to see Grove home with two wickets and one ball to spare. Jonathan Wright and On the first day back we were pleasantly surprised by Tim Kaner winning the Richard Kirby were re-awarded their 1st XI caps and Jonathan and Richard along with Senior, and Matthew Nixon winning the Junior General Knowledge prizes, Mike Willink were re-awarded their 1st XI colours. unfortunately such successes were not sustained on the sports field. To move away from the sports field, Grove were well represented in the Gala The Grove Five-a-side Football team seems fraught with accidents each year; this concert in aid of the York Hospice. Julie Bond gave us a "Les Dawsonish" rendition year was no exception with Bob Gair breaking his arm after playing well. So with on the piano and Rosemary Smith and friends sang "the Boyfriend". Perhaps the Jonathan Wright already condemned to watching from the touchline after last year's highlight of the evening as far as the Grove part of the audience was concerned was the accident, Mike Willink did extremely well in getting the team as far as he did, by performance of "Tie Your Mother Down" by GHB (comprised of Johnny Nield, Bob scoring 21 goals. Gair, Andrew McMeeking, Chris Bond and Fergus Craig — on loan from Queen's). The Junior Rugby team aspired to greater heights, under the captaincy of Chris Fergus and Johnny also performed "Hotel California". Gilman, reaching the final through the skilful combination between the backs and the With the onset of 'A' levels the MVI monitors were replaced by Jonathan Burr, forwards. Here they were narrowly defeated 4-0 by the Rise, perhaps owing much to Julie Bond, John Kendall, Tracy Magson, Charles Marshall and Rosemary Smith. the fact that their captain had to retire injured with a broken cheekbone. Grove did exceptionally well in the Inter-House Athletics competition and it We would have been well represented in the Hockey XI if Bob Gair had not looked as though the House had a good chance of winning right up until the final snapped his arm, but we were fortunate to have Mike Willink, Johnny Nield, Tim event. Special mention must go to Bradley Reed who won the Junior 100m, 200m and Kaner and Richard Kirby in the top game; yet their presence was incapable of the Long Jump. Grove won the Junior Relay race. preventing us from stemming the onslaught of the Dronfield attack, to whom we lost David Calderhead is to be congratulated for winning the Junior Epee event at the narrowly in the Inter-House Hockey match. Public Schools' Fencing Championships and for representing English Schools in their James Bowden led the Senior Squash team, who were unfortunate to draw Manor match against Scotland. in the first round and, despite a brilliant win by Mike Willink, we were defeated 4-1. It only remains for me to say farewell to our leavers, to thank them for the efforts James , however, had individual success representing the school at 1st V level. for the House over the past years and wish them well in the future. I would also like to Cross Country, always a highly popular event in Grove with volunteers frequently thank the cleaners for the marvellous job they have done in the face of adversity and to having to be turned away, turned out to be highly successful at Junior level, with them thank Mr. Allen and Mr. Drysdale for their efforts and encouragement throughout the taking a splendid first place. Matthew Nixon came a notable second. In the Senior year. competition Jonathan Wright came third and James Procter a close seventh. They also Jonathan Wright, James Orange-Bromehead and Andrew McMeeking. represented the school at 1st VIII level and Jonathan Wright was re-awarded his Cross Country colours. He was also selected to represent York Schools. However, the remainder of the senior team did not turn up for quite a while and, as a result, we came fifth overall. Although we came fifth in the standards cup, the eventual third equal position in the Inter-House swimming finals was a great achievement, and much credit must go to Bob Gair for organising the teams. The competition was dominated by the U.15s, in MANOR particular Ian Magson and Danny Pearsall who between them took first place in four Autumn events. The beginning of the academic year saw not only the arrival of twelve new third At the end of term, a large contingent from the LVI set off for the Sahara and formers and five new members of the Lower Sixth, but also of a different eastern promise. Whilst some members of the House demonstrated their musical administration — that of Mr. D. L. Morkill and Mr. N. M. Plater. Of the five new ability in attaining Waine Awards for which they must be congratulated. The girls members of the Lower Sixth, four were girls — Kathryn Bell, Helen Hudson, Isobel contributed to the successes of the House, with Tracey Magson and Julie Bond taking Stewart and Miranda Thompson-Schwab — which brought about a marked increase of part in the girls' Hockey XI. activity around the vicinity of studies four and ten.

33 With the move of the Athletic Sports to the Summer term the House was able to House were involved in the highly successful and enjoyable School Appeal Family concentrate on the Inter-House Senior Rugby Competition, hoping to reverse the Day. Thanks must go to Jeremy Barrett and Kathryn Bell, our House representatives, result of the previous year's final. Although handicapped by the loss of the captain, the latter representing the Girl's team against the 1st XI. Richard Knocker, through illness, the team led by Neil Harnby, nevertheless disposed I would like to take this opportunity to thank Anne Neild who has worked of School House by 22 points to 0 in the semi-final and managed to put up a very unceasingly from September to July, to Nancy and Audrey, who the MVI will dearly creditable performance against a strong Rise team in the final which was, perhaps, not miss and, of course, to my contemporaries for all their work done over the year. The reflected in the final score (4-22). year 1981-1982 has been a difficult and strenuous year with the transition from the The Rugby field or the Hockey field — as the case was with Beth Whiting and management of Guy and Tanya Shuttleworth to that of Messrs. Morkill and Plater. Fiona Shelton who represented the Girls' Hockey XI — were not the only areas where Moreover, it was a little unfortunate that we were largely the second sporting house of Manorites were prominent. In the spiritual sphere, Greg Lomas and Mark Heywood the year, although looking very strong on paper and with so many outstanding wrote and presented two services, the former on World Unity and the latter individuals, but all credit must go to our arch-rivals, the Rise. I am sure, however, that condemning the South African Nationalist Government. In the dramatic circle, Paul once the House settles down again, hard work, perseverance and dedication will Minnighan is to be congratulated on the award of one of the drama prizes for his prevail in the future, and the Manor will return to its former successful days, its basis portrayal of Polonius in the School production of "Hamlet". being the unique spirit that exists. The Autumn term was rounded off by the traditional Manor House Christmas Neil Harnby. Party which, although not as well attended as previous years, was memorable for the part played by Andrew Nichols on the piano. Senior House Colours were awarded to Mark Heywood, David Kean, Paul Minnighan and Andrew Nichols and Junior House Colours were awarded to Graham Atkinson, Richard Lodge, Kevin Sim and Henry Walker. QUEEN'S The House welcomed twenty-four new members at the start of the year, including five girls into the Lower Sixth. We were also pleased to see Anthony Dixon (who returned as Head of School) and Tim Heap gain places in Emmanuel and Trinity Easter Colleges, Cambridge, respectively. The Easter term brought to light the running abilities of Greg Lomas. In the This year there was little success for Queen's in the inter-house competitions, House Cross Country Champioships, Greg, as school captain of cross country, was although the team captains were both surprised and pleased with the tremendous effort first from the very start, and so it was not surprising that he went on to win the shown. This effort was epitomized in the Junior House Rugby where, outclassed by a Goodburn Cup for the second year in succession. Greg should also be congratulated strong Manor side, the team still managed to score. Nicholas Drever-Smith, Anthony on representing North Yorkshire once again, this time in the All England Cross Santorsola, Stephen Kerr and Paul Coatesworth held the Queen's team together, to Country Championships in March, 1982. finish the match losing 46-4. The Manor was undoubtedly the favourite to win the House Squash Competition, In the Senior competition, Queen's again lost in the first round to Temple. This especially with the captain of school squash, Rupert Bond. Unfortunately, as a result was a close match with Jonathan Atkinson, Rupert Smith, Frank Howie and Paul of a weakened team, the Seniors were defeated in the final by the Rise, as were the Chapman playing exceptionally well, the final score being 7-0. Juniors. The zenith of the sporting year was unquestionably the swimming sports once The House play, although promising and humorous, did not really get off the again. The House retained the Kazerooni Cup for the fourth year running. Special ground and was eventually cancelled. Susan Fricker and Fergus Craig both took part mention must go to the captain, Mark Heywood, and to the outstanding swimmer, in the excellent production of "Hamlet". Kevin Rollo, who were members of the most successful school swimming team for The inter-house Cross Country did not come up to expectations. Queen's Seniors ninety-eight years; both were awarded their school swimming colours. came third. Nicholas England finished in the top ten and was Queen's first runner Again on the school front, Richard Ellis is to commended on representing the home. The Junior competition was fiercely contested, but Queen's ended low in the school Hockey XI, a remarkable feat for a fifth-former. Richard was also a member of final order. the 1st XV, who along with Neil Harnby, Richard Knocker, Gary Lee, Rupert Bond, The draw for the Inter-house squash was unfortunate in that, like last year, we Craig Gibson and James Lee, were members of the successful touring party to Holland were drawn against eventual finalists in both junior and senior levels, thus gracefully in March. bowing out of the competitions in the first round. In the swimming gala, Queen's came a very creditable fourth, as only the Middle Sixth and Fourth years scored points. A special mention must go to Queen's team and Summer the School's team captain, Kevin Clarkson, who broke the School one hundred yards breaststroke record once in the heats, and again in the final. Philip Tindall and James The culmination of the school year was a busy one in both the academic and Hall also swam well. sporting spheres. Both the Senior and Junior Cricket teams were defeated early on, and The Cricket this year started promisingly with a win over School House in the the Tennis team, despite consisting of two 1st VI players, Richard Knocker and David first round of the Senior competition, however, this good start was not to last as in the Kean, and the captain of the Girls' VI, Beth Whiting, were defeated by Temple in the second round we lost by nine wickets and three hundred and forty-one after a superb semi-final. Hopefully, the Manor will be more successful in the Athletic Sports and the display of cricket from Grove House. In the Junior competition we lost to Manor by House Rowing at the end of the term. Moving away from sport, many members of the four wickets despite some courageous performances. 34 All the girls in the House have taken part in school teams — Clare Wise, Jane Trophy went to returning colour Marc Gee. In the Dronfield instigated Inter House Ashton and Siobhan Fitzgerald playing in the very successful Girls' Hockey XI, and Hockey Tournament, the senior team defeated Dronfield in the final with a last minute Frances Critchley regularly playing for the tennis teams. goal by Marc Gee after a brilliant through ball by Shaun Gorman. The Junior team Musically, this year has been particularly productive, over half the choir and half completed the double, defeating Manor 2-0 in the final with goals from Phil Gaunt and the orchestra being members of Queen's House with members also participating in the Bob Baldwin. wind-band. In the Cross-country, under the captaincy of Tim Hills, the Senior team were easy In the minor competitions, Queen's came third in the five-a-side football winners with fine individual performances by Tim Hill (2nd), Shaun Gorman (5th) competition. David Pemberton led the chess team to a comfortable victory over School and Patrick Burdass (10th). The Junior team finished a close second despite their to win the chess trophy. disadvantage with all runners counting. There were spirited efforts from Mike Bates This year has passed in the traditional relaxed manner — perhaps more so than (1st) with a new record, James Burdass (5th) and Stevie Ryder (6th). usual as Mr. Hubbard has at last managed to smile in the House photograph. The Junior Rugby XV were victorious, led by Al McGrath and coached by Patrick Many thanks to Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Paterson, Jonathan Atkinson and the Monitors Burdass, they defeated Manor 4-0 in a hard fought final with James Burdass scoring for the time and energy they have spent in the House. May all those leaving the House the winning try. Jason Brewster's control at the base of the scrum and Gary Finn's this year have success in the future — our best wishes go with them. hard tackling were an inspiration to the team. Andrew Copley. In the Squash competition the House led by Tony Smith defeated a technically RISE superior Manor V in the final with only three matches having to be played. The Junior Autumn V retained their trophy with good all round performances, Greg Taylor representing both Junior and Senior teams. At the. beginning of this the longest term in the academic year we welcomed twelve With Patrick Burdass and Tony Smith playing for a third year running the strong new juniors to the House. Stephen Kettlewell returned to take Oxbridge and Simon House Five-a-side Football were winners from the start of the competition. Most Williams was appointed Head of House. notable was the unfailing support for the team despite several restraining protests. As if to pave the path of things to come, the Oxford Cup was awarded to the House The House Badminton team led by Mike Naylor and Ed Haxby was eventually after the victory in the Senior Fours on the last day of the Summer term. The crew defeated in the final despite excellent individual performances by the First pair which stroked by Simon Williams included: Craig Lawrence, Andrew McGrath, Richard consisted of the two joint captains. Kettlewell and they were well coxed by John Hopkinson who also won the coxwain's In the final sporting event of the term, the swimming, the House under the and Junior sculling cups. Simon Williams was awarded his 1st IV colours for his captaincy of Miles Midgley again won the Standards and were a very close second in efforts representing the School in the National Rowing Championships during the the main competition. We lost the competition in the final relay after two false starts by holidays. the overall winners, Manor. The Junior combination of Jason Brewster and Tim Patrick Burdass was appointed captain of the school First XV, an outstanding Lakin, showed the way for the rest of the House by winning most of the Junior events. achievement when he was only in Lower Sixth. He was also made the captain of the House Rugger. The House was well represented in the First XV with Patrick Burdass, Dave Thomas, Craig Lawrence, Stephen Kettlewell, Richard Kettlewell, Marc Gee and Shaun Gorman all being awarded First XV colours. Richard Kettlewell also won Summer the Morris McGrath trophy for the most improved player, a well deserved award. In a term dominated by exams the House was nevertheless very successful in With several other outstanding second XV players to choose from the House side was sporting events. In the Cricket the House was well-represented in School sides at both exceptionally strong. With the usual excellent team spirit and good support we beat Senior and Junior levels. First XI colours were awarded to Patrick Burdass, Dave Temple and Queen's in the preliminary rounds and met Manor in what always Thomas, Greg Taylor and Shaun Gorman. Greg Taylor must be congratulated for promised to be a most exciting and enjoyable final with the Rise winning after several being a member of the First XI for a second year despite only being a Fourth Former, good team tries, notably the forward try eventually scored by Richard Bell. Outside the and Shaun Gorman's inspired centuries for the School led to him being awarded a school Patrick Burdass was chosen for the Yorkshire Schoolboys' Rugby Squad for Cap. In the Colts XI James Burdass was awarded colours and Frazer Lawrence took a which we congratulate him. hat-trick of wickets in a school match. The depth of cricketing ability was evident At the end of the term Tim Warrington, Simon Williams, Mike Powell, Shaun throughout the House at all levels, with nine out of the squad for the Junior Colts XI Gorman, Dave Thomas, Richard Kettlewell, Tony Smith, Andrew McGrath and being Risites. In the House Tournaments the Rise were runners-up in the Senior Richard Bell were awarded their House colours for services rendered. Competition losing the match on the penultimate ball despite good batting Simon Williams performances by Shaun Gorman and Greg Taylor. The matched ability of both teams ensured one of the most exciting finals for several years. In the Junior event the Rise were again runners-up. A weakened House side, was beaten by a very strong School Easter House team. Mark Pallister deserves mention for his outstanding bowling against At the start of term Tim Warrington was appointed Head of House and, in what Dronfield in the semi-final, taking nine wickets for eight runs. seems to have become something of a tradition, Simon Williams was made Head of Outside the school Tim Warrington was selected to attend the annual Joint School. Craig Lawrence became a school monitor in the House. Services Sail Training Course in the Summer and Simon Williams, the Head of The House was well represented in the First XI Hockey Team with colours being Rowing, was chosen to represent England in the 1982 Dragon Boat Races in Hong awarded to Patrick Burdass, Shaun Gorman and Dave Thomas. The Burn Hockey Kong. 35 The House also showed its ability in other sides of school life presenting a Chapel In the prize list School House was prominent. Atkinson Drama prizes were Service for the first time, the service on the Devil produced by Dave Thomas and awarded to Barney Skrentny and Judith O'Reilly, and Barney also won the senior presented by Andy McGrath was both moving and captivating. Reading Prize. Sophie Atkinson was awarded the Sir Lumley Dodsworth Essay Prize, In the Inter-House Athletics competition the House completed the double after and Daniel George won the third form essay prize. Our special congratulations go to again winning the Standards Cup by unexpectedly defeating the opposition in a Bridget Hamilton on being awarded the Paddy Power Prize for her outstanding magnificent team effort, winning the Shield for the second year in succession. The side contribution to the School. was led from the front as Tim Hills ran well in both the longer distance races. Yet At the end of term, we said goodbye to Mrs. Muriel Wilson, after sixteen years of again Tim deserves congratulations for the high standard he has maintained, whatever devoted service as Matron. At a party to mark her retirement, presentations were made the opposition. Shaun Gorman won the 400m and Mike Powell showed his versatility by the boys and girls, parents and staff. We wish her every happiness in her and fitness by winning the High Jump; the Senior Relay team were also winners. In retirement. the Junior levels of the House Mike Bates made his expected record breaking runs Karen Steel. winning both the 3,000m and 1,500m and Stuart Chippendale was well placed in the sprints. The House was successful in the Prize Giving with Simon Williams winning the Autumn prize for Head of School, and Craig Lawrence winning one of the first Science prizes the House has seen for sometime. Miles Midgley won the Senior Art prize and as At the start of the year, School House saw the arrival of one boy and five girls in anyone who has seen his pictures will confirm, it was a well deserved award. the lower sixth and eleven third formers. After two years as Assistant in Dronfield, Mr. In the final event of the term, the Rowing, despite what could have been a very Taylor took over from Mr. Daniel as Housemaster and moved into the new flat strong Four the Seniors lost in the early rounds to the eventual winners. completed during the summer holiday; Mr. Round took over from Mr. Hughes as At the end of the School year we look back on what has been one of the most Assistant. Paul Moayyedi was Head of House and he, Rajesh Aggarwal and Miriam successful to date as the House photograph will show. Yet it has been a year that has Smith formed the upper sixth. During the course of the term Miriam was awarded a shown not only the unquestioned sporting ability of the House, but also the interest of place at Lincoln College, Oxford, to read Modern Languages. Paul and Rajesh did many more members of the House in both academic and artistic fields. well in the examinations but failed to gain admission; we have since learnt that they Congratulations and thanks must go to the whole of the House for their determined have accepted unconditional places at Bristol and Edinburgh respectively to read efforts throughout the year. Medicine. T. C. St. J. W. The House Rugger team, captained by Richard Dibb, was able to call upon the services of several School team players. We beat Grove in the first round of the Senior House Matches, but then lost to Manor in the next round. A girls' squash team was formed during the term which included Sophie Atkinson (Captain), Jane Sutton and SCHOOL Beatrice Smith. The House badminton team of Paul Moayyedi, Rajesh Aggarwal, Summer James Muirhead, Andrew Forman, Giles Bilton and John Ludley beat Rise in the final The House enjoyed considerable success at sport this term. The Junior cricket XI of the inter-House competition. First XV colours were awarded to Richard Dibb; beat Rise by six wickets in the final of the competition, with fine individual Bridget Hamilton, Karen Steel and Beatrice Smith received their hockey colours; Jane performances from the captain, Simon Forman, and Philip Brierley. The Senior Sutton also represented the girls' hockey team. Towards the end of the term Rajesh cricket team fared less well, being eliminated in the first round by Queen's. Two Aggarwal was awarded House colours. members of the senior team, Richard Dibb and Andrew Forman, played in the 1st XI, The School's production of "Hamlet" featured Barney Skrentny, in the leading Richard being awarded his colours. role, and Douglas McDonald; Judith O'Reilly was Assistant Producer. Both the boys' and girls' tennis teams won the Inter-House competitions, beating At the end of the term, senior and junior members of the House enjoyed a Temple and Manor respectively in the finals. James Muirhead won the singles Christmas party in Mr. and Mrs. Taylor's residence. competition, beating John Ludley in a keenly contested match; Beatrice Smith and her Matilda Webb partner won the mixed doubles competition, beating the School House combination of James Muirhead and Jane Hilton. John Ludley was captain of School Tennis and he, Easter together with James Muirhead and Giles Bilton, were awarded 1st VI colours; from At the beginning of term the House welcomed Elizabeth Sowray, transferred from the unbeaten girls' team, Beatrice Smith and Jane Hilton received colours. Grove, bringing the number of girls in the House to ten. Bob Mcllroy became Head of Although the House came a close second to Rise in the Inter-House Athletics House, and Sophie Atkinson was appointed a School Monitor. Standards Cup, the performance on Sports Day was disappointing; all credit, however, The main event of the term was the House Play; School House was the only to the Juniors for some worthy results. House to present a play this year. It was called 'Keep Heaven White', a satire on Several members of the House represented the School at rowing; they were Bob racism, and was produced and directed by Barney Skrentny. The cast included Mike Mcllroy, Chris Ryder, Stephen Bird, Philip Eddell, James Stewart and Gareth Gaunt; Reed, Nigel Beaumont and Douglas McDonald in the main roles, supported by Bridget Hamilton and Elizabeth Sowray were regularly in the girls' crews. The Junior Richard Dibb, Philip Eddell, Edward Wilson, Beatrice Smith, Karen Steel, Elizabeth crew reached the final of the Inter-House competition, and Bob Mcllroy won the sculls Sowray, Matilda Webb, Sara Nicholson, Jane Hilton, Andrew Figge, Steven Cotton, competition; the House also retained the pairs cup. Finally, Barney Skrentny and Tim Summers and Barney Skrentny. By all accounts the performance was a great Judith O'Reilly won the Inter-House fencing cup and sabre. success. 36 There was a wide range of sporting activities this term. The juniors fielded a During the Christmas holidays, Mr. R. J. Bulcock, Temple's Housemaster, strong rugby team, captained by Simon Forman, which beat Dronfield in the first became a married man, and we wish both him and his wife all the best in the future. round before losing to Grove in a keenly contested match. The junior members of the David Beaumont became the new Head of House while Peter Critchley became a House featured well in the cross country too, with Stephen Jordan coming 8th and House Monitor. Martin Jibson 11th, the House coming fifth overall. John Ludley was first home In the Junior House Rugby Competition we met Grove in the first round. among the seniors, followed by James Muirhead, the House coming sixth overall, Captained by Clive Richards, the team were unlucky to be beaten by brute force rather under the captaincy of Barney Skrentny. than any technical superiority. The enthusiasm of the side was illustrated by the extra The five-a-side football competition was one of the highlights of the sporting fixture which they arranged against Queen's and which they won quite easily. programme. This year's team began as underdogs but came through the qualifying Unfortunately, illness and injury affected the performances of both Jonathan rounds, playing some fine football to the delight of the spectators on the balcony. A Abbey and Richard Chilman in this year's Senior Cross-country and, therefore, fine draw against Rise in the finals was not enough to win the title, and the team took Temple were not as successful as might have been expected. second place. The regular players were Richard Dibb, Mike Reed, Giles Bilton, In the Five-a-side Competition, although having a good team on paper, Temple Richard Carter and John Ludley. lacked cohesion on the field. Indeed, the team gave the masters their first point in five Sophie Atkinson captained the House squash team in the first girls' inter-House years — a result which made most of the side as sick as the proverbial parrot. t squash competition, scoring relatively comfortable wins over the other Houses. James Summer brought with it the World Cup, Wimbledon and the examinations, and Muirhead, Giles Bilton and John Ludley played for the first XI; all three were the pressure of trying to balance all three weighed heavily on the Middle Sixth. awarded colours. Our sympathy was with Fraser Topham, who fractured his hand at However, as in previous years, there was a relaxed air about the Senior House Cricket the beginning of a promising season in the First XI. James Muirhead also gained team. Despite having two cricketers who have played for the 1st XI — Philip Dodman, colours for squash. Richard Dibb enjoyed the distinction of being selected to play for the captain, and Jeremy Atkinson — the team was no match for our opponents, Rise. Yorkshire Schools U.19 Rugby Team on several occasions during the term, notably Throughout the year there have been a number of minor sports and extra against the Welsh Team. curricular activities which are worth special note. Christopher Drury is the captain of The final sporting event of the term was the House swimming competition. It was the school fencing team, therefore maintaining the House's fine record in this sport, an exciting afternoon, the House coming third, under the captaincy of Mike Reed. while Peter Critchley leads the school chess team. Indeed, Temple were unlucky not to Fine performances came from Mike Reed, Simon Spence, Andrew Forman and reach the final of the Chess competition, narrowly losing to School House in the semi­ Stephen Jordan; Steven Cotton was unfortunately not able to participate following final. In music, David Marsh, Matthew Scott, Duncan Rayson, Richard Sabey, appendicitis. Barnaby Hopton and James Oglesby were all regular participants of the Wind Band. School House also enjoyed success in the inter-House chess competition, knocking On a less artistic plane, Jeremy Atkinson was a member of the Top School's Quiz out the favourites, Temple, in the second round, but being beaten in the final by team. Queen's. It only remains for me to thank Mr. Bulcock for his invaluable help, as well as the Congratulations go to Gareth Gaunt on winning the Arthur Craven Memorial Middle Sixth, and the House Monitors who have also ensured a rare degree of Prize and to James Stewart on gaining the Amateur Rowing Association's Coaching efficiency. Award. David Beaumont. House colours this term were presented to Richard Dibb, Mike Reed, Barney Skrentny and Stephen Jordan. Beatrice Smith

