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THE PETERITE Vol. LXVIII OCTOBER, 1977 No. 394 Edited by D. G. Cummin, J.P., M.A. EDITORIAL Early planning for the celebration of our thirteen hundred and fiftieth anniversary was sometimes on the rather grand scale. A concert at the School by a great national orchestra; the first performance of a specially commissioned piece of music; a Royal visit. Plans were later modified, partly by inflation, but perhaps more by a deep feeling that this kind of celebration can best come from within the community itself. There were of course events that relied for success on outsiders: the celebrity hockey and cricket matches; the May Ball; the first day postal cover; the commemorative plate. But each of these had its close connec- tion with the School. The celebrities played hockey and cricket against Peterites past and present; the May Ball was organised by Colonel Abbott and Mr. Hubbard, with Mr. Macdonald, at his peril, rigging marvellous lighting effects; the first day covers were posted in the School; and a Governor, Mr. Michael Sinclair, initiated the production of the plate on terms very generous to the School. Other events displayed that originality which is the essence of a school that is moving forward. The decline of originality was one of the most penetrating observations made by Edward Gibbon about the decadent Roman Empire; "a cloud of critics, of compilers, of commentators, darkened the face of learning", he wrote; and his words might be a warning for our own society, and a stimulus to those seeking to keep it alive. So it was refreshing to find that in our celebrations of a long past, we were able to show some of that originality that gives hope for the future. A hanging cross for the Chapel, designed and made by Mr. John Brown; an exhibition of art by Old Peterites, arranged by Mr. Gaastra; a new detailed history of the School prepared by Mr. Hamilton and several boys; the film made by Mr. Butler and his team; and a homespun pageant to look at 1350 years with some pride but with not too much reverence. But looking back is only of value if it stimulates movement forward. As the Headmaster said at the 1976 Speech Day, when reviewing what he called " a bumper year", "a happy and purposeful life needs . a vision in which the highest aspirations of our natures can find satisfac- tion". Somewhere in these celebrations of the awesome 1350 years of the School's life, some have probably been seeking such a vision; and many of us would feel that the rich and familiar words read in every Com- memoration service had this year a deeper meaning than before: "With their seed shall continually remain a good inheritance". The Editor wishes to thank the many contributors to The Peterite and would welcome correspondence and articles of general interest from Peterites past and present. The special cover design is by Michael Christelow. Ik 1 CONTENTS PAGE Editorial 1 School Notes ... 2 1350 ... 6 Presentation of Prizes 9 The Common Room and Staff 13 Prize List 14 Examination Results, 1977 15 Valete 17 Salvete 18 The Silver Jubilee 19 The Chapel 20 Music ... 21 Drama ... 28 Combined Cadet Force ... 37 Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme 39 Science Societies 41 The Chess Club 43 Northfield School Minibus Appeal ... 43 Christian Union ... 44 Politics Visit to Parliament ... 45 Super Antiquas Vias 46 . Medley ... 50 Athletics 1976 ... 55 Cross Country 1977 56 Rugger 1976-77 57 Hockey 1977 ... 67 Boat Club 1976-77 70 Cricket ... 73 Shooting 86 Swimming 87 Tennis ... 91 Fencing 92 Table Tennis 92 Riding ... 93 The Oxford Cup 1976-77 93 House Notes ... 94 Cambridge Letter 110 Old Peterite News 111 1350 THE COMMEMORATIVE PLATE A product of Mulberry Hall, York SCHOOL NOTES We welcome the Revd. J. M. Roden as Chaplain, Mr. R. C. G. Drysdale, M.A., St. Andrew's University, who will teach History, and Mr. S. P. Bainbridge, B.Sc., Leicester, who will teach Biology. Mr. R. J. Bulcock has returned from a year in New Zealand, and we say goodbye, with thanks and good wishes, to Mr. Bruce Macdonald who was here in his place. * * * Mr. G. M. Shuttleworth will spend the Easter Term as a Schoolmaste r Fellow at Magdalene College, Cambridge; while he is away Mr. R. J Bulcock will act as Housemaster in the Manor. * * * We congratulate the following on their successes in University entrance: C. C. Harland, Exhibition in Natural Sciences for Medicine, Clare College, Cambridge; C. J. Hirst, Exhibition in Maths and Physics St. John's College, Cambridge; R. W. Egleton, place at The Queen's College, Oxford (Law); H. C. Gatiss, place at Trinity College, Cambridge (English for