Number 24 Winter 2014

THE MAGAZINE FOR FORMER PUPILS AND FRIENDS OF GLASGOW ACADEMY AND WESTBOURNE SCHOOL

Our future: their future Editorial Contents 3 Sir Steve Redgrave helps to The wisdom of Jimmy Murray, tuppenny raise over £20,000 for SciTech pies and the price of a postage stamp... Record ‘Higher’ results Once upon a time, when life was much simpler, Glasgow Academy communicated 4 Anecdotage letters with its entire community - pupils, their parents, former pupils, Governors and staff 6 More than just manners and - by sending them a closely-worded pamphlet called the Chronicle. This was nice rugby! and thin and easy to send by post three times a year. Since the Post Office enjoyed a 7 The hidden curriculum monopoly, postal rates were cheap and everyone was happy. 8 Favourite teachers remembered Then something happened - let’s call it ‘progress’. Photography became cheaper and 9 Introducing the Saunders easier. Photographs - which used to support the written word - became the ‘main Centre thing’ and words increasingly began to be relegated to a supporting role. 10 Glasgow 2014 - The XX The advent of low-cost colour photography only hastened the decline of the written Commonwealth Games word. Pamphlets blossomed into colourful magazines that were lovely to look at. But 12 Academical Club they grew fat with photographs. And expensive to post (since Royal Mail no longer 14 Westbourne Section had a monopoly and postal rates were exorbitant). And people were confused. 16 Overseas Representatives Witness Jimmy Murray who happened to write to us - by e-mail - from Canada: 17 Dallachy Lecture 2014 – £125,000 for SciTech ‘I received my Chronicle and see it came by airmail in 18 Events three days at a cost of £9.90. To those of us brought up in 20 Family announcements “Look at the Glasgow when a tuppenny pie cost tuppence, and now living overseas and unfamiliar with UK inflation, £9.90 seems a lot 25 Obituaries incredible of money. Perhaps it is chump change.’ 31 Picture post A good point, excellently made, with which we Do we have your e-mail address? things my old wholeheartedly agree. (Which is why we normally send It’s how we communicate best! school gets up Jimmy’s copy of the Chronicle by surface mail for less than a third of the price.) In case it was of interest, we Keeping in touch to these days” let Jimmy know that we have introduced a system of reading the Chronicle through the website, a move that The External Relations office is situated has reduced costs hugely. in Colebrooke Terrace. Former pupils are The next day we heard from Jimmy again: always welcome to pop in for a chat and look round the school. Just give us a call to arrange ‘I do not like to read magazines on line. I like to have them lying around to be picked up time a time. Our address is Colebrooke Terrace, and again. Or to be read in bed. Glasgow G12 8HE and you can contact us on ‘I also like to have the Chronicle lying around so that I can show it to visitors and say “Look 0141 342 5494 or at [email protected] at the incredible things my old school gets up to these days”. (I can also go on to comment that I The Glasgow Academical Club hope the young blighters appreciate how lucky they are and that they do not become spoiled, but 21 Helensburgh Drive, Glasgow G13 1RR I have to say they do look pretty sensible.) President: Douglas Robinson ‘So I would prefer to receive the Chronicle, even by surface mail if this can be arranged. E-mail: [email protected] Secretary: Stuart Neilson ‘I must say I am very impressed by all I read in the Chronicle (that should be “see” in the Tel: 07771 845104 Chronicle – there is not much written) and Etcetera. The new science building will be a huge E-mail: [email protected] addition. It is a very different school!’ The Academical Club pavilion A good point, excellently made, with which we once more wholeheartedly agree. is available for functions. Which is precisely why we continue to send Etcetera out as a magazine rather than Academical Club’s London Section solely on line. Secretary – David Hall, 20 Cadogan Place London SW1X 9SA For neither of these magazines do we make any charge - nor are they supported Tel: 020 7235 9012 financially by the Academical Club. We think they’re important enough to send you E-mail: [email protected] without charge. We hope you agree! Like us on Facebook; join us on LinkedIn

Cover: Emily Porter and Hugh Fulton, both of P1, complete the topping out of SciTech. Photo - Roberto Cavieres

2 Etcetera Sir Steve Redgrave helps to raise over £20,000 for SciTech

On 4 September a fantastic fundraising dinner, which raised over £20,000 for SciTech, was held in the Cargill Hall. Sir Steve Redgrave CBE was the principal guest and speaker. Academy rowers provided great entertainment for two ‘race night’ betting games and eight of our rowers were presented with their Glasgow Academy internationalist shields by Sir Steve on the night.

Record ‘Higher’ results The Glasgow Academy This summer’s Higher results were our Calendar 2015 best ever at the pre-review stage. Our A perfect seasonal gift S5 pupils gained a record 358 A grades (63.5% of entries) and our highest-ever A We are delighted to show off our and B grade percentage (85%). school buildings this year in Particular congratulations to Megan Auld our calendar who scored the top mark in Scotland for Higher Physics. She was awarded an ‘Excellence in Physics Award’ by the Institute of Physics at the ‘Science and the Parliament’ event held at Our Dynamic Earth on 12 November. Along with Louise Murphy, Megan also scored 100% in Higher Maths. (Only 29 of over 22,000 candidates achieved this rare distinction.)

But it’s not only the girls who have done well. Amongst 30 candidates who clocked up five, six or seven A grades, Philip Cai, Adam Kidd and David Retailing at a bargain price of Wu achieved 6, and in Philip’s case, a £5.00 each or 3 for £10 (plus P&P) remarkable 7 band 1s (i.e. exceptionally Orders can be placed by telephone on high marks all round). These record results 0141 342 5494, are all the more pleasing given that pass Megan Auld rates nationally were lower this year than or by email: [email protected] last year.

Etcetera 3 Dear Sirs Anecdotage letters I feel I must correct a mistake in the late Andrew Wylie’s book A School at War, p8. Here it is stated that the Janitor, Charles Jones, returned from naval service in WW II as a Lt Commander. Not so I’m afraid. He never reached that exalted rank. He was a Chief Petty Officer. I know this because I was a lifelong friend and classmate of his son Charles William Donald Jones, BDS who died on 27 December 2012 in Kidderminster. Through him I knew his father well. As far as I know CPO Jones served throughout WW1 and subsequently, serving some time on the China Station until retiring from the Navy in 1936 as a CPO to take up the position as janitor. I don’t know about his DSM but he was decorated by the Italian Government for something and had a certificate and a medal. Charlie, his son never knew exactly what it was for as he never had the ornate Certificate that came with the Heady coiffure and mild who subsequently played for England. medal translated! On the outbreak of war concussion - Accies v West 1971 Those familiar with that Accies team in 1939, Charles was recalled to the Navy will be unsurprised to note the absence and was a torpedo instructor I was told. He The enclosed photo is of Accies v West from the pack of David Kernohan who was discharged on age grounds in 1943 and at Burnbrae in the spring of 1971. Accies returned to the Academy where he served preferred the maverick approach to won something like 8-6, I think, thanks for a number of years until his death in second row play and is likely to have to the inevitable Simmers drop goal late August 1960. been just out of camera shot waiting for in the game. The only other feature of a scoring pass! His son Charlie left the Academy in 1944 note was Willy Purdie getting concussed having been called up, and joined the early on and spending the remainder On a separate point, in answer to the Navy serving in destroyers on duty in of the game asking what the score was. question posed about the school team on Norway and after the war in Hamburg and (Double entendre here – I think he page 7 of Etcetera 22, I am third from the North Germany. He was an Able Seaman meant ‘What’s going on!?’) right in the back row - a callow youth and was demobbed in I think 1946 or of 15 who, for some reason I can’t recall, Accies left to right are Brian Lockhart, 1948. He then studied dentistry at Glasgow ended up in the 2nd XV with the year the said Willy Purdie, Graeme Mitchell, University 1949-1954 and on graduating above me (I left school in 1965). John Watson, Douglas Calder, Alistair spent a year as a Dental Officer to the Grenfell Association, St Anthony Hospital, Graham, Kit Smith, myself and Archie Note also Lord Maxton’s then coiffure! Newfoundland, where he met his first Hardie. West players of note are the late Best wishes wife Barbara, a nurse on the station. They great Gordon Brown (clearly offside) and came back to the UK in December 1955 Lionel Weston (second from the right) Fred Coulthard (1965) and he practised in Worcestershire. They had one son, Donal. His wife died sadly shortly after, and he married Audrey and they had a daughter. He eventually became Area Dental Officer for Dudley near Birmingham and lived in Kidderminster. Having retired in 1986, he continued to work with the British Dental Association, being made a life member in the same year. I hope this helps with clarification. I would be interested to know where Andrew got his information as it certainly clashes with my knowledge. Yours

William Graham Watson – known as ‘WOG’ by Baggy Aston(!) and still proud of being called that by old classmates - (1945)

4 Etcetera ‘Baggy’ Aston - a man with a soft heart! Douglas Macnaughtan’s contribution to Etcetera 23 (‘Tea for...35!!’) about enjoying tea chez Aston as a reward for the class of 1963/4 achieving a 100% success rate in Higher English has prompted some memories of my own. While I cannot speak for earlier years, I can confirm that a similar challenge was issued by “Baggy” to his then Class V A in September 1959. When the results came out the following spring, all pupils in the class had obtained a Higher pass - apart from one boy (best left nameless) who was awarded a Lower pass instead. Interesting times - in the CCF! Front row: John McLuskey, a Strathallian It fell to me as form captain to raise (Alan Johnstone); Harry Jackson; A? with ‘Baggy’ the issue of the tea. His I read the spring issue (as usual) with Ewing; and two Edinburgh Academy initial reaction, not surprisingly, was interest and found another reminder of cadets. to assert that not everyone had got a our happy(?) days in the CCF. Higher, and therefore no tea was due. I also recall Ronnie Flett being at this This time I had not been wrongly course, but he is not in the picture. Summoning up such powers of transferred to the RAF section but was sophistry as had come my way from in Roger Trythall’s picture of us cadets We shared a Nissen hut in freezing membership of the Literary and on the Artillery course at Otterburn. It weather on top of the Otterburn moors Debating Society (also held in Room does require a correction, however, as and I well remember our efforts to keep D), I argued that, since all but one I have never been Hugh – but always warm by stoking the stove which was had gained a Higher pass, with the Chris. Thanks, Roger! our only form of heating to the level other pupil also passing, albeit at a where the flue glowed red all the way to Lower grade, then no-one could be The others in the picture are: the ceiling! said to have failed. It was therefore in Back row: Michael? Ure; a Strathallian; Interesting times! order to claim our reward. John I’Anson, K Tough; another Strathallian; myself; Roger Trythall Chris Ormerod (1961) Clearly ‘Baggy’ was a man with a soft heart, and an understanding wife, since he quickly, and with good Graeme Laird (1964) sent us this photograph of the GA shooting team which grace, conceded that we had won the won the Strathcona Shield in 1963. The team was captained by John S wager. Gilmour to the right of the shield. Graeme is on the left of the shield. Other members were: Shortly thereafter our class (precise numbers forgotten) made our way Back row: Graham Ross, Roger Manson, Stanley Anderson and Lt. Hugh Stevenson (master) Front row: Ian McNicol, GL, JG, David MacLeod. one afternoon after school to Kelvin Drive, where ‘Baggy’ and his wife were the most welcoming host and hostess. The format was very much as described in Douglas Macnaughtan’s piece about his class’s similar event a few years later. After a most excellent tea, my only regret was not to get a glimpse of the ‘Aston Fire Wagon’ (in fact a splendid pre-war Rolls-Royce) of which ‘Baggy’ sometimes spoke, but which I only once saw in Colebrooke Street.

