LATYMERIAN Sir Steve Redgrave addresses the School assembly
OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR LATYMERIANS (ALUMNI OF LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL)
Letters to the Editor…
YOUR LETTERS
CCF Dear Editor, I was interested to read the CCF article in the May 2016 issue of Latymerian. As a former Staff Sergeant in the CCF who subsequently enjoyed a thirty year career in the Royal Air Force, I recall many good times at Tilshead Camp especially the year of 1963. There were three or four of us ‘NCOs’ billeted in a room at the end of a hut. One friend with whom I am still in contact, Peter VARLEY (1964) was one, a Sergeant in the RAF section and it was his fault that I joined the RAF! To help with the bitterly cold temperatures, we found that if you removed the firebricks from the coal burning, cast iron stoves you could get them red hot half way to the ceiling (and toast bread on them). What Health and Safety would say now, I know not!
Pianos Dear Editor, The item about pianos on the back page of the May 2016 edition of Latymerian reminded me how things have changed since my days at School. I think there were only two upright pianos: one in a narrow cramped room next to the old music room, used by the long-suffering piano teacher; and another used by the violin teacher Norah Parkinson. Neither instrument was a joy to play. In addition, the school possessed two grand pianos: a lovely Bechstein in the music room, and another grand in the hall next to the Headmaster’s room. This latter instrument was definitely inferior, much older and with a poor tone and action. At Latymer I was quite well known as a pianist and violinist, and played in many school concerts. Towards the end of my school days I arranged to perform Beethoven’s 1st piano concerto with the school orchestra. I think this was probably the first time that a mainstream classical concerto had been played, and I was keen to give it its best chance, so I asked the music master, Cliff Harman, whether it would be possible to move the
One afternoon we managed to struggle through the snow to Tilshead village where the off-licence in the village sold us each a bottle of cheap port, probably at the cost of about half a crown. The result was very sore heads and for some, Peter included, port was never to be touched again. We were exceptionally lucky to have such a well-run and respected CCF, and I am sure, the training we gave to many in London District Cadet Forces will never be forgotten. The late much respected Lt Col Stewart must take the credit for that. Yours Ray CONDON (1964) Wg Cdr RAF Ret’d
Bechstein from the music room to the hall. Alas, he felt that moving it the whole length of the main corridor would not be wise. A couple of months before the concerto concert, I played the first movement of Beethoven’s Waldstein sonata on the old grand, as part of the annual music & drama competitions. This sonata contains a large number of loud repeated quaver chords. This must have set up a sympathetic vibration in the piano frame, and I gradually became aware that the piano was swaying back and forth. I was concentrating on the music, but apparently the audience (including the Headmaster) became very alarmed that the legs would give way and the piano would collapse! Shortly after that, the school found the funds to purchase a good used grand, with the advice of Sidney HARRISON (1918), a Latymerian and professional pianist. So I had the benefit of a good, much newer instrument for my concerto after all. Regards Alan BLACKWELL (1963)
… You asked for memories: Two masters’ names stick in my mind to this day. One was that of Mr Evans, who taught physics, because he was universally known as ‘Hake’ even by other masters, because, I suppose he had big, goggly eyes. When he spoke at his retirement ceremony, he said, “I can assure all you boys I leave here with a great big Hake at the bottom of my heart!” The other tale is of a new master who was to teach Biology. His name was Mr Bott. The Head master introduced thus.” I am sure you will all be pleased to have Mr Bott amongst us“. He was hereafter called “Mr Ongstus”. I loved my time at the school, even though my academic record was not startling! At 24 years I graduated from St Andrews University subsequently becoming a GP and Hospital Practitioner in Lancaster, until retirement in 1991.
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Dr John CARNE (1948)
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news on our Twitter feed: We reported more elite sports ort LATYMER SPORT @LatymerSp ction for the sele on inho Mar is Congratulations to Ana d. Good luck at @EnglandHockey U16 JPRC squa ing. summer train essful J15 Girls’ crew Anais is also a member of our succ , as did the J15 Boys. atta Reg low that won this season’s Mar
Latymer has a World Champion gymnast! In March Alex Papworth (Yr 11) flew with the GB team to Putian in China to compete in the 9th World Age Group Acrobatic Gymnastics Championship; Alex was part of the GB winning performance and won gold! He also went on to smash his GCSE results too.
Rowers in training
The Head, David Goodhew with crick eter, Jason Atherton and Ms Lucy Cole in the Palace garden
collection at the National Our rowers accrued a big medal School’s crews swept Schools’ Championship where the als from 19 events med 12 with the board, cruising home Octuple (racing in Ten medals were gold: J14 Girls rse record. The J14 cou new a Alan Watson) setting es) and the J15 Holm y And in ing (rac B Girls Octuple fiths) set the Grif Kate in Girls Coxed Quad B (racing ts. even new e thes benchmarks for Octuple (racing in Other golds were the J14 Boys ed Four (racing in Cox s Boy J15 n); Sloane Robinso Four B (racing in ed Bobby Thatcher); J15 Boys Cox in Nick Sennett); ing (rac t Eigh Valerie Chute); J15 Girls Watson) and setting J15 Girls Eight B (racing in Alan ed Four; J16 Boys Cox s a new course record; J16 Boy cher) and setting That by Bob in ing Coxed Four B (rac t. the benchmark for this new even ze medals. We also added silver and two bron so well in this ed No other school has ever perform ! ome oars championship – how
SCHOOL NEWS
A round up of some activity from Latymer last term.
LATYMER’S DUKE OF EDINB URGH AWARD SUCCESSES ARE CELEBRATED AT BUCKINGHA M PALACE On 16 May 2016, Geography teac her, Lucy Cole, our Award Scheme coordinator and Head, David Goodhew, attended a Gold Award presentation at Buc kingham Palace. The School was presented with a special plaq ue by DofE celebrity supporter Jason Atherton, ackn owledging Latymer’s commitment to running the Sch eme and thanking us for giving young people the opportu nity to transform their lives. HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, with HRH the Earl and Countess of Wessex were present to congratulate young Gold Award achievers and orga nisations that deliver the Award Scheme. Latymer Upp er has a long history of participation in this scheme. For many years Chris Hammond was our lead teacher; we suspect many readers will have good memories of bein g in the scheme under Chris, or now Lucy’s leadership?
n In May one of our many DofE expedition groups by chance met Ian STAUNTON (1973) in Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey. We thank Ian for helping resolve some navigational issues! Other trips and expeditions occupied pupils over their recent summer vacation following on from last term’s enjoyable Activities Week and successful Sports Day events that wound up last term for the summer vacation. Activities Week
Ian with some of our Yr 9 pupils in a Bronze DofE group
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SCHOOL NEWS
STOP PRESS: SUMMER EXAM RESULTS:
across the board with “It was a fantastic performance . A*-B at es over 95% of A level grad in every A Level taken: 17 students were awarded an A* 25 at least 3 A*s. and A*s 4 t 9 pupils gained at leas ed to one of these six 41% of the year group are head , Imperial, LSE, Oxford ham Dur ge, brid institutions: Cam and UCL”. g at least five A*-C At GCSE: 100% of pupils achievin es were gained grades GCSEs. Over 1000 A* grad re, seven pupils figu this Of . year by pupils across the achieved at least 10 achieved 11 A* grades, 23 pupils A* grades and 110 8 t leas A* grades, 66 achieved at ss a wide range acro es grad A* five t achieved at leas A* in Maths an of subjects. 75% of pupils achieved and English.
