1986-87

THE PETERTTE

No. 404

1986-87

THE HEAD MASTER & THE SCHOOL

1986—1987

MONITORS

THE PETERITE 1986-1987

No. 404

Contents PAGE 2 2 3 5 6

School Notes Senior Common Room Valete Commemoration GCE Results Careers Chapel Music Drama Societies Expeditions The Weather Combined Cadet Force

Rugby Hockey Squash Swimming Cross Country

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House Notes

Cricket Tennis Boat Club Athletics Oxford Cup Archives Robert Middleton Old Peterite Club Obituary

Head of School: Nigel Collinson.

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Literary Section

School

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Appointments

Vice Head: Joseph Fricker.

School Monitors: Peter Allan, David Burns, Mark Davies, Lisham Harris, Peter Maloney, Mark Owens, Paul Wareham, Kate Bennett, Daniel Conaghan, Ben Lowes, Conal Scholes.

Games Captains: Rugby Hockey Boats Netball Girls' Squash Tennis Chess

Nigel Collinson Timothy Wharton David Burns/William Terry Joanne Gill Natasha Jackson Clive Walton Alistair Fernie Cross Country

Editorial

Cricket Girls' Hockey Girls' Boats Squash Shooting Girls' Tennis Swimming Mark Owens

Nigel Muirhead Joanna Seaton Nicola Hutchinson Peter Allan Richard Carr Miranda Pacey Joseph Fricker

Committee

Stephanie Atkinson, Paul Bryan, Emma Cowl, Alistair Fernie, Jacqueline Grace, Diane Harrison, Lucy Hughes, Philippa King, William Lamb, Jason Mellor, Peter Willmott and Antony Wilson. Mr. J. C. Brown has given much help with the design and layout of the magazine. The Editor is grateful to the committee and contributors for all their help, especially Rory Houston and Peter Maloney, who took "action" photographs.

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School

Notes

Both St. Peter's and St. Olave's Schools become fully coeducational in September 1987. The number of girls will inevitably be small in St. Peter's at the start, but all the signs are that this number will soon increase. In September 1986 several new members of Staff joined the School, Mr. A. P. Wright, B. Mus. (London), L.R.A.M., from St. Dunstan's College, as Director of Music, Mr. P. M. Barton, M.A. (the Queen's College, Oxford) from Dover Grammar School for Boys, Mr. I. K. Hardwick, M.A. (Wadham College, Oxford) from the William Parker Comprehensive School and Miss A. J. Hodgson, B.A. (New Hall, Cambridge) all to teach Mathematics, and Miss J. M. Crocker, B.A. (Exeter) to teach Art and English. We say goodbye at the end of the School year to Mr. S. A. Cranville who goes to Le Rosey in Rolle, near Geneva, Mr. P. N. Barras who goes to live (and work!) in Milan, Mrs. D. Davies, who has been appointed Housemistress of Girls at Wells Cathedral School, and finally to Mrs. G. Thomas, who has helped us this year with the teaching of Chemistry. We are grateful to them for their positive contributions, evidence of which can be seen in the pages that follow. In February 1987 the Chaplain, the Reverend Mr. W. S. Griffith, left to become Precentor of Leeds Parish Church, and a month later the Reverend Mr. S. C. Harvey, B.A. (Reading and Cuddeson Theological College, Oxford) joined the Staff to replace him.

Mr. Harvey comes to us from Oldham Parish Church and is quickly making his beneficial mark.

At Oxford and Cambridge places were awarded to Jonathan Croft at Pembroke, Lucy Gilbert at St. Catherine's, Shaun Hullis at St. John's and Victoria Rigby at St. Hilda's Colleges, Oxford, and to Helen Benton at Jesus, Mark Owens at Trinity, David Pyle at Emmanuel, Mark Reid and Daniel Shannon (O.P.) both at Corpus Christi Colleges, Cambridge.

Joseph Fricker has been awarded an English Speaking Union Scholarship to attend a school in America for the year 1987-1988.

In memory of Mr. R. B. Daniel, who died on the 22nd July, 1986 while leading a School party on a Norwegian icecap, a Fund was set up which raised more than £14,000 to help pupils with the expenses of expeditions. Lucy Gilbert is the first to receive an award and she is given £1,000 towards the cost of taking part in the British Schools Exploring Society expedition to the Spitzbergen Archipelago, in the Arctic Circle, an appropriate first award because Lucy was with Mr. Daniel in Norway, and what better way to honour his memory than to return to that same area, to continue where he left off? At the end of June we were pleased to receive at the School one of the Norwegian Helicopter Mountain Rescue team, Mr. Audun Ursin, who brought Mr. Daniel out of the crevasse where he had fallen.

Christopher Harris and James Martin were awarded R.A.F. Scholarships to gain private pilots' licences. Matthew Doncaster won a R.A.F. Sixth Form Scholarship.

Scholarships at 13+ were awarded to Anthony Curtis, Benjamin Fraser and Ian Gordon, and at 16+ to Helen Booth.

Lectures have been given to the Sixth Form by Mr. R. Wooldridge, Mr. Conal Gregory, Mr. P. J. Nobes, Mr. D. Raynor (O.P.), Mr. J. Shannon, and the Dean.

Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Shuttleworth organised another Family Fun Day on the 31st May and some £2750 was collected for the N.S.P.C.C., a splendid effort by all concerned on one of the few good days of the summer and much enjoyed by the many who came.

Miss Betty Clarkson, the Head Master's secretary, retired in September 1987.

In September 1986 Mr. J. A. Owen Barnett was appointed Housemaster of Dronfield House to succeed Mr. R. B. Daniel and he follows Mr. P. Taylor into School House in September 1987, when Mr. & Mrs. Taylor take over responsibility for the new Girls' House in Dronfield. At the same time Mr. D. J. Hughes succeeds Mr. Cranville in Queen's and Mr. P. J. Stephen takes over the Grove from Mr. B. Allen.

An interesting letter appeared in the Guardian on the 18th June 1987, which we reprint with permission — a pleasing tribute to Mr. G. M. Shuttleworth.

"Sir, — In September 1948 I became a pupil at Mill Hill School. One of the junior masters there was G. M. Shuttleworth who had played both football and cricket for Cambridge; but not rugby. In those days all rugby place kicks were taken with a direct approach, the slanting ball being hit with the point of the toe. At practice one day Shuttleworth set the ball up vertically and approached it from a 45-degree angle, hitting it with the side of the foot as one might take a corner at soccer. This occasioned great hilarity among us boys, until he began regularly kicking goals from inside his own half. This demonstration was, I believe, witnessed by two future England players, John Williams and Jim Roberts, who may have had a hand in spreading the idea. Now that "round-thecorner" kicking is more or less universal in rugby, I wonder if any of your readers knows of any earlier invention of it. If not — and if Guy Shuttleworth truly invented it — this may be the only instance of a major innovation in a sport by a man who never played the game seriously at all. — Yours, David Butler. London SW13."

Senior Common

Room

In September we welcomed, as new members of the Senior Common Room, Julia Crocker to teach Art and English and Ann Hodgson to teach Mathematics and to bring much needed help and expertise to the Boat Club.

Also to teach Mathematics, we welcomed Ian Hardwick and Pelham Barton, who also took over as Head of Computing; finally Andrew Wright joined us as Director of Music. All very quickly settled in and each has made highly individual contributions to the life and good humour of the Common Room. Gill Thomas came in January to teach Chemistry for two terms and she leaves with our best wishes for the future and we congratulate her on the birth of her son just before the end of the Summer Term. At the end of January we sang goodbye to Stephen Griffith as he moved from the relative security of being an Independent School Chaplain to the demanding post 2

of Precentor at Leeds Parish Church. He was succeeded as Chaplain by Steven Harvey who has quickly put his stamp on the life of both the School and the Common Room. During the three-week hiatus between the departure of Stephen and the arrival of Steven, Chapel Services were run under the benign guidance of Dick Hubbard, rejoicing in finding yet another outlet for his boundless energy, released since relinquishing his Housemastership of Queen's. At the end of the School year we say goodbye to Stephen Cranville and Philip Barras, Stephen to Switzerland, where, as an Economist, he seems to have found a job which will bring greater rewards for fewer hours worked; Philip on the other hand looks forward to domestic life in Italy and none of us seems to have heard much of actual work to be done there! Diana Davies also leaves; although she was ostensibly appointed as a parttime member of the Staff, she has played a very full part in many School activities and we wish her, her husband and family, good fortune in the future.

Members of the Common Room have continued to be active in a wide range of School activities through the past year. A number of them are mentioned here, to give some idea of the range, and I can only apologise for any inadvertent omissions or errors. During the Christmas Term a Staff squash team, a regular lunchtime 5-a-side indoor soccer team and various combinations of Staff rugger sides performed with differing degrees of success, but always with masses of enthusiasm. The rugger activities continued into the Easter Term, when a further sport, namely hockey, also attracted the more energetic (and usually younger!) members of the Common Room. In spite of the often atrocious weather during much of the Summer Term the Common Room has been able to demonstrate its cricketing skills and, at the time of writing, we hope to be able to play a team of Old Peterites and this year's leavers, together with soccer and rounders matches. To complete the Term tennis and golf matches will be played in the last week. Not all the activities have been sporting ones and sterling support has been, and will be, given to major musical productions, with members of the Common Room demonstrating their singing and instrumental skills. During the Easter holidays two members of the Common Room, Philip Barras and Shaun Mason were married and we are happy to welcome their wives to the School community. Philip and his wife intend to return to Milan, where a number of colleagues saw them married in April, at the end of the Summer Term and we wish them all happiness in their new home. Finally we are very pleased to welcome a new member of the Paterson family, a brother for Ian and Ruth, and our congratulations go to Liz and Derek.

K.G.C.

Miss B. Clarkson Miss Betty Clarkson retired as the Head Master's Secretary in September 1987. She came to the School in January 1963 and since then she has worked for no fewer than five Head Masters. Previously she had been a personal assistant to the Chief Education Officer of York, at a time when York controlled its own destiny, and also a part time teacher of typewriting at York Technical College. Even after she came here, she found the time in the evening to pass on to others her own considerable secretarial skills. Indeed energy and drive are the two characteristics of Betty Clarkson which are immediately apparent. She has the capacity to deal with the telephone, people, files, paper, recorded dictation, the typewriter and mail, sometimes seemingly all at the same time and certainly all in rapid succession, but yet she remains serenely calm and totally in control of the situation. Needless to say all she does is a model of perfection and an example to us all. Not only have Head Masters benefitted from her experience and commonsense, but inferior mortals too, if they have the wit to listen to her. In all this she has shown unquestioned and selfless loyalty to the School. We are immensely in her debt and we wish her a well earned rest for many years to come.

Mr. S. A.

Cranville

Stephen Cranville came to St. Peter's in 1980 and quickly proved himself to be a conscientious and capable schoolmaster, an ideal member of the Common Room in a boarding school. In his work as Head of Economics and as a teacher of History to 'O' Level, he was always striving for high standards whilst at the same time showing concern and understanding for the less gifted pupils. Outside the formroom he was fully involved. The senior rugger and cricket teams in the School have benefitted greatly from his hard work as a coach and from the inspiration that he gave to the Under 14 XVs and XIs. He was also involved in the R.A.F. section of the C.C.F. He gave up much of his time to the organization of ski-trips; in all he led eleven trips during his time at St. Peter's and many Peterites have appreciated the opportunities which he provided for them.

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When he arrived at St. Peter's, he soon encountered the harsh realities of life here, when he became Assistant Housemaster of the Rise. Anna and I were greatly indebted to him for his unfailing loyalty, his reliability and his caring involvement in the House. However three years with us was enough for Stephen and he left the Rise for the gentler life as Assistant in Temple and much more importantly for married life with Denise. In 1986 he became Housemaster of Queen's, a task to which he devoted himself with his usual cheerful commitment. He leaves us to further his career in Switzerland and we thank him for all that he has done at St. Peter's. He has been a splendid colleague and we wish him, and of course Denise, happiness and success in the future.

D.K.

The Reverend W. S. Griffith Being a school chaplain is no straightforward educational appointment. The conscientious holder of such a post is constantly posed a number of questions. Is he primarily pastor or teacher? Is his first responsibility to the needs of individual pupils or to his duties as a member of staff (especially tricky in the area of disciplining)? What strains are put on him in his relations with housemasters and headmaster by his proper and close contacts with boys and girls confiding in him and seeking his help? How does he reconcile compulsory chapel with the presentation of the faith in a manner which challenges and is intellectually respectable? To what extent does his pastoral role embrace staff as well as pupils?

We have been fortunate in having Stephen Griffith as Chaplain who for his four years here recognised such issues as these, addressed himself to them, and occupied a firm and respected place in the affections of all the School community - the believers, the unbelievers and the "don't knows" alike. Stephen's strengths have been many. He was successful in the classroom (despite - or because of - his frequent reminders to me that he had no teachers' certificate). In Chapel his daily services were always interesting - no mean achievement for that unreligious time of 8.40 a.m., and his four-minute "thoughts for the day" were often masterpieces of relevance and clarity. He was good too on the bigger occasions: dignified and authoritative when celebrating the Eucharist, efficient when planning and conducting our major services at Christmas and at Commemoration.

However his most important contribution probably lay in his friendship to both pupils and staff, his approachability: being around on the games field or in the dining hall, keeping open house in North Parade, chatting over tea or coffee in the Common Room. In all these ways Stephen Griffith has been a school chaplain of rare quality, confident shepherd of a large, motley and rather woolly flock. We thank him and wish him well for the future.

R.N.P.

Mr. P. N. Barras Philip joined the staff in 1982 to teach Classics, with special responsibility for Latin in St. Olave's. His friendly, unassuming nature won him many friends among colleagues and pupils, and both alike respected a man of impressive talent. His lively mind and engaging humour will be missed. As a linguist, Philip's interests extended well beyond the Classics. After studying German in his spare time and achieving rapid progress as a pupil in the classroom, in his final year he taught the language to junior boys, while embarking upon an intensive course in Italian, the reason for which soon emerged! In music Philip's contributions, choral and instrumental, were varied and many will remember his performances in several of St. Olave's musicals. More recently he has been responsible for the continued interest in the Debating Society and for the success of the Inter-House General Knowledge Quiz. Throughout his time on the Staff he was an Assistant Housemaster in the Rise. Philip travelled with the expeditions to Iceland in 1984 and Arctic Norway in 1986 and was at Svartisen on the day when Mr. Barry Daniel died. It fell to Philip to be with Cindy most of that grim afternoon and night, and to ring home with the tragic news. Those who were on that expedition remember his gentleness and steady concern for the welfare of others: he spared neither time nor effort nor thought in looking after the members of the party and helping to bring them home.

In the April before he left St. Peter's Philip was married in Milan, an event happily witnessed by several members of staff. We offer him and Simonetta our very best wishes for their future happiness and success in Italy.

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Mrs. D. Davies Diana Davies joined the History Department in November, 1985, as a part-time member of Staff. She also taught some Middle School English and General Studies to both Lower and Upper Sixth. It was immediately clear that Diana's commitment to the School was anything but part-time. She became involved in a whole range of extracurricular activities from the Community Service Group to a leading role in "Zigger Zagger", the Middle School play last year. Her General Studies course entitled "Relationships" filled a void in the curriculum and was greatly appreciated by the Upper Sixth. Her local History option with the L VI General Studies course was received with equal interest. On the pastoral side Diana was an assistant in Temple House. loan, her husband, the cellist in the Fitzwilliam Quartet, gave his time and expertise unstintingly to the Music Department.

We thank them for all that they have done here and wish them good fortune at Wells Cathedral School where Diana will be taking up the post of Housemistress of a Boarding House.

R.C.G.D.

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Commemoration 10th & 11th July, 1987 The Annual Service of Commemoration was held in York Minster when the congregation of more than a thousand was led by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress and included Major General C.R.L. Guthrie and Mrs Guthrie.

The sermon was preached with wit and panache by the Reverend Roger Royle, the Choir led the singing with clarity and determination, accompanied by some splendid brass, which echoed in the vaults of the nave, and the blessing was given by the Dean. The Dean also presided at Prizegiving in the Sports Centre afterwards where the Head Master, inter alia, said: "Overmuch of this term we have had a great deal of 'political stuff (far too much some of you will say), and it is not for me to spell out the significance nationally of the return of a third Thatcher government. Yet it is appropriate for us to consider one aspect of the election result, the provision for us as an independent school of a future free from political challenge and threat. What, in other words, is the justification for our continuance and security as a school which is independent of the state, fee-paying and selective?

Michael McCrum, formerly headmaster of Eton and now Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, addressed himself to this issue earlier in the year, and it may be profitable for us if I summarise his argument. We have to start by asking a question: in striving after excellence — excellent teaching, excellent exam, results, excellent other opportunities — are we offending against some concept of equality in providing an education which is only available to those who can afford to pay for it? Well, as Dr. Joad on the Brains Trust used to say, it depends what you mean by equality. We all have different characters, different strengths and weaknesses, and it is nonsense to suppose that these are the result only of our environment.

But there is nonetheless a sort of equality worth our embracing, and that is equality of consideration, equality which concerns justice and fairness with no racial, sexual or religious discrimination, an equality based on respect for one another and not on drab uniformity. Now this is where independent schools, criticised by their opponents as privileged places offering privileged opportunities, come into the argument. If we were phased out, killed off by political action, would society then become more equal? Can the notion really be sustained that if all children went to comprehensive schools then class divisions would disappear? The truth is that those who think that class differences can be extinguished through schooling misunderstand disastrously the nature of societies. In fact class structures seem to answer man's social needs: destroy one class structure, as happened in Russia in 1917, and another takes its place. It is clear then that schools are ineffective as places for social engineering. However, this does not mean that independent schools should be kept as the preserve of a particular social group (and indeed our own participation in the Government assisted places scheme is designed to prevent this), but it does mean that we have to look elsewhere for the ways to break down class barriers and increase equality of respect and opportunity. Where should we seek such means? Surely the answer lies in increasing economic prosperity: it is this that since 1945 has improved social mobility and perhaps incidentally been the main factor in the failure of the Labour Party in last month's election. It is Marks and Spencer rather than Karl Marx which has been the more effective instrument in reducing class differences. And what is an essential factor in economic prosperity?

Surely it is an educational system which recognises the need for the cultivation of academic excellence and an element of selection as a necessary component of it. In other words, Britain needs, any dynamic country needs, schools in which quality is truly valued and where skill and talent are held in esteem and not denigrated. How different from this is socialism's answer where in a fully socialist state everyone has less for fear that anyone has too much. The more routes that there are in our educational system leading towards such academic excellence, then the less probable it will be that society divides into the sheep and goats, the haves and have nots. And it is for these reasons that we welcome after the recent election our more assured future as an independent part of our national system of education, in the knowledge that we are making our very real contribution towards a richer, more vital, more rewarding and, indeed, more caring society".

General Guthrie then presented the prizes and in his address viewed change as a sign of health and vitality in a society. The vote of thanks was proposed crisply by Nigel Collinson, the Head of School.

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Prize

List Nigel Collinson Joseph Fricker Fiona McCrimmon

NORMAN T. CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE K. H. RHODES PRIZE B. M. A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE THE DEAN OF YORK-S PRIZES FOR LATIN-.

Senior Junior.

STEPHENSON WHYTEHEAD TOYNE PRIZE GEOGRAPHY

Shaun Hullis Paul Thompson Paul Thompson Matthew Bean Daniel Conaghan

PRIZE FOR GREEK. MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR DIVINITY. FOR EUROPEAN HISTORY. PRIZES:

Senior Junior

Mark Davies Philip Birch David Evans David Burns Shaun Hullis

L. C. LE. TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS. SKRENTNY PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITING BRIAN HOLBEXHE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR A CRITICAL ESSAY. JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSA Y:

IVth Form IHrd Form JOHN CROOK PRIZE FOR POETRY. THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING

Peter Nowell Anthony Dunn Tarik Tutill PRIZES:

Senior Junior

William Lamb Jason Woolley Matthew Bean Alistair Fernie, Benjamin Howat

ROBIN SHANNON MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR SPOKEN ENGLISH. RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DRAMA ARTHUR CRA VEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH

Senior Junior FRENCH ESSAY PRIZE GERMAN PRIZE DRONFIELD MATHEMATICS PROJECT PRIZE FOR LOWER MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PRIZES WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR BIOLOGY. DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY. WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS. FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN. ART PRIZES:

Justin Gaunt Tarik Tutill Martin Parkes Martin Parkes Ruth Torlesse Mark Reid, Thomas Howat Lucy Gilbert Mark Owens Mark Owens Jason Mellor

SIXTH....

Senior.....

Junior

Mark Davies, Ian Dobie David Barker Jonathon Dunstan, John Jacobs Thomas Howat

CRAFT, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRIZES. PADDY POWER PRIZE ORANGE-BROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT MUSIC PRIZES:

Mark Davies Jonathon Bowden Matthew Doncaster Adrian Lightly Charles Metcalfe

Vlth Form Vth Form IVth Form GENERAL

KNOWLEDGE

PRIZES:

Alistair Fernie Amit Basu Jason Woolley Gareth Kay

Vlth Form Vth Form IVth Form Illrd Form

Form

Prizes Amit Basu, Philip Birch, Benjamin Goddard, Charles Mindenhall, Paul Thompson Stephen Brown, Edward Carling, James Mee, Leon Panitzke Jason Ayers, Anthony Curtis, Joby Taylor, Matthew Williams

Vth Form....

IVth Form...

Illrd Form..

THE MERIT CUP WAS WON BY DRONFIELD

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HOUSE

Level Results 1987

Grades A, B or C only G. H. Allen, (12); J. P. Anderson, (9); A. T. Armstrong, (6); R. A. R. Atkinson, (9); G. P. Bailey, (2); S. A. Bailey, (7); M. A. Baker, (6); J. S. Baldwin, (8); H. Ball, (6); D. J. Barker, (10); A. Basu, (13); V. D. F. Bates, (5); J. S. Berrington, (12); P. M. Birch, (12); K. D. Black, (5); T. R. Bosomworth, (11); G. S. Broadway, (6); G. Brown, (11); A. N. Buck, (9); O. J. Burnett-Hall, (11); M. C. Camacho, (10); S. L. W. Chung, (10); D. M. J. Clavell, (12); T. O. Cockayne, (7); C. R. Coggrave, (11); A. T. Cornley, (5); M. S. Connolly, (6); T. E. J. Cooper, (11); M. J. Copley, (10); J. M. Coughlin (10); P. S. Cove, (9); R. A. Craven, (11); G. H. Davidson,(8); N. G. Davies, (9); P. A. Dawson, (10); K. J. Deakin, (5); N. R. Diion, (5); J. D. Dunstan, (10); T. A. Ferguson, (11); M. Forman, (8); P. R. H. Gair, (2k S. R. Gaunt, (10); B. J. Goddard,

(12); N. M. Green, (11); M. R. Groom, (4); C. D. Gummery, (2); J. D. Hill, (10); C. A. Hopwood, (3); R. Hutchinson, (7); J. L. Jacobs, (10); S. O. Jinadu, (9); N. W. Julius, (3); J. R. Jupp. (3); A. D. Lightly, (11); M. C. Lockwcod, (7); N. J. W. Lumb, (7); S. W. Mais, (12); C. S. Mindenhall, (12); R. M. B. Mutter, (11); A. D. Packer, (11); C. D. Patchett, (11); B. Pattison, (11); S. J. Peters, (10); N. E. Richman, (2); A. P. Ruder, (11); I. J. Sanderson, (10); J. P. Sawkill, (8); R. I. Sellers, (9); L. R. Shamler, (10); N. R. Sharper, (8); M. J. Silversides, (8); A. G. G. Smith, (4); E. G. Stanton, (7); R. M. Stephenson, (12); R. A. Summersgill S, (1); M. J. Tate, (7); A. J. Taylor, (10); P. M. Thompson, (14); R. J. Tucker, (3); S. A. Walker, (12); S. C. T. White, (13).

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G.C.E.

"A" Level Results,

P. M. Allan, English Literature, History.

J. H. Allen, Class. Civ., Geography, Biology.

D. M. Austin, SMP Mathematics.

A. J. Aveyard, Music, Geography, Economics.

K. J. Bennett, French, German, English Literature, General Studies.

M. J. Blissett, Latin, English Literature, SMP Mathematics, General Studies.

J. R. Bowden, French, German, Music, General Studies.

D. A. Burns, English Literature, SMP Mathematics, Physics, General Studies.

R. J. Carr, SMP Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

P. K. Charalambides, Political Studies, Economics, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies J. N. Collinson, English Literature, Political Studies, General Studies.

J. F. Comley, English Literature D. N. Conaghan, Latin, English Literature, History, General Studies.

R. A. Cooper, French, Economics, Spanish, General Studies.

D. Crane, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies.

A. Darbar, SMP. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Studies.

M. R. Davies, English Literature, History, Art, Geography, General Studies.

S. P. Desai, English Literature, General Studies.

G. R. M. Dixon, SMP. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

I. M. Dobie, English Literature, Art. C. J. Duncan, French, German, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies.

D. J. G. Evans, English Literature, Economics, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies.

M. H. Foster, Chemistry, Biology, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies.

J. A. Fricker, SMP. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

V. L. Gage, Geography, Biology, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies.

L. A. Gilbert, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies.

J. E. Gill, English Literature, History, Geography, General Studies.

R. C. Gittins, SMP. Mathematics, Geography, Physics, General Studies.

C. J. Goodman, Chemistry, Physics, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies.

T. L. Gorman, Biology, General Studies.

E. H. Greenstreet, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, General Studies.

D. G. Hall, SMP. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies.

L. J. Hobbs, German, English Literature, History, General Studies.

D. C. Home, SMP. Mathematics, Physics, General Studies.

J. A. Houlden, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

R. W. D. Houston, English Literature.

A. T. G. Howat, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

B. S. Howat, SMP. Mathematics, Physics, Biology, General Studies.

S. Hullis, Latin, English Literature, History, General Studies.

N. J. Hutchinson, English Literature, Geography, General Studies.

N. A. S. Jackson, English Literature, History, Economics.

E. E. Jacobs, Geography, Biology, Economics, General Studies.

1987

W. O. Kettlewell, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

J. D. Kinnell, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies.

E. J. Kirby, English Literature, History.

G. Klar, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

L. C. Kssis, French, Pure Mathematics with Stats.

B. W. Lowes, SMP. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

F. E. McCrimmon, Chemistry, Biology, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies.

I. McDonald, English Literature, General Studies.

D. J. McLean-Steel, Latin, French, English Literature, General Studies.

P.E. Maloney, English Literature, History, Geography, General Studies.

J. P. Ogden, Political Studies.

M. R. O'Sullivan, SMP. Mathematics, Physics, Economics, General Studies.

M. P. Owens, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

M. S. Pacey, Latin, French, General Studies.

S. S. Palta, History, General Studies.

M. J. Parkes, French, German, English Literature, General Studies.

W. J. R. Peacock, Geography, Biology, Economics, General Studies.

K. S. Pexton, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

M. L. Plummer, SMP. Mathematics, Geography, Physics, General Studies.

A. Readman, SMP. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

M. Reid, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Physics, General Studies.

J. C. Rhodes, SMP. Mathematics, Physics, General Studies.

E. E. Robinson, German, English Literature.

J. E. Robson, English Literature.

C. S. Scholes, English Literature, Political Studies, Geography, General Studies.

J. L. C. Seaton, English Literature, History, Pure Mathematics with Stats., General Studies.

I. S. Sim, English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies.

L. J. C. Stone, English Literature, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics with Stats, General Studies.

C. L. Summers, SMP. Mathematics, Physics, Biology, General Studies.

R. J. Tanner-Smith, SMP. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

P. Tomlinson, English Literature, History.

C. J. Walton, Class. Civ. P. F. Wareham, SMP. Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

E. K. Wells-Cole, History, Geography.

K. M. J. White, SMP. Mathematics, SMP. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Studies.

G. D. Winn, English Literature, History, Economics, General Studies.

K. M. Walter, General Studies.

Careers As in recent years all members of the Vth Forms sat the I.S.C.O. battery of Birkbeck Tests and Questionnaires in November. Subsequently each was given an Interpretation Interview at which the results were discussed, particularly in relation to the proposed combination of subjects to be studied at A Level. Using the ISCOM and DISCOURSE computer programs these results can be used to suggest suitable career fields for investigation, while DISCOURSE directly relates the results gained by the individual to a range of possible degree courses at Universities, Polytechnics and other centres of Higher Education. Other computer programs available to members of the School include UCCAPLAN and PCASPLAN. Using these programs the student can investigate both the degree-awarding establishments and the very wide range of courses available.

New members of the Lower Vlth Forms went through the same procedure at the beginning of the School year, but next year we intend to experiment with the Morrisby System which seems to be more appropriate for post-0 Level pupils. It will also give us the opportunity to compare the two systems as we may well have to make a complete change to Morrisby within the next year or two. We held another very successful Careers Forum at the beginning of May. Once again it was largely staffed by Old Peterites and covered a wide range of career fields.

A copy of the programme can be seen elsewhere and it will be seen that we were able to welcome two ladies to the Forum this year. They were not Old Peterites and we hope that they will stimulate some of the ladies who have been through our Sixth Forms to offer their services. I am sure that they will enjoy the experience as it is always a very pleasant occasion. We are very grateful to those who attended the Forum and gave so generously of their time and experience.

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Having very successfully visited Manchester University and Polytechnic last year we repeated the experiment this summer, this time visiting the University and Polytechnic at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 98 members of the Lower Sixth Forms, accompanied by four members of Staff were given valuable introductions to the University and Polytechnic worlds, followed by visits in small groups to a wide range of departments. At the University, for instance, 21 departments threw open their doors and members of those departments, often very senior ones, were most painstaking in presenting their courses and in answering our questions. We are most grateful to all who helped to make this such a valuable day and I would like to make mention particularly of the President of the Students' Union at the Polytechnic, who gave such a lively, informative and sympathetic talk to potential students.

An innovation this year was the inclusion in the Lower Sixth General Studies programme of an eight-week course run by a national organisation called Understanding Industry. The programme was introduced by Mr. Jim Keighley of the Midland Bank. In a lively session he drew out ideas, misconceptions and prejudices about the whole world of commerce and manufacturing and stimulated his audience to expect tremendous value from the course, and, on the whole, they were not to be disappointed. Six later sessions dealt with Finance, Marketing, Technology, Production and Personnel, while the last session was intended to be a question and answer meeting. Unfortunately all but one of the speakers were unable to return for this occasion. However we were fortunate in being able to welcome back Mr. P. D. Silvester who had spoken to us the previous week about Management. Until recently Mr. Silvester was a Director of the Brooke Bond Group with many years experience in most parts of the world, and he and Mrs. Audrey Coast from Understanding Industry constituted a formidable panel to lead the discussion and to answer the many penetrating questions. As a bonus we were invited to send two members of the group to the Institute of Directors Annual Convention in the Albert Hall, where the highlight speech was to be made by the Prime Minister. There was considerable interest in this and those who wished to be considered were asked to write applying for a place and to justify their application. The competition was keen and, with difficulty, we decided to offer the places to Joanne Kitwood and Andrew Mindenhall. They had to make their way to Leeds by soon after 6 a.m. and returned late in the evening, but they obviously thought that it was very well worth-while and, of course, they went as the guests of Industry.

K.G.C.

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Chapel The arrival of a new Chaplain gave us the opportunity to assess the place of Chapel in the life of the School.

During the Summer Term members of the Senior Common Room had a very wide-ranging discussion about Chapelrelated matters. We are, of course, a school with a Christian foundation. The Chapel is the place where the Christian faith is spoken about and commended, and where our pupils are invited to think about religious values and ideals.

Our discussions affirmed the place of compulsory Chapel, as we feel that our pupils should be challenged to think about these matters. However, an important distinction was drawn between compulsory Chapel and compulsory worship. There has for sometime been some disquiet about compulsory attendance at the first part of the School Eucharist - which is, more definitely than morning Chapel, an act of worship. We shall, therefore, be making the School Eucharist, which happens three times each term, entirely voluntary. We shall also be introducing, from the Christmas term, a termly or twice-termly Eucharist in each of the boarding houses, and possibly in the 8

day houses as well. These will be more informal occasions, and in the boarding houses are intended to take place during the evening. The autumn will also see the introduction of a termly Choral Evensong, to be held on a Sunday evening. Attendance will, of course, be voluntary. We hope to invite preachers of note to these occasions, and to provide refreshments and an opportunity for people to meet and talk with the preacher. We hope that these services will be occasions which parents and friends will feel able to support.

The Chapel Committee is a useful forum for the Chaplain to discuss Chapel-related matters with representatives from each house. I look forward to using this forum more fully, and hope that it may be a fruitful source of ideas and developments in the way the Christian faith is presented and responded to here at St. Peter's. The members of the Committee have primary responsibility for the planning and presenting of House Chapel Weeks, and there is much potential here for thoughtful and challenging presentations. Each Friday morning a collection is taken in Chapel. This year, rather than give a small amount of financial support to a different charity each week, the Chapel Committee decided to support two organizations only. We have been able to give nearly £500 each to the Paediatric Department of York District Hospital and the Church of England Children's Society. As with many things which are compulsory, Chapel has to cope with a degree of consumer resistance. The form and content of Chapel do not, and never will, satisfy or inspire every pupil every morning. But there is a place in the extremely full and busy lives which our pupils lead to look beyond the next cricket fixture and the next examination; there is a place for reflecting on values and ideals which look beyond these immediate concerns; and it is in challenging our pupils to engage in such thought that Chapel has its purpose and its place.