Alexander Pollock (1961)

Etcetera 5 More than just manners and rugby! Andrew McMurchy: some reminiscences hen I came to Glasgow stayed with him in 1937. There was a Christmas pantomime which was written Academy in 1931 the Rector, cultural organisation run by the Nazis and produced by a member of the WDr Temple, was just about to which offered cheap excursions and science staff, Gordon Carruthers. It was retire. To mark his retirement, he gave there was one to Weimar which I was a great success. I played various parts every boy in the school a card with a keen to go on - so I put on Fritz’s Hitler in it. The rugby team were the ladies’ prayer on it that he had composed. The Youth uniform and as a result had a chorus. The boys had other parts but the new Rector, Roydon Richards, was very good, cheap day out. I served with staff had the main ones. I remember a obviously going to be a new broom and the Intelligence Corps during the war, wonderful chorus with hulking members he soon made his presence felt. He was thanks to my German. of the 1st XV singing, ‘Crocus, daisy, instrumental in the Academy becoming Scots’ bluebell,’ a song about flowers. It In the 1950s, when I was on the staff, well known among independent schools was a hoot. one of the highlights was the annual in the UK. When I went to the Academy my father’s friends in the city said, ‘I hear you’ve sent your son to the Academy. They’ll teach him good manners and how to play rugby, but very little else!’ And yet, thanks to the new Rector’s policies, I obtained an open scholarship to Cambridge University. After we had taken the scholarship exam, my friend, Tom MacRobert, and I catalogued the school library. There were a lot of characters on the staff at that time and my German master, Johnnie Hume, had a fascinating German wife, Hildegard, who no doubt was an influence in my becoming a German scholar! Johnnie Hume ran a trip to north Germany when I was about 14. We had three days in Hamburg, three in Prefects 1938-39 Bremen and three in Lubeck. That was Back row: (l to r) AJ Stevenson, L Shearer, JE Hilton, JW Norton, JB Fowler my introduction to the continent. Hitler Middle row: RB Cameron, JH Phillips, TM MacRobert, AR McMurchy, HA Kingcome, A Russell was in full charge of the country then. Front Row: WJ Campbell, HM Black, The Rector Roydon Richards, R Sawers, AM Loudon Later I had a German correspondent, Fritz, who was a keen Nazi. I went and

GA CCF Back row: (l to r) Rob White, Bruce Chalmers, Peter Jones Front row: Peter Hewitt, Andrew McMurchy, Gordon Carruthers, Ernest Dowson Andrew aged 15 (Notice the GA belt clasp!)

6 Etcetera Although I lacked enthusiasm for the CCF as a pupil, because I wanted to Former School Captain Allan Alstead (1954) sent us this photograph of the Prefects of 1953-54. As concentrate my efforts on getting a well as Brigadier Alstead and Roydon Richards, the group includes some well-known names. But who are they? scholarship, I ran the Naval Section when I was on the staff. My background had been army. When I was interviewed for the naval post, I told Roydon Richards, the Rector, I did know port from starboard! The great fire of Glasgow Academy occurred while I was on the staff. Fortunately it did not happen in school hours. The aftermath was so well organised with temporary classrooms in private houses and public buildings that not a day’s teaching was lost. In 1960 I left to become head of German at Nottingham High School, where I stayed until I retired in 1981.

Andrew McMurchy – (Pupil 1931-39) and Master (1951-60)

The Hidden Curriculum

Its main role, however, was to allow us budding mechanics, under Norrie’s guidance, to gain some basic proficiency in changing and cleaning spark plugs, adjusting a fan belt, setting ignition points etc. For a truck which rarely went anywhere, it enjoyed an enthusiastic - if somewhat hit and miss - maintenance attention, while he opened his cupboard regime. and described the contents of his shortly- to-be-consumed packed lunch, which Although Mr Plowman, as he told us had been prepared for him by a Physics teacher, did his his Mum, when she wasn’t behind the wonder how many of my fellow best to shed light on, for example, the counter serving in the family-owned chip I inmates at The Academy remember co-efficient of friction of a multiple shop in Wishaw! (We were never sure ‘Norrie’s Lorry’? pulley system, I confess that I have never whether the chip shop scenario was true, had the need to know that, whereas I am John ‘Norrie’ Plowman was my physics but - as it sounded much more appealing more than grateful to Mr Plowman the teacher, and a Captain in the CCF, in than our own home lives - fervently we ‘M.T.’ instructor for instilling a life-long which he ran ‘M.T.’ (Motor Transport) hoped that it was!) interest in anything to do with vehicles. classes. He had under his charge an old, This has given me the enthusiasm and I recall that his most anticipated delicacy possibly WWII, Bedford ‘OY’ 3-ton ability to tackle most mechanical issues, was a tuna sandwich, accompanied by truck, unsurprisingly known by us such as those which frequently arise on a hard-boiled egg. I was intrigued, as ‘squaddies’ as ‘Norrie’s Lorry’. my own elderly MG sports car these I wasn’t sure what tuna was. My mum I enjoyed Physics and I liked Norman days. must have been bemused when, on my Plowman, so I willingly enrolled for his return home, I requested these items for Another spin-off from my regular lunchtime M.T. sessions. Norrie’s Lorry my own packed lunch. To this day, I love Academy education involved my likeable never actually ventured very far from its that culinary combo, thanks to Jimmy and eccentric Maths teacher, Jimmy stance between the Physics lab and gym. Jope. Jope. It did make occasional on-road forays to Tune a car… tuna sandwich… For Mugdock, on CCF field-days, where it If Maths was time-tabled for the period me, that was all part of The Academy’s would be strategically parked on a hill, before lunch, it was more than likely ‘Hidden Curriculum’! presumably to make our ‘battlefield’ look that Jimmy Jope would call a halt to more authentic. the planned lesson and demand our Jim Shearer (1964)

Etcetera 7 Favourite teachers remembered

Chris Varley Jimmy Scougall I appealed to him that there was no purpose in my remaining there under the Chris Varley was an exemplary teacher, Those of us who received our circumstances, and that I could rejoin unsparing in his efforts to help his pupils education during the war years had a the family who were leaving in two reach their goals. My own case is a good surfeit of elderly teachers – some even days’ time for Carradale. Fortunately he example: having sat the Highers in May beyond normal retiral age. This was accepted my plea, and after one night in (1947), I asked to specialise in Modern understandable under the circumstances, the dormitory, I was on the train back to Languages. Chris coached me in German but unfortunately - while they did not Glasgow and freedom. So perhaps it is during the rest of the summer term and lack experience - there was often a understandable that, apart from enjoying even in the summer holidays, to such shortfall of enthusiasm. the subject of Biology, I have a high effect that I was able to pass Higher A glaring exception to this was the regard for Mr J Scougall. German in the Glasgow University presence of Mr J Scougall who was given entrance exams in September and thus the brief of instructing us in Biology. Jim Cunningham (1949) to join his stable of Oxbridge candidates. He must have ranked as the youngest He gave of his time in other ways, for member of the establishment and ‘Dodo’s’ hidden depths… example by entertaining his German brought an insight to his chosen subject students at home in company with a Those of us who were taught geography which made a visit to his classroom by ‘Dodo’ (DD Ogilvie – his initials spelt German refugee couple, in the hope a highlight of the day. His classroom that exposure to the spoken language his nickname) cannot fail to recall having was situated right next door to ‘Dodo’ to rote-learn the names of the stations on would be helpful, or by accompanying Ogilvie who also sparked interest in his his charges to the Edinburgh Festival the Trans-Siberian railroad, and I can still subject - but he was a bit older, and also recite them after all these years. to attend performances of the in charge of Detention, which spoilt his Comédie-Française, or to a lecture in image a bit. He certainly aroused our interest in Glasgow on a French literary topic. He travel within what was then the USSR, was a keen hill-walker; otherwise he Anyway, back to Mr Scougall… Being and I recall one pupil (I forget who it gave the impression of concentrating more on our wavelength than the rest was) suggesting that he should organise a solely on the acquisition and of the staff, he had evidently been given school trip on the railway. I don’t know dissemination of linguistic knowledge. the remit to organise and supervise whether our classmate was joking, but If this impression was false in any way, I any extra-curricular activity (not that a short while later Dodo told us that never suspected it. there was a lot of that during wartime!) he had made arrangements for such an and this made him someone more expedition and asked who would like Alastair Gordon (1948) approachable than the rest. to take part. We were all quite amazed, A personal memory is of one of the until he reminded us what the date was – activities that was in his charge - the it was the first of April! Miss Duff Summer Camp to Ladybank in Fife. We all took it in good part, but the Douglas Alexander’s article on the This was not a leisurely experience, as incident reassured us that, despite Dodo’s subject of Miss Duff on page 8 of Etcetera we were expected to spend the days somewhat formidable appearance and 21 brought back memories of being in raspberry picking at the local farms. manner, beneath it all he had a terrific her Primary 2 class in 1934-1935. I also My parents had enrolled me for this sense of humour. remember learning The Whistle O’ experience (character-forming possibly), the Wee Herd Lad, and growing broad and I was rather reluctant to attend as Hamish Richardson (1968) beans. I also remember learning how to the rest of the family would be enjoying knit, our efforts being taken home for a summer break on the golf course and Missing masterpiece! mother’s approval. Further, we learnt beach at Carradale - not to mention the In 1967 Peter Kimber was my form how butter was made. Four jars half full dances in the village hall. master. The class made a movie in with full-cream milk were handed out For some reason I was unable to go out which we all played a part, the title of one to each row of boys and each of us with the main party at the start of the which was ‘Hickory Holler’s Tramp’. I would shake it vigorously for a minute camp, and had to join them a few days played the part of the tramp. It would be or two then pass it back, and eventually later. On my arrival, I found that the interesting if the film is still in existence. it came up the row to the front again, berry pickers were on strike and had Harry Pattison had it at one point - but and - low and behold! - there were small withdrawn their labour and Mr Scougall where it went, goodness knows. lumps of butter in the milk! We certainly had on his hands a crowd of boys who had a comprehensive education in these had to be entertained during the day, due Perhaps some of the old boys reading this days. to a lack of employment. could shed some light on the subject. W Graham Watson (1945) Not wishing to add to his problems, Willie Hunter Smith (1968)

8 Etcetera Match the Master! Stuart McAlpine (1943) contacted us recently with some memorabilia from his schooldays which included these signatures of masters who were teaching in his day. Some of our more mature readers may like to see if they can match the master to the signature.

On 7 November it was announced at the Introducing the Saunders Centre Glasgow Academicals’ War Memorial Trust AGM that the SciTech building will be named in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Francis (Frank) Saunders MBE ERD (1923). Just six months before he died, Frank decided to leave a very significant bequest to the SciTech appeal. We hope all members of our community will agree that we should commemorate his generosity by naming the building ‘The Saunders Centre’ in his honour. The success of the appeal to date means that only a few major naming opportunities in the building remain available. If you would like to discuss naming a space in The Saunders Centre, please contact [email protected] or call 0141 342 5494.

