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1989-1990 No. 407

Contents

PAGE PAGE Review of the Year 2 Hockey 56 Prize List 6 Cross-Country 57 Results 7 Squash 58 Peterswalk '89 8 Oxford Cup 59 School Notes 10 Cricket 60 House Reports 16 Tennis 65 Bishop Trevor Huddleston 24 Boat Club 66 Interview 26 Swimming 68 Chapel 28 GIRLS' GAMES Combined Cadet Force 30 Hockey 69 Drama 32 Squash 71 Music 36 Cross-Country 73 Clubs and Activities 40 Swimming 73 Colour Section 43 Tennis 74 Poems and Pictures 47 Rounders 75 Archives 51 Travel 75 SPORT - BOYS' GAMES Old Peterite News 80 Rugby 52 Crossword 88

Editor: D. S. Newman Assistant Editors: Anthony Curtis, Simon Gildener, Matthew Williams Photographs: Matthew Sumpton, Matthew Gyles, Matthew Williams, Peter Midgley, Simon Gildener, R. H. Hubbard, J. C. Brown, I. H. Lancaster, Mr. F. Spencer, Mr. E. Thompson, Shepherd Construction Ltd., Yorkshire Evening Press.

Cover Illustration by Adam Dean. Prints are available from the Headmaster's Secretary, price £2.50. Proceeds from the sale of this limited edition will be donated to the School's Amnesty International Group.

1 REVIEW OF THE YEAR

Below we print extracts from the Headmaster's You will be expecting me to refer, as I did last year, Commemoration Speech: to Appeal '89. Our total now stands at over £525,000, with some as yet untapped possibilities which we hope Those of you who have attended several or more of will allow us to pass our new target of £600,000. Old these prizegiving occasions know of my reluctance to Peterites have been generous in their support, and I want report in great detail every match played, examination to pay a special tribute to our current parents for their passed or concert performed. Nevertheless this is an marvellous response which has been a huge important opportunity each year for me to give you at least encouragement to us as we have continued to plan and a sketch of the School's achievements and successes, a determine the development of the School's facilities. This taking of the temperature, an annual check-up of our year we have near at hand tangible proof of this health and fitness. generosity: the Chilman Building greatly enhancing our resources both educationally and aesthetically and opened by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent two days Appeal '89 ago; and the Alcuin Library, a superb addition to our academic purposes, associated particularly and rightly with Old Peterites who gave magnificently to the Appeal and to be opened immediately after Prizegiving by Sir Peter Shepherd. There can be no one more fitted to carry out this task: as a Governor for nineteen years, as Chairman of the Board's Properties and Amenities Committee and as President of Appeal '89 the School owes him a great debt of thanks. Further work is planned for the months and years ahead: the development of the Grove Block as a Modern Languages Centre will start in the autumn, to be followed, hopefully soon after, by similar improvements to the Scott Block which is destined to become the centre for our Mathematics. The upgrading of the Methodist halls for music and drama lies ahead, and I hope that the continued success of Appeal '89 and careful management and control of our finances may allow this work to proceed in due Foundation course. To those of you who have given to the Appeal my wannest thanks; to those who have yet to give, a piece of relevant information — a new and updated donors' list will be published in the New Year. Academic Results C.C.F. Whatever else happens at St. Peter's and whatever else It is good to record that our Combined Cadet Force we achieve, our first task is an academic one: each pupil contingent continues to flourish in these voluntary, co­ taught stimulatingly and thoroughly with full intellectual educational and less militaristic times. Suffice it for me potential being realised. To our current educational to quote the concluding words of the Inspecting Officer's concerns I shall return later in my report, but a few report following our biennial parade and review last statistics deserve emphasis at this stage: a 90% A level February: pass rate last summer (which was a 12% improvement An effective and enthusiastic C.C.F. Commander on the previous year); thirteen places, some conditional on A level results, gained in last autumn's selection Bulcock and his team of officers are to be procedures at Oxford and Cambridge and sixty-seven out congratulated on running a very good contingent, of last summer's upper sixth leavers proceeding to degree one of the best in the north-east of England. courses. This I think speaks well of our academic achievements. Music We have had further fine music-making this year with Sport the Yorkshire Evening Press describing St. Peter's as 'a hotbed of musical talent'. There have been some thrilling events, not least the concert for the Duchess of Kent on Thursday. The Choral Society has among other pieces performed the Vivaldi Gloria and the Faur6 Requiem, and its pupil membership steadily and gratifyingly grows. We have also had some excellent professional visitors including the Demon Barbers, Yorkshire Classic Brass, the 'cellist loan Davies and the baritone Stephen Varcoe. But invidious though it sometimes is to mention individual names, I feel bound to list a few of our own exceptional instrumentalists, and Claire Altman, Antony Dunn, Martin Kershaw, Andrew Moxon and Tifanny Richards particularly come to mind.

Turning to sport, I am glad that we are able to offer a rich variety of games and exercise, promoting physical well-being, healthy and enjoyable competition and individual self-confidence. If our cricket and rugby have not been as successful as in previous years there has been some compensation in excellence and enthusiasm achieved in other sports. Netball, girls' and boys' hockey, squash, tennis, cross-country all flourish, and I want to make special mention of our rowing under Ann Hodgson's overall guidance: both girls' and boys' fours have performed splendidly in many regattas, medals and trophies have been presented with the greatest regularity by myself in Saturday assemblies and only last Saturday we were successful in six events at the Leeds Regatta and won the Victor Ludorum Trophy for the best school, club or university taking part. I would also like to mention how we are particularly indebted to Joshua Rowe, with us from Australia in the upper sixth for just two terms, and his parents for their outstanding gift of a new and much- needed four. Finally, concerning sport, I should like to make mention of the Shuttleworth Cup (and what an imaginative leaving present Guy Shuttleworth requested) presented annually to the pupil whose contribution to School sport has been outstanding. Anshuman Mondal is a very worthy first recipient.

3 Highlights Distinguished Visitors A last comment to add to this review section of my report: one of the indications of a lively, interested and interesting School is the quality of its visitors. In this respect we have had a vintage year. Not only do we note the presence of our eminent guests today, but die list since last September includes Peter Gibson, surely England's most accomplished expert on stained glass, Dr. Oliver Taplin, giving us a preview of his fascinating Radio Four series on Odysseus, Colonel Blashford-Snell with his unique accounts of his life of adventure, Christopher Hill, eminent Old Peterite and our foremost historian of the seventeenth century, Richard Whiteley who gave a most comprehensive talk on the future of television, and not less than three Archbishops, Lord Coggan here for the 25th anniversary of Feed the Minds, the Archbishop of York who confirmed thirty of our Junior School and Senior School pupils, and Bishop Trevor Huddleston, two weeks before the Nelson Mandela Wembley event, giving an exceptional and inspirational sermon at one of our Sunday evensongs.

The Staff I could mention much else: the Christmas Term production of My Fair Lady, the pupils who have secured I hope that I have said sufficient to show you that this R.A.F. flying scholarships, the Saturday evening debates, has been another very busy and successful year. Our the holiday expeditions to Europe and further afield, the achievements are only made possible by the dedication, community service regularly and quietly undertaken week skill and sheer hard work of the staff. This terminology by week, the art exhibition at the King's Manor put on embraces more than those who teach, and I include the by some of our sixth formers, and so on. These are all bursarial, administrative and secretarial staffs, our indicators of the liveliness, initiative, imagination and caterers, our cleaners and those who maintain our worthwhile activity of very many of our pupils. buildings and grounds. Many of them have worked for the School over a large number of years, and their loyalty Pursuing this theme I should like to refer to three particular occasions this year which showed the School at its most resourceful, fulfilled and happy. The first of my trio is the Great Egg Race with its nice blend of high technological skill and healthy inter-house spirit. Secondly, I remember the three-day visit from Brisbane of the St. Peter's Lutheran College Chorale on tour in the United Kingdom. Peterites responded splendidly both in the hospitality shown to our guests and in the musical challenge presented by our visitors: our own choir scaled new heights at the joint concert, and the School's singing when our friends were with us in Chapel was equally memorable. My third highpoint has to be Peterswalk '89 — the twenty miles covered by everybody from Boroughbridge to York, the £16,000 raised in that one day and the multiple sclerosis ambulance on display in the School today which was the outcome of all that superb organisation and effort. Just two footnotes: as I passed the other way offering my Rowntrees minties to all the walkers, I tired only slightly of hearing for the umpteenth time the comment, T was told not to take sweets from strange men', and I liked the suggestion made at a Housemasters' meeting by David Hughes when the question of pupils not volunteering for the walk came up. David's suggestion was that any in that category should follow along behind and pick up the litter. Incidentally there were no non-participants! and care for the well-being of the School community is Denis Hirst enormously appreciated. To the teachers an additional Special good wishes go to Denis Hirst both for his word of thanks from me for all that they contribute in these continuing recovery from illness and for the happiest of challenging and demanding educational times. Parents too retirements for him and Joyce. Denis came to St. Peter's acknowledge this, and it is heartening when I receive in 1964 and became Head of Modern Languages in 1969. letters which say so. The following extract from one such In 1985 he and Joyce took on the big responsibilities of is not untypical of many that come across my desk: The Rise at a time when others would have considered themselves past the demands of Housemastering: this says I felt that I should take this opportunity of writing much for Denis's energy, orderliness, efficiency and to you to express our sincere thanks for the guidance consideration. I thank him for his many years' service and support given to Jonathan (I substitute a to the School and repeat our warmest good wishes for different name) during his time at St. Peter's. We health and happiness in the new life ahead for him and have both been overwhelmed by the dedication and Joyce. professionalism of all the members of your staff who have had dealings with him during his School John Rayson career. There's every reason to be confident he can I have one final tribute to pay, and that is to someone succeed in the future — in good part because of the who is not a member of the Senior School staff. John education and grounding in citizenship he has Rayson's association with St. Peter's began when he received at St. Peter's. joined the School as a boy in 1942. He leaves, almost half- I add my own personal thanks to those of many grateful a-century later, having been Master of St. Olave's for the parents. last twenty-one years. A mark of his achievements there — his quiet, unpompous, sympathetic, efficient leadership — is the £3,500 subscribed by past and present St. Olave's parents towards his leaving present. My thanks to him are those from a colleague of only five years' Keith Coulthard acquaintance, but I want to record my gratitude to him Commemoration is the occasion of farewells and good not only for his many contributions to the School but also wishes. First there is a member of staff who deserves a for his highly valued friendship to me personally and for mention though fortunately with us for a further year: I all his abundant support in these fast-changing times. I refer to Keith Coulthard, this term giving up responsibility would cite two recent developments in which his high qualities have been ably demonstrated: co-education, with for careers after a rather short stint of thirty-seven years. girls now constituting one-third of St. Olave's, introduced Keith must have become Careers Master at St. Peter's with no fuss, no traumas, no crises, and with a Junior at the time when such a post was only being thought of School as happy and as cohesive as ever; and the Chilman at most other Schools, and yet he has kept marvellously Building, carefully planned by John and his staff, ready up-to-date, mastering careers computer programmes, the for use this September and a symbol of the flourishing intricacies of UCCA and PCAS and the introduction in School which he has led so successfully since 1969. I recent years of work experience, schools-industry links thank him, we thank him, and we wish all happiness in and much else. Good wishes to Dick Hubbard as he takes retirement to both him and Sally. over this important role, and special thanks to Keith Coulthard on his third-of-a-century-plus as Head of our Looking Ahead Careers Department. I want to end by coming back nearer home and referring to a letter which I received in October from a Peterite who left us just a year ago and who wrote to me from his recently-joined university. Part of what he said was as follows: Farewell Four members of staff leave us this term. We wish I joined St. Peter's in September 1982, at a time Julia Stanley well on completion of her one-year when, to coin a phrase, the School was in the appointment with its almost impossible load of G.C.S.E. doldrums. Seven years later I left with all the places teaching in History, English and Religious Studies. taken and the School now extremely popular with Farewells also to Margaret Holt, a pillar for the last two pupils and parents both prospective and present.... years of our Mathematics Department, a superb tutor to I have always found the staff most willing to help both boys and girls and an inspiring organiser of our and dedicated.... The facilities are first-class and expanding community service group. We alsd say development plans both sensible and imaginative.... goodbye to David Crook, excellent teacher of French, I hope that the School continues to improve as a dedicated coach of both rugby and cricket, and whole and also in the education, both academic and sympathetic and sensible day Housemaster. He was unable sporting, which it provides. Yours in gratitude. to contemplate the double stress of both marriage and the It was a heartening letter to receive. I hope that we St. Peter's workload, and so Durham's gain is our loss. shall not sit back and smugly bask in the warmth of his He and Debbie have the good wishes of all of us for the congratulations. Rather we must heed his hopes for the future. future and strive to achieve them.

5 PRIZE LIST

THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN: Junior Omar Din, Ashoke Kundu WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR DIVINITY James Angel TOYNE PRIZE FOR EUROPEAN HISTORY Gareth Kay GEOGRAPHY PRIZES: Senior Alice Holmes Junior Omar Din L. C. LE. TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS Ben Taylor SKRENTNY PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITING James Mee BRIAN HOLBECHE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR A CRITICAL ESSAY Kirsten Luckins JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: IVth Form Stephen Dowding Illrd Form Zoe Clark JOHN CROOK PRIZE FOR POETRY Antony Dunn THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES: Senior Victoria Inness Junior Christopher Braganza ROBIN SHANNON MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR SPOKEN ENGLISH Matthew Abbey RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DRAMA James Butler, Sally Hamilton Kirsten Luckins ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH: Senior Sulieman Al-Bassam Junior Richard Ambrose FRENCH ESSAY PRIZE Judith Hopton GERMAN PRIZE Tarik Tutill MATHEMATICS PRIZE Peter Midgley B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE Andrew Heslop MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PRIZES Nicholas Barham-Hall Eleanor McCowen, Ben Taylor WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR BIOLOGY Louise Blackburn DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY Edward Carling WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS Matthew McCowen WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR GCSE PRACTICAL WORK Solomon Burt FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN Adam Dean ART PRIZES: Senior Paul Simpson Junior Thomas Beaufoy, John Sutcliffe CRAFT, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRIZES Reza Ahmad Thomas Brassington PADDY POWER PRIZE Harry Burrell HOWAT PRIZE FOR MUSIC COMPOSITION Martin Kershaw ORANGE-BROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT Tifanny Richards Music PRIZES: Senior Martin Kershaw Tifanny Richards Junior Lucinda Francis, Jane Mindenhall FORM PRIZES: Vth Form Richard Ambrose Benjamin Fraser Ian Gordon, Ashoke Kundu IVth Form Christopher Braganza John Crisp, Stephen Dowding Andrew Pickard Illrd Form Selwyn Mcllhinney Sally Marshall Alexander Martin Jenifer Swallow BARRY DANIEL AWARD Stephen Harryman K.H. RHODES PRIZE Victoria Inness NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE David Tunstall

6 RESULTS

G.C.E. A' LEVEL RESULTS 1990 ASSOCIATED BOARD MUSIC EXAMS The following pupils gained three or more 'A' Levels at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies): GRADE 5 AND ABOVE PASSED

Al-Bassam, S. Y. M. (A1,A,A); Armitage, P. J. (B,B,B) November 1989 Barham-Hall, N. (A1,A,A,A); Batty, R. L. (A1,A2,A) Grade 7 Black, C. M. A. (B,B,B); Blackburn, L. M. (A,A,A,A) Shanmugan Sriharan violin Brown, S. R. (A2,A,B); Carling, E. E. (A1,A,A,C) merit Christopher Braganza 'cello Chadwick, S. E. (A,B,B); Copley, L. J. (B1,C,C) merit Judith Hopton oboe Dawkins, N. J. (A,B,B); Fowler, A. L. (A,B,C) Cherry Alton flute Fowler, L. H. (B,B,C); Gage, A. R. (A,B,C) Heslop, A. J. (A,A,B); Hewines, J. R. (A,A,A) Grade 6 Holley, A. (A,A,B); Holmes, A. J. (B,B,B) Hopton, J. I. A. (A1,A,A); Lancaster, R. A. (C,C,C) Shanmugan Sriharan piano merit Lewis, J. (B,C,C,); Luckins, K. V. (A1,A,B) Andrew Collier trumpet merit McCowen, E. M. (A,A,A,A); McCowen, M. T. (Al Emily Strong flute A,A,B); Masefield, A. L. (A,B,B); Mee, J. A. R Andrew Mawby 'cello (A1,A2,B); Meehan, J. F. (A,B,C); Midgley, P. J (A,A,A,B); Mondal, A. A. (A,A,C); Morrison, B. R Grade 5 (B,B,C); Nowell, P. B. (A,B2,B); Panitzke, L. C Steven Clegg piano (A2,A,B); Parry, E. I. W. (B,B,C); Proudley, G. J Jane Mindenhall theory (B,B,B); Pyne, R. M. J. (B,B,C); Reah, P. J. (A,B,B) Rodwell, C. J. (B,C,C); Roy, A. (B,B,C); Sriharan, S March 1990 (A,A,B,C); Stephenson, A. V. (B,C,C); Taylor, B Grade 8 (A,A,A,A); Waggott, M. (A,A,B); Wallis, P. J. R Andrew Moxon flute merit (A,A,A); Wilson, T. S. (B,B,C); Wright, R. J. (C,C,C) Charles Metcalfe treble recorder Charles Barlow piano merit

Grade 6 Martin Kershaw alto saxophone distinction Cherry Alton piano G.C.S.E. RESULTS 1990 Alexander Martin violin

The following pupils gained ten or more passes at Grade Grade 5 C or above: Dominic Greeves piano distinction Ahmad, R. (10); Ambrose, R. J. M. (10); Angel, J. C. Miles Layram trumpet (10); Aspden, M. J. (10); Baldry, D. H. (10) Matthew Smith piano Barlow, C. M. (10); Birch, A. (10); Brassington, T. W Zoe Clark flute (10); Brisby, J. R. (11); Brooker, C. P. (10) Carole Tong clarinet Brown, M. D. (11); Burt, S. I. (10); Coggrave, C. J Richard Hammill piano (10); Cordier, T. J. (10); Davies, R. M. (10) Miles Layram theory Shujja-ud-Din, O. S. (10); Ferrow, P. T. (10) Nicholas Strong theory Fraser, B. P. (10); Gardner, O. (10); Gordon, I. A. (10) Eleanor White theory Gregory, R. G. C. (10); Hails, N. C. (11); Hatfield, B. J (10); Hudson, J. F. (10); Iveson, A. E. (10) June 1990 Kerr, R. W. (10); Kershaw, M. (10); Kundu, A. K. (10) Grade 7 Ludiman, A. M. W. (10); Mcllhinney, T. J. (10) Stephanie Sanderson piano merit Malster, C. L. (10); Martin, C. M. R. (10); Meaden P. R. J. (10); Moxon, A. C. (10); Neary, B. R. (10) Grade 5 Panitzke, S-G. (10); Pitt, S. N. (10); Reavley, P. D. A Rebecca Gilbert flute merit (10); Richardson, C. J. (10); Richardson, J. M. (10) Rachel Gill oboe merit Rosindale, A. J. (10); Senior, N. J. (10); Sharper, I. D James Fieldsend trombone distinction (11); Shaw, R. G. (10); Sutcliffe, J. D. (11) Matthew Pittman trombone distinction Webster-Lam, C. (10); Wildblood, A. J. (10); Wood, G. Thomas Kitchingman theory (10). Lucinda Francis theory PETERSWALK '89

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DENIS HIRST During his twenty-seven years in the School Denis was involved in a wide range of other activities. In addition to his teaching duties in St. Peter's, he also taught in St. Olave's School for a number of years. Some of his activities included: taking charge of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions, sailing instruction on the River Ouse, giving climbing instruction to members of the C.C.F. in the Lake District, accompanying mountaineering expeditions in Britain and running skiing holidays in France, Austria and Switzerland. Finally, throughout most of his career, Denis was a rugby coach. During his career Denis saw language teaching develop through C.S.E. to 16+ and G.C.S.E. He resisted moves to minimise and even eliminate literature from Vlth form syllabuses. He approved the increased weighting given to oral and comprehension work at all levels, but is proud to have adhered to the principles of rigour and accuracy in the face of what he refers to as 'first' and 'approximation' tendencies. In connection with his teaching, Denis produced (and acted in) a number of French plays — classical and Theatre of the Absurd. He instigated the re-modelling of Rooms G, SI and S2 for language teaching — Room G was irreverently labelled 'Hirst's Padded Cell' by a colleague! Denis was secretary of the Senior Common Room for Denis joined the School in September, 1964, having some five years and, as his successor in that onerous post, taught for seven years in the state system, sandwiching I am very pleased to have the opportunity to wish Denis two years in administration (Assistant Education Officer) and Joyce many happy years of retirement on behalf of between the two spells of teaching. He is a Leeds their colleagues and friends in St. Peter's School. University languages graduate and also holds a P.G.C.E. K. G. Coulthard from the same university, with a specialisation in Advanced Physical Education. This latter piece of information will surprise no one who knows Denis, who describes himself as 'a fitness fanatic'. Whilst at Leeds he represented the university at rugby and was also chosen to play rugby for the Universities Athletics Union. DAVID CROOK It was Denis' intention to retire at the end of the Summer Term; unfortunately a heart attack supervened David joined the staff of St. Peter's in September 1985 during the Easter holidays and he was unable to be with and in his five years here he played a full and active role. us during his final term. However, it was good to see him In the formroom he was a first-class French teacher both at a number of functions towards the end of the Summer with the sixth form and with the younger age group, with Term and we hope that his recovery continues steadily the bright and the less bright pupils. He organised trips over the next few months. to the Loire Valley and accompanied ski trips. He ran the Denis was first appointed to teach French and Latin. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and co-ordinated the Five years later, in September, 1969 he took over as Head School's Clubs and Societies. As a games coach he ran of Modern Languages, having served for a year as the Under 15 and Under 14 rugger teams and helped with School's first Assistant Careers Master and during his the squash and Under 15 cricket. After being an assistant three-year attachment to the Grove as Assistant in The Rise he took over as Housemaster of Clifton, a Housemaster. In April, 1985 he was appointed House which he ran with a mixture of firmness, Housemaster of The Rise. In his wry way Denis says that understanding and good humour. David was a much-liked, he greatly valued taking over the House in April, as it respected and fully involved member of the Common gave him and Joyce a term's run-in before being fully Room. He will be greatly missed; our loss is very much launched into the routine of a full year; as he says his Durham's gain. Our thanks and very best wishes to him enforced early retirement gives the same advantage to their and also to Debbie, whom he married in August. successors! D. Kirby

10 MARGARET HOLT SENIOR COMMON ROOM

When Miggy Biller left in the Summer Term of 1988, This term we said goodbye to four members of the the School was extremely lucky, so late in the year, to Common Room. Denis Hirst retires after twenty-six years obtain the expert advice of Margaret Hudson, who was in the School; David Crook leaves after five years to join moving north from Palmers sixth form in Grays, Essex. the staff at Durham School; Margaret Holt and Julia Margaret quickly made her mark in the School. She Stanley leave after too short a stay with us. We were very proved to be a first-class teacher, who was conscientious pleased to know that David is to be married between and always willing to help anybody who was having leaving us and joining Durham and we wish him and difficulty in understanding a particular topic in Debbie all happiness in their new home as we thank all mathematics. As a colleague in the Maths Department, four leavers for their contribution to the life of the S.C.R. nothing was too much trouble and she was ever ready to make valuable contributions at department meetings. Ten new members of the teaching staff joined us in September. David Watkinson took over as Head of She added greatly to the quality of life in the School, with her cheerful smile and willingness to take on any Mathematics, David Morris as Head of Physics and job which would directly help the students. As assistant Elizabeth Wymer came to teach Politics. Jeremy in Grove she had a ready ear for anyone who had a Boardman joined the Physics Department, Arthur Ellis- problem, and, not surprisingly, she quickly became Davies and David Spencer the Mathematics Department, involved in the School Community Service group. In the Matthew Grant the Languages Department, Chris Hall the short time she has been in the School, the number involved Art Department, Richard Wallace the C.D.T. has doubled and the service has been extended; the visits Department, while Julia Stanley joined us to teach a to concerts, plays, church services and the termly party frightening combination of English, History and Religious in the School have been particularly enjoyed. Just to fill Studies. During the year Jeremy Boardman was married in her time, she has run an 'aerobics in water' class, and and we wish him and his wife well as they endeavour to helped with the fifth form expeditions for the Duke of reconcile the demands of teaching and police work — Edinburgh Award Scheme! perhaps they are often very similar! We thank Margaret for all she has done for the School, The S.C.R. sports correspondent reports another busy and we wish her and Pete, whom she married in the year, with activities of varying success! In September the summer of 1989, every happiness in the future. staff produced teams in basketball, squash, football and G. M. Shuttleworth rugby (seven-a-side) and provided members of the hockey and tennis teams, all taking part in the Old Peterite SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS weekend. Late in the Christmas Term the staff entered the St. Peter's seven's tournament which included teams Heads of School: from Liverpool, Newcastle, York and Lancaster. Rebecca Ingledew, Christopher Rowland As usual, in the Easter Term, there was a fine staff turnout in the President's team which played hockey Heads of House: against the 1st XI and the staff was also involved in an Clifton: Edward Savage interesting game of basketball against the School. Dronfield: Rebecca Ingledew The summer weather prevented all the 'Scoundrels' Grove: James Butler cricket matches being played. However, we did manage Manor: Simon Powell to play the Old Boys, the leavers, Ashville staff, Queen's: Lawrence Patton Ampleforth staff and an entirely St. Peter's team — The Rise: Simon Davies results: 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw. School: Christopher Rowland Staff rowing has taken off again with many Thursday Temple: Simon Gildener outings. This led to a challenge row against a York ladies' crew — I am told that the result will not be recorded! Additional Monitors: Much five-a-side football has been played throughout the Paul Carvosso, Charlotte Cranston, Adam Dean, year, with the fitter members of the staff playing the pupils Sally Hamilton, James Harding, Gareth Kay, once a week, and the less competitive simply 'kicking each Tifanny Richards, James Rigby. other' on other occasions. Captain of Rugby: Jason Morris K. G Coulthard Captain of Cricket: James Rigby Captain of Tennis: Simon Powell NEW STAFF

INTERNAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS In September 1990 we welcomed the following new members of staff: Mr. R. H. Hubbard: Head of Careers Department Mr. D. M. Paterson: Head of Geography Mr. Clive Hodsdon: Head of Modern Languages Department Miss Jacqueline Finney: Mathematics Mr. B. Allen: Head of Science Mr. Robert Jeffs: History and English Mr. D. J. Watkinson: Housemaster of The Rise Mr. John Shaw: Modern Languages Rev. S. C. Harvey: Housemaster of Clifton Mrs. Susan Watkinson: Religious Studies

11 GUY FAWKES HANGS AGAIN SWITCHED ON JIM

James Butler has gained a place on a prestigious six- week course at Manchester Youth Theatre, studying stage construction and lighting. This is a considerable achievement and a just reward for all the hard work he has put in behind the scenes for St. Peter's productions. He looks set for a bright future.

BARRY DANIEL AWARDS

This year awards for adventurous travel have been made to five pupils. Charles Barlow is visiting Indian schools this autumn. Stephen Harry man was selected by the British School Exploring Society for its expedition to Spitzbergen this summer. Alexandra Holley is travelling to Mexico where she plans to teach English in an orphanage. Alice Holmes is hoping to teach in a school in India before going on to University. And Roger Sangwin received an award for his World Challenge expedition to the Himalayas. Congratulations to all of the above. The Peterite editorial team would be delighted to receive accounts of their experiences.

ENTERPRISING ARTISTS

Congratulations to six Peterites who organised their own exhibition in the Senior Common Room at King's Manor. The pupils involved were Nick Birch, Marcus Mellor, Peter No well, Mark Pyrah, Joshua Rowe and Paul It has long been thought that the School in the past Simpson. St. Peter's was also strongly represented at the has not made full use of its history and traditions. As may "York Schools Art" exhibition, held at the City Art already have been noticed we have begun a collection of Gallery. portraits and photographs of distinguished Old Peterites. This posed problems with the one who is, rightly or wrongly, our best known old pupil. Some years ago what is thought to be the only portrait of Guy Fawkes painted from life was sold at Sotheby's. The purchaser kindly sent us a photograph of the painting, and an enlargement of this has been displayed near the old library. A project was undertaken to provide a more suitable portrait, and in this we were lucky to have the skills of a local artist, Sue Ker, who lives in St. Mary's. Photographs, old prints and contemporary descriptions were studied, and the artist took great interest, reading several lives of Guy Fawkes in order to understand his character. The final result was a splendid portrait of Guy with the old House of Lords in the background. There is great quality and skill in the picture — the eyes in particular showing that somewhat sad and slightly puzzled look — a questioning expression. We are indeed grateful to Sue Ker for her great interest, help and artistry. We are also most grateful to the Committee of the Old Peterite Club who not only welcomed the idea but agreed to pay the cost. The final result can be seen above and postcards in full colour will also be available from the new library. J. V. Mitchell Artists at Work.

12 THE ALCUIN LIBRARY

Sir Peter Shepherd opening the new library on July So we now have a superb library, worthy of the 7th rightly paid tribute to all who had played any part in School, and already proving to be a great asset. As visitors the reconstruction of one of the School's finest buildings will have noticed, however, some of the books transferred into its new role as a dignified, tasteful and comfortable from the old library are past their best, and mere are many library. The architect, Martin Stancliffe and his deputy, empty shelves. Sir Peter Shepherd, with typical Geoffrey Holland, carried out the planning stage to generosity, arranged for a most generous donation from excellent effect, and the main contractors, William Birch a family trust to buy books which the library might & Sons, used the craftsmanship of many individuals to otherwise not be able to afford. We are most grateful to produce a most effective blend of ancient and modern. him, and also to Dick and Buff Reid's kindness in The woodwork of Messrs. Taylors of Harrogate gives a providing the oak dedication plaque in the entrance. most pleasing overall effect. Most of our readers will already have heard of the Fittings, chairs and tables from the old library have renewing of the custom of leavers and individuals been repaired and restored, once again Frank Maddison presenting books to the library, and we look forward to being called out of retirement to display his skills. The receiving other gifts. If bookcases and shelves are being oak chairs presented by individuals in the thirties were cleared, do please let us know. If the books are not suitable restored by Old Peterite Adam Jackson, who also showed for library use they can be sold and the money used for great interest and skill in crafting the six new oak chairs other purchases. presented by the Friends of St. Peter's. Two other chairs The generosity of Old Peterites, parents, craftsmen have already been promised by individuals, but more are and so many others has given the School a worthy building needed. If anyone would like to commemorate a firm or for future generations. Our gratitude goes to them and, family connection with the School then their names could to misquote famous words "If they seek a monument, look be carved on similar chairs at an overall cost of about around." £200. The librarian will give further details of this scheme to anyone interested. J. V. Mitchell

The Alcuin Library during the conversion.

13 CAREERS WEATHER

At the end of the School year I shall be handing over the Careers Department into the capable hands of Dick Hubbard, who has been assisting for the past few years. During this year we were joined in the department by Basic weather data for the three School terms: David Newman, while Gary Lawrence will also be assisting from next year. Already new ideas are being TEMP' . "C RAIN mms. explored and there will obviously be developments in Max. Min. Total Ave. the fields of work shadowing and career experience. (air) (daily) I hope that as many pupils as possible will take advantage September (part) 25.5 7 9.2 0.34 of the opportunities on offer — over the last few years October 18 5 54.1 1.74 it has been disappointing that more members of the Lower November 14 -2.45 31.1 1.04 Vlth Forms have not used the very fine opportunities December (part) 9.5 -1.5 26.1 1.86 available through the I.S.CO. Career Experience Course January (part) 15.25 1.25 60.85 1.96 Scheme. February 15 -2.25 72.45 2.58 Once again, some thirty members of the Lower Vlth March (part) 20 -2.25 8.8 0.4 took part in an eight-week course run by Understanding April (part) 23.5 2.25 0.25 0.03 Industry as part of the General Studies programme. We May 26.5 3.25 14.9 0.49 again held a successful Careers Forum on April 28th. As June 23 8 102.8 3.43 before this was mainly manned by Old Peterites and we July (part) 19 6.75 16.5 0.68 are very grateful to them and to those other friends of the School who gave up their time willingly on a Saturday to talk to members of our fifth and lower sixth years. A list of those who attended, together with their specialisations, is given below. As always, the pupils The rainfall figures should be seen in relation to an found it a very helpful opportunity and our guests were average annual rainfall of about 650mms in York. This peppered with questions, the best sort of compliment gives a daily average figure of 1.8mms; June's figure was which can be paid in the circumstances. clearly well beyond this, a fact which would not go unnoticed by the sports men and women in the School!

Career Fields Names Accountancy J. E. H. Quickfall (O.P.) Applied Arts and Crafts D. Reid Architecture R. Gardner Christinas Term: Banking Emma Davies ) Lisa Bennett ) The School year began with a prolonged period of high Building Construction C. T. Anelay (O.P.) pressure, with accompanying high daytime temperatures Building Management P. W. Shepherd (O.P.) Building Surveying (and Quantity, Land A. E. Lightly and mild nights. As the above figures show it was a dry Hydrographic and Minerals month and this combination of factors carried the summer Surveying) well into the term. October continued in the same vein, Civil Aviation I. T. Parkin (O.P.) though night temperatures began to fall and we Computer Software J. Stone (O.P.) experienced a slight ground frost during the night of the Dentistry S. R. Dench (O.P.) 14th. The daily rainfall rose as compared with September, Engineering in Industry E. Young Estate Agency (and General Practice J. C. Rounthwaite (O.P.) though nearly half the month's total fell during the half- Surveying) term break! November continued to be dry, though there Farming E. P. Alton (O.P.) were signs that we might be in for the hard winter that Finance M. J. Kershaw (O.P.) some experts have been predicting for some years. There Hotel and Catering Industry M.J. Poynor (O.P.) was a cold spell lasting from the 4th to the 6th, with sharp Catherine Owens Huddersfield Polytechnic/P .CAS. ground frosts at night and a sub-zero air temperature Industrial Management/Brewing A. Powell (O.P.) Industrial Management/Own Business J. P. Terry (O.P.) during the middle night. The air temperature was still I.S.C.O. S. Maxwell-Scott 0C at 8.30 a.m. on the 6th. A second cold spell was Law D. W. Grice (O.P.) experienced towards the end of the month when there were Mechanical Engineering/Engineering W. R. Ibberson (O.P.) six successive nights with a ground frost, the lowest Manufacture -5°C, being recorded during the night of the 26th. The Medicine M. W. Dronfield (O.P.) Merchant Banking C. T. Brockbank (O.P.) low temperatures were related to high pressures and clear Pharmaceutical Industry A. Garbutt (O.P.) skies and the days were sunny and dry. Most of the Sales and Marketing/Pharmaceuticals Phillipa Hutcheson — month's rain fell during the first half of the month, Theatre (Acting, Management, Opera) M. R. Wroe (O.P.) 15.6mms, half the month's total being recorded on the Town and Country Planning (and C. Clarke (O.P.) 8th. December had a number of cold nights and westerly Local Government/Civil Service) winds brought showery conditions and overcast skies, University Entry/U.CCA. H. Dean — though none of the snowfalls that were being predicted. K. G. Coulthard

14 Easter Term: The pressures were again high when we returned in May continued in the same vein, the most memorably January, but began to fall as the term got under way. They meteorological event being the electrical storm during the fell below 1,000 millibars on the 23rd, reaching a afternoon of May 9th. It was during this storm that the minimum of 952 millibars at 14.30 hours on January 25th. 1927 tower was struck by lightning, an event recorded This exceptionally low pressure was associated with a very elsewhere in this issue of The Peterite. By contrast with deep depression, the centre of which passed very close May, June was predominantly a cool, cloudy, windy, wet to York. Gale damage was reported widely and we month, apart from one brief return to summer in the experienced a rainfall of 23.3mms during January 27th, middle of the month. This was very much a reversal of associated with the Cold Front of the depression. A few our experience last year. The last few days of term at the ground frosts were recorded in January, but generally beginning of July saw threatening clouds and strong winds temperatures remained above the average for the time of which did not promise well for the last week of term. year. February was quite an unsettled month, though the Miraculously the rain stopped just before the visit of the winter never really set in. Mainly westerly winds brought Duchess of Kent, though it did try to drizzle once or twice many showers; consequently there were few really dry during the early part of the visit. Later the clouds parted days and skies were mainly cloudy. By contrast March and the sun shone, bringing very pleasant conditions; these was much drier and temperatures began to rise noticeably, continued into Friday. Commemoration Saturday started particularly towards the end of term. wet and gloomy, and though it looked as though it might dry up, the cricket match turned into a frustrating Summer Term: experience. We returned towards the end of April to high pressures, clear skies, hot days and cool nights, with a number of sharp ground frosts. K. G. Coulthard

February floods.

