Table of Contents

St smmans Cnunml 9Couege Sta" 1[ E B Mamculalmn Hesulls . .7

School Premds and Honours 8Founders Day qSpeech Day: . Report ,. 13

Guest Speaker s Address 21

Headboy's Address 26Pnze Wlnnar

Salurday whom 1

Chape Notes 32Fan: Al} 33Resource Centre at;Publlc Relatlons Team 40Olymplads 41Cream/e wmmg 42Festrva\s 45

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Pos| Mamc Programme soPubhc Speaking 62Hams Cup 81House RSDOHS 64

SChOo 68inter-House P ays 4Sam: Emerpnse Educanun 75The Camps Week mThe Mame Danna 87

C ubs and SOCIENES 89

Span Axmnnr ,97Cross Caumry 99Cricket 00Hockey 106

Rowmg . H2Wampum I16Rugby 125Squash I39wammmg \45Tenn-s 9-48

vmete \51Magazme Comm-nee 68

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St Stithians College Council

Executive Committee

D. B. Wytde ................ Headmaster of St Stithlans and Chairman of the Executive CommitteeR. Anderson Without specific portfolioW. J. Carter ,,,,,, Physical planning and developmentH. J. Jansen Senior Deputy Headmaster of the CollegeP. J. Laburn Strategic Planning. marketing and HR (academic staff)J. G. .Headmaster of the Preparatory SchoolR. 5. Financial Planning and administrationB.M ' : ....... . ,. BursarD. L Without specific PortfolioA. C van Zyl .............................................................. Headmistress of St Stithians CollegiateM. Wylie: . E tate and grounds. HR (non academic staff)

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Name Constituency YearsChailmanRev. 5. Pitts ...................................................... Chairman of Counctl...Vice ChairmanW. J. Carter Trustee 9 »

Name Constituency Years

R. A FX~O icio 1D. Chapman ...... Parents Association. .1Rev. H. M. Dandal Church ............... .2

C. 5. Jackson Old Boys' Associatio .8H. J. Jansen Fx»O iCio 14P. J. Laburn Church 16J. G. Lees FX-O icio iDr E. J. f hurch 4I. G. D. MacKenzle ....................Old Boys' Association ......................................... 12R. S. McAllister Treasurer "ll. McLachlan FX-Ofticio 3Dr D. Mlngay Fx-O icio 7

J- Old Parents' A ' -n 1J. Ralph... Parents' Association. .3M. Ralston 2D. L. Church 17Bishop P. Storey -9J. Strauss Parents' Association... .5A. Urdang Old Boys' A ' ' 4A. van Zyl Fx-n irin 1D. B. Wylde 7

M. Wylie ., Fx-n ir in 1

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College Staff

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College Staff 1996Back Row: MIL Nome. MIC Cawse MrL Harlley.MrT Pluck4m Row: MtB.Lambson.MvF Wugm MIC Mamull.MvM Mmembu.MvsJ Newman. MrsA Bmdenkamn.MvsGChrdvaww, MISR Bunyavd. Mrs E Lopez3rd Row: Mrsl Webb MsM Smith. MsM Kamps.MrsM BunkMrG MchaHum. MIsU (in Plooy MrsM BunkMrs N van nooyen. Mrs R Black. Ms C Mulder2nd Row: MrsM Reynolds,MvsS Burger. MISS Cock MvS GlnscnlI,MvD WIIson,Mv/\ Lan\onl.MmeJ FodorMrsR Weldon.Mrs E Wagener1st Row: Mr F Flumboll. Mr D Hean. Mr D Gear. Ml D Ryan. M 5 Walls. Mr D Pusan" Ms J Worth. Mr G Murray,MVG Holmes MID MCGaw

Front Row: MrJ Verner. MIG Theron:MvL KeeI,MIK Hovelmeler.MrH Jansen MrD Wyldele McLachlanRev M Roberts. Mr F van Tanner. MIM vam. Mr H Hugqett

Academic Staff

Headmaster:

Mr D. B. Wylde ................................................... B.A.(Hons)(Cape Town);M. PhiHOxon). B.Ed (Wuwalersrand)Deputy Headmasters:

Mr H. J. Jansen (Senior).. ...... H A,(Potch):TH E O DMr I. D. McLachlan .. .. ... B So. H D,E (Natal)Chaplain:

Rev. M. Rubens ............. ..Director of Sixth Form StudiesMr G. TheronDirectors at standardsMr J. Verner (Matric)Ms J. Worth (Std 9\Mr D, Pitcairn (Std mMr H. Huggett (Std 7) .................Mr 8. Walls (Std 6Director without portfolio:Mr D. Gsar

................................ Dlp Theo.(Rhodes)

FLA. (Hons); M,Sc.; H D ERG (Witwatersrand)

,,B.A.;U.E.D.(Rhodes):B A.(Hons);B,Ed.(South Alrica)R A(Wlts),(Hons)(Rhodes)

.B,Sc.H.D.E.[P,G.)(WIts}B.A.;B.Ed.(Sou1h Alnca),T.T.D.;Dip,Ed Tech,(York):M Ed (Wits)

R,Sc.(Hons)( xu;.r i.D.E(WitS)

H Sc.(Wits),Hons(South Alnca);H.E D.(South Alrica)

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Boarding Houses

Collins House:

Senior Housemaster: .Mr L. Keet D.S.T.; C.T.H.D.(Ste|lenbosch) Afrikaans

Senior Assistant Housemaster: ' >Mr C. Cawse .................................................... B.Sc.(Randse Atrikaanse): N.H.O,D.:F.D.E.(V.P.) Physucs, Chemistry

Mountstephens House:Senior Housemaster:Mr P. van Tonder.... ....B.A.(Hons)(Rhodesia); Teachers Dip.(Bulawayo) Head of Afrikaans Department

SeniorAssistant Housemaster:Mr L. J. Norije FLA. (O.F.S.);H.O.D.(P.G.)(O.F.S.) Alrikaans

Day Boy Houses

Mears House:Senior HousemasteMr D. WilsonSenior AssistanMr D. Laohenicht H.Dip.Ed. \ Iu) Mathematics, lndustrialArts

.Sport Management Diploma (L.B.M.S.) T.T.H.D.(J.C,E.) History

Penryn House:Senior Housemaster:Mr D. A. D. Hean ............B.A.(South Alrica); B.Ed. (Witwatersrand); T.C.(Rhodesia) , Head oi Science Department

Senior Assislant Housemaster:Mr G. Holmes ................................... D.L.C.(Loughborough); Cert. Ed.(Nol lingham); F.D.E.(Pretoria) Mathematics

Pitts House:Senior Housemasier:Mr I. Atteridge R so H.Dip.Ed.(P.G.)(Witwatersrand) » PhysicsSeniorAssistant Housemaster:Mr J. Knight H.D.E.i ' s-anu) Physical Education. Geography

Tucker House:Senior Housemaster:Mr M. B. Smith Fl A.( ' iu;,rlons(South Africa); T.T.H.D. - EnglishSeniorAssistant Housemaster:Mr K. Krige R Co (Hons)(U.C.T.) Physics, Chemistry

Webb House:Senior Housemaster:

Mr D. S. Gear ....B.Sc.(Witwatersrand); Hons(South Africa);H.E.D.(South Africa) Head of Geography DepartmentSenior Assistant Housemaster:

Mr B. Lambson..,.............,...............................................,..,...B.Sc.(Witwatersrand): H.Dip.Ed. Physics, Chemistry

Wesley House:Senior Housemaster:

Mr D. M McGaw ................. WW.........B.A.;U.E.D.(Rhodes) Head of Geography Department

SeniorAssistant Housemaste

Mr H. Huggett.....B.A.: B.Ed.(South Africa); T.TD.; Dip. Ed, Tech. (York),M,Ed.(Wits) Head oi English Department

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Teachers:

Mr I. Atter H.Dip.Ed.(P.E.)(Witwatersrand)-MathematicsMrs A. Bredenkamn R Qr iNatal);S.D.T.(Cape Town)-BiologyMrs ME. Brink...................................................... B.Sc,(U.C.T.);H.E.D.(Pretoria)-Business Skills 8. EntrepreneurshipMrs M. Brink R A.(Bloemfontein);H.E.D.(Stellenbosch)-AfrikaansMrs S. Burger .B.A.(Stellenbosch):H.Dip.Ed.Personnel Management.(R.A.U.)-English

Mr C. Cawse. .B.Sc.(Flandse Afrikaanse): N.H.O.D.;F.D.E.(Y.P.)-Physics, ChemistryMrs G. Chidrawi R Sc lHons); H.Dip.Ed-BiologyMr M.|, mark» R A.Hons.(S.A.):U.E.D.(Natal)-English, LatinMrs S. Park R MII iU.C T.),LRSM-Hoad of Music Department

Mrs Ft. Diar k R Sc ' H.Dip.Ed-BiologyMrs. U. du Plooy R A. (Stellenbosch); H. E. D.-AfrikaansMme J. Fodor ..M.A(Bucharest);Cert Fr. Alliance-Head ol French DepartmentMr D.S. Gear. BSc.(Witwatersrand) Hons(South Africa); HE.D(South Africa)-Geography, DIrectorMrs. Gla mn R Fri iVicC); Dip. Ed. (VicC)-Mathematics Physical Education

Mr L, Hartlev R A.(Rhodes):HOE-GeographyMr D.A.D. Hean B.A.(South Africa);B.Ed.(Wltwatersrand);T.C.(Rhodesia) Head of Science DepartmentMr G. Holmes ....D.L.C.(Loughborough):Cert. Ed.(Nottingham);F.D.E.(Pretoria)-Physical EducationMr K, Hov ' T.T.D.-Director of Student Affairs

Mrs J. Hope-Jones R Gr 'T.T.H,D.(. ' Id,-Chemistry. PhysicsMr H.H. Huggett........ B.A.;B.Ed.(South Atrica):T.T.D.: Dip.Ed.Tech.(York):M.Ed.(Witsl-Head of English Department,

Director of Std

Ms M. Kamns T.T.H.D.(J.C.E.); F.D.E.(Pretoria)-MathematicsMr L. Kent D.S.T.; C.T.H.D.(Stellenbosch)-AfrikaansMr J. Knight M A.(Oxon)-MathematIcsMr K. Krinn R.Sc.(chs)(U.C.T.l-lndustrial ArtsMr D. LachenIcht ....,.......H.DIp.Ed.(WitwatersrandyMathematics, lndustrialArlsMr B. Lambson H gr r Iu);H.Dip.Ed.-Physlcs, ChemistryMrA_ Lamont R Sr * H.D_E.; F.D.E.; M.Ed-Head of LT.Mrs E. Lopes. B.A.(Fine Arts)(Wits);B.A.Hons,(UnIsa):M.A.Flesearch(UnIsa):A.A.(History)-ArtMr G. MacCullum. ..B.A.(Witwatersrand);B.Ed.(Fland Airikaans):'l'.T.H.D.(J.C.E.)-English, HistoryMr M.C. Marriott Diplnma of Fine Art Art, EnglishMr D,M. McGaw....................................................................... B.A.;U.E.D.(Hhodes)-Head of Geography DepartmentMr M. Mthemhii S T.D.(Eshowe)-Maths. PhysicsMrs C. Mulder R A.:H.D.E.(Wits)-GeographyMr G.W. Murray.....................,,B.Sc.(Hons)(Witwatersrand); H.Dip.Ed.(Witwatersrand)-Head of Biology DepartmentMrs J. Neuman R A.(Ed)-GeographyMr L.J. Nonie B.A. (O.F.S):H.OD.(P.G.)(O.F.S.)-AfrikaansMr A. Parnell R A.(Wits);B,A.(Hons)(U.Kots):U.E.D.-EnglishMr D. Pitcairn.....................................................B.Sc.;H.Dip.Ed.(RG.)(Witwatersrand)-Physics. Director oi StandardMrs J. Ftiekert......................................................... ...B,A.(Potchelstroom);U.O.D.(Potchelstroom)-AirikaansRev M. Roberts Dip.Theol.(Rhodes)Mr F. Flumboll...,...................,.....,...................B.A.(Flhodes):Hons(Witwatersrand);H.DIp.Ed.(Witwatersrand)-EnglishMr D. Ryan R Fri iHons)(London)-Head oi Mathematics DepartmentMr M. Smith F! A.(WIts); Hons.(SA); T.T.H.D.-EnglishMs M. Smith H.D.E.;Technika Secondary.(J.C.E.)-MathematicsMr G. TheronBA(Hons) H.D.E.(PG); M.Sc.(Wits)-Director of 6th FormMrs N. van Flooyen N.UE.D(U. 0.)Zulu Mr P. van Tonde ....B A. (Hons)(Rhodesia); Teachers Dip. (Bulawayo)--Head of Afrikaans Department

Mr J. Vemer....... A UED.(Rhodes);B.A. (Hons);BEd.(South Africa)-H ead of History Department Director of StdMr S. J. Wall 8. Sc. (Hons)\ ' u, n . DipEd(Wits)Biology, Director of StdMrs FLU. Weldon .B.A.(Unisa);B.A.Hons.(Unisa);U.E.D.-Head of Latin DepartmentMr D. Wilso ..Sport Management Diploma (L.B.M.S.):T.T.H.D.(J.C.E.)»HistoryMs J. Worth .(Witwatersrand):(Hons)(Rhodes)-Head of English Department. Director ol StandardMr P.J. Wright B SNHons)(Wits);H.D.B.-Physics. Chemistry

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Library:

College Librarian:Mrs ME. ReynoldLibrary Assistam:Mrs J. Branch

Administrative Staff:Bursar:Mr B. G, Mullin (ROMA)

Bursars AssisianlMrs M. van Hooyen

Assistant Bursar:Mrs J. Goddard

Headmaster's Secrelary:Mrs B. Johnson

AdmISSIUI IS Secretary,Ms J. Edmlston

School s Secretary:Mrs K. Davies

Bookkeeper.-Mrs M. Ponter

Accounts Clerk:Mrs J. WestMrs M. Hough

Catering Manager;Mr S. Hesse

BA.F.A.(NataI);H.Dip.Lib.(Soulh Africa)

B.A.(U.C.T.)

Assislam Calering Manager:Mrs R, Drummond

Malrons:

Collins House:Mrs S. Marnz

Mounlsrephens House:SisterA. Stead SEN.

Ground Staff:

Estate Gruunds Manager.Mr R. Coming

Electrical Malntenance Manager:Mr R, Davidson

Mainlenance Manager:Mr T. Deere

Personnel and Cleaning Sen/lees Manager:Mr W. Semona

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Independent Examinations Board Results 1996(Subjects in brackets indicate distinctions)

Best Ever Saints Matric Results

1. No Failures2. 99% of the boys gained University Exemption3. 80% of the boys gained either an A, B or C Aggregate (Le. Old ist Class Matric)4. 28 A Aggregates5. 40 Mathematics Distinctions (31 Higher Grade and 9 Standard Grade)6. 103 Subject DistinctionsThese results are hugely gratifying Congratulations to all involved

'A' Aggregates

Bnin-Bnlnskl (French)Botha (English: A/nkaans. Science}

Boyd (English, Mathematics)Browne (Mathematics: Addllional Mathematics)

Cane (Art: English; Mathematics: Geography)Chapman (Mathematics, Saisnce, Additional

Mathematics)

Clay (Mathematics)Comllne (Science; Additional Mathematics)

Dlsmore (Mathematics: Additional

Mathematics)Goldtaln (Mathematics; Science: AdditionalMathematics)Kennedy (Mathematics. Computer Scrence)Kunene (Mathematics,- Science: AdditionalMathematics)

Leech (Mathematics; Science. ComputerScience)Malatli (Mathematics, Science)Mapham (Mathemail : An)Maraden (English; Mathematics)

McCarthy L (Mathematics, AdditionalMathematics)

01599Cole (Geography)

Cox (Mathematics: Additional Mathematics)Crawiord (Mathematics; Geography)

CrulckshanksDunnn

EvansFang (Mathematics)Goodwin (Mathematics)

Grainger (English, Art)Hogg (Mathematics)Hubert (Addillnnal Mathematics}Jacob

McCarthy D (Mathematics)

McGarvle (Additional Mathematics)Mills

NellNormanPreston

Spurr

StokesVon Bormunn (English, Mathematics)Whltburn

'C' Aggregates

Melts (English: Mathematics,- Science; Biolngy, AllanAdditional Mathematics; Computer Science) Barcza

Miller (Biology) BayneMulholland (English; Mathematics. Science: Brantley

Biology: Geography) CharlesworthFennel (Mathematics: Science) Collins

Peroid (Eng/isn'AIrlkaans, Mathematics. Conlnghaln

Science, French; Additional Mathematics: Conroy

German) CrolyRablnson (Mathematics. Science, Additional Dllwaya

Mathematics) Duggan GRosa, ' Duggan sSumter (Mathematics, Science; Additmnal DunckarMathematics)

Talevl (Science: Biology)

Thatcher (Mathematics: Science)Van Goal (Mathematics; Additional

Mathematics)

'3' Aggregates

Bartlett (English; Computer Science)Beckarmann (Mathematics)Boulanger

Bralo (Mathematics; Computer Science)Brand

cheery (Mathematics)Clarke (Mathematics)

Fox A (Mathematics)Fox T

GrahamGrant

GrayHancock

Hughes

Jackson KKamlnakl (German)

KlppenKoharl

Lalbbrandt (Mathematics)MacintoshMarhanela

Ma

Ogllby

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Mr D. Wy/deHimmler

Rabble

RobertsRobertson

RobsonScott

Stuart M

Slum HTaylor c

Taylor M (Mathematics)Tucker

Van RensburgWarren

Weaver (Mathematics)

Wieselthaler (Mathematics)Wood

'0' Aggregates

Broeknulzen

Calvar

Chlzungu (French)DayEdllngerFronemanGrif n

Hearts

HerdHuckoll

Jackson H

Jarvis

Lubbe (Mathematics)Magnl

StewartThompsonTllo

Whi lker

Wllllama

Senior Certificate

Lunterrne

Chool Prefects;V'r .4

School PrefectsBack Row: B Gramger,J Brand, B Edhnger H. Froneman H ColeMiddle Row: GComlme: D Chapman,A Souler T Fennel E Boyd 0 LeechFronl ow: M Eanlelt,MrD Wy de K Kunene: Mr H. Jansen H Gooawm

Honours

HonoursBack now: 0 Man a Wanen, M, Magm R. Conroy. 8 Shaw:am Row: 5, Dawes. M Penevsen.D Hancock c Robmson J Woollam,G Eluoll3rd Row: a nasal: Leech. R Mulholrand R Eoyd:P Thalcher D Kenndey.2nd Home Von Bormann,L McCanhy B Preston,5 Go dlam J Cane R. Mens D Chapman:A,McGan/Ie,R Dlsmore B Hucken;From Row: stm LelbbvandI:W C ay;A Sou|er.T Penne\.B Edunger: M Bameu,K Kunene.GComlme D Jarvis. R Goodwin

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Founders' DayGuest of Honour:Rev. Dr M. StanleyMogoba - PresidingBishop of theMethodist Church of

South Africa

Mmutlanyane Stanley Mogoba wasformerly a Lecturer at the FederalTheological Seminary. He thenbecame Secretary of Conferenceat The Methodist Church ofSouthern Africa. one of the largestmulti racial churches in SouthAfrica.

He was the recipient of the PeaceAward of the Swiss Foundation forFreedom and Human Rights in1990 and is Chancellor of theMedical University 01 South Atrica.

He holds a BA. Degree from theUniversuy of South Africa. an MA.Degree from Bristol University, isan Associate in Theology of theFederal Theological Seminary anda Fellow 01 Westminster College.Oxford and holds the followmgHonorary Degrees: LLAD. (CapeTown). PhD (Medunsa). D.Th(Stellenboschi.

Havrng sewed as a member of theWorld Council at Churches Central

Committee, the World MethodistCouncil, Executive ol the SouthAfrican Council of Churches,National Vice President ol theDependants Conference.Chairman of the World MethodistConference Social andInternational Concerns Committee.Chairman of the Board ol AfricanEnterprise, President of the SouthAfrican lnstitute of RaceRelations, and recentlyco Chairman of the NationalPeace Committee, Dr Mogoba hasbeen in the forelront of the

Church's tight against Apanheid.backing up years of costlyresistance to the evil system oflegalised racism.

Deeply concerned about theViolent Situation in KwaZulusNatal.Bishop Mogoba initiated peaceinitiatives with King GoodwillZwelithini and the KwaZulu-NatalCabinet.

He was appointed to serve on theKwaZqu Natal Peace andDevelopment Trust this year. Hehas been nominated to serve onthe Truth and ReconciliationCommissmn which is intended touncover criminal activities andViolations ol human rightscommitted in defence of the racistpolicies of the former Governmentof South Africa.

Rooted in Methodism. BishopMogoba received his call to theMinistry while sewing SIX monthsin solitary confinement on RobbenIsland lor soscalled politicaloffences against the State. Heserved almost lour years in thenotorious prison. He played adecisive and pivotal role in building

Rev. Dr M. Stanley Mogoba

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bridges between leaders likePresident Nelson Mandela, formerState President F. W. de Klerk andChief Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

Rev. Dr M. Stanley

Mogoba's Address tothe St StithiansFamily

I am most priVIleged to be hereagain. When I spoke at theFounders Day of 1990. the NewSouth Africa was about to be born:There was great anXIety aboutViolence in our country particularlyin KwaZulu-Natal. There was alsogreat anxiety about the eventswhich were just beginning tounfold.

Today, we can see how God hasguided us through a modern daywilderness. We have witnessedmodern day miracles and themental and spiritual climate of ourcountry has changed. We havebeen blessed with a great leader inthe person of our State PreSIdent.Whereas in the 1970 s and 1980 sit was almost taboo to talk aboutnegotiations and reconCiliation.today these have becomehousehold words even to thosewho have no Christian conVIctionsand therefore understand wordslike reconciliation in a verysuperliCIal manner.

The changes in our land presentus With many challenges andopportunities.

The world of which we are a part isalso at the crossroads. In fouryears time the world Will beentering a new Century and a newMillennium, the third Millennium ofChristianity. Bruce Kent. in hisremarkable little book. Building theGlobal Village, paints the picturelor us.

We are not just entering a newCentury: we are facing a newworld beyond the imagination evenoi recent generations. The Atlanticcan be crossed in a lew hours.The fax machine instantlytransmits exact copy to adestination thousands of milesaway. The computer in a secondcan produce total intormationabout anyone on its files.Televrsion brings into our homesnot just brutalities in countries on

The high standards of the workproduced here in sport. in art. inthe classroom and in extra-muralactivities like Science and MathsOlympiads make us all feel proudof the students and Staff.

I congratulate the Chairman of theBoard for being instrumental in theestablishment of Penryn College inNelspruit. l was privileged to takepart of the Founders Day and wishto record our Nations and

Summit. Our Nation should havehad an Education Codesa beforethe Political one for the simplereason that ,education in themajority of our schools is in a stateof complete chaos. There can beno future for all of us it we do notget education normalised andstabilised. The problems in mostof our schools cannot be solved bythe Government alone. We needan M-Plan that will bring togetherall the Political Leaders. all the

the other side of the world, but also Church s thanks and appreciation Teachers Associations, Studentthe secrets of life under the oceans for this great act of faith. Associations. Parents' bodies. theand in the forests. Never has Church. Business Chambers."progress" 7 7 7 ,7 Universities andmoved so fast. gechnikrlms, m

m i ll ' ' Il rinci as. e .:2 :onii liy- Teachers are Nat/0n burlders. .f m: 9.0mand sometimes plan is notso threateningly.We are the first human beings everto see our planet from the outside -a blue-green globe floating in asea of dark space. That shouldinspire wonder and reverence inthe dullest heart. in every way. welive in a new world of opportunitiesand threats. We either develop asense of global community andresponsibility or we carry themental luggage of the old worldinto the new one and end up bydishonouring our trust anddestroying ourselves and the restof creation at about the same time.

How, I ask, can a country withsuch diverse standards. and abacklog in education be able tocatch up with the world that isgalloping away from us?

My belief is that institutions like StStithians are God-given agents ofchange which should be seen as aNational asset.

We owe this asset to the visions ofthe founders of this school whohailed from around Cornwall andchanged their vision andexperience from digging in themines to digging for knowledge inbooks and many contemporaryresources.

Today, we have officially openedthe Girls Collegiate. which will fill areal need and expand the horizonsof educational change. This isalso a positive and constructiveresponse to the BeiiingConference on the role of womenin a changing world.

Education is the single mostimportant activity in bringing abouttransformation. For a country likeours we have inherited a system ofgovernment where the NationalBudget was skewed in favour ofdestructive activities like Defence.We also went further anddistributed the budgeted amount ina racial or racist way. We nowhave major problems withintegration ot our schools andeducational facilities. Education isnot an optional extra but should bethe main or major focus of thewhole Nation. it always strikes methat teachers are often not paidwell. How short-sighted can webe? All leaders in all spheres ofhuman society would not be wherethey are if they had not beentaught by good teachers.Teachers are Nation builders.Without teachers there is simply nofuture to talk about. In the lastthree years or so I have beenagitating for a National Education

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agreed upon byall of us. any amount ot moneypoured into Education is moneydown the drain.

Let me hasten to say that the newEducation Bill. although tar fromideal. has a lot of positive aspects.The Government. for instance,admits for the first time that the

Church can play an excellent,formative role in education. Whenthe previous Government tried topush the Church out of Education.they realised to their dismay thatthey were also pushing out valueswhich the Church stood for andwhich were not readilyreplaceable. It is not difficult toknow whether the sausagescoming out of your sausagemachine are sausages orsomething quite different. The cryfrom the Churches and thecommunity is that we need all roleplayers to work out a modusoperandi of how to work togetherand raise the standards ofEducation and of life in general.From the Church we hold on to thewords of Jesus:

"I have come that you may havelife and have it in abundance!"

The schools should produce pupilswho are pupils who are fully

integrated human beings who areready to contribute to thebetterment of the world in whichthey live. Machines. computers.faxes. Internet systems, do notmake them better human beings.They are most likely to produceclever people. This is not bad atall. We do need clever and welldeveloped human beings.

At the height of the Apartheid Era.a Professor P. V. Pretorius ofPretoria University told his sonsthis story:

"If you had dropped from anaeroplane and you landed in theprocess, the first fear would be thefear of wild animals. It. in themiddle oi this fear, you heardvoices of human beingsapproaching. the first feeling wouldbe hope of being rescued. Yourfirst reaction would not be whetherthe people coming spoke yourlanguage. or were Black. White.

now nor do we want to carry it intothe twenty-first Century.

Industrial and political mass action.and criminal violence are nowfeatures oi our South African way oflife. These features have crept intoour way of life lrom the time ofpolitical unrest and change. Theseieatures are costing us clearly interms of economic growth anddevelopment and have given us abad name all over the world. TheGovernment must take off the kidgloves and stop this trend. Andthere is only one way of stopping itand that is the ruthless way. Wemust turn our country round andbegin to bring about growth anddevelopment. We need to step upour productivity.

South Africans as a rule are nothard workers. We need to changethis bad culture. We must workhard as students. as workers. asadministrators. We owe it to the

One danger is that people areeasily tempted to be paralysed intodespair. I like the story told by MrMichael Cassidy. of Goliath theGiant. Everybody looked at himand said: "Too big - too fierce."But David. the boy said - "Too big .to miss!

When we have listed anddiscussed all of the ills oi ourworld. and our Century. we stillhave to answer the question:"What is it that can make thedifference?" OR "What is it thatcan really transform the world?"

Leslie Newbigin. when returning toEngland from missionary work inIndia, was asked: "What is thegreatest dif culty you face inmoving from India to England?"

His answer: "The disappearanceof hope. Even in the most squalidslums oi Madras. there was always

"We have to say NO to war in our century "

Asiatic, Japanese. Coloured.German. etc.

Of course, I must hasten to say.that the province KwaZulu-Natalwhere I live has been turned into asociety of fear and mistrust.Today. even in the Transvaal youoften hear the alarm. The Zulusare coming! This is a very tragicoutcome and a dangerousgeneralisation because we allknow many Zulu friends who arejust like us. | always remind usthat in 1980. when the whole ofSouth Africa or some lorcesswitched on the violence and nowseem to have lost the key to switchit off again.

As we take stock of ouraccomplishments, in this Century.the culture of violence and tearshould be thrown into the dustheap of history. We do not need it

poor andourselves.

unemployed and

The countries that have recoveredirom the ravages of war andpertormed an economic miracle arecountries like Germany. Singapore.and Japan and all of them did it bysheer hard work. This musthappen here in our country. as itmust happen in the rest of Africa.

Professor George Kinoti. of Kenyawrites:

"The Story at Africa reads like achronicle oi perpetual doom. Thescenario unfolds in slavery andmoves on to Colonial oppressionfollowed by short lived post-Independance bliss. This is soonovershadowed by a state of grossmismanagement. war. politicalturmoil and economic regression.Is there any hope?

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the belief that things could beimproved. In England. by contrast.it is hard to find any such hope."Christian hope is the beginning ofthe possibility of change in theworld. The 1973 BangaloreCommission on Faith and Orderstated emphatically:

"The Christian hope is a resustancemovement against fatalism. Thosewho believe in God know thepower of His love. It is the lovethat re-creates persons andsocieties. In Christ you are a newcreature. The old has gone awayand, new has come.

In Romans 8:37 we read thistriumphant proclamation:

"We are more than conquerorsthrough Him who loved us."

Racism. unrest. suspiCion. hatred

and bitterness cannever be overcome bypersuasion. argument,reproaches and moreanger

As we approach theturn of the centuw andthe dawn of the thirdmillennium. we need tolocus into the future insearch oi a star ofhope. I otter threemental pictures

Travellers In aspaceship have simple options: Towork together in order to 'surVive orgenerate conflict that leads to acommon late ol disaster andcontlict Our world is like that kindat spaceship. We have to stopcompromismg wtth war. sale ofarms. nuclear tests and otherforms at arsenals. We have to sayNO to war in our Century.

South Alrica has become well-known tor Apartheid and hearttransplants. Apartheid has rightlybeen thrown Into the dust-heap ofhistory, The achievement of hearttransplant otters us a vision ormodel lor future society We needchanged hearts tor a new Century.If our hearts are full oi seltishnessand aggression and pose a dangerto mutual surVIi/al then we needsurgery to remove them and put innew ones, Tolerance. lorgiveness.reconCIliation, justice. peace andsharing are values that translate tonew hearts and new possibilitieslor ourselves and lor posterity,

The world has clearly become aglobal Village in which there is noroom tor selfishness and contlict.As we approach the OlympicGames of 1996 we shall be seeingagain the creation at an OlympicVillage.

Bruce Kent in his book Building ofthe Global Village writes: In everyway we live in a new world ofopportunities and threats. Weeither develop a sense at global

Rev DIS Mngoba. Mro Wylde, Bishop P Slol y

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community and responsmility or wecarry the mental luggage ol theOld World into the New one andend up by dishonouring our trustand destroying ourselves and therest oi creation at about the sametime."

Pope John XXIII writes: TheChurch today is laced with animmense task. to humanise andChristianise this modern civtlisationol ours The continued

development of this Civilisation.indeed its very SUI'VIVal. demandand insist that the Church do herpart in the world,"

For me the Olympic Village is amicrocosm of a Kingdom Village -a village ot the Kingdom ot God,The Kingdom Village isencapsulated in the story of theProdigal Son,

The Prodigal Son says to llll l lSell'"I have made a mess oi my lite. ilive With the pigs:perhaps in mylather s house Icould be allowedto become aseivant.

The Elder SonWhat? Who IS

coming back?There is no roomlor him anymore."

The lather says to

The Siyiliian two

The Unveiling cane?olleg;te stone

l both sons: Welcome!There is room tor bothof you and for all ol usit we change and loveone another,"

The Global Village hasa future only it itbecomes a KingdomVillage - a Village oiLove.

In the words ot BaSIIHume

Throughout the wholeol past history and lorward into thetuture, the human family is calledto be one in Christ and to manifestin creation the presence and thepower ot God's life and love,

When the whole creation is caughtup into a Single symphony oi love,the Kingdom ol God will havereached lutlilment and God Will beall in all. Until that ultimaterealisation the Church brings intounity those who in Christ havecome to a new lite of absolute loveand a new vision of reality.Believers are committed to thebuilding at a new City lor mankind.a civilisation ol love...

May God bless us and guide us aswe seek to serve him in this cornerat our beloved Africa.

Thank You.

Speech DayHeadmaster's Report:After the Flood"

Mr Chairman and Mrs Pitts. theVicerChairman and Mrs Carter: YourWorship. the Mayor: Ladies and

Gentlemen.

It is a speCIal honour to report on this

year. most espeCially because it gives

us all the privilege. Mr Chairman. ol

listening to your address and the

opportunity to thank you publically lor

the In uence that you have had on the

Council as you have strode it like a

Colossus lor 31 years St StithiansCollege has been lortunate in thewisdom and guiding hand ol its

Council and blessed indeed lor havingyou as its Chairman lor 26 years

It is a special pleasure to see so many

friends here this morning. Welcome to

Mr Robert Clarence. Headmaster at StJohn s College I taught at St John sfor tour years and have always had the

greatest regard and atteclion tor it, A

warm welcome too to Mrs Nelson.Headmistress ol Roedean, Mr B.Sloane. Headmaster ol FiivoniaPrimary School: and Mrs Varney.Headmistress at St Mary s D.S.G. in

Pretoria.

Welcome to old lriends. Mr & MrsWalter MacFarlane. ex? Headmasterof the Prep. school; and Mr & Mrs

Vernon Clegg, ex Deputy Headmasterof the College and Head oi Biology.after whom we shall be naming the

Matric Biology prize lor the first timethis year.

A special word 01 welcome to Mrs

Beryl Lourens. Collegiate JuniorSchool Headmistress elect. We arevery excited by the prospect ol Beryl s

influence on all o1 us on the campus as

we go into the ztst Century.

Welcome too to Alan Wyborn.Headmaster elect oi the Prep. School.and Unity Wyborn, Some years ago.Alan was the Deputy Head at the Prep.

80 we say to Alan and Unity. "welcomehome'.

When one imagines what Will emergetrom these two leaders working

together. one begins to get some

handle on the rich potential tor

academic planning and thinking on this

campus.

SOME LElT MOTIFS:

iii "Things lall apart: the centre cannot

hold. mere anarchy is loosed upon the

world .. and everywhere the

ceremony ol innocence is drowned.

(W B. Yeats)

(2) We watched the lilm Sense and

Sensibility some weeks ago and wept.

at the end ol a great artistic work in theJapanese and British tradition, lor the

loss ol something profound.

(3] Now the earth was corrupt in

God s sight and was iull of violence."

(Genesis 6)

i4) God s covenant with man "Fromeach man. too. I Will demand anaccounting lor the lile of his lellow

man,

(5) Hamlet (the Headmaster's dog).

posrtioned himsell at the mouth of the

cage and when the gate was opened.

Hamlet killed the Grade "0 guinea

pig. This was an act of instinct anddecisiveness. tor which he has beenbanished lrom the Kingdom oi Saintson pain of death never to return. Boys'

schools are about delayed

gratilication.

The title at this report is: Atter theFlood

We know that Noah was obedient tothe commands ol the Lord. and thatalter the ilood he planted a Vineyard.

indulged in wine and died. When he d

drunk the wine. he lay uncovered in his

tent, Ham pointed this out to his

brothers. but his brothers backed intothe tent Without looking at their lather

and covered his nudity. Quaint

mariners?

We started the year wondering whatNoah said to the Lord. becausestarting a glrls' school on a boys'campus has its moments, but when

the heavens opened we wondered

whether or not it was divmeintervention and that the Collegiate

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Mr D. Wy/de

was about to be washed away' We

had our annual rainfall betweenmieranuary and the lust week ofFebruary and that was only the start ot

the downpour.

On one morning. we had to directtra ic around holes in the road: onother mornings parents dropped their

children oft outside Saints becausethere weren t roads to drive on. TheHeadmistress said. "let the girls carry

their shoes". and there was mudbetween their toes: Mrs PaulineDickson said, let the banks notsubside and they were instantly

carpeted With lawn; concern wasexpressed about the dam wall and MrMike Wylie said. let it hold". and it

held: and Mr Bill Carter said. forget

about the weather, let s buildbeautilully and for all time . and wedid: and Barrow Construction said.let's be doubly sure and build it

strong." and they built it strong; and

the Bursar, Mr Brian Mullin, said, "letthe bank be happy" and the bank

smiled. and so the Ark Collegiate wasburlt, And FPS and Mr Mike Wylie

drove a plank lrom the Ark across our

Peter Place plot. to parentalequanimity. And the parents sped their

cars across the new entrance andsmiled. and the Headmaster shook hishead. And speed humps were erected

and the parents shook their heads and

the Headmaster smiled. And the raincame down

And a wait went up irom Hurlingham

Manor about security and they built a

wall and we built a gate. and when theparents arrived at the gate it opened.

and they smiled. and when they were

not there. the gate closed and ourneighbours smiled. And the rain camedown.

And Mrs Mitzi Venn. who will go downIn history as one ol the saviours ol

Saints. latched the Headmaster in herwhite chariot and they madeskirmishes. sometimes late at night.into the hearts and minds of the ANCpoliticians. and the PWVS. whichthreatened to cut a swathe through thisisland sanctuary. receded train a six

lane Provtnciel highway to a tour laneMetropolitan trailic sewer to a two lane

local road. which may never be built.

And Flori Couling. our groundsman.said "let me get up early and drive my

bakkie and let me work late into thenight to mop up the water so that the

boys can play . and the boys played.and the Sacred Ibis and other waterbirds llew away. And St John'sgenerously lent us fields and we

played cricket; and there were those

that thought that the Saints RugbyFestival would be a washout and itwasn t.

And the rain stopped and the ArkCollegiate came to ground on theIsland at Saints and the Lord smiled.and said it was good. And theHeadmaster was very. very gretelullUnlike Noah. he did not take oft all hisclothes. lie in a tent and drink wine. buthe is working on that,

This year. we won the A Ieague Tennis

in the First and Third terms andllnished third in the Top Ten Schools'Tournament in KwaZulu Natal. It waswondertul to be inVited to the 75thAnniversary by Kearsney College. ourbrother school.

Our cricket travelled to the CentenaryCricket Festival at King s College inAuckland and lost their only game inthe semielinal to Auckland Grammar.the eventual winner. and returned towin the Johnny Waite knockout

tournament. They have been one oi

the great Saints' cricket sides. as

evidenced by winning three anddrawing one at the Michaelmas CricketWeek. Only two boys leave irom this

side and I would like to pay specialtribute to the Captain. Phillip Hearle.

Such is the strength of squash that inthe 11 local leagues. Saints won seven

of them and were runnersrup tn the

other lour. As the top school inGauteng. our tsi side went on to playat the National Top Schools Squash

Tournament reached the linal andagainst the lavourites showed real

Saints' pride. dug deep and won thetournament.

In terms at eye hand co-ordination in

Tennis. Cricket and Squash. we canjustly claim to be at the top at the

heap.

The same is true ol Waterpolo andSwimming. We won the Inter High

Relay Gala. the Inter High Gala torboth A and B teams. and NickWinstone captained the South AlricanSchools team. Waterpoto U14A andU16A have had undeleated seasons.The 1st Team reached the linal inevery tournament they played in

nationally and locally ~: that is S.A.C.S(Cape Town). Grey (Bloemlontein). OldEdwardians. and Kearsney (Natal).where they were undefeated and were

named as the best team at thetournament.

With a Matric result 01 23 "A"aggregates. our highest ever. and nolailures. a national Maths Olympiad

result. that placed us conclusively as

the top school in the country: many

prizes in the Science Olympiad;medals in the National EXPO lorBiology projects: eltective introduction

01 mum disciplinary problemrsolvmg

design and technology led by Mr Ken

Krige: a very active enterprise

education run by Mrs Marilyn Brink: a

local area network that links thecampus and 30 classrooms; the

BRAIN team. under Mr Arnold Lamont.which has trained 20 members ol Staffon laptops; outstanding music results

at the Randburg Eisteddtod and in theRoyal School of Music examinations;multifarious drama productions.

including "A Midsummer Night'sDream": winners at the local inter-school debating league; more white

blazers than ever belore: and apredicted Matic result this year that Willbe even better than last year's. we can

claim an impressive academic andcultural perlormance.

It has been a year of thoughtlulnesstoo with a Headmasters Conlerenceon Boys Schools at Saints; Strategic

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Planning with the Council atWelgevonden: a revtew oi the yearand goal-setting with the Stafl atGolden Gate: as well as a professional

analysis ol Statl salary packages and

condltions at service.

It has been a year ct growing

international interest with tours to theUnited Kingdom. Australia. NewZealand. America and Hawaii; thepleasure at 3 Australian Gap students

(wondertul boys): with some of our

own boys all over the world: Mr PaddyMoore exchanging With Mr StuartGlascott; a year in which we havebeen more caring: a total revamp at

our pastoral care system. with the

introduction of Directors ol Standardson the horizontal axis and the training

at Standard 8 s as Peer Support

leaders on the vertical axis.

The continuing success ol the campsat the beginning of the year and the

introduction ol our own home grown

Outward Bound camp for Std as by Mr

Colin Cawse tor the first time this year.Ponytrekking: scuba divmg; Bird Clubvisits to the Capriw: Wildlile Club toursto the Kalahari and Australia; a cycletour to Kingswood College inGrahamstown; and a three kilogrambass caught in the dam. the list goeson and the details ol these and othersare in the brochure in tront oi you.

It is encouraging for all ol us. boys.

Stalt and parents. to talk ol such

impressrve results and to give credit.

We need also to remember that in achanging world, a seizmographically

changing world. we should not charge

blindly up the peak that past

generations have said is the top.

because it may iust be the wrongmountain.

SAINTS HONOUR AND SINGLE SEXEDUCATION

Saints is really an island. which is both

a strength and weakness. in an

educational sea at devastation aroundus. It is a weakness it we becomeisolated: it is a strength it we makestronger those things which we dowell. There are two aspectsinstitutionalised at Saints: Saints'Honour and Single Sex Education.which can make a diilerence to thosefortunate enough to be educated hereand. | humbly submit. to our Nation.Our Nation whose centre" is not

holding and where 'mere anarchy" isloosed, a Nation which is "full ofviolence" as it was on page 7 ol The

Bible; and after our flood, as after theflood when God drew up a covenant

with Noah, so God is calling on us to"account for the life of our "iellowman". Or, to rewrite John Donne:

No school is an island entire ol ilsell.any school s death diminishes Saints.because Saints is involved inEducation."

It is With this in mind. and with noarrogance that this report suggests

firstly that we need a social code ofconduct.

Effective education is about bringingchildren out of themselves; it is "insideout". If you change the values and

attitudes from within the individual. youchange the culture of your

organisation. Saints Honour is our

attempt, a code of conduct which

difficult to think about.

Here are two quotations to orientate

ourselves:

"The achievement oi manners is tocontrol behavrour without the use of lawor government and through custom andinformal community sanctions."

"Crusading against patriarchy andEurocentricism and in the name oifeminism and multiculturalism.progressives have effectively voted toannihilate the understanding of what it

is to be a man or a woman. especially a

gentleman or lady in everyday lite."

The centre cannot hold the secondcoming maybe on its way. Maybe we

are approaching Sodom and Gomorrahin Johannesburg. Gentility Recalled"says:

"...the situation without mariners isineVitably anarchic. When all ideas oi a

ultimately useless in a situation inwhich there is no common code ofcounesy or deference." (Our society

needs an inside out approach. a SevenHabits Course. a Saints Honour), "A

special status is only acceptable to asociety in which mutual respect is

recognised. not by law. but by acommon consent and that society no

longer exists here."

Neither in Britain nor in Johannesburg,

And on this little island that is Saints,and in schools like it. I believe that wehave a calling to reinstate the inside

out approach. Far from being

irrelevant. we can be models.

The second aspect of Saints that we

need to strengthen. by understanding

its worth. is our single sex structure. I

am going to be bold and simplistic. Ifwe had more single sex schools. boysand girls, with codes oi conductthroughout, based on the coalition

model here at Saints. I believe we may

...we should not charge blindly up the peak that

past generations have said is the top, because it

comes lrom the hearts and minds ofour boys. This is our Everest, andusing the picture with which Cathy

O Dowd inspired the boys "the shadowof this Everest is in the rising sun"!We're not at the top of it but climbing.

step by step.

A code of conduct is not popular P.C.

talk because what it is suggesting is

manners. So I am very excited to beable to share with you this morning aserious SOClal study from the SocialAffairs Unit in London entitled,"Gentility Recalled .

GENTILI W RECALLED

"Gentility Recalled" is not yet availablein this country. This Social AffairsUnit's study in 1994 entitled the "Lossof Virtue". won the prestigious Fisher

award, for the best book from a think-tank world wide. "Gentility Recalled" istheir third study and like the other twoit raises questions, which strike most

people as too dangerous or too

might be the wrong mountain.

Code of Conduct collapse, when theconcept of courtesy disappears. acondition of primitivism prevails. and its

principle is, inevitably, brute force.

There is no other way in which to assert

some sort ol predominance, some son

of pack leadership (girl gangs). And inthis situation, men will inevitably prevail

for the simple. biological reason that

they are stronger than women, So that

women. without some code oldelerence or respect, become

increasingly victims, however muchthey try to compete with their superiors

in strength. If they can't conquer. they

must either submit, or demand special

status (which the present situation

denies them) or emerge as Victims.

And this is increasmgly the position in

which they rind themselves. Liberation.

equality. laws against sexualharassment..." (the six year old boyfrom North Carolina who kissed aclassmate on the playground and was

suspended for sexual harassment.missing an ice cream party as a result,

reported in The Star, 17 October 1996litigation mentality gone mad) are

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have less rape and less violence, in

our land. This model institutionalisesthe difference between the sexes.gives each space. but maximizes

opportunities for mutual respect. We're

not perfect, but we are a centre where

the best ideas of gentleman and ladycan survive. Far lrom being irrelevant.we can be a lighthouse.

The plethora oi Jane Austen films on

circuit at the moment in contrast to"Trainspotting" and Natural BornKillers". exists because the "mannersof a lady especially the idea of the

lady A per5ists in an obstinate refusalon the part of most people to accept a

wholly anarchic and brutal world,"

Courtesy is not dead. but in need ofnurture.

Our demand lor decency. courtesy and

civilized componment. is a demand tor

the maintenance of manners and theirtransmission from generation to

generation. It is a demand lor

predictability of conduct. restraint on

passions (that is why Hamlet wasbanished) - this is why cricket is

important. because there is an

etiouette in playing the game. it you

kick an opponent s head in rugby you

Will go before the Disciplinary

Committee on Monday I don't mindtelling you that young Fiobin Boyd, avery effective Prefect this year. and Idrove in my car We years to a

neighbouring school to apologise to

the Headmaster for over-robust play in

the U13A Rugby match.

The reason for the decline of mannersare many. and in a sense they were

the whipping boy of Socialism and theantiAMiddle Class thoughts; and ofcourse there is a lot of nonsenseattached to manners. Why open a car

door when a girl is quite capable oidoing it herself. or walk on the outsideoi a pavement. so you can draw your

sword? The answer is you only do

those things it you are quaint and oldfashioned. It can certainly lead togreat hypocrisy like beating this

woman that you have JUSI opened the

car door tor when you get home. or

divorcing her, The peripheries ofmariners have quite rightly been

dismissed, It is the more profound

effect of manners which their neglect

and ridicule have destroyed. that

needs serious reconsideration. Theeffect of neglecting manners has beenthe steady, demoralization of society

in the modern era. Societies wereand are held together as integrated

and coherent systems by a Widely

shared value consensus. a commonmentality. a pervasive moral

consciousness " Manners havedeclined because our society has

shifted its touchstone oi behaviouralrectitude lrom moral iudgement tocasual explanation.

We excuse boys' poor behavrour in

terms oi problems at home or

whatever casual explanation. We no

longer say something is wrong lull

stop. Like the lake I am like I am

because i survived birth trauma" ,everyone surVives birth traumal We

live in a society of diminishingculpability and a correspondingincrease in excusability. Fathers. and I

include myself. make excuses for

bringing their sons up badly. Maybe if

a boy has not had decent role

modelling from his dad because he's

been too busy at the office for the last

month. that boy should be suspended

from school. sent home tor a monthwith a note which says: "Never get so

busy making a living that you for get to

make a life." Paying lees cannotreplace loving that would be a

culture 01 "diminished culpability".

But at Saints we need to evolve, as Iam reminded each morning when

greeting "Sawu bone" and the reply

comes "I am here and we stand still.We need a South Africanmannerliness. a South African code ofconduct. a South African SaintsHonour. so that it gentility is to berestored in this country. thoseagencies like Saints where civic

goodwill and an independent serVice

ethic still surVives. are preserved andreinforced

Central to this alien is the Single sex

nature of institutions. and this report

would like to lay to rest. once and for

all. the gossip that the Headmasterhas a cored card up his sleeve. More

importantly. it wishes to give you some

cogent reasons. lollowing the

conlerence we held at St Stithiansearlier this year. entitled: "Whither

Boys Schools)", and with some realhelp lrorn John Bednall. an AustralianHeadmaster who was one of our guest

speakers and whom I found inspiring

last year on my Visit to Australia, why I

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am so passionate about single sex

schools and particularly boys schools.

WHV BOYS SCHOOLS?

The journey to this report started on abeach north oi Sydney. last year. withDaniel Rose. Out beyond the breakers

were a whole lot of young men onboards bobbing away like sooty terns.

waiting for the right wave. i looked at

my watch ~ as Headmasters tend

never to go on holiday and if wasthree p.m. "Those boys are truant." l

said, No." the reply came back. "they

are unemployed.

There is a silent enigma in Australia:it is the suicide rate oi boys between

15 and 24 years of age, which hastrebled since the 1950's (John

Bednali), It is now the highest in the

world for that age range. Not girls.

just boys.

A POST FEMINIST AGE

There is much evidence oi a newcontext. in which boys findthemselves in a post teminist age.

The "pale. male job seeker

syndrome" is one oi those. The

package ol literature that Bev and Ihave been collecting over the last fewmonths is illuminating and puzzling.

Is it factual or propagandist?

The first is taken from a book entitled,"What Next for Men?". (Edited byTreyn Lloydd 8- Tristan Wood):

'li men throughout Europe live sevenyears fewer than women, commit

Sutclde at the ratio of 3:1 compared

with women. are imprisoned at the

ratio of 50:1 compared with women.

get less iavourabte attention at school

and, with or without educationalqualitications. are less likely to get atoo, how does anybody imagine thatours is a patriarchal order of society?

In an article entitled. "Men: What arethey good ior7" (Vogue Magazine) the

following facts are listed:

, one in every four Americans is

employed in a company owned by a

woman today:

in England, 15 years ago. one in

every 15 women earned more than her

male partner; the ligure is now one in

live:, in 1995 more men than women

complained to the Equal Opportunities

Commission about advertisements forjobs;a year after university. 12% of men

are still unemployed compared with

only 8% at women;

average lite expectancy tor a girl

born between 1985 and 1990 is 78.1years and tor a boy its 72.4;- boys outnumber girls by 2:1 inschools tor children with learning

disabilities.

Jacques Lang. France s lorrner

Minister cl Culture. has written a bookentitled: "Tomorrow Belongs toWomen?

The Economist. London. 28 / 12 / 95

count by producing oestrogen in men.

The prediction of this article is that men

will disappear by the middle of the next

century. And that article was entitled

The Male Dodo".

In this context (a post leminist agel. I

would like to tinish this report by notingsix points why boys schools are central

to our soctety.

The first one is CHOICE INEDUCATlON. Choice in education isan important principle because without

it there is monopoly. i.e. everyone hasto go through the same. come out thesame. With the same faults and

strengths. In a one schooling system.

everyone would go to co ed schoolswhich are the more economic tor the

(l 600) in London. has as its aim

true scholarship and spiritual values.and that Its means are those suitedto the individual s interests andcapacity inside out approach

Westminster Boys only. dayThe Perse (Cambridge) , Boys only.

day

Winchester Boys only. boarding

North London Collegiate Girlsonly. day

Eton Boys only. boarding

St Paul s Girls School Gins only.day

we

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In the top 30. there are only two coredschools and they are placed 26th and29th.

The third polnt is ROLE MODELLING

We live in a society ofdiminishing culpability

and a corresponding increase in excusability.

and 05 / 01 / 96. ran articles headed"Have men let the species down?" It

was noted that 87% of all violent crimein the States is committed by men and

more than hall oi that by men who are

under 24 years of age.

in many walks of life. men arebecoming less and less needed atwork. America's Bureau of Labouradvtses that the five iastest growmgkinds at work are'

health services; 68% at women;child care services: 70% women:business services: 70% women:computer data processing: 79%

women:

In contrast the live declining sectors.

viz. ship-building. lootwear.

ammunition-making. leather-working

and photographic supplies. are all

male-dominated.

Biologically. (and this is really the bad

news). males are uselul chielly as "thegenetic sieve" lor the transmission ol

the genes lor the reproducing temale.The male sperm seems important in

the production of the

embryo~protecting placenta. But. andI don't know how they get these liguresbut I have read them. many modern

chemicals are reducing the sperm

state. because it has to build only oneschool to house girls and boys.