Etcetera 9 Glasgow 2014 - XX Commonwealth Games

In recognition of The Academy’s huge contribution to the success of Glasgow 2014, the organisers presented the school with memorabilia from the Games - including a specially engraved medal tray used in one of the medal ceremonies. Photographed are (left to right) Hilary Atkinson (Glasgow 2014, General Manager Sports Services); Sheila Crawford (Retired Head of Games); Rhona Simpson (Director of Sport); Susie FitzGerald (Administrator) and Greg Warnecke (Glasgow 2014, Head of Sport) In making the presentation, Hilary Atkinson commented: “We have been incredibly fortunate to have been able to access venues of such high quality and therefore ensure that the event will leave its mark in Commonwealth Games history.”

hat a fantastic show Glasgow put on for the XX involved - from ground staff to Baton carriers, Clyde-siders and Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event technical officials helping across various venues, to the School’s Wever to be held in Scotland! Throughout those 12 Director of Sport, Rhona Simpson, Athlete Representative on special days in July and August, the city and its people ensured the Gladsgow 2014 Board. that the event lived up to its reputation as ‘The Friendly At the closing ceremony, Glasgow 2014 Chairman, Lord Smith Games’. Scotland’s record haul of 53 medals ensured they were of Kelvin, paid tribute to the athletes who ‘gave their all’ and our most successful ever games. the Clyde-siders, whom he described as the ‘lifeblood’ of the The school and the Club can be rightly proud of the part Games. they played in this milestone event, with the immaculately- One of those athletes was our own Katie Archibald (2012), presented rugby pitches at New Anniesland and our new who competed in five cycling events and won Bronze medal in international-standard hockey pitch at Windyedge being used the 25km points race in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. as top-notch training facilities for the Games. In addition to our sports facilities, we had around 30 volunteers Very well done to all involved!

Colin Dawson (1967) with the baton in Broomhill Drive, Glasgow Heather Williams (2004) holds the Queen’s Baton aloft in Edinburgh

Hugh Barrow (1962) passes the baton to Katy U’ren grand-daughter of Henry U’ren, former Head of PE

10 Etcetera Photo (left to right): Heather Williams (2004) Baton Relay - Edinburgh (nominated for work in establishing disability sports clubs); Hamish Millar (former School Governor) T/L Transport - Rugby Training - New Anniesland; Beth Vance (2005) Sports Massage Practitioner - Games Village; Brian Middleton (1973) CGA Assistant Tanzania - Games Village; Helen McNaught (GA PE teacher) Field of Play team member; Clive Thomson (1965) Baton Relay - Giffnock Tennis Club (nominated for work with Greenbank Church and Whitecraigs Tennis Club) ; Joe Doyle (Handyman at TGA Milngavie) Call room at Hampden; Sheila Crawford (retired GA Head of Games) Training Venue Co-ordinator - Hockey - Windyedge; Elaine McCallum (retired Geography Teacher and Head of Careers) CGA Assistant Team Uganda - Games Village; Jen Barr (GA PE teacher) Sports Presentation Runner; Iain Jarvie (1972 - Glasgow Accies Membership Secretary) T/L Venue Transport - Games Family Hotel; Susie FitzGerald (GA PE Department Administrator) Training Venue Co-ordinator - Rugby - New Anniesland; Colin Dawson (1967) Baton Relay - Crow Road/Broomhill Drive (nominated by Moira Atkinson)

Not in photo: Katie Archibald (2012) Cyclist - took part in 5 events (Bronze Medal in 25km Points Race); Helen Bell (Accies’ Ladies Hockey) Field of Play Team Leader; Duncan Cunningham (1973); Fred Ellsworth (1970) Field of Play Marshall - Cycling; Douglas Graham (1992) Driver; Catherine McMahon (GA Modern Languages Teacher) T1 Driver; Michael Osmond Field of Play - Barry Buddon Shooting Centre; Lyndsay Steel (1998) volunteer Pharmacist; Rhona Simpson (GA Director of Sport) Athlete Representative on CG 2014 Board; Bruce Wallace (1973) T2 Driver; Alan Watt (1985) Pro Bono Legal Advice Service; Fraser Webster (2012) Print Distribution Team - Tollcross Swimming Centre; Hamish Wyllie (2011) Assistant producer - Opening and Closing Ceremony

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The 178-seat Watson Auditorium will be at the heart of the new building. A superb space for lectures and performance, it will be a great facility for all pupils and the local community. You can permanently name a SciTech seat for less than £10 a week.* Please contact Mark. [email protected] or call 0141 342 5494. *Over 4 years. Building work on the Auditorium is well underway

Etcetera 11 and three Commonwealth games; Rhona has most recently been Chair of Academical Club the Athletes’ Advisory Committee for Glasgow 2014. Ronnie Sinclair proposed the toast to kindred clubs and guests. and particularly with the External Relations team to ensure that every I hope to meet many of you in the one of these Academicals is given the coming months and would be delighted opportunity to participate in the benefits to hear from you if you have any that accrue from being an Academical. suggestions or ideas to enhance the Glasgow Academical Club. Please feel The Glasgow Academical Club free to call on me on 01389 727910 was founded on 21 April 1866 and during the day or 0141 956 3307 in the consequently celebrates its 150th evening; alternatively drop me an email Anniversary on 21 April 2016. The on [email protected] 150th Celebrations Committee is working hard on a number of W Douglas Robinson (1970) initiatives, social and sporting, designed President to commemorate this milestone. In addition, ideas are being formulated Summer Hockey 2014 for the Club to increase its public President’s Welcome lasgow Accies mixed summer profile and mark the occasion. Herbert t is a huge honour to be President hockey team played in over 20 Waddell was President in 1966 when G of the Glasgow Academical Club. I friendly matches throughout the I the Club celebrated its Centenary and first joined Accies in 1971 and enjoyed summer months. Thanks to the pull of I am delighted that the Club will have playing rugby for fifteen years at New the Commonwealth Games, we had a a President of similar stature during Anniesland. On retiring from the rugby really strong team this year with over its 150th year. John Beattie, successful pitch, I took on the role of Rugby 45 members, and we managed to get broadcaster and veteran of two Lions Section Treasurer and in 1995 Treasurer everyone playing at least once a week. tours with twenty-five Scottish caps to of Glasgow Academical Sports Club on The team comprised not only Accies boot, has agreed to be Vice-President its formation, subsequently serving as players from the Ladies’ and Men’s this year and will take on the mantel of Treasurer of the Glasgow Academical Sections but also players from other clubs President in June 2015; we have some Club. and those visiting, working and spending great ideas to mark the anniversary and the summer months in Glasgow. Since being invited to be President, I it is hoped that as many Academicals as have been pondering what it means possible - from all around the globe - Summer hockey is a great way to ease to be an Academical and, of course, will participate in these events. yourself into the season, help improve it means different things to different your fitness and skills and enjoy some The 2014 Academical Dinner took place people but there are one or two social banter with your team mates. on Friday 7 November in the Cargill inescapable facts: every young person We play twice a week from May until Hall. Colin Neill, President of Cricket leaving The Academy automatically August; home games are at Windyedge. Scotland and a Kelvinside Academical, becomes an Academical; there is now an So if you are reading this and fancy a proposed the health of the Club and equal number of boys and girls leaving run-around next summer, please get School. Rhona Simpson, Director of the school; there is a large group of in touch with Stephanie Hermes at Sport at The Academy, replied on behalf Westbourne girls who are now also part [email protected] of the school and gave us an insight into of the Academical community; and last, what it’s like to compete in two Olympic And if you are interested in playing but by no means least, there are young people who come to us as sportsmen You can follow all the Gents’ Hockey section news at www.glasgowhockey.co.uk and women at New Anniesland. These groups represent a huge number of people spread across the world and the Academical Club faces a big challenge to keep in touch with all of them and make them welcome in the Academical family. All too often young people leave school, and home, to pursue their education and careers in other cities and are ‘lost’ to the Academical cause. A great deal of good work has been carried out by my predecessors in recent years to correct this trend - and your Board will continue to strengthen links with the school, and thus students leaving school, by working as closely as possible with The Academy

12 Etcetera competitively during the season, please Men’s Hockey London Section get in touch with our Ladies’ and Men’s [email protected] Sections. We are always looking for or visit www.glasgowhockey.com s reported in the last edition of players of any age, skill and fitness. Alternatively visit AEtcetera, the London Section Committee has commenced planning Ladies’ Hockey Ladies’ Hockey www.theglasgowacademicalclub.org.uk [email protected] for the 2015 Annual Dinner which, for or visit www.glasgow-hockey.com your diaries, will take place on Friday 13 March 2015 (eve of the Calcutta Cup match) at the Caledonian Club in London – black tie/highland dress for the men. We have been very fortunate to secure as speakers: Mrs Mona Siddiqui OBE, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh and member of the Commission on Scottish Devolution; Mr Ryan Kohli, London Section member and barrister specialising in public law, social housing, planning, local government and licensing and Mr Tommy Reid, stand-up comedian. As our dinner is being held on the eve of the Calcutta Cup match, the London Section would welcome Academicals Glasgow Accies Ladies’ Hockey Club and their guests who are travelling 2014-15 Season down from Glasgow for the match. Any expressions of interest to attend the he start of the new season has been a fairly successful one for the Accies Ladies’ dinner should be made to Miss Emma Hockey Club. We have registered 45 players with Scottish Hockey – many being T Jones ([email protected]). former pupils of The Glasgow Academy – and the match results are looking very healthy. The 1st XI has won three out of four matches and the 2nd XI has won two The London Section participated in out of five matches. the London Scottish Schools’ Golf Day at Denham but unfortunately We have appointed a new coach – Alan Meikle, who comes to Accies from Hillhead our performance was not as hot as the Hockey Club with a wealth of experience in coaching and playing. We are proud to weather - resulting in the embarrassing list some of his coaching achievements below : position of having to hand over the National League One - Hillhead Ladies’ HC Anniesland trophy to Glasgow High National League One - Hillhead Men’s HC School. National League Two - Glasgow University Ladies’ HC In August the London Section hosted Scotland Under 16 Girls Assistant Coach the School Shooting Team during their Grassroots Coach of the Year 2012/13 annual visit to Bisley. Unfortunately the date of the Bisley Dinner had to be Alan has settled in well to life at Accies changed at the last minute so attendance (he finally understands that Accies’ by London Section members was time-keeping isn’t quite what it should reduced from previous years. Hopefully be!) and the girls are really enjoying his such a change will not occur next year. coaching sessions. Let’s hope the good results keep coming. On September 18 - THE Referendum date - we held a very successful drinks This season we welcome sponsorship evening at The Marquis of Westminster from two great Glasgow companies, on Warwick Way. Bespoke Fitness and Rentahome, both owned by former pupil and Accies It is always encouraging to be contacted hockey player Amy Primrose. by new arrivals in the London area but we understand that registering with If you are interested in coming along to the London Section is not always a top our training sessions or finding out more priority. Therefore, if anyone is aware of about Glasgow Accies Hockey please visit any new arrivals down south, would they our website www.glasgow-hockey.com. please make contact with the London We are always looking for new players; all Section on 020 7235 9012 or ages, skills and abilities welcome. [email protected] Stephanie Hermes Club Captain – Glasgow Accies’ LHC

Etcetera 13 Fiona (McJannet) Martin (1988) Westbourne Section Congratulations to Fiona who has just completed a Degree Course in Stage Design at the Royal Central School of Beloved wife of Nigel, mother of Iona Speech and Drama in London where she (15) and Rory (13) and sister of Shona achieved a First in her BA Honours course. (1986). Morven graduated BSc from She is currently working in the theatre in St Andrews University in 1984 and London. worked in retail before moving to the Inland Revenue. Morven was for many years a co-ordinator in West Yorkshire Fiona’s busy summer (by for the Kumon System in English and Royal Appointment!) Mathematics for 5 to 18 year olds. This system encourages an independent and Fiona (Cowan) Risk) who was the head positive attitude to learning. girl at Westbourne in 1963 has been a busy girl as she has been appointed as Valerie Smith (1973) the President of the Rotary Club of East Valerie - sister of Jean (1975) - on 5 Sutherland. November 2014 at Stirling Community Birth Hospital. However this elevation is down to years of dedicated service to the Laura Balfour (Finlayson) 1990 community and - in particular - to youth In Cambridge on 3 April 2014 to Laura organisations across the county. and Alasdair Balfour a son, Charles Updates Geoffrey Alexander, a brother for Jane Gotts (1994) As a result, the Rotary movement not only promoted her to being the club George, Catherine and Elizabeth. Jane has been really busy over the past president, they also made her a Paul Baby Alexander with George, Catherine and few months with the Glasgow 2014 Harris Fellow – the highest award Elizabeth Commonwealth Games as a Board available in this country. To cap it all, she Member of Commonwealth Games received two invitations to attend Royal Deaths Scotland. events - the Garden Party at Holyrood Fiona (McMillan) Fletcher (1982) Chorister Cousins in Cambridge and then the Queen invited her to St Suddenly but peacefully on 26 October Jane Finlayson-Brown - nee Finlayson Giles for the induction of Lord Kelvin 2014 in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. (1986) - and her sister Laura (Finlayson) and Lord Home as Knights of Fiona graduated BSc in Home Balfour (1990) each have a son in a the Thistle. Economics from Robert Gordon’s Cambridge college choir. Jane’s son, Institute of Technology, Aberdeen. Alexander, was on tour this summer in Morven (Macarthur) Simpson Australia with the King’s College Choir (1981) at the same time as his cousin, George, Peacefully at home, Menston, West was touring Germany and Switzerland Yorkshire on 13 September 2014. with the St John’s College Choir.

