Editorial

2021 has been another interesting year for us all! We hope that everyone is keeping safe, and that life is returning to a more normal rhythm for you.

We very much hope you enjoy this latest edition of The Sternian as we take a look back over 2021 and bring you news from a variety of Sternians as well as updates from the College. Thank you to everyone who sent in articles and news – please keep them coming for next year’s magazine!

Firstly, a huge welcome to all our new Sternians – the class of 2021! We very much hope you are enjoying the next step in your journey. Do keep in touch with us and let us know how you are getting on.

So, what’s in store for you all in this magazine. We are delighted to have an extended “Where are they now?” feature – it is lovely to hear about the eclectic lives of Sternians of all ages and from across the globe. In the last magazine, we celebrated Ian Kerr’s 50 years at LWC. We have another 50 years to celebrate – this time of the Sternian Mountaineering Club. Read on to find out how you can get involved. 1990s, and secondly as we look at the developments within LWC Healthcare over the last 100 years with particular reference to the differences between pupil’s experiences of the San vs the Health Centre of today.

We bring you interviews with Alex Hamilton, Head of Classics and CCF Contingent Commander, as he reflects on his 20 years at the College, and members of LWC Grounds team and what it takes to keep the College’s estate something to be proud of.

Although the first few months of 2021 were still Zoom months, it did mean we were able to connect with Sternians from across the world via our virtual events and we will continue to run similar events to ensure we remain connected. But it has also been wonderful seeing many of you in person again over the last few months, and we look forward to seeing many more of you in 2022, especially as we enter our Centenary year in September. Read on for more information on how you can get involved in the celebrations.

There are two areas of contrast in this edition – firstly in the new feature “In Our Day”, where Sternians reflect on their LWC experience, one from the 1960s the other from the

JUSTINE LAMMIN, KATE BOYD AND SAM CORFIELD The Editorial Team

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