The second reason to delend singlesex education is that ORDER ANDCONTROL create effective schooling.Order and control are particularlyprevalent in girls schools. where

according to research. lemale teachers

are "more likely to encourage

behaviour such as obedience,delerence and order". whereas mateteachers are "more tolerant 01 suchtraits as restlessness andaggressweness. more inclined to grant

students autonomy and trom control."

(Schneider & Coutts. 1982. page 905).

Despite this. boys' schools have an

innate order which creates control.much ot this derives lrom tradition. whocan walk on which lawn etc, Thesetraditions create an order which in turncreates control and this appears to

bring effectiveness

The Financial Times (August 1996) in

London. runs an index each year calledthe FT500. in which they rank the top500 schools in Britain During this lastyear the rankings were as lollows:

1. St Paul's (London) 7 Boys only. day

(it is interesting to note that

education according to John Colet.

first Dean and founder ol St Paul s

The Styihiuii 19%

(John Bednall). Probably the most

signiticant contribution that boys'schools make to education is that they

give real possibilities to positive role

modelling (negative as well. of course).

Boys have a very strong instinct to

learn through lollowing the example ololder boys. dads. uncles. grandiathers

etc

The huge power and inlluence otPrelects and Metrics is seminal in aboys school and the power can be an

a irmation ol the good things oimanhood. Vertical structures createthe possibility ol nurture. A skivvy boss

can have a huge inlluence tor good his

skivvy. Even if you have a bad

relationship. and there are those. you

can learn about yoursell in interaction

With a bully or an inadequate. that Will

stand you in good stead lorever.

Boys have an urge tor power and we

need to understand this and guide it tobe ethical and iust. so that boys can go

out into the world and use that powerloriusticet We must not dissuade themlrom using power. as the leministswould have us do. but rather to use thepower well, Boys' schools can do this

better than any other Hero worship is

a positive torce and we need not to be

ashamed oi heroes in schools. but to

develop more heroesl

Point tour is that Boys schools provide

the opportunity to give aGENDER SPECIFIC CURRICULUM

it is a very good idea to grasp early

that boys and girls are dlttersnt. l'll

repeat that: it is a very good idea to

grasp early that boys and girls are

dilterent. This is a biological tact. Nowthere are some people who are tryingto ludge it. We need to delendtestosterone! For example. co edschools operate on the assumptionthat it you put boys with girls, the boyswill improve", the girls will civilisethem. knock off the rough edges. Wellthis really is the most sexist nonsense.

Funher. there is no evidence thatputting girls and boys into the sameschool reduces gender stereotyping, It

doesn't work like multi-culturalschooling, where pulling the races

together can reduce racial tension and

misunderstanding, In tact it oneconsiders that 98% oi all Americanchildren are in co ed schools and onelooks at the statistics tor rape. divorceand the breakdown ol the nuclearlamily. the correlation would appear tobe the opposite: the vast maiorlty ol

children in this country are in cerd

schools and our rape and divorce

statistics are no better.

The other argument lor co ed schoolsis that they are more "natural ( Boys 8t

Girls in School. Together orSeparate'r . Cornelius Riordan). Wellthere's nothing natural about school in

the tirst place. Taking an individual out

at somety tor 12 years ol their livessmacks at construction. not instinct.

Boys have many positives. Boys areidealistic. boys are creative; boys are

honest about themselves and others.These are huge strengths which we

have hidden. We need to develop ouridealism: to make the world a betterplace; to delend the good in us and not

be diverted; we need as boys to catch

a wakeeup call; we need to accept that

more men wtn Nobel prizes lorresearch and ingenuity: and we must

get out there and be creative; we mustuse our entrepreneurial skills and

create Wealth. we are not geing to get

jobs in large corporations, and maybe

we re not going to get jobs at all but

lets get out there and create jobs tor

ourselves.

In my experience. boys have a hugesense of lelrness. Boys' schools have

the opportunity to develop this sense ot

fairness, what is right and what iswrong. because or their locus and lack

ol gender distractions.

Boys' schools give the opportunity to

learn in dttterenl ways and at ditlerent

paces, which suit boys, Boys schools

locus on what it is like to be a boy.Boys schools give time and space torboys to understand their nature: and

boarding schools do this particularlywell.

The second last point that l wish to

raise is that Boys' schools can developthe RENAISSANCE MAN (JohnBednall). The Renaissance Man strove

to be the complete individual bybecoming a lully lullilled beingspiritually. mentally and physically. Healso strove tor an inquiring mind:knowledge; and a rebirth, whereby he

had to research and understand things

such as nature and the human body.whilst still allowing the sensitivny andbeauty ol these things, to be in thelorelront ol the mind. The RenaissanceMan achieved this through their art.poetry and literature.

Boys' schools can otter a balance at

activities: boys can play the temalelead in the House Plays; they can bethe lead in the Debating Society; they

can organise the tea: they can win the

Poetry Prize.

At an International Conterence inSydney last year of Principals olSecondary Schools. one at the itemson the programme was boys interests

I went to the conlerence expecting to

talk about boys' schools. Instead. the

Conlerence locused on the demise orboys in co ed schools in Australia.

They weren't taking leadership roles.

the girls were more articulate and were

better organisers. That is the result olthe educational pendulum swing on

research done in the 70's in Americawhich showed that there are sex rolestereotypes in co ed schools. Thismeans that the teachers expected the

boys to do better at Mathematics andScience, so taught accordingly. In

Australia. these sex stereotypes were

reversed in the Eighties. Bruce squestion in the Maths class was

ignored tor Sheila's to reeftirm Sheila,So the pendulum has swung and theteachers are concerned about boys

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lack oi progress in writing andliterature. art and debating. Girls in

Australia now out periorm the boys in

Maths and in Science. it this is notsocial engineering gone mad, then Idon't know what lsl

Boys schools don t get into that mess:we develop humans, lead out fromwhere boys are to what they can

become. Boys' schools deal with theindividual not the gender.

My tinal point is SCHOOL

CONNECTIVITV. Athletics, rugby and

hockey were not mentioned earlier

because they illustrate so well schoolconnectivity. We had some wonderlul

games this year, where the First Team

played well and the whole College and

spectators erupted into solidarity and

celebration at being part at the whole.

There was a wonderful athleticsmeeting that was won in the last relayand the cricket games that have beenwon in the last over. Gooch talkingquietly to a Std 6 boy who was not

towing the line. Will be with that boy tor

his lite. Don t let us everunderestimate male bonding and

School spirit. and House spirit. These

are hugely positive forces and they are

real needs within the psyche ol boys.

There is research that indicates thatboys need school connectedness. In

1993. the National Adolescent HealthResource Centre at the University at

Minnesota came out With this finding:disturbed boys demonstrated acting

out behaviours. The most salientprotective lactor against acting out

behaviours is school connectedness.And it is not surprising that in some ol

the slums in Ohio. they are starting an

experiment at opening Boys' schools,

"Put simply, evidence suggests that it a

boy becomes alienated trom his

school. the implications tor him are tar

more psychologically serious than thesame problem mould be tor a girl."

(John Bednall).

Boys' and girls schools do not have tobe built miles apart (as the example ol

St Paul s Girls' and Boys' Schoolsshows). The philosophy that is at thebasis of their lounding wrll dictate theirluture. Co ed classes in a transitiondo not make a philosophy, they makean arrangement. Out at our own brave

initiative. which is not P.Cu. to build aseparate girls school, comes a very

strong statement that we believe that

girls and boys are dilterent, and thatwe are not caught up in the post»

feminist tide of blaming the differences,Building the Collegiate is a matter oiprinciple not lashion 'ln matters olstyle, swim with the currents: in

matters of principle, stand like a rock."

(Thomas Jetterson); and out oi theemphasis on the differences in theyears ahead are synergies that areexponential, in terms 01 manners:

gender relationships: cost-elfectiveness: economies oi scale:secure enrolment predictions:

academic sharing: growth andchallenges; lull use of plant and

machinery: and a model to otter our

Nation as an alternative.

GRATITUDE

After the llood came the Lord's promisethat he would never again destroy

man's world With water. And after theflood this year, came the miracle of the

reversal oi the threat of cancer to ourChaplain. Mike Roberts. We haveindeed been blessed.

Our thanks to theteam that madethis year possible:

to the Bursar.Brian Mullin, theASSIstant Bursar.Janet Goddard,and their team, to

the EstateManager, RonCouling. and allthe Estate Stafl ,what a superb too

they have done;

to the front otiiceof Kirsty Davies

and JessieEdmiston. quite

the best we vehad; to BevJohnson. theHeadmaster sPersonalAssistant. whohas increased theoutputs ot our

office hugely. mythanks lortranstorming my

lite , she is themost wonderfulperson: astute.

thoughtful,organised and

ef cient; to the

Collins House Matron, Mrs SusanMaritz. who is retiring, our thanks torshowing such care and concern for herboys and so much involvement in the

spirit and soul of the College: and to

Sister Stead. who is also retiring, our

gratitude for so often being on call in

crises 01 health. for her ellorts at theRugby Festival and in Mountstephens.

To the teachers leavtng. Mrs Michelle

Smith and Mrs Jeanette Neuman,thank you tor the terms work, To MrTony Pluck, who is going to theInternational School on promotion, our

thanks for thoughtlulness and new

ideas in the Science Department; andto Mrs Noeline van Rooyen, whose

husband is unkindly moving to the

Cape. our thanks for her loyalty,

values. energy and dedication. Zulu

came alive under her eftorts and shehas improved the manners of many ol

our boys. We'll have you all back!

To the Academic Stall: memorable,human. inspiring all ol them. To theday boy Housemasters. Heads ol

Department. Director at the Sixth

Form, Directors oi Standards, and the

Boarder Housemasters. Leon Keet andPiet van Tonder, my sincere gratitude.

To Mr Ken Hovelmeier. our amazing

Director at Student Affairs. and awonderful person to work With.

To Ian McLachlan our thanks lor thebreadth. to grasp and lead a sea ofchange on the campus and in thenational thinking in curriculum. Hiscontribution has been huge; I can think

ol no-one better able to steer theacademic side of the College throughthe changing minefield.

To Hennie Jansen. the greatest right

hand man. my thanks. for still waters

that run deep, tor times at calm andtimes oi wisdom. We are indeedblessed in Hennie Jansen.

To Anne van Zyl. whom i have known

lor 17 years and worked With for ten.my thanks for all your good planning,

new dimensions, ideas and good

relationships she has brought. Shehas shown immense courage to

establish a girls' school on a boys'

An unknown labourer ~ hopefully worth his hire?

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school campus. No one could have

done it better.

To Mike Smith who leaves us after 25years at service. Mike is a good

listener. a warm person and a good

lriend. So much ol what has made upMike s lite so tar has happened at

Saints and it has a large compartment

in his heart; Similarly there is a casket

in the hearts ol the boys he's taught lor

their English teacher. Mr Smith, whoseEnglish lessons were always broadand radical. He taught skills lor lilethat were so much more lasting than

the uses ol the semi colon, Mike Smithwas an English teacher in the oldtradition. His lessons were aboutmorality, philosophy. sociology and ol

course sex! We wish Mlke and Margiehappiness and tullilment at Roedean.

Our thanks to John Lees lor the yearsof friendship and good service in the

Prep. School. John Lees is anarchetypal Prep. Head: tried. tested

and a proven mould. He gets to know

the boys. treats them as Individuals.enjoys their own small triumphs and

has a real empathy with little boys. HisU9 Cricket team was one of his manypleasures and where his genius

thrived. His innovations in curriculadevelopment have been brave and his

expansion of the Prep. School aStandard 2 block; a Grade "0" school;a Grades block; as well as an increasein students and staff members and theintroduction oi specialists (such as anOccupational Therapist); and the

signilicant expansion oi interest inmusic in the building of the Bradley

Music Centre are all testimony to hIshuge commitment. He was in his officeeveryday belore 7 am. to interview

parents. John and Patty thank you tor

what you have done lor Saints and

what you will continue to do incementing relationships betweenSaints and Penryn.

Thank you to Robbie Williams. the

Chairman oi the Penryn Trust: to Mrs'

Johanni La Vita, who runs our Matricupgrade Saturday Morning School; andthank you to those who took part in theSaints Awards tor Service. My thanksalso goes to the Parents' Association

and the Council. The motives forjoining such bodies can be a desire for

power or sellvaggrandizement but atSaints it is a love at the school. This isa central pillar at our success. Neitherthe PA. nor the Council have a line

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management tunction. but support and

leave the Headmaster as ChielExecutive Officer to get on with the job

with his team, We are very blessed In

the calibre or men and women whosen/e on the RA. and Council.

Thanks to Gooch and Michael. Goochhas been an extraordinary HeadPrelect: humble. honest, carelul.concerned. committed, thoughtlul.

sensitive and an achiever; he has

brought a dominant dimension that

we've never had before. He haslistened. "I've learnt that leadership is

about talking to the guys lirst. findingout what they're really like. belore

reprimanding. Sir...". Kuhle Kunene

was the first choice lor Head Boy and.

with his empathy. he has proved to beone of the most popular. We'll never

lorget his laugh.

This Headmaster watched "Sense andSensibility" and wept lor the loss of

innocence and gentillty, for a world

where the best lack all conviction.while the worst are lull oi passionate

intensity but reminded himsell oiNoah s covenant: to be obedient to theLord and to try to do the best tor theboys ol this College. I know that I willbe completely misunderstood il I saythat I ll do everything to protect every

hair on every head of every boy in thisCollege. so I ll say it. Thank you all tor

a great year: once again it has been aprivilege and an honour tor me.

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Rev. S. Pitts'sAddress to the

College

Mr Headmaster, Honoured Guests.Ladies and Gentlemen andscholars of St Stithians.

As Speech Day comes aroundeach year we have shared thefeelings expressed through theHead Prefect, of those whose timeat St Stithians was reaching itsclose. And now. after 32 years, Iam finding myself in a position notentirely un akin to theirs.

The years have sped by so quicklythat one hardly notices theirpassing. until. as happens everynow and again. I have foundmyself in conversation with a StStithians boy. who mentions inpassing how his fatheroccasionally refers to his own daysat Saints and how some thingshave changed since then. but theystill have Mr Pitts as Chairman ofthe Council. Well, you re going tohave news for him!

A couple of years ago I mentionedto the Headmaster that I felt thatbecause of hearing difficulties itwas time for me to consider retiringfrom the Chairmanship, Heresponded by saying that hehoped I would wait until theCollegiate was on its feet, Iappreciated that and hoped itwould be possible. It has!

When I reminded Mr Wylde of thatearlier this year he promptly askedme to be the Guest Speaker at theCollege Speech Day this year!And I had always thought he was afriend of mine!

"There s a divmity that shapes ourends. said Hamlet, "rough hewthem how we will,

His friend Horatio replied. "That ismost certain."

Those like myself. who havetravelled a long road. can oftenlook back and see the proof of it.And those who are still young canheed it and take heart from it.

Should you be acquainted with theorigin of St Stithians you will beaware of how indebted we all areto that unseen hand. The twoyoung Cornish friends whoultimately became the Founders ofSaints decided to leave Britain at atime at economic depression andemigrate to America. They madetheir plans and when the timecame. they made their way toPlymouth to catch their ship. Buton arrival there they were informedthat the ship was delayed andwould not be sailing for severaldays.

By chance , or so we say therewas another ship in port. and onenquiry our two adventurers weretold it world be leavmg the nextday for Cape Town. Incredibly, onthe turn. the two friends deCIded togo there instead!

As builders the two young menprospered in South Africa. andafter working in several differentcentres came finally toJohannesburg. where theyestablished their own company.They were keen Methodists andlearned from Gilbert Tucker. afellow Methodist and an Old Boy ofKingswood College. practising asan Accountant in Johannesburg,that there was need for such aCollege in Johannesburg. The twoCornishmen eventually madeprovision in their Wills for such anundertaking. "To prOVide a liberaleducation. with Christian teachingin an effective School inJohannesburg."

The securing of surtable [and forthat purpose took time. but once

again a scrcalled "chance remark"at a meal table led to the acquiringof the very site where we aremeeting today. There is indeed adivmity that shapes our ends.

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and one of the importantinstruments of that "shaping is thisgreat College and all that it offersto the children of the familiesrepresented here today. And that inspite of the criticism levelled at thetime of the folly of the purchasingof land "halfeway to Pretoria" (as itwas claimed) for a school forJohannesburg s children, Truly.there is a hand that guides!

EDUCATIONALADMINISTRATION

No small ponion of my own life hasbeen linked with the Church sEducational undertakings thoughthat did not figure in my mind whenI left Britain some 60 years ago forthe work of the Christian Ministry in

this country but I now can see it aspart of that "shaping of ends" towhich Hamlet referred, hiddenfrom one s eyes at the time.

After five years of War Service inAfrica and Europe. my return toSouth Africa involved a further fiveyears as the General Secretary ofthe Christian Council of SouthAfrica. a body that co ordinatedthe missionary outreach of thedifferent denominations. involvingconstant contact With theireducational work. particularly inthe great institutions built to servethe education and training of theAfrican population. Their nameswere household words. for most

were more than a century oldAdams. Healdtown. Kilnerton.Lovedale. St Matthews. and manyothers. And then in administrationfor fourteen years heading up thatgreat educational centre atHealdtown. where twelve yearsbefore. Nelson Mandela hadcompleted his High Schooleducation before going on toUniversity at Fort Hare.

Healdtown had 1 400 students.both boys and girls. 800 of whomwere boarders drawn from all overSouth Africa and beyond. mainlyXhosas. under the CapeAdministration.

The College offered Primary andSecondary education. teachertraining with specialist courses inPhysical Education for men, withan excellent gymnasium, andPosteMatric Domestic Science forwomen.

There were two terms each yearwith fees of £28 per term. allfound. The badge of the College orInstitution was inspired by wordsfrom the fortieth chapter of lsaih:"They that wait upon the Lord shallmount up with wings as eagles".The badge depicted the flight ofthe eagle. mounting up as theAfrican people are doing at thistime in South Africa, where NelsonMandela has led the way.

And so from the hills of the EasternCape to Johannesburg and theburgeoning College of St Stithians,whose Council I was privrleged tojoin in the thirteenth year of her

age.

At that stage Mr Steyn Krige wasthe popular Headmaster a manwith a great feeling for youngpeople. It is a happy thought thathis son is with us on our Stafftoday. Steyn Krige was with us forthe next three years. beforemoving to Woodmead.

Mr Mark Henning joined us as hissuccessor in 1969. and gave the

College 19 years of invaluableservice. I remember how at theend of his time with us, heremarked that there had not beena single year in his term of officewhen there was no building gomgon in the College.

During he time he was approachedto become Headmaster of anotherfamous Schoolv He was goodenough to approach me to discussthe matter. Quite apart from thefact that our young College's needwas. in my opinion. greater thanthat of the other place. I was alsoaware that if he accepted theappointment he would be the latestin a long line of "Heads whereasat St Stithians he would be able todevelop the College to its fullpotential. He did! And when laterhe was appointed the first NationalDirector of the IndependentSchools Council. no-one couldhave any doubt that he was theright man for the post. and he hasproved it. and put us all in his debt.There is indeed "a divinity thatshapes our ends..."

And to show that there was no illfeeling towards the College thatdid not get him, we have since

supplied them with a Headmaster.as we have for many otherschools. And I remember it was acomment from Mark that helped usto find a worthy successor to himhere at St Stithians.

Nor shall I forget that it was underMark Henning's leadership that weaccepted our first African scholarsinto Saints in a day when that wasfrowned upon officially

Mr Wylde joined us at thebeginning of 1989. and again. as Ilook back. he came at a criticaltime. Saints was 37 years old. andsomething of the spirit that broughtthe College into being still lingeredin its life. But it was critical in thesense that one might have gotgreat satisfaction from the College.and been content to see it growthrough succeeding years. But

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David Wylde is not that kind ofperson. His spirit is that of one whomust always be pressing on to newheights. And so it was to his fertilemind that there came the Vision ofa College in a rural area whichwould open up new possibilities.especially in the case of Africachildren. in surroundings thatwould be familiar to them, bothWhite and Black.

80 there came into being anotheroff shoot of Cornwall at least inthe name as the vision ofPenryn College. overlookingNelspruit, finally took form in bricksand mortar. though it is by nomeans complete as yet. It was agreat undertaking. in which manycalled to assist and many agencieswere approached to assist withfunds for a venture that was muchin line with the growing concern forthe disadvantaged section of ourpopulation. Penryn has grownrapidly. and looks to St Stithians asits mother. its guide. philosopherand friend, with a strong bondexisting between the two in contactand concerns. We are delighted tohave its Headmaster. Mr RogerCameron. with us at our publicgatherings. And the present headof our Preparatory school. willbecome the head of their Prep. atthe beginning of next year avisual reminder of our care andconcerns.

And then. as that father of a Saintsboy I referred to earlier remarked.that things have changed acrossthe years. Members of the Councilalways enjoyed being taken by MrHenning on one of his Saturdaymorning guided tours by Kombi toview the developments in newbuilding at Saints. But even sincethen. the scene has changeradically.

The second brain child of DavidWylde has extended to service ofSt Stithians to our parents who cannow take their offspring boys andgirls to one area ofdisembarkation. where they are

able to receive all that Saints hasto offer, not only academically, butin sport. clubs and the wholewonderful provision and spirit ofthis place.

To see the little figures on thelawns when the Collegiate beganoperation last year was a mostmoving sight. only to be rivalled bytheir growth in one year when allwere assembled for the Dedicationand Of cial Opening of the Schoolby the Methodist Presiding Bishopon Founder s Day, on 20 July this

year.

And if you have not yet seen theCollegiate buildings, make sureyou see them this morning Theyare a delight to the eye, and thatwe owe to our distinguishedArchitect, Bill Carter, and theguidance made available by Mrs

Anne van Zyl. Head Mistress.whom we are so glad to have, andwhose enthusiasm is intectious.

While one rejoices in the memoryof the devotion and leadership ofour "Heads", so much of what theyhave accomplished could neverhave been without the enthusiasmand loyalty of the members of thevarious staffs, to whom we areprofoundly grateful.

Rev. 8. Pitts says Iarewell to K.Kunene in the Chapel

Let me mention a number ofunforgettable things:

For a long time we were consciousof a sphere in which we couldmake no outstanding contribution,namely Music. But a couple atyears ago we were able toestablish a Music Block, which MrRay Bradley, a former Chairman ofCouncil opened. The "Stythian"published a picture ol thatoccasion showing the Headmaster,Mr Urdang. and Mr Bradley. Thecaption named Mr Bradley "Rev.5. Pitts . Our relationship hasnever quite recovered. We havenow even managed to send aChoir to America on tour under theguidance of Mrs Schafer, and haveproduced Wind and Jazz Bands aswell as singing groups.

The Matric Support Programme isa noteworthy outreach endeavouras every Saturday morning extratuition is given to promisingstudents from disadvantagedareas testimony to the caringspirit of St Stithians in its anxiety tohelp these young people, and forthat we have been endebted toJohanni la Vita and her helpers.

In the 70's we had a real battlewith finances and our HonoraryTreasurer, Colin Dunn, then aMember of Council, and theBurser. Mr Collet. had a verydifficult time because of heavydebts from building. They battledon With wonderful devotion. untilwe were able to dispose 01 part oiour land to get us out of the red.One doesn t forget thosethreatening days.

Saints has many works of Art. andI am not referring to portraits ofpast Headmasters, though I mustadmit they are very good. I shalllong remember the Chapel

coloured Windows and the greateast window. portraying theparable of "The Good Samaritan .donated by Mr Bradley and theCalder sculptures. There are manyother works of art too, but i Will

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mention one other item ofimportance and that is the Bible ofone of the College tounders, MrAlbert Charles Collins, given to theCollege by his family. andpresented by Jack Collins.

As my example of what the Bibleteaches - there was a day whenone of the Staff members of theCollege lost his sight. What a blowthat must have been to the personconcerned. There are placeswhere. when that happened to amember of Staff, he or she couldexpect to be put aside. howeverkindly. It will stand to the credit ofSt Stithians, that that was not thecourse that followed but rather thatways were found to continue touse the God given gifts of thisteacher, and so to enable him tobe a source of instruction. counseland courage to those whom heprepared lor life beyond school,And in that difficult Situation hiswife was to play an important part,and so does still. God bless her.

Finally, a word 01 congratulation toall those who will receive prizesthis morning. and sympathy tothose who didn t quite make it thistime.

But prize or no plee. no one cantake from you the blessing of theeducation you have beenprivileged to receive at Saints, andnot least in the understanding thatlife is a business of learning for aslong as it lasts. Our good wishesWill tollow you as you go out tomake your way in the world.wherever that may be.

I do not need to remind you thatthere is such a thing as "SaintsHonour which you will take Withyou wherever you go.

And to end where I began , "ThereIS a divmity that shapes our ends.roughehew them how we wrll Sokeep in touch! And may God bless

you!

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The Headboy'sAddress to theCollege

Good morning Mr Chairman. Mr Wytde.honoured guests, members at Stall. ladiesand gentlemen and renew pupils at StStlthlans College.

It is an honour tor the to address you thismorning on behatl ot the matrics pl '96.

Time sure does lly when you're having lunand that re why the year ltew past tlkelightning tor us matrtcs

Mr Wylde asked me the other day what I

thought was the most memorable aspect atmy Matrlc year My answer . the manner inwhich the MalrtCS have gone tromnumerous small groups or lriends to oneunit ol brotherhood, which led the Collegethrough, I dare say, one ot its mostsuccesslul years in history,

The busier man will always lind time to dothat little extra, This was the characteristicol the Matncs pl '96, We had individualswho played First Team sports, gainedAcademic Honours, chaired clubs andsocieties and made time to be involved inthe school s drama production , all at once.Thank you to all the Matrics tor a wonderlutyear and a rob well done.

But how can one lorget that: "on One andAll. when will we seize that victory wetought and died lorl" We certainly did seizethose vlotories this year both on the sportstield and in the classroom.

-We won the inter htgh Swimming Gala lorthe lust time in eleven years,

«We came second to King Edward s Schoolat the lnterhigh Athletics by only a narrowmargin out we got our revenge when wewon the Johny Walla Knockout later that

afternoon at St Johns,

we were rated the top school at the South

Atrioan Schools' Squash Tournament

7We won the Northern Dlstrlcls Cross

Country and local Tennis premier leagues.

We whiteewashed St Johns on our

second encounter on the rugby ttelcl - what

a pteasurei

We won the local School s debatingleague.

_We had tour matrie boys placed In the top100 at the Maths Olympiad.

vWe had 25 boys who gamed Academic

Honours , the most ever in the history atthe school.

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And the Dukes sang to their heartscontent at the many otlicial school lunctionsduring the year.

All lhis would never have been possiblewllhout the determination the boys whichshowed in everything they did. it stemmedItem the Honour they have lot the College.The Salnts Honour has seen its second

binhday now, and still growrng lronlstrength to strength. The boys have tor thelirst time started to realise that taking

responsibility in everything they do is the

way lonlvard: because any school canachieve great sponing and academicresults, but only a great school has pupilswho don't rely on rigid rules. but on theirlove and pride in the School to guide themlorwatd.

When we entered the school in Standard 5

we were bombarded wtth spirit. traditionand respect. Our testosterone levels werebuilt up to a maximum and managed toremain reasonably stable until the

beginning of Standard 9. With some ot usbeing Boarders, the idea ot even seeing agirl during the week was not even dreamtcl, let alone a whole Collegiate full or them

on our property. But the doubts andapprehensions were soon to be done awaywith: over the past year the boys havetaken a new perspectlve wtth regard to thegirls, seeing them not as obiects but aspeople. They are last teaming to work withthem, The concept ot a College andCollegiate on the same campus has abright luture ahead cl it. Thanks you to Mrs

van Zyl let her role in the process,

Observing the controversy and lack olprolessionattsm which has surrounded theMatrio exams. past and present onerealises how society is slowly losing sight olthe impedance at educating the youth. It itsa privilege to attend a school such as Stsutnians. Thanks to our parents lor neverlosing sight at this tact.

To our teachers it has been said that trueknowledge ls what you remember alter youhave torgotten you were taught at school Itthls is true, l hope that we never gain trueknowledge dunng our Matnc tinai examsWhat you have given us over the past lewyears has gone tar beyond the call at duty.We are eternally gratetut.

To Mr Jansen. Mi McLachlan, Mrl-ioveimeier and Rev Roberts. it is so truethat everyone is always content wheneverything is going well, but nobody evertakes the time to thank those responsible,yet at the slightest hint ot bad times thosesame people are alien the lust to take theblame. Thank you tor taking the heat andquietly going about With what you do best,

To Mr Wytde. a.k.a, Dark Wing, aka. TheBass, a k.a. Joshua Doors, to echo thewords at John Robbie at our tviatric dinner-we thought ol you as a scaly eke" when we

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tlrst arrived in Standard Six, but through

your leadership. you earned our respectover the past live years and actually provedto be quite a good "eke . out one thing willalways remain the same, that is. we willalways remember you as the take with nohair. You allowed us to be individuals, and

lrom day one you emphasised theimportance or getting involved. Thank youtor the wtsdom and courage you haveimparted on us.

Lastly. to the Ground stall who provide usWith magni cent lacillties, to all theBoarders tor being the backbone ot theschool, lrorn the Pretects to all the StandardSixes, you made it happen.

Remember, Saints is all about opportunitiesand it is whether you use theseopportunities that will determme yoursuccess,

Remember.You own the litter.You own the theft.You own the victories andYou own the College

To the Mattias, the world out there is unkind

and competitive but it is tutt ot opponunitieslust waiting to be taken Remember, inwhatever decisions you make Robert Frost

writes."Two roads diverged in a wood. and l,

l took the one less travelled byand that has made all the dlltererice "

And always remember, that Oh One andAll, How could we are torget that here ourship once anchored and here its coursewas sell

Thank you and God Bless.

K Kunene

Prize List

Class Prizes

Std R lonathan MinsterStd 7 Richard HolrnStd R Nicholas Dennis

Std 3 Alexander Kahle

Std 10 Richard Mens

VI Form Andrew Makinson

Industry Prizes

Std R | i we NkabindeStd 7 Sean LouwStd R Darren WelslordStd 1? Shaun ChamberlainStd 1n Brendan Grainger

Matric Subject Prizes

English Martin PeroldAlrikaa. Martin PeroldFrench Martin PeroldLatin Robin BoydMat. ' Andrew SouterAdditional ' ' Richard MensComputer Science v ' Richard MensPhysical Science Richard MensArt (Shirley Woodhouse Prim lonathan CaneBiology (Vernon Clegg Pri at Martin PeroldGeography Ryan MulhollandHistorv Brendan Grainger

Project PrizesWinner T0picAnthony Ford. ,A HotAir Balloon

he Season of Life

.....The Effects 0/ Drugs on Pain Fla/is!

Std 6 Design & Technology ProjectStd 6 English NoveStd 7 Biology Project (Hancock Prize)

Alistair VennStd 7 Design a Technology Project Frank Harnur Structures

Richard HolmStd 8 Physical Science Proier t Nicholas " .n ..FIoatation

Jan-Hendrik du PlessisDarren Welstord

Std 9 Art Project ................................................... Matthew FearnheadStuart Field

Std 9 Biology Project (Sam Trophyt Scott Davie Anhropod <1 m e i: n on a Carcass Alexander Kahle

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Std 9 Computer Science PrnianWinner TopicDIInoan Promnir Belnw the Water-line

Std 9 French Project............................................

Std 9 Geography Project .....................................

Sid 9 History Projec

Cultural Awards

Music:

Lloyd Prize lor Instrumental

St Stithians Singers Trophy

Jean-Piere WelmanSteven Solomon.Trevor Spence Kings & Presidents of France

Shaun Chamberlain ...................... Relationship between birds andBradley Thorpe the ace-systems at WelgevondenSteven Beaumont. .Settlemenl History of the MagaliesbergBruce Steen in the Bmedersrroom Area

Flyan WeaverInnathan Kay

St Stithians Choir PrimSchafer Trophy for Versatility in the Contribution

Drama:

Gavin Hood Floating Trophy for BestArtnr

Andrew Souterto the Music in the College.................t.tt...............Alexander Kahle

Rikjan Scott Proxime ArressitBest Actor in the Junior P ' -

Michael BartlettInnathan Harris

Best Actor in a House PlanDirector oi Winning House PlavContribution to Drama

Headmaster's Prizes:

Brandon TrewBrandon Stafford

Flikjan ScottDaniel Leech

Darren Welsford Raymond Coetzee

Norman Rasmussen

Headmaster s Essay Prim SnninrInninr

Headmaster s Poetry Pri e aninr

Junior Gareth Hempson

Public Speaking:

Best Senior Public " 'Best Junior Public SpeakerBest Senior Dehater

Best Junior Debater

Mir hael BartlettStuart WilliamsMirhael Bartlett

..... Richard Holm Best Overall Contribution to Debatinn

Languages:

Std 6 Language Pri p(Highest Marks in three languages)Std 10 Bilingualism Pri a

Most Improved French Scholar in Std 6 » 7(Donated by the French Cultural Attache)Most Improved French Linguist in Std 8 - 9(Donated by the French Cultural Attache)

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Andrew Whitebread

lnnathan Minster

Martin PeroldKeisuke Eguchi

Paul Bodart

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Art:

Std 6 An PrinHope Art Trophy(BestArt work on display on Founders' Day)

Club Prizes:

Photographic ( IuhAlex Anderson Community Service Award

Memorial Prizes

nylan Grif thslonathan Cane

Ian White

Gareth Collins

Colin Giles Memorial Prize Granary Janse van Rensburg

{For Science in Std 7)14 A Quad (Guy Park)

Stephen Hoare Prim(For Most improved Rowing Crew)Richard Lowe h ' Prim Gareth Louw

(For Initiative in Business)Macnicol Prize for CreativityIan Anderson Pri7e(Matric boy consistently displaying the greatest integrity)Sean Dick Memorial Award(Matric boy in recognition of outstanding service in the College over a number atyears)

Norman Tickton Trophy(Outstanding sporting ability in a boy 15 years or younger)Andrew Pretorius Trophy(Most improved Cricketer)

Special Prizes for Distinction in Academics and Sport

Special Prize for Std R(For Mathematics, Physical Science & Biology)Nedbank Prize for Std 10(Highest aggregate in the Sciences)Best Contribution to the Post~Matric YearBest use of Post Matric Form ExperienceRotary Club of Sandton Award(For Scholarship, Sportsmanship. Leadership. Fellowship and Service)Sandton Mayor's Trophv(Pupil who, in the opinion of the boys, usually tries the hardest)

Mears PI In(The A Team with the Best Sporting Record of the Year)Chairman's Cup - Best JuniorARowing Crew(Presented by the Dowdle Family)Madin Floating Trophy(Best Fielder in is! XI)Roy Pienaar Sheild(Best Batsman oi the Year)Penryn TrophuTreagus Trophv(Best pe ormance in a non-curricular sport)

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Ionathan CaneKuhle Kunene

Andrew Souter

Ryan Holmner

Giant Harrison

Nicholas Bredenkamp

Richard Mens

Grant MackenzieMichael Laubscher

Kuhle Kunene

............. Gregg Cornline

1st Squash Team(Dawd Hancock)

..U15 B Quad(Ralph Johnson)

Ryan Herd

Grant ElliottPhilip Hearle

Grant Leibbrandt,...Flynn Robson

Naldoo Hockey Trophy. .................................... Bret Warren(For good sportsmanshlp. bnngmg honour to the College)St Slilhians Squash Trophy ........................................................ , ............................ Davrd Hancock

(Besl overall conmbulron I0 [he Squash Club)St Stilhlans Tennis Club TrophyMor10n Floallng Trophy . . ..

Rob Conroy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Michael Banlelt

(Sportsman of Ilm yeal) TIm PennelAllied Bank Trophy .................................................................................................. House: Wesley(House wrlh me best ACEdEITl/C Aclrlevemenl} Head. Daniel LeechAllied Bank Trophy . ..... House: Pills(House wrl h the Des! Spa/1mg Hesulls} Head: Hugh ColeThornton Trophy ....... House: Wesley

(House with Des! Cullura/Ach/evemenre) Head: Daniel Leech

E M. Hams Memorial Cup ......................... . ........ House: WesleyHead. Daniel Leech

. ........................................................................... Kuhle Kunene

Old Boys Watch

R, ShieldsStd 7

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Saturday SchoolWith the very generoussponsorship of Momentum Life(R80 000 again this year). wecontinue to help students fromformer D.E.T. schools to improvetheir academic subjects Le.English. Mathematics. PhysicalScience and Biology. They alsolearn how to become computerliterate. The students are mainlyfrom Meadowlands, Soweto andthe Witkoppen area in Sandton.We also have a lew adults whoattend the Witkoppen night schoolwhile working during the day.

Sometimes we wonder whether wemake a difference to the tragiceducation situation that still existstoday

Looking at the Matric results80% last year we do seem to,

Some new events this year havebeen the introduction of Biologylessons in an actual laboratory awhole new experience tor all thesestudents. Mr Charles Key doespractical work with the studentsWt ltCh includes the dissecting ofrats which can be an excttingexperience. Mr Charles Jeannotthas introduced them to e mail andthey are talking to students aroundthe globe another uniqueexperience for them.

Mrs Mariana Neuman has alsobeen conducting experiments inthe Science laboratory and cannotbelieve that a student can do Std 9and 10 Solence without anypractical work. Mrs Pam Gouws,who has been With us since thebeginning, as has Mrs Neumann.still teaches English and she takesgreat pleasure in the lively debatesthat occur.

Our two Escom engineers are stillteaching Mathematics and arealarmed at the standard at work insome schools. Richard Sato and

Albert Mokoena both attendedschool in Soweto and apparentlynothing much has changed sincethe 1970's,

Thanks must go to the Saintsparents who suppon us. Thetextbooks and novels that aredonated are received veryenthusiastically Thanks must alsogo to Mr D. Wylde for his supportand wisdom and the use ot thesewonderful premises. For just oneday a week, these deprivedchildren can have a taste of what aperfect school is like.

Oh yes, we do make a difterence!

Mrs J. La Vita

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Std 9

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Every year we speak of howquickly time has llown by. and thisyear is no exception. I can hardlybelieve that I am hearing carolsbeing practised in the Chapel everyday now, as different groupsprepare themselves for our carol

services.

This has been another extremelybusy year at Saints, With theChapel being in such demand thatwe have to work out a systemwhereby the Chapel now has to be"booked" by those Wishing to use it.

We have had our regular servtcesas always throughout the year, andit has been good to see a smallgroup at parents worshipping withus on a number of Sunday nights ,you are always more than

welcome!

In addition, many weddings havebeen held, and also a number ofbaptisms have taken place in ourChapel. and our congratulations toall those involved. Sadly. we recorda small number of funeral sen/icestoo. and we pray that the peace,beauty and tranquillity of ourCollege grounds as well as theChapel will have added a measureof comfort to those who mourn.

Sadly. we say goodbye to MrsMoira Schater who sen/ed both theCollege as a whole. and the Chapelin particular, as an organist. solaithi ully and With such talent formany years. Go well Moira, weWish you and Des health andpeace tor many years to come.

With Mrs Schafer s departure, wewelcomed to Saints our new MusicDirector. Mrs Sue Cock who hasalready made her mark on thesinging in the Chapel. We lookton/vard to a long and fruitfulassociation With Mrs Cock and herteam from the Music Department,and | Wish to record my deep

Chapel Notes

Penryn here we come

gratitude to all our organists andpianists for their support again thisyear

The highlight of the year tor mehas been havmg our Collegiategirls at our Chapel, and the specialethos they bring to the entirecampus. and specifically, to theChapel activnies. Welcome girls. itis a joy to have you all here !

In conclusion, I wish to express myvery sincere gratitude to Mr Wylde,Mr Jansen, Mr Maolachlan and

Chapel Stewards

Mrs van Zyl as well as all thecampus Staff for their patience.their gentleness and their deepconcern and love that Lesley, oursons and l were so conscious of

during my illness.

Our thanks must also go to anumber of parents whosefriendship and expressions of careand concern helped us through atough time. I think of one parent inparticular, who has gone out of herway by making numeroustelephone calls overseas as wellas locally in. order to help usdecide what course of treatmentwould be the best way to go.

I think of many gifts. train staff,from boys, girls and from parents,that have helped cheer us up. The

joy has come, not just from the gift.but from the comlort of knowingthat people care - thank you One

and All.

God bless you and. Shalom!

Rev, M. Roberts

Back Row: J.Campbell; R, Sears; M Roberts; C. MarshFront Row: Z. Magoio; V. Taylor: Rev. M, Roberts; N, Clarke; J. Shahim

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FarewellsRev. Stanley Pitts

Address given by Mr Bill Caner at the 1996 Prize Givmg.

There are occasions on which we need to allow time to stand still. Today is such a time For we as the StStithians Family, after 26 years. are taking farewell of an old friend, a corner stone oi this Stan Pitts' beloved

College.

Yes, the Rev. Stanley Pitts has been the Chairman of the College Council for 26 momentous. galloping, at timesdi icult. but always challenging, and glorious years. He has decided to pass the baton on. although he Will remain

a member of the Councrl for a few years to come.

It is difficult for many oi us to imagine 3 Speech. or Founders Day Without the Inspirational and binding presenceol Stan and Daphne. Stan has led us Wisely with a light but firm and understanding hand. Always accessible hehas a deep understanding of the essence oi the spirit of St Stithians which goes with a constant loyalty to all whoserve the College. This is underpinned by a fervent commitment to its well being. Let us not underestimate hisinlluence on our successes and our blessings in many fields.

So today on this day that our world stands SIlIL it is my privilege to introduce to you, as our speaker. our much

loved Chairman, the Reverend Stan Pitts.

Many of you will say that the Rev. Stanley George Pitts (does that not resound with British History) needs nointroduction he is part of us. but like so many cornerstones we rub against everyday, we tend to forget what he

was and what he IS outside of our lives.

Stan was born at the outbreak of the First World War in Croydon outside London. He was born, like John Wesleyand other great Methodists. an Anglican, but saw the light at an early age and like his mother became a Methodist- only to be blessed wrth Anglican Headmasters ever after don't Methodists ever become teachersl

He was the eldest son of a family of live. one Sister and tour brothers, At the age of 12 he won a Scholarship tothe Whitgift Public School in Croydon where he went on to becomeHead Boy. I hasten to add that that titrbit of Information I got trorriDaphne who is the fount of knowledge in the Pitts tamily.

From an early age Stan had a call to do God s work in Africa andwas inspired by the Great African Dr KnegWir Aggrey. the PrinCipalof Achimota College on the Gold Coast. Dr Aggrey was a well-known author and inspired a generation of missionaries andeducators in Africa.

Stan started as a Cost and Works Accountant in a road-making firm, no wonder he has such a sharp eye for figures in CounCil

Meetings.

The call to serve the church and his Lord though was never faraway and at an ordination sewice one evening he responded and ayear later was on his way to King Williamstown , a Border town.

After servrng the farmers on the Eastern Cape Frontier for a fewyears he was called back to Cape Town where he registered at

U.C.T. and entered the Methodist Seminary. 1» . i . It was at this stage that two events at major import happened thatRev. Stanley Pitts and Kuhle Kunene

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changed his life for ever. He met, conquered. and married the imperious Daphne Treleaven and the Second WorldWar broke out! (The two of course had nothing to do with each other!)

Stan s Masters Degree was interrupted and he and Daphne joined up both ending up as commissioned Officers.

Stan went North and fought alongside his men with Gen. Dan Pienaar with the 6th SA Division Gunners in NorthAfrica. He pushed through to the River Po. In Italy, with them and eventually was posted to Rome as SeniorChaplain to the Free Churches.

In 1946 he returned to Cape Town and was the Permanent Secretary to the Christian Council of Churches for 5years. This took him around the world and to the major centres of missionary work in South Africa. It came as nosurprise therefore. when he was asked to take over from the Rev. Grant as Rector at Healdtown in 1951. A greatMethodist Institute of Learning from primary to teachers training. It ranked with Lovedale and Fort Hare inproviding quality education when it was denied to so many of our countrymen.

Stan and Daphne spent 14 wonderfully rewarding years at Healdtown where their daughter Margaret spent herearly years. In 1965 Stan was called to follow the legendary Joe Webb at the senior church in the country ,Johannesburg Central and his relationship with Saints began as Chairman of the Southern Transvaal District.

Stan spent 14 years at the Central Church and during this time he became Chairman of Methodist Conference forthe second time in 1973 following his first term of office in 1963. In 1971 he became Chairman of the St StithiansCouncil 26 years ago. 26 wonderful years during which time we saw Mark Henning with wisdom, focus theschool and build a solid foundation as a place of excellence ready to expand and blossom and reach Its full

potential.

With the Pitts/Wylde partnership we have witnessed St Stithians achieving its greatness and becoming a majorforce in education today. Under Stan's Chairmanship we have established Grade 0, Post Matric. Penryn, and theCollegiate all the while expanding our numbers. All these initiatives were soundly based and wisely overseen byour Chairman. Today Sir, is your last appearance as Chairman in the company of the St Stithians Family and wepay tribute to you and to Daphne. We thank you and we praise you both for your friendship, commitment, wisdom

and leadership. Time does indeed stand still as we take our leave of you as Chairman.

With those words Ladies and Gentlemen. I give you our speaker, our Chairman, The Rev. Stanley George Pitts.

Trish Lees

Question: Which is greater. the number of atoms in the universe orthe number of worksheets produced by Trish Lees ?

Answer: The number of atoms but only just.

Question: Which is faster, the speed of sound or Trish Leesrunning down the corridor?

Answer: Trish Lees !

The end of the first term was a very sad occasion for Saints andparticularly the Mathematics department. Trish is one of the bestMaths teachers around, and we will miss her terribly. Trish has agreat enthusiasm for Mathematics and a rare talent of being able tocommunicate enthusiasm to her classes. She demands highstandards and gets them. Her examination results are an exampleto all of us.

Enjoy your new life in Natal Trish, with Hank and the kids. Don't

ever forget us: we will not forget youl Mr D. Ryan Hank and Trish

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Michael Smith 1972-1996

Shakespeare said: All the world's a stage. and all the men and women merely players". School is no exception:As a teacher you are required to give five or six public performances each day to hostile audiences. You rehearseand learn your lines each day and if you forget them. you ad lib ~ tell a story. show a film or leave the classroomon an "urgent" errand. In 25 years l have moved from U11 to U7 where the view is not as good

There is no need to advertise shows. the audience Slmply arrives. Some leave before the show is over: one boyclosed the book we were reading and leaped out the second floor window of my class.

Teachers play many roles in the course of their careers. We are required at various times to be: strict lather,policeman. psychologist, nanny, confidant and adVIsor on swotting methods. exams and how to get a girl. (This lastwhen I was a good deal younger). I have been called mummy once or tWice, but it s frankly not a role with which Iam particularly comfortable.

It is sad but inevitable that as one gets older the gap widens between teacher and pupil and the ready quips andcasual banter become rarer. when one is older they trust one more. I have had two boys who. more or less byaccident, made fires during class in their oldetashioned desks and ended up doing a wild dance in the desk andlater on the floor in order to extinguish them.

Life in the Staff room will be missed. There are few jobs which proVide the opportunity to socialise twice a day withcolleagues. Of course the school has changed, but then so have I. l have been sitting, almost by accident, in thesame seat in the Staffroom for some tilteeri years and l was considering a change in case I got into a rut. Now, ofcourse, there is no time.

It is said that when a girl discovers that she is not the only pebble on the beach, she should become a littleboulder. I am movmg now before it's too late and need to find a school With ramps for a wheelchair.

What has kept me gomg is. I believe. the ability to see the funny Slde to so many facets of the school experience.Once when I had finished asking various members of a Matric class what they intended doing when they leftschool one ol them asked, "And you. Sir. What are you doing when you grow up?" I must confess I still don t knowlOne of the more memorable announcements made by the Headmaster over the intercom system which predatedthe D.R.O. went like this The first eight rowers are to meet me in my office at break and they must bring their cox

With them.

This is not the final curtain for me but Simply a change ofvenue and a different audience. I Will take my warped sense ofthe ridiculous and my facetious remarks and inflict them on a

different group of people.

Many thanks to you all and panicularly to Hugh Huggett. whois the perfect gentleman, Almost all of the significant events ofmy life have taken place while I have been at Saints. not thelast of which was marrying Margie.

Saints is a beautiful and functional theatre complex With atalented and inspired company of actors and actresses led bythe Independent Schools answer to Laurence OliVIer. l haveno doubt that it will continue to draw enthusiastic crowds towhat is, after all. the best show in town, Break both legs

Thank you

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Twenty-five years ago Mike Smith arrived at a very different Saints. It was smaller, more compact. and struggling tomake its mark on the educational and sporting scene. Mike was originally employed to teach Afrikaans » he had aLegal degree - and to coach sport At St John s College he had represented the top school teams "1 cricket andrugby as well as playing hockey.

Mike is a multi~talented person; he was once a lead guitar for the popular jazz band - "The Barons" . thatperformed regularly in the now defunct Oxford Hotel; he built a wonderfully crafted wooden yacht to sail from theCape to Rio before that race was even thought of; and he knows more about cars than many mechanics. He tookover and ran the School Drivers' Education Programme [or many years. Moreover, he is completely bilingual in thebroadest sense of the word

Mike s strength was his deep understanding and Iovo of the heritage of the English literature in its Widest sense ofthe word His understanding and interpretation ol poets across the ages and his team-teaching lectures on theClassrcs were well received: his enthusiasm for Hardy was known to have some unusual spin-offs when theThomas Hardy Society was seen walking round the school chewmg grass and wearing typical gear of a hundredyears ago. His has the warmest of relationships With the pupils and many ot them looked forward to the uniqueJoke time.

He is also known for his qtiick, dry Wit and is a legend in the Staff Room for his off tha-cufl Witticisms frequentlyagainst himself. His carpentw skill led to his appomtment as Stage Manager and the building of some wonderfulsols such as West Side Story and the powerful "Conduct Unbecoming .

We wrll all miss his lino figure and his selloeprecatory wit. and Wish him and Margie all the best at Roedean.

Messrs. J Vernal: H. Hugger: M. Clarke

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The Resource Centrelhe Library has seen somesignificant changes over the pastyear. We began with an evaluationof the potential of the computersystem to accommodate theCollegiate library and after a longperiod of frustration eventuallychanged systems. Changing notonly the software package but theoperating system as well, involvedlong and cautious procedures andmany hours of extra workparticularly through the secondterm. The College and CollegiateLibraries can now be accessedfrom any point on the campusnetwork and the Prep. library is inline to join the system in the nearfuture, Each pupil has now beenissued with a bar coded ID cardthat can be used at any library on

the campus.

We had hoped that the change ofsystem would advance thenegotiations we have had withSABlNET to download ourdatabase into the national network.This initiative has been underdiscussion for some two years.Once we can do this our databasewill become available to all schoolsin the country through a nationalschools database. It is only thelack oi time that has prevented usreaching this target this year.

The Staff of the Collegiate. Prep.and College libraries now meetfortnightly to discuss matters ofcommon interest. We alsocontinue to meet with independentschool librarians once per termand have participated in thecurrent 'Codesa of both the libraryand school library professions.

The phenomenal growth ofelectronic communication and theInternet in particular has requiredpeople in all walks of life toreconsider their informationsources and means ofcommunication. The nature of

information itself has not changedbut the means and speed ofcommunicating it has. Theactivities in the library are centeredaround these changes andemphasis is placed on theunderstanding and skills that arerequired of pupils. Inlormation canbe accessed from anywhere at anytime. The challenge is to makeappropriate use of it.

In the practical component of thelS course for Std 6 pupils we havemoved into e Mail with contactsbeing attempted around the world.The boys were required to solicitinformation from a similar classgroup on any issue relevant to thatgroup, research the issue lrornfurther resources here and presenttheir findings in two forms: anewspaper and a video interview.

Skills involved include everythinglrom letter writing to dramatizing.from factual reporting to usingatlases. As a first time exercise ithas shown up many problems themost common one being that weare not the only school in the worldat the exploratory stage of e Mailmanagement: how to get 150pupils onto 30 computers on adaily basis!

As a pnysrcal resource the centrehas almost come a full circle. Itwas designed and built in 1980 asa library on two levels, then split toprovide both a computer room andlibrary. Now the computers havebecome an integral pan of theinformation resources of the schooland the boundaries between thedepartments have diminished.Next year we should have anInternet connection on Iine and aspecial server to deliver CD sacross the network.

The library stock continues to growand we now have some 10.000books. a large collection of presscuttings and an indexed magazmecollection to support class andproject research. Flegrettably, theboys seem to find less and lesstime for reading for pleasure. partlydue to the demise of USSR,

i am grateful to my assistant, JennyBranch, for her unstinting supportand exceptional hard work throughwhat has been a difficult transitionyear, to Heather Rasmussen whohas volunteered many hours ofservice to book covering andrepairs and to Ursula du Plooy forher assistance in reviewing theAirikaans fiction collection.

Mrs M. Reynolds

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Public Relations TeamHead of PR: A. Evans

Vice Head: P. Hearle

PR Group:H. BninABninski: R. Boyd;8, Clarke; W. Clay;H. Cole; R. Conroy;A, Croly; Fl. Goodwrn:D. Hancock: D. Jan/is;L, Lanterne: G. Leibbrandt;N. Marhanele: D. McCarthy:T. Pennel: A. Souter:T. Steenhol; C. Taylor:P. Wieselthaler.