TEMPLE The Autumn term began with the appointment of David Beaumont, Richard Sabey, Christopher Drury and Andrew Stewart as House Monitors while Alistair Carder-Geddes remained as Head of House. The Senior House Rugby turned out to be a carbon-copy of last year's competition with Temple drawing Dronfield in the first round. A magnificent performance by the forwards — particularly David Bough, James Binns and David Wombell — along with some staunch defending by the back division, of whom Peter Drury and Jonathan Abbey were the most notable, saw the team through to the next phase. In the second round we met Rise and, although we showed great enthusiasm and spirit during the game, we were soundly beaten by the eventual winners of the competition. However, despite this defeat, the form of some of the younger players augurs well for the future. At the end of the term we said farewell to Alistair Carder-Geddes who was a most capable Head of House. We wish him luck at St. Peter's College, Oxford, where he gained a place to read Jurisprudence.

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38 ATHLETICS Michael Bates, Ian Magson, Matthew Nixon, James Seaton, James Burdass and Stephen Ryder. INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS 1982 The U14 team was well beaten in its only race, despite good runs from Richard JUNIOR Young and Peter Thorpe. 100 metres B. Reed (G.) 12.3 sees. Gregory Lomas, Timothy Hills, Nicholas England, Jonathan Wright, Michael 200 metres B. Reed (G.) 26.5 sees. Bates and Jonathan Abbey were all selected to run for the York and District team in the 400 metres T. Welburn (D.) 61.6 sees. North Yorkshire Championships; in these Timothy Hills, Nicholas England and 800 metres J. Brierley (S.) 2m. 35.1 sees. 1,500 metres S. Kerr (Q.) 5m. 10.9 sees. Michael Bates were within five places of qualifying to run in the All High Jump R. Falkingham (M.) 1.45 metres England Schools' Championships and Gregory Lomas, by finishing fourth was Long Jump B. Reed (G.) 4.70 metres selected. Discus F. Ritchie (T.) 26.88 metres* T IT D Shot Putt M. Winfield (G.) 10.42 metres RESULTS J.n.JX. Javelin M. Coughlin (Q.) 26.07 metres Wednesday, 20th January. York District Schools' Championships at Tadcaster Relay Grove 53.3 sees. Senior: 1st Tadcaster 71 pts. INTERMEDIATE 2nd St. Peter's 83 pts. 100 metres R. Gardner (Q.) 11.9 sees. 3rd Sherburn 141 pts. 200 metres R. Gardner (Q.) TJ17 2nd St. Peter's (9 teams) & S. Chippindale (R.) 24.8 sees. Saturday, 30th January. St. Peter 's v. Ashville at Ashville 400 metres N. Hopton (T.) 57.7 sees. Senior: St. Peter's 29 pts. 800 metres J. Abbey (T.) 2m. 13.7 sees. Ashville 51 pts. 1,500 metres J. Abbey (T.) 4m. 46.3 sees. U15 Ashville 38 pts. 3,000 metres M. Bates (R.) 10m. 7.3 sees. St. Peter's 40 pts. High Jump N. Hopton (T.) 1.62 metres Saturday, 6th February. St. Peter 's v. Durham at Durham Long Jump R. Gardner (Q.) 5.63 metres* Senior: Durham I 21 pts. Discus N. Hopton (T.) 24.30 metres Durham II 83 pts. Shot Putt D. Copley (Q.) 10.10 metres St. Peter's VIII 93 pts. Javelin M. Dobie (Q.) 34.75 metres Ul 5 Durham 29 pts. Relay Queen's 49.4 sees. St. Peter's 56 pts. U 14 Durham 23 pts. SENIOR St. Peter's 63 pts. 100 metres A. Stubbs (D.) 11.2 sees.* Wednesday, 10th February St. Peter's v. Stoneyhurst v. Silcoates at Silcoates St. Peter's 38 pts. 200 metres A. Stubbs (D.) 23.37 sees.* Stonehurst 57 pts. 400 metres S. Gorman (R.) 53.2 sees. Silcoates 78 pts. 800 metres G. Lomas (M.) 2m. 5.6 sees. Wednesday, 17th February St. Peter's v Ampleforth at Ampleforth 1,500 metres T. Hills (R.) 4m. 39.7 sees. Senior: St. Peter's 38 pts. 3,000 metres G. Lomas (M.) 9m. 25.0 sees. Ampleforth 2nd VIII 42 pts. High Jump C. Powell (R.) 1.68 metres UI5 St. Peter's 32pts. Long Jump R. Knocker (M.) 5.81 metres Ampleforth 46 pts. Discus A. Copley (Q.) 37.54 metres Saturday, 27th February St. Peter's v. Barnard Castle at Barnard Castle Shot Putt A. Copley (Q.) 12.75 metres* Senior: St. Peter's 32 pts. Javelin J. Orange-Bromehead 42.04 metres Relay Rise 48.3 sees. Barnard Castle 47 pts. U15 St. Peter's 39 pts. • New School Record Barnard Castle 40 pts. Wednesday, 3rd March. North Hast Schools' Cross Country Championships at Ik-alcy INTER-HOUSE ATHLETIC SHIE R. G. S Newcastle 64 pts. 1. The Rise 84 pts. 5. Temple 50Vj pts. Farringdon 11 3 pts. 2. Queen's 76 pts. 6. School 39V2 pts. Barnard Castle 116 pts. 3. Grove 72 pts. 7. Dronfield 34 pts. Durham 149 pts. 4. Manor 68 pts. Winners of Inter-House Standar St. Peter's 154 pts. Dame Allan's 216 pts. Duchess School, Alnwick 295 pts. Barnard Castle 'B' 30 3 pts. CROSS COUNTRY King's Tynemouth 308 pts. Stockton sixth form college 355 pts. The school did well in inter-school races, but in the more important races at the St. Cuthbert's 357 pts. Saturday, 13th March Ampleforth College Invitation Cross-Country end of term was unable, through illness, to put out a full team and was consequently Ampleforth 82 pts. beaten, when a full team would have won convincingly. The 1st VIII was well led by Durham 95 pts. Gregory Lomas who won four of his six races for the school. Jonathan Wright and Denstone 112 pts. Timothy Hills ran well and Nichoas England improved throughout the season, Worksop 119 pts. St. Peter's 139 pts. showing the benefit of consistent training. They were ably supported by James Barnard Castle 201 pts. Procter, Robert Ellerker, Jonathan Abbey, Christopher Wombell and Michael Bates. Pocklington 206 pts. The U15 team had a good season with many runners showing promise particularly J.K.R. 39 INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY victory again thanks to the Senior and U. 16 age groups winning. In the match K. Rollo set a new U.16 record for the 50 yds Breaststroke. We travelled down to London for As the new flood prevention scheme has changed the face of Clifton Ings the the Public Schools' relays where we came 9th in the Freestyle and 10th in the Medley School has had to change its inter-house cross country courses. Having created a new out of some 60 schools from all over Britain. Unfortunately we missed both finals by set of courses this year's winners have automatically created new school records. just two seconds. However some consolation could be gleaned from the fact that once again we beat all the other schools from the North. We travelled away for the next match against Ampleforth and Bootham and with the Seniors and U.16 groups SENIOR RESULTS winning, we continued our unbeaten progress. At the Division 3 Schools' Teams 1. G. Lomas (Manor) Championships the U.15 group came fifth in both Freestyle and Medley. The Seniors, 21 minutes 40.0 seconds 1. Rise 63pts however, came first in both events - the first time we have won either trophy and we 2. T. Hills (Rise) 2. Queen's 111 pts may have qualified to go onto the National Schools' finals to be held in October. A 3. J. Wright (Grove) 3. Temple 118pts 4. N. England (Queen's) 4. Manor 152 pts very fine performance was produced by all the Seniors: K. Clarkson, K. Rollo, M. 5. S. Gorman (Rise) 5. Grove 154 pts Heywood, S. Midgley and S. A. Cotton. In our last home match before half term we 6. J. Abbey (Temple) 6. School 159 pts took on Worksop College and won at all three levels. In fact we won every event, and 7. J. Proctor (Grove) 7. Dronfield 210 pts 8. P. Burdass (Rise) also came second in all but five events. In this match K. Rollo set a new U.16 100 yds 9. N. Hopton (Temple) Brackstroke record. 10. D. Wombwell (Temple) Our last match of the term was at home against Durham. Although we were well JUNIOR RESULTS beaten at U.14 level, we struck back and we were ensured overall victory with five age 1. M. Bates (Rise) group wins at U.16 and Senior levels. During this match I. Magson set new U.15 and 19 minutes 16.0 seconds 1. Grove 438 pts U.16 records for 50 yds Freestyle; K. Rollo set a new U.16 50 yds Backstroke record 2. M. Nixon (Grove) 2. Rise 770 pts and the U.16 Medley Relay team of I. Magson, T. Nichols, P. Tindall and K. Rollo as 3. I. Magson (Grove) 3. Temple 824 pts 4. J. Seaton (Temple) 4. Manor 925 pts 5. J. Burdass (Rise) 5. School 934 pts 6. S. Ryder (Rise) 6. Queen's 990 pts 7. A. Wilson (Manor) 7. Dronfield 1016 pts 8. S. Jordan (School) 9. I. Leedham (Grove) 10. N. Drever-Smith (Queen's) J. A. O-B. SWIMMING The season started off well in the Easter term with some fine individual performances in the York Schools' Gala. In the U.15 age group P. Tindall and I. Magson won their events and so represented York in the District Gala, I Magson won there too and went on to represent the District in the Regional Championships. In the senior age group all the seniors won, obtaining maximum points and so retaining the senior age group trophy in the Relays' Rose Bowl. K. Clarkson, S. Midgley, and M. Heywood went on to represent York with K. Clarkson and K. Rollo going on to represent the District. The Summer term got off to a good start with a win over Doncaster Grammar. All groups - U.14, U.15 and Senior, - won. K. Rollo created new U.16 records in the 100 yards Freestyle and equalled the 50 yds Butterfly. In the John Parry Relays we managed to get into all four finals for the first time with the U.15 age group coming second in both Freestyle and Medley. The seniors came second in the Medley and third in the Freestyle. The next match, at home, was against Bootham, Bolton and Barnard Castle, with the school winning overall for the first time. Both Senior and U.16 age groups won with the U.14 coming a close third. During the match K. Rollo set a new U.16 100 yds Breastroke record; K. Clarkson set a new Senior 50 yds Butterfly record and I. Magson The Swimming Team a new U.15 100 yds Freestyle record. A new U.16 Freestyle relay record was also Back row: K. Rollo, T. Nichols, M. Chamieh, N. Hopton, M. Hilton, J. Frank, created by S. Jordan, P. Tindall, I. Magson and K. Rollo. We were at home again for B. Reed, P. Tindall, S. Spence, A. Leadley, T. Lakin, J. Hall the next Gala against Leeds Grammar. The Senior and U.16 age groups won and so Front row: N. Ashton, D. George, S. Carr, S. Midgley, M. Reed, M. Heywood, ensuring another overall win. S. Cotton, M. Burdon, I. Magson, S. Jordan, A. Bowler Our next match against Pocklington, away, provided us with another overall Seated: K. Clarkson, J. A. Owen-Barnett, Esq. 40 well as the Senior Freestyle relay team of K. Clarkson, K. Rollo, S. Cotton and M. Under Sixteen Group Reed set new school records respectively. Individual Medley K. Rollo (Manor)* 61.2 sees. During the year three of the eight school relay records and thirteen of the thirty 50 yds. Freestyle K. Rollo (Manor)* 24.5 sees. 50 yds. Breast Stroke T. Nichols (Manor) 33.9 sees. individual records have been re-written. Two individual records have fallen to Kevin 50 yds. Butterfly S. Spence (School) 32.4 sees. Clarkson, the captain, another three to Ian Magson and no fewer than eight to Kevin 50 yds. Back Stroke K. Rollo (Manor)* 28.8 sees. Rollo. Yet if I may quote from last year's report, "The success of the Club lies in the Medley Relay Manor 57.3 sees. number of good swimmers who share the winning of individual events to allow others Freestyle Relay Manor 48.9 sees. to concentrate on individual and relay records, yet still ensuring victory for the School." We were unbeaten as a team, and the whole Club must be congratulated on another excellent season. Senior Group The following represented the School: Individual Medley K. Clarkson (Queen's) 61.3 sees. K. Clarkson*, K. Rollo*, S. Midgley*, M. Heywood*, M. Reed*, I. Magson*, 50 yds. Freestyle A. Foreman (School) 25.7 sees. 100 yds. Freestyle K. Clarkson (Queen's) 52.2 sees. S. Cotton*, M. Burdon, T. Nichols, A. Copley, M. Chamieh, N. Hopton, S. Spence, 50 yds. Breast Stroke M. Burdon (Manor) 32.9 sees. A. Leadley, R. Fawthrop, D. Jacques, J. Frank, S. Jordan, P. Tindall, M. Hilton, 100 yds. Breast Stroke K. Clarkson (Queen's)* 68.9 sees. J. Hall, A. Wilson, B. Reed, T. Lakin, D. George, A. Bowler, N. Ashton, S. Carr. 50 yds. Butterfly M. Heywood (Manor) 28.8 sees. 50 yds. Back Stroke M. Reed (School) 30.9 sees. 100 yds. Back Stroke M. Heywood (Manor) 68.8 sees. * Colours J.A.O-B. Medley Relay Manor* 52.9 sees. Freestyle Relay Swimming Results Rise 47.4 sees. Opposition J I S TOTAL New school record Doncaster Grammar 43-33 39-37 47-29 129-99 W Boot ham 68-66 93-68 88-61 249-195 W Bolton 68-85 93-65 88-80 249-230 W Barnard Castle 68-73 93-66 88-63 249-202 W Leeds Grammar 32-55 51-36 54-33 137-124 W FINAL SCORES Pocklington 35-41 42-34 42-34 119-111 W Ampleforth 31-57 63-41 62-36 156-134 W 1. Manor 95 pts. 5. Queen's 51 pts. Bootham 31-40 63-24 62-30 156-94 W 2. Rise 89 pts. 6. Temple 25 pts. Worksop 47-35 72-37 74-35 193-107 W 3. School 71 pts. 7. Dronfield 24 pts. Durham 48-72 78-45 62-47 188-164 W 3. Grove 71 pts.

