LATYMERIAN
MAY 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR LATYMERIANS (ALUMNI OF LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL)
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FORTHCOMING LATYMERIANS’ EVENTS
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FORTHCOMING LATYMERIANS’ EVENTS 2016 27 MAY ANNUAL LATYMERIANS’ GOLF DAY At Hoebridge GC, Woking. To take part contact Ian MACLEOD
(1962) ian@im2020.com 29 JUNE HENLEY TEA An afternoon Tea in Stewards’ Enclosure hosted by Richard PHELPS (1983). Partners welcome. Book now online for tickets. 2 JULY BBQ AT THE HENLEY REGATTA Enjoy the Regatta Finals with an informal evening BBQ. Details tbc online. Partners welcome. 7 JULY RETIREMENT PARTY A retirement party for Sally Markowska and Nigel Orton. Mr Spence r is departing too. Meet them and other teachers past and present too. Apply for tickets via LatymeriansNetwork@ Latymer-upper.org or online. 6 SEP RECENT LEAVERS’ RECEPTION (CLASSES OF 2011 AND 2015) An evening to catch up informally with former classmates and teachers for the Classes of 2011 and 2015. Book now! 20-23 SEP AN ART HISTORY TOUR TO FLORENCE Led by Robert Orme this study tour will explore Art History in Florence’s churches and museums. Partners welcome. Places limited. More detail online or contact us to register your interest now! 12 OCT TWENTY YEARS OF LATYMERIAN WOMEN An evening event to celebrate 20 years since the first girls joined Latymer in 1996. Open to all female Latymerians. Book online. OCT A LATYMERIANS’ TORONTO DINNER – DATE TBC; EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST NOW The Canadian Latymerian Council, ‘Meet the Head’ Dinner. Details tbc online. Partners welcome. OCT A NEW YORK GATHERING – DATE TBC; EXPRESS YOUR INTERE ST NOW A party in Manhatten for Latymerians and their partners, a chance to meet with the Head. Details tbc online. Partners welcome. 5 NOV CAMBRIDGE LATYMERIANS’ DINNER A black tie dinner at St Catharine’s College. Bookings are now
open. 25 NOV ANNUAL LATYMERIANS’ DINNER Meet up with friends at this very enjoyable evening in the School Hall. Bookings will open shortly. The Latymerians’ Network strives to offer a series of engaging social and networking events. If you have any suggestions for future events, would like to organise or sponsor a gathering, or arrange to visit and tour the School please contact Cristabel Middleton or Nigel Orton. There are some School events open to alumni that can be booked via the website. These include School concerts and plays, also interesting and enjoyable events open to the School commu nity that raise funds for the Bursaries Appeal Programme.
LATYMERIANS’ SHOP
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We congratulate the following Latymerians on their recent graduation or gaining of professional qualifications. CLASS OF 2008
Lucas HALEY MFA, Visual Studies, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, Or. USA.
Gabby ENDACOTT BA, 1st, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London.
CLASS OF 1999 Faisal AL-JAWAD MA, Ecological Design Thinking, Schumacher College, Devon.
CLASS OF 2009
Andrew DIMITRUK MBA, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. USA.
Leonor DU JEU MSc, International Development, L’Institut d’études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po Paris), France.
CLASS OF 2000
Joe JAMES MEd, Education Leadership, University of Warwick.
Francis GRICE PhD, Defence Studies, King’s College, University of London.
Otis LINDBLOM-SMITH BA, Photography, University of Brighton.
CLASS OF 2004
Jonny TUCKER MSc, Maritime Operations and Management, City University. London.
Anup PUREWAL MSc, Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, Seattle USA and PhD, Mathematics, University of Auckland, NZ. Leo SHTUTIN DPhil, French, Merton College, University of Oxford. Polly JAMES (née CRAWFORD) DClinPsy, Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College, University of London. CLASS OF 2005 Niel BOWERMAN DPhil, Physics, Linacre College, University of Oxford. CLASS OF 2006 Torath AMEEN MB BS, Medicine, Queen Mary College, University of London. Prashant RAO MB BS, Medicine, King’s College, University of London. Rob WELLBURN MUP, Urban Planning, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Alice BLACK BA, History of Art, University of Sussex.
CLASS OF 2010 Dan ALI-KHAN MSc, International Political Economy, International Relations and Affairs, London School of Economics, University of London.
Sébastien WARSHAW BA, Philosophy, Queen’s College, University of Cambridge. CLASS OF 2011 Youness BAALAL BSc, Biomedical Engineering, City University, London Nicky COOKE MSc, Security Studies and Political Science, University College, University of London. Tom DUNCAN BA, Politics, University of Warwick. Tom FAKTOR BA, Ancient History, University of Exeter. Tally LAZARUS BA, Theology, University of Durham. Daniella MOGILNER BA, History, Trinity College, University of Dublin. Paddy SYNNOTT BSc, Physics and Astrophysics, University of Kent. Ben TAYLOR BA, American Studies, University of East Anglia. CLASS OF 2012 Richard ASHBOURNE BA, Classics, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge.
Jordan BOULEY BSocSc, Sociology, University of Manchester.
Alex HOOFTMAN BSc, 1st, Biomedical Science, Imperial College, London.
Ben DANAHER MSc, Real Estate, Cass Business School, City University. London.
Dan HULL-SIEFF BA, History and Philosophy, University of Exeter.
Luke EVANS BA, Geography, University of Manchester.
Nick PERRY BA, Business (Banking and Finance), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Lexi GALITZINE MA, Social Anthropology, University of Edinburgh. Alex von KOSKULL BSc, 1st, Social Sciences, University of Southampton. Sacha LIN BA, Japanese, Oxford Brookes University. Patty McCABE MSt, Modern British and European History, University of Oxford. Alex PARR BSc, Biomedical Sciences, King’s College, University of London.
CLASS OF 2007
Anton SMIRNOFF MA, History of Art, University College, University of London.
Sophie IRELAND MBA, Imperial College, London.
Brody WACKER BA, Environmental Economics, Colgate University, NY. USA.
Sidney STEIN BS, Business and Political Economy, Stern School of Business, New York University, USA.
GRADUATE CORNER
CLASS OF 1992
We welcome news of recent graduations and academic achievements or gaining of professional qualifications – please email Nigel; especially those who have yet to share their news or who will graduate this summer. Also, we would love to know if you are enrolled on a postgraduate course, or are studying abroad as part of your UK degree.
