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1988 Elizabeth Challenge Cup at Henley. Elizabeth Challenge Cup at Henley. TRIPLE TRIPLE row the famous Henley course once again. row by defeating Eton and winning the Princess The victorious crew reunited after 30 years to reunited The victorious crew Eights, the Hampton crew secured the ‘Triple’ the ‘Triple’ secured Eights, the Hampton crew THE 1988 River and the National Schools’ Championship In 1988, after winning the Schools’ Head of the

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1988 Triple OH Section News School News Bailey Cup Walter Inspiring Hamptonians Alumni News Ben Wheeldon OH (1998) AUGUST 2018 • • • • • • • Inside this issue: 02 I THE HAMPTONIAN

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Stay in Data Touch Protection We are always keen to hear from Hamptonians. Thank you to all those who Update have contributed their stories to this issue. As you are aware the General Data Protection Regulation If you wish to share details of your career, (GDPR) came into effect in May 2018. Thank you to those who have already made your preferences known to the sporting and family highlights with us School. These will be acted upon once all the data has been please contact the Alumni Office entered and stored on the Old Hamptonian database. Please [email protected] contact the Alumni Office if you would like to update your communication preferences. THE HAMPTONIAN I 03 Welcome Welcome to the second edition of our alumni magazine, The Hamptonian.

The impressive variety of exploits and for the Triple-winning Hampton 1st VIII Our School has a long tradition of achievements detailed in these pages of 1998. Our cover story reveals that our providing an exceptional academic and says a great deal about the remarkable rowing champions of yesteryear donned all-round education, with financial support talents of OHs and current pupils alike. some rather special blazers, fashioned given to boys whose families could not from the Main Hall curtains, to mark the otherwise afford fees. We are grateful for Another exhilarating School year has just occasion. These ‘curtain’ blazers for the support and generosity that we have concluded and we are pleased that many Triple winners are a unique Hampton already received, and we are thrilled that of our alumni have been able to return tradition and one which we hope to see the first two Fitzwygram Scholars will be for visits and events. We are particularly repeated before too long by another crew. joining us in September 2018. These grateful to those who have come back to boys would not be coming to Hampton share their post-Hampton experiences, At the end of the Spring Term we were without our benefactors’ generosity and I as a key reason behind the establishment delighted to announce the establishment cannot tell you how grateful the School is. of a dedicated Alumni Office was to of The Fitzwygram Foundation at the enable more of these inspiring links annual Old Hamptonians’ Alumni Dinner. Enjoy reading The Hamptonian and I between School generations. Our TV scientist and presenter, Patrick hope to be able to greet you personally returning Hamptonians have ranged from Aryee OH (2004), treated us to a most during a visit to our School soon. entrepreneurs to a leading barrister, a entertaining speech, supported by video With kind regards and best wishes top-flight advertising executive and an clips of his close encounters with skunks economic strategist at a leading think and baboons. Patrick also expressed his tank. Each OH has offered our boys profound gratitude for his assisted place valuable advice and insight into their at Hampton and pledged his support for chosen professional pathway and will no our new dedicated charity’s aim. doubt have inspired some to follow in their footsteps. The Fitzwygram Foundation is our new dedicated charity to provide funds to offer Kevin Knibbs There was a colourful and compelling transformative, completely free places to Headmaster sight to behold at Henley in July, when boys whose families could not otherwise 30th anniversary celebrations took place afford a Hampton education.

The Fitzwygram Foundation The Fitzwygram Foundation: providing free places at Hampton School

Our new dedicated charity, The Why 2025? It is the 50th anniversary An additional 50 Free Places will more Fitzwygram Foundation, will provide of Hampton becoming an independent than double those available to local boys, funds to offer completely free places school in 1975. who would benefit beyond measure from at Hampton School to boys from all an education at our School, as so many backgrounds. Why 50? One for each year of our Hamptonians can attest. independence, so an extra 50 free places Our aim: to provide an additional 50 Free for 50 years on. This is why The Fitzwygram Foundation Places, called Fitzwygram Foundation will make a huge difference. We hope Scholarships, at Hampton School by The School is fully committed to this that many of you will share our vision and 2025. cause and we are doing all we can. In support the Fitzwygram Foundation, you 2018-19, Hampton School is providing can find out more at the webpage linked Why Fitzwygram? Fitzroy Fitzwygram over 40 Free Places, while providing below: was a Victorian benefactor and local financial help to another 40 boys’ families. vicar who used his own money to fund www.hamptonschool.org.uk/alumni/ schooling for Hampton children. He We aspire to do a great deal more, fitzwygram maintained the tradition of our first but Hampton has no historic financial Benefactor, Robert Hammond, and set endowment and this limits the number of out the example for our future. pupils we can currently support. 04 I THE HAMPTONIAN

Alumni News

Paul Casey OH (1995) Paul beat Tiger Woods by one shot to win his second PGA Tour title at the Valspar Championship. Brian Littlejohn OH (1962) Mike

It was the end of an era at the Martin OHA Pavilion as Brian Littlejohn OH (2001) retired after many years of service. Mike has released his third book on conflict. Why We Fight explores the evolutionary psychology of warfare and follows on from previous books, An Intimate War, and Crossing the Congo.