15 HOUSE REPORTS

DRONFIELD her colours along with Sophie Jackson, Alex Masefield, Nic Westwood and Emma Ward. Netball colours were awarded to Ronnie Wareham, Isla Pollard, Charlotte Christmas Cranston and Shelagh Pitt. The Inter-House cross-country brought a strong performance from the juniors, with At the start of the year, Dronfield welcomed fourteen Claire Taylor as individual winner. The final event was new lower-sixth and eight third year girls, bringing the the swimming sports: the House team, organised by number in the House very close to sixty. Mr. Watkinson Ronnie Wareham for the second year, did not do joined the staff and very quickly settled in to his role as outstandingly well but did record some good individual Tutor: we shall be sorry to lose him, while congratulating performances, notably from Caroline Lawson. him on his appointment to the Housemastership of Rise. Members of the House were involved in a wide range of activities. The Christmas Term featured the highly acclaimed production of My Fair Lady: we congratulate Sally Hamilton on her excellent performance, ably Summer supported by Rachel Batty and Ali Holley, and, of course, The Summer Term saw Dronfield competing in four Kirsten Luckins as assistant producer. Membership of the Inter-House events. The first of these was indoor hockey, choir was again healthy, and contributions to music where the House played well, beating Temple and putting continue to flourish, with Emmy McCowen and Claire up a good fight, finally drawing one and losing three of Altman deserving special mention. the remaining games. The team was Ronnie Wareham The House was well represented in the successful First (captain), Sophie Jackson, Nic Westwood, Anne Suttill, XI: our congratulations go to Emmy McCowen, the Julia Thompson and Isla Pollard. captain, Ronnie Wareham, vice-captain, Angela In tennis we had a strong team, which also constituted Rosindale, Louise Copley and Alex Masefield on being the School's First XI: Alex Masefield (captain), Rachel awarded their colours; Sophie Jackson received the Robertson, Nick Westwood, Julia Thompson, Sophie additional award of the Jackson-Pacey trophy. Rachel Jackson and Emma Ward, all of whom were awarded Batty captained the Second XI. Congratulations also to colours. Unfortunately we were drawn against the winning all who represented York and District at cross-country team and were eliminated in the first round. The House — Emma Ward, Caroline Cooper, Anne Suttill, Nic also made up a large proportion of the Second VI and Westwood and Julia Thompson — the eventual winners Under 15 VI, the latter of which did very well, captained of the York Area Senior Competition. by Eleanor Bowling. As the end of term approached, the round of Oxford Despite the weather problems, some girls' athletic Entrance and Cambridge interviews began. Our warmest events did take place. Connelee Morris looked set to win congratulations go to Rachel Batty on winning a place at the Sharrock Cup after winning the long jump and javelin, Oxford and to Judith Hopton, Ali Holley and Sophia but the bad weather intervened. There was success also Chadwick on receiving conditional offers from their in the Shooting Competition, in which we finished in Cambridge colleges. second place. A return to the more formal occasion of a dinner to In music, the House continued to do well. Claire celebrate the end of term proved a success; this was Altman deserves special mention for her solo followed by an equally successful and widely audible performances; Lucinda Francis and Jane Mindenhall won disco. The traditional final night's fare of Christmas cake, music prizes. mince pies and video brought the term to a close. Our congratulations go to several members of the House on their appointments to various captaincies next year: Sophie Jackson for hockey, Emma Ward for squash, Easter Isla Pollard for netball and Rachel Robertson for tennis. The Easter Term brought success for members of Congratulations to all in Dronfield on winning the Dronfield in a number of areas. It was very pleasing that Work Cup for the third successive year. the House was victorious in the Great Egg Race after two At the end of the year, House Colours were awarded second places: congratulations to the team — Emmy to Emmy McCowen, Rachel Batty and Judith Hopton who McCowen, Becki Ingledew, Angela Rosindale, Connelee played such an important part in the House, and to Ronnie Morris and Sarah Richards. In cross-country, Esther Wareham for her organisation of several House events. Williams achieved considerable success, being selected To all our leavers, our very best wishes for the future. for North Yorkshire. The rowers too enjoyed a number We wish Mrs. Shepherd well as she moves to Temple as of wins: congratulations to Judith Hopton and Jo King. a tutor; our loss is their gain. Ronnie Wareham captained the squash team and received Eleanor McCowen

16 CLIFTON also ever present in the 1st XV this year with Jim Martindale making his contributions to the 3rd XV. Angus The academic year 1989-90 proved to be as Gowthorpe made excellent contributions to the U. 16 XV challenging and as busy as the last for the sixty-six pupils and showed his potential in his final game for the 1st XV. in Clifton House. We welcomed new boys to the third If he returns next year he should give real power to the form and the lower-sixth, all of whom were to inject a School front row. Chris Brooker played his part in the positive impetus to all areas of House and School life. House rugby and U.16 XV but left us for The Rise at Although the trophy cabinet was not over-burdened with Christmas. In the squash James Stephenson established trophies, we nevertheless managed to achieve a victory himself in the 1st V and led the House well in the Senior in the senior five-a-side football competition and did well House Competition in the Lent Term. Junior members in the junior football. It must be said that the goalkeeper, of the House acquitted themselves well in the U. 15 XV Howard Oates, dubbed Felix the Cat for his springing with Chris Braganza providing an essential base in the prowess, guarded the net with complete dedication and back row. In the U. 14 XV Nick Walker proved to be a skill — his shots across the full length of the pitch were, fine scrum-half with Paul Taylor dependable in defence however, somewhat eccentric! In rugby and cricket House at fullback. However, the term was not just about sport matches there were many good performances yet the and Nick Barham-Hall and Leon Panitzke took leading teams succumbed to their opponents on most occasions. roles in the excellent production of "My Fair Lady". Jim The junior sevens rugby tournament was a different story Butler did this as well as the major junior school with the team being unbeaten but taking second place in production this year. He has real ability which was richly a league system. Certain individuals must be mentioned rewarded with a place with the National Youth Theatre — Jonathan Suckling for his contribution to tennis and in Manchester during the summer holidays (1990). The to House organisation of several events, Marianne Waggot Lent Term saw some splendid contributions to the hockey for her rowing, Toby Cockcroft, Michael Hunter and Ben with eight members of the Grove being regularly selected Councell for House and School sporting prowess and for the U. 16 Colts, John Sutcliffe and Sam Forsyth both Craig Smith for his duties as Head of House. Many thanks gaining 1st XI places at the end of the season. Tom to these pupils who participated so fully and positively Brassington, Ian Gordon, Angus Gowthorpe, Jeremy in School life. It would be difficult to mention all members Richardson, James Angel and James Lister all made of the House who gave their energy in various ways as significant appearances. It was especially good to see the House has many talented musicians and others who James Angel playing after his serious skiing accident last achieved excellent reports throughout the year. Not all year. Leon Panitzke provided his normal stalwart games reached the dizzy heights of success but in their own way in the 2nd XI. The Junior House rugby provided the boys they gave an invaluable contribution. My special thanks with a real challenge against a much larger Clifton side. go to Steven Harrison whose politeness and helpfulness In a splendid game, captained by Chris Braganza, the around House was greatly appreciated. midgets of the third year did well but in the end we went down. (Sadly Toby Cockcroft of Clifton broke his arm It remains only to thank the House tutors for their in this game and we hope it will not affect his cricket.) considerable help and efficiency during the year and to wish them well under next year's new Housemaster, Rev. S. Harvey. I will be moving on to take up a French and Easter German post at Durham School and I sincerely hope that Rev. Harvey will enjoy his new position and that The Lent Term sees the Great Egg Race and again we Cliftonites in their new mixed House status will continue provided a fine challenge under the guidance of Nick to give of their best at all times. I am certain that Edward Barham-Hall. Nick also had a most successful year as Savage (Head of House) and James Harding (School captain of School chess. This term also sees the Senior Monitor) will provide invaluable support. Five-a-side Tournament. Although we failed to emulate D. M. Crook last year's success we aquitted ourselves well with Andrew Smith captaining the side in his fourth year in the competition. Andrew has made a huge impact on the GROVE House especially in his three years in the sixth and he must be congratulated on his House Colours. The House swimming provided the "Butler Brothers" backed up by Christmas Nick Birch, Leon Panitzke, Ian Gordon and Anthony Christmas Term began with Stephen Brown as Head Curtis. At junior level Anthony Baines, Andrew Pickard, of House and Clive Blacker as his deputy. With no Richard Inns and Paul Taylor provided us with something changes in House staff we began to feel a real degree of to cheer. However, the highlight of this term was the quite continuity in the House. The Senior Rugby Competition splendid win in the senior House cross-country. Anthony provided an early challenge with Leon Panitzke leading Curtis captained the following: Alistair Marks, Bruce the side well. For this, as well as his other tremendous Neary, Jeremy Doncaster, Stephen Brown, Matthew contributions to the Grove, he was awarded his House Bean, Iain Mclntyre and Andrew Newell. This was a fine Colours. As usual this type of fixture brings out the best performance showing excellent spirit. The Junior House in the boys and the game was tightly fought with Grove Hockey Tournament happened for the second year and coming second! (How much we missed our previous again we did well without quite winning it this time! The year's transfers to The Rise and School House!) Leon was junior House squash shows promise with Anthony Baines

17 and James Calvert both representing the School. Again MANOR there were many other activities with Chris Braganza and James Angel being regular attenders at the Debating Christmas Society. James spoke excellently in his first debate. Concerts, Choral Society and the other cultural activities At the beginning of the year the House welcomed nine saw major roles played by Anthony Curtis, Iain Mclntyre, new third years to the House and one new lower sixth, Chris Braganza and Jack-Patrick Weatherall. One final all of whom settled down quickly and integrated happily event this term deserves special mention and that was the into the life of the House. Art Exhibition organised by Nick Birch and other The House's success with Inter-House sport was members of the sixth form, at the King's Manor. Not only limited with many teams playing very well but losing in was the art excellent but this showed real initiative. Well the late stages of the competitions. The year was summed done. up well by a fifth former's comment — "We're Jack of all trades but master of none". Summer The rugby played by the House was of a good standard Summer brought more sport with David Quickfall and in both the senior and junior competitions. The Senior Andrew Smith playing for the 1st XI. Andrew finally left Competition was captained well by Richard Griggs who the School after great service deservedly gaining his First was also captain of the School 1st XV. The first match Team Colours. Leon captained the 2nd XI several times was a tough game against Temple in which we won 8-0 and at one stage had an average of well over 100!! Bruce despite Richard Griggs and Mike Forrester (two of the Neary and Richard Hudson also made fine contributions best players) both being unable to play due to injuries from during the season. The House cricket team, well captained School matches. The second match was another victory by Andrew and David, succeeded in beating Clifton with over a day House when we beat the Grove. Fate, or a fine "bash" from Jeremy Doncaster playing a significant perhaps skill, by The Rise meant that we had, yet again, part in the victory after things got a little "sticky". Sadly to face them in the final. This, as expected, was a tough we went out in a fine game in the semi-finals against The match in which our backs tackled well, but unfortunately Rise. The junior boys also did themselves real credit. after a changeable score throughout the match The Rise Chris Braganza led a team with much spirit against came off the better and once again we had just missed Temple. Charles Roberts scored a century in their 152 the cup by a very narrow margin in a final. The team held for 2. Having bowled tremendously (2 for 44 — 15 overs), up a good spirit and were enthusiastic throughout the Paul Taylor went early and it looked like certain defeat; competition. Colours were awarded to Antony Bryan, however, Nick Hales 19 and Alex Martin 14 ably Richard Griggs, Simon Powell and Guy Walker. supported Nick Walker 50 until we ran out of overs at 132 for 6. The tennis players did well but were outgunned The junior rugby first of all saw us in a close match in the first round. Stephen Brown and Bruce Morrison against Temple, with a final score of 22-20. We again provided a sound backbone with Nick Birch making convincingly beat Clifton in the next round 38-4 which a star appearance! The junior House football, well left the team in the position of a final against The Rise. captained by Shalin Khanna, were unlucky to just miss This was an excellent game, arguably the best of either the cut for the play-offs. Paul Taylor, Chris Braganza and competition, that was very closely contested and tense. Alex Martin did well in front of Duncan Marks who The final score was 8-4 to The Rise. John Holgate proved a fine goalkeeper. Academically I was delighted captained the hard fighting team who all played very well to see Nick Barham-Hall, James Angel, John Sutcliffe, making it difficult to name the outstanding players. Tom Brassington, Stephen Dowding, Andrew Pickard, Colours were awarded to John Belton, Tom Duncan, John Chris Braganza, Selwyn Mcllhinney and Alex Martin win Holgate, Barney Mundell, Tom Oakley and Matt Smith. prizes. Five-a-side indoor soccer was also very popular with Finally, I would like to thank the U.6 for all their the House and many evenings were spent over the year support and record that all the U.6's gained their House in friendly matches against each other in the sports centre. Colours for their co-operative attitude and positive This practice paid off for the senior team who made the contributions to the House. This goes for Heather and final of the difficult competition. The match against Sarah who weathered the normal storm of coming to a Clifton was equal at full-time but Clifton pulled ahead in "boys" House and proved themselves to be splendid extra time, leaving an unjustified score against us which members of the House. I hope their commitment will be did not represent how close the competition had been. mirrored in years to come as the current fifth form have Those who represented the House were Antony Bryan, a rather disappointing negative view of things at the Mike Forrester, Richard Griggs, John Higginson, Matt moment. I do not want to finish on this note but the ethos McCowen and Barney Mundell. of a House depends on all in it and is therefore a reflection The senior hockey team was captained by Julian of us all. Most of the time things have been good but there Newhill. The team played four matches, won two and have been distressing incidents which all those involved drew two, which left the House in third position at the should learn from if we are to become a stronger and end of the tournament — a disappointing result, as on happier unit. Finally, I would again like to thank Stephen paper our team appeared to be the elite of all the Houses. Brown and Clive Blacker for their endless support this Goalkeepers Rob Hiles and Neil Ghosh made up very well year. for the lack of goal scoring ability by saving many P. J. Stephen excellent shots at our net. The junior hockey team did not

18 have outstanding success, making the second round to The group hopes to make some live recordings and videos discover their goalkeeper was at home and was bravely next year while concentrating on an album and concert substituted by Andrew Wallis without pads! in the near future. Shan Sriharan had continued success The yearly Inter-House Cross-Country was a mixture with The Fetish and has passed on his abilities to a number of success and failure, with Matt McCowen running in of others in the School who are now forming their own with first position in the senior event. Unfortunately Paul bands. Reah was unable to run and the team was not able to Despite a few hiccups and the loss of a very popular qualify due to the lack of runners and Barney Mundell member of the House, the year has been most enjoyable being disqualified. Those who ran were Matt McCowen, and a friendly and close atmosphere was maintained Adam Dean and Roger Sangwin. throughout'the House. As is now tradition in the Manor the House enjoyed I wish all the upper sixth and fifth forms who are a superb dinner at the Christmas Party which was followed leaving the best wishes for the future and hope those who by videos. The night was enjoyed by all and will be are remaining at the School continue to enjoy House life memorable for some many years. and being part of the Manor. Paul Reah Easter The House also has many young members in the Boat QUEEN'S Club who are coxing for older crews, namely Marcus Buckle, James Dunn, John Holgate and Matthew I would like to begin by congratulating Victoria Inness, Scholefield. Roger Sangwin and Angus Lancaster spent in her second year in Queen's, on being chosen as the much of their spare time restoring a double skull, first ever Head Girl of St. Peter's, for which she received producing a boat as good as new which was very much the K. H. Rhodes Prize at Commemoration. Hers was appreciated by the Club. a hard job to 'invent' and she has made a great success The House did much better this year in the Great Egg of it. The position of girls in the School in general has Race, the only non-sporting Inter-House team event of been much enhanced by her work; and I am particularly the year, than has been achieved previously. The team grateful for the role model she has provided for Middle of Dominic Bundy, Simon Powell, Shan Sriharan, Pete School girls in the first year of the House going fully co­ Wade and Andrew Wallis came a very close second just educational. She has combined hard work (and we wish being beaten by Dronfield. her every success in her future academic career) with membership of the most successful girls' crew in the history of St. Peter's rowing. Incidentally, it is interesting Summer to note that the first girl ever to be Head of Queen's, Helen Benton, has recently rowed for the Cambridge On the cricket square the senior team met The Rise Lightweight Women's crew in the Boat Race and many in the first round and were knocked out of the competition. other regattas. A batting collapse left the team with few runs, but Rob I also wish to thank Alex Gage for undertaking the Hiles, who caught out the first team captain, and Dominic difficult job of Head of House for this academic year. This Bundy with some accurate bowling both played well for is never an easy job, and he has performed it with tact. the House. The present friendly atmosphere in Queen's owes much Very little of Sports Day was run due to rain causing to his example. a postponement and then cancellation of the event. The girls who took on the task of converting the House However, the few events that were completed were a to the virtues of true co-education must be mentioned. At success for the Manor. Tom Duncan won the junior shot the top, with Vicki Inness, Louise Blackburn has set a putt with some very powerful throwing which left him fine example of academic endeavour, generous work for within one metre of the School record. Paul Reah lapped others, and steady friendliness to junior members of the the rest of the field and won the 3,000 metres and Richard House. Congratulations to Vicki on winning the Senior Griggs did very well with second place in the discus. At Reading Prize, and to Louise on her Walter Smith Prize the time the meet was called off the Manor was in a strong for Biology. We shall miss them both. A group of day position and stood a good chance of retaining it throughout girls were bold (or foolish?) enough to join our fourth the remaining events. form at the start of the year. They have at times proved Away from the games field some members of the a distraction to some of their peers, but coped very well House were also very active. The House has a number with the change and have become a very positive of very promising musicians of both traditional and influence. In the third form, those girls who came to us modern ilk. Antony and Tim Dunn, Matt McCowen and from St. Olave's have worked very hard indeed: their tally Shan Sriharan all played in many concerts at School of of 'A' effort grades at each order puts to shame the total traditional nature. Antony Dunn wrote and produced the gained by some common rooms of boys over entire years musical 'Deep Water' which was a success outside the in the past. Congratulations to Zoe Clark on winning the School. A number of bands were formed or led by third form Essay Prize; and to both Sally Marshall and members of the House including Q. T. Jones and the Jenifer Swallow on their Third Form Prizes. Swankers, which comprises Simon Coulbeck, John The House's sporting involvement has been very wide. Holgate, John Bel ton and Paul Gorman from the Manor. While I apologise for not mentioning everyone I should,

19 I am pleased to have seen Queen's representation in School results this summer, and to those people who are leaving teams in rugby at all levels. Alex Deighton and Lawrence Queen's. Patton were a powerful presence in the First Fifteen, while The thirty-third Queen's Club Dinner will take place Chris Richardson, Stuart Clarke, Oliver Gardner, Angus on Friday 27th December: any past member of Queen's Iveson, Gary Keenan, Jason Bailey, Anthony Killip and interested in attending is invited to contact David Hughes Richard Musgrave all turned out for other School sides. at Queen's House. Chris Richardson, Stuart Clarke, Tim Cordier rowed I know I have omitted many good things in this account regularly, while Stephen Harryman, James Hague and of the year in Queen's: I hope those I have neglected will Vicki Inness were awarded their colours. James forgive me. The House seems to be a happy and successful Thompson, David Baldry and Richard Pipes played tennis. place: I hope we can find ways of continuing to build on Oliver Gardner played squash. Victoria Robinson and this. Emily Strong played netball and hockey. Alex Deighton D. J. Hughes played hockey also, as did Alex Gage. We have had very strong cricket this season, winning the Senior Competition and only losing the junior after a tremendous fight-back in the final by Mark Ludiman and James Fieldsend for Temple. At School level, James Rigby has been appointed Captain of the Eleven for next season. Both he and Nicholas Twigg led the side for some matches this season. THE RISE Alex Deighton, Oliver Gardner, Angus Iveson and Richard Musgrave have all been in the Firsts. In the Christmas juniors, Hugh Shedden, Richard Musgrave and Fraser The beginning of a new academic year saw twelve new Black have all attained area representative status outside juniors enter the House, nine of them being former the School. The House swimming was terrific: Queen's Olavites. There was also the entry of one new Lower Sixth were second in the Standards Competition; and at the Gala member and Christopher Caldwell joined the House from the fight went on to the very last race: we simply had to the Grove. hope that The Rise would come last in the final relay — The Christmas Term saw many Risites eagerly taking but they showed their usual spirit, did better than that, to the rugby field, as usual. Particularly impressive was and won the Cup. Again Queen's were second. The team the number of Risites who played for the 1st XV. For of Oliver Gardner, Richard Pipes, David Baldry, Dan the majority of the matches, at least five Risites Britton and Gary Keenan won the House squash final in represented the top team and altogether eight Risites a good match against the Manor. We were second in the played at some point in the season. Philip Brown, James senior long jump, where Andrew Berrington himself Mee, Karl Schoeman, Jason Morris and Anshuman gained second place and Richard Shaw came third. Mondal are to be congratulated on the award of their 1st XV colours. The Rise was strongly represented in all other Music continues to be strong indeed: our levels of School rugby, with no fewer than 60% of the representation in the choir is good; we have many players House turning out regularly every Saturday. The in various bands and orchestras; it is a recurrent pleasure undoubted highlight of the term was the Senior House for me in my musical ignorance to read termly reports Rugby Competition, in which the Rise was strongly on how well many are learning to play different fancied and (not surprisingly!) the number one seed. instruments. Nicholas Strong, Cherry Alton, Zoe Clark Having achieved a bye in the first round, the House went and Rebecca Gilbert have all succeeded in Associated on to face a young School House side, and comfortably Board examinations this year. Sarah Glover, James won 23-0 in the semi-final. The final saw the House pitted Hague, Emily Strong, Richard and Christopher Payne, against a stronger, heavily determined Manor side. The Alastair and Cherry Alton, James and Alistair Rigby, match was a fine contest but the House pulled through Lawrence Patton — with all these musicians, the House to win 14-7, enabling Philip Brown to collect the trophy could (or should?) soon produce a home-grown concert. for yet another year. Barry Daniel Awards were gained by Stephen The final week of the Christmas Term was celebrated Harryman, for his B.S.E.S. expedition -to by the House party, drawing out the imagination of the Svalbard/Spitsbergen, and by Charles Barlow for an House in some excellent fancy dress costume design. The autumn journey to Northern India. eventual winners were Simon Penny with his "Baby" and Pastorally, the House has developed a scheme whereby Matthew Abbey for his "Convict" look. The year group tutors, pupils and parents meet at crucial stages in a School "drama" prizes were again keenly contested and many career to talk about times and decisions lying ahead — thanks go to Jason Morris and James Mee for hosting such how to tackle G.C.S.E. or A-level revision; how to choose a superbly enjoyable show. As tradition demands, the a course in higher education. This has helped to bring House are again joined together to sing "Carmen people together; and examination results have been very Surgentum" with the lead parts again taken by the good indeed. I owe thanks to Derek Paterson, Ian Lowe, mellifluous trio of D. H., A. J. I. and S. C. H. A highly Andrew Wright, Ian Lancaster and Liz Wymer for all the successful term ended on a high note with the award of help they have given me and the House in the last twelve the much coveted Senior House Colours to James Mee, months; and I give my good wishes to those awaiting Philip Brown and Karl Schoeman.

20 Easter against an evenly matched Manor side, and due to very enthusiastic bowling and fielding the House overcame The Easter Term, far from being a step-down after their opponents convincingly. The next encounter against such a highly successful Christmas Term, proved to be the Grove was far from convincing but was well won even more successful. The House saw the appointment nevertheless. The final saw the House confronting the of two School captains, Anshuman Mondal for Hockey outright favourites, Queen's. The team bowled and fielded and James Mee as captain of Boats. Joshua Rowe joined extremely well to bowl Queen's out for just 59, however us from Australia to lend his weighty presence to The Rise the batting let us down and we fell two runs short. The for two terms. The House was again well represented in junior side opened their competition with an even more all levels of School activity, sporting and intellectual — emphatic victory than the seniors to overcome the Manor. hockey, rowing, squash, junior rugby, chess and debating. Special mention must be made of Michael Davies who There were three regular Risites in the Hockey 1st XI, scored a century. In the next round the juniors came across with the captain, Anshuman Mondal, and the goal-keeper, the favourites, Queen's, who proved to be too strong and Gareth Silverwood, both receiving their Hockey School the batting House side was overcome — but not without colours. The former is to be congratulated on the award a fight. of his hockey cap. Apart from cricket, there were many members of the The Inter-House competitions began with the Senior Boat Club who achieved notable successes throughout the and Junior Cross-Country. Morale was high in both camps summer. James Mee and Joshua Rowe were both part of and this showed in the confident running by both teams. regatta winning crews and both should be congratulated David Thompson's outstanding run, which earned twelfth for attaining their School Colours. The Athletics place was particularly notable. In the overall result, the Competition was sadly cancelled this year due to bad Seniors came a very creditable third. The Juniors, weather. A confident House Athletics team were denied however, were not to be overawed. Fine runs by the opportunity to defend the shield. Academically, many everybody and especially Richard Ambrose, Timothy members of the House gained merits throughout the year Davies and Rhys Silverwood meant that once again the and James Mee is to be congratulated on winning the Juniors carried off the Cross-Country trophy. Skrentny Prize for creative writing. However, the two greatest highlights of the Easter To conclude the year, The Rise was again awarded Term were still to come. First came the Junior House the Oxford Cup for the sporting successes over the year. rugby. An unseeded and unfancied side led by Joel Ward The Summer Term also sadly saw Mr. Hirst having to produced a quite outstanding performance to beat the be away from the House due to ill-health. However, all favourites, Queen's, in the first round 18-0. From here was not lost as Mr. David Watkinson ably stepped in a on the side never looked back, and the excellent term early to take over the House. We wish him every commitment shown in training paid off when, in the semi­ success in the ensuing years as Housemaster. Finally, all final against School House and with only fourteen men, that must be said is a fond farewell to Mr and Mrs. Hirst they came through to win 28-13. This pattern was who retire at the end of the year. They will be missed followed in the final against Manor when, with no spare in and around the House and we all wish them well for players, the side scored two very late tries to win 8-4, their retirement and thank them for their efforts towards and so enable The Rise to achieve "the double". The the House over the years. success continued in what was perhaps the greatest House effort for many, many years — the Swimming Gala. The SURGAMUS! Juniors again won the Inter-House Swimming Standards, Anshuman Mondal and in the Gala, fine swims from the entire House team brought victory to The Rise. In an excellent competition, The Rise won the trophy on the last relay and special mention must be made of Karl Schoeman, the captain, who won all but one of his three individual races and led SCHOOL very much by example. This trophy was won for the first Christmas time in many years, and a jubilant House team allowed Mr. Hirst to share in their delight by a wonderfully staged The year began with ten new third formers being "push/throw" into the pool! welcomed into the House. Two sixth formers, John Davidson and Paul Carvosso, rejected by their day An excellent term was rounded off by the award of Houses, were also allowed to join up. The top floor shoe Junior House colours to Richard Ambrose, John box was found to be a lot smaller than the Davidson Langford, Rhys Silverwood and Andrew Fotherby who residence but at least it could be visited legally. Ben Taylor also won the "Jackpot" for this term, taking over from was Head of House, Rene Freling and John Davidson Tim Davies, who received this at Christmas. were School monitors and Mr. Richard Wallace was also welcomed as an Assistant Housemaster (much to the delight of B. T.) The 1st XV was graced with the Summer enormous presence of Peter Midgley, House rugby The final — and busiest — term of the year started captain, and Paul Carvosso propping up the front row and almost immediately with the Senior Cricket Competition. with Gavin Proudley flying down the wing (and the stairs A fairly unfancied team took to the field in the first round at 8.19'/2 a.m. each morning for breakfast). However,

21 the senior team fell to The Rise in the semi-finals but were Backhouse, Gordon Gibb, Alistair Hall, Nicholas filled with some twelve School rugby players who went Middleton, a Lincolnshire junior county cricketer, and down fighting. Higher education choices loomed large on Daniel Sumpton saw us through to the semi-finals, the horizon for the upper sixth and special congratulations repeating their rugby success in the previous term with must go to Ben Taylor and Peter Midgley who gained much the same names representing School teams, then. places at Oxford and Edward Carling who gained a place The Inter-House athletics was washed out twice though at Cambridge — a mention ought to go also to Atanu Roy we had high hopes as Gavin Proudley (team captain) had for what was a sterling effort on his part. Peter Nowell already represented the district and the county at also deserves a mention for his excellent portrayal as schoolboy level. Our prize winners on Speech Day were Professor Higgins in the School's production of "My Fair Ashoke Kundu, Peter Midgley, Edward Carling and Ben Lady". As the term crawled into its fifteenth week, one Taylor, yet apart from personal or team successes that fourth year could no longer take the strain and so needed stand out, it is impossible to record the many everyday to take a few days off and so reminiscences of parties, occurrences which happen and bring a smile to people's airing cupboards and the upper sixth Video Club all faces or remain a talking point for a day or so. The success merged into the maelstrom of a Christmas disco to round of the House is not just measured by the silver on the off the first term. sideboard, but also by the way House spirit and the camaraderie within the House are generated — so ably led by Ben Taylor and all the upper sixth who along with Easter Chung Webster-Lam leave this year with all our best The Easter Term saw Adam Waters, Marc Mitchell wishes for success in the future. and Charles Pugh representing the School Hockey 1 st XI J. A. Owen-Barnett with Gavin Proudley and Rene Freling and others representing senior sides. Mark Pyrah was School captain of boats with Christopher Rowland, Joby and Ben Taylor, John Davidson and Simon Bowen also representing the TEMPLE School's Boat Club. A junior hockey side, led by Matthew Todd, won the Indoor Six-a-side Competition, the Senior Christmas Five-a-side soccer reached the semi-finals and the swimming team amply led by Peter Midgley came a Term began by Temple becoming one of two day creditable third, partly due to the success of James Meaden Houses which has become completely co-educational. and his unusual starting technique. Cross-country insanity Happily, the transformation had occurred extremely occurred under Peter No well's long stride with the seniors smoothly with the girls quickly becoming integrated coming fourth overall with Gavin Proudley in fourth place members of the House. We also welcomed Mrs. Julia and Adam Waters in seventh, and the juniors came a close Stanley into the House as a Tutor and Assistant. Three second overall with Gordon Gibb the junior winner and weeks into the term, the School undertook the monumental Michael Lang coming in seventh — Gordon in fact went sponsored walk from Boroughbridge to the School along on to run in the English Schools Cross-Country the River Ouse and the House managed to raise a large Championships representing Yorkshire later on that term. sum of money. The senior squash ably led by Michael Lang went out to Temple's tradition of raising money for charity was the eventual winners, the Manor, and mention of School continued by Gareth Kay, Tom Beaufoy and Adam choristers and musicians ought to be included: Charles Hardisty who are all members of 'The Fetish' band who Metcalfe, Justin Brayshaw, Christopher Rowland, held a concert in aid of the School's Amnesty International Michael Simmons, Matthew Todd and Dominic Greeves Group. Musical talent in Temple continues to flourish with instrumental prize winners along with Andrew Moxon. Martin Kershaw, Alex Weir, Simon Gildener and Tifanny The dreaded trial exams took their toll and a well deserved Richards contributing greatly to the School band and Easter break could not come too early — particularly for orchestra. Congratulations are in order for Tifanny some already rejected by Salford University! Richards in that she is now a member of the National Youth Orchestra. Tarik Tutill has also achieved a singular success this year by gaining a Flying Scholarship from Summer the R.A.F. The Summer Term was a great success. The senior Temple's sporting achievements have also been of indoor hockey team followed in the footsteps of its junior great note recently and in the Senior House rugby matches partners to win their Inter-House competition. The junior we lost in a very hard fought match 8-0 to Manor who soccer also triumphed, through skill, to win their were the eventual finalists. Then in a friendly match competition. Tennis saw us beaten finalists with all our against Clifton we won 10-8 in an outstandingly high- players representing School teams — Adam Waters, Marc spirited match. As a result of the two matches Mark Mitchell, Richard Tucker, Rene Feling, James Swallow Ludiman received his House junior colours. and Andrew Farrow. The great game cricket saw Paul The School production of "My Fair Lady" was a great Carvosso and Charles Metcalfe open the batting for the success and we congratulate Ellis Parry for his leading School 1st XI though the latter did not complete the role in the play. But it has not been smiles all the way season, finishing the year off a little earlier than the rest for Temple, for one or two tears of sorrow were shed upon of his year group. Junior School cricketers such as John Davidson's departure to become a boarder in School Michael Lang, Matthew Todd, Jonathan Brooks, Edward House. He was a great asset to the House and we thank

22 him for all his contributions to Temple and for his after- Templites played leading roles in the organisation and dinner speech at the House Sixth Form Christmas Dinner. production, namely Steven Clegg, Matthew Pittman, Simon Frost, James Fieldsend and Tom Beaufoy. Andrew Collier is to be congratulated for a quite outstanding Easter musical production. The Easter Term gave an overall impression of being dominated by outstanding individual efforts, primarily Summer because the House swimming and cross-country Temple greeted the Summer Term with three competitions did not fulfil all our expectations. Templites earning places in the First Eleven, namely Nonetheless, the House five-a-side team fought valiantly David Tunstall, Tom Reid and Charles Roberts. under the guidance of Nigel Dawkins but the undoubted Congratulations are also due to Sulieman Al-Bassam for sporting highlight for Temple was achieved on the rugby captaining the tennis team to the prestigious National field. The House junior rugby performances were Finals in July. This term was definitely the most successful inspirational throughout the term and culminated in the in terms of sport, for although we lost narrowly to Queen's winning of the junior seven-a-side cup. James Fieldsend's in the semi-final of the Senior House cricket, James captaincy and the spirit of the team were quite exceptional. Fieldsend and Mark Ludiman stormed the crease in the As a result, Ewan Graves-Tamvakis and James Fieldsend junior event and enabled us to defeat Queen's juniors with both received their junior House colours. two balls to spare. The House Tennis Cup was also Spirits were boosted time after time by some excellent retained for the third year in succession by defeating performances from a truly talented band by the name of School House in a match full of intrigue and suspense. 'The Funky Chicken' whose members include Gareth As a result of our outstanding results and the effort Kay, Adam Hardisty and Jon Firth who have all worked exerted, Nigel Dawkins and Charles Roberts received very hard to give such enjoyment to the whole School and senior and junior House colours respectively. We the York music scene. Gareth was elected Vice-President congratulate Tifanny Richards and Gareth Kay on their of the Debating Society and President of the Amnesty School monitorships and Simon Gildener on his International Group. Furthermore, Temple continued to appointment as Head of House. We bid farewell to the contribute greatly to the School orchestra and band and U.VI and the academic year comes to an end with Temple Andrew Collier's musical talents were done full justice brimming with community spirit and pride of in the play which he co-directed, 'Deep Water', which achievement. was performed in St. Michael-le-Belfrey church. Several Sulieman Al-Bassam

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23 BISHOP TREVOR HUDDLESTON

BISHOP TREVOR HUDDLESTON That's what those young Chinese protesters were saying and doing, and for which many of them of course lost their lives. And this is the challenge which confronts In March of this year, shortly after the release of the Christian Church throughout the world. And how in Nelson Mandela, we were privileged to receive a visit from fact is the Church responding to this challenge? That's the Rt. Reverend Bishop Trevor Huddleston, CR. A former the question. To me it is an almost incredible thing that Bishop of Stepney and Archbishop of the Indian Ocean, here, confronted with this challenge to what we profess Bishop Huddleston is best known for his work in the to believe, we do not rise up with one voice, because we struggle against apartheid, both in Africa and in this are so preoccupied with sustaining the institution to which country. Bishop Huddleston gave an address to the School we belong, the institutional Church itself, that we haven't at Evensong on Sunday, March 9th, and at Chapel the the time. We're so concerned about the ordination of next day. Below we print the abridged text of his Evensong women and other things, each in its own way no doubt address: very important within the Christian institution but basically of no significance compared with the challenge of today. For me there is one country that is at the heart of that I would like to begin with something that is familiar struggle — South Africa. to many of you, when we were looking night after night at the events in Tiananmen Square in Peking, until that There are very few advantages in being as old as I moment when the whole square was empty except for a am, but there are some. For me the greatest advantage column of tanks bearing down across the square to clear and the greatest blessing has been to have been involved it. There in their path stood one of the young students in the liberation struggle in South Africa for forty-six who had been taking part in that great demonstration for years. For me Nelson Mandela is not a distant symbol: freedom. And he stood alone, and the first tank came we worked together; we protested together against the evil within about six feet of him and stopped, and he stood. of apartheid, in my case as a direct response to that which was destroying a whole community. The tank swerved away to the right and he moved with it, and he stood. The tank swerved back again, and again There is talk of reforming apartheid today. You cannot he moved with it, and he stood, a tremendous symbol of reform apartheid. Apartheid, like slavery, like cancer, is that inexpressible power which sometimes takes hold of irreformable, because it is basically and fundamentally frailty and weakness and makes it so strong that it is evil, and all the evils which have beset the people of South irresistible. And the text which I have chosen tonight, Africa for most of this century have sprung from a conception which is diametrically opposed to the which I hope you will take out with you into the world, fundamental belief that as Christians we profess to hold. has a bearing on that symbol, on that moment. It's a very We say in our creed, and we repeat in our hymns and simple text, one which you can't easily forget, and it says our prayers, that we believe that God is not someone out this: "We are not in search of death; we are in search beyond the shining of the farthest star, but that he has of real life". given to every single human being, across every barrier You won't find it in holy scripture. You'll find it if of race and colour and creed and culture and language, you look for it in a declaration made by those young an infinite and unassailable dignity. Apartheid denies this. students, some of whom went on a hunger strike in order Apartheid from its very conception asserts that this is not to draw the attention of the world community to what they true, that those of one colour and one race are in fact were trying to express. inferior to those of another; and not just that they are Those young students clearly were not Christians. inferior, but that they must understand this inferiority, They were brought up in an ideological framework of accept it, live by it, and to that end all law and all custom Maoism and Marxism or a combination of both, and yet and the entire constitutional frame of the whole country that first paragraph of their declaration is the most must be put forth as unassailable itself. That is apartheid. profound Christian and religious statement that I have I am not speaking as someone who has studied the heard for many years. "We are not in search of death; subject, I am speaking as someone who has lived with we are in search of real life". That lies at the heart of it, who has seen in thousands and thousands of cases the struggle for freedom at this particular moment in our people who have been destroyed by it, their gifts and history. What a privilege it is to be alive at this particular talents denied fruition by it. Repression of the most vile moment, when in an unpredictable and unaccountable way and persistent kind for over forty years has been enshrined not only across Eastern Europe but across the world is in the laws of South Africa and imposed by military and the single determination to be free. To be free for what? paramilitary and police force on the entire black To be free to be human. population. That is apartheid.