DISTINGUISHED LIST We congratulate these Latymerians on their inclusion in Latymer’s Distinguished List. John SKINNER (1945)
Former Headmaster.
Craig HITCHCOCK (1966)
Awarded MBE for services to promoting British trade and investment in the Ivory Coast.
Robert LANE (1983)
Composer. Three Ivor Novellos, a BAFTA and three RTS Awards and was nominated for a further nine awards.
Professor Oliver JAMES (1989)
Professor of Political Science, Director of Research for Politics, University of Exeter.
Richard HALLETT (1973)
MBE for services to Midwifery and Parents.
Professor John TULLOCH (1964)
Ex-Head of the School of Journalism at the University of Lincoln (LSJ) and a key figure in the development of journalism in higher education.
Professor Paul SEAKINS (1982)
Professor of Reaction Kinetics, University of Leeds and member of the Atmospheric and Planetary Chemistry Group.
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Some facts:
SPORTS CENTRE
n The pool tank has over 11,000 tiles. n The pool temperature will be 29°C. n The Centre is 50% larger than our
previous facility.
n 150 photovoltaics are mounted on
the roof and will save 22 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Sports centre photos by Mark PAIN (1987)
Cimbing wall
A NEW SPORTS CENTRE! We proudly took possession of our new sports centre in March. Sport is an important part of education, not just in developing those with sporting talent and potential but in teaching our pupils resilience and determination – how to remain positive and persevere when on the losing side is an important life lesson. Sport in all its forms also offers a good balance to the academic side of schooling. The hope is that the Centre will give our Latymerians a love of sport and habit of fitness that will last a lifetime. The building was financed by fundraising and judicious loans. Our stunning new building is on two levels, the ground floor boasting a six-lane pool with a moving floor to vary its pool depth, a sports hall which caters for seven sports, changing rooms and the sports staffs’ office. The upper floor has three sports studios – one with a bouldering wall – and a fitness suite. It has been built on the footprint of its predecessor. The enabling works have adjusted the position of the steps from the South Playground to our refurbished subway under the A4. The building incorporates eco-friendly technology and creates more space than we had before to facilitate more activity. Polo, fencing and climbing are just a few of the new activities to be introduced to our pupils, encouraging both team and individual engagement in sport. We also look forward to welcoming our community partners and local primary school children who will be using the facilities outside of our pupils’ timetable. The Official opening is planned for next term.
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Our Archivist, Malcolm Smith has put together a History of Sport at Latymer. It is a large volume and we hope to make it available shortly. If you are interested please contact Malcolm – mjs@Latymer-upper.org
Head David Goodhew is delighted with our new pool
Bruce SHARMAN (1977) reminds us via our Facebook page that before the last pool (used from 1979-2013) that swimming lessons were in Lime Grove’s public baths.
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SCHOOL NEWS
The first full assembly since 2013 was possible this summer term now we have our new Sports Centre in use
The 2015 Apps for Good Awards have had their applications released for download on Google Play. Of the 7 category winning teams two were from Latymer: n GardenKing (sustainable communities category – sponsored by Queen Elizabeth Olympic Pk), helps users identify and understand more about plants around them and how to care for them. n Sound Clash (connected communities category – sponsored by TalkTalk) allows users to pair devices so music can be listened to and amplified using multiple smartphones or tablets.
CAREERS Over forty Latymerians joined many parents in providing a wealth of information for Yr 11 and L6 students at our annual careers evening. Many thanks to all alumni who assist as advisers, mentors, speakers, or who kindly arrange and providing work experience or internships.
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Martin BRENNAN (1981)
Stefan SHAW (2002)
Mike COOPER (1979)
Last term sixth formers repeated their version of the popular TV dance show, staging Strictly Latymer! to an enthusiastic audience in our Edw ard Latymer Theatre.
SPORT
Dylan Hartley (captain) and Eddie Jones (coach) at Wood Lane picture by Mark PAIN (1987)
Latymer hosted the England Rugby team at Wood Lane during February half term ahead of their match with Ireland and eventual Grand Slam.
r The J15 Boys and Girls won thei r. Rive the of ds respective Hea Earlier the Girls J14 had picked up silver in the National Junior Sculling Head. The Latymer 1st XI reached the London Schools’ FA Cup Final coming runners up to Forrest School in a penalty shoot-out. The rugby squad are preparing for their summer tour to Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Our Swimmers at the Bath Festival
Latymer’s swim mers won the Bath Fe stival and our top swim mer Georgie Boyle (L 6) narrowly missed out on Team GB Rio se lection.
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OBITUARIES
We sadly record the passing of these Latymerians...
n Dennis Percy BOWER (1940)
Indiana University faculty, eventually becoming chair of Comparative Literature from 1990 to 1996. He taught a wide range of courses on British, European, and American drama.
Dennis candidly had not enjoyed all of his time at school, being critical of some of his masters, but he had lots of good memories including of football and athletics where he had the thrill of winning the open 100 yards in 1940. He remained close throughout his life to two school friends and, “I enjoyed a good life, helped by Latymer in forming my character”. Dennis held a senior position with the Norwich Union Life Insurance Company.
He created of Indiana University’s Film Studies Program and its first Director of Film Studies. Professor Geduld is also credited with having introduced sixteen undergraduate and three graduate film courses into the IU curriculum. He taught courses on Silent Cinema, Screenwriting, Film Genres, and such major figures as Griffith, Eisenstein, and Chaplin. In 1979 he was the recipient of Indiana University’s Distinguished Teaching Award.
n Michael Ward CLEGG BA (1950) Michael read Mathematics at Jesus College, Cambridge and carried out his National Service in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers before embarking on a career in the Energy sector. He worked on projects in many developing countries across the Far East, SE Asia and South America. He published 20 papers on technical and economic issues in the Energy Industries and acted as a natural gas consultant. His brother John (1946) died in 2014.