INTER HOUSE SWIMMING STANDARDS 1. Rise 7,876 pts. 5. Grove 6,758 pts. INTER-HOUSE GALA RESULTS 2. School 7,619 pts. 6. Queen's 6,000 pts. 3. Manor 7,319 pts. 7. Temple 5,716 pts. 4. Dronfield 6,784 pts. Under Fourteen Group Individual Medley T. Larkin (Rise) 77.8 sees. 50 yds. Freestyle B. Reed (Grove) 29.0 sees. 50 yds. Breast Stroke D. George (School) 40.4 sees. 50 yds. Butterfly T. Lakin (Rise) 37.4 sees. 50 yds. Back Stroke J. Brewster (Rise) 33.5 sees. Medley Relay Rise 63.8 sees. Freestyle Relay Rise 55.2 sees.

Under Fifteen Group Individual Medley I. Magson (Grove) 65.0 sees. 50 yds. Freestyle S. Jordan (School) 26.0 sees. 50 yds. Breast Stroke D. Pearsall (Grove) 37.6 sees. 50 yds. Butterfly I. Magson (Grove) 29.5 sees. 50 yds. Back Stroke I. Magson (Grove) 31.2 sees. Medley Relay Grove 60.0 sees. Freestyle Relay Grove 52.0 sees. 41 RUGBY their three tries and despite a fight back in the later stages of the game there was no way the School looked liked overhauling the opposition's total. Against Barnard Castle, the lead changed hands several times, but by half time the FIRST XV School had edged into a 13-12 pts lead. In the second half, the School exerted long In compiling the 1st XV rugby report several months after the end of the season, periods of pressure which resulted in two successful penalties for Lee. Thereafter, the one is able to 're-live' the season as pen is put to paper. How pleasing it is to look back School were well in control and two tries initiated by Bough from the base of the on such a memorable experience. No one would question the success of the 1st XV, the scrum put the result well beyond doubt with the final score being 29-18 pts. high standard of rugby generally displayed, the enthusiasm of Game One and the high The pattern of play which had been evident spasmodically during the early games, standards of sportsmanship on and off the field. It has been a privilege to work with became more consistent in the following game against Ashville. A strong forward base such a fine group of boys, and although it was not an unbeaten season, the four defeats with tactical kicking at halfback was providing greater opportunities for our talented were narrow and the victories generally convincing. It was therefore fitting that such a back line to show their paces. In this match, the School scored six of their seven tries squad should have rounded off their season with a highly successful tour abroad. through the backs with Ashville only being able to reply with penalties. Considerable credit for the success achieved must go to Patrick Burdass, the This improved performance was most apparent at Denstone when the School captain. It is a rarity for one so young to captain the 1st XV, but such is his presence played their best rugby to date to record their biggest victory ever against Denstone by that the respect he engendered by his superb qualities as a player and as a leader were 31 pts to 10 pts. The home side quickly built up at 10-3 pts lead as St. Peter's took time visible for all to see. to settle down. As the first half progressed, the School's pack asserted itself to gain The foundations of success require a plentiful supply of ball and the side was almost complete dominance in all aspects of play and by the interval had reduced the fortunate in having good line out jumpers in Richard Dibb and David Bough. Richard deficit to three points with a try by Smith. In the second half the School ran in a has made tremendous progress over the last two years and he fully deserved his place further six tries none of which was converted. Although the backs scored six of the in the Yorkshire side. A reasonably light, but resilient front row with props Richard seven, the foundations for victory were due to the astute kicking of Burdass and the Ellis and Craig Lawrence giving sound support to hooker Gary Lee meant that on plentiful supply of second phase possession provided by the School's rampaging most occasions the School were able to gain more than their fair share of scrum ball. forwards. Alistair Carder-Geddes, completed a third season in the 1st XV and his experience and During half-term the School easily defeated a young King's Pontefract side by 44 dependability were valued assets. He partnered Richard Dibb in the second row. Marc pts to nil. The first half was punctuated by frequent blasts of the whistle between Gee returned for a further year at School and, along with Richard Kettlewell, provided which the School scored three tries. After trie interval, greater continuity allowed the close support for their threequarters with intelligent running. David Bough at No. 8 School to add a further six tries, three of which were converted. again proved to be very effective from the base of the scrum as well as in the lines-out. The first match after half term against Ampleforth was the first of three closely Patrick Burdass' partner at halfback was Stephen Kettlewell, playing his fourth contested matches. Although the School took an early lead with a penalty by Burdass, season of 1st XV rugby. Not only was he a more determined runner but his defensive Ampleforth replied almost immediately with a try and a further one before half time. play was extremely sound as was seen in the match against Durham. Neil Harnby and After the resumption of play Lee reduced the lead to two points with another penalty Richard Knocker in the centres combined well and ironically hit top form at the end of before Ampleforth scored a third try. In the closing stages of the game the School were season on tour. The wingers were both experienced, with Andrew Copley's awarded a penalty in front of the posts but chose to run the ball and were stopped short elusiveness contrasting with the straight, hard running of Rupert Smith. Yet again of the opposition's line. Jonathan Atkinson proved very dependable at fullback. The following week at Durham was the highlight of the term when the school Due to injuries to the regular backs Shaun Gorman played in over half the matches played what Durham claimed to be the 100th match between the schools. According to during the Autumn term and demonstrated an attacking flair on tour which augurs our records the 100th match was played in season 1978 when the School XV lead by well for next season. Ellison beat Durham 16-13 pts at York in an extremely exciting game. In the first match of the season against the Retiring Captain's XV, the School won The games between Durham and St. Peter's have always had a special place in the by 19 pts - 16 pts but failed to impress largely due to the inability of the forwards to calendar and have generally been closely contested affairs in recent years with victories provide good second phase ball. In the following match against Headingley Colts, the at Durham being hard to come by. This year was no exception. In front of a large School's forwards gradually gained superiority in all phases of play and with quick crowd the game was fiercely contested. St. Peter's were deprived of possession from tackling from the backs Headingley were provided with few scoring opportunities. By the scrums but generally had the edge in the lines-out. During the early stages neither contrast, the School's backs showed more enterprise with Harnby at outside centre side looked like penetrating their opponent's sound defence but two well-taken making several penetrating runs. penalties by Lee and Burdass gave the School a 6 point lead at the interval. In the first inter-school match against Silcoates the School won by 26 pts to 3 Immediately after the resumption of play, Durham struck back and the School was under difficult windy conditions. Playing into the wind in the first half the School forced to defend for long periods. Durham eventually reduced the lead with a penalty gained a 10 pts - 3 lead with two well taken tries and by midway through the second but despite their amount of possession the school's tackling was faultless with S. half, with judicious use of the wind, the lead had been extended to 26 pts - 3. In the last Kettlewell being prominent. As the game went into the last quarter, a superb move by quarter of the game, there was no further addition to the score due to greater the backs produced a try for Copley in the corner to put the result beyond doubt. determination by the opposition who gamely tried to run the ball at every opportunity This memorable game was followed by an equally impressive evening at the coupled with an apparent easing up by the School who squandered scoring chances. Hardwick Hotel, Sedgefield where nearly 300 boys, staff and parents and Old Boys The match against Woodhouse Grove was lost by 4 pts - 16 pts because of a attended an anniversary dinner at which the guest of honour was Mr. Douglas thoroughly sluggish performance. The opposition's backs were presented with two of Harrison, the President of the Rugby Football Schools' Union. 42 The next match against Rossall was an intriguing contest between St. Peter's MORRIS-McGRATH TROPHY dominant forwards and Rossall's superior backs. By half time, the visitors had gained The Morris-McGrath trophy was awarded to Richard Kettlewell. Although he has an 11-9 pts lead with two tries, one of which was a fine counter-attack from inside their always been a good team player, he has developed into an outstanding flanker, with own 22 metres. Early in the second half, R. Kettlewell charged down a kick to score, very sound defence and a wide perception in attack. and give the School a 13-11 pts lead which was short-lived as Rossall countered yet J.W.R.H. again to score near the posts. In the closing minutes of the game a strong drive by the School's forwards resulted in a try wide out for A. Gibson which levelled the scores. SECOND XV With only seconds to go, Rossall regained the lead with a fine drop goal to run out victors by 20-17 pts. The second XV scored 43 tries and conceded only 4, building up over 230 points After three weeks of closely contested games the match against Worksop was an and conceding 50 in eleven school matches in which they won 9 and lost only 2. easier proposition. The School raced into a 23-3 pts lead at the interval with four tries, In the first game against Silcoates we scored all our points in the first half playing two of which were converted and a penalty. The second half had little to commend it with a very strong wind. The character of the players held the game together in the as complacency set in and, although the School dominated the half, the only addition second half against this strong wind when we managed to hold a very capable to the score was a penalty goal. opposition to only six points. One of our hardest games of the season came next against The match against Pocklington saw a disappointing performance from the School Woodhouse Grove when an inspiring captain's try from Angus Aagaard which came which resulted in a 7-17 pts defeat. The team, not at full strength was outplayed up just on half time settled us down, building up the team's confidence to continue to play front and the backs seemed unwilling, rather than unable, to exert their obvious the exciting running rugby that was the hallmark of this fine season. The following superiority. games against Barnard Castle and Ashville saw the half backs of David Thomas and The side fielded at Giggleswick reflected a growing injury list, and although the Shaun Gorman produce some excellent and intelligent play that will go a long way to School won by 11 pts to nil, the standard of play was a pale reflection of what was ensuring a good basis for the first XV next year. The game against King's School, achieved during mid-term. This coupled with the cancellation of the Bradford match though very one-sided, did at least show just how good a team the second XV had due to snow was a disappointing end to the term. become through the unselfish team play that had now been established. Fortunately, there was rugby to come. A rugby tour to Holland during the Easter We beat Ampleforth for the first time since the War, scoring three tries in each vacation provided a fitting end to a successful year. half by going forward with or without the ball, to unsettle the opposition and take In the first match against the Hague Colts, the school got off to a slow start, but advantage of their mistakes. By taking the game to them we managed to win; past after an initial period of disjointed play, the forwards gained more cohesion and with a experience had taught us that any lapse or mistake would not go unpunished and the plentiful supply of ball, the backs were able to attack from all phases of play. team's performance was in every department, faultless. We travelled to Durham next The school eventually won by 36-3 despite having several players injured in off the and on a very cold windy day managed a good win against some very committed ball incidents. forwards. The dinner in the evening celebrating the 100th game was a most Two days later the second match against Leiden DIOK was played in much better memorable one. The game against Rossall, at home, followed and was probably our spirit with the school getting into top gear right from the start. Despite the enthusiasm hardest of the season with two so evenly matched teams unable to score tries and the of the opposition the superior forward play of the school told. game, rather fortunately for us, was settled by penalties. The game against Worksop The greater pace of the backs allowed the school to gain a commanding lead by was next, and a convincing win was assured by the efforts of the front five forwards in half time. The momentum was continued in the second half to give the school a 40 broken play as well as the set pieces. Craig Gibson, Rupert Bond, James Binns and point lead before over-eagerness to score produced a disjointed final quarter. Christopher Ryder produced fine forward inter-passing and support. In the last match of the tour against Amsterdam AC the school started in confident The last two games against Pocklington and Giggleswick we lost, more by mood scoring two tries in the first five minutes. Virtual monopoly of the ball allowed throwing away our own chances rather than just the good play of the opposition. Tim the backs to demonstrate a high standard of fast, fluent handling and by half time the Hills, Andrew McGrath and David Beaumont in the back row, contributed so much lead had been extended to 36 points. In the second half the school were in complete (not just in these games) to ensure that we were in with a chance up until the final control with tries being scored at regular intervals. The final score of 94-3 represented whistle throughout-the season. Other names must be mentioned — the hookers: Tim not only complete command of the game but a sustained level of rugby at highest level Warrington and James Orange-Bromehead; the full backs: Tony Smith and Andy in which errors were few and all round team work very predominant. Stubbs; the wingers: James Gair and Fraser Topham; the centres: James Lee, Andrew During the Christmas vacation Patrick Burdass and Richard Dibb were selected Jackson and the Captain, Angus Aagaard, and the occasional, but nonetheless most for the Yorkshire Under 18 squad. Patrick was, for the second year running, travelling important, contributions of Mark Burdon and Andrew Forman all helped to make this, reserve for all the matches (the previous year at U.16 level) Richard played in all but for me, the best second XV season for quite some time. one of the matches and in a rare win on Lancashire soil, was generally regarded as the J.A.O-B. most outstanding forward. THIRD XV Colours were awarded to: P. Burdass* (capt.), R. Smith*, S. Kettlewell*, R. Dibb*, G. If'the club' were to have a motto it would be 'rugby for enjoyment', but this does Lee*, J. Atkinson, A. Copley, N. Harnby, R. Knocker, S. Gorman, R. Ellis, C. Lawrence, A. not mean that they were untalented, hard working and fiercely competitive. Carder-Geddes, R. Kettlewell, D. Bough and M. Gee. Throughout the season the team had some twenty-four players from fifth formers * awarded cap. to upper sixth. Those who took part gave maximum effort all the time and everyone 43 who was connected with the team was concerned primarily with the side, rather than UNDER 14 COLTS XV individual success. There was a lot of talent shown by players and the experience of The season began with a hard fought victory: it ended with an exciting and 'the club' will, I hope, stand them in good stead as they progress up the school or entertaining defeat of our guests from the British School of the Netherlands. The continue with their rugby elsewhere. games in between were a mixture of good, hard rugby and displays which seldom rose R.H.H. above a mediocre level. Certainly this was not a vintage year, and on a number of occasions the team was The following represented 'the club': totally outplayed. In only the second match it was quite clear that the tackling was J. L. Barrett, C. R. W. Bell, A. R. Bew, M. D. Bird, A. M. Burdon, W. M. Clarkson, S. A. Cotton, F. A. quite fragile. This was still evident in the Easter term against Hymers College when Craig, (Captain), A. J. Dixon, P. J. Drury, A. Forman, J. R. Hopkinson, J. P. O'Farrell, R. G. Ogden, C. J. M. Oldfield, A. J. Pacey, N. A. Ramsden, M. W. Reed, S. R. Rooke, A. J. Stubbs, J. O. Wetherell, S. N. Williams defeat was ensured by some slipshod tackling. (Vice Captain). On no occasion, however, was the team ever soundly thrashed which owed much to the dogged determination of some of the team members. In all, seven matches SENIOR COLTS resulted in victory, with two ending in draws, one of these, the final game of the This group started the season remembering their previous poor record, but Christmas term against Pocklington, was perhaps the most exciting of the season with opened with a confidence boosting win against Silcoates. However, it was soon the general standard of play showing considerable improvement on that of the first apparent that they were not going to win by large margins, as the main strengths were game of the season. clearly defensive; fine examples of tackling were set by the captain, Kevin Rollo, David There were, however, times when the games were won by individuals rather than Wombell, Robert Gardner and Paul Chapman. After a heavy defeat at the hands of a by teamwork. Bradley Reed and Tim Lakin both contributed a great deal of hard work fine Ampleforth XV, the side deserved full credit for coming back to end the term with and showed that they had the ability to score tries. Stephen Kerr handled his new two fine wins, against Worksop and Pocklington. At Worksop the pack were intent on position, prop, competently and improved markedly during the year. Gary Finn ran victory and again the scrummaging up front of Mark Chamieh and Frank Howie was strongly and tackled fiercely whilst Richard Prudhoe and Colin Bosomworth invaluable. In the final match Jonathan Abbey and Shaun Turl showed that they could demonstrated that small players can have plenty of courage against their sizable peers. play well in the centre, and Nicholas Hopton proved that he was the most improved The most talented player in the team was Jason Brewster, who improved throughout player. the season. The following played for the team: K. G. T. Rollo, P. N. B. Chapman, M. J. In retrospect, this was a fair season with a number of players showing that, in time, Abbey, S. Turl, R. O. B. Gardner, A. J. Millard, G. G. B. Robinson, J. I. Pawson, M. they will make a considerable contribution to school rugby. A. Chamieh, C. D. Wombell, A. P. M. Gray, J. A. Frank, N. D. Arrowsmith, M. G. Team members were: S. B. Kerr, T. D. Welburn, M. V. Whittaker, R. Wise, A. T. Nichols, N. D. Hopton. Falkingham, M. W. Winfield, S. R. Cockerill, T. Lakin, R. J. Hampshire, J. Brewster B.A. (Capt.), C. R. Bosomworth, B. B. Reed, G. Finn, A. D. Sarin, R. N. Prudhoe, D. M. D. White, C. H. Bond and W. G. Farnsworth. UNDER 15 COLTS S.A.C. Looking back over the Christmas term, the climax and turning point was unquestionably the Ampleforth match. Until then, all looked well. Four fine wins, including a particularly spirited performance against King's, Pontefract, seemed to UNDER 14 'B' XV imply that the team was settling down into a useful, though not outstanding, side. The