‘Where are they now?’ …the Westbourne team of 1962 who ran at Hampden Park at the Scottish Cup Final. The capacity of Hampden back then was well over 100,000 - double the figure that watched Glasgow 2014. I know one was Christine Waine who went on to marry John - now Lord - Maxton. But where are the others?

Hugh Barrow (1962)

14 Etcetera that we were positively held and shaped Will ye no’ in ways which let us grow towards womanhood, whilst we learned to live in come back a strange land. I live in Scotland again, whilst returning again? regularly to Australia to be with my That’s what 4a sang, perhaps son’s new family. Avril is very settled a mite unwillingly as prodded in beautiful Melbourne surrounded by by the teacher, in June 1966, family , dogs and lots of friends from to classmate Jean Harris. all over the world. One thing is for At much the same time, certain – real friendships span the years Avril (McCrae) Clark from 5b, , whether you see one another or not. was also preparing to leave. Both of two, grandmother of one, living in And that is so very precious. of us girls were about to start our Melbourne, and now on a homecoming life’s adventure Down Under. Jean’s tour of the UK. Jean was still a Harris Avril Clark (1968) family took her to Perth, Western because she kept her own name, only Australia, Avril’s to Cairns in far North she’d ditched the Jean bit and elided into Queensland. Frankly, it couldn’t have Sian. Some might remember the flock of been more surprising to either of us; Jeans in 4a, and Miss Hunter renaming each city was small and parochial in those them as Prima, Secunda and Tertia. She days. Cairns had only just got its first set was also wife and mother, newly back in of traffic lights. Scotland and, at this reunion in February 2014, about to become a grandmother. Oddly, although our fathers had been We sat for far longer than either of us close friends in Glasgow, Glasgow High expected to, I think, and found those 40 School boys and Anniesland rugger years just vanishing. fellows, and we had played together as children, we didn’t see each other again Now we’re in Avril’s home in for forty years. When we talked about Melbourne, still talking things out and it recently, we decided that perhaps it just so grateful to have rekindled such was a combination of the huge distance a long-standing friendship. As émigrés, then between our families, and also that one thing we are conscious of is how Australia signalled a new start, a cutting keenly you feel the loss of childhood of ties. connections, once the hurly burly of growing up and claiming your adult So, we developed in isolation - from identity is done. In different ways, you Dear ‘Etcetera’ Scotland, from the close knit bonds find yourself reaching out to touch the of kith and kin, from each other. Our I thought that you might like this photo home things again. One of those ‘home lives took different turns, but also, of Sheila Crawford and myself - Philippa things’ for us, of course, is Westbourne. we discovered, had some interesting Graham (Westbourne 1986) - for the We are so glad to have been there! We similarities. We’d never have found out Westbourne page of Etcetera. both found that our education, in the if we hadn’t put ourselves onto Friends We bumped into each other on the Mrs Rose Henderson era, stood us in Reunited a few years ago. From there Bridgeton Station platform after having good stead in our new lives and careers. we migrated to Facebook friendship, and watched the hockey at the CWG hockey And not just from the educational finally, at long last, 40 years on, managed centre in July. I heard Mrs Crawford standpoint, but the nurturing that we to sit across a table, sharing tea and more saying my name from behind me and each received, in quite different ways. than a bit of sympathy in Jenner’s. there she was - neither of us looking a Of course we have our favourite teacher day older than we did in the 1980s! Avril was now a McCrae Clark, mother ‘moments’, but we feel quite strongly She had her husband and youngest son with her – he took the photo – and I had Westbourne Appeal my elder son, Joe, with me. We just about had time for a quick catch target reached! up before the Crawfords disembarked at In early November, the appeal reached its target of £25,000 Central Station. to name a laboratory in the building. The appeal will What a happy meeting! Mrs Crawford remain open until April 2015; further donations will now taught me everything I know about help to fund equipment for the Westbourne Laboratory. hockey, which I am still playing at Thank you very much to all those former pupils who have donated so far. If you Abingdon HC in Oxfordshire. would like to sponsor some of the equipment for the Westbourne Chemistry With best wishes, Laboratory please contact Mark on [email protected] / 0141 342 5494 Pip Graham (1986)

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2005 when she and her husband took new-build vessel into the Subsea 7 fleet. Our Overseas early retirement. Previously she lived The vessel is being constructed in Ulsan in Montreal and Toronto, Canada and a by Hyundai Heavy Industries which is the Representatives small village in the Norfolk Broads where largest shipyard in the world. I’m likely If you’re thinking of emigrating or they moved to after their return from to remain in South Korea until February just travelling abroad, you might Canada. 2016.’ want to get in touch with one of Anne says: ‘We are located close to John can be contacted at john.howie@ our former pupils who is now living the town of Saintes, about 45 minutes subsea7.com overseas… east of La Rochelle and 40 mins west of LUXEMBOURG / ITALY Cognac. Bordeaux is about 2 hours south CANADA (Toronto) of us.’ Leonard Tam (1993) Executive Director On leaving the Academy, Douglas E-mail [email protected] Maitland Gibson (1962) went to St SPAIN (Catalonia) AFRICA (Kenya) Andrews to study English. A scholarship Chris Thomson (1963) Economist at the from the St Andrew’s Society of the State Bank of England. Researcher in Chinese Richard Bell (1981) moved to Kenya of New York then took him to Yale, where at Leeds University. Solicitor in Scotland. over 25 years ago after completing a he gained an MA. He moved north to National advocate for natural medicine. short service commission in the Royal Canada, where he entered the world of Director of think-tanks in Scotland Marines Commandos. Since then he has book publishing in 1968. In the course and the USA. Psychotherapist. Course been an ICT and Media Entrepreneur of a long career, he became an editor leader, writer, and mentor. His book ‘Full and in his current company, East Africa and publisher for many of Canada’s Spectrum Intelligence’ came out on 29 Capital Partners, is a Venture Capital most famous authors, including three August. He lives in Catalonia and is still a Fund Manager. He lives in Nairobi with Prime Ministers. In 2008 he retired from keen mountaineer. his wife, Alex, and four children (Michael McClelland & Stewart, where he had been 23, Siana 21, Acacia 12 and Carissa 7). President and Publisher, in order to write Chris can be Skyped at his own books. chris.thomson1001 or emailed at He can be contacted at richard@bell. [email protected] co.ke His memoir, Stories About Storytellers (2011), was graced by an Introduction by VIETNAM his author, Alice Munro. When she won the Nobel Prize for Literature in November Craig Burgess (1984) has been living 2013, he was part of the official party in Hanoi, Vietnam with his family (wife in Stockholm. In September 2015 his and two sons aged 9 and 7) since 2010, second book, Across Canada By Story, working on various global health issues will be published. with UN donor and non-Governmental agencies. He says: ‘Any Academical He now lives with his wife, Jane, in central passing through Hanoi is very welcome Toronto, close to his daughters and and I would be happy to show them the grandchildren, and is always pleased to sights of Hanoi.’ hear from other Academicals. AUSTRALIA (Sydney) CANADA (West) Dr Philip Tam (1990) is a child W A D (Sandy) Ferns (1960) emigrated psychiatrist working and living in central to Canada in 1967 and continued banking Sydney. Following a very enjoyable Richard Bell in Toronto with the Bank of Nova Scotia. eight years at the Academy, he studied On an adventurous whim he moved to NORWAY Medicine in England then moved to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory where Australia in 1999. He is very happy to be Tina Anderson (Westbourne 1985) he commenced a new and lifelong career a Glasgow Academy representative and attended Westbourne School between in credit management. After successive can be contacted on 1972 and 1975 (P1-3). transfers to Vancouver and Calgary he [email protected] was appointed the Director of Credit She says: ‘After Westbourne, I went to Administration for Westfair Foods Ltd., the Westholme School for Girls in Blackburn, SOUTH KOREA Western Division of Loblaw Companies Lancashire. I did a BA (Hons) in Music Limited, Canada’s largest food retailer. After his time at Glasgow Academy at Bretton Hall College (1985-89) and He holds the professional designations John Howie (2002) completed his a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting of The Credit Institute of Canada and The Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the and Finance at Strathclyde (1989-90). I Institute of Chartered Secretaries and University of Aberdeen and - following worked in various accounting jobs after Administrations. his graduation in 2007 - started working university and moved to Norway in 1994. for Subsea 7, a subsea installation I have been working in IT since 1996 He was a prime mover in the contractor for the oil and gas industry. primarily in the financial and medical establishment of the Canada Prize. He sectors. I live on a farm with my partner, retired to Taber in Southern Alberta where John comments: ‘Over the last seven Jan-Erik, in Kragero, which is a seaside he lives with his wife Ann. They have two years with Subsea 7 I have found myself town on the east coast of Norway. My daughters and four grandchildren. working in Aberdeen, Holland, Norway family currently live in Leeds - although I and Wick! In May of this year, together FRANCE still have relatives in the Glasgow area.’ with my wife, Claire, I relocated to South Anne Pittaway (Westbourne 1966) Korea to undertake the role of Assistant She can be contacted on has lived in Charente - Maritime since Project Manager for the delivery of a [email protected]

16 Etcetera Schoolboys in cricket win Playing in the finals of the Western Cup on Saturday 6 September, Glasgow Dallachy Lecture 2014 – Accies’ Cricket club beat Irvine and won the Cup. It is perhaps for the first £125,000 for SciTech time in the history of the Club that the John Watson OBE (1965) gave a very informative and entertaining Dallachy Glasgow Accies’ Cricket section has lecture on 23 October on the theme ‘Choose a job you love, and you will won both the Western Premier League never have to work a day in your life’ (Confucius). and the Western Cup. Academy S4 pupils Cameron Russell and John Oliver John talked about how he developed the family business (John Watson and contributed well in the finals. Arman Company Ltd - founded in 1824) by specialising in the design and supply of Khan and Ruairidh Russell - also of labels and packaging to the Scotch whisky industry. He went on to describe S4 - have also contributed well to the the process of selling his business last year, in a multi-million pound deal with success of Accies’ 1st Xl cricket team US giant Multi-Color Corporation (MCC). this summer, in both League and Cup John also talked of his family’s long association with The Academy and matches. his own involvement as a pupil, parent and Governor. At the end of his Vedam Hariharan presentation, John and his four sons presented a hugely generous cheque - for (Academy Cricket Professional) £125,000 - to the SciTech appeal from the Watson Foundation. This is the largest, single, lifetime, cash gift in Glasgow Academy history.

Big smiles for a big cheque!