‘A pivotal book in the study of conflict.’ Sir Paul Collier, University of Oxford

Will Jarvis OH (2009) & Joe Snape OH (2009) Setting a new Guinness World Record Hamptonians Will and Joe highlight mental health issues and raise over £7,000 for the charity Mind by hugging for 36 hours!

Iain Morris OH (1991) The acclaimed screenwriter, famed for The Inbetweeners, has a new film coming out this summer. The Festival is due to hit the screens in August THE HAMPTONIAN I 05

Khawar Malik OH (2002) Khawar was named as a Patrick Aryee OH (2004) ‘Future Leader’ as part of the EMpower Ethnic Minority Patrick is back on our screens with Big Beasts: Last of Role Models 2018. the Giants . The three-part series explores Earth’s biggest creatures and their prehistoric ancestors.

THE ExPEDiTiON 55Km ROW TO mCBRiDES CAmP START 900km row down the Kafue River in Chris mcBride is an avid conservationist, 55Km ROW Friday 20th July, 2018. who wrote a book “The White Lions of 14 days, navigating past crocodiles, Camp by river. hippos and elephants through one of the Timbavati”, about a rare pride of white lions. largest game parks in Africa. The Kafue 75Km ROW TO DELAi CAmP river flows into the Zambezi and is an meet Darrell Watt, who has important source of biodiversity, irrigation transformed the musingashi and hydro-power in Zambia. Part of the Conservancy. expedition involves coaching local rowers and the expedition will finish at the site of 70Km ROW TO KAFWALA CAmP the Kafue River & Rowing Centre. Huge rapids to navigate.

50Km ROW TO iLA SAFARi LODGE We will meet with Dr Kim Young Overton from the Panthera Project. ila Safari Lodge is an Ben Wilde eco-camp boasting the first electronic Landrover in Zambia. The camp has an electronic boat and uses solar power and biogas. OH (2002)

58Km ROW TO KAiNGU CAmP Ben has been selected to the We will use canoes to navigate the rapids and boulders. RFU national panel of referees. The Panel is a small group of 85Km ROW Camp by river. around 35 officials who oversee 75Km ROW officiating the top four leagues in 67Km ROW ACROSS Camp by river. 65Km ROW LAKE iTEZHi-TEZHi 75Km ROW FiNiSH the country. Rising through the 85Km ROW Camp by river. 27th July 2018, we will see Camp by river. Friday 3rd August, 2018. a total eclipse of the moon. Camp by river. 75km row, finish at the ranks of the London Society of Kafue River & Rowing Centre. Rugby Football Union Referees and the RFU South East group Francis Highton OH (2009) of referees over the past five years, and after 200+ games Francis is taking part in ‘RowZambezi 2018’, an expedition aiming in the middle, Ben has been to raise awareness of the issues surrounding access to clean selected along with four others and sustainable water in Southern Africa. To read more about the nationally to join the panel. expedition please visit www. rowzambezi.com 06 I THE HAMPTONIAN

Alumni News

Max Kretschmar Harry Baker OH (2015) OH (2012) Harry has been awarded a scholarship to study for a Master of Arts at the Royal Academy of Music. His Max was one of the players of the season in principal study will be Piano (Jazz) Performance. the National League South, scoring 23 goals in all competitions from midfield for Hampton and Richmond Borough FC. Max has recently signed for Woking FC, where he started the

Billy Harding OH (2011) was selected for the England County Squad that toured Romania, scoring a try in the second match. Billy and England Luke Harries won all three matches on their tour. OH (2014) Luke won the Microsoft Prize at Sam Seccombe the University of Cambridge’s 2018 hackathon, HackCambridge, with his OH (2016) artificial intelligence app, which helps Sam has managed to squeeze in creates a better web experience for releasing an EP whilst also studying people with visual impairments. Architecture at Bath University. His EP is available to purchase here: https://soundcloud.com/sam-seccombe THE HAMPTONIAN I 07

Jake MccGwire OH (2012) Jake was recently named as one of Irish Technology’s rising stars in The Sunday Business Post’s ‘30 under 30.’ His white-label ticket exchange platform Evopass enables ticket agents and self-ticketing venues to have their own fully operational resale market.

