Latymerian January 2016 by Latymer1624

LATYMERIAN

JANUARY 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR LATYMERIANS (ALUMNI OF LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL)

NEWS OF LATYMERIANS

We welcome community news, personal and career achievements of Latymerians to share. n In our last edition we featured Georgie GRUNDY CAMPBELL’s (1998) work on the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone. In July Georgie and her husband Ian went to 10 Downing Street to receive the Operational Service Medal from the Prime Minister for that work. Georgie is currently in Turkey delivering mental health services to sufferers from the Syrian conflict. Georgie with another colleague recipient

Aleks

n Professor of Economics at Oxford, Simon WREN-LEWIS (1970) has joined the Shadow Chancellor’s Economic Advisers’ group. n Historian, Dr Connal PARR (2003) continues to teach. He has just finished a stint as the Irish Government’s Senior Scholar in the History and Culture of Ireland, and holds the Senior Scholarship in History and Culture at Oxford University.

n We also featured in our last edition the three sisters campaigning for more people to join the stem cell registry. Sadly, Sophie (2007), Georgie (2010) and Emma IRELAND’s dad passed away but their high profile campaign produced tremendous results and they were recognised by the Anthony Nolan Trust at a House of Commons Reception in November as ‘Recruiter of the Year’.

n Former spin doctor for David Cameron, Alan SENDOREK (2000) recounted his experience of the last Government to the Sixth Form. Alan is now Head of Strategy at QPR FC. n Alex MANNING (2010) is now working as a parliamentary assistant to Jo Johnson MP. Kate GRIFFITHS (2013) worked as a summer intern for Paul Farrelly MP before resuming her political studies at Dartmouth College, USA. Natasha RACHMAN (2012) is a researcher for Baroness Falkner of Margravine.

n Another award winner was new mum, Lily COLE (2006) who won the ‘Emerging Entrepreneur Award’ at the 2015 Lovie Awards for her work on Impossible. n Jocie JURITZ’s (2010) Kingston University graduation film won the Royal Television Society’s London Undergraduate Animation 2014 Award. Her film Fractured explores the irrationality of psychological struggles and follows a woman’s evening out with friends. The animated short reveals a physical manifestation of her emotional difficulties. n Aroop MOZUMDER (1974) has retired from the RAF, where he was Director General of the RAF Medical Services in the rank of Air ViceMarshal. He was awarded the honour of Companion of the Bath (CB) in the 2015 Birthday Honours. Aroop is a Trustee of Help for Heroes and various other charities. n Dr Edin LAKASING (1985) was President of the General Practice with Primary Healthcare Section at the Royal Society of Medicine for 2013-15; he is a GP in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire.

meets physiotherapist Krys WALECKI (1981) who runs the Ealing MS rehabilitation unit.

n Aleks de GROMOBOY (1980) was invited to a reception at Number 10 by Samantha Cameron to thank those who have dedicated their time and effort to help beat Multiple Sclerosis and for all their support to those affected by MS. Aleks is an active volunteer in many MS groups and he has helped formulate NICE guidelines used by the NHS to diagnose and treat the condition. He sometimes

n Posted on 9 September by Simon MANLEY (1984) when he met Bill EMMOTT (1974) in our embassy in Madrid. Simon is HM’s Ambassador to Spain. Bill is the distinguished economist. n Sam CURRY (2010) was a recent contestant on the TV show, The Apprentice. Having unfortunately heard Lord Sugar say, “You are fired!” Sam is now running a tutoring company www. scholarlytutoring.co.uk n Toby NONNENMACHER and Michael ALISHAW (both 2012) continue to play in the English Bridge Union’s U25 international team.

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n BAFTA holder, Alex TATE (2000) was nominated for two Emmy Awards for directing the series, Your Inner Fish, going on to win the Best Graphic Award.

Jonny and Joe

n Dr Mark HILBERMAN (1955) came across an item in the September 24 Nature, (Research Highlights, p. 428) about the coelacanth fish, Latimeria chalumnae to share with us as a follow up to the book, Your Inner Fish. The paper reports that embryological researchers in Brazil looking at this fish’s evolutionary history have found vestigial ancient lungs in the fish, suggesting its ancestors had working lungs before they moved to inhabit life in deep waters where this now fatty structure plays a role in its buoyancy. Mark, who lives in Colarado, USA, knows that a model of this fish takes pride of place in Latymer’s Biology Department. Latimeria chalumnae

n Joe KENNEDY and Jonny BURT (both 2008) have just moved their UNIT LONDON Art Gallery into a new 4,000sq ft gallery space in Wardour Street, Soho. They opened with a successful solo exhibition by Chinese artist Zhuang Hong Yi, titled RAW. www.theunitldn.com n Actor and musician Isabel ADOMAKOH YOUNG (2011) promoted her book I call myself a feminist at the Bristol Festival of Ideas in November. n We were delighted to see that Donald McLUSKY (1962) received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association (ECSA) last October. In his acceptance speech Donald noted that he first became aware of estuaries by seeing the Thames tidal estuary from his Latymer Prep Department classroom. Donald was a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Stirling where he was also Head of Department and Vice-Dean of the Science Faculty; publishing over 60 papers. He also held visiting professorships at the Universities of Copenhagen, Paris and River State in Nigeria. n Dr Matthew PRITCHARD (1999) is now a Lecturer in Music Aesthetics at the University of Leeds. n Last August George JACKSON (2005) was awarded the Aspen Conducting Prize, and will be an Assistant and Guest Conductor at the 2016 Aspen Music Festival. George made his Italian debut on tour with the Orchestra Haydn di Bolzano e Trento last October.

George

n Chris LAW (1978) produced, directed and appeared in Aladdin at Harpenden Public Halls prior to Christmas. Chris has been in Panto every year since leaving Latymer! n Olly STOCK (1999) is a radio presenter you can tune in to him Mon-Wed 11am-2pm on @VIBE 1207.6FM. n Lawyer and financial asset manager Paul de FRANCISCI (1993) consults for US investment house Neuberger Berman. Together with his business partners he has also opened a second Kua ‘Aina store in London’s Goodge Street and a third in Victoria Square in Belfast. He is happy for any past or present Latymerians who wish to try the Hawaiian menu to avail themselves of a 20% family and friends discount – to arrange this please contact him on paul.defrancisci@kua-aina.co.uk n Mark NYMAN (1984) visited the school and enjoyed looking around the new science facilities and the more familiar older classrooms. Also we have recently hosted tours of the School by Graham DAVIDSON and Ian RICHARDSON (both 1962), Michael CUTTS (1954) and his wife, Trevor JONES (1955), Mohammed HANIF (1987) and Victor APPS (1966) with his wife. n Connor BENSON (2015) is working in the School’s Admissions Office until February 2016.

