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THE OUTLOOK CONTENTS 1985

The current Year-book of Hillcrest High School.

EDITOR Bernard Brown

SUB-EDITOR Ronnie Wallace

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Moira Palmer

PHOTOGRAPHER Bernard Brown

CARTOONISTS Paul Asquith (9A2) Scot Haslam (7P) Janine Andrews (7P) Linda Hayward (7P) Tracy Capon (7P) Joanne Watt (6A)

FINANCE Georgie Robinson

LAYOUT AND DESIGN Bernard Brown

TYPING Jenny Hardy Diana Brown Pauline Horner

ADVERTISING Nola Skjolde

Printing, Typesetting and Reproduction by The Time Printers, 16 Winder St, Durban. Distribution by the Clerical and Academic Staff of Hillcrest High School.

COVER: The hive o f activities firm ly bound into unity by the brickwork o f the School.

l Tenth Anniversary EDITORIAL hen preparing the year book The analogy is that the worth of a for the school we are faced school is not determined by the withW the problem of which aspects accomplishments of some of its pupils, 1976 -1985 have been most indicative of the life of nor the number of pupils in teams nor the school. The prowess of senior in the school as the whole but by the teams and achievements of individuals overall involvement that a school can Principal’s Message are the aspects most often reflected in offer the pupils and their response to' school year-books. Contemplating the the opportunities. issue brought to mind the once famous It is for this reason that in this year­ Horse Memorial that stands on the book we have not concentrated on the Hill in Port Elizabeth, on which cynics top ranks of pupils nor activities but have often commenced that Port Eliza­ on as wide a range of activities as beth was a one horse town and when possible. The endeavour has also been the horse died the inhabitants built a made to portray a wide selection of memorial to it! It is not this attitude participants, of people who don’t that causes the memorial to be thought reach the top but who are as much of but the inscription beneath the part of the whole network that creates horse: “The greatness of a nation a school, as those who achieve great­ consists not much in the number of its ness. people or the extent of its territory as Finally we hope that you enjoy in the extent and justice of its com­ reading and keeping this year-book as passion”. much as we have enjoyed following What has this to do with school life and noting the various activities over and the year-book, might be asked. the past year.

he pages which you are about to Much of the growth and many of T read or perhaps merely peruse, the changes we have seen during the depict Hillcrest High School in its past ten years have been predictable tenth anniversary year. The Editor and painless. As we move into our and his staff, through the pages which second decade it is obvious that follow, intend to convey that not only changes, both in education and out, has 1985 been another busy year in the promise to be rapid and dramatic. life and progress of Hillcrest High, but Hillcrest, along with other schools, it has been one which has brought has a vital role to play in this change. together and actively involved a large As in the past, I know that Hillcrest number of pupils and parents. Their can be relied upon to play its part in endeavours, along with those of past building for the future. pupils, have brought Hillcrest to the The Editor, Bernard Brown, and his Sub editor, Ronnie Wallace, select photographs for the present. M.C. GARRETT B.Sc. B.Ed. year-book.

2 THE 1985 STAFF METAL & MACHINERY PROFILE GENERAL ENGINEERS ost people are familiar expected to fill other positions M with conventional jigsaw within the school tessalation puzzles where each piece has a both in the classroom and out FOR ALL YOUR ENGINEERING, unique position in the whole. A of it. This and the universal TURNING, MILLING, recent introduction to the utterance from teachers that novelty world is the Shmuzzle they are paid peanuts has given THREADING, WELDING. ® Puzzle where all the pieces rise to the following Shmuzzle are identical. These pieces are ® Puzzle representation of the called tessallation shapes and 1985 Staff; our own Shmonkey CONTACT can be pieced together in any Puzzle. order, irrespective of the pic­ ERIC BOYD ture they form. A round of applause, please School masters and mis­ for a staff that has accom­ 754119 tresses are usually designed to plished much within the realms be masters of some particular of education at Hillcrest High educational field yet are often School during 1985.

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Basement Shop 1 Norlaine Centre Union Lane Pinetown 3600 Tel: (031)721607 Mrs FlffifflWd Dlinmni keeping 'the cogs well oiled. STAFF COMINGS AND GOINGS MIKE THUNDER ike Thunder retired from teach­ was in government schools as he was M ing at the end of the first term not a priest nor a member of the this year and it was with regret that we Anglican Church and so he decided to parted from one of our most interes­ copie out to Africa to Southern ting people at Hillcrest High. Mr Rhodesia where he lived and taught Thunder was our only truly classical for 10 years. Mr Thunder met his wife scholar who had been educated at at a party in Salisbury where they Blackfriars in Northamptonshire and shared a love of horse-riding. They at London University. Blackfriars was have 2 sons, Adrian and Robin who founded at the time Van Riebeeck schooled at Hillcrest High. After being came to South Africa and was a Jesuit unable to procure a transfer to tne College which sadly has since closed city, the Thunders returned to down. Among his many subjects at England where Mr Thunder worked school, ‘Mike’ Thunder learnt Greek as a PRO and edited an optical and he was inspired by his own journal. They then returned to teachers to follow a teaching career. Southern Rhodesia and at the break His teachers were Dominician Priests, up of the Federation of Rhodesia and all of whom were degreed, and wise Nyasaland, they came to South Africa and just men; he remembers with in 1963. respect particularly his history teacher He taught at Bishops Diocesan whose definition of a gentleman was College in Cape Town for a year, but “One who didn’t put grease on his opportunities for promotion in a hair, who studied Greek and who private school are few and the Cape played a straight bat!” The school was Winters are too harsh, so the Thunder self-sufficient, set in beautiful sur­ family decided to move to Natal where roundings and the farming was done Mr Thunder accepted a post at West- by the priests and boys themselves. It ville Boys High from 1966 to 1968. is no wonder then that Mr Thunder Having built a hoi'^ in Gillitts he feels that government education is applied for and was g nted a transfer textbook stuff, whereas private to Kloof High where .c served from education offers so much more. 1969 - 1976 and where he ran the History department. He joined the Mike Thunder studied at the staff at Hillcrest High in 1977. London University from 1946 - 50, Throughout his teaching career Mr where he read 16th Century chronicles; Thunder has coached a lot of rugby he also studied Greek and French. His and produced a number of plays; he thesis “The History of the Relations remembers particularly fondly a between the Church and State in the production of Macbeth produced reign of Henry II” would have been of under the adverse conditions of a ’flu invaluable assistance to our Std 9 epidemic at Kloof High. In his farewell pupils this year who studied Murder in speech and in his interview, Mr the Cathedral by T.S. Eliot; both Thunder acknowledged his luck in works concern themselves with the having worked with lovely staffs in all Becket/Henry conflict! schools in all the countries in which he After leaving university, Mr has been privileged to teach. Thunder’s only opportunity to teach All the nicknames with which he

8 has been inflicted throughout his goodbye to him. Mr Thunder has a teaching career have, to his know­ number of projects he wishes to JOHN CREESE ledge, been associated with “thunder”, embark on during his retirement and though for us he had become our “Mr he is at present re-decorating his t was with regret that we wished In his farewell message to us, Mr Chips” and we were sad to say home. I Mr Creese farewell earlier this year. John Creese had this to say: “There Mr Creese was posted to Hillcrest are many aspects of my stay here that I High in 1977 from which time he have appreciated and enjoyed. I successfully headed the English remember with happiness and affec­ Department at this school and was in tion the many staff members, pupils the historic position of teaching our and parents with whom I have worked. first Matriculants. Mr Creese left us to In my time here I have taught more join the staff of St Andrew’s College, than a thousand pupils and I never Grahamstown, where he will be teach­ met with one whom I did not like. ing English and History; the latter There are some former pupils who which particularly pleases him as he continue to keep in touch and it is has not taught the subject since the always interestig to hear how they are outbreak of the Korean War; in his progressing in life and in their careers; own words: “For some History is a subject. For me it is a living memory!” Mr Creese was educated in Teaching here has been for me a Montreal, Canada and obtained a challenge and a pleasure. I wish all Bachelor of Arts degree and two staff and pupils happiness and a sense teaching diplomas, later completing of justifiable gratification in’knowing his Honours in English and obtaining they have gained success in work well a Bachelor of Education degree here done. Hillcrest is blessed with a high at the University of Natal. He has school which is good and which has taught at a number of schools in the potential to become one of the Montreal, Toronto and in England great high schools of Natal. With before his arrival in South Africa and selflessness, common sense, and the his appointment to Hillcrest High talent available, it will become great. I School. wish you all well in the years to come.”

DAVE ROSSLER fter matriculating from North­ Before joining the staff at Hillcrest A lands Boys’ High Mr Rossler he gained valuable experience in the decided to study for a career in commercial world. On arrival he was accountancy. He successfully com­ impressed by the friendliness of the pleted a Bachelor of Commerce degree pupils and the manner in which they at the University of Natal in Pieter­ expressed their school spirit. maritzburg. Shortly thereafter he decided to enter teaching. He obtained Besides teaching Mr Rossler has his Diploma in Education aU the been responsible for starting a boys’ University of Cape Town. squash team. His first teaching. post was at In his short time at the school he has Westville Boys’ High School:: He established himself as a popular taught there for seven years coaching teacher concerned with the welfare of rugby, cricket and squash as well. his pupils.

9 IAN SM IT H CATHY MAGGS that it was an excellent idea and that it r Smith’s impressions of Hill- iss Maggs, a very cheerful lectured in the department of History deserved a great deal of support. She crest High are: considerable person, studied at the University M for four years. M also said that the general opinion of care has been taken in the planning of Natal, Durban. She Studied for five the staff towards “The Observer” was and layout of the school and the result years and got a Bachelor of Arts Educated at D.H.S. and at Durban quite positive. Miss Maggs thinks that is very attractive; both the staff and degree and gained honours in History, University, Mr Smith holds a History the continual assessment programme the pupils are very friendly and people and an H.D.E. Miss Maggs previously Honours degree and a Bachelor of does have the advantage of spreading are generally co-operative. Mr Smith Philosophy which is a junior taught at Northlands Girls’ High the load of marking and also that each feels Hillcrest High has a lot of doctorate, his thesis for which was before coming to Hillcrest High. pupil gets more attention. potential. “Jan Christiaan Smuts, his inter­ Miss Maggs considers it part of her When asked what her first im­ Mr Ian Smith joined our school at national role, with particular reference job to help out with extra-mural pressions of the school were she the beginning of the year as a deputy to the League of Nations and South activities although marking and replied that it was very pleasant and principal in charge of administration. West Africa.” Our first literary preparation take up a lot of time. She the first voice she heard was that of He has taught at various schools in the celebrity, Mr Smith has written a enjoys training the netball girls and Mrs McDonald who was cheerful and greater Durban area at Westville Boys Standard 6 History text book, much was proud of the fact that she passed welcoming. I asked Miss Maggs what High, D.H.S., Brettonwood and of which was written during his years the referee/umpire exam this year. she thought of the atmosphere at the Kingsway, and his last position was at at Edgewood and which was published Edgewood Training College where he this year. When Miss Maggs was asked what school and she answered that it was she thought of the bi-weekly news­ more relaxed than at other schools she paper, “The Observer”, she replied has taught.

MARGARET SWAN rs Swan was posted to Hillcrest M High this year to teach English after being a housewife for a number of years. She was educated at G.H.S. in Pietermaritzburg and has a BA Honours degree in Psychology and an H.D.E. from the University of Natal in Durban. Mrs Swan’s impression of Hillcrest High is the staff is very friendly. She is happy to ; be here as she finds the academic stimulation enjoyable and a challenge after not working for some time, and she feels that building relationships with pupils can be very rewarding. The school has a nice atmosphere and is set in lovely grounds which will further improve as the trees grow. Within the organi­ sation of the school, Mrs Swan appreciates the reasonable balance between teaching and non-teaching periods which allows for competent organisation and preparation.