Chris Ben Searle Mackworth OH (2017) OH (2014) Ben won the Men’s Lightweight The former School Captain has Varsity race. Ben, a three times signed a summer scholarship Boat Race winner, stormed across contract with Hampshire CCC. the line with Cambridge, finishing Chris, who begins his studies 1/3 of a length ahead in a time of at Oxford this year, earned 6 minutes and 26 seconds. the contract following a string of good performances for Hampshire 2nd XI this season.

Andrew Condron OH (2017) Save the Date! Andrew was part of the winning After joining in 1993, Hampton School’s Director Cambridge golf team, which of Music, Iain Donald, takes his final bow at the defeated Oxford 9.5–5.5 in the Christmas Concert on Sunday 9 December annual varsity match. at 5.00pm in The Hammond Theatre. Please join us to bid him a fond farewell. 08 I THE HAMPTONIAN

Ben Wheeldon OH (1998) Crossrail Programme Director, Network Rail

The Crossrail project is world-renowned. Europe’s largest construction project, it is a feat of incredible engineering that will transform travel into and through London for generations to come. At the helm of the construction of a major part of this incredible new railway is Old Hamptonian, Ben Wheeldon.

Having attended Hampton from As soon as he was able to, he applied for As well as leading the works (he 1991-1998, Ben has retained a strong the next intake of Railtrack’s Graduate managed the scope, client management connection with the School, playing programme, an 18-month scheme. While and funding), Ben also got his hands football for OHA FC into his 30s and Railtrack famously collapsed, by the dirty when, in 2013, he became Project also as Chair of the Old Hamptonians time Network Rail (NR) emerged from its Director for the construction of the Association from 2007-2009. In ashes, Ben was already making his mark railway infrastructure required for typically self-deprecating manner, Ben and was promoted to Graduate Manager. Crossrail East (the above-ground section describes himself as an ‘unremarkable This progression continued through the of the railway from Liverpool Street to student’ but one that enjoyed his estate management team and he was Shenfield in Essex and down to Abbey time at Hampton and represented the given responsibility for stations on NR’s Wood in South East London). In this role, School in football and badminton. Wessex route including the Island Line he had direct responsibility for safety of on the Isle of Wight. It was in this role several hundred people, delivery of the His favourite subject was Geography that external stakeholders, who had works and an £800m budget. and the School’s Adventure Society previously felt ignored, commended opened his eyes to a love of travelling It was perhaps inevitable that he would him for his strategic vision, proactive when he took part in an expedition to be the man to see out the job and approach and pragmatic delivery. Kenya and Uganda in 1998. He has in 2017 he was appointed Crossrail since studied Geography at The London His proven ability to identify and deliver Programme Director accountable for School of Economics and visited 72 major railway improvements, landed him delivering the overall £3bn programme countries. Little wonder then that his his next role leading Network Rail’s national on time and within its funding. career involves travel and transportation, enhancements bid for Control Period 4 Ben is clear about how his time at even though it took a large twist of (2009-2014) - the period that included Hampton helped prepare him for his fate and, ironically, cancelled gap year foundations for the works needed for rise through the ranks; “I made lasting travels to set him off on the career both Crossrail and Thameslink. friendships at Hampton School and path that has taken him to the helm of This work successfully secured the these, combined with the experiences Europe’s largest construction project. £7.6bn funding for the national railway I gained there through sport and Ben explained, “I was due to fly to enhancements, and with experience travel, as well as my studies, have the States in September 2001, but of big set piece publications, it was a undoubtedly been at the very heart of two days before my flight to New York natural progression for Ben to lead the my career to date.” the appalling terrorist attack on the commercial bid for Crossrail works. He So what’s next after Crossrail? “That’s Twin Towers took place and my travel personally authored and led NR’s first for the railway gods to decide!” says plans were cancelled. Of course this and largest commercial tender (+£2bn) Ben “But with passenger numbers left me with an unexpected void, but and became Programme Sponsor in continuing their exponential growth, one evening in the OH bar another Old 2009 – Network Rail’s youngest ever the UK’s railways will need more Hamptonian offered me a stop gap job ‘Band 1’ employee. investment and expansion to make as an office junior at the Railtrack office Ben said, “I feel incredibly proud to them fit for the future. If I can apply my at Waterloo station.” have been instrumental in bringing experience to help make that happen, The rest, as they say, is history. He the programme to Network Rail and, then I’ll be very happy to do so.” started the job within a week of that after a decade’s work, being on the chance conversation and has been on cusp of seeing it through to successful a stellar rise through the ranks of the conclusion when the Elizabeth Line UK railway industry ever since. opens in December 2018.” THE HAMPTONIAN I 09 10 I THE HAMPTONIAN