Dan

n Dan JUDE (2003) won the Brand Content category at the 2015 Digital Editor of the Year Awards organised by the British Society of Magazine Editors in November. n Tom HANSON (2011) received good reviews for his performance in French With Out Tears at Richmond’s Orange Tree Theatre in October.

James

n In early September at the Stoop, Dan LUGER (1994) coached England v ‘The Rest of the World’ in a Rugby Aid veterans’ match preceding the Rugby World Cup and supporting the charity, Rugby for Heroes; the match score was 29-36. n James FAKTOR (2009) was on the Bench for Oxford University at Twickenham for the 2015 Varsity in December. Simon DAVIES (2012) played at full back for Cambridge University winning his Blue. Well done to fresher, Sophia PADT (2015) who has made the Cambridge 1st X1 Hockey squad.

Simon

n Guy ANSAH-PALMER (2010) the former 1st X1 soccer captain for the University of Manchester has been playing for Northwich Victoria FC in the Evo Stick Northern Premier League, but his medical school commitments have forced him to step back to join Northwich Manchester Villa this season. Nigel, Campbell and Martin

Team iPaddlers

BEN-NATHAN (1990) in the School’s staff/parent crew as ‘Team iPaddlers’ rowing the Collingford, a Montague Whaling craft. Also Roy ENGLISH (1952) who rowed with Beaumaris Rowing Club’s super-vets in a Celtic long boat, Mabli.

n Three playground footballers from 1B in 1966 met up again recently when Nigel EVANS who is the Principal at Weymouth College visited Campbell CHRISTIE at Bracknell & Wokingham College to swap notes on Further Education. They were joined by Martin KNIGHT who lives in Bracknell. n Henry FIELDMAN (2007) has been experiencing something of a gold rush recently. He coxed the men’s eight to gold at the second World Cup event in Varese, Italy, drove the men’s coxed pair to victory at the World Cup in Lucerne and then took gold again at the World Rowing Championships in Aiguebelette. n A group of Latymerians are pictured enjoying the University of London Boat Club’s Dinner in November:

n Having enjoyed Steve a very satisfying career in the design and construction of many heavy civil engineering projects worldwide, particularly in East Asia, Steve HARRIDGE (1969) retired as Executive Director of Consulting Engineer Tony Gee and Partners at the end of 2012. He has recently been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng). He and his wife Sue now live in the New Forest, and enjoy their boat, moored in Lymington. Now acting as a consultant to TG, Steve takes some expert witness work and gives advice on bridge and long-span engineering projects and he is leading a team of experts on writing a book about bridge construction methods. n Amit DIXIT (1997) is Head of Business Development for the charity, Action Aid. n James OGLESBY (2010) is Founder of EatClose, an app that allows you to find the best restaurants nearby, and he is Director of Policy at The Parliamentary Review.

L to R: Hugo GULLIVER (2007) Charlie BROOK-PARTRIDGE (1988), Ben FREEMAN (2015), Henry FIELDMAN (2007), Ben LINSTEAD (1985), Filip LJUBICIC (2007) and Brian Young an ex-Latymer coach. n Nigel TAYLOR (2003) currently lives in Hull. He is a father of two beautiful girls and is currently planning his wedding to celebrate his tenth anniversary with long term partner Philippa. Nigel recently left the renewable energy market and has started his own lead generation company Aflow Ltd. Nigel is also front man for a 5 piece electro band, Endoflevelbaddie. The group has been lucky to play all over the country as well as a live 30 min set on Radio 1 and 1xtra. n We know of two Latymerians who took to the Thames for the 2015 Great River Race. Raising money for the Bursaries Appeal and memorials for Michael Hill and Nick Sennett was Charlie

n We thank Peter KASIC (1983), Alastair LAUDER (1999) and Matthew BOND (1978) for their service on the Latymerian Council as their term of office ended during the autumn. John WOTTON (1971) has retired from Latymer’s Governing Body after 14 years service but stays on as President of the School’s 1624 Legacy Society. John is a former President of the Law Society. n Finally, Sydney J. WOOLDRIDGE (1933) has just celebrated his 100th birthday! A retired local government officer for many years Sydney was also the organist at Pitshanger Methodist Church, Ealing. We send him all of our best wishes on this milestone. John STEER (1950) at his Sheffield Hallam graduation (wearing the new alumni tie).

CLASS OF 1970 Mohan UDDIN MA, Philosophy, University of Southampton. ** CLASS OF 1989 Ramesh RAMSAHOYE BA, 1st, Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Dublin. CLASS OF 2003 Connal PARR PhD, History, Queen’s University, Belfast. CLASS OF 2005 Jonathan SNELL BA, 1st, Anthropology, Goldsmith’s College, University of London. CLASS OF 2007 Kerren DHIR BDS, Dentistry, University of Birmingham. Chris HAY MB BS, Medicine, Queen Mary College, University of London. Luiza GRIZZELLE LLB, Law, Kaplan Law School, Nottingham Trent University. CLASS OF 2009 Pawel BANASIAK BEng, Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham. Joe BOOKATZ BSc, Natural Sciences and MSc, Management with Finance, University of Durham. Nicholas HAYMAN BA, 1st, English, University of Nottingham. Emmett MORSE BS, Economics and BA, Chinese, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA. Keith POHL BA, 1st, Music, University of Plymouth. Lucy THOMPSON MRCVS and BVSc, Veterinary Medicine, University of Bristol. CLASS OF 2010 Jameel BAKHSH MSc, Finance, Cass Business School, City University, London. Chris BARKER MRes, Vertebrate Paleobiology, University of Southampton. James BERENT BA, Economics, Yale University, USA James BLACK BA, Music, Royal Northern College of Music, University of Manchester. Douglas BOLLINGER BA, Japanese and Physics, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Sam CALDER BArch, Architecture, Oxford Brookes University. Colin FARLEY BA, Political Science, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Alice GREGSON BA, History, University of Chicago, USA. Gus PORTER MSc, Physics, University of Manchester. Jordan RYDA BA, 1st, Physics and MSci, Systems Biology, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge. Dominic VAN ALMSICK BSc, Economics, School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London and MPhil, Finance, University of Cambridge.

Lillie VAN DEN BERG BSc, Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought, University of Leeds. CLASS OF 2012 Alexandra BARKER BA, Education with English, Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Flo BROCKMAN BA, History of Art, University College, University of London.

CLASS OF 2011

Ele CASTELLI BA, Economics, Homerton College, University of Cambridge.

Isabel ADOMAKOH YOUNG BA, English, Trinity College, University of Cambridge.