24 The basic law of apartheid was the law passed by the Where he lies with a bullet through his brain. British Parliament in 1912 known as the Native Land Act, The child is the dark shadow over soldiers which defined 87 per cent of the total land area of South On guard with their rifles, Saracens and batons. Africa as white — all the great cities, all the ports and The child is present at all assemblies and law-giving. harbours, all the best agricultural land and the gold mines, The child peers through the windows of houses 87 per cent of that vast and rich country proclaimed as And into the hearts of mothers. white, and 13 per cent set aside for native occupation. This child, who wanted only to play in the sun at That act is still on the statute book. It has never been Nyanga, repealed. Over the years since the present government Is everywhere. came to power, that act has been followed by act after The child is grown to a man act implementing it in different ways: for instance, the And treks on through all Africa. Population Registration Act, defining race by the colour The child, grown into a giant, of your skin and the kind of hair you have, that act which Journeys over the whole world has brought untold misery to families, particularly to the Without a pass. coloured people of mixed race. They can find one child defined as black, another as coloured, and another as Where, then, is the hope? Everywhere. I am not an white. optimist, I am not euphoric about the marvellous things I am not exaggerating. I am saying this because today that have been happening in the last few weeks. I am not — thank God — we have cause for hope, we have cause so, because as a Christian I base everything on hope, on for celebration. The sign and symbol of that hope and a future that accords with God's will and purpose in celebration is Nelson Mandela himself. He is the creating us in His image and likeness, taking flesh and representative of hundreds of thousands of people whose identifying with us across all barriers, and from time to lives have been destroyed by apartheid, and are still being time in the long measure of history forcing us to answer destroyed by apartheid as I speak to you. the question: "We are not in search of death; we are in Of course, thank God for the signs of movement search of real life." Well, are we? towards freedom and liberation in South Africa. But don't forget that apartheid is still there: not one single act in the whole apartheid structure has been repealed. Nelson Mandela steps out into a country in which apartheid is still as strong — and in many respects stronger — as when he went to prison. And so we are at the beginning of the end. "We are not in search of death; we are in search of real life." That's the inspiration. That's the challenge of this present moment. And isn't it something to thank God for that we can play our part, each single one of us, in making certain that that evil is destroyed, not in five years, not in five months, not in five days, but now? We must keep up the pressure. So, the challenge remains. Are we prepared to respond to it? I believe that as Christians we have no option. I challenge you to think in what direct way, within the democratic structures of this country, you can realise that challenge. I shall be meeting Mandela in a few days, after thirty- five years, thirty-five years in which he has not been allowed out and I have not been allowed in. I want to quote, to end my address, the words of a very remarkable white Afrikaner South African poet, Ingrid Jonker, who was consumed by a dark foreboding and overwhelming despair, and committed suicide at the young age of thirty- two. Before she died she wrote this about her country:

The child is not dead. The child lifts his fists against his mother, Who shouts "Africa!" Shouts the breath of freedom and the veldt In the locations of the cordoned heart. The child is not dead, Not at Langa, nor at Nyanga, Nor at Orlando, nor at Sharpeville, Nor at the police post at Philippi,

25 INTERVIEW

During his visit Bishop Huddleston kindly agreed to minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, and within that be interviewed by the Peterite editorial team: context he was a reasonable person, but not in terms of his political views. And so the whole thing moved into How did you first get involved with the struggle against a different gear altogether. Up till then, in the five years apartheid? before the Nationalist Party came to power, there was a whole battery of laws which separated black from white, I was sent out to Africa. I belonged to a religious particularly the pass laws — which were the most vicious community, the Community of the Resurrection. When part and continued so until about three years ago — but I was a novice, it was war-time, and I was professed in when the present government came to power, they 1943. At that time we had five houses in South Africa, embarked on massive enforcement. In the first place, they and I was sent out to look after the whole area which is expanded the security forces tremendously, so that they today Soweto. We had several churches and a large had control. Then they passed various laws, like the mixed number of schools, and so it was a very big assignment. marriages and immorality act, which made it a crime to But I lived with the community and I had their support, marry or cohabit. But the worst of all, apart from the and many of them had been out there for quite a while group areas act, which was already really in force because and knew a lot about it. So I was in a sense thrown in of the background to apartheid which defined eighty-seven at the deep end, because I had never been to South Africa, per cent of the land in South Africa as white, was the but I knew quite a bit about it because of the work of the Bantu Education Act. This prescribed a totally separate community there. I was placed in a very interesting area, education for black children. They had of course never because what is now Soweto is the most politically active been able to go to white schools anyway, but this part of the whole country, so I had to come to terms with embodied in law an inferior form of education. It was quite it very quickly. And apartheid was the dominant issue. openly admitted. In the debate in parliament, Verwoerd, You couldn't avoid it, because the apartheid laws were who imposed this law said, "We've got to show the native so restrictive and destructive that people were really people that they are being educated for certain forms of suffering. And these were my parishioners, so naturally labour". The phrase he used was that "there are green I had to decide how to take action. That was how it all pastures in which they have no right to graze". That was began. the Bantu Education Act, which has been ever since the cause of rebellion amongst the young and increasingly What was the situation in South Africa before the amongst their parents. It has led to the fiercest battles, present Nationalist Party came to power? and I can honestly say that I knew it would. When that law was passed, the then Bishop of Johannesburg and I, That's a very important question, because the present who had control of the church schools, closed all the government in South Africa has been in power now for schools, sooner than accept the education act. We were forty-two years unbroken. When it came to power I had the only diocese that did this, and it caused a lot of already been in the country for five years. The war was rumpus, because we were accused of throwing thousands over, the government of South Africa under General of kids on the street. It was true, but nevertheless we Smuts was on the winning side, and there was a preferred to do it that way, and I think we've been proved tremendous feeling that there would be a move in a liberal to be right, because the Bantu education act has led over direction. After all, the war had a lot to do with racism the last six years to the student body being at the very — Nazism was racism — and there were large numbers centre of the rebellion. Mandela said this in his first of refugees from Hitler's Germany in the white speech, in Cape Town. He paid great tribute to the young, community, many of them Jews. They were distinguished because in effect they were saying to their parents, "You people, doctors and so on, who had come to settle in South told us that if we were obedient and went to school, we Africa, but they then found racism mere. Smuts, who was would have the opportunities you didn't have. You've really the architect of the United Nations Charter of deceived us. It hasn't happened". And they had this great Human Rights, had been outside his own country for a walk-out from the classrooms in 1976, when thousands long time during the war as a member of the war cabinet of kids all over the country just walked out of their classes, in Europe and then at the United Nations framing the refusing to accept this education. For weeks they were charter. But the expected move in a liberal direction never met with massive force: six hundred were killed, even came, and meanwhile the Nationalist Party had been young kids of twelve. And when the new constitution was preparing very carefully for the election. You've got to passed by President Botha, de Klerk's predecessor, and remember that those people who came to power in 1948 it prescribed a tri-cameral parliament — one house for were all pro-Nazi. They had been interned during the war the whites, one for the coloureds, one for the Asians — as actively supporting Hitler, so their racism wasn't just with a complete right of veto in the white house and totally local. They came to power, actually, with a leader, Malan, excluding the black majority, then the schools erupted who, looking back, was, pretty moderate. He was a

26 again. And so the young have played the most vital part The release of Nelson Mandela is a symbol of reform in the struggle, because of the Bantu Education Act. by the Nationalist government. How much of the reform is real, and how much is superficial? That's the key question. At the moment not a single Many of the young blacks in South Africa have never apartheid law has been repealed. Apartheid is still known Nelson Mandela outside of prison. How much absolutely in place, in exactly the same way as it was when is he just a symbol to them, and how much is he a Mandela went to prison. So there's a long way to go, but reality who can actually affect South Africa today? on the other hand it's dangerous to talk of a long way to go, because that gives the government the opportunity to He's both, of course. All the time he was in prison procrastinate over vital reforms. My fear is that the same he was a reality, albeit a distant reality. His name thing will happen in South Africa as happened in Namibia. increasingly over the years stood for everything that they After all, it's twelve years since the United Nations were determined to achieve in terms of ultimate freedom. Security Council passed Resolution 435, which declared I think this is where the international community and the that the South Africans must withdraw their troops anti-apartheid movement generally had a great effect, forthwith from Namibia, and the United Nations must because the world was waking up all the time to the appoint a council to supervise free elections. And South realities of apartheid and therefore even if you were a Africa agreed to that, and then delayed at every point. black African in an imprisoned society — which is really So it has taken twelve years, and they want the same thing what it is under apartheid — you couldn't be prevented in South Africa, no doubt. from having world news, although under the state of emergency the government has controlled the flow of news. It's only since de Klerk's speech last month that Finally, do you think apartheid can be removed purely periodicals which have been banned for years have been by negotiation? able to speak freely again — it's rather like Gorbachov's Soviet Union in that respect. Nevertheless, Mandela was Yes, I think so. That's the one hope. I believe a symbol of what they all stood for, simply by being what absolutely that there are only two alternatives. Either you he is. But the African National Congress operated from end apartheid by negotiation, or apartheid is ended by outside the country under Oliver Tambo, who was Nelson bloody revolution, which would be an appalling scenario. Mandela's partner in law. They were the first black If it came to that, I don't think the international community lawyers to practise in South Africa. Tambo happened to would allow the white minority to just smash the majority be a schoolmaster in a school for which I was responsible, by force. They could do it, because they have got so I have known him intimately for over thirty years. And sophisticated arms, but in another sense they couldn't do he's been the closest to Mandela of anybody, even though it, because I'm sure that the movement is as irreversible he hasn't been able to correspond or meet with him. He's — rather more so — in South Africa as it is in Europe. the person that Mandela relies on now more than any other It's people's power, really. I think negotiation is not only to brief him on the way things have gone. The African possible, but essential, and I'm sure that de Klerk and National Congress had to go underground, of course, and those members of his cabinet who are supportive of him so thousands of young blacks became refugees — will win through. I say I'm sure, and of course nobody's otherwise they were being picked up, imprisoned and sure of anything in this situation, but I think there's every tortured, continually. It's very difficult to understand how chance. And certainly Mandela has already shown an somebody locked up in prison could be such a powerful enormous grasp of statesmanship. It's quite incredible figure, and everyone was waiting to see even what he really, when you think he has been locked away for so looked like. I could remember him as a young man, but long. I couldn't imagine what he would look like after thirty- Thank you very much for talking to us. five years. It was an extraordinary experience, I must say, to see him. Those years, particularly the really tough years on Robin Island, had an enormous impact on him. Interview by Simon Gildener and Matthew Williams.

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CRUCIFIXION Today I would like to mention three artists in particular. The first is Duccio, a very early Florentine painter. His paintings had tremendous dignity, and one Our colour section shows a picture of the Chapel of his Crucifixions has this dignity, because it is so simple, crucifix, made by John Brown. On March 7th he gave an like so much of early Italian Renaissance art. In contrast, address at morning Chapel on the subject of the Grunewald, working in Germany many years later, crucifixion: produced a crucifixion showing a macabre image of some carcass pegged out to rot. It is horrific in the extreme. Easter is approaching, and Christians' thoughts turn Rubens, later again, painted a crucifixion, and I must say to the events that happened on Good Friday. Since I made it doesn't turn me on in the least bit, in any direction. this cross which is hanging up here, it seems perfectly It looks like an overfed lump of a man with seriously high reasonable that I should speak about it, but first I want cholesterol level, more likely to die of cardiac arrest than of being crucified. you to ask yourselves why so many churches do have crosses hanging up in them or fastened to the wall or on I would love to hear these artists defend themselves rood screens. Why do they have these things? Is it to from my bits of criticism. Duccio, being Italian, might produce a sense of guilt in people, to make them feel well say, "Absolutely right; my paintings are simple". contrite for the murder of an all-forgiving man so long Grunewald, being German, would say, "Ja, mine is ago? Some people, emotional people in particular, are without doubt a carcass hanging to rot". But Rubens, being the suave, urbane man that he was, would probably moved to tears when they see these crosses with a figure pat me on the head and say "Run along, young man; of Christ on them. I know, because I have seen them. you're out of your depth". In the past there have been many sculptures and Now I want to turn to my cross. Mine is meant to be paintings of this crucifixion, all over the western world. thought-provoking. Mine speaks of swirling energy that Historically, the Church was the principal patron of the begins in the centre and explodes outwards towards the arts, and artists were asked to make these things in order extremities. Only then, when you approach the to illustrate the Bible stories, so that people who were extremities, do I permit myself to hint at identifiable illiterate could understand them — a kind of visual aid, reality, with suggestions of hands and feet. I think that if you like. realism puts limitations on expression. One should be able to express an idea through the language of form, in the same way as music can through the language of sound. Mine says very little about death. Mine is concerned with the explosive spread of energetic Christian ideals, sparked off by this man of immense charisma. In the eyes of the establishment of his day he was a nobody, but they must have recognised his threat to their cosy world. Now, a brief word about the actual making of this cross. It is made of small fragments of blue glass, cut from fairly large sheets which came from Jarrow. I stuck these onto perspex, using an adhesive which doesn't actually set perfectly hard: I felt that if the breeze here in Chapel moved it, I didn't want the bits of glass to go pinging off. It wasn't easy to find an adhesive which was compatible with both glass and perspex. There are four threads holding it up, each with a breaking strain of thirty pounds. They are mono-filament, and they are photo-degradable, so I don't know how long it will stay up there without due inspection and possible renewal of the threads. The cross was made and hung up to correspond with the time of a confirmation service. I was not able to attend myself, but I did come in very early the next morning to see if it was still hanging there, because I did have this awful dread that it would come cascading down and possibly decapitate the Archbishop. I wondered whether it would have been put down as an act of God, or merely Crucifixion by Grunewald. the fault of J. C. B.

28 Not so long ago, I was invited to make a real live- cross which he created (photograph elsewhere) and on die looking, or real dead-looking, figure of Christ on the cross, theme of crucifixion and resurrection in art. The Leavers' for a high church in York. I tell you this because of the Service on the penultimate morning of die academic year impact it had on me. I was busy making this thing and is die last occasion when the School, as it is dien modelling it, and since it was supposed to be constituted, meets togedier in Chapel. It is, I hope, a representational and not just symbolic, I remember significant occasion for those who are leaving, for it is working very hard on the anatomy of the Christ figure. in Chapel, more dian in any odier place, mat die whole All of a sudden, and without any warning, I had this awful community meets togedier as a School. This year the feeling of how macabre and utterly cruel is that method address was given by Peter Taylor — unique among the of killing people. Of course, this cruel method of killing staff for having been Housemaster for two groups of this people isn't used nowadays, but are we in our own way year's leavers (those from School House and those from as cruel? I am thinking of those people who are captured Dronfield). and put into some place of keeping, and their loved ones The Choir have sung more frequently in Chapel this never find out where they are.-In that respect, our cruelty year, and an increasing number of instrumentalists provide is just as bad as the physical pain imposed on somebody die introductory music for our weekday Chapel Services. being crucified. I am grateful to them, and particularly to Andrew Wright, for all that the musicians contribute to our Chapel Services, and especially to the Carol Services at Advent CHAPEL NOTES - 1990 and Christmas, the Commemoration Service and the School Eucharists. They also made a most significant One of my constant aims as Chaplain is to try and contribution to our share in the revised Epiphany create a sense that the Chapel is a unique building within Procession at the Minster in January. the School. It is not a classroom or a rehearsal room or In our charitable giving diis year we have supported a concert hall or a theatre. Rather is it a building which three organisations: Open Door (a York-based counselling should seek to convey, both materially and spiritually, service for young people); the Yorkshire Kidney Research something of die life and love of God. I will begin this Fund; and the Church of England Children's Society. year's notes with a reference to the material, and end them I began these notes by mentioning the importance of with a reference to the spiritual. The appearance of the the material appearance of die Chapel. But die material Chapel has been greatly enhanced this year by the gift aspect of such a building, what it looks like, is only half of an altar frontal from the Friends of St. Peter's School. of my concern. Equally important is what the building It is a very fine and beautiful all-seasons frontal which feelj like: does it help to evoke the spiritual within us? has been made by a group of parents working under the During the summer term, from 9.30 p.m. to 9.50 p.m. leadership of Buff Reid. The gift" from the Friends on one evening each week, a group of staff and pupils included a matching set of eucharistic vestments which have met togedier in Chapel to share a period of silence. are worn at our three School Eucharists each term. (A The Chapel is not an easy building in which to be quiet. photograph of die frontal and vestments appears in this But the silence we have experienced has been deep, and edition of The Peterite.) I wish to record here my gratitude has been an opportunity for peace, quiet and stillness in to die F.S.P.S. for a gift which will serve many our very busy and often noisy lives. The silence has, for generations of Peterites. many of us, shown the truth of that ancient Egyptian We have been very fortunate this year with our proverb: "It is good sometimes to sit in holy silence. It visitors. In March, the preacher at Choral Evensong was gives a holiday to our senses and it helps our souls to Bishop Trevor Huddleston. His address is printed hear''. What is Chapel for it it is not to help our souls elsewhere in diis edition of The Peterite. It was a rare to hear the voice of God? privilege for us to have him as our preacher. He inspired many on die Sunday evening and was able to stay to speak to the whole school in Chapel on the Monday morning. The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Habgood, presided and preached at our Confirmation Service in February. Other visitors have included the Archdeacon of York, the Venerable George Austin, who preached at Choral Evensong during the Christmas Term; Canon Robin Fletcher, the Rural Dean of York, who gave die address at our Remembrance Day Service in November; and the Reverend Stuart Taylor, the Director of the Bloxham Project. We again had a stimulating and challenging week's visit from Friar Barry Orford of die Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield. Good, internally-produced Chapel weeks have been led by the School's Amnesty International group and by John Brown, our Director of Art. J. C. B. gave a series of addresses which focussed our attention on the Chapel

29 COMBINED CADET FORCE

The C.C.F. continues to parade each Tuesday of term compliment to all the cadets on parade and my warmest and its training is assisted by the professional expertise thanks go both to them and to all my officers, without of the regular Army and R.A.F. The aim is to make each whose dedication the contingent could not succeed. Tuesday afternoon both varied and interesting. -22 R. J. Bulcock shooting, First Aid, skill-at-arms, patrol and ambush drills, fieldcraft, aircraft recognition and navigation are all core subjects, and some of the instruction is given R.A.F. SECTION skilfully by Senior Cadets. Complementary to this there have again been several excellent camps and courses Section Commander: which have been well attended by the boys and girls: Army and Air Cadet Leadership Courses, Air Experience, Fit. Lt. P. B. Jelbert, R.A.F. V.R. (T) Flying, Gliding, and longer camps at Proteus, Warcop, Section N.C.O.: F.S. S. C. Bowen R.A.F. Stafford, R.A.F. Newton and R.A.F. Laarbruch. The Green Howards have again given full support, As usual the year began with the induction of new particularly on arranging some active and very cadets under the leadership of Flight Sergeant Simon professional Field Days and we are grateful also for the Bowen with the help of Gavin Proudley, Nigel Dawkins help always on offer from the Prince of Wales own and Tarik Tutill, as Senior N.C.O.'s. regiment. The Christmas Term witnessed the first ever R.A.F. The Biennial Inspection, by Group Captain P. A. Section only team entering the Colts Canter March and Ryan, R.A.F., took place on February 27th and was one Shoot. This not only ended in a pleasing result from the of our very best. After that inspection the District team but also, and perhaps more importantly, a defeat for Commander's report concludes that we have "one of the the Army Section. The term also saw Section involvement strongest C.C.F.'s in the North East". This is a great in a field day with the Green Howards at Catterick where

30 the R.A.F. intermingled with the Army in various from Julian Bond's 'plane' (I use the word loosely), which activities from unarmed combat to an assault course. The unfortunately was followed by a loss of control ending day finished with a full scale section attack on the training in a steep nose dive from a biology lab window. I suspect area. Meanwhile, at R.A.F. Leeming the new cadets that he did not have the trim quite right! experienced their first taste of flying in the Chipmunk At Easter Julian Bond and Anne Suttill visited R.A.F. aircraft. Larbruch, a tornado station in R.A.F. Germany, for an In February the biennial inspection was held at School. overseas camp. This was Julian's second visit so he The inspecting officer was Group Captain P. A. Ryan, obviously feels that it is a very worthwhile experience. R.A.F., who commands the R.A.F. Regiment Training Throughout the year the cadets underwent instruction Centre at Catterick. The inspection was held in the in drill, weapons training, and map reading, all of which Memorial Hall due to bad weather (typical), and was invaluable when they went to camp at R.A.F. immediately after members of the section left for Strensall Wattisham this year. Next year's Peterite will include a with the Army Section to take part in field training and report of the camp. air rifle shooting. All that remains for me to say is congratulations to This year we have had much more air experience the two members of the section, Corporal Paul Carvosso flying with eleven A.E.F. at R.A.F. Leeming than in and Corporal Michael Simmons who have gained R.A.F. previous years. A visit from a Royal Navy Sea King Sixth Form Scholarships this year and also to those who helicopter which provided a short flight around York for have been awarded flying scholarships and gliding wings. members of the Section and a day's gliding at R.A.F. I would also like to thank Fit. Lt. Jelbert and P.O. Ison Linton-on-Ouse have provided enriched opportunities for for their help and encouragement throughout the year, air experience during the year. witfiout which nothing would have been possible. It would With flying in mind the Junior N.C.O.'s sought to not have been nearly as enjoyable. construct flying machines themselves this year. The visible result of their efforts was a stunning display of aerobatics Simon Bowen

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31 DRAMA

MY FAIR LADY THE CAST It is impossible to watch a production of My Fair Lady Eliza Doolittle Sally Hamilton without conjuring up a mental picture of Rex Harrison, Henry Higgins Peter Nowell Audrey Hepburn, Stanley Holloway and the rest. Alfred P. Doolittle Leon Panitzke Comparisons are inevitable. Ian Lowe's cast of actors and Colonel Pickering Ellis Parry musicians can hold their heads up high when set against Mrs. Higgins Vicki Inness the stars of that classic film, and that is a measure of the Freddy Eynsford-Hill Nicholas Barham-Hall success of this production. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill AH Holley The difficulties in staging a show of this scale at a Mrs. Pearce Rachel Batty School are enormous. It requires exceptional talent to be ••••••••• able to act and sing and dance equally well. Very few of the great stars of stage and screen have been able to other parts played by members of do it. (One is reminded of the famous comment made by a talent scout who had just auditioned a young man called THE CHORUS Fred Astaire: "Can't act. Can't sing. Can dance a bit".) Claire Altman, Simon Banks, Charlie Barlow, Louise It is, therefore, asking an awful lot of School pupils to Blackburn, James Bowling, Louise Copley, Charlotte expect them to act, sing and move equally well, especially Cranston, Lindsay Daniel, Jeremy Doncaster, Sarah in an auditorium where the atmosphere and acoustics are Durham, Clare Farrow, Paul Ferrow, Sophie Greeves, Richard Griggs, Charles Metcalfe, Jane Mindenhall, unhelpful. To have staged a successful show within these Jason Morris, Rachel Robertson, Adrian Robinson, constraints is a remarkable achievement indeed. Paul Simpson, Richard Tucker, Emma Ward, Eleanor The leading roles were taken by Sally Hamilton and White, Kathryn Wood. Peter Nowell, both of whom performed admirably. Peter's diction was superb: he captured Higgins' dryly academic pedantry just right. He would probably have been happier in Pygmalion, because there was a touch of self- MUSICIANS consciousness about his singing and movement. Sally gave Eleanor McCowen flute a magnificent all-round performance as Eliza: she was Jane Wright oboe totally uninhibited in her movements and her singing, and Martin Kershaw clarinet was equally credible both before and after her Timothy Dunn clarinet Bill Riley trumpet metamorphosis by Higgins. You would have to go a long Sarah Glover trumpet way to see a better individual performance in a School Richard Pyne trombone production. Ellis Parry gave capable support to the Matthew Williams .percussion principals as the kindly old cove, Colonel Pickering, and Jose Honing violin Rachel Batty was suitably matronly as Mrs. Pearce. Roger Carrington violin Nicholas Barham-Hall sang beautifully as the Shan Sriharan violin pusillanimous Freddy. Alastair Alton violin The other parts gave the director plenty of scope for Tiffany Richards viola typecasting. That engaging, charismatic rogue, Alfred P. Malcolm Brown cello Christopher Braganza bass Doolittle, was played by that engaging, charismatic rogue Keith Pemberton .piano Leon Panitzke. Mrs. Higgins, a lady who stands no Rehearsal pianist David Spencer nonsense, was played by the Head of School, a lady who stands no nonsense. Everybody else was played by everybody else. The musical accompaniment, under Andrew Wright's BACKSTAGE direction, was impeccable, and John Brown deserves John Brown set credit for his set: the racecourse scene was particularly Jean Dench costume effective. Behind the scenes, James Butler flicked switches James Butler lighting with well-oiled efficiency, while Kirsten Luckins and Dick Chris Hall props Hubbard made sure that everything ran with the slick with the assistance of many other members of the School smoothness of a finely-tuned machine — or at least ASSISTANT PRODUCER Kirsten Luckins appeared to. It was a thoroughly enjoyable show, the no- PRODUCER Dick Hubbard holds-barred rendering of "Get me to the Church" being MUSICAL DIRECTOR Andrew Wright especially memorable. Congratulations to all involved. DIRECTOR Ian Lowe D. S. Newman

32 DRAMA 1988-89 RETROSPECTIVE David Newman for staging "The Gold of Lies" and "Package Holiday" and hence giving the opportunity for The academic year 1988-89 was a particularly over thirty perspiring (O.K., perhaps I do mean aspiring, impressive one for drama in the School with a major but it was summer and the "Package Holiday" cast did School production, two self produced lower sixth plays a lot of running) actors, actresses and stage staff to learn and two short third year plays. All five were performed important skills. Neither play would win a prize for depth in what is now the Alcuin Library and they made a fitting or subtlety, but each gives the chance for lively climax to that building's time as a Drama Centre. performances that was fully seized by what is clearly a "Antony and Cleopatra" is a huge play both in its talented year. Chris Braganza's natural confidence, Jack scope and in the demands it makes on its cast — so much Weatherall's rapport with the audience and Vicki Gill's so that it is rarely performed outside the professional assurance and stage presence particularly caught the eye theatre. For a School to attempt it (even in this scaled — three names to watch out for in the future. down "chamber" version) is a folly worthy of the lovers themselves, to make an audience believe the folly a /. M. K. Lowe glorious success is for art indeed to triumph over reality. The production's strength lay in its staging (Rome at one DEEP WATER end of the Drama Centre, Egypt at the other and the conflict between the two worlds played out on a small Congratulations to all those Peterites who were stage in the middle) and in the strength in depth of the involved in this production, which was staged in St. cast. Four actors inevitably dominated: Tim Cooper's Michael-le-Belfrey Church at the end of the Easter cold, precise, computerised Caesar; James Berrington's holidays. Performed by the Teenact Theatre Company, cynical but emotional Enobarbus (whose memorable death this musical about Noah was written by Antony Dunn was skilfully enhanced by James Butler's subtle lighting); (script and lyrics) and Andrew Collier (music). Antony Alan Chiswick's finely controlled Antony (a remarkable also directed the show, while Andrew organised all aspects first stage appearance) and Lisa Myers' Cleopatra. While of the production — a remarkable achievement for a third- the part's "infinite variety" makes it impossible for any former (or anyone else, for that matter). one interpretation to satisfy all the people all of the time, The show was a great success. The youngsters threw the intensity of her performance was achingly moving — themselves into it with great gusto, enthusiasm and to hear her "dream" speech on the Friday night was quite confidence, creating a superb atmosphere. What really worth the loss of the material world. The whole production struck me was how relaxed they all seemed to be, and — modern dress, minimalist, fast moving from all I am sure that the fact that the show was all their own directions — was very much in the Ian Lowe house style: work played a key role here: in the absence of adults to it will be interesting to see whether the style changes if point out all the things that could go wrong, they assumed and when he has a new house to produce in. nothing would and consequently nothing did. It was a Certainly the style of "Absurd Person Singular" could joyous expression of the talent and exuberance of youth. not have been more different with the Drama Centre being The central figure of Noah was played by Antony used in a conventional, quasi proscenium arch way and himself, in laidback style. The script afforded him plenty to brilliant effect. This was one of the best pupil directed of scope to deliver throwaway one-liners and nobody in plays the School has ever seen: funny, moving and the audience minded that the links with the biblical beautifully detailed with all six of the cast turning in character were tenuous to say the least. He received assured performances. So good was the ensemble playing excellent support from the rest of the cast, especially his that picking out individuals seems invidious, but I will three rock 'n' rolling sons Shem, Ham and Japheth, alias long remember Ellis Parry's hands and of the three very Matthew Pittman, Paul Sandle and James Fieldsend. strong female roles, Kirsten Luckins' heartbreakingly James Fieldsend was particularly impressive, showing funny failure to commit suicide. Judith Hopton and admirable stage presence. But it was Steven Clegg who Andrew Heslop produced — and how! stole the show as the camp, limp-wristed King of the Peter Nowell and John Davidson took the Pirates (I don't remember them featuring in Genesis!). responsibility for a version of "Rosancrantz and The musical accompaniment explored various different Guildenstern are Dead" using the wayward, but very genres, in the style of a Rice/Lloyd Webber production. considerable, talents of Chris Rod well and Leon Panitzke Some of the songs stood comparison with anything from (or possibly the other way round) in the title roles. Their Joseph, especially the irresistibly catchy 'Forty Days and cutting had left the play itself almost incomprehensible Forty Nights' which concluded the first act and made a but who cared (except for the odd pedantic English rousing encore. Many of the audience were still humming specialist) when each individual scene achieved a slickness to themselves long after the show had ended. and spontaneity that brought the house down. It wasn't The show's impact was enhanced by radio throat- Shakespeare, it wasn't even Stoppard but it was great microphones and special effects which added a entertainment. professional touch to the production. Apparently another It was particularly pleasing to see two third form plays show is planned for 1991 with Andrew and Antony in the summer term. The shortage of staff able to find already hard at work preparing it. We look forward to time to put on productions (do the junior games teams it eagerly: if it's anything like this one it will be very have similar problems?) means that middle School drama entertaining as well as being great fun. is far too often neglected. Special thanks therefore to D. S. Newman

33 MY FAIR LADY - a second opinion Nicholas Barham-Hall played most poignantly the part of the boy genuinely and wholeheartedly in love with Eliza: one longed for Higgins to find the same unconditional capacity in time to avoid all the loneliness of being too late. Victoria Inness was superb as Mrs. Higgins, Higgins' mother: she dominated the scene in which Eliza's transformation was proved at the races. Her capacity to instill wisdom in her son was unquestionable — and interestingly a function of her own sense of the right order of things. This sense seems so much stronger in Higgins himself, yet in him is actually distorted by containing no acknowledgment of humanity — at least, until (almost?) too late. Colonel Pickering was a splendid foil to Higgins. Ellis Parry gave a gentle counterpoint to Higgins' interest in the experiment being conducted on Eliza. At first he portrayed Pickering as a gentle bachelor, slightly out of his depth in the intensity of Higgins' intellectual curiosity. But gradually it unfolded that Pickering's curiosity is much more securely founded than Higgins': its purpose is to learn the more and better about people (and it does lead to such understanding); while Higgins' intellectual curiosity is a means of occupying himself in the avoidance of having to confront knowledge about people — first of all, the knowledge that creatures like Eliza (whether we mean 'the lower classes' or 'women') are people; secondly (and perhaps even more problematically) knowledge about his own self and humanity.

I was struck first of all by the sheer energy of this production and then by the sense of space it conjured up from the cramped memorial hall stage. These impressions were in no small part due to the tremendous sets created by the Art Department: the bustle of the street, the detailed fussiness of Higgins' rooms, and the colourful tiers of the racecourse grandstand. They were confirmed throughout the action. As so often, Ian Lowe (type?)-cast brilliantly for the major parts and found nice touches for the others — even down to the opening in which the chorus moved through the audience — a way of making everything more intimate across the proscenium which can so often cut the stage off from the hall in here. Leon Panitzke, for instance, as Eliza's father, was a convincing blend of a man who wanted to deny all responsibility for his own failures and take as much as possible of the credit for someone else's successes — at any rate, until it all became too much for the old chap. Rachel Batty played Mrs. Pearce effectively. In a play which is so much about transcending barriers, she was a symbol of stability. By her very steadiness, one understood the magnitude of the task Higgins saw himself undertaking in the transformation of Eliza. Equally, her humanity gave early clues as to what Higgins might find in Eliza after close enough contact. Rachel acted the part of a convincing mediator between the two worlds, at the same time as making us aware that Higgins probably saw her as little more than a robot capable of serving him without fuss or error.