10 LYNN CORKE CRAIG IRVIN DAVID CATO DAVID GAY

rs Corke attended Dundee High r Girvin went to Glenwood High his is the first school that Mr Cato ne of Mr Gay’s first teaching ex­ M School and then moved on to M School, where he matriculated T has been assigned to. A few years O periences was at Estcourt High Pietermaritzburg University where she in 1977. He then went to Natal ago he was a pupil at Hillcrest High where he was thrown in at the deep (lid a BA, majoring in Afrikaans, University, where he obtained a B.Sc. and was our first head boy for three end — having to teach science in followed by a teaching diploma. (Hon.) Degree in Geography. He consecutive years in Std 8, 9 and 10. Afrikaans — but he admits to having Before joining the staff at Hillcrest majored in Economics as well while He says that the prefects’ authority learnt to swim! Mr Gay was himself High, Mrs Corke taught at Berea his other teaching subject is has increased and that the only other educated at Glenwood High and has Girls’ High School. Mathematics. He then went to the change is, of course, the blue shirts an HDE from the University of Natal Mrs Corke is very enthusiastic army for two years, which he spent at they wear. in Durban where he studied for a about supervising tennis at this school; Oudtshoorn. This is his first year of Mr Cato is very happy with the Chemical Engineering degree, having although she does not play very often teaching. running and basic functioning of the done his first year in Pietermaritzburg. herself; and she has some good ideas His impression of the school is one School and when asked how he felt that will, hopefully, improve the pleasant pupils, along with a pleasant about being a pupil and then a teacher standard of tennis here. staff. The atmosphere and environ­ at the same school, he replied that he The country atmosphere, which is rather like that at Estcourt, is what Mr Aspects of Hillcrest High which ment are very nice. felt quite comfortable in familiar Gay enjoys about Hillcrest High. He Mrs Corke likes are the presentation The reason he became a teacher is surroundings where he had been thoroughly enjoys teaching, but of “The Outlook” and the printing of that ever since the age of nine, he had happy as a pupil. According to Mr prefers a boys-only environment at the fortnightly newspaper “The wanted to be one; quite why, he Cato, things have not changed much school. Mr Gay’s extra-mural acti­ Observer” , which adds a touch of doesn’t know. Mr Girvin’s primary more here at Hillcrest High except for vities include assisting Miss Combrink humour to the school life. interests are music and cricket. the school routine and the fact that so in training Boys U13 and 14 Hockey. Mrs Corke and her husband enjoy Because of this, he teaches the choir few of the original teachers remain. Their enthusiasm he appreciates and mountaineering in the Drakensberg. and coaches under-fifteen cricket with After matriculating at Hillcrest Mr Cato. He also assists with debating, High, Mr Cato studied for a Bachelor believes that more commitment and organizes Interact and coaches boys’ of Science degree, majoring in dedication come from the younger tennis. Mathematics and Computer Science, pupils. at the University of Natal in Durban. This was followed by a Higher Educa­ An outdoor enthusiast, Mr Gay’s tion Diploma and two years in the personal interests include hiking, army. Mr Cato was posted to the water-skiing, canoeing and sailing, Officers’ Training School in wildlife and farming. His greatest Oudtshoorn where he rose to the rank achievement to date is in the field of of lieutenant and remained for a flying; he flew solo in Matric at 17 further year as an instructor there. years old before ever driving a car! MARGARET WATRIDGE

rs Watridge came to our rescue apparent at our assemblies. M in the second term when she Mrs Watridge was educated in took over from Mrs Skjolde. Having Southern Rhodesia and obtained her taught here in 1982 Mrs Watridge is diploma in commercial subjects at the not new to Hillcrest High, but she has Technikon in Durban. We bid farewell found the school quite different this and say thank you to Mrs Watridge time round. Our numbers have grown who is moving to Durban and who considerably and this is particularly will not be teaching here next year.

11 EDWARD WATTLEWORTH DEBBIE JENKINS

r Wattleworth was educated at organising of the audio-visual aids in rs Jenkins grew up in Pieter­ co-educational school to an all-girls M school in Johannesburg and the school. Mmaritzburg and attended Pieter­ school. has a BA Honours degree in Geo­ “It has a lot o f potential” is how Mr maritzburg Girls’ High. After school The new teachers must have had graphy and a UED from the Wattleworth describes Hillcrest High she did a Bachelor of Arts degree, at first impressions of the school and University of Natal in Durban. He and he thoroughly approves of some the University of Natal and then did a when Mrs Jenkins was asked about was posted here from Krugersdorp of the good ideas such as the wearing one year teaching diploma. Mrs her impressions, she replied, “The High and has also taught at Bretton- of colour blazers on a Friday. Having Jenkins can also teach English and school is so different from a girls’ wood High. always taught at co-educational take Vocational Guidance. school because there is so much schools, Mr Wattleworth prefers them Mrs Jenkins first post was at Pieter­ noise.” Mrs Jenkins also said that the At Hillcrest High, Mr Wattleworth as he considers them a more natural maritzburg Girls’ High where she staff were very, friendly. is involved with Musketry and the situation. taught for two years before coming to Mrs Jenkins thinks that the con­ Hillcrest High. This is the first time tinuous assessment programme at the she has taught at a co-educational school is a good idea because it makes school and when asked, her opinion the pupils revise throughout the year NEVILLE JARMAN was: “I think it is a good thing because and it also takes the load of the school is better balanced and the examination marking off the teachers. lthough new to the school and After his four years at university, girls and boys grow up knowing each She feels that half-year examinations, A fresh from university in Pieter­ Mr Jarman spent two years in the other.” She said she enjoyed teaching for instance, result in pupils learning maritzburg and the defence force, Mr army at posts in Oudtshoorn, a mixed class and that she prefers a their work only the night before. Jarman has already involved himself Kimberley and Durban, and later he in training the Drummies and editing was posted to Hillcrest High where he “The Observer” , our school news­ enjoys the co-educational environ­ paper. Mr Jarman has a Bachelor of ment. When asked about Hillcrest Arts degree and a Higher Education High’s testing system and our peri­ Diploma and he teaches Economics patetic system (where the teachers ||S a profession he has always aspired move around the school and the pupils to. Mr Jarman chose to teach stay in their classrooms), Mr Jarman Economics because he feels there is a said “Terrible!” for the latter as he lesson to be learnt from the bad state had blisters for the first few weeks, but the world is in. he admitted that our testing system is a good concept.

CHRISTOPHER KEEP

r Keep has taught for four years: Mr Keep’s impression of Hillcrest M at Kloof High, Northlands High: he likes the pupils and the staff, Senior Primary, Kloof Primary and is and has a positive feeling for the now entering into his fifth year here at school. His ambitions for Hillcrest Hillcrest High. He was educated in High include encouraging the love of Durban at Durban High School and sport and its enjoyment for its own he studied at Edgewood College, sake>, not only for the sake of winning. majoring in Physical Education and Mr Keep’s own ambitions include Geography, with Natural Science as a catching as many fish as possible and minor. doing as much surfing as he can.

1 PETER WARD r Ward has taught for one year standards are more mature, but the at Newcastle High, venturing younger standards are no more mature Minto his second at Hillcrest High. He than at any other school. was educated in Johannesburg at Mr Ward’s personal plans are to Rooseveldt High and studied for a progress in education, to study further Bachelor of Science in Pietermaritz­ and to achieve a Master’s degree in burg at the University of Natal. Zoology. His ambitions for our Mr Ward commented on the fact school: to ensure that general educa­ that our pupils are more receptive, less tion is achieved — not only academic, conservative, more fashion conscious and to encourage enthusiasm to learn and more impressionable than other and to let people know the value of pupils he has taught. He feels the older learning.

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Nothing much is known about this tall strong stranger other than that he is a local boy who made good in Cape Town and has returned to serve his old community. t was with a great sigh of relief and Escombe House Captain. Craeg has I a slight twinge of remorse that we FROM THE HEAD BOY brought credit to our school with his hand over to the 1986 Prefects. The scouting achievements. Debbie year has certainly been valuable, and & GIRL Berkeljon played hockey, sang in the the lessons we have learnt are perhaps choir, acted in the house plays and one of the greatest privileges of being Rolf Henriksen was involved in sport and Billy Bent played cricket and rugby was treasurer for Interact. a prefect. We found it very difficult and was swimming captain for as well as organizing chess and being Shelly Broughton was involved in and tempers flared at times yet the fact Robinson. Sean Cardinaal and Darryl involved in the Business Game. Tracey every conceivable cultural activity and that we united now, speaks for itself. Horn broke the tradition that school Crookes played hockey and tennis as truly showed her leadership qualities At the beginning of the year we set plays are not for the ‘machos’. Sean well as being Sutton House Captain in this respect — our thanks also go to two aims, to try to improve the school was captain of all boys’ ball sports —a for this year. Tracey’s superb qualities Shelley for spending hours of hard spirit by showing increased commit­ truly remarkable achievement and made her one of the more popular work and many of her own resources ment ourselves and to do more than Darryl played cricket and rugby. prefects. Tracey Morris has proved to in redecorating the Prefects room. our fair share in improving the Sharyn Simpson certainly showed her be the model of efficiency this year, We ended our term of office with a discipline and pride of the school. As acting prowess in both the school play she captained the second team hockey highly successful and enjoyable week­ head prefects, we would like to thank and House plays and was swimming as well as playing a large role in end at Royal Natal. Thanks go to Mr the eighteen prefects under us for their captain as well as athletics captain for service. Kerry Done is one of the few Waddy for his time and the frank and hard work and loyalty — because of Escombe. Craig Mare was very in­ girls to achieve full colours for service. valuable assistance he has given us. their commitment each one deserves a volved in the Cadets as well as playing Pierre Sapet and Peter Taylor both Finally we owe a big thank you to special mention. hockey. Sharon Lailvaux captained played cricket and rugby and Susan the Standard tens of 1985. Your Cindie Fleming proved to be out­ the first team girls hockey as well as Houghton played hockey, swam for FANTASTIC support and friendship standing in all sports, as well as the Robinson House. It was her en­ the school and acted in both the helped us to achieve a lot more than school play and House play. She also thusiasm for sport that made school and House plays. Craeg we hoped. fulfilled a responsible and demanding Robinson House at least the champion McLaren was involved in athletics, role as Deputy head girl. Likewise in spirit if not in sport! Keith Hines rugby and swimming as well as being Tanya and Glennan

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14 Students Representative Council he entire S.R.C. body announces lifting and upgrading the school life. When we use the word ‘inactive’, we words and come and see us. We T a somewhat relatively inactive They represent the students in all kinds don’t mean a total disaster. There are promise >you we will do our best to year. We feel that the neglect is purely of problems in all aspects of school a few projects which have managed to serve you and make your school life a because of disinterest by the students life. They also see to it that the School obtain the necessary prerequisite for cheerful and happy one. After all, of Hillcrest High School, whom wedo premises and atmosphere are respect­ success. Among these projects are school days are supposed to be your represent. Therefore we justify a short able and tidy. This, however, is an ‘The Drummie/S.R.C. Dance Competi­ best days. description on who and what we are awesome task and pressure can be tion’, the ‘Grand Fair’ which was a At this point on behalf of the S.R.C. and should be doing. relieved by co-operation of all pupils. great success and various matters body we offer our sincere thanks and Pupils should see to it that all their concerning the ‘Matric Dance’ and appreciation to Mr Waddy for liaising The S.R.C. is an organised and problems reach our agenda via the the Matrics in general. Our next main with us and helping us to help you, the powerful body, responsible for up­ representatives of their standards. project is the ‘Christmas Fund’ where pupils of Hillcrest High School. we allocate certain funds for certain Members: Std 10: Chairlady — operators of our school system. Mandy Plumstead; Secretary— Ingrid In these harsh times we feel we have le Tourneur, Dale Potgieter, Wayne not shaped so badly at all and there is Stoltz; Std 9: Wayne Reith, Adrian a general consensus of opinion that Thunder, Kevin Pickford; Std 8: Craig “ 1986” will be a successful and action- de la Mare, Solange Lailvaux; Std 7: packed year. Grant Lloyd, Dwayne Alexander; Std We look forward to serving you 6: S. Rae, T. Anderson; Supervisor: again and do take to heart those Mr Waddy.