Steven DALY BA, 1st, English, University College, University of London.

John BREITENBACH BSc, Psychology and Philosophy, University of Bristol.

Anna DRAPER BA, 1st, History of Art, University of Bristol.

Saroise BRYAR BA and MSci, 1st, Materials Science, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge.

Isla FABINYI BSc, Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol.

Lottie CHESTERMAN MA, Spanish and Italian, University of Edinburgh. Lily COOPER BA, English, University of York. Ben DRUTTMAN BA, 1st, Spanish and Portuguese, University of Bristol. Nicki EMPSON BA, Philosophy and Theology, University of Nottingham. Isabella GARIBALDI-KEEN BSc, Molecular Biology, University College, University of London. Naser GHAZI-SADEDDIN BA, Film, University of Roehampton. Laura GURNEY BSc, Sociology, University of Nottingham. Arthur HENDERSON BA, 1st and MSci, 1st, Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Robinson College, University of Cambridge. Louis HYWEL EVANS BA, Anthropology, University of Kent. Sophie LEPPINGTON MPharm, Pharmacy, University of Nottingham. Eli MACHOVER BA, Theology and Oriental Studies, Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. Xavier MORSE BA, Economics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA. Pierce MULLIN BA, Economics, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Kitty O’LEARY MA, History of Art, University of Edinburgh. Tash REBUCK BA, Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Leeds. Tasmin STEER BSc, Physiology, University of Bristol. Jack THOMPSON BSc, 1st, Pharmacology, University of Bristol.

Tim FREEMAN BA, Natural Sciences (Genetics), Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge. Jack GEARY BA, International Business, Finance and Economics, University of Manchester. Dan HOOKE BSc, Geography, University of Bristol. Jess IRVING BSc, Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol. Katerina KAIMAKAMIS BSc, 1st, Economics, University of Bristol.

GRADUATE CORNER

We congratulate the following Latymerians, listed by the ‘Class of,’ on their recent graduation or on gaining of professional qualifications.

Hanna KING BA, Music, University of Bristol. Tim LINTERN BA, 1st, Music, Magdalen College, University of Oxford. Caroline McARTHUR BA, Architecture, Trinity College, University of Cambridge. Sahail PATEL BSc, 1st, Pharmacology, University of Bristol James PICKFORD PHIMMAI BSc, Economics, University of Bristol. Natasha RACHMAN BA, 1st, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford. Joshua REILLY BA, 1st, Classics, Downing College, University of Cambridge. Milly WRIGHT BA, 1st, History of Art, University of Bristol. ** NB This is Dr Uddin’s fifth degree, and his third MA! We welcome news of recent graduations and academic achievements or professional qualifications. Please email Nigel; especially those who graduated since 2013 and have yet to share their news. Also, we would love to know if you are currently on a postgraduate course.

SEPTEMBER: HOUSE OF LORDS DINNER

ALUMNI EVENTS

A splendid dinner in the Cholmondeley Room at the House of Lords preceded by drinks on the terrace made for a special autumn evening enjoyed by a number of Latymerians and their partners. Speeches and toasts were given by our host, Lord WHITTY (1961) and the Head. Larry Whitty was General Secretary of the Labour Party and subsequently a Minister in DEFRA during the Blair Government and he remains an active working peer. We are grateful for his facilitation of this event. Ashok ARORA, John RIGNAL (both 1985), Nick BAXTER (1987) and Chris MITRA-HALL (2000) with partners.

Jon LOWY, Dino ANTONIADES, John MATTHEWS, Ashok ARORA and Raj MATHUR (all 1985) enjoy a pre-dinner drink on the terrace.

SEPTEMBER: RECENT LEAVERS’ RECEPTION The classes of 2010 and 2014 returned to Latymer for an informal drinks reception on the Piazza. The evening gave attendees a chance to compare stories of their GAP Year or university experiences and meet their former teachers.

The Head with Alex HILL, Sam SMITH and Besar ZASELLA (all 2014)

NOVEMBER: LATYMERIANS’ DINNER A browse through the Archives to the backdrop of music by Jay Sean, Jungle, White Lies (all Latymerian chart musicians) eased early arrivals in to the mood until the bar opened. Very soon memories and news were being enthusiastically exchanged. 131 enjoyed a fine meal and good company in the nicely decorated School Hall. The guest speaker Dr Harpal KUMAR (1982) CEO of Cancer Research UK was an inspiring speaker both about his own journey through Latymer - steered in to rowing, science and on to Cambridge by teachers like Jim Clark and Chris Hammond; (steps that shaped his life) and on his current leadership role in the UK’s research strategy against cancer. Both Harpal and the Head received standing ovations. The Head laid out his vision for greatly increased bursary provision at Latymer and challenged all in attendance to join the many alumni that already participate in supporting the School’s bursary programme.

Ben DANAHER, Jocie JURITZ, Saul BOYER, Heidi JEMPIJI and Claudia MARTIN (all 2010). Mr Joseph with Sean TEALE (2010).

Among those present were most of the soccer team of 1985, celebrating ‘30 years on’ with their coach, Ian Barr (ex-Chemistry teacher) and Mike PERCIK (1967) who was Head of PE until 1984. Paul RUBEL flew in from LA to enjoy the anniversary.

OCTOBER: ‘ON THE ROAD’ IN BRISTOL The University of Bristol is the top destination for Latymer pupils with an undergraduate population of 70+ Latymerians. Add on those studying at UWE, Bath and Cardiff universities, and it made sense for our ‘On the Road’ tour to visit the city. There was a good turnout for an informal social evening at Racks Bar, Clifton to meet up with each other and Nigel Orton. The event was open to all living or working in the region and it was good to be joined by Mark NYMAN (1984) and Bill FAIRNEY (1959).

Leonard PULSFORD, Alice PAVESI, Harry MAYNARD, Khaldi EL-KOUBANI and Nick LAGNADO (all 2014)

The event proved so popular that we are planning to make this an annual event – So watch out for a repeat social in 2016!

Grace BROWN, Sophie HOWARD and Laura HADDLETON (all 2012)

Bill FAIRNEY (1959), Joe FORREST and Kieran STANLEYHIRST (both 2014)

Mike KELLY, Richard JONES and Mark PAIN (all 1987)

L to R Back: Ian Barr, Mike PERCIK, Richard GRIFFITHS (1986) and Paul RUBEL. Front: John MATTHEWS, Dino ANTONIADES, Owen FRANCIS, Vik DHILLON (all 1985) and Dean GOODALL (1987)

Dr Harpal KUMAR (Harpal has since been knighted!)