34 I entirely believed in Peter Nowell as Professor Higgins, the philologist and misogynist — perhaps to the point of seeing him as a misanthropist even more strongly. His performance made it clear that Higgins' dislike of women is powerful, at the same time as suggesting that even his relations with men are a matter of habit rather than choice: he gets on with them because he has got used to them through School and University as sources of knowledge or company rather than as people in their own right. The whole tenor of Higgins' investigation into language and dialect is to reduce the potential, the diversity, the variety of human life to predictable, analysable automatism. His treatment of Eliza is appalling; but Peter Nowell made us confront the realisation that Higgins' treatment of himself is just as harsh, just as dehumanising. Higgins' realisation about Eliza came over very poignantly: the scene in which Eliza confronts his conceit and self-absorbtion to make him realise that he is not — and does not want to be — entirely self-sufficient came across with enough force to make us wish the best for both of them. Intriguingly, it also came across enigmatically enough to leave us wondering what 'bests' these would be, and whether it could be the same for each. What is the 'happy ending' for the central people in "My Fair Lady"?

Eliza Doolittle was triumphantly portrayed by Sally Hamilton: if ever the impression of energy in the production might have faded, she prevented it. In the early stages of this part, a difficult double act is called for. Eliza needs to be convincingly a Cockney flower-girl, so much of the sound of Bow Bells that people like Mrs. Pearce and Colonel Pickering — and, for that matter, Professor Higgins — must see her as a member of a tribe so different that to pass her off as one of their own seems impossible. At the same time, the audience should be made aware of what Mrs. Pearce and Colonel Pickering would not think, and Higgins could not think, that she is 'gentle' in the most widely human sense of the word: she is already 'a lady'. Sally succeeded in this, partly through the longings conveyed in her songs, partly through the force of indignation she displayed when ill-treated by Higgins (notably strong when he slighted her as a lady), and partly through the dignity and determination with which she submitted herself to Higgins' regimen. She was entirely convincing in her transformation; and the strength of character with which she challenged Higgins' identity at the end was most moving. The musicians gave tremendous support to the drama: the rhythm of the whole production depended greatly on them, and they sustained it with vigour. They never overwhelmed the singers - which is difficult in the memorial hall — and they never lost the mood emanating from the stage: nostalgic, misogynistic, questioning, longing, triumphant, poignant. D. J. Hughes

35 MUSIC

Two stage productions have also had major musical contributions mis year. 'My Fair Lady' reviewed elsewhere was a major undertaking and the ability of our instrumentalists to cope wim difficult music and the type of disciplines required from a pit orchestra was impressive. Similarly me orchestra provided for the Junior School production of 'Tom Sawyer' deserves congratulations. Our annual music competition proved as valuable and enjoyable as ever wim lively adjudication by Karen Evans.

MUSIC COMPETITION Senior Woodwind Martin Kershaw (clarinet) Senior Brass Nicholas Barham-Hall (euphonium) Senior Keyboard Tifanny Richards (piano) Senior Strings Tifanny Richards (viola) Tudor Howat prize for composition Martin Kershaw Junior Woodwind Richard Hugill (saxophone) Junior Brass Dominic Greeves (trumpet) Junior Keyboard Lucinda Francis (piano) Junior Strings Jane Mindenhall (violin)

Finale The last two weeks saw a period of frantic musical activity in preparation for Commemoration, Leavers' Service, Concert for the Duchess of Kent, visit by the band to Rowntrees and a joint concert with a choir from Norway. In my experience we have never rehearsed so much in a concentrated period and the results were plain to hear: greater stamina from the wind and brass players, tighter ensemble from all instrumentalists and singers, more attention to exact intonation and importantly a GENERAL NOTES greater sociability and group identity witiiin each unit. The Senior Band has had a busy year always producing On Monday 2nd July the choir of Osteroy Church near enjoyable, stylish performances and providing important Bergen in Norway provided us wim an evening of church contrasts in our concert programmes. Their performances music including Allegri's 'Miserere', Bach's 'We Hasten' in the joint concert with Bromley School's Orchestra was and two large scale English andiems:- Stainer's 'I saw especially notable; they provided die bulk of the the Lord' and Balfour Gardiner's 'Evening Hymn'. All programme in the Musikfest and then again featured in were sung with enthusiasm. During the evening some of the Summer Concert. The Summer Term's final week saw our School instrumentalists performed including Jane them performing at Rowntrees factory for the centenary Mindenhall's (violin) well-controlled playing of celebrations and on Thursday 5th July providing music 'Meditation' from 'Thais' by Massenet and Richard to welcome the Duchess of Kent to the School. Many of Hugill's lively and humorous performance of Paul Harris' the members also contribute so much to major musical Foxtrot on the saxophone. Katy Wood (violin), Claire occasions. The Brass group continues to be an essential Altman (flute) and Tifanny Richards also gave a breezy element in our major Minster services and also has account of movements from Beethoven's Serenade. contributed to Chapel services, for instance the Choral The Royal Concert on Thursday 5th July was the Evensong when Bishop Trevor Huddleston visited us. A musical highlight of the year. All the performers gave tiieir group from the band played at the Advent Carols by very best. The brass at the beginning was sonorous and Candlelight — accompanying the St. Olave's Chapel majestic. The choir, all attentive, sang widi vigour, a sense Choir. Many members of die band will be leaving this of line and real contrast. The String Orchestra year but we will have a large intake of brass and accompanied Claire Altman's beautifully measured flute woodwind players in September. playing wim great sensitivity. Mozart's 'Andante' from

36 Trio in E flat was a performance demonstrating the Coda developing chamber music skills of three of our finest My thanks go to all singers and instrumentalists in the musicians — Martin Kershaw (clarinet), Tifanny Richards School for all the hard work necessary to maintain such (viola) and Andrew Moxon (piano). The St. Olave's a number of events and activities. Music, I hope, is Chapel Choir's account of two songs by Richard Rodney touching the lives of more and more pupils in the School. Bennett accompanied by St. Peter's Chamber Orchestra As ever I greatly value the support of my colleagues in were vibrantly sung and the performances beautifully the department; Keith Pemberton whose administration shaped by Jeffrey Gray. The concluding piece, 'Imperial of Associated Board exams, lunchtime concerts and tying March' by Elgar had all the necessary qualities to stir the up the loose ends I leave around is a tremendous help; hearts of the audience at the end of an excellent concert. Bill Riley whose sense of purpose, clear sense of direction The Commemoration service in the Minster was once with brass and woodwind, care for pupils and speaking again a very special occasion beginning with 'Rejoice in up on their behalf helps us all try to keep a balanced the Lord' sung at the West End and also including Charles approach. Jeffrey Gray's help with the choir has been Wood's magnificent anthem 'O thou the Central Orb' and invaluable this year and his sound advice on many matters Rutter's tuneful 'The Lord bless you and keep you'. These a tremendous help. Roger Carrington's assistance and were all well sung and there were traces of tiredness after involvement in the orchestra is also a great asset. such a busy term. The brass provided the arresting opening piece ' Almande' by James Harding and also lively This year we welcomed five new members to the accompaniments in the hymns. department. Kathryn Coombes (piano); Colin Honour (clarinet); David Riley and Ruth McCartney-Moore (singing); Raymond Cooper (saxophone and clarinet). All have already made significant contributions to the Concert department. Our music staff day towards the end of the Summer in the presence of Term was again a valuable occasion when, for once, most Her Royal Highness of us are together and can share experiences and try to plot the future. The concert in the evening was well varied The Duchess of Kent and featured more singing than last year and the brass on Thursday 5th July 1990 quartet's playing of Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' was impressive. At the end of the Summer Term we bade farewell to Almande James Harding three of our instrumental teachers: Edwina Smith (flute); St. Peter's Brass Group John Burden (horn) and Alison Goffin (clarinet and Conductor Bill Riley saxophone). All have given good service especially Alison who completed seven years at St. Peter's but who now As Torrents in Summer Edward Elgar feels the need to have one day off a week! John Burden There was an Old Man in a Tree Matyas Seiber is leaving for Northern Ireland and Edwina Smith going Hush Little Baby Trad. arr. John Blackwood tp study baroque and eighteenth century flute in London. St. Peter's School Choir We wish them all well and thank them for all their work Conductor Andrew Wright for the department. To all those pupils leaving we also wish well and say Rondeau and Badinerie J. S. Bach thank you for all their efforts over the year. We hope that from Suite No. 2 in B minor their interest in music will continue and grow further. Claire Altman (Flute) St. Peter's String Orchestra (Leader Shan Sriharan) Conductor Andrew Wright

Andante W. A. Mozart from Trio in E flat Martin Kershaw (Clarinet) Tifanny Richards (Viola) Andrew Moxon (Piano)

The Bird's Lament Richard Rodney Bennett The Lady Bird St. Olave's Chapel Choir St. Peter's Chamber Orchestra Conductor Jeffrey Gray

Imperial March Edward Elgar St. Peter's Symphony Orchestra Conductor Andrew Wright

37 VISITING MUSICAL GROUPS One of the notable musical influences this year has been the visits by other young musicians. In November Bromley School's Chamber Orchestra gave a concert with our band and choir. The Orchestra, drawn from a wide catchment area in Kent, demonstrated clearly the highest standards that can be achieved by a youth orchestra. Our players and singers responded by raising their levels of performance. The orchestra's playing in chapel in the morning was also a revelation to the School. In the Lent Term a choir from Queensland — St. Peter's Lutheran Chorale — spent two and a half days with us. Rehearsing together, sharing experiences and on one afternoon participating in a workshop run by the young contemporary Australian composer, Stephen Leek. This was quite novel for our choir who took a while to 'shake down' but half an hour or so with some of our own pupils conducting we were producing some unconventional but satisfying sounds. The joint concert was one of the main landmarks of the year. The main work in the evening was a work by Stephen Leek 'Once on a Mountain'. The complexity of the vocal techniques required had the audience spellbound. The newspaper article spoke of the work's 'spine-tingling vividness' in evoking 'the richness of the country's natural heritage and native traditions'. Our choir responded with fine accounts of some tricky arrangements including 'Joshua fit the battle of Jericho' by Michael Brewer. It was, however, CELEBRITY CONCERTS the discipline, presentation and dedication with which the Australians most impressed us. Each of the celebrity concerts has seen a good steady number of pupils and we hope that more will discover the enjoyment of these evenings. The Demon Barbers in September were a most versatile group singing intricate arrangements one minute, making animal noises the next, impersonating Donald Duck, singing through a teapot full of water and much else. Yorkshire Classic Brass in March brought some of the finest brass players in the North of England to the School. In the afternoon they provided a concert for some Junior School forms and then a workshop session for players throughout the School where they gave many useful tips and advice to our players. Marching through tea before the evening concert helped swell the audience. The costumed finale with Sousa marches, stylish cornet solos and sheer virtuosity was a delight. loan Davies ('cello) and Paul Mann (piano) provided an evening of 'cello sonatas in April. loan, whose wife taught at the School a few years ago, is a familiar figure in York and played with richness of sound which we expected. The Beethoven sonatas, particular favourites of his, were played with real intensity and feeling. At a special charity concert we were priviledged to have Stephen Varcoe (baritone) in May to give a concert with Peter Seymour (piano), Alan George (viola) and Yvonne Seymour (soprano). Stephen Varcoe's interpretations of English songs by George Butterworth and Gerald Finzi were as fine as one could want, excellently supported by crisp playing by Peter Seymour. With extra donations especially from the Yorkshire Bach Choir the charity Breath researching cot deaths was richer by over £400.

38 MAIN SCHOOL CONCERTS received. All those participating in the concert are justified in feeling proud of themselves. The Autumn Concert was notable for evidence of the greater pupil numbers in the Choral Society. Their performance of Vivaldi's 'Gloria' was lively and effective SCHOOL CHOIR and the solos by Judith Cunnold (soprano) and Gillian The development of the School Choir this year has Parker (contralto) were sung with real style. Some of the been one of the most pleasing aspects of the music in the instrumental items in the concert including contributions School. After a rather poor start I asked Andrew Carter by the fourth form jazz group, Martin Kershaw (clarinet), to give the choir a 'clinic' and suggest ways of Tifanny Richards (viola) and James Hague (trombone) improvement. Following his advice closely, and then earned the newspaper headline 'Hot-bed of musical talent'. fortunately seeing another choir (from Australia) do The Choral and Orchestral Concert in February exactly what was required, the choir has developed in included Mozart's first horn concert with Antony Dunn reading ability, attention to timing, strength of the top line as soloist. He produced a performance with poise, a sense and overall blend. of line and style. Faure's Requiem was given a good More music has been covered this year because of this account with some well-controlled climaxes and some improvement including a most complicated eight-part careful and effective ensemble in this introspective work. setting of 'Country Dances', an amalgam of American David Riley was the authoritative bass soloist and has now folk tunes for voices by Ward Swingle. At the Christmas joined the department as one of our singing teachers. Guy Carol Service the orchestra was used for the first time Lewis was the junior School treble soloist in the moving to accompany some of the carols including the 'Star Carol' 'Pie Jesu'. At the beginning of the concert the performance which also utilised a unison choir. One of the moving of Bach's third orchestral suite demonstrated the steady moments of this service was the carol 'Iona', a carol development of the orchestra. contemplating the whole of Christ's life and death inspired In March we held our Musikfest where most of the by that spiritual island off the coast of Scotland. Nicholas large School ensembles performed, the Senior Band Barham-Hall's tenor solo was beautifully sung. starting proceedings with a stirring march — 'On the The Epiphany Procession at the beginning of the Quarter Deck' - and also including Hoist's difficult 'Suite second term was given a new look with some different in F' together with 'Basin Street Blues' and 'Birth of the music and, more controversially, the processions Blues' all played with zest and style. The School choir's shortened and simplified. The choir excelled themselves 'Seventy-six Trombones' and 'The heavens are telling' in what is always a special service. were lively and their performance of 'Country Dances' In the Choral evensong in the Easter Term two 'War- was a major achievement. horses' gave pleasure both to choir and congregation: Simon Frost and Antony Dunn, together with string Haydn's 'The heavens are telling' and Herbert Brewer's backing provided excellent contrast with two songs sturdy setting of the 'Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis' 'Unaffected' and 'Catcher'. Andrew Moxon played two contributed to a special service at which Bishop Trevor excellent solos — Poulenc's 'Cantilena for flute' and Huddleston preached. Grieg's 'To the Spring'. Both played with understanding The Summer Term saw further progress and the and a highly developed sense of musical line. regular group coaching by our two singing teachers has The evening concluded with a new venture, orchestra had a notable effect in greater confidence and a purer tone. and band together playing arrangements of 'Girl from The last two weeks of the term were some of the busiest Ipanema' and 'So Nice' and concluding a lively evening. ever with the Duchess of Kent's visit and concert where The Summer Concert began with Bach's second three contrasted pieces were sung with style, and the orchestral suite with Claire Altman (flute) who played with Commemoration service in the Minster where one of the sureness of touch and bright full sound. Tifanny Richards anthems, Charles Wood's 'O thou the central orb' proved (viola) with Glasunow's Elegie and Martin Kershaw a real favourite with the choir who gave a robust (clarinet) with a movement from Poulenc's sonata both performance. Most pleasing to me was the choir's ability gave notable performances. to tackle Stanford's 'Bead quorum' for the Leavers' The St. Olave's Chapel Choir joined the Chamber Service. The very fact that the choir could even attempt Orchestra under Jeffrey Gray for a performance of such a tricky but masterful piece demonstrated the Richard Rodney Bennett's 'Little Suite' — a collection development that has been made this year. of songs about birds and insects. The consummate skill of the composer's delicate orchestration was well interpreted by all and the choir sang with a good full sound. Elgar's 'Serenade for Strings' — one of his own favourite works •— in the second half of the concert demonstrated how the School string players can now tackle major repertoire pieces. The Choral Society provided contrast during the evening with 'Folk Songs' arrangements by Vaughan Williams and 'Some Songs of Springtime' by Moeran. The Senior Band's concluding three items 'Souvenir de Tschaikovsky', Chopin's 'Etude Oplo No. 3' and 'Gypsy Baron March' were well

39 CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CHESS CLUB The Amnesty Group started the academic year well The Chess Club has not been as active this year as by managing to attract a large number of members from in previous years, but this may be due to its change of all sections of the School, but mainly the Sixth Form. The venue from room M to G2. However, the standard of play Group took Chapel Services for a week to publicise the amongst the School team players has been consistently plight of prisoners of conscience and received a favourable high. response from the School. Funds were raised by cake The senior team had a difficult start to the season stalls and a concert put on by "The Fetish" — for which narrowly losing many of their early matches, but we thank Gareth Kay who organised it. A letter-writing recovered sufficiently in the second half of the year to campaign on behalf of prisoners of conscience, as well finish just less than half-way up the York and District as petition signing, attracted considerable support and League. interest from the School. Before Christmas the group The Inter-Schools team has, on the other hand, had arranged for Christmas Cards to be sent to prisoners of a very encouraging season being completely undefeated conscience signed by members of the School. Support for in the league and winning the K.O. cup for the third year the group dropped in the Easter Term but a loyal nucleus running. This is an excellent result and will be a hard act worked hard under Paul Simpson's leadership. Paul's to follow next year. publicity posters for the group were outstanding. Gareth This season has not been an easy one, but I should Kay, one of the original founders of the group two years like to thank Mr. Ellis-Davies for taking over from Mr. ago, has been elected President for 1990-1991. Hardwick and seeing that so far as possible everything R. C. G. Drysdale has run smoothly. I would also like to thank all those who have played for the School during the course of the past year and wish the team and future captain the best of luck DEBATING SOCIETY for the season to come. The last School year has been a difficult one for most Nicholas Barham-Hall, (Captain of School Chess) societies, and the Debating Society was no exception. However, with much help from Paul Simpson's publicity and some interesting titles the society has continued to prosper. COMMUNITY SERVICE The Debating Society is now in a position where good A very good year for Community Service with fifty- speeches are almost always guaranteed and a warm nine boys and girls taking part. Most of the pupils visit welcoming atmosphere is provided. The speeches from old people in the area and several are helping at The Glen, the main speakers have been well researched and well a residential home for handicapped children. delivered. Chris Braganza and James Mee have continued We have had our usual end of term tea parties with to give thrilling and eloquent speeches from the floor of excellent teas provided by the kitchen staff. Various pupils the house and Simon Bowen's James Bond is second only and the band have kindly provided enjoyable to Sean Connery. entertainment. We have brought the old folk to concerts, Special thanks must go to Mr. Stephen who is giving Evensong and to the St. Olave's Play. up his role as Honorary President to take over control of We now have a ramp, kindly made by the maintenance the 1st XV. The society is lucky to gain Mr. Lawrence staff. This enables us to get wheelchairs up the chapel who will be a great asset as the new Honorary President. steps. My best wishes also go to Adam Dean in his position as It is a two way operation for the pupils and older folk President over the forthcoming year. with both having a great deal to offer each other. John Davidson M. E. Holt

SCIENCE SOCIETY The Science Society heard lectures from the following DUKE OF EDINBURGH EXPEDITION people: Mr. Ian Lancaster spoke on 'The Chemistry of On Saturday 17th March, after having waited nearly Oxygen'; Dr. Helen Atkinson on 'New Materials'; Mr. two years, we finally set off on our bronze award Peter Gibson on 'The Minster Glass'; Dr. Michael Tooley expedition. After four months in the planning we left on 'The Greenhouse Effect'; Dr. Michael Green on School at 2.00 p.m. and arrived in Pickering to drop the 'Forensic Science' and Mr. Don Hamilton on 'The other group off at 2.45 p.m. We then went on over the Physics of Music'. Moors to Grosmont, which was an experience in itself R. H Hubbard with Mr. Ison driving! We left Grosmont at around

40 3.30 p.m. and arrived in Goathland at the campsite at 6.00 p.m. After our dinner, which consisted of mince, potatoes and beans, we decided to light a fire which didn't actually get going until Mr. Hamilton had left us! The next day, after the coldest night of our lives, we made our way towards Pickering and despite getting lost and having to climb a one-in-one hill, we made it on time. All in all the expedition was enjoyed by all and we would like to thank Mrs. Holt for organising it. Ian Sharper

THE LEGACY - FOURTH FORM VIDEO Towards the end of the Summer Term some members of the fourth form made a ten-minute video which they entered for the Focus and Multibroadcast National Schools Video Competition. Written by Tim Dunn and Miles Layram, The Legacy featured Chris Braganza in a starring role with a strong supporting cast including Jon The Funky Chicken.' Lacy-Colson, Vicky Gill, Jack-Patrick Weatherall, Lucy Sampson, Miles Layram, Eleanor White, Stephanie Tilston, Eleanor Bowling and Jim Fieldsend. Mr. Andrew THE FETISH BIDS FAREWELL TO Ison also made a guest appearance in the cameo role of a taxi-driver, a part he played with his usual sensitivity THE DRAMA CENTRE — he should go far. The production team consisted of the (11th October, 1989) two scriptwriters, Charlotte Graves-Tamvakis (graphics), After building a small following thanks to two gigs Matthew Pittman (cameraman) and D. S. Newman by the Outcast in the previous Summer Term, the Fetish (producer). The results of the competition will be decided to play their first headlining gig a matter of days announced in the autumn of this year. before the closure of the Drama Centre for conversion into the new library. At about 8.30, the band came onstage to a packed Drama Centre. After a quiet start, the audience soon got into the swing of things and the Drama Centre THE FUNKY CHICKEN was transformed into a floor of mad dancing. The band Having accepted a slot at the 60 's night the Funky played a one hour set consisting mosdy of original material Chicken had two weeks to transform from an idea into together with a few popular covers — particularly the reality. After four rehearsals a repertoire had been encore of " 1969" and the crowd-storming "Should I Stay squeezed together of various 60's style songs including or Should I Go?" The band then left, leaving the audience classics by Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. On the night begging for more. the band were accepted with vigour and all went well. Gareth Kay From then on the Funky Chicken went from strength to strengm being offered various 'gigs' including a support slot for local band 'Double Vision' and also an 18th birthday party at the Arts Centre. After headlining at many public venues in York, gaining praise on the way, we decided to give the pupils a chance to see us again at a concert in the Memorial Hall at the end of a very busy Easter Term. The future of the Funky Chicken seemed bleak due to the forthcoming exams of certain members of me band. However, after a short rest an unexpected event appeared in the Queen Margaret's summer term calendar and July holds a booking for the sixth form leavers ball. Finally the Funky Chicken would like to thank all those who have helped and supported us both behind the scenes and within the audience. Special thanks must go to James Butler for his superb lighting, also Messrs. Hamilton, Drysdale and Hughes for their individual encouragement and support. So far so good.! Adam van Huet Two Fetish fans beg for more.

41 FRIENDS OF ST. PETER'S SCHOOL GREAT EGG RACE 1990 The 'Friends' have had a very busy year — it started The occasion of the third annual "St. Peter's School with a reception for the parents of new pupils. For the Great Egg Race" was, as is the custom, a gleeful affair second year in succession we have combined this with involving great mirth for some — if not all — of the Evensong, thus giving all the new parents a chance to meet competitors. This year's daunting task of creating a device so many more people connected with the School. At the capable of achieving most astounding levels of accuracy end of October we held a Wine Tasting to lighten up the in the projection of a table-tennis ball over great distances, A.G.M. A good variety of Wines was supplied for us to produced some of the greatest technological advances seen sample. at the School since M. D.'s third C.D.T. lesson the Once again we held a 'Sixties Music Night' and invited previous Friday. other Schools in the area to join us. This was very well The holders of the trophy, The Grove, went out early attended (over 400 people!) — two School bands played when their spring loaded "cannon" mechanism simulated in the interval and they were very well received. the effect of a 2.2 megaton nuclear device upon a pile Champagne and gift tokens were the prizes for the best of wood joined together by tacks and sellotape. Despite jivers. This year we held it a month earlier so that it came the technical excellence of the Clifton design, which was before all the exams and mocks. a catapult of magnanimous proportions, and a rousing In March we held a Jumble Sale — our first — that attempt on the part of Manor to secure the trophy with surely is an experience! The weather wasn't so kind to their secret propulsion mechanism, it was not to be their us for our Strawberries and Wine in June, but the night, as, in the end, the runners-up from the previous strawberries still tasted terrific. Our final effort this year two years' competitions, Dronfield, managed finally to was to run the Bar for the School Leavers Ball — they clinch what has become, in recent years, undoubtedly the certainly enjoy themselves there. most coveted Inter-House Trophy. I am pleased to report that the Friends have now The whole event was, as ever, a resounding success, endowed a prize for Business Studies. Unfortunately, and thanks must finally go not only to the rabble who took however, this prize was not awarded this year. part (including a lightweight staff effort) but also to the The money we have raised at this year's dance has many staff, especially Mike Dawson who made the event bought a set of Follow on Spotlights for the Drama Centre. possible, and without whom an exceptionally good (Not knowing anything about such lights I hope my evening would never have occurred. description is correct!) Anthony Curtis Finally, we commissioned six very handsome carved chairs (with an inscription) for the new Library — very fine workmanship from Adam Jackson. He made great BOARDERS ACTIVITIES efforts to have them finished in time for the visit by the This year a committee was formed under the aegis of Duchess of Kent at the beginning of July and we were Mr. Taylor to organise activities for boarders, especially grateful to him. at weekends. There have been two trips to ice-skating rinks, and a day at Alton Towers. On the last Thursday of the Summer Term Mr. Bulcock organised a highly educational visit to the Megabowl bowling alley in Hull. It is hoped there will be further excursions of this type CHORAL SOCIETY 1989-90 in 1990-91. The Choral Society this year performed in two concerts, in the Christmas and Summer Terms. The first of these included many parents and pupils in a very successful concert performance. Thanks go to all who took part in the project, helping to make it the resounding success which it undoubtedly was. The Summer concert saw the Choral Society perform in a joint concert with both St. Peter's instrumentalists and also the St. Olave's chapel choir under the skilful direction of Jeffrey Gray. The concert was enjoyed by a large audience in the chapel and congratulations must go to all of the performers as well as to Andrew Wright upon the production of yet another splendid concert. Although numbers suffered somewhat in the Summer Term due to the very hot weather, the society continues to flourish with a good level of parental support and increasing numbers of pupils have led to a higher all-round level of participation which augurs well for future productions. Anthony Curtis

42 COLOUR SECTION

The John Brown Crucifix.

mmH^Jm School Eucharist.

43 VISIT OF HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUCHESS OF KENT - THURSDAY 5th JULY HIP * in * * ' Paul Simpson at work.

Picture: Alan Hodgin.

46 POEMS AND PICTURES

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UNTIL TODAY... Today the sunrise fell pitiful against the curtains And failed to dispel the all-enshrouding gloom. My arms empty, my mind numb, uncertain: Silence takes your place and suddenly this room Is no longer ours but mine, and mine alone. Nothing remains but the ghosts, the shadows of you In corners, trapped, until today unknown, Lying pregnant and poised until you flew; Only dim reminders these outside me, but inside Vicious memory so clear, the cause of all my fears. Even now the pillow's cold beneath my phantom bride. You, who tapped the spring, the source of these sharp tears. Only lace-fingered traces of perfume here linger on. Upwind of you now, I cry. For you are gone. Antony Dunn

Antony Dunn was awarded the John Crook poetry prize Picture: Adam Dean. for this poem.

47 A POEM Falling is painful. Falling in love is fatal. He hadn't a clue how attention was won, never mind affection. He thought she was nice. She was young and beautiful. He could have had her had he really wanted. But, you know, having is risky and he was scared to risk a rejection for love he couldn't help and, knowing that, needed a shove to prick her interest. So what did happen to this little boy who hadn't the guts to risk all, for joy? Nothing. It's a disgrace. Poor human race.

James Mee Picture: Paul Simpson.

FAITH He sat happily with her laughing comma drinking comma dancing comma and he sat happily comma with a girl comma he didn't know then stop. ...look— if you don't believe me there is a photograph, and it's still very real — how I was growing up leaving my friend behind — hoping she was glad. James Mee

James Mee was the winner of the Skrentny Prize for Creative Writing. Picture: Sarah Durham.

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NAMELESS POEMS — A COLLECTION

I cried the day Alone. I saw a poem once, written on a wall — I can love you, feel you and need you. 'Nothing can exist without friendship and help' Together I cried that day. I cried so much we are no one. until the sky went black. I cried so much that day because I know. • •> «*• •> •> •!• •> •> •> •> > •> •> •> *T« Because I know it hurts, I know it hurts so much. He was nothing. No one can take away the pain Only a coward, that feels like fire to touch. that was what hurt. Now it's gone — fleetingly so. Unable to face No words or explanations. the blackness of her soul. Deprived of help, deprived of love. He ran away and left her there Happiness gone, to sit and rot alone. never to return. Angela Rosindale

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50 ARCHIVES

FORGOTTEN FAME No. 2 Gifts of uniform items enabled us to show blazers, caps and a boater, whilst rugger shirts, a rowing vest and a John Aislabie, O.P. (1670-1742) fencing foil mark the period of the thirties in School Chancellor of the Exchequer history. Group, School and individual photographs continue to come in, and are much appreciated, especially Most people know of Guy Fawkes' association with when they are named. We are grateful to Nicholas Brown, the Tower of London; not many realise that John Aislabie, O.P. of Brown's of York and W. Anderson's of Blake at that time probably the most hated man of all England, Street, for their help with the loan of display stands and ended his public life as Chancellor of the Exchequer by the display model. ignominious expulsion from the House of Commons and imprisonment in the Tower. We are also extremely grateful to Mr. Peter Addyman and the staff of the York Archaeological Trust for lending He came from a family of Baltic merchants who were us some of the items excavated from two previous sites well known in York. He was at St. Peter's during the of the School — the Horsefair and Bedern. One intriguing Headmastership of Rev. William Tomlinson and left in find was a buried hoard of clay marbles found on the 1687. He succeeded his father as Registrar of the Horsefair site. The School moved from there during the Episcopal Court of York. His mother, Mary, was the Siege of York in 1644. Did some pupil of the period bury daughter of Sir John Mallory of Studley Royal, over these for safety, or was it just another case of a Peterite whom a famous duel was fought which led to one of the losing his marbles? many ghost stories connected with the Treasurer's House (See "Ghosts of an Ancient City".) It is hoped that more and more items connected with the School will now be returned. We are grateful indeed His political career began in 1695 when he became for old magazines, toys, games, books, prizes, trophies, a Member of Parliament for Ripon. Patronage secured photographs, reports, letters, diaries, bills etc. However him a position as a Commissioner of the Admiralty in trivial the items may seem they are the valuable archives 1712, and in 1714 he became Treasurer of the Navy. By of the future. dint of changing sides politically after the death of Queen Anne he became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1718. In addition to items already acknowledged in the On his advice the Treasury became involved with the previous Peterite we acknowledge with thanks the South Sea Bubble in an attempt to pay off the National following: debt. Get-rich-quick mania swept the country, and when the inevitable crash came, thousands of families were J. B. Dixon (1932-36): More photographs and documents ruined. In January 1721 he resigned. and his rowing shirts to add to the prisoner-of-war scarf. R. S. Dixon (1934-38): Corps photographs, rugger blazer, Meeting on the 8th of March, a Parliamentary rugger cap, play programmes, news cuttings etc. committee met to consider the conduct of the ex- J. D. Madldowie (1923-28): Written memories, photographs Chancellor. Despite a "long, submissive and pathetique and assorted ephemera. speech" he was found guilty of "the most notorious, Dr. M. L. Smith (1918-20): Written memories and ephemera. dangerous and infamous corruption" and was sent to the Rodger Frost (1938-42): Straw boater, silk cricket square, Tower. He was, however, allowed to keep his estate in photographs, old prospectus. Yorkshire and on his release he devoted himself to Dr. C. C. Houghton (1925- ): Written reminiscences, photos of Toyne wedding with other photographs and rebuilding the house at Studley Royal and laying out ephemera. magnificent pleasure gardens. The house now belongs to The Old Peterite Club: Generous help with re-binding some the National Trust and can be visited. of the dilapidated copies of the Peterite Magazines of the past. The library has a full account of his life and further J. T. Harding (1933-38): Two swagger sticks O.T.C. 1938, details can also be found in the Dictionary of National Prize Book, School prospectus, commercial material, magazines, items r.e. John Dronfield Memorial Service, Biography. luggage labels etc. J. V. Mitchell G. E. King-Reynolds (1932-42): Cox's Rowing Cap 1940, silk scarf of H. E. King Reynolds, Head of School 1913, and handkerchief of G. B. E. Reynolds returned from the THE SCHOOL ARCHIVES trenches after his heroic death in 1916. One of the great advantages of the new Alcuin Library is the fact that the School at last has a special room where The display on Commemoration Day was extremely archives and momentoes of the past can be safely stored well attended, and our visitors, including earlier the and displayed. The special exhibition for Commemoration Duchess of Kent, showed great interest in the exhibits. weekend showed clearly the aims and purposes of our Several Old Boys mentioned that they had items at home collection. The ancient desk holds exercise books, school which they would send to us, and for these, and any rules, writing equipment, text books, conkers, tuck — and forthcoming items, we are extremely grateful. even the odd packet of Player's Weights! J. V. Mitchell

51 Picture: Joshua Rowe.

RUGBY

1st XV The 1989 season had only two old colours returning defending courageously and despite two tries by the — Richard Griggs as captain and Philip Brown as vice- opposition — kept well to me sidelines by our own backs' captain. Their leadership and determination ensured that and back-row's excellent tackling — a 9-8 win was our a difficult season went as well as it could: all the players just reward. Two more defeats took us up to half term. gave one hundred per cent on the field, and approached The first day back after half term produced our second training, both for fitness and unit skills, in as thorough win of the season against a young touring side from and committed a way as any group in recent years. As Hampton School. The 27-7 scoreline included a brace of die statistics suggest, wins were hard to come by, but pride excellent tries for the fly-half Robert Crossley: he caught and determination were never in doubt, and all the games his own chip to score his first try, and then a thirty metre were played out to the full even though we were often side-stepping weave to the line untouched through half outgunned. the opposition gave him his second. There were other The opening non-school matches were narrow defeats, splendid individual tries from Jason Morris off a set-piece despite a brace of ingenious individual tries by John penalty move and from the scrum-half Alex Deighton, Suckling against the Retiring Captain's XV. In the next who ran some twenty metres from the base of the scrum two games the leadership and skill of the captain, Richard to score with two people hanging round his legs, as well Griggs, were sorely missed as we went down rather as a splendid back-passing movement for the winger Gavin heavily against much more mobile yet much bigger sets Proudley to score in the corner, just on half-time. of forwards. A series of four losses ensued against some The next game, against Barnard Castle, gained us our traditionally difficult old enemies. Almough the scorelines first win of the term. An even first half saw us turn around seemed most one-sided, territorially we often had the 3-0 leaders, thanks to a penalty near the start by Philip lion's share but were simply outpushed in the pack or Brown. Almost straight from the kick-off a drive by drawn into an overlap in the back division, which cost Richard Griggs and a surging run by his back-row us dearly. Proof of the unstinting determination shown companion Jason Morris saw a score converted by Brown by all the players was a win against Ashville by the to put us 9-0 up. The last quarter of the game found us narrowest of scores. However, I am unable to comment