Harry published more than 30 books and numerous articles and reviews on literary and film topics, humorous and autobiographical short stories, limericks and essays. His publications include Chapliniana, Birth of the Talkies, The Girl in the Hairy Paw, Versicles and Worseicles, The Purim Spiel and The Definitive Time Machine. Harry was a devoted father, husband and son and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn, his sons Marcus and Daniel and his granddaughter, Violet.
n Steven LANE (1936) n Anthony Richard Hanson DEVERILL BSc CEng (1943) Anthony had lived in Yeovil in his retirement from being a Senior Lecturer in Engineering. He passed away in February 2015.
n Professor Harry Maurice GEDULD MA PhD (1950) Harry was Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature, West European Studies, and Film Studies at Indiana University. He died in February after a long battle with dementia. Harry was proud of his working class roots and the drive that won his place at Latymer Upper. He completed his undergraduate and masters degrees at Sheffield University, Harry went on to gain a further masters, and a doctorate with a dissertation on Bernard Shaw, at the University of London. He then emigrated to Bloomington to join the
A cornet player, guitarist and record label owner Steve was heavily involved in Jazz, running jazz groups for over 50 years. In his early years he was a laboratory assistant at CAV in Acton and undertook War service in the RAF followed by self-employment as an instant printer until 1986. He edited Jazz Music and the Jazz Guide. Steve was founder of the Southern Stompers and performed with VJM Washboard Band and semi-professionally as cornet player and leader of the Red Hot Peppers. Steve was also a composer and arranger, as well as being a director of VJM Records. He established the Ealing Jazz Club in the Fox and Goose, Hanger Lane, Ealing in 1952. Lots of good musicians passed through his band. Michael MESSENGER (1952) was in his band when it played Prague and toured Czechoslovakia in 1967; he recalls that they were treated as celebrities with TV coverage and civic receptions. Steve died last August aged 93; his cousin, Derek LANE-SMITH (1952) was also a Latymerian.
n Dr Joseph Pett TURNEY MB BS FRCS LRCP (1936) Joe lived in Edinburgh and passed away last autumn. He was a retired consultant surgeon who trained at University College, London after progressing from Latymer. His career had been in general and vascular surgery. He was a consultant surgeon at the West Cumberland Hospital. During WWII he served as a Major in the RAMC and was ‘Mentioned in Dispatches’. His brother, Wilfrid left School in 1938.
n Ken Douglas Emerson WOOLCOTT MBE (1934)
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Harry
Ken served in the army in WWII in South Africa and the Western Desert; he married Jose on his first leave in 1940. He was a wireless operator and also helped organise troop entertainments.
Ken was the star of ‘Old Lats’ Football Club scoring an amazing 50 goals in their successful cup run and Southern Amateur League double win in the 1938-39 season. Ken recalled History teacher, Mr Sopwith’s advice as he left Latymer, “Don’t rebel. Don’t try to confirm all the time, Just try to be a little bit different”. Advice he found led to his successes. Having wicket-keeping gloves thrown at him by Mr Wiggins (P.E.) gave him a love of cricket, fielding for over 40 years and included playing with Len Hutton at Catterick Camp and captaining a ‘canal area’ XI in 1942. From coaching young athletes in the long-jump at Haringey Athletics Club to organising an official Team GB double-decker bus to carry Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes from venue to venue, Ken lived sport his whole life. He was the British Amateur Athletic Board’s Senior Coach and was employed by Robinson’s Fruit Juices as a fitness coach helping with their long standing sponsorship of Tennis. Ken created Popmobility in 1967, initially as a novel way for the Middlesex Ladies’ Athletics Club to keep fit, this morphed in to aerobics although Popmobility still continues today with gatherings and conventions. Ken was awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, 2012.
Alan takes School Prize Giving, 2008 Alan on the right in a School production
n Alan RICKMAN (1964) Alan was one of Britain’s best-loved acting stars with his rich chocolate voice known for films like Harry Potter where he played Professor Snape, Die Hard, and Truly Madly Deeply. He sadly died on 14 January from cancer, aged 69. His widowed mother raised Alan’s family in Acton. He won a Direct Grant scholarship to Latymer where he excelled in Art and Drama before studying at the Chelsea College of Art and Design and then on to RADA. He began his career in theatre, working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, before winning roles in TV dramas like Smiley’s People and The Barchester Chronicles in the 1980s. His performance as the seducer Le Vicomte in Les Liaisons Dangereuses on Broadway in 1986 brought him the first of two Tony Award nominations. His second came for Private Lives in 2002. He won a BAFTA Award for playing the Sheriff of Nottingham in 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. He often played screen villains, as Judge Turpin opposite Johnny Depp in 2007’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, but Alan showed his gentler side in Sense and Sensibility and Love Actually.
Alan with Art teacher Allan Gwilt (Bruce MARSHALL in the background)
He earned BAFTA nominations for his roles in Truly Madly Deeply, and in Sense and Sensibility, which also featured Hugh GRANT (1978). Alan had another BAFTA nomination for his Eamon de Valera in 1996’s Michael Collins. In 1997 he won a Golden Globe for ‘best actor’ in the title role in Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny. Alan regularly returned to Latymer and kept in touch with several of his former classmates and teachers. He attended and supported the opening of the Theatre and gave a Drama masterclass to some of our students. He was a keen supporter of our Bursary Programme and just a fortnight after his untimely passing he was due to star in a fund raising event for bursaries. In the Harry Potter series he had worked alongside other Latymerians including: Will THEAKSTON (2003), Jessie CAVE (2005) and Benedict CLARKE (2015).
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Behind the scene of a school production L to R: Roger GARTLAND (1962), Donald McIVER, Martin WADE (1962), Alan RICKMAN (1964), a benefactor, ?, Dick CUTTING (1961), Steve FARROW (1962) front row ? PELLING, ?