At the final service of the School year in the Chapel Mr. G. M. Shuttleworth gave this address: "I think we are all aware that our neighbour does not necessarily live next door. Two years ago the School helped to fund a project to pipe water to 4 Ethiopian villages. Last year a sponsored walk helped to provide valuable equipment for children at the District Hospital, and this year we had a Fun Day to help the work of the NSPCC. It is important that we realise that our neighbour is not always someone we know, and that we appreciate the needs of the many who are less fortunate than ourselves. You will no doubt travel about the world as my son and daughter have, and witness the affluence in a place like Los Angeles and then compare it with the abject poverty in somewhere like Bangladesh. Some of you, like Catherine Heslop, who left a year ago and who has spent the last 10 months in Pakistan, will do voluntary service overseas. But 'your neighbour' is also the person you know well, who lives with you in your Common Room, works with you in your form, and plays with you in your team. Are we all too busy minding our own business, getting their first, getting to the top? Or do we give a thought to those around us?

By helping to make life more pleasant with a smile or a cheery greeting — a helping hand or word when things go wrong — as a Housemaster I was made very much aware of this when a member of the House lost his Father, and on another occasion a Junior's parents separated suddenly — the support and help came immediately from those around him. These are obvious occasions when somebody needs help, but we all need support at one time or another. It is simply not true that we can go through life in complete isolation. We all appreciate praise when we have done something well, and we don't mind being told off when we deserve it — what is difficult to understand is complete indifference to us. We need the support of those around us, and in return we must be aware of their needs. Community Service is an obvious example. Those of you who are leaving have given much to the life of the School, for which we as a Community are very grateful. As you leave, with our very best wishes for your future success and happiness, try and be part of your new Community — whether it be at work, at University, at play or at Church.

I have always believed Jesus' saying that if you have faith no bigger than a mustard-seed you can move mountains.

If you believe in something sufficiently strongly and are prepared to work hard enough for it you can do it. If you think you are beaten you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you want to win, but think you can't, it's almost sure you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost; For out in the world we find success begins with a person's will. It's all in the state of mind. Life's battles don't always go to the stronger and faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.

Use your talents to the full. Help others all you can, and in so doing I believe you will find success and happiness."

S.C.H.

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Music Changing School and environment from London to York has been an invigorating, tiring and hectic experience.

Fortunately all of this has been made easier by the positive encouragement of the Music Staff, especially Keith Pemberton and Bill Riley, the willingness of a number of colleagues to listen and give advice and the support of the Headmaster. I am grateful for this. The first musical events of the year were a Centenary Concert and a Service of Thanksgiving on Saturday 27th September 1986 for the Old Peterite Club. The choir's singing of Stanford's Jubilate accompanied by William Lamb (organ) was enthusiastic and lively and Vaughan William's arrangement of the Old 100th was played by the brass and sung with real spirit. The concert on 27th October saw some crisp playing from the orchestra in Boyce's first symphony and some most promising playing from the Training Band, which immediately showed this group's potential. 'High Society' and 'Copenhagen' from the jazz group and 'The Blue and the Gray,' together with 'Take the 'A' train' from the Senior Band, were both disciplined and lively performances. The experiment of having each half of the concert in a different venue, namely the Chapel and Hall, proved a successful one.

The concert for St. Cecilia started with orchestral pieces the second of which featured Giles Dixon's fine trumpet playing in a concertino by Handel. Russell Gittins' performance of Schumann's 'Herberge' was tastefully phrased and shaped. The choir sang a varied selection including music by Schutz, Elgar and Paul Simon, and the concert saw the first appearance of the School string quartet which Dr. loan Davies has coached so expertly this year.

The concert concluded with Vaughan Williams' Folk Song Suite for orchestra, lively stuff played with real enthusiasm, as the composer would have appreciated. The Advent Carol Service utilised traditional antiphons to coordinate the sections of the Service whose highlight musically was Britten's 'Hymn to the Virgin'. The evening of'Christmas Music for voices and band' proved as popular as ever although I feel that we should aim for a more varied presentation in future. The Carol Service in the Minster I must say made me a little anxious. The prospect of conducting in such a magnificent and famous building as York Minster is a slightly daunting one. Choir and brass rose to the occasion. I will remember especially Hylton Stewart's 'On this day earth shall ring' and Charles Mindenhall's finely sung solo in 'A Spotless Rose' by Herbert Howells. Keith Pemberton's back unfortunately kept him from School for the second half of term and John Scott Whiteley played the organ for the Service.

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In the Easter term the Choral Society was formed and began work on Haydn's 'Nelson' Mass reported elsewhere.

The first half of this concert included two spirited Venetian brass canzomes, a concerto by Teleman for two recorders, two violins, two oboes and continuo and the orchestra playing a concerto grosso by Handel with vigour and attention to detail. The Band Bonanza on 27th March was full of contrast including Big Band, Jazz Band, Barbershop Group, Training Band, Trombone ensemble and Staff band accompanying the choir. Variety was the essence of the evening and the more memorable moments were Dave Brubeck's 'Take Five', the 'Dam Buster's March', 'Mascini's Magic Samba', 'Instant Concert', the choir's 'Bridge over troubled water' and 'When I'm sixty four' while the barbershop arrangements of 'KKK Katy' and 'Ramona' brought back memories to some of the more mature members of the audience! We have had a number of lunchtime concerts during the year organised by Keith Pemberton which have proved most useful venues for many soloists giving them valuable experience in 'performance nerves'.

In the Summer Term our concert in May duly had a larger solo content. Robert Glover's 'Sarabande en bleu' was notable and the Concerto for two flutes played by Alison Aveyard and Adrian Lightly was most impressive.

The 'Romance' by Bridge performed by a piano trio showed together with the other chamber groups during the evening, and indeed during the year, the value of chamber music experience in developing sensitive playing. Rosalind Turner's cor anglais solo in combination with her piano and oboe during the year showed what a good musician she is.

The Prize Winners' concert was dominated by an expert performance of Liszt's most difficult Concert Study 'Un Sospiro' by Matthew Doncaster. Jonathan Bowden's organ playing and trombone solo here were featured for the last time, and togther with his singing we will miss his valuable contribution to the musical community at St Peter's. So to the last week of term. What a week! Our Second Choral Society concert was of English Music.

Large scale works requiring skilled but also flexible playing are reported separately. An organ recital was organised

by William Lamb on Thursday 9th July and the Commemoration Service was held in the Minster. Here the brass led the way with fine playing in 'La Mourisque' by Susato as the Civic Party arrived and the Choir followed with Bruckner's 'Locus iste' as the procession entered. Elsewhere the brass accompaniments to hymns and a fanfare before Durufle's 'Tu es Petrus' made the Service a fitting celebration of the School's past, present and future.

During the year there have been some extra music occasions - the choir travelled to Staveley in June to sing Choral Evensong to a packed church; the band played for the 'Family Fun Day' and for the Commemoration Tea. I conclude by repeating my thanks to my close colleagues this year, Keith Pemberton and Bill Riley. I am appreciative of their wholehearted loyalty and support in every activity and feel privileged to be working with such able musicians. We have had a full and good year.

A.P.W.

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Concerts An Autumn Concert

CHOIR I got plenty of nuttin Stormy weather JAZZ BAND Proud Mary Swinging Safari BARBERSHOP I'm sitting on top of the world Evaline JAZZ BAND Take Five Nut Rocker BIG BAND March from Second Suite TRAINING BAND Festive March BIG BAND Huldigungmarsh TROMBONE ENSEMBLE Where'er you walk WOODWIND BAND Three Dances at the court of Henry VIII BARBERSHOP K K K Katy Ramona BIG BAND Magic Samba Deep River CHOIR Bridge over troubled water When I'm sixty-four BIG BAND Glen Miller Selection Instant Concert

Wednesday 22nd October Programme

Symphony No. 1 in B flat Boyce Allegro; Moderato e dolce; Allegro The School Orchestra, leader - CERI DUNCAN Andante in E flat conductor - ANDREW WRIGHT Chopin PAUL THOMPSON (piano) Sonata (first movement) Poulenc ALISON AVEYARD (flute) KEITH PEMBERTON (piano) Minuet and Gavotte Frank Bridge PAUL THOMPSON (violin) MATTHEW DONCASTER ('cello) ALISTAIR FERNIE (piano) Sonata in A minor Telemann ROSALIND TURNER (oboe) MARK DAVIS ('cello) KEITH PEMBERTON (harpsichord) Fantasie - Impromptu in C sharp minor Chopin ALISON AVEYARD (piano) Pavane and Basse Danse Peter Warlock (Capriol Suite) The School Orchestra Silken Veil Overture Olivadotti The Training Band Pastorale Terence Greaves VINCENT BATES; ADRIAN LIGHTLY and ALISON AVEYARD (flutes) High Society Copenhagen PAUL WAREHAM (clarinet), GUENTHER KLAR (clarinet) GILES DIXON (trumpet), JONATHAN BOWDEN (piano) ROBERT GLOVER (trombone), MATTHEW WILLIAMS (percussion) The Secret Intermezzo Leonard Gautier ALISON AVEYARD, JONATHAN BOWDEN and RUSSELL GITTINS (piano) The Blue and the Gray arr. Clare Grundman lake the fA' train Duke Ellington

Gershzvin Harold Allen

Dave Brubeck Hoist

Olivadotti Grieg Handel

Mancini

Paul Simon Beatles

The senior Band, conductor - BILL RILEY

Concert in Chapel

A Concert for St. Cecilia

Friday 21st November Programme Minuet from 'Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme' Concertino from Trumpet and Strings Adagio; Minuet; Sarabande; Finale.

Solo Trumpet: GILES DIXON The School String Orchestra Conductor - ANDREW WRIGHT Sonata No. 2 Hindemith First Movement: Lebhaft JONATHAN BOWDEN (organ) Le Rossingol en amour Couperin CHARLES METCALFE (sopranino recorder) Herberge Schumann (from Waldscenen) RUSSELL GITTINS (piano) Chopin Waltz in A flat ROSALIND TURNER (piano) Elgar Ave verum corpus natum Schiitz Danksagen wir alle Gott Mozart Minuet (from Quartet in G, K. 80) The Sound of Silence Paul Simon The School Choir ANTHONY WILSON (organ) The School Quartet GARY BROWN (violin), ANDREW MINDENHALL (violin) RICHARD MACLEOD (viola), MARK DAVIES ('cello) Waltz: Tres Jolie Waldteufel The Training Band Polonaise in A major Chopin ALISTAIR FERNIE (piano) Prelude in D minor Rachmaninov MATTHEW DONCASTER (piano) Andante and Allegro Devienne ALISON AVEYARD and VINCENT BATES (piccolos) Suite - 'English Folk Songs' Vaughan Williams March - 'Seventeen come Sunday' Intermezzo - 'My Bonny Boy' March - 'Folk Songs from Somerset' The School Orchestra

Le Roi s'amuse Leo Delibes Gaillarde; Pavane; Scene du bouquet; Lesquercarde Passepied; Finale (Gaillarde) The School Orchestra Conductor - ANDREW WRIGHT Abschied Robert Schumann (From Waldscenen) RUSSELL GITTINS (piano) Romance Frank Bridge (from Miniatures for piano trio) ANTHONY WILSON (violin) JASON WRIGHT ('cello) PAUL WAND (Piano) Sarabande en bleu Gordon Langford arr. Glover ROBERT GLOVER (trombone) ANDREW WRIGHT (piano) Study in E Stephen Heller THOMAS COCKAYNE (piano) Gordon Jacob Rhapsody ROSALIND TURNER (cor anglais; KEITH PEMBERTON (piano) Concerto for two flutes and strings Antonio Vivaldi ALISON AVEYARD (flute) ADRIAN LIGHTLY (flute) JOSIE HONING (violin) ROS HUGHES (violin) IOAN DAVIES ('cello) Chacony in G minor Henry Purcell ANDREW MINDENHALL (violin) GARY BROWN (violin) RICHARD MACLEOD (viola) MARK DAVIES ('cello) Intermezzo Johannes Brahms JONATHAN BOWDEN (piano) Albada F. Moreno Torroba CHARLES METCALFE (guitar) Cuckoo Quartet Ronald Hanmer VINCENT BATES (flute) ADRIAN LIGHTLY (flute) ALISON GOFFIN (clarinet) NICHOLAS RICHMAN (clarinet) Early one morning trad.

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JONATHAN BOWDEN, ROBERT GLOVER, JAMES GREWER, RICHARD PYNE, MICHAEL LEAF, JAMES HAGUE (trombones) Conductor - BILL RILEY Tribute to Roberto Garcia Morillo Alberto Ginastera ADRIAN LIGHTLY (piano) Jazz Pizzicato Leroy Anderson Farandole Georges Bizet THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Friday 27th March

Band Bonanza Programme BIG BAND Dam Busters' March Ode to Music

Friday 15th May Programme

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Haydn's

Nelson Mass

Wednesday

25th

February

The St Peter's Choral Society was formed in January 1987. One of the major concerns when starting a choir is whether one will achieve a balance of voices - fortunately the balance in a choir numbering sixty was good and though most of those singing had previous experience there were several who were trying this type of choral work for the first time. I hope that many more such will join us as we proceed. Haydn's 'Nelson' Mass, the work destined for the performance, was one of the last six masses which Haydn wrote and is among his finest. In many ways the soprano has the major solo role in this mass with florid runs covering a wide range. Pauline Chadwick sang the part beautifully. Clare Matthias' strong contralto was a perfect balance and Edmund Sturmheit (tenor) and Philip Mindenhall (bass) made up a well-balanced quartet. The opening 'Kyrie' which Haydn treats as a real cry for help was most dramatically sung and the choir also excelled in the 'Credo' movement. One of my favourite sections in the Mass comes in the Benedictus where Haydn quite unusually introduces trumpets, timpani and unison Choir in what is normally the soloists' preserve. Here the words which Haydn emphasises are 'qui venit in nomine Domine' (who comes in the name of the Lord) a reference most probably to Nelson's defeat of the French in a naval battle which removed the threat of Austria being invaded. Perhaps today we are less certain that God takes sides in quite this way! The reviewer of the concert from the Yorkshire Evening Press in an article headed 'Choir takes arms' wrote T would liken the choir and Admiral Wright to the British battle line descending like fury on the hapless anchored French, or in this case the soloists and orchestra'. May I assure the reader that there was subtlety elsewhere in the performance, and that there were no other comments implying that the performers were at sea!

A.P.W.

Concert of English Music

Wednesday

8th July

Programme 'Give unto the Lord' Psalm 29 Serenade in E minor St. Peter's String Orchestra Allegro piacevole Larghetto Allegretto March 'Queen Elizabeth'

Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Edward Elgar Leader: Becky Sharrock

Two Partsongs: As torrents in Summer (from the oratorio King Olaf 1896) Linden Lea (arr. from a solo song 1912) In Windsor Forest Cantata for soprano solo, chorus and orchestra

Eric Coates (1886-1957) Edward Elgar Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Ralph Vaughan Williams

Awake! Awake!, cast off those end - of term blues. It sounds inappropriate to describe Elgar's 'Give unto the Lord', as a 'cracking start', but so it was. This thundering orchestral and choral work was the perfect vehicle to warm-up performers and audience alike. Every section of the orchestra had its moment, yet the overall balance was maintained and a well - drilled chorus was conducted through its entire vocal range in preparation for more demanding pieces to follow. Sound upon sound, crescendo heaped on crecendo, a mighty work perfect for flushing out pre-performance nerves and to reassure the audience that they were in for an evening to remember.

Elgar's Serenade in E minor was a testing piece for the string orchestra. The string player will always have my admiration as each note has to be manufactured from raw material - no pushing the right valve for him! Early lack of unanimity soon gave way to a greater sureness of touch and convergence of pitch. The work was punctuated with familiar musical phrases and this hauntingly captivating work faded into the distance on a beautiful final chord.

Residual conversation in the audience was stopped abruptly by the stirring start to Eric Coates' March, 'Queen Elizabeth'. It was fascinating to indulge in the musical parlour game of'Spot the Tune', as familiar phrases tantalised the ear; how frustrating as well - What is that tune called? Did I detect snatches of 'The Dambusters' March'?

Before vivid pictures of bouncing bombs had faded away, I'm sure I heard the signature tune of'In Town Tonight', a Radio programme of distant origin.

Linden Lea was particularly enjoyable after the interval. The sopranos were the stars for me; with their clear diction they made the most of this familiar piece. 'In Windsor Forest', a Cantata for soprano solo, chorus and orchestra, was the high spot of the evening. With the orchestra gaining confidence throughout the evening, the chorus was occasionally out-gunned, but Andrew Wright steered the ensemble through a challenging work comprising many passages with difficult timing and usually complex rhythm. The third section included a part for solo soprano and I am sure Alison Wray felt well supported by an orchestra and chorus now well into their stride. In the Wedding Chorus, the perfect fusion of words and music was achieved with convincing professionalism, making for a memorable sound. The orchestra and chorus were at their best during some movingly melodic passages, and this confidence continued to a fittingly percussive finale.

In addition to providing a very enjoyable evening for the appreciative audience, the concert will have worked wonders for the collective confidence of the Orchestra and the Choral Society. I look forward to their next feast of music.

D.H.H. 13

DRAMA Macbeth Duncan, King of Scotland Malcolm ) L. T-, ,, . c his sons Donalbain ) Macbeth his generals Banquo Fleance, Banquo's son Cawdor Angus noblemen of Scotland Lennox Ross Macduff Macduff s son Sergeant/Porter Murderers Lady Macbeth Lady Macduff Witches Gentlewoman

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MUSICIANS: Charles Metcalfe and Matthew Williams BACKSTAGE: Mike Briggs, Mike Dawson, Matthew Doncaster, Stephen GrifFith, Ben Howat, Tom Howat, Dick Hubbard, David Hughes, James Mee, Richard Quickfall, Rebecca Sharrock PRODUCER: Ian Lowe

Before I saw Ian Lowe's Macbeth, two performances of the play stood out in my memory:- the first was Peter O'Toole's notorious Macbeth of a few years ago, where the actors appeared like refugees from an abattoir; the other a performance by the RSC in which I was bored. Ian Lowe's production avoided these pitfalls, hitting a medium pace. Before the play started the production evoked the atmosphere of war - noises of machine-gun bullets, Macduff and Lennox pouring over maps at H.Q. The witches screeched in after a bad explosion (was Ian Lowe thinking of the last performance of Henry VIII at the Globe in 1613?); their clear, fast delivery and well co-ordinated choreography excited immediate attention. The production solved the problem of the witches' beards by the use of masks - hideous masks when removed revealed fair faces beneath, thus giving point to the line, "Fair is foul and foul is fair." I also liked the use throughout of the witches as attendants on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, showing their total control of events. The actresses were deficient in no witch-like qualities, and from their demonic vindictive delivery, you could see they were putting their heart if not their soul into it.

The bleeding captain was perhaps a trifle too robust to require the aid of the surgeons so solicitously called for

by Duncan who was portrayed as a senile idiot just crying out to be murdered. I liked particularly his passing of sentence on Cawdor;- "Go and pronounce his present death," - pause, and then almost as an after-thought, conveyed by pointing a ball-point pen (a welcome change from a field-marshall's baton) - "And with his former title greet Macbeth."

The Macbeth-Banquo partnership seemed dominated by Banquo from the start. Macbeth was deep in thought and obviously alcoholic. His haunted look was picked out by the lighting and his bloody make-up was suggestive.

Throughout the play he progressively went to pieces in a manner perhaps modelled on Stanhope's in Sherrif s Journey's End. Banquo was sanctimonious, this being suggested by his wearing of a crucifix and by his uncompromising delivery of "oftentimes, to win us to our harm the instruments of darkness tell us truths"; also by his indignant refusal of Macbeth's attempt to buy his acquiescence in the murder of Duncan - a clear contrast here between good and evil. For my taste Banquo was a trifle too holy; indeed this was the first time I had seen him portrayed as chaplain-general to the army - no wonder Macbeth had him knocked off.

Lady Macbeth was spirited, passionate and pretty (I prefer a pretty Lady Macbeth myself). Clothed in red, with evil look and cruel sneer picked out by lovely bared teeth, she was confidently sinister, in contrast with her nervous alcoholic husband. At the line "but screw your courage to the sticking place and we'll not fail", she snatched Macbeth's whisky flask from him with an imperious gesture, thus emphasising that she was the brains in the outfit and that there should be no doubt who was boss.

At this point entered the best porter I have ever seen. I have always felt that the porter is the most difficult part in the whole play; because of the positioning of this short episode between the murder and its discovery, great skill is called for to bring out the humour. If the porter is too drunk the scene can degenerate into mere buffoonery, "for these be of them that will themselves laugh,to set on some quantity of barren spectators to laugh too," and this serves to disgust the judicious sharp spectator; on the other hand if the porter is too staid, the humour doesn't come off and the audience becomes bored. This porter was neither too drunk nor too staid; his timing, delivery and manner were perfect, perhaps owing a little to the influence of Billy Connolly.

Malcolm's part too I have always thought difficult if not thankless; it was brought off with the right amount of cold sanctimoniousness. Malcolm is a prig who does nothing except deliver long moralizing speeches. If Macbeth had had any sense he would have assassinated Malcolm and Donalbain at the same time as Duncan instead of making a rotten attempt to pin the murder on them - you wouldn't have caught Richard III making that mistake. As for 14

Malcolm's men, Angus ably bustled round like a good civil servant; Lennox was obviously a good staff officer; Macduff shewed grief well in the difficult scene when he received the bad news from Ross; this was firmly delivered although it is hard to avoid a Pythonesque touch. In fact Malcolm and all his men were just the sort of chaps who would have brightened up Dr. Thomas Arnold's day - all muscular Christianity and cold showers before breakfast.

Up against such manly opposition Macbeth was bound to fail. To follow up his botched job on Duncan and family, he bungled the job on Banquo and Fleance; the murderers, leering satanically, did for Banquo, but failed with Fleance.

Here the production cleverly brought in one ofthe witches as the third murderer just to make sure the job was properly bungled. The production also convincingly staged the appearance and disappearance of Banquo's ghost at the banquet by the device of the silver salver, the holy Banquo here suggesting John the Baptist. Inevitably the witches appeared as guests in the guise of servants. The production was rounded off by a clever last touch, having Macbeth's head finish up in the witches' cauldron and the witches screaming their acceptance of Malcolm's invitation to "all at once and to each one" to see him crowned at Scone.

P.N.B.

SOCIETIES Chess The season 1986-87 got off to a disappointing start when the 'A' team was placed in a division of six teams, which soon fell to five. This meant that there were simply not enough matches against suitable opposition to enable players to improve their game — it was a year more of successful stagnation than positive progress. That said, the team did well enough to finish joint top of Division 3 in the York and District Evening League and thus gain promotion to a better and larger division. After suffering defeat in the first match of the season, the team never lost again in the League, with strength in depth and one outstanding player our main advantages.

It is hoped that next year we will have one six-man team in Division 2 and one four-man team in Division 3, thus giving more people a chance to play at different standards of chess. The 'A' team was also entered in two knockout competitions. In the Times National Schools Knockout event we lost disappointingly in the first round to a not over-strong Beverley team, having reached the regional Final the previous year. We fared much better in the York Team Knockout Competition, getting past the first round for the first time in several years. We beat a second division team convincingly, having first defeated the Law Society, before being drawn against the might of York I in the quarter-final. Not surprisingly we were hammered 6-0, but all the matches were close and the team did the School credit.

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The Junior team had a rather disappointing season. Whilst there was little doubt that at full strength St. Peter's could produce the best team in the York area, the team rarely was at full strength, and too often careless mistakes lost matches. The attitude and behaviour of some junior players also left something to be desired. The result of all this was that neither of the two junior trophies won by St. Peter's in 1985-6 was retained, with the team finishing second in the York Schools League and losing in the Semi-Final of the knockout competition. However there are a number of young promising players coming up, and the prospects for next year are good. Internally chess was played as enthusiastically as ever in the Christmas and Easter terms, if with a little more rivalry than usual. A very successful Swiss tournament was run in the first term, with twenty-three competitors. After ten rounds Richard Quickfall and Alistair Fernie were tied on 8 points out of 10, and the former won a play-off.

In the Easter term Stephen White won an open ladder event, Tarik Tutill won a fourth year tournament, and James Jackson a third year tournament. The Easter term also saw the slightly altered House Chess Competition, which was won by a strong Queen's team well-suited to the new format. The holders, the Grove, lost ignominiously in the first round, and the Rise were the losing finalists. In the Summer term a "best game" competition was organised for an elite group of juniors. Richard Quickfall won the York U18 Championship, and Stephen White picked up second prize at the annual York junior congress. Michael Briggs and Stephen White were awarded Colours.

It only remains for me to thank all those who have helped in the running of the Club: Rev. W. S. Griffith, who left the school in February after one and a half relaxed and happy years as master-in-charge of chess; Mr. Hardwick, who brought his undoubted experience and a refreshingly different approach to the running of the Club; Richard Quickfall, for helping with the administration of tournaments; the various members of staff who provided transport and support throughout the year; and finally to everyone who played for the School.

A.M.F.

Playing 'A' Team Matches A. M. Fernie S. W. Mills S. C. T. White R. J. H. Quickfall M. E. Briggs J. P. Hewitt B. Pattison L. C. Kssis S. P. Sacco M. J. Copley

Bd. Av. 1.09 2.20 2.38 2.67 3.89 4.40 4.43 4.50 5.00 5.57

PI. 11 5 8 12 9 5 7 4 4 7

W. 3 0 6 6 4 4 4 2 3 4

D. 3 2 2 3 4 0 1 0 0 0

L. 5 3 0 3 1 1 2 2 1 3

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Records U16 Team Matches S. C. T. White B. Pattison M. J. Copley L. R. Shamer A. N. Buck O. J. Barnett-Hall T. C. Tutill

Bd. Av. 1.2 2.50 2.83 3.75 4.00 4.25 5.80

PI. 5 4 6 4 4 4 5

W. 3 4 2 2 2 2 3

D. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

L. 1 0 3 2 2 2 2

% 70.0 100 41.7 50.0 50.0 50.0 60.0

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Science Society The Science Society was reformed this year with a varied series of lectures and events. The speakers were; Dr. David Orr on 'The Physics of the Minster Bells'; Dr. John Pethick on 'The Geomorphology of the Humber Estuary'; WingCommander John Jones on 'Aviation Medicine'; Dr. Harvey Dean on 'Drugs, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'; Dr. Nigel Peel on 'The National Health Laboratory Service'; Professor Michael Woolfson on 'The Origin of the Solar System'.

The Society mounted an exhibition of middle school experimental work and 'An Evening of Victorian Science'.

A visit was made to a nuclear power station at Hartlepool.

R.H.H.

Young Farmers'

Club

The year 1986-87 saw somewhat of a rebirth of the School Y.F.C. After a couple of years when meetings and outings had been scarce, the Club enjoyed several very enjoyable and informative talks and trips. The first meeting was a visit to Askham Bryan Agricultural College. As ever, this was a very interesting visit and our thanks go to Mr. Brian Thomas, the Vice-Principal, for looking after us and for his continuing support of the Club over very many years. Mr. James Varley of the Yorkshire Water Authority gave the first talk of the session. He explained the many tasks of the Y.W.A. and summed up his talk with the words, "We have the means to purify, all that remains is the will to do so". We all had our suspicions about where this comment was being directed! Mr. Varley illustrated his talk by showing two excellent films, one about the work of the Y.W.A. and the other about the problems posed by water shortages and pollution in the Third World. Our next visit was to B.B.C. Radio York and, although 22 Peterites made life difficult in such a small area, we had a very enjoyable and interesting evening.

The next talk was on Forestry, given by Mr. Peter Clarke. He explained the problems and satisfactions of running commercial woodland, pointing out how important the activity is to our lifestyle. The evening ended with a number of interesting questions to which the speaker gave full and informative answers, though, as far as we know, Peter Allan is still waiting for the answer to his question, "What is the difference between a wood and a forest?"! Our last talk was given by Mr. Mike Alcock, who is the County Organiser (North Yorkshire) for the Young Farmers' Clubs National Federation. He gave us an insight into the many activities run within Young Farmers' Clubs outside the school system. Finally, my thanks go to the retiring Committee for making it a very enjoyable year and also to Mr. Coulthard, whose support is invaluable to the running of the Club.

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The Debating

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Since its resurrection in 1984 the Debating Society can have had no better leadership than that of Daniel Conaghan and Mr. Philip Barras; together they developed the Society from its humble roots to being the largest in the School, and whilst this year has not been revolutionary it has undoubtedly been one of consolidation; they will be sorely missed by both the new President, Paul Barnes, and the new Master-in-Charge Mr. P. J. Stephen. The Society has increased in popularity in the past year and we can now expect audiences of upwards of sixty people, who never fail to generate a lively debate. Debates are often heated, but never acrimonious and the increasingly high standard of debating and public speaking has been reflected in debates on such varied topics as advertising and the abolition of the Monarchy.

P.R.B.

Community

Service

During the year a small but keen group of Fifth and Sixth formers, organised by Mrs. Davies, has visited a number of elderly folk in the district, and has provided help and companionship. Their visits have been much appreciated. Each term we have held a tea party at the School, and by providing transport have enabled most of the old folk to come. On two occasions the party coincided with the birthday of one of the visitors, and the catering staff very kindly made us a lovely cake. On another occasion we had a good old sing song, and everybody joined in.

G.M.S.

Lectures to the Sixth Form A new series of lectures for the Upper Sixth in 1986/7 has provided an opportunity for pupils to hear first-hand about a variety of local and national issues, among them the Press, the Police, York Minster and British Rail. The first lecture was given in the Christmas term by Mr. Richard Wooldridge, Editor of "The Yorkshire Evening Press".

In his talk he outlined the role of the newspaper in the community, stressing that it had not been superseded by the god Television, and illustrated the various processes by which a modern newspaper is produced and distributed. Faced by some spirited questioning, Mr. Wooldridge then defended the freedom of the Press, in particular that of "The Yorkshire Evening Press". Mr. Conal Gregory MP delivered the following lecture in which he gave a fascinating account of the work of an MP both in his constituency, York, and in Parliament. In describing several of the issues that he raised in Parliament, such as dangerous children's toys, he gave a valuable insight into the procedures of government and law-making. Many topical questions were posed by his audience and it was interesting to hear both Mr. Gregory's political views and his opinions about the role of a constituency MP at Westminster. The Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, Mr. P. J. Nobes, gave the third lecture, which, as well as describing the functions and strength of the region's police force, also proved valuable for those who might be considering the police as a career.

Mr. Nobes then answered questions concerning inner-city policing, police brutality and the role of the community policeman. It was an interesting lecture that revealed the increasing difficulties of the job which the police do.

The Easter term saw three lectures, the first of which was given by Dr. John Shannon. His was a fascinating description of the history of York and the threat posed against it by building development in the city. Dr. Shannon traced York's heritage from its Roman and Viking origins, through its medieval prosperity, being second only to London in importance, to its present state as a tourist centre and a pioneer in archaeology and conservation. The railways, which as Dr. Shannon had pointed out, brought fame and fortune to Victorian York, were the subject of the term's second lecture. Mr. D. Raynor (O.P.), General Manager of British Rail's Eastern Region, gave an interesting talk on the marketing tactics employed by British Rail to maximise efficiency and provide a better service to the public.

This Peterite still had to stand from London to York recently but bore in mind that, as Mr. Raynor asserted, British Rail does seem to be "getting there". The term's final lecture came from the Very Revd. John Southgate, the Dean of York. His talk, entitled "The Minster and the Ministry" was an entertaining account of his long and varied life as a clergyman and also dealt with several topical issues concerning the Church in general. It was a stimulating end to a series of lectures which have been as varied as they have been thought-provoking.

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Family Fun Quiz Questions: 1. Probability If it rains on all but one of six consecutive Sundays, what is the probability of running an open air charity event in blazing sunshine?

2. Sport a, How can one side bowl sixteen wicket maidens and still end up losing? b, If you spend all night contributing to the 210 miles of a sponsored row, are you out of your scull?

3. Economics You have five pounds. You wish to throw a bucket of water over Mr Stephen (and who doesn't?), buy candy floss, fail to beat the York City goalkeeper, miss the coconuts but hit some china, buy a second hand book, get knocked off a pole by a pillow, fail to kick a football through the science block window, throw an egg, fall off a bicycle, miss the rat and collapse under the weight of the heavyweight sack race. How much change do you have left for all the other side shows?

4. Acoustics There is a P.A by the art block, a rock group by the Hall, a band by the science block and a flute and cello duet by the pavilion. Where should you stand to get the best quadraphonic effect?

5. Health You have three children interested only in food and bouncing. How far should the inflatable be situated from the cake stall in order to avoid technicolour yawning?

6. Gambling What odds should you get from Honest Dick (the punters' friend) if you are to win enough on your frog to enter the teacher/jockey auction?

7. Journalism Write a review of a charity event involving hundreds of pupils, parents, friends, academic and domestic Staff, doing justice to sheer enjoyment of the event (without resorting to silly gimmicks of format and layout) 8. Improbability Organise a family day that will be fun to take part in, a pleasure to attend and will raise £2,750 for the N.S.P.C.C. Answers: Guy and Tanya Shuttleworth have all the answers.

I.M.K.L.

Family Fun Day in aid of the NSPCC This was held on Sunday, May 31st from 1.30 to 5.30. It was one of the few warm sunny days we had after half-term, and the large number of visitors and boys and girls who were present thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

In the weeks prior to the Fun Day, there were two Committees, one of active and enthusiastic parents, and the other of House representatives, who were both extremely keen in helping to organise the arrangements for the stalls and sideshows. Catherine Towers acted as the liaison between the two committees and captained the girls cricket team both extremely well. We thank her and all the members of the two committees for their invaluable support. On the day we were indebted to the very many, who manned the stalls and sideshows, who provided cakes and who did the thousand and one jobs needed to make everything run smoothly; to bur colleagues who allowed water or custard pies to be thrown at them, and to those who gave so generously for sponsorship or prizes, or just because they couldn't be present on the day.

Mention must be made of the Rowing Club, all of whose members joined in their sponsored row of 210 miles over a period of 24 hours. This was a real team effort, as I realised, when I called at the boathouse around midnight and saw how many were needed as 'backup' to the actual rowers. Their £400 was a really great effort. Mention must be made also of the cricketers, whose match formed the centre piece round which everything else functioned.