The concept of having a properlytrained group of boys to look afterpublic relations at the college wasconceived early in 1993, and thelust group took ottice In July that

year

The PR boys were an immediateand outstanding success, andhave gone lrom strength tostrength during the past two years.The PR group is selected from alarge number ol interestedapplicants. and attend speciallydesigned training course beforetaking up their duties. The PR boysare in o tce for one year. andoperate trom Foundation Day ofStd 9 until Foundation Day ol theirMatrlc year.

The PR team Is one of manyexcellent teams that Saints isproud of, whether It be in the areaat leadership. sport, academics.music. or other cultural actrvtties.Members ol the PR team have topossess particular skill in workingWith people, and are required lohave a good general knowledge oinot only the College, but also theSaints campus as a whole.

Attributes such as enthusiasm,loyalty, reliability. and love ol thecollege are all taken into accountwhen choosing the PR group,

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The principal objectives of theprogramme are:

To make Visitors to the college leelwelcome. to assrst the headmasterand senior stall with PublicRelations. to assrst With themarketing and the promotion ol thecollege. to provide suttableopportunities for senior students todevelop and enhance their people

skills.

The 1995/96 PR boys were asuccess right lrom the start. andhave grown in assurance andexpertise as the year progressed.Through the prolessional mannerin which they carried out theirduties, the PR team haveenhanced the proud name ot thecollege. and have made anextremely lavourable Impressionon all Visitors With whom theyworked.

These Visitors included local andinternational princtpals andteachers: members of the |.E.B.:Gauteng delegates to the H.M.C,:members of commerce andindustry; members of the council:prospective students; as well as

numerous students attendingfestivals, workshops or thescholarship exam at the college,

Special mention should be madeof the truly outstanding job done byAndrew Evans as head of the PRgroup. He had the task oiorganising the duty roster eachweek, and ensuring that all thenecessary arrangements were inplace for special public occasrons.I would like to thank him for hisunselfishness. his resourcefulnessand initiative, his commitment,utter dependability and hiswillingness to "go the extramillimetre". He set a wonderfulexample for subsequent PRgroups to emulate. and has madea 1810! contribution to the Collegeduring his year in office.

Mr K, Hove/Meier

A. Evans (Head of PR) with Mr K. Hove/meier

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Afrikaans

Once again Saints' pupilsparticipated in the annual"GebruiksAlrikaansolimpiade"written in May. This exercise istotally voluntary and a good cross-section of pupils from all standardsentered, despite the fact that theStaff do not specifically coach thepupils towards writing the exam.

A total at 19 candidates wrote andSaints achieved an average of71% with one pupil recording 91%,while four others scored over 80%.Another four pupils scored 79%and were very unfortunate to missa Distinction by such a narrowmargin. The following pupils didparticularly well and wecongratulate them on theirachievements:

Martin Perold 5th OverallGareth Louw 12 OverallAlexander Kahle 12 Overall.

Mr P. van Tender

English

"Different, challenging, enrichingare all attributes used to describethe English Olympiad. Fivethousand children from all walks ol

Olympiadslite write this two to three hourexamination. This follows a time ofsome months of reflection uponissues raised by the topic set,visiting speakers. articles in thepress and magazines, or fromstudying packs trom the NationalLibrary of South Alrican Literature.

More importantly than anythingelse is the individual response in amanner that is unique andpersonalised - it is the explorationol the themes raised and theirimpact upon the individual at thatparticular moment of his his.Issues ol recent years have been"Propaganda", Alan Paton andHerman Charles Bosman.

The topic for 1997 is "Theexploration oi parent/child relationsin three ol Shakespeare's playsKing Lear", A MidsummerNight's Dream". and "Romeo andJuliet : special relevance tor thechild will be an understanding ofhow these con icts arise and howthey are resolved."

Normally 25 boys from Standard 6to 10 take part and over the yearsthe school can expect to get oneboy into the top 100 and stands agood chance of reaching the top15.

M! H. Huggett

" The Best in the CountryI

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Maths

This year a total of 31714 pupilsentered the first round of the OldMutual Mathematics Olympiad.54 St Stithians boys qualified forthe second round, This placedSaints rst nationally with Bishops(48) second and Hilton College(32) and Westford (32) third. EightSaints boys qualified lor the tinalround (top100). This again ismore pupils in the top 100 thanany other school in the country.

Mr D. Ryan

Science

A total ot 9609 scholars trorn 503schools partictpated in the 32ndNational Youth Science Olympiadin 1996. After completing thesecond round 01 the Olympiad. thefollowing Saints students wereinvited to attend the 32nd NationalScience Week In Pretoria in Julyin 1996: Ricky Talevi, BrynmorBarcza and Alexander Kahle.Sean Goldfain, Craig Robinson,Andrew McGarvie. NormanRasmussen and Simon Woodtordqualified to attend the Gencor/SOWT Provincial Science Week inPietersburg. Saints was alsoawarded cheques to upgrade theirScience facilities by: Samcor(Gauteng Region). for the highschool whose top 10 candidatesgained the highest average in thegeneral section: Old Mutual(Gauteng Region): for the highschool whose top 10 candidatesgained the highest average in theMaths section; SA Breweries (oneof two school in the Gautengregion whose top 10 studentsachieved the highest average inthe Olympiad); and Pick n Pay(awarded to 4 schools whose top10 candidates achieved thehighest average in the Biologysection).

M! D. Hean

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Creative Writing"Sixteen"

Bullets and blood. I'm only sixteen.A broken mirror and silver straw.These are my toys. They say I ama child. Barely sixteen, I've sold my

soul, my life, my love. I do not own:I'm meerly possessed. White powermy master, cold steel my owner.Only a child? l m crumpled andtired. I ve slept in a gutter. my noseis bleeding. Only sixteen, yet still llook back.

I look back but it is too late. Overmy shoulder, the world is the same.It is I who have changed...

Fourteen years old; Wow! That scool! I'm dizzy and sick. It took twodays to come back but I was taken,give me some more.

Thirteen years now and looking forfun. Her name was Sarah, she saidit was normal. I think I m in love.

Ten years old. I'm a big boy now.

Six years am a ninja turtle. I playtoy cars. I ll be a police when I ambig.

Three years old, the world is sonew. | hide, behind my mother sskirt.

One year old. I m learning to talk.Two seconds old and I m crying.Should I have been born at all?

This is my life, it seems so short. Ifeel so old. Mom. Dad, I wonder ifyou knew. I died in your eyes alongtime ago; I died with my lies.

The barrel of a gun looms sofamiliar. The TV, glows, hissing,why bother to tune it? The radio isplaying; my head is aching. Butthere is nothing to turn oft.

He never understoodHe never understood that black mat.

He didn t know why it had white markings down the centreFor as far as the eye could see.

Or why he was only allowed to move on it with a boxIt seemed so customary.

The mat to him was his lifeA never-ending curiosity

But curiosrty killed the cat and himAnd never brought them back...

He was only live when he got his wayI told him not to stray that way

But boys will be boys, and this was not his day.He found on the devil-black mat

Following those markings to the end

But he never reached it, .A big box came, carrying in its load the time

And united him with markers on his way to findThe answer to his life.

We buried him last SundayNext to the road out in the country.

And as he lies in peace he lies at his goal,For now he has his own turn-off

On the road that goes over his black tombstoneWith white dashes down the middle. A. Sou/anger

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The gun lies smoking on the floorfallen from my hand, I liemotionless. Entwined in thedarkness of my lover.

T. CoxStd 9

Beauty

I glanced down at the broken whiteedges of my chewed nails anddrummed them down on thecoffee-stained armrest. Tap-tap»tap. The noise eohos through theroom and people look down at mefrom their up-tUrned noses. Long.grand, Roman noses: short, squat.pig noses and hoses with the

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painful red swellings that are themark ot puberty.

I stop the drumming and turn to themagazine rack, finding only glossywoman's magazines, spotted onthe front cover by a bored childwith a black pen. I felt slightlyangry when I saw CindyCrawford's perfect face ruined byher protruding nose hairs andmissing teeth, But she now bearsresemblance to someone l'veseen, or someone I know. I make afew quick glances around theroom, until my eyes rest upon anold woman hunched with age.Yes...there are the nose hairs andthe missing teeth, but she wasonce beautiful and would have

made heads turn. But not away inguilt or embarrassment.

Next to her sits a girl, probablysixteen or seventeen. madepregnant by who knows; and whocares. In the comer of her eyes.her mascara is smudged and hereyes are red. She stares intoeternity. looking for God in herloneliness. but finding noconsolation or answers to herprayers.

She turns towards me and Ihurriedly focus my eyes on a lat.little boy. sitting on a chair with hisfeet dangling over the edge. Hedigs his finger into his nose andthen rolls what he finds betweenhis pudgy fingers. He takesaim and tires at his mother.With her head buried in anovel. she doesn't noticeher son's antics. Hegiggles. She turns andgiggles too, notunderstanding the focus ofhis attention.

I realise that everyexpression has a story. andmay bare a burden not onthe outside; untold horrors withinthemselves I start to feeldepressed and push the thoughtsfrom my mind. I carry on waiting.

N. DennisStd 8

A Poppie Grows atFlanders

The sun peers over the hilltops. Asingle ray. like a laser, slicesthrough the crisp air. Then another.another until the valley is filled withthis soft radiance. A sea of blood»pigmented poppies quiver as thewarmth wakes them. The dewcovered landscape reflects therays as if the land were ablaze.Birds sing their merry songs.awakening their young ones. In thedistance is the flowing hum of bees

as they set about their days work.One by one the flowers begin toopen. petal by petal. admiring thebirth of a new day. A single poppy.a single soul. "Freedom".whispers the soft breeze.

Ten years ago this morning awokemore harshly. The sun looms overthe barren crags. A single ray. likea laser. is blasted through thethick green mist. The beamsfinally reach the valley. displayingthe living horror. A body here. abody there. a thousand more -does anybody care? Strewn overthe rocky ground. the decayingcorpses enrich the barren land.The deafening silence ploughsmadness into the mortal mind.

Excitement

This emotion is a bright yellow colour.And it feels like you are about to explode.

it smells like a freshly baked cake.And tastes like rich Austrian chocolate.

Excitement looks like an incoming aeroplane,And sounds like the laughter of old friends.

I Souter

The sludge in the trenches causesliVing decomposition. The cloudsof chlorine gas leaves a sting oneach staggered breath.

A beam of light strikes John sfunctioning eye, causing him towake with a wince. He wakes.momentarily confused as towhether he is alive or dead.Another dawn. another dayanother dream of death.Loneliness fills his body. like adeadly Virus invading his cells, Hereaches for his metal "friend".gaining some comfon from itspresence. He wipes the blade andclears the barrel before placing abullet in the chamber. The violentreek of sludge acts as caffeine ona sleepy morning.

John stands without doing the"safety circumference check". Hehears the hoarse grunt of the

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enemy. Before he is able to clutchhis "friend" firmly. he sees it. Helooks into the eyes of a crazedman. The eyes are said to be thewindows to the soul. John looksinto the eyes. expecting to see thesoul of the devil. He is surprised. Anormal man. a brother in humanity.stands before him.

At that instant John visualises theGeneral s large clean office. A mapof Germany hangs on the wall.Minute pins represent troops. TheGeneral moves a pin with twofingers. John curses. Hls coffee.his office. his pins ~ my life!"

Almost regretmbly. the ordinaryman edges his bayonet through

John's sternum. piercingthe heart. "All the world s astage" and these two,"merely players . Timeslows down. as it slowmotion has been pressed.John reluctantly. yetjoyfully drops to his knees.

On his chain is an ironplate; they call it a dog tag.It has his number on it. As ifhe were an animal. just a

number. not a person a puppet.

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On his finger. a wedding ring - on

his chain. the metallic letters."D-A-D-D-Y

His strings are cut.

A thousand lives. a thousandpoppies - finally free. His flowerbegins to open. Part at nature. freeof chains

He whispers In the breeze.R. RoseStd 10

A different world

i was suddenly brought back intothe real world after my dream bythe squealing ol tyres and suddenjerking as the aeroplane on asmooth surface. The no smoking

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and seatbelt lights were flashing infront of me. The flashed a tinaltime and stopped. Immediately theaircraft was alive with hustle andbustle and loud voices. My sisterdived over my lap into the passageand began to sprint down thepassage until my motherintervened. The three of us and mylather disembarked the 747 in amore leisurely manner than theperson behind us could bear. Hetold us to move it. my lather repliedby telling him what he could do.

Finally. we stepped outside. intoanother world. The humidity wasunbearable so we went inside thenearest building where wewere greeted by loud voices.people running. more loudvoices. people kissing andeven more loud voices. Myfather went up to the nearestofficial and was hailed by aterrible accent almostimpossible to decipher.

We eventually found out whereto go to get our hired car. Myfather. carefully driving on theright or correct side of the road,drove us to the hotel. I was soexhausted when we got therethat 1 went straight to bed,

The following day we left earlyin the morning to gosightseeing We were amazedat the sight of fat people. thinpeople. but mostly FAT people.They were everywhere. eating.waddling and even sunbathing,gulp!

We left two weeks later, fullyaccustomed to this strange world ,The United States of America.

D Jam/esonStd 5

Watermelons

A black shoe crunches the gravel.determined to punish the stonesfor lying in its path Then. swingingthe leg forward. the shoe scrapesthe ground with a sound

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reminiscent of the static created bygramophones. Attached to the legare the hips. These bones swayfrom side to side in a fluid butnauseating manner that one can thelp but associate with theswagger of John Wayne or WyattEarp. This part of the figure isnever altered or hurried once it isset in motion and the rhythmgenerates a slow methodicalpump.

The shirt is carelessly hanging outand the tie. loose. The chestprotrudes outward. The shouldersdip alternately as the footfallschange. The arms sag, or do they?

Once examined for a short while. itbecomes evtdent that there is acertain distance between the bodyand the elbow. It is a gap olemphastsed nothing. In a gap onecan trace the outline of a fruit andsadly it is not an orange or lemon.but rather it takes the shape of awatermelon

These watermelons lone foundunder each arm. naturally) swellwhen members of the opposite sex

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are nearby. This trait is oftenobserved in the courtingprocedures of the silver backgorillas and the lesser primatesthat roam the wild. Variousopinions have been ottered as towhy they act this way the mostwidely accepted being that ofinsecurity and wanting to impress"chicks with a big chest,

It seems unfortunate that thisphenomenon is resewed solely foryoung men and although the fruitappears to recede with the hairline,a man is truly never rid of theseannoying growths. Even the mostintroverted of men. fall prey to the

"melon" syndrome and itrequires great effort to get usedto the heavy watermelons thatplague the male species. It isuncommon to witness the faintand shrivelled shape of thewatermelons under the arms ofgeriatrics in old age homes(especially when the availableflat owner opposne them iswithin visible distance).

In the school environment thefrequency of the inflated fruit ismore prevalent than in anyother sphere of society. it isnow extremely difficult to walkdown corridors or stand in lineat the tuck shop counter.Without being barged bysomeone carrying melons".The girls that interact With asocial group of guys are notaware of the casual" behaviourthat is so sadistically inflictedupon them. No longer can hisarms dangle. They must

assume the position, the farmingposmon. The school is now anagricultural community. the onlythings missing are the denimbraces and. of course. the stern ofstraw in the mouth. The occasionalglimpse of the opposite sex.accentuates each of thecharacteristics of the modern dayfarmer. right within the property oithe school.

J. BraidStd 10

French

La communication

La communication entre lesorganismes de la meme especeest quelque chose qui sedéveloppe depuis des tempsimme moriels

Au début II n'y avart pas decommunication entre lesorganismes. Avec Ie passage dutemps, les organismes se son!de'vetoppe's et ont commencedUapprendre a communiquerD abord, c'etait aver: l alde desprodults chimiques que les

organismes ont communvqués,comme la plupart desmicro organtsmes de notre

époque.

(C est aussn plutét Irontque que.comme nous savons aulourd hul.les relations entre les genspeuvent étre controles par lespheromones , un tart qut éclalrecomment nous sommes pnmttlis!)

Les organismes se sontdeveloppe s dans des organismesmulttcellulalres. par example dans

les anlmaux et les plantes commeceux que nous avons aujourd'hul,

Les animaux tamlllersvspe ctalement les chlens. ont Unrapport avec leurs maitres, elutilisent une forme decommunication tres dl e rente. Lechien communlque avec sonmaitre dans la méme mannere queles auttes anlmaux, c est a dire.avec l aide de brutt et demouvement. Mats Ie chlen peutaussi voir la communicationcorporelle de leur maitre.

Les omens peuvent ausslcomprendre quelques mots denotre langue parlée. Quelquelois.le chien peut comprendre desmots Individuals comma vient ou"va t en parce que ll comprend ceque le maitre veut Iul dlre llremarque les mouvements de son

mattre et pms Ie chien peutassocier ces mouvements avec lesmots et puis, a l'avemr, iIcomprendra Ia stgniftcation de cesmots.

Un exemple de ce phenomene estcelun de mon chten, qut s appelleBismaick. Bismarck a appris areconnaitre le bruit de la voiture dema m'ere et maintenant i| peut lereconnaitre. Ensuite ll attend a lagnlle avant l'anvée de ma mere!

Mals tinalement, C'est l abillté deshumalns de communtquer dansune langue tres tr'es complexe qulnous di érencient des autresorganismes du monde.

Go LuuwStdQ

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Junior EnglishFestival

The annual Saints Junior EnglishFestival was held at the College on21 June 1996. This event hasbecome increasingly popular andthe enrolment figure exceeded 400pupils from 24 schools.

Highlights of the Festival includeda performance by theJohannesburg Dance Foundationentitled, Our Dance. Our Culturewhich was a lecture Demonstrationwith dances lrom our different

cultures with highlights in Jazz,Ballet and contemporary works.

THEATRESPORTS again provedto be enormously pepular with twoteams of actors from Saints andfrom Brescra House competingagainst each other. creatingscenes using suggestions from theaudience. Judges were chosenfrom the audience who then usedthe criteria of technique. storylineand entertainment to assess theirperformances. Interactiveworkshops were fun. stimulating

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and educational. stretching thepupils' creating and thinking skills.The titles of individual workshopsreflect their exciting contente.g. Sounds in Words, Colours inMusic ; The Advertisers' Art ,"Beyond the Beat of Byron and intothe Rhythm at Rock", "Dance asSoulfood and As Today Youth WeSay.

Feedback from the participatingschools reflects the indisputablevalue of a Festival of this nature.

MsJ Worth

Highveld EnglishFestival

Early on In the third term acouple of standard nines,of which i was one. had thepriVilege of attending theHighveld English Festival.It provtded us With anopportunity to. as we weretold. eat, breathe and sleepEnglish for two days!

The lestival kicked off witha very interesting talk onfollowmg a career in thearts. From here we were allseparated to go to ourvarious optionalworkshops. My firstworkshop was a very

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useful if not earth shattering lookat creative communication. Iattended one other workshop heldby none other than Mrs Wylde.This was a highly interesting lookinto the mechanics of theatre.

We were to watch threeproductions during our two days.For me the most effective of thesewas "The Crumble . It questionedman's integrity and the preiudicesof seeiety. The other serious piecewas an experimental piece put onby a group of students. It was an indepth look at South African societyand although it lacked the slickexecution we had seen in TheCrucible it remained a veryentertaining and topicalproduction. On the lighter Side wasthe one-man play. "FEED BACKthis is an astoundingly humorouslook into. at all things. the rights at

lood.

For me the festival was wrappedup With a talk entitled "bored of therings" which was an analysis onthe use of humour in the realm olfantasy literature. At the end at theday the real message was useyour imagination . Perhaps thatcould be seen as the overall themeof the entire testival which I believeto have been a most valuableexperience.

T. Cox

The GrahamstownFestival

On July 13 our group of twoteachers and eighteen boysmotored down to theGrahamstown National EnglishSchools Festival. We stopped overat Gariep dam on Saturday nightand completed our Journey earlyon Sunday morning. into thishistorical and picturesque town

The bustling vibrance and themulticulturalism ol Grahamstownquickly caught our attention andset the standard for the week tocome.

Our programme was iamrpackedas there was so much on otter Insuch a small period of time. ln thetour lull days ol the actual festivalwe saw over ten productions. went

to numerous lectures and attendedone workshop per day,

Among the best plays wereMacBeth (where theShakespearian era had beensubstituted for l940 s costumesand decor). The CondominiumMurder Mystery and Follies3'16 .

The lestival wasn't however allwork and no play and so after thehectic days we would come backto the res, where we stayed, andset out lor even more hectic nights.

Then suddenly amid theexcitement and partying. thelestival was over. It was such anincredible experience and I wouldlike to thank Mrs Worth and MrRumboll for their safe driving. All at

us were treated like adults and sowhile haVing the ireedom. we werealso lorced to cope Withresponsibility and independence.

N Clement

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The Music Department in theCollege has been active this year.The boys in the choirs and bandshave been involved in variousactivities both on and off theCampus.

The Dukes have sung at weddingsin the Chapel. and the Dukes andSenior Chairs took part in theCombined Schools evening at theLinder Auditorium organised by St

Johns on the 2 July.

Founders' Day

The MuSIc Department provided 4events on Founders' Day. as wellas provtding the Choirs for theservice, Although we intended todo one piece with all the ChOIl'S Inthe service In the end theBezants. the Collegiate Junior andSenior Chairs and the Dukes eachsang an item. The tour eventsprovided by the Department were:

1) Ensembles outdoors in thequad. while people had tea. Thisincluded ensembles from allschools - Prep. Orchestra.Collegiate Junior Recorders, Boys

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Prep. Recorder ensemble. fluteand saxophone ensembles, andthe College Jazz Band.

2) The organ recital took place in

the Chapel of the new organ.This was not totally successfulowtng to timing,

3) A Choir concert took place in theCollegiate inner quad. All sevenChoirs on Campus took part in thisand each presented a couple of

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songs.4) An Instrumental concert in theBradley Block during which thebest Items from the Instrumentalassessments for the term wereplayed.

Developments

The Art Department and the Std 9boys art class together with Mr.Marriott were approached toprowde murals on the walls of theMusIc Department, which wouldliven up the central space In theMusic Block.

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ReportThis has been a marked successWith the Mustc Departmentappearing as a topic of discusslonin the most unlikely of places.

The Music Staff and somestudents presented a concert onthe last day of the Second Term.This was an attempt to make theMUSIC Department more Visible tothe general pupil body. The concertwas a great success.

A meeting was held on Thursday 5September. at which most at theMusic Department staff and agroup of parents met in what wasthe first of this kind of forum.

The gist of the meeting was tobring the parents more into thebody of the MUSIC Department. tofaCIIItate meetings betweenparents and MUSlC Staff. and totalk about areas of responsIbIlityand expectations.

There was a very positivefeedback from the parents presentand some useful suggestions were

made

Achievements We look forward to a number ofnew and exciting developmentshappening in the musicdepartment in the next year.Watch this space!

Boys were entered into thePretoria Eisteddfod and acquittedthemselves with distinction.Brandon Stafford won the awardfor the highest mark in the agegroup under 15. Fifty threestudents were entered into theRandburg Eisteddfod which tookplace in September. and theyacquitted themselves well Loy isoBala in the College received thetrophy for the Best VocalPerformer in his age group. 44students were entered into theexams of the Royal Schools ofMusic which took place in

September and October.

Mrs S. Cock

New Music Staff

Mrs M. Lavadinovic has jomedthe Staff to teach violin. She is theco-leader of the second violins inthe National Symphony Orchestra.and she has many years teachingexperience. She will enter childrenfor the Royal Schools Trinity

College. or Unisa exams. She Results of the Royal Schools of Music Exams:replaces Mrs V. Fantl. who has

gone to join the world of . . . .Comma Distinctions.

Mr J. Wishnuff joins the Staff to L. Bala Std 8 Voice Grade 7teach percussion. He is the S. Roberts Std 6 Piano Grade 3

principal percussionist With theTransvaal Philharmonic Orchestra Merits:in Pretoria. He replaces Mr R.Watson whose playingcommitments have Increased. %. 223:: 2:: ; guazfofdef 3:23: i

. , Dc Wessels Std 6 Guitar Grade 3.A Midsummer-Night S c. Peters Std 9 Flute Grade 6Dream

Passes:

Lhe "mic 0 the 00"999 M, Peters Std 7 Alto Sax. Grade 8roduction '3' .. A Midsummer- S. Moore Std 8 Alto Sax. Grade 7

Nights Dream was especrally M. O Brien Std 8 Flute Grade 4Comma by a member 0 313 B. Stafford Std a Piano Grade 3Reé'elghd Bunya'dl and was B. Stafford Std a Voice Grade 5pe orme by Loylso Bala and P. Burgoyne Std 9 Clarinet Grade 6Brandon Stafford with SamanthaElliott playing the piano.

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Deputy Head: A, Evans

The Dukes is a select group atabout Sixteen caretully picked boystrain the choir Although we weren tas prominent as last year's group.we still played an Important role inthe lite ol Saints We appeared ata number of school luriotions andsang in Chapel a number at times,where we were met With a largeapplause We were also InVited tosmg to the girls In Chapel. and Imust say that the girls appreCIatedus much more than the boys didl

This year saw the Introduction ot anew Choir Mistress MrsHoogehhouti who had a totallydilterent approach to Singing. Shetaught us a great deal about musicas Introducing us to a wrde variety

ol songs. lrom the early 1600 sthrough to the modern day.It also saw the Introduction ol ourConstitution. laying down thecriteria lor all behavtour, awardsmembership and eligibility tor

leadership posts,

Next year sees three newmembers replacing the twoMatrics.I would like to thank this year sgroup lor making my last year somemorable We had a lot of funduring our practices wtth theoccasional disruption by one of themore hyperactive members. But

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allrtnrall we had a good time and Iam sad to be leaVing the group Atour tirst AVG.M. this year, we chosethe new Headt Deputy HeartTreasurer. Stage Manager andSecretary. I am sure that the boyswho were chosen. Will do a goodjob next year. I Wish them the bestol luck and hope they elevate thename ol the Dukes

A Souier

The Boys Choir:Back Row: N MOOVE, E Parkmson, H Ho m. J Hudenhms. AV Kahle. D Phetla, M Bekkel. B TTmm.

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Post Matric ProgrammeWith a group oi 29 students. theprogramme has linally reached theSize planned tor at its inception In1989 It has been very Interestingwatching the dynamics 0! such alarge group Fortunately they haveall made an ettort to integrate andthis h been achieved With greatsuccess, I believe that putting theOutward Bound course toSetlgetield at the beginning ot theyear helped everyone to get toknow each other much better morequickly It helped the seeial natureol the group greatly to start theyear oil In such a pleasant way

What has also been interesting I5the comparisons that have beendrawn between this group and lastyear's While ttie students last yearwere generally quiet and reserved.

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the group this year were almostcompletely ditleront. Always noisy.the social a5pect ol this year scourse was far more important.

Interestingly. both groups sulteredgreatly In the PreliminaryExaminations In 1994 this trendwas reversed In the Finals. and Ilook lorwarrt to a Similarly happyexperience this year What hasbeen gratitying is to watch thegeneral increase in maturity thathas occurred in the group as theyear has drawn on. and deCISionstor 1996 loom large,

Academically in spite ot agenerally poor Preliminary result.the group has achieved well during

the course ot the year Generallyposnive comments on lectureshave been the order ol the day.

and the students need to becongratulated on this. There is ahuge leap trom aSSignmentssubmitted during the year to thePrelims and Finals, I watch Withinterest how the students tacklethis hurdle.

The lecture programme was verylull With a large number at ouISIdespeakers giving talks or series oltalks during the year. As always.Peter Labum and his talks onousmess opportunities in the NewSouth 'Atrica were muchappreciated. Mike Bailles has onceagain been a mainstay With hisnumerous talks on self and groupmotivation and speaking Zulu. GailCameron gave a course on publicspeaking and image boilding Theseeial awareness of the students

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was once again challenged byPADI. while the course onsexuality and relationship buildingby FAMSA was both thoughtprovoking and informative. In asimilar vein, Moira Winslow andher "Drive Alive" programme wereas always both shocking andinformative. The course on StreetLaw presented by Wits showed thestudents a new approach to thebasics oi the law In South Africa.Pat van Schoor was at herhilarious best while challenging thestudents to get to new motivationalheights. Paul Malek and his magiccourse was again bewilderinglyenjoyable.The course on etiquette by DrCecile Cilliers showed anenjoyable approach to an old art,Dave Wyllie s course on alternativeapproaches to thought and sciencewere incredibly challenging.Courses were also presented onletter writing, interview skills, howto write a C.V.. conflict resolution,decision making. problem solving,stress and cooking. The group wasalso given a comprehensrve andinlormative wine tasting evening byDouglas Green Bellingham, whichwas thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The careers programme washelped greatly this year by gettingthe students to do a lull series ofpsychometric tests at thebeginning of the year. The resultsof the tests were then used to helpplace the students during the twocareers weeks. These were onceagain very intormative for thestudents. In addition to the careersweeks, a number of speakerscame to deliver lectures on theirparticular elds 01 expertise. andthe group greatly appreciated talksby the Institute of MarketingManagement; the CharteredInstitute of ManagementAccounting: Richard Pruett onPersonnel Management; ProfessorJohan Gouws on SportsManagement; John Haliord onArchitecture; John Veloza onEngineering; Karen Borraine onthe hotel industry; Gillian llic on

Advertising; Willa Wagenaar onClinical Hypnotherapy and lngoLamprecht on Clinical Psychology.

On the social side there were visitsto the Sound Stage to see "Ticketto Ride , a visit to Andre theHilarious Hypnotist (after whichsome students were never quite

the same). 10 pin bowling, actioncricket and war games Thehighlight oi this aspect ot theprogramme was undoubtedly thelashion show. a first for the courseand the College which wasenjoyed by those who watched it.All of these events werecompletely organised by thestudents and more than just a fewlessons were learnt along the way,The camaraderie that was built upon these evenings impactedsignificantly on the course as awhole. and they are a vitalcomponent of the programme.

Next year's course once againpromises to be quite different fromthis year. For the first time we haveadvertised overseas and a numberof students from other climes willadd a new dimension. We are alsolooking at introducing a lull set 01exams at the end of Terms Oneand Two to prepare the studentsbetter for the Finals. A large part ofthe August holiday will be takenaway tor the purposes of tutorialsessions and discussion groups.We believe that the full holiday atthis stage of the year iscounterproductive tor the studentswho anyway have a lull threemonth holiday at the end oi theyear, The nature of the course willalso undoubtedly be changed bythe advent ol the Collegiate andwe look forward to a closerelationship with the school. Anumber 01 lecturers will also not beavailable next year due tothe pressures of work, and I wouldlike to thank Mr Neill Harris and MrMike Brereton for their efforts inPhysics and Accountancy over theyears. We hope that the newlecturers will be able to inject asmuch experience and insrght into

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their lectures,

I would like to thank Mrs Yvonnevan der Wait and her successorMrs Margaret Jackson for bothbeing such able administrators,and lor making my job so mucheasier. Also a word of thanks to thelecturers lor their care andconcern. Their efforts andexperience make a great deal oidiflerence and are muchappreciated. Thanks also to thestudents lor being such apleasantly challenging group. Itcertainly made tor a good year,one that I will certainly look backon with Iond memories. I hope ithas done the same tor them.

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Jonathan Kay:The Collegiate has not come to

invade our space. to steal ourgrounds or plunder ourclassrooms, They are pan of thesame Saints dream we all strivetor, a dream oi excellence in allfields They need two things lromus: Time and Support.

The public, prospective parentsand other schools look at Saintsand see two schools working andliving together without a hint oianimosity or resentment. If this isnot the case, the eflect is muchlike a husband and wite who fightat a dinner party. When they haveleft, the other guests do not say"Well, he's right and she's a bitch .

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J. Kay First Runner-Up

M. Bartlett The Overall Winner

They say, "Let's not havethem again.

Michael Bartlett:What's the use oi

playing music in your carit people outSide atwoekilometre radiuscan't hear it7 You got tohave it all: CD~player,CDechanger. BOOewattspeakers. wooters,subewooters, tweeters.bass tubes. boomers.kickers, mid ranges,ampliliers. the works. I

know poeple who have so muchaudio equipment in their car that allthey have to do is turn on the radioand their car vtbrates to wherethey want to go."

Steve Beaumont:"Every political system is anaccumulation at habits. customs.prejudices. and pricipals that havesurvived a long process of trial anderror and ot ceaseless response tochanging ctrcustances. but it thesystem works well on the whole, it

IS a lucky accident ~ the luckiestindeed. that can betall a society,"

Thoughteprovoking l "humorous".intellectual . "topical andwelhresearched are adjectives

which apply to thecontent of theSenior PublicSpeakersspeeches. Deliverywas. in somecases. electric.enthusiastic andpowerful.Generally, thestandard of thecompetition was

outstanding.

The boys chosetopics which wereappropriate for theiraudience. and

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generated substantial audienceinterest as a result. JonathanKay s plea lor greater synergy andless mysogyny in theCollege Collegiate relationship.and Dean Chapman s sincereassessment oi the boys responseto the Honour Code lixed the boysin thir seats. As usual, MichaelBartlett s flair lor satire invrtedanimated chatter and heartygullaws as indiwduals recognisedthemselves in his description oipeople "who do not have carsbecause they couldn't get intoparallel parking during theirlicence tests The mostpromising Junior" speaker wasRobert Huth , a gifted speakerwhose mastery ol oratorytechnique is already impressive.

Other speakers who partiCipatedwere Zweli Magojo, Niall Wilkins,Steve Beaumont and VincentTaylor.

Congratulations to Michael

Bartlett, who won the competition.and Jonathan Kay. who was therunner up, These guys could giveMarc Antony a run for his money!

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House ReportsCollins House

Housemaster: Mr L.KeetAssistants: MessrsC, Cawse; C. Mariott;Mesdames M. Reynolds andM. BrinktHead of House: B. HuckellHouse Prefects:L. Lanterme; T. Duncker;H. Bnin-Bninski; G. Leibbrandt;C. Taylor; B. Huckell; A. Evans

1996 was a year of determination,enthusiasm. teamwork and asalways excellent House spirit forCollins House.

Great things were achieved on thesports lield. with every individualgiving his all for the house. andmost importantly. having fun.On the cultural side. we did verywell. although our placing in theHouse Music and House Playsdidn't really reflect our hard workand effort. A good time was had byall who participated.

This year was one that will neverbe forgotten. i feel very honoured inhaving the opportunity oi leadingCollins House The team spirit andcommitment among the_made this year so very suc

To the House Prefects.Bnln-Bninski. Tim DunckerEvans. Luke Lenten-no,

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Leibbrandt and Chris Taylor: thankyou for all your hard work.

determination. and support. Again.Mr Keet proved to be an excellentHouse Master and I thank him lormaking this a memorable year.

Lastly. thanks to theHousemasters. House Prefects.Metrics. and all other House

mbers tor working together and9 Collins House what it ls: Good luck to next years

usePretedts end Matrics. Keep'up lh e good s rlttl

B. Hudgel/

Mears House

Housemaster: Mr D. WilsonAssistants:Messrs D. Lachinecht:F. Rumboil; Mrs U. do PlooyHead of House :B. EdlingerHouse Prefects: A. Croly:R. Scott; M. Magnl

The challenge that faced theHouse Pretecls at 1996 was toimprove our score In the HarrisCup points We succeeded-thonkarto the hard work 01W

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excel in all competitions. but weare very proud of the fact that wecame first in the Inter-House PlayFestival."The Smile was aproduction low of us will target.In the Inter-House MusicCompetition. the enjoyablepertormances oi Life is Lite" andI Hey. Jude" earned us a welldeserved second place

On the sports eld we fared betterthan last year. but there is stillroom tor improvement We didbetter in rugby than anyoneexpected and our athletics teamcame in lourth. The hockey andswimming teams contributedinval uably.Thanks to the Housemasters.House Protects. and all Housemembers for making 1996 such arewarding and enjoyable year.Finally. I would like to wish thefuture Head of House and newHouse Pretects good luck nextyear. May Mears go from strengthto strength.

B. Edlinger

MountstephensHouse

Assistants: MessrsA. Simms: L. Nortie L. Curtis;C. Mitchell; A. Sherrah; L.Hartley.Head of House: B. GraingerHouse Prefects: K. Kunene;D. Orr; T. Williams; R. Dismore; G.van Rensburg.

For Mountstephens 1996 has beena relatively successful year. Wehave achieved in the culturalsphere as well as on the sportsfield, with all events beingsupported and handled withdedicated enthusiasm andcommitment. Mountstephens wonthe musical evening as well as thePrefect s Exam in the first term. Wehad good performances in thedebating and also in the PublicSpeaking Competition. whilst theresult for the House PlayCompetition was slightlydisappointing after all the hard workthat went into the performance ofthe play.

We won the cross-country with agreat effon from the whole house,Victory was also gained in the mini»athletics which helped us toimprove our positions in athleticsfrom last year s posrtion. We didwell in the House Rugby, with bothSenior and Junior teams reachingthe finals.

I would like to Wish Sister Steadgood luck and best wishes for nextyear as she is leaving us to starther own business,

Thank you too, to theHousemasters, Messrs Van Tender

and Nome, the assistantHousemaster and Gap Students.

On behalf of the Prefects andMatrics l would like to wish thePrefects of 1997 and boys goodluck and wish them well for thefuture.

3. Grarnger

Penryn House Pitts House

Housemaster: Mr D. HeanAssistants: Mr G. Holmes:Mme J. Fodor.Head of House: H. FronemanHouse Prefects: G. von Bormann;D, Cruickshanks: G. Hogg

Overall 1996 has been a good yearfor Penryn. although the resultsmay not reflect this. The spirit inthe House was generally high andthe enthusiasm of the boys wasonly lacking on very rareoccasrons. One of the highlights ofthe year was the House MusicCompetition, where we took thirdplace. Who could ever forget theduet of Mark Biebuyck on the violaand Ivan Turanjanin on the guitarand performing the vocals. Penrynagain won the Inter House Tennisand the Junior cricketers went onto win in the final. led by JamieFeatherstone.

I would like to thank everyoneinvolved in seeing us through theyear. The House Prefects deservea special mention for theirdedication in co-ordinating theHouse activrties i would like tothank Greg Hogg, DominicCruickshanks and George vanBormann for their insight andoutstanding contribution to both theSporting and Cultural aspects ofPenryn House. i would like to wishMatthew Webster and his HousePrefects of 1997 the best of luck.

H. Frorreman

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Housemaster: Mr I AtteridgeAssistants: Messrs J Knight.

A, Pluck: S. Glascott:Head of House: H. ColeHouse Prefects: M. BartlettT. Pennel. R. Boyd. M. Collins,G. Norman

With the humiliation of surrenderingthe 1995 Harris Cup to CollinsHouse after a points tally error.Pitts House realized that we couldno longer count on victory fallinginto our laps and that we wouldhave to pull together to win theHarris Cup this year.

Michael Bartlett and Tim Pennel

We were made to work hard torour victories on the sports fieldand there were some tensemoments at Athletics. the HouseRelay Gala. Hockey (with our finaldeciding penalty shoot out) andwith our sudden death. extra timewin in Senior Rugby. But unlikeour previous two years, we alsodid well in the cultural spheres andas a result of excellentparticipation we improved inHouse Plays, House Singing.Debating and the Best Speakers.

A special thanks must go to MrAtteridge, who took over asHousemaster at the beginning of1996. His enthusiasm,involvement and organizationwere invaluable to the house.Thank you also to the Pitts HousePretects and Matrics whosecommitment and support kept theHouse going through out the year.

At the time of this report going toprint. the final Cup standings werenot known, but whatever theresult, full credit must go to theboys of Pitts House. You alwayshad spirit and you always did yourbest.

Good Luck to the Matrics andHouse Pretects of 1997, it youlead the House with theenthusiasm and commitment Withwhich you have always competed,

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the boys of the House will do youproud.

H. Cole

Tucker House

Housemaster: Mr M. SmithAssistants: MessrsG. MacCuIIum; J. Verner;P. Wright: K. KrigeHead of House: D. HancockHouse Prefects: T. Fox:A. Fox; A. Souter: J. Cane.

After the good performance ofTucker in 1995, Tucker House of1996 had a lotto live up to.

This was a great challenge for theHouse Prefects but the task wasmade much easier by the help at

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the entire House. The spiritamongst the guys was excellent aswas their commitment.

Tucker House once again showeditself to be an extremely wellbalanced House, by showing thatthey were not only competitive onthe sports field but in culturalactivities as well. Tucker turned insome awesome performances,such as winning debating, publicspeaking, and squash. Other goodperformances came in swrmmingand Junior cricket.

The House Production, "Oedipus"was the highlight of the year. JohnCane did an excellent Job directingthe play. and Gareth Whittaker s onstage performance was trulybrilliant.

In the House MUSIC Competition.the "Bear Necessities" was veryentertaining but lacked in thetechnical department, Thanks mustgo to Andrew Souter who madeour House Music possible.

A speCIal word of thanks toMatthew Charlesworth who putmany hours of hard work behindthe scenes. Your effort was greatly

appreciated.

To Mr Smith and the AssistantHouse Masters. thank you tor yourgmdance and enthusiasm towardsthe House, it made (or amemorable year.

Lastly on behall of all the TuckerMatrics oi 1996, I would like toWish all the House Prelects of

1997 the best oi luck.

0. Hancock

Webb House

Housemaster: Mr D. GearAssistants: Mr B. Lambson:Mesdames R. Black: M. Kamps.Head of House: R. Goodwin

House Prefects: J. Brand;G. Comline: D. Chapman:D. Jan/Is: P. Hearle.

1996 was a year oi determination,dedication and most importantly,there was excellent House spirit.Although we did not excel in theHarris Cup this year, wemaintained our reputation ofalways having fun.

The morale of the boys wasexcellent and with theirenthusiasm. Webb was able toproduce some ne achievements

in both spotting and culturalactivities.

Coming third in andsecond in the eekersCompetition 'ggefinitehighlights oi the y

who organisedgeneral knowlthe House.

in motivating the House and

supporting me with all theorganisation.

The success of the year would nothave been possible without thededication of the Metrics and thespirit from the rest oftl-ie House.

Special thanks must go to theStart. Messrs Gear. 'Lambeon andMs Kamps, your suppont andgoidance is most appreciated.

Lastly Id like to thank the Metricsof 1997 » the best of luck:i tealthat you have the potentlalf'w leadWebb House back to the heightsthat it deserves.

Ft'. Goodwm

Wesley House

Asslmm: MegH. Hug étl D. Ryan; 1}"-

the3° *House: D. Leech iHouse, Proteus: M Ogilby;

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: Ieeeh asWesley's t '5 . 5.Not only have We z se hada most enjoyable year. but wehave excelled to such a degreethat we were able to capture thecoveted Harris Cup at the lasthurdle! A great achievement forsuch a remarkable house.

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The year hada partinutartystrongstart with ' anperformance bygain seconémlswimming

provedbe a success, having provided thetalented met with muchenjoyment while entertaining theaudience atthe same time. theplay was planedchess team won

w: -e hard to maintain yet i ha, .no doubt that the 1997 HousPrefects will be able to raise -House to new heights (and have agood time in dotng it).

D. Leech

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A Midsummer-Night's Dream"Now I am dead. Dead. Bottom(Warren Robertson) may havetried to be but With its colourtulmix at dance. song, garlands andcomedy, "dead is the last wordthat comes to mind when re ectingon St Stithians maior theatricalproduction tor 1996. With a cast at

well over a hundred girls and boys.this was always 90mg to be a"piggy" This version of perhapsShakespeare's most tanslasticalplay was lull 0t ambition and, in

keeping With the play's character.highly Imaginative.Rarely Is a school play as Visuallydynamic and entertaining as thisone turned out to be. Every inch oi

Mears Hall's potential was used.Often the sheer scale at thebuilding tends to dwarf the playbeing pertormed. In this case thehuge space was harnessed toprotect us into a SpaCIOUS

(18wonderland where ourimaginations could expand andtake on the reality olShakespeare s Vision. Forexample, the use ot tights shining

on a reflecting globe_ to create theimpresston ol anopen night sky was asimple and Vieweftective way to

' convey the magic otthe play

Inspired by ClausOldenburg's pop art.Nick Petters setdesign was brightand uncluttered, andsmacked ot tun andgames The use of

i while as an integralpart ot the set was anenlightened idea tortwo reasons: Itcreated a lot ol extralight in what isnormally a very dullstage: and itreintorced the senseol modernity andoptimism thatcharacterised theproduction, His

design set the tone

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tor the rest at the production Sldeot the play' the costumes were anexuberant mix of many styles -from Baroque costumes for thecourtiers. to halt Goth - hall 'ravecostumes and makeup for thefairies. to Punch»and-Judy-lypeclown outtits for TheMechanicals". This large range otstyles could easily have been toocomplicated, and yet it wasn t. andclearly indicated to the audiencethe three main facets ot the play:romance. dream. and comedy, Inkeeping With the pop" approachwas the inclusion of many wittygimmicks that gave the play someextra spice This was particularlynoticeable With The Mechanicalswho used their lolly pops,director's Chill" megaphone and"Y M CA, to great ettect

Oi course in a literal sense.Flexleigh Bunyard s music was thecherry on the pop cake. With sucha large cast. this was an extremelybold venture, and yet tor the mostpart it paid oft. This reviewer wasparticularly taken by the lyrical Yespotted snakes , which beautifullycreated the appropriate sleepyatmosphere in saying this, I wouldbe amiss it I didn't commend the

musicianship ol Ivan Turanjininand Samantha Elliott, whoseinstruments blended so well. aswell as the Singing of Loyiso Balawhose soulful voice undoubtedlycarried the music, Last but notleast: the drama itsettWith any Shakespeare play. it isoften hard to keep the attention ofthe school audience. given theirlength and the complexity of thelanguage: this is particularly soWith "A Midsummer Night s Dreamwhich oozes With poetic rhymingcoupletsIn spite of thesepotential hazards.this production

successfullymanaged tocommunicate therichness and basm

shape of the play.Without getting tooslow or boggeddown. The courtiers(Tarryn Bolus.

Stephen Cox,Gareth Collins. andJonathan Kay) werecredible and nobleenough while the .rnain Interest lay in

the two different flavoursoi comedy.The romantic comedyderived from the tourdizzy lovers. (Claire

McNeil. Nicholas Crail.Natalie Forsyth. NeilClement) was energetic.Clever and had a gooddose of schutzpahNatalie Forsyth sHelena. in particular.was yew watchable.maintaining her lranticdelirium well. This wasexcellentlycomplimented by theaggressive andpassionate presence ofNeil Clement sLysander, The romancewas made even moreabsorbing by theslapstick antics of "TheMechanicals . whose

timing. teamwork, and witty ad-Iibbing was at times hysterical andthe penect tonic for the play as awhole, Something that contributedto the success of the play was thateveryone on stage seemed clearlyto be enjoying what they weredomg. Nobody exhibited this betterthan The Mechanicals ,espeCially the by-now intamousNiall Wilkins!Perhaps the three most notablepei lormances were those ofNicole Mace (Titania). Lindsay

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Bennett (Puck) and Flikian Scott(Oberon) Trying to play suchfantastic characters is a hugechallenge to one s imagination andyet they were as unearthly andenchanting as the play demands.For girls as young as Mace andBennett. it was admirable to seethem owning the stage and theirparts With such confidence. Scott.meanwhile. brought an authorityand sense of benign cunning to thecharacter of Oberon that denotedhim as unquestionably the King ofthe Fairies.

The tinal praise goes to theunwavering commitment at thosebehind the scenes Mrs Duffield.Mr Wright, and Leigh Bartonbackstage; Stephen Elswonh andAndrew Beaumont in the lightingdepartment: Mrs Petters and herarmy of sewers for some fantasticcostumes: and Ingrid Wylde.Without whose extraordinaryenergy. experience and expertisethis production wouldn t havetaken place as smoothly as it

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The Caucasion Chalk CircleA warm summer's evening. but nota train bound for nowhere.No; a Circlular sea of facesabsorbed by a circle ol greys andwhite in the centre on which a stowis being played out

The story is a version oi the oldChinese legend ol the CaucaSIonChalk Circle. written by BertoltBrecht

It tells of how land dispute is solvedthrough the unfolding of a tale olservant versus aristocrat. motherslighting over their mutual son,Whose is he rightly?

The boy is placed in a circle(whence the title) from which hismothers shall put him

The mother who cares more tor thechild. the servant. lets go. unwillingto hurt him. so to her he is given.The set of the 1996 Brescia Houseand St Stithians College productionwas Simple. abstract and e ective.The circle of the title was not onlyrellected In the acting. but also in

seating ot the audience - on allsides at the central stage. In thisopen. yet distanced. envnonmeni.the audience loses track ol all but

the performance,

The performance is what I see. Butwhat can I. a member of theaudience. know of the panicbackstage? Ol the trantic weeksthat have gone before? TheDirector s exasperation as sheprompts. a week alter DrDay torwords. for the hundredth time andhears again th excuse' I don tknow my words. it's just the cues

The urgent designing ol costumesand (l m wearing what?) and set;the path of production from script tochaos to some semblance ol ourproduction at the tinal rehearsal

I can know nothing I can only sit.held by a glittering production asthe cast of ninety "Hit the boardswith vivid focus. creating a reality.l can only laugh to paralysis at theantics ol Azdak (Rikjan Scott). theiron shins. (Graham Seccombe.Simon Clarke. Craig Robinson). thedrunken monk (Alexander Kahle)the governor s Wile (CourtneyRobertson) and the prince (DanielLeech); and admire the quality oiacting, espeCially Simon - (MichaelBartlett) and Grusha - (Simone

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Brenoli). directing (lngrid Wylde.who also produced it) andbackstage.

i cannot know whence the sparkthat made this live. I can onlyappreCiate it. All credit must be

given to Director and Producer,Ingrid Wylde and the backstage

crew on a superb production.

Mr J. Verner

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The Matric ProductionsThe Matrio productionproved to be a greatsuccess. On Thursday 30and Friday 31 May 1996,"An Evening WithStoppard" was performedto almost sold outaudiences. It was theculmination at much hardwork and entoyment,

An Evening WithStoppard" was suggestedby Mrs Wylde. as the twofarces. "The RealInspector Hound" and"Cahoot s Macbeth" werewell suited to the cast'slove of humour. TheSaints cast consisted of :Daniel Leech. MichaelBartlett, Michael Taylor.Gareth Whittaker. DaVIdJarvis. Jonathan Caneand Graeme Seccombe.With directing assistance by KuhleKunene and Hadrian Bnianninski:while the Brescia Housecontingent was : Simone Brandi.Courtney Robertson. JessmaStarrick and Taryn Anderson.The cast had prevtously workedtogether, under the direction of MrsWylde. in the Brescia production

"The Caucasian Chalk Circleand were well aware at eachother s abilities. which provtded agreat aid in casting. From the tirstreadrthrough ol the scripts. tt wasobvtous that we would entoy theproduction something wecertainly did (often to the detrimentof Mrs Wylde s sanity).

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Tom Stoppard is one ofthe greatest playwrightsol our time. His workshave gained positivecritical acclaim and havebeen entertainingaudiences since the19605. CahootsMacbeth gives anentirely retreshing outlookon the Shakespearianplay. Macbeth, while "TheReal Inspector Houndtakes the traditional styleat a who done it?". andcombines drama.suspense and typicallyBritish humour. to createan hilarious. original piece

of theatre.

We spent most of ourpractices rolling aroundWith laughter. whichcaughtvup With us when

we realized that we were indanger ol having to cancel theproduction, something we reallydid not Wish to do. In the end.however. everyone lulfilled theirspecific jobs. and alter much toiland trouble". we succeeded inperforming a most memorablepiece of theatre.

We Wish to thank everyoneinvolved in the production. fromlighting to make Up and. otcourse, no Matnc production iscomplete Without the creativevi5iori (and paliencel ot MrsWylde. who gave us valuabledirection. which helped us to learna great deal about theatre

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Inter House PlaysHeld over Thursday and Fridayevenings, this proved a mostenjoyable lestival with a lot of hardwork being demonstrated. Thefestival ran more smoothly thanany other we have held andHadrian Bnin-Bninski must bethanked and congratulated for hiselforts to ensure this feat, Thevariety of plays chosen meant thatthe three judges had what is reallyan impossible task In ranking the

plays at the end

At the start of his adjudication MrHuggett reminded the audiencethat watching a play should be alife changing experience Certainlythere was much in the plays tomake one think and to look ataspects cl lite perhaps a littledifferently Some special momentsin the plays were the ropeclimbing sequence in Wesley sErnie s Incredible lllucrnations; the

chorus of Tucker s Oedipus TheKing and the boys trom CollinsThe Change Floom.

Specral mention was made ofJonathan Cane s direction; ofMichael Bartlett who both wroteand directed the Pitts play; ofGareth Whittaker as Oedipus theKing. The Best Actor Award wasgiven to Brandon Stafford theDemonstrator in Webb s The Do-lt-Yoursell Frankenstein Out/i!Zweli Magoio was awarded thebest supponing role as Aubrey inThe Change Room

Well done to all the houses andespeCIally to the producers anddlrectors.

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Results:

Ist MearsThe Smile

2nd WesleyErnie s Incredible illucinations

3rd TuckerOedipus The King

4th CollinsThe Change Room

5th Webb _The Da It Yoursell Frankenstein Out t

Gth PittsMurder in C Major

7th MountstephensThe Game

8th PenrynFun City

V. Mkhwanazi in the Pitts House Play

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Saints Enterprise EducationThe idea was for every boy in theCollege to have the opportunity ofgetting involved In some sort ofbusiness activity at some stageduring the year.