52 on any part of the game as it was played in the most awful 2nd XV fog I have ever experienced: visibility went down to fifteen yards at times, and the game remains a mystery to this By looking at the strength of the 2nd XV squad, day even to many of those that played in it! Next came containing many inexperienced players, we knew that it a most heartening performance, perhaps our best of the was going to be a long hard season ahead. In terms of season, against Woodhouse Grove, when despite being the results this indeed proved to be the case, but the 10-0 down after about quarter of an hour we staged a players refused to lose heart and worked hard at their remarkable comeback: an excellent, planned short line- technique and unit skills. Towards the end of the campaign out on the edge of the 22 saw the ball whipped down the a successful pattern of play did emerge and the side started back and returned for Paul Carvosso to score, followed to believe in its ability to compete with and beat by an excellent and most difficult conversion by Brown. opponents. The players will have learnt many important This sent us into the second half with our tails up, which lessons and it is to be hoped they will not be forgotten resulted in an immediate interception try by Proudley, before next season. followed some ten minutes later by a repeat of the first D. K. Morris half's short line for Morris to storm through and score, thus putting us in the lead, 16-10. However, thrilling end- to-end rugby saw an injury-time equalising score and conversion by Woodhouse Grove, which left us a little 3rd XV down-hearted as we perhaps were unlucky not to have stayed in front. The last game of the season returned us After years of excellent service with the 3rd XV, Mr. back to earth against a very strong Bradford Grammar R. Hubbard moved on to other areas. He will be side, but we acquitted ourselves well, with another gutsy, remembered for the cavalier and gentlemanly spirit he determined effort, rather against the odds. brought to his "Club". The 3rd XV fielded a fairly settled squad throughout the season, consisting mainly of senior boys. The squad developed a fine attitude, and worked hard throughout matches and in training. Although the team met with no success, they stuck at it with exemplary effort, and on balance enjoyed their rugby. The 3rd XV is indebted to the efforts of B. Taylor, M. Simmons and the captain T. Wilson, although the entire squad can take some pride Players in adversity. R. Griggs*, P. Brown*, G. Proudley*, C. Caldwell, G. Lawrence L. Panitzke*, J. Morris*, D. Williams, L. Patton*, D. Tunstall*, E. Savage*, J. Mee*, P. Midgley*, P. Carvosso*, A. Mondal*, A. Deighton*, A. Bryan, R. Crossley*, K. Schoeman*. Under 16 XV * Colours J. A. Owen-Barnett The term was less rewarding than it might have been both in terms of success on the field and progress made throughout the season. The side was not lacking in physical presence. It possessed two strong props in Angus Gowthorpe and Charles Barlow, the captain, although the latter missed a substantial part of the season because of injury. It had a good line-out jumper in Andrew Ludiman and an outstanding tackier at flanker in Christian Martin. Results Some players made notable progress as the season York Vlth Form College Home Lost 6--10 developed, none more so than Clifford Coggrave and Paul Retiring Captain's XV Home Lost 8--16 Reavley; others gave of their best whenever they played Leeds Grammar School Away Lost 4--34 particularly Tom Reid, Graham Wood, Christopher Silcoates School Home Lost 0--40 Richardson and Oliver Gardner. However, the team had Barnard Castle School Home Won 9-- 8 possibly the lowest level of tackling ability seen at U.16 Hymers College Away Lost 6--28 level for several years. What was even more critical was Denstone College Away Lost 12--33 the poor attitude of some of the squad towards training Hampton School Home Won 27-- 7 and their inability to drive themselves both physically and Ampleforth College Home Lost 4--30 mentally to achieve higher standards. Worksop College Home Lost 0--30 The opening match against Millthorpe proved too easy Pocklington School Away Lost 0--27 and was inadequate preparation for much sterner Durham School Away Lost 4--22 opposition at Barnard Castle. Playing with the wind, St. Ashville College Away Won 4-- 0 Peter's conceded three tries in the first ten minutes all Woodhouse Grove School Away Drawn 16--16 due to woefully weak tackling. Thereafter the side showed Bradford Grammar School Home Lost 0--22 great resolve and only conceded one further try but never

53 looked capable of reducing the deficit. In the following Under 15A XV game against Hymers, the School's pack played with considerable determination; however, the visitors Not a string of victories — but some — yet everything possessed highly talented backs who were capable of comes to he who waits. Many good things were born of making incisive breaks to produce five converted tries. the efforts of these young men who played with heart, Whilst the School were deservedly beaten, there were ran with spirit and won or lost in good grace. Throughout periods when the game was evenly balanced due to the the season progress was made — close matches, the try high commitment of the forwards. This encouraging that almost was, the foggy pitch that snatched away the performance was followed by a victory at Denstone in light of victory. Dramatic; perhaps so, but the team which the home side's backs were even more inept in enjoyed many a tense moment at Ashville and Worksop defence than St. Peter's allowing David Thompson to and gave hope for the future in many other games. The score a fine individual try. side which had a lot to learn was indeed learning; had The first match after half-term saw the School take learnt, but was still only half way to the try line. It will an unexpected lead against Ampleforth with a fine spirited be crossed with the same effort in years to come. Well first half performance and it was only late on in the half done to the team, the squad and our valiant supporters. that the opposition overhauled the School due to strong running forward play. After the interval the School were Team selected from generally on the defensive and despite the heroic efforts J. R. Bailey, C. M. A. Braganza, J. R. Brooks, G. W. of some, five further tries were conceded. Whilst the Chiswick, M. J. Davies, T. G. Davies, C. F. Farley, School were well beaten, they sustained their effort until J. W. Fieldsend, E. F. Graves-Tamvakis, J. M. Holgate, the end of the game. Such an observation could not be G. C. Keenan, A. J. Killip, T. J. Oakley, M. E. P. made at Worksop when St. Peter's conceded thirty-six Pittman, M. J. Porter, C. D. H. Roberts, N. A. points in the second half against an unexceptional side. Silversides, M. G. Todd, J. Ward, P. J. Watson. This was perhaps the worst performance of the season D. M. Crook in which skill, courage and commitment were generally lacking. Unfortunately the match against Pocklington the following week was a performance in a similar vein and as the match progressed, Pocklington as other teams had done previously, grew in confidence to score at regular Under 15B XV intervals. The season overall was a disappointing one in terms The final match of the season produced a victory of results, with the team winning two matches out of nine. against Durham in a closely contested game in which However, the character of the team and play of most Dylan Perlman at scrum half had an impressive game individuals improved as the season progressed. The scoring two tries from short range with strong running. matches against Bradford G.S. and Woodhouse Grove With no more U.16 fixtures available, some players showed that on their day the B team could play graduated to the Second XV and showed good potential enterprising and exciting rugby. for next season. In the forwards, the team showed good spirit against much larger opponents and special mention should be made of Jonathan Brooks, Ben Butler and Richard Pipes who "took the game" to the opposition. The following players represented the School The half-backs were Richard Ambrose and Matthew C. Barlow* (capt.), T. Reid*, C. Martin*, C. Coggrave*, Todd. Richard played a Captain's role at scrum-half and A. Gowthorpe, A. Dean, D. Thompson, B. Mundell, showed great determination and leadership. Dominic P. Reavley, O. Gardner, C. Brooker, L. Midhage, Millen had some splendid runs in attack and also C. Richardson, A. Birch, P. Gummery, G. Walker, demonstrated sound defensive tackling in the centre. J. Thompson, D. Perlman, A. Ludiman, G. Wood, However, our strongest defender must have been Charles P. Tse, B. Dickson, J. Holliday, P. Ferrow, S. Clarke. Roberts who produced some "breath-taking" tackles in our match at Pocklington. The wings were Jamie * awarded colours J. W. R. Hutt Ballantyne, Shalin Khanna — who have outstanding pace — and Nicholas Silversides who was an extremely strong and determined runner. I would like to thank the boys for working so hard at their game over the last two seasons Results and for the parents who gave such positive support. Millthorpe School Home Won 50-- 0 Barnard Castle School Away Lost 0--20 Team Hymers College Home Lost 8--30 R. Ambrose (Captain), J. Ballantyne, J. Brooks, B. Denstone College Away Won 15-- 4 Butler, G. Chiswick, C. Farley, P. Gorman, S. Khanna, Ampleforth College Home Lost 9--39 J. Langford, D. Millen, T. Oakley, R. Pipes, M. Porter, Worksop College Away Lost 0--40 C. Rayne-Davis, C. Roberts, H. Shedden, N. Silversides, Pocklington School Home Lost 3--40 J. Swallow, M. Todd, A. Wallis, P. Watson. Durham School Home Won 19--14 R. G. Shread

54 Under 14 In summary the boys listened and learned, especially from their mistakes. The first Pocklington game was the This was a most encouraging season for the U.14 lowest point of the season with heads going down and a Colts. They attacked well using both the backs and the lack of pride showing through. However, this occurred back row. Defence was always more of a problem but but once and was eclipsed by a quite splendid defensive improved a great deal in the tail end of the Christmas performance at Bradford and a marvellous win at Term. Pocklington in the return fixture (will T. Cockcroft ever A real lack of bulk in the front row caused problems get another one!). all season. R. Pugh and A. Rigby were ever present and Finally, T. Duncan proved a fine captain with a contributed a tremendous amount of commitment despite positive and supportive attitude on the field and a polite their physique. C. Pyne began the year injured and well-mannered approach off it. My thanks go to him and eventually accepted this and became a stalwart in the B the boys for another enjoyable season and especially to XV. As he grows his time will definitely come. M. Inness Mr. Bruce Allen and Mr. Matthew Grant for all their moved from full-back to 'prop'(H) and achieved a invaluable help, and to the most knowledgeable and considerable measure of success as his experience grew. supportive group of parents who followed our successes The second row gave us some much-needed height in the and failures. line-out with M. Hunter excelling. Providing he maintains his commitment and listens he should become a very fine The following represented the 'A' XV during the forward indeed. S. Parry grew in stature all year and season 1989-1990: became a most effective member of the boiler house. His M. Inness, A. Rigby, R. Pugh, M. Hunter, S. Parry, courageous performances in the junior House matches J. McNeill, T. Duncan, B. Councell, R. Silverwood, showed that the determination for success is there. C. Pyne, R. Clark, N. Walker, T. Cockcroft, R. Clark provided a fine replacement when injury caused N. McBride, N. Middleton, G. Gibb, J. Beaufoy, his inclusion. The back row of B. Councell, R. Silverwood P. Taylor, S. Clegg. and T. Duncan proved both mobile and effective in P. J. Stephen support. It was most pleasing to see their commitment not only to attack but also defence. All three gave a great deal Results to the squad and I hope learned much from this year. T. Silcoates Away Won 34-- 0 Duncan may well find lock more to his liking next year Barnard Castle Home Won 16-- 0 with M. Hunter taking over the No.8 slot; time will tell. Hymers College Away Lost 6--28 At scrum-half we had a midget in terms of physique but Ampleforth Away Lost 6--32 a giant in terms of attitude, talent and commitment. N. Worksop College Away Won 15-- 6 Walker must eat well in the coming months and maintain Pocklington Home Lost 0--22 his infectious enthusiasm. His defence aligned to a sharp Durham School Home Won 26-- 8 eye for the gap will make him a formidable opponent in Ashville College Away Won 29-- 0 a few years time. T. Cockcroft played well at fly-half Woodhouse Grove Home Lost 6--28 learning all the time. He must become more instinctive Bradford Grammar Away Lost 0--18 to develop all the way into a fine outside half but he is Pocklington Away Won 13--12 getting there. Positioning in attack and defence were Yarm Away Won 24-- 8 problems but he listened and learned. His tactical kicking in attack was good but in defence he often took too long to kick or stood too close enabling the cover to catch him. The most marked improvement was in his tackling. He Under 14B XV showed this to the full in a magnificent game at Bradford. P W D L FA N. McBride proved a good attacking centre able both to 13 3 2 8 80 241 judge a break and when to ship the ball on. Again his tackling improved as both he and N. Middleton gained In spite of the disappointment of the overall results, a greater understanding of each other. N. Middleton there were many moments of highly promising and skilful showed pace and determination in defence, a valuable play. Indeed, the level of skill grew and developed asset for any boy of his age. J. Beaufoy occupied the enormously during the season. Regrettably, however, at winger's slot with G. Gibb. Both proved powerful runners this level no amount of skill and co-ordination is sufficient with the ball. J. Beaufoy's tackling was better than G. to overcome lack of size and strength. Yet the squad Gibb's but the latter did make considerable improvements gained further enthusiasm, fostered a team-spirit and to this aspect of his game. He also cut out the constant showed pride in their selection to wear a brown shirt. It urge to cut back into defence rather than pin his ears back was pleasing, too, that several members gained further and go for the corner. Finally, his good kicking proved experience and skill through A team selection. a significant factor as the season progressed. P. Taylor Congratulations to Black, Clark, Clegg, Mcllhinney and proved a steady fullback capable of sound defence and Pyne for winning A team places. positive attacking play. His positional sense did let him As the season progressed it was gratifying to watch down on occasions but added experience will improve the boys gradually (!) realise that the key to competitive this. Paul's greatest attribute was his courage in the tackle, rugby is threefold: possession, going forward and support. a most necessary asset for a full-back. On several occasions the ball won from solid forward set

55 pieces was used effectively by a confident back-line which The Second Eleven had some memorable matches and relished the support from both backs and forwards. At contained many players who showed skill and the other extreme the whole team stoutly defended its own determination. There too the feeling of support for each try-line and demonstrated the boys' gutsy resilience to other was most pleasing. Some notable wins were often persistent onslaughts. achieved against good opposition. Thanks to Fraser Black as this season's captain and The Colts Eleven contained many players of talent, indeed to the whole squad (in addition to the above): a couple of whom were selected for the First Eleven Abbey, Brookes, Fotherby, Hammill, Hall, Inness, towards the end of the season. As the season progressed Lyons, A. Martin, D. Martin, Palta, Roy, Sleight, Smart, their team skills improved markedly. Together with Strong, Sumpton and Wade. Final thanks go to P. J. S. players from this year's First and Second Eleven who and J. A. O-B. for their assistance, and to all the parents return next year many Colts will make a very strong game who came along to offer their support. one. M. J. Grant The following represented the First Eleven: A. A. Mondal (captain)*, C. M. Caldwell, M. P. Inter-House Rugby Competition Forrester, S. R. Forsyth, R. S. Griggs*, J. D. G. Higginson*, M. J. Mitchell*, J. D. Newhill*, J. S. Senior Competition Powell*, G. J. Proudley, C. D. Pugh*, G. Silverwood*, 1st Round Queen's 8 pts Grove 0 pts J. M. Suckling, J. D. Sutcliffe, A. L. Waters*. Temple 0 pts Manor 8 pts School House 10 pts Clifton 6 pts * Colours A. A. Mondal was awarded a cap. Semi-Finals Queen's 6 pts Manor 12 pts School House 0 pts Rise 26 pts The following represented the Second Eleven: S. Y. M. Al-Bassam, R. A. Bell, A. J. Bryan, C. M. Final Rise 14 pts Manor 7 pts Caldwell, A. C. Deighton, R. D. Freling, A. R. Gage, I. Ghosh, S. J. Gildener, M. T. McCowen, L. C. Junior Competition Panitzke, G. J. Proudley, J. M. Suckling, D. H. Williams, M. J. G. Williams. 1st Round Rise 18 pts Queen's 0 pts Manor 26 pts Temple 24 pts The following represented the Colts Eleven: Clifton 32 pts Grove 4 pts J. C. Angel, T. W. Brassington, S. R. Forsyth, I. A. Gordon, C. A. W. Gowthorpe, R. J. Hiles, R. W. Semi-Finals Rise 28 pts School Hudson, T. J. Mcllhinney, B. R. Neary, D. J. House 11 pts Smithson, J. D. Sutcliffe, D. C. Thompson, E. J. Manor 36 pts Clifton 4 pts Thompson.

Final Rise 8 pts Manor 4 pts Results First Eleven Barnard Castle School Home Drawn 3--3 Pocklington School Away Drawn 1--1 HOCKEY Worksop College Away Lost 0--1 Ashville College Home Drawn 3--3 Hockey Club 1990 York H. C. Home Won 2--1 Hockey is a game in which skill, team work, Scarborough College Home Won 1--0 application and luck must come together for success. The Shepton Mallet Away Won 3--2 School sides showed the first three in abundance but the A Shepton Select XI Away Lost 3--1 luck did not always come. My memories of this season York Sixth Form College Home Lost 1--4 will be of the commitment and positive attitude of all Pandas H.C. Home Lost 0--1 players, both those who represented the School and those Styx H.C. Home Lost 0--8 who did not. Retiring Captains XI Home Won 4--2 The First Eleven, captained by Anshuman Mondal, Wellensyans Home Lost 1--2 was a skilful side whose results did not do them justice. President's XI Home Lost 2--5 Each player who represented the First Eleven played with skill and energy but it was the whole team that was our Second Eleven strength. The confidence of each player in the other Pocklington School Home Won 3--0 members and the care shown to each other when all did Worksop College Away Lost 0--5 not go well, meant that the total was much greater than Ashville College Home Won 8--0 the sum of the parts. The credit for this must be given Ampleforth College Home Drawn 3--3 to Anshuman Mondal who by his own example in every Scarborough College Home Lost 1--2 aspect of captaincy led from the front. Pandas H.C. Home Won 3--2

56 Colts Eleven M. T. McCowen, D. Tunstall, G. S. Gibb, Bootham School Home Won 4--1 R. P. Sangwin, A. P. Berrington. Worksop College Away Lost 0--2 Pocklington School Away Drawn 0--0 Barnard Castle School Away Drawn 1--1 The following represented the Under 15 team: Lost -3 Scarborough College Home 2- J. H. Lacy-Colson, B. R. Neary, C. Tse, R. Nadian, Pocklington School Home Lost 1--6 A. Mosby, J. Ward, T. J. J. Bowman, R. J. M. Bootham School Away Won 1--5 Ambrose, S. Khanna, D. J. E. Marks, N. W. W. Strong, S. J. Clegg, C. Taylor, S. E. Richards, D. J. Bean. The stick was awarded to Anshuman Mondal. The Burn Trophy was awarded to Simon Powell. R. H Hubbard Results 27th January v Durham (Home) CROSS-COUNTRY 1st VIII: Durham 24 pts St. Peter's 72 pts The First VIE had a small number of dedicated runners U.15: Durham 25 pts who remained enthusiastic and motivated throughout a St. Peter's 53 pts difficult season. Sadly, this proved to be insufficient and for most of the season victory eluded the team, the only 7th February v Silcoates (Away) win being an extremely narrow margin of 18-19 in the 1st VIII: Silcoates 22 pts penultimate match of the season against Woodhouse Grove St. Peter's 58 pts at home. U.15: Silcoates 21 pts The difficulty of selecting a full team of eight runners St. Peter's 35 pts was the main problem — with all other team games taking priority, and injury to some of the faster runners adding 14th February v Ampleforth (Away) to the problems. 1st VIII: Ampleforth 21 pts Away from the inter-schools circuit more success was St. Peter's 69 pts achieved with Simon Davies, Anthony Curtis, Jeremy U.15: Ampleforth 23 pts Doncaster, Alistair Marks, Paul Reah, Roger Sangwin St. Peter's 62 pts and David Tunstall all qualifying in the Over 17 age group 24th February v Pocklington (Away) for York and District in the trials at Tadcaster. Richard Shaw and Bruce Neary qualified for the Under 17 team. 1st VIII: Pocklington 29 pts Gordon Gibb (who later ran for the First VIII) did St. Peter's 49 pts extremely well in qualifying for York and District and 7th March v Woodhouse Grove (Home) then representing North Yorkshire in the England Trials 1st VIII: Woodhouse Grove 18 pts at junior level. St. Peter's 19 pts The Under 15 scene was much the same as the First U.15: Woodhouse Grove 10 pts VIII's and ended disappointingly with no wins to their St. Peter's 29 pts name. Jon Lacy-Colson captained the age group and spent much time scratching together teams for the matches — 10th March v Barnard Castle (Away) creditably not becoming uninterested or less determined. 1st VIII: Barnard Castle 24 pts In contrast to the gloomy picture so far, the teams did St. Peter's 34 pts have two successes. Firstly, we were finally bought some U.15: Barnard Castle 33 pts long-promised and much-needed new School kit, to share St. Peter's 46 pts with the rowers (with the prospect of having our own set looking good for next year). Secondly, for the first time a successful and enjoyable dinner was arranged for those 3rd March '12th Ampleforth Invitation' who ran for the First VIII and the Under 15 captain. This 1st Welbeck College brought an interesting and cheerful season to a pleasant 2nd Durham 'A' close and hopefully started a new tradition of cross­ 3rd Ampleforth 'A' country dinners in the future. 4th Ampleforth 'B' Colours were awarded to the following for their effort 5th Worksop College and dedication: Anthony Curtis, Alistair Marks, Matthew 6th Pocklington McCdwen, Paul Reah (captain), Richard Shaw and David 7th Welbeck 'B' Tunstall. 8th Barnard Castle 'A' 9th St. Peter's The following represented the First XIII team: 10th Durham 'B' P. J. Reah, J. C. Doncaster, S. G. Davies, 11th Barnard Castle 'B' R. G. Shaw, A. R. T. Marks, A. G. Curtis, T. J. Cordier, D. H. Baldry, C. Brooker, Paul Reah

57 INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY SQUASH Seniors 1st VI 1. M. T. McCowen (M) 24m 15s A frustrating season resultwise. It produced many fine 2. A. P. Berrington (Q) individual performances, though the young team played 3. R. G. Shaw (Q) too inconsistently and many matches were lost 3-2 when 4. G. J. Proudley (S) perhaps we should have won fairly easily. This was partly 5. B. R. Neary (G) because of injuries in the Christmas Term, and a lack of 6. A. R. T. Marks (G) regular 1st V players in the Easter Term, due to rugby 7. A. L. Waters (G) and hockey commitments. Having said that, the team 8. A. G. Curtis (G) competed with an atmosphere of enjoyment, which is of 9. R. P. Sangwin (M) course the reason for playing in the first place! 10. D. H. Baldy (Q) James Harding played throughout the season at No. 1, achieved some good wins, improved a lot and benefited Senior Team Results: from the experience of playing against some county 1. Grove 69 pts players of a high standard. After jumping around the 2. Queen's 86 pts middle order, Oliver Gardner settled at No.2. Although 3. Rise 112 pts Oliver was under pressure all die time, he never lost 4. School 116 pts through lack of effort, and improved greatly this year in 5. Temple 188 pts court attitude. James Stephenson played at third string, where he felt more comfortable, and by the second half of the Easter Term, he produced some impressive squash. Junior Boys His slow game irritated many opponents and his wins 1. G. S. Gibb (S) 21m 34s against Worksop and Woodhouse Grove were particularly 2. N. W. W. Strong (Q) satisfying. (James' loss at Harrogate against a girl did, 3. T. J. J. Bowman (Q) however, cause him much embarrassment!) John 4. J. H. Lacy-Colson (C) Higginson finally occupied the No.4 slot. After a year 5. R. J. M. Ambrose (R) without playing and half of the Christmas Term lost 6. M. A. Lang (S) through injury, he provided some much needed stability. 7. T. G. Davies (R) John's success at Woodhouse Grove was excellent, steady 8. B. T. Councell (C) squash, recovering from 2-0 down to win. When 9. N. P. R. McBride (C) available, Simon Powell played at fifth string. Heliit the 10. R. Silverwood (R) ball hard and rushed opponents into mistakes. His main problem was lack of speed around the court. If he can raise this aspect of his game, he will surely improve. Junior Boys Team Results Perhaps the most disciplined player was Richard Pipes. 1 Rise 40.8 average This is a commendable quality in one so young and he 2. School 42.5 average was unlucky not to play more often for the team. Richard 3. Clifton 46.3 average still has three years to impress his undoubted ability on 4. Queen's 52.5 average St. Peter's 1st team. 5. Grove 59.4 average 6. Manor 60.4 average Overall, it was an enjoyable season; with the necessary practice, the team will be strong next year, since no 7. Temple 63.0 average players are leaving. My thanks go to all the staff who have helped with the squash this year: Mr. Crook, Mr. Harvey, Junior Girls Results Mr. Newman and Mrs. Shepherd, but especially to Mr. 1. C. Taylor (D) 13m 56s Boardman who was always jovial and prepared to help. 2. K. J. Charman (D) There was no tour this year, though a squash tour is 3. S. E. Richards (D) planned for next season. A group of boys, girls and staff 4. S. Y. Sanderson (T) travelled to Wembley Conference Centre in the Easter 5. S. E. Gibson (T) holidays to see some of the British Open — hopefully a 6. A. J. Dunn (Q) trip to be repeated. 7. Z. M. Clark (Q) 8. L. V. Jackson (T) 9. L. G. Clark (D) 10. E.C. Bowling (D)

Junior Girls Team Results 1. Queen's 18.2 average 2. Temple 18.4 average 3. Dronfield 20.0 average

58 Results: U.15 Christmas Term The U.15 squash team has produced some excellent Ampleforth Won 3-2 results this season and they owe it all to good team spirit Pocklington Lost 2—3 and hard work in the training sessions. During the Autumn Leeds G.S. Lost 0—5 Term the squad won all matches; nearly all were won by Silcoates Won 5-0 five games to nil, most individual matches being 3-0 in Harrogate G.S. Lost 0-5 our favour. The Easter Term saw a continuation of this Ashville Won 4—1 success which bodes well for the future of squash at St. Woodhouse Grove Lost 2-3 Peter's. The squad consisted of R. Pipes (captain), M. Worksop Cancelled Lang, A. Ash worth, A. Fotherby, G. Keenan and J. Ward. All should be congratulated on their all-round Easter Term improvement. Richard Pipes inspired the team from the number one spot and fought hard to win against many Durham Won 3-2 difficult opponents. A. Fotherby deserves a special Leeds G.S. Lost 0-5 mention as he played well in the year group team above Ashville Won 5-0 his own. It was a pleasure to watch these young players Pocklington Cancelled competing hard and observing all aspects of sportsmanlike Oakham Lost 2-3 behaviour. We look forward with optimism to even Ampleforth Lost 2-3 greater things over the coming years. Silcoates Won 5-0 D. M. Crook Worksop Lost 1—4 Woodhouse Grove Lost 2-3 U.14 Played 15 Won 6 Lost 9 The Under 14 season started a little shaky after a lot of competing for places. The squad eventually consisted Personal Performances of Andrew Fotherby, Toby Cockcroft, Fraser Black, Magnus Inness, Jamie Beaufoy and Michael Hunter. Played Won Lost % Michael Hunter improved most throughout the season James Harding 15 8 1 53 and eventually contested for the No.2 slot with Toby Oliver Gardner 16 7 9 44 Cockcroft, who played well there for most of the season. James Stephenson 14 7 7 50 Toby also won at No.l against Ashville College. John Higginson 8 6 2 75 The rest of the team, maybe lacking a little in self- Simon Powell 8 3 5 38 confidence, played some very good squash and the Richard Hudson 7 2 5 29 prospects look good for the future. Richard Pipes 4 3 1 75 All the squash was played with good team spirit and Michael Lang 1 0 1 0 plenty of enjoyment, and there were some very funny Andrew Buisson 1 0 1 0 moments. My thanks to Mr. Harvey for taking us for Tom Kitchingman 1 0 1 0 practice and aiding us with our play, and also to my fellow team-mates for a most pleasing season of squash. Individual Competition - for the Burdass Trophy Well done! Final: James Harding beat James Stephenson Andrew Fotherby 9-2, 9-6, 9-5 Losing Semi-finalists: John Higginson and Oliver Gardner Oxford Cup (Holders : Rise) House Matches Points School Senior: Queen's beat Manor Awarded Clifton Grove Manor Queen's Rise House Temple Junior: Queen's beat School Senior Rugby 20 20 James Harding Junior Rugby 10 10 Senior Cricket 20 20 Junior Cricket 10 10 MO. /""Am PrTTTTTfW Senior Rowing 20 INU LUMrLllllUIN in Junior Rowing 1U MINMU fT*LUMrLlUlUIH 4PT7TTTTMNM i c Athletics Sports 1J INMAU rr\\LUMrlillllUJ fpr;TTTTr\NM Cross-Country 10 10 Junior Long Rur i 10 10 Swimming Sport s 15 15 Swimming Standards 10 10 Tennis 15 15 Shooting 15 15 Squash 15 15

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Retrospect The 1990 season was very mixed with rather more M.C.C., but his early departure from School was lows than highs, but it was never dull. An inexperienced something which his team mates did not need. Paul team had some good days, but in general the results were Carvosso had an encouraging first season in the XI. He disappointing. The number of defeats could have been practised hard during the winter and showed patience and reduced had we taken more often the defensive step of determination in the middle. Jamie Rigby scored more putting the opposition in to bat when we won the toss. runs than anyone else, including a fine century, but he The most unsatisfactory part of the season was the poor was out too often when he seemed to be settled. Michael attitude of a small number of Game 1. The selfishness Forrester also played very well on occasions without and the lack of loyalty of several, and the absence of self- finding consistent form. Michael Davies had to work hard discipline of a few, both during the term and at the festival for his runs, but he played some valuable innings and tested the patience of those of us who do not expect such should have gained a lot of experience. James Harding standards at St. Peter's. One thing should be made clear, started the season poorly, having practised little in the there is no place for such disruptive and self-centred Easter Term, but when he got his chance he took it well characters, however talented they may be. However, the and settled down as a regular opener. Anshuman Mondal season was not all doom and gloom. Anshuman Mondal tried hard, but was not able to build a big innings. Nick was a composed and reassuring captain who coped very Twigg rarely applied himself and it was only at the well with the difficult problems that he met and after his Festival that we saw evidence of his ability. Several other unfortunate accident prevented him from playing in the batsmen were given their chance, but although they had last ten matches, Jamie Rigby proved an admirable scored runs in the 2nd XI, they found the gap between deputy. The experience gained this year should stand him 1st and 2nd XI hard to bridge. in good stead next season when he will be captain in his The bowling was disappointing. There had seemed own right. Several players made pleasing progress and plenty of pace bowlers to choose from, but most of them there is no lack of promise for the future. failed to live up to tiieir potential. On the credit side, Most of the batsmen played occasional innings of Michael Forrester improved a lot later in the season and quality, but there was no consistency. Charles Metcalfe now that he has learned to swing the ball he should become started the season well with a good innings against a more consistent wicket taker. It was good to see Andrew

60 Smith gain some reward for all his efforts. He had never 1st XI Averages been able to keep a regular place in the 1st XI but he did Batting not give up and in the last few matches he bowled very No. of Not Highest well. Particularly promising was the form of Richard Innings Out Runs Score Average Musgrave, still an Under 15 Colt. His bowling under C. H. Metcalfe 9 0 262 83 29.11 pressure at the Festival was first-class. The main strike M. P. Forrester 16 1 365 78* 24.33 bowler should have been Nick Twigg, but although he J. D. Rigby 17 1 389 102* 24.31 bowled well twice early in the term, his tally of eighteen P. F. Carvosso 16 2 316 65 22.57 wickets in fourteen matches was very disappointing. All G. J. Harding 12 1 195 38 17.73 too often he was unable to bowl properly because of R. N. Twigg 12 2 174 89 17.40 injury. Of the spin bowlers, Dominic Bundy bowled M. J. Davies 16 3 199 41 15.31 steadily but without luck. A big effort in the winter to R. F. T. Musgrave 6 1 49 16 9.80 develop a googly or topspinner would give him more A. C. Deighton 7 1 56 17 9.33 attacking options next year. David Quickfall's keenness D. Bundy 7 5 17 10 8.50 earned him his place in the team, but his off-spinners were D. M. S. Quickfall 9 3 37 9 6.16 not accurate enough to be a real threat. With limited T. Reid 5 0 27 14 5.40 opportunities Angus Iveson, Andrew Ludiman and Tom O. Gardner 7 1 30 12 5.00 A. A. Mondal 6 1 23 7 4.60 Reid all showed promise. A. G. G. Smith 7 2 20 6* 4.00 The fielding was unimpressive. The Sedbergh team showed us the pressure that good fielding can impose, but Also batted: A. E. Iveson 0, 7*, 0; A. M. W. Ludiman 0; we never approached that standard, despite Anshuman L. C. Panitzke4; C. D. H. Roberts 5, 0; D. Tunstall 1, Mondal's enthusiastic example. The wicket-keeping of 0*, 4*; D. H. Williams 1. Jamie Rigby continued to improve and he was awarded the Fielding Cup. * — not out. The 2nd XI had quite a good season, marred by a dismal performance at Pocklington. Exciting wins against Bowling Sedburgh and Bootham 1st XI were the highlights of the season, in which several younger players showed good Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average form. Hopefully they will progress into the 1st XI in the A. E. Iveson 18 3 57 3 19.00 future. M. P. Forrester 127.2 22 449 23 19.52 A. G. G. Smith 77.4 11 286 13 22.00 In the Inter-House competitions both finals produced D. M. S. Quickfall. 55 8 231 9 25.66 close exciting finishes. In the Senior Competition Queen's R. N. Twigg 143 29 519 18 28.83 won a low-scoring match against The Rise by three runs T. Reid 30 4 147 5 29.40 and in the junior final Temple did very well to beat D. Bundy 100.2 14 470 15 31.33 Queen's in the last over of the match. R. F. T. Musgrave: 76 18 252 8 31.50 In the last week of term we played at the Loretto A. A. Mondal 22 3 99 2 49.50 Festival. Our thanks to Richard Selley, Bill Parkhouse D. Tunstall 29 7 103 2 51.50 and the Loretto captain Jamie Grant, who were excellent M. J. Davies 32.3 1 198 2 99.00 hosts. D. Kirby Also bowled: O. Gardner 3-1-11-0; G. J. Harding 3-1-15-0; A. M. W. Ludiman 12-3-40-1; C. H. Metcalfe 2-0-28-0; C. D. H. Roberts 7-2-19-1; D. H. Williams 10-0-57-1. 1st XI selected from: A. A. Mondal (captain) 1990*, J. D. Rigby (vice-captain) Results: 1989-90t*, D. Bundy 1990*, P. F. Carvosso 1990*, ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G.S. M. J. Davies 1990*, M. P. Forrester 1989-90*, Played at home on Saturday, 28th April. G. J. Harding 1989-90*, C. H. Metcalfe 1989-90*, Result: Won. A. G. G. Smith 1989-90*, R. N. Twigg 1989-90*, Bradford G.S. 163 (D. Whitfield 73, R. N. Twigg 3-40, O. Gardner 1990, R. F. T. Musgrave 1990, D. M. S. M. P. Forrester 3-42) Quickfall 1990, T. Reid 1990. St. Peter's 165-6 (M. P. Forrester 78 not out, J. D. Rigby 40, C. Mcintosh 3-54)

ST. PETER'S v M.C.C. 2nd XI selected from: Played at home on Wednesday, 2nd May. D. Tunstall (captain)*, J. T. B. Bowling*, A. C. Result: Drawn. Deighton*, O. Gardner*, R. W. Hudson*, A. M. W. M.C.C. 206-2 dec. (R. Hutchinson 79, J. C. Ludiman*, B. R. Neary*, L. C. Panitzke*, T. Reid*, Henderson 59 ret., T. R. McCreath 38) R. J. Crossley, S. J. Gildener, R. J. Hiles, A. E. St. Peter's 181-4 (C. H. Metcalfe 83, M. P. Forrester Iveson, L. J. Patton, A. J. Wildblood. 39, J. D. Rigby 31, D. Jay 3-36)

61 ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C. Played away on Saturday, 5th May. Played at home on Tuesday, 26th June. Result: Lost. Result: Lost. St. Peter's 156 (C. H. Metcalfe 48, M. J. Davies 35, Saints C.C. 178-3 dec. (R. Hutchinson 54, R. Botterill D. Player 4-29) 43 not out) Sedburgh 157-4 (A. Metcalfe 75 not out, D. Player 54) St. Peter's 80 (S. Medley 4-13, S. McMahon 3-14)

ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C. ST. PETER'S v LEEDS G.S. Played at home on Wednesday, 9th May. Played at home on Friday, 29th June. Result: Lost. Result: Drawn. York C.C. 186-5 dec. (S. Robinson 46 not out, Leeds G.S. 227-5 dec. (R. Atkinson 66 not out, T. Walton P. Jackson 36, I. Dews 31) 63, I. Sutcliffe 55) St. Peter's 79 (G. Taylor 4-26) St. Peter's 121-5 (P. F. Carvosso 41)