I also remember, after leaving Latymer, returning to see a hilarious production (by Wilf) of The Knight of the Burning Pestle, in which Alan was brilliant as Master Humphrey. Unfortunately cut from my Post piece were references to his Broadway performances in Private Lives (opposite his Liaisons leading lady, Lindsay Duncan) and Seminar. My personal favourite of his film roles was Galaxy Quest. Of course, everything you’ve been reading about his kindness, intelligence, and leading and mentoring qualities, is true” Career musician Duke DOBING (1965) writes: “At Latymer Alan was outstanding as an actor but equally important to him then, as an artist; I recollect his work as vibrant and engaging, taking him to Chelsea to study before launching his graphic design company. Its success was such that his decision to relinquish it in his mid-twenties to go to RADA was courageous indeed. However, drama was a main current in the School’s life in the ‘60’s and Alan was at the heart of it all – and as a stage musician in several productions. I’ll never forget his Sir Epicure Mammon in Ben Jonson’s The Alchemist. Actor Eleanor Summerfield – whose sons were at Latymer – reviewed the production in the school magazine and having spoken in glowing terms of Alan’s already stunning talent, observed “however, no doubt he is cursed with brains and therefore will be lost to the professional stage”…the rest, as they say, is history. Alan wore his successes lightly – never overbearing or pushy – for us, it was just what Alan did; part of the natural order of things. Alan at the opening of the Theatre in (1999) with the late Mel SMITH (1971)
And by the way, Alan was the first person to take me to a pub (next door to the school) and give me my first cigarette…”
Remembering Alan Rickman: Benedict CLARKE (2015) played the young Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. “We met briefly in hair and make-up at Leavesden Studios. It was a bizarre moment when he walked in, kitted out in full Snape robes, black wig, and contact lenses, since I was dressed identically. “Ah,” he said in that incredible voice of his, “You’re me.” I told him I was terrified that my nose was too small for the part; he told me not to worry and offered me a biscuit!” Toronto-based theatre critic, Robert CUSHMAN (1962) wrote a moving tribute to Alan for the National Post in Canada and also wrote to your editor: “We were contemporaries at Latymer and friends ever since. His death was, and is, a terrible shock. I played the title role in the Serjeant Musgrave production. When I really wanted to impress people, I tell them that I once played the lead in a production in which Alan Rickman had a supporting role. Actually, I’ve found I only had to drop his name to sound impressive. We were also both in what should be a legendary open-air production of Twelfth Night (Rivercourt Gardens, 1959) though I don’t think we actually connected at the time – I was middle school (playing Fabian), he was a junior page boy. My best friend Roger GARTLAND (1962), a wonderful actor, was Viola; Malvolio was Stephen MAYNE, who later became the playwright Stephen Fagan. Wilf Sharp and Colin TURNER (1950) co-directed.
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An addendum to our last edition: n Roy FLETCHER FCIB (1947) We can now add that Roy retired from Lloyds Bank in 1989 to enjoy a happy retirement with his wife, four children and ten grandchildren. Sadly, his last years were marred battling bravely with Alzheimer’s. During retirement he reconnected with the Latymerians, triggering many happy memories of his time at Latymer, but more importantly, he spoke of the School’s ethos which had stood him in such good stead for life and in particular during his banking career.
We also note the passing of: n Dudley Louis EVANS (1992) n Andrew Alexander RAMSAY (1981) n Antony James MORRISON (1954) n Alan Nigel TUCKER (1951) n Michael Bruce HUNTER (1960) Michael worked in air traffic control for BEA from 1965-98. n Colin PHILLIPS BA ACMA (1966) Colin was the Group Management Accountant for Ibstock Building Products Ltd.
The 2016 New Year Honours List contained five Latymerians: n A Knighthood for Harpal KUMAR (1982) CEO of Cancer Research UK n An OBE for Professor Paul WHITE (1967) formerly Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Sheffield n Brian McCARTHY’s (1973) OBE was for services to business and innovation, he works for Innovate UK n Clive LAWTON (1970) also received the OBE for services to the Jewish community particularly through Limmud UK n The MBE was awarded to Nigel WOOLNER (1957) a former Latymer Governor and a Senior Partner at architects Chapman Taylor for his service to the Arts and Education. n Joshua ROZENBERG (1967) was made a Queen’s Counsel honoris causa in January for his work as the pre-eminent legal analyst of modern times. He is an honorary bencher of Gray’s Inn, best known as a leading legal journalist and commentator. Joshua presents Law in Action on Radio 4 and his work includes four published books. n Hugh GRANT (1978) was honoured at the British Film Institute’s 2016 Award Dinner with their Fellowship for his special contribution to Film. A tribute and the award was presented to Hugh by former LUS parent, Eric Fellner. n John REGAN (1940) has been made a Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur as France marks World War II veterans’ service under fire in France. John who also holds the Distinguished Flying Medal and served in RAF Bomber Command presumes other Latymerians have or will qualify to become Chevaliers? n Catherine TEATUM (2001) co-founded womenswear label TeatumJones. As the creative director, Catherine was delighted the company won the Woolmark International Prize during February’s New York Fashion Week to add to their 2015 UK Best Womenswear Award. They now following in the footsteps of previous winners like Yves St Laurent and they are the first British winners for 63 years! Their collection was inspired by Foxford Mills in County Mayo – the ancestral base of Catherine’s family.
n Rishi SAHA (1996) spent the first year after the 2010 General Election at 10 Downing Street as Head of Digital Communications, and subsequently worked across the Middle East and India with WPP. Since 2014, he has worked as the Head of Public Policy for Facebook in the UK. n Alastair WILSON (1984) is MD of Global Sovereign Risk at Moody’s, the credit rating company. n Dr Alastair MOORE (1998) is Deputy Director at UCL’s Centre for Entrepreneurship. n Giles HARTILL (1999) has become a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and chairs the Institute’s Greater London Region Branch. n Tristan SIMMONDS (1989) won the design competition for the hive sculptor at the British Pavilion at the 2015 Expo in Milan. View this at www.simmondsstudio.com n Ricky TAVARES (2000) company, Medical Portal.com assists future medical school applicants. Ricky kindly visited Latymer last November to give careers talk. n Dr Niel BOWERMAN (2005) was a member of President Obama’s Energy and Environment Policy Team, and was Climate Science Advisor to the Office of the President of the Maldives. Neil was also named a “Global Shaper” by the World Economic Forum. Neil is a co-founder of special projects at the Centre for Effective Altruism and is currently the Assistant Director of Oxford University’s Future of Humanity Institute, with responsibility for the Institute’s operations. n Dr Raj THAMOTHERAM (1978) is CEO, Preventable Surprises and a visiting Fellow at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Oxford University. Raj is very involved in promoting discussion to raise awareness and urge action on climate change.