The Standard 6 s ran mostsuccessful and happy businessesfor six weeks during the SecondTerm.

They were also called on, asexperienced businessmen, to writeevaluations of the Standard 9businesses which were run in theThird Term. These wereparticularly well done and were areal pleasure to mark. It isapparent that their businessexperience has made a deepimpression on them!

All the pupils in the College andCollegiate from Standard 7 to PostMatric were eligible to participate inthe Stock Exchange Game.

The Standard 7 boys, working inpairs or individually gaveinteresting oral criticisms of theStandard 6 businesses. Havingrun businesses themselves theprevious year put them in a goodposition to make informedcomments on their successorsskills.

The Standard 9 boys had theopportunity oi getting involved inthe Business Management Gamein the First Term and then they hadthe experience ol actually runninga business in the Third Term.Those Standard 9 boys who reallywanted to have an in-depthexperience of starting a busmessjoined the Junior Achievers and gotinvolved in their programme duringthe First Term.

Busmess Skills ties were awardedlor the first time this year.R. Stokes, N. Gray, K. Jackson andD. McCarthy were the first four

recipients of the award. Since thetie did not exist at that stage, theydesigned one. It was duly madeup and they have had the pleasureof wearing it. The activities whichare taken into account indetermining who would get the tieswere as follows:

. Running a business(Std e or 9).

. Follow up evaluations ofyour own and then in lateryears. other businesses.

. Std 9 Business ManagementGame.

. Stock Exchange Game » opento pupils from Std 7 throughto Post-Matric.Brokers for School StockExchange Game (Std 9 s)inter-Schools StockExchange Game (Std 9 s)

. inter-Schools BusinessManagement Game(Std 105)

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In order to qualify for a tie, a pupilshould score very well In several ofthese criteria.

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Standard 6's Cruiseto R17 400 Profit

During the Second Term, theCollege was treated to six weeksof having food and other goods onsale in the quad during the twobreaks on Mondays, Tuesdays andThursdays. The smell of wors,hamburgers and spicy ribs braaingas Chapel ended was enough toget everyone's saliva glandsfunctioning!

The 151 Standard 6 boys groupedthemselves into 51 differentcompanies. 47 of the companiesran at a profit, only four failed tomake a profit or ran at a loss.Thirteen companies had a grossprofit ol over R500 - the greatestbeing the Double D Burger"company which made R1058! The"Pizza Boys made R1080, HotTuna T-shirts" made R1058 and"Chews" made R1014.

Certificates of excellence wereawarded to companies thatexcelled in any of the followtngfields:

Accounts; profitability;entrepreneurial skills: marketing:givtng customers good value formoney and good servtce.

Twentyelour companies receivedcertificates of excellence: most ofthe really good busmessesexcelling in several fields

H. Courtney who headed up"Carnivore Rib Ranch . sellingbraaied spicy ribs, looks set tobecome a great chef as well asorganising and managing hiscompany particularly well Thedirectors at Chew headed up byA. Ford. displayed realentrepreneurship when theyspotted a gap in the food market at

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Founders' Day proves to be very profitable indeed !

the local park. They set up a stallthere and sold pancakes at theweekend. W. Hawley and B.Hendry ol "H2 Foods got off to abad start when they lound thatthere was very little demand iortheir tudge. crunchies andEnergade. They tried advertisingmore aggressively, they triedmoving their trading position.finally. they tried a new product -fried egg and bacon rolls. It wasan instant successl On FoundersDay they were kept busy tryingeggs and bacon from 10:30 amuntil 3:00 pm.

J. Axon, Ft, Neebe and N Moser ol"MAN incorporated", gaveexcellent customer serVice. Withtheir large" and "iumbo" crumpets.made to order. S. Cumming andM. Bekker of "Books for One &All , came up With anentrepreneurial scheme by whichthey sold books to both the boysand three school libraries DWessels. K, Comline and C Posthad a scheme whereby they couldseeialise and do busmess at thesame time. during breaks - theyrattled a rugby ball Signed by theTransvaal and Natal rugby teamsD Sell and P. Betts ot The PizzaBoys" displayed a brilliant streak oientrepreneurship when they cameup with a scheme whereby theyobtained permission lrom theHeadmaster to sell pizzas whilstrugby matches were being played

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at school on Saturday mornings.They undertook to give hall of theirprofits to Kingswood College tohelp repair fire damages. Acheque oi R165 was sent bit toKingswood College. Theenthusiasm of A. Brink, R. de Witand J, Else of "Boerewors Rolls"as they braaied wors ior theircustomers at breaks. was matchedby their competitors » D. McLuckieand R. Schiiermann oi"McShitermanns". There wasalways a crowd of hungrycustomers around their twostalls throughout bothbreaks.

Each company wasrequired to hand in a set ofaccounts and a VATpayment every threeweeks. At this stage. theywere also expected to havepaid interest on any loansthat they had (1% for everythree weeks). and salariesor commissrons to mothers.brothers and sisters whomay have done any worklor them. VAT was payableon gross prolits at a rate pl14% on items manufacturedor cooked by the boys orthe families. and 20% onretail items.The two Visits by the Prep.were a great success. TheCollegiate visned on aweekly basis. but they

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gave very little support. This wasprobably due to the fact that theCollege had given them very littlesupport when their Standard 8 and9 girls ran businesses.

At the end of the project. eachcompany was required to hand in acompany report which gave thedirector's j0int evaluation at theirbusiness. A couple of weeks later,once the more subtle aspccts ofrunning a business had a chanceoi sinking in, each boy wasrequired to write an individualreport on what he had learnt fromrunning a business. It wasapparent from these reports thatmost at the boys had learnt quite abit from the project. They enjoyedbeing businessmen and the senseoi responsibility. Many enjoyed asubstantial growth in stature. Theylearnt how important it is to worktogether as a team. keep control ofthe money and stock. keep yourcustomers happy and howimportant marketing is. They alsolearnt the importance of beingcompetitive in pricing and mostimportantly they enjoyed makingmoneyl

Food proved to be very popular!

Standard 9's Rock

the Quad

The Standard 9 s ran businessesfor four weeks during the ThirdTerm. They marketed them Withgreat flair! The quad reverberatedwith the sounds of two competingmusic systems, There were towncriers. wobbly jelly, banners,colourful T-shirts and caps; a

clown and some very humorousposters stuck around the school.

The 129 Standard 9 boysarranged themselves into38 different companiesEleven of these companiesmade profits in excess ofR300; nine failed to make aprofit or ran at a loss.

The two pizza companiesrun by J. Blitz. C. Hudgson.D, Dinopoulos and T,Spence merged at thehalfway mark and made acombined profit of R652.This was after paying off thewhopping R505 licencewhich each of the two teamscommitted themselves to at theauction E

Second on the profit list wasSaints ADZ" run by 0. March and

J. Shahim. They sold advertismgspace In the school newsletter.They paid the school to cover thecost of copying each of the threesheets of adverts which were sentout With three at the newsletters.

The businesses were verycompetitive and there were severalprice wars. Prices were forceddown. this was great for theCustomers but It affected profits. Itwas one of the main reasons forthe below average gross profitachieved by the class.

Various other problems alsosurfaced. One of these was thatmany of the boys felt that theywere under too much academicpressure in the Third Term and that

they did not have enough time togive to running a business. infuture. the Standard 9 busrnesseswill run early in the First Term Inorder to minimise this problem.

Three of the businesses sufferedmajor theft, when their lockerswere broken into and cash andstock were stolen. This causedtwo of the businesses to "gounder . The directors of the thirdbusmess. U,F.O.'s" (P. Kerr. R.Schoonraad. N. Crail and R.Aldrige) showed a great fightingspirit. They picked themselves up.

shook themselves off. starting overagain and actually managed tomake a small profit in spite oflosmg R275 worth of stock andcash.

Many of the food stalls sold oncredit to a greater or lesserdegree. Most of them lost out onthese sales as many of the loanswere not repaid. There was also arash of petty theft, which was mostregrettable.

Mr D. McRobert.Managing Directorof the Get AheadFoundation" gave amotivational talk onentrepreneurshipon the first day ofterm which helpedto inspire some ofthe lessenthusiasticbusinessmen. Atthe wrapping up

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Mr J. Ord. Executivechairman of Dimension Data.handed out certificates ofexcellence to the 22 companiesthat had excelled in some or otheraspect of running their businesses.He gave an exciting insight intohow he and a couple of his schoolfriends got Dimension Data going.It was an inspirational ending tothe project, particularly sinceDimension Data took top honoursat the Sunday Times BustnessTimes Top Companies thefollowing evening. The certificateswere awarded to 22 companies

who had excelled in one ort moreofthefollowing:

ceremony,

Marketing; profitability:accounting: organisationand management:entrepreneurship and givingcustomers good serVice andvalue for money.

At the end of the protect,each team handed In acompany report which gavethe Director s ionntevaluation of their business.

A few weeks laler, indIVidualevaluations were called for.Judging by these reports. it wouldseem that many of the boys learnta great deal from the experience.

Responsibility to customers and topartners. reliability and dedication.the challenge of getting thebusmess up and gomg, early andeffective marketing, giwngcustomers good sen/ice and goodvalue for money. contacts . good

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organisation and management.good stock and cash control were

all pomts that they mentioned.

The Sixteen Drrectors who wrotethe best evaluations were awardedratlto tickets in the WildlltoCompetition which has prizes suchas scuba divmg courses and tripsto the Okavango Swamps.

They boys had voted tor theproceeds ol their VAT payments(R2275.74t to go to theDooriiboscti School in theMagallesburg. D. Dinopoulos andN Wilkins had done a Geographyprotect there in the First Term andtell that the school badly neededsome linancial assistance Thetotal gross profits at the 38

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businesses amounted to R6925and the licence lens. which go tothe luck shop to help cover therrlosses. amounted to R822.

Mrs M. Brink

Stock ExchangeGame 1996

The Stock Exchange Game 1996again turned out to be a valuable

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exercrse tor the girls oi theCollegiate and the boys of theCollege. proViding those whoentered with insight into the worldol busmess and. more specitically.the world ot the Stock Market.This year was one of change torthe dynamic Johannesburg StockExchange - one ot the mostinteresting teaturos the Inevitablechange to computerised trading,Many ol us are a little sad at theextinction ot the oor-trader. theperson who gave the business itscharacteristic individuality and tlair.

The Game began early in the yearwith an enlhusmstic inllux otentnes lrom Standard 7 all the wayup to Post-Matric. All thecompanies were able to trade in allshares listed on the J.S.E.. fromthe blue-chip shares such as DeBeers. all the way down to therisky Cash Companies which lostcompanies large amounts atmoney but also made large gainsin short periods oi time. Thisintormation was stored on a

computer program customdesigned by D Miller Alltransactions were recorded and allportlolios and listings were printedby the reliable team 01 volunteerbrokers, consisting ot P Kerr. J.Blitz and M Poitcous

The registered companiesreceived a boost in the middle otthe year With an "Inheritance" oftour shares - Plossy. De Beers.lscor and DIrtata , which added toeach company's value. Eachcompany started With Ft 100 000 toInvest In any shares and theinheritance boosted that ligure toapproxlmately R 130 000, At theend ol the Game. the leadingcompany had more than doubledin value (trom R130 000 to amassive R297 269). Alter alltransactions had stopped onWednesday 16 October. the prizewrnners were:

let: JP. Welman 8. D. Promnitz(Std 9) of Prowell , with a portfoliovalued at R297 269

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2nd: E. Parkinson (Std 7) elEmap Inc.". with a porttolio valued

at R254 411

3rd: J. Hilburn & J. Rodenhuis(Std 8) 0t "Share-Aware". wrth aportlotio valued at R196 071

K. Grt iths (Std 8) led theCollegiate challenge - her teamKSC Investments came 6th

overall.

All In all. I teel that it was avaluable exerCIse tor everyonewho entered and everyone tearnI alittle more about the busmessworld and in particular, the StockMarket.

M. Porieous(Broker)

Standard 9 BusinessManagement Game

The St Stithlans BusmessManagement Game has onceagain been a huge success. Intotal 85 pupils participated.comprising pt 19 teams diVIdecl upinto 5 games. This year, theCollege was also icined by 2teams lrom the Collegiate.

The companies were required tosell a water puntying jug over atotal 01 4 business quarters spreadover 4 weeks, The winners andrunnersAup ol each game thenproceeded to the Final and PlateFinal respectively. The members 01the company termed the Board ofDirectors. having to makedecisions about stockmanagement and production.price. research and development.marketing, loan management andeven transport allocation.

At the start of the tirst businessquarter 01 the tirst round it seemedthat some of the teams were a bitat sea with their new

responsibilities, making what were.in some cases. incredible losses.However. as the Gameprogressed. they gainedself confidence and protits beganto improve dramatically. Theycame to understand far better whatwas involved in running thebusiness.

It was interesting how theeconomic conditions in each gamediffered from one extreme to theother. In some of the games. theeconomic climate was tough andprofit margins and prices were lowwith the teams lighting tooth andnail right to the end. whilst in othergames. one team made a largeprofit while the others struggled tobreak even.

In the Final. the teams were asked

to sell an electronic pulsemeter,once again over 4 businessquarters. This was held on theafternoon of 29 March in a power-packed 4 hour period, playing to astrict schedule. It became hecticas many momentous decrsionshad to be made and processedwith relentless frequency. TheFinal was closely contested as the2 teams fought for dominance.

In the end The City Slackers".with G. Louw (Managing Director).8. Yates. C. Peters, T. Rowse, D.Steenkamp and S. Browntriumphed in a nail-biting finish withan amaZing comeback in the lastquarter. The Spanish Inquisition"with J. Johnson (ManagingDirector), J. Kay, M. Porteous. N.Crail and A. Kahle finished a closesecond. followed by the Collegiate

Winners of the Business Management GameBack Row: c. Peters: 5. Brown: s ValesFront Row: G Louw: MrsM Brink: D Steenkamp

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team of S, Elliott, L. Hutchinson, A.Kuhlmann, H. Gear and M.Wessels.The plate event was won by TheCorporate Cowboys" team headedby S. Chamberlain.

The Game provtded all thecompetitors with an invaluableinsight into the commercial world.The partictpants learned how tointerpret a basic company balancesheet and how to lollow markettrends. They also learned howbasic mistakes could so easrlysend their companies into the red!

A huge vote ol thanks to Mr andMrs Burgoyne who gave ol theirvaluable time throughout theduration of the Game and whowere also at the Collegethroughout the full 5 hours of theFinals to process all the results onthe soot. Thanks also go to MrWylde, who attended the analysisof the finals and the prize givmgMrs Brink filled us in on the basicresponsibilities of the Directors of aCompany and helped us tounderstand how important theinteraction of marketing and priceis on the sales and profit of abusrness. She was ably assistedby Mrs Diaok at the college andMrs MacKenzie at the Collegiate.Our grateful thanks to these 3ladies for the time and energy thatthey put into the game.

G. Louw

1996 Inter-Schools

Stock ExchangeGame

The 1996 game went oil With abang The Standard 9participants. in the two teams. putforward their suggestions as towhat shares should or should notbe bought. During the first monthol the Game. Vigorous trading tookplace. With tlece competitionsbetween the two rival Saints

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teams. Bumble Bee inc andCantharis inc Betti teamsshowed great interest In the gamein its initial stages. but towards theend. this laded somewhat as thepressure 01 work became reallyheavy With the end-ot-yezir exams

looming ahead

The "Cantharis team comprised 01F Kerr. J Blitz. G Louw. C. Petersand C. Hudgson. With N. Crail asthe Managing Director. TheBumble Bee inc, team had M.

Porteous. J Kay and L Klein, WithJ. Johnson as the ManagingDirector

It IS the opinion oi those who tookpart in the Game that it wasbenilicial to them all. although aposrtive banance at the end ol the

Game would have been a loteaster on our egos Thankgoodness it wasn t real money thatwe were working wrth! We learnirom our mistakes in games likethese, in the hope that theexperience gained Will aid us in thenot too distant iuture.

J. Johnson

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Business

Management Game

Ft. Stokes. K Day. N. Gray and KJackson represented St Stithiansin the IritCnSCl lOOiS BusinessManagement Game They had aVery successtul First Term andmade the quarter tinals ol thecompetition. The Game involvedmanulaciurinq and distributing;satellite dishes lor an imaginarycompany Unlortiinalely. the boyswere eliminated liorii thecompetition when they missed adeadline due to the private schoolholidays The boys should becongratulated on an excellentperiormance.

Mr S Glascolt

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Junior Achievers

The missmn ot Junior Achievementl5

Empowering young South AfricansIo creaie I/ie future

This organisation arranges ioryoung adults from di erent sectorsoi the community to Come togetherand term a busmess Each JuniorAchievement group is made up oi30 young people irom di erentcultures and backgrounds

Each group is guided into thebusmess world by 2! team leaderirom the particular company whichis sponsoring the group . in mycase First National Bank. in theseclasses. we learnt about linance.human resources. production.

marketing and management. Withour newly acquired busmess skills.we went about producing aproduct, iinancmg it. marketing it

and selling it, whilst managing acompany of 30 people at the sametime,

This year. G, Collins. who wasManaging Director oi his companyB. Steen. who was FmancralDirector of his company. S.Beaumont (Managing Director)and myseli. P. Kerr (FinancialDirector) took pan in theprogramme. We all enioyed It andlearnt a lot about interacting withother people In a businesssituation. as well as on a sociallevel, We are lucky to have gainedVital busrness skills which we willno doubt use in the future.

P. Kerr

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The Camps WeekThe Prefects Camp

The awesome mountain scape ofthe Southern Free State was onceagain the back drop for the SaintsPrefect camp. This took place inthe week before schoolcommenced in January. Theyarrived at the Glen Reenen CamptGolden Gate National Park veryexcited and keen to plan the forthcoming year.

The Prefects were treated to manydifferent activities includingabseiling, rock climbing and targetshooting (courtesy of the localParks Board warden).

They attended seminars onleadership, problem solving,teamwork and goal setting, Theyspent much time discussmg theSaints Honour and how they weregoing to implement it for thesecond year at Saints.

The traditional race up Wodehousemountain was a definite highlightto the camp. Without having seenthe route, They had to positionthemselves for a relay to the top.

They were accommodated in hutsand sharedcleaning

the cooking andresponsibilities. The

weather and beautiful scenerytogether with the enthuSIasm of thisyear's Prefects augers well for acohestve Prefect body for 1996.

Ft. Goodwin

" Never let fear stand inthe way of your dreams "

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The Std 6 Camp

The Y.F.C. training centre inHekpoon again proved to be theideal venue for the Std 6orientation week. During a week ofendless fun activities thefoundations for many longelastingfriendships were laid.

The feedback from the group wasvery positive, the followmg aresome of the profound (and somenot so profound) responses whenthe boys were asked what was themost important thing they hadlearnt about themselves.

I quote, " I can work in a team: Ican conquer fears like heights: Iknow how to have fun; I am goodat a sport I dld not even knowabout; I am not an outdoors type ofguy; I gained confidence fromsmall things; I can trust others:Camps are loads of fun. If youwant a friend. be a friend; I havegot guts!

The programme was de5igned toincorporate the physrcal, mentaland spiritual aspects of life.

Team sports like volleyball.

continuous cricket, table tennis,basketball and indoor soccerprovided the competitive aspectwhile other physically challengingevents like the confidence course.wall climbing. abseiling.bridgeejumping and the flying foxprovtded the physical component.Indoor mind games and manythought provoking discussions onboth topical. relevant issues andmatters more spiritual prowded themental component, The boys werekept very occupied throughout theirweek and were also afforded dailyperiods ot free time to get to knowone another on a more informalbests,

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This htghly successful programmewas made possible by a motivatedteam of volunteers at Y.F.C ablylead by Mr Bnan Cheyne, Ourthanks to them and my thanksto Mrs Reynolds and MessrsClarke. Atteridge. Hartley. Bennett.Flainey and Sherrah for their

valuable input.

Up and over

Finally a vote of thanks to the Stdes of 1996. they are an excellentbunch who made the camp thesuccess It was. I look forward toworking with them In 1997 andbeyond.

"Remember boys it s not the criticwho counts, not the one who pointsout how the strong man stumblesor how the deer of deeds mighthave done them better. The credltbelongs to the man who IS actually4n the arena, whose lace vs marredwith sweat and dust and blood.who strives vallantly. who errs andcomes short again and again. whoknows great enthUSIasm. who hasgreat devotlons and spends himselfon a worthy cause. and who if hefails at least lails daring greatly sothat l llS place shall never be withthose cold and timid souls whoknow neither victory nor defeat.

T, Ffooseve/dt

Mr 8. Walls

The Std 7 Camp

The 1996 Std 7 camp started off ona cheerful note as we all set off torGraskop on 3 busses. After 6 hoursof travelling and much fun. weeventually reached the GraskopEnvtronmental Education Centre.where lt was for once not ralnlng.The rain did not stay away for long» no sooner had we got into the halland It started again and we had togo and move our luggageundercover.

The second day started bnght andearly - 6h30 for those who didn'thave leaky bungalows or whoweren t on nightwatch. Nightwatchis our alternative for ParamedSecurity and consists ol 9sesstons,

Each sesston is an hour longduring which 4 or 5 guys watchthe rain or listen to the geese andmake sure that nothlng is stolen.Day 2 started with devotions which

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was followed by breakfast andmspections. Then tt was time forthe main activities of the day, theobstacle course and shelterbuilding.

The obstacle course was a lot offun but it was also verychallenging. l am sure that we alllearned a lot about teamwork, co-operation and ourselves. I don tthink anyone can say that theydidn't enloy It. The shelter buildingwas also very enjoyable and justas challenging. While some peoplemastered the art first time aroundothers had to re-stan three or fourtlmes. In the evening we had aslngrsong followed by aninteresting lecture on carving byOom Jan.

On Wednesday we woke up to thesound of water dripping on ourbungalow floor - it was rainingagain. Later tn the morning itcleared up a little. so we all set offon a walk in the forest. The mlstypine plantations and hillygrasslands were traversed beforewe reached the edge of the rainforest. It was beautiful walkingunder the canopy of leaves Withthe sound of running water alwaysnearby.

On the last morning we stuck to amore exerting actiVity of recyclingpaper. In the afternoon we went tothe Forest Falls. It was anImpressive elghteen metre drop.The water thundered down and thesplash caused a ball of mist at the

bottom,

All in all it was a superb campduring which we all learned a lotabout ourselves and each otherwhilst having fun.

G. Hempson

Std 7 EnglishWeekend

A stunning Saturday afternoon, thesun was shining. the sky wascrystal blue, as we left lrom theChapel Circle. eagerly awaiting ourStandard 7 English Weekend.About twenty of us. along with twoteachers, Messrs Marriott andFlumboll. began our trip in twoKpmbis all the way to Rustenburg.where we stayed at the UtopiaLodge.

We arrived. fresh, exctted, butsomewhat tired from our journey.However, this tiredness was soonerased. We unpacked our bagsand immediately began our firstexcersise, poetry writing. All of uswere inspired by the beauty 01 thesurroundings. and these feelingswere expressed awesomely in ourverses. Later, groups performedlun plays with natural objects.before discusstng a more seriousplay which was to be workshoppedthat evening.

As day turned to dusk, we weregiven a well deserved rest. Foodwas cooked and eaten, and ionhad by all, Our ditferent groupsthen sat down at the main camp to

perform their plays. The standardwas most impressive. and thehumour involved went downsplendidly. Most of us then hungaround the camp tor a while.playing a bit of touch rugby. or elsejust sitting around chattering.

Sunset l

The sun slowly drowns in the turquoise sky as the harsh sea throws itsell .Onto the smooth glistening shore.

As the sun cuts through the dark abyss the waves are tinted a goldenyellow.

The water seems to have a strangely evil smile as it crawls up the beach.Slowly as if it is fighting to stay up the sun finally succumbs to the dark

Unrelenting waters.

Tree's Company

Darkness

Alone in a dark recess ol my mind, I sit, scared.I wait for the scream that will come from my own lips when

you wield your double axe of consctence.ll, like once I did. I target to forget.

Then the inhuman guttural screams ol rage will rage relentlesslythrough my head.

Until at last you release rne lrom your stranger s hold.

Fl. Coelzee

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G. du Plessis

It was linally decided to go back toour lodge, and catch a bit of sleep.Unfortunately this was not quitethe case.

We managed to drag ourselves outof bed. to begin the day with a bit01 physical training. Wonderful, asyou can imagine! After this livelysparkle to the morning, we againfocused upon our writing andcreative skills. This sessionproduced some of the mostamazing works lo art imaginable.Free time was then enjoyed byeven/one. belore packing up andgetting ready to go home.

I think we all realise just howworthwhile our Standard 7 EnglishWeekend was. Certainly not to bemissed!

Special thanks must go to MessrsRumboll and Marriott. Without theirorganization of the trip. a camp asenioyable as this one would neverhave been possible

Fl. Ho/rri

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The Std 8 Camp

This year was time to pioneeragain. Outward Bound nallydecided that our group was just toolarge to cope with (they usuallytake a maXimum of 60) and so theHead decided it was time to go italone, We have learnt a lot overthe past tour years and decided tosee it we could run a similar campsuccessfully.

The planning for a camp of thisnature is immense and everyconceivable eventuality needs tobe thought of but nevertheless onSun 24 March we set off into theunknown. Then we had chosenwas a Mondi estate just outsideSabie in Mpumalanga. A morebeautiful area you will not find. Kitand load was issued and the 10groups moved out tor the week.

The rock climbing was great funalbeit a little too tame for ourFtambos , Nevertheless. for those

of us who were a littleapprehensive it was enough to testour ability Without being toodaunting. The abseiling was trulyexhilarating but one did get ratherwet g0ing down the Slde oi thewaterfall. The instructors were verycautious and one was encouragedto go down slowly. much to thedisappointment oi some.

The ropes course was lantasticbut needed immense upper bodystrength and those who completedit came away extremely satisfiedWith their achievement. The raftinghighlighted the importance of teamwork and although nobody endedup in the water there were somenear misses. The hiking wasprobably not extenswe enough andwill certainly be extended when wego again. the cooking. eating andliving arrangements in the bushwere certainly a great success and

apart from the "bully beet" were alot better than expected by theboys.The feedback from Staff and boys

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has been extremely positive andthe memories made will certainlyremain for a very long time.especially the thunderstormwelcome we received! Wecertainly will be going there againand were especially pleased athow well things worked first timeout. Thanks boys for yourenthusrasm, Without which thecamp would not have been asuccess.

Mr C. Cawse

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The Std 9 Camp

Welgevonden :

This first formal visit toWelgevonden was a milestone inthe development of the camp aswell as bringing a new aspect tothe Std 9 Research Projects. Eachresearch topic is the beginning of agreater whole. namely thedevelopment of a researchprogramme to support themanagement ofGame Fleserve,

Welgevonden

11 boys were accompanied byDavid Gear and guided by SteveSodise, Senior Game Guard atWelgevonden. The Managementkindly lent us a 4 x 4 at only thecost of petrol. So with freeaccommodation. the five day tripworked out very economically.

The 5 researchundertaken include:~ soils- vegetation- bird & vegetation associations- termites- water quality

topics being

The aim was to gather detaileddata from ve typical ecozones.Much of the data was entereddirectly into a laptop in the fieldand will be transferred onto theGIS system as the basis foranalysis. This will allow thedifferent research groups to tapinto each other s data , addinggreat sophistication to theinterpretation of the data.

Not only was some very gooddata gathering achieved, but avery pleasant bush" experiencewas had by all, a feature of whichwas having to keep a constant lookout for rhinos. Mr Sodise wentbeyond the call of duty andwillingly shared his considerableknowledge of the bush with theboys, taking them on an extendedwalks in groups of two and threes.Each group came back with

different gems of new knowledge.giving us a taste of the potential ofthe Bush camp to provide thepupils with new insights. .

Cricket dominated the informalactivities (sometimes becomingquite serious stuff) and somebudding chefs were discoveredaround the campfire.

Mr De Gear

Magaliesburg :

All of the boys who did not go toWelgevonden. went to the Cyaracentre in Hekpoort, Magaliesburgto do their Std 9 projects.

Our knowledge of this area wassomewhat lacking, and we werethus ovthelmed at the peaceand tranquillity of the the area.This did not. however, stop us fromcontinumg in the fine tradition ofthe Std 9 projects at Saints. Daysstarted with Mr Paton and histroops going for a run beforebreakfast. After breakfast a fewboys made the sandwiches foreverybody's lunch. The camp wasthen deserted until iour-o»clockWith groups walking in differentdirections to gather information ontheir respective topics. The lateafternoons were reserved forreporting back to teachers. who inturn adVIsed us on how best tocontinue or improve our projects.The evenings were filled with moresocial and relaxing activities suchas basketball. touch rugby orswimming.

Cyara is an ideal camp not onlybecause of the broad spectrum ofsites on offer. which stimulatedmany varied and original projectideas. but because of all thepeople who went out of their wayto assist us.

The projects will undoubtablyreflect the fulfilment found in thecamp.

G. Collins

Thu: Slylhizllt 1996

MatricDevelopment Week

Monday 15 - Friday 19 January

The programme took place duringthe first week of the Academicyear. while the Std 6.7 and 9classes were away on camps, andthe Std B's were busy with theirScience projects. The programwas designed partly to assistMatric boys with career planning,and partly to provide anopportunity for personal growthand development, as well assupplying information. and allowingfor discussion, on a number of lifeskills. Due to time constraints.such courses cannot be offeredwithin the framework of the normalcurriculum.

The Matric development week wasplanned and organised by MessrsHovelmeier and MacCaIlum.assisted by a panel of Matric boyselected by their peers. A number ofmembers of Staff participated inthe programme either asfacilitators or as presenters. andour thanks go to the ColtegeExecutive Committee, the CareersOfficer, the Standard Ten Director.Mrs Brink. Miss Kamps. and MrLachenicht: and to other membersof Staff who assisted in anancillary capacity.

The programme for the week wasdivided Into several differentmodules. The first day and a halfwere devoted to the Covey coursefor young adults. This course isaimed at personal developmentand improving inter-personal skills.it is based on Stephen Covey'sbook "The Seven Habits of HighlyEffective People."

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The next two and a halt days weredevoted to a careers workshop. 3linancial skills workshop. a series01 seminars on Important lite skills.as well as ideas lor enhancingpersonal perlormance.

The final day at the week was setaside for aptitude testing. Thesetests were administered by theH.S.Fl.C. under the leadership ofDr Kevm Harrison, and our thanksare due to him and his team tor anexcellent job

Subsequent to the aptitudetesting, all Matrio boys had apersonal inten/iew and received adetailed careers report.

Mr K. Hove/meter

The Post Matric

Camp

This year's group of 29 studentsleft alter their orientation week on20 January, We arrived atSedgetield the followtng morningand spent the remainder of the dayon the beach. Following a braaithat evening the programmestarted on Monday 22 JanuaryThe Outward Bound Course atSedgelield differs train that ol theStd 8 camp. Because at thelocation at the camp. a lot olactivities are water based. Thestudents were taught how to sail awhaler, learnt to paddle and stackCanadian canoes, usedsea kayaks and had Swartvlei,200m from the dormitories. tor a

swm,

Apart lrom these activmes each ofthe 3 groups completed a 25 km

Sedgelield best

$6 The Slytliitiii I Nh

beach hike: abseiling, and variousdifterent group dynamics activitiesincluding the trapeze. whichinvolves jumping trom a 10m highgum pole across 3m to grab atrapeze bar suspended from a tree.

A great deal 01 screaming washeard from this activity. On the lastday. the entire group were requiredto run 15km along the beachthrough the Goukamma NatureReserve.

All in all, the course achieved itsgoals of team building andchallenging the students bothphysically and mentally. A lot 01people discovered a lot aboutthemselves during the course of theweek. The group, as always.emerged lrom the week as acohesive unit ready for the year.

Mr G Theron

To the Top

"There is a certain point for themind from which lite and death. thereal and the imaginary. the pastand the future. the high and thelow cease being perceived ascontradictions.

A. Breton

1996 Committee

Ms J. Worth:H. Bnin-Bninski;

J. Cane:M. Charlesworth:W. Clay:M. Collins:

. Grainger:

. Kunene;

. Mapham:. Nevin.. Robinson;. Taylor;

. Keizan:. Webster;

UJXW

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Preparations lor the Dance beganin November 1995, We had aCommittee of hard-workingmembers. committed to the task of

"Hair - shower , rushing v notie - panic - car won t start »the handkerchief - help.

Black Tie - roses - partnersglamorous - elegant

candles - friends - lights -photographs -

paintings - beautiful »magni cent, Musk: -chicken - beet » dessertdancing ~ Mr Wylde -

teachers - show how itsdone - tiresome . kissing ,affection - rain - wet - don't

l stop dancing - linal dance -12 o clock » party ends » the

night 01 our lives!

organising and bringing into reality.the Matric Dance. Our theme forthe Dance was "The Great Divide",Inspired by A Breton, a Surrealist.Decorating the Hall was amammoth task and was managedby the very competent JohnathanCane. He and the other Artstudents and Matrics spent manyhours. days and nights during theholidays and alter schooltransforming Mears Hall into thebest Matric Dance Hall in thecountry,

of course there was more to theDance than Just the decoration.and each Committee memberworked tirelessly to make sure thathis portlolio was as successful aspossible I would like to take thisopportunity to thank everyCommittee member for all theirwork. We could not have done thiswithout everyone givmg 110% andon some occasions you gave evenmore Thank you.

At the end of the year, theCommittee was left with a surplusol cash. As has been done in thepast we donated the money to aCharity. Kuhle Kunene and Ihanded over a cheque for R1120to the thlight Children Project inHillbrow and donated theremainder to the College Westarted a Matric Bench Fund fromwhich we hope the school will buybenches to be placed around theCampus. By doing this we hopethat there will be more people. OldBoys. Parents and current pupilstaking the time to just sit down lorone minute and enioy the beautyof this Campus.

I would like to thank the lollowing:

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Lights, Camera. Action" -

were [ust a law words whichdescribed the night never tobe forgotten by most, il not

all. the Mair/cs of 1996.These words may be used inthe movies but the picture

perfection of the Dance couldhave resembled a completedmovie. With every lasi detailin place. From the openingspeech to the final dance. the

night was magical.

The Saints Marries of '96outdid themselves in

behawour and through theteamwork shown. got

even/thing perfect for thenight.

May all the Matrics neverforget the night 0/ our lives.

D. Jarvrs Ms Worth who was always thereto remind us that we were notworking hard enough; Mr Mullinsand the Bursar's Department whoprocessed the cheques and kepttrack of our linances - Without youhelping us, we would surely havelailed; the Ground and Estate Stafffor their help in so many numerousareas: the Mamas and theCommittee who pulled togetherand worked as a team andeveryone who gave of their time tomake this dance a success.

M. Charlesworth

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Clubs and SocietiesTheatre Arts Club

Over the past few years there hasbeen a great amount of increasedinterest in the cultural actiwtiesaround the school. One of themost recent developments hasbeen Theatre Sports which wasstarted by Mrs Wylde. It began asa small group of boys and girlsfrom St Stithians and BresoaHouse For the first time this year,Theatre Sports has started takingplace during school time.

The Theatre Arts Club was openedto Standard 9 boys during Tuesdaylunch breaks in the First Term.Under the watchful giJidance of MrRumboll the Club developed into athriving and bustling one

The Club based its activities onTheatre Sports. Various gameswere learnt during the course ofthe First Term. The "Alphabetgame". "Story-story die" and"Opera were enjoyed enormously.

A noticeable highlight of theTheatre Arts Club was a trip to theMarket Theatre to see theprofessional actors in action -definitely a sight worth seeing.The skill and finesse with whichmany of the games were playedwas phenomenal. They made thevarious activnies look amazrnglyeasy.

To show how good the pro s reallywere, an Inter-school contestbetween Brescia, St Stithians andSt Stithians Collegiate wasorganised. Each team had 4competitors. Valiant efforts weremade by all which resulted in thepacked Mears Hall audiencebraving a chilly night to warm tothe performance. This wascertainly a highlight of the Club'sexistence.

All bodes well for the future of the

Theatre Arts ClubStandlng: MrF Rumbolll Magoio. G CollihslSeated: N WllKlnS

Absent: T Stamm J Williams

Club alter its inaugural year.

J. Williams & I Stamrn

Film Club

Mr Rumboll and Mrs Benning,iniatiated this Club, the aim ofwhich is educating boys and girlsfrom the Collegiate and College onthe "in's and out's" of moViemaking, acting and general filmappreciation. It was started as ameans of enhancmg filmicappreciation and exposure in aworld which is becoming more andmore dominated by the power ofwhat we see.

The Film Club kicked off on a veryactive note with the vrewmg of"Frances" in the R.C.L.T. The Clubthen went to see "DangerousMinds" which everyone enioyed.

The next week the Club discussedthe movie and di erent aspects ofits filmic value. Mr Humbollshowed us how to appreciate pansof film-making which in the pasthave been overlooked. This wasthe true value of the Film Club »

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Mrsl Wylde. c Naisby. M Thornley.

the fact that we were able todiscuss films as a group and drawconclusions together. This is theformat which we followed for therest of the year.

The Second Term started off withthe award wrnning movre."Braveheart". Every aspect of thismovie was later discussed in greatdetail. Other fims we saw included"Sense and Sensubility . "IIPostino and Smoke. The club isin the process of organising anexcursion to Ster Kinekor wheremembers will be enlightened withregard to the marketing of newreleases This promises to bemost beneficial.

The Film Club succeeded in itsplanned intention of being a veryenriching and educative culturalclub - educating boys and girlsalike. Without the foresight of MrHumboll and Mrs Benning. thisclub would not have been such asuccess.

MrF. Rumba/l

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a ,Film Club:Back now: Ft Coeizeé. D Mcluckie; Fl HopeJonas; K. Lucas.AWhitebieau, M Trinmley. J Campbell; R. Smith;Middle Row: D Consume; B. Hendry; S.van oer Meulen; R Halsey. G

van Rensber C Jamlseon;G.Luyt1'H.Shields,D van der Merwe, RSchnetler. R. de Wit:Front Row: A. Evarisra. Macintosh; MrF. Rumba". M Ogilby. D Phetla

Bird Club

The Club has been relatively quiet

this year. Despite this. the numberof boys has remained constantwith some new recruits. HolidayaCllVIlleS included a trip to Nytsvleiduring the First Term in Witness theworst (or best) llooding of thefloodplain recorded there for 20years. Whilst the birds we sawwere special. the ltood levels wereso high that in fact the quantitiesseen were unexpectedly low.

Another trip was undertaken toBotswana and the Caprivi Strip inAugust. Places wsxled includedChobe. Popa Falls and Shakawe.A line and eventlul time was hadby all. With many new speclesbeing spotted and some boys evenmanaging to catch a law lish.

The Club s contribution toestablishing the dams as a birdarea continues wtth thaijplanting olan indigenous shrtib screenbetween the Colle te hockeyfield and the dam. Ithough notparticularly ellectlvg r at present.this area IS Su to becomeimportant in the iuture.

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Innovations that are likely to beoiiered next year include birdringing at the school for the rsttime. It is hoped that this willestablish a data base that willcontinue indefinitely and willcontribute to establishing lunherscientific links between the College

Bird Club:

and the rest of the world.

Another trip to a neighbouringcountry is planned, and perhaps itIS time we vi5ited the north ofNamibia for the first time. with astop cfl in the Kalahari on the waythere. The club also needs to visttWakkerstroom again to carry outmaintenance on our hide in thewetlands there. A trip to the northof Natal is also overdue.

Mr G. Theron

Back Row: C. Shonbom M Eeckermann. D. Phetle:C.ch1<s:c. Sounes. c CleggMiddle Row: R Holm A Lopes; T Eumonds L rnith. A Thompson.

c Appel. G SldwellFront Row: R de Wit. G Richards..l Adam s Davey,A Schnetler.

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Chess Club

1st Team:A. Evans (Capt):J. Els; B Vorster:B. Trew; B. Thorpe;J. Shahim; P. Evans;C. Taylor; R. Hope-Jones.

2nd Team:T. Mokate (Capt)R, Dias; R. Tanna:C, Marsh; F. Ngoy;8. K0: A. Ford.

The Chess Club has enjoyed avery successful year. There weretwo active teams that were verycompetitive in their respectiveleagues.

The 1st Team played in the "A"League which consists oi all thetop chess schools in the Gautengarea. The team lared remarkablywell. The 2nd Team played in the"C League and were veryconvrncing in winning all theirmatches.

Chess Club

The highlight of the year was theist Team tour to the PilanesburgGame Reserve near Sun City, forthe Annual lnter»$chools ChessCompetition. The top 12 schoolsin Gauteng took pan. and Saintsmanaged to come a creditable 7thin this very wellerun competition.

We would like to thank Mr Patonand Mrs Neumann who gave up

Back Row: L Mokgobu A Ford P Evans. J Shalilm. B Trow

Middle Row: J Els M Thornley.R Hope~Jones.Z Magma}! Tarma

Seated: C Sounes A Evans MrsJ Neumann C Taylor.T Donnell

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valuable time for the club. Theirdedication was an inspiration to usall.

A. Evans

Darwinian Society

In the early 80 s a specialistBiological Society was started. Itwas called the Danrvinian Societyin honour of the creative and open-minded thinking of Charles Darwin.

The intention was to give the moreinterested Biology student inStandards 8. 9 and 10 theopportunity to become exposed to

aspects of Biology which gobeyond the confines of theclassroom

Our speakers this year have morethan iullilled these expectations,

In the lirst term. Dr Phil Bishoplrom the Department 01 Zoology atWits spoke about "Frogs and theirrole as enwronmental monitors.This was followed by Dr FredaFlossouw talking on GeneticEngineering in Plants " At thebeginning ol the Second Term wewere treated to Games ParasrtesPlay" and this was given by Prof.Ahmed Wadee from the SouthAlrican lnstitute for Medical

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Research.

Mrs Grump. the curator at the WitsMuseum, gave our lirst lecture olthe Third Term. It was entitled,An Introduction to the

Arthropods. A lascmating lectureon "Forensm SCIence" concludedthe lectures tor this year. lt wasgiven by Mr Arnold Greyling lromthe Forensw SoienceLaboratories.

My thanks go to all the committedand interested members and tothe hard-working Committee of

1996.

The good news lor 1997 is theveiy welcome addition 01 girls fromthe Collegiate It promises to beanother good year for the Society

Mrs R. Diack

Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom Dancmg is a club thathas developed lrorn last years "50Club" Perhaps the majordi erence this year is that we havebeen IOI ed by girls lrom theCollegiate allowmg us to practiserealistically instead of haying todance alone.

The Club has a regularmembership oi around 25 boysand girls We meet lor an hour

12 ClubBack Row P Whilburh a RosesR BoydFiolil Flow A Bothai Fl Mulhollahd.

each week to improve andpractise our skills and to learn newdances and steps. We have learntnumerous dances including the"Tango . "Waltz . "Two step"Chaechamha". "Eastern Swing ."Flock and Roll", Rumba ,Mumbo. "Samba". "Boogie as

well as three Line dances whichare, without question. the most

popular in the Club.We are all developing into superbdancers and are gainingconlidence as we progress At lastwe can stop looking at our feet!

Ballroom Danoing is a social life

skill which Will be invaluable to Usin the years tocome. This Clubhas given us awonderlulopportunity toget a head startlThanks must goto Mrs vanRooyen andFred AstaireDance Studiostor all their timeand e ort.

G. Louw

Steve, Brad, Bruce and Steve in the dancinggroove!

1C Slyiliinn I )')(i

Cox. E Preston, 5 Goldlaln. F Browne.

M Pevold,K Kunehe H Mens

12 Club

The demands of the school on the12 have become more intense. asacademic pressure mounts in thechallenge lor top places in theuniversities 01 their choice.Pedormances of the 12 arenormally tar lrom the light of publicshow: they take place in theclassroom. in essays, in theses atthe various projects on display atFounders Day. Theirs is all tooolten the path of the Academic.The competition tor the top 12 isintense With 25 pupils attainingAcademic Honours in 1996. Thisyear though is no exception inproducmg pupils who havereached the top in a variety offields. This is the strength not onlyof this group out also the school.

1996 saw the introduction of a 12Club tie designed by the boys -Martin Perold was the mainarchitect of the tie which is modernin concept yet timeless in itsappeal. The 12 Club attended thesecond Gielser Memorial Dinner inThe Community Centre at StJohns College, In his usualentertaining, yet enlightened. wayDennis Beckett challenged all theleading Academic scholars of the

two schools to see the challengesof remaining in the "New SouthAfrica" . The dinner is one of thebest moments between the twoschools where in the quiet hours ofthe evening the focus is on mutualunderstanding of relative issuesand strengths.

Mr H. Huggett

Interact Club

The Interact Club was once againa tremendous success, this year sClub consisted of 68 members anda Committee of 8. The Committeewas as follows:

G. Collins (President):W. Phillips (Vice-President):8. Davies:

Interact Club:

M. Pettersen:M. Webster;N. Clement:G. Keizan:G. Elliott:

There is much I cansay about theInteract Club of 96.but achievementsspeak louder thanwords. What this clubhas managed toachieve has beenquite amazing andvew rewarding.

In "community we didtwo major projects The first was tohelp the organisers of the HospiceTree of Lights by testingthousands of tightbulbs and

Back Row J, Lappeman, s Chamberlain c Peters5m Flow:D Drnopolous:R Bowers,C Hudgson a Aldridge.G Fletcher 9 Sears 3 Siraw,G Thurman N Crail M HarlandAM Row 3 Yates;P. Burgoyne Thorpe A Win5tone:G Naisby.K Wilson. Fl Solomon J KaneM Woollcott o Stentilord R Rawlinson3rd Row.S Field:N Dickens. s Bromley' a Pybus,N ClarkeG Hoyston a Simpson v Taylor N Wilkins J Woollarn2nd Flow 1 Leroke;J snarrrm. s Louw. Fl Trubshaw o Hogoen P Kerr.J Blilz E Sieen. R StraussFronIRow:G.Keizan,M,Webster. 5 Davies. M Petterseri.G Coltins w Phillips.G Elliott,N ClementAbsent J. Wliliams

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M. Perold thanks Mr Di Beckett

preparing kilometres of cable.There were plenty of Interacterswho gave up their afternoons - and120 Std boys who gave up their

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school time to fulfil our communityservice. In our other major projectwe collected 50 pairs of shoeswhich were donated to a charityorganisation. We also collectedcans to compete against otherInteract Clubs in a can~buildingcontest.

The major social activity was aweekend away with all the otherInteract Clubs in the District. Theentire Club attended this verysuccessful event. The other majorproject was to set up a InteractClub in the Collegiate.

Fundraismg took the form of abraai on the Old Boys field. Withthe funds raised from this braai.ties were purchased and the restof the money was placed in thebank. awaiting future InteractClubs at Saints.

For "international" we organised anInteract exchange with the NairobiInteract Club. However. due tolack of telephones we were unableto reach enough hosts.

I would like to thank Mr MacCullumfor all his work and support and theCommittee - who were a pleasureto work with Lastly and mostimportantly, the Club whocontinued the fine tradition ofSaints Interact. It is because oftheir hard work and the work ofpreVIous years. that our InteractClub was named by the officialRotary Newsletter as the strongestClub in the District.

G. Cal/ins

Photographic Club

As the darkroom has been out of

commissmn for most of the year.the darkroom has reappeared inseveral houses. This has led tohands-on experience wheneverneeded at a variety of venues,The inspiration of the finerphotographers. espeCIally thosewho are using photography as a

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part of their Art portfolio. has asusual been, exciting.

The first success of the year wasat the Agfa Annual Schools' PrintCompetition. The Club wasawarded 5 prints in the top ten:Chris Clegg and Angus Griffineach winning one place in the topten. Ian White was the mostsuccessful of the evening as hewon a first place and had twofurther shots nominated in the topten.

Founders Day is always anopportunity for the photographersin the school to show off their bestphotographs. The range of blackand white prints was again veryvaried. Winning colour printadjudicated by Mr Clive Wilkinsonwas Cheetah . by ChristopherClegg. winning black and whiteprint . Hake", was by BrendonGrainger. This print captured theglorious occasion of 14 Februarywhen the College sang to theCollegiate and offiCially welcomedthem on to the Campus. Mentionmust be made of Angus Griffin screative use of overlay. Thewinning portfolio this year wasawarded to Ian White.

In the Sandton Chronicle JamesLappeman and Ian White won bothcategories of the Wildlife Sectionand carried away substantialprizes,

The next major challenge for theclub is to take "school alive"photographs Ior the schoolprospectus. These will be takenon transparencies. The challengeis not only for the Club but for anyone in the school family who has agood photograph to submit to theCommittee.

At the end ot a full year the Clubmembers would like to express itsthanks to the many stalwarts of thegroup over the years; not only tothose mentioned above but also toMichael Stewart and IanBroekhuizen. The latter have bothbeen at the forefront of creativephotography over the years.

The creative nature of photographyand the never ending variety ofsubjects especially with theextended campus Will mean thatthere is a never ending variety oisubjects for thephotographer.

keen

Mr H. Huggett

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Wildlife Club

The Club has focussed on tripsduring Half-Terms and holidaysthis year. Timetable constraintsand pressure have not allowed usto meet as regularly as we have inthe past, This has resulted in themore keen outdoor enthuSIaststaking part in activities. This hasnot stopped the big demand fortrips which is very encouraging.

During the first Hall-Term of theyear, a group of hikers and rock-climbers enjoyed a tour day tripthrough Dome, Likkewaan andEaster Kloois in the Buffelspoortarea of the Magaliesburg. This tripwas undertaken jointly With agroup of enthusiasts from StAlbans. This easily accessiblearea has provided many greattimes for the St Stithians WildlifeClub.

The April holidays saw twoexcursions. The first was toLesotho. where a horse-trekkingtrip was undertaken. A verydifferent experience but one thateach member at the group wasdetermined to repeat. The mostmagnificent mountain scenery thatthe group could have everimagined was traversed on thevery sure-footed Basutho Ponies,Exposure to another African statewas an additional worthwhileexperience that the group will notforget in a hurry.

The second trip involved somevery serious rock-climbing atMount Everest Park nearHarrismith. A certain GarethMclver was seen clambering up a120m cliff face in Six stages - atremendous effort There wereseveral options for climbers andmany of the younger boys foundthemselves on steep learningcurves ( and slopes!) A king-swingfrom the mouth of a cave made forinteresting entertainment as well.

The Second Term was entirely

Wildlife ClubBack Row: W Lee. T Soulel: P Collins. M O Brien. D Smit, G Mclver. R. Helm. M.Price. in Mcluckiezs Mcwaizcwiisome Hempson.3rd Row: c Harris. a. Smyth.A Wilson: P Butler,A Stormer, s. Davey. N van EckR. Halsey: P. Ndonados: D. Place: .1, Adams: N Engelbiecht:2nd Row: T DunhetlJ. Minster.A Ladder: D MCLaChlah A Holmeyr A Henning,G Richards. J Eekhout. M Downdy. Fl de Wit.

Front Row: Fl. French: .l, Dicks. J Boynton-Lee, Mr 5 Walls. F. Miller: C Watson, 8Wuth,

occupied by a Scuba-diving courserun by the ever-patient Cyril Radyn- Scuba instructor extraordariaire.The course took place during thethree weeks prior to Half~Term andthe qualifying dives took place atSodwana Bay over this bitterly cold(snowy!) weekend. Most weresuccesslul although some had torepeat the performance during theAugust holidays which was reallynot too much effort. The swells atSodwana were big enough toleave some divers decidedly greenand the feeding of the fish wasreally not a problem! The trip backwas iust as memorable especiallyconsidering that we iourneyedthrough 200 kilometres of snow. atfirst for many of the group,

August was the month for thedesert. Fifteen at us iourneyed toAugrabies and Kalahari GemsbokNational Parks which exposed aneco-system that few of us hadmuch prior knowledge oi, Sevenglorious days were spentWitnessing the harsh. dry beauty ofthe Kalahari desert wildlife. Inaddition to excellent sightings otlion and cheetah on numerous

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occasions, the bird list wasextensive and many lesser desertanimals were noted for the firsttime. Many thanks to Mr MikeWuth who accompanied us. Hispresence enhanced our enjoymentof this superb week.

The rest of the year will includesome more diving and then the tripto top them all - our Australianexpedition. All is set for what Willbe the experience of a liletime.

To all the boys involved in theactive and exciting club. well doneand thank you tor yourcommitment. Vour experiences inthe great outdoors will bring yougreat inward satisfaction andpleasure throughout your lives.Never target to continue thepromotion of the conservation olthe areas that you have grown tolove in your time at Saints

whether they be aquatic or

terrestrialMrS. J. Walls

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Preparing for the ultimate Sodwana Dive

Pofadder????

Let's 99! Mr Walls

Getting in touch with Nalure

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Athletics

Eack Row: J Cane G Thurman, Fl Gautschl G EIllott,J Dicks. C Ashclolt, R Foradyke B Straw. Ft Sears C Jamlesnn R Johnson

4"! Row: 3 Chamberlaln. D Phella, M Patterson W Phllllps D Drnopulnus, S Dawes M WebSlor R Hnlmner S Whattey R Borcltardsl Skosanat

3m Row: P Bells J Volsler N de Keck, R Adams B Huckell J Rehbtc D Kerr G Moolmah, M Moluku T Tsutsurm T WllllamsD Chapman,

2nd Row: D CIutkshanks,T Ito; B Slalnton C Myburgh G Tllo T Ktuyls B VHHUHVMBVWQ T Edmonds D Pellet T Lmokc M ElrlzD Labum.