The girls scored a lot of runs, made £250, and as usual beat the 1st XI, who nevertheless played it in a really good spirit. The 'frog derby' provided a fitting climax to the afternoon and brought everybody together for a final fling, and a profit of £250! Our thanks are due to Dick Hubbard who masterminded this very enjoyable finale.

We wish to thank everyone for their support and encouragement, not least the members of the School catering, maintenance, ground staff and bursarial departments, who were always ready to help and to cope with any emergency.

The cheque for £2,750 which was handed to Mr. Ken Ridley, the district organiser of the NSPCC, was a truly magnificent sum, the result of a great team effort. Well done, thankyou, everyone.

T.S./G.M.S.

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EXPEDITIONS Snowdonia, Winter 1986 In ways which many of you will understand but which may be impossible to define, this felt like Barry Daniel's last trip, and perhaps my report should be read accordingly. Barry and I more or less agreed in the summer of '86 that our winter term finished too close to Christmas itself to make a "Hafod trip" practicable this year. Nevertheless, after an accident like ours in Norway, the first question to be posed (and it was put to me, tactfully, before midnight, by a local reporter) is "Willyou ever go on the hills again?" My first instinct - rather to my own surprise - was an emphatic "yes, of course". It did not take much longer to work out how and when: within a month three of us who had been in Norway went over Striding Edge on Helvelyn and had a marvellous day. It was fine, as well, to hear in many of the messages which we received after Barry's death, innumerable offers of help with future hill-walking trips; and term had hardly got under way before people in School began to ask me if we would be going to Hafod again this year. In the circumstances it seemed very important that we should do so.

I must thank my colleagues properly for their support; John Owen-Barnett and Paddy Stephen were already in the middle of an exhausting term when they agreed to give up the first few days of the holiday (mind you, I don't suppose I would ever have been forgiven for leaving them out). Ann Hodgson was immediately enthusiastic, despite this being her first term at St. Peter's (or perhaps because of it). And we could not have managed at all without Simon Goodwin's hard work, patience and technical knowledge. Then there are the "old boys", regulars of recent trips who turned out to give us valuable back-up on the hills: David Briggs, Mark Carpenter, Mark Chapman, Ian Goodwin, James Leonard, John Marshall, Jonathan Robinson, Richard Robson, Mark Taylor and Matthew Torlesse. I am grateful to them all. And I am equally grateful to the students at School who nagged me until there had to be a trip, and to all their parents who gave them permission. I fully understand how difficult it must have been to do this.

Saying in general that the trips should go on, is one thing. It is different for your own child. Yet it worked: the whole mix turned into one of the best groups I recall.

The weather gods were marginally kinder than usual, too. On Saturday afternoon we hobbled round Cwm Idwal in half-light and a half breeze. On Sunday we split into two groups. J.O-B., P.J.S. and S.J.G. led half the group up the Pig Track (and down it again) to reach the summit of Snowdon in a full gale. D.J.H., A.J.H. and I.J.G. were joined

by Mr. Hamilton - over from York for the day - in an attempt on Snowdon too, but via Lliwedd. This would have brought us out into the gale on a most exposed ridge, if it hadn't blown us off it first. We did reach Lliwedd summit, but made a strategic withdrawal from there, heading for the fleshpots and other temptations to be found in Capel Curig. On Monday we again split into two parties: J.O-B. and P.J.S. led the full round of the Carneddau mountains to the north ofthe hostel, while A.J.H., S.J.G. and the others tried Tryfan in company with D.J.H. - who was generally supposed to know the way, on the grounds that he did it on three successive days last year in times that came down from two and a half hours to one and a half. This year, despite almost-brilliant weather it took five hours and followed a route in parts which D.J.H. didn't think he had ever walked on before. There was a very thin, unconsolidated snow cover on the rocks. The party needed a rope over three sections, and it all took time. It was, nevertheless, a spectacular and enjoyable day, with only D.J.H. whimpering about being anchored in a very cold wind every time the rope was needed, while the rest of the party sheltered pleasantly among the gulleys. Tuesday morning provided the novelty.

Just behind Ogwen Cottage is the gulley which the local Mountain Rescue Team uses for crag practices, where there are good anchors for ropes. The "old boys" rigged up protection for a rock climb and an abseil route; and everyone, who wanted to in the party, succeeded in getting up (and down) seventy feet of more-or-less sheer rock-face.

I was delighted with how things went in the hostel too: there were good spirits and many laughs. Jobs were done willingly, often even before they were needed; and everyone looked after each other. Things could have been hard, but people made them easy. Our helpers played a great part in this; and I should like to make the invitation clear: if you ever did take part in one of Barry's trips, and would like to help us continue them, please get in touch with me at School. You would be welcome. We missed Barry: Almost every one of us there had been to Hafod before with him. Sometimes his presence felt so strong that it seemed as if he was simply in one of the other rooms of the hostel.

When we were out on a mountain, it felt as if he were across the valley somewhere, with another group perhaps. The trips will not ever be the same again, but we are not trying to make them so, although we are trying to make sure that they continue. We will do different things, but I trust we shall still gain from the hills all those things which Barry taught us to enjoy.

D.J.H.

Middle School Ski Trip The year's middle school ski party went at Easter to Zell-am-Zee in Austria. The party consisted of 32 boys and 3 staff. We travelled by coach and arrived in the resort after 24 hrs and four assorted videos. (Thank heavens for Charles Bronson!!). The party was housed in a building of its own and as always the double beds produced much amusement for the first few days!! The skiing was excellent with varied pistes for the beginners right through to flourescent Clive Blacker. All skiers improved and some so much that they skied the whole mountain on the last day on one ski (for lessons in posing apply to Adam Atkinson). Much amusement was caused in the daily battle for the silly hat award. We all have our own memories of who did what to whom and how and that is how it had better stay if the blushes of some are to be saved. However we can mention Clive Blacker's ski suit, James Martindale's balloons!!, Philip SawkilPs use of a straw, and James Kelsey's talent spotting. It was a most enjoyable holiday for both staff and pupils.

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Max. 21 15.5 8.3 11.5 21.8

Min. 2 1.8 -3 -4.3 0

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Mms. Ppt. 0 52.2 0.5 36.6 36.8

Av. October 0 December (part) 1.74 February 0.03 April (part) 1.36 June 1.19 July (part) 27.8 13 12.1 1.21

Max. 19.5 15.5 14 21.8 25.3

Min. 0 -0.5 -4.5 8 5

Mms. Ppt. 77.5 20.3 34.8 0.8 81.5

Av. 2.5 1.13 1.24 0.2 2.715

June had measureable rain on 25 days. For comparison purposes York's average daily rainfall is 1.8 mms., based on an average annual rainfall (Ppt. above) of 650 millimetres.

Christmas Term: We returned in high pressure conditions which gave us high temperatures, often under cloudless skies, and the first rain did not fall until October 3rd, some two-and-a-half weeks into the term. Even then amounts were small, and most of the month's rain was concentrated into the last week, with the heaviest rainfall coming on the last day of the month. Needless to say this wet spell coincided with the Half Term Holiday! As a result, October became the second wettest month of the School year. November was drier, but much of the rain came as drizzle and there were not many dry days until towards the end of the month, when we also had cool nights with several hints of ground frost. Early December was cloudy and temperatures were, on the whole, moderate, though ground frosts were recorded on four of the December nights which fell inside the term.

A WELCOME AWAITS YOU Easter Term: The latter half of January was cold, the lowest temperature being recorded on the last night of the month. Grass minimum temperatures would no doubt have been lower, but we were still without our Terrestrial Minimum thermometer - this has now been rectified, and we should be able to provide some interesting readings next winter. January was also a dry month, though with considerable cloud cover.

Temperatures in February fluctuated considerably, the coldest part of the month being towards the end, when the air temperatures were always hovering around or below freezing point at night. The month was also quite dry, with a considerable amount of sunshine, and the maximum temperature reached 14C on the 1st day of the month. March, on the other hand, was a cold month, often with brisk Northerly winds.

Maximum temperatures rarely got into double figures, while air frosts were experienced on most nights.

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Summer Term: We had only a few days of April at School and these few days lulled us into thinking that we had arrived back in the middle of summer, with temperatures soaring into the 20s on three of the four days, under clear skies and with no rain. May was less promising, though there were sunny days and some high temperatures. However, ground frosts were recorded on several nights in the continuing persistent northerly winds. June, however, was disappointing and the maximum temperature never rose above 20° until the 27th of the month. June was cloudy and wet; there were no outstanding rainfall amounts, but most days had some rain and there was a very depressing thick cloud cover during much of the month. However our hopes were raised again towards the end of the month when, at last, air started to move in from the South-West and we came under the influence of a major high pressure system. For ten days in late June and early July we woke to clear skies, light winds and settled conditions, and maximum temperatures reached the upper 20s, while minimum temperatures rarely dropped into single figures.

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Combined Cadet Force Early this year, we received the news of the sad death of Colonel Colin Gardiner, G2 Cadets, North East District.

His was always a sympathetic ear, particularly on the telephone, and his professional guidance was respected.

Many a successful Field Day eminated from one of his suggestions, and always he would visit the Contingent at Annual Camp, to check that the cadets were enjoying themselves. We shall miss him.

The Annual October Field Day was this year divided between the Royal Artillery at Topcliffe and the contingent officers, aided by 9CTT, at Strensall. The Gunners organised that sort of memorable day when every cadet was fully occupied from the moment he arrived. Thus, we flew across Yorkshire in helicopters, ran over an assault course, fired sub-machine guns, and dined well. The younger cadets, at Strensall, fired their • 303 rifles and learned much about the art of basic fieldcraft. This was a successful day, which followed two excellent Annual Camps, one at Warcop, and the other as guests of the Green Howards in Osnabriick and Sennelager. There is, therefore, much enthusiasm for the C.C.F., and we are particularly pleased to see the School's Bursar, Major Jelbert, taking over the R.A.F. Section from F/Lt. Cranville, whose cheerful commitment has been much appreciated. We again anticipate our full complement of cadets — almost one third of the School and look forward to another stimulating year's training, which will culminate in the bi-annual General Inspection next May. R.J.B.

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The C.C.F.'s transition between academic years was marked as usual by Summer camps. In the case of the Army Section there were two: one at Warcop in the Pennines and one at Osnabriick in Western Germany. Those cadets at Warcop enjoyed a week of varied training, typical of C.C.F. camp, whilst the German trip was run very much along the lines of a familiarisation visit to the Green Howards. Numbers on both camps were strong, with thirty-eight in England and twenty-five in Germany. One notable addition to the Officers' Mess in Osnabriick was Lieutenant Owen-Barnett who was then only a newcomer to the Army, following the disbandment of the Navy Section, but he since seems to have settled in very well, taking a keen interest in shooting. After these camps, we said goodbye, with our thanks, to Steven Carr as senior cadet and welcomed Ian McDonald to the post. He took over the strongest section for many years of some eighty-five boys and this number will increase next year.

Having such a strong section, we were able to draw a very proficient team for Exercise Colts Canter in October, an annual March and Shoot Competition at Catterick, in which we came a close, but disappointing second to Welbeck College. However, we won what was possibly the last ever -303 "Lee-Enfield" rifle meeting, in some style, the following weekend. During the year, recruits were trained in basic infantry skills and eventually all of them passed their rigorous proficiency tests. The more senior cadets practised signalling techniques under the guidance of Lt. Mason with newly acquired radio sets. Since there was no General Inspection this year, the main opportunities to test skills learnt came on a night exercise and on two simultaneous "field-days" held at Topcliffe and Strensall. All three events taught valuable lessons on the importance of communications. There was a fun element, however, and helicopter rides were available at Topcliffe for non-vertigo sufferers.

The 1987 Summer Camp will be held at Wathgill and over fifty cadets will attend the week's course, accompanied by our own officers. It remains only for the writer to thank the officers for running the Section so enthusiastically throughout the year and to thank C/Sgt. Ian McDonald for adding his own personal touch of colour to the Section as its senior cadet.

D.G.F.T.

R.A.F.

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After a successful summer camp at R.A.F. Halton, the main training base for future R.A.F. technicians, the Section returned for the year enlarged by a large number of new cadets, ready to be trained under the beady eyes of Fl. Sgt. Paul Wareham and Sgt. Matthew Doncaster, who undertook much of the administration for the year and who tried valiantly to engender some enthusiasm amongst the ranks. Initial training was undertaken by the recently promoted Corporals, Cpl. Peter Bond and Cpl. Alistair Fernie prominent by their presence whilst six of the cadets continued their preparation for the proficiency examinations. Field Day again gave us the opportunity 22

to go gliding at RufForth but our attempts were thwarted by a strong wind and low cloud, though J/Cpl. Gary Brown benefitted considerably as a thermal doubled the length of his stay in the air. The recruits busied themselves at Strensall with the Army Section, undertaking shooting and defence exercises. During October, three members of the Section were selected by the R.A.F. to undertake the Officer and Aircrew Selection Procedure at R.A.F. Biggin Hill in an attempt to gain a Sixth Form Scholarship. Sgt. Matthew Doncaster was awarded a full scholarship, involving a four week flying course, a leadership course in Scotland and a place at R.A.F. Cranwell after University.

Cpl. James Martin also gained a flying scholarship. Air Experience Flying was quite successful with few technical and meteorological problems at Teeside Airport. I only wish that more cadets would avail themselves of this facility.

Gliding at Rufforth took place while J/Cpl. James Berrington will be taking advantage of the Summer Gliding School at R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse with the aim of flying solo at the end of the course. Training continued throughout the year and was well structured under the guidance of Fl. Lt. Brian Jelbert who went to great lengths to standardise the training programmer. The weapons test proved a stumbling block to many cadets but drill, fieldcraft, aircraft recognition, shooting and the flight simulator were all present in the programme, to be joined by campcraft and cooking in the Summer Term. Cdts. James Berrington and Gary Brown passed their Leading Cadet examinations and were promoted to J./Cpl. Matthew Doncaster was also promoted to Fl. Sgt. at the end of the year and will be Head of the Section in September '87. Summer camp will this year take place at R.A.F. Wattisham, near Ipswich.

A full programme has been arranged, including flying, gliding and visits to a U.S. Airforce Base and the Air Museum at Duxford. The year has once again flown by and I offer my sincerest thanks to Fl. Lt. Brian Jelbert for his willingness to continue his work in the Section next year.

S.A.C.

Shooting At the end of the 1986 Summer Term the Inter-House Shooting Cup was won by the Rise. The year began with the announcement that Richard Carr was to be made Captain of Snooting. During the Christmas Term the team prepared for the annual Lee-Enfield .303 Skill-at-Arms Meeting held at Strensall. The Competition started with Ian McDonald and Richard Carr picking up all the prize money from the Pool Bull. The remainder of the Competition consisted of three matches. Good shooting from Douglas Tulley, Ben Lowes and Stephen Cole was not enough to ensure an early victory in the first match and we were pushed into second place by a very narrow margin. Determination brought us through to win the section match and falling plate. The Christmas term also included the annual March and Shoot Competition at Catterick and after a gallant effort on the march and an excellent team shoot we had to settle for second place due to loss of a few vital points in the inspection.

Preparation continued for the Target Rifle Meeting in the Summer term. Two teams were entered. The 'A' team consisted of Richard Carr, Ben Lowes, Douglas Tulley and Peter Bond. Ian McDonald captained the 'B' team to ensure continuity for next year. Splendid shooting from the 'A' team ensured victory for the third year running and good individual performances gave Peter Bond second best individual shot and Richard Carr third.

Good shooting from the 'B' team showed promise for the future. The team would like to thank Captain Tooms for his help and work throughout the year and wish him success in the future.

R.J.C.

HOUSE NOTES Clifton

Like an opening night in the 'West End', the first year of a new House is one of spontaneous excitement and predictable innovation. During that time the House ran largely on newly generated enthusiasm and wide-eyed expectation. During that first year the aim was to establish the fundamental principles on which the House would run in future years. The House should be very much a haven of mutual support and friendship to which we all need to escape from time to time. From the outset, parental involvement was to be a high priority and this must be one of the successes of the first year.

'Follow that' was a challenge which had to be accepted in this, the second year in Clifton. Would it be a year of complacent consolidation or one of renewed innovation. Perhaps this can only be judged with the benefit of hindsight at some future time, but the aim at the start of the year had to be to increase further the involvement of the House in the numerous activities on offer and to develop the sense of identity within the House.

Having lost Mr. Raggett to fresh fields, we welcomed Miss Hodgson to the House in September, perhaps hoping in particular that her rowing expertise would inspire those of like mind in Clifton. With Mark Davies as Head of House, we welcomed the new intake of Third Formers as well as several into the Lower Sixth. We hope that they find the House to be a friendly environment and that they soon settle into our little routines. The Senior Inter-House Rugby Competition was soon upon us and for the second year the squad was organised by Crispin Hill, improving on his performance of last year by actually playing, injury not preventing him on this occasion. With apologies for resorting to cliche, it was good to see the team progress to the semi-final. At that stage we met our match against an inspired Dronfield XV. They deserved their win and both teams were rightly praised for the fine spirit in which the very competitive game was played. This was a good start to the year. Several members of the House team were awarded Colours in their respective School Teams.

Drawn against a strong Grove team in the opening round of the Senior Squash competition, we were not expected to progress beyond that stage. Despite that, several individuals competed well and that alone is worthy of mention.

The strong contingent of girls in the House had no opportunity to show their games ability in the first term, but their time would come later in the year.

It is too easy to over-emphasise the Games competitions since these tend to be the 'high profile' events, which usually take place in the presence of highly visible and often very vocal support. However, other events call for ability, enthusiasm and hard work, without necessarily commanding the level of support or acclaim which they deserve. In this context, several very able musicians in the House have taken part in a number of concerts adding much to the variety and richness of life in the School. It has been a privilege to have the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of musical talent from 'rock' to jazz and classical. The Tutorial system is well established enabling the work and progress of every individual in the House to be monitored closely. Whilst for some there is 'room for improvement', others have reason to be pleased with their academic progress, Matthew Williams and Paul Cove in particular making a fine start in the Third Form.

At the end of the Christmas Term the House was duly decked out with Tree and appropriate decorations for the end-of-term festivities. This took the form of a noisy Party when many surprised themselves by joining in all sorts of rather ridiculous games. Clearing up the debris in readiness for the parents' party took rather longer, but it was all worthwhile and much appreciated by the House. It was good to see so many parents on this as on so many other occasions.

Remembering the same time last year, we knew the Easter term was to be hectic, and so it proved. The term got off to a poor start as far as the House was concerned, with a very disappointing performance in the Inter-House Run despite a valiant effort from Mark Davies, our captain of Cross Country. Paul Bryan led the Five-a-side Soccer team with great enthusiasm: for this and other contributions to the House, Paul was presented with the Senior Clifton House Award which is given as a way of saying 'thankyou' to someone who has a significant impact on the House in a variety of ways, not necessarily in the major Games for which Colours are awarded.

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One particularly pleasing event was the House Play Week. Though at the outset the eventual performance was intended to be the reason behind its introduction, there was much more to it than that. It was good to see boys and girls, young and not so young, working together with such enthusiasm and we particularly thank Simon Morris and Joanna Craven for providing the impetus. The House progressed as far as the second round in both the Inter-House Chess and General Knowledge Quiz, the latter being a significant improvement on last year when we scarcely troubled the scorer in the first round.

Our Junior Rugby team lost out in the first round but thanks go to Daniel Williams and his squad for the manner in which they did their best. In the Squash competition, the Juniors finished a creditable third overall and with regular School Team players in James Harding and Simon Slater we may do even better in future years. We are rightly proud of our Girls' Five-a-side Hockey Team who won the Inter-House competition. They were dominant throughout and ably lead by Catherine Towers who we congratulate on being picked to represent York and District. Swimming seems to be our forte as we won the Standards Cup by a comfortable margin and finished second in the Swimming Sports to a very strong School House Team. It was good to see the spirit and determination which underlined this success.

Particular congratulations go to Justin Hill, Miles Lockwood, Ian Sanderson and Robert Sellers for setting a new record in the U16 Medley Relay, and to Crispin Hill for organising the Team. Despite the odd disappointment, the House could be pleased with its participation and success during a very busy but satisfying Easter term.

The Summer term is always a rather strange time; it hardly starts before a substantial section of the House departs into a state of limbo as they prepare for the rather protracted series of examinations. It was good to see so many exam: candidates return from time to time for voluntary games sessions. The Athletics Sports established beyond doubt that we are not as talented on dry land as we are in the water, though we did finish a creditable fourth. Simon Slater deserves particular mention for winning two events and in the process breaking the Junior discus record. The Junior Five-a-Side Soccer team competed with sometimes ferocious competitiveness and were rewarded with mixed results.

Daniel Williams deserved the award of House Colours for enthusiastic contributions to so many sporting activities, though his fine innings in the House Cricket match did not prevent our defeat. Michael Donoghue and Crispin Hill were awarded House Colours for individual and team performances throughout the year. On the social side, the Upper Sixth leavers had a buffet lunch attended by their parents on one of the few fine Sundays ofthe term. It was an enjoyable occasion. On the final Saturday of term Cliftonites past and present were invited to a small party in the House and it was good to see some old faces again.

A House is more than four walls and a roof, more than a daily meeting place, it is all about mutual support and collective involvement in a whole variety of activities. In this respect many have played an active part during the year and whilst some have been singled out for particular mention, many more have contributed to this second rewarding year in Clifton House. We now look forward to next year when we return with batteries recharged after the Summer break, during which time we hope for some good news for all recent examination candidates. Those leaving us do so with our best wishes.

Dronfield After the heart-rending news of Mr. Daniel's death, the House returned in the doldrums. With the help of many we managed to pull ourselves together to keep the superb atmosphere he left behind. The House was sad to see Cindy, Gael and Lindsay leaving us at half-term, but fortunately they moved not too far away and invasion of their privacy continues. The House welcomed Mr. Owen-Barnett as Housemaster along with his wife and children who moved in later at half term. We were also pleased to see eighteen new faces in the House, including K. M. Walter who joined us from the United States through the English Speaking Union.

The Senior Rugby Team led by John Peacock and photographed by Matthew Sumpton, kicked off an excellent start to the Inter House Competition by beating an under-strength favoured side - the Manor. Soon afterwards the news of Dronfield's future upset the House, but also drove them on to sweep past Clifton and meet School House in the Final - a feat unheard of in the recent history of the House. With the emotional support the House had it was almost embarrassing to walk away without the Cup. The team kept up great spirit and determination, battling on to the end but a 6-0 lead at half-time ended up a 24-6 defeat. Excellent performances by Matthew Spence and Michael Firby were the hallmark of a great team effort. Thanks must go especially to Mr. Stephen and John Peacock who helped to make this a memorable last match for Dronfield. The whole squad were awarded House Colours.

After half-term three members of the House took part in a rock concert performance here at School which raised over £300 for the Barry Daniel Memorial Fund. As the term was coming to a close, the curtains opened for the Annual School Play - "Macbeth". It was good to see Lesley Hobbs, Emma Wells-Cole, Joanne Gill (Captain of School Netball, again this year), Edward Carling and Peter Nowell performing in this. The House Party was, once again, most enjoyable - well done Rene Freling for his winning, most original fancy dress costume!

The Easter term saw the House Soccer rear its partisan head. Amongst many, Patrick Craven, Paul Tomlinson and Graham Hart wore the now familiar Pink Shirts. Well deserved congratulations went to Shaun Hullis who had received excellent news of a place at Oxford to read Law. Richard Tucker changed sides to board with us, as did Ben Goddard for a time. House Chess, with Lawrence Shamler at the helm, took place; Squash under the leadership of Adam Atkinson saw us through the first round, though the Juniors, Simon Powell, John Higginson and Nigel Dawkins, got to the Final only to lose to Manor 1-2. Malcolm Bagley led the Cross-country team, with Keith Walter coming second overall, and Andrew Berrington took first place of all the third year. Junior Rugby, ably led by Simon Bowen, produced dour encounters that may have lacked the success of the Seniors but matched them in their own way, in determination and grit, with David Rhodes, Joby Taylor and second row School team mate Justin Brayshaw, to name but a few, who tried their very hardest. House Swimming, captained again by Lisham Harris, saw excellent swims from both the captain and Stuart Bailey who carried on this success for the School Team the following term.

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In the Summer Term Rebecca Bramall followed up her success on the Squash Court with representative honours on the Tennis Court along with Rebecca Kettlewell, following up her hockey success; Miranda Pacey also was captain of the School's Girls Tennis team, again this year, with Daniel Mclean-Steel representing the School's Boys Tennis team. Elizabeth Greenstreet rowed for the School as did James Berrington with his brother Andrew as a cox, all, with great success. The House Cricket was ably led by Matthew Spence assisted by Robert Jupp who along with Adam Atkinson all represented the School Cricket Club; as did Simon Powell, John Higginson and Charles Pugh in the Junior sides. Richard King amassed the most individual points in the House Athletics this year.

Throughout the year William Lamb kept us up to date with all the gossip as Editor of "The Bulletin".

Matthew Gyles, Michael Leaf, Christopher Rowland and others also kept us entertained with their concert : performances as did Deborah Midwinter and the rest of the lower sixth with House Chapel Week. In Chapel, Adrian Sharp and other House fourth years assisted as servers and so, on the whole, everyone had a part to play and helped the life of the House and the School in no small way.

We say goodbye to Sixth Form pupils and Nicholas Julius and Guy Bailey, House Rugby stalwarts, and wish them j all the very best in the future.

The Grove Grove began the year by welcoming sixteen new members to the House. Peter Allan was appointed Head of House.

The Senior House Rugby was soon upon us; a predominantly young side played the match against the Rise with great enthusiasm, determination and sportsmanship, going down to a far superior and fitter side in the first round.

Three players in particular who have served the House Rugby team on successive years are Peter Allan - the Captain, Ben Lowes and Graham Winn, all of whom received School Rugby Colours. The House has also provided many Senior and Junior members to the School Choir and the Grove Chapel week provided the School with much enjoyment and contemplation over "Love"; many thanks go to Emma Robinson, Ceri Duncan and Lucy Stone for their invaluable help. In the School production of Macbeth Alistair Fernie played Macbeth, while Stephen Cole, Lucy Stone and Michael Briggs took part. Our congratulations go to them for their contribution to the success of the play. Congratulations to Richard Carr on being appointed Captain of the School Shooting Team and Peter Allan, Captain of Squash.

The beginning of the Easter term began as usual with the General Knowledge Quiz and House success, Alistair Fernie winning the overall competition and David Hall providing the most consistent answer - Turkey. On the sporting front, Peter Allan is to be congratulated on his hat-trick of victories in the School Individual Squash and being re-awarded School Squash Colours for the fourth time. However, the Inter-House Squash Competition proved somewhat of a disappointment. With what seemed a very strong side, the team went out in the Semi-Finals, Mark O'Sullivan playing with great success. Graham Winn was made Captain of School Hockey. The Inter-House Cross Country arrived sooner than most wanted but brought a pleasant result, Grove finishing third in the Seniors and second in the Juniors. Andrew Taylor did well in coming seventh. However, the dominant sporting activity of the term was the Five-a-side football. Many thanks to all those who represented and supported the side. Daniel Crane and Alan Ruder captured the side's ability by playing aggressively but inconsistently. The Junior Rugby competition also kicked off with what seemed a strong side, yet the team lacked cohesion and fell in the second round. To round the term offthe Inter-House Swimming saw a lack of overall success but showed some fine individual performances, notably by Ben Lowes, Leon Panitzke and Simon Robinson. At the end of the term we sadly said our goodbyes to Mr. Griffith but warmly welcomed Mr. Harvey to the House.

In a Summer term dominated by exams, the Juniors faired better than the industrious elder members of the House.

The performances and willingness to represent the House in all the differing activities show a promising future for the Grove. The House Senior Cricket Team led by Michael Blisset played excellently but lost in the first round to the eventual winners. In the Athletic sports there were several outstanding individual performances, namely Jameson 26

Tattersall breaking the School Long Jump record and Christopher Caldwell winning the Junior sprints and long jump.

The Juniors ended on a high note, beating the Rise in the Final of the Junior House Cricket Competition with Anthony Bryan and James Stephenson making too high a score for our opponents.

Sadly, this term was the last for Mr. Allen, Housemaster for twelve years. His loyalty and patience with the members of the House will be sincerely remembered and missed. His understanding of our needs helped create a happy atmosphere, in which a certain character of a Grovite was produced. We thank him for the support and encouragement he has given us and it is with deep regret that we see him leaving. Finally our thanks go to Mr. Rigby for his help in the running of the House. We wish Mr. Stephen and the House every success in the future.

The Manor Firstly, I feel that last year's UVI should be congratulated for their excellent A-level results. The Manor showed itself to be profoundly academic last summer, with our 10 A-level candidates collecting a total of 21 A-grades between them. Manor began the Christmas term by welcoming 10 new boys and 5 new girls. We also welcomed Mr. I. K. Hardwick who succeeded Mr. R R. Kingsbury as an additional Assistant Housemaster. A new tutorial system was introduced and Mr. P. G. Croft and Mr. G. M. Shuttleworth, who has long since been associated with the House, were appointed as tutors. Mark Owens was appointed Head of House and also Captain of Cross Country. The Manor is always prominent in the School's sporting life, but unfortunately the Senior House Rugby Competition was not to be won by us this year. Our potentially excellent team suffered major losses when 1st XV team players were required for a match, and failed to get through the first round. However, many members of the House were involved in School teams. William Kettlewell, Kevin Price and Johnathan Comley played for the 1st XV Rugby team and Ian McDonald captained the 2nd XV Rugby team. With so many other members involved in the 2nd, 3rd and U16 rugby squads, the House certainly wasn't short of sportsmen.

The girls also had an active term. Sasha Jackson has represented the School at Hockey and Squash. Similarly, Alison Aveyard, Becki Sharrock and Lucy Hughes have played for the School at Hockey or Squash. The House has also been well represented in music and drama. Alison Aveyard has played for the School orchestra and band, giving solo performances on the flute and piano. Becki Sharrock has also played the violin for the School orchestra, while Alison Aveyard, Lucy Hughes, Becki Sharrock, Diane Harrison, Antony Dunn, Adam Dean and Mark Ashbridge have all sung in the School choir. The School play "Macbeth" was a very enjoyable production, with Paul Barnes and Becki Sharrock taking an active part in it. The term ended on a high note, with an enjoyable annual House Christmas Party.

Early in the Easter term the annual General Knowledge test was held, in which Paul Barnes, Amit Basu, Ian McDonald and Antony Dunn all did well and went on to form the Manor House Quiz team, and won the Inter-House competition for the second year running, with convincing wins over School House, Temple and Dronfield in the Final. Their high spirits, were only slightly dampened in a narrow defeat by the Masters' Quiz team, in which treachery was abroad. Next came the Inter-House Cross Country Championships. Unfortunately the weather wasn't kind; conditions were very cold with frequent snow showers. However, undeterred, the Senior Team gained 7th place, with Mark Owens being the individual winner for the second year running. But the Juniors ran very well indeed, gaining 3rd place. The Five-a-side Football Team played excellently to reach the Final, having a 100% league record.

The Final against School House was an excellent, nail-biting match resulting in a 4-4 draw, and so the title was shared.

Manor once again was seen to be dominant at Squash. The Senior Team won 4-1 against Rise, and the Junior Team also won 2-1 against Dronfield. Special mention should be given to James Kelsey, who, although being a Junior Squash player, played too for the Senior Team. The Junior Rugby team also played played very, well and managed to reach the Semi-Finals, where unfortunately they lost to School House by just 2 points. The House lost many swimmers last year, but we still managed to gain a creditable 4th place, with Dominic Clavell winning the 2-lengths backstroke, and with similarly good performances from Ashley Comley in his events. As usual the House was well represented in all the School teams. The Manor House chapel week was well organised by Paul Barnes for the 4th year in succession, with good participation from all years. At the end of the term Paul Barnes was also voted by the School to be chairman of the Debating Society.

House colours were awarded to: R. E. Carnaby, D. M. J. Clavell, A. T. Comley, J. F. Comley, R. S. Griggs, J. R. Kelsey, W. O. Kettlewell, I. McDonald, J. D. Newhill, M. P. Owens, P. J. Reah, J. P. Sawkill, J. W. Smith, E. G. Stanton, J. D. Stubbs and P. J. R. Wallis. Finally congratulations go to our Assistant Housemaster, Mr. S. Mason, who on the 22nd April married the lovely Miss Charlotte Anderson at Saltburn-by-Sea, and we all wish him and his wife a happy future together.

The Summer term started with unusually warm weather, which was good news for the House Cricket Competition.

As last year, the Senior team played Temple in the first round. Unfortunately, after a very close match, Temple just managed to win. However, the Athletics proved to be more fruitful. Manor gained a very good 3rd place with wins

by Mark Owens in the 1500m and 3000m for the second year running. Julian Rich won the Senior 400m, again for the second successive year, and Scott Roberts won the Junior 800m and Junior Shot Putt. John and Ashley Comley proved themselves to be very good tennis players, forming part of the unbeaten School 1st Tennis Team, with the Manor tennis team being favourites to win the tennis competition. Paul Barnes, Tim MoodyclifFe and Becki Sharrock were appointed to the temporary School Monitors and took over school duties after Half Term.

At the time of writing the Junior house Five-a-side Football competition, the Junior Cricket competition, and InterHouse Tennis competition were all unfinished, all with Manor hoping for a win. A special mention should be given to Becki Sharrock and all the other members of the House, who were involved in the Fun Day, and who worked hard to make the day enjoyable and raise a lot of money for charity. Finally it remains for me to thank Mr. and Mrs. Bulcock, Mr. Mason and Mr. Hardwick for all their hard work in the House, and to give my best wishes to all those who are leaving at the end of this term, and to wish them good luck in their exams.

Queen's A newly refurbished Queen's welcomed Mr. Cranville as the new Housemaster at the beginning of the year. Joseph Fricker was appointed Head of House. Queen's has remained the largest of all the houses in the School, with 64 members. It has been a year of continuing change for Queen's, and Mr. Cranville's work will be taken up by Mr. David Hughes, as the new Housemaster in September 1987.