3 Sixth Form boys with Mrs Cameron
One of our Sixth Form Partners hip teams was invited to meet Samantha Cameron at 10 Downing Street. You can read more school new s on our web site at www.latymer-upper.org
n The EU Referendum vote was mirrored by an internal Latymer EU Referendum. Whilst the nation was evenly split with a narrow Brexit outcome, the School was far more decisive with 85% wishing to Remain. Over the summer holidays a refurbishment of the flooring and lighting in the School Hall took place. This will make for a wonderful ambience for the annual Latymerians’ Dinner on 25 November; you can book your seat now!
SPORTS CENTRE The other exciting news was the official opening of our fantastic Sports Centre by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE on the first day of this term. See the cover photo. Sir Steve inspiringly addressed the School before unveiling the Foundation Stone and touring the facility. The blade from the Los Angeles Olympic Games used by the late Andy HOLMES MBE (1978) when he won a gold medal alongside Sir Steve Redgrave in the coxed four event was presented to the School by Andy’s widow, Gabby and will hang in the new Sports Centre. Andy’s former 1978 1st VIII crew mates were on hand to witness the presentation.
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The 1978 1st VIII crew: Huw JONES, Matthew BOND, Peter WHITFIELD, Henry BLYTHE, Gabby and daughter, Sir Steve Redgrave, Nick JORDAN and Mark TRIGG
We sadly report the passing of Enid Stubbs who worked as an assistant in Latymer’s Library for many years; she was mother of Simon (1981) and Matthew (1984) to whom we extend our sincere condolences. Congratulations to our Development Officer, Cristabel Middleton, who on 28 May married her partner, Darryl Hall.
NEWS OF FORMER LATYMER STAFF
Lower School and Second Master) together with Sally Markowska (English and Head of Year in the Sixth Form). They both retired from teaching however, they will continue assisting Latymer’s Development Team with alumni activity and fundraising. They look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming events along with other current and former staff. There was a retirement party for Kris, Sally and Nigel on the 7 July attended by a large number of former pupils, parents and their colleagues.
Chris Hammond with Kris Spencer
STAFF NEWS
NEWS of CURRENT and FORMER STAFF
Peter Stevens, retired Mathematics meets Jon Payne, Deputy Head of King’s College, Auckland at his school during Peter’s NZ holiday travels.
Dave Scott (PE) is now Principal of the Middle School at Auckland’s Kristin School. Ian Barr (Chemistry and 1st X1 Soccer Coach) retired from UCS, Hampstead in July where he had held the post of Head of Chemistry and Science.
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Marcus Cliff Hodges (English and Head of Lower School) is now Deputy Warden of Forrest School, Snaresbrook, London. Katy Playfair (Classics) has moved from Brighton College to run the department at Norwich School. Matthew Pearce (Physics) has settled with his young family in New Jersey, US where he is the Executive Principal of the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS).
Nigel Orton with Adam TOOP (2004)
After the Governors’ meeting last term, there were the traditional drinks with the staff on the Piazza. This year, suddenly at the start of socialising, fifty members of staff broke the relative peace to perform a lively and loud samba set that echoed around the site and beyond giving testimony to their energy, culture and creativity and demonstrating the fun of working at Latymer. How had they kept their rehearsals so quiet? In a large staff of 145 teachers at Latymer there are always departures and arrivals. In July we said farewell to Kris Spencer (Head of Middle School and Geography), Reno Savva (Chemistry), Jo Scott and Lisa Thompson (Biologists), Alex Birchmore (Physics), Chetna Kava (Office Manager) and David Baker (Design Technology). In addition two senior staff leavers were Nigel Orton (Biology, Athletics/Rugby Coach and formerly a Head of
Four former Heads of Lower School gather at Nigel Orton’s retirement dinner. L to R: Nigel, John Butterworth (a retired Headmaster living in Thailand), Stuart Dorrian now Principal of Latymer Prep and Ian Davies who is currently Head of Brentwood School
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STAFF NEWS
Of Nigel Orton: Nigel created the alumni office from scratch in 1996 and worked on launching an appeal for bursaries. In this role he is well known to readers, introducing a range of alumni events, your newsletter and in growing and connecting the global Latymerians’ Network. He is committed to the Appeal that allows the school to now offer bursaries to many bright, deserving pupils. Many of you were also taught Biology by Nigel, in his tutor group, or canoed on his activities week Marlow
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Camp, undertook an expedition or were in his sports teams and maybe enjoyed a rugby tour and will have your own memories. Behind the scenes Nigel has written the School timetable, and at various times led on PR, Health & Safety and played a key role in the move to co-education. He was also seconded to sit once a week as a Magistrate. His work in schools’ rugby has stretched further afield, coaching Middlesex teams for many years and currently he is the Chairman of England Schools’ Rugby.
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The December 2007 page from the Australian Rugby Tour’s fund raising calendar
n Georgie GRUNDY-CAMPBELL (née Campbell) (1998) was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to medical care. Georgie is currently in Turkey assisting Syrian refugees, we have previously reported on her work in Sierra Leone on the Ebola epidemic. n Alan SENDOREK (2000) who served as Head of Political Press at Number 10 during the Coalition Government received an OBE in Mr Cameron’s Resignation Honours.
by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of the distinguished Australian conductor Simone Young, and broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. n Carl JOHN (1997) is now a First Officer with Emirates Airlines.
n Anna WIRSZYCZ (2013) captained St Hild and St Bede’s Hockey Club at Durham University over the last two seasons. n Latymerians performing this year at The Edinburgh Fringe included: Eve DELANEY (2014) in Wasted (Cambridge Uni’s Amateur Dramatic Club); James ESLER (2012) in A Matter of Life & Death (York University); Tiffany BLACK (2014) in Tone Down for What; Sophia CHETIN-LEUNER and Billie de BUITLÉAR (both 2012) in Save + Quit written by Sophia; Lotte SPRING-RICE (2007) in Exactly Like You, and Helena WESTERMAN (2013) in The School for Wives; and finally, Ruby THOMAS (2009) performed a comedy set at the venue, Just the Tonic at The Caves. n Isabel ADOMAKOH YOUNG (2011) with her Godolphin friend, Marina Blake set up the Brainchild Festival, for emerging artists, which won the 2015 AIM Best Independent Festival Award and has been nominated for a 2016 award too. n Lucy IVISON and Tom ELLEN’s (both 2001) novel Never Evers was nominated in The Telegraph 2016 Best Young Author List.
Carl (left) met Damien LIBURD (1996) on a simulator training exercise
n Yaseen SALOOJEE (2010) has completed his Commercial Pilot Licence and is now based at London Gatwick flying as a First Officer for Easyjet.
n Bill FAIRNEY (1959) has published, Fifty Shades of Yarg (www.dieselpublishing.co.uk), a book which may interest cheese lovers, under his pen name of Will Fenn. Bill recently played Henry Higgins in The Musicals at Hawkesbury Upton’s Flower Festival. n Hugh GRANT’s (1978) film, Florence Foster Jenkins in which he stars with Meryl Streep was released in May and was very well received at the Box Office. Hugh is to receive the 2016 Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Icon Award for this film.
