T H E TA R A N A K I A N
T H E TA R A N A K I A N
The students v Old Boys relay saw a close win to the students, with the following Old Boys turning out: Paul Veric, Seamus Collins, Trevor Corkin , Matt Laurensen, Richard Turner, Rob Green, Kent Bell.
Swimming -2nd 50m breastroke
Cameron Clow
Results Team Events Junior Boys -1st 4 x 25m medley relay Intermediate Boys -1st 4 x 25m medley relay -1st 4 x 25m freestyle relay Senior Boys
-1st 4 x 25m medley relay -1st 4 x 25m freestyle relay
Team Members Were:Junior Boys Jeremy Wright, Andrew Flemming, Alistair Hollins, Robert Veitch Intermediate Boys Jamie Booth, Mark Bell, Aaron Gayton , David Green, Hayden Corkin
TARANAKI INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1996 The Taranaki Inter-Secondary Schools Swimming Champs were held at Stratford on 27th February, and Boys High was entered in all events contested in Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions.
Cameron Clow, Ben Scott, Hami Senior Boys Tamarapa, Luke Mcleod. K Gledhill (Manager)
Of the 18 available titles, our swimmers collected 3 individual titles, 5 relay team titles, as well as 10 2nd placings and 2 3rd placings in individual events. Each event was keenly contested, and our swimmers performed creditably in each division. Results Individual Junior Boys Jeremy Wright
Robe rt Veitch
-1 st 50m backstoke -2nd 1OOm freestyle -3rd 50m breastoke -2nd 50m butterfly
Intermediate Boys Mark Bell -1st 1OOm freestyle Jamie Booth
-1st 50m breastroke -2nd 50m butterfly
Hayden Corkin
-2nd 50m backstroke -3rd 1OOm freestyle
Aaron Gayton
-2nd 50m breastroke
Senior Boys Hami Tamarapa
-2nd 50m backstroke
Ben Scott
-2nd 1OOm freestyle
Luke Mcleod
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School Swimming Sports Another summer's day marked the beginning of the interhouse competition at the Mclntrye Pooi.The day was characterised by the good natured ribbing between the houses which made for an interesting days events .There were a number of battles throughout the day, particularly in the intermediate championship events. A very tense competition took place, the result being 2 points separating joint winners Jamie Booth and Mark Bell from 3rd place getter Hayden Corkin.Jeremy Wright showed his class and experience by dominating the junior events,easily winning the championship.He also set a new 50 metres backstroke record of 36.96sec.Senior champion was Cameron Clow with Luke Mcleod and Hami Tamarapa contesting for second and third respectively. Donnelly dominated the House competition, winning by over 100 points.There was a battle for second and third with Syme pipping Barak with Hatherly finishing last. Barak and Hatherly should be congratulated for their excellent participation. They earnt the bulk of their points from the non-championship events,showing great house spirit. Congratulations go to Donnelly and all those who turned up and created such a carnival atmosphere.May it continue in the future. Results: Juniors 1st J.Wright 2nd R.Veitch 3rd A. Hollins Intermediates 1st= J.Booth 1st= M.Bell 3rd H.Corkin Seniors 1st C.Ciow 2nd L.Mcleod 3rd H.Tamarapa
-2nd 50m butterfly
Swimming sports - Staff Notes The swimming sports were notable this year for the large turn-out of staff (30} who donned their bathing suits to contest the annual staff v students relay. For the first time ever, a womens team lined up the event, and each of the senior administrators - Lyal French-Wright, John Laurenson, and Bruce Bayly were entered in this competitive relay. For the record, the following staff were seen in their finest hour splashing through the water to complete their 25m lap of honour: J Laurenson, R Turner, J Sims, K Gledhill, B Bayly, E Jones, L French-Wright, M Sullivan, M Watts, D Aitkins, M McKenzie, D Leath, R Green, P Hewlett, A Elgar, N Hunter, G Yule, AAitcheson, C Luke, G Hall, R Bublitz, E Wilkins, A Laurenson, R Pfster, K Hazledine, J Baker, P Sole, M Dobson, J Gross, M Grimwood.
'The Taranakian ' acknowledges with gratitude the sponsorship from ROEBUCK PLUMBING AND GAS
'The Taranakian ' acknowledges With gratitude the sponsorship from COOPERS AND LYBRAND
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