The Watson Boys (l to r): Fergus (2011), Sandy (2009), John (1965), Angus (2006) and Finlay (2015) with Peter Brodie, the Rector (back row, centre)

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hadn’t visited since I was at the school. It was great and the weather obliged! And - just to prove that friendships can be reinstated after 46 years - just take a look at the photo of Gordon and me! But the reunion itself: I walked down Great Western Road from the West End Hilton with some trepidation. What would it be like to meet people I hadn’t seen for 46 years? Would I enjoy the occasion or long for it to end? In the event I need not have worried. Everyone was very welcoming and many, although sadly not all, of my close friends were there and it was an opportunity to make some new friends. I found the occasion quite moving; in fact the whole 10 days I spent in the UK was like that. I’m not sure I needed to wait 46 years to do all I did but - bearing in mind that I almost did not make the effort at all - I found The Academy revisited – 46 years on! I was so glad I did! A big thank you to A personal account of the Class of ‘66 Reunion the organisers, especially Gordon, James Gilchrist and Emma as well as all those left the school in 1966 having joined who were able to be there. As for the I the Senior School after attending prep school, much has changed, probably for school in Helensburgh. I cannot say that the better. I felt a little sad that the CCF I did anything especially remarkable at is now voluntary as I got a lot out of that school (I hope this makes some of you even if it was tough at times. It was great feel better; it can be depressing to read to meet the new Rector - and I was glad about the fantastic achievements of that he was not nearly as frightening as others!) – either good or bad - but, in Basil! the words of Jim Hacker when he was just Minister of Administrative Affairs, I John and Gordon In March this year I finally retired from think ‘I did alright!’ British as well as Australian passports, one IBM and now spend my time with our family, travelling - and planning the Leaving school, I went to Glasgow granddaughter and another grandchild of undisclosed sex on the way. next trip - playing bridge, exercising and University and graduated with sailing; how did I find time to work! an honours degree in Mechanical But here’s what prompted me to write Engineering. From there to Manchester this short piece: Now, when I moved to Sydney I Business School, then my first job, thought that would be as far south I in Basingstoke and finally, my most Apart from reading Etcetera, I really did would go. However, in January this year southerly move to date, to Sydney not think much about the school until my wife and I went on a voyage to the Australia in 1975; we may stay! Most last year when I read with interest that Falklands and Antarctica. That trip was of my career was with IBM, mainly there was to be the first-ever reunion one of our greatest experiences - as some in Australia, but also, quite recently, of my year in November. It was a of you will know already, and hopefully four years in Shanghai and two years in shame really, as I had just been in the some of you will be able to experience Singapore. I know young people change UK the previous month. Anyway, one in the future. sunny morning looking out to sea and jobs quite frequently these days but I Following the reunion, I now keep must say my 34 years at IBM provided contemplating the meaning of life I suddenly thought: I should go! And I touch with quite a few of my school many rewarding experiences - when I colleagues and had the pleasure of joined there were no emails or mobile did! Having made that decision I decided to look up all those people whom I showing Mike Riddell and his charming phones and punch cards were still wife, Noreen, around our part of Sydney around! hadn’t seen for many years, all of whom went out of their way to make me feel during their recent visit. My wife and I On the family side, I married in welcome. My close friend - not ‘old’ would love to meet others who make Basingstoke and moved to Sydney friend, please note - Gordon Jack, took the trip ‘down under’. Just let me know! shortly after that. We have two sons me on a day’s tour to all my favourite John Boyd (1966/7) born in Australia but happily entitled to schoolboy haunts, many of which I

18 Etcetera South African Academical Lunch he annual Glasgow Academical Lunch Twas held this year at the Wanderers Golf Club, Johannesburg, on Friday 8 August 2014. We were a small gathering comprising Ronnie Veitch (1968), Neil Kernohan (1971), David Auld (1961) and James Anderson (1963). Apologies from Ian Davies, now retired to Underberg, where the trout are larger, and Ian Murdoch with the sad tidings of the death of his brother, Alasdair. They had Class of 1994 reunion, Friday 3 October both attended many Accie lunches. Ian continues to live in Port Alfred. James proposed a toast to the memory of JF (Elky) Clark, 1930, his predecessor as Chairman of the SA Academical Club and in whose glory days attendance used to attain the fifteen or so mark. As ever, all Academicals visiting or intending to stay in South Africa would be most welcome to contact me through Etcetera or e-mail me on the address below. The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow had been followed closely by all present and it was agreed that - in addition to the sporting prowess on display, of which the disabled athletes were an integral Class of 2004 reunion, Friday 24 October part - Glasgow had never looked better or friendlier than it did as the convivial, caring, well-organised and successful host. The consensus was that the best 2015 Dates for your Diary event was the Sevens Rugby in which GA 100 Business Breakfast February 2015 SA beat the All Blacks in the final. London Section Dinner Friday 13 March 2015, Caledonian We are looking forward to the day when Club, London a female Academical graces us with her Iain Muir Spring Lunch Friday 6 March 2015, New presence at a lunch. Anniesland Pavilion We are all concerned and watch with Donor Thank You Reception 23 June 2015, The Glasgow Academy interest the National Debate and trust that - whatever the outcome - it will Kelvin Foundation/Formal Opening of The Saunders Centre September 2015 (Date TBC) give Scots more “strength to their arms”. Class of 1995 20-year Reunion October 2015 (TBC) Despite developmental problems, Class of 1968 - 1970 Reunion October 2015 (TBC) the Rainbow Nation continues to The Glasgow Academicals’ Friday 6 November 2015, bask in a wonderful climate and War Memorial Trust AGM The Glasgow Academy opportunity-driven constitutional The 133rd Academical Club Dinner Friday 6 November, democracy. Kelvingrove Art Gallery With warm greetings, Class of 2005 10-year Reunion December 2015 (TBC) If you would like to be involved in organising a reunion for your year group, James Anderson (1963) please contact [email protected] [email protected]

Etcetera 19 Family announcements Engagements Maria Elena Macbeth (2006) Maria Macbeth and Andrew Smillie are delighted to announce that they got engaged on 5 September 2014! Both are currently living in Edinburgh; however, they have booked their wedding back in Glasgow for 1 May 2015 and are very excited to tie the knot! Kirsty McNaught (2006) Kirsty and Jonathan were engaged to be married on the beach at Elie in July. Lynsey Rae (2006) Gary Keaney (2002) Chandan and Gary Keaney Michelle Rae (2002) would like to I married Chandan Saini, now Chandan share the happy news that my sister, Keaney on May 4 2014. TGA alumnus Lynsey (2006) is now engaged to Samuel Max Anderson (2002) was my best man. Fisher. They met at the University of St My sister, Kira Keaney (2000), is at the Andrews while studying Medicine. end of the line of bridesmaids and Max is on my immediate left. Gary Thomson (2002) Delighted to say that I am now engaged Mathew McNeill (2001) to Katy Shaw from Wrexham. Hoping I got married to Angela Gardner (now to get married in Wales next summer. Mrs McNeill!) on 11 July 2014 at the Turnberry Resort. Kristina Wright (2005) I got engaged to Euan Courts on 4 Rachel Pike (2008) January 2014. I am moving to Dubai, Mr and Mrs K E Pike are delighted United Arab Emirates, in August and to announce the marriage of their would be happy to hear from other daughter Rachel Pike MPharm to Flight Academicals. Lieutenant Stephen Burr RAF Regiment on 30 August 2014 at Shieldhill Castle, Quothquan. Rachel and Stephen are Marriages now settled in Lincolnshire. Lorenza Frame (2006) The photograph below shows Rachel Laurie was married to Charles Fermor and Stephen with fellow Academicals on Saturday 9 November 2013 at Gayle Pike, BA Hons; Alice White, St Andrews Church Bearsden. The MPharm; Dr Caroline Muirhead; Sarah Angela and Mathew McNeill reception took place at the family home, Craig, BSc Hons; Amy Punshon BA Hons. graduated from Strathclyde University Dunglass, in Bearsden. They are now with a Masters in Pharmacy and Gayle living in Boughton Aluph, Kent with Rachel finished at the Academy in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts International their chocolate Labrador, Biscuit! and her sister, Gayle, in 2010. Rachel Business and Marketing. Lorenza and Charles Fermor Rachel and Stephen Burr

20 Etcetera Births Joanna (Cram) Brown (2000) Joanna and Michael are proud to introduce Harry Alexander-Michael Brown, born on July 8 2014. Big sister Megan and Labrador Loti are delighted with their newest playmate! Nicholas Frame (1994) Nicholas and Ryoko are delighted to announce the arrival of their dear little boy Alessandro Ryo Roger who was born on 18 February The Boyce Andison wedding 2014. Jo (Fleming) Turner (1999) Updates Ed and I were delighted with the arrival Kimberly Bell (2008) of our gorgeous daughter, Lucy Joy In June I attended the wedding of Sophie Turner, on 28 April. All of us, including The Cram family Boyce (2008) and Steven Andison at big brother Benjamin, are enjoying Balbirnie House in Fife. There were having her as part of our family. many TGA alumni in attendance; we Alessandro Ryo Roger Frame Owain Williams (1998) have all managed to stay close friends My wife gave birth to our second son, despite studying and working in Ryan, on 18 March. Below is a picture different cities since leaving school. In of Ryan and his big brother, Conor. the photo of the ‘TGA Crew’(above), the girls from left to right are: Eilidh Todd, Alison Dowers, Kimberley Bell, Sophie Boyce, Thea Graham, Holly Belch and Sophie Gordon. The boys are James Macaulay, Andrew Couper and Manik Kohli. Also in attendance were Alexander Millar, John Archibald and Sarah Lawson but they hadn’t arrived when this was taken. Paolo Capanni (1986) Further to my short note on page 28 of Etcetera 22 (Winter 2013), the link below will take you to the British Forces Broadcasting Service coverage of the 1 Armoured Medical Regiment Formation Parade on Saturday 5 July Lucy Turner Ryan and Connor Williams at Bergen-Hohne in Germany. A very proud moment for me as the Commanding Officer. http://web202.ssvc.com/news/articles/ army/2998 Although the years have taken their toll, I am easily recognisable as the Officer with the Scottish accent. Catriona Graves (2014) Many congratulations to Catriona who finished fifth at the World Mountain Running Championships in early September. She was the highest placed finisher in the GB team across all age groups. Before going on to university, Catriona has taken a year out to concentrate on Athletics.