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particularly successful as it caused l)Pfh^4^i^^^^ftd^J:h/'|hbtl^|ffl|; •. rs^ioh^mAji^Picteci ■. ; ’■ jh e W $m rj> pip$ /totyrttyw vwflHj j yidedmuCchjrfQtf^8mdur:q|BBBpMlj I J|ch|rac|^||S^M ^ih^^^f ite 1 n gly g f Qrtrayed by Tim Smith pjpy|ded a £ perfect foil for the more boisterous, 8 less committed characters of the an .idcquic setting foi the cast who l nder the guidance of Mr Ci.tvin t roup. It was pleasing to see that the moved with confidence. The lighting ( uillcr Hil r -st High Sch oiS H < ighlv comic situation <>1 boys having too was very effective with clever use rapidly building a reputation fori .’■ to dress up as girls was not allowed to of black-out and spot lighting through producing polished and cnteitaining eteriorate into a Farce and Craigdc la* wniilow- I In co m 111110 wen coloui plays “Sp'rmg Offensive” is no t Mare’-i'ipeitOiniaiii&in this mini non tul. modern and atti activ c Mrs Moira exception and while the serious: . as beautifully controlled and hugely Palmer designed and printed the message was a little siihilmd 'n the Si inns ; posters and programmes and these humour and enthusiasm of the (msg f The play was set in an old school were exceptionally eye-catching and the end result was an er^K ^S J'lall and the'set construction provided production. lljjjj

sui mountable odd* weie ovcreo-ie and the play turned out to. he 8 wonderful success. Determination* dedication and self sacofiee brought; i the play from a script-reading through-: a tens o f tormoil, depression, lack of sleep and jubilation to the final result a rewarding three night run Everyone was important to the: success of “Spring Offensive” and, like all plays, 'this one did have Us worrying and disappointing moments ^ “We’ve only got a week,. There’s still a: lot to do' ' (to cmill ili^ p'ai wnn r> the play) After a dreadful dress rehearsal the cast pulled together aM presented three excellent per*

there was a lot of friction between the, OFFENSIVE Oast members and their patents- and the' message to those parents is: :’‘lfreppe ydurselves-for next year5” . As'I-hav'e mentioned,.without the contribution of all the people m-

S U l C U s S t ! 1 Mo^t I)t Iti Sui-ClSS however, is due to the director. Mr Cuttler, who was a. pillar of strength mil ’ iiiso mon to is ill ‘ Ihaiks Sir.” The hotdogs and hoi chocolate provided by the tuckshop-and made by Mtss Burn during the short break at eiery rehcaisal were sen much appreciated; they were also the source of energy for many cast andbacicstagei

'intc -cast party after the last pef-r: fornuince was the culmination of weeks of hard work L ien play has its AN ACTOR SPEAKS good moments and these arc the one& fhat everyone remember die friends made and the experience1 ■cting in the play insulted going early morning, through school, uamu5 hi ins' and baikst, <>i. u i ■ to stiaight to the eMra-cui'icul u alike, made all the hard work really ■ft out half pastille until half past eight activity, home for about an hour, then wimhwhik Ms missaste to all the si alibost every day of the week Those: to rehearsal and home again at about involved in this year’s school play is* with sport and cultural commitments 19 o’clbek still to do homework fOr the! “See-, you -all next' year, ih-tke 198i5:: were on the go i-ontmiialli from the following day. These seemingly^* H'1'i.iLst 11 gh School pui"

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e are blessed this year with a (you should see the photos!) “Spirit, extraordinary. Back at camp Ed We are looking forward to a blessed W number of teachers all geared Soul and Body” also shed light on Strong, our guest for the weekend, coming year and would like to extend up and ready to go, as well as a new, Christian music and certainly proved shared really down to earth facts a very big thanks to Mrs Jenkins, Mr enthusiastic S.C.A. Committee. it’s not all hymns. about God being Father of our Spirit. Friedemann, Miss Maggs, Mrs One of our S.C.A. periods was filled Scamp 85 — After an hour and a His wife Heidi and their tiny, beautiful Smallbones, the old and new S.C.A. by a discussion on whether Religious half we arrived at our three homely daughter were also a great testimony. committees, and the S.C.A. body, for Education was valid in schools, and it rondavels. Everyone tore around We brought half the beach back with the vital part they have played ii certainly made one think. The en­ madly inspecting the terrain and us when we came back from our beach Hillcrest High’s S.C.A. thusiastic teachers were there to share unpacking. Supper started cooking, stroll and there were no hot showers their views as well as Sharyn Simpson. thanks to our cook, friend and awaiting us! In another talk Mr Cato really musician, Judith Sheiby. After supper Sunday morning we crawled out of challenged us about spiritual warfare, we got to know one another better in bed, much too early, but at least a and on yet another occasion Peter some of the most bizarre encounters. scrumptious breakfast awaited us. We Rasmussen and Karen Tocknell fired An evening stroll, Milo and we were had a last squizz at the sea but not us tip to make a stand. Wise Mr ready to attempt miracles: fitting 17 before we were almost stopped dead Hoffman opened our eyes consider­ square girls and Mrs Jenkins in one by a train. We had another really alive ably with his well researched “talk” small rondavel. meeting that rocked our soul and got on art and man’s way of thinking. We Saturday morning on the beach we our spirits jiving. After tea we had a also had an evening at the Broughton’s built a 2 x 2 metre, magnificent sand winter clean that swept the camp from home which included a dash for castle with all the delicate details top to toe. We all arrived home chocolate with a knife and fork — added by Mike and Roger, engineers exhausted but happy!! Louise Jackson at Scamp

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he start of the year saw 80 girls together as a team and once again T who were scarcely able to tell practiced at all opportunities to their left feet from their right. With a perfect their drill. At very short notice few exceptions there has been a vast Nolene Seagreen ably took over the improvement. The girls were able to Squad and led the girls, in high spirits, prove quite conclusively that they into their competition. The Squad was were better than the boys in our placed third (out of 3) but the most internal drill competition. After dedi­ important factor was that they had cated practice during the C.R. period enjoyed themselves. and lunch breaks, the girls squad Earlier this year a group of 25 girl polished their performance. The cadets were accompanied by Mr and winning squad, led by Charmaine Mrs Berry and Mr and Mrs Wood to a Hair, stunned everyone by doing a camp at Anerley. After their early perfect about turn, something which morning drilling the rest of the day the boys had not yet attempted. was left over for pleasure. On the Saturday the girls were given a talk on This success generated some the use of an ESV-emergency service enthusiasm for the Group 10 Drill vehicle, by Mr Maher of the Port Fun at Scamp Squad competition. The girls came Shepstone Red Cross.

19 e have had an enjoyable year The following week Mr Freeman W with our group numbering brought in part of his butterfly collec­ eighteen pupils in 1985. Our theme in tion. Then we worked on our own on a the first term was the Arts, and Prof. ENRICHMENT GROUP translation exercise which left many Murgatroyd talked to us about of the group deciding how lucky they “Peculiar Animals in the Ancient Professor Hunter revealed wonder­ finally from the University, Mr Paige are to speak English!! Prof. Laing World”. Mr D.L. Pike spoke on fully interesting information in his talked about “Terrestrial Eco­ came and spoke to us about Routgen “Universal Issues in Greek Myths” lecture on “Continents Afloat” and systems” . and X-Rays which was an extremely and Dr Oehrle presented an audio­ enlightening hour’s talk. And lastly visual show on “Music through the Prof. Laing talked on “Quarks and Visual Arts”. the Early Moments of the Universe” |§- a fascinating insight into physics. In the 2nd term we turned to the Our theme for parents’ evening on Sciences and Prof. M. Laing discussed September 11th was, “Survival in the “Creation or Evolution”? Next we Desert” , in which pupils were free to had a day at the Aquarium and explore any aspect of this theme. Dolphinarium, first watching the We completed our year by working

Mrs van Eldik and some o f the pupils, (above) Two o f the projects displayed (left and below). Mr Stuart Wallace, Education Planner enjoying the display and talks (right).

animals and later adjourning to the through Edward de Bono’s Thinking Lecture Room where Prof. Bowmaker Programme, a course designed to spoke about-sonar communication teach specific thinking skills, both among sea mammals. This was creative and logical (lateral and illustrated with slides and we listened vertical) which has world-wide to many extraordinary whale songs recognition and has been used success­ and dolphin poetry! Mr Ross gave us a fully in both educational and business most interesting talk on Computers organisations. and their daily uses. One afternoon A visit to the Museum for a guided the visiting students- entertained us tour of the exhibition “The Orient in hugely by playing various games Durban” was our final outing of a demonstrating communication skills. most enjoyable year.

20 DEBUTANTES’ FLOAT PROCESSION n Saturday 2 March the Gillitts parade, which was led by the Hillcrest The seven floats were Financed by the Mayor of Pinetown, Mr Michael O Lionesses Debutantes gathered High and Kloof High drum the public who donated money to the Wheelwright. “Peter Pan”, built by at the Old Mutual grounds to put the majorettes, was to make the public Debutantes and their helpers. 6 of the Wendy Lewis, came first; “What the last touches to their floats, which were more aware of the Debutantes’ func­ Debutantes present were from Hill- Stork brought” by Lynn Pollock came later paraded through the streets of tion and their fund-raising activities in crest High School. On their return to second, and “The Witch Theme” by Pinetown. The main purpose of the aid of needy causes. the grounds, the floats were judged by Elizabeth Holding came third.

21 THE DEBATING SOCIETY

he interhouse debates were of a those Staff members who gave up none of them had ever debated before. A special word of thanks to Mr T very high standard. Although the their lunch breaks to adjudicate, to The senior A team consisting of Tanya Morpuss, Mrs Clark, Mr Girvin and competition was very keen a spirit of Mr Smith for arranging a most compli­ Hoffmann, Sean Gultig and Guy Mrs Phillips who have contributed so friendliness pervaded, and this was cated relief time-table, and to Mr Morpuss reached the finals of the A very much to the success of our teams most pleasing. Also most gratifying Brown for his photographic master­ league where they were defeated by this year. I must pay tribute to the was the large increase in the size of the pieces! Glenwood High School. The Senior B hard work and enthusiasm of the audience. This augurs well for the This year Hillcrest High once again team consisting of Trevor Latimer, entire Debating Society. Without fail future of debating at Hillcrest High. entered four teams in the Junior Youth Allan Campbell and David Spurrett they arrived every Wednesday after­ Escombe emerged the winners of Council Debating Leagues — two won the B league and were defeated in noon to discuss forthcoming debates the Interhouse Debates. Well done senior and two junior. Our junior the league semi finals by Glenwood and prepare the teams fully. Thank Escombe team! Special thanks to teams did very well considering that High, the winners of the A league. you Debating Society — it has been a great pleasure working with you.

22 CHESS 1 Q O C has been an active and l y O J busy year for the Chess Club. During 1st term a Round Robin Tournament was organised and en­ abled the Club to establish a Chess ladder. Peter Comrie and Garth Thomas came first and second respectively. Second and third terms we played in the Durban and Districts High School Chess League. We took part in the A and B leagues with a mixture of success and failure. This was our first ever attempt at League Chess. We hope to improve on these efforts next year. Our match v. staff was more success­ ful as the staff was beaten 13 to 4. In addition to these matches, many games take place daily helping to improve chess skills and also pro­ viding enjoyment at the same time.

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THE BUSINESS GAME learnt by our mistakes and we will Megan Butt (Secretary) and Carla WILDLIFE SOCIETY start 1986 with a determination to Willan (Secretary) and Mr Girvin who improve management skills and took over from Mrs Young. he Hillcrest High School Wildlife success in the 1986 Business Game. he Business Game: The object of Interact has two main aims; To do Society’s first outing of the year We wish our Matrics all the best of T the game is reasonably simple: an international project and a com­ was very successful. On Saturday 9 T luck as they battle it out in their the team will strive for lower prices, munity project. For our international March, ten society members accom­ ‘finals’, and thank Mr Rossler for his substantial amounts of ready cash, project this year we are corresponding panied by Mr Len Freeman, Mrs help in organising and supervising this low loan-rate, sufficient capital for with overseas Interacters. For our Moira Palmer, Mrs Veronica Wallace affair for our benefit! marketing and research and the aim is community project we visit Hillcrest and Mr Colin Fripp went to Shong- to strive for maximum profit. Hospital every Friday and spend the weni Dam where they spent an As most of the Hillcrest High pupils afternoon chatting to the “oldies”. enjoyable morning burrowing through know, the Business Game Team of Both they and we greatly enjoy our tunnels, climbing krantzes, wading time spent together. 1984 received high honours for the through knee-high grass, sliding down school by being successful in the finals INTERACT — To date our major community slopes, “falling” into the Dam and in Johannesburg. This year, to our project has been the “Kiddies Fun trekking for kilometres through the disappointment, the Business Game SERVICE BEFORE Day”. It was a greatly enjoyed bush. team was not selected to take part in SELF morning of fun and games for the The bush itself was particularly lush the finals as we were knocked out in children. and there was much evidence of wash- the last period of transaction. We did, Amongst other things seven Inter­ aways on the slopes; all indications of however, obtain a profit, but owing to nteract has had a most enjoyable acters and Mr Girvin travelled up to the good rains experienced this entrepreneurial inefficiency, this was I and eventful year under the Michaelhouse to attend a Rotary Con­ summer. The wild flowers were not high enough to gain entry to the guidance of our President, Trevor ference. There they put on a very spectacular, but apart from dassies finals. Latimer, and four committee successful playlet to show the and insects, not much wildlife was We, the Std 9’s, are not discouraged members, Jean Barlow (vice presi­ Rotarians the types of activities our observed because of the thick under­ by our lack of efficiency, but have dent), Barbara Davis (Treasurer), Interact Club does. growth.

