Palmerston North Boys’ High School Old Boys’ Association CONTACT 2016 A full size colour version of this newsletter can be found on www.pnbhs.school.nz in the Old Boys section 28 November 2016 Volume 15 Issue 4 Old Boys vs School - Football Old Boys Andrew Pitcher, Adam Cowan, Nathan Cooksley, Robbie Laird, Trevor Kenyon, Jason Hayne, Craig Morrison, Saul Treadwell, John van Lienen, Matt McCullum, Reon Higgs, Aaron Clegg, Jamie How, Dalin Wilson, Jamie Stableford, Ian Robinson, Isaac Dickerson, Mathew West, Richard How, Brendan Ross. 1st XI Zac Mangos, Troye Aitken, Ben Burnley, Thomas Viles, Jett MacGregor-Dunn, Sam Hen- ley-King, Luke Minshull, Finlay McRae, Than Oo, Lewis Atherton, Taylor Monk, Alex Saun- ders-Malouf, Luke Palfreyman, Sam Jones A minute’s silence to remember Steve Burnley - the coach of nearly all these men Old Boys vs 1st Hockey Back row: Tom Tremain (1st XI goalie), Jake Blanks (1st XI coach and guest play- er), Old Boys’ – Matt Hunter, Aaron Purser, Jason Peel, Robbie Marshall, Myles Houlihan, Ben Molloy, Joseph Watts, Blake Gloyn, Bruce Kensington (absent Matt Chard). Front row: Jake Hanna, James Akuhata, James Harris, Alan Kirk, Thomas Wal- she, Levi Loudon, Ben McAlley, Matt Peel, Ben O’Connor, Bradley Grapes, Ben Blyde. 2105 PNBHS Business Alumni Awards The 2015 Business Alumni presentations were to David McDowell(5054) who has had a distinguished career in Foreign Affairs and Conservation and John Reid(5357) who was a Rhodes Scholar and has had a successful career in pharmaceuticals in the United States. Old Boys vs School - Rugby 7s Back Row: Chris Round, Elyjah Crosswell, Reece Brosnan, Jarrad Cruden, Ben Nixon, Massimo Kiri Kiri, Liam Giltrap, Jamie Maoate, Matt Maoate, Fabien Kiri, John Reid was not able Daniel Monaghan, Andrew McDougall, Tevita Fehoko, Mayden Tupuivao. Mr and Mrs McDowell and the Rector, Dave Bovey to attend the cerme- Middle Row: Blain Quinn, Lafo Takiari-Ah Ching, Sean Pape, Tyler Laubscher, Taine Evans, Jacob Freeman-Broderick, Wiri Chambers, Korie Winters, Remi ony, but was involved Halpin, Cameron Osgood, Melo Tuimana, Connor Close, Livai McGoon, Israel through a video link Young-Eparaima. Front Row: Te Ariki Te Puni, Ethan Helu-Makasini, Joseph Mafi, Jackson Scully, Jacob Hewetson-Talamaivao, Sila Sinamoni, Semisi Oliveti. Information about the eight Old Boys who have been in- ducted as Business Mr Simon Moutter of Spark (2013 Business Alum- Alumini to date nus) also attended the ceremony and presented can be viewed on the school with a substantial cheque to be used the school website for the development of computer technology in under the heading the school. “Our Community” After ten years as President of the Old Boys’ and was enjoyed by those Association, this is my last President’s Report. who played. We had wel- I have decided that ten years is long enough come assistance on the day From the and the Old Boys’ Association needs some from 1st XV members and President new blood at the helm. parents, to whom the net proceeds of approximately John Naylor It is my pleasure $2,800 went for their up- to announce The Old Boys’ Association was once again coming tour fund. that Simon involved in the School’s impressive ANZAC O’Connor has Dinners, functions and reunions are import- Day and prize giving ceremonies, and the agreed to take ant events on the Old Boys’ Association cal- opening of the extension to the School’s over as Presi- endar each year and 2016 was no different. new gym’s re-developed weights and exer- dent for 2017. Dinners in Auckland and Palmerston North cise area, which we helped finance. Simon was were well supported. We were very lucky to The 2016 AGM of the Old Boys’ Association at the School have at the Palmerston North dinner as guest is to be held at the School 5.30 pm 21 No- 1981-1983, cur- speaker well known former TV3 Sports pre- vember 2016, and there will be Christmas rently is on the senter, Hamish McKay (79-83). His speech drinks and leavers function 5.30 pm 16 De- School’s Board was enjoyed by all who attended, as was MC, cember at the Cobb Bar in Palmy. of Trustees and John Graham’s, jokes and “true” stories. has a son, Ben (year 12) still at School. He is Finally I wish to say thanks to the Old Boys’ Very successful Old Boys’ functions were held the Manawatu area franchise owner of Hunt- committee for their support this year and in Wellington, Napier, Sydney, Melbourne ing & Fishing, the brother of former Rector, previous nine years. Special thanks to the and Singapore during the year. These rep- Tim O’Connor, and