Ampleforth match was a cracker, certainly the best I have ever seen at U15 This season saw an uneven performance from the under 14 'B' XV. The severe level. Both sides were fully committed, both in attack and defence, but Ampleforth weather led to a series of cancellations at the start of the Easter Term, and by the time scored a late try to take the honours when perhaps a draw seemed a fair result. conditions improved the momentum of the previous term was lost. After this match, heads seemed to drop and things never really picked up. The The team featured a pack of considerable determination and mobility, but there defeat received at the hands of an incredibly strong Durham side certainly did not remained throughout the season basic weaknesses in scrummaging and line-out play. help. The backs seemed to get slower and lose their discipline. The forwards, rather The backs defended well but often lacked the handling and pace necessary to make the than pushing heavier opposition, started to be pushed by lighter forwards. By the end best use of good possession won by the forwards. However, when the ball did reach the of term we had lost as many matches as we had won. Nevertheless, there were some wing, Piers Chantry and James Metcalfe made penetrating runs. At full-back, Michael encouraging signs. Adrian Wilson played several magnificent games, once or twice Harrison was quick to offer encouragement and led by example, especially in defence, being almost solely responsible for wins. Ian Leedham showed much promise at full where his courageous tackling prevented a number of tries. back and Greg Taylor, though lacking in pace, made the move from second row to The record shows several close results; the only heavy defeat was inflicted by an centre and settled down well. The pack, when working together, produced some very exceptionally talented Fyling Hall team. There were some really exciting games, good ball. notably against Durham School and Hymers College. Certainly this team has potential and I am sure that over the next couple of years, The team was selected from: M. J. Harrison (Captain), N. C. P. Chantry, P. M. they will develop into a very useful unit. Brownbridge, P. L. Grewer, W. T. Hide, J. W. Metcalfe, C. H. Bond, D. J. Birch, A. 1st choice XV: D. K. Taylor, C. E. Gilman, P. M. Toes, G. Grant, S. H. Jordan, M. Bowler, D. D. George, L. M. Armitage, F. J. Ritchie, N. M. Ashton, P. Jackson, A. J. McGrath, M. D. A. Chapman, S. P. Knocker, D. W. Pearsall, J. E. B. Burdass, M. A. Cowling, P. J. Brotherton, P. C. Bagshaw, P. J. E. Brierley, N. J. Muirhead, R. C. P. Richards, G. Y. Taylor, J. K. Desai, A. M. Wilson, I. P. J. Leedham. J. Hampshire, R. M. Horner. D. J. R. P.T. 44 First XV Under IS Colts Result Wed. Sept. 16th Retiring Captain's XV Home Won 19 16 Sat. Sept. 26th Silcoates Away Won 48 3 Sat. Sept. 19th Headingley Colts Home Won 30 10 Wed. Oct. 7th Woodhouse Grove Home Won 8 4 Sat. Sept. 26th Silcoates Home Won 26 3 Sat. Oct. 10th Barnard Castle Away Won 34 4 Wed. Sept. 30th Woodhouse Grove Away Lost 4 16 Wed. Oct. 14th Ashville Away Lost 0 12 Sat. Oct. 10th Barnard Castle Home Won 29 18 Wed. Oct. 21st King's Pontefract Home Won 18 8 Wed. Oct. 14th Ashville Home Won 32 12 Sat. Nov. 7th Ampleforth Home Lost 11 14 Sat. Oct. 17th Denstone Away Won 31 10 Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Away Lost 0 33 Sat. Oct. 24th King's Pontefract Away Won 44 0 Wed. Nov. 18th Hymers Home Won 14 0 Sat. Nov. 7th Ampleforth Home Lost 6 12 Wed. Nov. 25th Worksop Away Drew 0 0 Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Away Won 10 3 Sat. Nov. 28th Pocklington Away Lost 6 15 Sat. Nov. 21st Rossall Home Lost 17 20 Sat. Dec. 5th Giggleswick Home Lost 4 16 Wed. Nov. 25th Worksop Home Won 26 7 Wed. Jan. 27th Bradford Away Lost 6 21 Sat. Nov. 28th Pocklington Away Lost 7 17 Sat. Jan. 30th Silcoates Home Won 18 10 Sat. Dec. 5th Giggleswick Away Won 11 0 Sat. Feb. 13th Hymers Away Lost 0 38 Wed. Dec. 9th Bradford Home cancelled snow Sat. Feb. 20th Ashville Home Lost 12 13 Holland Tour Under 15 Colts 'B' XV Sun. Mar. 21st. Den Haag Colts Won 36 3 Wed. Sept. 30th Bar Convent 'A' Home Won 20 4 Tues. Mar. 23rd Leiden D.I.O.K Won 40 0 Wed. Oct. 7th Yarm 'A' Home Won 15 12 Mar. Sat. 27th Amsterdam A.C Won 94 3 Wed. Oct. 14th Ashville Away Won 24 12 Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Home Won 18 0 Second XV Wed. Nov. 18th Hymers Home Won 42 4 Sat. Sept. 26th Silcoates Home Won 12 6 Sat. Nov. 28th Pocklington Away Won 28 0 Wed. Sept. 30th Woodhouse Grove Away Won 18 3 Wed. Jan. 27th Bradford Away Won 52 0 Sat. Oct. 10th Barnard Castle Home Won 13 0 Sat. Feb. 13th Hymers Away Wed. Oct. 14th Ashville Away Won 24 0 Sat. Oct. 24th King's Pontefract Away Won 59 0 Under 14 Colts XV Sat. Nov. 7th Ampleforth Away Won 28 7 Wed. Oct. 14th J. Rowntrees Away Won 20 6 Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Away Won 24 9 Sat. Sept. 26th Silcoates Away Won 12 10 Sat. Nov. 21st Rossall Home Won 9 3 Sat. Oct. 7th Woodhouse Grove Home Lost 0 22 Wed. Nov. 25th Won 30 0 Worksop Home Sat. Oct. 10th Barnard Castle Away Won 40 10 Sat. Nov. 28th Lost 7 10 Pocklington Home Wed. Oct. 21st King's Pontefract Home Draw 12 12 Sat. Dec. 5th Lost 8 12 Giggleswick Away Sat. Nov. 7th Ampleforth Away Lost 12 21 Wed. Dec. 9th Cancelled Bradford Home Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Home Lost 8 18 Wed. Nov. 18th Hymers Away Lost 0 8 Third XV Wed. Nov. 25th Worksop Away Lost 0 12 Wed. Sept. 30th Woodhouse Grove Away Won 12 0 Sat. Nov. 28th Pocklington Home Drew 14 14 Sat. Oct. 10th Barnard Castle Home Won 42 0 Sat. Dec. 5th Giggleswick Home Won 21 0 Wed. Oct. 14th Ashville College Home Won 23 10 Wed. Jan. 27th Bradford Home Lost 4 12 Sat. Oct. 17th Fyling Hall 1st XV Away Won 19 12 Sat. Jan. 30th Silcoates Home Won 20 13 Sat. Nov. 7th Ampleforth College Away Lost 16 19 Sat. Feb. 13th Hymers Home Lost 4 18 Wed. Nov. 11th Fyling Hall 1st XV Away Won 24 3 Sat. Feb. 20th Ashville Away Won 3 0 Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Away Won 13 4 Thurs. Mar. 11th British School of Sat. Nov. 21st Rossall Home Lost 9 14 the Netherlands Home Won Wed. Nov. 25th Worksop Home Won 31 0 Sat. Nov. 28th Pocklington Away Lost 12 16 Under 14 Colts 'B' XV Sat. Dec. 5th Giggleswick Home Won 21 4 Wed. Sept. 30th J. Rowntrees Home Lost 18 20 Sat. Oct. 3rd Bar Convent 'A' Home: Won 10 4 Sat. Oct. 17th Fyling Hall Jnr. XV Home Lost 0 37 Wed. Nov. 11th Fyling Hall Jnr. XV Away Lost 4 16 Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Home Won 8 0 Wed. Nov. 18th Hymers Away Won 20 10 Wed. Feb. 10th Fyling Hall Jnr. XV Home Won 3 0 Sat. Feb. 13th Hymers Home Lost 8 20 Under 16 Colts Inter-House Rugby Senior Competition Junior Compet ition Sat. Sept. 26th Silcoates 3rd XV Home Won 11 0 Wed. Sept. 30th J. Rowntrees Home Lost 13 20 1st Round 1st Round Sat. Oct. 10th Barnard Castle Away Lost 0 20 Dronfield 6 pts School 22 pts Wed. Oct. 14th Ashville Home Won 16 0 Temple 7 pts; Dronfield 8 pts; Sat. Nov. 7th Ampleforth Home Lost 0 33 Queen's 0 pts Temple Opts Sat. Nov. 14th Durham Home Lost 4 9 Rise 26 pts; Grove 28 pts; Wed. Nov. 25th Worksop Away Won 10 0 Grove 8 pts Manor 46 pts Sat. Nov. 28th Pocklington Home Won 12 0 School 12 pts; Queen's 4 pts; 45 Semi-Finals: Semi-Finals: Dave Hughes has dealt with administering regatta entries and crews on a larger Temple 0 pts School 18 pts scale than in recent years, involving a juggling act of boats, crews, oars and times in Rise 38 pts; Grove 23 pts; every regatta so that no equipment was being used by more than two groups of people School 0 pts Manor 4 pts Manor 22 pts; Rise 22 pts; simultaneously. This seems to have gained us the reputaton of being the Club to borrow gear from, on the grounds that we were the only ones who knew what was Final: Final: happening. Rise 22 pts Grove 0 pts So far as we know, the division of responsibilities has worked well. The only job Manor 4pts; Rise 4 pts; that fell between all of us, being done by none, was the arranging of a Bar for the Barn 1st XV FIXTURES 1982 Dance. This could, you will realise, have been the season's worst disaster: so we are Wed. Sept 22nd Headingley Colts Away enormously grateful to Tony Jackson and all his team for their rescue act in this crisis Sat. Sept. 25th Retiring Captain's XV Home -and for their help on all the other "routine" occasions when we have come to rely so Sat. Oct. 2nd Silcoates Away heavily on their skill. Sat. Oct. 9th Barnard Castle Away But from that list, you will see our biggest problem of all: there doesn't seem to be Wed. Oct. 13th Ashville Away Wed. Oct. 20th Hymers Home anyone to coach the crews. Despite bur technical qualifications, and despite some Sat. Oct. 30th King's Pontefract Home generous assistance, the Club is short of steady coaching time with steady crews, which Sat. Nov. 6th Ampleforth Away is perhaps part of the explanation for lack of sharpness - though rarely lack of fight - in Sat. Nov. 13th Durham Home Wed. Nov. 24th Worksop Away our competition crews. Sat. Nov. 27th Pocklington Home We are grateful to Patrick Duncan who has returned to coach some of our senior Sat. Dec. 4th Giggleswick Home crews on two days a week - while regretting that we have rarely been able to give him Sat. Dec. 11th Woodhouse Grove Home favourable conditions for his work. Bradford Away Wed. Dec. 15th Barry Daniel did some very useful coaching of young crews in the early summer. Dr. Ken Shanks has been an absolute pillar of strength throughout: he has generated huge enthusiasm in our fourth and fifth form crews (and, we would admit, in the coaches); he has always been busy at the steps whenever there has been activity BOAT CLUB on the water; and during the Easter holiday he extended these achievements when, with the assistance of his son Jonathan (stroke of a good J16 crew) he refurbished our While we would have enjoyed reporting more outright victories at the season's remaining Clinker VIII - as a coxed pair. We have gained a far more useful boat from regattas, the Club can nevertheless look back on this year with some satisfaction - and this than the loss of six seats might suggest: it is marvellous for coaching and training forward to next with optimism. purposes. We began in September knowing than Ken Wootton would be leaving us at We have relied heavily on Fergus Craig and Paul Minnighan, who must take the Christmas. Obviously we miss his coaching skills very greatly indeed; but we do hope that in the patterns of the Club's organisation and activities we can show that we learned from him in his time here. We enjoy the periodic visits that he and Diane are able to make; and wish them both well for the future. The advantages of having an ally like Ken at the Sports headquarters are obviously considerable. The two autumn regattas, at York and Bradford were really just for fun: we will rarely be able to compete effectively at that stage of the year against club crews whose training is unbroken. At the start of the Spring Term the three of us on the full-time coaching staff divided the responsibilities to try to ensure the smooth running of the club. Mike Dawson has continued to keep the gear in running order. For as long as senior members of the Club cannot tell accelerate from decelerate, or even left from right, on the coaching boat motor, Mike will probably be the most necessary member SIMON CONACHER, JOHN KNAPTON, JAMES FARNSWORTH, FRANK HOWIE of staff. His major achievement of the year has been the restoration to race condition of 'Raining yet again', Bradford 1982 "Herbert Chicken" (re-incarnated as "Just Herbert"). This was so effectively done (Photo by Dave Hughes) that the Commentator at Stockton regatta was deceived into describing her (him?) as "a new plastic boat, in contrast to the traditional wooden construction of their opponents' credit for much of the early coaching of young crews, and who have brought on the boat." LVI women's crews to a good standard by the time of some exciting racing at Leeds Jane Trepte has done a splendid job of keeping track of the cash and accounts, sprint regatta. transforming the book-keeping beyond recognition - no easy task in the summer, where We hope to be as fortunate in future as we are with this year's coxes: the new entry outgoings include cheques for regatta entries, catering, equipment, prizes, bands and of third and fourth formers has teamed with the old hands to do a good job of coaching raffle tickets while incomings are almost invariably envelopes full of loose-change, and steering. There are one or two of them from whom you can get no conversation at regatta levies, or ticket purchases in bewilderingly overlapping sequences. all on voiceless summer Sundays. 46 We have added to the Club's reputation for participation in the sport as a whole. Howie, Ben Kaner and Jon Shanks, they were two lengths behind Gainsborough We have transported gear and people to distant parts; and we have provided specialist coming through Scarborough Bridge. I thought I might as well stay to watch them help with coaching - including the first ever A.R.A. Instructor's Award course, held at lose. At the Bandstand they were one half a length behind. Exactly fifteen strokes from St. Peter's in the autumn as one of the innovations of Ken Wootton's new job. We the finish, Nigel Creyke called for a drive for home, and in an example of exactly what have co-operated fully with local clubs. the relationship between stroke and cox should be, Shanks responded. At the line they The Spring Term introduced a new group of fourth form oarsmen on one were three feet ahead: both crews, fearing a re-row, had to wait before anyone knew afternoon a week, and set up a fairly strenuous programme of land training. We who had won. entered seven crews for the Yorkshire Head of the River Race at the end of term, on a They repeated the trick at Leeds, where we had entered seven crews, in a final in vile, cold day. The event was sadly spoiled for us when it ran extremely late. We had which they beat the fourth form crew (who had themselves knocked out a York City boated everyone on time, so our crews had already been sitting at the start for an hour crew to reach that position). What the winners couldn't believe was that their Tetley's in conditions bad enough to put at least one competitor in hospital with exposure, trophy for the race did not apparently entitle them to either tankards or tea-bags. while late crews were still leaving landings in York. The marshals lost control when Stuart Baldry coxed a LVI girls crew to the Club's second dead heat of the season. The they became unable to identify offending crews because the weather had removed their two senior boys crews borrowed a York University eight, and had a very good row at numbers and the wind made them inaudible. We protested later, with sufficient force Senior C: prospects for next season are good. to ensure that at the next meeting of the Regional Rowing Council arrangements were We would like to conclude by thanking all who have helped and supported us. made which should stop the problem happening in future. Despite the horrendous Without Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, and especially Mr. and Mrs. Burr to tow the trailer, conditions, crews rowed steadily, and were well coxed to take some second and third boats would never even have reached away regattas. The Jacksons and Jean Wagstaff places in their various divisions. have also co-operated in producing the new, emblazoned Club sweatshirts and tee As for the Summer Term's regattas, what we mostly remember about them is shirts. Without the boots and brollies brigade on torrential tow-paths the summer being wet all the time. It never seemed to be different: loading trailers, spectating, would have been much duller for all of us. We have appreciated the help from those rowing, unpacking, training. Even when it had only just stopped raining it was about who made possible our social events, especially Dr. Wetherell for the Barn Dance. We to start again. have enjoyed the company of those who have trained us and trained with us. At York Spring regatta, it snowed. We entered eight boats, including three at Especially at the moment we should like to thank the group at the top of the club Senior C. One of the Junior crews managed a spectacular dead-heat in "Diane" after who are leaving Peter's. They have helped to generate what we believe is a very good twelve hundred metres; but did not prove fit enough for the re-row. Club spirit and atmosphere and, in many ways, we shall miss them. We hope others i At Bradford, among our thirteen crews, "Just Herbert" was raced for the first won't think it too unfair if we mention the Captains, Simon Williams and Sara time, with a Senior C crew getting to the second round against good opposition. The Whitlock. We hope they will all find somewhere dry and sunny to row. . . and that season's newest Novice crew made an intriguing debut by reaching a semi-final place they'll tell us when they've found it. within a fortnight of bow man Craig Gibson first getting into a boat. We received D.l.H. and M.D. general thanks for lending "Jane" (not the coach, but the new Restricted class coxed four - a boat for the first ladies crew) to the Regatta and thereby giving them sufficient craft for the events to run to time. Incidentally, this regatta saw the MVI girls crew bow out of competitive rowing. We thank them for the example they have set, establishing women's rowing at St. Peter's. It rained at Stockton, which is both an understatement and a pity, because the town puts on a fair to make the social occasion. The novices reached - but lost - an exciting, close final against Tees R.C.; while the J 16s won a race each; and two J15 crews got a useful introduction to competitive rowing. Dave Clark, John Torlesse, Mike Haslam, John Burr and Steve Bird went to Loughborough to gain experience of six lane racing; and came a creditable third in the Junior final there. We entered fourteen crews for various events at York Summer regatta, including six at J16. The Junior crew won a good race in "Diane" against Gainsborough R.C. before losing the final to a notoriously talented Hollingworth Lake four. Andrew Jewitt rowed well in Novice Sculls - though yet again the Club's lack of a restricted sculling boat was a problem. The excitement of the afternoon was at J16: of course our crews met each other, with fourth formers giving fifth formers a good fight.-The most successful of these fourth form crews (Matthew Scott, Barney Hopton, Matthew Nixon, Nicholas Drever-Smith and Matthew Torlesse) only lost the semi-final by two lengths to a Gainsborough crew. In the other semi-final, our two fifth form crews BRIDGET HAMILTON, SARA WHITLOCK, TIFFANY PEMBERTON, fought what they were sure would be the hardest race of the day, against each other. SIOBHAN FITZGERALD .(Stroke), HELEN Ross (Cox) Philip Eddeli, John Knapton, James Farnsworth, Richard Strike and Gareth Gaunt Girls' 1st IV heading for the start, Bradford 1982 lost by two lengths. Then to the final: when I saw the crew of Simon Conacher, Frank (Photo by Dave Hughes) 47 The colts' eleven have suffered from a lack of experience in their school matches. They were thrust in at the deep end with games against sides who had been playing for much longer than they had. Despite this, they tried hard and quickly developed into a very pleasing side. There is much individual talent, and as experience is added to this, they will do the club justice when they reach the senior game. The most successful side of the year has been the girls' eleven where, playing mainly in the September term, they won matches against schools with many more people from whom to choose teams. Andrew Jackson is to be heartily congratulated on being selected for the England schools' team at under eighteen and I wish him success in his future hockey career. Since this must be a personal account of the season perhaps I can give my own lasting memory of it. Naturally the success was pleasant, but it was the way in which it was obtained. The teams were hard working and competitive, but they played open and honest hockey and it is this aspect that I cnall remember. My thanks to all members of the club for a most enjoyable season, and to my colleagues who gave so much time and effort. R.H.H.