Queen's has always played an active role in School life, with enthusiasm more than making up for the odd lapse in fortune, and 1986/7 has been no exception. A glance at the House notice board shows just how many events Queen's has been involved in over the year. Jeremy Warren captained a valiant Senior House Rugby team, which started with an early lead in the first half of pur match against Clifton, but was unfortunately beaten, despite some inspired play.

The Juniors, captained by Stuart Towers, also had an excellent game but were beaten by Grove. In the Summer term Queen's had a rather unsuccessful cricket season, with Peter Gair's team losing to a strong Rise side. On a brighter note, Queen's won the Chess competition, Stephen White et al sweeping the board as it were, and the House reached the Semi-Finals in the Five-a-side Football competition. A strong Third year team did well in the swimming, winning most of their events, and the School Captain, Joseph Fricker, helped to put Queen's in a hopeful position. Only the relay races denied us a top place. Queen's fielded enthusiastic teams in many sports, such as the girl's hockey, crosscountry and the inter-house athletics. We again won the John Turner Memorial cup, being shared this year between the Lower and Upper sixth. Throughout the year the House has never been noticeable by its absence from the sports field and all participation has been undertaken in communal good spirits. Although only gaining limited recognition in major School activities, many members of the House were involved in School activities, in particular Lucy Gilbert, representing the Hockey 1st. XI North Yorkshire in Cross-country, and Peter Gair, who was a regular in the Cricket 1st XI. Jeremy Warren, Scot Sim and Mark Grewer represented the School Rugby teams, whilst the Lower Sixth girls were most prominent in the Hockey XL Jeffrey Anderson improved in Hockey and Rugby and most notably our Third form common room regularly provided six members of the Under 14 Rugby team and four members of the Cricket XI, which augurs well for the future.

Queen's is home to aesthetics as well as athletes. The House play, "As Good As New" by David Perry, was produced

by Mark Grewer and Seema Khanna with Mary-Anne Kilby taking the leading roll as a jovial Mrs. Pimble, James Hague, Lawrence Patton and Fiona Mutter combined forces with an outstanding performance from Jorvic Kalicinski and the whole production was deemed a great success. The House Quiz was closely fought against Temple but Dan Conaghan's team were unable to master a complicated buzzer system and lost. Dan Conaghan also chaired the Debating Society, with Kate Bennett as a highly efficient secretary. The House Chapel Week involved numerous members of Queen's and alternated between the theatrical and the thoughtful. Queen's was well represented in the Science Society, and in the School play Kate Bennett and Martin Parkes performed as Lady Macbeth and Banquo respectively in a highly professional production. The French Play "Candide" also elicited performances from several of our Fifth form. Once again Queen's excelled musically. A new member of the House, Robert Glover, along with four others from the House, made up the bulk of the trombone sextet. Concert soloists Paul Thompson, Tom Cockayne and Jonathan Bowden performed frequently. We were also active in the School orchestra, with Jonathan Bowden taking a leading role.

Our last Head of House, Helen Benton, set the academic tone for Queen's, when we heard that she had been awarded a place at Cambridge to read Modern Languages. Jonathan Croft also gained a place at Pembroke College, Oxford to read Chemistry. Lucy Gilbert followed their example this year and received a conditional offer to read Zoology at St. Catherine's College, Oxford.

To sum up, Queen's under Mr. Cranville's beady eye has been ever willing to take part in all aspects of School life, with varying degrees of success but always with good humour and enthusiasm. We wish Mr. Cranville well in his new post and thank him for all his work in and around the House.

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The Rise

At the beginning of the School year the Rise welcomed nine new members into the Third Form, 6 Olavites and three from elsewhere, one new Fourth Former and two Lower Sixth Form entrants. Thus far all twelve are making a valuable contribution to many sides of House life and we wish them continuing happiness and success in the Rise.

During the Christmas term the Senior XV reached the semi-final of the House rugby competition and against a powerful School House team did well to lose by only the one score 0-4. Many Risites represented the School on the rugby field at all levels and we congratulate Nicholas Chippindale on being awarded his 1st XV Colours. The Senior Five-a-Side soccer team enjoyed their games, but in competition success eluded captain Phil Charalambides.

The Rise Chapel Week was thoughtfully prepared and excellently presented. We thank and congratulate those who took part in the Services whose themes were "Lyrics", "Religious Poetry" and "Freedom of Speech" and which were very well received. At the end of term Christmas party, for which we offer Mr. and Mrs. Hirst our thanks and appreciation, P. N. B., D. M. C. and D. H. sang the now traditional "Carmen Surgentium" (Song of the Rising ones) and D.A.B. and J.N.R. read some off-beat cameos of House personalities in "blank" verse. There were some stunning examples of fancy dress and Karl Schoeman almost brought the House down (literally) as roller-skating Superman.

A happy ending to a full and enjoyable term.

After Christmas the Colts, 2nd and 1st School Hockey XIs were captained by Steven Gaunt, James Ogden and Timothy Wharton respectively. Unfortunately the latter was unable to play as he was and still is, recovering from major spinal surgery. The Rise also has another Senior Hockey Colour now in Ian Burdass. The Junior XV carried all before them in the House competition, playing splendid 15-man rugby and beating a strongly fancied (in some quarters) School House team in the final. Jason Woolley's team sparkled and effervesced for long afterwards. In the Inter-House Cross-Country the Senior team lacked talent but certainly not determination and commitment. Once again it was the Juniors, previously trained and encouraged by many Seniors, who brought home the honours by winning their race. Tom White, who gained distinction on the award of Senior School Squash Colours, led the House V into the final to be beaten by a strong Manor team.

A striking feature of House life during the Easter term was the unprecedented amount of chess being played.

Matthew Copley and Adrian Buck represented the School regularly and, for the first time ever, the Rise chess team, captained by Aqueel Darbar, reached the House Final and provided the winners, Queen's, with stern opposition.

The Easter term ended on a happy note when P.N.B. received from the members of the Rise a handsome hip-flask to mark the occasion of his wedding to his Italian bride, Simonetta, during the Easter vacation.

The Summer term has brought mixed fortunes on the games field. Once again it was School House who prevailed over our Senior XI, led by Guy Wilkinson, to carry off the Senior Cricket trophy. In the Athletics competition noncompeting captain Timothy Wharton organised a strong Rise ream. Very many Risites were placed, notably Duncan Home who won the Senior High Jump but was unable to better the record of which he is joint holder, and James Baldwin who triumphed in the Intermediate Shot. However, School House, having now reached the status of arch rivals of the Rise, deservedly compelled us to accept a well fought second position. A number of Risites have successfully represented the School on the river. Joint captain of Boats David Burns had a minor operation on his hand during the Easter holidays and has had a frustrating season. However, he, together with Duncan Home, James Robinson, Nicholas Chippindale, Tim Wilson, James Mee and Christopher Rodwell took part in the Sponsored Saturday night and Sunday morning row. Their enthusiasm was matched by many of their colleagues who made a major contribution to the Family Fun Day organised by Mr. Guy and Mrs. Tanya Shuttleworth, our matron.

At the time ofwriting the Junior Cricket and the Shooting competitions are still to come. The Junior House Football team is as yet unbeaten and we are cautiously optimistic about the outcome of this competition. Other highlights of the year have been Christopher Harris' award of an R.A.F. Flying Scholarship, and James Robinson's appointment as Vice President of the School Debating Society. Also, creative writing has gathered momentum in the House throughout the year. Michael Mullins and David Burns were both highly commended in the John Crook Prize 29

Competition for poetry and the House is delighted that David Burns has won the Skrenty prize for creative writing, with Jonathan Renshaw highly commended. The Rise has enjoyed a successful and balanced year in many fields of activity. We thank Denis and Joyce Hirst, David Crook, John Lee and Mrs. Shuttleworth for the parts they have played. To Philip Barras we extend our especial appreciation of all he has done in the Rise and our best wishes for his new life in Italy. Finally we wish all Risites who are leaving good health, success and happiness for the future.

School House At the beginning of the year, the House welcomed nine new Third formers and nine Sixth formers, three of whom were transfers from Day Houses. Paul Wareham was Head of House, Nigel Collinson Head of School and Conal Scholes a School Monitor. The House took part in various activities in the Christmas Term. Nigel Collinson was captain of the 1st XV and was awarded Colours, along with Conal Scholes and Nigel Muirhead. Many other members of the House played in School teams. With a strong side, the House XV reached an emotion-charged final of the Senior Inter-House competition, beating Dronfield in a match played in the best spirit. Several of the girls played in the School's hockey teams. In addition to sport, members of the House participated in other activities, including the choir, band, orchestra and drama. Nicky Hutchinson, William Terry and Clive Walton acted in the School production of Macbeth. At the end of the Christmas Term, the House said farewell to Neil Normington and Nicholas Grantham and wished them all the best for the future. The final event was the Christmas Party, which went down as well as the punch. The House would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Taylor not only for this their final party but also for all the others they have given in School House.

At the start of the Easter Term outdoor activities were severely restricted, but once the snow went, the House continued its success. The Seniors won the cross country by a comfortable margin, while the Juniors finished a creditable fourth: Nigel Muirhead and Gavin Proudley came third in the senior and junior events respectively.

Congratulations must also go to Nicky Hutchinson, Nicki Bell and Pippa King on being selected to run for York and District. The House was again well represented in School teams, with Nigel Collinson, Conal Scholes, Sholto Stewart and Clive Walton all playing in the 1st XI: Nigel was re-awarded Colours, and Clive was also awarded them.

During the term a girls' hockey competition was organised and the House, captained by Nicky Hutchinson, was narrowly defeated in the Final by Clifton. The Junior Rugby team also reached its final, captained by Mark Greensit, but lost to a very strong and determined Rise. The Senior Inter-House football competition provided entertainment on most Monday and Thursday lunchtimes: the team, captained by Clive Walton drew with The Manor in an exciting final. In the Swimming Sports, the House had competitors in twenty-six out of thirty-one finals and, captained by John Grainger, won the competition convincingly. In the newly established House Play Festival, no fewer than thirtytwo members of the House were involved in staging a version of'The Sound of Music' under the direction of Pippa King: she is to be congratulated on being awarded a prize for the most outstanding contribution to the festival. At meetings of the Debating Society several members of the House spoke, and Sophie Richards was elected onto the committee. The Chess team, captained by Laurent Kssis, reached the semi-final ofthe Inter-House competition, while the quiz team fared rather less well. Members of the House continued to take part in musical activities and played in concerts in and out of school.

The House had a very successful Summer Term on every count, with the majority contributing something, whether on the sports field, musically or by their support of House events. On the sports field, things went particularly well, with success in the Senior Cricket Competition and the Athletic Sports. Nigel Muirhead, in his first season as Captain of the 1st XI, led the House, in its fifth consecutive appearance in the final, to a ten wicket victory over The Rise.

This fine performance featured a tight bowling attack, excellent fielding and a strong opening partnership between Richard Hutchinson and Paul Wareham. Mark Camacho made his debut in the 1st XI, and for the second season Nigel Collinson captained the 2nd XI. In the Athletic Sports, the House had several winners: Nigel Collinson (discus), Jason Rhodes (javelin), Richard Hutchinson (high jump, equalling the Intermediate record), Christopher Gummery (Intermediate 100 and 200 metres) and Conal Scholes (100 and 200 metres and the Senior long jump), who is to be congratulated on his fine personal performances and his efforts as Captain in making the competition such a success for the House. In a somewhat lighter vein, Sophie Richards, Nigel Muirhead and Andrew Mindenhall organised the House's contribution. to a very successful Family Fun Day. Musically, the House continued to be strongly represented in the bands and orchestra, and Nicky Hutchinson, Emma Cowl and Charles Metcalfe took part in the

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Poetry and Folk Evening. In recognition of their contribution to the success enjoyed by the House in various fields, House Colours were awarded during the year to Nigel Collinson, Paul Wareham, Conal Scholes, William Terry, Clive Walton, Nigel Muirhead and Pippa King. The end of term saw several parties and functions. On the final Monday of the term, the House had an end of term party and on the last night Mr. and Mrs. Taylor had an 'open-house', serving strawberries and punch. The House would like to say goodbye and thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for everything, as they prepare to move to Dronfield. We wish them the very best of luck in their new challenge: we shall miss them.

Temple The year began by welcoming 9 new Third formers and 7 new members of the Lower Sixth. P. E. Maloney, M. Reid, J. Seaton, V. Gage, J. Kinnell, J. Goodman and A. T. G. Howat were appointed as House Monitors. The House said farewell to Rachel Cooper who left us to join the Manor and also to Daniel Shannon. We wish them both all the best for the future. Sport dominated the House programme once again. On a House level the results of both the Senior and Junior rugby did not do justice to the effort the teams put in. Despite creditable perseverance by the Senior team, they lost to School, the eventual winners of the competition. Commendable performances by D. Tunstall and P. Brown did not overcome a stronger Manor squad in the Junior House match. School rugby was well-represented with G. Klar captaining the 2nd XV. Several other members of the House played for the "Club". The Senior Five-aside had a greater success rate, reaching the Semi-Finals in which they were unlucky to lose against School. Thanks go to N. Durham for his inspiring captaincy. Despite the appalling conditions on the day of the House Cross Country, the House managed to wade through snow drifts to achieve a very creditable performance, largely due to the efforts of M. Quaker (1st Junior), D. Tunstall (2nd Junior) and J. Leather (4th Senior). The House athletics team gave a very strong performance with M. Quaker, J. Leather and K. Deakin excelling in their respective events. J. Seaton captained the unbeaten 1st XI Girls Hockey being supported by V. Gage and C. Ball-Dodd. The House cricket team struggled in the second round after a convincing victory over Manor. W Robinson was sorely missed due to injury.

The result was never inevitable but M. Reid's stunning performance was not enough to save the match. J. Seaton, D. Tunstall and P. Brown were awarded House Colours at the end of the Easter Term for contributions to the House on the sporting side.

Cultural commitments by the House were dominated by a very strong contingent of members representing the choir, the orchestra and the School band. Those to be commended for their roles in the many entertaining concerts are: G. Klar, R. Turner, R. Torlesse, M. Klar, P. Willmott, G. Brown, A. Lightly, A. Weir, S. Frost, R. MacLeod, S. Gildener and G. Kay. In the School play "Macbeth" there were very professional performances by D. Tulley, D. James, T Tutill, J. Davidson, and S. Frost. On a lighter note, the House play "Between Mouthfuls", proved to be a very entertaining performance. T. Tutill won the 4th Form chess competition while P. Brown won the House competition. T. Tutill is also to be congratulated for his success in the annual Poetry Prize. Several enlightening themes including war, crime and punishment were explored in Temple's Chapel week. Our thanks go to G. Klar and J. Davidson for their efforts on the Chapel committee.

Unity of the House was clearly evident by the overwhelming support from the House in the fund raising events for the Barry Daniel Memorial Fund. Money was raised by filling the stomachs of willing masters and pupils alike with cakes and sweets, while a "Bring and Buy" sale followed by a "Mad Auction" (under the machine-gun tongue of Auctioneer R. H. Hubbard) culminated in an effort that raised over £170. The Family Fun Day again illustrated the concerted efforts of the House with R. Turner, R. Torlesse and J. Mellor taking part in a marathon 24 hour sponsored row. Thanks go to Mr. Drysdale, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Biller, Mr. Riley and Mr. Hubbard as well as to the House monitors for ensuring the continuation of the House Spirit.

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RUGBY First XV

The 1986 Season had five old colours returning, but only 3 or so players from the previous year's 2nd XV to come up, and so the year finished with some 8 or 9 lower sixth to provide a sound basis for next season, we hope.

The 50% record does not really do justice to the hard work and determination shown by all the players. Injuries certainly made the back line most unsettled although (late again!) the forwards were sorted out by half-term and their performances throughout the season, but particularly in the latter half, were as good as any over the last few years.

Of the 151 points scored, two-thirds were credited to John Comley and the Captain, Nigel Collinson, who both had outstanding seasons, as did William Kettlewell, who along with Nigel Muirhead provided a back-row-scrum half quartet that ensured stout defence and exciting attack as fourteen of the twenty four tries were scored by this group.

Very hard ground took its toll with far more injuries than usual, and perhaps the late return, with our predetermined fixture list, also made us seem a week behind our opposition - we caught up around half-term but some unnecessary losses had already appeared on the results sheet.

The opening match against the Retiring Captain's XV saw two examples of the back row-scrum half winning combination with tries for Conal Scholes and John Comley after some 40-50 yards of interpassing and exemplary backing up to ensure a victory. However, against other schools our lack of fitness showed up because in the next game against Leeds Grammar it was 3-3 with some 10 minutes to go, only for us to go down as the opposition scored another penalty and converted a try by stretching our defence and so testing our lack of stamina. Against Silcoates School away we were 6 points down in the first few minutes but regained control of the game over the rest of that half and the first 20 minutes ofthe second with Comley scoring a great individual try from a scrum some 20 metres out, running round the base to score almost untouched. The opposition came back in the last quarter but dogged defence kept them to an unconverted try at the side-line, ensuring a sweet victory.

However this was short lived as injuries took their toll again and the next two games against Barnard Castle and Ashville College were lost by seven point margins. Nicholas Chippindale's tackling was an example to all and if only others could have copied him, we may not have lost the games. In our last home game before half-term against Denstone College an entertaining and high scoring first half saw us leading 18-13 at the interval, but only a penalty apiece was added by the final whistle - a good win none-the-less.

After half-term we travelled to Ampleforth who remained unbeaten throughout their season and beat us 11-0. Our performance, particularly in the forwards, was really first rate. We had the lion's share of territory throughout the match and even crossed their line twice but our mistakes would never go unpunished and, despite dogged defence when threatened, the opposition took both their only chances and with the extra man in the line scored tries on the ends of second phase movements which at least ensured difficult conversion attempts. This was a fine spirited performance, that set us up well for the next game away against Worksop College. A brace of tries for both Kettlewell and Collinson saw us through to victory. The latter, spurred on perhaps by his excellent efforts as man of the match against Ampleforth, scored a brilliant individual try against Worksop from a back peel in a line out some 25 metres out to score under the posts, virtually untouched.

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However against Pocklington in the next game at home a dour but lack lustre performance saw us go down 9-3.

We bounced back to a thrilling draw 23-23 in our next game at home against Durham which, although at times it seemed a little scrappy, was very exciting with the opposition coming back to score two unconverted tries in the last ten minutes to draw the game. This performance set us up for our most decisive win of the season, against Hymers College, when we won 22-0, with four tries scored in the first half and only one in the second. Since half term the front row of Michael Donoghue, who scored a very good try during this game, Nicholas Hobson, new to hooking this season, and Graham Winn all played with growing confidence in the tight scrummage. In the next game against Bradford Grammar - who also had an unbeaten season along with Ampleforth - with some five regular players missing, we went down 15-0, our heaviest defeat, playing against by far the best set of forwards on our circuit and yet despite being pushed back, the front row combination managed to assist Hobson in taking some 5 hooks against the head. Keeping the ball off the floor, mauling it, was our forte throughout, and shown off particularly well in our final game of the season at home against Woodhouse Grove, who were beaten 16-4. Turning round at half time 3-3, a simple but effective score for Matthew Spence, who played so well thoughout the season, saw the ball go down the line to the left wing Scholes, who drew the opposition's defence and passed back inside for the full back to score.

Then the constant efforts of our forwards throughout the season, particularly the line-out skills of Crispin Hill, shown at his best in the Worksop game and the mauling and solid push from the other second row John Peacock, shown at his best here during this game, ensured a fitting final score for the season for the forwards, a penalty try, after driving the opposition back once again from a 5 metre scrum, only to see them collapse and so cause an easy 6 points to ensure a splendid final victory to finish off the season. The sprinkling of relative youth throughout the important positions in the team this year makes us look forward to next season with some expectancy.

The Morris-McGrath trophy was awarded jointly to Michael Donoghue and Nicholas Hobson.

Colours: J. N. Collinson* J. F. Comley* W. O. Kettlewell* N. D. Muirhead, C. J. Hill, W. J. R. Peacock, G. D. Winn, M. D. Donoghue, N. E. Hobson, P. M. Allan, B. W Lowes, C. S. Scholes, M. D. Spence, N. M. Chippindale. (*Caps). I. W. Burdass and I. L. Jones also played.

J.A.O.B.

Second XV Overall the season's results were disappointing. As in previous years the Yarm School 1st XV were too strong for us, but the following two matches were encouraging. The victory over Leeds G.S. was sweet revenge for the narrow defeat of the previous season, which had robbed the School of an unbeaten season. In the fine match against Silcoates School, Clive Walton sustained an injury which was to deprive the team of his invaluable services in the narrow defeat

by Barnard Castle School, in which "birthday boy" Laurent Kssis captained the side. Despite great team spirit there were to be only two further victories; however that over Pocklington School was the best performance of the season, and I have never seen a team so delighted with success at the final whistle. The only disappointment of this match was the unfortunate dislocated shoulder ofJason Mellor. Deservedly Clive Walton was eventually to find a permanent place in the 1st XV, and this was to be a most significant factor in the final series of defeats. However during this spell Ian McDonald was to be a most enthusiastic Captain. Clive Walton is to be congratulated on his inspirational captaincy; and others to be awarded. Colours were: G. Klar, L. C. Kssis, I. McDonald, J. C. Rhodes, J. R. B. Warren, C. P. St. J. Warrington.

The team: C. J. Walton (Capt.), N. P. Durham, I. L. Jones, G. Klar, L. C. Kssis, I. McDonald, J. H. Mellor, T. I. Moodycliffe, J. M. Parr, W. G. N. Pemberton, J. N. Renshaw, J. C. Rhodes, I. S. Sim, K. M. Walter, J. R. B. Warren, C. P. St. J. Warrington.

B.A.

The Club The Club, under the enthusiastic captaincy of David Burns, enjoyed a season of mixed results. As the season progressed, their skill gradually improved and they finished with three fine wins. Throughout they brought to the game a sense of fun and enjoyment which they communicated to those who watched.

The following represented the club: S. R. Barlow, M. E. Briggs, D. A. Burns (Captain), M, A. Firby, T. G. Gilman, M. R. Grewer, L. Harris, G. A. Hart, J. P. Hewitt, D C. Home, A. T G. Howat, J. M. Laverack, J. M. Leatt, D. J. McLean-Steel, P. E. Maloney, C. Midgley, M. Mullins, D N. Normington, J. P. Ogden, M. R. O'Sullivan, N. J. Patchett, S. M. Proudley, M. Reid, J. D. Stubbs, D. G. F Tulley, K. M. Walter, P. F Wareham and J. R. B. Warren.

R.H.H.

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R.H.H.

Senior Colts The Senior Colts maintained their gradual improvement to finish with four wins out of eight games. Their success was based on a strong pair of props in Robert Jupp and Justin Hill plus a lively back row of Adam Atkinson, James Baldwin and Robert Sellers, the latter replacing Dominic Clavell, the captain, who was injured for all but two games.

The backs, led by Geoffrey Anderson at scrum half, who also took over the captaincy, were lacking in basic handling skills. Although some worked particularly hard to improve, none more so than Keith Black and Alan Ruder, the deficiency was a limiting factor throughout the entire season.

The first match against Drax 2nd XV was an undistinguished start. The opposition were physically much superior and the School were never able to dominate set piece play. This, coupled with some weak tackling, resulted in a 11-17 defeat. A much improved performance against Barnard Castle the following week, in which the forwards ran with purpose and the backs showed extra confidence, allowed the School to finish with a comfortable lead. A similar winning margin was achieved against Millthorpe but the game was slightly marred by the lack of discipline by a few of the opposition.

After half term, the School were soundly beaten by a skilful, more mobile Ampleforth XV that were able to stretch the School's defensive cover to score four tries. After a sketchy win against Worksop, the nadir of the season was the first half at Pocklington in which four tries were conceded due mainly to weak tackling. After the resumption, a more spirited performance saw the School go close to scoring on at least three occasions, but basic errors squandered these chances before the home side regained the ascendancy. The match at Durham the following week saw a transformation in attitude and determination. After conceding two early tries, the School showed great character in overhauling Durham to win a well contested game. This, along with the game against Barnard Castle, illustrated the potential of the side but too often some players found it difficult to raise their game consistently. The final match of the season was disappointing. The School were not able to dominate Hymers in any department and the handling of the backs left a lot to be desired; nevertheless the game was almost saved with the School pressing strongly on the opposition's line at the final whistle.

Colours were awarded to: J. P. Anderson (Captain), J. S. Baldwin, R. A. R. Atkinson, J. D. Hill and J. R. Jupp.

Others who regularly represented the School included K. D. Black, C. S. Mindenhall, J. S. Berrington, A. P. Ruder, J. C. Tattersall, J. P. Sawkill, S. R. Gaunt, M. C. Camacho, R. I. Sellers, G. D. Gummery, M. J. Copley, A. J. Taylor.

Note: D. M. J. Clavell, the appointed captain, was injured for a substantial part of the season.

J.WR.H.

Under 15 Colts In bright sunshine and on hard ground handling was the order of the day in September and October. This I am pleased to say was the pattern for the remainder of the season, with the boys playing fluent, open, fifteen man rugby.

The forwards had a mobile front row with Mark Greensit improving both in scrummaging technique and loose play and Peter Midgley offering his considerable efforts and bulk in the loose as well as at set pieces. Both these should be a great asset next year. Thomas Ward did not have mass on his side but courage was there in great measure and his performance against Worksop's massive pack was a significant factor in our win. The front Five was completed

by David Tunstall and Edward Barker who improved their lineout work and were always present in support of the back row. The back row consisted of Richard Griggs, James Kelsley and Daniel Williams, who seemed to have a good deal of understanding, undoubtedly helped by a maturing in Richard Griggs' game in which he became much more constructive in his distribution of the ball. James Kelsey made great steps in both his support work and line out throwing. This will need to continue next season as the weakest areas of the team's performances were unquestionably in the line-out. Daniel Williams has put on a good deal of pace and should pose a major threat at No. 8 next year.

The half-backs were Jason Woolley and Simon Robinson. Jason Woolley captained the side with authority and was never bettered in his position this year. He will be sadly missed if his move to New Zealand goes forward. Simon Robinson has always been a talented games player but this year he added tackling to his repertoire. In the centres Leon Panitzke and Anthony Bryan tackled hard, ran straight and passed quickly, thus giving the wingers the room and time to flourish. Their best game was at Woodhouse Grove where they completed the term with style setting up two tries. Gavin Proudley and Karl Schoeman had pace and both tackled well. This was exemplified by a truly magnificent tackle by Gavin Proudley in the Pocklington match, which probably saved the game. Karl Schoeman scored many tries and was always a danger in attack. Philip Brown at full back, provided us with solid defence and another string to our bow in attack.

The team were also lucky to have such a talented 'B' squad who provided excellent replacements. Special mention should be made of Anshuman Mondal and George Atkinson who in many years would have been 'A' team regulars.

The boys were a pleasure to coach and worked extremely hard for their success. I hope they enjoyed playing fast, open rugby as much as we enjoyed watching it. My thanks go to Jason Woolley and Richard Griggs for their help during the season, as captain and vice captain. Attractive fifteen man rugby is not possible without a good referee and we were fortunate to have Mr. D. Kirby for all our home games, and also a splendid referee at Woodhouse Grove.

The atmosphere was good on the field and this was helped by excellent discipline which resulted in no penalties being awarded for either dirty play or foul language all season. Finally I would like to thank Mr. S. Mason for his work with the backs and Mr. J. P. Rigby, whose work with the forwards was the platform for success, and of course all the parents who gave much needed support during all those cold wet afternoons.

The following represented the 'A' XV: Peter Midgley, Thomas Ward, Mark Greensit, David Tunstall, Edward Barker, Richard Griggs, James Kelsey, Daniel Williams, Jason Woolley, Simon Robinson, Leon Panitzke, Anthony Bryan, Karl Schoeman, Gavin Proudley, Philip Brown, James Mee, David Bell, George Atkinson, Simon Bowen, Atanu Roy, Anshuman Mondal.

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Results Under 15 Cola

First XV Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

20th 27th 4th Uth 15th 22nd 8th 15th 22nd 29th 6th 10th 13th

Retiring Captain's XV Leeds Grammar School Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Denstone College Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Hymers College Bradford Grammar School Woodhouse Grove School

Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Home Away Home

Won Lost Won Lost Lost Won Lost Won Lost Draw Won Lost Won

14 3 12 10 11 21 0 16 3 23 22 0 16

6 12 10 17 18 16 11 4 9 23 0 15 4

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Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Millthorpe School Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Hymers College Woodhouse Grove School Ashville College Yarm School Hymers College

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Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Ashville College

20th 27th 4th 11th 15th 8th 15th 22nd 29th 6th 10th 13th

Yarm School 1st XV Leeds Grammar School Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Hymers College Bradford Grammar School Woodhouse Grove

Sept Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec

27th 4th 11th 22nd 8th 15th 22nd 29th 10th 13th

Leeds Grammar School Fylinghall School 1st XV Barnard Castle School Fylinghall School 1st XV Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Bradford Grammar School Woodhouse Grove School

10 19 30 0 55 0 34 4 4 12 17 7 16 6 40 6 8 12 20 0 40 0 41 0 37 3

Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Home

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8 4 14 20 36 0 0 44 18 32 10 4 14 4 48 0

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10 8 7 22 0 31 0 0 3 0 8 14 10

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Under 15 Colts B

Second XV Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec

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Under 14 Colts

'The Club'

Oct 4th Oct 11th Oct 15th Oct 22nd Nov 8th Nov 15th Nov 22nd Nov 29th Dec 6th Dec 13th Jan 28th Feb 7th March 7th

Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Ashville College Millthorpe School Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Hymers College Woodhouse Grove School Ashville College Yarm School Hymers College

Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Jan

Fyling Hall School, Jnr XV Barnard Castle School Ashville College Fyling Hall School, Jnr XV Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Hymers College Bradford Grammar School

Cancelled

Under 14 Colts B Senior Colts Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec

4th 11th 15th 8th 15th 22nd 29th 6th

Drax School 2nd XV Barnard Castle School Millthorpe School Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Hymers College 3rd XV

Home Home Home Away Home Away Away Away

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17 8 0 22 4 43 11 10

Inter-House

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0 40 42 18 28

Competition Junior: The Rise beat School House by 33 pts to 3 pts

Senior: School House beat Dronfield by 24 pts to 6 pts

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Under 15 Colts 'B> The season got off to a very encouraging start with a super performance against Silcoates. The result was due to good support play all round but particularly from Edward Barker who played the rest of the season in the A team.

A touch of over-confidence in the match against Barnard Castle led to a defeat which should not really have occurred but this proved to be of benefit to the team as a whole and allowed them to develop fully during the following weeks.

Perhaps the most entertaining game of the season was against Worksop where the team worked together throughout the full match despite being behind for the majority of the time. Both sides enjoyed the game which was helped by good refereeing from the Worksop coach. Those players who deserve special mention do so for a variety of reasons.

George Atkinson was the most prolific try scorer and gave the back-row an extra dimension in attack. Simon Bowen, James Mee and James Martindale produced some excellent support play in the loose. Sulieman Al-Bassam developed into a very competent centre and when linking with Anshuman Mondal produced a strong attacking combination.

The two most versatile players must be Jonathan Smith and David Bell who represented the School at both prop forward and wing threequarter. I personally felt that the season was a very productive one in terms of the development of the players' ability and attitude to the game. I wish them continued success further up the School and thank them for a thoroughly enjoyable season's rugby.

S. M.

Under 14 Colts At the end of another long, hard season, the sum total of three wins bears little relation to the effort devoted to, and scant reward for, the practising, training and coaching which took place. Luck seldom seemed to be on our side whilst the opposition showed little mercy when capitalising on our mistakes which occurred too frequently both in attack and defence. Certainly some extra weight is required in all departments, since in many areas there is no shortage of skill. Some matches lost this year can certainly be won next year, though a positive frame of mind will be required from the start. The whistle had hardly blown for the start of the season when Nicholas Twigg broke his wrist in the narrow defeat by Silcoates. A player of potential, he did not return until January and was sadly missed, since he and Alexander Deighton combined well but both need to take control at the base of the scrum. In the absence of a regular No. 8, Giles Councell, Robert Bell and Jason Morris lacked penetration, particularly close to the line. This was most noticeable in the defeat by Barnard Castle, a match where we were continually beaten to the break-down and hence failed to capitalise on our dominance in the tight. Tackling was weak all year, although Christopher Caldwell, Jamie Rigby and Lawrence Patton did strive hard in all matches. Christopher Caldwell in particular showed potential in the Barnard Castle match and was exemplary in his tackling but injury and illness ensured that progress was not as rapid as expected. Basic skills need to be mastered and success will be limited until they are.

Success was forthcoming against Millthorpe and Worksop but heavy defeats were suffered at the hands of Ampleforth, Pocklington and Durham, in which further problems were met by the dismissal of Michael Forrester.

In the second term the snow fell to prevent a number of fixtures, although in defeating Yarm, the team showed progress as one or two new faces emerged. Heads seldom dropped throughout a difficult year and much praise for this should go to Lawrence Patton, the captain, who carried out his duties efficiently. Simon Russell and Paul Carvosso provided a solid platform in the front row and it will be interesting to see who fills the hooking role next year as Duncan Brown emerged to challenge James Hague, who battled hard all season. Alexander Weir was dependable throughout and the half-back combination of Jamie Rigby and Alexander Deighton could well be the strength of the team in future.

Simon Slater shows promise but currently lacks the self-discipline to realise his full potential whilst Richard King was as steady as a rock. Team spirit was always evident and progress was made, but greater effort needs to be made to ensure that next season sees a greater number of victories. It was a fun group to take and one I shall remember for its cheerfulness and desire to do well.

Team: L. J. Patton (Captain), M. P. Forrester, R. J. King, D E. Pearson, S. G. Davies, J. Marriyappan, S. H. Slater, R. M. Macleod, C. M. Caldwell, J. D. Rigby, A. C. Deighton, R. N. Twigg, A. P. Weir, G. D. Councell, J. Morris, R. A. Bell, S. A. Roberts, S. J. C. Russell, J. M. Hague, P. F. Carvosso, A. G. Robinson.