Front Row: C Rnblnsun S Mapham. G Leltmrandl M Bantett T Fennel Mr G Holmes/X SUMOL R Chnary R Scolt S DugganG. Norman

AbsentzA Sherrally J Van Blerk P Brvk

This year we say goodbye to our Matnc group whichhas been the backbone of the Open and U17 agegroups dunng the 1996 season. They totally domrnatedthe Inter-High, takrng seven rst places tn the Openevents, as well as four seconds and three thltds. It willbe a difticult group to replace and they leave with asrncere thanks ol the school and the rest of the AIhIethSTeam.

Yet again the lack ot preparallon tlme countedagainst all the members of the team - only lourdays to prepare tor the lrrst meetrng. and fourteendays before the Inter-Hugh, The wondertul resultsare a trlbuto to the boys and their abllrly.

One wonders what our athletes could achleye llthey had the trrne to prepare properly. but

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unlortunalely as long as our termsremain as long as they are. We Willnever know. What could help is itour athletes could train bythemselves, especially the fieldevent athletes during the offseason and during the Augustholidays. i am sure there areother boys at the school whonormally who could contribute agreat deal of ability to the team itthey decrded to committhemselves for the short seasonwe have every year.

We host the Inter-High 1997 and Ihope that we Will have a lull schoolcommitment to the success of theteam at that meeting

There is a lot oi athletic talent Inthe school waging by the successoi the other sport teams. Because01 its indivrdual nature it is a sportwhich requires people with greatstrength 01 character anddiligence. Perhaps many of ourboys do not have that strengthhence their lack 0i participation.

My thanks to all the athletes for alltheir hard work. to the coaches,without whom the athletics woulddie. To Mrs Tucker and all themothers for the catering, and MrRon Couling and his Ground Stanfor the preparation oi the track.

Mr G. Holmes

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Results:

Relay meeting: 1. K.E.s.2. Pretoria3. Saints4. Jeppe

1. Saints2. Jeppe

Jeppe:

Quadrangular: 1. Saints2. St Johns3. Jeppe4. Parktown

1. S! Albans "A"2. Saints "B3. St Johns B

"B" Meetlng:

ilnler- High "A": 1. K.E.S

2. Saints3. St Johns4. Pretoria5. Parktown6. Jeppe

:" 1. K.E.S B2. St Davids "A"3. St Albans "A"4. Saints "B"5. Pretoria "B"6. St Johns "B"

Inter - High "

Private Schools: 1. Saints2. St Johns3. St Athens

i 4. St Davidsr

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Cross CountryCross Country 1996.

We had an excellent season this year, winning the Senior Boys Northern Districts Competition. Our Junior boyscame second.

The season started early with a short tour to Cape Town to watch this year s World Cross Countw Championshipsin Stellenbosch.

We stayed at Diocesan College, the guests of White House and took the opportunity to race against Bishops andfive other prominent local schools. We came fourth in the competition which is an excellent achievement bearingin mind that Dean Bakewell (Std 6) ran tor the Senior boys.

We also came loui th in the Interleague Competition and represented the District well in this year s InterrdistrictCompetition.

This year also saw the rerinitiation of a Saints Time Trial every Friday at 4:45pm staning at the Old Boys. We werefortunate to have excellent parental support for Cross Country this year lrom Sonia Laxton and Brian Chamberlain,

Mr. T, Pluck

Cross Country TeamBack Row: 0 Ramasiai s Chamberlain R. Adams TWilliamsMlddle Row: 5 Elsworth. R Talevt. s Duggan, A Souler D CruickshdnksFroanow: n Cheary G Leibbvandl MrA,Fluck s MaphamiH BulwbmnsktSeated: s. Agar P Belts, D Jamieson

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From Pienaar toBenfield and Beyond

Strange title ? When i arrived atSaints. Roy was a 15 year oldmember of the 1st XI. who went onto be capped for Transvaal.Western Province, NorthernTransvaal and South Africa As Ibow out as MasteriChargeCricket at the end of the First Term

1997 Mark Benlield is the latest,but I am sure. not the last, ol ourSaints cricketers to be capped forthe various provinces over the last

20 years.

However, since Roy and DaveRundle left Saints. perspectiveshave changed about sport. SinceSouth Africa s re admittance to theInternational scene the realisationthat one can make an extremelycomiortable living playing cricket(or rugby ) has become acceptableas it never was before. For manyyears, the "correct career ch0icefor the vast majority of privateschoolboys was university and aprofesSion. Sport was merely forlun and enjoyment, Of course it isan honour to play for one's school,one's province and ultimately one scountry, Nowadays it is alsofinanCially rewarding. As thenames of the few Saints provincialplayers from the last twenty yearsgo through my mind , FloyPienaar. Dave Rundle and BillyStelling are still playing tine cricketand others like Colin Frost, AlistairStorey, Graham Stevenson, whohave moved on to their chosencareers outside sport , I cannothelp wondering if many othernames will crop up in the luiure likeHearle, Lumb, Elliott, McLean,Worth...Featherstone... the line oftalent is endless and exciting,

Many thanks go to the dedicatedteachers who have givenunstiniingly to cricket over the

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Cricketyears I have been In charge. Weare indeed lucky to have a dozenor so men who are prepared togive so much time to this sportwhich takes more time than anyother, In fact. we are running 16teams with the help of studentcoaches because oi the interest Inthe game, Long may this continuel

We have wonderlul faculties whichwe are adding to and improvingwhen finanCiaI restraints allow itand i thank the Ground Staff fortheir effort on behalf of thecricketers. It is great havingJeremy Lloyds back as ourProfesSional, He has a deepunderstanding of the game and hisexpertise on turf wickets isinvaluable. His small groupcoaching sessmns during RE.periods have already made animpact on individuals concerned.

My linal thanks go to the "TeaMothers who, over the years,continue to produce the muchneeded refreshments.

Mr M]. Clarke(Master i/c Cricket)

1st Team:Back Row: J. Williams, G Harrison,

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1st Team Cricket Tour toAustralasia

On the first day of 1996, the StStithians 1st Team cricket squadassembled at JohannesburgInternational Airport. This time. notonly was the team going toAustralia but they were alsovisiting the neighbouring country ofNew Zealand.

A loud voice on the PA systemasked all passengers flying toSydney via Perth and Harare toproceed through the baggagecheck point and wait in theDeparture Halt,

Saints were not the only school onthe flight. King Edwards were thereas well, and it was remarkable thatthere was no tension between thetwo schools and everyone got onvery well.

We were met by an old Saints GapStudent, Daniel Rose, who greetedus warmly.

Mlddle Row: J McLean. M. Lumb: G. Eillott , J Hancock: W Phillips:Flam Row: MrJ Lioyds. D. Jams. F' Hearie , R Herd, Mr. D, Wiison.

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The next day our organised matchfell victim to rain. so that day wastaken up by shopping and skipperPhilip Hearle ( Floppy ) was in hiselement. Bargain Boy" Tobeyand Floppy came back that daywith a large array of bags.

Finally it was our chance to showAustralia the reason we werethere. it was match day. Owing tomore inclement weather we were

not able to play on a grass wicket.instead our opponents were ableto play us on on of their syntheticwickets. We made a good start tothe tour with a convtncing win overa team that is used to playing onsuch wickets. During the rest ofour stay in Aussie we played oneother game against the New SouthWales U17 team. this was alsoplayed on a synthetic wicket.These cricketers were strongerthan the Penrith side we hadencountered earlier. They gave usa great game which was perfectpreparation for the tournament. Weended this match With ourunbeaten record still intact. Thegame was played in high spirit andthe "barbie" afterwards was held inthe same manner.

That was the end of Australia for awhile and it was off to NewZealand. We arrived at St Paul sCollege and from the moment thatwe stepped out of the bus wereceived a warm and friendlywelcome from the First XI Coachand Captain.

The following morning we returnedto the school. This was not onlyour first game in New Zealand. butour first game on a grass wicket.Philip won the toss and we werebatting. Alter a solid knock fromGrant Elliott (Pikkie One) we hadset them a reasonable total. Agood start from opening bowlersMichael Lumb (Pikkie Two) and J.P. Welman (Pee Jay) saw the StPaul's team crumble and we wereeasy victors. It was a great start tothe second half of the tour and putus in good stead for the rest of the

matches.We arrived in Auckland and met upwith our coach Paddy Moore. whohad stayed behind in Sydney tolook after our scorer SimonMurphy (Spud) who hadcontracted chicken pox. The nextgame was against the host schoolKings College and we gatheredmomentum as the gameprogressed and in the end had asolid victory over a difficultopponent

The next day was much the samewith a good all round performancefrom a conlident Saints team. Thisput us in a sturdy position. With therain coming down we had a coupleof forced breaks in play. but thegame was able to be completeddue to a fair share of spinners inour team.

Two out of two was not a bad start,but our next match was 90ng to beone of our toughest of thetournament. lt was against a verycompetitive Selbourne team. Aftera late start the game was reducedto 35 overs and good batting fromthe two Pikkies (Elliott and Lumb)put us in good stead for a greatscore of 200 in our allotted overs.Great bowling from John Williams(Wombat) and sturdy Ryan Herdbacked up by an excellent fieldingdisplay gave Us over a hundredrun victory. After the game MrWilson said that there was onlyone word for that performance.namely "Professional".

The following night we learnt whoour opponents were tor the Semi-Final. Instead of a predicted Saintsvs K.E.S. match. we were playingagainst Auckland GrammarSchool.

We won the toss the next morningand chose to held. We could nothave asked tor a better start withWilliam getting the openingbatsmen caught behind for nought.From then we kept it tight. but toomany wayward deliveries resultedin us giving away 40 runs in extras.

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After bowling them out for ameasly 150. it was our turn to bat.At a run rate of three to the overeverything seemed a formality, butthat was our downfall. We wereunlucky With a few decisions. butall in all it was a bad performanceand we were dismissed for a littleover a hundred. Everyone couldnot believe this had happened.

A day later we boarded the planeand returned to Sydney. We laterwent to watch the second final ofthe World Series between Australiaand Sri Lanka.

The flight home was pretty quiet ascompared to the arrival flight andwe were glad to be going home.Mr Wilson expressed his gratitudefor a great tour. Phillip led usthrough the gates and all ourfamilies were waiting with tearsand smiles. We were back!

D. JarvisHighlights:

Exciting cricket matches; Tours of

the SCG and Football Grounds:World Series Cricket; MeetingDavid Campese: Dinner at EdenPark; Visit to the Koala Park:Beautiful scenery and cleanbeaches ; Wonderful hosts: Greatteam spirit; Adapting to artificialsurfaces; Visiting a Maori village:Harbour cruise and oceanarium

Mr D. Wilson

Term Report

Coaches: Messrs D. Wilson: J.Lloyds (professional)

Team:P. Hearle (Capt) Ft. HerdG. Elliott M. LumbJ. McLean S. MooreJ. Williams W. PhillipsFl. Forsdyke G. HarrisonJ. Hancock D. Jarvis

Also Played:S. Linden T. FoxJ. Welman A. CrawtordB. Harber R. BowersB. Williams

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The 1996 season wrll certainly godown as one of the mostsuccessful the College has everexperienced. t started with afantastic tour to Australasia as a"warm»up" to the domestic season.

We were most fortunate to beinvited to the Centenarn/ Festival ofKings College In Auckland in whichwe did very well and were onlyknocked out in the semi»linals.

The domestic season was filledwith many highlights, notably theconvincing watch] over K.E.S. byseven wickets in the Johnny Waite.Throughout the competition wecame lrom behind to pull ofspectacular victories. The matchesagainst St Johns and Parktown willlong be remembered for their closefinishes.

The new side then started takingshape and immediately impressedWith Victories over Parktcwn, StJohns and K.E S. The only blemishwas a lour run defeat againstJeppe.

There are numerous tactorscontributing to the side s success.It was a side with a great deal oftalent. Every single departmentwas adequately fullilled. We hadbatters filling in. in any role orposition. Whether building aninnings or chasing. someone

Secon TeamBack Roms Clarke. 5 WarrenA Botha.Middle Row:A EvansC Robinson. MlD Hean.a Hutchings.N Wilkinsmenow: A Fox.T Fox. 0. Orr. M Scala. A Crawlord.

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responded and did a great job. Ourbowling department had a greatdeal oi variety. seam. swing andplenty of spin. The bowlers wereexceptionally well supported by acommitted and very aggresswelielding side. Any target wasdefended as if their lives dependedon it. Our grand lielding andcatching was out of the top drawerand many of the opposrtion wiltedunder the tremendous pressure.We were extremely in havingsomeone 01 the calllibre of PhillipHearle as our Captain. He wassomething very speCial and led byexample. His inspiration andleadership qualities wereundoubtedly a highlight of theseason. He was a tower ofstrength and thrived underpressure.

The season ended with a verysuccessful Beckwith Week. Wewon 3 out 01 our 4 matchesconvrncmgly With Michael Lumbscoring the most runs and GrantHarrison taking the most wickets.At the end 01 the Week we had sixSenior Provincial players. four u/17representatives and a number 01umpires doing duty in di erenttournaments, Chris Peters wasnominated to stand at the Coca-Cola Week.

As mentioned it was a very busybut most successful season. Many

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thanks to all those players whomade the season what it was andto all those parents for theircontinued support. especially inthe tuckshop. Many thanks. Oneand All.

Mr D. Wilson

2nd XI

Team :

D. Orr (Capt) T. FoxA. Botha 8. ClarkeA. Evans A. Fox8. Hutchings C. RobinsonM, Scala B. WarrenJ.P. Welman N. WilkinsA.Crawtord 8. LindenG.Ha|kerston;

This team enjoyed a successfulseason having played 13 games.won 9. lost 3 and drawn one.A number of these players werefortunate enough to be included inthe New Zealand tour party andupon this achievement they mustreceive hearty congratulations. Itwas unfortunate that they could notall play tor the First Xi on theirreturn but I was most grateful fortheir expertise. and theircommitment to the Second XI.

The Third Term was interesting asalways, because new players arelearning new roles within the team.I believe that this is always avaluable and sometimes hard

Back Row: 3. Granl, P. Burgoyne: A Winslone;A Thompson. M. Harland. MrJ, ondsFront Flow: K Day; S. Bayne. A. Cassirn: D. Hogben;

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experience. as more demands aremade of them and Second Teamcricket is a difficult school, harderthan many would believe.

These players worked hardthroughout a very rain interruptedseason when it was impossibleeven to hold a fielding practice letalone a net. so it was a greatpleasure when the team managedto make the final of the John WaiteCompetition.

I have never seen a side moredetermined to win but equally lhave never seen a side moredejected when they lost that finalto K.E.S. The players took theevent very. very seriously but isaw something that day which i willremember for many years to come,it marked for me a very importantmilestone in the life of St Stithians.The boys of Saints stood andclapped the defeated SecondTeam players. To me, it said thatthe College would have liked tohave won but the players had donetheir best in representing theCollege and that was the importantaspect of the day. You could seethe players brace up and takepride in being acknowledged bythe boys of the College. I hope thatwe will see more of this behavrourin the years to come.It only remains for me to thank allthe players for their efforts during

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U16 ABuck How: 0. Emmett: B. Williams, s Brown,Mr G. Holmes: Fl Forsdyke; Fl Bowers: M Loubser,

From Row: D, Steenkamp: E, v d, Merwe , S, Moore;B. Smithef. C. Peters,

the season and wish those whohave played their last game, atschool, all the very best for thefuture. For the others, we meetagain next season.

Mr D. Heart

3rd XI

Team:

K. Day A. CassimP. Burgoyne 8. WarrenA. Botha S. Grant8. Yates M. HarlandD. Hogben A. WinstoneS. Bayne J. ShahimA. Thompson G. HalkerstonC. Sounes

Results First Term 1996

Drew: 1Lost: 0

Played 6Won: 5

After a rocky patch at the end of1995, the team was able to comeback from the holidays lighting. Inthis second half at the 95/96season the mighty Thirds wererestored to former glory ending upunbeaten, Under the guidance ofMr Glascott the team played Withrenewed spirit. The side playedcompetitively throughout theseason, There was much talentshown in the side, especially withregards to bowling, which won

some of the matches,The team set highstandards all round.However, a couple oi thematches were won withpure grit anddetermination and agreat team spirit. Thanksgo to Mr Glascott forgivrng many people anopportunity and for hisenthusrastic approach tocoaching us; the GroundStart for preparingpitches under harshweather conditions; andthe caterers. It was awondertul season.

P. Burgoyne

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The 95/96 season was anenjoyable but frustrating one for allconcerned. Enjoyable in the sensethat the team had 5 wins and only2 losses and played positivecricket. Frustrating, particularly forthe reserves, as most matcheswere rained out and many oi themnever got to play.

Of the players who did play thefollowing deserve credit for theirefforts: P. Malatji who Captainedthe side effectively and was toprun scorer; R. Jackson whodeveloped into an excellentopening bowler and was the topwicket taker; G. Louw for his 70no in 36 balls against K.E.S.; andD. Dinopolous who proved to be asound wicket keeper. I would liketo thank all the players in thesquad lor their commitment andenthusrasm.

Mr G. C. MacCa/Ium

U1 6A

8. MoorelCapt,) R. ForsdykeD. Steenkamp C. AssadC. Peters S. BrownB, v,d,Merwe Fl, BowersG. Harrison B. WilliamsG, Royston S. NilsonR Montgomery

Many thanks to the mothers for thecatering and transport, the GroundStaff for preparing the fields underterrible conditions and all the boysfor their perseveranceAtter thesuccessful tst XI tour to Australiaand New Zealand the age grouplost Jonathan McLean. JustinHancock and later in the termGrant Harrison to the First Team,plus Brian Smither to a non»cricketrelated injury. The adverse weatherduring the First Term of 1996meant that the new members ofthe team were not really able totest themselves as most of thegames were rained out. However, ihave no doubt that the boys wouldhave acquitted themselves well.

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been given the

The team played three games, allon a limited overs basis, againstSandringham, King David andRandburg. All were woncomfortably.

Some of the boys. Bowers, Moore.Harrison and v.d. Merwe wereinvolved in the U15 nightcompetition sponsored by Willards.which was won by Saints At theend 01 last year S, Moore andG.Harrison represented TVL at theP.G Bison week. Harrison waschosen to go to through to the finaltrials from which the SA, U15team to England was chosen.

Mr G, Holmes

U15A

Played 15 W0n10Drawn 2 Lost 3

This was a team with great spiritand a Will to win. Success hadprobably come a little easily tothem before this year. Their losses.therefore, were Important lessonsfor the future. Two of these camein the pre season Non/vich LifeWeek, run for the first time thisyear in late September, The thirdwas after we had declared on 258/4 against K.E.S. leaVing themsome time to get what seemed tobe an unattainable total at thislevel they got them in ease inwhat was an exceptional display ofbatting against our wrtheringattack.

Bowling srdes out was never goingto be our forte and yet towards theend of the season we proved tohave two genuinely sharp openingbowlers in N. De Kock and P,Taliadoros. Allied to the spin of B.Wylie and D. Worth and backed upby two seamers, A. Sherratt and J.Featherstone. They may wellprove me wrong in the future. but itwas as a batting Slde that they willbe remembered. Featherstone.

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Worth and Slater allhave some class in theway they play. all threeof them in differentstyles. The latter twohad far more successful .seasons scoring nearly .1400 runs between themand both averaging wellover fifty. Worth scoredfour centuries andSlater s 158 not out wassadly just a couple ofweeks too short toimpress the provincialselectors. S. Williams,M. Heath and Ft Holmcompeted tor the otheropening bat slot. none ofthem quite making it his own.

There was usually a positiveattitude in the field and certainlysome memorable catches weretaken. On the whole the teamplayed well together and there wasa lot of improvement in the basicsof fielding and running between thewickets as the season developed

This is a group of cricketers whoshould keep up the high standardsset by this year s senior teams.Certainly the talent is there toensure a bright future tor Saintscricket. J Featherstone and D.Wonh were selected for theTransvaal A side and PaulTaliadoros for the B team.

Mr J. Knight

U15B

P. Birk J. DreyerN. Jay (Capt ) D. McLennanR. Forder M. PetersA. Good J. HulmeL. McLachlan J. van BlerkP, Anderson P. Croly

In the First Term only two gameswere played because of rain.Saints won convincingly againstGrey College Bloemfontein and StDaVIds.

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U15 B CricketBack Row: P BI'K A Good:J. Dreyer. D McLennan:J Hulme:J van BlerkFlantRow: M PetersN Jay MrK Krige. R Gillespie.L MacLachlan

The thirdfollows :

term results are as

Parktown : Saints won by 154 runsJeppe : Saints won by 8 wicketsKES : Saints won by 23 runsSt Johns : Saints won by 5 wicketsSt Albans : Rain stopped play after26 overs

This was an extremely strong U 15B Side. A number of these playerswould perform more thanadequately at A team level. In thegame against Parktown JacquesDreyer and Patrick Birk took thescore to 217 for none beforeDreyer was bowled for 111 in thelast over. Birk ended on 83 not outand Saints on 221 for 1 off 30overs. Parktown were strugglingat 12 tor 7 and then made a slightrecovery to score 67 in an inningsin which Duncan McLennan took 7

for 18.

Another highlight was the matchagainst K.E.S. in which FiyanForder's 47 off 14 balls helpedSaints to 168. K.E.S. was then

bowled out for 145.Mr K. Krige

U14A

S. Hawinkels (Capt) 0. PostM. Rowlinson Ft. HancockE. Parkinson A. WoolerJ. Ralph Ft. ForderK. Comline S. SteynG.Hills J.Axon

Played: 12Won: 7Lost: 2Drawn: 3.

A quick glance at this group gavean impression of considerabletalent available, but the First Termproved disappointing. After threeeasy wins. we were all at seaagainst Grey College and KingEdwards, losing both without muchfight. and managlng a draw againstSt Johns.

The change In appllcatlon andattitude was phenomenal in theThlrd Term; the side matured into aformidable unit, knocking outeveryone they played and wouldhave won the last two matches itthe weather had been kinder. Thepositive approach augurs well lorthe future as the talent llourishes.

Mr Ml Clarke

U14C

The season that never was !

The lields flooded, the pitchesunder water and the nets drenchedwere insufficient to keep down thespirits of the elde.

An opening batsman of class InJarrod Vorster and his namesakeTyler Vorster who never had thechance to put together thatopening partnership; batsmen olthe likes ot Yaldwyn and RobbieMacfarlane and the allrounders inChris Bergmann and RichardLewis will need to await the newseason. Andrew Loddercaptained the side and relied onthe opening attack of Shaun Wuthand Grainger Atkinson. Others like

Simpkins await eagerly in thewings for the new season as doestheir coach.

Mr H. Hugger!

Back: D Hewan: Fl Forder. J. Ralph, C Post. K Comllhe.Middle: P Eetls. A Wooler. S Sleyn. M. Rowllhson

Front:G Hllls S Hawlhkels. MrM Clarke E Parklnson.J Axon

Back: c Bergman. P Atkinson. P Baron.Middle: 0 Place E Turner 3 Vorster s Wuth s DaveyFront:J Yaldwyn.A Louder. MIH Huggett a Tyler.RMaclarlane

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tst Team Zimbabwe

Tour

The First Team lett tor Harare.Zimbabwe during the April holidaysto take part in the Zimteng HockeyTournament

This was the Inaugural year oi thecompetition which is planned to runannually The tournament teaturesschoolboy teams trom Gautengcompeting against theirZimbabwean counterparts.

Saints. KE.S., Sandown andPretoria Boys High all travelled thelong bus Journey to Hararetogether.

The games were played at Prince

Edward School on a testival basis.Each ot the South Alrican schoolsplayed each oi the tourZimbabwean schools,

The standard oi the hockey washigh and the competition tough,

Saints lost to Plumtree on the tirstday which was a terrible result asthey were the weakest team ondisplay. However, on the secondday we were unlucky to draw withour hosts. Watershed College 1~1

Prince Edward was the strongestZimbabwean side and we reallyneeded a Win to create anatmosphere ot contlderice as theteam went into the tinal day oi play.The end result re ected a last andphysrcal pace. The match ended 1~1 which was a lair outcome aseither side could have taken theupper hand.

Even though we had not taken theWin, there was a growmgconlidence as we climbed back onto the bus for our daily 60 km

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Journey back to Watershed.

We were hosted in the hostel alongwith Sandown and Pretoria Boys,The K.E.$. boys were billeted outto Zimbabwean tamilies.The linal day saw usPeternouse and Eaglesvale.

face

Pretoria Boys had been playingsome great hockey and wererewarded by receivmg the MostImpressive Team Award.

Both 01 the matches saw uscomplete comfortable Victories. 4-1against Peterhouse and 3-1against Eaglesvale ended our touron a high note.

Our return Journey was punctuated

by examples of Atrica at its best- orworse

We stopped in at Great Zimbabwe.which are ancient ruins ot asophisticated tribal city,Roadblocks were lrequent and our

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Hockeybusdriver was required to showcertain passes at each stop.

We arrived at the Belt BridgeBorder and were told that our busdid not have the necessarydocumentation to be allowed intoSouth Atrica. So. we had to wait torour driver to go back to the nearesttown » which in Zimbabwe is not sonear- to acqurre the permit.

We eventually arrived at the 116Battalion Barracks were we spentthe night. The next morning we setoff tor Sandown High where wewere met by our parents. I believeWe had spent over 21 hours in thebus Since our departure - however,I cannot conlirm this as I slept mostof the way.

As a pre-season tour. it achieved itsgoals 01 developing teamcamaraderie and set us on the righttoot tor the future.

D, Steenlramp

After our Victory over Eaglesvale.

Hockey at Saints is eemlnly alive and well when one looks at the 1996season. Wltit ts teams taking to our fields, every afternoon was a hive ofactivity. Even though .we were a little limited .In the Stat! coachingdepartment, three ontstde student s - two of them old boys, helped us anddid a starting lob

The enthusiasm of both coaches and players resulted in a highlysuccessful season for all hockey players. It was most encouraging atpractices and matches. to see how they tackled each new skill or teamthey encountered. Many hours were spent coaching new skills. Thisproved to be invaluable and the results were evident as the seasonprogressed. '

Besides the coaches and players. other tactors have made this anenjoyable and successiul season. We were fortunate to have the servicesof Mesdames U. Du Plooy and C. Mulder in our Junior ranks. Their inputwas most appreciated. Mr Ft, Coulmg and his Ground Staff did a great jobin providing us with the iields, although we did encounter problems withthe Collegiate elds not being ready to play on.

Thanks are due to Mrs Lyne Conningham and Mrs Fiose McLean for all ourwonderful teas and First Aid duty. Both have become an integral part of thehockey section.

To all our parents and supporters. your presence was always greatlyappreciated, at home and away and we trust that you all enjoyedyourselves as well as all the advice given!

Many thanks to all those involved in a great hockey season.Mr D. Wilson

Back Row: S. Clarke: G. Norman: D. Kennedy; L. MacCarthy.Middle Row: T. Steenhoi; J. Molean: S. Chamberlain; D. Steenkamp;

W. Clay; J. WilliamsFront Row: N. Cunningham. B. Warren; Mr. D. Wilson; W. Phillips;

C. Peters.

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Players:B. Warren; (Capt.)w. Phillips;N. Connlgham; C. Peters;T. Steenhoi; D. Steenkamp;D. Kennedy; S. Chamberlain;W. Clay; J. McLean;G.Nonnan; S. Clarke;J. Williams; L. McCarthy.

Also Played:S. Mapham; K. Day;D. Mdaka; P. Burgoyne;S. Moore.

Another very busy season hascome and gone. We started with atrip to Zimbabwe as part of theZimteng festival. It certainly wasgood experience for the seasonthat lay ahead.

The side itseli was filled withenthusiasm as they realised it wasgoing to be difficult to maintain thehigh standards that have been setby past sides.

They tackled this challenge withgusto and their neversay-dieattitude was characteristicthroughout the season.

What made the season moreditttcult was the fact that we playedall the major schools twice. inorder to give the lower teams asmany games as p055lble. Thiscertainly put a great deal ofpressure on the "A teams. but atthe same time a great deal waslearned and experienced.

What this team lacked In Sklll theymore than made up ior with sheerguts and determinationThey werea tremendous Side In all aspectstheir ability to listen. learn andapply themselves made them avery valuable Side. They gelledvery well and the vying forpositions became a positive pornt.They always gave of their best andoften had to come from behind tosave games.

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2nd XI:Back ROWZP Browne. A Cloly, K Jackson. A Bolha. S

Mapham A EvansFront Row: 5 Ainscough. P Burgoyne, o Crutckshanks.G LouwG Dunnelt

Thanks must go to MrsConningham and.the tea ladies.and the parents lor their support.

Honours:B. Warren (Tvl U18A):W. Phillips (Tvl U18A);C. Peters (Tvl U188; S.A. U16A);N. Cunningham (Tvl 18B)

Colours:T. Steenhot (Tvl U18C)D. Steenkamp (Tvl U16A)

Mr D. Wilson

2nd Xl

Players:D. Crutokshanks(0apt.):

G, Louw: A. Botha:P. Burgoyne; G Dunnett:K. Jackson; A. Croly;K. Day; P. Browne:D. Mdaka; S. Mapham;M. Scala; T. Spence.

This must definitely go down as agood season for the 2nd XIHockey team. It was team in whichthere were no stars and nopassengers Everyone worked

hard for each other and as a resultscores were achieved that at timesflattered the team in terms olindivtdual ability. With a captain inDominic Cruickshanks who wasalways prepared to go the extramile, the team fully exempli ed the

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3rd and 4th XI Back Row: M Beckermann A Kahle, .1, Miller

Middle Row: R Jackson: C Clegg, D Fromnitz. J Braid

Tanna. S Goldlain

power of commitment anddetermination. With AndreJoubert Botha and PaulBurgoyne keeping things tight atthe back. the likes ol Kevin Dayand Peter Brown did much of theslog in midfield.

The season started off on a bit of alow at Pretoria Boys who clearlyoutplayed a team that was wetbehind the ears at that stage. ll nota little unfit. But the teamresponded to that result in themost positive way posstble: byputting together a string of winsand a highly combative and nobledraw against St Johns. The teamalways had plenty of width inattack, in the shape of Trevor

Spence, Dave Mdaka and MichaelScala. And in the latter hall of theseason the effort of the wings wasregularly converted into goals bythe sterling efforts oi SimonMapham. And oi course what teamcould do without the vocal powersand goalkeeping gymnastics ofGareth Louw? Everyone did theirbit to make it a highly enjoyableseason, not least the crafty AndyCroly. with the lastest chirp in thewest and a hit to match anythingthat Ernie Els can offer. Manythanks to the whole squad for theirefforts.

MrC Marion

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Front Row: M Charlesworth. | Holmes: J Hube , R

3rd XI

This was season which had manyups and downs with regard to theresults, However, there were noquarrels. but just encouragement

from our team mates. In the 3rd XI.nobody was an individual, as wewere more or less of the sameability.

Overall, this was the mostdedicated team I have played for. Iwould like to thank our coach MrM. Malatji who took us from beingan unlit group of boys andmoulded us into a competitiveteam. Thanks must also go to allmy team males who made thisseason unforgettable.

D. Promnitz

U16A

The side was always going to bean exciting challenge. Severalplayers oi the previous season hadbeen promoted to the Seniorteams. others had opted tochange to rugby - not all withsuccesslul results.

The lirst match against the OldBoys on the heavy lields followingthe unusually heavy summer rainsshowed that the team would

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fine saves. The sidewill be remembered fortheir sportsmanshipand the workman likeway the took defeatand victory. Goalswere celebratedgloriously. while thesting of defeat neverlasted. The gameseemed to beeverything on the eldand nothing off it - theway it should be.

Mr H. HuggettBack Row: C Baker: N Bredenkamp. J Rodenhuls: JBarnard: J, du Toll: J. Boyntoniee:

Mlddle Row: P Evans. T. Leroke. M Williams: J Hilburn. SWood. T. Edmonds. Mr H Huggetl

Front Row: D Welsford. A Harrison: 5. Brown, SEdmeston, S Moore: M Loubser.

always give a good account ofthemselves.

The team was captained by GrantHarrison, Grant had the knack ofalways being at the right place atthe right time ~ whether in defenceor attack: he was the general ofthe short corners as well as thelast line of defence. Thoroughlyreliable he never missed a ball andwas in many ways the completehockey player.

One of the strengths of the teamwas being able to attack downeither flank. Stephen Moore wasan extremely effective link atoutside hall and often with DarrenWelsford on the wing made anattacking partnership. On the leftJonathan Du Toit and Chris Bakerformed a speedy. extremelyeffective pairing. JonathanBoynton-Lee and Mark Loubserwere sound midfield players, whilethe inside trio of Anton van Vught,James Hilburn and Stephen Brownran well. Tyrone Edmonds was theutility player and prowded anextremely fast backup whenreqwred. The goalkeeper.Nicholas Bredenkamp, was one ofthe finds of the season. Playinginitially with incredible courage, inthe end he added flair to his many

U16B

The team:

S.Edmeston; R. French:C. Appel; A.Harrison .M.Williams: J. Axon;P. Evans; J. Fiodenhuis;J. Barnard; S. Wood:T. Leroke:

Played to Won 4Lost 4Drawn 2

Followtng an early season baptismof fire at P.B.H.S, this teamdeveloped into a highly effmieniunit. The emphasrs was always onenjoyment rather than a grittypursuit of excellence and theresults reflect this overall approach

to the game The highlight of theseason was probably the 5-1crushing of K.E.S., followed by atough 070 draw with Jeppe athome, In these two games inparticular the team showed anexcellent spirit and good teamworkwhich they found hard to maintaintowards the end of a couple oflater matches. Perhaps their levelof fitness wasn t quite what itshould have been. ShaunEdmeston captained the side withgreat enthusiasm and he certainly

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led by example. scoring numerousgoals including a hat-trick againstK.E.S. The most improved playerwas Jaco Barnard who, as goal-keeper, saved the team oncountless occasions, MichaelWilliams was a skilful left wing whooften managed to be in the rightplace at the right time to scoreimportant goals. The tenaciousAndrew Harrison and the morelaidback Shenton Wood andTeboko Leroke held the midfieldtogether while James Axon andPaul Evans did their best to dealwith opposrtion forwards. RyanFrench and Cameron Appel gavetheir all as did Jasper Rodenhuiswhen he was called in to play onthe right~wing

Mr J. Knight

U160

This was a special and verydifferent side to coach.Enthusiasm outweighed skill andgames seldom resulted in wins.but the fun Was there at bothpractices and matches. Mostimproved players were DavtdWaiting and Norman Rasmussenwhile Christlaan Vermaak andSimon Woodford played for the

team when ever they Could. Nick

Frangos was a motivateddefender while Alex Kitallides wasa find in goal. Jan Du Plessis wasa reliable captain,

Mr J. Knight

U15A

As well as displaying someoutstanding individual skills. thisside combined brilliantly as a team.Their finishing was particularlygood and they recorded as manyas five goals against some topopposition, only losing one gameagainst Pretora Boys. One of thehighlights was a 4 , 0 tournamentVictory against St Johns in 20minutes!

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Team:

P. Miller; A. Lodder;G. Todd; G. WarrenFt. Dias; Ft. Gillespie;(3. Norwood; J. Hulme;M. Peters: M. Bean:P. Birk; N. van Eok:M. O'Brien

Results:

Played 15Won 12Drew 2Lost 1

Mr D. Hean

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Coaches:

Master-in-charge: Mr. 8. WallsATeam: Mr Fl, ChimesB Team: Mr 5. WallsC Team: Mrs U du PlooyD Team: Mr J. Bennett

and J. Williams

Another excillng season of Juniorhockey during which incrediblegrowth took place. The first monthoi the Second Term was spentlearning about the game andworking out the correctcombinations for the tour squads.The results during this time were ofa mixed fortune, but Improvedmassively as we moved into thesecond month of the term,

The A team were given a"baptism oi tire by Pretoria Boysin the first iixture oi the season. butwere able to halve lhe deficit in thenext two fixtures against thisawesome side who were unbeatenat the end of the season, The "A salso managed to reverse resultsagainst St Johns and Jeppetowards the end of the season.

Paul Baron led the Side byexample, proving to be the keyplayer during forward movements.Ryan Neebe proved to be the mostexciting striker an Under 14 side

MD

has seen in the last fewyears and has a greathockey luture ahead ofhim.

Mark Douney, AnthonyFord. Roland Peens andBrandon Trew alsoshowed great progressthrough the season andare players to bewatched. The lind of theseason must be AndreHolmeyr. He started theseason as an unsurelittle boy who had neverplayed keeper beforeand ended up being themost excitinggoalkeeper that wehave had in the last few years.Although these players are singledout for outstanding individualperformance it is Important tomention that every player in thisSide contributed positively to theirsuccessful season.

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The B Side had a similar patternto the A s with their best resultshappening towards the end of theseason,

Renier de Wit was a responsibleand reliable captain at all timesthrough the season Andries Brinkand Andrew Duff Will beremembered for their tremendousprogress through theseason. They bothstarted In the C" teamand ended up being 8players. DaVId Bethelland Tim Dunnettshowed a natural flairfrom the start and madeconsistently goodcontributions, MarkElliott was superb ingoal. provrng that hecould play in any Ateam it required to doso. Each and everymember of this squadwas totally committed.Very Well Done'

U153Back Rosz Prtce, M. O Brien. E. Kirby,Middle HOW:M Moakane: R Snodgrass: G, Vd. Merwe; L.

McLaChlan:Front Raw: 3. Agar: G van Rensburg; Mr K. Krige: aStainIon: C Poneous:

The boys who played

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Back Row: M 0' Ethan. G Norwood1J.Hulme:G Warren

Middle Row! N van Eckl G. Todd. P Birk. R Dias

Front Row: R Gillespie F. Miller Mr K. Krlge. M Peters: A

for the "C" team were enthusiasticand gave their best. The bestplayers were constantly hijackedby the "A and "B" sides. Despitethis the players were always ableto come up with a new game plan.it was admirable the way theirversatility developed. Thedevelopment of skills through theseason was an exponential curve.The most important part of theseason is that the players wereIntent on being the best C" teamthey could be. The reward-of thefour U14 Sides. they ended up withthe best record. Well done toThomas Selmer-Olsen. theCaptain. and his successlul squad.

Although the D" side did notachieve the greatest results thisseason. their development andimprovement was a pleasure towatch. The players were alwayswilling to develop their basic skills.As the team worked hardertogether, the spirit .amongst theboys became enhanced. Theirprogress resulted in goodperformances towards the end oithe season, when they wereplaying as a much stronger unlt.Graham Richards captained theteam with energy anddetermination. he was an exampleto the others. Many thanks to JohnWilliams for his input. hrsknowledge of the game wasinvaluabIe.Congratu|atlons to allthe players. you have made hugeprogress.

The season culminated in a veryexcning lestival at Hilton College inNatal, Both the A and "B" squadstook part and produced somesuperb results These were asfollows:

Opponent: l U14A U14B

Hilton "A" L 0~3 L 0'3Kearsney W 4-3 D 2-2John Floss A W 5-1 W 470

WL

P. Shepstone 90 D 2-2HOWIck"A 2-4 --

Back Row: R Peens.A Ford. 5 Wuth'C.BeIgmann.DMolachlanMiddle Row:J Axona Daya a Trew.R Neebe.FroutRow: M, Downey. P Baron. MrS Walls.A Holmeyr.r Nkosl

U143:Back Row: A Stormer.T Rodennuls. D Mcluckle, aMaude A DullMiddle Flosz Erlnk Ft Dunckley.M Elllolt HHengeveld M HoperJolles. D Belhel,D NdolladosFront Row: B Tyler. a de Wll Mrs Walls r Dunne ,J Mmsmr

U146:Back Flow: A Stormer. e Maud. r Rodenllulszd Klvby. LNkablndeMiddle Floth Nell. D Places Zlmha.J Giobelaar.E WalermeyelFront Row: A Hennlng.T SelmervOIsen Mrs u Du PlooyD. Constantia n Smytrl

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Coach's Report

The 1995 rowrng season was verysuccessful for a number ofreasons. We have:

(i) A very ettective and competentcoaching team.(ii) A positive and proactiveParents Committee.(iii) An excellent group 01 boys.(iv) Good results as a Club Le allage-groups recorded wtns duringthe season,

The total number in the Club at theSouth African championships was74. which Included a large Openand U/15 group. In proportion to itssmall size. the U/16's and U/14'sproduced excellent results at SA.champs » picking up six Wins andseconds out of a total of 15.

The argument olten put lonrvard bycertain Prep. School teachers andother people. With regard to nottaking up rowmg as a sport,revolves around the time involved1.9 rowmg 15 more time-consumingthan other sports. This may be true

Transvaal RepresentativesBack Row: C Jacob. M Magm. G DugganFront Howzc Allan. Fl Scott. G Norman; G Von Bormaiin

tor Standard Eight and Ninerowers. but it is not true forStandard Six, Seven and Tenrowers (Matrics do not row alter

March).

There were SIX South African malerowers who competed at theAtlanta Olympics. Two of these areex- St Stithians rowers (MarkFlowand and John Callie). Aparttrom these two, we have at least15 Springbok oarsmen who wereSt Stithians scholars, Fliklan Scottwent to the World Junior RowmgChampionships in August. For thistrend to continue, we need toattract, not only numbers. but alsoquality. into the Club.

l had more Staff helping me thisyear than ever belore. My thanksgo to Luke Hartley. Ian Rainey and

Alex Sherrah lortheir help andcontribution to theClub.

My Sincere thanksalso go to Mr DavidWylde. the Counciland Mr JohnNorman and hisParentsCommittee, for alltheir support. JohnAldridge . in chargeol boatmaintenance -must be indiVIduallythanked as his jobrequires skill,patience and is

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very time consuming. John's teamensured that boys had boats torow in. it is worth rememberingthat no other sport in the school isso dependent on parental support.

We have formulated a three yeartund-raisrng and boat replacementprogramme We want to buy twogood quality quads, a pair and aSingle (plus all the necessary cars)at the very least. over the nextthree years.I look lorward to this with greatinterest.

Mr G. Murray

Captain's Report

This year St Stithians proved onceagain that they are a torce to bereckoned wrth in rowmg. This totalCommitment to being the beststarted With the Open age group,who led by example. By the end ofthe season. this commitment anddetermination had permeated to allthe age groups, who were allturning out good results.

This year there was greatenthusrasm and team spirit, a traitthat seems to exemplity therowers. Everyone is proud of theirachievement and is willing toencourage one another to perform.

No rowing season is a walk over.Rowing is rarely easy: successonly comes before work in thedictionary. It was during these hardhours on the water that the crews

began to pull together. in the truerowing spirit, The only way to movea boat is together.

Although winning may seem to bethe ultimate goal, what is moreimportant is to do your best.Achieving is not coming firstbecause we can't all come first.Achieving is pushing yourself pastyour previous limits, This is SaintsRowing. always striving to gofaster and to do better than theweek before.

G. Norman

First VIII

At the beginning of the season. thisevent looked as if it would be aone boat race as Jeppe walkedaway with the opening race, Buttime soon changed all this. as theother crews and Saints espeCially.began to get into full swrng with

l .1 7 ; ,15? VIII CrewBack Row:C Jacob:B.Sears.M Magni,C Vermaak.c DugganFront RowzFI, Scott; C Allan; Mr L. Hartley, G Norman,G Van BDrmann

their training. In Just one week. theEight had gone from second placeby 14 seconds to Winning the race.As the season progressed, itproved to be one of the tightestyears With lots ot very tough racingand close finishes. One of thisyear s crew's most commendableperformances was their wrn at theRiviera Vaal, on the way to thefinal. beating both Wits and StAndrews, Saints is the only crew inthe country to have done this,

The vast improvement in the Eightmust be attributed to two things:the determination to be the bestand the commitment to this goal bythe entire crew. The othercontributing factor was the superbcoaching from Paul Jackson, LukeHartley and Greg Bayne. Theircontribution to our pertormancewas immense.

Highlights: This year consistedmainly of highlights but a lew must

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2nd VIII CrewBack Row:J Johnson, a Simpson R Aldridge.A Eoulangei,c DunnettFront Row:N Coninghani. R RoseMrL Hartleys Cox.R Cheary

be noted: The win atFtiViera Vaal. beating StAndrews and otherUniversity crews;

Down in East London atthe Buffalo Regatta in whatwas described as one ofthe most courageous racesever. the Eight (haVIng only

JUSI qualified by one second)taught the other crew a lesson inguts and aggression. They wentfor the line as fast as possible. withonly the much bigger St Andrewscrew being able to stay in the front.

The Second Four's remarkablecomeback from not qualifying forthe Buflalo final to Winning theSelbourne Sprints shows greatresilience,

At SA. Championships. thegreatest provrng grounds, the Eightperformed with their usual gusto topick up a silver medal. The twoFours races. however. made theday. First Four proving that Saintsis the top Gauteng school. chasedthe E.P Four down, Ieavrng therest of the crews in bewrlderrnent.to break the record by 15 seconds,The Second Four were not gotngto be done out of their glory,Winning by over 300 metres

G Norman

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Second VIII

When think that next year there willbe no more rowing camps andcompensations it is saddening.Then I realise everything rowmghas taught me and I am filled wrthawe at the lriendship this sport hasexposed me to.

The 1995/6 Second Eight was ateam lacking nothing andpossessing even/thing We wonraces in all three boats. SecondEight and Third and Fourth Fours,We also picked up some veryclose Seconds. where we foughtback from behind. demonstratingthe true aggression of our crew,

For this Eight there was more torowmg than the medals around ournecks. Rowing was about sitting ina boat that glided smoothly,balanced over the Floodeplaatwater so beautilully with suchnatural rhythm owing through thebodies and minds of eight oarsmenwho had sacrificed indiVIduality fortechnical perfection. Rowrng is achallenge. pain is the enemy andyour crew members are yourbrothers Pull hard and they WlIInever let you down. pull softly andthey will pull you

G. Dunnetl

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3rd VIII CrewBack HowzFI Trubshaw J Kane R Aldridge G NaisbyFI Solomon

From How: A Bromley M Webster MrL Hartley. A Beaumont

s Bromley

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Third VIII

The Third Eight had an excellent.unbeaten season. From thebeginning, they increased theirWinning margin from only a few

seconds to win the Saints Regattaby an incredible minute and 15seconds. The Eight unlortunatelylost two ol their oarsmen belorethe beginning of the second hall atthe season but managed to keeptheir unbeaten record in the Thirdeight event Once again the crewperformed well at the BuffaloFlegatta and were the met ThirdEight crew across the line. losmgonly to a First Eight, This wasdefinitely the highlight of theseason.

G Slade

l iw Slythltin won

The Fours allthroughout the season, althoughthe emphasrs was on the Eight.and the Fourth Four picked up agood Win in their event at the S.Achamps.

raced hard

(3, Norman

U/16 Rowing GroupBack Row: M Comiine. s Woodlmd. G White.R George. Ft AdamsFroanow:J Duggan,C Watson MrG Murray:

U/16

For many oi the U/16 s our seasonwas one to remember. We werenot as stout or as strong as someof our opposing crews. but, despitethis we entered the season withguts and perseverance. After afairly good first half of the season.we began the second with theJanuary camp. With commitmentand spirit we improved quiteconsiderably as a crew during theseason and received somesatisfactory posrtions at all theregattas. panicularly at 8A,Champs. Here we claimed a closefourth place out or the eight Crewscompeting in the U/tSA Eight race.All our coaching and fitness workproved very effective,Congratulations guys on a greatseasonl

0, Watson

U/15

After a great lirst season the largegroup of U/14's moved up to U/15The group got on well together andwere very enthUSIastlc. Under theguidance and coaching of BrandonPark almost all of the crewsmanaged a win. With the 8 crewwinning their very lirst race and

3/15 Howmg Group

J. Guy. 3 McGowan. w Muller

R, Johnson,

Back Row: H. Roussos: Fl. Johnston. (3 Allan. A Moody.Second Row: E. Mthail. A Mott. N Dickson: A Robertson,

Front Row: T Gane, G Todd: Mr G Murray. H Beukes

both the "A and B crews winningat the King Edwards Regatta. Justbetore the SA Championships the"C" crew achieved a very wellearned win. At S.A. Champs withvery strong competition both Aand B" crews linished their racesin third place. The "C crew, rcwrngfor the lust time in a Four, rowed inthe U150 Four and pulled togetheranother great race earning animpresswe Second position.Beukes and Johnson. rowtng intheir Double. also achieved a greatresult.

A highlight lor most at the S.A.Champs was being able to row"sweep oar tor the lirst time wherewe rowed well and were placedSecond. l m sure that all of theguys are looking tonlvard to thenext season. Well done and thankyou lor your unfailing spirits,Thanks to all the parents whotowed boats to and lrom ourvenues. we really appreciate it.

Todd

U/14

With the excellent coaching ofJames Adams. assisted by AndrewMcClaughlan, the U14's had a verypleasurable season With somegreat rowing. Unlonunately wewere only able to produce threeFours which performed to theirbest ability. in the SA. Champs wehad some excellent racing lromour scullers, with Tim Kiuyts andAlistair Glover both obtaining Firstplaces. The U14A Four had adisappomting start to their S.A.Champs race but managed tolinish In Second place. I am surethis group oi rowers have learnt agreat deal about teamwork andfriendship though a hard season ofrowing.

G. Park

U/14 Rowing GroupBack Row: D Jamieson. v Weatherdon. s RobertsT Kiuyts:n Scnetermannc Park a Dunkley.Front Row: A Glover: J Grabbelaar: Ml G Murray. R Ausllh.

D Laburn

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Waterpolo1st Team

First Term

L. Lanterme (Capt)D. Stentiford M. CollinsS, Davies N. PetzerFt. Goodwin R. LeibbrandtG. MacKenzie L. Meyer8. Shaw P. TselentisM. Pettersen

The season started with an intensetraining programme during theholidays. The boys did 2 hoursswimming training With MrAtteridge followed by 2 hoursWaterpolo. They returned in theevening for a further 2 hours Withthe Old Boys First Team. The hardwork paid dividends as we won allol our early local fixtures. includingthe more fancied K.E.S and StJohns teams. Later. as the K.E.SSide caught up, they beat us byone goal.

The weekend before the KearsneyFestival. we had the priwlege ofhosting Scotts College fromSydney and many new friendshipswere formed which saw the twoteams rooting for each other at

1st Team WaterpoloBack Row: D. sreniiiom, N Pelzer.

L Meyer: LeibbrandtFront noH. Goodwin. B Shaw.

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Second Flow: M Petlersen M Collins. Mr D Pitcairn.

S Davies, G MacKenZie L Lanterme.

Kearsney.

Once again Les Kay,from Australia, spentfour weeks with ourteams at Saints and hisexpertise IS greatly _appreciated.

We took part in threetournaments in the FirstTerm:

1. Grey Bloem. where it

became evrdent that the leadershipof Luke Lanterme and RyanGoodwrn was going to be a majorfactor in inspiring a very youngside to perform at the highest level.What a great Job these two havedone! The result of thetournament, which I believe wasthe turning point of the season.was a 52 wrn over Hudson Park »the side that had been ournemeSis last year. This wasfollowed by great Wins overGlenwoocl and Pretoria Boys. Wereached the final and were wellbeaten by D.H.S. Vew pleasungaspects came to the tore: therewas a Will to win in the Side whichsaw them fight to the final whistle;the young players were treated as

equals. and they lived upto their potential (BothLance Meyer and RossLeibbrandt later madethe SA U/16 snde. Rossas a hole-man, where he

1 is veiy strong and hasthe ability to turn his manand Lance as a centreback where his ability torob possession from anyattack makes him avaluable player).

2. Old Eds Tournament- Nick Petzer, BarryShaw and DylanStentiford came to thefore and scored some

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amazing goals. Nick hasdeveloped the ability to catch andshoot with both hands. Once hehas perfected this. he will beunplayable. Dylan s speed andendurance allow for him to getabundant breaks which as hisfinishing improves wrll see himbecoming a maior scoringmachine. Barry is dependable indefence and was selected for SA.U/16 in this position. His counterattack skills of good ball handlingand amazing speed are what reallymake him a good player. In thistournament we played well to beatSt Johns and Parktown. In the finalagainst K.E.S.. the format changedto a tour chukka game - we playedwell but were pipped by a goal.Grant MacKenzie has shown greatmaturity and confidence as agoalkeeper and the hard work thathe has put in makes him one of thebetter keepers in the country.

3.The Kearsney 75thAnniversary InternationalTournament. We won thistournament being the onlyunbeaten side. Scott Daviestulfilled his potential by being themost dangerous player on attackand steady in detence. He wasrewarded for his efforts by beingselected for the Festival Teamalong with Ryan Goodwin andLuke Lanterme. Luke was alsonamed "Player of the Tournament .

Good wins were recorded againstScotts College (Sydney),Kearsney, Northwood, C.B.C.Bulawayo, Eton College, S.A,C.S.and we drew with D.H.S. PaulTselentis played an instrumentalrole in our unbeaten record. Hereplaced Grant MacKenzie. For aStandard 8 boy he showedremarkable composure and adetermination to do well.