NEWS OF LATYMERIANS
We scour the media for information on Latymerians to share, but we equally invite members’ own contributions about their news, career steps, achievements, hobbies and pursuits, amusing stories, a ‘get together’, and their charitable and community engagement.
n Edward HENLEY (2000) is teaching Classics and Christian life at Ampleforth College. Joe MARSH (2001) is teaching English at Bethnal Green Academy and is their Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator. n Ramesh KRISNAMURTHY (1966) has retired from academic life at Aston University and is busily involved with amateur dramatics regularly performing with the award-winning Somesuch Theatre Company. n Duke DOBING (1965) made his début with the English Chamber Orchestra as a flute player when he was eighteen and participated in a number of Aldeburgh Festival concerts and recordings conducted by Benjamin Britten. He was Principal Flute of the English Sinfonia and of the City of London Sinfonia, where he made over eighty CDs. In 2000 he became the Orchestra’s Development Director, then Head of External Relations at Aldeburgh Music and is now Director of Development with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Catherine (centre) with Rob Jones and models with their collection
n Sophie FARRER (2003) worked in TV for 8 years (BBC, ITV and Endemol) after leaving Latymer and then went on to become Associate Producer at the National Theatre, working on NT Live. Last year she became Project and Studio Manger at Sebastian Conran’s West London design studio; and she is also a freelance journalist. View www.sophiefarrah.com
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n Olly STOCK (1999) is a presenter and DJ. Currently you can find him presenting the lunchtime show at Vibe 107.6 FM, he also works closely with ITV as a host for their Text Santa campaign each year, comperes successful interactive club nights around London and on the festival circuit as well as taking part in various TV projects. He host’s Blue Flowers, an industry respected live music night in Olly West London who put on first shows for Adele and Sam Smith amongst many others and he DJs regularly on the London club scene.
n Peter SCATCHARD is a motor cycle fan and through his contacts recently was able to road test the Norton bike used in the latest ‘Bond’ Film, only without its machine guns. He regrets he and Mike GRAFTON (both 1966) will miss May’s reunion for their year, as they are booked to attend the NW200 road races in Northern Ireland.
n Dan EXELBY (1990) is the producer of the current TV Channel 5 reality series Police Interceptors. n Michael DEANS (1965) published Science Uncoiled in March. Available on Kindle or from Amazon. n Actor, Ziggy HEATH (2009) appeared in the film, Lost Village (2015). Saumen KAR (1994) is Director at London Ethnic. Tim LEE (2001) is a TV producer working on cover of the UEFA Champions League. Tom HARPER (2000) is Home Affairs Correspondent at The Sunday Times. n Julian BORGER (1979) launched his book The Butcher’s Trail; How the Search for Balkan War Criminals Became the World’s Most Successful Manhunt, in London during March. Julian is The Guardian’s World Affairs Editor and in September is due to become the Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian. n David KAUDERS (1962) is publishing Bear Markets and The Greatest Crash, available in September from www.Sparklingbooks.com
Peter on a limited edition Norton Dominator SS
n Southwest Ice Dancing medallist Peter DAVIES (1951) has totalled up his collection of medals and trophies: A staggering 156 won over 3 decades of competing. n Sam BEHRENS (2015) is congratulated on representing England at Bridge in the U20s. n Chuong VAN DANG (1999) founded a start-up, www.scubadiveshare.com that he hopes to develop further and welcomes investors getting in contact! It is a platform to inspire scuba divers and allow them to share experiences and opportunities. Chuong’s background is in marketing and advertising working across four continents. You can visit his Vietnamese cocktail bar in Chelsea, Nam Long le Shaker. n Nicki EMPSON (2011) is a personal trainer if anyone in West London needs guiding towards fitness!
Sam at a recent Bridge tournament in Amsterdam
n Charlie WATSON (2006) is freelancing and blogging at www.therunnerbeans.com if you can keep pace – it is a running and fitness blog! She’s attempting to run all 6 Marathon Majors before hitting 30, just Tokyo and Boston to go!
n Lucy IVISON and Tom ELLEN (2001) returned to speak to pupils about their new teen book, Never Evers published in January.
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n Wulfie BAIN (2015) played for Oxford University 2nd X1 v Cambridge in March. Wulfie is studying Economics at Brasenose College, whilst Tom FAKTOR (2011) a postgrad at Wadham College reading Classical Armenian Studies for a MSt was a reserve on the bench for the Soccer Varsity at Craven Cottage and he then enjoyed Oxford’s Easter tour to California. Will
n Bruce RUSSELL (1964) also visited us for a School tour last term showing a special interest in the Art Department. Bruce is now retired and is the Emeritus Professor of Art at Kingston University where he was formerly Head of Fine Art, having also taught at York and Newcastle Universities. Bruce has widely exhibited too. n Stewart BINGHAM (2001) is Legal Counsel at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Lucas DALGLISH (2003) is now Head of Transactional Banking at Bank of Ireland UK. n Tom ROCHE (1995) has spent 13 years working on global sports events, most recently delivering the canoe venue at the 1st European Games in Azerbaijan. Tom is now in London with the Movember Foundation as their Global Innovation Consultant. Look out for news soon of his first book too! n We are grateful to Brian MILLS (1959) who has donated his violin to our Music Department.
n Will JONES (2011) rowed in Cambridge’s Reserve Boat, Goldie against Isis in the Boat Race event. Will is reading Medicine at Jesus College. Sophia
L to R: David, Matt, Mohan
n Sophia PADT (2015) gained her Cambridge Hockey Blue in March. Sophia is reading Geography at St. Catharine’s College. n Jim NICOLSON (1971) kindly gave a talk about the Battle of Britain to the Prep School last term. We were pleased to be able to show Alan DRAPER (1978) around School. Alan and Jim are both retired police officers. Alan now works in a Buckinghamshire School as a business manager. Jim
Simon MANLEY (1984) interviewed by Paul MOSS (1983) on Radio 4
n David VICK, Matt SENDOREK (both 1969) met up socially on 29 January in Chichester with Mohan UDDIN (1970) to spend an enjoyable day together, reminiscing about their formative Latymer years in 1963 when they first met each other and also catching up on more recent events. Their continuous friendship spans over fifty years! n Also recently interviewed on Radio 4, in their Saturday Live show was Giles ABBOTT (1990). n Louis PIERIS (2015) has joined the Drama department this term as a GAP student. n Our apologies extend to Mark RISTIC and John RIGNAL for muddling them in our last edition, in a photo caption reporting about our House of Lords Dinner.
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LATYMERIANS OVERSEAS
We bring you news of Latymerians who are living or working away from the UK.