NEWS OF LATYMERIANS
We are always looking out for information online about Latymerians to share, and we invite members’ contributions about their news, career steps, achievements, hobbies and pursuits, and their charitable and community engagement plus any amusing stories or details of a ‘get together’.
n Sebastian BORN (1970) is the Associate Director (Literary) at the National Theatre. n Preston THOMPSON (2011) co-wrote the film script to Kids in Love, starring Cara Delevingne: on release from 26 August. n Tom BIDDLE (2011) is hosting a show on Guildford’s community radio station, Kane FM Ltd. n Robert ANDERSON (1982) is Chief News Editor at bne IntelliNews. n Allegra STRATTON (1998) is now National News Editor at ITN News. n On 15 and 16 July the World Premiere performance of an opera, Icarus took place at the 41st Fondazione Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte, di Montepulciano, Tuscany; words by Keith Warner and music by Professor David BLAKE (1955). n Bayan NORTHCOTT (1959) was at the Royal Albert Hall on 31 August to hear the world premiere of his new concerto for orchestra, commissioned by the BBC for the 2016 BBC Proms. The 18-minute score was performed
Yaseen receiving his Wings
n We admire the energy of Flight Lieutenant Charlotte FISHMAN (2006) for volunteering as a RAF reservist and on leading an Air Cadet Squadron in Wimbledon. Charlotte is soon to complete her MBA. n Lambros VARNAVIDES (1967) retired as MD and Global Head of Shipping at RBS in 2014. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Baltic Exchange and Chair of their Investments and Charity Committees. He is Senior Trustee of the Lloyds Register Foundation and Chair of the Grants Committee. Lambros is also a Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights and Chair of their Finance Committee. In 2014 he co-wrote a book on Maritime Economics, which was published by Macmillan Palgrave Press.
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NEWS OF LATYMERIANS
n Chris PERFECT (2006) was the Senior Private Secretary to the Minister for Life Sciences, George Freeman MP; after the recent reshuffle he is now Senior Private Secretary at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
n Some of the Class of 1971, based in West London, are enjoying a May Sunday of Pimms, coffee and afternoon tea hosted by Lisa and Brian LEWIS.
n Dr Richard MALONEY (1990) has left his headship of St Bede’s to become Headmaster of Uppingham School. n Dr Oliver DUNNETT (2001) is currently teaching Geography at Queen’s University, Belfast. Tom DEARDEN (1998) is now teaching English at Kingsbury High School, in Brent. n In October 2015 IAIN BLAXALL (1978) was awarded a long service prize at Norwich School’s Speech Day; he has served 34 years (102 terms) in their PE and Sports Department. He continues to teach there with no retirement in sight! n Rosie LITTLEJOHNS (2013) has returned to the UK after time teaching in Madagascar. Rosie is studying at Bristol University and once appeared on BBC’s Eggheads in 2013. n Diane PROPSTING (2004) was working in international development; having achieved a PGCE at Kingston University, she is now teaching special needs children in a London school. She was awarded the Dave Marris Prize for Outstanding Practice in her PGCE course. n Tom BUSH (2006) has completed his PGCE at UCL and is taking up a Music teaching post at a community school in Dagenham, East London. Chloe CRAN (2011) is teaching History in Hounslow, having completed her PGCE at Roehampton Uni in June. Otis LINDBLOM-SMITH (2008) completed his Early Years training at Kingston University and has joined the staff at Mulberry House School. Simon OOI (2006) is teaching Mathematics at Whitgift School, Croydon. n David BUCKINGHAM (1971) has moved from his post at the Institute of Education and is now at Loughborough University as Professor of Communications and Media Studies. n Jacob LLOYD (2005) is in the Balliol Oxford Team in the current series of BBC’s University Challenge. Jacob is working towards his DPhil in English.
Clockwise from the left: June and Joe LAWRENCE, Richard KESSEL, Kenneth EDWARDS, Linda and Ed TIPPELT, Angela Edwards and Lisa Lewis
n Colin WIGGINS (1972) was previously Head of Education and is now Special Projects Curator at the National Gallery. He is responsible for their associate artist scheme. He has curated several exhibitions at the Gallery, including those of Paula Rego, Anthony Caro, Sir Peter Blake, Bridget Riley and, most recently, Michael Landy. n John PEMBERY (1956) A former science teacher John has recently exhibited in the his insect paintings in the Wisbech Museum having given up art in his third year at Latymer John took up painting two years ago, at the age of 77. He believes his art teacher, Sid Merrils, would turn in his grave!
n Martin KNIGHT and Campbell CHRISTIE met up with John ANFIELD (all 1974) in a reunion that saw this ‘Whitton mafia’ trio take in a ‘scintillating’ local soccer derby between Arbroath v Montrose (score: 0-0). The steak and black pudding half-time pies, accompanied by piping hot Bovril, helped to keep out the North Sea’s chilly winds and a brisk walk in the hills the following day blew away any remaining fumes from Saturday’s ‘late evening’.
n Two Latymerians were selected to row for GB in the European Universities Games held in Zagreb in July. Alexander EVANGELIDIS (2010) of Loughborough University raced in the Men’s Quad and Barnaby STROUD-TURP (2012) of Newcastle University in the Men’s Coxless Four. Barney is the Club President at Newcastle.
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Martin, John and Campbell
n In our May edition we asked if any other Latymerians had received the award of Chevalier of the French Légion d’honneur. We since learnt that Manfred MICHEL (1956) was awarded this distinction in 1990 for his contribution to European reconciliation and cooperation in the shape of the European Union.
We bring you news of Latymerians who are living or working away from the UK. n Celia Wallace (2004) is based in Sydney as a senior business director at M&C Saatchi Australia. n Tom MELHUISH (2007) is practising as a junior doctor in NSW at Waga Waga’s Rural Referral Hospital. n Sahil PATEL (2012) will be researching for a PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Sydney for the next few years.
CANADA n Julia TORY (2011) has embarked upon studies for a juris doctorate at the University of Toronto. Will you be in Toronto on October 23rd? If so, please join our Latymerian Brunch – see ‘Events’
a new position as a visiting scientist at the NASA Goddard Flight Centre in Maryland, to research technologies for a future space-based gravitational wave detector. Paul is also engaged to be married in May 2017. n Douglas BOLLINGER (2010) is a medical physicist who is taking up a residency in St Louis, Missouri based at the Washington University. Lucas SHORVON, Arthur DELANEY (both 2007), Augustus PREW (2006), Joe ARMITAGE, Louis MOLE, Richard CHAPELOW (all 2007), Gabriella ENDACOTT (2008) and Claudia MOROSS (2007)
COSTA RICA n Tom LAWRENCE (2009) is working in Quepos for the Sloth Institute (a NFP organisation) enhancing the welfare and conservation of sloths.
DENMARK n Andrew JACKSON (1986) is Associate Professor of Korean Studies at the University of Copenhagen. He lives in the city with his 2 year old twin sons, Geno and Joe. Andrew has also published two books recently, The 1728 Musin Rebellion: Politics and Plotting in Eighteenth-Century Korea and, Korean Screen Cultures.
EGYPT
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n Nick NASON (2003) is a human rights lawyer, and is currently on extended leave whilst learning Arabic in Cairo. Nick volunteers in London as a Marine Reservist and in May 2015 passed out as a Royal Marine Commando gaining the elite ‘green beret’.
MEXICO n Dom PASTEINER (2007) is an industry analyst and journalist for Mexico Business Publishing.
NETHERLANDS n Damon DEAN (1989) lives in Amsterdam with his wife, Sharon and their two daughters, Hava (4) and Sarai (2). Damon has worked for Kyocera Document Solutions Europe for ten years now and is currently their General Counsel for their Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia HQs.