S.A.C.

Under 14 Colts 'B' Although the 1986-87 season did not produce a string of uninterrupted victories, it was nevertheless marked by the tremendous commitment of the players. A large number of injuries, within the Under 14 squad as a whole, disrupted team selection throughout the season, yet hard work in training led to improvements in all aspects of the game. Several players flourished enough to play for the 'A' team on occasions and others look set to push for first team places in the coming years. Many thanks are due to those parents who supported the team through thick and thin; it was greatly appreciated by myself and the boys.

Team: J. M. L. Ayers, A. P. Berrington, R. E. Carnaby, S. G. Davies, K. Garai, J. D. G. Higginson, E. W. Horton, J. Kalicinski, R. J. King, R. M. Macleod, J. Mariyappan, J. S. Powell, S. A. Roberts, A. G. Robinson (Captain), E. J. Savage, G. Silverwood, R. M. Simmons, S. H. Walther, A. L. Waters, A. P. Weir, N. S. Wright.

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HOCKEY One of the pleasures of coaching a School team is to watch and share the development of individual players as they learn and improve their individual skills. It is an extra pleasure when one is also able to see them merge into a team and to be part of the enjoyment which they find in the game. This season was one of those. Eveyone who played hockey, whether they represented the School or not, showed an enthusiasm and skill which made the club a pleasure to take. The injury to Timothy Wharton which made him a non-playing captain was a blow but his invaluable advice and encouragement made him most useful to the team. Graham Winn, who captained the 1st XI showed great awareness of the game and of the strengths and weaknesses of each player. He led very much by example, contributing much to our results.

The 1st XI improved more than almost any other side I can remember, achieving some very creditable results, particularly towards the end. The defence in particular always inspired confidence in the rest allowing the attack the chance to try to get clear.

The 2nd XI, under the thoughtful and positive captaincy of James Ogden, played with the energy and enthusiasm I have come to expect. This year they added a great deal of skill and their results do not do them justice.

The Colts XI is a side to be reckoned with. They have a lot of skill and a great deal of depth. It is a pity that many of their matches had to be cancelled. They will provide a great deal of strength in the coming years. My memory of this season will however be of the pleasure I have had from both teams and individuals. My thanks go to everyone who has helped this season and contributed to my enjoyment.

The following represented the 1st XI: T. J. R. Wharton, G. D. Winn* (Captains), K. D. Black, I. W. Burdass* J. N. Collinson* M. D. Donoghue, N. P. Durham* N. Green, D. J. James*, W O. Kettlewell* J. N. Renshaw* J. C. Rhodes, C. S. Scholes* M. D. Spence* S. R. D. Stewart, J. D. Stubbs* C. J. Walton* N. G. Wilkinson.

The following represented the 2nd XI: J. R Ogden (Captain), S. O. Cole, S. R Desai, M. D. Donoghue, N. Green, C. J. Hill, B. W Lowes, S. M. Proudley, S. R. D Stewart, D. G. R Tulley, P. F. Wareham, C. P. St. J. Warrington, N. G. Wilkinson.

The following represented the Colts XI: S. R. Gaunt (Captain), J. P. Anderson, A. T Armstrong, R. A. R. Atkinson, J. S. Baldwin, A. Basu, W. D. Black, T R. Bosomworth, G. S. Broadway, M. C. Camacho, C. R. Coggrave, T. E. J. Cooper, N. R. Dixon, M. Forman, R. Hutchinson, J. C. Tattersall. * Colours. The Burn Trophy was awarded to N. P. Durham. The Stick was awarded to G. D. Winn.

R.H.H.

Results First Eleven Pocklington School York University 3rd XI Bootham School Ashville College Easingwold School Worksop College Styx H.C. Wellensyans H.C. Pandas H.C. Retiring Captain's XI President's XI

Away Away Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home Home

Colts Eleven

Second Eleven Drawn Won Won Won Drawn Lost Lost Won Lost Drawn Lost

1-1 4-1 2-1 2-0 1-1 2-0 2-0 1-0 3-0 1-1 3-1

Pocklington School Bootham School Barnard Castle School 1st XI Worksop College Pandas H.C.

Away Away Away Home Home

Won Won Lost Lost Lost

5-1 6-1 1-0 2-0 2-1

Pocklington School Bootham School Barnard Castle School Worksop College Pocklington School Northallerton G.S. Indoor

Drawn Home Away Won Home Lost Home Lost Away Drawn Won 1 Lost 1

1-1 2-1 1-0 1-0 1-1

Girls Hockey

The blend of experienced players from last year's squad and a group oftalented new Lower Sixth girls has produced the best results ever achieved by the First Eleven. At the end of an active Christmas term the team had recorded no losses! The high level of commitment, enthusiasm and skill under the determined captaincy ofJoanna Seaton formed the basis of the team's success. Particularly outstanding performances were produced by Catherine Towers and Catherine Stephenson both of whom were chosen to play for the York and District Under 18 team and then were also selected to play for the North Yorkshire Under 18 team. As a team the First Eleven mastered the intricacies of the 1-1-3-3-3 system (a subtle ploy to improve their fitness) and in many matches produced goals of high quality such as Sasha Jackson's "Kerly-esque" goal against Sherburn. The strength of the defence, controlled by Mary-Ann Kilby, gave the forwards freedom to attack effectively and determined midfield running by Lucy Hughes, Catherine Towers and Lucy Gilbert provided the vital link in the system. In competitions the team performed well winning the Under 18 Rally (outdoor) jointly with Joseph Rowntree School and winning the St. Peter's Indoor Tournament. However, in the North Yorkshire Indoor Tournament, the indoor team lost narrowly to Fulford School in the Final. Elsewhere, often on muddier pitches, the Second Eleven captained by Nicky Hutchinson struggled against strong opposition and slowly improved, winning their last two games comfortably.

My thanks go to all those who played and to those who often serve unnoticed, particularly Mrs. Jean Pulleyn for looking after the kit and Mr. John Hall, the groundsman. I hope that those who leave this year will keep playing hockey at University and Club level.

The following represented the First Eleven: J. Seaton* (Captain), N. Jackson*, J. Houlden*, M. Pacey*, L. Gilbert*, V. Gage, C. Stephenson* M. Kilby, J. Craven, K. Prest, L. Hughes, K. Ball-Dodd, C. Towers* F. Mutter, R. Kettlewell, S. Richards, S. Khanna, R. Sharrock.

The following represented the Second Eleven: N. Hutchinson (Captain), A. Aveyard, E. Wells-Cole, V. Gage, E. Jacobs, C. Duncan, L. Gorman, K. White, E. Robinson, S. Palta, K. Pexton, J. Craven, K. Ball-Dodd, J. Grace, J. Kitwood, S. Khanna, A. Aspden, F. Mutter, R. Kettlewell, R. Sharrock, R. Turner, S. Richards, R. Sowray. * Colours The following represented the Indoor Team: J. Seaton (Captain), M. Kilby, C. Stephenson, L. Hughes, L. Gilbert, S. Jackson, M. Pacey, C. Towers.

D.M.P.

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Results Second Eleven

First Eleven Home York College Away St. Aidan's School Away Joseph Rowntree School Away Tadcaster School Under 18 Rally at Huntington School All Saints' School Joseph Rowntree School Tadcaster School Fulford School Joseph Rowntree School In the Final: Home Fulford School Oct 10th Away Barnard Castle School Oct 11th Away Sherburn School Oct 15th Home Pocklington School Oct 18th Away Lady Lumley's School Oct 22nd Home Rowntree Ladies Nov 8th Home The Mount School Nov 12th Home Tadcaster School Nov 19th Home Pocklington School Nov 22nd Home Durham School Nov 29th Home York Sixth Form College Dec 3rd College of Ripon and St. John 2nd XI Dec 10th Away Home Retiring Captain's XI Dec 13th *Played 22 Won 15 Drawn 7 LostO Goals for 39 Goals against 7 Sept 24th Sept 29th 1st Oct 3rd Oct Oct 8th

Won Drawn Won Won

5-0 1-1 3-0 1-0

Wan Drawn Drawn Won Drawn Drawn Won Won Drawn W>n Won Won Won Won Won Drawn

2-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-1 3-1 2-0 0-0 3-0 3-1 2-1 2-0 4-0 1-0 1-1

Won Won

1-0 2-1

Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec

Hockey

York College Sherburn School

Home Lost Home Drawn

North Yorkshire Schoolgirls' Indoor Tournament at St. Peter's Joseph Rowntree School Selby College York Sixth Form College York College In the Final: Fulford School

2-1 1-1

Nov 21st

Feb

Away York College Away All Saints' School Home Queen Margaret's School Away Ashville College Home Bubwith Ladies Home Fyling Hall 1st XI Home Mount School Away Baldersby Park Home Scarborough College Home Durham School Home Ashville College Played 11 Won 2 Drawn 2 Lost 7 Goals for 6 Goals against 23

Lost Lost Lost Drawn Lost Drawn Lost Lost Lost Won Won

0-2 0-5 0-1 2-2 0-6 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-3 1-0 3-1

D.M.P.

indoor Nov 13th

10th 10th 11th 15th 18th 22nd 12th 15th 26th 29th 10th

Won Won Won Won Lost

2-0 3-0 1-0 2-0 0-1

6th

St. Peter's Indoor Tournament at St. Peter's Fulford School Pocklington School York Sixth Form College York College In Semi-Finals: Fulford School In the Final: Joseph Rowntree School

Drawn 1-1 Won 2-1 Won 2-0 Won 1-0 Won 3-2 Won 3-2 (after extra time)

Squash

Captain: P. M. Allan First Team: An eventful season, with matches in many cases being decided only by the last man on court, contained many fine individual performances. Only rarely, however, did all the team hit their best form together, so that the results were somewhat varied. Peter Allan completed his third season at first string, managing to stay more injury-free than usual. His best performances were often in defeat, although he had excellent wins against some good players, notably at Oakham, on tour, and against Worksop from what looked like a lost position. He has been a popular and successful team member and captain, often showing great determination in achieving wins from well behind the opponent's score. Dominic Clavell played a very orthodox game with increasing authority at second string. Although he still finds it difficult to vary his game without making errors he is beginning to play with more tactical awareness, and is making his opponents move round the court more. Nigel Muirhead also became able to pace himself and the ball rather better, and often gained success by slowing the game down, as well as by hitting hard and rushing his opponents into error. His retrieving powers continue to improve, and occasionally he seemed to surprise himself by the shots he was able to get up. Tom White, although slower round the court than the others, improved his stamina considerably as the season progressed. He showed excellent touch, and increasingly a good grasp of the best tactics for his game. His control and accuracy can make opponents work really hard to reach the ball, and he often frustrated hard-hitting opponents. Adam Atkinson played eighteen times for the team, without ever quite seeming to be "at home" on the court, until towards the end of the season, when his fighting performance at Durham clinched the match 3-2. He has a good range of backhand shots, and is very fit and determined, to which he can add confidence and an awareness of the opponent's positions and tactics. James Kelsey and Jonathan Stubbs both played in ten matches. At his best James played very efficiently indeed, but his season was spoiled by injury. Jonathan was an everwilling and very successful reserve, winning seven of his ten matches, and contributing so much energy and enthusiasm that he was an integral member of the squad of seven. Matches were played for the first time this season against Oakham, Uppingham and Trent, on a strenuous half-term tour, with Mr. Stephen as driver, coach and chaperone. As well as being enjoyable in itself, the season should have given the six players returning next year valuable experience in their quest for future success.

First Team Results: School Matches - Won 12, Lost 10 Other Matches - Won 1, Lost 1 Team: P. M. Allan* D. M. J. Clavell* N. J. Muirhead* T. B. White* J. M. Kelsey, R. A. R. Atkinson, J. D. Stubbs, *Colours.

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Colts: Altogether sixteen junior matches were played. Apart from James Kelsey, who was beaten only once in Ul 5 matches, the actual results of those who played for the Colts' teams were not outstanding. However the U15 team contained at least three U14 players on every occasion, and if the players continue to put in the necessary time on court they will capitalise on the undoubted potential present. The U14 team lost only once, and gained five good wins.

The following represented the School at U15 or U14 level: J. Kelsey, M. Stephenson, S. Powell, J. Stephenson, J. Higginson, S. Slater, J. Harding, J. Rigby, J. Bartle, N. Dawkins.

House Matches The Manor team, with three of the School's first team squad, were always strong favourites for the trophy, and eventually beat a talented, but not practised, Rise side 4-1 in the Final. Their closest call was against Grove in the Semi-Finals, where the match was only just won 3-2. Manor, led by James Kelsey, also won the Junior event, beating Dronfield 2-1 in the Final.

Individual Competition After some excellent Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals, notably that between the number 2 and 3 seeds, Dominic Clavell and Nigel Muirhead, Dominic played the top seed and holder for the two previous years, Peter Allan, in the Final.

In the event, despite good retrieving at times by Dominic, Peter completed his hat-trick of victories without being quite fully extended.

J.R.L.

Swimming As the numbers of good swimmers available to compete for the School diminishes, so do our inter-school matches.

We participated at both levels in the John Parry Relays at Sedbergh and the Seniors went to the Public Schools Relays in London, as usual.

We swam against Pocklington School at home, winning the U15 age group 44-32 but losing at Senior level 50-59. Against Worksop College away we lost both U16 and Senior age groups 38-51 and 35-54 respectively.

J.A.O.B.

INTER-HOVSE SWIMMING

GALA Senior Age Group

Under 14 Age Group Individual Medley 50 yds Back Stroke 50 yds Breast Stroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

D. H. Brown (Q) L. J. Patton (Q) D. H. Brown (Q) L. J. Patton (Q) S. J. C. Russell (S) Queens School

77.49 sees, 33.84 sees, 35.65 sees.

36.26 sees.

29.75 sees.

63.94 sees.

55.22 sees.

Individual Medley 50 yds Back Stroke 100 yds Back Stroke 50 yds Breast Stroke 100 yds Breast Stroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle 100 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

Under 15 Age Group Individual Medley 50 yds Back Stroke 50 yds Breast Stroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

K. Q. Schoeman (R) S. A. C. Robinson (G) L. C. Panitzke (G) K. Q. Schoeman (R) K. Q. Schoeman (R) Manor Rise

72.27 sees.

32.15 sees.

33.94 sees.

30.40 sees.

26.41 sees.

59.45 sees.

54.00 sees.

J. A. Fricker (Q) D. C. Home (R) B. W. Lowes (G) L. Harris (D) J. F. Comley (M) J. A. Fricker (Q) J. A. Fricker (Q) J. M. Parr (C) School School

66.62 sees.

32.10 sees.

72.89 sees.

33.41 sees.

80.44 sees.

27.50 sees.

25.06 sees.

61.50 sees.

54.09 sees.

49.65 sees.

Inter-House Gala Results 1. School 2. Clifton 3=Queens 3-Rise

92 pts.

67 pts.

63 pts.

63 pts.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Manor Dronfield Grove Temple

58 pts.

37 pts.

35 pts.

5 pts.

Under 16 Age Group Individual Medley 50 yds Back Stroke 50 yds Breast Stroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

Sellers (C) Clavell (M) Bailey <D) Sellers (C) Sellers (C) Clifton Clifton

67.89 sees.

30.78 sees.

33.88 sees.

31.00 sees.

25.12 sees.

56.56 sees.

50.25 sees.

Inter-House Swimming Standards Cup 1. Clifton 2. Dronfield 3=Rise 3=School

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7.48 6.689 6.682 6.682

pts. pts. pts. pts.

average per boy 5.

6.

7.

8.

Manor Grove Queens Temple

6.29 6.10 5.93 5.68

pts. pts. pts. pts.

Cross Country The 1st VIII had a very good season, winning three out of five matches and two very narrow defeats. Keith Walter, a new member of the School, proved himself to be a very useful runner for the team, and gained a very creditable second place in the Inter-House run. Similarly good performances were also achieved by Malcolm Bagley, James Leather and Mark Owens (capt.). Unfortunately, due to cancellations, the U15 team were not able to fulfill their programme of matches. They lost to both Ampleforth and Durham and we hope that they are not too discouraged and have more success next year. The 1st VIII was well represented at York Area Schools' Cross Country Trials held at Tadcaster, with Malcolm Bagley, James Leather and Mark Owens coming fifth, fourth and third respectively and qualifying for the York team. This team then ran in the County Trials at Catterick, with Mark Owens gaining fifth place, qualifying for the North Yorkshire team to run in the English Schools' Cross Country Championships at Preston. Malcolm Bagley gained a very satisfactory ninth position.

A special mention should be given to our girls this year who won the York District Team Cup, Lucy Gilbert being the individual winner. This continued excellent effort gave Lucy Gilbert, Sasha Jackson and Miranda Pacey third, seventh and sixth placings respectively at the County Trials, again at Catterick. Joanna Seaton came a very good tenth, and ran in place of Sasha Jackson at the England Schools' Championships.

At the end of the season, Cross Country Colours were awarded to Lucy Gilbert, Sasha Jackson and Miranda Pacy.

Colours were re-awarded to Malcolm Bagley, James Leather and Mark Owens. The following have represented the School this season: U15: J. S. Bartle, A. Berrington, P. Brown, G. Councell, M. D. Greensit, R. S. Griggs, A. Marks, M. B. Quaker, P. J. Reah, D Tunstall.

1st VIII: M. R. K. Bagley, A. N. Buck, M. J. Copley, M. R. Davies, W. Honing, T J. Leather, M. P. Owens, W. H. Terry, S. A. Walker, K. Walter

24th January v Durham School (Away) 1st VIII Durham School St. Peter's School U15 Durham School St. Peter's School

38 pts.

41 pts.

28 pts.

50 pts.

7th March v Barnard Castle School (Home) 1st VIII St. Peter's School 39 pts.

Barnard Castle School 41 pts.

31st January v Pocklington School (Home) 1st VIII St. Peter's School 35 pts.

Pocklington School 43 pts.

4th February v Silcoates School (Home) 1st VIII St. Peter's School Silcoates School

14th March Ampleforth College Invitation Ampleforth College 43 pts.

Worksop College 79 pts.

Welbeck College 100 pts.

Barnard Castle School 156 pts.

St. Peter's School 220 pts.

Ampleforth College 2nd VIII 239 pts.

Focklington School 241 pts.

Welbeck College 2nd VIII 247 pts.

Barnard Castle 2nd VIII 381 pts.

29 pts.

50 pts.

18th February v Ampleforth College (Away) 1st VIII Ampleforth College 37 pts.

St. Peter's School 43 pts.

U15 Ampleforth College 22 pts.

St. Peter's School 62 pts.

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INTER HOUSE CROSS Seniors l . M . P. Owens (M) 2. K. M. Walter (D) 3. N. D. Muirhead (S) 4. T. J. Leather (T) 5. M. R. K. Bagley (D) 6. C. Midgley (S) 7. A. J. Taylor (G) 8. W. G. N. Pemberton (S) 9. M. R. Davies (C) 10. W. H. Terry (S)

COUNTRY Juniors l . M . B. Quaker (T) 2. D. Tunstall (T) 3. G. T. Proudley (S) 4. R. S. Griggs (M) 5. A. P. Berrington (D) 6. J. A. D. Vtbolley (R) 7. P. J. Reah (M) 8. P. D. Brown (T) 9. G. D. Counsell (Q) 10. M. D. Greensit (S)

House Team Results 1. School 2. Temple 3. Grove 4. Dronfield 5. Rise 6. Queen's 7. Manor 8. Clifton

55 pts.

105 pts.

113 pts.

138 pts.

145 pts.

214 pts.

228 pts.

255 pts.

House Team Results l.Rise 2. Grove 3. Manor 4. Temple 5. School 6. Dronfield 7. Queen's 8. Clifton

37.8 pts.

58.5 pts.

63.6 pts.

65.2 pts.

69.8 pts.

79.0 pts.

80.8 pts.

96.7 pts.

The House Team results are averaged on the numbers of runners in each House.

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Mark Uwens wins the Senior Event

Cricket Retrospect In my 1986 report I commented on the promise for 1987 and I am pleased to say that this proved to be accurate.

On our normal school circuit both the 1st and 2nd XIs were unbeaten and only one poor performance at the festival spoiled an otherwise excellent season. The spirit among the members of Game 1 was first class and all three teams had the benefit of good captains. As 1st XI Captain, Nigel Muirhead set a fine example, was always positive and improved quickly in the tactical area of the game. Impressive, too, was Mark Reid who led the team twice in Muirhead's absence. The 2nd XI captain, Nigel Collinson, did a selfless and invaluable job, leading an undefeated team and at the same time giving all his players a chance to show their ability. John Hewitt was equally effective as 3rd XI captain.

The batting was sound and there were several outstanding individual performances. Opener Richard Hutchinson had a rather disappointing season. Although he batted well on occasions he did not play with the confidence and concentration which he has shown in the past. His partner Mark Reid showed in an aggressive innings against the Forty Club what a good stroke player he can be, but for much of the season his play was inhibited. At No.3, William Robinson had a very good first season in the XI. If at times rather loose in defence he played a lot of fine attacking shots. As in his match-winning performance against Ampleforth Guy Wilkinson played some valuable innings, but he did not make the big scores of which he is capable. However many congratulations to him on his selection for the Yorkshire Senior Schools XI. Tim Cooper had a mixed season, but two outstanding innings gave clear evidence of his potential. Nigel Muirhead played with increasing confidence and in the last few matches was in great form scoring two undefeated centuries. He averages over 50 despite sacrificing his wicket on a number of occasions in the interest of the team. Jonathan Renshaw joined the team late in the season and after a frustrating start played well in the Bryanston match. Peter Gair started the season promisingly but scored few runs and eventually 43

lost his place in the team. The other batsmen had few opportunities, though Nigel Durham's 49 in the O.P. match belied his usual No. 11 position.

The bowling was always steady and at times very effective. Michael Donoghue had a fine season taking 55 wickets at only 11.91 per wicket. He troubled most batsmen with his away swing and had the stamina to bowl long spells.

His opening partner was Nigel Muirhead. Happily recovered from his back injury he bowled well throughout the season but had little luck and certainly deserved greater reward for his hard work. Guy Wilkinson bowled steadily on occasions but was unable to produce in matches the pace and movement which we saw in practice.

In their different styles, Mark Camacho and Dominic Clavell showed promise for the future. The only spin bowler to make an impact was Paul Wand and he was a real asset. His accuracy and good temperament enabled him to bowl long economical spells even against club sides; indeed more than a third of his overs were maidens. He fully deserved his 37 wickets. The fielding was better than in recent years. The winner of the Fielding Cup was Nigel Durham, a skilful wicketkeeper, who was an inspiration to the rest of the team. He was full of life and enthusiasm and at the same time dependable, conceding only 49 byes in the whole season. The ground fielding and throwing were good and some fine catches were taken particularly by Tim Cooper and Guy Wilkinson In the Inter-House competitions School House not unexpectedly won the Senior cup beating the Rise in the Final, whilst in the Junior Final the Grove beat the Rise. The end of term festival was held at Merchant Taylors', Northwood, and the six schools thoroughly enjoyed the week although sadly the cricket was washed out on the last two days. Our thanks to the staff at Merchant Taylors', especially Mr. Bruce Ritchie, who entertained us so well. After a disastrous first day against the host school, we returned to form against Bryanston and Rossall and had two big wins. Nigel Muirhead's century against Bryanston and two other good innings won him a batting award and Michael Donoghue's 13 wickets earned him the bowling award. Another highlight was Tim Cooper's superb 72 against Rossall.

My thanks to Messrs Bulcock, Mohan, Shuttleworth and Stephen for all their help with Game 1 this year. Thanks also to our umpire Ian Grieve and our groundsman John Hall. We are very grateful to the Cricket Committee for its continued support. They again organized two excellent and popular functions and gave valuable financial help to the School cricket. Finally a special thank-you to our admirable scorer, Mary-Ann Kilby. She has been completely reliable and her score-book is a work of art. After a most successful season we can look forward to 1988 with confidence, as ten of the 1st XI squad will still be at School. A pleasant prospect, too, is next year's festival of which we will be the hosts.

D.K. 1st XI

2nd XI Selected from:*J. N. Collinson (Capt.) *R. A. R. Atkinson *M. J. Blissett *M. C. Camacho *D. M. J. Clavell *N. G. Davies

Selected from:t *N. D. Muirhead (Capt.) 1985-86-87 *W. J. Robinson 1987 *P. F. Wand 1987 t *M. D. Donoghue 1986-87 *N. G. Wilkinson 1986-87 t * N . P. Durham 1986-87 M. C. Camacho 1987 *T. E. J. Cooper 1987 D. M. J. Clavell 1987 *R. Hutchinson 1986-87 J. N. Renshaw 1987 *M. Reid 1986-87

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Summary Date April 25th May 2nd May 6th May 9th May 13th May 16th May 27th May 30th June 3rd June 6th June 13th June 20th July 4th July 8th July 10th July 11th July 13th July 14th July 15th

Opponents Yorkshire Gentlemen C C Bradford G. S M. C. C Sedbergh School York C. C Worksop College The Forty Club Giggleswick School President's XI Leeds G. S Ampleforth College Durham School Barnard Castle School Saints C. C

Northwood Northwood Northwood

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N. D. Muirhead W. J. Robinson N. G. Wilkinson N. P. Durham R. Hutchinson M. Reid T. E. J. Cooper D. M. J. Clavell P. R. H. Gair J. N. Renshaw M. D. Donoghue P. F. Wand

Batting Not Out 4 3 6 3 1 1 1 4 2 1 2 2

Opponents 182 121 202-5 dec.

162-5 217-4 dec.

Ill 136-9 dec.

52 184-5 dec.

162 85 188-9 dec.

77 189-4 dec.

162-5 dec.

172-9 206-7 dec.

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School 181-7 106-5 103 206-7 dec.

93-5 112-2 137-5 156-6 dec.

181-8 163-2 86-6 145-3 84 154-9 201-6 dec.

189-4 dec.

85 244-4 dec.

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Merchant Taylors' School Bryanston School Rossall School

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*P. F. Wareham *J. W. Wensley J. R. Jupp J. M. Leatt T. I. Moodycliffe N. J. Patchett

*P. R. H. Gair *J. P. Hewitt * C J. Hill *J. N. Renshaw *M. D. Spence *J. D. Stubbs

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Averages Bowling

Runs 503 458 391 63 397 332 218 48 40 33 56 13

Highest Score 102* 101* 54 49 52* 75* 72 15* 21 25* 16 6*

Average 50.30 45.80 32.58 31.50 22.05 19.48 16.77 12.00 10.00 8.25 8.00 4.30

M. D. Donoghue P. F. Wand N. G. Wilkinson M. C Camacho P. R. H. Gair D. M. J. Clavell N. D. Muirhead

Overs 231.1 215.3 80.1 55 36 32 210.2

Maidens 62 80 20 18 6 6 55

Runs 655 459 205 134 181 139 592

Wickets 55 37 10 6 7 5 20

Average 11.91 12.41 20.50 22.33 27.86 27.80 29.60

Also bowled: J. N. Collinson 6-0-39-0: R. Hutchinson 7-0-58-2.; M. Reid 5-0-45-0; J. N. Renshaw 7-0-51-1 ; W. J. Robinson 14.2-2-80-2; M. D. Spence 17-2-92-1.

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ST. PETER'S v YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C. C. Played at home on Saturday, 25th April Result: Drawn Yorkshire Gents 182 (J- Coad 94, M. D. Donoghue 3-42, P. R. H. Gair 3-14) St. Peter's 181-7 (W. J. Robinson 79, N. D. Muirhead 30)

ST. PETER'S v LEEDS G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 6th June Result: Won Leeds G.S. 162 (R. Bourne 35, D. Hyde 34, M. D. Donoghue 3-31) St. Peter's 163-2 (R. Hutchinson 51, N. G. Wilkinson 43 not out, M. Reid 35)

ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G. S. Played away on Saturday, 2nd May Result: Drawn Bradford G. S. 121 (A. Webster 35, P. F. Wand 6-21) St. Peter's 106-5 (N. D. Muirhead 56)

ST. PETER'S v AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 13th June.

Result: Won Ampleforth 85 (N. Derbyshire 30, P. F. Wand 5-24) St. Peter's 86-6 (N. G. Wilkinson 43 not out) ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 20th June Result: Drawn Durham 188-9 dec. (A. Clayton 84, A. Roseberry 38, L. Ryan 33, M. D. Donoghue 4-54) St. Peter's 145-3 (W. J. Robinson 64 not out, T. E. J. Cooper 60)

ST. PETER'S v M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 6th May Result: Lost M.C.C. 202-5 dec. (J. C. Henderson 86 not out, J. W. A. Harker 54) St. Peter's 103 (R. Hutchinson 38, M. Reid 35, M. G. Boocock 6-19, R. W. Ibbotson 3-27)

ST. PETER'S v BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 4th July Result: Won St. Peter's 84 (C. Fairey 4-16, R. Irving 3-24) Barnard Castle 77 (M. D. Donoghue 5-21)

ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 9th May Result: Drawn St. Peter's 206-7 dec. (N. G. Wilkinson 54, N. D. Muirhead 49, H. Daniels 6-48) Sedbergh 162-5 (A. Meadows 62 not out, C. Palmer 30, P. R. H. Gair 3-79)

ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 8th July Result: Drawn Saints C.C. 189-4 dec. (C. Johnson 71, C. Kippax 43) St. Peter's 154-9 (W. J. Robinson 41, R. Hutchinson 32, S. Lawrence 4-16)

ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 13th May Result: Drawn York C.C. 217-4 dec. (A. Billington 63 not out, O. Smith 57, S. P. Burdass 47 not out) St. Peter's 95-5 (M. Reid 32)

ST. PETER'S v OLD PETERITES Played at home on Friday and Saturday, 10th and 11th July Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 201-6 dec. (N. D. Muirhead 102 not out, N. G. Wilkinson 42, A. Forman 3-12) and 189-4 dec. (W. J. Robinson 101 not out, N. P. Durham 49) Old Peterites 169-5 dec. (S. P. Burdass 86 not out, S. R. Gorman 31, M. D. Donoghue 3-32) and 172-9 (S. P. Burdass 49, S. R. Gorman 34, P. F. Wand 4-54, M. D. Donoghue 4-55)

ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 16th May Result: Won Worksop 111 (R. Kettleborough 45, M. D. Donoghue 5-49, P. F. Wand 4-29) St. Peter's 112-2 (W. J. Robinson 51 not out, M. Reid 36) ST. PETER'S v THE FORTY CLUB Played at home on Wednesday, 27th May Result: Won Forty Club 136-9 dec. (F. Taylor 31, N. D. Muirhead 3-55) St. Peter's 137-5 (M. Reid 75 not out, K. Mohan 3-12)

ST. PETER'S v MERCHANT TAYLORS' SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD Played at Northwood on Monday, 13th July Result: Lost Merchant Taylors' 206-7 dec. (K. Clifford 92, A. Solomons 32, M. D. Donoghue 4-51) St. Peter's 85 (N. D. Muirhead 34, D. Wiles 403, J. Hampel 3-12, A. Thompson 3-22)

ST. PETER'S v GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 30th May Result: Won St. Peter's 156-6 dec. (R. Hutchinson 51, W. J. Robinson 45, C. Haward 3-32) Giggleswick 52 (M. D. Donoghue 5-15, P. F. Wand 4-10)

ST. PETER'S v BRYANSTON SCHOOL Played at Northwood on Tuesday, 14th July Result: Won St. Peter's 244-4 dec. (N. D. Muirhead 101 not out, W. J. Robinson 43, H. Cazalet 3-69) Bryanston 62 (M. D. Donoghue 6-41, N. D. Muirhead 4-20)

ST. PETER'S v THE PRESIDENT'S XI Played at home on Wednesday, 3rd June Result: Drawn President's XI 184-5 dec. (S. Taylor 100, M. Ranson 34, M. D. Donoghue 3-37) St. Peter's 181-8 (N. D. Muirhead 64, R. Hutchinson 37, T. E. J. Cooper 32, N. G. Wilkinson 30, H. Houseman 3-33)

ST. PETER'S v ROSSALL SCHOOL Played at Northwood on Wednesday, 15th July Result: Won Rossall 167 (D. M. Indo 75, P. F. Wand 3-36, M. D. Donoghue 3-40, N. D. Muirhead 3-46)

St. Peter's 168-1 (T. E. J. Cooper 72, R. Hutchinson 52 not out)

Inter-House Junior Competition The Grove 126 for 6 (A. Bryan 49, J. Stevenson 39) beat the Rise 16 (S. Robinson 4-1, A. Bryan 4-7)

Cricket Senior Competition The Rise 84 (N. Muirhead 5-44, R. Hutchinson 3-8) lost to School House 85 for 0 (R. Hutchinson 48 not out, P. Wareham 30 not out)

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Second XI The Second XI, under the able captaincy of Nigel Collinson, have had a very good season, being unbeaten and winning 5 of their matches, usually in convincing style. Mention must be made of the last match, against Barnard Castle, when over 400 runs were scored in 4V2 hours, and the match was won on the last ball when their man was given out lbw by their umpire! The batting was usually reliable, and there were many good innings

by Paul Wareham, Nigel Davies, Matthew Spence, Jonathan Renshaw, James Wensley, Jonathan Stubbs and Dominic Clavell. When called upon Crispin Hill made invaluable runs and was never out! The bowling was less reliable, but nevertheless there were match winning performances by Dominic Clavell, Jonathan Renshaw, Michael Blissett, and John Hewitt. The fielding was keen, and there were several brilliant catches. Nigel Collinson had a very strong squad to chose from and he welded them into an excellent team with a tremendous spirit. He gave everybody an opportunity to show what they could do, and ensured that everybody played his part in each game. Much of the success of the team can be attributed to his fine leadership.

G.M.S.

Results Date May 2nd May 9th May 16th May 30th June 3rd June 6th June 13th June 20th June 27th July 4th

Opponents Bradford G.S Sedbergh School Worksop College Giggleswick School Bootham School 1st XI Leeds G.S Ampleforth College Durham School Pocklington School Barnard Castle School

Ground Home Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Home

Result Drawn Drawn Drawn Won Drawn Won Won Won Abandoned Won

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Opponents 82-3 93-7 152-8 dec.