24 ur shooting teams have shown a O general improvement this year as to boot. The highlight of the year was a result of regular practice and sus­ The Natal Bisley and this year our tained keeness on the part of most teams were well placed in the senior members. A healthy competitive spirit and junior sections. D. Schreider shot was engendered through a number of particularly well on a number of inter-school competitions. Our boys occasions, maintained a high per­ gave a good account of themselves formance and consequently he was and gained some valuable experience awarded school colours.

2 5 FUNDRAISING FETE ’85 ave you ever had an office totally H submerged under material, wool, boxes, bits and pieces, buttons, n an effort to raise funds to build a lace and “things”? For weeks it was I swimming pool at Hillcrest High, impossible to see the floor. The room 1985 was set aside as “fundraising was restored to some semblance of year” . The venture originated in 1984 order, until the next C.R. lesson, when and grew into a massive project in­ once again it became the ‘gooi maar volving every pupil and teacher at the in’ room! school. At last the fete has come and gone. A mini market was held in the Plastic bags will no longer have school grounds, concurrently with a control over me! Sugar, baked beans compulsory rugby match. This was a and popcorn packets will no longer successful venture and helped con­ leap out of classrooms to attack siderably to boost the fund. A passers-by! Potatoes will no longer delightful evening was spent roll under our feet in an attempt to reminiscing the past at the Anni­ speed up body traffic. The carpet in versary Ball which also celebrated front of the secretaries’ office will Hillcrest High’s 10th Anniversary. The swimming pool in sight at the end o f the once more be in sight! My poor classes Mrs Skjolde can be congratulated for long road through the Fete gates erected by will once more have a teacher in their this successful project. local Scouts. midst! Living in a “horsey” part of the I found this such a rewarding time country, many people participated in all commented favourably on the fete. historic venture — raising funds for in so many respects: rewarding for the the horse jumping show. This very Congratulations go to all those who the Hillcrest Community Swimming ideas shared by so many; rewarding in popular event was well attended. were involved in this impressive Pool. the support by all concerned; re­ For those who preferred using their warding in the active contribution of own legs, the Family Fun Run proved the diligent girls who did so much to equally popular, even though many Staff entering into the fete spirit. help; rewarding in the fantastic con­ participants discovered that they were tributions which just flowed into the not as fit as they had hoped. office area every morning from the Civvies Day and the individual class parents; and rewarding in that even cake sales were held. Although only under pressure, there were still smiles small events in themselves, they were to help a girl through. colourfully and enthusiastically sup­ This was a fantastic experience to ported, bringing in much needed work through, and deserves a big money. “Well done” to all who worked so Another event which proved very hard to produce such a successful Big popular amongst the mothers and Day. daughters of the community was the Summer Fashion Show. They enjoyed a preview of the coming season’s fashions and a delicious meal. The summit of this great fundraising venture was of course the Grand Fete, held at the school on the same day as the Durban and District Athletic trials. The crowds of people who milled around the school on that day

2 6 COMPUTER CLUB ■ EXCHANGE STUDENT COMMENTARY he main theme of computer club September, and was attended by otary Exchange is a tremendous this year was robotics. At first it people from throughout the p^jgpUJp not nearly as many Mercedes because experience, although it is not ■was intended that a robot be built The robot was liked; by friar. ir.c R the cheapest is about sixty thousand always an easy year. Hillcrest High purely for the experience which would audience,-and judges, and thi group rand. has made my year a great deal easier be obtained from it, but, later it was obtained a second place. Those who and the experiences I have had here By the time I leave in January, I will decided to enter the robot in a cqmpeti-: participated in the project: and the friends I have made will have seen the Eastern Transvaal, tion being held at the Durban Morpussj WajujeJ LiomGachet and probably be the basis of my memories Kruger Park, Umfolozi, both ends of University in connection with the David Spurrett jb.iffc without the hours of South Africa. the ’berg, the Karoo, the Cape, the Expo ’85. of Wprk putjrttotJhisiby'Mi Ross^ijtl; I am from a place called Nambucca Garden Route and Swaziland. I don’t After several months of testing and- his invaluable instruction, it would Heads (pronounced Nam-buck-a), on think I could wish for more than that. experimentation the robot ‘Alfred’ never have been possible. the east coast of New South Wales, Hillcrest High has given me so was finally completed, and although if' are part Australia. It is a little country town of much. Thanks so much to Mr Garrett, was beset by last minute prpbJejhs^ jqfC i^p'ujd^lublyduld like to thank about four thousand people — about all my teachers, who have tolerated nevertheless the robot was ready for :}flfjjfejforjhfajfelp^sti ugh ilte'Jeq^ the size of Hillcrest on its own. It is my disruption of their classes, the the competition^ iSNwmS* about six hundred kilometres north of friends I have made here for accepting Sydney and is halfway to Brisbane. me and making me feel so welcome The South African way of life is and thanks especially to 10A2. My very similar to ours. We very much year in South Africa has been lekker enjoy the outdoor life, our beaches and Hillcrest High has been a great and bar-b-ques (the same as a braai part of that. but of course no boerewors). We have Thank you all. no maids in our homes though, and Maree James

Maree James and her Hostess Mrs Lynn Lang at the inter house choir competition.

27; n the first term the choir concen­ of works by Purcell and Mendelssohn trated on the inter-house choir whilst the junior choir were awarded a Icompetition. The songs were chosen B+ for its performance of the and the choirs conducted and trained Barcarolle from ‘The Tales of by senior pupils. Each choir sang the CHOIR Hoffman’ by Offenbach, and set piece, “Speed Bonnie Boat” and ‘Fairings’ by Martin. The choirs were another song of their own choice. Mrs accompanied by Mrs Baverstock. Bbulle, the adjudicator, was most During October the combined enthusiastic about the high standard choirs participated in a multi-racial achieved by the choirs. Mr Hawkins, a concert entitled “Music in Harmony” music enthusiast and past Head­ schools from within each of the race master, presented the new Hawkins groups participating, each presenting trophy to the winning house, items typical of their culture. We Robinson, conducted by Maree James performed 3 items as well as presenting our Australian Rotary exchange a rather vigorous barn dance. student. Maree certainly showed her As usual, the year ended ceremonial­ ability in conducting the winning choir ly with the Speech Day performance. which sang “Sunrise-sunset”. Shelley As the academic procession entered Broughton of Escombe and Tanya the hall we sang Gaudeamus Igitur Jansen of Sutton House chose “Scar­ (that universal academic hymn) and borough Fair” and “Climb every during the course of the proceedings Mountain”. entertained the assembled guests with The inter-house competition was so 2 songs — John Denver’s ‘Perhaps favourably received that an evening Love’ and a modern arrangement of soiree was arranged at which the Ps. 121. choirs again performed their pieces, Mention must be made of the this time for their parents. The choral invaluable assistance rendered by items were interspersed with instru­ Lillimore Elliot who bears the brunt mental interludes which made for a of the accompanying duties. These she most enjoyable evening’s entertain­ carried out with characteristic dignity ment. Smallbones) and a junior choir (con­ of Kearsney, was most encouraging and aplomb. It was on the rare During May the choir participated ducted by Mr Girvin) were entered stating that both choirs showed great occasion that she was away that we in the Queensburgh Festival. Both a and, whilst neither choir nor its promise. The senior choir was realized how much we really needed senior choir (conducted by Mrs section, the adjudicator, Mr J. Harper awarded an A- for their performance her!

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he Youth Year emblem is a repre­ organised by the Scouts. The high­ Tsentation of youth on the path to lights were seeing Mr Jarman, Mr a better, happier future with the laurel Keep, Mr Cato, Mr Friedemann and wreath suggesting peace. The national Mr Ward being “bucked” off. This slogan is “Participation, Development ended an interesting and well- and Peace”. organised day. The pupil Youth day celebration on Friday 15 March commenced with an Saturday 16 March was an eventful interesting talk by Rev Roy Light who and funfilled day on which we con­ focused on the development of youth tinued our Youth Year celebrations. in all aspects. He highlighted the fact Unfortunately owing to bad weather, that the youth of today need an adult the day’s activities had to be (preferably our parents) on whom we shortened. Cricket was the main can model our lives. attraction in which tfye schoolboys The school was then divided into tried to show their fathers and teachers Juniors and Seniors with the Juniors how the game is played, but sadly a viewing the items on the field. The final score was not reached. senior part of the school was then Soccer was the other attraction entertained for about two hours in the which involved about seven seven-a­ hall where the programme included a side teams. Everyone played with “mock” trial presented by the great talent and it was certainly a Debating Society; “War Images” — a surprise to see our girls coping so well dramatic theme presentation which on the soccer field. There is definitely left us thinking about the futility of great talent hidden there, and the girls war; radio plays which added a prefect team did exceptionally well. humorous touch to the morning’s All in all it was a successful day.

entertainment, and “Forever Young”, nasts, the usual good display by the another theme programme which was Drum Majorettes, despite the heat; brought alive by verse and dance. The and then the very exciting Tug-o-War House choirs then sang two songs which Sutton won convincingly. each and were adjudicated by Mrs Those girls who were particularly Bernadette Boulle. Robinson took top inspired by the Tug-o-War and who honours by gaining an A+ and both did not want to be outdone formed Sutton and Escombe achieved A’s. teams and also tried their hand and The field events included a Sutton won again. We then moved on demonstration by the school’s gym­ to view the “Bucking Bronco”

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e began 1985 with a freshly A major growth area has been in painted Resource Centre and a video education. Video as a medium is re-arrangementW of the furniture to an important educational aid pro­ provide more space for leisure reading viding greater reality, visual as well as and more displays. audio effects. This supplements the Again growth has taken place in the pupil’s background knowledge and book-stock with 1000 new or donated creates effects, experiments and additional books. This necessitated illusions that add value to already the addition of further shelving. New comprehensive teacher lessons. additions include many new reference This year the library was fortunate books for example a variety of in having the assistance of a band of dictionaries as well as encyclopedias mothers who provided invaluable of technology, art, flowers and snakes. additional help in the organisation of Non-book material, including news­ the library. paper cuttings, pamphlets, maps, The Monitors, or Library Assis­ tapes, records as well as tape/slide tants, are a great asset to the Resource and slide programmes, have also Centre which could not operate increased'. The latter has been added without them. Thank you all for your to quite considerably and now The Resource Centre hard work, loyalty and interest. A includes programmes to cover English special word of thanks to our Seniors literature, Geography, History, Maths is for Resourceful who will be leaving us this year: Shona and a comprehensive collection of Art Richards, Liz Luis, Susan Baillie and slides. people. Sandy Barrett.

3 2 Sometimes a study o f the occult helps to achieve certain aims. It is not only in the classroom that the pupils make use o f the resources from the centre.

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3 4 on “semi”. Mrs Lorna Boyd, electrifying. It was! Unfortunately, Drummie Treasurer rs going to write a due to the very stiff competition they his year’s drummie team has book entitled “49 ways to sleep in a were unplaced |n the top eight but and competition this year and has T achieved much since the first bus” and the sequel will be “ How to were however placed thirteenth best brought high honour not only to competition at Pinetown High where order coffee at 2 a.m. in the middle of squad in South Africa. himself but also to the School. they were placed last i||the B section. the Karoo” . All proceeds will go Brett Boyd — a most determined It was sad to leave the Cape on With a lot of hard work and dedication towards drummie funds. and popular ‘drum m ie^H gave an Sunday and after another lengthy trip the team went on to become B section The Good Hope Centre is a magnifi­ excellent mace display at the South they arrived back on Monday 30 Champions and were quickly pro­ cent architectural masterpiece and African Championships, much to the September — very tired, but much the moted to the A section. Here they beat once the audience is seated in this amazement of the Cape crowds. Brett wiser and 1986 should be the year to a number of schools. They eventually huge dome, the atmosphere can be has attended every drummie practice look out for! They have an extremely finished fifth at the Natal Champion­ experienced squad and should ships and were then invited to compete improve their position at national at the South' African Drummie level next year. Championships in Cape Town at the A big thank you to Mr Hallot who end of September — . much to the finished training at the start of this surprise of their trainer, Mr Jarrnan. year and handed over to Mr Jarman The. Ifrumrnies raised ^enough and Miss Airth. Without his help, the money in the three weeks prior to the team would not have achieved as National Championships to finance much as they did. the trip. The girls, accompanied by Wherever they went the Hillcrest parents and trainers left for Cape drummies left favourable impressions Town by coach via Bloemfontein — a and are commonly known as the team trip which.: lasted twcnfvlj hours of with incredible spirit. They have made alm ost ndpfest.op driving. M ost such good friends from Dundee (who occupants of the bus had great will forget Dundee?) to Cape Town pleasure in deriving;rather “different” and everywhere in between HfSand sleeping positions in a semi-luxury Hillcrest High will benefit according­ coach, with the emphasis, definitely l y ^

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3 6 he season was short and hectic — complemented the fete and statis­ T training, heats, interhouse, tically ended the fact that for the past Durban and District in the space of 5 eight years the last two weekends in weeks. Thanks must go to staff and August had been wet and miserable. pupils who came out to officiate and Congratulations to those selected compete. for the Prestige meetings, and safe in To those competitors who com­ the knowledge of correct age peted in the Durban and District, well groupings, it was rewarding to beat done, it was a good meeting which our local rivals into sixth place.