Kristina MIETTINEN, Petra YAZBECK (both 2008) and their Economics teacher, Charlie BEN-NATHAN (1990)

(left) Stalwart dinner supporter, Mike GLEED (1955)

Alek MATIC, Dr Martin ANYIM and Andrew SAWYER (all 1995)

We bring you news of Latymerians who are living or working away from the UK.

AUSTRALIA

LATYMERIANS OVERSEAS

Nick GARRETT (1992) is now CEO of Clemenger BBDO in Melbourne. Claire BROWN (2013) is studying at the University of Queensland this year as part of her degree at Leeds University. Claire

Dr David STILES (1956) has joined the Canadian Latymerians’ Council. David is retired having spent many years teaching Chemistry at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. We were delighted he was able to join us at Latymer last term for the 2015 Bursaries Appeal launch party. Carlo MOLE (2014) has made the McGill Soccer X1. Carlo is one of five Latymerians studying at McGill. Four are gathered here for a group picture; Evan LANGMUIR (2015) was away snowboarding. Esme THOMPSON (2015), Harrison BREWER (2014), Carlo MOLE (standing) and Chelsea TULLEY (2015) (right) on the McGill campus, Montreal.

SPAIN John SMITH (1971) has moved to southern Spain and is currently a feature writer with the English language newspaper, Euro Weekly News.

PAKISTAN OMAN Avi BERNSTEIN (1990) is founder of Fins4Fins, an organisation that aims to conserve sharks, which are subject to unregulated fishing for their fins to make soup.

Suheal AHMED (1959) works in Lahore. He has suggested that we produce a cricket archive. If anyone has past school match score cards please contact our Archivist, Malcolm Smith: mjs@latymer-upper.org

CANADA

L to R: Latymer’s Deputy Heads, Richard Niblett and Andrew Matthew attending the Round Square Conference meet up with Simon THOMAS in Chinatown, Singapore.

SINGAPORE

The Toronto Festive Lunch in December held at the Toronto Cricket and Hurling Club. L to R: Jimson BIENENSTOCK (1982), Trevor JONES (1957), Gwen Jones, Vicki Stiles, Linda Basey, Peter BASEY (1964), Hugh GRANT (1960), David STILES (1956). We didn’t capture the penguin’s names!

Simon THOMAS (1992) works for the United World College of South East Asia in Singapore as their Director of Operations and Facilities. Duncan GAGE (1995) is now living and working in Singapore for Aston Carter.

Tim MASSEY (2003) is at Harvard Business School studying for his MBA. David CRESSY (1963) published Charles I and the People of England (Oxford University Press, 2015). Now retired from Ohio State University, as George III Professor of British History, with emeritus status, he lives in Claremont, California, and is writing a book about Gypsies. David is a Research Professor in Arts and Humanities at the Claremont Graduate University and will be back in the UK as a visitor at Oxford University early in 2017.

SOUTH AMERICA How many Latymerians do we have working on, or travelling to watch, the 2016 Olympics in Rio? Let us know please! Alexis ROCHAT (2015), a Stanford freshman surveys the Golden Gate Bridge, CA.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Hayder ALLAWI (2008) has just completed a year studying at the American University of Sharjah.

Raffi SALAMA (2013) and Lucy BARRETT (2012) are in Argentina and Columbia respectively for their year abroad as part of their modern language degree studies at Cambridge University. If you are spending a year abroad in another university we would love to hear!

UNITED STATES Emmett and Xavier MORSE both left Latymer in 2005 to live in Boston. Emmett (Class of 2009) now lives in Washington DC where he is a Senior Associate with Price Waterhouse Coopers in the Transfer Pricing area. His brother, Xavier (Class of 2011) is living in Boston’s South End and has joined TJX as an Analyst. He also continues to run the company he started as an undergraduate, The Blazer Bros www.theblazerbros.com Alex HODGKINSON (2011) is a senior at Syracuse University, NY and has decided to switch from the Uni’ Football team, where he was a walk on kicker/punter, to return to rugby, with aspirations to regain representative status. Alex played for Middlesex U18s whilst at Latymer. Bella ESSEX (2014), a freshman at Penn, has made the first eight. The crew were successful on their first outing together on Navy Day taking first place in the Women’s Open/Collegiate 8+ event. Dr Alex HENLEY (2003) is now a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies.

Latymerian Yalies: Morgan AGUIAR-LUCANDER (2013), Sam FEINBURG (2014), Jack OLIVARUS-McALLISTER (2012) and Sky RITCHIE (2013); plus 2nd from right Orlando NIXON (2015) who was visiting Yale University.

THE LATYMERIANS’ SHOP Our merchandise items are found online in the Alumni Shop. These items are available:

Blazer badge

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Bow ties – ready tied & self-tied

Wrist bracelet

Ties – old (left) and new (right) style

Cufflinks old and current logo

SOCIAL NEWS

We congratulate the following Latymerians who have shared their special news with us…

Luke CASSERLY and Maudie GUNZI (both 2000) met in Latymer’s Sixth Form and sealed their long partnership by marrying in 15 August 2015 at the Southern Pavilion on Worthing Pier, followed by a picnic on the beach joined by lots of friends and family. Present were Luke’s brother-in-law Chris Marshall (an ex-LUS teacher), Maudie’s brotherin-law, Ben DENNESS (1995), Best Man Ed MALTBY and guests: Alan SENDOREK, Alice HOBSON, Claire SAVAGE (née CAPELL), Mayanga CROASDELL (née KARUNADASA), Sasha BROGGINI and Tom GREEN (all 2000).

Maudie and Luke

Luke and Maudie then spent a five week holiday travelling round Southern Europe in a classic VW campervan. They live in Worthing where Luke is a photographer, specialising in architecture, interiors and products; and Maudie has a studio on the seafront called The Book Hut, where she conserves, restores and binds books.

Josie CAPELL (2002) married Peter WILSON (2006) in St Paul’s Church, Grove Park, Chiswick in April last with a reception at Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush. Both are Latymerians who only met after leaving school. Their Latymerian wedding guests feature in the photo: From left to right, Bill WHITE (1951), Josie’s sister: Claire SAVAGE (née CAPELL) (2000), Peter and Josie, Adam DOWOYNASYLWESTOWICZ (2002), Felix CROMEY (1983) and Nick KEETCH (2002). Adam travelled from Australia and Nick from LA. Josie and Peter

Anna and Ben

Our third featured couple who met at Latymer in the Sixth Form are Anna BRADLEY and Dr Ben HAWTHORNE (both 2006) who were married in July at St Mary Magdalene Church in Leintwardine, Herefordshire with the reception held at Upper Shelderton House in Clungunford, Shropshire. A large Latymerian contingent was present to celebrate their joyous day, including: Anna’s sister, Lucy BRADLEY (2010; maid of honour), Helen ANTONIOU (2006; bridesmaid), Stephen SHAW (best man), ushers were Anthony DAVIES and Sam MIKKLESEN (all 2006).