Etcetera 21 Kelsey Griffin (2012) Kelsey is studying International Business at Edinburgh University; however, acting is her first love and she joined The Bedlam Theatre at the university. Kelsey’s first professional acting job was in The Field of Blood playing Mary Ann Meehan for the BBC when she was 16. She then played Mary Ann again in the follow up The Dead Hour two years later. On leaving school, Kelsey spent two years at Langside College studying Acting and Performance. During the World Cup, Kelsey was in the STV Player advert shown before all games on STV. Kelsey is also in a Scottish Government Healthy Eating Kelsey Griffin campaign to be shown in January, along with voicing the radio ad and a poster campaign. Kelsey was in a production of The Lift with The Bedlam Theatre which was in The Edinburgh Fringe from 2-3 August and 10-17 August. The production was showcased in London before coming to The Fringe. Chris Hinds (2003) After nearly 10 years of studying through BSc and MRes, I have finally graduated with a PhD in virology this year. As if writing my PhD thesis wasn’t enough, I also completed Celtman, an iron distance extreme triathlon around Torridon finishing the 3.8km swim, 202km bike Chris Hinds and 42km run in a fairly respectable 13hrs and 20 mins! (I’ve attached a Lucia Nichols picture of myself in the glorious sunshine of Torridon!) Jim White with a special Q&A with our ambassadors Lewis Moody MBE Graeme Kerr (1999) and the Scotland football captain, I’ve recently been appointed Head of Darren Fletcher, (who both suffer from Digital Marketing at Lookers PLC the Ulcerative Colitis). The event was a fourth largest car dealer group in the UK huge success and was attended by the with a £2.4bn turnover. They are basing likes of Olly Murs, Wayne and Coleen their new digital marketing department Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson. in Glasgow following my appointment and the plan is to build the team and we We have since held another event and are on the lookout for recruits. will continue to do so, with plans in place to hold an event in Glasgow soon. Jon McLeish (1999) So far we have raised over £125,000 I set up a charity initiative this year called with our campaign gathering support ‘United For Colitis’. The aim is to raise from people all over the world. awareness of Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis in the UK and raise money For more information please visit for Crohn’s and Colitis UK alongside unitedforcolitis.co.uk other Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ricky Munday (1994) organisations. At the end of July I finished a 24-month We held a large fundraiser at Manchester mission with the Canadian Red Cross United’s Old Trafford stadium on March as Head of Business Support Unit in 27 this year raising over £100,000 on Haiti. After 5 years abroad working in Jon McLeish Colitis presentation the night. It was hosted by Sky Sports Kenya, Sudan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and

22 Etcetera Haiti, I will relocate to the UK to begin in the school, not least because his two a new position as Head of Corporate youngest grandchildren are pupils at Services and Financial Strategy for Dairsie House. He is a regular at the the British Antarctic Survey based in Prep School concerts and sports day and Cambridge. It’s been an honour to serve also likes keeping up with old friends at the most vulnerable people in Haiti – but various Academical events. personally very challenging. I’m looking Marion Allan forward to the challenges of supporting world-class polar research in remote and Stuart Turnbull (2006) inhospitable locations. I’m also thrilled Last September I found out that I to have the opportunity to be closer to now have a public art installation in family and friends. Monifieth outside the Tesco. This is the Welder that I made at the end of 4th Lucia Nichols (2008) Year at Duncan of Jordanstone College Congratulations to Lucia who graduated of Art and Design, Dundee University on 1 July 2014 from Glasgow University which now stands in front of Tesco in with a First Class Bachelor of Science Monifieth to commemorate Monifieth Honours Degree in Geography. Foundry and its important role in the (Inserted by her dad.) community of Monifieth. David N Ogle (1988) BEng CEng MCIBSE Stuart Turnbull’s Welder I have been busy freelancing in London MIET for the past couple of years. Since May of Just a quick note to say that - after a this year I now have a film credit in the of two great traditions has produced a career change a few years ago - I’ve New X-men movie ‘Days of Future Past’ truly unique and exemplary experience recently become a Chartered Engineer for my first bit of film work. Currently for our clients. and a member of CIBSE (Chartered working on some new projects for TV. Institution of Building Services Gareth Williams (2002) Engineers). I’m currently working for Richard Waxman (1993) I have been living in Toronto for six Irons Foulner Consulting Engineers Following 12 successful years at Clear years now and frequently see Andrew Ltd who are an intermediate-sized Channel serving as their Vice President, Hosie (another FP) on the rugby field. Building Services Engineering company I recently resigned and incorporated my Andrew is (probably) the best referee in Edinburgh. Recent projects are the new firm Principal Lifestyle Management we have in Ontario and was recently the major refurbishment of The Assembly based in the Washington DC/Baltimore Television Match Official in the Scotland Rooms of Edinburgh and Eagle Brae, area. v USA game. which is a carbon neutral self-catering Principal Lifestyle Management is a I have also attached a photo of myself log cabin development near Beauly, concierge and lifestyle management (on the left), Calum McGuigan Inverness-shire. company. The days of having to do (Douglas Academy - centre) and Rory Ebie Tainsh (1941) things yourself in order to make sure it’s Love (Kelvinside Academy - right) Ebie Tainsh, who attended Glasgow done properly are over. We bring the who recently all played and scored for Academy from 1937 to 1941, recently professionalism, diligence and attention Toronto Scottish in our league opener. celebrated his 90th birthday with to detail of the British and mix it with Andrew Hosie even refereed the game. afternoon tea at Gleneagles followed by a the American thirst for success and family party. Ebie retains a keen interest achievement of potential. This merging Gareth Williams (left) and friends Ebie Tainsh

Etcetera 23 Keepers of the Quaich On 28 April, Chris Leggat (1998) and Take your SciTech seat! his wife, Cara, became two of the At the SciTech Dinner in September, youngest Keepers of the Quaich - an Head Boy, Chris Rae, and S6 Prefect, invitation-only Society of fewer than Alex Mennie, (pictured) lodged the 2,500 members from across 86 countries winning bid on behalf of this year’s S6 who have been recognised for their for a seat in the new Auditorium. As outstanding commitment to promoting Director of Development Mark Taylor the values and image of Scotch Whisky. said: ‘It is inspiring and touching that pupils have chosen very generously In addition to being among the youngest, to support the SciTech appeal. Our they are also the first British husband and Prep School pupils are also involved wife duo to be inducted into the Keepers in a number of initiatives that will of the Quaich. Their admission into the raise a significant amount for the new Society is a recognition of their on-going building.’ Although the construction commitment to the Scotch Whisky of the Auditorium is well underway, industry. the final design for the seats has still to Chris has gained over a decade’s be revealed, as our picture suggests. worth of Spirits experience – with

Chris Leggat his specialty being in Scotch Whisky. Chris currently heads up the Global Rory Kerr (2011) Sales and Commercial departments at Hockey goalkeeper Rory Kerr was given an unofficial call up to the Glasgow-based Douglas Laing & Co – Commonwealth Games - to train with the Australian men’s hockey team! the home of award-winning brands such as Big Peat, Old Particular Single Casks, Rory, who is a member of the city’s Hillhead Hockey Club, described it as the Provenance and King of Scots. ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ to train with the ‘Kookaburras’. The Aussies, who are ranked the number one men’s team in the world, needed a stand-in because Chris commented: ‘It is an incredible they were only allowed to bring 16 athletes with them - so they dropped their accolade to be invited to become second goalie. Keepers of the Quaich – something It was a real boost for Rory, who was forced to miss out on competitions we are both tremendously proud this year after he was laid low with appendicitis. He has been a member of of. It was particularly special being the Scotland Under-21 squad but recently missed out on the U21 European inducted on the same date as my wife Championships. and the celebrations that followed were exceptional – it was certainly a Rory joined the Aussies in training sessions at Clydesdale Cricket Club in the memorable Scottish shindig.’ South Side and at The Academy’s new water-based astro at Anniesland. Now Rory is planning on moving to Melbourne next season to play hockey for a If you have any Scotch Whisky-related year. queries, questions or opportunities - Chris can be contacted at chris.leggat@ We wish him every success. douglaslaing.com

24 Etcetera Obituaries

H A Douglas Alexander (1942) 19 October 1925 - 18 June 2014

Douglas was born in Glasgow, living his early life in Pollokshields. Like his elder brothers, Jim and Archie, he was educated at Glasgow Academy; in Douglas’s case from 1931 – 42, but moved to Skerry’s College for his final year as his expectations of gaining Highers at school were considered to be low. However, because of the war, the exams he sat were in fact the Highers themselves and he passed them all! He then volunteered for the Navy and joined up. Registration was at Skegness Camp (Butlins!) known then as HMS Royal Arthur. He clearly recalled the rail H A Douglas Alexander James McGregor Anderson journey to Skegness, leaving Glasgow organising or attending social gatherings development was to purchase the Friary along with other new recruits in a busy and being with family and friends. On Press in 1974. This business expanded train, being told he had to change trains his retirement he and his companion, rapidly to be a leading magazine printer but being given the wrong station at Joan, enjoyed holidays at home and employing over 100 people. which to make this change, waiting abroad, including regular cruises; taking He had a wide range of interests outside for the next train on the same line and his last one only a few months before he business. He was a knowledgeable finally making the correct journey but died. still reaching Skegness ahead of many of collector of both coins and stamps. He those with whom he had originally left Douglas’s elder brothers, Jim and Archie, was interested in forestry and planted Glasgow! both pre-deceased him but he is survived many acres of woodland, an enthusiastic by his sister Rosemary, now living sea-fisherman and a dedicated vegetable He then moved for further training in Vancouver, and by nephews and gardener. at Pwllhelli and Weatherby. He had nieces, and both grand- and great-grand James died at Dorset County Hospital further postings to Portsmouth on a nephews and nieces for who he cared aged 86; a much-loved husband of variety of Navy courses and whilst he greatly - even though they are spread Christine, and father of five, grandfather did not directly take part in the D-day from Edinburgh to Eastbourne and from of 18 and great-grandfather to four. Landings, many of his colleague recruits Canada to Australia. did. Then, at Greenock, he joined James P Bannerman OBE (1953) HMS Wakeful and he saw service in James M Anderson (1946) 24 May 1935 - 28 March 2014 the Pacific, notably in and around 5 June 1928 - 2 August 2014 Jim was the eldest of four children Ceylon, Australia and New Zealand. He James McGregor Anderson attended The of Sandy and Jess Bannerman (both was part of a task-force sent to rescue Academy from 1938 to 1942 (P5 to S2) originally from Fraserburgh) and spent prisoners-of-war from Japan and of when the family home was in Milngavie. most of his formative years in Jordanhill. course, was part of the aftermath of both His family moved there in 1934 when He was educated at The Glasgow Nagasaki and Hiroshima. his father, Bruce, was appointed as a Academy (1948-1953) and was very In 1947 he returned to civilian life and Chemical Pathologist at Glasgow Royal proud that his son and grandchildren after a period of serving as an articled Infirmary. After moving to Dorset, in followed him there. Two of his youngest clerk, qualified as a chartered accountant 1950 James became a tenant of his uncle grandchildren are current pupils. (CA) in 1960 and moved to London. where he built up a successful dairy farm, On leaving The Academy, Jim studied After working in various firms he went increasing the number of cows fourfold, pharmacy at the Royal Technical on to run a very successful business. investing heavily in new buildings and College in Glasgow (now Strathclyde Douglas more-or-less retired in 1990 machinery. University) and graduated in 1956 when although retained a Consultancy role in Limited by the opportunities to expand he joined and soon became a partner in the practice for a few years more. He in farming, James purchased Dorchester the family business. After national service moved to Hertford from London in Typesetting in 1970. This business grew in the medical corps - when he ran two 1998. to be the foremost trade typesetter in hospital pharmacies - Jim returned to Douglas was an incredibly well-read the West of England. James pushed Glasgow to marry his fiancé, Marjie man and a raconteur of rare ability. He forward with investment in the then Walker from Bearsden, where they enjoyed walking and exploring wherever new technology of photo-typesetting, decided to set up home. The births of he lived or visited and could walk the and set up branches in Bournemouth, their son, Grant in 1962, and daughter hind-legs off a donkey. He enjoyed Southampton and Bristol. A further Julie, in 1966, made home life complete.