The following represented the first eleven: R. W. Ellis, A. R. Aagaard. G. R. M. Bilton, S. P. Burdass, M. C. S. Gee, S. R. Gorman, A. G. Jackson (Captain), J. D. Ludley, J. M. Muirhead, A. J. Stubbs, M. P. Sweetman, D. W. Thomas, M. D. Willink, R. J. Gair, F. J. Topham.

Colours were re-awarded to A. G. Jackson, M. C. S. Gee, A. J. Stubbs. and awarded to S. R. Gorman, G. R. M. Bilton, S. P. Burdass, A. R. Aagaard, J. D. Ludley, J. M. Muirhead, D. W. Thomas, M. P. Sweetman. A cap was awarded to A. G. Jackson. The First XI with the England Hockey Captain before the match The 'Burn Trophy' was awarded to M. C. S. Gee against Styx H.C. and the 'The Stick' to A. G. Jackson. (Photo courtesy of "The Yorkshire Evening Press") RESULTS

First XI Pocklington School (Home) Won 9-0 (Gorman 5, Stubbs 3, Jackson) Bootham School (Away) Won 5-1 (Gorman 3, Stubbs, Ludley) HOCKEY CLUB 1982 A.H.G.S. (Home) Lost 2-1 (Jackson) The hockey club continues to flourish and had a most enjoyable and successful Scarborough College (Home) Won 1-0 season. Both senior sides quickly got into their stride and began to play entertaining (Jackson) Ashville College (Home) Won 2-0 and interesting hockey. The first eleven, most ably led by Andrew Jackson, suffered (Gorman, Stubbs) two early injuries which put out experienced players for the whole season. Despite Pandas H. C. (Home) Lost 3-0 this, the side quickly settled down and looked particularly dangerous in attack with Worksop College (Away) Won 3-1 (Jackson, Ludley, Stubbs) Shaun Gorman and Andrew Stubbs causing defences a lot of trouble. Lack of York H.C. (Home) Drew 2-2 experience sometimes made the defence appear hurried and a little insecure. As the (Gorman, Jackson) season progressed, increased experience and understanding of each other's play Styx H.C. (Home) Lost 6-3 produced a marked improvement in this aspect of their game. Our greatest strength (Jackson 3) Nunthorpe G.S. (Home) Won 8-0 was, however, in the mid-field, where Andrew Jackson and Marc Gee developed and (Gorman 2, Muirhead 2, Aagaard, built up the forward play. It was our domination in this area of the field that led to our Burdass, Jackson) success. Retiring Captain's XI (Home) Won 5-0 (Jackson 2, Muirhead 2, Gorman) The second eleven, captained by Tim Kaner, was a most enthusiastic and hard­ York University (Home) Lost 4-1 working team, who deserved the success which they had. They lost to only two sides, (Stubbs) both of whom were much more experienced. This year, as well as providing President's XI (Home) Lost 4-3 experience for some younger players, has been one in which players of seniority have (Stubbs 2, Jackson) had, I hope, a thoroughly enjoyable season. The matches against Easingwold School, Army Apprentices' College and Leeds G.S. were cancelled. 48 Second XI: Great Ayton Drew 2 2 Queen Anne's Won 2 0 Bootham School (Home) Won 11-1 Old Girls Won 2 1 A.H.G.S. (Home) Won 12—0 Mount School Won 2 1 Scarborough College (Home) Won 7-2 Huntington Won 1 0 Pandas H. C. (Home) Lost 3-4 College of Ripon and St. John 2nd XI Won 2 1 Worksop College (Away) Lost 1-2 Mount School Won 2 1 York H. C. (Home) Drew 5-5 Scarborough College Lost 1 2 York University (Away) Won 4-1 Mount School Lost 1 2 Huntington Drew 0 0 The matches against Leeds G.S. and Nunthorpe G.S. were cancelled. Queen Anne's Won 3 1 Easingwold Lost 2 3 The following represented the second eleven: J. L. Barrett, M. D. Bird, R. J. S. Bond, R. W. Ellis, Fyling Hall Won 8 0 T. A. Kaner (captain), R. J. Kirby, R. K. Knocker, D. S. McDonald, J. M. Muirhead, J. C. Nield, J. P. O'Farrell, D. N. C. Pemberton, A. G. Smith, M. D. Willink. U18 National Championship matches i Colts XI Bootham School Lost 2—] Pocklington School Drew 3—3 Scarborough College Drew 1—1 Worksop College Lost 10—0 Bootham School , Won 1—0 The following represented the Colts eleven: J. P. Atkinson, R. M. Baldwin, J. A. Bowden, S. P. Bradbury, P. N. B. Chapman, R. O. B. Gardner, P. M. Gaunt, N. D. Hopton, A. J. Millard, R. G. Ogden, C. J. M. Robinson, S. D. Spence, S. Turl.

GIRLS HOCKEY 1981-82 The success of the team in representing York and District in the Yorkshire Final of the Under 18 National Championship highlighted the enthusiasm, commitment, hard work and talent which typified all the games during the long season. Bridget Hamilton led the team by example, and her constant encouragement during the games helped to raise the team's performance. Crowd support was also a crucial factor, especially in the win against Queen Anne's Grammar School in the Under 18 competition. The games against the Mount School and the College of Ripon and St. John 2nd XI produced hockey of a very high standard which confirms that hockey at St. Peter's is now both a boys' and a girls' game. , DMP. Those who represented the team were: B. Hamilton* (captain), F. Shelton, T. Magson, J. Ashton, M. Smith*, S. Fitzgerald, K. Steel*, R. Osborne*, J. Chao, J. Bond, E. Whiting, B. Smith*, J. Sutton, S. Whitlock, C. Wise, R. Hirst, F. Critchley and S. Fricker. * Colours.

Played 21 Won 12 drawn 2 lost 7

GIRLS' HOCKEY RESULTS 1981-82 Result F A Manor Park Won 1 0 Queen Anne's Lost 1 2 York College Won 2 1 The Girls' Hockey XI Joseph Rowntree Lost 0 3 Back row left to right: Mr. D. M. Paterson, S. Fricker, F. Shelton, S. Fitzgerald, Easingwold Lost 1 2 T. Magson, J. Ashton, R. Hirst, F. Critchley Fulford Won 1 0 Front row: J. Chao, S. Whitlock, B. Smith, K. Steel, B. Hamilton, C. Wise, Queen Anne's Lost 0 2 York College Won 2 0 J. Bond, R. Osborne Fyling Hall Won 8 1 (Photo courtesy of "The Yorkshire Evening Press") 49 CRICKET were the main run-scorers, as Grove won a superb game of cricket. In the Junior Final School House, well led by Simon Forman, defeated the Rise. One of the features of the season was the appearance of new 1st XI caps and RETROSPECT sweaters. A new flag was one of a number of gifts to the school from the social The 1982 season was a good one, the 1st XI being undefeated in school matches. committee. Their Dinner Dance and Strawberries and Wine party were again most Six were won, five drawn and two abandoned because of rain. In club matches two enjoyable functions and the school is very grateful for their support. The 1st XI was were won, two lost and the remainder drawn. The idealist in me feels that some of the remarkably fortunate in the support it received at both home and away matches. It drawn games might well have been won, had the team played up to form. However, really is a pleasure to see so many parents and friends at our matches. the team was ably led by Jonathan Wright, happily recovered from his broken leg. A special word of thanks to Philip Gaunt, who did an excellent job as 1st XI The batting was strong and experienced on paper, but a number of players did not scorer. Thanks also to Ian Grieve and Joe Roberts, our very reliable umpires. make the expected progress. Shaun Gorman had an outstanding year. Until the rain Finally, congratulations to Shaun Gorman, whose 737 runs and 58 wickets earned came in June, he was in prolific form. Later the wet wickets and a dislocated finger him selection for the Headmasters Conference Schools XI and also for the Yorkshire brought about a slight loss of form, but his total of 737 runs represents a fine season. Schools XL D.K. None of the other batsmen was able to hit consistent form. Jonathan Wright played some very good innings, notably against Bradford G.S., but he was often dismissed 1st XI just as he was threatening to make a big score. Michael Willink also had some good days. His straight and cover driving was a joy to watch. Like his captain he was out too 5*E. F. J. Wright (Capt.), 1979-80-81-82 *D. W. Thomas, 1981-82 often, when he had done the hard job of getting established. Andrew Jackson started 5*R. J. Kirby, (V.Capt.), 1979-80-81-82 *M. D. Willink, 1981-82 the season well and positively, but he lost confidence mid-season and never really 5*S. R. Gorman, 1981-82 *J. D. Atkinson, 1982 regained his best form. Patrick Burdass had a frustrating season. No one could have *S. P. Burdass, 1980-81-82 *R. F, Dibb, 1982 practised harder, but in the middle he seemed to freeze and was unable to play the *A. G. Jackson, 1981-82 *G. Y. Taylor,1982 many shots he possesses. However in the last four matches he played well and *A. J. Stubbs, 1981-82 hopefully will continue to do so next year. Gregory Taylor had a disappointing season. Unfortunately his undoubted ability was not matched by care and application. The 2nd XI later batsmen, Andrew Stubbs, Jonathan Atkinson and Richard Kirby did a good job Selected from:— *A. G. Smith with limited opportunities. *A. C. Gibson (Capt.) J. P. Atkinson The bowling, like the batting, was dominated by Shaun Gorman. He bowled his *A. R. Aagaard R. M. Carter off-spinners consistently well, spinning the ball a lot and never being afraid to flight it. *J. L. Barrett P. N. B. Chapman Early in the season and in Kent, Richard Kirby bowled his left-arm spinners *P. A. Dodman R. P. Duffield accurately. He suffered from a number of dropped catches and mid-season he lost *S. Forman R. O. B. Gardner confidence and his length faltered. All three seam bowlers improved during the season. *P. J. D. Jacques R. W. Hughes David Thomas worked hard and often did not get the wickets which his perseverence *J. I. Pawson G. F. Lee deserved. Gregory Taylor made steady progress and bowled really well in the last few *G. G. B. Robinson J. P. O'Farrell weeks of the season. The greatest progress was made by Richard Dibb. As he gained confidence in the 1st XI he began to pose a lot of problems for the batsmen and it was a §—Cap *—Colours pity that his road accident prevented him from bowling in Kent, where the wickets SUMMARY OF RESULTS would have suited him. Date Opponents Ground Result School Opponents The fielding was much better than last season, but too many catches were dropped 24th April Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C Home Drawn 249 for 3 dec. 123 for 7 in the early matches and at least two matches were drawn, when with good catching 1st May Bradford G.S Home Won 169 for 6 167 they could have been won. Having said that, everyone tried hard and there was a lot of 5th May M.C.C Home Lost 84 194 for 4 dec. 8th May Sedburgh School Away Draw 114 for 8 139 impressive fielding. Wicket-keeper Patrick Burdass improved considerably during the 12th May Craven Gentlemen C.C Home Won 206 for 4 202 for 4 dec. season and coped very well with the difficult task of keeping to two spin bowlers for 15th May Worksop College Away Drawn 153 for 8 156 long periods. The fielding cup was re-awarded to Andrew Stubbs whose all-round 22nd May Leeds G.S Home Won 109 for 0 108 26th May Forty Club Home Drawn 138 for 7 215 for 7 dec. fielding was at all times lively and aggressive. A close runner-up was Michael Willink, 2nd June York C.C Home Won 170 for 8 166 for 6 dec. who took some fine catches at gully and short leg. 5th June Giggleswick School Home Won 56 for 0 54 It was a pity that the enjoyable single wicket competition for the Yeomans Cup 12th June Ampleforth School Away Drawn 40 for 2 163 for 2 dec. was not held. Exam pressure was obviously one reason for the poor entry, but there 19th June Durham School Home Drawn 141 127 for 8 26th June Pocklington School Home Aband/d 25 for 5 should have been more interest. 3rd July Bootham School Away Won 91 for 2 89 The senior inter-house competition produced some excellent cricket and high 7th July Saints C.C Home Lost 92 159 for 8 dec. scores. Michael Willink's 245 not out in Grove's semi-final score of 375 for 1 was a 9thjuly ~,. „ • „ ™ 197 for 6 dec. 159 for 8 dec. memorable performance, as was Shaun Gorman's 149 not out for the Rise. In the final 10th July OldPetentes Home Drawn j67 for 6 dec. 144 for 7 12th July King's School, Rochester Away Won 137 for 5 133 the Rise's score of 237 for 5 was formidable, but the, Grove just edged home by 2 13th July William Hulme's G.S. Kings/R.Won 142 for 4 140 wickets off the fifth ball of the last over. Jonathan Wright (117) and Richard Kirby (83) 14th July Clifford School Sulton ValenciaDrawn 47 for 5 109 50 1st XI AVERAGES ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS G. S. Batting Played at home on Saturday, 22nd May. No. of Not Highest Result: Won by 10 wickets. Innings out Runs Score Average Leeds G. S. 108 (D. H. Innes 33, D. W. Thomas 3 for 14, A. Forman 3 for 20). S. R. Gorman 20 2 737 120 40.94 St. Peter's 109 for 0 (S. R. Gorman 85 not out). E.F.J. Wright 18 3 373 77* 24.87 M. D. Willink 16 2 341 65* 24.36 ST. PETER'S v. THE FORTY CLUB J. D. Atkinson 4 1 73 32 24.33 Played at home on Wednesday, 26th May. A.G.Jackson 20 3 313 55 18.41 Result: Drawn. R. J. Kirby 8 4 71 26* 17.75 Forty Club 215 for 7 dec. (P. Jackson 76 not out, A. Cooke 45, S. R. Gorman 5 for 88). S. P. Burdass 17 3 240 47* 17.14 St. Peter's 137 for 7 (S. R. Gorman 41, F. Mason 6 for 25). A. J. Stubbs 11 5 86 39 14.33 G.Y.Taylor 15 5 96 22 9.60 ST. PETER'S v. YORK C. C. D.W.Thomas 5 3 15 8 7.50 Played at home on Wednesday, 2nd June. R. F. Dibb 4 1 20 11 6.66 Result: Won by 2 wickets. Also batted—A. R. Aagaard 0, 1. J. P. Atkinson 13*. G. G. B. Robinson 0. York C. C. 166 for 6 dec. (J. Sinclair 57, S. Watson 47, S. R. Gorman 4 for 56). # Denotes not out St. Peter's 170 for 8 (E. F. J. Wright 42, M. D. Willink 39, M. W. Johnston 5 for 45). ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Bowling Played at home on Saturday, 5th June. Result: Won by 10 wickets. Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average Giggleswick 54 (S. R. Gorman 9 for 32). S. R. Gorman 234.3 76 664 58 11.45 St. Peter's 56 for 0 (S. R. Gorman 36 not out). G.Y.Taylor 145.3 56 332 24 13.83 R. F. Dibb 110.1 26 319 14 22.79 D.W.Thomas 201.1 72 477 20 23.85 ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE R. J. Kirby 242.4 84 588 23 25.56 Played away on Saturday, 12th June. Also bowled-A. Forman 18.5-7-45-3, A. G. Jackson 7-1-21-1, P. A. Dodman 16-5-44-1, A. J. Stubbs 16-3-53-0. Result: Drawn. Ampleforth 163 for 2 dec. (J. Carter 71, W. Beardmore-Gray 56 not-out). St. Peter's 40 for 2.

ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 19th June. ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Result: Drawn Played at home on Saturday, 24th April. St. Peter's 141 (A. J. Stubbs 39, J. D. Atkinson 32, M. A. Roseberry 4 for 32). Result: Drawn. Durham 127 for 8 (M. A. Roseberry 32, R. Dibb 4 for 37). St. Peter's 249 for 3 dec. (S. R. Gorman 120, A. G. Jackson 55, E. F. J. Wright 42 not out, M. 1). Willink 31) Yorkshire Gentlemen C. C. 123 for 7 (D. W. Thomas 4 for 24) ST. PETER'S v. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 26th June. ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD G. S. Result: Abandoned. Played at home on Saturday, 1st May. St. Peter's 25 for 5 (J. Hall 4 for 10). Result: Won by 4 wickets. Bradford G. S 167 (J. Hewitt 38, R. J. Kirby 4 for 36, R. Dibb 3 for 42). St. Peter's 169 for 6 (E. F. J. Wright 77 not out, S. R. Gorman 51). ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 3rd July. ST. PETER'S v. M. C. C. Result: Won by 8 wickets. Played at home on Wednesday, 5th May. Bootham 89 (S. R. Gorman 4 for 31, R. J. Kirby 3 for 31). Result: Lost by 110 runs. St. Peter's 91 for 2. M. C. C. 194 for 4 dec. (J. A. Lush 66, A. L. Vann 51). St. Peter's 84 (G. A. Cope 5 for 36). ST. PETER'S v. SAINTS C. C. Played at home on Wednesday, 7th July. ST. PETER'S v. SEDBERGH SCHOOL Result: Lost by 67 runs. Played away on Saturday, 8th May. Saints C. C. 159 for 8 dec. (J. Brennan 50, G. Y. Taylor 5 for 46). Result: Drawn St. Peter's 92 (A. Winder 3 for 17, J. Arundel 3 for 13). Sedbergh 139 (G. Y. Taylor 3 for 1). St. Peter's 114 for 8 (S. R. Gorman 43, S. P. Burdass 35, M. Burgess 4 for 25, C. Binks 3 for 27). ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played at home on Friday and Saturday, 9th and 10th July. ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Result: Drawn. Played at home on Wednesday, 12th May. St. Peter's 197 for 6 dec. (S. R. Gorman 83, E. F. J. Wright 59, S. P. Burdass 31, M. W. Johnston 3 for 39). and Result: Won by 6 wickets. 167 for 6 dec. (S. R. Gorman 55, M. Willink 30, M. W. Johnston 5 for 31). Craven Gentlemen C. C. 202 for 4 dec. (A. Vann 84, S. Lawrence 52 not out, T. Sugden 47, S. R. Gorman 4 Old Peterites 159 for 4 dec. (C. W. Burdass 52). and 144 for 7 (J. C. Richardson 58, E. M. H. Ranson 33 not for 58). out, G. Y. Taylor 3 for 21, S. R. Gorman 3 for 42). St. Peter's 206 for 4 (S. R. Gorman 84, M. D. Willink 51 not out, A. G. Jackson 43).

ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE ST. PETER'S v. KING'S SCHOOL, ROCHESTER Played away on Saturday, 15th May. Played away on Monday, 12th July. Result: Drawn. Result: Won by 5 wickets. Worksop 156 (M. Waddington 58, D. Manger 37, S. R. Gorman 7 for 29). King's Rochester 133 (R. Barrett 63, R. J. Kirby 6 for 31, S. R. Gorman 3 for 33). St. Peter's 153 for 8 (E. F. J. Wright 34, S. P. Burdass 32). St. Peter's 137 for 5 (M. D. Willink 65 not out, A. G. Jackson 40). 51 ST. PETER'S v. WILLIAM HULME'S G. S. In the first match after a shaky start, Gilman and Leedham put on ninety for the Played at Rochester on Tuesday, 13th July. Result: Won by 6 wickets. sixth wicket against Bradford G.S. The opposition's reply was extremely negative and William Hulme's G. S. 140 (R. J. Kirby 3 for 16). after thirty four overs they had crawled to 48 for 3 in ideal batting conditions. St. Peter's 142 for 4 (S. P. Burdass 47 not out, S. R. Gorman 41). In the next match at Sedbergh, the opposition was just too good in all departments, with their bowlers extracting "life" from a pitch which responded to ST. PETER'S v. CULFORD SCHOOL Played at Sutton Valence on Wednesday, 14th July. extra pace. Result: Drawn. The match against Worksop was played on a very good batting track on the 1st XI Culford 109 (C. Williams 34, S. R. Gorman 3 for 19, G. Y. Taylor 3 for 24). field. Worksop declared after 45 overs with 166 runs on the board. In reply, St. Peter's St. Peter's 47 for 5 (C. Williams 5 for 24). responded positively to overhaul their total after 32 overs with Toes batting particularly well. Against Leeds G.S., the School bowled without a great deal of luck. After the declaration, a slow start against some tight opening bowling resulted in a predictable SECOND XI draw. The match against a very strong Manchester Schools' XI was extremely one-sided The team is to be congratulated on an unbeaten season, in which seven out of the with the visitors putting on 168 runs for the first wicket. Again, Forman was the most ten games were won; of the other three one was drawn in the School's favour against accurate of the Schools bowlers. In reply, the School's batting fell apart against some Selby, in the second against Durham rain prevented any play, and in the third at fine spin bowling. Pocklington rain perhaps saved the unbeaten record. Perhaps the most exciting finish The inability to force the pace at Giggleswick meant the School had to declare was against Ampleforth, who made a very sporting declaration, and claimed nine of the with insufficient runs on the board which the opposition passed with comparative ease. School's wickets with sixteen still needed to win, which Peter Jacques safely scored The match against Ampleforth should have been won if the School had been able with minutes to spare. At Leeds the first two wickets fell for no score but the captain to take their chances. With little time available, none of the early batsmen were able to took a firm hold of the situation and the game was won with the loss of only another dominate the bowling and despite a late flurry by Burdass, another draw was wicket. All the team contributed much, whether in the field, with the bat, or with the registered. ball, and here the team was fortunate to have the experience of Philip Dodman and The match against Durham typified the problems the side had had all season. A Andrew Forman. But, above all, credit is due to Andrew Gibson who captained the good opening spell of bowling by Forman and Leedham saw the opposition struggle to team for the second season. 25 for 3 after 21 overs. With vital changes missed and Forman bowling without any P.G.C. luck Durham were able eventually to declare at tea at 102 for 8. On a difficult batting wicket the School, with the exception of Forman and Knocker, showed little SUMMARY OF RESULTS application or thought to be dismissed for a paltry total. The School recorded a comfortable win against Bootham who were dismissed for Date Opponents Ground Result School Opponents 53 runs due to good bowling by Leedham and Forman and, for once, good slip 1st May Bradford G.S Away Won 143 for 3 dec. 139 for 2 dec. catching. 8th May Selby H.S. 1st XI Home Drawn 147 for 7 dec. 89 for 3 In the last match of the season on a good batting track, all the schools bowlers 12th May Bishop Burton College Home Won 65 for no wkt. 64 15th May Worksop College Away Won 129 for 7 127 bowled well with Richards and Lawrence producing their best performances of the 22nd May Leeds G.S Away Won 79 for 3 73 for 9 season. With insufficient time available, the School's batsmen were unable to force the 5th June Giggleswick School Away Won 53 for 1 52 oppositions sound bowling. The team was selected from:— 12th June Ampleforth College Home Won 144 for 9 142 for 8 dec. J. Burdass* (capt.), S. Forman*, P. Toes, N. Lister, I. Barker, S. Knocker, I. 19th June Durham School Away No Play 26th June Pocklington School Away R/S/P 45 for 5 136 Leedham, C. Gilman, P. Lister, C. Richards, A. McGrath, F. Lawrence, D. Pearsall, 3rd July Bootham School Home Won 46 for 4 45 S. Ryder, R. Lodge, J. Robinson and P. Coatesworth. (*caps) J. W. R. H. R/S/P Rain Stopped Play

SENIOR COLTS RESULTS St. Peter's 182 for 9 dec. (C. Gilman 59; I. Lecdham 32; N. Lister 30; P. Toes 24). SENIOR COLTS XI Bradford G. S. 71 for 3 (S. Forman 3-14). Nunthorpe G. S. 73 for 6 (A. McGrath 3-29; F. Lawrence 3 for 9 incl. hat trick). This season has not been one of distinction for the Senior Colts with two wins, St. Peter's 'A' XI 78 for 2 (I. Barker 25). four defeats and several drawn games. The side's bowling lacked the extra penetration St. Peter's 79. necessary to win matches although Simon Forman and Ian Leedham bowled Sedbergh 82 for 2. consistently well throughout the season. Poor fielding, particularly close to the wicket Worksop 166 for 6 dec. (S. Forman 3-39). did not help, although Simon Knocker performed well behind the stumps. The main St. Peter's 167 for 5 (P. Toes 68; J. Burdass 39; I. Leedham 27, N. Lister 22). weakness was undoubtedly the batting especially when wickets were giving some Silcoates 127 for 9 dec. (N. Lister 4-9). assistance to the bowlers. Often both technique and concentration were lacking. St. Peter's 'A' XI 51 for 5. 52 Leeds G. S. 141 for 4 dec. Pocklington. Drew. St. Peter's 98 for 4 (I. Leedham 33 not out; J. Burdass 21). Pocklington 144-7 dec. (Black 3-28). Manchester Schools C. A. 201 for 3 dec. St. Peter's 40-7. St. Peter's 61. Manchester Schools C.A. Lost by 46 runs. Manchester S.C.A. 92 all out (Muirhead 4-24). St. Peter's 111 for 7 dec. (P. Toes 34). St. Peter's 46 all out (Black 2-0). Giggleswick 115 for 2. Hymers College. Lost by 52 runs. St. Peter's 'A' XI 176 for 8 dec. (S. Forman 63; S. Knocker 42, R. Lodge 32). Hymers 118 all out (Brierley 3-23). Yarm 82 (I. Leedham 3-16; C. Richards 3-26). St. Peter's 66 all out. Ampleforth 129 for 9 dec. (I. Leedham 4-35). St. Peter's 105 for 7 (J. Burdass 41 not out). Played 7 Won 1 Drew 2 Lost 4. Durham 102 for 8 dec. (I. Leedham 4-39; S. Forman 3-49). St. Peter's 38. St. Peter's v. Pocklington — cancelled. UNDER 14 'B' XI Bootham 53 (S. Forman 5-28; I. Leedham 4-18). St. Peter's 56 for 3 (P. Toes 30 not out). This was a most disappointing season and few members of the team were able to Hymers, 140 for 9 dec. (F. Lawrence 6-48). say that they were consistently positive contributors to the team's efforts. Only C. St. Peter's 78 for 4 (P. Toes 22; I. Leedham 23 n.o.). Harkus really knew the meaning of the term 'playing straight' and the bowling was frequently wayward. N. Muirhead's elevation to the 'A' team robbed the team of their main bowler and there was no one to replace him. S.A.C.

Nunthorpe School. Lost by 10 wickets. JUNIOR COLTS XI St. Peter's 54-8 off 20 overs. Nunthorpe 55-0. Silcoates 'A'. Match drawn. This was not a good season. With quite a lot of potential, the team should have Silcoates 135 (N. Muirhead 6-42). produced better results. Too often, indifferent batting, lack of application plus a St. Peter's 69-9. torpid, lackadaisical attitude gave the game to the opposition. Worksop. Lost by 7 wickets. There were a few promising moments. In general, the batting proved more than St. Peter's 56. Worksop 59-3. adequate with good performances by Pallister, Muirhead and Black. It was Bootham. Lost by 5 wickets. encouraging to see two spin bowlers operating regularly, and with some success. St. Peter's 66 (N. Muirhead 23). Perhaps the best display was against Manchester Schools' Cricket Association who Bootham 70-5. Hymcr's. Lost by 6 wickets. were bowled out for 92 (Muirhead 4-24, Black 2-0). The batting was miserable, the Hymer's Lost by 6 wickets. side managing a mere 46 (Muirhead 22). St. Peter's 111-8 (C. Harkus 28; R. Horner 27). Mention should also be made of Bosomworth, who donned the keeper's gloves for the first time and kept quite well throughout. His willingness to learn proved the Played 5 Won 0 Drawn 1 Lost 4. greatest asset. Of the batsmen, Brewster provided exciting, if brief innings. White batted steadily. Muirhead with 3 not outs to his credit, finished the season with an average of 44. INTER-HOUSE CRICKET N.M.P. SENIOR COMPETITION 1st Round Manor 62 (S. Cole 20; R. Kirby 5-23; P. Jacques 4-25). Grove 65 for 0 (M. Willink 50 not out). JUNIOR COLTS RESULTS Queen's 130 (N. Lister 44; R. Smith 24). School House 82 (J. Atkinson 6-30). Bradford G. S. Lost by 5 wickets. Rise 244 for 1 (S. P. Burdass 81 not out; S. Gorman 63; G. Taylor 55). St. Peter's 176-9 dec. (Brierley 53 n.o.) Temple 65 (J. Atkinson 25 not out; D. Thomas 4-22; S. Gorman 5-29). Bradford 178-5. Worksop College. Drew Semi-Finals Worksop 177-3 dec. Grove 370 for 1 (M. Willink 245 not out; J. Wright 93). St. Peter's 104-6. Queen's 29 (P. Jacques 3-14; R. Gair 5-13). Leeds G. S. Lost by 3 wickets. Rise 249 for 2 (S. R. Gorman 148 not out; S. P. Burdass 45, D. Thomas 39 not out). St. Peter's 60 all out. Dronfield 50 (S. R. Gorman 5-21). Leeds 64-7 (Pallister 4-18). Giggleswick School. Won by 6 wickets. Final Giggleswick 58 all out. Rise 237 for 5 (S. R. Gorman 56; G. Taylor 74; J. O'Farrell 21 not out; W. Hughes 43 not out). St. Peter's 59-4. Grove 239 for 8 (J. Wright 115; R. Kirby 79; D. W. Thomas 7-88). 53 JUNIOR COMPETITION 1st Round Grove 102 for 6 (I. Leedham 43; S. Forman 3-36). When you start work School House 104 for 6 (S. Forman 44 not out; P. Brierley 39). Manor 116 for 5 (S. Knocker 45; N. Lister 3-38). Queen's 67 (N. Lister 25; R. Falkingham 4-19). Rise 145 for 4 0- Burdass 31; J. White 22). it could pay you Temple 17 (A. McGrath 6-8; M. Pallister 3-5). Semi-Finals Manor 125 for 5 (J. W. Metcalfe 48 not out). School House 127 for 2 (P. Brierley 41; S. Forman 42 not out). to mention our name Rise 54 (J. White 22; P. Toes 5-19; A. N. Clavell 4-25). Dronfield 17 (M. Pallister 9-8). Opening a Lloyds Bank current account when you start Final Rise 104 (J. Burdass 30; P. Brierley 6-44; S. Forman 3-40). work can help you in so many different ways. You don't need to School House 107 for 4 (P. Brieriey 33; S. Forman 53 not out). carry lots of cash with you as you can pay for most things by cheque. A Cashpoint card is free to all Lloyds customers and lets you withdraw cash at the touch of a button from over 1000 machines in Great Britain. A Lloyds account is efficient because regular statements help you keep track of your spending and income. OXFORD CUP And it can help you save for things like holidays, a car or even a Points School deposit on a place of your own Awarded Dronfield Grove Manor Queen's Rise House Temple Senior Rugger 20 20 Provided you stay in Junior Rugger 10 10 credit we'll run your account Senior Cricket 20 20 completely free of bank Junior Cricket 10 10 charges for at least a year if Senior Rowing 20 20 Junior Rowing 10 10 you start a monthly-paid job Athletics Sports 15 15 within six months of leaving Athletics Standards 15 15 school or sixth-form college. Cross Country 10 10 Junior Long Run 10 10 You'll find full details in Swimming Sports 15 15 our leaflet "When you start Swimming Standards 10 10 work let Lloyds Bank help you Tennis 15 15 manage your money" and a lot Shooting 15 Squash 15 10 of valuable advice in our Black Fencing 15 15 Horse Guide "When you start earning'.' You can get them both free from your local Lloyds Bank branch. Call in and ask about opening an account. ECCENTRICS CRICKET With an unavoidably reduced fixture list, the club is still flourishing. This season there were only two fixtures, one against Clifton C.C. and the other against Saints C.C. Any Old Peterite wishing to play for the Eccentrics should contact D. N. Potter at school. At the sign of the Black Horse It is hoped that the fixture list will be increased next year, thereby offering matches of different standards to suit differing talents. D.N.P. 54 SQUASH REPORT FENCING The season 1981-82 saw a massive improvement in the standard of first team The past fencing season was one of mixed fortunes. While there were many squash, especially in the lower numbers, namely, N. Hopton, A. Smith and S. individual successes, the year was rather marked with doubts concerning the fencing Gorman. These three players in particular started regularly to beat players, who only club's future. months before, they would lose to. After a nerve-racking inter-house competition last season, which Temple narrowly During the first half of the season we struggled against strong opposition and won, fencing got off to a quiet start in the Christmas term with members in various slowly drifted towards the bottom of the local league. Later though, with the stages of training. However, a higher level of fencing was soon attained by every improvements in standard, team spirit and dedication we managed to gain several fencer, especially by Judith O'Reilly and Julian Sellers. David Calderhead won the victories and valuable points from narrow defeats which gave us sufficient points to Yorkshire Men's Epee event, and, as a result of this success, David was deservedly avoid relegation. We shall continue in League Division Two next season. selected to fence for the English Schools' Team. Christmas term ended on a note of The experience gained from League matches helped greatly when we came to play light relief, when Judith O'Reilly and Christopher Drury helped in the school play by school matches. We beat Ampleforth, Repton and Pocklington, three strong sides, but directing the duel in the last scene of'Hamlet'. Their efforts were rewarded by Hamlet lost to Barnard Castle and Leeds Grammar School, who, with their various county and (Barney Skrentny) and Laertes (Richard Venable) becoming firmly hooked on fencing, international players, were too strong for us. and joining the club. We also managed to win our way into the quarter finals of the Riley Cup At the start of the Easter term, we were sorry to lose our coach, Mr. Power. In his tournament beating Clifton and Wigginton (the favourites) to get there. Some really six terms at the school he has done a lot for fencing, especially on the tactical side, and exceptional performances were given by the team as a whole, especially J. Muirhead, we wish him well for the future. After three weeks without a coach, we were all A. Smith and S. Gorman. delighted to welcome Mr. Pearson as school coach. We are very grateful to him for The school individual squash cup final was played at the end of the Easter term. travelling from Gateshead, where he is a national coach. During these three weeks, the Rupert and James met in the final and produced a hard fought, entertaining match financial side and future of the club were assessed, and it was decided that a recruiting which resulted in James beating Rupert 3-2. drive was needed. Although this met with success from the senior members of the In the senior house match final Rise played Manor. A weakened Manor team was school, it made little headway with the middle school. This lack of interest, however, beaten 4-1 by Rise. Rise also won the junior house match final, again over Manor, this was compensated by fencing being re-started in St. Olave's, where there are now more time 3-2. than twenty fourth and fifth formers fencing. This should provide us with some young Colours were re-awarded to R. Bond and J. Muirhead and awarded to N. Hopton, talent in the near future. A. Smith and S. Gorman. After these problems had been sorted out, and with the Public Schools' Fencing Many thanks to Mr. Lee, our coach, and Mr. Walls for his help with match Championships impending, we managed to get down to some actual fencing. At the organisation. Championships we again achieved a good overall performance, coming twelfth out of The team was represented by: R. Bond, J. Muirhead, A. Smith, S. Gorman, N. thirty-three schools competing. Julian Sellers and Christopher Drury fenced well to Hopton and J. Barrett. reach the quarter-finals of the Mount-Haes and Senior Epee events respectively, whilst David Calderhead won the Junior Epee event to become only the second person ever in the school to win an event at the Championships. He then went on to fence well for Rupert Bond English Schools at Edinburgh, and David was subsequently awarded his school colours for these two outstanding achievements. During the Summer term the training was relaxed with only two events left. The sabre fencing has now been re-started due to the enthusiasm of the dynamic trio of David Beaumont, Craig Lawrence and Andrew McMeeking. Finally, my best wishes for the future go to all school fencers, especially to Barney GIRLS' SQUASH REPORT Skrentny and Richard Venable, who will be responsible for the running of the club. I would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Bird and Mr. Reiss for their unceasing support Squash figured as an important girls' game this year with some twenty girls for the club, and Mr. Pearson for all his skilful and thought-provoking coaching. involved. We had a new coach, Mrs. Shepherd, and her help was much appreciated. The girls' team in the winter term were, in descending order, Miriam Smith, Sophie Atkinson (Capt.) Julie Bond, Beatrice Smith and Frances Critchley. Despite losing Miriam at the end of term, we maintained our unbeaten record for the season. Jane Sutton joined the team and Rosalind Gorst represented the team occasionally. Christopher Drury. Matches were not, however, limited to the team. School House won an inter-house competition and a girls' individual competition was also held, which was won by Sophie Atkinson; Julie Bond was runner up. Hopefully, next year girls' squash will be taken even more seriously. There is certainly enthusiasm amongst the girls themselves.