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
n Dr Niranjan CASINADER (1973) is now Senior Lecturer and a teacher education specialism course leader in the Monash University’s Faculty of Education.
n Dr Anup PUREWAL (2004) is a Mathematics Research Fellow at the University of Auckland.
n Lucia KARONIAS (2008) is in Melbourne working as a recruitment consultant for Hays. n Adelaide Thompson (2001) is working as a fund raiser at Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
BRAZIL n Dan TORRES (1997) released his CD, Everything is Changing last autumn. You can enjoy listening to this on iTunes and via other digital retailers.
PHILIPPINES n James SALTER-DUKE (2001) is site director for Telstra in Manilla.
SEYCHELLES n Another recipient of the Légion d’honneur (see pg XX) was Dr Rob DUNCAN (1942) a retired dental surgeon who lives in the Seychelles. He was presented with his medal by the French Ambassador in a ceremony in Bangkok for his action in Normandy on the D Day campaign.
CANADA n Reign actor, Sean TEALE (2010) is to star as Ben Larson in a new 13-episode series, Incorporate a futuristic thriller produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck due for an autumn screening on Syfy.
MALAYSIA n Tony HARRISON (1971) spent 22 years as Head of Mathematics at Marlborough College in Wiltshire before becoming Director of Studies at their Malaysia branch of the College in 2011.
MYANMAR n Amir SHAHRAN (1997) as MD of Ava Kahyasi Investments was proud to have signed an agreement with the Myanmar Ministry of Energy to build bulk receiving and storage facilities and to supply Liquified Petroleum Gas. Amir hopes this will make a significant positive socio-economic impact as there is presently no alternative to solid fuels such as wood or charcoal for cooking in Myanmar leading to much particulate and green-house gas pollution. The facility will increase access to energy in rural and remote regions and help drive other enterprises.
Bob receiving the Chevalier Légion d’honneur
TANZANIA n Oxford Classics grad’ Sam NEWTON (2008) taught Mathematics for two years on the Teach First programme at the inner city, Bacon’s College in Rotherhithe. He is currently volunteering in Tanzania for Operation Raleigh; his work there focuses on youth entrepreneurship. He returns to London shortly to take up a consulting role with Accenture.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES n Safwan AL-AMIN (2002) is licensed as an attorney in both Iraq and New York and currently works in Dubai for Baker Botts as a corporate lawyer. He was named a ‘Leader in the field of General Business Law’ by Chambers Global.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Amir signs the agreement with the
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Then, Amir arranged to meet up with Malcolm HANNEY (1971) for a Korean BBQ in Yangon. Malcolm lives in Penang and serves on the Asian Latymerians’ Council.
Minister of Energy
Malcolm and Amir
n Dr Alex HENLEY (2003) is a postdoctoral research fellow at Washington’s Georgetown University in their School of Foreign Service’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies. n Aaron KOTLER (2005) works for global health group, PSI in Washington DC as a manager for corporate partnerships and philanthropy. n Jeremy LOVETT (2005) is working in Chicago as a Manager at Jindilli Beverages. n Sidney STEIN (2012) has graduated from NYU and joined the J P Morgan Bank in New York.
Mark recently visited Princeton University, NJ to meet up with two of our three Latymerian freshmen, Oscar HOLMES and Michael IMO (both 2015). n Gabby ENDACOTT (2008) is in LA working as an A&R Coordinator for multi-Grammy nominated music producer Ammo (Katy Perry, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Jessie J). Her most recent credit has been Fifth Harmony’s UK Top 5 single Work From Home, Ty Dollar Sign, as well as managing upcoming artist, Ripsy May. n Hannah HAINES (2008) is also living in Los Angeles working as a publicist for emerging musicians.
Oscar, Mark and Michael
n Mark BULLIMORE (1980) has become Executive Director of the World Council of Optometry, in addition to being Secretary of the US Friends of Latymer! Mark has previously held Chairs in Optometry at the State University of Illinois, and Houston University, TX. He is the former President and Development Director of the American Optometric Foundation and the former Editor of Optometry and Vision Science, the Journal of the American Academy of Optometry.
n News out of Hollywood is that Gus PREW (2006) has been cast to star in Prison Break – a 9-part Fox revival of their 2005 cult TV series. You will have previously seen Gus in About a Boy, Kiss-Ass 2 and in Klondike. This year look out for him in TV movies, Mamma Dallas and Bunker Hill. n Alex ROE (2009) is based in LA’s Venice Beach. He is in the film, A moment to Remember and has been tipped for stardom after his role in the successful Sy-fi movie, 5th Wave.
Letter to the Editor… Dear Sir, I was reading the September edition of the Latymerian and was struck by the article on the School’s shooting range apparently inaugurated in 1908. As a cadet in LUS Combined Cadet Corps, and later its CSM, I regularly used the 25yd .22 rifle range located by classrooms 18-24 with their Victorian sash windows, where the junior pupil forms were based. That seems incredible today when we live in the world of Columbine type massacres, but that was the world then, health and safety had not been invented. The Corps in those days was under the magnificent leadership of Lt Col Tom STEWART (1931) who, had suffered severe facial injuries in his WWII tank. Tom was well connected with staff in The Ministry of Defence, meaning we enjoyed opportunities not offered to other corps. For example, we ran an armorers’ course for other cadet forces where our NCOs would lecture on, demonstrate and fire the whole range of modern firearms then in use in the modern British Army. Most school corps would have only Lee Enfield No 1 and 4 rifles to train with and maybe the odd Bren gun we had to have the new L1A1 FN self-loading rifle, Sten guns, Sterling sub machine guns and Browning 9mm automatic pistols for training. In the main we were very responsible except for one afternoon when a group of us took the 9mm Sterling sub machine gun and Browning pistol down to the .22 rifle range. That day we were under the leadership of our then Sergeant, Pete CHAMPNEYS (‘Butch’). There is a great difference between the firing of a .22 single shot rifle and any 9 mm automatic weapon. One goes ‘ping’ the other sounds very angry, repetitive and noisy. It was 4.30pm and we expected the school to have gone home and be empty. Champneys started firing the Sterling submachine gun down the range. Not only was the flimsy cardboard rifle target destroyed, but so were its holder and some of the bricks behind. What a buzz! It was at this point that the window of Form 2B opened. Pete stopped shooting.