The player in the side who gainedeveryone s respect was MatthewCollins, He decided that he wantedto be a First Team player andspent the whole Decemberholidays training in order to meetthe required standards. This is theattitude that we are trying to instilin our young men. The lesson inlife that it you want somethingbadly enough you can make a planin order to achieve it has becomethe trademark of St Stithianswaterpolo players and it is theseattitudes that will see us always tobe a side ro be reckoned with.

Congratulations to Scott Davtes onbeing selected to tour Hungary andPoland with the SA U/19 side.

Five St Stithians boys have beenselected for the SA U/16 side whoare also touring Europe in July.They are Barry Shaw, RossLeibbrandt, Lance Meyer. SeanWhatley and Paul Tselentis.WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT!

ThirdTerm

1. S.A.C.S Tournament: Aftersome uncertainty it was decided toattend this tournament. At S.A.C.S.we played some oi our worst poloto lose against St Johns and someof our best to beat Northwood andK.E.S. and draw to D.H.S.Eventually we lost in the linal inour second game against D.H.S.THis tournament will beremembered lor two reasons:1)The freezing conditions2) The remarkable improvement inthe sides as it progressed.

2.) Local xtures: FollowingS.A.C.S. the side decided toavenge the defeat to StJohns and played themtwice more in the season,winning one and drawingone. All other local schoolswere beaten during thecourse of the term. TheSaints Tournament saw theside on their knees due toan epidemic of GermanMeasles. Wayne Jacobs andShaun Whatley were promoted tothe side played great waterpolo notto lose a game, but ended upsecond to St Johns on goaldifference.

3.) Provincial Selection. Thetollowing boys are to becongratulated:

Gauteng A:G. MacKenZie B. ShawL. Lanterme N. Petzer8. Davies

Gauteng B:M, Pettersen D. StentifordR. Goodwin (withdrew)

Gauteng Std 8 Side:R. Leibbrandt S. WhatleyW. Jacobs

To the boys that are leaving: M.Collins. G. MacKenzie and R.Goodwin, thank you for yourcommitment and dedication.Continue playing the game thathas given you so much enjoyment.I will follow your future in the gamewith pride and interest. To the boysreturning in 1997: Let us make thisthe year of winning tournaments.We have had enough practice atcoming second.

Mr D. Pitcairn

Waterpolo Tour to

Hawaii and the USA

During the August holidays Saintstook a tst Team and aDevelopment Team on a tour ofHawaii and the U.S.A. The main

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The Walerpolo Tourlng squad at Pearl Harbour

purpose of the tour was for bothteams to participate in the 28thAnnual Hawiran internationalTournament. Both of our teamswere at a distinct disadvantage asthe majority oi other teamspartictpating had just competed ina tournament on the mainland andwere peaking while Saints wereplaying their first games oi theseason.

The First Team played 4 games.Winning three and losing the fourthby one goal. The DevelopmentTeam played in the U/16 divisiondespite havmg six U/15 players.They played 4 games, winning 2and losing 2 on the mainland oi theUSA. the First Team wereundefeated playing and winning 4games with the DevelopmentTeam playing 4 and again winning2 out oi the 4. The majority of thegames took place in and aroundLos Angeles and San Diego.

During the tour the teams wereinvolved in a number of practicegames whlch were of great value.Both teams also attended variouscoaching sessions which had beenarranged with a number of the topcoaches in the States. The lirst ofthese was with Richard Corso,present USA. National Coach,The second was under the pastNational Coach and presentLadies National Coach. StanSprague and the final clinic wasconducted by Randi Burgess. apast Junior National Coach.

The tour did not only revolvearound waterpolo but also includednumerous sightseeing trips. ln

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Hawaii these involved a trip aroundthe Island taking in places such asPearl Harbour and the famousSunset Beach. On the mainland atrip to Universal Studios andDisneyland were some of thehighlights and an experience to be

remembered.

During the return~trip stopover inHong Kong the First Team playedthe National Team winning 15-11 inan excning match while theDevelopment Team played theHong Kong Wrecks and won 11 7,The party also enjoyed a number aconducted tours in the presence ofa very intormative gurde. Generallya very good and worthwhile tourwith the players returning enriched

by the experience,Mr P. van Tonder

2nd Team

First Term

J Brand (Kaptein)G. TIlD (G,TJM Ogilby (Cockroach)8. Graham (Moose)S. Duggan (Bo Bo)R. Weaver (Homer)8, Preston (Tintin)J, Woollam (Mot)R Mey (Mey)M. Price (Cedric)D, Cruickshanks (Big Dom)

Guest appearances were alsomade by:J. NyeH. ColeP. Stapelberg

The Seconds had a busy andsuccessful season this year. Theteam s periorrnance Improvedduring the course of the season. Inthe early games they weresometimes rattled by theopposnion. but they learned tocontrol their nerve. as shown bythe last game of the seasonagainst St Johns, This was a returngame against the only other 2ndTeam that had beaten us. it turned

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into a tough. physrcal game, withboth sides showing very strongand well organised defences. Thislead to a very low scoring match,With the only goal. scored by RyanWeaver. coming in the secondchukka. Other highlights ol theseason were our disciplined play inboth our games against KingEdwards. We won the first of theseencounters 52. and the second773. The biggest disappointmentol the season was our loss toBenoni High's First side. see. Theother loss of the season wasagainst the St Davids First Team.

The overall results tor the seasonshow that we played eight games.Winning 5 and Iosmg 3.

However. these good results areovershadowed by the team'scommitment, spirit andenthusrasm. They styledthemselves after the DreamTeam . and each boy played withall his might to be part of the side.

While it is not entirely proper in ateam game like polo, to Single outindividuals, special mention must

be made 01 James Brand whoseCaptaincy was excellent, andwhose cool head olten saved thesituation; and ot Gavin Tilo. ourintrepid goal-keeper, who madetremendous saves. marshalied thedelence. and oltenembarrassed theopposttion attackers byrobbing them of the ball.

My thanks goes to themand to the entire teamfor a great season,

Third term

The Third Term was. lorthe Second Team, avery short but successlulseason. The team wonall of its games. andpractised with diligenceand enthusiasm.However. adisappointment was lack

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of opposition. with three schoolsbeing unable to play against us.The tirst game was against K.E.S..and the Team was highlymotivated, and played some verygood polo to totally outclass theopposition 15-3. The next week weplayed against St Johns andK,E.S. as St Johns was the onlySecond Team to beat us in theFirst Term, the side wasdetermined to record a good win.the game was tense, with bothsides displaying great skills. and atother times making cardinal errors.In the end we recorded a solid 5-3win. Our second game againstK.E.S. was marked by ourovercontidence. and despite theresounding win the previous week.we went into the last chukkatrailing 3-4, However. the boyscame right in the last quarter. andwe pulled off a 7-4 wrn. our finalgame was a return game againstSt Johns. and. in many ways. itwas very similar to the tirst game.In the end we managed a 4-2.

Played: 4Won: 4Goals tor: 31Goals Against: 1 4

Mr P! Wright

3rd Team

2nd Team WaterpoloBack Row: M Price. (5 Tile: 5 GrahamSecond Row: D. Cruickshanks.J Woollarn, 5 Preston:

major R. MeyFront Row: c Weaver. J Brand; Mr P, Wright: M.Ogrlbyis, ouggan,

3rd earn WalerpoloBack Flow: G Tilo M, Thornley. A Kahle; G Whittaker.

patience in waiting forour players to get inposrtion for his famous.deadly accurate passes.that always had to bewell short of the half wayline!

Reflecting upon theseason, its real successlay in that these boysenjoyed it. Each added agreat deal to those longFriday afternoonpractices. and it wasmarvellous to see such

Second Row: P Marsden. z Magoio. N orari. J Cane different characters asJ Miner. James "Slugger NyeFront Rowzc Robinson. M Bantam/tip Wright. H Cole. and Flynn "You neverG.Comiine

play me . Robsoncombining into a

First Term cohesive side. My thanks go to the

The Third Team consisted of alarge and enthusiastic squad ,around 30 boys! Our depth waswell demonstrated in that fewschools could give our Thirdsgames. and at the same time wehad to rotate players in and out ofthe team. The Thirds also had asuccessful season, although it wasnot as full as we would have liked.They played six games. wrnningfour of these, both losses beingrecorded against St Johns. Goodwins were recorded againstPretoria Boys, and in our twogames against King Edwards.Possrbly our best performance wasagainst the Jeppe Second srde,where we won 94.

It is impossible to mention all theboys who played for the side.those that attended practices. andthose who made guestappearances for the side. in thepool, or in support, but specralmention must be made of theteam s leaders in Michael Bartlett(Captain) and Hugh Cole(Honorary Captain). These twodemonstrated superb leadership Inorganising the side where wesometimes changed all sevenplayers In the water during a breakin play. Hugh needed special

boys for a great season.Mr P. Wright

U/16 A

First Term

J. Seeliger W. Jacobs (Capt)C. Baker B. ThorpeC. Blunden P. Tselentis8. Field S. WhatleyFt. Holmner G. BarnhoornA. Raab P. Ndonados

Transvaal U/16 Team:

Ft. HolmnerS. WhatleyW. JacobsP. Tselentis

S.A. Schools U/teTeam:P. TselentisR. LeibbrandtS WhalleyL MeyerB Shaw

For the "A" Team theseason did not start on aparticularly good note asthe normal Captain oithe team plus two otherplayers were selected to

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U/16A WaterpolaBack Row: c Blunden.J Seeliger. P Tselentis,A Haab:Front now: R Holmner; s Whalley. MVP van Tender: eThorpes Field

play for the school First Team. Thisresulted in us going into the firstgame against Pretoria Boys Highwith a lack of confidence.Fortunately the game progressedbetter than expected and slowlythe remaining players realised thatthe season had to be built on theirown skills and ability. Despite thematch ending in a draw we cameaway with a positive attitude in thatthe players knew they had theability to develop and mould into avew good team.

With a great deal of hard work atpractice it did not take the teamlong to learn to function as a unitand as a result they went fromstrength to strength winning theirnext series of matches againstHighlands. St Davids. Benoni andKing Edwards respectively. Thereal test. however, still lay ahead inthe U/16A Tournament. Theplayers rose to the occasion andplayed disciplined waterpoloscoring many fine goals. Theydefeated St Davids 8-1. KingEdwards 6 2 and in the final tookrevenge for the earlier drawagainst Pretoria Boys High bybeating them 6 3. All in all a goodFirst Term with the team havtngproved to themselves that they aretalented players who have becomea very effective unit.

Third term

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The momentum gained in the FirstTerm was maintained against themajority oi schools in the latter panoi the season. A comfortable wrnwas recorded against KingEdwards in the opening game andthe team entered the U/16Tournament with confidence. Littledid the players realise that not allschools played by the same rules.

The first game in our round robinpool was against St Johns and onarrival discovered that theopposrtion had included their U/16tst Team players. Our policy had

always been once promoted.always promoted and so wereSisted the temptation oi recallingour own three 1st Team players forthe day. in a well contested matchwe lost 2 3 . The remaining threepool games were won in grandstyle and so the team qualified forthe final. With only one game s restatter a very tight semi~final Saintsdid well in the iirst hall of the gamebut then tired in the final quarter toeventually lose. Ourcongratulations to Wayne Jacobs,Paul Tselentis and Shaun Whatieyon their selection to representGauteng Schools teams at thelnter-ProvrnCial Tournament in

December

U/16 BMr P. van Tonder

U/16 B WalerpaloBack Row: P Ndriimtlus. 0 Huiittism. G Barnltoorn.

c Ltiyt. s Hawkins.Second Row:| RdnkinN Dennis. R Janiieson. M Fynn.Front Row: M do Zeeuw. c Myt)tirgh. Mr P vari Torider.o Calder. c Ramsey

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G. Luyt R. JamiesonS. Hawkins C. Myburgh (Capt)P. Ndonados D. CalderO. Flamasia S. BrownG. Ramsey M. de ZeeuwG. Barnhoorn

The "B team have proved to be avery successiul and effectivecombination in the water. The firstmatch was against Pretoria Boysand they recorded a convincing1072 Victory. This was iollowed byan equally rewarding 770 defeat ofthe Jeppe " 'team. Having startedon such a good note the teambecame a little relaxed afterbeating King Edwards and a weeklater. in a return match. they couldonly draw. This. compounded withthe fact that in their very nextgame they faced a motivated StJohns team in a small pool. sawthem sufler their only deleat of theterm when they lost 4 5.

There is nothing like a defeat toremotivate players and the magic

of team spirit was vew much inevrdence and by the followmgSalurday the players were reallyfocused. Revenge was sweet andin a fast and exciting display of

controlled waterpolo Saintsconiiodabiy beat St Johns 771. It

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is a great pity that at "B" team levelwe struggle to find enough gamesto really extend the players . If thiswas possible I believe that anumber of players would be strongcontenders for the A" team.

Third term

The Third Term was as successfulas the first. The players showedtheir class by winning 4 of their 5games Except lor the iinal gamewhen they played and lost againstParktown 2nd Team. this team wasnever really extended. They oftenplayed well within themselves andonly extended their talents whenunder pressure. Even againstParktown 2nd Team Saints actuallygave the match away due to anumber of careless mistakes fromwhich the opposnion scored. Thedefensive pattern was always goodand the team did not have todepend only on certain players toscore goals as the majority wereable to break up and finish offattacking moves. Many playerswould. had they been at otherschools. be playing in "A" teamsthey all have the necessary skills. Iwish them well for next year andlook ton/yard to seeing themcompete in the senior levels.

Mr P. van Tonder.

U/16 C

Back Row: T Smith. D Lerche, R Kall: B Fernandez.

L] van Hooyen. J Bruce-Brand.Front Row: J Barnard. | Ranklh. Mr P van Tender,

C Noltke. N. Dennis

First Term

J. Barnard Fl. McLaughlinG, Mclver J. Bruce BrandT. Brown C.NofikeN. Dennis l. FlankinM, Fynn N. RasmussenFl. Katz J. FlodenhuisD. Lerche T. SmithN. Little D. van Rooyen

As is always the case. the mostdifficult thing about coaching a Cteam is to find opposition.Unfortunately only St Johns couldfield a "C" team and in bothmatches played, Saints woncomfortably 7 2 and 774. A gamewas also arranged against theK.E.S. "B" team and this proved tobe a valuable exercise as theplayers had to work hard tosecure a 54 win. A number ofplayers at this level have juststarted playing and have alreadyshowed a great deal of potentialfor the limited exposure that theyhave had to date. Competition forthe "B team should improve asthe season progresses and this willresult in more focused practices.

Third term

Once again opposition remained aproblem. As expected a number ofplayers were promoted to the 8"team and so the players had to

l, . ,. ,

U/15 A WaterpoloBack Row: A. Kuhlmann, T. Preston: J Slenlllnrd:

B Leonlsin ' T, Souter:Front Row: P Collins; Ft, Smith: Mr c Cawse:

G. McAllister; N. van Gysen

work a great deal harder to recordwins in the two games oi this term.The lirst game of the season withK.E.S was closely contested untilthe final chukka when two quickgoals put Saints clear and theplayers held the lead until the finalwhistle. The second match versusSt Johns was very competitive andthe lead changed hands on anumber of occasions. Only a goalin the dying seconds of the matchgave Saints a 6-5 win to retaintheir undefeated record. It isimportant that the newcomers inthis team work hard at improvingtheir handling skills in order forthem to compete for a position in ahigher team.

Mr P. van Tander

U/1 5A

First Term

T. Preston G. McAllisterG. Ellis N. van GysenJ. Slentiford K. HendersonL. Hayzelden A KuhlmannP. Collins B. LeontsinisT. Souter Fl. Smith (Capt)

First Term

What a good terms waterpolo weproduced! This side Is wrdelyconsidered to be the weakest agegroup at Saints at the moment and

all I can say is that itgoes to show Just howstrong our polo isl Welost only one game andthat was against KingEdwards and we lookforward to reversing thatresult in the Third Term.The boys developed agreat deal and wereexceptionally eager tolearn and were verycompetitive in the water.Some of the boys stillhaven t adapted from thestereotypical play theylearnt last year butothers have and I amsure the others will

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follow.

A few of our side are lucky, (and

good), enough to have beenincluded in the overseas touringsquad which is oil to Hawaii andAmerica in the August holidaysand they should come back fit andrearing to go in the Third Term,perhaps giving us that little edgeon the opposition. I look forward tothe Third Term. we still have a lotto learn but having seen what youare capable oi, I am optimistic and

confident.

Third Term

We once again played someoutstanding polo, the boys haveprogressed well this term and weare playing a very good pattern.Unfortunately, we have forgottenhow to shoot and this inability toscore goals has cost us dearly thisterm. We lost to both King Edwardand St Johns which was mostdisappomting. more so becausewe played the better polo, createdmany chances but failed to score.This is an area that the boys willhave to work on!

Nevertheless, an enloyable seasonwas had by all and I still marvel atthe enthusiasm shown by all the

boys in our polo clubMr C. Cawse

U/15 B and C

First Term

M. BeanlCapt.) M. ThomsonT. Richmond N. HarlandT. Flobson S. vd MeulenK. Eguchi J. OldlieldA. Nye R. MarshallFt. Shields N. de KockA. Black D. TerblancheG. Gahagan

Once again we are extremely luckyto have so many keen polo playersand are one of the few schoolswho are able to field a "C" teamwhen necessary. Our standard of

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play is very high although some ofthe boys are gorng to have toimprove their swtmming il we areto develop our gameNevertheless. we had a very goodseason winning most at our gamesand domg so convrncmgly. I looklonivard to the Third Term

Third Term

We had a malor inllux ol newplayers this term New members

Included:

D. Mitchell L PiaterJ, Adams 8. VenterC. Henny M CoxG. du PleSSIs I. ManningM Price D.van der MerweP. Miller E. KerbyB. Stainton N. Rangaka

We were able to lieId-a completelyIndependent C team who playedsome really good polo and enjoyedthemselves immensely. Our "BTeam continued to produceexcellent polo and were onlybeaten by "A" teams alter beinginVited to play in the annual U/15tournament. Some 0t these boysWill. no doubt. play In the A teamnext year. Thanks for yet anotherhighly enjoyable term s polol

Mr C, Cawse

/15 B WaterpalaBack Row: M Thompson. R Shields. N Harland.T Richmond. T Robson D Terbliinrtho

Front Row: G Gahagan. M Bean. MIC Cawse.S van der Meulen.J Oldlield

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First Term

P. Baron D. Wessels (Capt)D. Kerr M. BeckerD. Taylor R. HallFl. Bell K. BothaJ. Acheson C SimsB. Dickson

A clinic was held during the last ten

days ol the January holidays lor allboys who wanted to learn aboutwaterpolo. The group ol twenty fiveboys that attended showedtremendous potential. a number atthem being Transvaal swimmers,Skills and learning the game werethe main focus and at the sametime a great deal of fun was had.

The team rapidly developed Into aunit. the combination ol goodswimmers and ball handling skillsimprovmg With every session soonmade them into a lormidable lorce.Their tirst match was againstP,B.H,S. which was won 13-4,This set the pattern lor theremainder of the fixtures during theterm. Playing In the WMtournament at Saints the teambeat K.E.S.. Fourways. and StJohns by large margins thenbrushed Parktown and Jeppeasrde to take the honours. Of thematches played to date no teamhas come close to beating thisSide.

U/14 A WarerpoloBack Row: R Hall. 0 Taylor. 0 simms.

Players that have excelled in thisteam are: Dean Kerr who is nowplaying as the hole watcher andwho. with his swimming ability todrive up lorward has scored manygoals. Ryan Bell has tremendouspotential as a goal scorer from theWing posmon but he will have toconcentrate more on the ball ratherthan his opponent. Martin Becker,the hole-man has developed hisskills and always poses a hugethreat to the opposition. RichardHall, in the goals, has excelled. hehas good swimming ability andWith his antiCIpation Will go a longway.

The team is made up of elevenplayers who all play their part andhave contributed to the success atthe team. Being such a closelybuilt team game each depends onthe skills and ability of the teammembers. There are no weaklinks.

I look forward to the Third Termwhen we Will be going to Kwa ZuluNatal to put ourselves against thebest they have to offer. Then. inDecember. there is the SA Inter-Provtncral Tournament in EastLondon which also includes aSatnts U/14 team.

Third term

Second ROW: P Baron. K Boma. A Dickson. J Acheson:

D Kerr

'l'lic Slylhlult IWh

Front Row: M Bekker. D Wessels. Mr D McGaw. H Bell.

1171.4 and C WaterpoloBack ROW: T Dunnett. D. Mcloughlm: A. Henning.A. Wllsan: D Self. D Ndonados

From Row: H Hengeveld. D Turner. Mr D McGaw.S. Mclver: S. Fredencks

The Third Term was characterisedby a very selfish type oi play atthe start, the indivtduals were moreimportant than the team. Play wasscrappy - no pattern was evidentparticularly in the first gameagainst K.E.S., where we scrapedhome 5 - 3. I knew what theplayers were capable of achieving.hence my rather loud exhortationsfrom the side. We then played inthe tournament at St Davids.games were short so no mistakescould be made. The team playediive matches eventually coming outoverall winners after beatingBenoni in the final. it is great tohave won both tournaments thisyear

The last two matches were againstSt Johns and then Parktown. Atlast the pattern was evident.players suddenly saw theImportance of team work and got ittogether. It was very gratifying toend the season by winning 19 . 3.

Well done to the team on a greatseason, to end with an unbeatenrecord is no mean achievement,David Wessels has matured as aCaptain and has done atremendous job, his skills haveimproved and with his swimmingability i will watch his progress withinterest. Players of note are DeanKerr who has developed into a fine

back player with a verystrong attacking drive.Paul Barron was alwaysa tower of strength at theback, he kept a levelhead and never gotflustered 0n the oddoccasion that attackswere made on our goal.

. Jamie Atkinson hascome on by leaps andbounds this term. he is astrong swimmer with agreat shot and gooddefence, Ryan Bell hastremendous ability andscored many goals thisseason but he must lookto the team and passacross the goal more

often. Martin Bekker as our holeman has great potential and FitchHall in the goals saved many agood shot. Kevin Botha and ChrisSimms have really improved thisterm and become great teammembers.

My congratulations to the followingfor their selection for the GautengSchools U/14 Team to play in thelnter-provincral tournament in EastLondon in December: Ft. Bell, D.Kerr, M. Bekker, P. Baron, andtrom the U115 Team: G. Ellis, T.Souter. N. van Gysen.

Fiesults: Played 18 matches andwon 18.

Mr D. McGaw

U/14 B and C

First Term

D. Sell T. DunnettD. Mclachlan G. PromnitzD. Turner J HarrisG. Richards 8. CulliganS, Fredericks T. Selmer-OlsenA. Henning M. Hope-JonesS. Mclver A. WilsonD. Ndonados C. HarrisH. Hengeveld

Despite the problem of obtainingfixtures for this group, they have

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continued to turn up for practicesand have thoroughly enjoyedthemselves. They are animportant group to me, providingthe opposition for the A" team topractise against and as a pool ofreserves, In most other schools.these players would be playing intheir A" teams. Hopefully, we can

play more matches in the ThirdTerm.

With the help of Grant MacKenzre.there players have shownimmense improvement, but theirskills still need more work. Icannot over-emphastse theimportance of being able to handlethe ball with both hands equallywell. and to develop quick shots atgoal. Players that have shownpromise and are developing intouseful players are DavidMcLoughlin. as a lorward. greatlyimproved Andrew Henning andDean Turner and Duncan Self,when he dectdes to swim.

Third Term

A number of players participated inthis group, (up to 20 at times )and itwas great to see the enthusiasmand enjoyment that was had by all.This was largely owing to the helpgiven by Grant Mackenzte a tstTeam player and 6th Former.Without him I would have battledbecause the group was so large itwould have been difficult to coachand give the individual attention hegave. This group was verysuccessful, The "B" Team wereunbeaten in 9 matches and the "C"Team played 5 and lost 2. but noother school had teams to playthem so they ended up playing "Bsides. Players that would be inmost schools "A" srdes wereAndrew Henning, HenloHengeveld, Dean Turner andStuart Mclver.

Mr D. McGaw

First Term

ls! Team Taumamengs

Third Term1

U116 Toumamsm

Ul14 Taumamant

vs K.E.S 5-2

vs Edsnvale 5-3

vs Jsppe Boys 6-1Semi Flnal Vs P,B.H.S 5~3

Final vs Eanoni 3-2

Ul16 Tournament

vs 51 Johns 2 3

vs Parkmwn 5-1

vs K.E.S 9-0

vs Highlands 4-1Final vs St Johns 1~4

U/15 Toumamam

U/I 5 A Ul15 E

vs K.E.S '5 GAO vs Jappe I~4

vs Jsppe Boys M vs Parktown 06

vs Farktown 22 vs K,E,S B' 3-1

vs Saints '5 6-1 vs Salnis 'A' 1-6

Semifinal vs K.Eis 34

131 Team Tournament

vs St davids 8-3

vs Benoni Hing «ya

vs K.E,S 5-5

vs St Johns 5 5

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Saints Rugby 1996

Over the past five years rugby atSaints has continued to grow andimprove. This year has been noexception. These successes canbe attributed, not only to the qualityof all the players in the various agegroups but also to the quality of thecoaching that is provided by somevery experienced staff.

Despite the fact that the tst XVstruggled for most of the seasonthey ended on a high note playingsome truly exciting rugby duringthe last quarter. The Open agegroup produced a balanced set atresults with those of the 2nd XVbeing the best. The Junior agegroups have, without exception,yet again produced a magnificent

season with the majority of teamswinning most of their games. Inmany cases the lower teams ineach age group had to play higherteams with our "C"s olten playingopposition B s and in someinstances our "E s the opposition'C s!

Of the "A" teams the U/16 A Sideproduced the best results, losmgonly two games. They werefollowed by the U/15 A side wholost three and then by the U/14 A s

who lost four. Overall the seasonhas been the best in the history ofthe school with Saints on 5occasions not losing a single gamein the fixture. The most enjoyableot these fixtures was undoubtedlythe return match against St Johns.when Saints recorded a full houseof wins. The tst XV did particularlywell on this occasion by totallyoutplaying the opposition. of allthe top schools that we competedagainst. only Allies, King Edwards

and Pretoria Boys managed to get

Rugbythe upper hand against us as faras wins across the board wereconcerned. In the remaininggames we dominated the fixture.The future of rugby at Saints issecured and we can look forwardto some good years ahead.

Finally. to all those at Saints whohave been a part of building rugbyat the school, we greatlyappreciate all your input. time andefforts. My thanks to coaches.players. referees, loyal supporters,parents and old boys.You have done us proud!

MrP. Van Tonder

1st XV

B. Huckell (Capt) D. OrrM. Harland G. NunesM. Laubscher H. ColeG. Comline T. PennelB. Edlinger R. BoydH. Fronaman C. SibanyoniC. Jacob 8. LindenC. Robinson M. BartlettW. Hickrnbotham

Perhaps this season could best bedescribed as one of missedchances and of what might havebeen. The_ team performed at ahigh level on occasions witnessthe second St Johns game butwith lethargy on others.

Six oi the losses and both drawscould, perhaps should. have goneour way but they didn t and thistact probably sums up the seasonand general performance of theteam.

Belore we can claim to be a topteam we must learn to haveconfidence in our abilities and beable to turn on the goodperformances at will. lnconststency

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dogged the team. When they wereon form they were great. at othertimes extremely frustrating.

Team spirit was good and the boyslearnt to win as a unit and moreimportantly to bounce back fromdefeat without apportioning blame.

The Second Term started with arun of fixtures that tested theresolve of every player, especiallythe second week which saw usplay King Edwards, Monument andPretoria Boys in the space of eightdays. The team also laced twofestivals: our own Easter festivaland the Independent SchoolsFestival in Cape Town, duringwhich they played some of thebest teams in the country. Only byfacing the best will our rugbyimprove, so our fixture list mustremain as tough as it was thisyear.

Atrikaanse Hoér Seunsskool:Lost 8 35 (0 13)A difficult start to the season butconsidering what Allies did toPretoria Boys later in the season. agood performance. We were theonly school to score a try againstthem until the middle of June. Nodisgrace in losing this one, theywere a very good team.

King David Linksfleld:Won 51 10 (20 3)A very good performance; eighttries as a result of some greathandling,

St Johns:Lost 17-19 (1073)The first one that got away. Quitean emotional game. a superbopening try and a try count of twoto one. We should have run it morethan we did.

Sandown:L051 18722 (875)A terrible performance: a lack ofapplication and a gilt of 14 points tothe opposition, One we should neverhave lost.

Jeppe:Lost 1546 (.375)They wanted to Win more than wedid; two tries against us lorm ourmistakes but a spirited pertormance.The chances were there but wedidn t take them,

King Edwards:

Lost 13 41 (6 20)We caught them on the reboundafter a defeat by St Johns andsuffered the consequences. K.E,S.played well and our defence slippedup at Vital times. Even though thescore suggests otherWIse. we had abetter second hall.

Monument:Lost 18 41 (0 20}Another great second hallperformance but a game is playedover two halves and we werecompletely outplayed in the rst Theboys showed tremendousdetermination

RB.H.S.:Lost 20 37 (15 75)An unpleasant game but one inwhich the boys showed that theywould not be intimidated. EventuallyPretoria s weight proved too much toWithstand,

Parktown:Won 4 1 7 (227 7)The boys showed strength olcharacter to bounce back alter thepreVious 5 games espeually as thegame started With a penalty lryagainst us

Helpmekaar:L05! 15720 (1075)A great start but then too muchrelaxation, a game we should havewon easily but again the oppositionwas more motivated to win than wewere

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1st XV ugbyBack Row: C Robinson. D Om Hy Floneman, M Harland. C JBCOD MVLaubsCher:

Second How: S, Linden. G Comllne T Fennel. M Banlelt . Boyd W. Hickinbotham:Front ROW: H Cole. Mr 5. Holmes, E Huckell (Capll M! L Nome, B Edllnger

Bryanston:Won 32 6 (1846)A win is a win but this was lar lromconvincmg; a typical Wednesdaypenormance.

St Davids:Won 45 17(21 5)Some superb handling resulted inseven tries (six by the Backs)

which demonstrated how good we

could be

St Johns:W01725715 (1573)The most emotional game we haveexperienced tor many years.School pride and total commitmentwon the day. This is a game thatWill be remembered lor many

years to come

St Albans:Won 43717 (1275)A bit oi an antieclimax alter the StJohns game but a lalrlystraighttorward Win.

Gisborne (New Zealand):Lost 675 (370)A game too lar and one bestlorgotten There was no spark and

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too many mistakes. we didn t everlook like winning this one.

Saints Rugby Festival

Rondebosch:Draw 6 6 (3 0)Played in the rain; an encouragingperformance and delinitely a gamewe should have won.

Queens:L0519411 (673)A very even contest: we couldhave won it but didn't take ourchances,

Glenwond:Won 27710 (3 3)Some lovely handling movements;lour tries in the Second Hall,

Independent Schools'Festival

St Charles:Draw 16 16 (0»0)Another give away try and aninability to linish all our breaksagainst a very big and capable

side. It was a veryperformance.

inspiring

Mlchaelhouse:Lost 3 78 (345)A superb Second Half: thefowvards took on the biggeropposition and hammered at theirline. We couldn't convertpossession into points,

Bishops:Lost 3 27 (0 13)The previous game took too muchout of the boys and against awounded Bishops team we couldnot keep them out. No disgrace tolose this one.

Our thanks to all the boys for theircommitment and hard work and forthe trouble free tour to Cape Town:the mothers for their help wtthcatering; both mothers and fathersfor all their support and the GroundStaff for the preparation of thefields. A word of special thanks tothe First Aid Team wtthout whomthe rugby matches would not havetaken place. We look forward tore establishing all these contactsnext year,

Messrs L. Non/e and G. Holmes

2nd xv Rugby ABack Row: D. Muller. G. Halkerston. D Jan/I5. M Harland.M,Ventre.P.Heritage:A WoodD McCanhy:S ougganSecond Row: B. Grainger. T Duncker: T WllllamS.

M. Woollcotl. 5. Graham: G. Tllo.Front Row: N Nevin: Mr G Holmes. G Comllhe.

Mr L Nome: o. Kelzan

Saints Rugby Festival

Good winning conditions did notprevail at the St Stithians RugbyFestival this year. It rainedcontinuously on the Thursday. butthat didn't stop a good crowd fromturning up to watch some excellentrugby. Affies beat Selbourne 2L3and showed that they were thebest. Prince Edward (Harare) wentdown 11 20 to Kearsney College,while Bishops battled to beatQueens 14 8. Saints drew 646with Rondebosch Boys High andJeppe managed to beat Glenwood2240, despite the latter comingback strongly in the Second Half.

The rain stopped on Saturday, butthe pitches were still heavy to playon. Saints lost narrowly to Queens,while Affies thrashed Bishops in aone sided contest. despite theCapetonians' constant attempts torun the ball. Selbourne took acommanding lead against Jeppe Inthe First Half, which enabled themto win despite a strong Jeppecomeback. Rondebosch secured agood Victory against Kearsney withinnovative attacking play. Thematch of the day was betweenPrince Edward, coached by formerElok tan Robertson, and Glenwoodwrth Prince Edward eventuallyWinning 1540.

Encouraging was the fact that themayority of the RE.boys were black.

The Monday games seemed nodifferent as Affies steamrolleredRondebosch 34 0 despite the

Capetonians having managed tohold them to 3 0 at Half Time.Saints put in a good performanceagainst Glenwood (27 10), while adetermined Selbourne downedBishops 37~27. Kearsneydefeated Jeppe in a nail bitinggame (1543) while in the finalgame of the Festival PrinceEdward caused another upset bybeating Queens 25e24.

Our congratulations to theOrganising Committee and allthose involved in the very manyaspects of the Festival. You all dida great job and we can once againbe proud of our achievements inrunning the best tournament in thecountry.

MrP. Van Tender

3rd and 4th XV RugbyBack Row:.l WatsonG Duggan.M Magni.M Howard:N Clarke. R Noge.G Hogg.N warms;Second Row: D Leech even Bormann. K Wilson.J Woollaml Magoio,T Y5utsumt.G Kelzan. a Rose;Front Row:A Samara Robbie. MrG Theron'K Kunene.P Thatcher. s Duggan

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St Stithians 1995Rugby Tour of

England Ireland andWales

December of 1995 saw the StStithians First XV embark on aseven match tour of the UK andIreland. The tour party consisted ofthree stall and twenty four players.Six matches eventually took placeWith the game against our oldlriend Monmouth in Wales snowedout

The first game vs Harrow was won2377 despite a very tight first hall.Alter half time 60% of the gamewas spent With Harrow on defenceand many scoring opportunitieswere bungled due to us taking thewrong options This was. however,a good stan in wet and unfamiliarconditions. The next game againstAbingdon was lost 3 5, Theopposmon had a very strong packwhich outplayed our fonrvards andwe discovered too late that theyhad weaknesses out wide on theWings. Only desperate defence bythe opposnion kept us out andSaints were unlucky to lose thismatch The toughest and mostexctling match of the tour wasagainst a yew strong Glanta team

The 56 Club RugbyBack Row: R immiureo vztri llertstnirg, N cumv Titylt)r.R Scott H SumsSacond Row: G volt Borrnnnn, M Knittinskl. M Mrtgrti,

n Cheary.J KaneG Ntiisny J WatsonFront Row: R Rose. R Weaver. B Htrckoll. D Leortlr.J Shahim

which included nineWelsh Schools players.With the score on 17 17it was only acontroversial my in thelast minute which gavethem the match att7724. Snow preventedthe next match againstMonmouth from beingplayed as the fields hadlrosted and were veryhard.

The tour then moved toIreland where we notonly met some lantastic people butalso enioyed their very warmhospitality, Here the lirst game vsCampbell College was lost 21729due to our poor defence and lackot commitment. In the next gamevs Sullivan Upper School wemanaged to hold on tp a narrow8 7 lead until the final whistle. Theopposition applied a great deal ofpressure in the last quarter 01 thegame but our defence held out. Asightseeing trip around thenorthern coastline ended in a visrtto Giants Causeway and a matchagainst Coleraine AcademicalInstitution. With a lull First XV.many of whom were playing intheir final game for the College,taking the field, there was littleconcern about commitment. A

strong Coleraine Sidewas totally outplayedand outscored by fivetries to two Final score3948 The tour endedWith an enjoyable twoday Sightseeing stay inLondon

Finally. as most toursshouirl be. this one wasno different in that itwould have been ahighlight in the rugbycareers of all the playerswho participated. Manygreat moments Will beimprinted on their mindsfor a lifetimeMr P. van Tonder

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2nd XV

D. Muller A. Wood

(3. Keizari J P ChizunguP. Heritage G. Comline

G. Halkerston D. McCarthyG. Thurman D. JarvxsG. MacKenzte M. WoollcottT. Williams G. TiloT. Duncker N. NevtnM. Ventre

All in all a superb season, Secondswere a great back up tor the FirstTeam and many at them ensuredthat the First Teamers were kept ontheir toes. Both First and SecondTeam players trained together as asquad and this paid dividends with

the Second Team. Apart from Affresthe other three losses were bythree points or less and there was

no doubt that success bredconfidence

All the performances were basedon a complete team perlormanceand olten there were replacementsfrom the Third Team who titted inperfectly. There will be six forwardsand two backs returning next yearand these players will term thebasis of the new First Team. Wehave great confidence that theteams next year will perform aswell. ll not better, than this years.Our Sincere thanks to all themembers at the Second Team forbeing there and tor supporting theFirst Team so professionally,

Messrs L. Nari/e and G. Holmes

U/16VRugbyBack Row: a. George: B. wiiiiams. a Forsdyke.M. de Zeeuw. D Calder. A. Raab: R. Montgomery.Second Flow: B van der Merwe. R Wallace.J. Lappeman. o Phella. J Hancock. n. Holmner.O. Ramasla, B Smilher,Front Row:.l Heyns,Mr| Atteridge.J Seeliger.Mr D Pitcairn: M Lumb

3rd XV

K. Kunene (Capt) G. DugganG. Keizan M. FearnheadN. Crail S. MansonN. Wilkins R. ArmstrongP. Thatcher J. WoollamA. Spurr J. RobbieG. Collins M. McllroyM. Howard A. GrittinM. Woollcott B. ConroyS. Duggan T. Duncker

The team had a very disruptedyear. characterised by intereteammovement of players and injuries.Despite this, they were able to

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produce fine rugbythroughout and werenever found to bewanting in enthusiasm,e ort or defence. Theyproduced several tineperformances and Willlikely never forget thesecond game againstK.E.S. The threeperformances againstJan de Klerk, King DavidVictory Park and StJohns produced rugby olthe highest order. Welook forward to watchingmany ot these players inthe higher teams nextyear, and would like tothank them for awonderful season.Well donel

Messrs G. Theron and LCM/s

4th XV

J. Hughes A. GriffinG. Nell R. NogeS. Marais K. WilsonA. Tucker N. ClementR. Gautschi J. NyeG. Hogg T, TsutsumiZ. Magoto D. LeechG. von Bormann

A team that was tull of spirit andenthuSiasm They often came backfrom positions where they werelosing to score enough to Win andthen held on With even/thing theyhad. Their delence at times wasfantastic and the forward pack as awhole worked very well togetherWhat was particularly pleasingabout them was their Willingness torun With the ball and to play thegame out Wide which oftenproduced attractive rugby. Theyrecorded several line Wins duringthe season espeCially against StJohns, Parktown and Jeppe.

We look forward to watching theprogress of the players next year.Thanks for the season.

Messrs G. Theron and L.Curris

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The 56 Club

M. Ogilby (Capt) Ft. ConroyD. Hogben C. TaylorN. Clarke M. RobertsJ. Shahim N. FetterJ. Croly l. TuranjaninJ. Nye M. MagniR. Herd S. MaraisJ. Hughes P. WhitburnG. Naisby R. WeaverJ. Robbie G. MacintoshJ. Lubbe A. EvansD. Stetanik R. StewartA. Cassim J. BlitzJ. Kane C. HudgsonB. Hutchings R. GoodwinL. van Gool R. PybusN, Clement T. FoxF. Ngoy S. BromleyG.Von Bormann R. SolomonR. Aldridge M. KaminskiM. Thornley J. CampbellL. Lanterme P. KerrR. Dismore M. Howard

As with previous years, theemphasrs has been on enjoyingthe team spirit and camaraderie ofthe game at this level. Practicesare short, taking an hour, wherewe concentrate on ball skills.tackling and passmg It is quiteremarkable to see theimprovement in the ball handlingover the season. There are theconstant requests to play a gameat every practice but myphilosophy is to reach areasonable standard of basrcs andfitness first.

As is usual a great number ol boyshave been involved in the Club.With some movmg up to the 3rdand 4th group. Some have comeand gone but a strong core groupremained throughout They had avery strong desire to Win eventgame but against some ol thestronger opponents their tacklinglet them down In defence. The Sidewas led by Mark Ogilby who did afine Job in motivating the team andon numerous occasions aiding mein finding players to fill gaps in theleams. Players who stood out and

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could hiave p yed In the higherill had been there.

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) and Rya fi Weaverwho had this same detan'ninationand scored some great tries. Andthen came the likes of RyanGoodwin and Luke Lanterrneboth good players but moreconcerned with swimming fitnessfor the forthcoming waterpolo tour.Our backllne never really came upto scratch. They lacked pace andpenetration despite getting a greatdeal of good ball from a verycompetent pack of forwards. Theforwards were led by the exampleof James Nye a very determinedplayer. Others included JonathanShahim. Neil Clarke and RowanRawlinson the steady workers in

the rucks and mauls.

Although the results do not show avery successful season it must beborne in mind that on numerousoccasions we were playing teamsranging from 1st to 4th team levelfrom other schools. The mostimportant aspect was the fun andenjoyment had by all.

Mr D. McGaw

U/1 6A

R. Leibbrandt (Capt.)A, RaabJ. Seeliger (Capt) R, WallaceR. Montgomery R. GeorgeM. Lumb J. HancockB. Smither G. RoystonG Luyt B. WilliamsT lto D. PhetlaJ Lappeman D. CalderM. de Zeeuw R ForsdykeB. van der Meme 0. RamasiaS. Whatley R. SmithC. Ashcroft B. RussellJ. Heyns

The 1996 season started poorlywith a draw to St Johns and a lossto Affies. Some of the basics likecatching, passmg. timing of thepass. creating and capltalising onoverlap situations, retainingpossession and counter attackwere worked on in the holidays

before the bulk of the seasonstarted _ . k5

A number of the basic conceptswere drummed in:

1) Defence is the most importantaspect of winning games.

2) If the forwards rocked andscrummed well, they coulddominate any team.

3) The winning team was going tobe the one that wanted it the mostwhen all else was equal.

The team proved equal to thechallenge and their hard work paidoff. because they only lost onegame in the following thirteen.Superb games were playedagainst Jeppe, Monument. PretoriaBoys and also the return gamesagainst K.E.S, and St Johns. The

sign of a good side is one that canwin while playing badly. This theside did against Parktown.Bwanston and Aquinas College(Perth).The team was fortunate in itscalibre of leaders. Firstly RossLeibbrandt, who led the side untilhis injury. The team followed himwillingly because of the examplethat he set not only in the gamesbut also at practice. He wasfollowed by Jock Seeliger who hadthe amaztng ability to read thegame situation and to adapt thegame plan accordingly One thinksof the Monument. Bryanston andSt Albans games, where the backscould not penetrate as they haddone in all the other games.Suddenly Jock had the forwardsdnvrng and keeping the ballamongst themselves. feeding it outonly for Michael Lumb to playdirect Rugby and taking on theopposite man. These games sawthe forwards scoring the points.

The strength of the side lay in thetalent that abounded. In the backsthe half back pair of RoryMontgomery and Michael Lumbwere in a league of their own. The

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understanding they developedv on telepathic Rory's skill atdie'éfing the ball from all phasesgave Michael the time he neededto weave his magic. Michael is theGeneral in the backline, calling themoves, dictating play and leadingthe backs with a calm confidencein his own ability.

The centre pairing of Burger vander Merwe and Brian Smithercomplemented each anotherWily

The outer triangle of JustinHancock. Johan Heyns and RoryWallace was an opposition'snightmare. Johan understood theprinciple of joining the backline atpace between Burger and thewings and split most teamsdefence. Once he had perfecteddrawing the defence and settingJustin and Rory up he became thecomplete full back. His tacklingand taking of the high ball werealso outstanding. Justin's greatspeed saw him scoring many triesby simply outrunning the defence.Ross George had an unhappyseason due to frequent injuryproblems and lost a lot ofconfidence in his ability. As a resultof his awesome pace. he has toplay at a high level. Taichi Itoplayed an important role when hecame into the side to replaceJustin. He ran hard and took atleast three defenders to stop him.Bevan Williams. once he decidedto play in the backs was always anable replacement in any positionthat was required. His defence ishis strong point and his big leftboot opened many options in thebacks to keep the opposrtionguessing,

Other players who played in theback were Guy Royston, whostarted on the wing and ended theseason playing fly halt whenMichael left to play cricket for S.A.Gareth Luyt. played in the centreuntil Beanie returned from injury.Brent Russell played at scrum halfuntil the backline was reorganised

with the return of players frominjury.

The tight forwards were a verystable unit who kept producingexcellent ball for the backs to use.The tront row of Daniel Phetla,James Lappeman and Dale Calderrealised that set pieces were theirbread and butter and theircontribution came in these areas.

The lock pairing of Michael deZeeuw and Russell Forsdyke wasa lormidable combination. Bothgreat in the lineouts and solid inthe scrums.

The loose trio of Jock Seeliger,Anthony Raab and O B Ramastawas a solid combination. All threeread the game well and haveperfected their running lines, whichsee them arriving at the loosephases of the game before theiropposite numbers.

Shaun Whatley, who played on theflank until he left to play waterpolofor S.A. added another dimensionto the lineouts with his incredible

spring.

Floss Smith played a number oigames at 8th man until he wasinjured. Christian Ashcroft wasalways a Willing and competent

U/16 B Rugby TeamBack Row: c Schonborn, B Wllllams J Dicks.c. Nolke. J Duggan. R. Bowers.Second Row: T Maclachlan. G Luyi. R TrubshawB.Thorpe:N Dickens. M. Motuku s Brown.Front Rowzc Blunden Mrl Alterloge n 5mmMrD Firearm. B Russell

replacement in the front andsecond rows.

There is an incredible depth attalent in the one age group whichsaw the side not getting weakerwhen boys were iniured orrepresenting their country at othersports, but rather the players giventhe chance to replace them takingthe opportunity with both handsand rising to the challenge.

This has been a season that l haveenjoyed immensely. Thank you.

Mr D, Pitcairn

U/16 B

J. Dicks K. NofkeR. Bowers C. AshcroftB. Williams J. DugganG. Luyt T. ItoT. Maclachlan S. BrownR. Jamieson N. DickensG. Floyston L. Wallace8. Russell Fl. TrubshawC. Blunden Ft. SmithM. Motuku B. Thorpe

The statistics:

Played 12Won 8Lost 3Drew 1

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U/16 C Rugby TeamBack Row: M Fyhh.N Dennis r Krause c Walson

Points for: 248Points against: 123

One could look at the statistics andcreate a report that spoke volumesfor our defence and our ability towithstand the onslaught. Ourpattern of chase, ruck, swing andtake the exciting option. But, untilone worked with this remarkablegroup ol individuals, one couldnever gain perspective of theirremarkable determination.When coaching a team ofexceptionally determined playersone has the problem of mouldingthem into a team. i neverexperienced that problem. Thisgroup was mature enough torealise that "one man does notmake a scrum". or backline orwhatever. And so. iron-i the outset,one would hear some poorindividual being yelled at fordropping the ball, by this peers.But always in the spirit at come onlets do it right, together. Thiscamaraderie united the team into-such a tight group that even acombined side from a number ofFirst teams could not beat us.Pirates under U/18's were scuttled.

One of the hall marks of this teamwas the way in which no oneplayer usually stood out as the

Second Flow: E Wagner T Smith M Moltlku.l Rankin.

v Taylor. s Brown D Emmett.

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match winner. The TEAM shone.You all did the unglamorous thing.you all tackled and you all gavemore than 100%. Our two revengereturn matches were perfectexamples of this.

My thanks to all of you whocontributed to our brilliant season, Itruly believe that our motto wasupheld. "Get out there and enjoyyourselves. and it you need to winto achieve that aim. do it!"

Mr I. A Iteridge

U/16 C

R. Jamieson (Capt.)T.KrauseC. Ebden (V<Capt.) L. Wallace8. Brown V. TaylorM. Matuku N. DennisT Maclachlan D. EmmettT. Brown 5. Field8. Rawlinson T. SmithC. Schonborn A. FronemanM. Fynn C. WatsonI. Rankin B. WagnerD. Nevin R. McGarvieL. Bala D. Rule

The Wm 05 proved to be a verygood side. who learned to work asa team. to attack and defendtogether. However, when | firstarrived , l was a little intimidated bythis side that had a legacy of beingunbeaten for two seasons.

The first game of the season wasagainst Northcliff s B's. and thisgame was drawn 5 all. It alsoshowed that we had a lot of workto dol The next two games wereagainst St Johns and Affies. Welost both of these. But it wasagainst Atfies that the seasonturned. and the boys showed greatcommitment to playing good,attractive rugby tor the rest of theseason. We lost just two gamesduring the remainder of theseason. The first of these losseswas to K.E.S., where we wentdown 573, having lead for almostthe entire game. We were glad afew weeks later to revenge thisdefeat 1373 in a game that wecontrolled. The other loss was

against the Jan deKlerk "A" side. Thiswas the only gamein the Second Termwhere our defencewas weak. but oncewe had patched thatup. we ran stronglyback at them.crossing the linetwice. but failing toscore,

Having dealt withthe agonies of the season. it isnow necessary to turn to some ofthe highlights. Amongst these wasour return game against St Johns.which we won comprehensively.Here the boys played spiritedrugby. showing marvellousdefence. This game also includeda seventy five metre run by ourwing. from just inside our 22. alongthe touch line. to score. Anothervery good game was our defeat ofthe Redhill A side. who hadseveral very good players. inparticular. our loose forwardsneeded to contain their eighthman. This they did so successfullythat they also managed to score bygoing blindside around him. Eachof the other games had its ownsigni cance. and each showed agreat dedication by the boys toplaying flowing rugby.

Undoubtedly. a large factor in ourresults was that the age group as awhole was not overly affected byinjuries. and so we worked with aconstant nucleus of a stde. Also allthe boys who were dratted In fromthe "D" side. and those who camedown from the "B" srde fitted invery easily. and so we were able tocontinue to play our style of rugby.

My thanks go to the boys.especially Rob Jamieson andCraig Ebden lor their Captaincy.and to the many parents whocame and supported us. for a greatseason.

Mr P.J. Wright

Saints Spirit at its best!

U/16 D

C. Christie (Capt) D. RetietC. Assad (V-Capt.) G. McCullochL. Bala T. KrauseFt. McGarvie M. FynnA. Beaumont C. VermaakB. Magowan l. RankinD. Rule G. WhyteD. Emmett M. ComlineM. Motuku M. FynnJ. Claassens G. BamhoomP. Magni G. WatsonD. Lerche L. WillmoreJ. Bruce BrandT. CharlesworthG. Mclver (Motivator)

The U/16 D side were aremarkable side to coach. and towatch them play was usually arewarding experience. The boyswere committed to playing good.open and running rugby. and most

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importantly to enjoying the gamethemselves.

The boys excellence must be seennot only in their results. butespecially in the way that theyworked within the C/D team squad.Generally both sides practisedtogether, often being opposition toeach other. At times the D squadhad the dreary task of just beingopposition, as only the "C" sidehad a game to prepare tor. Thisthey always managed to do withenthusiasm. even occasionallybeating the C" side hands down.

Also the boys in this squad wereregularly drafted into the "C" side.This they always managed to dowith ease, and equally remarkablewas how the rest of the "D" sideresponded to playing in a slightlyremoulded side.

The most unlortunate part ol theseason was the fact that it was sovery short, with the side onlyplaying seven games against otherschools,

My thanks go to the boys and theirparents tor a fantastic season

Mr P.J. Wright

U/15 A gbyBack Row: T Robson. A. Kunlmann' J. Turner;

J. Featherstona, D Staten R. Smlth.Second Row: B Jaoob, R Kahle, J Dreyer . D. Worth:D, Milchetl: R. Holmner: G. McAllister, G. Allen. N. de Kok.Front Row: K. Eguchl: N, Van Blerk, Mr P Van Tender.

H. Beukes; S. Williams

U/16 E

A. Thurlow S. HawkinsB. Sta ord D. LercheC. Goldtain J. ElsJ. Claasens G. McCullochD. Retief L. MokgobuL. Willmore R. GordonD. Rule G. KuyeD. Chaten B. MagowanA. Sharpe F. WalkerA. Beaumont L. BalaV. Wilson- Taylor TCharleswonhI. Mclver B. TimmR. Mo Garvie J. AssadP. Magni

The U/16 E rugby team had a veryenjoyable and competitive season.The team recorded fine winsagainst Northclifl and Bryanston"C" teams. However their bestperformance was a narrow loss toa very powerful Affies "E team.Another pleasing aspect of theseason was the number of playerswho were promoted to the "D"team and made such a positivecontribution to that teams success.Best players for the season wereS. Hawkins, G. McCulloch and L.Wiilmore.