Also attending: Charlie OLIVER, Simon ANDERSON, Amanda DARTFORD, Vicken MEDAZOUMIAN, Rosie MALSTON, Rajan ANAND, Will STREET, El KRAJEWSKI, Joe MARKOWSKI, Charlie WATSON, Chris PERFECT, Jo SMYTH, Rose CHEGWIN, Harry McVEIGH, Tom PUGH, Anna SHERRIFF, Emily CHALLENOR, Jack LARWENCE-BROWN, Max KNIGHT (all 2006) and Alex DAVIS (2005).

Robin MCINTOSH (2005) was married to Emma in June at Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire. A number of Latymerians from Robin’s year attended: Dulcie CLARE and photographed L to R: Matthew DAWE, David BAUM, William BALMER (best man), Oliver BASKERVILLE, Robin, James BUGEJA (usher), Adam VULLIAMY, Marcos SANZ de ACEDO and William WAKEFIELD (usher). Robin is the Group Marketing Manager at the UK2 Group.

We are pleased to congratulate Jonno ROBERTSON and Charlie WATSON (both 2006) who have announced their engagement.

We congratulate John TAPNER (1949) on his recent marriage to Wendy. Lifelong friends, Wendy had supported John and his first wife Amelia, throughout Amelia’s long battle with dementia and Parkinson’s. John says, “Who would have thought I would be getting married for the second time at aged 80. All our children are very pleased for us and between us we have 22 grandchildren to look after. We recently returned from a holiday in the UK and a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest.”

Robin with friends

A family photo of Katelyn and Rhys EDWARDS (1995) with their daughter, Delilah who was born last summer.

Introducing Troy David Lauder born in September 2015, a son to Clodagh and Alastair LAUDER (1999).

Peter YENDELL (1982) married Jess Thompson in St Mary’s Church, Piddlehinton, Dorset in July 2015 with a reception subsequently held at their house nearby. Peter is Chairman of the Board of Governors for Leeds College of Art. Peter is also parttime Chairman of Endless LLP and following a career in the private equity industry he has a number of other Board and advisory roles.

Peter and Jess (above), and celebrating with their large wedding party (below)

Wendy and John

They live in Folsom, California and Rhys works in marketing and communications for the Honda Racing Corporation.

Carly and Joe POLLARD (2004) are proud to introduce their son, Osian born in July 2015.

We also congratulate Lily COLE (2006) and Jessie CAVE (2005) on their recent motherhood.

SCHOOL NEWS

We select a few highlights from last term at Latymer Upper to share with our alumni...

REMEMBRANCE DAY is now marked by a minute’s silence, with a significant proportion of the school present on the Piazza, (our own ‘Quad’) and a trumpeter to sound The Last Post and Reveille. Latymer is producing a number of its own video clips these days. Thanks to the work of our Archivist, Malcolm Smith a video of 2014’s Remembrance Day narrated by last year’s Head Boy and Head Girl explain the significance of remembering and the war tablets in the Hall.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mc-uZxgwxA&feature=youtu.be It is not too late to sign up for our guided tour to the Somme Battle Fields in April – see ‘Forthcoming Events’.

RUGBY Autumn was the rugby term and our teams performed well. We also hosted the Barbarians for training and hope to have another big international side on site in February. Watch our social media feeds for news! You can also find on YouTube under ‘Friday Night Lights’ a short film clip of this year’s showcase floodlit rugby match between Latymer’s 1st XV and Windsor Boys using footage from our drone!

Talking of social media, the Head was pleased to announce:

And, we proudly confirm Georgina Boyle (L6) won Gold in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa in August swimming the 200m freestyle and silver in the 400m freestyle.

Joshua Wilcox (Y10) took part in the GB Fencing cadet team at

the epee in Copenhagen in December.

The School Play in December was Noel Coward’s Semi-Monde. Earlier in the term the Sixth Form staged Earthquakes in London, a chilling production. And, Yr 11 raised £537 for the Children’s’ Refugee Appeal by performing The Wardrobe. A scene from ‘Earthquakes in London’

Their first day at Latymer for Yr 7 is spent at Longridge Activity Centre, Marlow, Bucks learning to team bond and make friends with their new class mates.

Team Nimbus with Sir Andrew Pulsford

’ Aerospace Challenge Latymer had two teams in this year’s national finals of the Schools Bogod and Yasmin Dylan an, Dzavary George n, Anderso in November. Team Nimbus (Nina from Air Chief prize their received and design airship their with won , Khan-Osborne) rs. Marshal Sir Andrew Pulsford at the Institution of Mechanical Enginee

Bounce! ‘Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.’ With these words the School celebrated a week of varied activities in November to mark ‘Bounce’ encouraging self reliance and resilience.

Georgina

Photo by Mark PAIN (1987)

STAFF NEWS

n We note with much regret the passing of Stephen Whitehead, a former Physics teacher (2006-9) who succumbed to cancer in November. Our thoughts are with his young family. n We said farewell and a huge thank you at Christmas to Lisa Cullen who has worked for 3 years in the Development Office. Lisa met and corresponded with many Latymerians through her work on the annual Bursaries Appeal. She will be missed but we wish her well with her upcoming travel plans. n We are proud of our staff and their many achievements. For example, our Art teacher Dermott Flynn has just illustrated the Poet Laureate, Dame Carol Ann Duffy’s new book, The Wren Boys. Andrew and Jane Rees with their sons, Rob (2010; next to Jane) and Ed (2007) with his girlfriend at Andrew’s retirement party.

The Wren Boys

n Andrew Rees retired this Christmas after 39 years teaching Modern Languages and leading as Head of Department since 1993, following being Head of General Studies. He was Head of General Studies in the late ‘80s. He ran many language exchanges, and led Activity Week trips. Andrew has been widely acknowledged as a caring form tutor. We wish Andrew a long and happy retirement. Any former pupil who wishes to pass on well wishes can send them c/o the Development Office, or via LatymeriansNetwork@latymer-upper.org n The School’s Boat Club named an eight after our former Head of Boats, Jim Clark in December. Jim, and his wife Lin were present for the ceremony along with a number of his former pupils he had coached. After his PE career Jim became a popular Head of Design Technology at Latymer and retired in 2010.