son of former long-serv- Rector, Dave Bovey, and School liaison resented great opportunities for Old Boys ing teacher, Mike O’Connor. So he is well personnel (Stuart Leighton, Justin Doolan, who could not attend one of the dinners to qualified to take over as President. Dom King and Gerry Atkin), to Secretary/ re-connect and re-live the “good ol’days”. We Treasurer, John Whitehead, and all the oth- The 2016 year started on a sad note with the hope to continue with these in the future. er committee members who have helped passing of Bill Anderson in February. Bill was There were four 1st XV reunions during the with and supported the various events and a supportive Old Boy over many, many years, year. The 1966, 1976, 1986 and 1996 teams functions over the years. I have enjoyed a number of them on the Old Boys’ Commit- held 50, 40, 30 and 20 year reunions respec- the role of President and the camaraderie tee. He had been ill for some time and he will tively. I have no doubt these reunions were of a great committee. I wish incoming Pres- be dearly missed by the PNBHS community. memorable, with varying levels of truth and ident, Simon O’Connor, all the best for the He was a mine of knowledge and memories exaggeration being the order of the day! future. May the PNBHS Old Boys’ Associa- of past pupils and teachers. tion go from strength to strength. The annual Old Boys’ verse School sporting This year’s golf tournament at the Manawatu challenge was held in October, with football, Kind regards Golf Club was a little down on numbers with hockey and rugby 7’s matches played fol- only 12 teams entered, but the day went well John Naylor lowed by an enjoyable after-match function. Dear Old Boys, subject opportunities de- Another year draws swiftly to a close, a year signed to help better pre- From the during which the school continued to grow, pare them for life after leav- continued to perform and continued to fol- ing our gates. With a Year 13 Rector low the progress of Old Boys with a keen in- (7th form, or Upper VI for Dave Bovey terest. those of a certain vintage) of close to 300 young men in and see your old school. The life of a Boys’ High pupil these days is a this year there is a need to provide a greater busy one and there is a significant number I would also like to extend an invitation to the range of subjects. of opportunities for him. The huge number annual school prize giving ceremony, which of our young men involved in co-curricular It has been a busy year, too, in terms of Old celebrates the range of achievements of our activities is a real positive – over 160 teams, Boys gatherings. It has been a pleasure to young men. It is an important night and one groups, bands, clubs or organisations that host a number of reunions at the school this which enables us as a school to recognise the are active on a regular basis throughout the year. The 1966, ’76, ’86 and ’96 1st XVs all had outstanding accomplishments of so many. year. This year, for example, there were 36 get-togethers this year, the 1996 team even I would again like to thank John Naylor and school basketball teams; there were growing having a game against the school’s 4th XV. the Old Boys Association for their continued numbers in the Junior Concert Band; the Per- support. John is a passionate Old Boy and he The annual Old Boys’ Dinners held here and forming Arts went from strength to strength; continues to be proactive and enthusiastic. in Auckland were again enjoyable, as were Head Prefect Te Ariki Te Puni won his sec- I have certainly appreciated the time and functions held in Napier after the Polson ond national oratory award; Brayden Iose energy John has devoted to his role. I would Banner match and in Wellington. We also had became the first PNBHS player to captain also like to pay special thanks to Alan Cull, our first official Old Boys functions in Sydney the New Zealand Secondary Schools rugby Patron of the OBA, who attends a significant and Melbourne, while Old Boy and current team; David Martin became the school’s first number of school events. Indeed, my thanks staff member Lance Retemeyer hosted a recipient of a University Blue award, qualify- go to all Old Boys of the school who give so gathering in Singapore. ing through his involvement in the school’s generously of their time and support. academic accelerate programme. It has been fantastic to see the number of I wish you all an enjoyable and safe summer Old Boys who remain in contact with the The academic results of our young men con- break and all the best for 2017.