Sophie Atkinson. 55 TENNIS The good results of the last few seasons continued this year. The two captains John Ludley and Beth Whiting were the only regular players from last year who continued to play for the School's teams. The School 1st VI started off the season erratically, the performances reflecting a lack of match experience and killer instinct. Both steadiness and determination increased as the season progressed, and allied to the undoubted talent on the team ensured increasingly good results. Seven out of nine matches were won, and the two reverses came in the first three matches. After that all WILLIAM BIRCH the six remaining matches were won, the result being close only in a very exciting match against Scarborough College. The most pleasing aspect of the seasons matches was the increase in both team spirit and standard of play. By the end of the inter-school AND SONS LIMITED matches the team had settled down into consistent play of a much higher standard than looked likely in April. The erratic but sometimes brilliant play of Richard Knocker, Established 1874 David Kean and James Muirhead was complemented and helped by the steadiness and consistency of John Ludley, Tim Kaner and, particularly, Giles Bilton, their respective partners. These six players played in every match, and were all awarded colours, John Ludley for the third time. The 2nd VI consisted of Peter Drury and Tim Hyde, Nicholas Hopton and Michael Cramb, Guy James and Edward Haxby, with Rupert Bond playing in one match. Again the team's lack of experience was crucial when they lost the first match. The remaining three matches were won convincingly, with all three pairs contributing to the points total. The girls' team, very well organised by the captain, Beth Whiting, played against six other schools and York University II. AH the matches were won with something to spare. The team members' strengths complemented each other well, and there was little difference in standard between the pairs. Five of the team are available next year and so we look forward to extending our run of unbeaten seasons. The team consisted of Beth Whiting and Isobel Stewart, Julie Bond and Beatrice Smith, Frances Critchley and Jane Hilton. They were all awarded colours. Jane Sutton and Frances Stewart each played in two matches, ably deputising when needed because of injury or illness. An Under 16 fixture was played against Worksop, and J. Bowden, J. White, M. Wise and J. Abbey joined M. Cramb and N. Hopton to form the team. Builders and Civil Engineering The results of internal competitions were as follows: House Matches: School House beat Temple. Contractors Girls' House Matches: School House beat Manor. Boys' Open K.O.: James Muirhead beat John Ludley. Girls' K.O.: Isobel Stewart beat Frances Critchley. U.16 K.O.: Michael Cramb beat Nick Hopton. Property Repairs Plant Hire U.15 K.O.: Stephen Crabb beat Stuart Chippindale. Mixed Doubles: G. James and B. Smith beat J. Muirhead and J. Hilton. Doubles (Restricted to non-colours): E. Haxby and G. James beat T. Hyde and P. Drury. Spen Lane — York J. R. L. Telephone: York (0904) 22185

56 OXFORD LETTER LANCASTER LETTER Much though we dislike being compared with Bristol, we must nonetheless confess that there has been no formal contact between O.P.s even at Oxford this year. At least two Old Peterites proudly display the white rose in this stronghold of However, the inter-college mailing system has produced the following information Henry Tudor: Michael Hjort (Grove, 1976-1981) and Mark Lodge (Grove, from Old Peterites prepared to admit their continued existence here. 1975-1980). Senior member is Angus Bowie (Temple, 1962-67), tutor of Queen's College and Lancaster is situated in the rural north of the county at the lowest crossing point of lecturer on Aristophanes. He claims that his time is spent writing, teaching and the River Lune. The University itself is three miles south of the town on Bailrigg Hill, 'enjoying the gifts of the Founder;' what that means we will allow readers to decide for also known as the 'Swamp'. (It is rumoured that the buildings are slowly sinking at an themselves. alarming rate of two inches every year). Of those who came here straight from school, longest-lived is Jeremy Beadle The campus is small and confined, providing accommodation in the colleges for (Queen's, 1969-74) at Oriel. He too has been teaching and has also made some funny two thirds of the five thousand student population. The majority of second year speeches at the Union — the definition of the word 'funny' in this connection was not students have to find digs irr Lancaster, Morecambe or the surrounding area. Despite made entirely clear. He is content to remain the 'dark horse of Oxford,' looking strenuous efforts to strengthen links with the town, the University remains very much influential, and wandering round the city appearing to be hard at work, which we a separate entity, fully serviced by shops, banks, refectories and a Post Office. To some assume he is. extent this insularity adds to the claustraphobic atmosphere that exists. Many students Martin Gargan (Queen's, 1972-77) at Teddy Hall continues to be active on the take advantage of the outstanding beauty of the countryside not more than a bike ride rugby field, representing the University regularly. He took a Second in the Honour away. It is probably one of the best sited Universities for anyone interested in outdoor School of Physiology last summer and admits to being 'surprised' at this result, but pursuits and there are a large number of societies devoted to making the fullest use of rumour has it that he is now working industriously. Lancaster and its environs. Alone in the Third Year, but still not a finalist, Richard Bronk (Grove, 1973-78) The old adage 'University is what you make it' is especially true of Lancaster. The continues to work hard in the Bodleian (when he is not singing in the Kodaly Choir, potential exists for a fine and enjoyable three years, but stagnation is all too easy and drinking coffee, punting or travelling to Greece). His brother Chris (Grove, 1975-80), many people leave without experiencing a full University life. also at Merton, claimed to have done nothing, but later admitted that he had been This, of course, is not true of two particular students. Michael Hjort has been Chapel Warden and treasurer of Merton Floats, in which capacity he made a £500 busy during the year, notable during Rag Week when he braved the harsh February profit on a garden production of the highly intellectual "Wizard of Oz." winds, sleeping for long periods under the stars for charity. Mark Lodge, to the Next door at Corpus Christi, Andrew Barrell (Temple, 1974-79) has acquired a disdain of his tutors, spends his time waist-deep in cess pits producing video mild reputation for consuming an inordinate number of college meals, damning co- programmes or defending the Realm on a Royal Navy minesweeper as a member of an residence, and posing as a classicist. He also works during the daytime (what he does at RN Unit" Mark Lodge night does not bear description), and was rather surprised in Michaelmas to win a College Prize he hadn't entered for. Fellow historian Roderick Barron (Queen's, 1974-79) at L.M.H. was also thus recognised for what is loosely termed "academic merit" but he has, in addition, managed to be active in soccer, tennis (in which he is P.O. Box 350, Nakuru, College Captain) and "messing around in punts". He plans to attend a Teddy Hall Kenya. ball, which all goes to prove that living in one of the original women's colleges makes Sir 21st April, 1982. one courageous, if nothing else! In your October 1981 edition I see that in the interview with Mr. Le Tocq he Our lone female is Mandy Rigby (Grove, 1978-80). She has again been active in mentions that when he first came to St. Peter's in 1937 German was not part of the drama, playing Nora in Ibsen's A Doll's House and Desdemona in Othello, and is Curriculum and also there was no workshop. currently president of Lincoln Players. She has also branched into sport, participating When I left St. Peter's in 1936 I recall a workshop or at least a carpentry workshop in the Lincoln Girls' Rugger XV in a charity match (charity shown to the situated on the ground floor of the science block presided over by a Mr. Schofield who opponents . . .?). She naturally doesn't mention work, as it does rather unfairly impose also did repairs around the school premises. itself on the pleasures of university life. German was taught by Miss Weller irreverently known as "Gertie", a lady of At Worcester, Dennis Burton (Grove, 1974-79) has also found the distractions of redoubtable and weather-beaten visage and a fresh air enthusiast; all the windows in Oxford overpowering, and claims to have spent his second year drinking and enjoying her class room had to be wide open at all times even if an arctic blizzard was lashing himself, although he also got on his bike in the Varsity Match, and has a minor part snow halfway across the room. Gertie had a rather portly wire haired fox terrier which this term in a play at Somerville. accompanied her to all lessons and sat under her desk making unpleasant smells. At Our only first year is Stephen Mawby (Grove, 1978-80), who has joined the Christmas time she would bring her violin into class, she played in the school orchestra aristocracy at Magdalen. He has not divulged any information, feeling that it would be under the baton of Mr. P. H. Sykes, and we all sang "Stifle Nacht, Heilige Nacht" inappropriate as he is not a member of the Club. with differing amounts of enthusiasm. Such have been our activities this year. We are always (well, nearly always) pleased Of course, after all these years my recollections may not be as good as I think they to see O.P.s from other universities and invite them to call on us if they ever come here are. to ponder upon the imponderable. We look forward to welcoming new Freshers this Yours faithfully, Michaelmas; who knows, someone may even have the drive to organise an O.P. event. Noel Colbeck The Oxford Old Peterites School House 1932/36. 57 OLD PETERITE NEWS NOTES Old Peterite members are invited to submit to the Hon. Secretary any item which OLD PETERITE CLUB they would like considered by the Committee before their next meeting on Saturday, The Old Peterite Club 91st Annual General Meeting was held at the School on 27th November. Saturday 10th July and there was an attendance of 34 members. Congratulations to R. F. Harding who won the O.P. Golf Burnett Trophy at York D. T. Rumfitt was elected President of the Club in succession to R. F. Harding. Golf Club, Strensall, at Commemoration and also to K. M. Ratcliff and P. J. The Hon. Treasurer presented the audited accounts for the year ended 31st Middlebrook on their election to Captains of Berkharnstead G.C. and Selby G.C. December, 1981, which showed the accumulated fund for the running expenses of respectively. Both are former winners of the Burnett Trophy. £2,395. The President paid tribute to R. F. Harding in his two years of office. He also Congratulations also go to the Pandas Hockey Club on the occasion of their 20th thanked both the Hon. Treasurer for his work and Hon. Secretary for his publication Anniversary. of "The Chronology of St. Peter's". D. W. Grice, J. C. M. Rayson and J. C. Rounthwaite were re-elected to serve on the Committee for a further term of three THE HON. SECRETARY'S "CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF ST. years and D. P. Atkinson, R. M. Deas and C. Frank were elected to fill vacancies PETER'S" thereafter. With a Foreword by J. Dronfield, O.B.E. Reports were received from District Hon. Secretaries and all reported successful dinners or functions. G. N. Burn and C. J. Watson had filled the York and West This 96 page book, published by the Old Peterite Club, surveys the School's Riding District vacancies respectively and the following Regional Dinners were history in an easy reference form starting with its founding in 627 continuing right announced as follows: through to 1986. It also contains lists (all with dates) of Boards of Governors, the London: Friday, 5th November, 1982, at the Great Western Royal Hotel, Headmasters, Housemasters, Assistant Masters, Masters i/c major games, Paddington, Wl. Commanding Officers, School Officials, School Officers — Heads of School, Captains East Riding: Friday, 27th May, 1983, at the Bell Hotel, Driffield. of Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Shooting and Boats (1878-1982) and C.S.M.'s. School It was also hoped to hold a Manchester function and the West Riding function Internationals, O.P. Internationals, Oxford and Cambridge Blues, 160 O.P.s of possibly in March. The third mixed function at Jasper's Country Club, Wigginton Distinction (with short biographical history on each), D.S.O. Winners, O.P. Club Road, York, was held on Friday, 2nd April, at which 28 attended an enjoyable Officers and General Committee (1886 and 1982), Hon. Life Members, 1st XI Cricket evening. The York District Secretary has received replies from local O.P.s and and 1st XV Rugby Records, The School Song, "The School Ghost," The Song of the suggestions have been put forward for a mixed dinner and either a football or a St. Peter's Rowers, The Commemoration Hymn, Messages from Buckingham Palace shooting match. (1927 and 1981), Roll of Honour: 1914-1918, 1939-1945, and many other smaller items of interest. The Commemoration Day next year will be Friday, 8th July to Saturday, 10th The cost of the Book is £2.75 (plus a 26p stamp, please, if this is to be sent by July. Second Class Post). Cheques should be made payable to the Old Peterite Club and sent Discussion about a possible Club Newsletter took place to keep members in touch. together with the tear-oft slip (on the back page) to: A Sub Committee had been formed earlier in May to look into the feasibility and R. D. Harding, Hon. Sec. O.P. Club, 5 Cricket Close, Newton Solney, Burton-on- desirability of such a publication. There were many factors to consider and the Sub Trent, Staffs, DE15 ORZ.' Committee would be reporting to the next General Committee Meeting on Saturday, 27th November. It was unlikely, however, that anything could be produced in 1983 as GIFT TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES the Club would not be able to finance a project of this nature until possibly the following year because of its commitment to finance the Hon. Secretary's THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES "Chronological History", just published. An old print of Althorpe Hall (the Spencer Family home in Northamptonshire) It was with great pleasure that the Meeting elected J. N. Gaastra and Miss N. mounted and framed was sent with the following loyal greetings and message: Gypson to Honorary Life Membership of Club in recognition of their long and The Old Peterite Club of the Royal School of St. Peter, York, wish to convey a sincere devoted service to the School. expression of loyalty and affection on the occasion of the marriage ofH.R.H. The Prince of Wales to The Lady Diana Spencer. Old Peterites of today and tomorrow will endeavour to maintain their great tradition of loyalty and service. The reply from an Equerry at Buckingham Palace was as follows: "The Prince and Princess of Wales have asked me to send you and the members of TIES AND LADIES BROOCH the Old Peterite Club their sincere thanks for the delightful engraving of Althorpe which you have had mounted and framed so attractively. O.P. Club ties are available from the Hon. Secretary, R. D. Harding, 5 Cricket Their Royal Highnesses very much appreciate your kindness in sending this gift to Close, Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, DF.15 ORZ. Price £2.50; Ladies them and ask me to thank you all most warmly. Brooch £2.75 (second class postage is not included). N.B. The informal and formal ties I am also asked to thank everyone for their good wishes." can only be purchased from the School Shop. Price £1.50. Please apply to: The Rear-Admiral Sir Hugh Janion K.C.V.O. Manager, St. Peter's School Shop, York, Y(H 6AB. 22nd September, 1981. 58 OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER THE OLD PETERITE CLUB EAST RIDING DINNER The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 10th July, 1982, in The 23rd East Riding Dinner was held at the Bell Hotel, Driffield on Friday, 28th the School Dining Hall. The toast to the School was proposed by I. U. Warrington and May, 1982. The toast to the School was proposed by the Chairman, Colin Frank, to the Headmaster responded. The toast to the Old Peterites Club was proposed by R. G. which John Rayson responded in the absence of the Headmaster. The President, Langstaff and the new President, D. T. Rumfitt, responded. The Club is again Robert Harding, also spoke and the following members were present: indebted to Mr. Jackson and the School Catering Staff for the excellent meal provided Atkinson, C. Gooder, P. Raylor, A. and a very enjoyable evening was spent by the 171 people who attended. Atkinson, P. S. Gooder, F. Stead, T. Atkinson J. S. Jobling, M. Shepherd, M. Atkinson D. P. Harding, R. F. Shepherd, N. Armstrong, R. G. Hopkinson, R. C. Shepherd, P. W. Those present were:— Burdass, John Hornby, M. R. Shepherd, P. W. The President Grice, D. W. Prest, S. W. Burdass, Mike Hepworth, M. G. B. Stephenson, R. F. H. (D. T. Rumfm) Hall, M. S. Priestley, F. Browne, F. D. Megginson, P. R. B. Shuttleworth, G. The Headmaster Hamilton, B. Pritchard, G. F. Brown, J. Megginson, S. Thompson, C. W. The Hon. Secretary Hamilton, D. H. Procter, P. J. Burdass, R. Newitt, J. A. Tindall, J. S. R. (R. D. Harding) Harding, J. T. Prowde, A. M. Black, A. Newdick, F. N. Vickers, H. The Hon. Treasurer Harnby, F. B. S. Pulleyn, F. R. Chadwick, C. I. Peacock, R. Warrington, I. U. (J. E. Moore) Harnby, N. F. Ranson, E. M. H. Dawson, J. R. Penty, J. Wood, R. Imm. Past President Harris, P. L. Ratcliff, K. M. Dee, C. C. Potter, D. N. Ward, T. (R. F. Harding) Hepworth, M. G. B. Raylor, J. M. Dent, J. Rayson, J. C. M. Ward, D. The Bursar Heywood, M. J. Rayson, J. C. M. Frank, C. Roundthwaite, J. C. (Col. J. P. F. Abbott). Hubbard, R. H. Richardson, J. C. The Head of School Hudson, D. E. Rivers, P. (S. N. Williams) Hudson, W. M. Roberts, A. Allen, B. Hughes, D. J. Robinson, A. C. Atkinson, J. Huntley, W. G. Saville, J. OLD PETERITE HONG KONG DINNER Atkinson, P. S. Ijaz, M. Sellers, J. I. The second Hong Kong Dinner arranged by Tong Lop Bong was held on 27th Atkinson, P. T. Jackson, A. Shelton, W. J. Atkinson, S. Jackson, Z. Shepherd, C. S. May, 1982, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club. Those present were: the Hon. John Bainbridge, M. W. Johnston, D. P. Shepherd, P. M. Griffiths Q.C., Attorney General of Hong Kong; Mr. M. G. B. Jones, Security Barron, A. Johnston, M. W. Shepherd, P. W. Controller of the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr. J. Bygate, Project Manager of Barron, D. Kaner, T. Shuttleworth, G. M. Beaumont, N. Kean, D. Shuttleworth, N. D. the underground transport system; Mr. C. P. Sanderson, Film Editor of a leading film Bird, C. J. E. Kent, M. J. Shuttleworth, S. production company in Hong Kong, and Tong Lop Bong, Public Prosecutor with the Bird, O. J. Knocker, R. Smith, N. J. Hong Kong Legal Department. Although the five O.P.s present were at the School Bretherton, D. Langstaff, R. G. Smith, R. during different periods, we were linked by people like Mr. L. C. Le Tocq and the late Brindley, R. A. Lawrence, J. C. Smith, W. Brockbank, C. T. Lee, G. F. Stabler, D. Paddy Power as well as places like the Burton Stone and the Bay Horse. Brown, G. Leefe, P. A. Stancer, W. W. Towards the end of the evening we were joined by the President of the Foreign Brown, J. C. Le Tocq, L. C. Stevens, R. A. Correspondents' Club, Mr. Hubert Vanes. We had great difficulty in trying to Burdass, C. W. Litten, R. S. P. Stewart, F. Burn, G. N. Lockey, C. Stringer, H. persuade him that St. Peter's was opened in 627 A.D. and that we had nearly managed Burn, G. R. Lockwood, P. A. Stringer, M. to get Guy Fawkes to attend the evening as well. Burn, S. M. Lomas, G. C. H. Stubbs, C. J. Any O.P. residing in Hong Kong who would like to join our future functions Chao, J. S-W. Ludley, J. D. Sutton, J. A. should contact Tong Lop Bong, telephone 3-859380. Coulthard, K. G. McDonald, R. S. Sutton, J. E. Cummin, D. G. Millar, T. Tait, A. W. Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to Mr. M. G. B. Jones who made Dawson, J. R. Minnighan, P. A. Taylor, H. the happy evening possible. Dawson, M. Mitchell, G. B. F. Taylor, J. P. M. Tong Lop Bong. Dell, K. Morris, S. R. A. Thompson, C. W. Denison, E.. A. K. Naylor, M. A. Thompson, E. G. Denison, J. A. Newdick, F. N. Village, A. G. Depledge, R. G. Newdick, P. A. Warne, H. L. Dodman, J. R. Nichols, A. J. Warrington, I U. Dodman, P. A. O'Reilly, J. Warrington, T. C. St. THE OLD PETERITE CLUB NORTH EASTERN DINNER Ellison, J. F. Parkin, W. A. Webster, R. H. Frank, C. Penty, J. R. Whiting, B. The Dinner was held at Ramside Hall Hotel on 30th April, 1982. The dinner was Gibson, A. C. Pickersgill, R. Whitlock, S. J. attended by: Dr. Bill Graham, John T. Harding, I. U. Warrington, Maxwell Deas, Gorst, R. Potter, D. N. Wood, J. R. Richard Pickersgill, David Rumfitt, J. F. Brown, M. Donnelly, T. H. Vickers, P. M. Graham, G. E. L. Powell, A. H. Wright, E. J. Shepherd, G. M. and R. L. Jobling, E. Potts and R. A. Cockroft with their guests, the Headmaster, the Resident and the Hon. Secretary. John Harding proposed a toast to the School to which the Headmaster responded. The provisional date for 1983 is 29th April. Contact D. L. Brown Darlington 0325-65543 for details. Unfortunately there are 30 names not listed as their tickets were booked without the names being given. D. L. Brown. 59 LONDON OLD PETERITE DINNER Andrew Robson Temple 1953-1961 Robin Sykes Rise Ted Sedman Temple 1951-1956 David Tate Rise The London dinner of the Old Peterite Club was held at the Great Western Royal Tony Short Rise 1933-1941 David Turnbull Manor Eric Simpton Temple 1944-1949 Julian Turner Queens Hotel, Paddington, London, on 6th November 1981. Freddie Slegg Temple 1944-1949 Christopher Watson Rise Once again the numbers attending increased and we are now approaching the Arthur Smallman Rise 1924-1927 Richard Webber School House halcyon days of the 1950s and 1960s. However, there is still room for improvement Chris Smith Manor 1962-1967 Grant White Dronfield and your organiser will still valiantly concentrate upon increasing our numbers once David Stabler Grove 1945-1954 Michael Willets Queens Ronald Stead Temple 1932-1938 Jonathan Winchurch Manor again for the coming year. Mac Steele Rise 1933-1943 Frank Wiseman Master Having evaluated the years at which the attendees were at school, it was most Ion Stone Dronfield 1972-1977 encouraging to find that one third had left school during the last ten years. The next Robert Stratton School House largest group, some 27%, had left between twenty and thirty years ago. Every decade and Manor 1938-1943 was represented, as far back as 1912. This, hopefully, will encourage other old boys to come along as there will always be someone they know. Better still, if they were to bring someone along with them, they would be saved from any possible NEWS OF OLD PETERITES embarrassment of not knowing someone. The dinner, once again, was most enjoyable. Tony Short does such an excellent ANDERSON, M. B., graduated from Durham University with a First Class Honours job - without his help and advice the organisers' task would be much more difficult - Degree in Law. (Grove, 1973-78.) and he therefore deserves a big thank you from all of us. BAKER, Major-General I. H., has retired as G.O.C. North East District and moved The President, Robert Harding, now in his last year of office, was in good form. to Hampshire. He is now Secretary of University College, London. (1941-45.) He proposed the Toast to the School, and whilst the serious parts were said with some BROWN, J. E. A., has been selected for the British Orienteering Team to compete in feeling, equally there were more amusing incidents which he related to us. It was a nice Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark. (Queen's, 1975-80.) touch to see him taking wine with his former teaching colleagues, namely Allan Dodds, EGGLESHAW, R. C, has been appointed Catering Manager of the Turf Club, John Ray son and Frank Wiseman. Carlton House Terrace, London. (Temple, 1965-69.) The Headmaster responded by relating the latest news concerning the School and ELLISON, J. F., is Captain of Durham University Rugby and played for Yorkshire in described some of the very many activities which are undertaken. He also listed the the Inter County Championships. (Rise, 1974-79.) varying successes which the School and pupils had achieved. FLETCHER, P. H., has passed the professional examination of the Institute of Civil After the formal part of the evening, the majority stayed on partaking of the local Engineers and is now working for Messrs. Brian Colquhoun and Partners as a beverages until quite late, reminiscing about their old school days and friends. Chartered Civil Engineer. (Dronfield, 1967-72.) In conclusion, the organiser is grateful for the support he received from the hard GARGAN, M. F., won an Oxford Rugby Blue in 1980 and was a non-playing reserve core, and most encouraged by the support received from the younger O.P.s. in the 100th Varsity match last December. (Queen's, 1972-77.) HARDING, R. D., rejoined the staff of the Repton Preparatory School in Derbyshire The 1982 O.P. London Dinner will be held at the same venue on November 5th, 1982, at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Anyone who does not receive an invitation, and would last September. During his four years as Housemaster of Alcuin he researched the like to attend, should contact Keith Ratcliff on 04427 73123 (home) or 01-821 2187 material for his book entitled "St. Peter's School, York: a Chronology". It has just (office). been published by the Old Peterite Club and copies are on sale through him or the School Shop at St. Peter's. (Rise, 1960-66.) The following Old Peterites attended: HEPWORTH, R. I., has graduated from Loughborough with a First Class Honours Degree, B.Sc, and the Institute of Civil Engineering's prize for the most The President (R. F. Harding) Archie Garbutt School House 1953-1959 The Headmaster (D. E.. P. Hughes) Howard Gatiss Queens 1971-1976 outstanding engineering student in his intake. (Temple, 1973-78.) The Hon. Secretary (R. D. Harding) Alan Gomersall Grove 1951-1959 JOHNSON, P. M., played for the British Police Cadets' Rugby team last season. William Adler Rise 1972-1977 Roger Goodwill School House 1964-1966 (Temple, 1974-79.) George Alderson School House 1956-1961 Donald Gray * Grove 1924-1929 Christopher Beaumont School House 1951-1959 James Hanson School House 1918-1922 LONG, G., Managing Director of Times Newspapers, has been appointed Deputy Victor Black Temple 1936-1942 Christopher Harland Manor 1971-1977 Chairman of its parent company, News International, to "assist Mr. Rupert David Bretherton Grove 1971-1975 James Harrison Queens 1969-1974 Murdock". (1936-41.) Tony Brindley Manor 1940-1945 John Hayes Grove 1957-1962 MIDDLEBROOK, P. J., is currently Captain of Selby Golf Club. (1950-54.) Nigel Brindley Rise 1970-1975 Francis Hillyard Rise 1931-1941 Christopher Brockbank Dronfield 1972-1977 Ian Hunter Temple 1951-1961 RATCLIFF, K. M., is currently Captain of Berkhamstead Golf Club. He is a former Alan Brown Rise 1938-1942 Stephen Kirby Dronfield 1968-1973 Leicestershire County player. (Manor, 1946-50.) David Burton School House Rex LangstafT Temple 1938-1941 ROBINSON, I., won his 44th International Rugby cap in January playing for and Manor 1939-1943 Tom Lewis Rise 1923-1926 Barry Creasy Manor 1971-1976 John Mitchell Temple 1967-1972 England in the British Home Internationals at Ilkeston, Derbyshire. (Temple, John Croft Manor 1965-1972 Christopher Monro Rise 1969-1974 1966-71.) Steven Denley-Hill Manor 1955-1959 Andrew Motion Manor 1974-1977 SHERRIS, A. B. L., is teaching at Red House School, Norton, Cleveland. (School, Allan Dodds Master 1950-1964 Thomas Pick Day Boy 1908-1912 1968-73.) Geoffrey Dodsworth Temple 1937-1945 Mike Ranson Rise 1953-1960 Robin Field Grove 1949-1958 Keith RatclirT Manor 1944-1950 STUART, J. E., has retired after thirty years service with the R.A.F. and has taken up Hugh Fisher Rise 1975-1977 David Rayner Grove 1953-1959 an appointment with the Ministry of Defence. In 1972 he was awarded the M.B.E. Roger Frost Rise 1939-1942 John Rayson Rise 1942-1947 and on retirement held the rank of Squadron Leader. (Rise, 1942-47.) 60 OLD PETERITE CLUB Committee: D. P. Atkinson, Esq., "Greystones", Garton, Driffield, N. Humberside. Officers and General Committee 1982/83 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. President: C. Frank, Esq., Stoneridge, Deepdale, Knox Lane, Scarborough, N. Yorkshire. Dr. G. E. L. Graham, "Croft End", 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan, • D. T. Rumfitt, Esq., St. Olave's, 30A Westfields, Richmond, Greater Manchester, WN1 2QY. North Yorkshire, DL10 4DD. D. W. Grice, Esq., 29 Penyghent Avenue, Burnholme, York, Y03 OQN. vF. B. S. Harnby, Esq., Running Beck, Woodgate Lane, Weeton, Leeds, Past Presidents: W. Yorks, LSI7 OAW. M. G. B. Hepworth, Esq., 7 Dewsbury Terrace, Bishophill, York. »J. A. Hanson, Esq., "Montclair", 11 Newton Drive, Accrington, D. C. Holmes, Esq., 18 The Avenue, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, Cleveland. Lancashire, BB5 2JT. L. C. Le Tocq, Esq., 12 St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. • T. J. Lewis, Esq., O.B.E., Sway Wood Paddock, Mead End Lane, Sway, D. M. H. Phillips, Esq., Aldersley Farm, Holt, Wrexham, Clwyd, North Wales. Nr. Lymington, Hants., S04 OEE. E. M. H. Ranson, Esq., 17 Carleton Avenue, Simonstone, Nr. Burnley, Lanes. < C. W. Thompson, Esq., 2 Brinkburn Vale Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17 4AQ. J. C. M. Rayson, Esq., 2 St. Olave's Road, York and St. Olave's School, • P. S. Atkinson, Esq., "Greystones", Garton, Driffield, North Humberside. York, Y03 6AB. . F. N. Newdick, Esq., Ball Cottages, Brandsby, York, Y06 4RQ. J. C. Richardson, Esq., 33 Berry's Road, Upper Buckleberry, Nr. Reading, Berkshire. K. M. Ratcliff, Esq., "Dormers", 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Berkhamstead, J. C. Rounthwaite, Esq., Drake Cottage, Scagglethorpe, Malton, N. Yorks. Herts., HP4 3BN. D. N. Simmons, Esq., 113 The Oval, Brookfield, Middlesborough, . R. F. Harding, Esq., Filmer Cottage, Bulmer, York, Y06 7BN. Cleveland, TS5 8HR. E. G. Thompson, Esq., "West Winds", 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York. I. U. Warrington, Esq., The Old Vicarage, Pocklington, York, IP18 6UH. Vice-Presidents: • The Headmaster, St. Peter's School, York, Y03 6AB. K. G. Chilman, Esq., 71 Meadowfields Drive, Huntington Road, York, Y03 9HW. J. Dronfield, Esq., O.B.E., Askham Bryan, York, Y02 3QS. . 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 BURNETT TROPHY Wittering, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex. On Sunday, July 11th, following Commemoration, the annual competition for the .Sir John Rodgers, Bt., D.L., 72 Berkeley House, Hay Hill, London, W.l. Burnett Trophy took place at York G.C. and attracted, somewhat disappointingly, only 17 players this year. This, however, did not detract from the enjoyment of the occasion, although the sight of another half dozen contestants as a regular feature Hon. Secretary: would be most welcome in future. . R. D. Harding, Esq., 5 Cricket Close, Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, The Trophy, named after its donor N. R. Burnett (who was at the School between Staffs., DEI5 ORZ. 1920-23), was presented to the O.P. Golf Society in 1959, and the competition has been held annually ever since, with the honours changing hands each year with the Hon. Treasurer: exception of winners P. J. Middlebrook (5), J. M. Booth (2) and J. C. M. Rayson (2). With Paul Middlebrook regrettably having to withdraw at the last moment, the J. E. Moore, Esq., "Mylncroft", 1 Mylnhurst Road, Sheffield, Sll 9HU. contest was wide open. Mike Ranson, last year's winner with 37 points, led the field this year and quickly District Hon. Secretaries: established a menacing total of 35 points. However, perhaps with the aid of some local London: K. M. Ratcliff", Esq., "Dormers", 8 Upper Ashlyns Road, Berkhamstead, knowledge, and undoubtedly with the aid of some superb golf clubs presented in 1974, Herts., HP4 3BN. your scribe and organiser of the competition, playing off 10 handicap, managed West Riding: C. J. Watson, Esq., 7 Skelda Rise, Wells Road, Ilkley, W. Yorkshire. without much embarrassment to sneak in with a total of 36 points, and thus win the North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J.P., "Croft End", 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan, competition by 1 point. This result alone should spur contestants to participate next Greater Manchester, WN1 2QY. year. North East: D. L. Brown, Esq., "Ashcroft", Ashcroft Road, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL3 8PD. R. F. Harding, Secretary O.P. Golf. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, Esq., "Greystones", Garton, Driffield, N. Humberside. York: G. N. Burn, Esq., 74 Barons Crescent, Copmanthorpe, York. 61 BIRTHS OBITUARY EATOUGH, On 21st July, 1981, to John and Diane, a daughter, Lucy Caroline, a RONNIE ALLENBY sister for Hannah Louise. During the afternoon of Saturday, 13th March, my phone rang at home. I didn't FORD, On 6th June, 1982, a son, Nicholas Simon. immediately recognise the voice of the Head Master, telling me the bad news ... HARDING, On 4th June, 1982, at Burton-on-Trent District Hospital, to Richard and 'Ronnie has been found dead in his cottage.' Could I go to the school and look for any Jan, a daughter, Clare Elizabeth. useful details in my files? I knew, of course, that we wouldn't have any information — Ronnie had always been at the school — everyone knew that — even before paper­ work was invented! Ronnie had come to,the school as an assistant porter early in 1952. In 1960 he married 'Maisie' who was employed in the school kitchen. MARRIAGES SHERRIS, A. B. L., married Christine Wilson at St. Mary and St. Romuald Church, Yarm. SNOWDON, D., married Jacqueline Mary Sargeant at All Saints Church, Denstone, on 29th May, 1982. MARSDEN, N. C. P., married Jane Scott on Saturday, 10th July, 1982.