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3 9 he first XV had a difficult season Also encouraging was the spirit in T in which they managed to win which the Hillcrest team played their three of their local fixtures. The games. Although the players were reasons for this “below average” often on the ‘receiving end’ they performance are varied and they have continued to play the game and frayed been debated for many an hour during tempers were rare. No one was sent to the term. the cooler or off the field during the However there were encouraging season. aspects. It was pleasing to see how Injuries were minimal — the most many of the younger and in­ serious was probably a fractured wrist. experienced players adapted to this On only two occasions did injuries level of rugby. Particular mention prevent a player taking to the field for must be made of the vice-captain Paul a fixture. Finlayson, Adrian Thunder and Finally the boys enjoyed the season Andrew Mitchell. Sean Cardinaal con­ and enjoyed playing the game and tinued to play fine rugby and that must surely be the criteria for a developed into a respected captain. successful season. 2N D XV

he Second XV had great potential. XV. The members of the 1985 team TThroughout the season there were although often treated in this fashion many players who could have continue to play their games with adequately filled positions in the First spirit and enthusiasm. Special mention XV and must be considered unfor­ must be made of David Skjolde whose tunate not to have won the striped dedication was a sound example for jersey. all in the team. He was, however, As far as circumstances allow the fortunate to lead players, the majority second team should not be allowed to of whom, could give of their best for become a reserve team for the first the duration of the game.

4 0 3RD AND 4TH TEAMS UNDER 14 hese two teams played a most The captain of the 3rd XV was he under 14 “A and B” teams opposing teams were much larger per T important role in building up usually C. McLaren and that of the T had a very successful year with man than our teams, but not as equally rugby at Hillcrest in the open age 4th C. Hanley. Regular members of few upsets. Fortunately, both teams balanced so our strike force came group. The advent of a 4th team is the teams were: A. Broughton, R. had only minor injuries and all who from the dedication and talent from indicative of the increasing depth of Huber, M. Lloyd, D. Littlejohn, P. substituted for absent players gave of all who played. Both teams showed rugby at school. The 3rd XV played Sapet, S. Gilder, G. Thomas, B. their best. These teams will offer much enormous enthusiasm which resulted more games than the 4ths and Waddy, P. Salvage, K. Byre, W. Lion- promise for the next couple of years, in a really appealing team spirit that probably enjoyed the best record of Cachet, G. Butt, E. Rossler, G. as in both teams, forward and three hopefully will stay with the teams the open teams. Besides supplying Morpuss, S. Giltex, G. Scott, A. quarter play is exciting. Often the throughout their rugby career. many players for the 2nd XV on Groves, D. Botha, W. Goslett, T. different occasions, these teams acted Latimer, K. Pickford, L. le Brasse, D. as an important nursery to many Horn, C. Mare, R. Hill, D. Ryan, K. skilful players who should do well Perry, D. Tocknell, D. Maher, M. next season. If this pattern continues Steenhuisen, B. Cromack, T. Ponquet, in the years to come the future can A. Cooper. only be bright. UNDER 15 urs was a challenging season in the first five minutes seemed only to O which wavered between ecstatic shake the team out of various visions victory and disappointing losses, like of doom, and then strengthen the a convincing victory over New Forest, resolve to do as well as possible. The then losing to Scottburgh. A few team then settled down to hold the U/13 A U/13 B unrealised stars were born, like powerful DHS. Only the score his team got off to a slow start to was really proud of this team. After “Horror” Houareau and “Scotty” indicated a loss. T the season, losing two out of their the first few shaky practices and Sutton. The B team, like many B teams, first three games. By the end of the Imatches, in which they studiously constantly experienced swops and season they proved themselves to be avoided the ball or handled it like a Continuing the team work of the team changes, but seemed to weld one of the best teams in the school. primed grenade, the players settled U14 year, the A team moved from together despite this. Clinton Seager down to play determined, open rugby. strength to strength, with individual must be pointed out as a star who The high point of the season was an There was a dramatic improvement and team skills becoming more and saved many a game in his vital fullback excellent win over Kloof by 50 points through the season, and one could see more refined. Many of the team only position. Often at a size disadvantage, to nil. The team was ably led by Craig a steadily developing understanding started realising their true potential the smaller boys showed that they had Shearer who improved in leaps and of the rich possibilities of the game. half way through the season — like bigger hearts, and much more to give. bounds as the season progressed. His Most important, the boys thoroughly Luke Williamson who suddenly The pack here also did some good leadership qualities and ‘terrier’ like enjoyed their matches; Players parti­ started ploughing through and scoring work against, larger teams, but play makes him a player to be watched cularly to watch in the future include tries. Alan Bartholomew, besides emerged without losing face. Scotty’s in the future. The scrum played very Alfred Berliner a tremendously deter­ showing some amazing flights down enthusiastic play, despite it being his well as a unit winning the ball at will mined forward, Paul Thornley, who the wing, clinched many a game with first year of rugby, was an encourage­ against all opposition. The line runs and side-steps beautifully, Sean some excellent boot work. But it was ment to us all. suffering from a lack of size battled a van den Berg who worked so hard in not the individual skills, but the team Two promising teams with plenty little, although they did improve as loose play and Paul Broughton, whose work of each member that made the of potential — there will be some the season progressed. This team has safe handling and kicking made him a season. The scrum especially did some upsets in the opens next year! Many been a pleasure to coach throughout key man. There was a high degree of good forward work under the able thanks to Garth Ward for his invalu­ the season and if they show the same sportsmanship throughout. Whoever captaincy of Craig de la Mare. able coaching experience, and to the kind of commitment and dedication coaches this team at U14 level next The highlight of the year was surely parents who turned out every week in the future then rugby at this school year will have a most worthwhile the DHS challenge: two tries against and supported us so enthusiastically. will be in good hands. season.

41 42 he swimming season opened with and we were left to battle it out with T a gala at Queensburgh against Kingsway B. Hillcrest were the victors Queensburgh, Scottburgh and Kloof. taking third place. This was an important function as it The inter-house gala on 27 February introduced the junior members to the was a memorable one. Everyone swam competition that they would be up competitively and the highlight of the against during the season. We fared day was the Prefects’ Race when the fairly well considering we were the prefects of Hillcrest High showed off only school without our own swim­ their numerous aquatic talents. The ming pool, and the outcome was team support from the non-swimmers Queensburgh 1st, Kloof 2nd, Hillcrest was remarkable; team spirit at Hill­ 3rd and Scottburgh 4th. crest High reached an all-time high The gala against Carmel College this year with the battle of the voices and Thomas More was the highlight raging all day between Escombe, of the inter-school galas and Hillcrest Robinson and Sutton. The rewards turned out in full force. The competi­ for hard training and superb tion was tough and Carmel and swimming went to Ashleigh Spiller, Hillcrest were neck-and-neck all the who received the Victrix Ludorum way. Carmel led by about only 2 and the trophy for the boys’ 100 points for most of the day with Freestyle, Grant Lloyd and Leanne Hillcrest emerging finally triumphant. Lennon who received Junior Victor At Kingsway we swam the last inter­ and Junior Victrix Ludorum respec­ school gala before the inter-house and tively. Grant Lloyd succeeded in Durban and District galasj| We breaking the longest standing record competed against their A and B teams which has stood since 1978. Including and also a team fielded by Kloof, this, Grant broke three records, Garth Kingsway A and Kloof showed their broke three and Leanne broke two expertise and surged ahead to take records. A total of 16 records in all first and second places respectively were broken.

43 44 *'■ 'The PUrb^ri ahd Districpgftia on x | : ^CepfiOnalfy^weH and broke three behind with 61 points. ■ fe g o m e bu *oui swimmers’ d id p : MarejgWfis ,thc spJini'na^il.'Qf many records. It wasjalso-very pleasing to By the way — we were the ONLY |:ijtJJ|fgly .tMxm ^Cpagpi li|1 ■ witkt .ii(i hal’d W B / m see so many Hillcrest supporters. Our school competing who did not have; especially to GrantLloyd I M&yimmers.’did very well and we werfe their own swimming pool so an * fd u .d m uiul in both the Soys’ and especially big pat on the back to our giflg’’sections. swimmers for doing so well and to Mi le*ftex fy eargrea^jltan^; w i 11 The final results were, in the girls’ Tracey Ward, Sean Gilder and Sean give you a strong sense of achieve­ sections: Maris Stella first with 109 Cardinaal for leading the team so ment. . ■ " ■ >.f *NJhe team cfwSeri.#!^ points, followed closely by Hillcrest successfully^.* .,yiS^tttetBgij&^^8>*,a-ii^Ural and*’ , , ,-gaja ;tos _'5as^.ct- 0p;fhe;;* with 105 points; and in ilie hoys’ We also had a strong contingent ofl healthy sport, it is important to . results ’o]> the uhlsrdiou.se ^galji.'.'-Ue . section: Carmel boys took'first place Milkiest swimmers in the Midmar the school involved in this aspect of IMS Competed against ten other schoolsI with 63 points and Hillcrest was close Mile and although the emphasis is on outdoor life.'... ,. inJuiTn'i't tm J ( o lio - Ma’ii' V '1! t and Qucensbufgh to name but three. * ■B Hillcrest put on a tremendous show B with the swimmers fighting against ■ stiff opposition. The bovs did

45 GIRL’S HOCKEY his year our season was fantastic. Natal Schools teams and 8 out of the T It started off well with pre-season 11 first team players were invited to go training organised by Sharon Lailvaux through to the zonal trials. From and Cindie Fleming. General skills there Winsome Jackson, Sue Mitchell were practised and mini-games and Alyson Wrigley were selected to organised every Friday, while the attend the Natal Schools Trials and swimming season was still in full Winsome and Sue were chosen to swing. These practices were well represent Natal A and B teams supported by all age-groups and a lot respectively. Winsome played a of talent was very much in evidence. magnificent tournament in Kimberley Matches started off on a very good during July and was the only Natal note when we beat St Mary’s in the player selected to represent South first league match of the season. This Africa in a match against an inter­ was the start of a dynamic winning provincial women’s team and later in spree throughout the season which a South African tournament. produced some very fine hockey and The captains of all our 6 teams did a made other schools aware that Hill- sterling job in creating a wonderful crest was certainly a force to be team spirit amongst all our players reckoned with. We did very well in the and special mention should be made pre-season 7-a-side hockey tourna­ of them:- To: Sharon Lailvaux (1st), ments and the Durban and District Cindie Fleming (1st vice-captain), tournaments. Tracey Morris (2nd), Kim Scott-' A happy team is a successful team Wilson (U16A), Tracey Zeiss (U16B), and this fact was very much in Cindy Hyde (U14A), Cathy Hall' evidence throughout the season in all (U14B), a special word of thanks to teams. Of major importance in the you for your support and special Senior teams is the selection for the attention you paid every member of your team. Well done! No less important than the players are the coaches and Mrs Berry, Mrs Wood and Mr Keep were of invaluable assistance with all the junior teams, putting them through their paces and achieving such fine results. To all hockey players and would-be players: This fine sport is gaining in popularity and with all teams winning their leagues, next year’s matches promise to be even more exciting and challenging — so, keep up the good work. Qur Rags are out of this World

DRESS MATERIALS & OFFCUTS HABERDASHERY - COTTON KNITS - PATTERNS - SIMPLICITY & STYLE CLOUD DRIFT I POLYESTER FILLER BOYS’ HOCKEY ALSO oys Hockey at Hillcrest High B enjoyed a very successful 1985 season. Although the season was long, ,;*5» FURNITURE AT EX FACTORY involving many fixtures, the players remained enthusiastic and motivated PRICES and produced very positive, entertain­ ing hockey. Each team enjoyed several victories, but the highlight of the season for the 1st team (under the captaincy of Sean Cardinaal) was their convincing 4 - 1 victory over Northlands Boys High. With improved stickwork, and an 5 Giant Centre ever-increasing knowledge of the game, the players at all levels matured as the season progressed. With the Otd Main Road existing talent and dedication, the future of boys’ hockey at Hillcrest HIEJCCR6ST Id. 75-1554 High looks a very bright one. CRICKET his year saw an increase in en­ KLOOF CRICKET FESTIVAL T thusiasm towards cricket and thus the school benefitted. There was or the second consecutive year wickets for seven runs against arch­ always a consistent turn out to prac­ F Hillcrest High School were the rivals Kloof. Roland Hill took two for tises which ■ ran every Tuesday, victors in the Kloof Cricket Festival, nine and Sean Cardinaal took two for Thursday and Monday and Wednes­ played at Kloof High School. 10. day for juniors. A certain commitment Although all the players played was evident throughout the practices The run-away victory team consis­ hard, the most consistent players were and these set the foundations for a ting of members from different age Keith Hines and Roland Hill. Special number of victories on Saturdays. groups, defeated not only Kloof, Pine­ mention must be made of U14 player Although catches were not always town and Queensburgh, but also the Jonathan Robertson, who held his held where they should have been the cold, rainy weather, to win by a own against the senior, more ex­ fielding was always lively with Greg convincing 70 points. A memorable perienced players. Knox doing an excellent job behind highlight was Dale Potgieter’s four The side ably captained by Sean the wicket. The bowling was opened consecutive sixes against Queens­ Cardinaal, was well turned out and by Sean Cardinaal and either Rolf burgh. Another impressive batsman made a good impression on players Henriksen, Gordon Knowles or was Hill who made 32 not out against and spectators alike. Kloof. The most prominent bowlers Hillcrest won the festival, followed were Daryle Orn who took three by Kloof, Queensburgh and Pinetown.