ST. PETER'S v THE FORTY CLUB ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Wednesday, 16th May. Played away on Saturday, 30th June. Result: Drawn. Result: Drawn. Forty Club 195-7 dec. (P. Jackson 120 not out, St. Peter's 127-4 dec. (P. F. Carvosso 60 not out, R. N. Twigg 5-35) J. D. Rigby 30) St. Peter's 164-5 (P. F. Carvosso 65, C. H. Metcalfe 54, Worksop 43-3 I. Edwards 3-59) ST. PETER'S v LORETTO SCHOOL ST. PETER'S v BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL Played away on Sunday, 1st July. Played at home on Saturday, 19th May. Result: Lost. Result: Lost. St. Peter's 132-5 dec. (J. D. Rigby 50, A. Mason 4-35) St. Peter's 160 (M. P. Forrester 45, J. D. Rigby 30, Loretto 136-3 (J. Grant 44 not out, A. Gibb 44, R. Brewis 5-60) S. Fraser 33) Barnard Castle 161-7 (R. Wearmouth 45, J. Simon 41, M. P. Forrester 4-52) ST. PETER'S v CRANLEIGH SCHOOL Played at Loretto School on Monday, 2nd July. ST. PETER'S v YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Result: Drawn. Played at home on Saturday, 26th May. Cranleigh 185-6 dec. (S. Copleston 83 not out, Result: Drawn. H. Watkinson 64, A. E. Iveson 3-20) Yorkshire Gents 222-7 dec. (J. Burdass 68, W. St. Peter's 84-8 (G. Atkinson 3-17, A. Kyle 3-35) Robinson 50, M. Neary 40, C. Gilman 36, D. Bundy 5-70) St. Peter's 166-4 (J. D. Rigby 102 not out, G. J. ST. PETER'S v Harding 38, J. Blenkin 3-53) MERCHANT TAYLORS SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD Played at Loretto School on Tuesday, 3rd July. Result: Drawn. ST. PETER'S v PRESIDENT'S XI St. Peter's 206-9 dec. (R. N. Twigg 89, J. D. Rigby 32, Played at home on Wednesday, 30th May. A. Brand 5-75) Result: Drawn. Merchant Taylors 166-6 (C. Jaggard 61, A. Brand 36, President's XI 172-8 dec. (S. Prest 54, D. M. S. A. G. G. Smith 4-56) Quickfall 5-60) St. Peter's 103-7 (C. H. Metcalfe 34) ST. PETER'S v BRYANSTON SCHOOL Played at Loretto School on Thursday, 5th July. ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL Result: Lost. Played at home on Saturday, 16th June. Bryanston 207-7 dec. (J. Freisenbruch 65, R. Sadler Result: Lost. 45, M. Davies 52 not out, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-52) St. Peter's 122 (M. P. Forrester 51, P. Weston 4-31, St. Peter's 103 (M. P. Forrester 40, M. Brewin 6-35) N. Darling 3-40) Durham 124-1 (R. Weston 57, M. Taylor 52 not out) ST. PETER'S v OLD PETERITES Played at home on Friday and Saturday, ST. PETER'S v POCKLINGTON SCHOOL 6th and 7th July. Played at home on Saturday, 23rd June. Result: Abandoned. Result: Won. Old Peterites 171-9 dec. (J. E. B. Burdass 69, M. P. St. Peter's 170 (G. J. Harding 35, M. P. Forrester 36, Forrester 3-19, D. Bundy 3-34, A. G. G. Smith 3-46 M. Robinson 4-26) and 20-1) Pocklington 148 (D. Edwards 41, J. Billington 37, St. Peter's 131-9 dec. (M. J. Davies 41, P. F. Carvosso M. P. Forrester 4-30) 38, R. M. Pallister 3-21)

62 Summary of Results It was a pity he did not reach his century although he did experience such an achievement for his House in the junior Opponents Ground Result School Opponents competition. It was therefore an anti-climax when rain Bradford G.S. Home Won 165-6 163 M.C.C. Home Drawn 181-4 206-2 dec. ruined what promised to be a fine game of cricket on the Sedbergh School Away Lost 156 157-4 1st XI field against Worksop with Richard Musgrave and York C.C. Home Lost 79 186-5 dec. Anthony Killip in full flight. The Forty Club Home Drawn 164-5 195-7 dec. What was anticipated to be an ordinary season Barnard Castle School Home Lost 160 161-7 blossomed into a good, satisfying term in which much Yorkshire progress was made. The spirit of the squad had much to Gentlemen C.C. Home Drawn 166-4 222-7 dec. do with that as did the quiet but effective leadership of President's XI Home 172-8 dec. Drawn 103-7 Charles Roberts who was awarded his cap along with Durham School Home Lost 122 124-1 Pocklington School Home Won 170 148 Richard Musgrave. Saints C.C. Home Lost 80 178-3 dec. Finally, my thanks go to Dominic Millen, our scorer Leeds G.S. Home Drawn 121-5 227-5 dec. and Mr. David Crook who has been an invaluable coach Worksop College Away Drawn 127-4 dec. 43-3 during his five years at the School. We wish him success Loretto School Away Lost 132-5 dec. 136-3 in his new post at Durham School except when Durham Cranleigh School Loretto Drawn 84-8 183-6 dec. play St. Peter's! Merchant Taylors, Northwood Loretto Drawn 206-9 dec. 166-6 Bryanston School Loretto Lost 103 207-7 dec. The squad consisted of: Old Peterites Home Abandoned 131-9 dec. 171-9 dec. C. Roberts*, R. Musgrave*, H. Shedden, M. Lang, 20-1 T. Davies, A. Ashworth, A. Killip, M. Pittman, J. Brooks, J. Bailey, J. Belton, N. Silversides, M. Ludiman, J. Ward, M. Todd. Senior Colts After a poor start, the U. 15 Colts gradually improved to remain unbeaten for the second half of the term which St. Peter's 90 (C. Roberts 23, R. Musgrave 38 not out) included two fine wins against Leeds and Pocklington. Bradford G.S. 93 for 2 In the first match at Bradford, the School recorded six Sedbergh 150 for 7 dec. (H. Shedden 4-37) 'ducks' in reaching a meagre ninety runs, a total which St. Peter's 60 for 8 Bradford easily passed with the loss of only two wickets, whilst the following week at home to Sedbergh, only Bootham 51 (M. Lang 5-32) resolute batting by Richard Musgrave, Anthony Killip and St. Peter's 53 for 1 (J. Belton 21 not out, N. McBride Hugh Shedden avoided another heavy defeat. An easy 26 not out) victory against a weak Bootham side was a pleasing interlude before the School lost again in a much closer Barnard Castle 116 (M. Lang 4-26, R. Musgrave 3-54) encounter against Barnard Castle so that by half-term the St. Peter's 84 (C. Roberts 21) season's results were looking far from rosy. Manchester Schools' C.A. 166 for 3 Despite the lack of success on the field the squad were St. Peter's 116 for 4 (T. Cockcroft 23, N. McBride showing a keen determination in their net sessions and 43 not out) the general standard of defensive play and concentration Leeds G.S. 91 (R. Musgrave 6-25, H. Shedden 3-28) at the crease was markedly better. Bowling became tighter St. Peter's 94 for 5 (A. Ashworth 32 not out, and both spin bowlers, Hugh Shedden and Michael Lang, C. Roberts 29) developed greater consistency with the former along with Richard Musgrave being the main architects in Leeds' Durham 181 for 5 dismissal for 91 runs with sound batting by Alastair St. Peter's 108 for 7 (C. Roberts 32, R. Musgrave, 25, Ashworth ensuring a good win for the School by five J. Bailey 20 not out) wickets. Pocklington 193 for 7 dec. (R. Musgrave 3-62) The main weakness of the team was undoubtedly their St. Peter's 199 for 5 (C. Roberts 95, R. Musgrave 32, fielding and this was clearly in evidence against a Durham N. Silversides 31 not out) side who were at one time two wickets down for five runs. Extremely poor outfielding took the pressure off the later St. Peter's 105 for 2 (C. Roberts 23, A. Killip 26 not out, batsmen who grew in confidence. Durham eventually R. Musgrave 32 not out) v Worksop declared at 181 for 5 of which at least a quarter of those Match abandoned because of rain runs were given away in the field. After some early faltering by the School's opening batsman, Jason Bailey Other Matches: and Jonathan Brooks batted resolutely for the last fifty St. Peter's 4th XI 114 for 8. minutes to ensure a draw which was barely deserved. Bootham 69 (25 overs match) In the last completed game of the season, Charles Yarm 68 (T. Davies 4-9, J. Bailey 4-5) Roberts hit ninety-five runs in even time to enable the St. Peter's 70 for 3 School to pass Pocklington's declared total of 193 for 7. J. W. R. Hutt

63 Under 14 Colts whirlwind 33 from Paul Taylor. With thunder clouds appearing the game was excellently poised at 47 for 3 with Despite the lack of a win this was a good season in Worksop needing 104 runs off the remaining twenty-one which the boys learned much about "time" cricket. There overs. Sadly, lightning came and removed the last chance can be no question that the captains knew how to prevent for both sides of recording a well deserved win. the opposition getting a target. However, they still needed Next year Tom Duncan, Paul Taylor, Fraser Black, to adopt a more attacking approach in order to bowl sides Toby Cockcroft and Nathan McBride must maintain their out. This was certainly in evidence at the end of the season progress as seamers. Gordon Gibb must not allow himself and it is a great pity that the final match was ruined by to try and bowl too fast and concentrate on his "leg- rain. I was delighted that both captains batted when they cutter". Both Alistair Rigby and Nick Middleton must won the toss and were then prepared to declare and set remember that they are not slow bowlers but are spinners a realistic target for the opposition. This is the only way and should "attack" the batsman. Magnus Inness has to play this sort of cricket because in order to win you much potential as an all-rounder providing he learns must also be prepared to give the opposition a chance. "what is" a bad ball and bowls up to the bat. Nick Strong I very much hope and expect this positive approach to has done well this year with his nagging length and line be maintained. bowling. The extra pace will come as he grows. Nick In our first match after an unfortunate start Nathan Walker has been a very fine wicket keeper and must strive McBride and Toby Cockcroft set about attacking a total to improve on these high standards in the future. The of 156. At the end we were only fifteen runs short. We captains, Toby Cockcroft and Nathan McBride, did well learned early the need to take all our "catches" and to and I hope learned a great deal. keep the runs coming even if only in singles. We then Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Watkinson and Mr. played away at Sedbergh with Paul Taylor giving Northfield for all their help. This year is fortunate to have invaluable assistance to Nathan McBride in taking us to parents who support in the right way and the School will 157 for 9. The Sedbergh boys are always willing to chase have the privilege of seeing more of both this year and and it soon became apparent that a win was there for them. its supporters. However, excellent bowling from Paul Taylor, six overs P. J. Stephen for nine runs in the last overs snatched a well earned draw. On an artificial pitch at Barnard Castle we never got to grips with the match. Despite fine catches from Paul Results Taylor and Tom Duncan, we dropped too many and ended up chasing an impossible target. Having gone for the runs Bradford Grammar School 156 for 6 and lost four early wickets we did well to achieve a draw. St. Peter's 141 for 6 (Cockcroft 49 not out, McBride 50) But for Nathan McBride's "stone wall" innings lasting 1 Vi hours and 75 balls we would have been thrashed. St. Peter's 157 for 9 (McBride 63, Taylor 30) Stuart Parry deserves mention for facing out the final over Sedbergh 138 for 2 for the draw. Against Leeds Grammar School we batted Barnard Castle 179 for 6 (Black 3 for 23) first in a rain-interrupted afternoon and gave a fine S*. Peter's 31 for 9 declaration. However, having gained early success we were too defensive in the field and gave Leeds no chance St. Peter's 129 for 7 (Cockcroft 30, Taylor 35 not out) of getting the target and quite rightly Leeds batted out for Leeds Grammar School 70 for 4 the draw. Spinners are in the side for just these moments St. Peter's 158 for 9 (Cockcroft 53) and both Alistair Rigby and Nick Middleton have Durham School 160 for 3 developed their skill this year. In order to maintain this improvement they must be bowled more next year. At St. Peter's 'A' XI 134 for 3 Durham we declared at tea for 158 and this turned out Yarm 107 for 9 (Middleton 3 for 41) to be a little early (my fault!!), with a very fine innings St. Peter's 116 for 9 (McBride 36) from Ritzema winning the match for Durham. Despite Pocklington 71 for 5 (McBride 3 for 18) the win and his figures Fraser Black bowled very well in this game and gave real optimism for the future St. Peter's 151 for 4 (Black 91, Taylor 33 not out) especially if he can learn to disguise his "off cutter". On Worksop 47 for 3 the following Wednesday we played an 'A' XI against Yarm and had a fine game with all our batsmen getting into their twenties. We bowled and fielded well with Yarm 8 MATCHES PLAYED batting positively and eventually hanging on for a draw 6 Drawn 1 Lost 1 Abandoned with Paul Taylor hitting the leg stump without removing the bail off the "last ball"! The Pocklington game was played on a really cold, wet afternoon and having declared at 116, after quite a bit of outside pressure, the The following represented the U.14 Colts: Pocklington boys batted out for a draw. The final match F. Black, N. McBride, T. Cockcroft, T. Duncan, against Worksop, although rain affected, produced an G. Gibb, M. Inness, N. Middleton, A. Rigby, N. Strong, outstanding innings of 91 from Fraser Black and a P. Taylor, N. Walker, S. Parry, N. Hales, M. Hunter, E. Backhouse.

64 TENNIS improved backhand and volleying to his overall play. Without doubt the most competent doubles player was 1st IV Sulieman Al-Bassam who was seldom beaten in this phase of the game. His overall competence and encouragement The first four is a special team which participates in smoothed the way for Adam Waters to make great strides the National competitions run by the L.T.A. and this season. Adam was the most improved player in the sponsored by the Midland Bank. They have remained first team and after a difficult start made such good undefeated in both the Glanvill Cup and the Senior progress to be ranked at number four in the School. Students Competitions, which is even better than last Adam's main attributes were sound overhead shots and season! The two key matches in this sequence of victories a great speed about the court which has made him such were the regional finals. Firstly, in the Glanvill Cup where a difficult player to beat. Our newest player to join the we had the advantage of playing at home with great Tennis Club was Simon Powell who, in less than a season, support, the team defeated Hymers College, who had has established himself at number three in the team. He already beaten our First VI earlier in the season in a very was at his best when unleashing first serves with great close encounter. This result means that the First IV are power or hitting crunching drives from the baseline. Both through to the last sixteen in the country at Queenswood David Baldry and David Jones suffered the same fate of School, near Hatfield, during the holidays. In the Senior external examinations in their fifth year but still managed Students Competition the matches were even closer with to produce consistent tennis on the occasions that they victories over the Scottish champions, Merchiston Castle were able to represent the School. and Bradford G.S. after a tie three sets all; this represents the last eight in the country and will be played at the same R. G. Shread venue also during the first week of the holidays. Opponents Congratulations to the team: Sulieman Al-Bassam Venue For AGS W/D/L (captain), Jonathan Suckling, Simon Powell and Adam Scarborough College A 8 1 W Waters. Hymers College H 2.5 6.5 L Pocklington School H 7 2 W Worksop College A 9 0 W Results: Ampleforth College H 3 6 L 1990 Schools Tennis Team Competition for Senior Ashville College A 5.5 3.5 W Students (Boys - Area 1) Bootham H 8 1 W Woodhouse Grove H 8 1 W 1st Round St. Peter's v Scarborough Tech. 6—0 W Durham School A 7 2 W St. Peter's v King James School 4—2 W Barnard Castle School H 8 1 W 2nd Round St. Peter's v Yarm School 6—0 W St. Peter's v Harrogate G.S. 5—1 W Caps: St. Peter's v Merchiston Castle In recognition of their exceptional play over the last two Regional School 4-2 W seasons in reaching the L.T.A. National Finals, Caps have Final St. Peter's v Bradford G.S. 3-3 D been awarded for the first time ever in tennis at St. Peter's St. Peter's qualified for the National Finals by winning to Sulieman Al-Bassam and Jonathan Suckling. the most number of sets in this regional final. Colours: Midland Bank/National Schools Championships 1990 These were reawarded to Sulieman Al-Bassam and for the Glanvill Cup Jonathan Suckling and awarded to Simon Powell and 1st Round St. Peter's awarded a bye Adam Waters. 2nd Round St. Peter's v Bootham School 5—1 W St. Peter's v Fulford School 5—1 W The First VI Team: S. Y. M. Al-Bassam (captain), J. M. Suckling, J. S. Regional St. Peter's v Yarm School 5—1 W Final St. Peter's v Hymers College 4—2 W Powell, A. L. Waters, D. H. Baldry and D. R. Jones. St. Peter's qualified for the National Finals by winning the two matches. 2nd VI The second team has been mainly comprised of 1st VI members of the Upper Sixth and as such has h< many The season as a whole was most successful with eight changes. They have played with much enthusiasm wins and only two defeats. Sulieman Al-Bassam captained throughout the season. the team with great skill and commitment, showing maturity way beyond his years. I feel that his considerable Opponents Venue For AGS W/D/L influence contributed in no small amount to such a string Pocklington School H 4 5 L of fine results. Probably the best individual player, by the Worksop College A 8 1 W end of the season, was Jonathan Suckling who developed Ampleforth College H 4.5 4.5 D his strong baseline game still further and added an Durham School A 7 2 W

65 Under 15 VI On the next day they raced in the Watney Fours, a shorter Head race run from Hammersmith to Chiswick, The Under 15 team did not come into their best form and the girls (Jo King, Vicki Inness, Marianne Waggott, until the first home match — two weeks before the end Judith Hopton and cox, Lindsay Daniel) managed to win of term! Prior to that a punishing schedule of away fixtures their event. had enabled our players to develop their all-round game In the York Small Boats Head we raced four crews, by playing on a variety of surfaces, with mixed results. two of which did the course twice in different events. The Some interesting bounces on grass courts at Scarborough Junior four did well to come 38th out of the 279 crews (in a sea-fret) and Pocklington were especially overall and the girls (crew as before) were the fastest of challenging. This was all good experience, but the lads played with much more confidence and competitiveness the twenty Women's Novice fours. when they had home advantage. In the match against The Yorkshire Junior League ran a Head Race and Barnard Castle they put it all together for a powerful win, the girls' crew (as above) was again successful, as were with everybody playing well. This showed how much the first boys four (Andy Newell, Chris Rowland, Mark progress had been made over the term. Pyrah, John Davidson and cox, Steve Harryman). Towards the end of the Christmas Term two crews Team: went and raced on the Tyne in the Rutherford Head. J. Swallow, R. Pipes, D. Ellis, A. Pickard, S. Berry, Conditions were beautiful and the senior boys crew (as P. Watson. above) raced well to come second in the Senior III class. In the Spring Term we were badly hit (as was almost Also played: every other racing club in the country) by floods. Joshua J. Fieldsend, S. Khanna, T. Dunn, A. Martin. Rowe, an Australian student who has just joined us for two terms, was used to rowing in the sun and could not Results: believe our weather. The rain went on for weeks and Opponents Venue For AGS W/D/L drove us to any available patch of dry ground for land- training. Gary "mud-bath" Lawrence did a wonderful job Scarborough College A 9 0 W and drove the rowers to new depths of suffering from Pocklington School A 3.5 5.5 L which they emerged fitter. Ampleforth College A 1.5 7.5 L Ashville College A 3.5 5.5 L At half-term we had a St. Peter's crew in the Longship Durham School A 5.5 3.5 W racing which is part of the Viking Festival. The event was Barnard Castle School H 8 1 W rowed in replica Viking boats in fancy dress and really D. S. Newman was quite spectacular. We met with no great success but we will practice back-stops paddling with pencil blades before next year's attempt! BOAT CLUB More serious racing was resumed with a trip to Nottingham to row in the Head of the Trent. Conditions The Head Season on the river were difficult but two of the St. Peter's crews We enjoyed a successful season this winter with coped very well. The Women's Novice four (crew as continual improvement and some fine racing. St. Peter's before) won their event, beating the other eleven crews Boat Club has been represented at eight Head races and the Men's Novice four (Roger Sangwin, John (including two on the Tideway) and has had nine wins Davidson, Andy Newell and James Mee) did the same in Junior, Novice and Senior III events. in their event, thirty-four seconds faster than any of the A lot of the basic training and technique work was other fourteen Novice crews. It was wet and cold and done in the Christmas Term when we had four crews on Steve Harryman fully deserved two "pots" for coxing the river. Peterswalk '89 fitted nicely into our distance in both divisions. At the time these wins counted as Novice training and two fours and a sculling boat completed the wins and these two crews were, therefore, now Senior distance from Boroughbridge to York. III. (The A.R.A. later revoked this ruling and the boys Our first race of the season was the Ancholme Head were able to return to Novice status.) in October which was run over three miles of the We were then back to home water for the Yorkshire straightest river possible. With a stiff tail wind, times were Head and entered six crews. The girls (crew as before) fast. The Boys' Senior III crew came second whilst the were not daunted by their new status and won at Senior girls' Novice four were the fastest girls' crew in a record- III level. The Junior four (Mark Pyrah, Chris Rowland, breaking time. Joshua Rowe, Simon Bowen and cox, Alex Bailes) raced Our next event was a slight contrast. For the first time well and won their event whilst the newly promoted Senior in several years St. Peter's Boat Club raced on the III boys' crew only lost by a few seconds. We had three Tideway in the Head of the River Fours Race. This is Novice crews entered with a healthy amount of inter-crew a 4W mile race over the Boat Race course (but in the other rivalry. The fastest crew on the day was the fifth year direction) with 500 crews taking part. (Our girls, starting crew (Jeremy Doncaster, Chris Lloyd, Ben Miller, Tim number 499, had to be patient!) The boys came 304th Cordier and cox, John Muir) who showed a lot of fight overall and the girls 402nd, which made them a very and determination and put up a very good performance respectable 4th in the Women's Novice Division. in some of our older equipment.

66 The Regatta Season Durham Invitation Regatta There are times when even teachers and coaches are It was St. Peter's turn to travel up to Durham for this absolutely dumbstruck. It was one of the last rowing annual regatta. It gave our novice rowers a good chance sessions of the Easter Term, I was feeling hassled (nothing to race on a different bit of river. Although one boys' crew new) and about to counter some comments about our boats and one girls' crew reached the finals, Durham School with the usual, "take it or leave it, it's all we have..." won overall. argument when Joshua's words, ".... so I've had a word with my father and we thought we'd buy you a new one'' Northwich Regatta filtered through to my not very receptive brain. He was talking about buying a new four, on the condition that it Two crews were keen enough to pursue their "Novice was delivered for the beginning of the Summer Term. I Pots" even through half-term and, this time, we went still do not know how to thank someone for such a west. The fifth year crew (Alistair Birch, Stuart Clark, tremendously generous offer. It really does not happen Charlie Barlow and Tim Cordier) illustrated that with very often! The challenge was then to find a boat-builder good technique you can beat crews that are bigger and that could produce the goods to this time-scale. The boat probably stronger. They raced very well and we were all that arrived in the first week of the Summer Term is a sorry to see them lose in the final. beautiful wooden Empacher shell, imported from Germany and fitted out by Andrew Sims. It's called "Bungarra" which is something fast and Australian! She Peterborough Regatta will be a great asset to the Club for many years. Peterborough gave us another chance for multi-lane rowing. Our two Novice fours each had two races but The Summer Term has been hectic. We have raced most weekends, travelling further than we have in recent neither of them made the final. years and entering some regattas for the first time. The rowers that we have travelled away with have worked Berwick Regatta hard, raced well and been, generally, very good- Our Sixth Form Novice crew had been racing weekend humoured and helpful. This summer's regatta crews have after weekend. They had trained hard and were looking set standards (not only on the water) that those coming good together but "Novice Pots" were proving to be a up through the Boat Club will have to work hard to very illusive commodity. Berwick was going to be their maintain. Let me summarise our regatta season. day. However, in the semi-finals they were drawn against a crew whose equipment failed and our boys were left York Spring Regatta sitting on the start for a long time. They were cold and York Spring fell on a beautiful sunny day. (One of stiff when they eventually raced against a crew whose those days when finding volunteers for stake-boat duty adrenalin was pumping and they lost by a canvas. Their is no problem!) We entered eight crews including, for the opposition went on to win the final convincingly. first time in many years, an eight (for which we borrowed from Leeds University). Of the six events we entered we reached the final in every one of them. However, there Agecroft Regatta were some good finalists around, from City of Cambridge Both our Senior II four and our Novice four made the in particular, and it was only the Girls' Senior III crew finals of their respective events. The Novice crew lost to (Jo King, Vicki Inness, Marianne Waggott, Judith Hopton some very large men from Liverpool whilst our Senior and cox, Lindsay Daniel) who managed to win their final. II crew succeeded in being disqualified whilst they were up, off the start. Nottingham City Regatta We then travelled south for a taste of multi-lane racing York Summer Regatta and some stiffer opposition. There was a breeze and Two eights, six fours and a sculler raced. Three of Holme Pierrepont was its lively self. We faced four fours the crews (the boys' Senior III four, girls' Senior III four and an eight. The Novice four, one of the Senior III fours and girls' Junior eight) lost in the final. The York City and the Women's Senior III four all made their finals, Rowing Club and St. Peter's composite Senior II eight he girls' crew winning their semi-final very convincingly. won their final against Manchester University and the At the end of the day the best result was a third place in Novice four that had been plagued by bad luck eventually the final by our Novice four. got everything right and won their "Novice Pots". The Senior II eight was John Ward (Y.C.R.C.), Jamie Bradford Spring Regatta Macleod (Y.C.R.C), David Coverdale (Y.C.R.C), Eight crews were entered in all. Three crews made Joshua Rowe (S.P.S.B.C.), Paul Richardson (Y.C.R.C.), it through to the semi-final and then went out. The Paul Baron (Y.C.R.C.), Mark Pyrah (S.P.S.B.C), Chris Women's Novice four and the Junior 16 four lost in their Rowland (S.P.S.B.C.) and Celia Paris (Y.C.R.C.) and finals. Our only triumph of the day was our Mixed four. the Novice four was Joby Taylor, James Butler, Jeremy (There were comments passed that the boys had finally Doncaster (substitute for Ben Taylor), James Hague and discovered how to win.... row with the girls!). Damien Lipman.

67 Leeds Sprint Regatta INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING Leeds Sprint Regatta was held at Bradford again because Roundhay Lake was still dry. It was a day of U.14 sunshine and heavy showers but St. Peter's could do no Individual Medley B. T. Councell (C) 75.1s wrong. We won four events in fours and two events in 50 yds Backstroke Jenifer Swallow (Q) 35.1s eights. The girls' Novice four (Becki Ingledew, Alex 50 yds Breaststroke B. T. Councell (C) 33.9s Simpson, Anne Suttill, Sally Hamilton and cox, Lindsay 50 yds Butterfly R. Silverwood (R) 33.9s Daniel) were very tolerant as their race times got changed 50 yds Freestyle R. Silverwood (R) 26.1s and changed again and managed to win their event Medley Relay Queen's 66.7s convincingly. The Senior III girls' crew (Jo King, Vicki Freestyle Relay Rise 55.0s Inness, Ann Hodgson, Judith Hopton and cox, Lindsay Daniel) rounded off their successful year by beating York U.15 City Rowing Club in the final. Ben Taylor managed to get the Novice Pot he had missed at York by rowing with Individual Medley J. H. Lacy-Colson (C) 78.7s Roger Sangwin, John Davidson and James Mee (who 50 yds Backstroke M. N. Ludiman (T) 32.8s found themselves Novice again after the A.R. A. 's change 50 yds Breaststroke: J. W. Fieldsend (T) 37.7s of heart). They were coxed by James Dunn. Joby Taylor, 50 yds Butterfly M. N. Ludiman (T) 30.4s James Hague, Roger Sangwin and Tim Cordier were in 50 yds Freestyle S. W. Shepherd (T) 26.5s the winning Senior III eight. Last, but by no means least, Medley Relay Temple 57.2s John Ward, Mark Pyrah, Chris Rowland and Joshua Freestyle Relay Temple 51.4s Rowe were in three of the winning combinations: the Senior II four (Y.C.R.C./S.P.S.B.C. composite, coxed U.16 by Damien Lipman), the Senior III eight and the Senior Individual Medley P. R. J. Meaden (S) 72.5s II eight (another Y.C.R.C./S.P.S.B.C. composite). This 50 yds Backstroke LA. Gordon (G) 34.3s fine tally of six wins meant that we came away with the 50 yds Breaststroke: D. H Baldry 34.8s Victor Ludorum for the most successful club, university (Q) 50 yds Butterfly P. R. J. Meaden (S) 29.3s or school in senior events. (One Peterite was heard 50 yds Freestyle J. Ward 27.0s walking away saying, "Who was this Victor Ludorum (R) Medley Relay Queen's 57.7s anyway?"). Freestyle Relay Rise 52.0s

Seniors Individual Medley K. Q. Schoeman (R) 71.1s 50 yds Backstroke A. L. Waters (S) 32.9s Besides the racing we have had a couple of fund- 100 yds Backstroke; P. A. Winrow (S) 73.4s raising attempts in the Summer Term. The Boat Club 50 yds Breaststroke: L. C. Panitzke (G) 33.4s managed to complete 100 km on the ergometer one 100 yds Breaststroke J. M. Hague (Q) 78.2s Saturday which raised some money and lost some pounds. 50 yds Butterfly K. Q. Schoeman (R) 30.2s We also ran a scratch regatta and barbeque which was 50 yds Freestyle J. P. Butler (G) 27.5s great fun (if a little damp). It provided us with an 100 yds Freestyle K. Q. Schoeman (R) 62.3s opportunity to name "Bungarra" and "Sudorific". The Medley Relay School 56.1s latter is our double scull which has been beautifully Freestyle Relay School 49.2s restored by Angus Lancaster and Roger Sangwin. More of the staff have taken to the water and the 1. Rise 93 pts increasingly more serious staff crew presents us with new 2. Queen's 90 pts challenges! 3. School 73 pts There are a great many people who have contributed 4. Clifton 58'/2 pts to make this a good year. We have had financial backing 5. Temple 46 pts from the School in a year when we have travelled further 6. Grove 36 pts and raced more. Colleagues have shown infinite patience 7. Manor 25 pts and understanding when we have had to miss lessons. On the coaching side, Gary Lawrence and David Hughes, with help from Chris Hall, have done a very good job Inter-House Swimming Standards Cup bringing on this summer's novices, whilst John Ward has 1. Rise 7.27 average per swimmer used his experience and talent to great effect with our more 2. Queen's 7.07 average per swimmer serious crews. Parents and friends have tolerated early 3. Clifton 6.59 average per swimmer starts and late finishes, helped with barbeques, driven to 4. Manor 6.46 average per swimmer regattas and, generally, been very supportive. 5. Grove 6.43 average per swimmer In many ways this is going to be a very hard year to 6. School 6.38 average per swimmer beat (but we might try....). 7. Dronfield 6.35 average per swimmer A. J. Hodgson 8. Temple 5.98 average per swimmer

68 GIRLS' HOCKEY The following represented the 1st XI "Winning isn't important... it's everything!" Or is E. McCowen*, A. Masefield*, A. Stephenson*, it? The 1st XI this season ably led by Emmy McCowen R. Wareham*, L. Copley*, A. Fowler*, L. Fowler*, improved dramatically as a direct result of losing. Perhaps A. Rosindale*, S. Jackson*, N. Westwood, losing (some games) is good for a team? Reflecting on J. Thompson, E. Ward, A. Suttill, C. Cooper, a season invariably brings back the superb goals, such I. Pollard, J. Webster. as Ronnie Wareham who scored against Durham and Scarborough, and the hard fought, high quality games * Colours such as those the team played and won against Ackworth and The Mount. But the key to this success probably The following represented the 2nd XI hinged upon one particular loss. In the Under 18 R. Batty, C. Berry, C. Cooper, S. Durham, M. Gibb, Tournament the team reached the semi-final and played C. Farrow, S. Hamilton, S. Musgrave, I. Pollard, Tadcaster. High quality hockey and one hundred per cent R. Robertson, A. Suttill, E. Ward, J. Webster, effort produced only a draw. Even extra time failed to E. Copley, S. Panitzke, S. Pitt. provide a winner and so the match was decided on penalty flicks. Two rounds of flicks proved inconclusive and The following represented the Indoor Team finally a "sudden death" round was needed. Tension was S. Wareham, S. Jackson, J. Thompson, E. Bowling, A. high and when the team lost, there was initially Suttill, N. Westwood. disappointment. Such events have a positive result for the shared experience of such a loss created the team! Until then eleven players had turned out. Afterwards the 1st Results — 1st XI XI was a team, and when they met strong opposition later Opponents HI A For Against W/LID on in the team this quality often gave them the edge over The Mount A 0 0 Drawn teams who had played together for much longer. Old Peterites H 2 1 Won Queen Margaret's H 0 4 Lost On the tour to Edinburgh this experience stood them York College H 0 0 Drawn in good stead and after an initial defeat on Saturday by U.18 Rally at The Mount A our hosts the 1st XI played some excellent hockey on v Joseph Rowntree 1 0 Won Sunday (despite a late night on Saturday after the visit v The Mount 0 0 Drawn to see South Pacific at the theatre!). Our hosts in Scotland, v Queen Margaret's B 0 0 Drawn St. Margaret's School, were very gracious and generous v York Sixth Form 0 0 Drawn with their hospitality. Semi-Final v Tadcaster 0 0* Drawn A new addition to this year's fixture list were the * Lost on penalty flicks games against Old Peterites. These proved most enjoyable Giggleswick A 2 0 Won St. Aidan's H 5 0 Won and it is a pleasure to see that many of our former players York Sixth Form College H 1 1 Drawn have maintained an interest in hockey at University level. Edinburgh Tour A Of note, for those who collect records, was the appearance v St. Margaret's 1 5 Lost in the second Old Peterite game of three players with the v Fettes College 2nd XI 3 0 Won same surname, two of whom played in goal, plus a set v Royal Dick Veterinary of twins (non-identical), all of whom played well! (A prize College 1 1 Drawn will be awarded to the first person to send in the correct The Mount H 5 3 Won answer.) Ackworth H 2 1 Won Old Peterites H 2 3 Lost The Second XI, captained by Rachel Batty, struggled Durham School A 2 1 Won early in the season to find their form and it was a great Worksop College H 0 2 Lost pleasure to see their marked improvement in the second Scarborough College A 1 2 Lost half of the term. Determination, enthusiasm, inspired captaincy and increasing efforts from the forwards finally Games were cancelled against St. Aidan's, Leeds High produced some good results. In their own way, like the School, Ashville, Lady Lumley's, College of Ripon St. First Eleven, the Seconds learned that winning isn't John, Retiring Captain's. everything (but occasionally it helps!). Played 21 Won 8 Drawn 8 Lost 5 Apart from outdoor games the Indoor Team, captained Goals For 31 Against 23 by Ronnie Wareham, played in the North Yorkshire Indoor Tournament and in the St. Peter's Tournament. 2nd XI In both cases their lack of experience told against them but their efforts should pay dividends next season. Opponents HIA For Against W/LID Queen Margaret's H 0 1 Lost All of those who have played hockey for the School Ashville College A 0 3 Lost have given a great deal and I trust that they have enjoyed Fulford School A 0 1 Lost it. The Jackson-Pacey Cup for the most improved player Giggleswick School A 0 4 Lost was awarded eponymously to Sophie Jackson. York Sixth Form College H 2 3 Lost My thanks go to those who have helped the games to The Mount H 1 1 Drawn run well: Mr. Guy Shuttleworth and Mrs. Val Taylor for Pocklington School A 0 2 Lost Bootham School A 2 0 Won their umpiring, Mrs. Jean Pulleyn for looking after the Durham School A 1 0 Won kit and Mr. John Hall for his preparation of the pitches. Worksop College H 0 0 Drawn D. M. Paterson Scarborough College A 0 2 Lost