80 90-4 151 103-9 dec.

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School 167-6 dec.

125-7 dec.

125-6 81-0 153-2 dec.

154-7 107-7

Third XI The 3rd XI, captained by J. P. Hewitt, played five matches, and had an enjoyable, if mixed, season. The team lost to Bishop Burton College and Yarm School, the latter due to some mediocre bowling and fielding; drew with Bradford G.S. due to a delayed declaration; and beat Bootham School 2nd XI (by 10 wickets) and Ampleforth (by one run), where two wickets were taken with the last two balls of the match. Individual highlights included good batting displays by M. R. Butler, J. P. Hewitt, J. W. Wensley and J. D. Stubbs, who made 106 not out against Bradford G.S. in uniquely inimitable if somewhat fortuitous style; while J. P. Hewitt, M. C. Camacho, J. R. Jupp and N. J. Patchett, who took a hat-trick against Bootham, returned good bowling figures.

R. J. B.

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Senior Colts Despite the vagaries of the weather, only one match was cancelled. In the ten matches played, the Senior Colts were unbeaten against other schools but lost to the Manchester Schools XI. The success of the side was based on some having above average ability but all having a determination to win. The side was led positively by Leon Panitzke. No batsman worked harder at his batting technique than he and this proved its worth against Manchester Schools when he scored a solid 42 runs. Other notable batsmen included Daniel Williams, who learnt when to defend and when to attack, the latter with considerable power as evidenced against Durham, Simon Robinson, who played a gem of an innings against Leeds but too often lost concentration, Anthony Bryan, who looked good if he was able to play himself in, and Jason Woolley who generally played a swashbuckling innings except against Ampleforth, where he played most balls judiciously on a very difficult wicket. It was also pleasing to see the progress made by James Bowling, who was promoted to opening batsman and produced several doughty innings from which the later, more aggressive, knocks could be launched. The most successful bowlers were Jason Woolley and Simon Robinson, with the former returning 8-31 at Ampleforth, whilst the latter returned 6-46 against Leeds. The side were fortunate to have the 'back up' bowling of Anshuman Mondal and David Tunstall, as well as the leg spin of Charles Metcalfe, which proved more effective as the season progresssed. It was unfortunate for the lower order batsmen, Robert Penty, David Quickfall and Craig Smith that they were not required to contribute to the majority of the matches, but all three fielded with enthusiasm and hopefully gained considerable satisfaction from being vital members of a successful team. They, and the rest of the team, can be well satisfied with the standard of cricket displayed and their continued enthusiasm for the game.

The following were regular members of the team:- L. C. Panitzke*, J. A. D. Woolley*, S. A. C. Robinson*, D. H. Williams*, A. J. Bryan, A. Mondal, C. H. Metcalfe, D. M. S. Quickfall, D. Tunstall, J. R. Penty, C. A. Smith, J. T. B. Bowling. * colours.

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Results St. Peter's 128 for 8 dec.

Bradford G.S. 78 for 7 0- Woolley 3-20; S. Robinson 4-26)

St. Peter's 160 (L. Panitzke 42, M. Forrester 39, D. Williams 25) Manchester Schools' C.A. 161 for 5

Ampleforth 49 (J. Woolley 8-31) St. Peter's 50 for 5 (D. Williams 20, J. Woolley 23 not out)

Sedbergh 121 (J. Woolley 3-31, D. Tunstall 3-0) St. Peter's 97 for 9 (A. Bryan 23; J. Woolley 40)

Giggleswick 93 (A. Mondal 5-17; S. Robinson 3-30) St. Peter's 94 for 4 (A. Bryan 35 not out)

Durham 95 (J. Woolley 3-20, S. Robinson 3-29) St. Peter's 98 for 4 (D. Williams 64)

Worksop 22 (D. Tunstall 4-11, A. Mondal 3-2) St. Peter's 24-1 (J. Woolley 20 not out)

Bootham 52 Q. Woolley 6-23) St. Peter's 55 for 2 (J. Bowling 20 not out, D. Williams 24 not out)

Barnard Castle 169 for 8 dec. (C. Metcalfe 3-28) St. Peter's 71 for 4

St. Peter's 147 for 5 dec. (S. Robinson 54, L. Panitzke 27, D. Williams 31) Leeds G.S. 108 for 8 (S. Robinson 6-46)

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Our season began at Bradford in most unpleasant weather. With repeated interruptions for rain Bradford reached 166-4. We then batted and did well not to be bowled out as the weather conditions improved. The best performance came from James Harding who took 3 wickets and made 35. The next week was a complete contrast and in bright sunshine we hosted Sedbergh. They batted first on a good track and declared at 233 for 7. We had enough time to get the runs but at 4 for 2 it did not look on. However a splendid partnership of 113 between James Rigby and Michael Forrester put us back in the chase. Michael continued and produced a magnificent innings of 154 which very nearly won the game. Both sides will have learnt a great deal from this game. The Sedbergh captain deserves credit for keeping the game open and if catches had been held they might well have won. Worksop away came next and this was a very different story. On a damp wicket we were 20 for 8 and humiliation was only prevented by a sound partnership of 40 from Simon Powell (20) and Lawrence Patton. Worksop played well and grafted to a very conclusive win. Our first win of the season came against Manchester Schools with the backbone of success laid by a splendid spell of bowling from Michael Forrester, 5 for 35, and Nicholas Twigg, 3 for 21. After two fine innings, Michael Forrester, 34, and James Harding, 42, it required a much needed partnership of 34 from Simon Powell (22) and Lawrence Patton to guide us to victory. The story of the Giggleswick game was the fielding.

Despite an excellent spell of bowling from Simon Gildener who took 5 for 23 we let them get far too many runs.

They then fielded quite superbly and never gave up even when it looked as if we were cruising to victory. They thoroughly deserved to win and taught us a lesson about concentration in the field. On a wet pitch Ampleforth scored 157 for 6 and we dropped 8 catches!! Once behind the run rate we were unable to accelerate and Alex Deighton played a sensible innings to see us through to the close. If games against Giggleswick and Ampleforth were disappointing in fielding, Durham was most encouraging. Good bowling, fine catching and good ground fielding, especially from Simon Russell and Nicholas Twigg, enabled us to bowl Durham out for 95 (Harding 3 for 15). Sound innings from Tom Belton, 28, and Michael Forrester, 23, saw us home. Our final game was against Barnard Castle on a very hot afternoon. We batted first but did not run well between the wickets, which led to insufficent time for either side to snatch the game in the last few overs.

During the season all the boys showed improvement and many will provide competition for 1st XI places in the future. The standard of fielding has improved with James Rigby developing into a fine wicket keeper. On harder faster wickets Nicholas Twigg and Michael Forrester will provide quite a handful for the opposition. Our three spinners, James Harding, Simon Gildener and Michael Simmons, will all show further improvement in the future. There is real talent on the batting side but all the boys must work at their running between the wickets 47

next year. My thanks go to the three boys who captained the side, Nicholas Twigg, James Rigby and Michael Forrester, and to the other boys who made it a most pleasant season. My thanks must also go to Mr Cranville who has helped me a great deal in the last five years.

The following represented the 'A' XI-: James Harding, James Rigby, Nicholas Twigg, Michael Forrester, A. Deighton, Simon Russell, Tom Belton, Simon Powell, Lawrence Patton, Simon Gildener, Paul Dennis, Michael Simmons, Simon Slater, Jason Morris.

P.J.S.

Results Ground Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away

Opponents Bradford G.S Sedbergh School Worksop College Manchester Schools' C.A. Giggleswick School Ampleforth College Durham School Barnard Castle School......

School 91-8 226-8 64 136-7 112 94-5 96-5 115

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Once again this team has had a lot of fun and produced some exciting games of cricket, although the weather continually interrupted the coaching and skill development of the individuals involved. Four games in all were played and it was not until the final one that a win was registered. Ampleforth provided us with two enthralling matches. A poor batting performance in the away fixture prevented us from having the opportunity to bowl our spinners. Daniel Pearson and James Stephenson pushed the score along but it was the medium paced bowling of Jason Mariyappan which kept us in with a chance. Sadly the Ampleforth tail wagged sufficiently to ensure our defeat. In the return fixture, there was once again little between the two sides and Ampleforth squeezed home.

Worksop looked fragile early on but were allowed to fight back. Our batting never looked as though it would trouble the scorers unduly and the final wicket fell with little chance of victory. Some splendid batting by Alec Weir and John Higginson gave us a respectable total against Barnard Castle who succumbed to the bowling of Paul Dennis and Jason Mariyappan. In all a good season and one in which James Stephenson, Paul Carvosso, Paul Dennis and Jason Mariyappan made good progress while a number of others have talent but lack the application to make the most of themselves.

The following represented the 'B' team: S. G. Davies; R. M. Simmons; J. I. Stephenson; P. F. Carvosso; P. Dennis; J. Mariyappan; A. P. Weir; N. S. Wright; R. A. Bell; J. D. G. Higginson; J. Morris; N. Sharma; D. H. Brown; D. E. Pearson; C. D. Pugh.

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Results Date May 6th May 16th May 27th July 4th

Opponents Ampleforth College Worksop College Ampleforth College Barnard Castle School

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Opponents 94 for 9 114 122 90

Tennis Captain: C. J. Walton.

Colours: C. J. Walton, J. F. Comley, N. Green, S. Y. M. Al-Bassam, A. T. Comley, J. P. Anderson.

The tennis season began with a difficult away fixture at Hymers College; half way through the afternoon the rain intervened and the match had to be abandoned, with the scores level. The first team completed a most successful season by winning all thirteen school matches, one abandoned, and progressing to the Yorkshire area Final of the Glanvill Cup, where the School finished in second place. John Comley and Clive Walton proved to be a formidable first pair; John developed an extremely hard first serve and strong forehand groundstroke. Clive's competitive spirit helped to encourage the whole team and his general returning ability was marvellous to watch. Nicholas Green's experience helped to improve Suliman Al-Bassam through the season and brought out the very best in the younger player. They only lost two sets during the season. Nicholas's serve and volleying are now much stronger than last season and this had a major effect in the matches played. Jeffery Anderson and Ashley Comley played as the third pair, their differing styles being complementary. Jeffery's variation of serve and net play developed throughout the season and he also demonstrated a sound tactical awareness. Ashley produced much more consistent and heavier groundstrokes than last season. The School entered the York Team Tennis League, and a team of four players, each of whom played one doubles set and one set of singles, won the trophy for the third year in succession. One of the major factors in producing such a successful season was the high standard displayed by the majority of the non-team players who, when called upon, played extremely well at representative level.

The following also represented the 1st VI: S. R. D. Stewart, T. R. Bletcher, M. J. Stephenson, T. B. White, D. G. F. Tulley.

The Second VI played six matches, and the five wins reflected the strength in depth of the strongest squad we have had at this level.

The following represented the 2nd VI or 'A' VI: P. M. Allan, S. R. D. Stewart, T. B. White, T. R. Bletcher, D. J. Mclean-Steel, M. R. O'Sullivan, M. Forman, N. E. Hobson, D. G. F. Tulley, D. J. James, J. M. Parr, E. G. Stanton, M. S. Connolly, N. J. W. Lumb.

An Under 15 VI played and won two inter-school matches, and a team of four won five out of six matches in the L.T.A. Schools Championships.

J. R. L.

Results 1st VI Hymers College (A) Scarborough College (H) Pocklington School (H) Bootham School (A) Woodhouse Grove School (A) Ashville College (A) Barnard Castle School (A)

Match abandoned Won 7-2 Won Wi-lVi Won 5V2-V2 Won 9-0 Won V/i-Wi Won 7-2

1st IV (York and District U18 Team Tennis League) York VI Form College (H) Dunnington L.T.C. (H) Copmanthorpe T.C. (H) Fulford T.C. (A) Heslington L.T.C Wigginton L.T.C

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2nd VI Pocklington School (A) Bootham School (H) Giggleswick School 1st VI (H) Woodhouse Grove School (A) Ampleforth College (A) Durham School 1st VI (H)

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The Boat Club The performance and morale of the Club have improved enormously thanks to the work done by Miss Ann Hodgson, whose own competitive rowing is an inspiration to our crews, and Dr Ken Shanks, whose craftmanship also does a lot to keep our crews afloat. I am also grateful to William Terry and to David Burns, his joint Captain of Boats. His own rowing was curtailed by a hand injury suffered during the Christmas term, but he never let this reduce the help he was willing to give to others. With steady planning gear replacement, we look forward to many more successes as we build on this year's foundations.

On 14th March, we entered six fours and two scullers in the Yorkshire Head of the River Race. The race was rowed in heavy water over 5,100 metres. The most impressive crew of the day was the U.16. First Four, Nicholas Green, Andrew Taylor, Giles Allen and James Berrington, coxed by Tim Wilson, who came down river in 21 minutes 31.9 seconds, only 14 seconds behind our fastest crew - who were rowing a "fine" boat while the U.16s were in a much heavier "restricted" four.

We entered eight boats in the York Spring Regatta on 2nd May. Following their performance in the Head, the chief success was the victory of the Fifth Form First Four over Bradford Grammar School in the Final of the Junior Under Sixteen Fours. As usual for Ouse regattas, fourth form boys manned the "stake boats", which fix the starting positions for races. The new outboard motor came into use when the coaching launch was needed as a rescue boat for a sculler who had capsized 500 metres downstream.

Traditionally, to encourage beginners in both clubs, on 13th May Durham School brought rowers to St. Peter's for an invitation match. Crews included complete beginners among Lower Sixth girls (two crews); two crews of the newest young oarsmen; and Fifth Form "under 16" boys (two crews) of an ability which does not merit regatta entry. Though equipment difficulties meant that the event got off to a slow start, a good afternoon was had by all. By the end of racing, Durham U.15s and girls had won their finals, and St. Peter's won the U.16s. Durham rowers thus regained the Malcolm Richardson trophy which had been won by St. Peter's Rugby teams during the winter. Pippa King, Mark Pyrah and Simon Bowen displayed particular promise in the stroke position of their various boats.

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Saturday 16th May, the day of the Bradford Regatta, although we did not bring home any trophies, proved one of the most enjoyable and successful regatta days we have had for a while. Our Lower Sixth First Four were beaten by one metre by a combined Sheffield University/Polytechnic crew in the first race of the Novice Division: our Second Four at the same level won three races but then lost the Final by two lengths to the same Sheffield crew. The Upper Sixth girls First Four, Nicky Hutchinson, Sasha Jackson, Liz Greenstreet and Louise Gorman, coxed by Mark Baker, won their first race against a Bradford University Four, but then lost in the second round.

The Fifth Form First Four again reached the U.16 final, but this time lost to the same Bradford crew whom they had beaten a fortnight earlier — which increased their determination somewhat! Andrew Berrington, a third form cox, was hi-jacked/borrowed to steer an Elite Pair from Newark Rowing Club: they lost the Final of that event by two lengths — saving some embarrassment, had Andrew been the only person to return with a trophy.

From 3.00 pm on Saturday 30th May to 3.00 pm on Sunday 31st, the Boat Club rowed in relays up and down the Ouse in a fund-raising effort associated with the N.S.P.C.C. Fun Day. Every member of the Club took part in some capacity — almost all of them rowing for at least two hours of the twenty four. The First Four, Laurent Kssis, Duncan Home, Ian McDonald and William Terry, coxed by Richard Hutchinson, covered 25 miles in two stints. Scullers Keith Walter and Graham Hart deserve special praise: each of them hauled a notoriously heavyweight scull over 16 miles. The final total of 210 miles helped us raise over £400 for a very good cause — with the advantage of giving everyone in the Club a great deal of enjoyment.

Our participation in the Durham Regatta was spread over two days, 13th and 14th June, with five crews competing on Saturday, despite hiccups with the transport, and the two Lower Sixth Girls crews competing in a regatta for their first time on Sunday. These two lost, but profited by the experience when they raced at York. Most Saturday crews got through a round or two; and we are grateful to Durham School for lending us a boat to row in the Junior Eights.

On the Ouse on 20th June, we entered 13 boats for the York Summer Regatta. The Upper Sixth Four rowed neatly but ran out of stamina somewhere below Scarborough Bridge. The senior Girls' Four came up against strong opposition, but both Lower Sixth Girls crews recorded their first race victories, giving us hopes for next season. The Lower Sixth Boys crews proceeded through a few rounds each in J18 and in Novice divisions. The two Fifth Form boys crews reached opposite Semi-Finals of J16 fours before being knocked out. The Fourth Form boys were obviously not yet ready for racing when we entered them here, least of all at U16 against boys a year older, but they gained invaluable experience for when they start racing seriously next season.

The Leeds Sprint Regatta was held on Roundhay Park Lake on Saturday 27th June — and, because this date fell in the middle of the School examinations, only three crews from O and A-level examination years entered.

Unfortunately all lost narrowly in their first round races - a result of being out of condition. For fun, a scratch mixed four was also entered, though with no more success.

D.J.H.

Inter-House Seniors 100m 200m 400m 800m 1,500m 3,000m High Jump Long Jump Discus Javelin Shot Putt Relay

Athletics

Competition

Intermediates

C. S. Scholes (S) C. S. Scholes (S) J. A. Rich (M) K. M. Walter (D) M. P. Owens (M) M. P. Owens (M) D. C. Home (R) C. S. Scholes (S) J. N. Collinson (S) J. C. Rhodes (S) M. D. Donoghue (C) School

C. D. Gummery (S) C. D. Gummery (S) S. A. Walker (Q) T. J. Leather (T) T. J. Leather (T) M. B. Qualter (T) R. Hutchinson (S) J. C. Tattersall (G) K. J. Deakin (T) D. Tunstall (T) J. S. Baldwin (R) School

11.7 24.7 57.4 2min 15.7 4min lOmin 11.3 1.76m 5.66m 32.06m 40.00m 10.75m 47.8

Athletics

Juniors

12.5 25.2 58.9 2min 18.4 5min 3.4 lOmin 47.5 1.67m** 5.52m** 29.41m 37.30m 11.45m 57.0

C. M. Caldwell (G) C. M. Caldwell (G) K. Garai (C) S. A. Roberts (M) G. D. Councell (Q)

12.7 27.0 67.5 2min 26.3 5min 12.3

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L. J. Patton (Q) C. M. Caldwell (G) S. H. Slater (C) S. H. Slater (C) S. A. Roberts (M) Grove

1.45m 4.98m 32.18m** 35.10m 9.65m 56.1

Shield

1.

School

96Pts

2.

Rise

69Pts

3.

Manor

54Pts

4.

Grove

44Pts

5.

Clifton

42Pts

6.=

Temple

38Pts

Queen's

38Pts

Dronfield

29Pts

8.

** New School Record

Oxford

Cup

(Holders: Rise)

Senior Rugby Junior Rugby Senior Cricket Junior Cricket Senior Rowing Junior Rowing Athletics Sports Cross Country Junior Long Run Swimming Sports Swimming Standards Tennis Shooting Squash Totals

Points Awarded 20 10 20 10

Clifton

Dronfield

Grove

Manor

Queen's

Rise 20 10

School House

20 10 - No Competition - No Competition

15 10 10 15 10 15 15 15 165

15 10 10 10 15 15 15 25

10

30

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The Archives What have Charles James Fox, John Milton, George Hudson, William Wilberforce and Napoleon in common?

They are all Old Peterites, that nobody can deny, for their names appear in the first of the existing Admission Registers 1838 - 1844 to be transferred to index cards. This will make life much easier for the many genealogists who write in for details of their forbears' scholastic careers. As no alphabetical list exists, such enquiries have meant that some unfortunate person, generally Miss Clarkson, has had to wade through many heavy volumes for relevant information. Although transferring details is a slow task, it is a most interesting one, and details of once eminent Old Peterites are beginning to emerge. Brief notes of such events as the death of an Old Peterite killed in the Indian Mutiny, not to mention another one eaten by cannibals, will need further research. Eventually it is hoped to form a cumulative index of names in "The Peterite" so, if anyone finds time hanging heavily on their hands, the Archivist would be glad to Hear from them. Other items for the archives are beginning to arrive.

Since last year we have received Mr. Ping's teaching gown (though not the famous Hengist and Horsa) and a School Rugger Cap for 1913 — poignant reminder of the loss of life in the First World War — thirteen of the fifteen boys in the team destined to die before 1918. Through the researches of a local author, Mrs. Barbara Whitehead, we have been told of one boy arriving in the School because his parents were dissatisfied with his governess, a Miss Charlotte Bronte. On recounting this recently to another distinguished member of the Old Peterite Club we were astonished to learn that his great-grandfather had married the said Miss Bronte. Charlotte had no child, so obviously the connection came from Arthur Bell Nichols' second marriage in Ireland, but it is nevertheless an interesting link with the past. Plans are now being made for a permanent archive room where items can be securely displayed, but the need is great. Any items from the School's history will be gratefully received - not only photographs but seemingly trivial items such as bills, reports, printed programmes and similar ephemera.

We would also be very happy to have letters, diaries and reminiscences from the past, as well as leather bound prizes, engraved trophies and items of commemorative china, plate and glass.

J.V.M.

Robert Middleton,

Priest And

Peterite.

Angelo Raine in his History of St. Peter's School mentions very briefly that it is highly probable that Robert Middleton was educated at the School. Further research has produced more details of this contemporary of Guy Fawkes, and the recent announcement that the Pope has included his name in the list of Catholic martyrs to be beatified in Rome in September has brought renewed interest. Robert was born in York in 1570, the same year as Guy Fawkes. He was probably the son of Thomas Middleton, brick and tile maker of Micklegate, and may have been related to Margaret Clitherow whose maiden name was Middleton. If that is the case, then he would have been a cousin of John and Christopher Wright who were involved in the Gunpowder Plot. Certainly he would have been at School with them, as well as Guy Fawkes and Oswald Tessimond, but nothing suggests that he was part of the conspiracy and he was executed three years before Catesby formed his plan. Although as a boy he conformed to the established religion, at some time he was received into the Roman Catholic Church, impressed, as he said at his trial, "By conscience and reading good books." After leaving School he worked as a clerk in merchants' offices in London and Hull where he may have acted as a contact for disguised priests arriving from abroad. In 1593 he sailed secretly from Hull and was trained at the English College in Douai, later entering the English College in Rome where he was ordained in 1597. On April 20th he received a special blessing from the Pope to begin his dangerous mission. He landed in disguise on the south coast of England but was soon arrested and taken to Lancaster. A rescue attempt was made which resulted in the capture of Thurstan Hart, another priest in disguise, living at Carlton Hall, near Leeds. The two men were then sent to London for questioning by the Privy Council and then sent back to Lancaster "...their legs bound under the bellies of the horses they shall ride upon, and with their hands tied behind them, with sure guard, as notorious traitors.... to the common gaol in sure irons until the assizes." Towards the end of March 1601 they were tried and found guilty of treason. Their cheerfulness, patience and holiness is said to have converted five other prisoners, and they met their death bravely, Robert going "very nimbly" up the ladder.

J.V.M.

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The Old Peterite

Club

Officers And District Hon. Secretaries 1987/1988 President: J. A. Denison, Manor Court, Skelton, York Y03 6XX Past Presidents: J. A. Hanson, T. J. Lewis, C. W. Thompson, P. S. Atkinson, F. N. Newdick, R. F. Harding, D. T. Rumfitt, J. T. Harding Vice Presidents: The Head Master, K. G. Chilman, D. G. Cummin, Brig. C. C. Fairweather, Sir John Rodgers Hon. Secretary: R. D. Harding, Hall Cottage, Foremarke, Milton, Nr. Repton, Derbyshire, DE6 6EJ Hon. Treasurer: J. G. Humble, 2, Tremayne Avenue, Brough, North Humberside, HU15 1BL District Hon. Secretaries: London: (Vacant) West Riding: C. J. Watson, 7, Westville Avenue, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9AH North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, J. P., "Croft End", 297, Wigan Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 2QY North East: D. L. Brown, 'Ashcroft', Ashcroft Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8PD East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, The Exchange, Driffield, Yorkshire Y025 7LJ York: S. M. Burn, 30, The Cranbrooks, Wheldrake, York Y04 6AZ

General Committee 1987/1988 D. P. Atkinson, V. M. Black, S. M. Burn, P. M. Darley, R. M. Deas, C. Frank, Dr. G. E. L. Graham, D.W. Grice, F. B. S. Harnby, G. M. Jobling, L. C. Le Tocq, R. W. Oliver, E. M. H. Ranson, J. C. M. Rayson, J. C. Rounthwaite, P. M. Shepherd, D. N. Simmons, E. G. Thompson

The Old Peterite Club 96th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday, 11th July and was attended by 35 members. The meeting stood in memory of Bishop Maurice Harland (1896-1986), a vice president for 40 years, R. B. Daniel (1944-1986), K. M. Ratcliff (1932-1987) and R. D. Wheatley, who had died since the last meeting.

J. G. Humble was elected Hon. Treasurer to succeed J. E. Moore to whom the President paid tribute for his 15 years in that office. The new Hon. Treasurer presented the Audited Accounts which showed an accumulated fund for the running expenses of £8,436. It was with great pleasure that the meeting elected Mr. P. G. Croft and Mrs S. M. Nix to Honorary Life Membership of the Old Peterite Club in recognition of their long and devoted service to the School.

S. M. Burn, P. M. Darley, P. M. Shepherd, D. N. Simmons and E. G. Thompson were re-elected to serve on the committee for a further term of three years and R. W. Oliver was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of M. G. B. Hepworth. The President thanked the district Hon. Secretaries for their work and the following Regional Dinners were announced: Tyneside: Friday, 25th September 1987 at The Starkis Hotel, Newcastle Airport. Organiser: Richard Pickersgill, Office Tel: Newcastle 325455.

London: Friday 6th November 1987 at The Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, W2.

North East: Friday 29th April 1988 at The Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. Durham. Organiser: David Brown Office Tel: Darlington 467791. Home Tel: Darlington 465543 East Riding: Friday, 27th May 1988 at The Bell Hotel, Driffield. Organiser: Peter Atkinson (Office Tel: 0377-43151) York: The Annual Dinner - To be announced

Commemoration 1988 The Commemoration days next year will be Friday 1st July and Saturday 2nd July. Readers will have noticed that the above dates are a week earlier than usual. The Head Master has announced in committee that, as all national exams at 'A' level and G.C.S.E. will have finished by the end of June, this involves moving the end of the summer term forward by one week. A decision is to be made whether the Annual O.P. Club Dinner will be moved to the evening of a proposed O.P. day in mid September (possibly Saturday, 17th September or 24th September 1988). At the time of writing (mid July), there had been mixed reaction and some concern voiced at 54

the A.G.M. to the idea and reasons for separating the main O.P. Club functions of the day from the rest of Commemoration. The Head Master and others feel that all their time is taken up with the parents and pupils whose day essentially it is, being the culmination of several School events held during the final week of term.

Some feel that the Commemoration date should be kept for all these events. However, the O.P. Club will be deciding later in the year, what future course to take and all this is to be debated by a policy sub-committee and the General Committee on Saturday 14th November 1987. Beyond 1988 the Summer Term may finish even earlier and in mid week. But it was announced that on Saturday, 2nd July 1988, the Commemoration Service and Prizegiving will again be held in the morning, which O.Ps are warmly invited to attend.

The Old Peterite Golfing Society The Burnett Trophy and Founder's Trophy Competition will be held at York Golf Club (Strensall) on Sunday, 3rd July 1988 at 2p.m.

THE HON. SECRETARY'S "CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF ST. PETER'S" With a Foreword by J. Dronfield O.B.E. The 96 page book, published by the Old Peterite Club, surveys the School's history in an easy reference form starting with its founding in 627 continuing right through to 1982. It also contains lists (all with dates) of Boards of Governors, the Headmasters, Housemasters, Assistant Masters, Masters i/c major games, Commanding Officers, School Officials, School Officers — Heads of School, Captains of Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Shooting and Boats (1878-1982) and C.S.M.'s. School Internationals, O.P. Internationals, Oxford and Cambridge Blues, 160 O.Ps of Distinction (with short biographical history on each), D.S.O. Winners, O.P. Club Officers and General Committee (1886 and 1982), Hon. Life Members, 1st XI Cricket and 1st XV Rugby Records, The School Song, "The School Ghost," The Song of the St. Peter's Rowers, The Commemoration Hymn, Messages from Buckingham Palace (1927 and 1981), Roll of Honour: 1914-1918, 1939-1945, and many other smaller items of interest.

The cost of the Book is £2.75 (plus a 37p stamp, please, if this is to be sent by Second Class Post). Cheques should be made payable to the "Old Peterite Club".

The following are also available from the Hon. Secretary, R. D. Harding. Please include the relevant postage stamp separately from the cheque made payable to the "Old Peterite Club".

Club Tie £3.50 (13p or 18p stamp). Ladies Brooch £3.50. Centenary Spoon £2.00 The O.P. formal and informal ties can be obtained from Moss Bros. 12, Blake Street, York (Tel: 58777)

The Old Peterite Business

Directory

E. M. H. Ranson and P. W. Shepherd are to be congratulated on the excellent work they have done in producing the first edition of the O.P. Business Directory published in July 1987. As the President has said in the foreword, "....it is hoped that this publication will be a useful source of reference for old boys all over the country and that it will encourage business contacts between them." It is also hoped to publish a new edition every two years.

For further information please contact: P. W. Shepherd, Shepherd Engineering Services Ltd, Mill Mount Lodge, The Mount, York Y02 2BH Tel: York 0904-29151

The Old Peterite Club Centenary Saturday 27th September 1986 This unique occasion in the history of the Club is recorded more fully by the Centenary Day Secretary, Eric Thompson. It was a memorable day culminating in the Reception in the Memorial Hall. Earlier in the day the Old Peterite Club flag was hoisted after which a series of special events was held. The sermon at the Thanksgiving Service in the Chapel was given by the Venerable Norman McDermid, who appropriately chose for his text "it is good, Lord, to be here" (St. Mark ch.9 v.5). At both receptions, the President, John Denison, paid tribute to the founder the Revd. H. M. Stephenson, and we were able to see the prize book, presented to "Chilman" (G. H. Chilman) one hundred years ago and bearing Stephenson's signature, which has been given by his son, Kenneth Chilman. It was particularly gratifying to see Betty Sewell, daughter of the late S. M. Toyne (Head Master 1913-1936) and Sheila Dronfield, and a mention must be made of the O.P. who had travelled from Calgary in Canada, Harold Revill, and John Cole, O.P. from Perth in Australia. This celebration was also a reunion for many Old Peterites — it was a renewal of old acquaintances and of memories stretching three quarters of a century and more. It was an opportunity for contact with past and present members of Staff — all this had an intimate flavour which was unique.

R.D.H.

The Old Peterite Club North East Dinner The Dinner was held at the Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. Durham on Friday 24th April 1987, which 28 attended. The president, John Denison, proposed the health of the School, and the Head Master responded.

Brigadier C.C. Fairweather presented Mr. Pittman with a 1913-14 St. Peter's Rugby Cap and told how it came into his hands, and how only two of that XV survived World War I. The Sedgefield venue is proving very popular and an excellent evening was organised once again by David Brown, to whom we owe our thanks. He would like to add that lady O.Ps are encouraged to claim a special wine award by attending the Dinner in 1988, which will be on Friday, 29th April. Please contact D. L. Brown "Ashcroft", Ashcroft Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8PD 55

The Old Peterite Club East Riding

Dinner

The 28th East Riding Dinner was held at the Bell Hotel, Driffield on Friday, 29th May 1987, which 63 attended.

The toast of "The School" was proposed by the President, John Denison, to which the Head Master replied.

Colin Frank once again presided over the proceedings and particularly welcomed the six members of staff present.

It was a most enjoyable evening and the Club is very grateful to Peter Atkinson, the Dinner secretary. Anyone not receiving details, but who would like to come, please contact him at The Exchange, Driffield, Y025 7LJ. Tel: (Office) 0377-43151. The 29th Dinner will be held at the same venue next year on Friday, 27th May 1988.

The Old Peterite Club Annual

Dinner

The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday 11th July 1987 in the School dining hall by kind permission of the Head Master. The toast of 'The School' was proposed by Dr. J. M. Holt. The Head Master, R. N. Pittman, replied and gave the toast of "The Old Peterite Club" to which the President, J. A. Denison replied. The Club is once again indebted to Mr. Jackson, Mr. Wogan and the School catering staff for the excellent meal. Those present: The President (J. A. Denison) The Head Master (R. N. Pittman) The Immediate Past President 0 . T. Harding) The Hon. Secretary (R. D. Harding) The Hon. Treasurer (J. G. Humble) The Head of School (J. N. Collinson) Angel. J. Armitage, C. M. Atkinson, D. P. Atkinson, P. S. Barton, N. R. Bates, M Biller, Mrs M. J. Bird, K. Black, V. M. Bowden, J. R. Briggs, D. S. Brindley, R. A. Brockbank, C. T.

Brown, J. C. Brown, N. E. R. Bruce-Jones, S. Brunton, J. G. Bunney, M. G. S. Burdass, J. E. B. Burdass, J. U. Burn, G. R. Burn, S. M. Calderhead, D. A. Campbell, Catherine Cass, M. A. Chilman, K. G. Coates, R. T. Coverdale, P. Cowan, R. S. Craig, R. E. Crowe, P. Cummin, D. G. Davies, Beverley Denison, E. A. K. Gildener, G. Gitman, C. Grace, Jackie Graham, G. E. L.

Graham, W. Grant, G. Hall, A. R. Hamilton, D. H. Harding, R. F. Harnby, F. B. S. Harris, P. L. Harrison, S. Hepworth, M. G. B. Hobson, R. Holdsworth, J. M. Hopper, K. A. Hubbard, R. H. Hudson, G. B. Hughes, D. J. Hughes, J. Huntley, W. G. Jesper, D. G. S. King - Reynolds, G. E. Knox, A. K. Knox, R. O. Langstaff, R. G. Leedham, I. P. J. Leefe, P. A. Le Tocq, L. C.