SOUTH AFRICA n Samer AKRAM (1994) is working for Unichem in Durban.
n Arthur DELANEY’s band, HÆLOS played at LA music venue, The Echo, before performing at the annual Coachella Music Festival. The picture shows some Latymerian friends meeting him by his tour bus in Echo Park. n Anja SALONEN (2012) is based in LA and is regularly exhibiting her art, recently at @LeiMinSpace. View www.anjasalonen.com n Latymerian journalists based in America who report on news back to the UK include: David MILLWARD 1972 (Daily Telegraph), Ed PILKINGTON 1979 (Guardian – Chief Reporter) and Mia De GRAAF 2009 (Daily Mail). Not to mention Nathan KING 1979 as correspondent for CCTV and NY Bureau Chief for FSN.
LATYMERIANS OVERSEAS
AUSTRALIA
n We are always delighted to hear when groups of Latymerians informally meet up. Do please share your news and photographs of these gatherings with us. We often report on the US ‘North West Six’ who regularly meet in Washington State, but this time we feature a biennial get together in Dr Peter TAYLOR’s (1966) home in Oceanside, San Diego, California. Seated: Eve and David GODFREY, David TALBOT (both 1963) and Olga. Standing: Peter TAYLOR and Pat (1966), Jon BURNARD (1976), Judith and Ron PHILLIPS (1957)
UNITED STATES Will you be in Chicago on October 25th? Or in Boston or Washington DC on Oct 26th, or in Manhattan on 27th? If so, please join our Latymerians’ social gatherings – see ‘Events’ or our website. Science and technology enthusiasts will have heard of the first direct detection of gravitational waves, a key prediction of Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Dr Paul FULDA (2003) has been an active member of the research collaboration responsible for this discovery during his PhD studies at the University of Birmingham; he has been awarded the Gravitational Wave International Committee’s thesis prize and an appointment as Postdoctoral Researcher and Assistant Scientist at the University of Florida. This summer Paul started
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LATYMERIANS OVERSEAS
n Imogen ROUX (2010) is at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NY and teaches drama at Rikers Island Prison.
n Sophia CHETIN-LEUNER (2012) will be taking an MA degree at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
n NY based, Jay SEAN (1997) has been back in the recording studios releasing his latest, successful song, Make My Love Go.
n Abby ADLER (2016) studying Fashion Design at the Parsons New School of Design in New York.
n Paul CARTLICH (1994) is an award winning movie trailer editor working in New York. He has edited trailers for films such as Prometheus, Kick-Ass and Filth. His latest work was for Jason Bourne and the indie film The Childhood of a Leader. He is currently working for Giaronomo Productions on Broadway.
n Connor BENSON (2015) is studying Liberal Arts at the University of Pennsylvania. n Georgia HELLARD TIMM (2015) is studying Liberal Arts at Princeton University. n Helena ESSEX (2016) is studying Liberal Arts at Pomona College, California. n Ben WEAVER (2016) is studying Liberal Arts at Williams College, MA. n Louis COURTS (2016) will be joining Berkelee College of Music in Boston. n Antione NIGOND (2016) is studying Economics and Finance at McGill University, Montreal. n Alice AZZARELLI-BONNARDEL (2016) joins the Euro-American campus at Reims at Science Po, Paris. n Saskia MOYLE (2015) joins St John’s College at the University of Sydney to study Science.
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STUDENTS Continuing the increasing trend for Latymerians to have a global vision, we congratulate our Sixth Form leavers who are taking up offers from top overseas Universities. These include the following:
n Maddie POGSON (2013) is on ‘her year abroad’ at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), from Edinburgh University where she studies Biological Sciences. We welcome news of any others studying abroad too! n Flynn BUSSON (2014) left to move to the US after taking GCSEs at Latymer and is now at Babson College, MA.
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GREAT EFFORTS
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r to the Somme Battlefields Our second Latymerians’ tou by Jim NICOLSON and Taylor took place in April led again ty of twenty five spent three DOWNING (both 1971). A par s and receiving an informative full days visiting historic site from Jim and Taylor. and engaging commentary from London and made The group travelled by coach y visited a number of a hotel in Arras their base. The ieres Memorial to the Poz the sites and laid a wreath at r Upper School honouring ‘Missing’ on behalf of Latyme lives in the Great War. Latymerians who gave their
The School’s wreath
happy to host Latymerian Peter GRUNDBERG (1993) is apest at his boutique hotel groups wishing to explore Bud discount to those in the and apartments. He offers a ity wishing to book at Brody alumni and School commun up.com House: www.BrodyHouseGro
Reflection
own: The Crisis of Shell Shock Taylor’s latest book, Breakd lished whilst the tour was in on the Somme, 1916 was pub the Somme’s anniversary progress. The Times said, “As to understand it and its hes wis approaches, anyone who buy Breakdown. terrible consequences should r again in 2017. Unfortunately It is hoped to repeat this tou ert Orme to Florence this an Art History tour led by Rob we hope to reschedule it. but d, month is unable to procee
ANNUAL LATYMERIANS’ GOLF DAY The Annual Golf Day was held at d by Hoebridge GC, Woking, organise wed follo and 2) Ian MACLEOD (196 were by a supper during which prizes ie Jack and n presented by Nigel Orto is Den the d ente Jones, who pres of JONES (1967) Prize in memory her late husband.
ALUMNI EVENTS
THE SOMME TOUR
Jim and Taylor
Splendid weather and a course in fine condition contributed to an excellent day out at Hoebridge GC on 27 May. Gary Rose, a guest of Alan ANDERSON (1958), played the best golf of the day but David HODGE (1964), pictured below left, emerged as Latymerian champion and took away the WF West silver trophy. Bob GARNER (1958), pictured below right, won the Denis Jones prize as the most improved Latymerian golfer. Other prizewinners were Robert FLINTOFF (1971), Barney GRIFFITHS (1975) and Alan Anderson. Next year’s event will take place at Lambourne Golf Club, Bucks on Tuesday 6 June. New participants, male and female, (and guests) are welcome and are invited to contact the organiser Ian Macloed (on ian@im2020.com).
HENLEY REGATTA There is always a good turn out of alumni at Henley eac h year. On the day the School’ s two crews (boys and girls)
rowed Richard PHELPS (198 3) hosted an afternoon Tea in Stewards’ Enclosure enjoyed by Latymerians and parents. On the Regatta Saturday the re was a well-attended Boat Club BBQ in the Henley Cric ket Club Field, many wore the ir Latymer Boat Club blazers. The BBQ
Adam TOOP (1984), Ben LIN STEAD (1985) and Latymer ’s Head, David Goodhew at the Hen ley Tea
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CLASS REUNION 1965-75
ALUMNI EVENTS
and leisurely partners returned to enjoy a School tour Members of the Classes of 65-75 with their e was plenty ther and d to see Latymer for the first time lunch in May. Their partners were fascinate share news and reminescences. of opportunity to meet old friends and to (1974) Robert Orme with Brian WESTON
HARDING (1970) Nigel Orton with Mike
Dennis BRETT, Dave and Jenny PRICE (1974)
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Richard HEMMERTON (1974) and Adrian MUMFORD (1975)
FOX Geoff LAVERS (1970) and Brian
Visitors are shown archive material by
(1965)
Archivist, Malcolm Smith
Lunch
Lynne and Jon MULLIN (1975)
Ken EDWARD and Ma lcolm HANNEY (both 197
THE GILD REMEMBERS… A MOROWSPECHE
senior music and drama Nearly 25 years after the Gild (a Gildani gathered to er society) stopped meeting, form name given to the the was This hold a Morowspeche. U5th and 6th form pupils, Friday after school meetings of in, heard pupil-led who with students from Godolph a. The Gild was set up dram and ic mus readings, sketches, trade gild. Officers held in 1922 based upon a medieval their roles. ify medieval-styled titles to sign
(1948) Senior Clerke then read the first Gild Chronicle. Retired teacher, Chris Hammond (Yeoman) produced the programme which was varied and kept the audience riveted as the 1982 crew’s Bunko Quartet took to the stage led by Evan ARTRO-MORRIS, with Guy BOWLES, Jonathan RUST (all 1980) and local MP, Andy SLAUGHTER (1978).