69 Under 15 Under 14 The hockey year started with a good win over Leeds This has been a somewhat mixed season for the U. 14 Girls' High School who we were playing for the first time. hockey team, with some successes and some The hockey so far had been played in hot, sunny disappointments. Only twenty-two girls were eligible to conditions and this match was no exception. The ground play for this age group, and out of these seventeen was hard and the ball travelled well so it made a pleasing represented the School team this season. Although we start to win 3-0. were able to run four girls' hockey teams, the U. 14's had The IVth year as a group show much games ability fewer matches than anyone else because of having only and there are some very talented individuals. When three pitches. It should be said that during the hockey playing matches their effort is always given to the season the U. 14's also played seven netball matches and maximum, so it was a pity that their general behaviour a netball tournament. was such that I felt it necessary to prevent six players from Apart from one or two exceptions, this was not a playing any hockey for three weeks after a disgraceful particularly talented hockey year, despite maximum effort display at Queen Margaret's. The results of the matches and commitment from all players. Rather than stick to suffered during this time as a weakened team played in the same eleven players, we therefore gave as many girls the U.16 rally at Tadcaster where they were section as wished an opportunity to play. Unfortunately, our first runners up. They also lost to the Mount, Tadcaster in the match of the season was away against Queen Margaret's, U.16 National knock-out tournament and drew with a very strong hockey School. Although beaten Manor School. The remaining team members played often convincingly, the whole team played hard with continual with the Vth and Vlth years and I would especially like pressure being put on our defence. Sally Marshall, in her to thank all those who represented the team during this first ever match as goalkeeper, had to pull out some time. spectacular saves. Against the Mount School, the team were more The team returned to full strength with a 3-1 win positive and were beaten only in the last few minutes of against Giggleswick with Eleanor Bowling scoring all the the match. goals. The girls were enthusiastic, energetic and more In the match against Archbishop Holgate's we really importantly well behaved, and continued the season in this started to play like a team. The forward line worked well way. Perhaps the lesson had been learned, and essay together in attack, managing to score a total of seven writing probably also improved during this time! goals. The team was unfortunate to lose by one goal in the Despite a spectacular goal by Kathryn Charman in the closing minutes of the match against Queen Mary's on first half, the match against Manor School saw some very November 1st. This was the last fixture we played at defensive play, with very few shots on goal by our team 4.00 p.m. and it was very muddy, very dark and very wet! (we won't mention the lack of penalty corners in this Two of the last three fixtures were won with a 7-0 match!!). win against Bootham. Eleanor Bowling managed five The penultimate match against Ackworth was one of goals this time and Connelee Morris two. The defence the best of the season with the whole team playing was stretched continually in the last match against constructive attacking hockey, and managing to hold Worksop College, with Claire Walker producing some Ackworth to a draw. good saves both then and during the season. Laura Clark To round off the season, five players out of eleven was also a dependable defence player and the two of them scored goals in our last match against Bootham, ending worked well together. the season on a very positive note. In the Spring Term (our netball term) the U. 14's were Results: entered for the York and District Hockey Rally. Although Sept. 20 Leeds Girls' High School Away Won 3--0 we had a very enjoyable morning at the Mount School, Sept. 23 U.16 Hockey Rally very few goals were scored by any team, with most Sept. 27 Queen Margaret's Away Lost 0--2 matches ending in goal-less draws. Sept. 30 The Mount Away Lost 0--2 Oct. 6 Tadcaster Away Lost 1--3 The following girls represented the U.14 hockey team: Oct. 11 Manor Away Drew 1--1 C. Alton, K. Charman, H. Clark (captain), Z. Clark, Oct. 14 Giggleswick Away Won 3--1 M. Dunn, L. Francis, R. Gilbert, R. Gill, S. Marshall, Oct. 18 St. Andrew's Home Won 2--0 E. Metcalfe, S. Richards, J. Swallow, C. Taylor, Nov. 1 Queen Mary's Away Lost 0--1 C. Tong, K. Walsh, P. Whiting. Nov. 15 Ackworth Home Won 4--0 D. Westgate Nov. 25 Bootham Away Won 7--0 Nov. 29 Worksop College Home Lost 1--3 Results: Sept. 27 Queen Margaret's Away Lost 1 — 10 The following represented the U.15 XI: Sept. 30 The Mount Away Lost 1— 2 C. Walker, C. Lawson, L. Clark, V. Robinson, Oct. 3 Archbishop Holgate's Away Won 7— 0 E. Strong, J. Ensor, E. Bowling, C. Morris, R. Smith, Oct. 11 Manor School Away Lost 1— 3 S. Sanderson, S. Brayshaw, V. Gill, C. Graves-Tamvakis, Oct. 15 Ackworth Home Drawn 2— 2 S. Tilston. W. M. Shepherd Nov. 25 Bootham Away Won 10— 0

70 SQUASH NETBALL A good start was made to the season with a 3-2 win Netball becomes the major game for the girls in the over Barnsley Vlth form college in the first round of the Spring Term and due to the good weather we had Dunlop National Schools' Championship. Although they throughout, only one set of fixtures was cancelled. A total had two county players we were stronger at numbers 3, of fifty matches were played by the four teams and of these 4, and 5. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding about forty-four were won, one drawn and five lost. A really the time of the court booking, we were unable to play excellent result from everyone, but especially from the Greenhead College in the next round. 1st team who had sixteen fixtures and were only beaten We next played Woodhouse Grove where the once and this by older girls from the College of Ripon consistency of Emma Ward's serving enabled the team and York St. John. It was particularly pleasing to beat to win 3-2. Emma has been an enthusiastic and determined Scarborough College and York Vlth Form College as we player and has made perhaps the most progress over the had not done so in previous years. The Vlth Form College season. I wish her well as next year's captain. The return also had four junior county players in their side. Some match in the Spring Term was lost 2-3, due to the absence of our team were undoubtedly talented enough for county of ever-reliable Emma! selection but unfortunately this takes place in September This was the first year that the squash option was when the senior girls are not playing netball. Eleven opened to some of the Middle School girls. Obviously this players represented the 1st team and eight of these will will enable us to have a much stronger team in future be here next year to provide the nucleus of the team. years. As in the past the majority of girls were non-squash Unfortunately Abigail and Louise Fowler are both leaving, players on their arrival at School in the Vth form. as their height contributed greatly to the overall scores. Congratulations to Eleanor Bowling and Connelee Morris who both represented the School and although lacking in They rarely lost the ball from the attacking circle without match experience they both show much potential. scoring as the defence had little chance of rebounds! They both played with enthusiasm (if somewhat noisily at Our No.5 string was played by Nik Westwood who has done well to win five of her seven matches. She often times!) and will be missed next year, as will Ronnie made life difficult with a slow start but nearly always came Wareham who decided after all that there was life when back to win. She was also the only player to win her match the hockey finished at the end of the Autumn Term! She against a strong side from Harrogate College. played throughout with great commitment and had good Sharon Wareham has proved to be an able and very attacking and defending skills, important to all players but organised captain. She has led by example and always especially the centre. Isla Pollard came into the L. VI with played with enthusiasm, encouraging the other team great enthusiasm and athletic ability but little netball skill. players. Alex Masefield and Sophie Jackson have both She made exceptional progress through the season and made good progress over the season and played with became a very reliable defence player. She was an obvious commitment. Ali Holley and Juliette Webster were also choice to captain next year's team and I am sure will called on to represent the team and did so with enthusiasm. provide inspiration for all the players. Again matches have been difficult to organise with Eighteen girls represented the 2nd VII and as only one fewer Schools willing to play fixtures. Unfortunately of them is leaving the School I am sure they can attain Ashville, who we have played for several years, no longer an unbeaten record next year. Twelve matches were have a team. It is, however, encouraging that we have played with nine won, one drawn and two lost. Only one three of the team left for next year and with more goal separated the scores against Woodhouse Grove and experience at a younger age we can hopefully play against two against Scarborough College. Julia Thompson and club teams to increase the number of fixtures. Melanie Gibb played the shooting positions in every Many thanks are owed to Mrs. Shepherd for her expert match. They shot goals with accuracy and were coaching and the time she has spent on arranging fixtures unfortunate not to be regular 1st team players (but Louise and travelling with the team. and Abigail had a definite height advantage here!) although Julia played on several occasions. I tried to play a team Results: to match other School's abilities, hence the number of girls V Barnsley 6th Form College Home 3--2 who played. The 16-16 draw against the 3rd team from V Woodhouse Grove Away 3--2 the College of Ripon and York St. John and the win V The Mount Home 6--0 against York Vlth Form College by one goal were the V Harrogate College Away 1--5 best results, with very good team play being shown. Julia V Woodhouse Grove Home 2--3 Thompson, as captain, led by example encouraging the V Barnard Castle Home 5--0 others. V Harrogate College Home 3--3 The U.15 team played netball weekly in the Autumn V The Mount Home 6--0 Term and had three matches, winning two of them. As well as the twelve matches in the Spring Term they played The following represented the 1st V and were awarded in the rally at Joseph Rowntree School on March 14th. colours: They qualified for the semi-final against Huntington S. Wareham (captain), A. Masefield, S. Jackson, School as section runners-up. Here they were unfortunate E. Ward, N. Westwood. to lose by only one goal, despite having the greater number W. M. Shepherd/Sharon Wareham of shots. However, the team played well together, both

71 here and throughout the season. The girls played with The following represented the 2nd team: great commitment, shown by the few numbers who played M. Gibb, J. Thompson, E. Williard, S. Panitzke, for the team. Morale was high as was the standard of E. Copley, A. Suttill, R. Robertson, J. Webster, netball produced. However, although there has been a C. Cooper, C. Morris, E. Strong, R. Smith, great improvement in the general standard of behaviour, A. Rosindale, K. Wood, C. Cranston, S. Hamilton, there is still room for more progress in this area. Connelee C. Farrow, C. Malster. Morris played extremely well in all the matches, never giving up on any ball. She would have made an excellent Results: rugby player, as I am sure the opponents who were sent v Ackworth Away 14-- 9 Won flying would agree with! She also played for the 1st and v Mount St. Mary's Home 15-- 7 Won 2nd team and deserved a regular 1st team place, but it v Barnard Castle Home 17-- 4 Won would have been unfair to weaken the U. 15 team. Emily v Ashville College Home 10-- 6 Won Strong, playing in defence, made great progress through v Ripon & York St. John (3rd) Away 16--16 Drawn the year with her defending skills. She often seemed to v Scarborough College Home 11--13 Lost leap out of nowhere, and after re-arranging her hair, v York Vlth Form College Home 11--10 Won proceeded with accurate passes! v Pocklington Home 23-- 5 Won The U.14 team played seven matches in the Autumn v Durham School Home 25-- 7 Won Term as well as playing in the rally in September. Here they finished section runners-up but due to the large The following represented the U.15 team: number of participants did not qualify for the semi-final. J. Ensor, V. Robinson, E. Bowling, C. Morris, There was much progress made by all the team shown M. Marlow, R. Smith, C. Graves-Tamvakis, E. Strong. particularly in the scores against Giggleswick — reversing Results: the 12-13 defeat in the Autumn Term to win by twelve v Ashville College Away •9- - 6 Won goals in the Spring Term. Fourteen players had the v Queen Mary's Home 10--11 Lost opportunity to represent the School but again the majority v Scarborough College Away 23-- 6 Won of matches were played by the same seven girls. Five came from St. Olave's in September, but both the shooters v Ackworth Away 16--10 Won (Margaret Wood and Lucinda Francis) were new to the v Queen Margaret's Away 9-- 8 Won School and much needed. Jenifer Swallow seemed to grow v Mount St. Mary's Home 10-- 9 Won weekly and this helped greatly in the defending circle. v St. Aidan's Away 17--12 Won Both she and Cherry Alton gained in confidence as the v Great Ayton Home 23-- 3 Won season progressed and became reliable defence players. v Worksop College Away 8--19 Lost Heidi Clark possibly made the most progress and became v Scarborough College Home 14-- 8 Won much more accurate with her passes. Again the team V Queen Mary's Home 10-- 7 Won played with enthusiasm but sometimes lost concentration v Bootham School Away 11-- 5 Won — giggles at times could be heard from yards away! v Woodhouse Grove Home 15-- 4 Won However, a promising first year and again only one of v Giggleswick Home 30-- 2 Won their ten matches during the Spring Term was lost. v Leeds Girls H.S. Away 11-- 2 Won The following represented the U.14 team: The following represented the 1st team: M. Wood, L. Francis, H. Clark, K. Charman, R. Gill, L. Fowler*, A. Fowler*, K. Wood*, S. Wareham*, C. Alton, J. Swallow, K. Walsh, S. Richards, C. Taylor, S. Pitt*, I. Pollard*, C. Cranston*, J. Thompson, R. Gilbert, C. Tong, S. Marshall, Z. Clark. A. Suttill, E. Copley, C. Morris. * Colours Results: v Bootham School Home 20-- 0 Won Results: v Manor School Home 6-- 4 Won v Ackworth Away 14--13 Won v Archbishop Holgate's Home 6--10 Lost v Queen Margaret's Away 17-- 7 Won v Giggleswick Home 12--13 Lost v Mount St. Mary's Home 18-- 9 Won v Queen Mary's Away 8-- 8 Drawn v St. Aidan's Away 21--17 Won v Ashville College Away 6- - 5 Won v Barnard Castle Home 32-- 3 Won v Scarborough College Away 16-- 4 Won v Ashville College Home 12-- 9 Won v Ackworth Away 17--11 Won v Ripon and York St. John (2nd) Away 19--25 Lost v Queen Margaret's Away 14--13 Won v Worksop College Away 17--14 Won v Mount St. Mary's Home 22-- 2 Won v Scarborough College Home 20--10 Won v Great Ayton Home 23-- 3 Won v York Vlth Form College Home 20--18 Won v Worksop College Away 7--11 Lost v Pocklington Home 34--4 Won v Scarborough College Home 11-- 9 Won v Durham School Home 29--12 Won v Queen Mary's Home 22-- 4 Won v Woodhouse Grove Home 24- 5 Won v Bootham School Away 12-- 7 Won v Giggleswick Home 21--16 Won v Woodhouse Grove Home 16--13 Won v York College Home 20-- 2 Won v Giggleswick Home 24--12 Won v Leeds Girls H.S. Away 6-- 4 Won 1V. M. Shepherd

72 CROSS-COUNTRY seniors and Rachel did well to win both the backstroke and breaststroke races. The team wasn't helped by their A team was entered in the Milk Cross-Country disqualification in the freestyle relay! Queen Margaret's Schools' Cup for the first time this year. The event is run always have a strong team and when we swam away we in areas and ours took place at Tadcaster Grammar always lost the races on the reluctance of the girls to School. The team consisted of Claire Taylor, Sarah tumble turn although they hold them well during the Gibson, Sarah Richards, Laura Clark, Stephanie lengths. Definitely something to work on! The final match Sanderson and Rebecca Sherbourne who came 11th, 14th, of the Autumn Term against Bootham was cancelled as 18th, 20th, 23rd and 24th respectively. Claire, in so many girls from both Schools were absent with 'flu. particular, had a good run and the team came third overall, After winning only one of their first four matches the therefore just missing progressing to the next round. U. 14 team finished well and didn't lose again in the Spring The York and District cross-country trials were held and Summer Terms. The senior team swam at the College on the Knavesmire on December 5th. Teams were entered of Ripon and York St. John in the Spring Term, and were in all three age groups. The combined junior team from obviously underestimated by the students who lost by St. Olave's/St. Peter's came first and so did the senior sixteen points. I'm sure that next time they will produce team with all the girls being placed in the first ten positions a much stronger team! Swimming is not part of the Summer and therefore chosen to represent York and District in Term timetable and this is reflected by the number of further events. The intermediate team had strong matches. The U. 15 team finally managed to beat Bootham, opposition with the greatest number of entrants in this age as for once we had everyone available to swim. group but they did well to come second overall. Emma Copley and Esther Williams were selected for the York The following represented the senior team: and District team. A. Daniels, C. Cranston, S. Pitt, E.Williams, A. Holmes, An invitation run took place on January 27th at Manor L. Yeomans, R. Ingledew, S. Greeves, C. Lawson, School and we entered a team of three in the junior event. R. Smith. Sarah Glover entered the senior race and she showed an enthusiastic and committed attitude to training sessions. The following represented the U.15 team: She also represented the York and District team on several R. Smith, C. Morris, L. Sampson, L. Daniel, C. Lawson. occasions. The season ended with another combined team from the junior and senior Schools running in the The following represented the U.14 team: Rowntrees Athletic Club annual relay race. Claire Taylor J. Swallow, C. Alton, L. Francis, K. Charman, was our third year representative, with Stephanie S. Richards, C. Taylor, Z. Clark, S. Marshall, Sanderson from the fourth year. The team was placed K. Walsh. second.

Results: The following represented the School: Autumn Term Seniors: S. Glover, J. Thompson, E. Ward, N. v The Mount (H) Seniors 35--34 Won Westwood, A. Suttill, C. Cooper. U.14 42--36 Won Intermediates: E. Copley, E. Williams, R. Sherbourne, v Queen Margaret's (A) Seniors 27--49 Lost S. Gibson, S. Sanderson, E. Bowling, L. Clark. U.15 28--47 Lost Juniors: C. Taylor, S. Richards, A. Dunn. U.14 28--48 Lost W. M. Shepherd v Ashville College (A) Seniors 40--75 Lost U.14 55--69 Lost v Ackworth (A) U.15 45--31 Won U.14 'A' 30--46 Lost SWIMMING U.14 'B' 38--39 Lost Recreational swimming has been a popular choice this v Bootham Cancelled year on the games programme. Swimming training less so, but several girls opted for this session during all three Spring Term terms and should be commended for not giving up as the v Queen Ethelburga's (H)U.14 48--28 Won number of lengths they were expected to swim increased v Bootham School (A) Seniors 47--29 Won week by week. U.15 43--33 Won Several swimming matches were arranged throughout U.14 45--31 Won the year. On the whole a majority of the girls in each team v College of Ripon and were also in the hockey, netball, tennis and rounders teams York St. John (A) Seniors 46--30 Won so a great deal has been asked from them in terms of games commitment. I am pleased that generally they do Summer Term make every effort to partake in these matches though v Bootham School (H) Seniors 41--35 Won consistently reluctantly! U.15 46--30 Won The season started with a very close win for the U.14 50--26 Won seniors, 35-34 against the Mount School. Two of the U.15 v York College (H) U.14 45--32 Won team, Rachel Smith and Caroline Lawson, swam for the W.. M. Shepherd

73 TENNIS entered in the Midland Bank/L.T.A. League and other than a 3-3 draw against the Mount School all the matches We started the tennis season with a week of House were won without the loss of a rubber. The girls enjoy matches. On reflection not very helpful for selecting teams both the doubles and singles aspect of the matches and as only one colour — Alex Masefield — remained from all have shown much improvement in their game, the 1st team. We played tennis for a week before the especially in producing consistent shots. The final against fixtures began but it was difficult to know the best players Joseph Rowntree produced another convincing result and and how to pair them with people missing from each the girls lost only four games overall. They now progress session. Therefore, for the first few matches the pairings to a further round having won the York and District area changed considerably before the 1st team became settled. league. All of the LVI who chose full-time tennis were of a good The U.14 team had three friendly fixtures, winning standard and as six of the first seven remain next year, two of them. They would have also beaten Queen to be joined by some promising Vth year, competition for Ethelburga's with a full strength team but unfortunately a place in the 1st team will be keen. Matches against Leeds three of them were ill on that day. They had mixed results Girls High School and Scarborough College were only in the U. 14 York League but finished by only losing two lost by one rubber but important experience has been of the eight fixtures. Again illness affected this team for gained this year and the girls should reverse those scores which seven girls played. Kathryn Charman and Heidi next summer. Again Queen Margaret's presented the Clark both won six of their eight singles matches and Heidi strongest opposition but although losing 2-7 the rubbers played in every fixture. The players all made steady were well contested with long games taking place. In fact progress through the summer and it was encouraging that the game score was 30-44, a gap which could be narrowed people were enthusiastic and willing to play in matches with more determination. at short notice. The U. 18 team also entered the Midland Bank/L.T.A. W. M. Shepherd Senior Students Competition where after beating Woodkirk 6-0 they lost to a strong team from Bradford Grammar School. Nikki Westwood won the only rubber, The following represented the 1st team: without dropping a game, playing the No.3 singles string. A. Masefield*, R. Robertson*, J. Thompson*, She also played extremely well in that position in the U. 18 N. Westwood*, S. Musgrave*, E. Ward*, S. Jackson*, York League. Here Nikki won all of her seven singles A. Fowler, L. Fowler, E. Bowling, J. Webster. rubbers without the loss of a game in four of them. In the first round of the Aberdare/Glanville Cup, * Colours Scarborough College withdrew and Queen Ethelburga's were beaten 4-2. Eleanor Bowling, from the fourth year, played in both these matches, winning three rubbers and Results: losing three. She gained valuable experience from this — v Worksop College Home 6 -3 Won if a little over-awed at the time! In the next round, St. v Ackworth Home 5'/2 -3'/2 Won James', Knaresborough, had two county players in their v Queen Margaret's Away 2 -7 Lost team of four so the opponents proved to be too strong. v Leeds Girls High School! Away 4 —5 Lost Nikki Westwood and Julia Thompson had a good doubles v Scarborough College Away 4 -5 Lost match, losing only 6-7 with a tie-break. The team were v Hymers College Away 9 -0 Won unlucky to finish runners-up in the U. 18 York League by v Durham Home 7 -2 Won one point, despite not losing a match. A tie-break set, lost v The Mount Away 8 -1 Won 6-7 in the first match, against Appleton Roebuck became v Bootham Away 8 —1 Won the decisive rubber but there's always another year! My v Pocklington Away 5 -4 Won thanks to Alex Masefield who was a reliable captain, both as a player and in her organising ability. The 2nd team had a disappointing season with only U.18 League Results: six matches played and three of these against schools with v Appleton Roebuck only two couples. Another three schools cancelled Away 3--3 Draw v Dunnington Away 6--0 Won previously arranged fixtures due to lack of players. The v The Mount Away 6--0 Won match against Queen Margaret's produced some of the v Bootham Home 3--3 Draw best tennis with Emma Ward and Susie Musgrave winning v Joseph Rowntree Away 6--0 Won two rubbers. Louise and Abigail Fowler won the v York Vlth Form College Away 6--0 Won remaining rubber and Sarah Durham and Claire Farrow v All Saints Away 6--0 Won were unlucky to lose 5-6 to the first pair but showed a determined approach. The girls played the 1st team from Barnard Castle with Emma and Susie again winning two rubbers. Unfortunately they lost the deciding rubber 5-7. The following represented the 2nd team: The U. 15 team has had another successful year. They R. Robertson, J. Webster, S. Jackson, E. Ward, played six fixtures with three pairs in the team and won C. Farrow, S. Musgrave, A. Fowler, L. Fowler, five of them, four convincingly. A team of four was S. Durham, M. Gibb, A. Daniels.

74 Results: ROUNDERS v Worksop College Home 4—0 Won Rounders was played during the summer term by girls v Ackworth Home 9—0 Won of all ages but the fixtures were made for the third and v Queen Margaret's Away 3—6 Lost fourth years usually whilst the older age groups had tennis v Barnard Castle Home 4—5 Lost matches. In the U.15 age group five of the tennis team v Woodhouse Grove Away 3—1 Won also played rounders fixtures, usually having had no v The Mount Away 4—0 Won practice! All the U. 14 tennis team also played rounders. We were fortunate to have the use of Queen Anne School's playing fields on Saturday's but we generally found some The following represented the U.15 team: grass somewhere! The U.15 team played the strongest E. Bowling, J. Mindenhall, V. Robinson, E. Strong, opposition first, early in the term. They usually played C. Morris, S. Sanderson, R. Smith, M. Marlow. well together, with good team spirit, despite little practice. The U. 14 team saw many changes during the term, due to illness. Heidi Clark was invaluable in organising Results: replacements and announcing to me what would be v Worksop College Home 8--1 Won happening! The third years seemed to be able to either v Queen Margaret's Away 1--3 Lost bat or field but often had difficulty doing both on the same v Leeds Girls H.S. Away 5--4 Won day! For the last match against Pocklington I took out the v Hymers Away 9--0 Won tennis players from both age groups and played a v Queen Ethelburga's Away 7--2 Won combined team giving the opportunity to a few more v The Mount Away 7--2 Won players to represent the School.

U.15 League Results: The following represented the U.15 team: v Fulford School Away 6--0 Won C. Morris, E. Strong, R. Smith, J. Ensor, S. Tilston, v The Mount Away 3--3 Draw S. Sanderson, C. Graves-Tamvakis, L. Clark, V. v Bootham Home 6--0 Won Robinson, C. Lawson, S. Brayshaw, M. Marlow, v Manor School Home 6--0 Won E. Bowling. v York College Away 6--0 Won v Queen Anne's Away 6--0 Won v Joseph Rowntree (final) Home 6—0 Won Ri esults: V Ackworth Home 7.5—11.5 Lost V Scarborough College Away 5.5— 4.5 Won The following represented the U.14 team: V Bootham Home 15.5— 7.5 Won K. Charman, H. Clark, J. Swallow, M. Wood, V Woodhouse Grove Away 9.5- 6 Won L. Francis, Z. Clark, C. Alton, S. Marshall, K. Walsh. The following represented the U.14 team: C. Alton, K. Charman, J. Swallow, S. Richards, Results: L. Francis, H. Clark, M. Wood, R. Gill, S. Marshall, v Woodhouse Grove Away 7-2 Won v Queen Ethelburga's Away 3-6 Lost Z. Clark, A. Dunn, C. Taylor. v York College Away 4-2 Won Results: v Ackworth Home 12 -15 Lost U.14 League Results: v Queen Margaret's Away Lost v Tadcaster Away 1—5 Lost v Scarborough College Away 19.5-10 Won v Manor School Home 1-5 Lost v Bootham Home 11 — 7.5 v Bootham Away 5-1 Won Declared Won v Joseph Rowntree Home 4-2 Won v Pocklington Away 4.5- 9 Lost v Dunnington Home 3-3 Draw v The Mount Away 3-3 Draw v All Saints Away 3-3 Draw Matches were cancelled against Giggleswick, The Mount v Queen Anne's Away 5-1 Won and Polam Hall. W. M. Shepherd W. M. Shepherd

75 TRAVEL

HILL-WALKING IN WALES Harryman, both Goodwins and I combined to give Ben Fraser and Jamie Gill the best staff-pupil ratio ever seen Christmas 1989 up there! But for us the day wasn't over. As we plodded west The usual — even traditional — trip attracted large through the early evening greyness, the whole world numbers this winter: for most of the time there were suddenly went an eerie purple. Somewhere far over the between thirty-five and forty-five people in and around Irish Sea the setting sun was shining under the cloud Yr Hafod. Despite what we had been conditioned to think layers and all the summit mist illuminated. We were awe­ of as the mildness of the winter, we had some good struck. On the summit itself we paused briefly among the mountaineering and encountered some spectacular shattered monoliths and began the tricky descent. It took conditions. We travelled out to Wales on Saturday us out of the mist, and we stopped again. We were in morning in two minibuses and a variety of cars and soon sunlight. Between the sky and the sea was an incredible settled ourselves into the hut routine. rampart of cloud. We understood immediately how great Conditions on the first day were dreadful — even in explorers saw mountain ranges where no lands were: the kitchen. The weather forecast from R.A.F. Valley, above these clouds we could see snow capped peaks, normally given to understatement, suggested that it was illuminated by the low rays of the sun. We sat down and bad at the moment and going to get worse: he said watched while it got dark, while the youngsters wondered "atrocious" and warned of electrical storms on the ridges about these over-excited maniacs in whose charge they about 3,000 feet. Since there aren't any ridges below that were. height, this limited us. We split into two groups with the The slow, torchlit descent was a strange contrast: pitch intention of walking different ways along the valley. Out dark after all the colours of the previous half hour. in Cwm Idwal, I shall never forget large sixth formers Everyone had been aware of that sunset from their being cartwheeled backwards by gusts of wind: the same different positions on the Devil's Kitchen/Cwm Idwal gusts lifted water so high off the lake that the hut itself path, but those of us on the summit do not expect ever was being drenched in the spray — upwind of the lake to see anything like it again. we were quite surprised to find that it was not actually Snowdon for the third day: because it's there. This raining! It took us two hours to walk round less than half time we split into three parties. Simon, David and Andrew of the nature trail. The rest of the party walked downwind Hjort took a party of tigers along the Crib Goch ridge: as far as Bettws y Coed — and had die sense to arrange for Steve Brown, David Quickfall and Dan Britton it was a lift back. an amazing day, almost alpine in quality. On Monday we divided into 'A' and 'B' parties. I don't Ann Hodgson led a group up the Rhyd-ddu path and think the 'B' party have forgiven me yet for the con. The down the Pyg Track: it's a standard route but a good one. idea was for Simon Goodwin and Ivan Roberts to take Ian and I led the intermediates up Snowdon's Gribin. the more experienced mountaineers over the difficult Again, it took ropes — this time for ice on the rock — scrambles of Tryfan North Ridge and Bristly Ridge, while and we met Simon's party just below the summit. Our Ian Goodwin and I led the novices up the gentle crest of vague plan had been to cross the mountain to the bus Y Gribin. What actually happened was a bit different. Ian which Ann had left at Rhyd-ddu, but Simon's presence and I were bemoaning the lack of snow when we found altered that: with a car at Pen-y-Pass we too could go some, high in a gully below the Castle of the Winds. We down the shorter Pyg Track and drive round for the bus. wondered if it would 'go' and went to have a look. Half Then the conditions took a hand. The Zig-Zags at the top an hour later it became clear that a rope would be a wise of the Pyg had been relatively straightforward in the early precaution. David Harryman and Richard Robson duly afternoon, but now at four o'clock it was cold enough to obliged. One rope length turned into three and the freeze. Ice-glazed rocks blocked our way — and in the afternoon wore on while the temperature went down. No fading light (or growing dark) it was hard to see a safe sooner had I begun to speculate on the chances of the 'A' route. Out with the ropes, again.... party having reached the top of our gully by their route By the time we were above Lyn Llydaw it was well than they did. The first of our youngsters, disguised by and truly dark: we must have burned off more head-lamp hoods and balaclavas, emerged and greeted Simon hours this trip than in all previous ones put together; and cheerily — much to his puzzlement, since he couldn't we certainly discovered the virtues of halogen work out how anyone up there could possibly know him. ("hooligan") bulbs. On well-pathed routes in settled As others reached the Glyder plateau, the two parties weather, this ability to move after dusk has extended our blended and small groups continued on to the west, aiming walking days and added a new dimension to the experience to descend via the Devil's Kitchen. By the time the last of the hills. of us stripped the ropes out of the gully it seemed as if There were Peterites and Old Peterites in about equal the last light had gone from the day. Andrew Taylor, Dave proportions: this makes life in the hut cheerful and

76 amusing: jobs get done remarkably fast and the catering physically stunning country which Churchill rightly is of a high standard. Anyone who would like to join us described as "die pearl of Africa". In the school holidays next year would be most welcome: contact me at the I travelled extensively through the country visiting even School and thanks to all those who helped this time. the briefest of acquaintances I had made. In spite of D. J. Hughes physical hardships such as not having running water (and sometimes even water) or electricity, and an exceedingly A YEAR IN SOUTH-WEST UGANDA limited diet (bananas featured prominently), I know that I was utterly privileged to be there at all. Jo Craven left St. Peter's in 1988, and received a Jo Craven Barry Daniel Award to help her with her travel plans. She sent us this report: SAHARA TRIP - EASTER 1990

My year-off plan to return to the country where I was born was encouraged significantly by the Barry Daniel Award I received. In the autumn of 1988 I planned to go to Kabale Preparatory School in the south-west of Uganda (East Africa), volunteering as an assistant matron. On arrival the situation changed dramatically with the departure of the missionary head-teacher, the dawn of an African headship and many other factors, which took me from the dispensary into the classroom. There were 170 children aged from five to fifteen years to whom I taught mainly English and Art but also some Geography and History. The lessons were enormous fun for having to improvise without textbooks (those which remained were thirty-five years old). The children had never had any drama before and love it especially. The political and economic state of Uganda affects the school greatly. In spite of this, children came from neighbouring Ruanda and the far north of the country because of its reputation, and we even had the President's children there. But the teachers' wages are pitifully low compared to the constantly soaring inflation, and with political instability the future prospects are never certain. To keep the school running from day to day was an enormous task. Just to keep the food in the kitchen from At 8.30 p.m. on Saturday 24th March, fifteen "wandering", along with the equipment which once members of the Lower VI left school for three weeks in provided instantly "got finished", was a huge task. But me Sahara Desert under the leadership of Mr. Bulcock Ugandan people are extremely philosophical about the and Mr. Tooms. The group consisted of Andrew situation and they console themselves with the knowledge Berrington, David Blacker, Roland Carnaby, Paul Cove, that things have been worse (especially under Amin). At Caroline Cooper, Adam Dean, Kinshuk Garai, James least everyone has land to grow produce. At least the Harding, Becki Ingledew, Denzil Jelbert, Sandy Lovell, schools are open, and even though the process can be Edward Savage, Anne Suttill, Alex Weir, Nic Westwood extremely laborious, events can occur — such as the and Matthew Williams. After picking Sandy up from International Women's Day rally in the stadium. Lorry somewhere on the A64 we drove southwards for die day loads of women came in their traditional clothes. These reaching Plymouth in the early evening. We stayed the were women whose lives normally revolved around night in me Stonehouse Barracks of the Royal Marines, working in the fields, having children, collecting firewood sleeping in the Gymnasium where we were awoken at and water. For one day in the year they had put down 6 a.m. by Mr. Bulcock and after breakfast drove onto me their hoes and a female MP had come to talk to them. nearby ferry. Some people were inevitably seasick but One could see the government was beginning to take by the evening the whole group (wim the exception of more care of its grass roots rather than concentrating Messrs. Bulcock and Tooms) were in the disco where Les solely on the acquisition of more guns. For instance, the trans-European truckdriver showed Caroline a few public work days were announced when the roads were '50s moves he remembered while Denzil, feeling slightly to be repaired (the tarmac having been eroded or bombed unwell, went to his bunk early. He was all right the next away). It was beginning to be apparent that the new morning however, when the group minus Mr. Bulcock, government was repairing the decimation which had Paul and Kinshuk walked off the ferry. Unfortunately characterised the seventies and Idi Amin's rule. tfiose on foot did not have tiieir passports and me bus was During my time in Kabale I lived closely with a nation spotted already having passed through customs. only just being given back its pride. For Uganda is a Eventually a kindly Spanish official allowed us to go

77 through passport control without our passports and we were travelling round the world. We settled into a pattern found the bus but not Kinshuk who had disappeared. He of going to the oasis, staying at the camp on guard duty too was found — after a while — and soon we began our and going into the nearby town of Errachidia, disrupted twenty-four hour drive through Spain. After going through only when we were awoken one morning at 3.45 a.m. Burgos we stopped for a picnic lunch by the roadside to go to see the sun rise over some sand dunes near the before going to a Spanish hypermarket where we stocked Algerian border, an amazing spectacle. up on vital desert supplies and die less adventurous went The few traders there were at the oasis each had small to MacDonalds. After dinner we then prepared to spend open-fronted shops crammed with all the things we had the night on the bus.... it was a weary bunch of Peterites seen in Marrakech, yet were much more friendly than who boarded the ferry in Algeciras the next morning. their city counterparts, serving us mint-tea as we bought Across the Straits of Gibraltar we landed in Ceuta, a rugs, rings and drums. All too soon it was time to leave Spanish owned city, where alcohol is ridiculously cheap, the oasis and we drove into Errachidia to celebrate and then made for the much maligned Moroccan Customs Denzil's birthday before going back to Asilah where much where Mr. Bulcock disappeared with a minder on either to our disappointment it rained all afternoon. Tangier too side and a look of grim determination upon his face but was a disappointment, especially when compared with a few minutes later waved the bus on smiling happily. Marrakech. After some duty free shopping we crossed We then went to cash some travellers' cheques — Dave back from Ceuta to Algeciras and found a hotel opposite was nearly conned out of £10 and others received hefty the Rock of Gibraltar to spend the night. commissions. Most of the group toured Gibraltar by taxi visiting the The next morning we awoke in our hotel next to the caves and apes and getting a good view from the top. Mr. beach in Asilah where we got our first chance to do some Tooms drove us down 'The Highway of Death' upon sunbathing. Soon we had to leave, however, happy in the leaving Gibraltar and our journey continued on through knowledge that we were booked into the same hotel on the night and the following day, uneventfully, but for our return. We drove for the whole day stopping Becki who lay on a campbed down the middle of the bus occasionally for lunch or a drink and after midnight feeling mysteriously ill. We boarded die ferry in Santander stopped a few miles outside Marrakech to camp for the for a calmer crossing man coming and arrived in Plymouth night under the stars. The following morning we were witii feelings of happiness and regret. After Fish and Chips dropped off near the Great Square in the city; a place full in Exeter we had a peaceful journey home interrupted only of orange sellers, storytellers, snake charmers and water by the bus breaking down, pushing it up a hill and Paul carriers, went into the market and were immediately led being run over by the trailer. Mrs. Bulcock kindly cooked into various shops all selling the same things. Deals were us a fabulous breakfast before we unpacked all our done and bangles bought and after exhausting the market equipment and presented Mr. Bulcock and Mr. Tooms we went on to the Medina (the old part of the town), led with richly deserved presents for giving us a fantastic by our guide Ali. Merchants offered to swop our western holiday. T-shirts and neckerchiefs for their own goods and more Matthew Williams things were bought — Nic and Adam getting the prize for the bargain of the day after some tough haggling for a couple of leather bags. After finding the bus, Dave, Ed and Andy turning up in native costume and Roly hitching a lift on a passing bicycle, we drove to a hotel where Mr. Bulcock's aunt and uncle were staying, whom he had chanced upon in Marrakech. The girls were whisked away for a shower and then treated to a drink; the boys fended for themselves although some got a shower too, whilst others were being thrown out of the swimming pool for washing dieir feet in it. Too soon we had left the luxurious hotel and were camping out again, this time in the rain. The next day we drove through the Adas mountains which provided some spectacular scenery and finally reached the desert. After we had set up camp a persistent Moroccan hung around wanting to take various things. However, Ed's displeased face and his G.C.S.E. French soon persuaded him to leave. The next day we reached our campsite for the following week and put the tents up in a dust-storm. The Source Bleu de Meski oasis was much different - but also much better - to what we had expected. We spent the week sunbathing, swimming and visiting the Kasbar, a deserted town upon a nearby hill, led there across a river and through a graveyard by an American family who had been in Morocco for four years and who

78 ITALY TRIP - EASTER 1990 On 24th March, eleven sixth formers and three members of staff set off for Italy. No-one really knew anything about the country and its people, despite an intensive language and culture course from Mr. Drysdale (loved the book!) and so on arrival, even a mission to try to order the customary pizza was fraught with hardship. Nevertheless, we made it to Florence and settled in, to the start of one week of sun, culture and wine. In Florence it rained, the Uffizi Gallery was closed most of the time and the wine was not cheap. Fortunately, the Duoma was open to the public, and its belltower provided us with a view of the Florentine rooftops, and other attractions like the Medici Palace. Our efforts at tourism were not confined purely to Florence. Lucca and Pisa were both visited, while Siena and San Gimignano, despite being tainted by torrential rain, proved to be the highlights of the Florence visit, with their pretty alleyways and streets, and towers respectively. Finally, after four days and a visit to the Uffizi Gallery (very oppressive religious art) which was actually open, we set off for Venice. The long coach journey was lightened by increasingly bright weather and a very bright atmosphere in the party. In Venice I was immediately struck by the beauty of the buildings and waterways, heightened by the sun and by the fact that since there were no cars in Venice (the streets are not wide enough) there were no car fumes, the only fumes present being from the canals themselves when the wind blew the wrong way. On top of all this was the fact that the hotel was only minutes from the Piazza San Marco, and only one minute from the Grand Canal itself: the spectacle of which has graced many a painting and postcard. The galleries were the main point of interest. As water buses were not too cheap (in fact all forms of water transport in Venice are quite dear, with a half hour gondola ride costing around £40) and Venice itself is not that big, the scenery in between was absorbed on foot. The Peggy Gugenheim Museum offered the chance to see art from famous modern artists such as Jackson Pollack, Salvador Dali and the Andy Warhol exhibition which showed very interesting, if somewhat infantile, art (though I like it). At the other end of the art spectrum, the Academy was a chance to see yet more oppressive, and huge artwork, from greats like Caravaggio — all very educational. It must be stated that a very commercialised Venice was made by the glorious weather. Florence seemed to pale into insignificance, which it might not have had it not been raining all the time. Having said this, the trip as a whole was made by the people on it and thanks must go to everyone involved, especially Mr. Drysdale for organising it. Simon Gildener

There were also the inevitable ski trips at Christmas and Easter.