School News

French debating finalists Hampton has once again reached the UK’s leading schools on topics such as On overall aggregate scores, Hampton’s final of the National French Debating the independence of New Caledonia, the U6 team were able to successfully seal Competition. In a replay of last year’s financing of French private schools and a victory and advance to the final at semi final, the Hampton teams made up the banning of the sale of bottled water. the French Institute on 20 March. All of of Samuel Peters and Toby Tolson from those who took part should be proud The level of debate and linguistic skills the L6, and James Hughes, William of their prowess as well as being true were exceptionally high and the boys Miller and Jacopo Olivieri (reserve) from ambassadors of the extremely high quality were most impressive in their valiant the U6, competed against some of the of language learning for which Hampton efforts, particularly in the “lutte acharnée”. received much praise on the night.

BBC Young Musician Will Thomas Upper Sixth Former Will Thomas was named as a finalist in the BBC Young Musician 2018.

It is the second time that trumpeter Will has reached the finals in this prestigious national contest. He will now compete against four other musicians in the Brass Finals on 19 March, in the hope of Over the past four years, Will has reaching the overall finals taking place in continued to excel musically, achieving May at the Birmingham Conservatoire. his ARSM in piano with distinction, Will started playing the Cornet at the and a distinction in his DipABRSM on age of eight, and soon added the trumpet. Will is also a senior member Trumpet and then Flugelhorn. By the of the Junior Guildhall School of Music time he was twelve-years-old he had and Drama. In 2017, he won the achieved Grade 8 in Trumpet (with Guildhall’s most prestigious award The Distinction), and was the youngest Lutine Prize. At Hampton, Will plays in member of the National Youth Brass a number of ensembles and recently Band of Great Britain. set up the jazz/funk band Funktion. THE HAMPTONIAN I 11

King’s Cup Winners The U16s won the King’s Cup for the third year in a row after victories over St Paul’s School, King’s College School and Dulwich College. Captain Denil Manuel was on fine form scoring 85 not out in the final against Dulwich, who were all out for 120 runs. Pravin Kiritharan took three wickets for 16 runs and Jack Berg was a star behind the stumps with three catches and Model United Nations a stumping. A team of seven Hamptonians represented Jordan in the Haileybury Model United Nations conference, winning six awards overall. Distinguished Delegate Awards went to Henry de Oliveira and Alex Mehta. Oliver Pulfrey Baker, Dara Sanwal, Fred Darley and Matthew Cresswell were presented with Highly Commended Awards. Haileybury is the largest annual MUN conference in the UK, with delegates from across the UK and overseas taking part.

Hampton Court Schools’ Cup Chorister Semi-Finalists

A Hamptonian has been appointed The U15s starred at Allianz Park Head Chorister at the Hampton in a tightly fought Schools Cup Court Chapel Royal Choir for the semi-final against Whitgift. second year running. A total of 256 teams competed Third Year Jake Costen joined the in the RFU national tournament. famous choral group four years Hampton clinched victories ago and is now one of the senior over heavyweights including members of the choir. His investiture Wellington College, Marlborough as one of two Head Choristers took College and Millfield School to place at Evensong last weekend. book their place in the final tour. As well as rehearsing twice a week A large crowd of Hampton and regularly singing at services supporters travelled to Allianz at Hampton Court every weekend, Park, home of Saracens. Jake has appeared on TV and has The team put on a skilful and sung for Her Majesty the Queen. spirited display against Whitgift In his new role, Jake will lead the School, whose size and strength singing during choral performances eventually helped them to victory. and act as a mentor to the younger choristers. At 14, this is Jake’s final year with the Chapel Royal Choir and he says that he is delighted to have been given the title of Head Chorister. 12 I THE HAMPTONIAN

The Hampton 1988 ‘Triple’ by Ed Bellamy OH (1989) The academic year started on a high due to the fact that in the preceding summer Great Britain won their first ever junior gold medal in the coxless fours. The crew contained two Hamptonians, and with Rupert returning to Hampton for his final year, so for the first time in history we could build a British schoolboy 8 around a junior gold medallist!