Lister, D. J. Litten, R. Lockwood, P.. A. Magson, N. Martin, R. A. Miers, J. F. Miers, R. W. Moorey, G. Nelson, L. Nendick, B. M. Nendick, S. R. Netherwood, P. J. Newdick, F. N. Nodder, A. Oliver, R. W. Oxley, M. J. Pearsall. D. W. Pemberton, D. Pemberton, K. R. Penty, J. R. Pilcher, R. D. S. Pulleyn, R. F. Raylor, J. M. Rayson, J. C. M. Rhodes, J. J.

Rhodes, S. J. Ritchie, F. J. Rounthwaite, J. C. Rumfitt, D. T. Ryder, S. Seaton, J. Shepherd, C. Shepherd, D. O. Shepherd, Sir, Peter Shepherd, P. M. Sherry, D. Shuttleworth, G. M. Simpson, K. F. Stevens, R. A. Stone, J. W. Stone, Miss L. Stringer, B. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, E. G. Wallace, S. W. Ward, T. B. Webster, R. H. Willetts, M. D. Wood, R. Woodruff, M. W.

The Old Peterite Club Golfing Society A full complement of Old Peterites once again contested the two coveted trophies at York G.C. on July 12th, the Sunday immediately following commemoration. Few players can boast of reducing their handicap by 7 in only one year, yet this has been the achievement of Richard Liddle (G' 77-81) who, playing off 12 this year, followed up his success of last year by winning the Founder's Trophy with a best gross score of 77, thus completing the double. This in turn left Nick Magson (G' 51-56) as winner of the Burnett Trophy on 35 points, hotly pursued

by Paul Shepherd (R' 58-63) and Bob Harding (G' 48-68). While not detracting in any way from the merits of the time honoured Burnett Trophy (Stableford points), your organiser aims to attract more single figure handicap players to contest the very splendid Founder's Trophy. Hopefully this could lead to better representation by the O.P. Golf Society in the Grafton Morrish Competition, under the auspices of Paul J. Middlebrook (S.H. 50-54).

In this respect we were delighted to welcome this year both David R. Baxter (G' 61-66) playing off 4 handicap and David L. Edbrooke (T' 59-65) playing off 7, in spite of their lack of form. York G.C. is an excellent venue for just such a meeting. The greens were slick (too slick some might say), the course immaculate; a good time was had by all, especially those who set off in fading light for a further few holes after a fitting repast. The next meeting will be held on Sunday July 3rd 1988, 2.00 p.m. at York G.C. Those competing (1987):D. R. Baxter, W. J. Bottomley, R. A. Brindley, P. Crowe, L. P. Dobson, D. L. Edbrooke, G. Gildener, C W. Gough, W. Graham, J. T. Harding, R. D. Harding, R. F. Harding, D. J. F. Harryman, M. G. B. Hepworth, K. A. Hopper, J. J. R. Hughes, C. D. Hunter, D. G. S. Jesper, I. P. J. Leedham, R. D. Liddle, P. A. Lockwood, N. J. Magson, J. M. Raylor, P. W. Shepherd, J. W. Stone.

R. F. Harding, Secretary, O.P. Golf

Old Peterite Centenary

Celebrations.

The Centenary of the Old Peterite Club was celebrated on Saturday, 27th September 1986. It is hard to explain in a factual report what a happy and friendly spirit prevailed during the day, but the apparently cold facts in this account of" the celebrations should be understood in a context of generous goodwill and a feeling that for many Old Peterites the link with the School is something which they value highly. It should also be mentioned that the following items were donated privately from Old Peterites as well as the official presentation of gifts donated

by O.Ps for the altar of the School Chapel: flagpoles on each side of the pavilion: an Old Peterite flag: a flagpole for St. Olave's: a board recording past presidents and secretaries of the Old Peterite Club.

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The day began with the official unfurling of the new Old Peterite flag, which was followed by a lively sherry party in the Stephenson Room to pay tribute to the foundation of the Club by the Revd. H. M. Stephenson.

After lunch at the School, there was just time to fit in a shooting match — 9 O.Ps versus 9 from the School — (the School won, but only just!), a visit to exhibitions in the Design Centre and Art Studio, and a short concert of music in the Drama Centre before it was time for tea in the Memorial Hall. This was followed immediately by the official unveiling by T. J. Lewis of the board containing the names of past officers of the Club.

BBC York then interviewed a random selection of variously embarrassed guests, most of them Old Peterites, John Denison, T. J. Lewis, John Mitchell, Dr. John Gibson, and John Raylor. (It seems that the name John was a prerequisite for the BBC!). The interviews came over well, and I believe there is a record of them somewhere.

The Thanksgiving Service in the School Chapel followed at 5.30 p.m., at which the sermon was given by the Venerable N.G.L.R. Mcdermid. The lesson was read by J.A. Hanson who had made considerable effort to attend the occasion and whom also we were very glad to see. During the Service the cross, candlesticks and chalices presented to the School by the Club were dedicated for use in the Chapel.

The day finished in grand style with one of those buffets for which the catering staff at the School is becoming justly famous. Because of the limited accomodation in the Memorial Hall we did have to check tickets and were gratified by the fact that everyone had authentic validation for their attendance! There were two short speeches, but happily both speakers rose admirably to the occasion and added to, rather than dampened, the jollity of the proceedings. I think it is true to say that, in the time-honoured phrase, an extremely good time was had by one and all during the Centenary Celebrations. It does lead one to consider the next hundred years. There is plenty of enthusiasm. There are plenty of Old Peterites. It is important that each one keeps in touch with us and feels a welcome and essential part of the Club in the years that lie ahead.

List of Contributors—Old Peterite Centenary Year.

Mr. J. F. W. Addey, Mr. J. G. Ainley, Mr. U. Alexander, Mr. T. D. F. Anderson, Mr. P. S. Atkinson, Mr. M. W. Bainbridge, Mr. H. Bamforth, Mr. R. Barrett, Mr. R. Baxter, Mr. A. G. Black, Mr. V. M. Black, Mr. D. A. C. Blunt, Dr. T. B. Boulton, Mr. D. L. Brown, Mr. G. N. Burn, Mr. G. R. Burn, Mr. P. H. C. Burn, Mr. S. M. Burn, Mr. J. W. Carlile, Mr. K. G. Chilman, Mr. J. B. Claydon, Miss S. E. Clayton, Mr. A. J. Collier, Mr. A. B. Cooper, Mr. D. J. Copley, Mr. C. C. Crossley, Mr. D. G. Cummin, Mr. P. M. Darley, Mr. M. G. Day, Mr. J. A. Denison, Mr. J. C. Dent, Lt. Col. J. M. Dickenson, Mr. J. B. Dixon, Mr. R. S. Dixon, Mr. D. F. Dodd, Col. N. L. Dodd, Mr. G. H. Dodsworth, Brigadier B. J. Eastwood, Mr. J. A. Eatough, Brigadier C. C. Fairweather, Mr. T. P. N. Fawcett, Mr. L. S. Fitzgerald, Mr. H. C. Gatiss, Dr. R. J. Gibson, Dr. G. E. L. Graham, Dr. W. Graham, Miss N. Gypson, Mr. J. A. Hanson, Mr. D. F. Harding, Mr. G. W. Harding, Mr. J. T. Harding, Mr. R. D. Harding, Mr. R. F. Harding, Mr. N. B. Harrison, Mr. R. L. Harrison, Mr. S. T. A. Hearn, Mr. P. M. Hindle, Mr. A. Hodges, Mr. G. Hodgson, Mr. E. Holgate, Mr. T. F. Hudson, Mr. J. G. Humble, Mr. I. T. Hunter, Mr. R. D. Hunter, Mr. W. R. Ibberson, Mr. L. W. Jefferson, Mr. M. W. Johnston, Mr. C. W. Jose, Mr. M. J. Kent, Mr. T. A. W. Kettlewell, Mr. R. V. King, Mr. G. E. King-Reynolds, Mr. R. G. Langstaff, Mr. P. V. Leigh, Mr. L. C. LeTocq, Mr. L. F. Leversedge, Mr. C. Lockwood, Mr. P. A. Lockwood, Mr. N. J. Magson, Mr. A. W. Martin, The Venerable N. G. L. R. McDermid, Mr. J. E. Moore, The Rev. P. N. H. Moreton, Mr. R. I. Moss, Mr. B. M. Nendick, Mr. F. N. Newdick, Dr. R. Ogley, Mr. R. W. Oliver, Old Peterite Lodge No. 6412 Sqn. Ldr. A. L. Pendlebury, Mr. R. Pickersgill, Mr. D. N. Potter, Mr. A. H. Powell, Mr. C. J. Quickfall, Mr. J. E. H. Quickfall, Mr. T. C. Rainford, Mr. K. M. RatclifT, Mr. J. C. M. Rayson, Mr. A. G. Reynolds, Mr. E. Robinson, Sir John Rodgers, Mr. D. T. Rumfitt, Mr. A. S. Rymer, Mr. I. Saville, Mr. D. O. Shepherd, Mr. P. W. Shepherd, Mr. D. C. Shubrook, Mr. D. H. K. Simpson, Mr. G. D. Smith, Mr. N. J. Smith, Mr. P. A. Speight, Mr. R. F. H. Stephenson, Mr. T. C. Stephenson, Mr. R. A. Stevens, Mr. W. J. B. Strike, Mr. P. R. Sykes, Mr. A. R. Taylor, Mr. C. W. Thompson, Mr. E. G. Thompson, Mr. E. D. Thornton, Mr. T. G. Tomlinson, Mr. W. Toulmin, Mr. H. Toulson, The Rev. M. P. L. Wall, Mr. T. Wilkinson, Mr. M. D. Willetts, Mr. R. Wood, Mr. M. Wroe, Mr. S. J. S. Wroe.

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In Praise Of Target Shooting;

With Some Comments

And Trivia From The Past

Thumbing through my collection of'The Peterite' it occurs to me how sports such as cricket, boating and rugger lend themselves to descriptive prose by the person covering the games. In fact literature in general does them proud.

Such phrases as "the sound of leather on willow", the cries of "Howzat?" and the ubiquitous, "Well played" come to mind when cricket is mentioned. Boating too evokes such time honoured words as "bodies swinging between their knees" "the flashing oars" and "the crew moving in sweeping rhythm, cross the finishing line as one man".

But of course Rugby is the sports writer's dream with its action packed prose, 'the sound of bone crunching against bone' - 'the ball tucked firmly beneath his arm he thrusts through the mud and blood spattered figures, the wind and several of the opposition tugging at his hair as he dives for the touchline'. But turn to the coverage of a shooting match and what do you get? Nothing! Absolutely nothing! The description reads like an accountant's financial report, with all the 'get up and go' of'Night Thoughts'. So what is it about shooting that so appeals to a boy that he is willing to step out of the limelight, avoid the adulation of the crowd, and ignore the fawning reviews in the School magazine? Ask him, and ten to one he will give you the same answer as the rest of the team. i.e. "What other activity can you do lying down?" There is no answer to such an honest and fearless statement (or is it a question?)

I would not like the reader to think that I was prejudiced or have a jaundiced opinion of other sports. If blood, sweat, a strained heart and a muscle bound old age is your wish, then any of the above mentioned sports should suit you admirably. Why not try all three with squash, hockey, and athletics thrown in. Then see how long you can live after 21. Of course in my day ('38-'41) you could not take shooting alone. You had to choose between cricket for the summer, rugby for the winter, or boating for both summer and winter. I chose the sport you could do sitting down and became a boater. Mind you the sitting down part was not terribly relaxing due to the hysterical ravings thrown at you through a megaphone by a master on a bike. One master (who shall be nameless) carried on using the megaphone even when he was standing beside you. To be told through a megaphone, in the presence of ordinary citizens of York strolling by, that you would have to control your tendency to 'bum shove' is an experience that has scarred my life and will go with me to the grave. All this, mark you, long before the age of consenting adults. But I liked the sports gear worn by boaters, white shorts, vest, enormous white pullover. All this topped by a scarf of extraordinary length that went twice round the neck and hung casually one inch above the ankles. Combine all this with the rolling gait of one who lives on the water and you cut quite a dash in 'Lovers Lane' on your way to the boathouse. Time later for instruction in the art of rowing.

Boating in the summer holds so many memories. The girl in a red coat who waited until we were almost level with her before opening her coat wide to reveal herself naked underneath. Now I know that was nothing by today's standards. Only last year at the end of the Oxford v Cambridge boat race a girl in a similar state of nudity, without the benefit even of a red coat, appeared and proceeded to kiss the crew of one of the boats. All this in front of the Television cameras and its eleven million viewers. Of course you all saw this and never turned a collective hair. In my day you would have had to scrape us off the screen. Well our girl damn near sank us. Four crabs for the crew, and the cox the 'closest encounter of any kind'. We had been travelling at such speed that a mere glimpse of'full frontal' was all we had. She may even have been pretty had any of us got as far as the face. The maniac on the bike saw nothing at all, being sideways on so to speak, and the girl moved off in the opposite direction at a brisk pace. I fell in love with her. All I had seen of her that is. From that day on we always took that stretch of the river at a funereal rate of knots, despite the protestations of the megaphone. But my love never appeared again. She must be getting on for seventy now, poor soul. Only two years ago on a visit to York I walked that stretch of tow path and found myself strangely alert. Had I seen a grey haired lady facing the river and holding her coat open I would have hurried on with a silent prayer for those who go down to the sea in ships.

My other summer memory is one that was repeated many times. In those days we only had 'fours', which made for a compact sociable group. I see that you have 'eights' now - rather like being on an aircraft carrier. Anyhow the four of us would row up to 'Poppleton' and leaving the boat in charge of the cox would scramble up the bank to a riverside pub, where for an hour or so we would drink beer and discuss the war. We would then return to the boat, with a bottle of'Vimto' for the cox, and weave our crab catching course back to the boathouse. I have no happy memories of boating in the winter. As a means of keeping warm, rowing comes a long way behind an open fire, a closed door and an impenetrable 'fug'.

To return briefly to 'shooting', it is only fair to say that it is almost impossible to make the account of a match sound exciting. If there is such an emotion it is an individual one, only shared when the scores are added up. So the next time you pass over the account and merely register the result, spare a thought for the steady hand and steely eye of the man who does it lying down. The man who will continue to do it when it remains the only thing he 'can' do lying down. Now of course there is no reason that the ladies of the school should not take part with equality. There is no reason that I can think of which requires any physical attributes not already possessed by both sexes. On the subject of 'girls', their entry into the School seems to be satisfactory, although a settling in period of at least a hundred years should elapse before a final judgement is given. It has been suggested in certain quarters that our generation of boys were a little desperate in their approach to the opposite sex - quite untrue, except perhaps towards the end of term; also untrue that there was in existence a rule book for the guidance of girls starting domestic employment at the School, containing such advice as: 1 On moving about the School in performing your duties as a maid, it is advisable to do so in pairs or small groups. Where this is not possible it is urged that you avoid all corners or dark areas of the School - dimly lit corridors and signs reading 'Detour' should be ignored.

2 On no account whatsoever should you go anywhere near 'School House' during a full moon.

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In conclusion there is one thing I would like to say concerning Mr. Leslie LeTocq and Mr. Robert Harding, both popular masters during my years at the School. These gentlemen have remained unfairly young over the years so that the boys they taught now look older than they do. This says a great deal for the monastic life of celibacy and clean living. Let us hope they never take it up.

R.G.L.

FROM THE RECORDS Reading through the article on Archives and Records in the 1985-1986 edition of The Peterite, I was interested to learn that the monitors' punishment book for the Rise in the nineteen twenties has passed into the keeping of the Honorary Archivist. The reference to the crime of "talking to two girls on the river bank whilst in a boat" awakened memories going back over sixty years, for I was one of those in the boat and I can tell you the story of exactly what happened, blow by blow if that is the appropriate metaphor. It is, too, an opportunity which I ought not to miss of setting straight the record of an incident in which I suffered the penalty for something I had not done, as you shall see.

I can still recall the details clearly. One afternoon at a weekend I was walking past the boat house when two fellow Risites who were getting out a two-tub asked me to join them and steer while they went for a row up the Ouse. I agreed, and we made our leisurely way upstream to the Ings and around the curves where the river banks stood several feet above the water.

Presently one of the rowers saw two school girls sitting on the bank, and he told me to steer into the side; and our boat glided to a halt amidst a clump of bushes growing at the water's edge. I remained in the stern while both the others jumped out, scrambled up the bank and seated themselves alongside the girls. For a few minutes all was well. The afternoon sun shone pleasantly and the river flowed quietly past. Then suddenly I became aware of the distinctive click of rowlocks coming from downstream and I realised that there was another boat out, approaching us fast. In a few moments it came into sight and I saw to my horror that it contained all three of our House monitors. They rowed steadily past; not a word was said, and very quickly they were out of sight.

I knew that they must have seen us, if only for the fact that I and the stern of our boat were projecting somewhat beyond the shelter of the bushes; and so it proved to be, for later on in the afternoon when we were back at the Rise and playing in the open yard, the window of the Monitors' study on the second floor flew open and a voice called for the immediate appearance of one of our two rowers. He disappeared upstairs, and after some three or four minutes there was again a call from the window, for the second oarsman. Finally after a short interval I heard my name called. I climbed the two flights of stairs, knocked on the monitors' study door, and was ordered to Come In. In the room stood the three monitors, and the following brief conversation took place— "You were in the boat this afternoon, weren't you?"

"Yes".

"You know you are not allowed to talk to girls, don't you?"

"Yes".

"Then bend over".

It mattered not that I was alone in the stern of our boat and some twenty feet away from the little group on the river bank. I suffered the same fate as the others though I never spoke a word to either of the girls.

Alas for such justice!

A.B.S. (The Rise, 1924-1927)

The Cambridge

Letter

The year began with a double blow to chauvinists and traditionalists alike when not only St. Peter's announced its plans to go co-ed, but the last all-male bastion in Oxbridge, Magdelene College, also decided to lower the drawbridge to the fairer sex. John Torlesse one of the O.P. Magdelene-men driven to distraction on hearing the news, stared wistfully into the Cam and sighed "No more we'll go a roving" — he has always been noted for such insights, no matter how obscure they may seem. O.P. rugby was strongly represented by the Emma duo of Rob Gardner and Danny Pearsall; Robert has moved with ease from Head of School to Emma rugby secretary (organising the tour that never was) and now onto captain (like father like son) apparently without hindrance from his beer belly or blindness — a truly remarkable achievement. Emmanuel College (better known as St. Peter's Finishing School) was further aided by Michael-"the stick"-Cramb's hockey efforts and Shaun-"the bat"-Gorman whose cricketing prowess extends from The Free Press to The Pickerel (on a good night). Bearded guru Simon Stevens is occasionally spotted pedalling furiously to the distant village of Girton (where, rumour has it, there is a college); Peter Drury, the gently balding mathematically-blond hermit had a quiet year until led astray at another O.P's Mayweek bash — he was seen at 1 a.m. swaying on a ground floor window ledge threatening to throw himself off into total oblivion (presumably due to being already halfway there). The O.P. dinner in January drew luminaries as diverse as Cirencester hooray Phil Eddell and international playboy Mark Chamieh. The organiser Adam Stone, epicurean extraordinaire, and disorganiser Nick Hopton, Cambridge's answer to George Michael, managed to secure the presence of Mr. P. G. Croft to produce an oratory offering which was well received by all present, including the unfortunate Abbey (of no fixed abode) who only too clearly remembers the wrath of Croft ("Hell hath no fury like....etc.). All in all the O.P. presence in Cambridge continues to be felt - may it continue to be so.

N.D.H.

News of Old

Peterites

Carlile, J. W. (M. '64-'69), has graduated from the Open University in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Colbeck, N. (S. H. '32-'36), reminds us that he has enjoyed thirty five years living in Kenya without achieving anything.

Drury, P. J. (T. '78-'83), was placed among the Wranglers in Part 2 of the Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge.

Figge, A. J. (S. H. '78-'83), has graduated at Lanchester Polytechnic and now works for Borg-Warner Ltd. Gomersall, A. (G '51-'59), has been appointed Director, Science Reference and Information Service of the British Library.

Gration, H. (Q '65-'69), joint presenter of BBC Look North, from Leeds, was voted television personality of the year at the Television and Radio Industries Club of Yorkshire.

Hancock, N. J. (Q. '60-'65), is working for Chevron Oil as a research scientist in the North Sea fields.

Head, T. D. (D./S. H. '60-'65), has won the first prize of £11,000 in the John Moore's Competition for his painting Cow Mutations, inspired by a Sainsbury's milk carton.

Hindhaugh, I. D. (S. H. '75-'80), married in 1986, lives in Hong Kong and works for Cambridge Sports Association, his sister Sara, (D. '81-'83), tells us.

Hirst, C. J. (T. 71-'76), is the Chief Coach to the British Orienteering team while they train for the 1987 World Championships.

Horsley, R. R. H. (M.), visited us recently and spent a happy time recalling his own school days. He spent most of his life in the Far East and now lives in Essex. He very kindly contributed to the Barry Daniel Appeal.

Lockwood, Fiona D. (G. '84-'86), has represented Yorkshire at Badminton.

Parkin, I. T. (M. '55-'61), has spent his life as a pilot and now works for British Airtours as a Captain, operating from Gatwick.

Platts, J. (M. '62-'67), graduated with first class honours in Psychology from the Open University and is now studying for a Master's Degree in Knowledge Based Systems at the University of Sussex.

Raylor, T. J. (M. '74-'79), has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Oxford University.

Raynes, E. P. (T. '58-'63), has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Reynolds, A. G. (M. '38-'44), is now the President of the Liverpool Cotton Association.

Steel, B. J. (S. H. '82-'86), has been awarded a short service commission in the General Duties/Pilot Branch of the R.A.F. Stockton, B. R. (R. '51-'54), was elected the President of the Yorkshire Law Society.

Warrington, T. C. St. J. (R. '77-'82), was commissioned from Sandhurst and awarded the Queen's Medal for Academic Studies. He is now in Hong Kong with the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles.

Births Goodwin, S. J., in February 1987 to Simon and Nicola (nee Jesper) a son, Christopher Michael.

Miller, K. J., on 13th September 1986 to Kevin and Susan (nee Elston) twin sons, Michael Stuart and Andrew John.

Marriages Moat, P. H., to Delphine Weatherstone on 14th March 1984.

Shuttleworth, N. D., to Wendy Dalby on 20th December 1986 in the Church of St. Laurence, Kirby Misperton.

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Deaths Crook, J. H., in November 1986.

Hutchinson, Major C , on 6th June 1986.

Lyth, D., in 1987.

Mann, W. R., in 1986.

Perry, Rev. C. H., in 1987.

Ratcliff, K. M., on 3rd July 1987

Richardson, Dr. J., on 21st August 1986.

Wheatley, R. D., Wilson, T. H. D., in 1986.

Obituary Reprinted with permission from the 'Times'

The Right Reverend M. H. Harland The Right Rev Maurice Harland, Bishop of Lincoln from 1947 to 1956, and of Durham from then until his retirement in 1966, died on September 29 at the age of 90.

He came to the episcopate with few of the qualifications that some consider necessary. He was neither scholar or theologian, neither prophet or orator; nor was he even outstanding as an administrator. Nevertheless, he was a fine pastoral bishop and it was good for his clergy that he came to his first diocesan charge straight from 25 years of parochial experience.

To the errant and fractious he could be stern to the point of harshness. But it delighted him to set forward the recovery of men hoping to make a fresh start, and to those in trouble he was a rock of shelter and strength.

He sometimes disconcerted subordinates with special interests by his willingness to discard a project when it appeared not to be fulfilling expectations. But he rewarded the loyalty of his colleagues with confidence, readily delegating responsibility.

On the other hand, when difficult questions were referred to him, he never shirked making decisions, in which he was expeditious and wise. He did not allow the pressure of affairs to break the discipline of prayer, and he was assiduous in his daily reading of the Scriptures.

Maurice Henry Harland was born on April 17th, 1896, the son of a Yorkshire parson. He was educated at St. Peter's School, York, and at Exeter College, Oxford, and he received his theological training at Leeds Clergy School. Early in the Great War he enlisted in the West Yorks, transferring successively to the RFA, the RFC, and (on its formation) the RAF. making his first solo flight at Lincoln.

He was ordained in 1922, serving his first curacy at St. Peter's, Leicester. From 1927 to 1933 he was priest-incharge of St. Anne's, Leicester, where he laid the foundations of a flourishing parish. In 1938, he was appointed to the benefice of St. Matthew's, Holbeck, and in what might fairly be described as a tough assignment he won the hearts of the people.

From there he went further North, in 1938, to become vicar of St. Mary's, Windermere, and Rural Dean of Ambleside. This interlude in the Lakes was brief: Archbishop Temple brought him down in 1942 to the front-line diocese of Canterbury, to be Suffragan Bishop and Vicar of Croydon.

In this testing post, to which, in 1946, was added the office of archdeacon, he fully justified the confidence of Archbishops Temple and Fisher, and in 1947 he was chosen to succeed Leslie Owen as Bishop of Lincoln.

Here he found a diocese sad and disheartened. It had suffered two grievous blows in the breakdown of Bishop Skelton in 1945, and the death of Bishop Owen in 1947, less than six months after his enthronement. All it dared to hope for in the newcomer was a higher expectation of life.

But the new Bishop quickly rallied his people, and in his own way. He set himself to be a pastor to the clergy; and at the same time to give to the laity a greater sense of responsibility and a fuller place in the life of the diocese.

He achieved this in many ways, not least in coping with the problems of pastoral reorganization.

A large commission was set up to survey the whole diocese and draw up proposals for the more effective use of resources, and the greatest possible publicity was sought for the report (No Secret Plan) that it presented.

The clergy were startled to receive a summons (as of obligation) to a four day conference at a well-known seaside holiday camp ("wakey-wakey" and all). Many were outraged: probably the majority were apprehensive. The bishop himself confessed to qualms, as the murmurs reached his ears. But they went; and it was a great success, and became established as a triennial event. Other diocesan bishops have followed his example.

At the request of Archbishop Fisher he visited the troops in south-east Asia in 1951, and the following year he went to Malta as a missioner to the RAF. He belonged to their world; and he could tell them, in the plainest way, that both he and they belonged to God's world. He could make it simple to them; but he never allowed them to think it easy.

After nine years at Lincoln, he was appointed Bishop of Durham in the place of Dr. Ramsey. He had no wish to leave, and shared both the sorrow and the surprise of his old diocese, for he recognized that he was not in the Durham tradition of scholarship. But there, too, he made his own distinctive mark.

In 1962, when a motion favouring the abolition of capital punishment was debated (and overwhelmingly carried) in the Convocation of York, he described how he had ministered to six men in the condemned cell, with one of whom, guilty of "a particularly beasty murder", he asked to be locked in. The man "sat back smoking, looking supercilious, his feet on the table. Divine inspiration led me to read about the Prodigal Son. The man broke down sobbing".

Soon afterwards the bishop said, the man was confirmed and took communion. "If ever I have seen a man fit for his maker and for eternity, that was the man".

It was in keeping with his pastoral gifts and practical bent that, while he seldom spoke in Convocation or Church Assembly, the committees of Convocation on which he sat were those dealing with baptism and confirmation, and he was chairman of the Archbishops' Commission on Spiritual Healing.

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He married in 1923, Agnes Winckley, MBE, who was a great support to him throughout his ministry. She survives him with their two daughters.

R. B. Daniel In the Summer of 1987 it was announced that the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust of Norway (Carnegies Helteford for Norge) is to award Barry Daniel its Gold Medal in posthumous recognition of his bravery on July 22nd 1986.

Barry Daniel was a man remarkably without ambition in any personal sense. What he did possess was an astonishing capacity to take care — over whatever he was doing, and for whoever he felt concern. Although he wrote the following words when asked to give account for his work as a House Master, they stand for his attitude to everything he undertook: "The goal is not a finite one nor is it quantifiable; we can always feel that we could have done better." He has been accurately described as "an original - a man of action, both intellectually and physically."

Indeed, anyone who ever tried to share a tent with him on a wet day, when climbing and walking were out of the question, would bear witness to the fact that he was a man incapable of inactivity. He was a man who hated to admit defeat. He achieved so much.

He was a scholarship boy in Queen's House at St. Peter's. He went from here to study Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, where he began to follow the interests in Biochemistry and Molecular Chemistry which he kept up for the rest of his life. In February 1966 he married Cindy: they had known each other from School days, and there can be no doubt of the security of their love. Its particular intensity came to be shared more widely only when their children Gael and Lindsay were born in 1972 and in 1975. Of course John Dronfield knew Barry from his schooldays; but it is eloquent testimony to his quality that, early in 1965, when it first became clear a vacancy would occur, the Head Master canvassed Barry Daniel for the post of Science Teacher in St. Olave's, an invitation which Barry accepted with alacrity. He proved such an effective School Master and leader of extracurricular activities that when in 1968 John Mitchell fell ill, Barry and Cindy were invited to run Beverley House on a temporary basis — a job they enjoyed immensely, and which was a foretaste for them of the work which lay ahead in the Senior School. It was soon apparent that the Junior School did not stretch his own scientific ability; and as the need arose Barry began to teach in the Senior School, helping with Chemistry and General Science classes up to O-level, until in the early 70s he was asked to teach an 'extra' A-level Biology class. By 1973 he had transferred to being a full-time member of the Science staff in St. Peter's, gradually coming to specialise in Chemistry. In the early-seventies he applied for, and was granted, a one-term sabbatical, during which he worked hard towards a further degree from the University of York. These efforts came to fruition in June 1976 with the granting of a B. Phil, (later an M.Sc.) for his thesis, "An investigation into the Potential Uses of Computers by Teachers of Secondary Level Chemistry".

In 1978, his obvious pastoral talents were recognised when Peter Gardiner offered him School House, then going through difficult times at the end of the dedicated House Mastership of Gordon Craine. From Barry's point of view, the chief of these difficulties was the absence of anywhere in the House for his family to live. They moved from Strensall to a School flat in St. Peter's Grove, and so began a time of almost complete absorbtion in the interests of pupils in their care. Barry sustained School House for three years in spite of the awkwardness of being a boarding House Master who did not live 'over the shop'. Here, incidently, he acheived some notoriety by asking Claire Lockey to be Head of School House — popularly supposed to have been the first ever Head Girl of a Boarding House at any Boys' Independent School. In 1981 Barry and Cindy took over Dronfield House from Keith and Margaret Coulthard, so enabling his whole family to become more intimately involved. "We try," he wrote, "to support and guide EACH person in the House as we would our own children." Somehow he found the time and energy to come very close to living out this ideal. His was no 'royal' we: Cindy was equally devoted to the job. Although House Mastering brought its unpleasantnesses, when some pupils would complain about his strictness and about his inability to treat any incident as if it were not important, the true measure of their care is the way in which all their 'family' has rallied round since Barry's death. At no time in his House Mastering did Barry lose sight of the paramount importance of academic work. His Chemistry teaching inspired — and continues to inspire — many pupils in the Science Sixth. This inspiration is surely born out of Barry's own conviction that "the skills and approaches required to solve the problems of Chemistry are akin to those which are needed in arriving at solutions to problems in the real world." The Chemistry Department had not found it easy to replace a man of the stature of Philip Harris; and sadly circumstances became more difficult following Gordon Craine's departure through ill-health. Nevertheless it did appear that more stable times were ahead when Barry was appointed Head of Department from September 1985, an appointment which, among other things, enabled him to oversee the first stages of the introduction of G.C.S.E. syllabuses and to begin upgrading the old Chemistry laboratories in the final stages of our renewal of Science facilities. His loss is deeply felt here.

He started climbing at School, and once he had started he went to the mountains as often as he was able to.

He first travelled to the Alps with Andy Bytheway when they were sixteen; and to the Dolomites shortly afterwards.

At Edinburgh he was part of a generation of hard winter climbers (including people like Dougal Haston and Robin Smith) which drove forwards the standards of what was thought possible. In Yorkshire, he helped put up some of the technically most difficult aid-routes in the Dales, on the overhang of Kilnsey Crag for example. He never lost this ability to pioneer: in the eighties, he took up caving. Within a very short time he and partners like Alan Bristow were pushing some of the most extreme routes under the Pennines using the most recent developments in Single Rope Technique. With the true instincts of a teacher, he shared this love of wild places with colleagues and with pupils. Professionals tell of the acuteness with which he could suggest improvements to equipment design.

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all culminated in major expeditions abroad — to the Sahara in 1978 and 1979, Iceland in 1979 and 1984, Norway in 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1986. In Richard Gilbert's words, "over the years Barry's enthusiasm has enabled parties of young explorers to break away from their secure and humdrum lives at home and sample life in the raw, in breathtakingly beautiful and remote regions of the world." Though he never made a great thing of it, Barry's election in November 1983 to a Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society, in recognition of his expedition work with young people, was a source of great pride. It is a continuing source of pride to his family that the Memorial Fund set up in his name will allow that work to go on.

He pushed himself hard so that whatever he did, he did well. And on the grounds that it is the only way to ensure something is done properly, he frequently did it himself. But almost all things were incidental, circumstantial, outside an essential core. His love of the mountains and his love of his family are the two things which unify Barry Daniel's life. The time, the place, and the manner of his death on Svartisen were cruelly not right. There was no dignity in it, nor anything like that. But, when we consider what else might have been, when we discern the patterns of his life and his thinking, we say, neither were these things wrong.

D.J.H.

Old Peterite Club Changes of Address 1987 Jacques C. A. J. 4 Taylors Close, Holtby, North Yorkshire.

YOl 3UU. King A. J. 111C Brighton Road, Hooley, Coulsdon, Surrey. CR3 3EG. Langstaff R. G. The Old Coach House, 51A Heworth Road, York. Y03 OAA. Leedham I. P. J. 6 Millfield Rise, Easingwold, York.

Lumley-Holmes B. The Old School House, 27 Main Street, Fulford, York. YOl 4PJ. Miers R. W. Water Meadows, Sand Hutton, York. Y04 1LA. Morris K. 15 Wellfield Court, Westburn, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne & Wear. NE40 4HA. Neely A. D. Audley House, Fernbank Road, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 8EG. Oglesby P. S. Old Thatch, Spratts Hatch Lane, Winchfield, Hampshire. RG27 8DD. Platts J. G. 47 Moor Mead Road, Twickenham, Middlesex.