Mr Parish appeared at the window. ‘Milky’ Parish taught Latin and English and was famous for his ‘vagueness’. His words I remember to this day, “I am sorry to spoil your fun boys, but I have got a detention going on here and I can’t hear myself think. Could you please be a bit quieter?” Such a lovely man; we apologised put the automatic weapons down and retired to the Armoury (above the junior cloakroom) for a fag. I do hope this recollection stirs memories for those who were around at the time and entertains others. Other great CCF memories are of being marooned in huge snow drifts on Salisbury Plain in 1963. If you are out there Watkins, my apologies. Yours faithfully (CSM) Bruce MARTIN (1966)
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ALUMNI EVENTS
OXFORD LATYMERIANS’ DINNER at Balliol This year’s well attended dinner was held the chair in ) (2012 I College, with Paolo SPINGARD Head, the to reply in h speec ng who gave a movi David Goodhew.
enjoyed A number of Latymer staff and Governors studying uates meeting with our post and undergrad kes. Broo rd at Oxford and Oxfo
Saskia MONDON-BALLANTYNE and Hattie FODDER (2014)
Jordy JURITZ and Hossein SHARAFI (2013)
Alex TIMMONS, Raffi HAGUENAUER, and Will GRIMOND (all 2014)
ES (1984) Paolo SPINGARDI (2012) and Mark HOLM
A HEALTHCARE NETWORKING SOCIAL An evening for those who work in healthcare was held at School, attended by parents, 30 Latymerians and a number of sixth formers who are hoping for medical careers. An amusing address was given by Gubby Ayida; Gubby is Divisional Medical Director at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and founder of the Women’s Wellness Centre and, in her spare time, a Latymer Governor. The evening met its purpose as being an enjoyable and informal social as well as a chance to connect with others in healthcare.
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NETBALL Organised by Charlotte FAKTOR (2007), a group of girls have formed a Latymerians’ Netball Squad and entered themselves in the Go Mammoth evening league which plays in Victoria, London . The group includes: Charlie WATSON (2006), Livvy LOATES, Emma DARKE, Sophie IRELAND, Charlotte FAKTOR, Susanna LAZARUS, Patricia PAKULSKA (all 2007), Lucy GODDARD, Charlie PORTER, Hannah MARKOWSKA (all 2009), Celia RESTON, Tally LAZARUS and Melissa HADDLETON (all 2011). They won their last match of the season quite convincingly so finished on a high after winning most of their matches! They plan a celebratory Prosecco night before starting their
Tally, Charlotte, Emma and Livvy
next season in June. If anyone else is interested in playing then please get in touch with Charlotte: charlottefaktor@hotmail.co.uk
ROUND THE RIVER RUN This year the race was run clockwise, everyone hitting Hammersmith Bridge first as they negotiated a very busy towpath on both sides of the river. A number of supporters were at the finishing point outside the School’s Boathouse to cheer the runners in. Gideon SHAWYER (1997) won in 29m 30s on his first appearance and was awarded the Trophy later at Auriol Boathouse where people relived fond school day memories and caught up on news.
River Run participants on the Prep School’s stairs
walk, whilst Gareth HUGHES (1959) walked the whole course. This event is always on the first Sunday morning in March; thanks to Barry DORN (1950) and Thomas JAGGS for organising this event.
NEXT EDITION…
Somme Battlefields April’s Latymerians’ tour to the NICOLSON Jim and G NIN DOW led by Taylor report will A (both 1971) was a great success. the with g alon ion; feature in the next edit successful Gild Reunion.
This year just 8 runners competed, although we had a dozen supporters and lots of ‘sick notes’. Results: 1st Gideon SHAWYER (1997); 2nd= jointly: Peter GOUGH (1996), Thomas JAGGS (1996), Simon UNDERWOOD (1982); 5th Dave SKYE (née Sochachewsky, 1962); 6th Toomas OJASOO (1969); 7th Matt SENDOREK (1969) and 8th Peter SCATCHARD (1966). More active supporters were Rick STUBBING (1958) and Tony TAYLOR (1955) who took a constitutional
Alex STADDON FOSTER (L6), Dr Hitesh DABASIA (1998) and Dr Anojan ARULANANTHAN (2000), far right
Gubby Ayida
Hasina PATEL (2008), Roger STARORYPINSKI (1987) and Dr Elissa REKHI (2008)
Dr Andy CIECIERSKI (1983) and Dr Richard SZYDLO (1977)
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SOCIAL NEWS
We congratulate the following Latymerians who have shared their special news with us…
Ellie and Niel
Niel BOWERMAN (2005) married Eleanor James last June. Lewis DRUMMOND was the Best Man and John DAVIS (both 2005) mixed the first dance music! Their wedding was in Oxwich Bay, on the Gower Peninsular in South Wales and included a mass swim event as a nod to how the couple met – whilst swimming in the river at Oxford.
Sam HUTCHINSON (2007) recently married Cate. Jack MORRISSEY (2008) was the Best Man, Charlie RIGALL (2009) was a groom’s man; Sam’s sister, Sheldyn (2013) was a bridesmaid. Harry and Rose
Dr Polly CRAWFORD (2004) recently married Edward James; Polly’s brother, Sam (2002) was at the wedding. Polly is currently working as a clinical paediatric psychologist at the Evelina Hospital in St Thomas’ and is also a qualified yoga instructor.
Harry McVEIGH and ROSE CHEGWIN (both 2006) were married in March at the Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbott, Devon by the River Tamar. Harry’s Best Man was his fellow White Lies band member, Jack LAWRENCE BROWN. The couple will be based in San Francisco with Rose’s job for the coming months. Other Latymer attendees on their big day were: Anna (née BRADLEY) and Ben HAWTHORN, Will STREET, Max KNIGHT, Simon ANDERSON and Giles MAFFETT.
Fiona and Giles
Fiona Fulton on 5 September 2015 Giles VERTIGAN (2000) married t ershire. Arthur HICKS was his Bes cest at Elmore Court, Elmore, Glou 0) 200 (all ES JON th msman and Gare Man, Charlie CRANE was a groo ons. Pars and sh Mar for of IT attended. Giles works as a Head
After being together for 3 years, Jolyon COY and Blanche SCHOFIELD (both 2003) married at the Caroline Gardens Chapel in London on 20 September 2015. The reception was at Brunswick House, Vauxhall.
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Latymerian guests included Blanche’s brother, Fred (1999) and his wife Katherine (née WILLIAMS, 1998) who was a bridesmaid. Also present were Louise ELDERTON (2002), Zein JA’FAR, Ben GRAHAM, Will THEAKSTON, Claire SALAMA, and Sophie FARRAH (all 2003). Jolyon’s sister, Esme who is currently at Latymer was one of the bridesmaids. Jolyon is an actor and among his many recent credits are: The Deep Blue Sea, TV series Mr Selfridge and recently played the lead in Little Eyolf at the Almeida Theatre. Blanche is a communication support worker/translator for Deaf First.