However, tragically the exertions of We then went to Bedford Head and We prepared for our summer the previous year had caused some won the Senior II pennant there, and season where we first raced at the damage to Rupert’s back forcing him then to the Schools Head where Metropolitan regatta, winning the to sit out the start of the year and he we won by 7 seconds, again over Senior II eights event. Next came was not available for selection when Emmanuel - the first win of the National Schools: Championship the first eight was put together for infamous “Triple”. Next came our eights, the Queen Mother Cup - we the Hampton Head. Worse still, the week long training camp at Henley progressed into the final and had a weather in the run up had been so wet with luxury accommodation on the flyer on the start. Our coach, Jules Fox, that the Hampton Head was unable floor of the Remenham church hall had instructed us to squeeze on the to be run on the Hampton stretch. (no showers!). Amazingly, Rupert’s “G” of go, which we did so effectively However, as with many things back back was better and he had been that we appeared to gain a quarter of then, a few phone calls and the event building his training back up to a point a length. We led all the way and won was switched to the Tideway and was where he could now re-join the eight. by 1 length. The distance in those days run from UL to the Bandstand. So the Unfortunately, this meant that someone for all Junior events was 1500m. The newly formed Hampton eight, with had to come out to make room. So second part of the Triple was secure. now only one member of the previous there were a number of days of seat We all also doubled up in Champ year returning and two J16s (the 16st racing and videoing resulting in a very coxed and coxless pairs, and quads Doran Tranmer and 13st ), difficult decision for the coaches to too - the quad also won. The regatta was able at least to defend the title. choose one of our group to step into then was one day - a busy day! And happily we did, winning over the second eight. Emmanuel by 5 seconds. THE HAMPTONIAN I 13

Next we raced at Reading Amateur, We then had to reshuffle, with everyone Tideway Scullers (the only crew who where we won in a coxed four but changing seats on strokeside and our beat us all year) were also there, lost in the eight to Tideway Scullers. former two man, Nick Horne, going to having won the Thames cup (in the Then on to Henley and the Princess stroke. We had one outing in the new same time as the PE!). Elizabeth Cup, where with two days to lineup before the regatta started. go before the Regatta started, Rupert’s So we had the Triple, but had won it back again started playing up and the We progressed through to the final, with 11 rather than 9 of us - a mark decision was made that he couldn’t beating Salisbury School USA and of Hampton’s strength in depth and race. Our guest coach Derek Clarke Monmouth. The showdown was against adaptability. The rowed in the boat, so we could do Eton, containing a certain M C Pinsent. epilogue to the our 2x500ms up near the lock so no The rain was back and Stewards was year being that 8 one could see, while we tried to find a reduced to a quagmire. Eton lead us at members of the replacement. The issue was that in the both the Barrier and Fawley, but as we first eight were reshuffle when Rupert returned for the approached the Grandstand we had the selected to row summer, Ed Shorthose had swapped most incredible surge in belief resulting for Great Britain sides, so the space was now on in speed, allowing us to row down at the Junior strokeside. Fortunately, Tom Still was the toffs and take the victory and the World Champs in tracked down supposedly to where final piece of the Triple set. We waded Milan that year in he was relaxing in the Swiss Farm through the mud into Stewards to get the , campsite and asked if he could join us. our medals, which were presented by quad, coxed Princess Anne. four and eight. 14 I THE HAMPTONIAN

The Walter Bailey Football Matches Forty-seven Hamptonians returned to the School for the annual Walter Bailey Memorial football matches.

This year saw the introduction of the In the 1st XI match, playing for The In the 2nd XI match, the Old Alex Green Cup. Alex, who left the Walter Bailey Cup, the School took Hamptonians started quickly, scoring School in 2014 to study Economics a first-half lead thanks to a goal immediately from the kick-off. at Bath University, tragically passed from Freddie Hodgson. The Old A further eight goals followed with away in September 2017. Alex is well Hamptonians made good use of their Old Hamptonians winning 7-2 to win remembered at Hampton, particularly expansive bench in the second-half and the Alex Green Cup. Goals for the Old for his contribution to Hampton Football equalised with a goal from Matt Lane Hamptonians were scored by Jamie and as a Prefect. The Alex Green OH (2013). Both sides had chances to Williams OH (2015) (2), Hugo Sikuade Cup will be awarded each year to the win the game but keepers Adam Lee OH (2010) , Mike Timbs OH (2010), Jack winners of the Hampton School 2nd XI and Will Legg OH (2012) were not to Scott-Gatty OH (2014), Alex Brown OH vs. Old Hamptonians 2nd XI match. be beaten again, with the game ending (2017) and James Randall OH (2017). a 1-1 draw and honours shared.