TW1 1JS. Rainford T. C. 89 Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston. PR2 3LU. Reynolds A. G., O.B.E. 25 Trebovir Road, London, S.W.5. and 87 Sandown Court, Albert Road, Southport.

Rickman M. S. 8 Howbrook Close, High Green, Sheffield.

Robinson A. C. 17 Numa Court, Brentford Dock, Middlesex. TW8 8QG. Robinson A. Fit. Lt. R.A.F. Officers' Mess, R.A.F. North Luffenham, Oakham, Leicestershire. LE15 8RL. Robinson J. 50 Knapton Close, Strensall, York. Y03 5ZF. Rooms D. J. 34 Primrose Drive, Hull, North Humberside.

HU5 5NH. Ruddock G. F. 36 Robinson Court, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire. SG19 3EL. Shubrook D. C. Sqn. Ldr. M.A., R.A.F. (Ret'd) 27 Copeland Grove, Bingham, Nottingham. NG13 8SN. Smith G. D. 7 Harlow Pines, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

HG3 1PZ. Snowdon D. 116 Belper Lane, Belper, Derby. DE5 2UH. Sriharan Tharangini 9 Maidstone Road, Singapore 0513.

Tate D. Dean Oak Farmhouse, Dean Oak Lane, Leigh, Nr Reigate, Surrey. RH2 8PX. Walker C. M. S. 6 Beaverdyke, Blenheim Fields, Green Lane, Clifton, York. Y03 6ZG. Warren D. E. Wg. Cdr. "Rosemanley" High Street, Combe Martin, North Devon. EX34 OLH. Watson M. A. Victoria House, 5 Palanza Terrace, Bridlington. YOl5 3EF. Wishart N. R. Ashworth House, 8 Warwick Close, Sheriff Hutton, York. Y06 1QW. Youle A. Dr. 58 Blenheim Gardens, Havant, Hants. P09 2PN.

Ambler J. 7 Quarryside, Upgate, Louth, Lines. LN11 9JE. Andrews N. J. A. 7 Westbrook Green, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxford. 0X11 9QD. Bach P. F. 42 Homecrest House, Grosvenor Crescent, Scarborough. YOU 2LN. Barnish W. 8 Rue De Port Mahon, 75002 Paris, France.

Batty C. J. Moor Cottage, The Street, North Warnborough, Hampshire. RG25 1BL. Black M. J. 15 Stothard Road, Sheffield. S10 1RD. Brockbank C. T. 47 Ivy Crescent, Chiswick, London. W4 5NG. Brown A. C. "Brackenrigg", 8a Crossbeck Road, Ilkley, West Yorks. LS29 9JN. Brown K. C. Dr. 71 Cyprus Road, Faversham, Kent.

ME 13 8HB. Burn P. H. C. Ebrel Cottage, Quethiock, Liskeard, Cornwall. PL14 3SQ. Campbell A. P. Oak Tree House, St. Aidan's Court, Main Street, Fulford, York. YOl 4HJ. Campbell Catherine R. Oak Tree House, St. Aidan's Court, Main Street, Fulford, York. YOl 4HJ. Cole H. P. New House Farmhouse, Auchencloigh, Galston, Ayreshire. KA4 8NP. Cossins J. C. 8 Kingwell Road, Hadley Wood, Hertfordshire. EN4 OHY. Emsley D. White Roses, Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, Herts.

HR9 6DQ. Figge A. J. 44 Acacia Road, Milverton, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. CV32 6EQ. Fleming W. D. 60 Manor Road South, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey. KT10 OQQ. Gatiss H. Apartado Aereo 058642, Bogota, Colombia.

Gomersall A. 173 Cotefield Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. LU7 8D. Goodwin S. J., Mr. & Mrs 32 Derwent Avenue, Garforth, Leeds. LS25 1HN. Gray Q. 28 Ambrose Street, Fulford Road, York. YOl 4DR. Green D. G. 27 Carleton Green Close, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. WF8 3NN. Harding R. D. Hall Cottage, Foremarke, Nr. Repton, Derbyshire. DE6 6EJ. Headlam A. M. 202 Divinity Road, Oxford. OX4 1LS. Hindhaugh Sara E. 115A Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London. SW.18.

Holdsworth J. M. 5 Manor Garth, Wigginton, York. Y03 8WZ. Hudson L. R. 14 The Glebe, Badby, Nr. Daventry, Northants. NN11 6AZ. Hyde J. L. "Hyde-Away", 44 Algarth Rise, Pocklington, York. Y04 2HU. Jacques P. J. D. 4 Taylors Close, Holtby, North Yorkshire.

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Old Peterite Club Members Joining 10th July 1987 Kinnell, J. D., The Meads, Tollerton, York. Y06 2EB. Kirby, E. J., Pine Lodge, 10 South Crescent, Ripon, North Yorkshire. HG4 1SW. Klar, G., Clifton Croft, Clifton, York. Y03 6NA. Kssis, L. C , 6 Rue de Montreux, Lingolsheim 67380, France.

Lowes, B. W., "Ladymead", Dikelands Lane, Upper Poppleton, York. Y02 6JA. McCrimmon, Fiona E., 4 Homington Court, Albany Park Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey. KT2 5SP. McDonald, I., 2 Hillary Close, Longhoughton, Nr. Alnwick, Northumberland. NE66 3JW. McLean Steel D. J., 41 St. Olave's Road, Bootham, York.

Y03 7AL. Maloney, P. E., 127 Clifton, York. Y03 6BL. Miller, A. J., 13 Wenlock Drive, Escrick, York. Y04 6JB. Ogden, J. P., Leathley Grange, Leathley, Nr. Otley, West Yorkshire. LS21 2LA. O'Sullivan, M. R., 12 The Dell, Skelton, York. Y03 6XP. Owens M. P., Daisy Cottage, Kilburn, North Yorkshire. Y06 4AG. Pacey, Miranda S., Low House, Westerdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire. Y021 2DE. Parkes, Martin J., 14 Lister Way, Clifton, York. Y03 6NL. Peacock, W. J. R., Espersykes House, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire. YOl7 ORE. Pexton, Karen S., 147 Dikelands Lane, Upper Poppleton, York. Y02 6PJ. Plummer, M. L., 36 Muncastergate, York. Y03 9LA. Readman A., Pear Tree Cottage, Saxton, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. LS24 9PY. Reid, M., Raddon House, Fenwicks Lane, Fulford, York. YOl 4PL. Rhodes, J. C , Manor Fields, Ledsham, South Milford, Nr. Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Robinson, Emma E., Beverley House, 10 The Avenue, Clifton, York. Y03 6BW. Robson, Juliet E., Wintofts Farm, Lendales Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire. Y018 8ED. Scholes, C. S., 9 Northfield Avenue, Appleton Roebuck, York.

Y05 7EB. Seaton, Joanna L. C , 18 Westlands Grove, Stockton Lane, York. Y03 0EF. Stewart, S. R. D., South Garth, Tockwith, York. Y05 8PY. Stone, Lucy J. C , The Manor House, Tollerton, York. Y06 2EA. Summers Clare L. "Wainstones", 2 Mill Mount Court, York.

Y02 2BH. Summersgill, T. A., Clint Hill, Newton-on-Ouse, York. Y06 20Q. Tanner-Smith, R. J., "Aldersyde", Thirsk Road, Easingwold, North Yorkshire. Y06 3HJ. Wareham, P. F., 37 Elm Drive, Finningley, Doncaster. DN9 3EF. Walter, K. M., 158 Elderwood Avenue, Pelham, U.S.A. 10803.

Walton, C. J., "East Dene", Ravine Terrace, Roker, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.

Warrington, C. P. St. J., The Old Vicarage, Pocklington, York.

Wells-Cole, Emma K., The Red House, 700 Budshead Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon. PL6 5DY. Wensley, James W., The Fairway, Marsh Lane, Bolton Percy, York. Y05 7BA. Wharton, T. J. R., Depot House, Aberford, Leeds. LS25 3DA. White, Kirsteen M. J., 1 Hall Park, Heslington, York. YOl 5DT. Wood, P. A., 4 Grosvenor Terrace, Bootham, York. Y03 6AG. Woolley, J. A. D., c/o C. G. Darnell, 11 Trinity Avenue, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

Allen, J.H., 15 Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, York. Y03 6NP. Armstrong, A. T., 178 Revidge Road, Blackburn, Lanes.

Austin, D. M., 4 Little Meadows, Haxby, York. Y03 8YY. Aveyard, Alison J., 4 Hall Drive, Torrisholme, Morecambe, Lanes. LA4 6SX Bailey, G. P., 9 St. Peter's Way, Cogenhoe, Northampton.

NN7 1ND. Bennett, Katherine J., Station House, Maltongate, Thornton Dale, Nr. Pickering, North Yorkshire. Y018 7SE. Black, K. D., 5 King Harry Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire.

AL3 4AS. Blissett, M. J., 4 Galtres Grove, Shipton Road, York. Y03 6RG. Bowden, J. R., 2 Clifton, York. Y03 6AE. Broadway, G. S., Harewood Lodge, Main Street, Escrick, York. Y04 6JP. Burns, D. A., Bankside House, Castle Eden, Hartlepool, Cleveland. TS24 4SD. Carr, R. J., 117 Front Street, Haxby, York. Y03 8JH. Charalambides, P. K., 16 West Street, Bromley, Kent. BR1 1RF. Collinson, J. N., North Lodge Farm, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Y07 3SE. Comley, A. T., 29 Park Avenue, Darley Dale, Nr. Matlock, Derbyshire. DE4 2FX. Cooper, Rachel A., 11 Holly Tree Lane, Haxby, York. Y03 8YS Conaghan, D. N., 66 Cromer Street, Clifton, York. Y03 6DL. Crane, D., 5 Worcester Drive, Appletree Village, York. Y03 ONY. Darbar, A., 30 Bowrons Avenue, Wembley, London.

Davies, M. R., 159 York Road, Haxby, York. Y03 8HB. Dixon, G. R. M., Low Hall, Askham Bryan, York. Y02 3QU. Dixon, N. R., Moorhouse Farm, Raskelf, York. Y06 3LR. Duncan, Ceri J., 3 Clifton Dale, Clifton, York. Y03 6LJ. Evans, D. J. G., "The Cardinals", Mill Road, Crowle, South Humberside. DN17 4LW. Foster, M. H., 124 Shipton Road, York. Y03 6RR. Fricker, J. A., 27 New Walk Terrace, York. YOl 4LS. Gage, Victoria L., 54 School Lane, Fulford, York. YOl 4LS. Gill, Joanne E., 7 Woodlands Walk, Skipton, North Yorkshire.

BD23 1TZ. Gittins, R. C , 11B The Village, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire. LS23 7AR. Goodman, C. J., 7 Moorlands Road, Skelton, York. Y03 6X2.

Gorman, Louise T., 72 High Street, Skelton-in-Cleveland, Saltburn-by-the Sea, Cleveland. TS12 2EA. Greenstreet, Elizabeth H., 7 Manor Gate, Long Newton, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland. TS21 1DD. Gummery, C. D., 30 Water End, Clifton, York. Y03 6LP. Hall, D. G., Manor House, Strensall, York. Y03 5XS. Harris, L., 29 Hanbury Close, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN4 9AN. Hart, G. A., 17 The Vale, Skelton, York. Y03 6YH. Hobbs, Lesley J., 44 Oakdale, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

HG1 2LS. Houlden, Joslyn A., 8 Hempland Avenue, Stockton Lane, York. Y03 ODA. Houston, R. W. D., "Fair View", Skates Lane, Sutton-on-theForest, York. Y06 1HB. Howat, B. S., 14 Alwyne Grove, York. Y03 6RT. Howat, A. T. G., The Rectory, Church Lane, Skelton, York.

Y03 6XT. Hullis, S., 16 Bramble Dene, Woodthorpe, York. Y02 2RL. Hutchinson, Nicola J., Steanard House, Steanard Lane, Low Hopton, Mirfield, West Yorkshire. WF14 8HA. Jackson, Natasha A. S., Sonwood Close, Victoria Avenue, Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

Jacobs, Emma E., Chestnut House Farm, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York. Y06 1DZ. Julius, N., Bonfield Cottage, Meeting Lane, Litlington, Royston, Herts.

Kettlewell, W. O., "Angelsway", Knedlington, Howden, Goole. DN14 7ER.

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ANNA Anna sat down on the cold stair — listening. She heard his regular footsteps fade and die in the cold air of night. Until the sound of the door closing floated up to her, she did not dare look at the small object in her hand.

It was nothing, really — just a small plastic tube with a needle in one end — God, how she hated injections!

Ever since she was tiny she had done. For a moment she glanced up at the weak beam of pale blue light that filtered through the murky skylight above her, before looking back at the tube. Her eyes were held as the clear liquid refracted the dim evening light.

She shivered — it was cold. This time two months ago she would have been at Jon's house, probably cuddled up to him on the sofa. She could still hear his bewildered words, "You? A druggie? But why?" She grimaced as the words echoed in her brain like blows from a hammer. She had stopped crying weeks ago, but she still missed him. There was a new love in her life. Her hand slipped into the pocket of her skirt, and felt around expectantly, before withdrawing, empty, and resting on the cold stone. She swore — penniless again. She looked at the needle, a long, thin glinting piece of metal. It would be her first needle, she had always snorted before. Anna could still remember the first time she had taken the stuff — in the toilets at school, with another girl. She remembered the crumpled foil, floating in the pan and refusing to sink. She could still hear the voice of the teacher, who caught her, screaming at her to stop — and then the quiet voice of the headmaster; asking her to leave the school for good. But she didn't care any more — she didn't need all that rubbish anyway. Then there were her parents — they were so angry, so ashamed. And they had rejected her. She didn't need them either — could manage on her own. The time had come — she knew it. She held the needle up before her eyes, and watched it from every angle, noting every precise detail as the light was reflected and bent into many new shapes. It was quite pretty, really, and gave you a wonderful sensation. It was like... it was like... nothing on earth. Wonderful — like being made of liquid light. Everything around was so beautiful and exciting. But the feeling always wore off again. Headache, depression. Then you need more, but that's okay. There's plenty around — you just have to find it.

Oh well, here goes.

She rolled up the sleeve of her grimy blouse, revealing her arm. She gently put the needle against her bare skin. It was like a kiss — a cold, loveless kiss. She jabbed it in, sucking in a breath as pain shot through her arm.

She felt a sudden panic. There was an intruder, a foreign entity forcing its way into her body. It shouldn't be there — but she could not stop. She watched as the clear liquid flowed silently into her blood. Then it was all gone. The needle fell away and rolled down a few stairs before coming to rest. Anna stood up, a trickle of blood running down her arm. Suddenly the stairs became electric and bright, and the light was yellow, red — and colours she had never seen before. She was floating upwards, towards the flat roof. She found herself outside, facing the city in the cold, raw air. She could fly. She could fly away from Jon and her parents, and this concrete forest, and never come back. She could fly.

A.P.N.D.

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FROSTBITE Suddenly, without warning comes the shattering crescendo of pain, as the cold freezes the blood in the fingers to match the brain's inactivity.

All movement is lost, all sense of direction gone, winter takes a turn for the worse and the blizzard returns to cloud our vision once more.

Numbness, a curious feeling. We think because we feel no discomfort that all must be well, what a surprise it is to glance down and see our fingers missing. I heard ignorance was bliss, but no-one sai d the inactivity could be permanent until it was too late, foolish youth does not mean missing out on harsh winters.

Mother used to tell me to wrap up well, so I withdrew within myself, unaware that my outer self was unprotected, soon to fall victim to my own stupidity. I took my youth too seriously, in an attempt to grow up fast.

Oh yes I learnt from my mistakes, but not before my digits disappeared.

M.V.G.W

The Giant

Leatherback

There was a soft knock on my chalet door. A delicate waif-like Malay boy was standing in the dim light of the porch.

"Turtle on the beach," he said, grinning.

"On this beach right here?" I asked.

"Yes, many people there already."

"Right, I'm coming. Thank you."

He grinned again and ran off down the dark path leading to the sea. Before long I was stumbling along the same path, tightly grasping my torch and looking forward with the simple enthusiasm of a tourist to seeing the amazing sight of a giant sea-turtle laying her eggs in the sand. I had read about it in the glossy brochures and had heard all about it from the local people but, although I had waited for a week at the 'Merantau Inn', no turtle had come ashore at night despite the fact that it was supposed to be the height of the turtle season. Now, though, it seemed that my patience was being rewarded.

I reached the sea and saw a pool of light and activity a little way up the beach. The sand felt dry and cool, washing over my flip-flops and in between my toes, as I made my way along the otherwise deserted beach. At first I could only drift around the outside of the tight group and try to catch a glimpse of this mysterious creature which the sea had delivered. Then I found a sufficient gap in the crowd and squeezed in.

The turtle was lying monumentally still on the sand, her body facing towards the trees, away from the sea. Her charcoal grey, pebble-smooth shell, ridged like some giant starfruit, was perfectly streamlined to suit her life in the ocean. Each flipper, a powerful oar blade in her more natural element, lay strangely ineffective on the sand. Only her head showed signs of life, occasionally twitching. Like her shell it was dark, mottled with white, merging into almost complete white on the underside of her neck. She moved slightly, heavily, and suddenly a jet of sand shot out from her tail end. She was digging a hole for her eggs.

I looked up and saw the smooth, flat faces of the local villagers flickering in the torchlight. Some knelt, others stood bent forward, all chattering excitedly, frequently laughing loudly at some joke or other. The women stood slightly apart, but also joining in with the joking and exclaiming. Some carried little children but many were slender young girls, clad in batik sarongs. Perhaps they had come to be blessed with the turtle's fertility.

As I looked round and took in more of the scene, I noticed two European tourists, a man and a woman, standing at the back of the crowd. The man, wearing sports shorts and a T-shirt bearing the name of an expensive hotel further up the coast, had a bulky camera round his neck. The woman, dressed in a tracksuit, was clutching a less ostentatious camera, one of those that are easy to operate and require you to simply press a button. Excitement showed plainly in their faces. This was an Experience. They would be able to capture the whole thing on film, take it back to their affluent friends and talk endlessly about the Leatherback's fantastic size and the tremendous sight of her laying the eggs. in

I felt a great surge of sympathy for the helpless turtle lying there, ponderously flicking up the loose sand, painfully digging the hole. She would have to suffer the humiliation of laying her eggs publicly, in the midst of this lighthearted crowd, for whom the whole episode seemed just a pleasant diversion in the normal rhythm of their lives.

After some time the hole was ready and the animal settled herself down again. There was a cry from a section of the crowd when someone spotted the first egg. A man leaned forward with a plastic sack into which he promptly placed the soft white ping pong ball. Each time another was produced with great effort and picked up indifferently by the man to be stowed away. I was intrigued. What was he doing? He told me in broken English that the government collected the eggs and put them in hatcheries where the baby turtles could hatch out safe from their many predators, including man no doubt, for whom turtle eggs were a great delicacy and fetched a high price in the local market. This way, the hatchlings would at least stand a chance of getting as far as the sea.

"The turtle is endangered species," he said earnestly. "We must protect."

He allowed the onlookers to hold and feel the eggs. The young Malay girls held out their hands, each eager to hold this symbol of fertility.

The turtle was obviously under great strain. Small globules of mucus oozed from the corners of her eyes, and ran down her face, giving her a mournful appearance. Her small, round eyes stared sadly in front and she looked so full of suffering, so stranded, that I could have wept with her. The unfeeling crowd mercilessly subjected her to the glare of their torchlights and greedy hands jerked forward to touch and stroke her shell and head.

At last she had come to the end. She was exhausted but could not rest yet. After a brief pause, she wearily heaved her great weight to turn round and crawl painfully back to the sea. The bright light confused and dazzled her for a moment as she tried to locate the direction of the water. As she dragged herself laboriously down the sandy slope, the crowd urged her on, beckoning with their beams of light, and so confusing her even more. Many times she came within a metre or so of the waves and, to our intense disappointment, turned round, misled by the swinging torches.

Finally, her front flippers felt the water and she was carried by the waves into familiar territory. We watched reverently while she disappeared like a queen into the heart of the South China Sea where she belonged and where she would remain peacefully until the time came for her to repeat the process.

It was at that moment that I felt an immense empathy with this ancient, noble creature. I realised that I too sometimes had to suffer under the public gaze of insensitive people, people who could never hope to understand what I was trying to do, how I was trying to live my life. They tried to help but succeeded only in annoying and hurting me even more. Yet the turtle was more fortunate. She could return to the sea to swim aimlessly, safe from stares and pointing fingers. She could wallow in tranquillity and enjoy life unobserved, undisturbed.

I stood watching, sighing at the moon, the water lapping round my ankles, and I was suddenly filled with deep envy; envy for this beautiful sea turtle who had the rare opportunity to escape and live quietly alone.

T.S.

REFORMATION Lost in a maze, survivors twist multilated souls into an air of uneasiness.

Tormented bodies in a prism of truth Inside the mansion of the spirits, a servant waits upon his master with naked eyes.

Thrust into the pulpit, he takes charge, and delivers us from ignorance.

SONG AND DANCE MAN Sleazily he comes forward with a handful of shame.

Blending vision and illusion a master at word games.

Without time to share alone, he sneaks a sideward glance, calling us with his guitar, beckoning with his dance.

M.J.H. iv

COMETHETHAW Arriving at our destination, now able to shake the snow from our boots, and clear the frost from our fingers, we reach for warmth, aware at last, that it is within our grasp.

Is spring close at hand?

The numbness from the cold disappears, as our circulation returns, but not round and round, but rather straight ahead, as we wade through knee high snow, which gradually melts as we proceed.

Ski-like perception, as we glide through the trees into the open spaces, greeen grass now snowing through, was not that the sun I saw peek from behind the clouds?

M.V.G.W.

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The Death-Cycle As a breeze ripples across the meadow, Carrying with it the scent of death and decay, A restless blade in innocence foretells its destruction, And the demise of everything else, one day.

High above, a hawk and lark in deadly sport Engage, circling on waves of sundown air; The hawk strikes: icy blood torrents from its prey, Another death - witnessed only by rabbit and hare.

From broken limbs of elms, the life-sap drains From hedgerow, plant and flower too.

Scorched by the sun, drowned by the rains, Nothing survives nature's cleansing purges.

What strange affair, this perpetual devastation, Whereby nature brings its own reincarnation.

T.C.T. (IVL)

7 Was Born In The USA " "I was born in a small town in the Shenandoah Valley not far from the 'Skyline Drive" on 21st April 1952. My folks had lived and worked their whole lives in that town and Pop was fierce proud of our family's hometown. Like all young lads I dreamed about being many things, but what I really wanted, was for me to be a defender of freedom and democracy, whatever form that might take. When I was nine, there was big trouble at the local factory 'cos three fellas had started picking on a black guy and then the other blacks joined in and before the sheriff knew what was happening, we had a full force race riot on our hands. Now it came to a trial and my pop sided with the blacks and him being a lawyer and all, he got them cleared. After that though there were a lot o'folks never spoke to us nor had any dealings with us."

"When I was 14, me and my folks moved to The City. Pop had been offered a job some time ago as legal adviser for a big corporation there but 'Frisco was a long way away and he was happy in his hometown. Since the riot though things had changed and reluctantly Pa decided it might be best if we moved. Me, I was mad as hell and just wanted something to take it out on. It didn't seem fair to me that people should be punished for the colour of their skin; and why in the hell take it out on folks of your own colour. Boy, was I taught a thing or two a couple of years later! At that time somebodyelse could have been fighting in 'Nam for all the impact it had on us as a family; "and besides" we said "it'll be over inside 6 months"." "Like most kids of that age I began to look at girls. There was one, Betty Durant was her name, not great in the looks department but she was there in the brains. We'd go to the cinema a lot together and sometimes in summer we'd sit on the wall in front of our house and watch the last rays of the sun glint off the Golden Gate Bridge."

"In 1968 I was 6'2" and 1701b so when I enlisted I was tried out for the Green Berets. My boyish enthusiasm made me sure I was going to win the war for America and I was even more sure of myself when I finished the training. By that time I was hellish powerful built, my stamina had increased and I had been taught to kill a man with anything from an AK-47 to a ballpoint pen. I had been untaught one thing. I had been taught not to think. Don't think, just do was the first law of survival we were taught. Even so nothing daunted my innocent spirit. We were defending a group of innocent people from a commie invasion. It was a clear-cut case of black and white, right?"

"Wrong! If'Nam taught me nothing else it taught me that everything and everyone in this world is a shade of gray.

Paler and darker shades, granted, but still never black and white. Nor was it the face to face conflict I had expected. It was a case of hearing a whizz and seeing a fella go down staring at the shirt on his chest as it turned a sickly brown, of watching your best friend being swept off his feet by a 4x8 and his stomach, shredded and torn, slip down the bark of a tree, and as for the fact that you were wearing some part of half the original platoon on your shirt; within a month you weren't aware of the fact any longer or even how many more had been killed by your side."

"Sure, there were perverts in the ranks who raped and pillaged, but they were as much outcasts as they would have been back home. There were even necktie parties which would have done the Wild West proud, although their victims were as often officers as perverts.''

"Revenge on the V.C.s was not sweet after a couple of weeks; I'd seen too many good men finance it with their lives. To see a Huey fly over an area, let loose its "dragon" and watch the V.C.s bolt from the undergrowth like scared rabbits to be cut down in cold blood, did nothing to me."

"By the time I finished my 12 month tour of duty I was impervious to feelings, an emotional void. Even when I returned home to find Betty had married it was as if my mind was not in my body but floating in space, observing the scene as a third party. I had hoped my job prospects would be good but they weren't. I ended up as a salesman in a department store."

"It was about a year later that the nightmares began. They didn't creep up on me slowly but suddenly the pent up emotions of the past 2 years burst out. I lost my job over it and was even assigned to a V.A. hospital. Right through the 70's, while films portrayed vets as psychos, I was in that hospital, and into the mid-80's by which time we were almost being accepted and were even being portrayed as heroes. Three weeks ago I was discharged from the hospital.

The nightmares are still there but I can handle them now. Today is Thursday, 15th May in the year of our Lord 1986. If I wake tomorrow I will have lived through another night of torment."

"God forbid!"

Click.

A.D.P. (IVL)

CHILD IN TIME All my posters have fallen down now.

The pellet gun still leans against the wall, And pop stars smile out teeth now black and long dead.

Neat ordered records hide in an out-of-date collection Which grew up with rows of books Some read, some rejected.

Resurrected girls cling to stone with tacky blueness And piles of comics hold up the walls of youth While bare tits and fluoride smiles fade distant dusty pasts.

Scuffed football in the corner recalls memories of sounds and smells Never to come again.

And in the doorway stands a man who cries.

D.A.C. vu

The Slide It sits, its cast iron frame straining on the grass. The worn patch around its sides show where children once ran round for 'one more go'. The shiny metal of the chute glints in the sun and worn steps, their once green paint flaked off, lead back to the ground where, abruptly, they end. A loose spar dangles from its uppermost rivet giving the whole thing a jaunty, cock-eyed look about it, like an old sea captain, now retired. A puddle of murky water, fast evaporating in the summer sun, sits in the badly designed 'well' at the bottom, lurking, waiting for an unsuspecting child in shorts to whizz, splash, yuk.

But none comes...

Nearby, an old set of swings, now reduced to one, creaks in a freak gust of wind. The battered seat (once iron, now plastic) dangles from one chain - the other wrapped around the crossbar from countless spins around it. A loose stud on the seat waits for an unsuspecting child to swing, cut, yuk.

But none comes...

The boldly coloured red seesaw perches precariously on the grass. It too has bright yellow seats, engraved with lovers' initials. A protruding nail which once held it waits for an unsuspecting child to sit, poke, yuk.

But none comes...

And the roundabout, oh how it ran, spinning round, daring them to jump off and onto it as it continued its repetitive path. A loose board in the wooden floor waits for an unsuspecting child to jump, crash, yuk.

But none comes...

But it is the slide which imposes itself on the surroundings now, daring the others to try and takes its custom. A child will always want a slide, it bravely in green flaky paint. I am the cornerstone of the playground, I reign over all.

You will rot and be vandalised but they leave me to myself - they dare not challenge my supreme power, I am Lord.

"It sez 'ere that we've gotta flatten this playground, Boss." yells a navvy. "How do yer want it done?"

"Better use the JCB's for the equipment and get that crane on order for the rest, Paddy." comes back the reply.

All morning they plough through the once great area of children's memories and smiling faces. The dangerous seesaw is the first to go, crumpled and tattered with the roaring JCB 's all over it until it submits.

Soon after they claim another victim - the roundabout. It has its once firm concrete crushed and its dangerous wooden floor crumpled until finally the central core of cast iron gives way, to leave a gaping hole where once children had spun with glee. It too had been forced into submission. vin

"I can't pull them swings down with this thing," yells Mick. "They just won't budge."

The JCB strains with its jaws round half a load but the swings stand proud. They stay defying the slide, in the position of all their life. At the angle it is stuck, it gestures, challenging the slide to do better.

But no, oh no, a hefty blast from a wadge of dynamite and the swings totter and fall, exhausted, to the ground. The navvies look on, pleased to have finally won the battle, and settle down with their mugs of tea. The swings are quiet with submission.

"I haven't been on one these for years!" shouts Seamus as he mounts the steps to the summit. "Here I go Geronimo!"

WHIZZ, SPLASH, YUK. "Anyone who laughs is fined a days wages!" he yells. "Now pull that ruddy slide down and let's get on with the job in hand. Tea break's over".

"B ring one of them JCB s over here..."

But none comes.

A.N.L. (IVR)

Pour peindre une riviere Peindre d'abord la vallee Avec un lit Pour la course de la riviere.

Peindre ensuite Le del bleu clair Sans nuages.

Peindre la terre, l'herbe Les arbres verdoyants, odorants, parfumes Avec le vent qui fait De petites susurrations par les branches Ensuite S'asseoirsurlarive La rive ou l'herbe reste Toujours humect ee de rosee S'asseoir la...

Se reposer...

Ciel bleu et chaleur torride Essayer de depeindre les images, Formes imprecises, changeantes S'evanouissant.

Puis Peu a peu permettreal'eau fraiche tranquille paisible decouler des'infiltrersonlit Le soleil pur se reflete Comme des milliers de points dansants sur un fond bleu fonce Se servir du pinceau Delicatement avec assiduite pour silhouetter le "profil" de la course de l'eau courant Jaillissante Ruisselante Montrer bien la campagne Blanche et silencieuse Montrer bien les reflets brillants sur l'eau verdatre . . .

Enfin graver les caracteres de votre signature dans un coin du tableau Et laisser soigneusement laisser le cours d'eau Entrer dans les gravures ...

P.M.T. (4R) IX

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"SPONSORED WALK" Such luck, I say to myself on the track where I'm lost in a dream of the summer alone and high up on the moors in a spring of the year that's unclouded and so far unbroken How long can it hold now? - this morning, this weather, this walk in which everything's finding its place - all the swift hours of the curlew and grouse and the low flying fighters. At last far away down the road the small figures are moving across my long lens, like some dust that is dancing at first till I focus and know them. I lazily shoulder my pack to walk my place, and regret that I must turn my back on the view, and I wait, till the first lot run past me, all smiling, all greeting me, everyone having what seems like a treat as I watch them go through; and I tell them the distance they've done, where we are, what the time is, what's forecast, how far to the snack, to the checkpoint, to dinner, to Helmsley. The turf of the track puts a spring into everyone's step and the feeling so far is that no-one will find that the distance is too much to do.

Luck lasts; at this point in the sun on the moors where I hand out the sweets and respond to their joking and talk there are five miles behind them and now only fifteen to go; and the groups that have changed are beginning to gel as they know they'll depend on their mates to enjoy - or to finish - the walk.

I join them, and plod with the dog at the back till we pause For a drink on the road above Boltby. There, numbers are checked and the radios crackle and fuss as we try to locate half a dozen who seem to be missing. From eight miles ahead there's some news that's come back to be passed on to Barry. It said that the leaders are already there and the markers are late: and these first ones are moving so fast that our timings are wrecked.

But we've scope to adapt; all it means is that I get no food on the drive round to Rievaulx. The last uphill track is a flog under unshaded sun; and I wonder what everyone's feet will be like on these ruts as they harden and bake in the heat, in the five hour wait I'm expecting till Dick and his dog follow everyone up to this view of the castle. Their mood for the most part's elation, but thirty or forty are mad from a three mile diversion they took until Don put them right and the three coming back. If they ever discover who turned round the sign in the forest, that (culprit) will find that he's earned him a terrible thumping. Yet specially for this lot the sight of the castle is good - just a steep sided gully that's bad for their blisters and knees: then a path round a field, where the fit ones break into a run and the rest of us limp and feel sunburnt and thirsty, and wonder just who built a stile instead of a gate in a fence in the twentieth mile then arrival, the car-park, the coaches, the food: and the sympathy shown to us all means the tiredness is rapidly healed.

DJ.H.

XI

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Pour faire le portrait

d'un

Zebre

Peindre d'abord une grande cage solide avec une porte ouverte peindre ensuite quelque chose de joli quelque chose de delicieux quelque chose de vif quelque chose de special pourle zebre placer ensuite la toile par terre dans l'herbe ou dans le zoo se cacher sans rien dire sans bouger...

Parfois le zebre arrive vite mais il peut aussi bien mettre de longues heures avant de se decider Ne pas se decourager attendre attendre s'il le faut pendant des annees Quand le zebre arrive s'il arrive observer le plus profond silence attendre que le zebre entre dans la grande cage et quand il est entre fermer doucement la porte avec le pinceau puis effacer un a un tous les barreaux en ayant soin de ne toucher aucune des rayures du zebre Faire ensuite le portrait de 1' herbe et faire les portraits des arbres et peindre le vert feuillage la poussiere du soleil alors vous arrachez tout doucement une des rayures du zebre et vous collez votre nom dans un coin du tableau xn

G.H.A. (4R)