Mr S. Glascatt

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U/15A

H. Beukes (Capt) G. AllanJ. van Blerk (V~Capt.)N. de KockJ. Dreyer K. EguchiJ. Featherstone R. HolmR. Holmner B. JacobFt. Kahle A. KuhlmannG. Kuschke G. McAllisterD. Mitchell D. SlaterJ. Turner 8. WilliamsD. Worth Ft. ForderD. MacLennan S. RobsonR. Smith R. Robson

Having ended the 1995 seasonwith a good record and starting the1996 season with a thrashing byAtfies the team was quickly forcedto reevaluate goals andstandards oi play. They realisedthat rugby is not just about winningbut about the quality of the gameyou play. With a clearunderstanding 01 what theyexpected ol themselves the teamset about achieving their goals.

Against King David in the secondmatch of the season with the Halttime score at three all, the playersonly regained for in the SecondHall scoring three tries to nil. Thisset the tone tor good wins againstSt Johns and Sandown after whichwe suffered defeats at the hands

Second Row: A Shetratt: D. Smii: Pi Kahle, G. Ailen:

D MacLennan. P Taliadoros.First Row: T Robson. G Kuschke. Mr P Van Tender:

D van der Merwe; R Smlth

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of Jeppe and Monument. In bothgames we showed the oppositiontoo much respect With our backsallowmg them space in which torun at us and as a result puttingourselves under defensivepressure. In the next outing K.E.S.managed to hold us to 7 5 at Halftime before their defence gave inand van Blerk and Turner ran intries to seal the game. During theremainder of the season werecorded some good wins neverlosing another match.

A particularly satisfying game wasthe revenge of our 1995 defeat atthe hands of Pretoria Boys whomthe team outscored by three triesto one, The match againstHelpmekaar and the return gameagainst St Johns were the onlyremaining games in which theplayers were placed underpressure and had to showcommitment while comfortableWins were recorded in the rest ofthe matches With the team neverbeing extended at any stage.

All in all a very successful seasonduring which the iorwards grew instature and developed into a goodunit Lineeout work wascompetitive while the scrummingimproved enormously. The ruckingremained solid and only themauling still requrres attention Thebackline continued to prove that onattack there were very fewopposition teams to match them.Defence. however. needs to be

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tightened up with theplayers learning to limitthe time and spaceavailable to theopposrtion. Not onlyhave I enjoyed myassociation with thisteam. but I also knowthat they Will make usproud when theyeventually play in the 1stXV.

Mr F , van Tonder

Heave.

U/15 B

D. van der Merwe (Capt)B. Timrn Ft. WilliamsR. Forder P. TaliadorisH. Fioussos S. SmitG. Allan S. KoT. R. Robson A. SherrattT. S. Robson N. JayFt. Smith D. MacLennanG. Kuschke

Coaching the U/15 B rugby teamthis year was a very pleasantexperience for me for a number ofreasons. Firstly, in Dawid van derMerwe I had a Captain oiexceptional ability and leadership.A Coach s job is made so mucheaSier if he does not have toconcern himself with the minoradministrative duties that can beperformed by an efficient Captain.For this. and for his ability to getthe best out of his team, I thankDawid most sincerely.

Secondly. the membersof the team need to bepraised and thanked fortheir commitment andteam spirit This wasbest Illustrated in thematch againstMonument when theycame back from being0715 down at half timeto Win the match 23715A super effort whichpersonified theirneveresay~die attitude

throughout the season.

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Thirdly. the parents of the playersneed to be thanked for theirenthusiastic support oi their sonsand myself. Finally. I must enthuseabout coaching with Piet vanTender and Colin Mitchell whoseexpertise in their respective fieldshelped me to learn a lot about thefiner points of coaching. All in all, amost enjoyable season.

MI (5.0, MacCu/lum

U/15 C

G. Wegerle (Capt) A. GoodM. Heath (V Capt.) M. TuckerG. Sidwill J. SaundersV. Mkhwanazi A. FennerP. Taliadoris A. DicksonT Preston B. KatzB. Fernandez M. ThompsonE. Shaw T. RichmondW. Venter

The U/15 C rugby side showed

great determination, desire,dedication and discipline. These allhelped us to achieve a verysuccessful season. We showedthat even against two or three "B"Teams that we could hold our ownand even defeat them, We had aiew injuries to key players but thatdid not prevent us from having avery successful season.

The U/15 age group showed that ithad a lot of depth and talent. I amsure that three or four players fromthe U/15 C side have a great deal

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more to offer Saints on the rugbyfield in the future.

Good luck with your rugby anddon't give up on your dreams andgoals

Mr 0, Dick

U/15 D

A. Whitebread(Capt.lJ. Adams W. MullerL. Hayzeldon A. RobertsonA. Moody S. MurphyJ. Quy M. MoirA. Tessendort T. GaneM. Price M. KnevittFt, Mengel D. CulhaneJ. Stentitord C. Beedle

What an awesome season for theU/15 D squad! It started with alacklustre match against Affies. butfinished With a string of victories toboth of the sides. The "D" side wasfounded on a solid base of tough,fast forwards, who fed a gutsybackline. With a light but strongfront row and burly looks whosecombination oi skill and strengthmade for a great lineoutcombinatlon and an excellent tightfive. The back row made valuablecover tackles and regularly turnedover the ball. The team wasblessed With an excellent

U/14 A XV RugbyBack Row: 0 Post. R Johnson, J AchesonD Turner, G. Hills,Second Row: P Bells, P. Barron Mr c. Cawse,.1 Ralph: D. WesselsFront Row: s, SteynzA Wooler, M Bekker D Kerr:N. Aldridge

scrummy. using his closeness tothe ground to his advantage inattack and defence, Our insidebacks regularly made big tacklesand supplied good ball to ourflamboyant 2nd Centre andrampaging wingers. The team waswell lead by the fullback, who wasbrilliant in defence and attack, Themost rewarding thing about thisteam was the sense of team spiritthat developed in the course of theseason.

Mr 8. Patterson

U/15 E

T. Mokate C. MjikeloS. Kroukamp B. WylieL. Piater H. SchoonraadA. Moody B. LeontsinisG, Slade D. TerblancheM. Price G. HempsonA. Nye P. CollinsF. Harpur

It has been an interesting seasonfor the U/15 E Team. The side hada number of satisfying victories.often doi 9 well to beat otherschool's "C" teams, They had asolid base in the forwards, usingtheir relative strength and speed tocreate excellent second and thirdphase ball. The loose forwards,regularly. made important cover

tackles. The scrum half and insidebacks combined very well inattack, usually moving over thegain line. When the ball got to theoutside centre and the wings,inevitably points would be scored.lmportantly, the team alwaysenjoyed themselves, on and off theeld.

Mr B, Patterson

U/14 A

M. Bekker (Capt) C. PostJ. Ralph R. JohnsonN. van Gysen P. BarronN. Aldridge P, BettsJ. Acheson R. BorcherdsG. Hills A. WoolerD. Kerr S. SeeligerK. Botha D. Wessels

What a great season we all had!We only lost three games allseason and of those losses, onlyone should have been a loss andthat was to Pretoria Boys. Theseason began with a fantasticVictory over Allies with a superbforward display. In the beginning ofthe season our lonNards wereparticularly good but as the seasonprogressed, so our backs began toimprove and towards the end ofthe season were every bit as goodas the forwards and perhaps even

W14 8 XV RugbyBack Row:M Preston, M Rawllitson, D Weuei.J Vcisiei. Fl Bioekenshlre,Second Row:5 Marsden,D Hewan;S Fredericks.s Daveyb Turner i. Kuschke.Front Row: R Bells Hawinkels.MrC Cawse.3 Hughes. 3 Steyn

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better. Our losses to Jeppe. wherewe gave away a soft try in the lastfew minutes and we missed a fewkickable penalties, and especiallyto Monument. where we got oil thebus. onto the lield and were downby 8 points before we had wokenup. were very disappointing. Wedid, however. have sometremendous high points likebeating St Johns soundly on bothoccasions. beating K.E.S. in a onesided game. and healing a numberof the local schools by very bigmargins. '

All in all we had an excellent andmost enjoyable season where theboys learnt a great deal in a veryshort time. The boys practisedhard and were very competitive inthe games. We are de nitely onthe top of the pile but the boysneed to remember that nextseason it will be back to squareone and they will have to provethemselves again. They will haveto Continue to show improvementas they have done this season, asall the other schools try to knockthem off their pedestal.Nevertheless they can look backwith pride at their first season ofrugby, they were great andeverybody enjoyed themselves.especially myself!

Mr C. Cawse

um i: xv RugbyBack Row: R Scheleimahn. R Lupini, T Souter.W Lee,J Harris.Second Row: C Simms. Fl Hall. T Kluyts.

N. Harpur, R Jamieson. K Comline. D. LaburrlFront Row: P MacFarlane. D Sell. S Hughes.

Z. Jolobe . J. Yaldwin,

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S Hawinkels (Capt) D. HewanS. Davey J. VorsterS. Steyri B. DicksonD. Turner Ft. Bell8. Marsden M. FtawlinsonM. Preston B. McPhailI. Skosana D. WeberR. Broekenshire

The WM 8 rugby side ol 1996 hada season that started off badly,improved. and then caught alight inthe last week or so. in their lastthree matches. we scored over ahundred points and played thebest rugby of the season. Themost impressive performance wasagainst St Johns where we ran outcomfortable 44 16 winners. Ourforwards were awesome and thebacks ran with purpose andaggression. The team was ably ledby Stephen Hawinkels at fullback

and the pack produced excellentrugby throughout the season. Theyscrummed well and did not losemany lineouts. The backline wasnever consistent in make up orperformance until the latter part ofthe season. Paul Marsden at thebase of the scrum elusive andscored some good individual tries.

All in all a good season which the

boys enjoyed very much andplayed good hard rugby.

Mr B. Lambson

U/14 C

K. ComiinefCapt.) C. SimmsZ. Jolobe D. JamiesonD. Laburn T. SouterS. Hughes Ft. MacFarlaneFt. Lupini M. BomvanaR. Hancock N. HarpurH. Hall

The team had a very successfulseason losing only to threeschools. The team trained hardand this was reflected in matches.As the season developed so theteam began to gel together as oneunit. The highlight of the seasonwas defeating St Johns in bothmatches.

The team was well captained byKeith Comline who always led fromthe front. The forwards always heldtheir own against the oppositionwhile the backs were alwaysdangerous when they ran straight.

Many thanks to all the boys fortheir hard work, to Liam Grahamfor his coaching expertise, and theparents for their great support.

Mr L. Hartley

U/14 D XV RugbyBack Row: T. ems; w Hawley, A. Lopes: P. Atkinson:H Courtenay.Second Row: A. Forsythe, P. Butter. R. FriestmaniN Moser,Front Row: J, Monieiro. A Glover: a Hendry: J. Eekhoul.K Wisehbaugl t

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U/14D

R. Lewis J. PayneD. Self N. MoserS. Schonken A. GloverG. Edwards J. ValdwynY. Cassim D. TaylorD. van der Spuy M. SimpkinsFl. Schefermann W. Lee

The team had a very successfulseason as a result of hard work.determination and full commitment.The "D" Team had to contend withthe problem of having to field adifferent side nearly every game asa result of injury, illness or playersbeing promoted to higher teams,Nevertheless. the boys werealways enthussastic. They werealways keen to learn andparticipate.

The team was well led byJonathan Payne. The highllght ofthe season was defeating St Johnson both occasions, Credit must goto both the forwards and thebackline for working well together.

Many thanks to all the boys whoput in all the effort. to LiamGraham for continually motlvatingthe boys and to the parents for all

their tine support.Mr l.. Hartley

U/14E&F

To watch the forty young boys whoarrived at thelr first practicetransform into sturdy young rugbyplayers by the season s end. wasmarvellous. Unlike the higherteams, we were unable to field thesame side week in and week out.yet the boys overcame this hurdle,and still managed to play excellentrugby. They soon grasped thebasics of the game, and by the endoi the season they were playingvery attractive running rugby. Theboys learnt to play with passionand pride, and still enjoy the game.These qualities shone through inour excellent performances againstSt Davids and St Johns, but

perhaps more importantly, indefeat against K.E.S. and PretoriaBoys' High School. All in all. agreat season was had by all, Iwould like to thank all the playersinvolved, and wish them the all thebest for the future.

Mr Ft. Wylde

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Captain: D. Hancock

Vice-Captain: S. Kohary

Awards

Honours

D. HancockB. HarberS, KoharyN. Martin

Colours

B. BarczaT. Steenhoff

Team Award

J. Argyle

In spite of the difficulties caused bynot being able to use our courtsduring the First Term (see below).the Squash Club enjoyed anothersuccessful year With the highlightbeing the win at Top Schools.Under the outstanding leadershipof David Hancock, who was wellsupported by his SquashCommittee. the morale of the Clubwas extremely high. the spiril andthe enthuSIasm. loyalty andcommitment of the players mostgratifying.

During the Summer holidays. theClub suffered a major set backwhen the squash courts wereextensively damaged during afreak storm shortly beforeChristmas. Gale force windscaused a large gum tree to fall on

to the Squash Court Building,resulting in major damage, not onlyto the roof. but also to certain wallsand the electric lighting.Subsequently. more than 70mm ofrain poured into the courts throughthe broken roof, causmgirreparable damage to the floors.

The damage to the courts was sosevere that we were unable to usethem at all during the First Term.severely curtailing the amount ofsquash that could be offered.Coaching. as well as training hadto be done of the Blairgowriecourts and. although playingsquash "off campus was not ideal.being able to use the Blairgowriefacilities meant that we couldcontinue to offer squash during theFirst Term. My thanks go to allthose involved. coaches. parentsand boys for the positive andco operative manner in whichthey dealt with the problem.

Due to the demands of my post asDirector of Student Affairs, it hasbecome increasingly more difficultto find the time to devote to theSquash Club. Thus. at thebeginning of this year. I handedover the reins as Master i/cSquash to Mr Charles Marriott.After twenty years of closeinvolvement with schools' squash,it was not Without regret that I tookthis step. but one has to berealistic and l console myself withthe thought that I shall continue tohold a watching brief and attendmatches whenever it is possible.

I should like to pay tribute to MrMarriott for so readily agreeing totake over the squash and also tothank him for the interest.enthusiasm and ideas that he hasbrought to the rob. Running theSquash Club at St Stithians ts amajor operation and I would like topay tribute to Mr Marriott for thecontribution he has already made.With this year s experience behindhim. I feel confident that theCollege Squash Club under MrMarriott's direction is in capablehands.

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SquashBloemfontein Tour

One of the highlights of the firstterm was undoubtedly our verysuccessful tour to Bloemfonteinduring February. Our top sixplayers spent a most enjoyablethree days at the St AndrewsSchool/First National Bank SquashFestival and our thanks go to MsMargau Morgan and her team forall the work they put intoorganizing a festival whichcombined good squash with plentyof camaraderie and a chance torenew old friendships.

For the record. the Collegerecorded good wins overMaritzburg College. St AndrewsSchool. St Andrews College andWynberg Boys High. The latterwas a particularly impressive wm.as Wynberg were. at that point intime. the holders of the NationalTop Schools title.

League Results

The College entered twelve teams(four in each of the age groups) inthe School Leagues administeredby the T.S.Fl.A,. and achievedexcellent results, Winning seven ofthe eleven leagues entered andfinishing runnersrup in the otherfour. In the process. the Collegewon all three of the SuperLeagues.

An Interesting feature this yearwas that we entered our 2nd Team(as well as our 1st Team) in the U/19 Super League. Our 2nd teamplayers performed consistently welland eventually finished asrunnersrup to our own 1st Team.In the process our 2nd Teamdefeated the tst Teams oftraditionally strong squashrplaylngschools like Jeppe. King Edwardsand St Johns.

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To perform so consistently wellthroughout a long and demandingseason is no easy task and all ourplayers are to be congratulated ontheir superb achievements. Theresults are even more impressivewhen it is remembered that our B"and 0 teams in each age groupfor the most part play against the"A" teams of other schools. whileour age group D" teams playmainly against the 8 teams of

opposmg schools.

Quail Shield

The Quail Shield is awardedannually to the school with the bestoverall results in the TransvaalSchools League and thepedormance 01 each school teamis taken into account indetermining the winner of thistrophy. In practice, the moreteams a school has partiCipating inthe leagues, the harder it )5 toobtain the aggregate of pointsnecessary to win this award

In spite of this. the College onceagain won the Quail Shield in1996, thus retaining the Shield forthe eighth successive year. Thiskind of record can only beachieved through the speCialcontribution of every player.regardless of age or ladderposition.

For the record, the 1st Team won20 out of the 20 matches they

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Mr Hovelmeiercongratulates me am Team on view Top Schools wm.

played thisyear. while theother teams (allage groups)had an

impressiveseason,winning 57 outof the 64matches they

played.

Top Schools'Tournament

The highlight of the schoolssquash calendar is the TopSchools' Tournament, the linals ofwhich are played in Maritzburg inAugust each year. Allsquash playing schools in thecountry are eligible to play in thequalifying tournaments. which areheld earlier in the year, in eightmajor regions. At the completion ofthe qualifying tournaments, thewinning schools in each region

compete against each other in thefinals of the national Top Schools'Tournament. in order to determinethe best squash school in SouthAfrica.

For tour years, lrorn 1992 to 1995.Saints qualitied to representTransvaal/Gauteng at the Nationalfinals. ln 1992/1993. Saints endedup 3rd in S.A. and in 1994/95, theylinished 2nd. losmg in the final toWynberg Boys High (from CapeTown ) on each occasion

This year. the Saints team (BradHarber. StephenMartin. Davtd Hancock (Captain),John Argyle and Bryn Barcza)once again qualitied to representSouthern Gauteng at the National

Top Schools

Kohaw, Nick '

Tournament very ,

At the tinals of the Top Schools'Tournament, played in 'Maritzburgfrom 9 11 August, Saints wasdrawn to play against St Andrews(Bloemfontein), Grey High School(Port Elizabeth) and Glenwood(Durban), in the tirst three rounds.The Saints boys played particularlywell (especially against the verystrong Grey Team), and won allthree of these games 5 , 0. thusreaching the Final for the thirdconsecutive year.

In the Final, Saints once again metWynberg Boys High in a tense,absorbing match, full ofhigh quality squash, long ralliesand commitment on both sides.

After losing the first tie. Saintsfought back through DavidHancock and John Argyle to take a2 1 lead, going into thepenultimate tie. Steven Kohary,playing under enormous pressurein front of a packed gallery.produced an outstanding displayot squash. going on to win 3 , 1,thus givtng Saints an unbeatable 3

1 lead in the match. Saintseventually won this exciting match3 e 2, to become the National TopSchools' Champions for 1996.

convincmgly. obtaining maximum Top Schools' Side

points Back Row: B Barcza: e Harber. N MartlnFront Row 0 Hancock. MrK. Hovelmeier;S,Kohary

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Squash Committee

After the successful introduction ofthe Squash Committee tive yearsago, 1996 saw the continuation ofthe concept. The SquashCommittee was responsible for theadministration and organization ofthe Squash Club, with eachmember of the committee beingresponsible for a particularportfolio. The committee met oncea month under the chairmanship ofthe Captain of Squash. with MrHovelmeier being present toprovrde advice. guidance andspecial input when necessary.

This experiment at entrusting therunning of a major sports club tothe boys themselves continues tobe an unqualified success and hasdemonstrated vividly just howcompetent teenagers can be in thearea oi management andadministration. it they are given thetrust and responSIbility andprowded with the correct supportwhere necessary.

The committee members holdingSenior portfolios in 1996 were D.Hancock (Chairman). J Argyle(Statistician), S, Beaumont (U/14Convener), S. Kohary (TournamentCo ordinator and CampusLiaison), G. Louw (Secretary), Ft.

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Hughes (5 Louw

McGarVie; Argyle

Hancock. w Clay.

Back Row: J-P Welman,| Bioekhulzen. N Martin, 5

Second How: 0 Myburgh. e Barcza. s Beaumont: Ft

Front Row T. Sleenho , S. Kohary, Mr K, Hovelmeier: D

McGarvie (Match Secretary) and J-P. Welman (U/16 Convener).Other committee Members were B.Barcza. l. Broekhuizen. W. Clay, Ft.Hancock, S Hughes. N. Martin, C.Myburgh and T Steenho , Duringthe course of the year. the Prep.School Captain, R. Myburgh wasalso invited to join the Committee.as were two Collegiaterepresentatives, L, Hutchinson andM. Todd. All these CommitteeMembers are to be congratulatedon a really outstanding job of workthroughout the year.

In recognition of their service overa number of years, Merit Ties wereawarded to the Senior boys, viz. J.Argyle, St Beaumont, R. McGarvieand JrP. Welman.

Leadership

Mention must be made of theoutstanding leadership provided byour Squash Captain, DavidHancock. His enthusiasm,committment and loyalty. as wellas his genuine interest in all ClubMembers sen/ed to ensure thatmotivation and morale in the Clubremained high. Furthermore,DaVid s initiative andresourcefulness. together With hisincredible capacrty for getting a jobdone. forcewere the drivmg

P. Bells

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Provincial RepresentativesBack Hosz Kluyts, s Beaumonl N Martin: c Mybuigh

behind our Squash Club this year.It is no surprise, therefore, that,under his direction. the SquashClub enjoyed yet anothersuccessful year, while our tstTeam had its most successful yearsince the Club's inception.

Provincial players

Once again, the College didextremely well, with no tewer thaneighteen players being selected torepresent Transvaal (SouthernGauteng) Schools teams at thevarious inter provmcialtournaments Another four of ourplayers were borderline candidatesfor provincial selection this year,and, when one considers thedemanding regime (including thesacrifice oi most weekends) whichmust be lollowed throughout theyear to even be considered by theselectors, then we can be iustlyproud of all Provtncial players.

The following playersProvincial selection in 1996:U/19 A: B.Harber (Captain)

8. Kohary

gained

U/19 B: D.Hancock(CaptainiB. BarczaN. MartinT. Steenhoif

Second Flow: L Barcza. A, Lawrie, J-P Welman. R

Front Row: S, Kohary. Mr K Hovelmeier, D Hancock. MrFl Castle: B, Harbei,

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1st Team Squashsack Rosz Harber.N MartinFront Row: D Hancock. Mr K Hovelmelers Kohary

U/19 C, SBeaumont (Captain)W, ClayA. LawrieC TaylorJ P.We|man

U/16 A: J. ArgyleL Barcza

(C Myburgh. who would havebeen an automatic chotce for this

Side. was not considered due to asevere neck injury sustained onthe rugby field.)

0/14 A: R. Hancock (Captain)J. Acheson.

U/14 B/C: P. Betts,T. KluytsR. Lupini

S.A. Schools

At the concluston ol each ol theinterrprownCial tournaments. a

S.A. Schools agergroup Side wasannounced, together with the list ofthe top twenty players in thecountry in that agergroup Thelollowmg St Stithians boys wereselected:

S.A. Schools U/19' S. Kohary

Top 20: S. Kohary,B. Harber,N. MartinD. Hancock.

S.A. Schools U/16: J. Argyle.Top 20: J. Argyle

L. Barcza.S.A. Schools U/14: R. HancockTop 20: R.Hancock

J. Acheson

Our heaniest congratulations go tothose boys on their outstandingachievements. Their committmentand determination are an exampleto everyone in the club and theirselection by the S.A. SchoolsCommittee is just reward for alltheir hard work.

Collegechampionships

In the U/19 section, J. Argyledeteated the top seed 8. Kohary3 2 in an absorbing match, Johnbecomes the youngest player everto have won the u/19 section. Inthe me section, the two top seedsclashed in the final with the topseed. J. Argyle Winning a closelycontested match with Lloyd Barcza3 2 With this vtctow John alsobecomes the first ever player tohave won both the MG and u/19Championships in the same year.In the u/14 section the top twoseeds again met in the linal Withthe top seed J. Acheson.defeating T. Kluyts 8-1.

House matches

The House matches are playedon a knockout baSlS With Housesbeing seeded according to playerstrength, Each team consists 01six players, two lrom each agegroup. The results of this year shouse matches are as lollows:tst , Tucker 2nd , Pitts3rd Wesley 4th - Mears5th , Collins 6th - Webb7th Penryn 8ththStephens

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S.A. Schools' RepresentativesBack Row: L Barcza.R HancockFront Row: Mr K Hovetmeler. s. Kohary. M!a Castle

Coaching

A repon on the Squash Clubwould not be complete wrthoutspecial reference to the reallyoutstanding job done by our coach,Mr Richard Castle. Since he tookup his duties at the College justover tour years ago, Richard hasmade a major impact on squash atSt Stithians and I would like toplace on record my personalappreciation for the job he is doing.

Richard is a talented player in hisown right and he is an especiallyfine coach, with a wonderfuldetailed knowledge of thecomplete game, includingtechnique, courtcratt, strategy andtraining procedures,

However, it is not yust hisexpertise as a technical coach thatmakes Richard so speCIal. Hisenthusiasm, unflagging interest inthe players, rapport with the boysand unique ability to get the bestout of each player, all combine tomake him a line educationalist inthe true sense at the word. Inaddition. he has excellent valuesand standards (oft the court as wellas on) and he is a tine role modelfor all our boys.

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Captains' Reports

" Swimming Team

Generally. this has been a reallywondedul season. A lack of titnessat the beginning resulted in our

losmg the first gala to K.E.S. andPretoria Boys but this only servedto motivate us. Our spirit andenthusiasm then went tromstrength to strength. Even thoughwinning was our top priority, haVingFUN ran a very close second.

The tollowtng contrlbuted to the

enioyrnent oi the season the tourto Natal lor the 6-schools-gala.The Midrnar mile. where even therain didn t dampen our spirits:Winning the Co-Ed night galawhere we swam wtth Bresmaagainst the Collegiate (maybe nextyear It Will be the other way round,as it should bet), and the delioiousbreakfasts after some strenuoustraining seSSlons.

Winning the Inter-High Relay Galain Pretoria and the Inter-High atEllis Park demonstrated absolutecommitment and dedication iromevery swimmer in the side. The

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season ended With deservtngswtmmers being awarded Honours.Colours and Team Awards.

80 many people contributed to thesuccess of the season: those thatmaintained the sparkling pool:those who coached the swimmers(espeCially Messrs Ryan, Pluck andNick Winston). and also the momswho led the the hungry hoards.

To conclude, i would like to makespecial mention of Mr Atteridge forthe hours he spent coaching theteam It it were not tor hisdedication, Saints swrmming would

not be where it is today. Finally, Iwould like to thank all my team-mates for the time and effort theydedicated to swimming. It was anhonour and a pleasure to lead thistalented group of young menthrough a memorable swimmingseason at Saints.Ft. Goodwin

5" Swimming Team

Once again St Stithians B"Swimming Team was a force to bereckoned with. They won alltheir galas, including Inter-High. Unlike past years, I feltthat we started olt with agreat deal of spirit whichImproved through the course01 the season. Thanks to MrAtteridge tor the time. effortand dedication which he putinto the swimming teams.The results prove that thiseflort really paid dividends.Thanks too to Mr Ryan andNick Winston for their helpthroughout the season.

After a month of holidaytraining the 8 team was ready toroll. 80 at the first gala of 96 weweren't surprised at the numerouscomments about how lit the Saintsboys were. This is all due to thecommitment of the boys andcoaches. When one reflects on the8 Swimming Team. one thinks ofa team with spirit and motivation.When behind. the team lought towin and. when ahead, theycontinued to light.

In COnClUSIOn. l would like to thankthe Seniors ol the team for theirsupport, and the Juniors for theircommitment to our team.Dedication to the team and ourschool will ensure the continuationof success.

A. Sourer

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Awards 1996 '

Honours Colours

R. Mey R. GoodwrnM. Pettersen J. BrandD. Stentiford M. CollinsB. Shaw 8. FieldJ. Woollam N. PetzerN. Winston D. Hancock

A. SouterFl. WeaverL. Lanterme8. Davies

Team Awards

W. JacobsFt. LeibbrandtG. MoolmanC. BakerJ. NyeJ. CaneD CrurckshanksT. OkazumiM. VentreS. Whatley

Merit Ties

M. Welch

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Coach's Comments

To try and sum up this season in asinge report is almost impossible.There were many brilliant anddifferent features to distinguish thisone from all the rest.

The first thing I need to commenton is the leadership of the Matricgroup. Even though. as a group,

they were not naturally talented.outstanding swimmers. theyshowed by their example of hardwork and singlemindedness. thatanything can be achieved if youput your mind to it. Much ol theTeams' success was the result ofthat quiet confidence andencouragement, and behind-thescenes help and organisationthat they contributed. I need tomake particular mention ofAndrew Souter and the B" side.who were very often left to dotheir own thing". Despite this,they pulled together to form acohesive unit and would havegiven a few A" teams a scare ifthey had panicipated at Ellis

Park. It was interesting to note thatthe majority of swimmers whoattended the December trainingsessions were regularly from theB" side. To the Seniors who werenot given formal leadership roles,my thanks for your suppon andyour devotion to getting points onthe board.

One at the most obvtous changesin sWImming at Saints this season.was the Co-Ed practices.Personally. I felt they contributed tothe success ol the team byproviding motivation both during

the dry land exercises and the poolsessions. No boy wanted to bebeaten by a girl and they made youpull fingerI . Our thanks to them

for giving training a new look.

Whilst reading a few Australianschool magazines. I was shockedto see the words "scared of hardwork" and "not prepared to give ithis all . For the Saints swimming

team nothing could be further fromthe truth. Your will to win and beatyour "PB's" week in and week out,as well as your uncompromisingattitude to practising perfection isthe real reason for our success.Saints men are not scared of hardwork or a challenge. Just look atthe number of members ol the "50Under Club" and the crazy killerdrills that the coaches inventedthat you took in your stride! I hopethat this attitude will filter down toour Juniors for years to come.

My thanks to Mme Judy Fodor,Messrs Dave Ryan. Tony Pluck.Bill coach from hell Pattersonand Nick Winston and for all theirsupport, time and input. To themothers and fathers for transportand food and Friday breakfastsand teas and support andeverything else. thanks. And to themen of Saints swimming - thanksguys. You are great.

To sum up. Three Inter-Highmeets, three wins. Third at the six»school gala. The great team T--shirts. Jarod doing an underwater

at last. Touch on Durban beach.An icy Midmar. From the Co-EdGala : These Saints guys don'tswim; they fly!" December training.Ryan Weaver s 50 back at D.H.S,Dave Ryan gorng for a swim atEllis Park. Supporters at the AInter-High. Beating everyone elsein style. What a season!

Mr I. Anendge

Co-Ed Gala

Saints A"St JohnsSt DavidsPretoria BoysSaints "B"Jeppe BoysSt Benedict'sParktown BoysPotchefstroom Boys

Interhigh Relay Gala

SaintsPretoriaK.E.S.ParktownSt JohnsJeppeSt Davids

Division lnterhigh

SaintsK,ES.PretoriaParktownSt JohnsJeppeSt DavidsSt BenedictsPotchelstroom

"B Division Inlerhigh

SaintsK.E.S.ParktownSt Johns

Thc Srythiun 19%

Results

Brescia HouseKingsmeadParktown GirlsRoedeanSt Teresa'sPretoria GirlsSaints CollegiateWaverlyJeppe Girls

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3382282072001 401 301 1 0

135116

76

1 971 751 721 691 091 0790

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1st Term

Saints have live teams entered inthe Southern Gauteng boys tennisleague and we are the only schoolwith 2 teams in the PremierLeague. All our teams have doneextremely well considering thatthey played in higher leagues thanany other school. We were veryfortunate in that Mr Frank Rumbolljoined the tennis stalt this term. Hisenthusiasm is going to be a greatasset to our tennis.

A word ol thanks go to all theplayers and Stall who gave uptheir time to support the tennisclub. Thanks also to Mrs ingridConroy tor organisrng the tennisteas this term

15! Team

Tennis1st Team

The First Team won the PremierLeague again by beating all thelocal schools. We then participatedin the Top 8 Schools' Tournamentat Kearsney where we linished inthird position. Three of our boysreceived Southern Gauteng AColours for tennis. This is only thesecond time in history that this hasbeen achieved in the school. RobConroy, Tim Rowse and BruceConroy received their Honours thisyears The team must becongratulated by such a greatpei lormancet

We recieved a touring side fromUpington and lor the first time, ourboys and girls combined to form apotent side which beat theUpington side convincmgly.

MIL. Keel

Back Row: M Mcllroy.| Manning r Flowse. P Anderson, M Von Heyniiz.Front Row R Conroy Mi F Rllmboll B Conroy.

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Winter tennis

This year was the thirdconsecutive year that Saints hastaken part in the Winter TennisLeague. This year was howeverthe first year that we entered threeteams, each comprising at lourplayers. All the teams have beenextremely successful and remainunbeaten. This is a sign that Saintsis one at the top SA. tennisschools.'

The Winter League participantswere as lollows:

R. Conroy (Capt); B. Conroy:l. Manning: M. Mcllroy;T. Fiowse: M. von Heynitz;Paul Anderson; K. Wilson;

Robert Huth: N. Sinclair;Ross Stewart; P. Evans:Ian White; Ft Schoonraad;Alex von Arnim:

The first eight boys were invited tothe Fourth Parktown Boys WayneFerreira |nvttation TennisChallenge held at the Wanderers.We were one of twelve ol SouthAlrica s leading tennis schoolsinVIted Saints was eventuallypositioned third alter a nail biteragainst Waterklool High whowent on to Win the tournament. Allin all it was a successlul weekendWith the boys pulling all sometantastic Wins

DaVid DaIZIeI who has recentlyreturned lrorn Germany. is the newprolessional coach at the school.

Rob and Bruce Conroy and TimRowse, were also chosen torepresent Southern Gautengschools in the interprovincialtournament held in PE later thisyear. They tilled three positions outof a possible seven in the "A" team

and this is the most any school hasever had. It was also the first timesince 1985 that two brothers wereplaced in the first side.

3rd Term

The Tennis Club continues tothrive and achieve in the localtennis leagues. We still enter nineteams, and all are doing very well.We participated in the KearsneyTennis Festival to which the topeight schools in the country areinvited. We iinished third overall.ahead of Waterklooi and GreyCollege Bloemfontein amongst

others.

Three ol our First Team playerswere selected for the SouthernGauteng Schools side whichparticipated in the SA. Schoolsweek in East London

I would like to thank our Matricboys leaving at the end of the year,especially Flob Conroy (Head ofTennis) lor his wonderful service tothe school. Thanks and bestwishes also goes to Greg Hogg(Vice Captain of tennis). GarethMaclntosh and Andy Croly.

Ingrid Conroy. our tea convenor.has done a splendid lot: this year. Iwould like to thank her and all themothers who regularly supportedthe matches.

Mr L. Keet

lst TeamOur 1st team remained unbeatenin 1996 in the Premier League ,an excellent achievement.

The team:R. Conroy: Captain oi Tennis:Captain 01 the SA. Schools "ATeam; Honours; Winner 01 SchoolDoubles Championships: Finalistin singles; Played at No.1 for

school team; Most Valuable Team Player Award 1996.

I. Manning: Winner of U16 Melbourne title in Australia; Ranked No.4 inSA. U16; Played No.2 for school; InVitation to Masters 1996; Won U16Singles and Doubles School Championships: Southern Gauteng Junior

Squad.

P. Anderson: Top 20 U16 National ranking; Played No. 4 lor school team;Winner U16 Doubles School Championships; Southern Gauteng Junior

Squad.

T. Rowse: Member of Southern Gauteng Schools "A side: Winner of WestAustralian Open U16 Singles; Winner 01 Singles U18 SchoolChampionships; Played at No.3 lor school; Honours: Southern Gauteng

Junior Squad.

Bi Conroy: Member of Southern Gauteng Schools Team; Winner of U18Schools Doubles Championships; Honours; Played no 5 lor school.

M. Mcllroy: Regular 1st Team player; Improved tremendously: Finalist U18

Boys Doubles School Championships. Colours.

M. van Heynitz: Semi finalist Boys U16 School Championship Singlesand linalist in Doubles; Team badge: Southern Gauteng Junior Squad.

Results:vs K.E.S.75 7 24vs Sandown A75 , 24vs St Benedicts A65 7 34vs King David (L) i

70 r 29vs Parktown "A"94 5

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2nd Team

The Second Team has madehistory in the Premier League. Notonly are they the only 8 team inthis prestigious League. but theyhave now completed two yearsand 1997 Will be their thirdsuccessive year. They hadimpressive Victories against StJohns A and Pretoria A

The Team:

M Woollcott. T Spence.K. Wilson; R Huth.P Evans: M. van Heynilz:M Mellroy. N. van Eek,G Hogg

3rd to 9th Teams

These teams participated in thevarious leagues 09 the SouthernGauleng Boys League With greatsuccess These teams were allplaced higher than the counterpartteams ol the other schools Eachel these teams are the highestplaced 3rd. 41h. 5th. 6th. 7th, 8thand 9th team in the Leagues. aresult ol the promotion andrelegation system being in use

Our Junior players did very well bybeing selected tor the 3rd. 41h and5th Teams as there is no agegroup tennis in the League

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2nd Team:Back Row: P Evans, M Woellcntt.A Cruiye Macintosh. K. wiison,Mlddle Row: G Hngg. M! L Nome r SpenceFront Row: N van Eck. M van Heyniiz,

Southern Gauleng Players:1 Hiiwsn.R Conroy MYF RumDolI.B Conroy

'l'lic slythltlll I M»

Allan, Christopher DM9522-1996)s:pons FlowIng was captain; Isl VIII. let IV:Hug 56

Poe ne Heuld and Awards Received: Rowlng

Vice Caotarrr Honours ColoursHobbies: Ftunnrng. Gym: Vollaytaall. Tennis

Inlanded Career: Undecided

onI-r: sm 3: Top 10% Screhce Olymplad

Barcza, Brynmor Ft[1985 ~ 1996)

Spam: Squash UNA: Transvaal UNA; U|6AI

Transvaal UVBC. Transvaal UlBE . 2nd Team

Transvaal U195. Rugby: UMD, UlSD

Positions Held and Award: Received: Sld 6

Novel Prlze: Squash Committee Merll l'le; Squash

Commlheo Member {'93 - 'ysl

Intended Clreer: B Sc.

Other: Top 100 ( 96) Selence Olympiad. l996

Natlonal Scrence Week. 1995 d 1996 Regional

Scrence Week: Randburg JUI IlOf Town CounCIllor

('94 - 95]: Si Andrews Squash Fesllval; Top

Schools Squash Toumamenl: Cale Monmome(French Play wlth Brescla House)

Bartlett, Michael JW(1955 - lQQEl

Sports Rugby Colours. lslTearn. Walerpolo 2nd

3 3rd Teams lcaplalnl, Alhletlcs Team Sid 6 -

Malrlc

Clubs Ind Cultural Activitial: Debalrng SncIery.Deballng Leagul Champlons. cIIIIIIraI Commmee:SW S Commlllee. lnleract Club. Toastmaslers

SocIerPolitlona Held and Award: Received: Deputy

Head Prelecl Chairman Debatlng Somely. VIce

Chalrrnan Inleract Commlllee. Academlc Honours.

Spomng Honours, cIIIIuIaI Honours Pruxlmemacaw!

Hobbies: Baskelhall. Volleyb . oocer. Amerlcan

Foolball. Gall. Computers. DJaymg. Theatre

lntorlded caree : lnlormauon Systems. Marketlng

Other: Thaalre Arsomsls . Lead role In Real

Inspector Heund'. Theatre Sports Foriurmed at

nghveld Fesllval. Wrote Dllected and Aclad In'Muraer lrr C Malro

Bayne, Steven R[l 992 - 1996)

Sports: Tunnls 3m Team. Crlckol 3rd Taarn.

Rugby ErlhTClubs and Cultural Acllvltiel Blvd Club

Pollllorls Held and Award! Received: Runner

up In em 9 Blology ProleclRabble: Goll. WIhd Sur ng. Volleyball. Soccer

Intended Caren: 8 Corn

The SIyIIIIIIII 19%

Beckermann, Mark L(1992 - $96)

Spont: Hockey UMB: U155: U163: 4th Team

(Captain). Cnoksl: U163: 4th Team

Clubs and Cultural Actlvllin: Blvd Club;

Photograph : ClubHubble-z Flshmg. Photograohyintended Clreer: ESQ (Mechamcal Engineering)

BnIn-Bnlnskl, Hadrlan(1594 ~ 1995)

Sports: SWIrnrnlng, A/B Team. Athlellcs, 8 Team:

Cmss~00un|ry* lsl Team: Northern DlslnciClubs and Cultural Actlvlllal: Drama Club.

Deballng Socrely' French Club; Inleract Club.

House Play FePositions Held Ind Awards Received: Academic

Honours. Cross-Country Colours, Cultural Colours

Boaldlng House Prelect, Cullural Wreath. Ment TIs

(or Chapel Steward and Drama. Co-Chalrrrlarl cl

Malnc Dance Commlltee. Cultural Committee

Intended Carraer: Inlernallohal Law. Buslness

EconnmlcsOther: Assrslant Iraclor at Matrlc Producllorl.

Acted m Cauca Chalk Crrcle An Evening

wllh Stoppard ; Runnebuo In Sid 9 Buslness

Managemenl Game. Top 1000 Malhs Olymplad

Botha, Andre(I992 - l996)

Sports: Crlcket 2nd Team Hockey. 2nd Team

Clubs and Cultural Activities: Darwrnlarl

SOClSty. PI S clely. 50 Club. 12 ClubPol ions Held and Awards Received: AcademIc

Honours. Dalwlnlan Sammy mmmHobbies: Goll. Compulers. Musn: Collectlng.

Sport. LIteraIuteIntended Career: Medlclne

Boulanger, Andrew M994 - l995l

sports: Flowmg 2nd VIIIClube and Cultural Activities: Computer Club

Hobbies: Touch Rugby. Soccer Computers

Inlanded Career lnlormalron Technology

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l52

ValetéBoyd, Robin J(195571996)Spam: Rugby uraA; mm. mm; 2nd Team.is: Team. Aihlsilcs A Team: Walerpolc' UlaA.UTAA

Club: mu Cuilurul Actlvltlel: lnlaiact Club; soCluh: House Plays was a. 1996. l2 Club. HouseDebalusPolltlons He|d Ind Aw-rdl Haculvud: Flelaci:Vlce Prasidenl Dl 50 Club. lnlavsct CommulaeMember. Academic Honours: Alhlalics TeamAward. House PraleclHobuiu: Touch Rugby. Squash. Volleyball. Pool,Coastal Wonderinginienm Cnrnr: Genetlclst Marine BiologistHula! nl small Pacilic lslandOther: UK Rugby Tour <95). Private SchoolsRugby Festival «95:. Sahell Sevens Flugby

Braid, James I994 - IQSE)

Sports: Rowing m5. Hockey Ulsc, 4m Team.Squash Social

Clubs and Cultural Acllvllles: Electronics Club,

Compulel cluuHobblesz Eleclrcnlcs: Computers. Windsur ngRadio controlled Alverali

Intended Career: Computer Science. ElecironlcEnglneellngother: Top IOOO Maths Olympiad, Science Expo

(9i - 95). Maths 5 Smence Olympiad (94 - 96)

Brand, James Al 992 ~ 1998)

Sports: Walerpolo ulsA. 2nd Team. SwmlmlngA Team Rugby 3rd TeamClubs and Cultural Acliv lies: Darwinian Soclely.

lnisracl Club

Poslllons Held and Awards Received: Darwinian

Saclety Committee Interact Committee. SchoolPrelecl House Prelecl Swimming Team Award A

Caluuis

Hobbies: Body hoarding, Music. Fly-llsnmg, LungDlslarice Swmlmlng. Slamp CullecllngIntonded Career: Undecided

BroekhUIzen, Ian EH987 . V9967

Sports: Squash 3rd Team. Transvaal U190.

UISA

Club! and Cullurll Acllvltlea: Pholugiaphlc Club

Poslllonn Held and Awlml Rocelved:

Photographic Colours. Cullural Colours. Merit Trey

Squash Ccmmlltae

Hubbles: Goll Skalaboarding, Phoiography,

MuslcIniandud Career: Undecided

The Slythian [9%

Bromley, Andrew L11984 ~ 1396)

Spam: Rowlng U15A; Won SA. Champs ( 94-

'96): Rugby: am a 5th Teams:Club: Ind Cullural Anti/mu: Inlaract ClubPenman: Held Ind Awlvdl Realm: Interact

Tie: 56 Club Tie

Hobbleu: Tennis; Karala; Numlsrrialics. Guilar

lritandad Earner: B.Bus.Sc, Law: Marketing,Author

0th . Karxla Southern Transvaal Colours: Black

Ball: Won Tlansvaal Champs ( 92)

Browne, Peter H0994 . 1996)Sports: Hockey 015A 2nd Team: Cricket: Aih

Clubs and Cunuui Aniviiiu: Pl SocietyPoaltions Held and Award: Received,Academic Honours. l2 ClubHobbies: Compulers: Basketball: Volleyballlnlended Camr: Someihlng lrl me SciencesOther: 2m Round Malhs Olympiad

Calver, Neil

Fishing ClubHobbies: Fishing. Tabls~Tennls. Fish Breeding

Intended Career: Aqua culture

Cane, Jonathan El \992 v 1996]

Sports: Swimming A Team: Walerpolo: arms &4ihs Hockay' Eras L Allis

Club Ind Cultural Activities: Best Director ln

House plays ( Oedipus ). Mslrir: DanceCommittee. Magazine Comm-hes Chalrman ('95):Cultural Committee

Poiltlonn Hold Ind Award! Recelvad: Howe

Pralact; Academic Honours, Cultural Colours:

Swimmrng Colours. Hope An Trophy ('95 8x 96)

Hobblal: An. Theatre. Musm: Films

Intended Career: Clnema [Theatre

other: Paniclpalad in 'Oklahoma 'CauCaSIan

Chalk Circle' and An evening with Stoppaid'

l

Chapman, Dean H( 952 A 1995)

Spo l: Squasn' Alli Team. Alhlalics Team; Crass

Couni

Club: and Cullural Acklvlllel: F'l SOCIer,Member 0! Tnaslmasiers Club

Pollllnnl and Ind Awlrdl nally-d: Sclianl

Pmlucl: House Pralacl, Tnaslrriasler

Hobblot: Goll. Fishing

lnlundod Curler: Undecided

Olhar: Panicip led in "Oklahoma" 27m Roum l

Malhs Olympiad

Charlesworth, Matthew(1994 - 1995)S 011 Hockny 4lh Team: Swimmin

Club. Ind Cultural Acilvliln: Magazine

Commiiiee (Maul Tlal. Mallic Dance Commmse.

Tucker Hausa Play ('95). Debaling Sammy. Filmclub. Darwinian SocielyPollllonn Hold and Awardl Recall/6d: Cur

Chairman 0| Maine Dance Cummings. Tuaslmaslnr

lMenl Tie). lsi Place in Sld 9 Geography Prolizcli

Chairman 04 FlrslAld Cummiilae ( 95) (Maul TIE)

Hobhlu Compuiers. Reading Music Drama

Movres HammingInionm Career: Undecided

Omar: Grahamslawil Feslival in 1995 Romry Slap

I995 , Belgium Exchange ISC/lndnx/Slandaril

Bank ErSchooi Prolecl Assisivn ai Papal Mass Ill

i995

Cheary. Richard A(1954 , l996l

Spam: Howrng 2nd Vill. Rugby uisB uisAAlnlelics Closs~Couniry Cnckai UIGB

Club: Ind Cultural Acilvlilal: lllleracl Club

Poilllunl Hold and Awnr l Hench/ed: Inlulacl

Menl TlB Colours Cm»-caurllry Colours Alnlelic

Colours

Hubble Goll. Gym. Running. Mu5ic Trialllluns

Compulars MnmalAns Sunlilg

Inlandnd Career: Buiil ess lan

Dlhlr: mp moo Mailm Olympiad Gynl Inslruclm

Chlzungu, Jean-Pierre RM993 .

Spur : Rugby umns 5 3rd l am. 2ml mamClub! Imd Culiural Acilvlllu Tllaaiia "My

Children MvAllica FrencllCIill)

Hohhlal: Gull-av Mus z Ruaulrlg. Moll ):

lnlendod caraar: Finance Cunsullaril,

Businassman. Erllreprvneur

'I lic Siylliiuli 10%

Clarke, Simon(was » i995)Span Hockey UMAi UVSA UiBA Isl Team.

Transvaal we Nuggalu i'ssl.Clubl Ind Cullurll Amlvllll

Socialy. Fly shing club, and ClubPollilonl Hlld Ind Award! inc-Ivan: House

Pralocl Chairman ul Fly llsliing Club In 1995.

Acadnrnlc Honours

Hubble-z Fly nailing. Bird walclung; Readinglaunder! Cur-or: 5 SC (Wildilla Scluncnl

Olhnr: House Plnys Panlcipaled in "Mlkndo',

Oklahoma and Caucnslan Chalk Circle"

Darwmiarl

Clay, Wesley C9924996)

Span-z Hockey lsl Team Squash Eldsi

Transvaal Ui 9

Club! Ind Cullurnl Acllvllleo: Darwinian

Socmly. Fhalograplric Club, PRO SquashCommllleir

Pollllonl Hold Ind Awnr l Recalvcd:

Academic Honours. Hockey Team Blaler

Toaslrnnsiels Molll TIG Sludanl Leader lo! Meats

Sids

Hobbles: Compillms Fixing Molar Cars

Pnologriiphylnlendud Camr: Aciuririili Scruilm

other: Aillnr in 1996 Winning HOll jD Play 2nd

Round Science Olympl u

Clegg, Christopher Jll992- lass)Span Hockey 3er Team. TuilnlS' Sill loam

Clubl and Culluul Acllvlllll: Darwinian

Sol ly, Pnulugmpnlc Club, Bird Club. Iiliamcl

Club, 5 c A Magazine commiuaePol lens Neld Ind Awlrdl Racnlved:

Dawnm Snniuly rm lnlalacl Tic. luaslmasimsrm Cullllml Colaurs Runner up 5m 9 BiologyPmleul

Cole, Hugh DHOE lflél )

Spnrll Riighy lsi Tinnii,W:iluinolu um umlUrlllli Hawnlr UiiyAVlll s AlhlBlii

Club! and Cullurnl Acllvlile Darwin n

Siluiely Cullliliillue nalmimq Club CulluhllCnilillillliir: lllllllilCl Club

Pollllonn Held and Award! Recalvod: School

Prelim. Hmid ill I-lrliisu. lrllul. l Coinmlllue.

Rugby Culuul'; Clilillml Wranlh Alllluiics Timiil

Awnirl PuhliL Rulullolis learn

Mahblu: Minn», Tmmh Ruglly. Body Homing.rimming. ilunmng. Hlkillg. CampingInleridod C-rur: Business Sciirnce al UC T

lullnwod by onlllllsslim In lhe Biilish Army

Diner: Hausa plays - Highly CommendedParlornmnces ( King mum. Pamammu in TIM:

Alsoliisls mllgnl Euclnqy in Ilia Cuiiugiaie(Sid 3]

Valete

Collins, Matthew RH392 . I996)

Sponl: Waluipulo imA. UisA, 2nd Team. IslTeam, Swimming B Tunm. Hockey UIIIE, LAMB.

U168

cum mu Culluml Acllvlllas: inievaci Club. soClub. P. Socinly om Boys Wa|sl poloPollllonl Held and Award: R-celvnd: HausaPmiaci, Walevpclo Colours Swvmmmg TeamAward, Interacl TieHobbiu: Hiking, Camping Duldcovs. SwimmmgInlandad emu: Chanoiad Accuunlanlomen Tau moo Mmhs Olympiad 1-94 A '96), Topum Mains Olympiad. Waierpola Amancan Tout

l 95I

Comline, Greg I(T955 , T996)Spam: Rugby Isl Team, 2nd Team (Caplainl.Waieipoio 2de TeamClub! and Cullunl ADHVIIIES: Inleracl Club

Commllles Darwiman Soclaly Cummlllae, HakeCommillee, SD Club

Pullllont Held and Awards Recelved: Academic

Honours, School Pralucly House Pialecl, Inleracl

Tie, Rugby Team Blaze!Hobblas: Tnuch Rugby, Sumng Bird Waicmng.Walchmg Spon CnckelIntended Carder: Eleclncal Engineer

Olhor: Top IOOO Malhs Olympiad Passed Lauri

Olympiad

Coningham, Nell Ruses » i995.Spam: Hockey Isl Team Transvaal Ul6.Transvaal UIB. Flowing 2nd VIII

Pollli on Held Ind Awlvdl Rocelvod: Hockey

Hanuuts

Inland-d Clraev: Engineering or Buildlng Saienceal U C T

Conroy, Rob 60me»

p Tuniiis lsl Team. 5quth Gauleng ATeam c 3mm, Rugby Sll i loam 55 Cluh. SquashUMA

Clubs and Culural Acllvllln lnloracl Club

Poulllonl Held and Award! Rncolved: Caplam

cl Teums Tennis Hunums. PR 0,

Hohhlu: omi Mechanics. a-gm Lllllng. Rallynacmg Indoor can Hacmg.inienuee Elmer: 88c (Oiianlily Surveying) &Gall ui Tnniiis PIOIUSSIODBI

Olher: Panir aledul Oklanuma

The Slylhiun 19%

Cox, Stephen J(1992 A l996)

Sporll: Rowing LIMA IV: UISA VIII; 2nd VIII:

Hockey UMB, UISB UI5A. 3m Team

Club! Ind Culluml Acllvl llz Sum-ml Play 1996:

House Plays 1995 8 \996, Wlnmng Play 1595

Pollllonl Hold Ind Awlvdl levod: Rigging

Caplaln. Academic Hanna's, l2 Club:

Hobblu: Diving. naaamg; Wnling; Electrics;Hlklng. Swimming, Sleeping. Musrc; ElemncGuilav. VolleyballInllnmd Caner: 8 Sc. (Eleclncal Engineering)

al UCT ov Molar Car in Musical Equipment

Manulacluiin

Olhlr: Chm! ( 92)

Crawford, AndrewU954 , 1996)

rll. Cnckel 2nd Taam 1995 L 1995, Isl Team

995 li- 1996. Rugby 55 Club

Hobblel: Goii, Fiy»i-smng, FlylngInlanded Career: Business Mavkelmg andManagamaniother: Isl Team Cnckel Tour In Auslialla 5 New

Zealand I QSI

Croly, Andy JU992 - 1996)

Spent: Huckey 2nd Team Tennrs 2nd Team;

Club! and Cultural Acllvnlol: P R O

PollllanI Hold and Awavdl Foculvld: Hausa

Pvelecl

Habbh Playing and Walching Span. LlslenlngIo MUSIC Snookei

Int-"dad Cutest: Cable Guy

Olhov: Tennis Tour Io U SA ['95]

Cruickshanks, Dom me992 - l996I

Spot : Swlmnung A 8- E Teams: Walaipolc 2nd

Team. Hockey 2nd Team: Cioss Counlry andAlhlelics Tnams

Club! and Cullurll Acllvlllu: Pi Scalely

Poslllons Hlld Ind Aw-idl Rush/ad: Huuse

Pmleci, Inleracl Tia. Head 0! House Flalecls.