Nottingham Joint Networking Event Alumni Dinner Over 80 alumni from Hampton and members, brother and sister James LEH came together for the annual Mann OH (2013) and Rachel Mann It was a pleasure to see so many Joint London Networking Drinks at The LEH (2011), and father and daughter Hamptonians from across the Refinery, Bankside on Thursday 24 May. Justin Carter OH (1978) and Alexa years come together for the Carter LEH (2006). Hamptonians took We welcomed alumni from across Nottingham Alumni Dinner at the the opportunity to catch up with friends the years from the 40’s to the 00’s. Corinthian Restaurant in March. and exchange ideas with fellow alumni Amongst the guests were Barrie from a range of professions. Newton OH (1944), as well as family THE HAMPTONIAN I 15

Inspiring Hamptonians

JAMES ST VILLE OH (1985) AND SAM ELLIS OH (2000)

James St. Ville OH (1985) and Sam He urged the boys to follow their Ellis OH (2000) each joined us for dreams and aspirations, reminding Assemblies earlier in the year; they them all that their paths are not set spoke about their time at Hampton in stone and that they are the masters and the opportunities that arose. of their own destiny. James commented that the counsel of Sam Ellis gave an engaging presentation teachers and the Headmaster, Gavin on the future of the working world to Alexander, steered him on the right today’s Hamptonians. He spoke about path and helped him make decisions the rapid expansion of the Chinese which have positively influenced the economy and the need to embrace rest of his life. technology and harness the value of artificial intelligence. James is now able to call upon his background as a chartered engineer With an increasing number of roles specialising in electronics and optical becoming automated, the alumnus communications, when practicing as a reminded the boys of the need to leading barrister in Intellectual Property. constantly innovate.

DR NOMAN KHAWAJA OH (1998)

Hampton Third Years enjoyed an Noman talked to current Hamptonians a Hamptonian and appreciate the inspirational careers talk from Dr about his own career-path and how, opportunity to give back”. Noman Khawaja OH (1998) Co-founder after working as a dentist for five Whilst speaking to the boys, Noman of Halal food company, Haloodies. years, he decided to follow a long-held stressed the importance of making ambition and establish his own food decisions for themselves and not company. The brand, Haloodies, now being influenced by others. He also in operation for four years, is being encouraged the boys to keep on embraced by modern day Muslims learning and take pride in their work. who want to enjoy convenience foods without compromising their faith. ‘Work hard, be enthusiastic and show leadership. You may not end up where “It is a great honour to be back at you think you will but it is important to Hampton. I take great pride in being have a plan and work towards it.’

JAMES BAKER OH (2006) AND BEN SOUTHWOOD OH (2009)

James Baker OH (2006) and Ben James encouraged current pupils to find Southwood OH (2009) returned to interests and build experiences, whether Hampton to answer some hard-hitting that be by joining the debating society questions on Hampton Politics Radio. or writing a review of the School play. Shortly after qualifying as a barrister, Ben Southwood OH (2009), former Head James moved into public relations. of Research at leading international He combines his career with a passion think-tank the Adam Smith Institute, for politics and is a board member tackled topics ranging from the Single of the Tory Reform Group. James’ Market to US politics, tariffs and participation in the last election liberalism. Ben, who studied Philosophy, included knocking on doors and Politics and Economics (PPE) at Oxford, writing press releases. was impressed with the boys’ questions. 16 I THE HAMPTONIAN

Inspiring Hamptonians

JAMES WARNER OH (2004)

James Warner OH (2004), Chassis James explained that there are many Dynamics Engineering Manager for aspects to becoming an engineer McLaren roared back to Hampton including having a creative mind, a in a McLaren 570GT and wowed practical approach to solving problems our aspiring Hamptonian engineers and being a team player. In return, and car enthusiasts alike in his Talk! working as an engineer can offer a ‘Engineering Supercars at McLaren’. dynamic working environment that allows you to solve real world problems. After studying engineering at Cambridge University, James joined The Royal Academy of Engineering McLaren Automotive. He now manages has stated that we will need a million the design and build of the physical new engineers and technicians by components, including the suspension, 2020. What better time for our young steering, brakes and tyre development. Hamptonians to be inspired.

Creative Careers

Eleven experts, including five Old The alumni speakers included: video Hamptonians, led workshops at the games designer Momotaro Ushido 2018 Creative Futures event offering OH (2012); copy-editor Cameron an insight into their fields of work and Harvey-Piper OH (2011); actor Sam the career paths they have followed. Marks OH (2005); advertising guru From cutting edge journalism and Lawrence Weber OH (1995) and video games design, to music video music video director Huse Monfaradi production, advertising and acting. OH (1992). THE HAMPTONIAN I 17

50 years On Reunion Lunch Over 30 Hamptonians joined us for the annual Cricket ‘Fifty Years On’ lunch and the School v Old Hamptonians cricket match on Friday.