Roland Hill. These pace bowlers were ably supported by Andrew Cooper who developed into an extremely useful spin bowler. It was a common sight to see him tying various batsmen in knots. The batting although shaky at times, was opened by Keith Hines and Stanley Phipps who both were usually at the crease long enough to see the shine off the new ball; Paul Finlayson and Dale Potgieter too both had good innings. Towards the end of the 1st term Sean Cardinaal and Andrew Cooper were selected to play for the Highway Schools side against the Pinetown mens side and both accounted very well for themselves.

48 UNDER-15 CRICKET although not taking as many wickets as he should has shown that he too has he U15 team had a season of mixed the ability to do well. fortunes, but the ultimate victory T The team as a whole lacks depth was the enjoyment they derived from and a problem was that the batsmen the game of cricket. never came off at the same time and all Some of the players initially lacked the bowlers never bowled well at the confidence, but with a more dis­ same time. I feel, that with a little ciplined approach to the game many more practise, this could develop into produced some fine performances a useful side. toward the end of the season. All the players, without exception found that UNDER-13B CRICKET the vital ingredient for success on the he U 13B cricket side did very well cricket field is concentration. This was T winning three out of their four confirmed with an excellent victory games. Although this team is not over Kearsney College at the end of blessed with any outstanding player the season. they did play very well together as a team. Greg Johnson with his ‘Mike UNDER-14 CRICKET Proctor’ style of bowling managed to enuine enthusiasm and genuine shake a few batsmen into surrendering G ability added interest to a season their wickets. Karl Hoffmann’s height in which two games were lost through had batsmen quivering in their boots. inclement weather. Brian Green despite his unorthodox Lots of ability amongst the U14 batting style managed to whack a few players suggests that we should have a runs (Brian, it appears only believes in fine season in the last term of 1985 fours and sixes). The keeness and when matches will be played against enthusiasm of this team made them a Kloof, Werda, Gelofte, Mansfield and pleasure to coach and a revelation to Kearsney. umpire! The U14 Squad were: C. Ryan (Captain), J. Robertson, S. Campbell, Hillcrest High School bags supplied C. Phipps, D. Patterson, D. Goslett, D. Howse, W. Scheffermah, R. Kirk­ by patrick, R. McDonald, G. Lloyd, L. Kohne, D. Meier, A. Harley, J. Harley, M. Robertson, D. van Gelder, A. Strydom, J. Henning, W. Wolmorans and M. Bardeleben. MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD.

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50 TEN NIS for the Highway Schools team all played extremely well, winning five BOYS’ (selected from representatives of 7 of the eight matches played. The schools in the Highway area) which morale of the team was always high participated in the Beacon Natal and the highlights of the season were TENNIS Schools Tennis Week at Westridge beating Kloof High School and Park. Both were selected to play trial narro'wly losing to Queensburgh by 1 Q Q T has not been a particular- matches for the Natal teams and at the the last game. In the Natal Schools lyO J ly busy year as far as conclusion of the proceedings Warren Week Tennis Tournament held during boys tennis is concerned. None of our was selected as a member of the Natal the July holidays, Winsome, Tessa, teams had been entered into the league Schools B team thereby placing him Louise and Heather participated and this year and so matches were limited amongst the top 14 boys in Natal. This gained a lot in experience as well as to those which could be arranged achievement was rewarded with the their fair share of matches, lost and against other schools in the Highway won, and were seeded 15th out of 28 area. But overall these teams have participating schools. achieved a measure of success. Two teams were entered in the Particularly noteworthy are the 1st senior friendly singles league and one team draws with Kearsney College in the junior section. The senior B and Pinetown, the latter being one of section consisting of Winsome, Tessa the strongest schools in the greater and Louise did exceptionally well. Durban area. The junior section were all Std 6 girls: During the July holidays, two of Nikki Nortje, Nicola Frickel and our 1st team members, Warren and Nicolette Holst who did well consider­ Denton Goslett, were selected to play ing that they are such a young team. The senior C section: Heather, Kim and Sue-Ann Donne held their own and gained valuable experience. Winsome and Tessa won the Youngleson’s Trophy at the D & D tournament. This was the first time Hillcrest has won it and this was especially gratifying as this is the year of our tenth anniversary. A big thank GIRLS you goes to Mrs Skjolde and Mrs Corke for organising the tennis this year. award of an honours blazer. A future TENNIS During the year we accommodated Wimbledon finalist perhaps?? quite a few touring teams, the most The plan is now to re-enter at least a notable being Hudson Park High 1st and 2nd team into the D & D | Q O C has been an interesting School, who had the misfortune of League in 1986, for it is only in this l y O Jyear regarding matches visiting on April 1st! A pupil with a way that our boys can gain the ex­ and Hillcrest participated in all the sadistic sense of humour brought perience of playing the larger (and major events. Winsome Jackson, as along a curry cake for the staff and stronger!) schools in the Durban area, captain, Tessa Jackson, Kim Scott- this, of course, landed up in the tennis most important for their own personal Wilson, Tracey Crookes, Cindy eats! Hudson Park had a memorable development as well as for that of Fleming and Heather Batterson tea, and Hillcrest certainly had a good tennis at Hillcrest High. played for the first team this year and laugh at their expense.

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6C - 2 a . any pupils in Standard 6C made were members of the school drill squad M a significant contribution to and Steve was also a member of the 46 Old Main Road school life in 1985. Junior Musketry Team. Crawford was Carina, Jackie, Sarah and one of the few pupils who finished the Hillcrest 3650 Natal Katherine formed part of the Midmar Mile. Drummie squad chosen to represent Brett was selected to represent the P.O. Box 612 TEL 751121 the school at the National Drummie school in the Durban and District Championships in Cape Town in Prestige Athletics meeting, and Justin YOUR EXPERIENCED ENGINE SPECIALIST September. was chosen as one of the members of ■ Sales and Services — Kevin, Peter, Elizabeth, Cherizan, the Durban Country U14 Soccer For ajltypes of lawnmowers Megan and Theresa were active Team. members of the Choir which partici­ Sean, who took part in the school pated in the Queensburgh Festival. play, also holds the dubious record of John, Steve, Craig and Crawford having been jacked 16 times!!.

58 m m m m m m m m J t A m very class has a mixture of charac­ Gary and Dean were all invited into E ters and 6W is no exception. The the D & D athletics team. Richard is a leader of the class is identified by his surfer in the school team, and Helen, \ / UNKHILLS badge, and is elected by vote. For­ Kelly, John D, Dean, Gary and Tobie tunately he has the responsible group play hockey. Rugby and cricket stars of the class to support him; without include Brent, Shawn, Richard, Karl, l ___ [ p h a r m a c y them his job would be pretty tough Gary. —handling the irresponsible element. And don’t forget our potential FOR ALL PHARMACEUTICALS AND COSMETIC REQUIREMENTS soccer superstar, Brent, who has been SPEEDY DELIVERIES TO ALL AREAS A day at school would be un­ invited to try out for Manchester bearable without the clown. I really United. Our three drummies, Cindy We are stockists of: don’t know how the teachers put up and Sally, and Brigette are off to Cape with him. Take for instance the first Town for the S.A. Championships. * Coty * Yardley day of term, when the floor had been Our sole choir member is Caryn. * Lutsine * Lentheric newly polished. We were all told not Our class has put a lot of time and * Madame Rochas * Arpege to swing on our chairs. But what did effort to make our classroom look the * Tabac the clown do? . . . It was considered best especially with all the posters, the trick of the day. pictures, drawings and other para­ We also have a large range of veterinary products We have a fair share of sports stars phernalia. in our class. Karl, Tobie, Margaret, 6W is the best. SAFEWAY CENTRE TEL.: INANDA ROAD WATERFALL 731429/731420

Wareings ammy Boonzaier, Coral Scott, broke the Under 14 Shotput record. In T Joanne Dowell and Candice her first show on her new horse John Strauss were chosen to represent the II Siobhan O’Connor came 6th in the school at the S.A. Drummie Novice Precision and Time event. Championships in Cape Town. Debbie Caddow claimed the even Jacqueline Calverley received her higher honour by taking third place in Senior Diploma in Modelling in July. the same event. Alan Playford is one BAKERS OF TRADITIONAL Stompie (Grant) Dent, Graham of the elite members of the Astronomy CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS Arntzen and Stephen Anderson have Club at the Natal Centre of been acclaimed as “highly avant- Astronomy in Durban. Kerry Ross and garde” since they all pierced their left dislikes riding in Daddy’s little red FRUIT CAKE ears. sports car. Mark de la Mare tried for the long Craig Wrigley received a merit certi­ service award; he went out with Lynn ficate for water-skiing. During WHERE QUALITY COUNTS Baverstock for 8 months. Sean Hay practices, Craig had the misfortune of and Greg Jessop are the school’s “wiping out” and upon regaining his Junior Musketry team. Craig Wrigley balance, found he was without his Quality Bakers, famous throughout Natal and Billy Kruger-Rothquel are in the baggy shorts. He is known as the Junior Cricket Team. ‘Ski-Streaker’. TELEPHONE: 729941, PINETOWN Andrew Nesom, apart from taking Helen Floyd is an orange belt at the a long week-end most week-ends, Karate Club and has a reputation as came first in the Under 14 Discus and the “class bully” !

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66 BALLARDS HILLCREST tandard 7 A is one of the two for horseriding. Natalie was also in S nomadic classes of Hillcrest High this year’s school play and is currently (PTY) LTD School. We may be seen on any day of part of her house-play cast. the week searching frantically for the Every class has a “deluxe boffin” . vacant classrooms in which we are to My vote goes to Nicolaus Harvard. 'The Complete Stationers' have our lessons. 7A is also one of the Caroline Dawson is our budding biggest classes in the school, with 33 author and the musician of the year pupils. This may be a reason for our award goes to pianist Robyn Haynes. Specialists in: being one of the noisiest classes as Our enrichment group members have well! ensured by their inventions (from solar General Office, Social & Scholastic power to camels’ feet for humans) that Stationery, Drawing Office Materials, We have all sorts of people in our we could survive in any desert. class; noisy people, quiet people, the We are a very argumentative class Greeting Cards, Rubber Stamps, sportsmen and the boffins. One of the — and proud of it! We have to be like sportsmen is our class captain Grant that with some of the teachers we Twinlock Systems and Lloyd. He has done extremely well at have; they say they are teaching us to Photocopying Service. provincial level at Biathalon (swim­ think! Let me end with a quotable ming and running) events. And then quote about 7A: “5% of us think, 10% of course we have our sportswoman, of us would rather die than think”. SHOP 2, RICHDEN CENTRE Natalie Lange, who has her colours Makes you think, doesn’t it? HILLCREST 3650. PHONE: 752721

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RICHDENS CENTRE 7C HILLCREST ach daily session began with 7C — dignity of ‘the tribe’. Telephone 751211 E a combination of tramps and a jumble sale lining up for routine Many a member of 7C could be uniform inspection, a dull session mentioned including: Bubble or followed by eight time-consuming Henning, Mighty Milne, Chatter lessons. It was during this daily Coates, punk Pibernik with dyed hair, schedule that many young scholars Savage Schefermann and mad Stockists of: displayed their various talents. McDonald. For those honoured Lindsay, Paul and Steven were bliss­ members not mentioned “Screw your MAX FACTOR PAYOT, fully peaceful in their own quiet way. courage to the sticking place and you YARDLEY, REVLON, AZIZA COSMETICS The intellectual and sophisticated will not fail” (W. Shakespeare) in category belongs overwhelmingly to bringing a little decorum into this CHANEL, DIOR AND OTHER PERFUMES Michael and David, who strive against motley bunch. On the whole for 7C, all odds to uphold the academic 1985 was a wonderful year.