79 OLD PETERITE NEWS

JOHN RAYSON again his great love of cricket shows through, and he was elected a member of the Authentics at an early stage. With such varied skills and talents he must have found it somewhat difficult to decide what career to follow, but eventually he decided to follow in the footsteps of his Headmaster father and teacher mother, the education service thereby gaining a great deal. Not surprisingly he became a games master, but also quickly showed himself to be adept at other forms of teaching and administration. It was pleasing that at Glenhow School, near Saltburn, he was serving under another O.P. — P. H. Sykes, whom he was eventually to succeed as Headmaster. In the meantime he had had the good fortune to meet and marry Sally on a trip to Norway — surely one of the best holiday souvenirs anyone could have brought back. In 1966 he returned to St. Olave's School to teach maths and games and to become the first Housemaster of the new Fairfax House, a very astute move by John Dronfield. It was quickly seen just how well he fitted into the scene as a colleague, always keen, willing and observant. All these qualities showed, with others, when If the records of the City of York are studied, amongst he was appointed Master-in-Charge of St. Olave's to the list of Freemen of the City for many hundreds of years succeed Tudor Howat. the name of Ray son will appear frequently, generally as John quickly settled into his new responsibilities, and carpenter or builder. Although John Rayson still displays soon it became difficult to imagine St. Olave's without the skills of his forebears as an enthusiastic D.I.Y. expert, him. His career as a builder became apparent in the careful building would not normally be expected of him. And yet, planning and organisation of School matters. He served what a splendid builder he has been — not only in the under five Headmasters of St. Peter's and to each one of physical sense as evidenced in the planning of the new them, varied though they were, he gave loyalty, strength and superb Chilman Building but, more importantly, in and wisdom, never being afraid to "stick his neck out" the mental and spiritual sense of building traditions, high if he thought that the best interests of St. Olave's were standards and character. not being served. During his time he had to face many John's first association with the School began in 1942 problems, some of them apparent, others which no-one as a day boarder, transferring as a full boarder in The ever knew about, yet at all times he never complained Rise in 1944. He certainly seems to have had a busy life, or felt sorry for himself. He was generally the first winning form prizes, boxing, fencing, shooting, becoming member of staff to arrive at the beginning of the School sergeant in the J.T.C., then drum-major, chapel monitor, day, and could always be found there long after most school monitor and Editor of "The Peterite". But out of people had gone home. all these activities it was his cricketing skills that play a He was always completely approachable and, no large part in the records. First awarded 1st XI colours matter now small the problem might have seemed, even in 1944 he received them again in 1945, 46 and 47. He the youngest Olavite was assured of his attention over a was Vice-Captain of Cricket in 1945, and Captain in 1946 lost raincoat or a missed parent. Indeed the pupil or parent and 47. In 1946 he was presented with a bat by Norman he was dealing with was always the focus of his full Yardley, played a second time for Yorkshire Public attention. In matters of discipline he was firm but fair, Schools against Lancashire, captained the Yorkshire sympathetic and understanding, and when action was Under 18 team v Sussex, and it was said of him "He has necessary his first reaction was always "Justice has been all the shots in the bag, and a great future may well lie done — now, what can I do to help?", and always he gave ahead of him". During these years he also played for the the finest form of discipline — that is by example. Colts XV and the 2nd XV and was awarded his colours Whether in his great love of games, his keen support in 1945/46. of so many School activities, his singing in the choir (and A successful career followed at Brasenose College even being persuaded to dress up and take part in School after his military service. At Oxford he appears to have productions, and undress to have wet sponges thrown at been the first O.P. to read agriculture. Once again he him during the School summer fetes), his dignified help seems to have led a very busy and happy life — and once as a special minister in services of Holy Communion, all

80 formed part of the pattern of School life, and all revealed COMMEMORATION 1991 his quiet influence. In addition to many things the pupils benefited from Commemoration next year will be Friday, 5th July and in School, many children have cause to be grateful to John Saturday, 6th July. and Sally for their initiative in organising the original Cairngorm Adventure Holiday, a splendid introduction to wonderful countryside and many exciting activities O.P. GOLF SOCIETY which they would, perhaps, not otherwise have sampled. For thirteen years John and Sally combined their talents A report appears later on the successful meeting at and their Schools to organise and run the annual week. Easingwold G.C. R. F. Harding has looked after the For the first six years this was a joint venture with York organisation of the Burnett Trophy and Founders Trophy College for Girls where Sally was teaching part-time. The Competition for the last twelve years and the society has first four years were based in the Norwegian Hostel (self- every reason to be very grateful to him. catering!) at Loch Morlich, and here she was responsible Ian Leedham will now be responsible for next year's for the catering for forty-eight children and adults, helped meeting, details of which will appear in the next issue of of course by the other ladies in the group. the Old Peterite News. In 1988 there was a change of venue to the Y.M.C.A. National Centre at Lakeside on Windermere, and 1989 was a transitional year when John and Sally handed over OLD PETERITE NEWS the organisation to John and Jacky Slingsby, so now this innovation by John has become an ever-popular and The Club is very grateful for the good work done by exciting event. Eric Thompson in editing the second issue of the Old Peterite News. This is a most important communication The greatest change in John's time at St. Olave's has, and O.P. 's are urged to send their news or reminiscences of course, been the introduction of co-education. The to E. G. Thompson, "West Winds", 4 Moor Lane, change when it came was so smoothly carried out that Haxby, York Y03 8PH by April 1st 1991. it seemed no change at all, just as though it had always been, and this again says much about John's interest, meticulous planning and progressive thinking. It will be difficult to imagine St. Olave's without him NOTES for we have come to rely on his presence, with Sally 1. The Editor of "The Peterite" is always pleased to typically always in the background, yet always ready with receive letters from the universities. help. They, their two Olavite/Peterite sons, Ian and 2. On matters of' "The Peterite'' circulation, or changes Duncan, and the rest of the family have given so much of address, please contact the Headmaster's secretary, St. to the School. But this is only the ending of a chapter not Peter's School, York Y03 6AB. the closing of the book, though what a superb chapter it has been. The splendid new Chilman building will stand as a monument, not only to Chilly who laid the foundation stone but to those all important invisible foundations so CLUB PROPERTY firmly laid by John Rayson. The following are available from the Hon. Secretary, We wish him and his family all true happiness in the R. D. Harding, Hall Cottage, Foremarke, Milton, golden days ahead. We know just how busy John's Derbyshire, DE6 6EJ. Please include postage stamp(s) retirement will be with all his hobbies, interests and separately from the cheque made payable to the Old activities, and we also know that although his familiar Peterite News. figure will not be seen as much in the School grounds, his heart, devotion and interest will remain with St. Club Tie: £5.00 (plus a 20p stamp) Olave's and St. Peter's. Many pupils during the past years Ladies Brooch: £4.00 (plus a 20p stamp) have benefited from his wisdom, advice and words of The Hon. Secretary's Book: £2.75 (plus 34p stamps) thanks. Now it is his turn to listen to our heartfelt gratitude (A chronology:627 A.D. and we end by appending the name of that paragon of all to 1981) Olavite virtues, the one whose name was constantly used Centenary Spoon: £2.00 (plus a 20p stamp) by John as an example of correctness in writing, speech Cuff Links: £20.00 (plus 28p stamps) and behaviour. Joe Bloggs A REQUEST J.J. Penn, formerly of Shrewsbury School, has written to the Hon. Secretary about a book he is compiling of amusing School stories about public Schools... "I am making a collection of amusing stories about our Public Schools which I hope to publish. I have no doubt that a large reservoir of such stories exists and I

81 am very keen to tap that reservoir. I wondered, therefore, John DENISON whether it would be possible to publish a request for (Past President of O.P. Club) Temple 1938-1942 material of this type in your Old Boys Newsletter or any Robin FIELD Grove 1949-1958 similar publication? The sort of contributions I am looking Michael FIRBY Queen's/ for would be humorous but not too long. Dronfield/School 1983-1988 The stories selected for publication would appear in Doug FLEMING Queen's 1957-1967 a good quality paperback, liberally illustrated with Paul GITTINS Temple 1972-1977 cartoons with a foreword by a well-known Public School Alan GOMERSALL Grove 1951-1959 wit. Each individual entry would note the School of origin, Earlam GRAHAM School 1932-1937 the approximate date of the story and the full name of James HANSON the contributor. Rather than make individual payments for (Past President O.P. Club) School 1918-1921 the material, I propose to allocate ten per cent of my Richard HARDING royalties to be divided among the Old Boys societies on (O.P. Club Hon. Sec.) Rise 1960-1966 the basis of the number of contributions selected. John HARDING I am sure that a very large number of ex-public School (Past President O.P. Club) School 1933-1938 boys would derive pleasure from such a book, and would Richar HART Temple 1972-1977 be especially keen to see the stories about their own Graham HART Dronfield 1982-1987 School. A typical example might be: John HAYES Grove 1957-1962 Keith HEADLAM Temple 1952-1963 Shrewsbury School 1950's Allan HEADLAM Temple 1950-1961 There used to be a lesson before breakfast widely John HERRING Temple/Queen's 1945-1953 disliked by both staff and boys known as First Steven HILL Manor 1955-1959 Lesson. A significant number of both were often Peter HYETT Dronfield 1972-1977 late. One such morning the bell went as Shelton- Peter JOWSEY Temple 1972-1977 Agar was passing the Headmaster, Jack Peterson, Christopher KING School 1947-1951 on the stairs of the Main School building. Laurant KSSIS School 1982-1987 "Late again Shelton-Agar" said Jack. Tim LAYFIELD Grove 1953-1959 "Yes sir, so am I!" replied Shelton-Agar as he Richard MOSS Rise 1962-1967 sped past. Andrew MOTION Wentworth/ J, J. Penn'' Manor 1969-1977 Carl PATTISON School/Manor 1939-1945 He plans to distribute 10% of his royalties to the Old Robin PITTMAN Boys Societies of the contributors. Contributions should Headmaster of St. Peter's School include the name of the School, the approximate date of Andrew Powell Dronfield 1964-1969 the story and the contributor's name, all of which will Colin QUICKFALL St. Olave's/ appear in the book unless the contributor requests (London Dinner Sec.) Grove 1947-1957 otherwise. Michael RANSON The address for contributions is: 14 Henning Street, (President of O.P. Club) Rise 1953-1960 London SW11 3DR. David RAYNER Grove 1953-1959 John RAYSON Rise 1942-1947 David RUMFITT (Past President O.P. Club) Temple 1930-1939 Edward SEDMAN St. Olave's/ THE OLD PETERITE CLUB LONDON Temple 1949-1956 DINNER Neil SHUTTLEWORTH Elmet/Rise 1969-1979 Chris SMITH Manor 1962-1967 The Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington W2 Peter SPEIGHT St. Olave's/ Friday, 3rd November 1989 Manor 1939-1946 John ADDEY Manor 1944-1947 Jonathan STONE Dronfield 1972-1977 Will ADLER Rise 1972-1977 Robert STRATTON School/Manor 1935-1943 Chris BEAUMONT School 1953-1959 (Chairman London Dinner) Tim BEAUMONT School 1951-1955 David TATE St. Olave's/Rise 1941-1947 Harry BELCHAMBER St. Olave's/Temple 1931-1940 Eric THOMPSON St. Olave's/ Peter BLEACH Grove 1964-1969 Manor 1939-1949 Anthony BRINDLEY Manor 1940-1945 Grant WHITE Dronfield 1972-1977 Nigel BRINDLEY Rise 1970-1975 Christopher BROCKBANK Dronfield 1972-1977 Rupert BROWN Grove 1975-1980 Richard CLAYBOURN Rise 1942-1946 Robert COLLIER Rise/Dronfield 1963-1968 Patrick CRAVEN Dronfield 1983-1988

82 OLD PETERITE CLUB DINNER IN THE OLD PETERITE CLUB NEWCASTLE ANNUAL DINNER The above dinner was held at the Stakis Airport Hotel, The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Friday, 29th September 1989. Saturday, 7th July 1990 in the School Dining Hall by kind permission of the Headmaster. The toast of "The School" E. M. H. Ranson President was proposed by E. G. Thompson. The Headmaster, R. D. H. Hamilton Second Master N. Pittman, replied and gave the toast of the Old Peterite J. C. M. Rayson Headmaster of St. Olave's School Club to which the President, E. M. H. Ranson, R. D. Harding Secretary responded. J. F. Brown C. J. L. Clarke In recognition of his devoted service to the School as Dr. W. Graham Master of St. Olave's for twenty-one years, J. C. M. J. T. Harding Rayson was presented with a gift from the club. After W. G. Huntley he spoke about his years at Glenhow Prep. School and G. M. Jobling St. Olave's, the President formally concluded the evening R. L. Jobling by handing over his badge of office to D. L. Brown (Rise J. S. D. Pearson 1955-1961), who was elected at the A.G.M. earlier. R. Pickersgill The club is very grateful to Mr. G. H. Wogan and W. E. Potts the School catering staff for the excellent meal. Those M. E. Robson present: J. Watson K. Brown The President R. Hart (E. M. H. Ranson) M. G. B. Hepworth The Headmaster J. K. Hick (R. N. Pittman) E. J. Hillyard THE OLD PETERITE CLUB WEST The Hon. Secretary R. Hobson RIDING DINNER (R. D. Harding) W. M. Hudson The Hon. Treasurer The dinner was held at the Bradford Club in Piece Hall Victoria Inness (S. M. Burn) D. G. S. Jesper Yard, Bradford on Friday, 17th November 1989 which S. Al-Bassam D. P. Johnston twenty-eight O.P.'s attended. Another very enjoyable B. Allen G. E. King-Reynolds evening was organised by Bill Hudson and Chris Gilman. G. P. Bailey G. Knowles S. Bailey L. C. Le Tocq A. J. Barron D. J. Lister THE OLD PETERITE CLUB EAST R. M. Barron W. G. Mackellar RIDING DINNER V. M. Black I. Magson R. A. Brindley N. J. Magson The 31st dinner was held at the Bell Hotel, Driffield, D. L. Brown P. J. Netherwood on Friday, 25th May 1990, which forty-four attended. J. Brown R. W. Oliver Those present: N. E. R. Brown M. Oxley J. E. B. Burdass G. D. Parkin The President D. H. Hamilton M. Burdass F. N. Parkin (E. M. H. Ranson) F. Howie G. R. Burn J. R. Penty The Headmaster M. Jobling E. Carling Dr. P. R. Penty (R. N. Pittman) D. P. Johnston Karen Clarkson R. F. Pulleyn J. Abbey P. R. B. Megginson S. Cotton R. I. Rawson-Lax B. Allen S. Megginson P. Coverdale J. C. M. Rayson CM. Atkinson F. Newdick P. M. Darley P. Reah D. P. Atkinson J. A. Newitt D. F. Davies J. L. Richardson J. S. Atkinson T. Nichols N. G. Davies A. M. Robson P. S. Atkinson R. Peacock G. Davidson D. T. Rumfitt N. Brown A. Penty J. Davidson Sir Peter Shepherd F. D. Browne A. Ray lor Rebecca Davidson G. D. Smith C. Burdass J. C. M. Rayson E. A. K. Denison S. Stark J. U. Burdass G. M. Shuttle worth J. A. Denison R. A. Stevens M. R. Doncaster J. Stone M. Burdass P. J. Stephen A. J. Figge C. Suttill R. Burdass T.Stead Vanessa Figge M. W. Territt C. C. Dee C. W. Thompson P. J. Gibson E. G. Thompson M. Dee A. Thornton G. Gildener C. W. Thompson S. Dee N. E. Tomlinson M. G. Grant P. Thompson J. Dent R. Tindall Mrs. N. C. Goodwin B. Tunstall C. Frank S. Ullyott S. J. Goodwin D. Tunstall J. A. Frank D. A. Ward J. T. Harding M. W. Woodruff F. T. Gooder P. H. Whitaker R. F. Harding

83 NEWS OF OLD PETERITES allowed to play in the morning and a full-house (twenty- four) followed in the afternoon. At the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military A howling gale blew all day and conditions off the Academy, Sandhurst, on April 12th 1990, five Old medal (white) tees were testing in the extreme for Peterites were granted commissions having completed the everyone. Eight contestants (including Grafton Morrish standard military course. team members) were off simple figure handicaps, the I. McDonald S.S.C., R. Irish remainder with handicaps ranging from 10 to 27 — a A. P. M. Gray S.S.C., R.E. splendid mix. S. P. Harrison Reg. C, P.W.O. David Potter (7) is to be congratulated on winning the F. M. Lawrenson S.S.C., 13/18H Founders Trophy with an outstanding score of 75 gross. C. P. Richards Reg. C, Green Howards The Burnett Trophy was also hotly contested with both David Baxter (4) and Mick Wright (10) recording 34 We wish them well in their chosen regiments or corps. points — the former winning the Trophy on the back nine holes by one point. No less than five players followed with D. A. Calderhead (Grove 1980-1986) is at the University 33 points, but only Barry Avison (20) and Jon Stone (9) of Notre Dame in Indiana studying for a degree in were lucky enough to be amongst the prizewinners. Government. He was third in the national final of the Evening proceedings at the Durham Ox, Easingwold Collegiate Championships and is also fencing captain for were much enjoyed by young and old alike, thanks in no his university. small measure to the hospitality of our host, Ian Chadwick Dr. R. W. Orange-Bromehead (Grove 1980-1985) has (O.P. 1953-1956). gained the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor The occasion was noteworthy for the presence of both of Surgery at Sheffield University graduating on July 13th. Paul Middlebrook (non-playing Captain of the Grafton Dr. Richard Sharpe (1967-1972) has been appointed to Morrish team) and Philip Crowe (donor of the Founders the Readership in Diplomatic at Oxford University from Trophy), which finally marks the conclusion of Robert October 1st 1990. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Harding's organisation on a happy and satisfying note. Historical Society in 1988 and a Fellow of the Society R. F. Harding of Antiquaries in 1990. Since 1981 he has been assistant BIRTHS editor of the Medieval Latin Dictionary and graduated Ph.D. from Trinity, Cambridge in 1987. R. A. C. Bronk (Grove 1973-1978), to Richard and E. G. Thompson (Manor 1944-1949) preached in York Vyviah, a son, Justin James Ramsey, on 23rd January Minster for the massed parade on St. George's Day. 1990. Dr. R. Talbot-J ones (School House 1962-1966) writes J. E. Prowde (Temple 1969-74), to John and Sheila, a from "The Great White North of Canada" and was son, Charles Edwin, on 16th August 1990. pleased to see girls admitted to the School after "twelve centuries of debate on the issue" and congratulates those MARRIAGES who carried the motion. A. Jewitt (Dronfield 1977-1982) to Miss Tiffany C. H. Lewis (Rise 1949-1955), Chairman and Chief Pemberton (Queen's 1981-1982) on 10th September 1988 Executive of Clive Lewis and Partners, has been appointed at Clun, Shropshire. the Deputy Chairman of the Merseyside Development S. P. Stevens (Dronfield 1982-1984) to Miss Karen Corporation and took office on 7th July 1989 as President Depledge on 5th May 1990 at Sprotbrough Methodist of the General Practice Division of the Royal Institution Church, Doncaster. of Chartered Surveyors. Miss R. C. Hirst (Queen's 1981-1983) won the silver DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSAY medal in the lightweight women's coxless fours at the Brigadier C. C. Fairweather (Manor 1919-1922) and Mrs. 1989 World Championships in Bled, Yugoslavia last Alice Fairweather on Monday, 9th July 1990. September. Mrs. T Jewitt (neePemberton) (Queen's 1981-1982) has DEATHS gained a Master of Philosophy Degree in Hydrology and AT. H. Chapman (School 1921-1926) on 8th November, now works as a computer programmer in the civil service. 1989. P. Daintrey (Rise 1922-1926) on 13th June, 1989. M. Hallas (School House 1943-47)on 19thy July, 1989. THE OLD PETERITE GOLFING SOCIETY S. H. Jacques (School House 1928-1930) on 5th May, 1990. Following a mildly persuasive Christmas message to D. G. Ogilvie (1920-1924) in 1988. all Old Peterite golfers known to have participated Wing Cdr. J. S. P. Phillips, D.F.C. (School House previously, a splendid response brought forth a record 1932-1936) on 9th December, 1989. turn-out of thirty-four players to compete for the Founders W. B. Powell (Rise 1947-1951) on 12th March, 1989. Trophy and Burnett Trophy at Easingwold G.C. on C. J. Swiers (Rise 1961-1966) on 20th January, 1990. Sunday July 8th. Thanks to the generosity of the Club, N. W. D. Yardley (School House 1928-1934) on 4th no applicants were disappointed as ten 'locals' were October, 1989.

84 FROM THE TIMES, OCTOBER 1989 Yorkshire. Surrey at this time were beginning their great NORMAN YARDLEY run as champions. Yardley's pleasant, easy-going manner was a England's easy-going cricket captain delightful feature of his character and yet in a sense a Norman Yardley, who captained the England XI drawback to his captaincy. He was never prepared to drive fourteen times, died in a Sheffield hospital yesterday. a side to the same extent as other captains. He was widely Yardley, who had a stroke earlier this summer, was 74. popular, as he deserved to be with so generous a nature In all he played test cricket for England on twenty and such high integrity. As a batsman he was an on-side occasions just after the Second World War. From the time specialist and a most effective one at that, as his figures of his going up to St. John's College, Cambridge, in 1935, show. He scored 18,173 runs during his career with a until his retirment twenty years later, he was an eminent highest score of 183 not out for Yorkshire against games player. At Cambridge he was a triple blue, Hampshire in 1951. For many years he shared with D. excelling at squash rackets and hockey, as well as cricket, C. S. Compton the record fifth wicket partnership of 237 and playing all his games with the same economy of style. for England against South Africa. Born at Barnsley on March 19th, 1915, Norman After his retirement as a player he remained an active Walter Dranesfield Yardley was unrelated to William member of the Yorkshire Committee and became Yardley who had distinguished himself in the 1870's by president of the club in 1981. It has often been difficult scoring two centuries for Cambridge against Oxford. As to hold such an office in Yorkshire without becoming a boy, however, at St. Peter's, York, he was prodigiously involved in internecine strife, and when, in January 1984, successful, having five years in the School Eleven and the county committee received a vote of no confidence making a great number of runs. When, in 1933, he was over the sacking of Geoffrey Boycott, Yardley resigned chosen to play for the Young Amateurs against the Young from the presidency. He was subsequently made a Professionals at Lord's he scored 189; in 1934 he made vice-president. the first century for the Public Schools against the Army, and his advance as an undergraduate was only to be expected. Yardley won a cricket blue in his first season and FROM THE INDEPENDENT scored 90 against Oxford in his second. In his third he (NOVEMBER 1989) made 101 in the University Match and in his fourth and KEN CHAPMAN last year he was the Cambridge captain. By then he was playing for Yorkshire whenever he could, and in 1937-38 At a time when rugby football may be taking itself too he toured India with Lord Tennyson's team. The following seriously, it is a great tragedy that the game has lost one winter, after going down from Cambridge, he went with of its most humorous and erudite characters. Even in his a fully representative MCC side to South Africa, where eighties and suffering from the debilitating Parkinson's Disease, Ken Chapman could lighten up any conversation, he had few chances owing to the exceptional power of however serious, with his charming wit and charismatic the English batting. nature. As President of Harlequin F.C. he would come Yardley served during the war with the Green along to the games and stand in the corner of the bar Howards. He was in the Sicily Landings, alongside surrounded by a group of friends who were eventually another Yorkshire and England cricketer, Hedley Verity, smiling and laughing. If you asked to buy him a drink who was mortally wounded there. Further first-class he would announce that he would probably spill more than cricket had to wait until 1946. In the winter of 1946-47 he drank, making light of his illness. he went to Australia as vice-captain to W. R. Hammond Chapman was associated with Harlequin F.C. for over and enjoyed a notably successful tour playing in every sixty years. He played for and captained the club before Test Match and surprising even his warmest admirers by and after the Second World War and had numerous dismissing Don Bradman three times. Yardley was a committee jobs before assuming the presidency on the change bowler of medium pace, who looked entirely death of Lord Wakefield of Kendal. He was the Middlesex innocuous and found it amusing to capture a good wicket. representative on the Rugby Football Union, taking over On his return from Australia Yardley inherited the as the treasurer in the 1970/71 season and becoming the English captaincy and in 1948 he took over the Yorkshire sixty-seventh president of the union in 1974. During his side from that sternest of disciplinarians, A. B. Sellars. playing career he played for both Middlesex and the His first Test rubber as captain, against the South Africans Barbarians. in 1947, brought an English victory; in the second a year His speeches were full of humour and his love for the later England were heavily beaten by a fine Australian game came through on every occasion. He was always side. Yardley led England three times against West Indies generous to the opposition but was prepared to speak his in 1950, giving way to F. R. Brown only when he mind when the situation demanded it. In his year of announced that he would not be available to take the MCC presidency Chapman accompanied the England side to side to Australia at the end of that season. Australia and during the second international an almighty Thus, from 1951 onwards, Yardley's activities were fight broke out in the first minute of the game, culminating confined to being an England selector — he was Chairman a short time later with one of the English players being of The Selectors Committee in 1951 and 1952 — and sent off. There was a strong feeling that the Australians trying in vain to win the County Championship for had taken the field ready to cause trouble and Chapman

85 was prepared totally to condemn the violence and warned CHANGES OF ADDRESS that no side would be welcome in England if such an P. Bleach, 1 Malyon Court, 488 Barking Road, East aggressive attitude was maintained. Ham, London E6 2LT. The son of Herbert Chapman, secretary-manager of H. P. Cole, 2 Eglinton Drive, Logan, Cumnock, Arsenal, Ken Chapman had a successful career in business Ayrshire KA18 3HL. with the Thomas Tilling Group, joining as legal adviser A. Jewitt, 3 Four Cottages, Clarendon Park, Pitton, and becoming managing director. He was still a non­ Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 1EN. executive director of RMC Ltd. when he died. He had S. Midgley, 741 Bourke Street, Redfern, Sydney, New previously served with H.M. Land Registry and the Ministry of Aircraft Production during the war. South Wales 206, Australia. M. S. Milne, P.O. Box 287, Ludlow, VT 05149, U.S.A. There are so many stories about Ken Chapman but his Sir John Rodgers, Bt., D. L., The Dower House, good friend David Brooks, another great Harlequin and Groombridge, Kent. a past president of the RFU, smiles when he relates the A. J. Shardlow, Stonecats, Main Street, Grewelthorpe, story of Ken playing against Oxford University and the Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3BS. very hard forward B. H. "Jika" Travers who played P. N. B. Smith, "Woodlands", 32 Hull Road, Cliffe, many times for England. Travers was making life awkward for a young second row, Chris Horner. Ken Selby, North Yorkshire Y08 7NH. changed places with Horner and after some "sizing up" S. P. Stevens, 3 Albert Avenue, Carlton, Nottingham Ken was seen on his backside yards away from the lineout NG4 1HN. with blood all over his face. "O.K., Horner you can go M. Tozer, 34 Londesborough Road, Scarborough, North back now, I've sorted Travers out." In fact because of Yorkshire Y012 5A. Ken's humour Jika Travers joined Harlequins after Oxford Lt. Cdmr. R. S. F. Webber, D.S.C., 12 Copse Close, and became a good friend of his. Lower Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH14 8AW. J. Yeomans, Hope Cottage, Main Street, Terrington, The forthright Lancastrian John Burgess, another past York Y06 4PP. president of the RFU, always held Ken Chapman in the highest regard as a man of principle and a man of rugby — high praise for a great character.

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86 The Old Peterite Club Officers and District Hon. Secretaries 1990/1991

President: D. L. Brown, "Ashcroft", Ashcroft Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8PD.

Past Presidents: J. A. Hanson, T. J. Lewis, C. W. Thompson, P. S. Atkinson, F. N. Newdick, R. F. Harding, D. T. Rumfitt, J. T. Harding, J. A. Denison, E. M. H. Ranson

Vice-Presidents: The Head Master, K. G. Chilman, Brig. C. C. Fairweather, Sir John Rodgers, Bt.

Hon. Secretary: R. D. Harding, Hall Cottage, Foremarke, Milton, Nr. Repton, Derbyshire DE6 6EJ.

Hon. Treasurer: S. M. Burn, 11 Lendal, York YOl 2AQ.

District Hon. Secretaries: London: C. J. Quickfall, "Hollyside", 151 Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5JP. West Riding: C. E. Gilman, Cherry Tree Cottage, High Street, Clifford, Nr. Wetherby, West Yorkshire. North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J. P., "Croft End", 297 Wigan Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 2QY. North East: D. L. Brown, "Ashcroft", Ashcroft Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8PD. East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, The Exchange, Driffield, E. Yorkshire Y025 7LJ. York: S. M. Burn, 11 Lendal, York YOl 2AQ.

General Committee 1990/1991 D. P. Atkinson, V. M. Black, J. E. B. Burdass, P. M. Darley, C. Frank, C. E. Gilman, Dr. G. E. L. Graham, G. Grant, F. B. S. Harnby, Miss V. Inness, G. M. Jobling, I. P. J. Leedham, R. W. Oliver, J. C. M. Rayson, S. Ryder, P. M. Shepherd, G. M. Shuttleworth, G. D. Smith, D. Tunstall.

The Old Peterite Club 99th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday 7th July and was attended by fifty members. The Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st December 1989 were presented which showed the accumulated fund for the running expenses of £25, 056. Miss V. Inness, D. Tunstall, I. Leedham, S. Ryder and J. Burdass were elected to fill vacancies and P. M. Darley, R. W. Oliver and P. M. Shepherd were re-elected to the General Committee. J. V. Mitchell was appointed Flag Officer in succession to J. C. M. Rayson and the following events and dinners were announced: Friday 28th September: Tyneside Dinner - County Hotel (opp. Station), Newcastle. Hotel Tel: 091-2322471. 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Organiser: Richard Pickersgill. Tel: (Home) 091-2843770, (Office) 091-2611841. Friday 2nd November: London Dinner - Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington W2. Hotel Tel: 071-723-8064. 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Co-organisers: Hon. Secretary (circulars), Colin Quickfall (replies). Tel: (Home) 0892-32270, (Office) 0892-33733. Friday 16th November: West Riding Dinner - Bradford Club, Piece Hall Yard, Bradford. 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Organisers: Chris Gilman (tel: 0904-646313) and Bill Hudson (tel: 0943-74504). Saturday 25th November: General Committee Meeting, Stephenson Room at 4.30 p.m. Friday 22nd March 1991: O.P. Spring Ball at St. Peter's. Friday 26th April: North East Dinner - Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. Durham. Hotel Tel: 0740-20253. 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. Organiser: David Brown. Tel. (Home) 0325-465543), (Office) 0325-381600. Friday 31st May: East Riding Dinner - Bell Hotel, Driffield. Hotel Tel: 0377-46661. 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. Organiser: Peter Atkinson. Tel: (Home) 0377-42212, (Office) 4377-43151. Saturday 6th July: Old Peterite Cricket, 100th Annual General Meeting and the Annual Dinner. Friday 8th November: London Dinner.

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fhoto: tsntisn Kau NEW NAME-PLATE Mr. David Rayner presents a locomotive name-plate from an Inter-City 125 train to the Headmaster and the Heads of School. The name-plate had travelled over 1.5 million miles in less than six years' service on the East Coast main line. Mr. Rayner, himself an Old Peterite, is British Rail's managing director of operations and engineering. •

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