Team Badge Swlmmmg; Cvoss Counlry: AthleticsCullmal Caplain 2nd Team Hockey, Wale! Polo -

UIJB. HIAE, UISE. Nonhem Dislncl Cross

Couniry, Aihieucs Team BadgeHohhles: Cycling Tnalhlnns

Inlanded Cur-er: 1997 Gap Sludenl

other: Sandlon Junmr Town Cnuwllor:

Panimpaled m Mikado" "Cklahnma' and

'Caucasian Chalk Cimla'. Top 1000 Malhs

Olympiad, Regional Sclance Week

ValeteDay, Kevrn cUSES » 1995)

pom: Crick ' UlaA; UNA: 015A: Hockey

UlaA:UlAA:Ul5A:UlSA;1slTeam:2ndTeam

Hobbies: Gal , Compulels: Flyv shlngInlandad Clrmr: Undeclded

Dlhlr: Hockey Tour ln Zlmhahwa. Won Buslness

Managemsnl Game

Dlsmore, Ross(1992 , 1995)

spans: Rugby: 56 ClubClub: and Cullurll Activities: l2 Club

Pon lans Held and Awards Received: Academlc

Honours House Prelecl

Hobblu: Gullah Muslc. Walslskllng: Bodysumng

lnlended Carmen Velennary SclencaOmar: 2nd Round Math Olymplad ('95 & '96):

Allende WITS Sclence Week ( 94). Top 10%

Selence Olympiad, Mldmar (95)

Duggan, Gareth J[1955 > 1996)Spam: Rowmg lsl Vlll: Gauleng Schnuls.Rugby (in: TeamFolilinns Held and Awards Received: Rowlng

ColoursIntended Canaan clvn Engmeenng. EleclrlcalEnglneerlng

Duggan, Stuart J985 - 1996)

Sports: Wa|erpolo 2nd Team 3rd Team, Rugby

2nd Team. 3rd Team. Crosscalmlry: Alhlellcs,

Swlmmmg B Team

Clubs and Cultural Acllvllln: Internal Club.

Polillona Held and Award: ecaivnd: Interacl

Tm, Cross Caunlry ColoursHohhlai: Rugby. Flunnlng. Swlmmlng. GallInllndod Carrion Undecldad

other: Mldmar Mlle. Slock Exchange Game The Slylhlan [996

Duncker, Tim M(1992 ~ 1996)Spam: FlugDy IJUA; UNA; 5m Team; 2nd

Team: SWlmmlng: BTeamPeslllonl Hold and Awlrds Received: Inlsram

Tla: Hon 9 Frelecl

Nubblal Touch Hugby.Waler sl<llrl ;VolleyballInlandnd Carmel: Law

Dunnett, Gregory11990 ~ TEES)Spam: Hockey 2nd Team: Flowing: 2nd Team:Clubs and Cullural Acllvlliu: Interacl Club

Pcahlnnl Held nnd Awards Recelvnd: lnlsracl

m; Howlng TleHobbles: Touch Rugby, Hlkmg, Wlndsumng:

Ravlng, Runnmg. Llslenlng lu Muslclrllandcd Canter: Plan In go Overseas Nexl Year

Other: Acled In House Plays: Coxed Soulh

Alrlcan nghlwelghl Squad

Edllnger, Bernd B985 - l995)

Spons: Rugby ls! Team ('94 95 k 96),

Transvaal U196. Tannls' lsl Team. Walerpalc,

UNA. Alhlellcs

Clubs and Cullurnl Acllvlllas: lnleracl Club

Poslllons Ham and Awards Receiv . 5:

Frelecl Head 04 House: lnleracl Tle. Honours lor

RugbyNabb-bs: Touch Rugby, wmlb Rlver namng.Mounlaln CllmblngIntended Carraer: Law 8 Econ alSlellenbosch

other: l992 Tennls Tum lo America. Rugby Tour

lo UK ( 93 G '95)

Evans, Andrew L(I992 , 1996)

Spam: Hockey 2nd Team Crlckal 2nd Team.

Tennls 7m Team, Rugby 4th Team. 5lh Team 6th

Clubs and Cullurll Acllvlllel: Dukes. Chou.SCAy Dehallng: Isl Team Chess

Pasillonl Held and Awards mama: Caplalnlsl Team Chess. VICe Head bl nukes. ChapelSlaward Merll ' e' Cullural oolaurs. CulturalWlaalh; vlcs Head 0! Colllns House. HouseFrelecl. Head cl an oHobbln: Cylckel. Muslc; Danclnglnhnded Gamer: Muslc lnduslryomen Hausa Plays: House Music Dlroclor

155

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Fang, Peter (Kuo-Cheng)992 I996)

Clubs and Culluml Acllvlllen: Compulor CIUDV

Eleclmmcs Clulv

Hnuulau: CnmpuleIs Reading ModolMakmqlulunded Cancer Momcllm. Compulm Smence

cum: 2nd nouna Mallls Olympiad, Camllcalo mFusl And an: Slack Exchange Gama Fmallsl In

Euslness Manrlgamclll Game. Flnanclal Dlloclol0! Collins House Tucxshop. Managmg DllocloI lo!Sld 9 Busmuss Game

Fox, Andrew H(lass 1996)

Cvlckcl 2nd Team Rugby 5m loamPallllons Held and Award: Recall/ad: House

Plolecl

Hahbluz Gall

Inlandau Canon: Undecided

Fox, Timothy(1965 A 1996)

Sperm: Cllckelan Team

PoIillcns Held and Awards Ricelved: HouseFvelecl I

Hobblu: eon. Mustc Touch Rugby. Flshmg,Wlldhle An

Inlended Clrreov: TL) Sluov al AAA {Advemsmgl

Omen Coached Ul-l Rugby

Froneman, Hllton V(l992 lBQEl

Spam: SWImmmg A loam Rugby UlClB. was.ulsA 2nd Team Isl ream

Club: Ind Cullural Acllvl Inlovacl

Commlllve Mamba: Duoclol ol House MUSlC

Poalllom Hold and Awlma Bacall/Id: School

Fvalocl, Hood cl House. Swvlllmlllg Team Blazev.Colmus lul RugbyNobblea: Touch Rugby. Movlos. Span"Handed Cancer: Busmvss Science leverseaslA anels 1997

Omen U K Rugby Tom 95, America's Educallcnal

louv, Hugby Fesnval IQBS

'l llc Slylhiun [9%

Goldfaln, Sean0992 - 3le

Spam: Hockey 4m TeamClub: and Culluul Acllvlllu. Damlman SammyPnllllonl Hlld Ind Award! Rccllw

Slewald Academe Honours. Twelve Cub

Hubble Read-mg. Compulers. Cyclmg, Mllung:Campmg. 0.melnlondod Clrml Blochemlslry: Medlclne

Omar: Ruglonal Scuence Weak (Sid B. E a. lo)

Goodwin, Ryan B(lea? I996)

Spo alel pulo Isl Team TransvaalSwimmlng ATeam Squash 2nd Team; RugbylhTeam

Clubs and Culluml Amman: DarwlmanSocwly. lnlolacl Club. PPosmons Held and Awam Rnculvld: SchoolPvelecl. Head 0! Hausa. Darwmlan SwewTveasuvev. Inlaracl he. wmur poll) Honours

Caolam a! Wale! pom, Member ol Spons

Hubblelz Waler Skung. Hlklng: Runnlnq.Reading, Cycllnglnlenoed Cancer: PhySlolheraplsl or MarineBlDIDgISXother: FamCIpaled m 'Oklahoma . Second RoundMam: Olymplad Emma-Bus

Graham, Seamus( 987 , lQBBl

Spun Wale! polo U13A: UNA; U158. Isl

Team 2nd Team. Rugby UNC. UISB. UlSB. lsl

Team 2nd laam

Hobblu: Touch Ruguy WalerSpa s"Handed curacy: Englneenng (Machamcall

Omar: Known lo he Sean Backslage

Gramger, Brendan J(IQSZ ~ I995)

Sports; Rowmg UlSAy UISAy 3Id Vlll, Rugby.

UNA. UlSA, UlSA 3rd Team, dlh Team. 2nd

Team Alhlallcs Team

Clubs and Culluul Ac vmal: Chess Club:

Pholograpmc Club. House Plays Aclo: andDlveclov. House Debalos: Publlc Speaklng

Posl ons Nald Ind Award! Recalvtd School

Prelecly Head 0! Housey lnlelacl T I Cullulal

Cammlllea Malnc Dance Commillaa, Head ol

Pholograpmc Club. Culluisl Colouls. Cullural

eralh Mmellcs Team Blazal

Hobblu: Scuba Dlvlng' Gullal: Headmg: Music:

lndoov Mounlam Cllmoln hologlaphy: Slaepmg?

vnungslnlendsd c-rmr- Fholo-lnumallsm. Adyemsmg.RuyuIMannesl NavOthaI: Memberol JC 151d 6 lo 5 RC)

Valete

Grant, Stuart(1992 . tQBSlSports: Hockey, 3m Team Cnckel: 3rd TeamClubs and Cultural Actlvi I . Club

POIMOHS Held and Awards acelvad: An Club

CommmeeHohhio : Mororspons, Action Crickei. PiaymgGuitar: An Appreciationlrilendad Cancer: Undecided

omsr: Maihc Jersey

Gray, Nicholas(1955 . (995]

Sports: Cricket 41h Team Hockey 31d Team,

Tennis 7th Team

Clubs and Cultural Activilie

Commillee. FlytishmgPositions Held and Awards Received: Business

Achievement Award

Hobbias: Scuba Diving, Body-boardrng, Goll,

cbmpurers Carslnlanded Carreer: Marketing. DTP, Advertising

Other: Inlay-School Business Game. InlerASchaol

Slack Exchange Game

Magazine

Griffin, Angus993 . i996)

Sports: Rugby UlSC UIGB, 3rd Team: Athlelics

Team. Cricket 41h Team

Clubs and Cultural Activities: Photographic

Club Bird Club

Position: Held arid Awards Received: Colours

lor PhurbgraohyHobbies Cycling. Volleyball Photography, AriIntended Curreer: Graphic Dcsrghother: Lead in House Musrc

Hancock, DaVId MH992 , l996)Sports: Sqaush Isl Team. SA U16, Swimming ATeam Transvaal ream. Arhiaircs Tiaarn RugbyUISA

Clubs and Cullurnl Activities: P RC

Pos lon; Hold and Awards Hacalved: Squash

Honours, Swimmrng Colours. Head at House.

House Preiscr Captain ol Squash. Swmvning ViceaCaptain, Msiii Award, Chariman oi Squash

Cominiliee ( 96). Member at earners AdvisoryCommittee

Hobbies: Hikmg: Body~hnarding. Cahoerhg. TouchRugby, Waiarspons Lrsremng to MusicIntsndud Cancer: Physrorheraprsi or Markeirng

The Siyihiaii 1996

Hearle, Philip Kii 985 - \996)

Sports: Cricket: Isl Team (Captain): Transvaal

UlQ (Vlce-Caplsmt: Transvaal U18 (Caplainl; Won

Johnny Walla KnockAOulClubs and culluril Adivltlei: PRO,

Politionn Held and Awards Recelvsd: Vice~

Haad ul PH. Group. Honours tor Cnckel: Hausa

Preleci

Hobbies: Gull. Tennis. Water Skiing; Listening to

Musrc; RelaxingIntended Clrraer: Prolassmnal Cricketer

Othor: Famcrpaied ln Theatre Spons

Herd, Ryan D(1953- i995)Sports: Cricket Isl Team IVIce~CaptarnL

Transvaal Ul9. Rugby 56 Club

Positions Held and Awards Recalvad: Honours

[m Cricket; lriieiacl Tie

Hobbles Gall. Fishing. Walching Movies. Sur ng

Intended Clrraor: Markcrrhg, Psychology

Hogg, Gregory T( 992 , (996)

ehms 2nd Team Rughy 4m TaamFashions Held and Awards Recalved: House

Prelacl Vlce Captain 0! Tennis

Hobbies: Frshing. Pool Cnckel Squash. Water

Skiing, Rubber DucklrigIntended Curreer: EngineerOther; Panimpated In Oklahoma Tenms U S.A

Tour

Hubert, Jonathan P(1992 - 1996)

Sports: Hockey Alh Team. Rowrng UTSB. 3rd

Vlll

Clubs and Cultural Activities: Inleracl Club

Pusillons Held and Awards Received: Tun Sld

9 Geography Project. Top Std 7 Brology PruyeciHobbies: Computers, Reading. Music,Wrndsumhg, Wine TastingIntended Cnrreer: cw Engrneahng,Aeronautical Engineeringorhrrr: House Hockey, House Alhlelics

157

Valete

Huckell, Brlan M992 , 9967

Spurn. Rugby UISAICaplaln), meAlcaplam),Isl Team (Caplaml Transvaal UI5 Alhlullcs UIG

ChampmllPolll|orrl Hll Ind Awlrdl Recall/ad: Head or

House

Hobhles: Touch Rugby Muslu. Soclallslng.WlIdIlIe. FlyrFlslllnqImended Cnrraar: Undwcldad

Hughes, James MH967 - 199m

Sparta: Kllrnlla (Flghllng) Transvaal Over 65kgChamplon Rugby mm UMD Ulsc, WalarpolaUKIB U148

Positions Hald and Awards Hamil/ad: InIeracI

l le Haka Commlnee MEll|CerlIIlcaln

Habbles: sum Readlng. Sociallsmg DabaIlng:Fllmng Speclalol SporIsIntendea Carreer: Mechamcal Engrneenng,Dlhar: Jllrllor Achlevemlzm Program: House

Swmmlng Hausa Mus": House Rugny SIockExchange Game

Jackson, Kevm A955 IQQGI

Spur : Hockey 2nd Team TErlrus 3rd TeamCnckel UISA UISA Alhletlcs Team

Clubs and CuIIuraI AcIIVIIIes: Fly-Flshlng Club

Pasmons Held and Awards Recalved Challman ol

FIy»Flshlng Club Ellslness Achlavamanl TleNahum: Goll Flshlng Babe Wzlchlng.AsIronomy PoolCrlckal Shnollng/HumlngInlanded Carreer: Wlldllle Sclence. AgllcuIlule

Dmer' Pamclpaled ln Oklahoma . Caucasmn

ChaIk Clrcle Cahools Macbelh Hal-H Inspodor

Hound House Plays, Inlelrschools Slack

Exchange Game lnlel-schouIs Buslness Game

Won School Slack Exchango Game 8 Busmess

Games 194 E '951 USA Yennls Toll! 95:

Jackson, Richard[1953 9951

Sports: Crllrkul UMC Alh Team

Hobeu Aclollauucs, GDII Mnlor Cars Mllsll:

Inlandud Carruor: Own Gllslness

The Slylhi n 96

Jacob, Cornell B(1992 , I996)

Spam: Rnwlng Isl VIII; Gauleng Schools VIII:

Rugby Isl Team, AlhlaIlcs Team

Cluhl Ind Cultural Ac vmel: Inleracl Club

Posl ons Held and Awardt Recalvtd: Flowvng

Colours Amlelms Team Blaler

Hobblu: Touch Rugby: Gym: Cyclinglnlqnded Cancer: Commerce

Omar: Skunk Exchange Game: Business Game

Jarvis. David M955 , l996)

Spot s: Cnckel ulaA UISA: well, 151 Team.Transvaal ulsA Transvaal ulsc, Rugby uxaAUMB.U15A 2ndTeam IsITEarrlPnuitiona Held and Awards eceivad: HousePrelecr. Cnckel Honours, InIeracI a P R oNnbeea: Gall Tennls Snooker: ShoollngGame~Walchmg. ThealreInlanded c-rreer: 1997 PM! Malnc, Undue-umTake so years 011other: Malrm Producllon Pamclpalea mOkIahoma , Mlkaoo'. 'Caucasnan Chalk ercle"House Plays FrlvaIe Schools Rugby Feslwal,Granamslawn English Feslwal

Kaminski, Michael K(leea- 1996)Spam: Rugby 4m Team. 56 ClubHubhlas: MuSlc Tenms. Molorblkes

Inlanded Cam-er: Halal Managemenl

Kennedy, Dane11992 - I996)

Spurn: Hockey Isl Team: Cnckal, Alh Team

Clubs and Cullural AcIlwIles, Pl Soclely

Pusltlons Held Ind Award! Ricolved:

Academlc Honours. Team Award lor Hockey

Hobbles: Scuba DlvlnglnIended Clrruer: Cumpuler Sclsnce

Omar: Top moo Malhs Olympiad ( 91 95): Tap

I00 Maths Olymplad ( 96)

Valete

Klppen, Anthony W(1935 - 1995)Spam: Squash: am TaarnClubs Ind Cultural Activities: Bird Club: Film

Club Firs

F l'ialllons1 quld Ind Awards Rocelvad: Bird Club

Leech, Daniel P(1992- 1996)Spam: Rugby: UME. Ursa; Ursa: 5iii Team;Ml'l Team

Club: Ind Cullural Anlvitlolz Debating Society:

French Club; Interact Club. Pholographic Club

Paal dnl Hold and Award: Ricelvod: School

Frelecl: Head ol House: 5 Fl C: Viola-Chairman or

Cullural Commillee; Careers Commillee:

Academic Honours Cultural Colours; Sid 9 French

Prolscl Prize lnleracl g: 56 Club Tia:

Toastmasters 'ne

Hobhie Mnsrc Computers: Gall Thealre

Bungee JumpingIntended Connor: lnlormalion Systems

Consuilanl

other: Panicipaled In 'Mrkado' sonisls K

Caucasian Chalk Circle . Malrlc Production

Public Speaking. Highveld English FasllvalDlreclol 0! House Play

Hobbles Compuler Programmlng , Touch RugbyGoll Souash Tennis. Pos|oardslnlendad Currier: Danlal Scianca 6.00mlcnanersd Accounting)other: Pamelpaled ln 'Oklahoma'

Kohary, Steven M992 » lQQS)

Spoils: Squash Isl Team: Transvaal UlSA sAUISA: Transvaal UISBi UMA UIEE: UlGA: UlsBi

Won U13 6i U15 Sainis Squash lles: Alhleiics

Team: Rugby UNAClubs and Cultural Amlvllles: Stock Exchange

Game Businass Game

Fashions Held and Awardl Recall/ad: Alhlellcs

Team Award l 95L Squash Team Award (94%

Squash Colours ('95), Squash Honours ( 35)

Hobbies: Windsurling Reading, Music: Soccer.

Leibbrandt, Grant D(199$ , ISQGJ

Spam: Crass Couniry Nonhern Districis ( 92-'§G|. Athlellcs: U17 GDODm School Record: Crickel

dlh Team

Clubs and Cultural Aotlvitiua: Darwmlan

Sooialy. F.Fl 0 ( 95 i5 96}

Positions Held and Awards Recolvad: House

Prelecl Caplaln ol Cross Couniry ( 95 5 '96).

Intended Cancer: Chanered Accounlanl Cross Counlry Honours. Aihlelics Honours

Olher: sma Busrness Hobbies: Playing and Waiciiing span, Running(Cross Country. Road and Alhlelicsi. River Hailing:

Scuba Diving, Sklmg, ReadingIntended Carreer: Spoils Psychologlsl. Diclzlmo! 3 Tropical island

Kunene, Kuhle A(I992 - 1995)

Sports Rugby UMB,UlSC.3rdTeam(Caplam).Cnckel UIAB U150

Clubs and Cullural AcIivllies: lnlaiaol Club.

Darwinian Society Debaiing Toaslmasier: (2 Club

Posrllons Held and Awards Received Chairman or

Darwrnian Sociely, President Dl Interaol, Academic

Honours. 12 Club Head Prelecl Cullural Colours

Hobbies: Touch RugbyInlended Cancer: Business Economics

other: Top 1000 in Malhs Olympiad: Fanrcrpalod

in Main: Producllori Caucasian Chalk Circle

Direcior oi House Play

Lubbe, Jaco F994 A WES)

Sports: Rugby 56 ClubClubs and Cullur l Acllvnles: lnlaiacl Club

Positions Hold and Awards Recaivod: lniaracl

Tie 56 Club Tie

Hobbies: Pavlng: Women Playing Guiiari

SkateboardingIntended Corraer: Compulsr Science Macintosh, Gareth IU992 » i995)

Sports: Tennis 2nd Team. Rugby 55 Club:

Cnckel UlsB.Watorpolo 3rd Team

Clubs and Cultural Actlvltlos: Film Club

(Fiosldonl). liileracl Club

Poslllons Held and Award: Received: lnleraol

Tla, Chairman oi Film Club

Hobbies: Touch RugbyIntendEd cursor: Financlal Field aller A~ Lavsls

ln England.Omar: Tennis U S A Tour [ 95] A Zimbabwe Tour

( 94l

Lanterme, Luke PUS$32 A I99$lSpar : Waleipolo UNA. UlSAi UIBA lsiTeam

(Caplaln) Transvaal UlGi Transvaal UIQ.

Transvaal U20: 2nd Team League Swimming A

Team: Rugby 56 Club Alhlel s sarri

Club] and Cu uul Acllvllla Phuiograpmc ClubPolhlons Hold and Awards Recalved: House

Frslacl F'FlOi Caplaln ol Walerpolo; Waterpolo

Colours and Honouis Mani Tia

Hobbln: WhllB Water Nahing; Touch Flugbv

Waler SkiingIntended Carreer: l997 Posl Malnc

0th": lniar-House Plays

The Slylhiun I996 159

ValetéMagni, Marco9&6 I996)

Spent: Rnwmu UISC IV. UMAIV UISA VIII Isl

vm 1 95 A gm. Tumsvmll leonal Squad Flugby4m Team UMC. UIhC U150

Clubs Ind Culluul Acllvlllos: lnlamcl

Cmmmllea Busm sGHmB Haka Commmun

Vullllonl Held Ind Award] R-calvld: Home

leecl Rnwuu) Cnlums a HnnomsNahblol: Scuba Diving VaIIayhall. BungunJumpmg. CunoemgInlandad Cannr' anlnnelmg (MuchamcnuHé-rlml Honk . Busu I Commerce

Malatu, Pakhu(I993 IQSIGI

I1 , ,mzkm UISB Rugby Ul5A,Ul6A

Clubs and Culluul Acllvlllea: Cnmpular Club,

FuslAId

Hobblel: Compulws and Raskolball

Inlendod Career: Memmne

Mapham, Simon993 1996?

Spam: ems: Counlry Hockey UIEA 2m Team,lsl Team Alhlancs Team

Clubs and Culluml Acllvlllut: An Cummlllae.

Malnc Dance Cummruau

Potlllons Held and Awnvdl Ranch/ad: Cross

munny Honours. Amlelms HDnours .lummHoadmaslms Essay Pm T500". CupNahum; Hummg Windsur ng, Cyclmg, AnIntended Cnrmnr: Pulmcal leuomsl

Olher: Parlnmpmed In kaanu Oklahoma"

Zlmbahwe Hockey Tum

Marhanele, Nkateko (Nick)(I992 I996)

5 rl . Rugby 6": Team anmy Zlul Tuam

U158 Ill/Ill

Cluhl Ind Culluvul AcllvlllesT Dub lmg Socmlv

S L) E P, Clwsa Club Imsmcl Cluh

Pollllnnl Hlld and Awards Recelved: Chapel

Slnwmd PH 0

Hobblu: Tuum Rugby Sucmn Wma-TaslmgInlen od Canny: Undocwuod

0mm: Pmllrlualnd m Oklalmmn Alsamsls .

Caucaslan Chalk Cucle Sld 9 Eusmnss. Malns I.

Smancu Clvmpm 13m 9)

'l'hc Slylhiun I996

Marsden, Paul WJ(I992 - IQQEI

Spam: Walev Polo. 2nd Team: Rugby 5m TeamClubl and Cullurll Acllvlllan: French Club: Fllm

Cluh

Pmlllanl Hnld Ind Awards chnlved: ViceA

Caplam 0| FusIAId Menl Tye

Hobbl. Soccer. Tnuch Rugby. Comoulevs

Inland ! Curler: Mediums, Accounllng

McCarthy, Duncan HSpan]: Rugby UNA UISA. UIGB: 2nd Team:

Flowmg UIAC U15A, UVSA 2nd VIII

Club: and Cnllural Acllvnln: Chess Club, Fly

Fvshlng Club, Inlavacl ClubPollllonl Held Ind Award: Rectlvad: P.R.O

Nnbblo . Gym Fly Flsmng.Mmlng

lnllnded Cuml: Beach Bum. Rulev 01 me

World

McCarthy, Llam T(1992 ~ 1996)

Spam: Hockey \sITeam Cnckel My: Team

Club Ind Cullurll Acllvkkt: PI Soclely

Poulllons Held Ind Award: leved:

Academe Honours Hockey Team AwardHohhlel: Compulers. Running Scuba Dlvlng.

Karma

lnlendod Cane": Acluznal Smsnce

McGarvue, Andrew(1992 - TESS)

Spurn: Tennis em Team. Rugby one, UISD.UISD

Clubs and Cultural Acllvlllol: P4 SOEKBW

Poslllonl Nald Ind Awardl Rocelved:

Academe Honours

Hobbl Goll Compulsrs SquashInlandad Currant: own EnglneanngOther: Tap TOGO Malhs Olymplad { 93 ~ 961 2nd

Round Science OlympIad ( 96)

Valete

Mens, Richard

Spons: Swimmmg e Team. Rugby: umc:Crickel All! Team. Squash SocialClubl Ind Culiurul Acllvllles: Darwinian SoclelyPosmons Held and Awards Received i2 Club:Academlc Honours; Merll TieHnbhies: Hurlriirlg. Compulers. Volleyballininnoed Censor: Chanered Accounlamorher: Top looo Malhs Olymprad: JuniorAchievers: 2nd In em 9 Businesses, ScienceOlympiad. ers Science Week

May, Ryan Crises-1995iSpam: Walerpoio 2nd Team. SWImmmg,ATeamClubs and Cultural Acllvllles: Flrsl Ard

Positions Held and Awards Recelved:Swimmrng HonoursHohbiee: Compulers: Mechanics. Hohoucsinluhoed Cnrreer: Compuier Science: EleciucaiEngineering

Miller, Jonathan AN(199: - 1996iSpans: Walerpola 3rd Team: Hockey 2nd A 3rd

Teams. Swimming a TeamClubs and Culkural Acllvllleu: 511A.

Phaioglaphy Club: Wildlife CiuoPosllionl Held and Award] Recall/ed: Head 9!

Hobhiu Phologlaphy. Cyclinginmnaeo Cancer: UndecidedOlher: Malhs. Science & English Olympiad;

Mills, Trevor N11995 , l956)

Sports: Hockey 4m roam. Cricxel, 4m Team;Walerpola dlh Team, Tennis; Social

Club! and Cu ur-I Aclivillee: Wildlile Club

Hobbles: Volleyball. Computers. Music

Intended Clrree Blumedical Engmeer

Other: Grade 5 OHM

The Siylhiun 1996

Mulholland, Ryan B(l992 - leasi

h Club;

Club: and Culluml Actlvllies: DarwinianSociely: Jazz BanPosltlorls Held .nd Awnrdl leved:Academic Honours: Lung Slanding member olDarwinian Scciely. Biolcgy Proleci Fnze (Sld 9i:Coid Medal al Scrence Expo,Hnbbies: Scuba Dwmg Eleclnc Gullal.Campulers: Radio ConlroIled Modelsinlenoed Cancer: Elecmcal Engineeringother: Tap lcoo Mains Olympiad. Panlclpaled mCaucasian Chalk Circle . Scuba Diving Cenilicale:

Provrcial Coiours Iur Karale 1 92)

Nell, Gregory K(1992» was)Spons' Rugby UlsA; UMA: Ursa. 41h TeamClubs and Cullurel Acllvltles: Interact Club.

Pholographic ClubHahhlu' MOIOCYOSS' Hurliing. Touch Rugby

Intended Cancer; Bechelorol Business Screnca

other: Top IOU Science Olympiad

Nevrn, Nick P992 ~ I995)

Spons: Rugby Transvaalul , UISA:2nd Team.Walerpolc 2nd TeamClubs and Cunur-l ACIivllIee: Cammmee

Member 01 50 Club: Jazz Band. Sax Ouanel: Wind

Ensemble: Dirsclol oI Pills House Music. interact

Club. Film Club Drama Club

Poslllone Held Ind Awards Hecelved LIE/yd

MUSIC Award Ior Saxophone [ 94 a. 95): Inn-Iran

Tie

Hobbles: Beach anleybell. Touch Rugby, Playing

iha Saxophone / Piano. Cycling. Compulers .Electronics. An iPainlingiDrawing). Gremlin An (All

Brushing)inienued Carmen Graphic Dailgn. Advemslng.Commemal An. Journalism

Olher: Paniclpaled in 'Caucaslan Chalk Circle

Norman, Gareth WD11992 , 1996)Sponl Hnwing Isl VIII. ISI IV. SA Naunnel

Squad. Transvaal schools A VIII, Hockey Isl

Team. Alhlelics

Clubs and Cullurnl Acllvlllnl: lnleracl Ciub.

French Club

Pos lons Held and Awards R-CerId: Captain

0! Flowing. House Prelecl. lnleraCl'I'IeHobbies Gull. Squash, MUSIC

Intended Clrraer: lndusinai Engineering

Orlrlcidoniics

Olher: House Play Producer

I61

Nye, James(1994 . 1996)

Spam: Sw-mmmg. A Team. Walevpolu' UISA. 2ndTeam. Rugby, Am :5 51h TeamsPallllonl Held Ind Awlldl Recall/an: Team

Menl l le, Chapel SlewamSumng, Snow-ooaldlng, Skilng. Goll.

Sky DwmgInllnaed Clnor: lnduslnal Englnaenng

Ogllby, Mark A(1987 . 1999

Spent: Walerpolo UlBA. 2nd Team. Rugby 56

Club (Caplam). Cnckel: UME

Club: and Culluul aciivllleu: Fllm Club: lnlevacl

Club. thoglaphlc ClubPolllionl Held and Awards nch/ed: House

PKGIBCL Chalrman 01 Fllm Club. lnlelacl Tye.

Caplam D' 56 Club

Hubble: Gnu Flshmg. much Rugby: Sknnglnlanded Career: Commerce. Engmeeung. PexDelecllve

Olhev: Wlnner 01 51:1 9 Business Game

Okulzuml, TakeshlSpans: WaIaTrepalu 3rd/4lh Team Rugby ulsASmmmmgaClubs and Culmval Ac11vl1les: Dukes PI Soclely

12 CIuh

other: Top 100 Malhs Olymplad

Orr, Danny J(1992 - 1996}

Sports: Cvlckel UISA. LIMA, UIGA. Caplaln 012nd Team. Rugby UISA UIAA UlEA. lsl Team

Club: and Cultural Icllvlnal Deballng SnclelyPoslllons Held and Awlma Rualvld: VICE Head

ol MoumslephsnsNotables: Touch Rugby, WaleI-Sknng, The SeaInlanded Career: Undaclded

Omen 151 Team Rugby Tour 1995

The Slylhiun 19%

Parks, Michael P(I964 - 1996)

Sport: camel: 3m Team: Rugby: macHobblo Gull. Snooker: Table Tennislnlenm Coma: Advenlsmg

Pennel. Timothy C(1992 > 15961

Spam: Rugby U13A. U14A UISA: 151 Team:Cnckel U13A:U14A. U16E;ndTeam Alhlellcs

Clubs Ind Cultural acllvltlos meram ClubPunlllnn; Held Ind Awlrdl Received: Schoal

Prelecl. House Fralacl. Alhlellcs Honours.

Alhleucs Caplaln; Rugby Coloursthhl ' ompulers

Inllnded Cum: Mealc ne

Omar: Tmnsvaa] Amlsllcs - Sub Junior

Perold, Martin L(1992 - 1996)

Span: Cnckel msc. U150. 4m Team, HockeyUNC. UISC. LIIEC. 41h learn, Tenms 9111 Team

Clubs and Cunurnl nc1lvnles: Darwunlan SOCIer,

Pl Saclely, Jazz Band; Thealm Span: 12 Club,Deballng Saintly. French ClubPosltlons Held and Awards Rec-Ned: Chaumxn

cl 2 Club. Academlc Honours

Hohhles: Walchmg Soccey. Music. Ballmom

Dancmg, CompulersImendad Career: Undeclded

mhev: Top 100 Engllsh Olymplad 1 94}. Yep 10

Alnkaans Olymplad 1 94 8 '55). Old Juhannian s

Scholarship Wrote 6 Acled In La Nun des

Pamsanls '95 Elescla House French Evenmg

Preston, Bruce P(1992 > 1996)

Sponl. Walsrpolo UISA: 2nd Team

Club: and manual acllv lu: Pi Society; lnlevacl

Club

Pnlitinns Held and Awlrdl Rucelved: 12 Club:

Academic HONOUIS

Hobbies. Old Boys Walerpclo: Gull

Intended Career: Business Sclanoe (CA)

Valete

lemer, Men(\985 - 1996)Sports: Hockey urea. Tennrs 7th TeamClubs and Cullurol acrivilles: Compuler. Slage

nghllngHobbies: Computers. TennisIntended Career lnlormallon Syslems, Bus Drlvnr

other: Business Game' Slock Exchange Game

Robbie, Johnnie(we? 1996lSports: Rugby 3rd Team: Rowing urea Vlll.Alhlellcs Team

Clubs and Cullurol Activities: Bass Gullar. Jazz

dBanPosirions Held and Awards Recalvad: Chapelsrewzrd. Merll Tie. "Sallell Sevens Tls AlhlellcsTeam BlazerHobbies: Touch Rugby, Gullar Musrc, Compulers.Readlng Foelry Arrlnlended Career: UndecroedOmar: Sid 9 & lO Carear Advlsory Panal

Roberts, Wesley M994 ~ 996)

Sports: Crickel urn Team, Hockey 4m Team.Socra! Squash. Somal Tennis

Clubs and Cultural ncllvllles: An Club;

Psychology ClubHobbles: Muslc. Bass Gullar. CIICKBL Baseball:

Play in Band. Volley Ball

Intended Career: An Direclor. Graphic Doslgn,

MUSICIan Psychology Juulnallsm

Robson, Flynn11992 - 9961

Sports: Walerpolo 3m Team, Squash 4m Team,

Hockey 3rd TeamClub: and Cultural ociivillls: Magazine

Commlllae

Posillons Mold and Awards Received: DH

Award in Sid 7. Trophy lor besi nonvwrrlculum

span achieverHohhiol: Yachllng, Body Boarding, Wrnd-smrnglnwnded oarur: Markallngother: Transvaal Colours ior Vachling. Soulh

Alricari Sailing Team lb Ireland

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Robertson, Warren[I985 - 1996i

Spona: Hockey UMC; Rugby; U150. U166:Crlckel' LIME, UISE' Alh Team

Clubs and Cunnr-I acllvillu: Thealra Spons;

Poomonl Mold and Awards Received: Cullulal

Wrealh

Hobbies Goll: Compulors; Squash

lnlenued Career Lawyer. compulersother: Pamelpaleo in 'A Mldsummer ngm s

Droam'

Roblnson, Craig L[1585 , 1996)Sports: Rugby UIJA (Capialn), LIMA. UWSA. ls|

Team. Swrmmlng. A Relay Team: Crlckel: um.UNA. UlSA 2nd Team: Walerpolo. 3rd Team

Athletics Team: Rugby' Is! Team ('95 8- 96}?

Swrmmmg, A TeamClubs and Cultural Iclivltles: Darwrnlan Sociely:

Pi Socleiy. Deoallng Soclely (Chairman). InleraClClub

Poallions Held and Awards Received: lnieracrTie, Alhleilc Colours & Honours; Commmeo or onClub Darwmlarl ' o: Academlc Honours. RugbyTeam Award. Maine Dance oomrnmaeHobbles: Waler-skrmg. Tnalhlons: Comoulers,Volleyballiniended Career: Eleelro Mechanlcal Engmeerlng,ourlorng ScienceOther: Senior Vlclor Laudomm A Rugby Fesllval1 95). Privala Schools Fosiwal res). UK RugbyTour real, so 9 Biology Proyeol wrrmar, GoldMedal a| Scrence Expo. Bronze Medal [or 51¢ aSclence proyecl a! Expo. 2nd Round MathsOlympiad (as a 94): 2nd Round SclenoaOlympiad: Oklahuma (Gaslie 'Caucasran ChalkClrcle" (Lead), Top mu Science olymprau;

Rose, Richard G(1955 - 1996)

Sports: Flowmg lsl and 2nd Teams. Rugby. am

amcluba and Cultural ac vlilas: 12 Club. InleraclClubPoslllons Held and Awards Racaiyod: AcademlcHonours, lnleraol Tie, l2 Club TleHobbies. Torinls: Gym Callaerng. Runnlnglnlendad Career. lnlormauon SyslemsOlhar: A Lead in "A Mrdsumrner nghl's Dream

Scott, lejan A((9924556)

Sporl: Amlellcs learn, Hockey and Team: Rowlngls| Vlll, isl IV

Ciuhl and Cunurol Activities Wlnnlng House

Play. PNlClDEI ln 2 Plays ( 96)

Poslllonl Hold and Awardl Received: Rowing

Honours. Cullural Honours, Alhlellcs Colours

Inlandod Corr-or: B Ens Sc al U.C T

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Seccombe, Graeme T99? 296)

Sauna: Rugby Ule Wanderers Soccer UlBA

2nd Team

Club: and Cullurnl acllvml lnlnracl Club

Pollllanl Held and Awardl Rncalvad: Hausa

Prelncl Mama Jursey InlaraclTreHohblut Succer Mowos, Dumak (Mamal Arl)

Inland ! Caner: Ammg F rulessvonal Sucuar

Esplanaguother Mamc Prmucllnn Caucasian Chalk

Cnclc' Hrqhvnld Enghsh Fnsllval Pruriucllmh

Theatre Spons. House Plays

Sounes, Cralg P(I992 - r995»

Spurn: Cnckcl U138 UMB. UISE. UlGA 4Il1

Tuanr and 3rd Tuam

Club: and Cullural acllvlllas: Isl Team chess,

Em! Club. Frrsl Ara Club

Poalllonl Hald and Awnrdl Recall/ad: Menl e

Fm Frrsl Aid

Notables: Colloclrng Old Corns Blvd Watchmg, All

Soons Mush: Mnmmne Cnckm UmpireInlanded Career: MBUIL II IE

Souler, Andrew M[HMS @961

Spam: Swurunmq Vme Captain 5. B TeamCaplam Warerpolo 2mlTeam Rugby 3r(lTeamAlhlelrcs VlCEVC Dl W Cross Cour

Clubs and Cultural ncllvmaa: Darwmmn SOClBlV

Pl Soclely. Dulms Chou. Cullural CommlHBE

Spons C(wallevPoalllcns Held and Awards Racelved: School

Prelnnl House PrulBCI Chamrlan ol Darwlmau

Suclely Head nl Dukes and Chow Academic

Hrmmng Cultural Hnnuurs Swrmrmng ColoursAmlelrcs Cum tummy Team Awards, Alhlelu:s(70an6

Hobbies: (mum Lrslnmng u: Mus : Walr'hmgTV CalligraphyInlandad Career: A muldl Small ? (u Twh'hmg

Olher: Tm» loll Mers Olymphnl, Pnlllcrualed lII

My Hm Luly 'Mrkulln .Iml Oklr lhmlmy PRO

. rllnn Jumnr TuwHCquu'll lmllhlun m $V( > I

MN m 511 "va y [)rmllllmv MUM/All )

Spurr, AngusWm WM

Spam: Huqhy :rm 1mmClubs and Cullural acllvlllen: Durwumm Sammy

lulumm mun r" SocmlyPaalllona Held arm Awards Recall/ad: |H|EIE|CI

fu- SM 6 lmluslly Pllll) Umwrluzm Sammy Tle 50

Club

Hohhlea. sormlllsmq(mum; SwlmmmqInlanded Career: Eloclnual Ervglunarmgr

Amlrmmlron EwenOmar: Second Round Scmnce Olymplad. MalhsOlymplad

nuyrmr] Wme T slunq sum

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Steenhoff, Timothy W(1984 - (996)

Span]: Hockey Isl Team, Transvaal U130:

UIGA. UNA; UISA UlGA: Squash 2nd Team:

Transvaal UlQB UIGA. UVSB UléA; Crlckal:

UISA. LAMA, UlSA

Club. and Cultural mlvmu: Frshlng Club:

Squash ClubPDIMOYII Hold and Awards leved: Manl Tie.

Squash Caluurs Hockey Colnurs; Transvaal

Hockey Transvaal SquashHohhial: Fishing Gaul Swummmg: Reading.Campulevs. Sur nglnlam lod Career B Com . Posl Malrm: Marketing:

Chanered Accounlanl

other Fanlclpalad m 'oklahoma

Stefanlk, Daniel Juses , was)Spo l: Rugby 56 Cluby 51h Team. Amlelics

mom SprlnlClub: and Cultural ac vlllea: 50 Club

Nobblu: Scone:

[mended Career: Markelrng

Stewart, Ross9 . - ISQElSporls Hockey UISA. Rugby UNA. Cnckel

UlSB Tanms 3rd Taam

Hobbies: Spun

Intended Career: Undecraed

Stokes, Rob C(IBBS 1995]

Spams: Crlckel Am Team Walerpolo 3rd Team,

Huguy am TeamChiba and Cultural acllvillac: FIyAllshmg Club

Poalllona Held and Awnrda Recall/ad: Charms"

cl lnlevschool am Busrness Team; Chalrman ol

lnlersclmol Slock Exchange Gama TeamEusrness Achlavvmenl Tue. chhard Louw

Mamcrlal Award luv Busmess

Hobbies: Wararsporls, Body Hoarding Scuba

Dwm_Inlandad Cursor: Commerce

Other: House Plays ( 95 8 '95l. Slack Exchange

Game, Busrnass Game erlN" lnler-schuols

Business and Slack Exchange Games Wlnnar.ermer cl Busmess and Stock Exchange Games

Stuart, Michael D11992 - isssi

Hockey. U148: UiSC, U160 4m Team

Hobbies: Scuba Diving: Cnmpulers Reading,

Smmminglnllnded Clrcer: Undecided

Othe : Sid9 Businesses, Farricmaled in Malhs and

SClEnCE Olympiad in Sld 9. House Hockey,

Swrmmmg, and MUSIC House Fiay 1 95l

Taylor, MichaelU984 , ISSS)

5pm: Rugby. uiaA: UI5A: sin A an Team:Squash 3m Team: CrosswounrClubs and Cullurnl Acllvllles: Photographic

Club. Malric Dance Commiilae, Tnaslmaslais Club

Positions Held Ur Awards ecelvnd: Tsam award

ior aciing; Eesi black & whlle bhaibgrapn Award

( 95)Hobbies: Fholugiaphy. Gail: Rugby. Tennis.Squash: riunmngIntended Career: lnleriar Dasigricum French Play Oklahama : Lead in HausaPlay: "Caucasian Chalk Circle

Stuart, Flyan A(1992 , I998Spuns Rugby 56 ClubHobbies: Eleclric Gullai Fiying, Skydivinglnlanded Curur: Movie Producer/Dimmer,

Guilarisl, Sluril man

Thatcher, Paul W(1992 - i995)Sports Rugby ursA UieClubs and Cullur-l actlvlriei: Darwinian Socvely

50 Club. iniaracl Club

Positions Held and Awards Received: Academic

Honours: lnlsrad' e

Hobbies: Gullah Reading. AslrophysrcsIntended Gamer: Medians

Olhcr: Too I0!» ol lria Science Olympiad.

Amended Wils Screrice Week: Highveld Schools

English Fesiival

Talevr, Ricky(1992 ~ i996)

Sports: Ciickei 3rd Team Aihleiics Transvaal Ul9

Tnaxhelele

Club: and Cullural acllvlllcs: Darwinian Socrelyi

Bird Club

Pusi ons Held and Awlrds Recolved: Academic

Honours

Hobbies: Flymg: Boxing, Flshrng, Trialhlons.Archery. CookingIntended Curler: Manna Biology: T951 Piloi

other: Panicipaled in Mikado" and 'Oklahoma ,

Top IOU Science Olympiad l9§6

Thompson, Angus R992 ~ 1996)

Sports: Rowing UIGA: UNA: Cnckel 3rd Team

Clubs and Cultural Icllvilies: Bird Club

Hobbies: Soccer, Moior Hating: Fishing: Gym

Inlandad Career: Indusiiial Desrgn

Taylor, Chris11992 - V596)Spo l: Squash UIGA, U AA UIGE. Transvaal

UMB. U66 U65 UI7C Ul c. Rugby 5m

Tilo, Gavm Tl'(1992 - i995)

Sports: Walaivolo. 2nd Team: Rugby 3m TeamClub: Ind Cullural Imlvlllel: lnleracl Club,

Drama Club

Posluenl Held Ind Award! Recelvsd: President

0! Sainis Firsi Ai Chapel Sieward. Maiil We:

Interact Tin, Cullural We

Hobbibs: Tnuch Rugby' Swimming. SoccerHeading, Memes. Classical MusicInlandod Career: Medicine. Tramc (Wiser

Oll wr: Pa iCipaled in Miami 'Oklarioma':

Aisonlsls'. 'My Fair Lady": CaucaSisn Chalk

Circle , Assislaril Director cl Mounlslephens

House Play

TeamCluhl and Cuiiuml emiviilu: isi Team chess:PRO

Pollllonl Held and Award: Raceivod: HouseFrelecl. Maril Tie (or chapel SieWam. Inlaracl TieHobhlel: Table Tennis Snow-Skunglnhnd-d c-nnr: Unabcidadomei: Took pan In 'Oklahcma

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Tucker, Andrew992 - l998l5pm Cnckel- urae. uue. am Team. RugbyU13 U148. UISB. dlh Team

Nahum: Flyusrung. Gall. CycllngIntended Cln eer: Undeclded

Van Gool, Luv": D(I992 - l996)

spans: Rugby 56 Club. 5m and 5». Teams:Crlckel Mh Team

Club| and Cultural aclMlleI: Pl Scelely

Hubble: Comeulers Soccel. Touch Rugby, Muslc;

GullalInlended Career: Acluenal Sclsnca: CompulerSclence

Van Rensburg, Garreth C(1993 , l996l

Sports: Rugby 5m Team. Crlcke| 4m TeamClubs and Cullural acllviller An Club. Fly

Flsbmg Club. 56 Club. Alanon Club

Pollllnns Held and Awards Received: Mam TlB.

House Prelecl Secrelary ol An ClubHobbies: Tnuch Rugby Flshlng. Sell Delence.eoey anldmg. Welgbl mungInlended Career: Undeclded

other: Accepted lnla WllS Flshlng Club

von Bormann, Alex G( 385 . l995lSpurn: Rowlng lsl Team. Gaulang SchoolsRowmg Junta! lnlernallonal Rawlng Squad. RugbyAlh Team HugbyPollllcn! Held and Awards Recall/ed: Hunse

Prelecl. Ruwlng Colours. Spons Honours. lnlerecl

Tle

Hobblu: Horse Rlulng. Squash: Deep Sea Flsllmglure-um: C-rnr: Induslrlal Engmeenng. InduslrlelPsychologyOmar: Wlnner ol Conservauen Sechon 0! 5mPlojecls. House Plays ('95 a gel. Dlrecled PenrynHouse Play (lgsl. Buslness Game: Slack ExchangeGame

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Warren, Bret C(1952 - 396)

seem: Hockey: \sl Team (Caplain); TransvaalUIBA: Cnckal: 2nd Ysam. Amle ts Team

Clubl Ind Cultural mlvl u: Saims Wheelers:

Inlerad Club

Folnlmn Held and Awardl Received: Inlemcle; Honours Tle Ier Sport (95 a. 96): Team Award

lAlhlellcsl; Hockey Honours ( 55 8x 96)

Hobblu: Body Bonrdlng: Beemallmg . Benchvalleyball. Rock Climblng. Llslening [a Music:Touch Rugbylnlnndsd Care-r: Uneecrded

our": Hausa Slnglng: House Plays.

Weaver, Ryan992- 1993)m; Swlmmlng' A Team (Vice Caplaln),

Transvaal Swlmmlng: Rugby: 50. Team:Walarpola 2m TeamPollllens Held Ind Award: Realm: ColoursFurSwlmmmgMobbluz Touch Rugby. Club walerpoloIntended Career: Undeaded

Whltburn, Paul S(I 952 - I996)

Spurn: Rugby 5m TeamClub: Ind Cultural Icllvlllea: lnlaracl Club

elanen club, House PlaysHobbies: Gullar. Muslc. Rugby. Swimmlng.cycllng. Iron Man Tnemlens. GymIntended Career: Slockbrokmg. Acuunlancy

Whmaker, Gareth J( 99? » l996)

Span Walervelo 31d Team. Rugby: ulscPoll Ion Hold Ind Awlrde Rec-wed. Cultural

ColoursNobl es: F'hlloscphlsmg. Snooker: WelelungSpan, DJaylng. Snow sung; LIsIenlng lo ReggaeMuslc and Beethoven

Intended Clmr: Undeclded

Omar: ParlICIpaled In Cancels Macbalh' The

Real lnspeclor Hound and House Plays

ValetéWieselthaler, Peter M

Sporla: Hockey was Rugby umA U15AAlmeucs vah Jump. Transv dm High Jump UI7.

Walerpolo ULZA Baskema Tvansvaa UW

clubs and Cultural acnvi es: PR 0Pouiunns Held and Awards Recaived: PROSporls HonoursHobbies BaskevbauIntended Career Back Rehablmahon Mmmg WOOd AND A

(I992 - 1995

Spons: Rugby Isv and 2m Teams Wampumm

Hobbies: Touch vugby Swwmmmg. SoccevComputals MomrbxkesImended Camel: Mechamcal Engmeeung

WI hams, Thato41992 - V995]

Spons- Rugby mac uuc well am am 2anTeams Alma- cs ( 92 , 96w

Posi ons Held and Awards Renewed: House

Pve'Ecl

Hobbies: Soccev Touch RugbyIntended Gamer: Undemded

Omar: Pamcwpaled m My Ch ldren Mv Aim-,a and

Okiahoma

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Magazine Committee1996

This is the second year that we. the school have produced the magazinein-house. However. this is the first year that the bulk ol the work has beendone by the boys ourselves. A lairly large group ot boys gave up manyhours ol their time to make this magazine a success,

The committee:P. Burgoyne (Editor); G. Louw;Fl. Daya: C Wilson:C. Lines: M. Peters:J. Lappeman; |. White;C. Peters: M. Du Plessis:G. Collins, ,8. Brown,J. Williams: A. Sherrat;D. Steenkamp: S. Yates:N. Clement: S. Chamberlain:J. Price.

I would like to thank all these boys for their hard work and especially theboys who gave up time in the holidays to help. Thanks must go to MsWorth lor her gurdance and editorial advice as well as Mr Flumboll and MrsBurger tor their help. Thanks to all the teachers and pupils who gavearticles. reports. and photos to us.

The committee gave 100%. They are true Saints boys and unsung heroes

of our College.

F . Burgoyne (Editor)

Colour work and Positives:

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Acknowledgement

Special credit for the '96 Stythianmust be given to Paul Burgoyne.His computer expertise inoverseeing the In HousePublication of this record of theCollege activities was invaluable.His sense of responsibility.leadership and motivation were anexample to all the committee.Such is his willingness to go theextra mile" that he worked lor 2weeks ol the Christmas holidayensuring that the magazine wouldbe available In early 1997. Thegratitude of the college is extendedto Paul.

Ms J. Worth

Rupesh at the workstation