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IS Bunko Quartet: Evan ARTRO-MORR ) 1980 h (bot LES and Guy BOW
on Proust. A Searcher, Glyn Kim EYRES (1973) educated us n, Geoff LAVERS (1970) and violi the POWELL (1974) played (Reve), Stan COLLINGWOOD Chris GULL (1971), Chris Owens Master of the Pageant, (1965) Martin SOLE (1985) and ed. Shane Fletcher and orat all 1) David LONGMUIR (198 version of Salad Days. Joan Chandler sang a customised (both 1985) Martin SOLE and Michael STRICK
The Morowspeche audience
lunch, reminisced, toured Over eighty Latymerians enjoyed nded Morowspeche. exte an ed the site and then re-enact pupils who showcased They were joined by some current their own dramatic work. Dr Hugh SEELEY (both 1959) Professor Gordon McDOUGALL and
al style as a past John WOTTON (1971) in tradition using a ‘Latymer Cross’ ) tain Forwardmannus (School Cap n and Michael NELSON ope e pech ows stave, declared the Mor
and Senior Clerke, John Professor David BLAKE (1955) ical piece from the 1954 TILBURY (1954) re-enacted a mus ular Christmas topical pop a to n Jantaculum, the name give JONES (1969) performed revue. Geoff LAVERS and Nick War. There were also fond excerpts from Oh What a Lovely of Fred MAYO (1939), Mel trio ry nda tributes to the late lege N (1964) before the epic SMITH (1971) and Alan RICKMA by sixth formers. es show was rounded off by piec events calendar to hold n Maybe there is a niche in our hes? pec further Morows
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We sadly record the passing of these Latymerians:
OBITUARIES
n John Robert CHALMERS (1957) n Charles Thomas BAKER (1953) died on 4 March, aged 91. He lived in Corfe Mullin, Dorset. n Dr Colin Dennis BURROW BSc PhD (1951) Colin died suddenly on 8 May and his funeral was held in Gloucester Cathedral. He studied Zoology at King’s College, London going on to complete his PhD there. His late brother, Clive (1947) taught Chemistry at Latymer. n William Ian CONACHER BSc CEng MICE (1946) Ian was a civil engineering graduate of King’s College, London who spent his career with Heinz managing a variety of projects. Ian volunteered for the National Trust and chaired their Osterley Park Committee at one time. Ian passed away in April. n Professor Michael Ian DAVIS BSc PhD (1955) Michael died in 2013 aged 76 from lung cancer. He was the Professor of Chemistry at the University of Texas, El Paso. He took his first degrees at University College, London. After his doctorate he moved to America to serve on the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin where he would spend 51 years. 44 of these years were at El Paso where he was recruited to help transform the department from primarily undergraduate to a graduate and research-oriented focus. Michael published 60 peer-reviewed journal articles. His initial research involved determining structures of molecules in the gas phase. Later he tackled the complex thermodynamics of liquid mixtures. He relished being a teacher and mentor, developing the Computational Chemistry courses and Physical Chemistry courses. He also served as Chairman of the Faculty Senate, and as the need arose, Chairman of the Chemistry Department. Michael was awarded Professor Emeritus status in 2012. Michael’s enjoyed traveling throughout Europe – especially France, working on his extensive stamp collection while listening to classical music, and rooting for Arsenal. He was a long-time member of the Rio Grande Obedience Dog Club and on the Humane Society of El Paso’s Board of Directors for two decades, serving multiple times as president. n Royston Sidney DOUGAN (1937) Royston passed away 10 May 2014 at The Villages Hospice House. He had served in the army’s ‘Desert Rats’ during WWII. He had worked as a tour director in the travel industry and in hotel management. He and his wife, Mary relocated from London to The Villages in 2005 where he enjoyed travelling, music especially jazz, gardening and cooking. He was an avid fly fisherman, an amateur painter and played both the violin and piano. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, their two daughters Tamar Sparrow and Naomi Atkins, and his two grandchildren Adam and Mark Stiles. n John Peter GILLIS (1941) John was very proud to have attended Latymer on a scholarship. He served in the Royal Marines after leaving school. His career was spent as a detective sergeant in British Transport Police and ended as a probation officer. Our condolences go to his partner Carol and his son, Ian and daughter, Susan.
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n Ross Jean HEFFLER (1971) Paul worked as an independent marketing and advertising professional. He leaves behind his widow Lady Tara and son, Leo. Paul was Chairman of Squash at the Roehampton Club where a new Heffler Court has been opened in his memory.
n Norman Albert BEASLEY (1947) Norman worked for J Lyon & Co Ltd. n Mark HONEYSETT (1953) Mark served in the RAF for National Service after leaving School before he embarked upon retail jobs in the toy trade in the City and then in the PVC industry Mark’s working career finished in a small paper company based in Harrow. He lived with his family in Twickenham, passing away in March after a short illness. He was a family orientated man whose hobbies included badminton, supporting Brentford FC, DIY, walking and enjoying the country with his wife, Faith, and being on his boat on the Thames. n John Richard William Day JONES QC MA (1981) John’s sudden death, aged just 48 in April was a shock to his friends, family and colleagues at Doughty Street Chambers where he was a partner practising as a barrister. He was at Latymer from 1978-81 and then read PPE at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. John took silk in 2013; he was head of Doughty Street International in The Hague, and head of Doughty Street’s international criminal law team specialising in war crimes, extradition and counter-terrorism. John had been representing Julian Assange of ‘Wikileaks’ fame in the UK Government’s appeal at the time of his passing.
John
Sir Kier Starmer MP, who knew John well, said he, “made a huge contribution to international justice.” n Charles Leonard LAWRENCE (1945) Charles joined Latymer after returning from his evacuation to South Wales and cycled from Hampstead to Hammersmith to attend Latymer. He went on to win a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in Pianoforte. In September 1946 he was called up into the Army, firstly into the Middlesex Regiment and then transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps; he trained as a physiotherapist serving in Libya and Egypt and was demobbed in 1948. After working in the water treatment industry as an engineer specialising in nuclear power stations, he moved his family to Bournemouth retraining as a teacher; he then became a social worker initially running children’s homes in Kent and Sussex, ending is career in adult care. He had a lifelong passion for music and art; in retirement Charles taught art classes to the local residents where he lived. He was also President of the Bexhill Royal British legion. n Derek Chown KEMPSON FCA (1936) During WWII Derek served in the RAF as a navigator in South Africa and in operations in the Middle East and UK. From 1950-1967 he was Chief Accountant to the British South Africa Company. He also served on Latymer’s Board of Governors from 1968-1988 sitting on the Appeal Committee and the Committee for the Charitable Trust. He also acted as Director of Finance to a Government Agency until his retirement in 1984. He lived in Barnet and was kind enough to recognize the School in his will.
n John Harry NEAL MRIN ARINA (1945) Captain John Neal was a proud Latymerian who had spent his early school days evacuated to Stoke Poges. He passed away in March and is survived by his three children, Andrew, Sarah and Rebecca.