Etcetera 25 Panel of Fellows, including a period as chairman. In 2000, having retired both from his profession and his business, Jim devoted time to his other passion, golf. He was honoured to be selected as Captain of Glasgow Golf Club in 2004. This was an important year in the history of the club as it marked the centenary of the move to Killermont, Bearsden. It is with great regret that on the morning of 28 March this year, Jim was found to have passed away, peacefully, in his sleep. Philip A Beattie (Former Staff) Philip Beattie, who taught Modern Languages at The Academy from 1962-71, died suddenly while on holiday James P Bannerman in Turkey on 17 October. Dearly loved I J (Jamie) Cowan husband of Ruth, dearest father of of the college philosophical club - the Kenneth and Judith and fond papa of Joe Bentham Society. In the 1960s Jim started to become and Samantha. A full tribute will appear involved with the Pharmaceutical in the next edition of Etcetera. In 1949 he joined J & P Coats, the Society of Great Britain. In 1967 he thread makers, as a management was elected to the PSGB council and I J (Jamie) Cowan OBE (1942) trainee, rising to director of global during his early years held various chairs 13 July 1925 - 21 September 2014 manufacturing by the time he retired including General Practice, Education Ian James (Jamie) Cowan has died at in 1985. During his career with Coats, and Adjudicating. In 1974, he was the age of 89. He passed away at Crieff he and wife Marguerite lived in Brazil, elected vice-President of PSGB and Community Hospital in September. where daughters Christine and Fiona served as President from 1975-1977. He Jamie was born in London to parents were born, before moving to work in presided over the opening of the new Elizabeth and Ian Cowan. The family India in 1957. In 1961 they returned to Society HQ by the late Queen Mother moved to Glasgow soon after his birth. Scotland, where son Ian was born, and in 1976 and went on to serve on the lived in Bridge of Weir before settling in Medicines Commission, the Pharmacy After ten years at The Academy - where Comrie, Perthshire, in 1976. Panel of Council for Academic Awards he was regarded as an industrious and After retirement Jamie threw himself and the Executive Committee of the intelligent pupil, won numerous prizes into charity work, supporting International Pharmaceutical Federation. and was a member of both the Globe organisations such as the Abbeyfield Jim was admitted as a fellow of the Players and the Humanists - Jamie went Society, Crossroads in Glasgow and Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and his on to The Queen’s College, Oxford to Friends of Crieff Cottage Hospital, as service to the profession was rewarded read Classics and, in 1943, passed his well as Friends of Glenalmond. He also with an OBE in 1979. Honours Moderations in that subject. His academic career was then interrupted founded Parish Care in Comrie. In 1995 From 1982 Jim served on Strathclyde by the war. He joined the Indian Army, he was awarded an OBE for his work Regional Council representing Bearsden and after officer training in Bangalore, with Crossroads. as a Liberal councillor. Having filled was commissioned in November 1944 He is survived by his wife and three his free time with a passion for fitness and attached to the 9th Gurkha Rifles children. and distance running, in 1984 he in Dehradun. By December 1945 he successfully completed the New York had been promoted Captain and was Arthur W D Ferns (1953) City Marathon. This level of exercise appointed Quartermaster of his battalion, 21 May 1935 - 3 June 2014 served him well two years later when he the 4th, until he was demobbed in April Arthur died peacefully at home in joined the protest march from Gartcosh 1947. Tinwell, Rutland surrounded by his to Downing Street to highlight the issues family after a short and courageous of a disappearing Scottish steel industry. It was during this time that his lifelong battle with leukemia. He is survived In 1986 he was appointed a Justice of love affair both with India and its people by Marion, his wife of 54 years, sons the Peace and until 1992 he served as a began. After returning home, Jamie Stephen and Richard, daughters Ruth, member of the NHS Drug and Alcohol remained loyal to his regiment and Kate and Jennie, six grandchildren and Abuse Forum for the City of Glasgow. attended Gurkha dinners until 2013. brother Sandy. In 1988 he became first convenor of Resuming his education at Oxford, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and where this time he read Philosophy, His courage over the last few months from 1992-98 he served as vice-chair Politics and Economics, he played was inspiring to all who were present of Stobhill NHS Trust. From 1996 rugby for his college Firsts and was in during that time. He will be greatly Jim served as a member of the PSGB the rowing team. He was also President missed.

26 Etcetera John Garland and was respected and admired by his 1985 and Reader in 1997. During (1959, Former Staff) colleagues. In recognition of this, there this time he became an expert in the 3 June 1941 - 2 October 2013 is now a John Garland Award presented field of artificial organs. Working in annually to the best language student at collaboration with colleagues in the UK, John followed his elder brothers to The BSB. the Netherlands, Germany and Japan, Academy, joining Mrs Ritchie’s P5 class he also held visiting professorships at Retiral in 2008 brought time to pursue in 1950. During his time at Colebrooke Mexico City and Vienna. John attended his wide interest in reading, travel Street, both his academic and sporting the inaugural meeting of the European with his family, gardening and playing abilities were fostered and developed. He Society for Artificial Organs Congress tennis. At a local club near Brussels he was a talented chess player, becoming in 1974 and was the principal organiser introduced a seniors’ tennis tournament, captain of The Academy team and the of the International Society in 1999. now named ‘The John Garland Scottish Schoolboys team. He also gained In 2013, not long before he died, John Tournament’ in his honour. his 2nd XV colours, was vice-captain of was involved in the 40th anniversary the cricket team, became an excellent John was considered by his students congress hosted at Strathclyde. John tennis player and won the Cowie Cup in ‘an inspirational teacher’. This was was renowned for the time, interest the RAF section of the CCF. evidenced by the number of expressions and dedication that he devoted to After gaining 5 Highers and 2 A Levels, of sadness received directly from former his students. He believed in leading John left the Academy to study languages pupils - and also posted on social media - by example and solving problems at St Andrews. While there, he was when he died. He is survived by his wife collaboratively. His students and awarded a Stevenson Scholarship to Jarmila, their three children and four colleagues loved and respected him and study German literature at Tubingen grandchildren. his impact continues in their work and research. University. After graduating with 1st Dr John D S Gaylor (1963) Class Honours, he spent a year in a 7 February 1945 - 17 February 2014 John was devoted to his family, a loving Kibbutz in Israel. His experience of the husband to Elaine and a proud and different lifestyle there deeply affected John Gaylor joined Prep 1 at Glasgow doting Dad to his daughter Victoria. He his life view. He then went on to Academy in 1950 and spent all his school was a beloved little brother to his big Hamburg University to study German years at Colebrooke Street. He was sisters Pat, Joan and Pam and he was a Language, where he met his future wife, regarded as a quiet, unassuming boy, very special uncle to his seven nieces and Jarmila Novotna, a graduate of Prague won a number of music prizes, played nephews. An elder at Giffnock South University. cello in the school orchestra and was a Parish Church, his faith sustained him member of the Scientific Society. A good and gave him tremendous courage to John began his career in teaching at The athlete, he also represented the school at bear his illness with fortitude and dignity. Lycee Albert Premier in Monaco. In Rugby. In his final year at The Academy He will be much missed by all who 1968 he joined the Modern Languages he was a Prefect, gained his full pilot’s knew and loved him. Department at Glasgow Academy, licence and became Flight Sergeant of where he spent a happy four years. On the RAF section. John C (Euan) Macfarlane CBE (1948) his departure in 1972, the Chronicle John won the Gold Medal for coming stated: “John’s enthusiastic teaching of 1st in his year when he graduated in 5 December 1930 - 10 August 2014 the scholars at the top of the school Mechanical Engineering with 1st Class Euan, as he was always known, died at was matched by his real concern for Honours from Strathclyde University the weaker pupils at all levels. He his home in Barnard Castle. He made in 1967. He went on to specialise in his mark in his final two years at The coached both rugby and cricket, and biomedical engineering and completed encouraged chess.” This concern for Academy as Captain of the Golf Team his doctorate on haemodialysis rather than scholastically yet emerged as helping all pupils to reach their potential and artificial kidneys. The son of a characterised John’s teaching both in a Captain of Industry with a CBE for neurologist, John found his niche Services to British Industry and a string his next post as Head of German at working in a field that combined his Broxbourne High School and in his of degrees - FREng, CEng, FIMechE passion for science with the workings and CCMI - hard-won by evening final post as Head of a large department of medicine. In 1970 he embarked at The British School in Brussels (BSB). classes at ‘the Tech’ and subsequent on a post-doctoral fellowship at study. John took a keen interest in how pupils Northwestern University, Chicago. learn and incorporated knowledge There, his supervisor said of him: His route to the top began with an from philosophy and theories of “John is one of those rare individuals, engineering apprenticeship with education into his teaching strategies. who, with seemingly little effort can Fairfield. For his national service With other staff, he was responsible for just make things work”. As a father, commitment he served as a Junior the introduction of the International husband, brother and uncle he could Engineer officer in the Empress of Baccalaureate in place of A’ Levels. just fix anything and he had a quiet Britain which he had helped to build and (At The Academy he particularly yet single-minded determination and launch. This was followed by a study of remembered introducing his students to stubbornness, which meant that he did nuclear energy propulsion for merchant Chris Varley’s French Grammar!) not rest until the job was done! ships at Harwell and it was while in Oxfordshire he met and married his As in his earlier posts, John contributed John returned from Chicago in 1973 wife, Anita. fully to school life. Amongst other things to join the Bioengineering Unit at he arranged and led many school trips to Strathclyde as a Lecturer. He was Euan’s hitherto largely latent talents Germany and Russia. He loved teaching promoted to Senior Lecturer in as a manager, leader and reconciler

Etcetera 27 Philadelphia, with Caracas and São Paulo to come. David’s work, passion and achievements touched many people’s lives and changed the face of theatre in the UK. He died after suffering from motor neurone disease. David is survived by his second wife, the actor Juliet Cadzow, and their son, Shane, as well as his sister, Elizabeth, and his brothers, Robert (1954), the former leader of the SDP and now the Liberal Democrats’ cabinet spokesman in the House of Lords, and Keith (1963), a banker. Professor Emeritus Robert S Milne FRAC (1937) 20 June 1919 - 31 May 2014 Professor Robert Milne passed away peacefully in Vancouver after a long and fulfilling life. Robert was born John C (Euan) Macfarlane Professor Emeritus Robert S Milne in Paisley and became a pupil at The Academy in 1929, where he went on to manifested themselves when he had the enjoyment of golf throughout his life and win numerous class, general knowledge, opportunity to move into manufacturing, his membership of the Nethybridge Golf English, Latin and essay prizes, as well first at the plant in Scotland making Club which was close to his hideaway as the Indian Trophy and the Dux petrol tanks for the Hillman Imp, then cottage at Dulnain Bridge. Medal in his final year, when he was at Shotts at Cummins Engines and He is survived by Anita, his wife for School Captain. He was also involved from 1976 (also with Cummins) but at fifty five years, sons Steven and Angus, in numerous societies, represented the Darlington from which he ultimately daughter Dr Stella Rider - who is a school in athletics and performed with had responsibility for the whole of GP in Boroughbridge - and by five the Globe Players. Europe. His courtesy and unflustered grandchildren. temperament coupled with a perspicacity Robert graduated from Queens’ College, to see what needed to be done and T David R MacLennan (1964) Oxford (BA, First Class Honours, a decisiveness in implementation 19 June 1948 - 12 June 2014 1940; MA, 1947). He served in World commended him not only to Cummins War II with the 110th Regiment of but to the myriad of public and trade Thomas David Ross MacLennan was the Royal Artillery with the rank of bodies, school boards and charitable educated at The Academy, Drumtochty Major and fought in France, Belgium, trusts seeking to have him on board. Castle Prep School and then Fettes. He Holland (including Arnhem) and went on to Edinburgh University, but Germany. In March 1945 he was The Macfarlane family worshipped did not complete his degree, opting to awarded the Commander-in-Chief’s in Allander Evangelical Church in work as a street refuse collector, and then Certificate for Good Conduct and Milngavie where Euan obtained a as a stage manager at the Gardner Centre Outstanding Devotion to Duty before good grounding in the Christian faith in Brighton. He was to become an he was transferred to the Allied Control which expressed itself initially through acclaimed writer, producer and director. Commission of Germany to serve as the Crusader movement in Bearsden Commander of a German POW camp David made his name in the 1970s with and Milngavie and on returning from (Münsterlager) until 1946. Harwell in Adelaide Place Baptist iconic political theatre company 7:84, Church. On moving to Barnard Castle which he helped to found, before going Professor Milne’s academic career he put all his weight into the local on to form the musical theatre group followed, from Lecturer, Bristol Methodist Church and served as a circuit Wildcat. His other ventures include University, 1947-55; Professor and Head, lay preacher and steward for the next being one of the key figures involved Victoria University of Wellington, New thirty eight years. At the last count he in the creation of Glasgow’s annual Zealand, 1955-59; Visiting Rockefeller had conducted over 1,000 services! He Mayfest, launching the Pleasance venue Professor, University of the Philippines, was also a Gideon and continued to run at the Fringe and coming up with the 1959-60; Visiting Professor at the a Crusader class. hugely popular ‘A Play, a Pie and a Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Pint’ concept. This amazingly successful 1960-61; Professor and first Head of Nor was his family neglected but lunchtime theatre project, has for over the Department of Political Science at encouraged to participate in competitive 10 years, attracted many important the University of Singapore, 1961-65; sports, skiing and running in particular. Scottish actors, directors and playwrights, and to Professor and first Head of the Euan and Anita and the children including Robbie Coltrane, Bill Department of Political Science at frequently skied with great energy in Paterson, Elaine C Smith, Liz Lochhead, the University of British Columbia, Europe under the tutelage of a celebrated David Greig and David Hayman. 1965-84. He was elected to the Royal instructor. Euan also continued his The formula has been franchised to Society of Canada in 1980 and is listed