Economics); A. F. Heavens, place at Churchill College, Cam bridge (Natural Sciences); C. G. A. Morcom, place at Worcester College Oxford (Geology); A. S. Newstead, place at Clare College, Cambridge (Maths); S. J. Tatterton, place at Merton College, Oxford (Maths); J. N. C. Turner, place at Magdalene College, Cambridge (Engineering) * * * We congratulate J. R. Markwick-Smith on being awarded an Army Scholarship. We congratulate D. I. Riley on playing at Lord's for M.C.C. Schools against the Young Cricketers XI, and for the England Young Cricketers XI. * * * The Autumn Term started on September 7th. and ended on December 11th. * * * On Sunday, September 19th, the Revd. M. D. B. Long, Vicar of St Luke's, York, conducted the Service for New Boys. * * * The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Presentation Team visited the School on September 20th, when the Royal Navy Schools Liaison Officer also came. * * * The Dean of York gave a talk to the Vith Form on September 25th. * * * Speech Day was on October 2nd, and the Prizes were presented by His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York. The Athletic Sports were held in the afternoon. 2 The House Musical Entertainment was on October 22nd. There was a meeting for parents of IVth Formers on October 23rd, When Half Term started and lasted until October 31st. On November 6th Miss S. McCormick, the Governor of H.M. Prison, Askham Grange, gave a talk to the VIth Form. * * * On November 13th Col. C. F. W. Egleton gave a talk to the VIth Form. The Speech Competition was held in the Drama Centre on November 13th. * * * On Sunday, November 14th, the Revd. B. T. Croft conducted the Service of Remembrance. * * * On November 19th there was a "Nearly New Sale" followed by a Wine and Cheese evening and Auction Sale in the Memorial Hall. This was to raise money for the Northfield School Minibus Appeal. * * * There was a concert by the York Symphony Orchestra on November 20th. * * * The St. Cecilia Concert was given in Chapel on November 26th. * * * On November 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Henry IVth, Part I was performed in the Drama Centre. * * * Carols for All were performed by the Wind Band on November 7th in the Hall. * * * The Shepherds' Play and Carols were performed in Chapel on Novem- ber 9th. * * * The Carol Service was on December I 1 th, and in the evening the Cricket Club Dance was held in the Hall. * * * The Easter Term started on January 9th and ended on March 19th. * * * A Staff Play, Out at Sea, by Mrozek, was performed in the Drama Centre on January 21st. * * * Mr. Alan Maynard, of the University of York, gave a talk to the L Vlth Form on January 22nd. 3 The School took part in the Epiphany Procession in York Minster on January 23rd. 41 Mr. Hamilton presented a scientific exploration of music, in the Drama Centre on February 4th. * * York Symphony Orchestra gave a concert for young people in the Hall on February 5th. * * * The Bishop of Selby held Confirmation and celebrated Communion on March 5th. * * * 1350: A St. Peter's Past and Present Hockey XI played an Invitation XI on March 6th. * * * There was an Old Peterite Reunion on March 12th for those who were at School any time between 1945 and 1950. * * * The St. Matthew Passion by Vittoria was sung in Chapel on March 16th. * * * On March 19th term ended with a Passion Service, and there was a meeting for parents of Vth Formers after it. * * * The Summer Term started on April 17th and ended on July 9th. * * * Mr. A. Hirst, of Redfearn National Glass, gave a talk to the VIth Form on May 7th. 1350: Professor C. N. L. Brooke gave a Lecture on Alcuin, in St. William's College on May 13th. Mr. Angus King (O.P.) gave a talk to the Vlth Form on May 14th. * * * 1350: The 1350 Celebration May Ball was held in the Sports Centre on May 14th. The Central Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment, sup- ported by Pipers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and a group known as The Great British Invention provided music for dancing. The Buffet Supper and Bar Service was provided by the School caterers. Some 500 people attended the Ball including the Lord Mayor of York, the Sheriff of York and their Ladies. On the same day the Commemorative Plate was issued from Mulberry Hall. * * * 1350: The Archdeacon of York preached at the 1350 Celebration Service in Chapel on May 15th. * * * 1350: A St. Peter's Past and Present Cricket XI played a Yorkshire Past and Present XI on May 15th. 4 The Annual Inspection of the CCF was made by Group R. B. Gub- bins, R.A.F., Officer Commanding Royal Air Force, Linton-on-Ouse, on May 17th. * * * On May 19th the Choir took part in the R.S.C.M.