The annual lunch, in its 22nd year, Many thanks to Ted Best OH (1947) Godfray was stumped on 70 and Lee was a wonderful occasion with and Mick Savage OH (1949) for finished 76 not out. The School began Hamptonians catching up and hosting the lunch. their chase admirably and scored in line reminiscing about their cricketing with the run rate throughout. However, On the pitch, there was an equally exploits. It was a delight to welcome six wickets from Chris Madoc-Jones convivial match with a young School new attendee George Mapouras OH (2010) ultimately paved the way team taking on an almost equally OH (1971) with his wife Elena and for an Old Hamptonian victory. young team of Old Hamptonians. The daughter Ourania to the lunch, and a Old Hamptonians batted first, scoring Many thanks to all the Hamptoninans special mention must also go to Arthur a free-flowing 306, with Toby Godfray who returned for the lunch and the Reynolds OH (1959) and his partner OH (2016) and Adam Lee OH (2018) cricket! Marie-Therese for making the annual scoring the majority of runs in a 158 trip from Switzerland. run partnership. 18 I THE HAMPTONIAN

OH Section News Cricket Rugby After eight league fixtures, the OHCC sit top of the 1st and The 2017/18 season saw OH Rugby move to Surrey, having 2nd XI leagues whilst the 3rd XI (playing their first season been in Middlesex since the club re-formed in 2014. The move of competitive cricket in many a year) sit second in their to Surrey proved equally successful for the Hamptonians as respective Surrey Championship divisions. Further to this, 14 wins, one loss and draw saw the club claim their fourth we turned out a Saturday 4th XI on June 23 June. consecutive league title. With over 70 players turning out The 1st XI reached the fourth round of the Surrey T20 the team throughout the year, it was another positive year Knockout competition having beaten Premiership sides for the club. Notable moments from the season included; Normandy CC and Weybridge CC. the greatest ever centre partnership of former England age- group internationals Richard Coskie OH (2008) and Roman The club have also reached the inaugural Surrey Slam Malin-Hiscock OH (2016) playing together away at Battersea Quarter-Finals and will play Walton, whilst the U21 Lion Ironsides and a come from behind 35-29 victory over Old Cubs continue to perform well against strong opposition. Cranleighans under the leadership of Charlie Coltart OH (2013). Former School Captain and Cricket skipper Chris Searle OH The club will look to build on its success next year, starting (2017) has been rewarded for a fine start to the season with at the annual Cronk Cunis U23 Tournament on Monday 27 a playing contract from Hampshire CC. August, where the Old Hamptonians are defending champions. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Rich Nick Powell OH (2017) Brown or Jacob Doherty by email [email protected]. Richard Brown OH (2005)

Golf The summer season began at Camberley Heath Golf Club with 15 golfers turning out for the match. The winner Football on the day with 31 points was guest Danny Hudson. In second place, with a very commendable 30 points, was At the close of the 2017/18 season, OH Football had a great Mike Pegram OH (1971). Best front 9 was scored by Berin deal to celebrate. Our 1XI secured a phenomenal fourth Premier Boyce OH (1960) with 17 points, and best back 9 by Mike Division title in five seasons; our 2XI finished a respectable Franzkowiak, also with 17 points. On 29 June OHGS hosted 4th in the Senior Division 2 South following back-to-back the 2018 Surrey Schools Golf Societies’ Festival (SSGSF) at promotions, and our 3XI clinched an exceptional promotion to Bramley Golf Club. This shotgun start event attracted entries Division 3 South. The club has become customary to success from 9 societies, and a total of 67 players. in recent years as it goes from strength to strength. Credit must go to all players, captains and the committee for their On another glorious summer day the course proved to tireless commitment and desire to set such high standards. be more testing than it appeared, as only 3 players were able to better their handicap. Old Hamptonians finished a Nevertheless, our 1XI also reached the final of both the London creditable 4th with 156 points. On an extremely warm early Old Boys Cup and the Essex/Middlesex Senior Cup this July afternoon the annual match between the OHGS and season, but unfortunately tasted defeat at the hands of Old the School took place at Fulwell Golf Club. The School won Carthusians and Old Parkonians respectively. Being deprived the match comfortably with a couple of the boys scoring of an unprecedented treble was a difficult pill to swallow – over 40 points, to win the Les Stokes trophy. Best individual yet this must be the source of motivation next season to win score for OHGS was Ian Court OH (1981) with 38 points, more silverware for the Dean Road trophy cabinet. best front 9 was Patrick Mattar OH (1991) with 16, and best With a few months off to enjoy the summer, O.H.A.F.C will then back 9 Steve Carleton OH (1971) with 20 points. The match return to pre-season at the end of July and we welcome new was played in good spirit and everyone seemed to enjoy the players – both Old Hamptonians and beyond – with open arms. event. Hopefully next year we will win the trophy back! Alex Kennewell OH (2008) Martin Read OH (1972) THE HAMPTONIAN I 19

Hamptonians Remembering In our last edition, we encouraged Hamptonians to commemorate the centenary of the First World War by sending in details of their relatives who fought and died serving 100 years ago. We have received some wonderful feedback, excerpts from diaries, letters and photographs.