DEATHS BURDON, T. H., (1922-26). ECKERT, D. V., on 14th June, 1982. FEARNSIDE, R, (1922-27). WALLBANK, C, (1941-58).

(Photo by Richard Harding) t When I first arrived at St. Peter's seven years ago, Ronnie duly appeared in my office, eager-faced as always, and in his gruff way, came as near to an introduction as was possible. In fact he rather enjoyed being 'grumpy', but in the nicest possible way and I soon came to depend on him as an ever-ready source of useful information. His knowledge of the way in which the school functioned was quite amazing and on many occasions when I was in a tight spot and needed help, he would be there. I would probably want to know where to find someone or where a certain class was being taught, and the first time the man called from the electricity board to read the meters, I had absolutely no idea where they were. But Ronnie knew ... He always came up trumps. Of course, his job took him to every part of the campus, but the bonus for the

62 school was that he did this with an ever-open eye, and thus became a walking MRS. CECILY TOYNE (1888-1982) 'information centre'. He was certainly mindful of the needs of the school. The Hon. Secretary of the Old Peterite Club writes:— Ronnie had a rather disconcerting habit, regardless of where he might find you, of shouting out 'instructions', which, on peril of your life, you ignored. He considered it Mrs. Toyne died on the 26th May and a Service of Thanksgiving was held at the great fun if he could distract you from what you were already doing, and pay any Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Ware, Hertfordshire. She was in her 94th attention to his request. year. In addition to his school job, he had secret 'sources' for various items of farm I was privileged to see her only last January and she talked of happy years at St. produce, etc. It was deemed a great honour, for instance, to be put on Ronnie's egg list. Peter's during her husband's Headmastership between 1913 and 1936. From her To qualify for this meant you had really been 'accepted', and eternal thanks were conversation she best remembered the boys of School House and having spoken to expected. some of them recently they obviously had great affection for her. She last visited the Equally, if you caught him in a good mood you could expect to be supplied with a School in 1969 on the occasion of the Memorial Service for Kenneth Rhodes, who in 'decent bird' for Easter or Christmas — "not that supermarket rubbish!" And lately he his early career had been the resident Tutor in School House with the Toynes. did a good line in the most prolific tomato plants. While you were still counting on Part of her earlier life was spent in another school. Her father, Colonel Young, was your fingers how much you owed him he would do a quick mental calculation. Bursar at Haileybury College, and here she met the young Sam Toyne at a Latterly, and especially since Maisie's death, we had to jolly him out of various Housemaster's dinner party. Their arrival in 1913 heralded a new era for St. Peter's upsets — he was rather a lonely man, so in a way he liked this attention. In recent and it was 23 years later that The Peterite magazine of April 1936 recalls: "The months Ronnie's health had deteriorated and after a visit to Killingbeck Hospital for approaching departure of Mrs. Toyne from St. Peter's will fill many with a great tests he was hopeful that major surgery would make a new man of him. However, this feeling of personal loss. Present Peterites, Old Peterites, parents, and Staff alike will all was not to be and he became very depressed about his condition. He was really too ill miss her kindness and friendliness. From 1913 to the present she has always to undergo surgery. maintained a close personal touch with all the activities of the School, and with all its He then took to coming into the offices, looking for consolation, and also for any individual members. Many generations of Old Boys will recall with gratitude how, on little job which would keep him occupied. He would come up the stairs, bringing his their arrival at School as new boys, she hastened to make them feel at home, and those dog 'Rex' with him, and be at the ready for any small task which wanted doing. In all who were in the School House will remember with pleasure the evenings in her of this, his mischievous nature had full rein. He took great delight in the simplest drawing room, playing games and charades. Others will remember her kindness and tasks, but at the same time those tasks were completed. It is nice to recall that Ronnie thoughtful attentions to them when they were ill. was gainfully employed in my office the day before he died and that he demanded 2p I Old Peterites she was always glad to see—each year at the House Supper, in her owed him. He was still tormenting us all with his odd little ways! annual speech, she used to give a sincere invitation to them—and she was always ready A sign of the esteem and affection in which Ronnie was held was shown on the day to show a real interest in their doings and to welcome them and their wives. of the funeral when the Chapel was full of his friends representing all areas of school At all School functions—Commemoration Days, cricket, football, hockey, and life. I like to think that he was watching us all, safe in the knowledge that he was not rowing alike—she was always present, and her ready charm and tact made her a perfect alone. hostess. In the Athletic Sports she took a special interest, and many winners of the The school has lost a true and faithful friend. Victor Ludorum will be proud to have won the cup presented by her. In the Dramatic side of the School life Mrs. Toyne played a great part. Herself a talented actress, she contributed greatly to the success of the many School plays in which she took part, while her constant readiness to denude her own house to furnish MR. B. H. HOLBECHE, C.B.E., M.A. the stage made easy the life of a stage manager. But it was not only her acting and her Brian Holbeche joined the staff at St. Peter's in 1954, and those who remember production which helped to make the plays successful; it was largely her interest and him, with his lively cheerfulness, mastery of his subject, and enthusiasm for all aspects hospitality during the rehearsals which made the performance of the plays such good of school life, heard with much sadness of his death in a road accident in February. He fun to all who took part in them. Lately, too, she has founded and been President of came to St. Peter's to be head of the English department, was an assistant housemaster "The Curtain," a society for reading plays, during the year. in the Grove for four years and housemaster of Queen's for four terms, leaving in In short, in all branches of the life of the School Mrs. Toyne has shown a constant December 1961 to take up the appointment of headmaster of King Edward's School at and sincere interest, and it is with the greatest regret that we now say good-bye to her." Bath. He not only did much to enhance the standing of that school, but was very active in the wider sphere of educational administration: President of the Headmasters' Association in 1970, Chairman of the Direct Grants Committee of the Headmasters' Conference in 1972/3, President of the Joint Four Secondary School Association in 1974. Teachers do not easily find their way into the Honours Lists and it is a measure of his achievements that he was made a C.B.E. in 1972. St. Peter's and the Old Peterites were both represented at the memorial service in Bath Abbey on 9th March and we were able to express to his widow and two children both our sympathy with them personally and our appreciation of his work here. L.C. Le T.

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