John
Being in the Sea Scouts led him to the King Edward VII Nautical School. John went on to serve with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. A refit in Newcastle during Easter 1954 gave him with the opportunity to get married to his wife, Jane. In the RFA Olna he saw active service during the Suez Crisis. His knees appear in a scene of the movie The Battle of the River Plate, in which RFA Olna featured! John gained his Masters ticket in 1956, and joined Cable and Wireless, with initial overseas postings laying inter-continental wireless cables. He was made Master of C.S. Cable Enterprise in 1976. A Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, John was also a Freeman of the City of London. After his retirement in 1983 John and Jane moved to Romsey, Hants. John joined the Southampton Master Mariners’ Club and became a ‘Cachalot’ – so called because ‘The Cachalot whale had the thickest skin, blew the hardest and spouted the most!’ Alongside consultancy work as a ship surveyor, he found time to volunteer as a guide at Romsey Abbey, drive for the Blind Club and assist in the organisation and running of the annual Romsey Show.
n Brian Peter MOSS OBE BSc (1955) Brian attended Latymer for the Sixth Form. He subsequently graduated from Nottingham University before moving into the world of engineering and business. Brian ran several successful building service and engineering companies and received the OBE for his contribution to the National Economic Development Office. He was an influential member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers becoming President in 1992-3. Brian was a keen swimmer for Ealing Swimming Club; he also enjoyed art and sculpture. Brian passed away just before his 80th birthday leaving his family and friends missing him greatly as a truly lovely man. n Robert OGILVIE (1933) Robert was a World War II British Army Medical Corps radiographer and was taken prisoner of war by the Japanese in Singapore; He survived over three years in captivity. Robert and his wife, Jean, represented the UK in pairs skating at the 1947 Europeans and World Championships, and they were the backup pair at the 1948 Olympics. They went on to work in show business, emigrating to Baltimore where they taught skating at the Northwest Ice Rink in Mount Washington for decades, Robert was renowned for imparting an analytical mind-set to generations of figure skaters. Robert also wrote several books and contributed to the Professional Skaters’ Association magazine. He was 97 years old when he passed away in 2014.
n Dr John MARKS MA MD FRCP FRCPath FRCPsych (1941) John was Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge. Despite health challenges in recent years, he remained an active fund raiser for his College. He qualified in Medicine at Middlesex, Bart’s and Westminster Hospitals. He had married and had two children. John joined Downing College as a research fellow before becoming a lecturer and Director of Studies in Medicine at Girton from 1977 until 1991 as one of the first male fellows admitted to Girton. He also held a series of medical research and other roles during his career including Marketing Director and CEO of a major international company. John rowed, boxed and played both soccer and cricket at Latymer. He was an English Trial Cap in Hockey (1946-47) and coached cricket and hockey at college and university level. For many years he had responsibility for both the men’s and women’s Boat Races. He was Senior Treasurer of the Cambridge University Boat Club from 1986-1997 and 1998-1999. In addition to his more than 30 academic publications, John published sporting histories, co-writing Battle of the Blues on the 150th anniversary of the men’s boat race, and putting together The Bumps: An Account of the Cambridge University Bumping Races 1827-1999. John was also a patron of university sport; in 2013 Girton College opened a sports pavilion named in his honour. n Anthony Harold MOODY (1942) In 1947 Tony was based in Singapore serving with the Royal Engineers and promoted to the rank of Captain. In his subsequent career Tony was with the Costain Group for many years, including a period in Nigeria. His ninetieth birthday lunch in February was celebrated with his wife Irene and family members; also present were a number of close acquaintances from Ashtead Bowling Club of which Tony was a Past President. n William Peter RICH (1948) Bill passed away in May aged 84 after spending his retirement living in Kingston upon Thames. He is a much missed father to Karen, David and the late Andrew; and grandfather to Will, Tom, Alex, Rosie and Charlie. Bill was a regular supporter of the School’s Bursary Appeal.
Robert and Joan Ogilvie
n Professor Albrecht Benno STRAUSS MA PhD (1939) Albrecht was born in Berlin in 1921 the son of two doctors. He was sent to London in 1933 when Hitler came to power and he attended Latymer Upper. In 1939 the family found refuge in the US. Albrecht graduated from Oberlin College, Ohio in English, and joined the US Army’s 798th Battalion serving in France and Germany before becoming a counter-intelligence agent involved with interrogating Nazis and worked in administration at a prison for SS officers. He obtained his masters from Tulane and his PhD from Harvard before then teaching English at Brandeis, Yale and University of Oklahoma and becoming Head of Department at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In retirement he taught part time at Dukes. His specialism was 18th century British literature and the work of Samuel Johnson. Albrecht married Nancy and they had three daughters.
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SOCIAL NEWS
We congratulate the following Latymerians who shared their special news with us. Do let us know of your weddings, births, and special anniversary celebrations. Dan PARSONS (2003) and Lucie Perrier were married in the Camden Registry Office in June and then held their celebrations in Saint-Amand Montrond, France on 27 August.
Laura and Anthony
Amelia and Julian with guests
Julian NADEN ROBINSON (2005) married Amelia Blair at Coton Lodge, Northamptonshire on the 16 July this Year. Latymerians in attendance were: George FRATER (Best Man), James WHITLEY (formerly Ebbetts-Wilson), Jonny POLAND, Adam VULLIAMY, Victor NADEN ROBINSON (2008) and Vanessa NADEN ROBINSON (2011).
Anthony DAVIES (2006) married Laura Tunbridge on the 12 June 2016 at Leez Priory and in attendance from Latymer were: Justin BUGEJA (Best Man), Ben and Anna HAWTHORN, Steve SHAW and Sam MIKKELSEN.
Ellie
Ellie BLACKFORD (2008) got married to Andrew Michael London on 20 June 2015.
We congratulate: Hamish THOMSON (2002) and his partner, Georgina Leach, on the arrival of their son, Hamish Alexander Thomson. Hamish works as Manager of Hays Accountancy and Finance brand in London.
Alex, Matthew and Faye Foo
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Alex GOLDIE (2002) and his wife, Faye Foo, who celebrated their son Matthew’s first birthday recently in Singapore. Alex has lived in Singapore for 8 years and works at ICAP.
Mark LEICESTER (1999) and his wife, Laura are congratulated on the arrival of their daughter, Theodora, in March. Laura teaches Economics at Latymer, Mark is Senior Group Legal Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank.
Naomi and Gleb with Darcy
with her partner Naomi Serene GURDOL (2002) baby girl named little a had Gleb Toropov who have as a professional Darcy Alexandra. Naomi is working TV, Film and ss acro makeup artist and hairstylist .com rene mise .nao Fashion. View: www
A log of the Boat Club during the School’s evacuation period (1939-42) has been kindly donated to the Latymer Archive by the daughters of the late Guy SMITH (1942). It is a rich catalogue of how the Club ran during his senior years at School. The log records that Eton College’s Captain of Boats offered their Boathouse for Latymer’s use during the School’s evacuation from Hammersmith to Slough and Stoke Poges. The Boat Club members had to contribute 3d per week towards the cost of this arrangement. They were reminded of the need to be careful with Eton’s property and that vituperative language should be used in moderation! Rowing was suspended from late October until April and the boats stored.