Trevor Bede, a Captain in the 1/4th Battalion Another officer, Cecil Slack, wrote Greenwood OH East Yorkshire Regiment was killed on home 3 days later noting: (1961) sent in the front during heavy artillery fire only “We advanced under showers of details of his after a week of landing in France. There shrapnel into a small Hell… It is a father Edward are at least two reports of him being miracle that we lost very few under Greenwood, killed in action. the shells. After advancing about who was born An anonymous private diary report of half a mile the bullets came, and men in 1899 and an East Yorks officer described the began to drop. We lost the Colonel, volunteered to battle as follows: Major Theilman and Farrell, the senior serve in the captain, within a quarter of an hour of army - active “The men behaved as if they were one another.” from 1915 doing an attack in practice in peace... to 1918. As the attack developed we were met Should you wish to find out more by high explosive shells and stinkpots. about family members who may have The records show that Edward enlisted Everyone bobbed, and then on again… served in the First World War advice in the County of London Yeomanry and a hell of a machine-gun fire swept the and information can be found on the was initially in a cavalry unit, which place. All I could do was lie “doggo” - Great War Forum http://1914-1918. converted to a machine gun corps as small as possible. When it was over invisionzone.com/forums/ serving in Palestine, Egypt, Salonika, I went on and found 2 platoons of “C” Ireland and finished the war in the If you would like to company who couldn’t advance any trenches in France. send us information further. An order then came down to about family members Thomas Betti-Berutto OH (2015) wrote stay where we were until dusk. The who served in the with details of his Great Great Uncle, enemies’ fire ceased and we, after First World War Bede Farrell, who was born in 1882 and some time, collected up and returned to please email alumni@ died in Ypres on 24th April 1915 aged 33. trenches. Poor Farrell was shot through hamptonschool.org.uk the heart close to me, and Theilmann in the body and he died on the way back.”

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Adding to our archive collection, we were delighted to receive some old exercise books, Lion magazines and a School photograph from 1936. A big thank you to Martin Bates for donating these artefacts from his late father Gordon Bates OH (1938), who stored away his memories from Hampton, which thankfully survived in pristine condition. It is wonderful to see the work of a Hampton School boy from the 30’s, with impeccable handwriting, a few risqué doodles, and comments from his teachers at the time. 20 I THE HAMPTONIAN

Visit the School Old Hamptonians are always welcome to visit the School. To arrange your visit, please contact the Alumni Office. We are happy to arrange tours of the School and to help organise reunions. Please email [email protected] or call 020 8783 4406. Recent visits have included Ron Keevil OH (1947), Roger Pusey OH (1958), James Gunn OH (1982) along his family who were visiting from Seattle and Save the Date! Bernard Jackson OH (1951) Saturday 23 March 2019 who quipped ‘Things Bernard Jackson Bernard Jackson Old Hamptonians’ Alumni Dinner change but stay the same’. (1951) (2018) Join us for the Old Hamptonians’ Dinner. Invitations and booking details will be sent out to all alumni soon. Events 106 years since the first dinner We are looking forward to a number of alumni events and was held on 22 February 1913 reunions in 2018/19. To reserve your place, please call the at the Greyhound hotel in Alumni Office on020 8783 4406 or visit the School website Richmond! www.hamptonschool.org.uk/alumni/events to book online. Saturday 8 September Chris Mapletoft Festival of Rugby Thursday 13 September Hamptonian Joint Law Alumni Event for Hampton and LEH Alumni, The Law Society London Merchandise Friday 9 November Oxford Alumni Dinner, Christ Church Oxford Item Price (Including postage)

Wednesday 19 December Tie (Polyester)...... £15 Recent Leavers Drinks, Richmond Tie (Silk)...... £25 Bow Tie (Polyester)...... £15 Thursday 28 February Cufflinks...... £10 10 Years on Careers Talk Socks...... £7.50 Saturday 23 March Old Hamptonians’ Alumni Dinner To order please contact the Alumni office [email protected] or call 0208 783 4406 Music & Drama at The Hammond Theatre, Hampton School

16, 17, 18, 19th October at 7.30pm Crazy For You’ School Musical with LEH 24 November at 7.00pm St Cecilia’s Day dinner and concert 9 December at 5.00pm Christmas Concert II (Mr Iain Donald’s final concert)

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