28 Etcetera in the Canadian Who’s Who. He was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus in 1984. During his academic career, he published more than a dozen books (five co-authored with his wife) and over 100 articles. Together with his colleague Hugh Mackenzie he pioneered the use of exit polls of marginal seats to successfully predict the results of the UK general elections of 1951 and 1955 as described in the publications Straight Fight and Marginal Seat. He was also known for his books and articles on politics and government in New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore. John R Plowman Beyond these accomplishments, Professor Milne is remembered as a John’s College, Cambridge. He did well man of considerable humour, a wine in sport and academic matters and even connoisseur and gourmet, a whimsical won an oar in the bumps in May 1955. golfer, a duplicate bridge player, a lover He graduated with a degree in German of history, language, travel and Labrador and Sciences; this was later elevated to a Retrievers, and, as father and spouse, a Thomas J Pate master’s degree. rewarding companion who will be sadly in Glasgow. He thoroughly enjoyed Following a long family tradition John missed. this experience and went on to apply began his career as a schoolmaster. his knowledge of textiles to the family Robert is survived by his two sons, Dr. His first post was at Abbotsholme, an business, John King & Son Ltd. The Robert Stephen Milne of North Sydney, innovative modern school. It was here company developed well with his Nova Scotia, and Dr. Charles Roderick that he met Daphne in 1956. He then direction, taking over a subsidiary Milne, of Vancouver, BC (by his first decided to move north to work at Dutton & Gavin Textiles in London, wife, Marjorie Ellen Hawkes, deceased), Glasgow Academy on the banks of the and he enjoyed working until he was by his grandson Leigh Milne of Dawson river Kelvin. This was in 1957 - the 73. During this time Tom developed Creek, BC, and his wife, Professor same year that he became engaged to international trade travelling to America, Emerita Diane K. Mauzy of Vancouver, Daphne. In 1958 they were married at New Zealand and Europe while BC. Longniddry Parish Church. In 1958 they overseeing the Glasgow and London moved to Bishopbriggs and it was here D Colin Morrison (1956) operations from West Nile Street and that they continued to establish a home 12 January 1940 - 28 July 2014 latterly East Kilbride. and a family, with four sons and a lot of cats and dogs! Duncan Colin Morrison died peacefully He lived his life with his wife, Jean, in in the loving care of the staff of the family home in Busby on the south John’s career at The Academy provided Strathcarron Hospice. Colin was a dearly side of Glasgow and enjoyed regular trips for him and the family. Teaching physics, loved husband of Alison, a much loved to Blackwaterfoot on Arran where he chemistry and sometimes biology and loving dad of Lesley and Gillian, played golf and tennis to relax. and maths was topped-up with work father-in-law of James and Andrew, and He was a good and kind-hearted in the CCF which he led with the a devoted and proud grumps of Andrew, gentleman with a great sense of humour rank of major until his promotion to Fraser, David, Iain, Campbell and who will be fondly remembered by those Lieutenant-Colonel. John’s retirement in precious Aimée. he came into contact with. Tom passed 1991 allowed him to spend more time away peacefully at Hairmyres hospital on his research projects. He specialised Thomas J Pate (1953) in ancient survey techniques, fort 11 December 1934 - 25 January 2014 in East Kilbride in January after a short illness. He was pre-deceased by Jean and beacons, hilltop features and the units Thomas James Pate (Tom) was brought is survived by his son Lewis (1987). of distance used in ancient times to map up in Busby and attended The Academy Scotland’s landscape. John was also a from 1944 to 1953. He went on from John R Plowman (Academy Staff) founding member of the Scottish Society school to national service, which he 21 May 1933 - 24 July 2014 for Psychical Research. He served as had repeatedly tried to avoid, citing a president for a number of years and also John Richard Plowman was born family textile business that required his contributed art and articles to the Society at home in Tonbridge. He was later immediate and undivided attention. magazine. joined by two younger sisters, Mary Unfortunately, the responsibilities of and Brenda. He attended Tonbridge John enjoyed collecting. He collected national service prevailed! School and completed his A levels in tankards, paperweights and fascinating During this time Tom was asked by his 1951 before his national service. He glass objects mostly found in charity superior officers if he had any intention learned to drive motorcycles and army shops. He especially enjoyed visiting the of applying to Sandhurst. He politely trucks before specialising in the signals shops in Milngavie and treating himself refused and left after his commitment and being commissioned with the rank to some small treasure. He kept himself was finished to study textile technology of acting captain. John studied at St fit by walking the dogs frequently along

Etcetera 29 the canal path and along the route of the Latimer (Tim) L Tuke (1945) Antonine wall. 13 November 1927 - 15 July 2014 John is survived by his wife, Daphne, Sqn Ldr (Rtd) Latimer (Tim) Lawrence his sons - David (1976), Alistair Tuke was born in Dundee. He attended (1978), Michael (1979) and Stephen a Prep School in London before (1981) - four daughters-in-law and ten enrolling at The Academy in 1940. He grandchildren. became very involved in the ATC while at school and served as Flight Sergeant in Thomas (Tom) M Sneddon CA his final year. (1950) Tim volunteered in 1945 and was 16 June 1932 - 14 May 2014 accepted for pilot training on one of Thomas Morrison Sneddon was the the last University Short Courses at St youngest of three children of George Edmund Hall, Oxford (1945-46). He and Mary Sneddon. Tom’s father, was selected to train at the reopened George, was a successful industrialist RAF College, Cranwell, in 1946. On and the managing director of the gaining his commission in 1948 he Creamola Company in Glasgow. Tom joined Transport Command as a Captain was described as a bright and inquisitive in worldwide transport. Tim was then student who enjoyed each school selected for an exchange posting with Latimer (Tim) L Tuke activity, be it academic or sporting, with the USAF in Mobile, Alabama before equal enthusiasm. He left The Academy returning to Transport Command HQ as Departmental Administrator. He in 1950 with a good number of Highers. in the UK. In 1958 he was promoted served in various departments - Forestry, to Squadron Leader and went on to Agricultural Science, Botany and It was agreed that Tom should train as a become Commanding Officer of the Plant Sciences - until his retirement in Chartered accountant, and took up an Hastings Operational Conversion Unit. 1993. During this time Tim became appointment with Thomson McClintock Tim was then posted to the Air Ministry involved with his local church in Asthall, & Co as an articled clerk. On qualifying, where his responsibilities included Oxfordshire, where he served as both Tom was offered an exciting opportunity operational transport and flight simulator Parish Clerk and then Church Warden selling Comet aeroplanes to international training. In 1966 he was seconded at St Nicholas’, Asthall, for many years. customers for De Havilland, soon to to Ghana, where he was in charge of On returning to Scotland in 2002 Tim become Hawker Siddeley. This was an recruiting and training GAF crew. joined St Ninian’s in Castle Douglas exciting post that took Tom and his Tim also served for many years on the and served as Secretary of the Galloway new wife Elizabeth from Glasgow to St Aircrew Selection Board at RAF Biggin Regional Diocese. In 2012 Tim and Albans. Hill until voluntarily retiring in 1968. his wife decided to move to Rushden, Tom pursued his career with Hawker Northamptonshire to be nearer their At this time he joined the London family. Siddeley until he was offered the Boroughs Management Services managing Directorship of engineering Unit - a local authorities management Tim will be remembered as a modest, Company SG Brown. This is where consultancy - followed by a similar unassuming gentleman. He is survived he stayed until 1976 when the role of role with a consultancy set up by a by his wife, Shirley, three daughters (one financial director for the international group of southern universities. This daughter sadly died just 5 days after her engineering company Davy McKey led to Tim joining Oxford University father) and one son. saw the family move to the North East of England. It was with the Davy Corporation that Tom stayed until his We were saddened to learn of the death of former Modern Languages teacher Philip Beattie in retirement; during this employment October. This photograph shows him with his Second Year form class of 1968-69. the family moved a number of times from South Yorkshire to London and Cleveland. Tom reflected on many happy times and achievements for which he was immensely proud. He travelled extensively throughout his career and met a number of highly influential international figures from prime ministers to members of royal families. Tom considered himself to be a true Accie and would wear his tie with pride. Tom will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Elizabeth, children Marianne and Stuart, grand and great-grandchildren Abigail and Ellie.

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Dear Etcetera could not be hidden. I am second from the right in the very front row I have come across photographs of my (seated on the ground). On my left is time at the school - among them one Hugh Wallace who gained his colours labelled ‘Colours 1970-71’. in rugby and on my right Nicholas I was at the Academy from 1967-71. I McIwraith who was also a member of was hopeless at both rugby and cricket the shooting team. but showed an aptitude for shooting. I Tom Dowie (rugby) - who also came had the honour to be a member of the from Hamilton - is in the centre back full bore shooting team in 1969-70 and row. 1970-71 which won the two trophies competed for by the other Scottish Hopefully, one of my contemporaries Schools, the Brock Shield and the will be able to put names to the Scottish Schools Trophy. I was the only others. Naval Section member of the team. Regards I was given my colours and my pride John S M MacDonald (1971)

In July, we were delighted to welcome former school captain Gordon MacLeod (1967) and his wife, Sue. Now resident in Florida, the MacLeods were enjoying the somewhat cooler temperatures that Scotland has to offer during the summer months. Gordon is pictured with the Indian Trophy with which, as School Captain, he was ‘presented’ in 1967 - although he has never seen the actual trophy as it was ‘lost’ during his time at the Academy!

90% SciTech target The success of the appeal in recent months means almost £900,000 has been banked in aid of the appeal*. This means we have nearly raised the £1 million The Academy needs to complete this transformational, £15 million project. Happy Birthday, Great-grand-dad! With thanks to our community for such generous My grandfather recently celebrated his 102nd birthday on the support, we expect SciTech to open in the 5 November. As a family, we all celebrated this weekend with summer of 2015. him at Crieff Hydro. As anyone who has been passing the SciTech Back row (left to right): Alastair JM I’Anson (1964); Heather Fleming-Brown building regularly will know, every gift - large and (Westbourne 1966); Ian Morrison (1989) Front row (left to right): Archie Blair, Kelvinbridge Nursery; Jamie Morrison small - is making a daily difference at Colebrooke (S1); William Herbert I’Anson (1928); Hannah Morrison (P5); Charlie Street. Farquharson (Dairsie P3); Harry Farquharson (Dairsie P1)

*not including legacies Jennifer Morrison (mum of Jamie and Hannah)

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