Jolyon and Blanche
Harry and Rose with Latymer guests
We have learnt of a number of other Latymerians who recently started family life by becoming parents and we offer them our congratulations: Sam MILLER (1999) and Anna on the recent birth of their son, Alexander. Sam works as a television writer and director. Vasiles POLYDOROU (1999) and his partner, Kimberley on the arrival of their son, Oscar. Vasiles is a senior architect at AHMM.
Tom DWYER (1999 known now as Tom O’MALLEY) and his wife Kerry are congratulated on the arrival of their son, Charley on 7 October. Tom wor ks for business transfer agents Christie and Co in Manchester. his Actor, Rufus JONES (1993) and duce intro to d prou are girlfriend Philippa ). ured pict ( a Will and trix Bea
Charlie and Tom
. Adam lives Adam CRAIG (2002) and his wife, Tamsyn now have a son, William in Hertfordshire. boy, Ethan in Dr Chris SAUNDERSON (2002) and his wife, Sally had a baby January. Chris is practising medicine in West Yorkshire. of their daughter, James DURNFORD (2002) and his wife celebrated the arrival in Hong Kong. live they and ant consult ing resourc a is Ava on 18 March. James
are proud to announce the OFIELD (1998, née WILLIAMS) Fred (1999) and Katherine SCH Apple and Katherine is for ks wor Fred . turns one in June arrival of their son, Joshua, who ert at Bonham’s Auctioneers. an entertainment memorabilia exp
Katherine, Fred and Joshua
e, If you have news to share of your special anniversary, marriag please children your of arrival the te celebra to or civil partnership, contact the Editor. on We profusely apologise to Charlie Watson and Jonno Roberts for the misreport in the last edition.
STAFF NEWS n Matt Pollard (ex-English Dep’t) is now Head of English at Bolton School. We learn that Nick Welford is Head of Biology at Bryanston School in Dorset.
n Rachel Field (now Mrs Vaughan) has a little boy, Charlie and is Assistant Head of Mathematics at Sacred Heart School in Auckland, New Zealand, just ‘down the road’ from fellow Latymer Mathematics colleague, John Payne who is now Deputy Head at King’s College in Auckland.
n Dr Katy Ricks (English Dep’t 80s) has been The Head of Sevenoaks School since 2002. After Latymer she took posts at King Edward’s School, Birmingham, St Edward’s School, Oxford and she was then Deputy Head at Highgate School before her move to Sevenoaks.
H a n g in g u p th e ir g ow n s ! Two long serving LUS teachers have decided to retire this summer: Sally Markowska (Eng lish and Head of U6th) after 25 years of service, and also your newsletter Editor, Nigel Orton (formerly Head of Lower School and Second Master) after 41 years teaching Biology and coaching sport (rugby and athletics). Sam Ada ms (English Dept) will succeed Sally in her Head of Year role. However, both Sally and Nigel will continue to work at Latymer part-time on alumni rela tions and alumni events. In respect of Nigel he remains the first point of contact for Latymerians. Anyone who would like to send best wishes to Sally or Nigel on their retireme nt from teaching can use LatymeriansNetwork@Latymer-u pper.org or send cards by post. Their valedictory is on 7 July and to join the guest list please email your inte rest.
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that that the The fantastic news is arded for the first aw en be scholarship has who will join Latymer time to a young lady “Robert Orme Sixth in September as the dy four A Levels Form Scholar” to stu Without the 100% including Art History. s this scholarship, nie pa om bursary that acc dreamed of studying mer she could never have 8, with some of his for 200 ge, brid Cam is to endow this at e pe Robert Orm The Asian Latymerian Council at Latymer. Our ho ts d the fund will den an stu ty 1966 Victor Apps tui Art of rpe y Histor award in pe 1971 Malcolm Hanney full amount required remain open until the 1990 Arif Anwar R LA would like to add HO u yo SC If . E has been raised ROBERT ORM 2002 James Durnford e a gift to Latymer’s 2002 Leela Pandit to the fund, or pledg Orme retired in Mr le rab pa l, please don’t om wil inc e Th endowment in your ng at Latymer. The Australasian Latymer Council ch. 14 after 47 years teachi tou 20 in t ge hesitate to 1946 Basil Walby ort that Robert is I am delighted to rep 1955 Clive Trotman nd fou tly en qu fre s scholarship, be In conjunction with thi in fine form and can 1956 Jim Tilley lunching or ol colleagues have r ho Sc me d for un his aro d t 1969 John King Robert an helping ou the in t no is he ster days” at en 1994 Ed Gapper run two Art History “ta in the staff canteen wh posed pro his 1995 Thomas Correia local maintained ng m chi fro ear pils res Latymer for pu British Library 2004 Aleco Lazaridis rts po sup ly ive them to Art History schools to introduce book. He also very act ng chi tea t. Although many by s jec The Canadian Latymerian Council ort as an academic sub our fundraising eff ing giv d 1955 Trevor Jones sses an offer the subject of their schools don’t Art History evening cla 1955 David Havard go ich wh m fro s to inspire some ds pe at A Level, Robert ho lectures, all the procee 1957 David Stiles dying it either at mme. 1960 C. Hugh Grant of them to consider stu to our bursary progra y. 1962 Jeffrey Simons Latymer or at Universit r pupils and their 1963 Peter Basey Many of Robert’s forme nt me his retire or of Development 1982 Jimson Bienenstock Amanda Scott, Direct parents chose to mark a d fun to al pe ap US Friends of Latymer by contributing to an in Florence is rm Scholarship” PS: Robert’s App on Art Board of Directors “Robert Orme Sixth Fo ing . join nes n iTu rso ung pe 1957 Ron Phillips (Treasurer) available on to be awarded to a yo 1963 David Godfrey e.com/watch?v= History for A Level; t Ar dy stu to er PPS: View www.youtub ym Lat t 1969 Michael Freeman no uld wo otherwise D0NZdz8dLLM a young person who 1976 Jamie Grant (Chair) s. fee r ou ord aff to 1980 Mark Bullimore (Secretary) le be ab 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
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