GOVERNOR NEWS Matthew BOND, Henry BLYTHE, David JONES, Nick PETERS, Jim Clark, Huw JONES (all 1978).

n Schools contain many support staff apart from pupils and their teachers. It was very sad that just after the end of last term, one of the Facilities team, Lewis Harris collapsed and died at work. Louie would be known to some recent leavers for his work around the site, he was popular, hardworking and always helpful with a good sense of humour.

n We were pleased for Ruth Caleb OBE, a Latymer Foundation Governor from 1997 to 2012, who was recognised in November with a BAFTA Tribute. Ruth has been making outstanding TV for over 50 years, she has won three BAFTAs and been nominated a further seven times. n Gubby Ayida DM FRCOG has become a Latymer Foundation Governor. Gubby is a consultant and divisional medical director at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Prompted to remember Latymer before the A4 was built through the site: I remember Mr and Mrs Wiggins teaching in Rivercourt House and a Sixth Form debate in its upstairs room. I acquired the name ‘pussyfoot’ for my incompetence at sports, marketed the offspring of my pet mouse, sold a rabbit’s skeleton to the Biology Department for 10 shillings and sang in the choir. Yours sincerely, Dr Michael T DEANS (1964)

Recalling happy school days – music and rowing I have recently retired from teaching, but have continued with my ministerial career which, since I was ordained in 1991, has gone

alongside my other work. Just a few weeks ago I was welcomed into the Team Ministry of the West London area of the United Reformed Church and have begun a close association with our ‘cause’ in Queens Park. Although my days at Latymer are now far behind me I remember with pretty much unmixed pleasure my time at the school. In 1960 we moved down as a family from Scotland and it was a really happy experience to encounter an establishment that combined high expectations with a genuinely liberal approach to teacher pupil relations. Also, there was top level music making and rowing, which I also greatly enjoyed. I would be delighted to hear from fellow former pupils. Long live Latymer, and all it stands for!

YOUR LETTERS

Your Letters to the Editor...

Yours very truly, The Rev Andrew McLUSKEY (1965)

BURSARIES APPEAL 2015/16 Following the record breaking 2014/15 annual Bursaries Appeal at Latymer, it seemed fitting to launch the 2015/16 Appeal with a pop – of champagne corks at a party for supporters. The theme of the evening was a celebration of the power our community has to transform young lives. Each year hundreds of donors join together with gifts large and small to create new bursaries so that bright and talented local children can continue to access a Latymer education. Among the guests at this year’s launch party were parents and Latymerians, Governors and staff, some who live locally and others who had made the journey from as far afield as Canada. The Head, David Goodhew introduced a short film, featuring some of the appeal’s long standing supporters and some of our younger donors! To watch the film and find out how every gift really makes a difference please visit www.latymer-upper.org/support-us/bursaries. The aim of this year’s appeal is to fund another five full bursaries for children joining Latymer in September 2016.

The pupil led RAISE club has been hard at work, selling badges to mark Founder’s Day, running a gingerbread decorating stall at the Christmas Fair and as term broke up, delivering sweets to friends and teachers, with the help of Latymer’s very own Santa (Dr Hardy). Aided by the Development Office Intern, Jade ATMORE (2015), the club have raised over £800 for the Bursaries Appeal, and have lots more events planned for the Spring Term. More ‘grown up’ events in the Development Office diary include a cooking masterclass with Rowley Leigh at Leiths Kitchens and a container gardening demonstration by celebrity gardener Gay Search. To check out the full calendar of Bursaries Appeal events, please visit: www.latymer-upper.org/support-us/newsand-events/events. Events are open to all. If you want to join with the hundreds of others who now support Latymer’s annual Bursaries Appeal, you can make a gift online support.latymer-upper.org/donateto-the-bursaries-appeal.html or set up a Direct Debit by contacting Linn in the Development Office: 020 3004 0434

ARCHIVE CORNER

Images from the treasure trove in our Archives... (right) Latymer: always a model school! The School’s Model Railway Society meets in 1952 – looks like in the woodwork shop? A model railway society still meets at Latymer. (below) Sixth Formers at lunch, and judging by their hair pictured in the late 1970s or early 1980s. (below right) Good sportsmanship – a Lower School Sports Day; deckchairs for the mums at Wood Lane. To visit the Archive please contact Malcolm Smith MJS@latymer-upper.org

Photo by Peter EXELL (1951)

RUNNING FOR CHARITY The London Marathon 2016 will see some transcontinental brotherly rivalry as Michael GOWERS (1982) seeks your support in his aim to raise $10,000 for the NZ Cancer Society by running the Marathon. Michael is a teacher at Rosehill College in Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand. You can support Michael via https://londonmarathon2016.everydayhero.com/nz/michael

His brother, Simon (1973) lives in Cheshire and is Professor of Child Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Liverpool. He is running the Marathon to raise funds for Whizz Kids and you can support him on the Virgin Money Giving site. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/ fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=SimonGowers1

NEED A PRIVATE TUTOR? Sam CURRY (2010) runs www.scholarlytutoring.com

n James Renton Brown MURRAY (1954)

n Professor David Ian CESARANI OBE MA DPhil (1975)

n Michael Dereck Rugg EASEY (1957)

David passed away in October aged just 58. He was one of the leading exponents of modern Jewish History and an expert on the Holocaust. He read History at Queen’s College, Cambridge and after a year at New York’s Columbia University he took his doctorate at St Anthony’s College, Oxford.

n Peter ELLIOTT BA FCA (1946)

n William Chatterton BROWN (1927) Bill Brown was just shy of his 104th birthday when he passed away in November, our oldest living Latymerian at that time. An interview with Bill appears in our Annual Review 2013-14 and was featured on our website. Bill attended the 2013 Latymerians’ Dinner; still driving himself down from Lincoln, to be first in and last out of the School Hall and chatting freely for hours over a few pints! What was his secret? Bill

David authored or edited more than a dozen books; his 2006 book Becoming Eichmann won a National Jewish Book Award. Earlier in 2015 he published Final Solution: The Fate of the Jews 1933-45. He held academic positions at the Universities of Leeds and Manchester, Queen Mary College, University of London and at the Wiener Library in London, where he was Director for two periods in the 1990s. From 2000 to 2004 David was Professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Southampton before taking up his role as Professor of Jewish History at Royal Holloway College, University of London and the Director of their Holocaust Research Centre.

OBITUARIES

We sadly record the passing of these Latymerians...

David was a frequent broadcaster and columnist for The Guardian and other newspapers; he also advised and contributed to numerous television and radio documentaries. He worked closely with the Holocaust Educational Trust, and advised the Government and the Imperial War Museum. In 2005 he was awarded an OBE for his work with the Home Office on Holocaust Memorial Day.

Bill enjoyed his time at School. He recalled care free days with a great set of teachers whom he came to like and meet socially after school. Two in particular were ‘Beaby’ Palmer, and ‘Sloggin’ Hagon.