67 7 P s with any community 7W dis­ hockey. Ian and Stacey are in the aving arrived on top of the Hill then washes it off again when taking A plays widely varying interests drummies squad. Sean and Mark H and been told that 7P was mine, down the registration slip and abilities. Some of us are achievers, (Jannieson) belong to the boys’ I walked into the class, a co-ed class, Whobrings her fluffy toys to school to some of us are the stalwarts who keep hockey team. Jackey and Susan and and had a class captain appoint ward off the evil spirit of Maths the wheels turning, almost smoothly, Ingrid took part in inter-house herself, explain proceedings and then Who sits passively as her friends “spit every day. athletics. Garth, Ingrid and Susan run the class administration ad­ bubbles” : burst on her notes In a magnificent effort 7W raised swam in the inter-house gala. mirably. R100 towards the swimming pool by Christopher and Mark (Koekemoer) With the passing of time they Who has X-ray vision to see through selling fudge and raffling a huge pink belong to the school computer club. became people; rough, noisy, irrita­ her fringe panther. Second prize was fudge. Garth, Dennis and Robert (Simms) ting, likeable and honest. -Not all Who squeaks when the Std 9 T.D. Our talented members include: are keen and successful trout fisher­ teachers pets or cups-of-tea but boys walk past Ingrid and Susan who did very well in men capable of understanding boundaries Who proved that NOOKIE was not a invaluable in athletics preparation; corner brutally honest in asking students Who sulks when reprimanded then 7 K when their real teacher is coming back does the same thing again five minutes e’ll start off by saying what’s Phipps had put a blob of horse manure to teach them, and then call me Dad later best about our class. All the W inside, saying “It’s only grass!” when I refer to them as children. Who is unconvinced that roaches are teachers like us!! If one of our class­ We are also a very clever class. Who tells the story of Ferdinand the O.K. mates comes to school in a bad mood, Whenever a teacher asks a question,’ Bull by the fourth lesson we have put them she gets a prompt answer, “I don’t Who sat on so many drawing pins he right. (The teachers can’t even hold Who eats Rose petal and mayonnaise no longer flinches know” . Mrs Phillips enjoys being our sandwiches back the grins.) We’re just like one big teacher because there is a lot of team Who can take off her jersey and hold happy family. spirit in the class. Also when someone Who arrived as a gift to the girls from all the boys attention We even have our little squabbles. cracks a joke everyone finds it funny, New Forest Who has a different hair brush for Remember, Phipps, when you lost even the teacher. The girls in the Who gave up drinking so that six bars each lesson and with a little help from your desk in the middle of your own corner just won’t keep quiet. We even went broke her friends is small enough to fit into classroom! One day when Louise have our own Hitler in the class. Who puts mascara on before school the rubbish bin opened her pencil case, she found that

Round the rugged passages7 R stalks. Guess who? Anton Strydom, The ragged rascals run the class captain is a boffin, others are They climb the walls and D.S. and J.M. Miles, the street fighter Crunch the chalk who makes all the girls’ hearts beat In number C.21. faster. Greg Larmour has twenty five If you come to 7R you will see the lines on the red strip on his tie, the Bubble of society in 30 persons. We’re number of times he has been jacked the pain of the staff, we definitely this year! don’t make them laugh, and it’s not But at the heart of 7R there is pure unusual to see a teacher in a frenzy. gold. When Trevqr is rushed to Mr Gay loves us because we can’t line hospital, Clinton, Miles, Jay and Greg up in a straight line! are absolute bricks and Belinde de There is something amazing about-, Swardt and Carmen keep all his books our Class, every time a guy walks past up |§ date. there is a certain young blue eyed lady Yes, they are Reliable, Right, Real who sprints to the door with eyes on Rascals ti3 all in 7R.

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75 $ A 1 Q A 1 has been a really great up of homework books. ou will be sure The Scottish lad O x \ . X class this year. We have Our class has also responded fairly Y With 8 A4 Drama is his key all got on extremely well even though well to the cleaning of the classroom. They’re always in a flap! Hands in pocket the ratio of boys to girls was un­ Unfortunately, some of ug “forget” to “We’ll miss our bus” What’s he searching for? balanced, though come to think of it, check the duty roster drawn up by Oh, what a fuss . . . Could it be some haggis? we received no complaints from the Alison. We handled the sweeping Are they going on a tour? Then there’s Captain Sue boys! 8 A1 is also bubbling over with vigorously and enthusiastically until In the morning “Efficient Sue” some say. talent and there are a number of the strain became too much for the Bright and early Always right, always tidy aspects in which we have excelled. On broom. Anyone have a spare one? Caplin chimes a note! Sue-Anne slaves away. the athletics scene we were well Participation during lessons is very While others are punctual First in class is Howell represented by Sarah, Charmaine, good, especially when there is a point Scheiby strolls in “Please call me Allison, sir! Tessa, Michael, Wendy and Noreen. to be argued. The girls in Mr Dalais’s He is always late! Plants and pictures she doth bring Pupils in our class have also partici­ History class certainly put this point Cleaning classrooms The classroom is a wonderful thing. pated in netball, tennis, hockey, into practice. At least once a week, we They do love swimming, choir, S.C.A., S.R.C. and have a full scale argument against the Their classroom’s spick and span drummies. chauvinists. The two quotations 8 A4 — I know Watch for Farmer 8 A 1 have a number of other talents “Women have many faults, but men It will be sad to go He’s into stardom too. We have a fantastic flair for have only two, everything they say You are all special With his broom in hand! making and eating popcorn, as well as and everything they do”, and “a Warm and cheerful having an enthusiastic approach to woman is an idol thing” are frequently Gerard Sutton I ’ll miss you — You’ll miss me! the making of herb ropes, especially sent flying across the room in defence. when we are supposed to be working!! The Science pupils from Mrs Palmers’ We’re also very good at making a class have learnt a thing or two this noise, but Kim deaf-nitely outclasses year — as far as we can tell. The main us all! Under Mrs Ferguson’s watchful point is that when confronted by a eyes and through her “encourage­ question the answer is most likely to ment” , we all do credit to the keeping be “It’s obvious!” JSHumrgrams

FOR ALL TYPES OF EMBROIDERY 8 B 2 INCLUDING BADGES, TIES, 1 Q Q C has been an interesting We, as a class, also contributed a PENNANTS & FLAGS FOR SCHOOLS, X y O J and productive year for considerable amount towards the Std 8 B2. Ross Ronaldson, the hero of school fete and made many donations CLUBS & BUSINESS HOUSES the class, was selected to play lock in of food, books, stationery and various the Rugby 1st team, and Mandy appliances. Motto-Ros was selected to play as 4th Floor, Shepstone House Wing Attack in the Netball 1st team. A very fortunate pupil in our class At the beginning of the year Mrs was Brenda Ward who won a prize of 265 Umbilo Road, Durban 4001 Skjolde was our Registrar but she R250 from one of the school competi­ decided to resign during the second tions. Congratulations Brenda! term to fulfil her task as a mother, not Our thanks go to Kari Janssen, who TEL: 301-9618 to us but to the latest addition to the was elected as class captain, for doing family. Mrs Watridge then became a very good job in controlling the P.O. Box 2177, Durban 4000 our Registrar. class.

76 become untwined. Let’s not forget Tracy, a lively one Then sitting alone is our loner Michelle Who with her friend Nickie is always Wondering why Cheenen is doing the on the run. -I Q Q ^ has brought with it both ing their litter on the classroom floor same. success and failures for l y O J — 8 Bl were, naturally, above such They probably wish they were more And then we have Siobhan who the members of 8 Bl. First team behaviour! like Adela seldom representatives were Barbara Davis Colin McLaren’s singularly success­ Who with Debbie and Anthea show stays put, but with her friend Wendy (netball), Paul Bardeleben (Chess), ful attempt at parachuting and his care and feeling. maybe they’ll have some luck. Darryl Schreiber (Musketry) and subsequent arrival at school one Now we have Vickie who gets rather Dean Mitchell (Hockey) whilst Kevin Monday morning with one leg encased To teachers all over, you are a brave lot Parr was chosen to sail for S.A. at the uptight To devote your lives to these horrible in plaster of paris provided some friendly with Natasha, who tries to World Junior Yachting Champion­ amusement to his (less daring) brats. ships in Europe and Ian Marx was make things right. Your reward is coming, though not at colleagues. George Swart (gorgeous) But coming along with a cheeky smile, Hillcrest High. placed fifth in the Natal Radio- enjoyed the dubious honour of being we have Mandy with her pals Shona Its much farther up, like somewhere in controlled Aeroplane Champion­ the smallest member of the class and Susan and Sharon behind. the sky. (Hang in there). ships. was frequently subjected to various Distinctive characteristics of D ll treatments usually reserved for the include the noticeable change in smaller members of society — it was atmosphere from subdued to eruptive amazing how often he seemed to be on between the Monday morning and the ground! Cupid also put in an 8 A 2 Friday afternoon registrations, the appearance and the mention of Jenny constant reminders delivered from the and Clive, Barbara and Trevor (or Q A O the best in view We have Drummies: Mandy and front of the classroom to close was it Derek or Stephen?), Charmaine O -Z A ..^ Can be seen in our school Candi windows, put chairs on desks etc., and and Ian will revive amusing memories supreme. And when they march, they look real the never ending complaint about the for some and embarrassing memories There is true friendship too in 8 A2 dandy. way in which 7B persisted in deposit- for others. And talent and personality come The brains of our bunch: Sandra, through. Jocelyn and Paul, Our team has mischief, who : Seem to achieve in all. Andrew, Nicky, Bruce, Rowan and Some, like Heather, Zelia, Deborah the other Rowan too. and Cindy Of Lesley, Nicholas and Paul are quiet yet cheerful. 8 A 3 The quiet quick wit The short and the tall Fills our classroom with warmth With Samantha;Michael, Luke then rant and Craig, the famous two To meet Grant and Victor, maybe through and through. little Lorraine G Who would like to raise hell future teachers! From Julie, Nancy, Debbie and are a joke to all. but never do! Ghislaine there are giggles galore, To conclude I’d like to say And to close it all off we have Anton When Afrikaans takes the floor. They leave that to the other well our friend, 8 A2 enjoy most of school life in every In our class centre we have known TRIO, Whose fun and good humour never way, Janette, Jessica, Sandra, Jocelyn and Namely, Andrew and Gordon and ends. Even though our teachers perhaps naughty Keith. Clare would prefer us Our sympathies teachers, one and all Who add life and air. to stay away. And then we have Nicholas and Garth Your work is cut out, oh boy! thats for The Athletes shine and here we find combined OTSure. Christopher, Annelies, Rowan and A grand bunch Our sombre two, of that we’re of a From here we now go and visit the Samantha Who? mind. dolls They seem to fidget all the time. 8 A2. But to lighten the mood, along comes Who for raising all hell, take the odds. Terence We have Lorna and Delia and Nickie Who loves all the girls and never tells combined THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY POPSCILCLES TOYLAND And out to maturity, we finally reach Who without one another, would

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84 Cricket scorer and Janine Gower- the debating society where he was, on Winter was a worthy debutante. several occasions, awarded best Our most able Class-Captain was speaker. He also received full-colours o-one hesitates to get free time or Tessa Fourie and Zsussa Sxiics do Clive Handley who proved to be both for his role in the school play. responsible and reliable. Adrian N a break, but they do more-or-less modelling. Tania Flemix takes guitar This is only a brief summary of the get all their work done. Our class lessons at Edgewood College and Thunder was our Std 9 Student’s achievements of 9 Bl, a lively bunch, Representative member and he filled ranges from clever to really stupid. Douglas Wilson contributes to trout­ who were always ready to miss a this post admirably. We are like a happy family — fishing. I’d say that other talent is lesson, and who had a finger in almost sharing and helping each other, even present, but it still has to be In th cultural field Trevor Latimer every pie and we are quite sure that took the honours as-he was President sticking up for each other when in recognised. All the other members of without our class the school would of the Interact Club and a member of desperate need. the class are the ‘city-type’ who prefer not have functioned properly! For swimming Garth Thomas to surround themselves in disco-lights received full colours. Helen Boyd, and modern music.