Some rowers had to cycle from Staines to Oxford and were forced to row boats between Hammersmith and Eton, and to regattas. All the organisation was undertaken by the boys with little input by staff. Mr Stephens, the coach, was teaching in London and it is recorded that he “can’t get to Slough as he is caught up in an air raid”. By 1942 the Headmaster had capped the cost of outings to 7s/6d. We thank Guy’s daughters for this wonderful gift to the School’s archives.
It is interesting to note that in 1939 the Captain of Boats was W.I. PERCIVAL (1939); Sir Ian was later to become a MP and Solicitor General in Mrs Thatcher’s Government. The Secretary was John HOWARD (1942) later to join the Latymer staff and become Head of Mathematics. There was a struggle to keep the rowing going; problems included colds, ‘flu, great travel distances and clashes with cadet corps parades. Guy SMITH was latterly a member of the School’s 1624 Society for those who include Latymer in their estate plans. Guy’s legacy is being used to benefit the bursary programme.
FROM OUR ARCHIVES
FROM OUR ARCHIVES
A crew in Eton
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We congratulate the following Latymerians, listed by their ‘Class of’ leaving date, upon their recent graduation or for gaining professional qualifications.
GRADUATE CORNER
[All undergraduate degrees listed are with honours, when known we show 1st class honours only. We list the college or institution where the study occurred and the university that awarded or validated the degree]. 2008
Dr Sutharasan VIVEKANANTHAN (2000) at his sister, Cynthia’s recent graduation as a dentist – see 2008 list
2009
Raph HOLMES MB ChB, Medicine, University of Manchester. Nick NASON LLM, International Human Rights Law, Birkbeck College, University of London.
Eduardo BARDI BA, English, University of Leeds. James FAKTOR MSt, Creative Writing, Kellogg College, University of Oxford. Marianne HANOUN MA, Critical Writing in Art and Design, Royal College of Art, London. Nicholas HODGSON BSc, Architectural Technology, Nottingham Trent University. Robert PALLOT MA, Economics, University of Edinburgh. Keith POHL MB BS, Medicine, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth. Guyanné Saul LLM and LPC, Law, University of Law, London. Salem THEODROS MB BS, Medicine, St George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London.
2004
2010
1998
Amit DIXIT MBA, Henley Business School, University of Reading. 2000
Dr Anojan ARULANANTHAN MBA, Imperial College, London. 2002
Elliott MORE PhD, Sustainability, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. 2003
Adam BOOTH PhD, Engineering, Robinson College, University of Cambridge. Celia WALLACE MBA, University of Sydney, Australia. 2005
Stéphane BUNGENER PhD, Energy Engineering and Energy in the Chemical Industry, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland. 2006
Tom HATTON MA, Fine Art Photography, Royal College of Art. Dom WALDOUCK BA, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Open University. 2007
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Luke GUINNESS BA, 1st, English, University of Sussex. Rebecca ILLINGWORTH MEng, Product Design Engineering, University of Loughborough. Otis INGRAMS BA, 1st, English and American Studies, University of East Anglia. Toby LLOYD BA, English, Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford and MFA, Creative Writing, New York University, USA. Cynthiya VIVEKANANTHAN BDS, Dentistry, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth.
Matthew CLIFFE DPhil, Chemistry, Merton College, University of Oxford. Tom MELHUISH MB BS, Medicine, University of Sydney, Australia. Nikhail NAYAR MSc, International Finance, École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC), ParisTech. France.
GUY ANSAH-PALMER MB ChB Medicine and BSc, Pathology, University of Manchester. Douglas BOLLINGER MS, Medical Physics, University of Pennsylvania, USA. James BLACK MSt, Musicology, Magdalen College, University of Oxford. Sam COPPELL MBA, Temple University, PA, USA. Alex EVANGELIDIS MEng, Product Design Engineering, University of Loughborough. Natalie CIEREBIEJ-JEFFERY BA, Russian Studies, University of Manchester. Alexander GEORGETTI BSc, 1st, Accounting and Finance, University of the West of England. George LUCK MIntBus, International Business, University of Sydney. Australia. George McQUEEN BA, International Economics and Finance, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Molly POWELL MA, Modernist and Contemporary Literature, Royal Holloway College, University of London. Harry TUKE BSc, Architecture, University of Bath.
Matt UDWIN MEng, 1st, Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath. Arber VALA BSc, Anatomy and MB BS, Medicine, St George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London. Matthew WALKER BA, 1st, Philosophy, New College of the Humanities, London. 2011
Ash ATIGHETCHI BA, International Politics, City University. London. Lotte BEILIN BA, Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel. Maddie BODEN BA, English and History of Art and MA History of Art, University of York. Charlotte BRÖKER MA, History of Art, Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. Sean CANNON BA, Archaeology and Anthropology, St John’s College, University of Oxford. Megan CARNEGIE BROWN MA, Magazine Journalism, City University, London. Tom FAKTOR MSt, Classical Armenian Studies, Wadham College, University of Oxford. Lydia HEHIR BA, 1st, Medieval and Modern Languages, Balliol College, University of Oxford. Nkenna IBEAKANMA AB, Economics with African Diaspora Studies, Dartmouth College, NH, USA. Craig IHEZIE BEng, Civil Engineering, City University, London. Luke KARINIEMI-ELDRIDGE BSc, Economics, Royal Holloway College, University of London. Gabriel KENNY-RYDER MA, Philosophy, University of Edinburgh. Edo LAWRENCE BA, History, Princeton University, CT, USA. Gee LINDFORD-GRAYSON BSc, Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London. Daniella MOGILNER MA, Broadcast Journalism, City University, London. Vanessa NADEN ROBINSON BSc, Zoology, University of Nottingham. Sam ROLT BSc, International Management and German, University of Bath. Erin SAYDER BA, Liberal Arts, New York University, USA. Clare SUMMERFIELD BA, Graphic Design, Kingston University. Daniel TOBIN MEng, Engineering and Management, University of Exeter. Julia TORY MSc, Local Economic Development, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London. Greg TSITISIS BSc, Geography, Newcastle University and MSc Real Estate, University of Reading. Jessica WEISS BA, Hispanic Studies, University of Nottingham.
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Albert BATES BA, 1st, Classics, St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford. Charles BEHAN MA, International Relations, University of St Andrews. Lucy BENTLEY BA, Modern History and Politics, University of Liverpool. Frances CLIFFE MA, Linguistics and German, University of Edinburgh. Sam COURTNEY-GUY BA, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Durham. Lucy COWAN BA, French and Spanish, University of Exeter. Florence CREEDY-SMITH BSc, 1st, Mathematics, University of Edinburgh. Matthew FREEMAN BSc, Physics with Theoretical Physics, University of Nottingham. Lara GREGORIANS BASc, Arts and Sciences, University College, University of London. Clarke HARNED BA, Spanish and History, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. Navid HALLAJIAN MEng, Computer Science, University College, University of London. Christopher HILL BA, Economics, Cornell University, NY, USA. Alex HOOFTMAN BSc, Biomedical Science and MSc Immunology, Imperial College, London. Sophie HOWARD BSc, Neuroscience, University of Bristol. Will JEWSON BA, Industrial Design, Loughborough University. Tom KAPLAN BEng, 1st, Computing, Imperial College, London.