David

Bill obtained his HNC in Electrical Engineering via an apprenticeship. He was in the RAF in WWII on special signals duties with commandos in both North Africa and the Mediterranean holding the rank of Flight Lieutenant. On one occasion he escaped from German imprisonment. He also took part in Operation Torch landing in Algiers to capture an airfield there and travelling behind enemy lines disrupting German posts.

n John-Paul DRYDEN MA (1980)

After the war Bill was a contracts engineer working throughout West Africa, the Middle East and UK. In recent years Bill was active with the RAF 44 Squadron Association at RAF Coningsby and retained his membership of Twickenham Rugby Club.

John-Paul was with the Financial Services Authority from 2001-2010, broken by 3 years as a Conseiller to the European Parliament. During this time he also worked with the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

John-Paul studied at Jesus College, Cambridge gaining a 1st in Swedish and German, before going on to learn Norwegian at Uppsala University in Sweden. He was initially a banker with FennoScandia, and Swed Banks before he joined the Securities and Futures Authority. A spell at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as First Secretary in the EU team followed.

John-Paul

He had a great love of automobiles, and was proud to share his impressive automobile den/shrine at his Northwood home with visitors. Geoff was a loyal Watford FC supporter. He lived to be ecstatic about their promotion to the Premier League, but sadly not long enough to see them in action there. Geoff was a loving husband and father, and a fine friend. Rest in peace, my old friend.” Our condolences extend to his son, Mark (1982), wife Judy and their family.

n Peter Anthony Scott FARQUHAR MA (1964) Since 2010 he had been a Director at the Brunswick Group leading on financial services where his expertise on EU legislation and processes was an asset. His sudden death in October shocked his friends and colleagues.

n Geoffrey Salter EDWARD (1960) Geoff died in September after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Geoff’s long time school friend Hugh GRANT (1959) recalls, “We sat together in Form 2W in 1953, beginning a lifelong friendship. Geoff was one of a kind: quiet, thoughtful, always mature beyond his years, but with a wicked sense of humour. Examples of this humour in class included the ‘flying board duster’ and the ‘smoking chalk’ pranks. Geoff had learned jewellery design from part-time work while at Latymer. This became his career, managing several gift ware businesses, and then he bought and ran the company he had started with until retirement. He and Judy had three sons, a large family and enjoyed their retirement. In private Geoff was a “giver” who rode to the rescue of countless people in difficulty. He was a true people person and nothing was too much trouble for him. L to R: Geoff and Judy Edward with Hugh Grant

Peter studied History and English at Churchill College, Cambridge before embarking on a teaching career at Mill Hill School, as Head of English at Manchester Grammar School, lecturing at the University of Buckingham and finally working from 1989-2004 as a highly regarded Head of English at Stowe. Peter was a committed Christian, fully involved with the spiritual welfare of Stoics and staff. He prepared candidates for Confirmation and led Bible studies as well as often preaching in Chapel. After his retirement Peter devoted much of his time to Stowe Parish Church where he regularly worshiped and preached for many years. He also wrote a novel, Between Boy and Man. Our condolences extend to his brother, Ian (1970).

n John Hugh FENSOM (1949) John spent 5 years with London Transport prior to his National Service in the RAF. Thereafter, he was involved with signal engineering for Siemen and later British Rail Southern Region.

n Roy FLETCHER FCIB (1947) After his National Service in the British Army of the Rhine and a posting with Grindley’s Bank, Roy worked for 40 years at Lloyds Bank as a Senior Executive Officer. He raised his family of 4 children in Harrow.

n John HARDY MA FCIS (1945) John rowed in the School’s 1st VIII in 1944-45. He served in the RAF on leaving Latymer and then went up to Cambridge to read modern languages from 1948-51. John joined an international group of engineering companies, progressing to become a Director and the Company Secretary of Baker Perkins Holdings PLC. John was a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, serving on their Council for 28 years and acting as the Institute’s President in 1982.

n James MILLEN BSc (1935) Jim studied Mathematics and Physics at the Regent Street Polytechnic after Latymer, graduating with a London University external degree. He served in the RAF during WWII and then spent a decade in the civil service before joining the Atomic Energy Authority. Jim acted as Financial Controller for the National Institute of Nuclear Science and was involved in discussions about the supply and control of fissile materials in the International Atomic Energy agency in Vienna. He retired in 1982.

n William Brownlow MORTIMER (1952)

Eric

Bill started at Latymer in 1945 and felt at home from the beginning. The boys and staff had a very good and relaxed relationship and he fondly remembered many of the masters. He also made life-long friendships especially with John Davies, Dave Sanders and Jim McCabe who were known as the ‘terrible four’ at school. Bill’s greatest love was sport especially football and he was a passionate member of the Old Lat’s Football Club. Not only an important player, in a successful period of the Club, but always a very active referee once his playing days were over.

n Tom REYNOLDS MSc DIC FLS ARCS (1951) Tom was a graduate of Imperial College, London University. His career as a chemist was pursued in Kew Garden’s research labs, publishing many papers largely on Aloes. He became their Principle Scientific Officer and in retirement was a Senior Research Fellow, of Kew’s Jodrell Laboratory.

n Guy SMITH BSc FRAeS CEng (1942) Guy was proud that he had won a scholarship to Latymer from our own Foundation School. Recognising the power of that opportunity he was a supporter of our 1624 Society that supports the endowment of bursaries. Guy went on from Latymer to gain a 1st in Mechanical Engineering at King’s College, London before studying aeronautics at Imperial College. Guy later enjoyed a successful career working on aircraft engines, first at Bristol Aeroplane Company, to be taken over by Rolls Royce. Guy was Chief Engineer, and then Marketing Director of the Bristol Engine Division of Rolls Royce; finally as Director, Europe for Rolls Royce plc, Guy retired in 1983 and became an Independent Aviation Consultant to various companies in UK, France, Germany and the US.

n Professor Peter William Frank WHITTON MSc PhD (1941) Peter was a scholarship boy, joining Latymer in 1936. He was evacuated to Slough and Iver Heath during the war. He went on to study engineering at the University College of Southampton for his London BSc and later obtained his doctorate from Imperial College. He completed National Service in the Royal Corps of Signals. He entered academia and was the Foundation Dean in the Engineering Faculty of the University of the West Indies. Peter moved to Australia as Principal of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology producing many publications in metal deformation. Peter became Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, and later the university’s Deputy Vice Chancellor. Peter died last July, aged 90. Our condolences extend to his widow, Mary and their children and grandchildren.

n Eric Edward WILES (1949)