9 B 3 ur day begins with an eggs and hockey and plays for the Hillcrest O milk concoction to restore energy Club, while Richard plays in the and then the dealing and swapping of school’s first hockey team. Other first sandwiches. We suspect the guys of team players are: Brett (rugby), 9 B3 have a contract with Bakers Michelle F (netball), Alyson (hockey Bread. Our class captain, Trevor — she plays in the zonal team) and Densham, is very forgetful, but when Gary (hockey). Guy and Paul B, do fly reminded does double to compensate. fishing and our maniacs of the road Mr Gay has a problem counting us are Craig and Peter B — so beware! —it’s like counting a swarm of human At the end of the day — chaos — it fleas. takes our class ages to be seated for Our “love bugs” are Tracey and registration. Mr Gay has to be a !§>tafforb'£ Richard. Tracey is also interested in doorman. JEWELLERS 9 B 1 e had many representatives in came out tops and Charmaine For: W the various extra-curricular Wentworth and Ashleigh Spiller were GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY activities. Paul Finlayson was Vice- our most noteworthy representatives. LADIES AND GENTS WATCHES Captain of the first teams for Rugby, Ashleigh won the cups for the winner Cricket and Hockey. He was selected of the Girls 100m Freestyle and also AND SILVERWARE for the zonal hockey trials and the coveted Victrix Ludorum at the received half-colours in each sport. Interhouse Swimming Gala. She was David Skjolde was Captain of the awarded half-colours for swimming, Gifts for all Occasions second Rugby team. He also partici­ but excelled in various other sports, pated in Athletics and was selected to too. Helen Chenery proved her worth Watch & Jewellery Repairs represent Durban and District where when she was awarded fourth place in he will throw the Javelin. Louise the Interschool “A” showjumping Germaine was often on the sidelines, team and also did very well in the BREMM'S BUILDING-HILLCREST, NATAL as a Cheerleader, supporting these dressage section. Carmen Pronk teams. received a service award for her TELEPHONE: 752880 RESIDENCE: 753557 On the swimming front the girls unfailing loyalty as the first team less a sMartin class. Glen again, and the Teresa green, you’ve Scott to whether its winter and you’re Duncan have 9 A2. your rusk in your coffee, or its summer Q A 1 enjoyed an eventful,’and team cricket and Evan Rossler, rugby y £ \ . J on the whole, successful for the 3rd team. 1985. Their success has been largely It was unfortunate that Malcolm 9 A 1 attributed to the sometimes contro­ Schefermann (also known as Zola n the sporting sphere both Winsome and Allan'Campbell were chosen for versial leadership of their class Budd) failed to rise to the great athletic Jackson and Susan Mitchell did the Senior B debating team, and Guy Captain, Carlos Fernandes, better heights expected of one with such an I known as “Captain Carly”. extremely well. Winsome was chosen Morpuss represented the Senior A. honourable nickname. 9 A3 was not to represent the school in the South Both these teams reached the finals of totally devoid of cultural talent either. African Schools team, for hockey, their respective leagues. 9 A3 maintained the proverbial Karen Dreyer was a regular member “low profile’’ throughout the year, and this indefinitely a very high Many other members of the class of the school choir together with achievement for any school; Susan participated in group activities such as but on one occasion rose to notoriety Christine (Garfield) Fletcher who also when, on account of Captain Carly’s was selected to play for Natal, and Choir, Drummies, Cricket, Tennis and represented the school in the swim­ both these pupils were awarded Rugby, and the pupils are also to be absent-mindedness, the entire school ming team. honours for their success. Susan was thanked for the active part which they stood waiting for the final bell to ring. When it came to classroom cleanli­ He did, however, learn his lesson, and also chosen to run for the school in the played in the School Fete. ness, 9 A3 were “streaks ahead”. Prestige Athletics meeting after her The class would like to thank Mr from then on was always the first to Under the strict supervision of collect any school notices. excellent 200 metre sprint in the Rossler for the help which he has Captain Carly, the classroom never D & D meeting. In another sporting given to all pupils throughout the On the academic front, 9 A3 was missed its daily sweeping. Any fears of known as the class that “quietly got area Jean Barlow was chosen as year, and would also like to thank the the broom being stolen were dispelled Captain of the First Netball Team, ClassfCaptain Wayne Reith, for the on with it”, but few teachers really by the presence of 9 A3’s own security knew exactly what they got on with. and was awarded half-colours for invaluable service which he hap. force; Peter (Sid Vicious) Bennewith netball. Those (not so deaf) teachers who did provided. and Robert (muscle-bound) On the cultural side David Spurrett know often had to silence conver­ Kesterton. Not only was a clean floor sations about “how’s your boney?” or a feature, but the air was regularly “how was Nella’s on Friday night?” refreshed” with the exotic .fragrancp On the sporting scene, 9 A3 were of “6th sense” or “Body Mist” ; the well represented. Sharon Mulholland result of attempts to neutralise the played goalkeeper for the 2nd hockey after-effects of a strenuous P.E, lesson. team and represented the school in the With a successful year behind them, athletics team. Lionel Crow was a we all wish Captain Curly and his YOUR “ONE STOP’’ MONEY SA VING member of the schools 1st Musketry “crew” all the best for the climax of GIFT SHOPPE team. Glen Mathews played second their school career in 1986. OFFERS YOU • The widest selection of Greeting 9 A 2 Cards in Hillcrest lthough we have much Leveridge Brasse to spend on Fripp-eries. Whilst • Imported Jewellery and Watches at A in the school, being seniors, our Houlding onto this view, and Demos- prices you can afford class has taken some Knox this year — thenousing our unwillingness to • Beautiful silk flowers & ceramics although nothing too Groves. Kendal flames of enthusiasm, we We’ve all been a little Gultig, and nevertheless produced a Sample recipe • Brass & Basketware from the East some us have come off Scott-(Wilson) book; this caused a great Dent in our and S.A. free, but Maher of that anon. The bad reputation and we may have to ALL THIS PLUS MORE AT Russell of spring Phipp-ed Bye our Hyde until its all over. In Jenny case, RICHDENS CENTRE HILLCREST. PHONE: 752273 classroom this year. Of course, we we don’t usually Siebels ringing when have a Bosman who Maggs us to raise we arrive on the scene. 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93 10 A1 lways top scorer in the class, nose. Bev and Keith (Hotstuff) are our Carolyn, Yachad orientated, are not A Susan B. deserves mention first. own fairy tale — Bev, keep kissing, he always seen but can always be heard. Don’t underestimate her, she has a might turn into a prince yet. Her sleek Kerry is the liontamer of the class and hidden sense of humour. Tanya is off new hairstyle has given Shona more that’s a Cardinaal fact. If ever in need to Australia — a better ambassador speed on her turbo-charged sewing of a face-lift, our beauty consultant, we can’t wish for and at least Murray machine. Tracey Crookes (Kaatjie) Colleen W. would be most helpful. will be able to enjoy his own lunch defies the law of children being seen Robynleaves much to be desired when with her out of his way. 10 A l, is not and not heard. Patrick objects to it comes to tact, but gains full-marks 10 Al without Andrew, our table- being known as The Devout Jew. for honesty. Susan H., her antagonis­ tennis star with Natal Colours. This Alison and Colleen M. are the two tic attitude towards males never allows probably explains his warped sense of freckles on the face of our otherwise them to get a word in edgeways, humour. Shelley has found an interest unblemished class. Our local left-wing Angela, .our black widow, is now in PMB Boys College. Have you terrorist, Debbie, will flatten all looking for greener pastures, then noticed the broader smile lately? opposition with her new driver’s comes Caron, quiet as a mouse, but Michael and Rolf are competing for licence. Anthea’s track record this beware, still waters run deep. Last, “Gigolo of the year” award. Michael year hasn’t been good, resulting in but not least, Mandy P. our class rebel, is handsome but Rolf might win by a vampire attacks. Mandy W. and is always first to complain, and heaven help the one who disagrees.

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Robyn Copeland: And looked at me vaguely

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Michael Hayes: ' burnt-out ends o f smokey days

95 e are the class with the greatest W reputation for friendship, caring and recognition of those special days that happen once a year. In this way we have earned ourselves a name for being the class to come to when the smell of birthday cake wafts along the corridor. We are very well behaved because we have so many prefects to control us. We have the best teachers because they know the best class to choose. We have the talented people in our class: artists, actors, actresses, and musicians abound. They gave us one of the exchange students because they knew where she would be best cared for and after all, they did want to show her the best of Hillcrest High, didn’t they? Belinda King:butilgveit l don’t know what it is. 1 1 1

Belinda Freestone: Candy girl

97 10 A3> t is only fitting that our annual between the Hall and C Block. STINES who were never able to I report should begin by documen­ It is always sad to say farewell to appreciate the beauties of poetry and ting the decline and demise of our another year, another class, and the who preferred to eat the cake that was beloved Maiden Hair Fern, Herman. groups that constitute that class. Life supplied in copious quantities on in­ After a long and arid July vacation, will seem strange (and incomplete) numerable birthdays. It spells ‘Libera­ devoid of sustenance and stimulation, without being called ‘Darling or tion’ to the band who plastered the our'beloved Herman passed on peace­ ‘Precious’ by the MIGHTY walls with odd looking men from odd fully to that great Green-House in the MUSCULAR ONE. The wrench away sounding groups and their com­ sky. Herman will long be remembered from school will mean the disappear­ patriots the OH WE’RE IN LOVE as the only intelligent and responsive ance of the SWEATY ARMPIT- LEGION who saw the class as a form of life in our midst. His eagerness RUGBY PLAYING-BROOM daytime lovers’ lanes— may you have and comprehension, his sense of WRESTLING BRIGADE, whose success in the great manhunt which school spirit and his unparalleled every attempt to clean the class left it lies ahead. And finally it means ‘Better understanding of the English language dirtier than before. It is ‘Adios’ as well Luck Next Time’ to those who enjoyed were a guiding light for all inhabitants to the two valiant ladies who daily 10 A3 so much that they want to do it of our dismal, mortal domain. It was wobbled/hobbled their way around all again. with a heavy heart and many a tearful the rugby field in a futile attempt to It is not necessary to name anyone, eye that his fetid remains were finally shed non-existent extra kilos. It means only to remember that 10 A3 was committed to the compost heap ‘Good Riddance’ to the PHILI­ O.K. and not always BORING.

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10 B1 1 /^T > 1 consists of a rather arrival of his pet bricks: Chi and obvious reasons). X U .D A varied assortment who Brutus, the second is Thomas Fischer have succeeded in being the bane of ‘Criminal of the Year’; who has, Debbie de Billot “How small we many a teacher’s life. according to rumour (The Great Nose) are, how little we know.” The class has an absentee club — broken every rule in the book (for A word of warning: If a red streak is chief members being Trevor Ponquett further info, ask Mrs Mann). seen anywhere in the vicinity — Duck and Garth Mekisich with the latest We have our own built-in stable:- — its Liz Luiz. Women drivers — no member being Shaun van Rooyen run by Suzi, Berry, Cathy, Sandy and survivors says a reliable source — (he’s still on trial until he makes 4 Jenny. The only member of the Old Trevor Ponquett. absent days a week). Boys’ Club is our own Greg Marais. We have two award winners. The A prominent member of the class first being Kenneth Baker who won states: “Afrikaans gives me a pain in the ‘Daddy of the year award’ for the the proverbial” (names omitted for Dean Schafer- Pondervery quietly

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Suzi Geiger: Tofeel the lads’ looks light on me

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Thomas Fischer: Leather jackets, bikes and birds

101 1 Q Q ^ seemed to be another fields: Sean Cardinaal: 1st team J.y Q year with just another set Cricket, Rugby and Hockey, is also of Matrics. But that was the end of the captain of these teams; Dale Potgieter: similarity, nobody accounted for a 1st Cricket, Rugby and Hockey; group known as 10 B2 “mafia”. This Andrew Haldane: 1st Cricket and class was the domain of 24 male Rugby; Rodney Rae: 1st Hockey. Chauvinistic racist pigs. This group Other outstanding achievements are had their own Godfather, J.D . those of Nicky Louw who has his “Bumstead” Arnot. Natal colours for road-racing and In most matric groups the average Robby Smith who is one of the top 5 age is 17; in 10 B2 it is “ 19” . This class schoolboy Moto X riders in S.A. is made up of a variety of misfits and has-beens: ranging from a monkey It should be noted that Sean named Curious George to an elephant Cardinaal also participated in the named Nelly. Though we are short on School Play “Spring Offensive” , and intellectual talent, we have more than 10 B2 were the best turned out class in made up for this lack on the sports the school this year. denHeever:

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