Sarina KIANI BSc, Biomedical Science, University of Greenwich. Jack LAWRENCE BA, Physics, Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Lauren McKENZIE BA, Psychology, New York University, USA. George NASH MEng, Computer Science, University of Bristol. Sonja NGUYEN-COLAK BSc, Mathematics, University of Exeter. Jack OLIVARIUS-McALLISTER BS, Applied Physics, Yale University, CT, USA. Toby O’NEILL BA, Politics, University of Manchester. Tom PENNEY BA, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin Studies, University of Leeds. Aida PODBICANIN LLB, Law, Manchester Metropolitan University. Sana SANAI BA, English and Classics, Trinity College, University of Dublin. Taymour SERAFY BA, Politics and Economics, University of Newcastle. Amalie SMIDTH BA, Liberal Arts, King’s College, University of London. Paolo SPINGARDI MChem, 1st, Chemistry, Keble College, University of Oxford. Michael WILLIAMS BSc, Accounting and Finance, University of Birmingham. 2013
Antony LAM-MARSDEN BA, Mathematics, Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge. Grace BRECKNOCK BA, Art History, University of Leeds.
Anastasia GNUNI BSc, Management, Royal Holloway College, University of London. Ellie HOLDERNESS BA, Mathematics, Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. Zoe HOWE BA, Art History, University of Leeds. Seth JARVIS BSc, Biomedical Science, University of Warwick. Filip MASIC BA, Mathematics, Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Rose MAXWELL BA, History of Art, Robinson College, University of Cambridge. Juliet MICHEL BA, Geography, St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge. Barry O’REILLY BMus, Music, University of Manchester. Ella PARLETT BSc, Psychology, University of Bristol. Elma PASIC BSc, 1st, Economics, Queen Mary College, University of London. Roly PERKINS BA, Art History, University of Leeds. Jack PILGREM BA, English, University of Durham. Lily ROSENGARD BA, Theology, Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge. Louise-Mae RUDASINGWA BSc, Geography with Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London. Hossein SHARAFI BA, History, Keble College, University of Oxford. Liberty VAZ-TOWNSEND BSc, Archaeology, Cardiff University. Anna WIRSZYCZ BSc, Psychology, University of Durham.
DISTINGUISHED LIST We congratulate the following who have been accorded the honour of joining the Distinguished Latymerians’ List by the Latymerian Council. The full list is found on our website. 1936 n The late Professor FREDERICK FRIEDLANDER PhD FRS Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cambridge University. Author. 1940 n JOHN REGAN DFM Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) awarded in WWII action. 1941 n GEORGE TERRY Life time service to Latymer Upper School; former Second Master. 1947 n Professor HARRY LYNTON PhD Professor of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick/University of Calibar, Nigeria. 1954 n The late Professor MICHAEL DAVIS PhD Professor of Chemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, USA. 1955 n PETER JERROME MBE Awarded MBE for service to the Petworth Society, Sussex. 1959 n Professor GORDON McDOUGALL Theatre director and formerly Director of Drama, University of Oklahoma.
1961 n ALF SPARKS MBE MB BCh Awarded the MBE for services to Medicine. 1962 n Professor HINRICH BIESTERFELDT PhD Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ruhr University. 1964 n Squadron Leader PAUL MILLIKIN MBE Awarded the MBE for military service in the RAF. n Professor BRUCE RUSSELL Professor of Fine Art Kingston University; Visiting Professor of Painting at Anglia Ruskin University. 1970 n CLIVE LAWTON OBE Awarded an OBE for services to Jewish community. 1973 n BRIAN McCARTHY OBE Relationship Manager at Innovate UK. Awarded an OBE for service to Business. 1975 n Brigadier JON MULLIN MBE Awarded the MBE for his military service. 1976 n Professor ANDY HAMILTON PhD Professor of Philosophy, University of Durham.
1980 n PAUL RUSSELL QC Barrister and Head of Chambers at 12 King’s Bench Walk. 1981 n MARCUS BOON PhD Professor of English, York University, Toronto, Canada. Author. 1983 n Professor STEVE SCHNEIDER PhD Professor of Computing, University of Surrey. Director Surrey Centre for Cyber Security. 1989 n Professor MATTHEW ELLMAN PhD Scientist, Institut d’Anàlisi Econòmica (CSIC), Spain. 1998 n NATALIE ABRAHAMI Associate Director and Genesis Fellow at the Young Vic. Associate Artist at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton. n Professor DAMIAN RIVLIN Professor of Psychology & Technology. Secretario de Estudios, Universidad Diego Portales, Chile.
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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 The Asian Latymerian Council 1966 Victor Apps 1971 Malcolm Hanney 1990 Arif Anwar 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 Alumni Relations (Consultant) 020 3004 0311 nro@latymer-upper.org Jane Myerson Assistant Director of Development 020 3004 0470 jfm@latymer-upper.org Linn Alexander Bursaries Appeal Manager 020 3004 0434 lda@latymer-upper.org Ruby Danowski Head of Engagement 020 3004 0406 rdd@latymer-upper.org Cristabel Middleton Development Officer 020 3004 0469 cdm@latymer-upper.org
YO UR NE WSL ET TE R Please like us on Facebook (Latymerians’ Network), follow us on Twitter (@edward_latymer) or find our Group on LinkedIn! We are noting an increasing use by our members of LinkedIn to network so please ‘declare’ you attended Latymer Upper in your LinkedIn profile and follow the School on LinkedIn.
FORTHCOMING LATYMERIANS’ EVENTS 2016 SEASON 2016-17 CALLING VETERAN SOCCER PLAYERS OLFC run by Don MAUGHAN (1953) donmaughan@hotmail.com is currently running 2 sides, for those aged over 40, playing in the West London Vets League and each side will play alternate weeks. New players are welcomed! 12 OCT TWENTY YEARS OF LATYMERIAN WOMEN An event to celebrate 20 years since the first girls joined Latyme r in 1996. Open to our female former students. 6.30-8.30pm. Book now online. 23 OCT A LATYMERIANS’ TORONTO BRUNCH The Canadian Latymerians’ Council are hosting a brunch at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club to ‘Meet the Head’. Partners are welcome. Details online or contact us now! 25 & 26 OCT SOCIAL GATHERINGS IN CHICAGO (25TH) AND IN BOSTON & WASHINGTON DC (ON 26TH) If you wish to join these Social gatherings please contact us ASAP. Partners are welcome. The Head will be in Chicago and Washington; Nigel is attendin g Boston. 27 OCT A NEW YORK DRINKS RECEPTION A drinks reception in Manhattan’s Upper Eastside at the Links Club for Latymerians and their partners to meet with the Head. Book now. 5 NOV CAMBRIDGE LATYMERIANS’ DINNER A black tie dinner at St Catharine’s College for those who wish to experience a College Dinner. Book your tickets now! 25 NOV ANNUAL LATYMERIANS’ DINNER Meet up with friends at this very enjoyable evening in the iconic School Hall. Guest Speaker is Georgina GRUNDY-CAMPBELL MBE (1998). Bookings are now open! 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 gathering, or arrange to visit and tour the School please contact Cristabel Middleton. There are some School events open to alumni that can be booked via our website. These include School concerts and plays, but also fun events open to the School community that also raise funds for the Bursaries Appeal Programme.
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