Eric’s civil funeral was held in Windsor Parish Church in October. Past mayors and councillors, in their formal robes, led a stately procession in to the church. Added poignancy was provided when the First Battalion Grenadier Guards marching past, following the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Windsor Castle, halted their playing and held their drum sticks still in respect. The service was followed by a reception at the town’s Guildhall. Eric was also very involved with flower growing and was President of the Windsor and Slough Chrysanthemum, Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society and also held the role of Show Secretary.

n John Francis WINKLER (1950) John died last October, aged 80. He had been the owner of Winkler International Ltd, an advertising agency.

n Anne Stean Mrs Anne Stean, widow of Dr Joshua Stein who was Latymer’s School Doctor for many years until his retirement in the 1980s, passed away in New York in August. The couple lived on the corner of King Street and Rivercourt Road where Dr Stein ran his surgery. Her nephews attended Latymer and we extend our condolences to her family. Anne was a friend and generous supporter of the School, funding a Stein Music Bursary to commemorate and honour her late husband. The fund provides musical instrument tuition to the School’s bursary pupils.

Eric passed away in September. Eric’s career was as a wholesale fruit merchant. He leaves behind his wife Heather, their two daughters and a granddaughter. He had served as an independent councillor for Old Windsor and was twice Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (1997-8 and 2005-6) and had escorted Queen on her 80th birthday public walkabout.

We are most grateful for a new bench that was given to the School for the Piazza by Jackie, widow of Denis JONES (1967) in his memory.

The Latymerian Council (UK) 1957 Norman Donkin 1961 John Williams 1969 Geoff Lavers 1973 Steve Faktor 1979 Mike Cooper 1990 Harmeet Ahuja 1992 Laurence Hopkins 1996 Talat El-Sherbiny U6th Otto Terrell The Asian Latymerian Council 1966 Victor Apps 1971 Malcolm Hanney 1990 Arif Anwar 1994 Daniel Jobsz 2002 James Durnford 2002 Leela Pandit The Australasian Latymer Council 1946 Basil Walby 1955 Clive Trotman 1956 Jim Tilley 1969 John King 1994 Ed Gapper 1995 Thomas Correia 2004 Aleco Lazaridis The Canadian Latymerian Council 1955 Trevor Jones 1955 David Havard 1957 David Stiles 1960 C. Hugh Grant 1962 Jeffrey Simons 1963 Peter Basey 1982 Jimson Bienenstock US Friends of Latymer Board of Directors 1957 Ron Phillips (Treasurer) 1963 David Godfrey 1969 Michael Freeman 1976 Jamie Grant (Chair) 1980 Mark Bullimore (Secretary) 1981 Rory Curtis 2011 Nkenna Ibeakanma Jennifer Evans Casey South American Latymerian Council 1997 Dan Torres

The Development Office Team Amanda Scott Director of Development 020 3004 0465 / ams@latymer-upper.org Nigel Orton Director of Alumni Relations 020 3004 0311 / nro@latymer-upper.org Jane Myerson Assistant Director of Development 020 3004 0470 / jfm@latymer-upper.org Linn Alexander Development Officer 020 3004 0434 / lda@latymer-upper.org Cristabel Middleton Development Officer 020 3004 0469 / cdm@latymer-upper.org Siân Davis Communications Manager 020 3004 0456 / sdd@latymer-upper.org Susan Bartholomew Assistant Communications Manager 020 3004 0405 / smb@latymer-upper.org Jade Atmore (2015) Intern Chris Hammond Consultant Latymer Upper School King Street Hammersmith W6 9LR 020 8629 2024 www.latymer-upper.org

YO UR NE WSL ET TE R We regularly invite comments on the style and content of LATYME RIAN and we once again welcome your feedback. Please email Nigel Orton with your views. Please like us on Facebook (Latymerians’ Network), follow us on Twitter (@edward_latymer) or find our group on LinkedIn! Please ‘declare’ you attended Latymer Upper in your LinkedIn profile.

FORTHCOMING LATYMERIANS’ EVENTS 2016 29 FEB HEALTHCARE NETWORKING EVENING An opportunity to socialise and network at School for all involved in health and social care including doctors, dentists, nurses, therapists and counsel lors. 5 MARCH OXFORD LATYMERIANS’ DINNER Experience a College dinner with our Oxford students and Latyme r teachers. Book now for our black tie dinner at Balliol College, Oxford Univers ity; 7 for 7.30pm. 6 MARCH ANNUAL ROUND THE RIVER FUN RUN Barry DORN (1950) invites you to take part in a 4.1 mile Round the River run, followed by refreshments in a nearby Boat Club. 10.30am for an 11am start. To register interest contact Barry: Barry.dorn@virgin.net 9-11 APRIL SOMME TOUR A guided tour to the WWI Somme battlefields and cemeteries by Taylor DOWNING and Jim NICOLSON (both 1971). Travelling by coach to/from London and including hotel accommodation on B&B basis in Arras. Partner s welcome. 23 APRIL A GILD MOROWSPECHE A lunch and afternoon reliving a Morowspeche led by Chris Hammo nd and Matthew BOND (1978). Gildani, Godolphinae and partners welcom ed. 14 MAY REUNION FOR CLASSES OF 1965-75 A reunion gathering, with partners. Lunch, tours, nostalgia and a chance to view the Archives! 27 MAY ANNUAL LATYMERIANS’ GOLF DAY At Hoebridge GC, Woking. Contact Ian MACLEOD (1962) to take part by email ian@im2020.com The PREP SCHOOL celebrate this year their 21st anniversary of becoming a separately registered school. Any former Prep pupils who wish to visit or be involved in events please let us know. The Latymerians’ Network strives to offer a series of interesting events. If you have any suggestions for future events, would like to organise or sponsor a reunion or event, or visit the School, please contact Cristabel Middleton / Nigel Orton.

AND FINALLY... FIVE INSPIRING LATYMERIANS’ STORIES! Latymer Upper School’s inaugural Annual Review is now available electronically and can be downloaded from the School website www. latymer-upper.org. Alongside reports on our financial and fundraising achievements, the ‘In Conversation’ series features five Latymerians who talk about how their experiences at the School affected and shaped their lives. The oldest – the late William BROWN (1927) and the youngest – Lily COLE (2006). We hope their five stories will interest and inspire you. A limited number of printed copies are available by contacting the Development Office.

ALSO... In addition, there are Latymer events open to alumni that can be booked via the website. These include School concerts and plays and events that raise funds for the Bursary Programme. In the coming weeks these include a cookery master class, container gardening demonstration and hearing from Ann Schloss from the Ann Frank Trust. To sponsor an event or this newsletter please contact the editor, Nigel Orton.