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THE PETERITE 1992-1993

No. 410

Contents PAGE

PAGE

Review of the Year

2

Swimming

55

Prizewinners

6

Fencing

55

Results

7

Cricket

56

House Reports

8

Tennis

62

Senior Common Room

16

Athletics

64

Chapel

17

Boat Club

66

Combined Cadet Force

18

Oxford Cup

70

Music

20

GIRLS' GAMES

71

Drama

25

Cambridge Cup

71

Comic Relief Day

26

Netball

72

Clubs and Activities

28

Hockey

74

Travel

30

Squash

76

Peterswalk 1993

40

Swimming

76

Words and Pictures

42

Cross-Country

77

SPORTS -

BOYS' GAMES

48

Tennis

77

Rugby

48

Rounders

79

Hockey

53

Library & Archives

80

Squash

53

Old Peterite Section

81

Cross-Country

54

Tite photograph Editor: D. S.

on page 20 is by kind permission

of the Dean and Chapter of York.

Newman.

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REVIEW OF THE YEAR Below we print extracts Commemoration Speech:

from

the

Headmaster's

Philosophy A significant and enjoyable part of my job as Headmaster is to meet prospective pupils and their parents and to show them round the School. Two rather tricky questions are often put to me. I am sometimes asked, "What are your views on discipline?'. I resist the temptation to say out of perversity that I am against it, and I go on to talk about a structured and happy environment in which crime and punishment fortunately do not loom large. A harder nut to crack is the second query, 'What is your School philosophy?'. Here I share the view of John Rae, mentioned for the second time this morning and the writer of the recently published Delusions of Grandeur, an autobiographical account of his Headmastering years. Like him I am not particularly strong on theories and am essentially more a pragmatist, hoping that my day-to-day decisions across a whole spectrum of responsibilities go towards producing a School that is both successful and purposive. I tell my parent-questioners that my philosophy adds up to this: high academic endeavour and achievement with teaching of quality; a full and rich life outside the classroom with many opportunities for our pupils to realise their best potential in sport, music and much else; a happy School atmosphere which can only be achieved within a framework of discipline; and something more — that moral purpose conveyed by our Christian traditions and worship and by a staff concerned and caring for every individual boy and girl. How then has the last year measured up to these demanding ideals and standards?

Academic Results First the academic sphere. Last summer our public examination results at both A-Level and G.C.S.E. were better than ever. The A-Level pass rate of over 9 5 % , with 51 % of grades at A and B, and a G.C.S.E. pass rate of 92% were outstanding, and it was no surprise that we emerged 160th in the Financial Times league table of 1,000 top state and independent Schools, far above all our significant regional competitors. In addition eight pupils have gained Oxbridge places, with Christopher Braganza being given a choral award to Clare College, Cambridge.

Another indicator of our academic standing has been the continuing development of the Alcuin Library, its greater pupil use, its enhanced stock, its computerised systems, and the considerable input of our full-time librarian, Avril Pedley.

performed. However, I believe that all that is attempted here should be done wholeheartedly, and it is good indeed to record splendid success in a number of areas. Our rugby football results continue to improve, and I congratulate Paddy Stephen and his players for a season with as many matches won as lost at first team level. A particular achievement was our victory against Bradford Grammar School in last autumn's Under-17 Competition. I subsequently received the following letter from L. W. Bentley, past president of Yorkshire Rugby Football Union:

I should like to congratulate your under-17 rugby XV squad and the staff responsible, not merely for winning the trophy at the first attempt, but for their overall behaviour on and off the pitch, their very high standard of play, courage and determination and their exemplary sportsmanship Supporters of rugby football were as enthusiastic and proud in recognition of your team as you must be at St. Peter's.

That says much for the standards of Peterite sports in general and the spirit in which they are played.

Our cricketers are also achieving success with a strong eleven commended more than once in the columns of The Daily Telegraph and with two centuries scored by Richard Musgrave and two by the team captain, Michael Davies.

Indeed Michael's 167 against Bradford Grammar School was the highest score in the School's cricketing history.

South Africa last December was a memorable experience and excellently conceived and put together by David Kirby. It was an equally rich experience for my wife and myself to meet up with the team for some of their matches, two of which were played against elevens from the townships. The beauties of Hilton College in the heart of the Natal Midlands; the shanty towns stretching to the horizon outside East London and the other big cities; a day's cricket played in the shadow of Table Mountain; the rubbish dumps next to wealthy suburbs being scavenged by destitutes and cripples; the sophistication of Cape Town and its waterfront: a welter of experiences and memories which will give all of us who were out there a compelling interest in the fortunes of that beautiful country as the events of the coming months unfold.

Our rowing also remains strong; entries and successes at various regattas have been legion; and we congratulate the VIII on once again having been selected and having competed at Henley.

The Arts Sport As to our extra-curricular life you would not thank me for a dry recital of matches won and concerts

The musicians have also had a busy year, and standards of choir, band and orchestras have never been higher. The recent Associated Board exams, with fourteen

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distinctions and nine merits, is testimony to this. North America now beckons — 5.00 a.m. next Wednesday.

Andrew Wright has our congratulations on his achievements and our good wishes for the tour which will surely be a marvellous experience for the seventy members of the party. Why not give them a warm sendoff, not necessarily on Wednesday morning but by coming to the pre-tour concert in the School this coming Monday evening at 7.30 p.m.?

I must mention Ian Lowe's powerful production of Othello with fine performances from many but especially from Christopher Braganza and Jack-Patrick Weatherall.

games, the individual sports, the musical and drama disciplines, the cadet camps, the clubs, the holiday expeditions, the sponsored walks when the School invariably rises to the challenge — all these and more contribute to a full and satisfying educational experience.

Happy School You will recall that the third pillar of my rather rickety philosophical structure is the happy School atmosphere within a disciplined framework. Perhaps Headmaster's are not best placed to take the School temperature, to pronounce as to whether the School's pupils are content or not. Suffice to say that my working life is not dominated by problems arising from disciplinary lapses or victimised students. No School can ever complacently claim that no pupil is ever bullied and that no offence against its rules is ever committed. But I do not believe that we would achieve our results (results in the broadest sense of the word) if indiscipline were rampant and if too many boys and girls were 'creeping like snail unwillingly to School'.

I hope, to adapt John Major's phrase, that we are a School at ease with itself. If this is so, then how is it achieved?

I believe that it comes from the care and consideration of us the staff: attempting to treat our pupils with a respect for them as individuals, making clear to them what we believe is important in standards of decency and behaviour, exercising our authority with firmness when necessary but with fairness and understanding at all times.

Outdoor Pursuits I would add three further illustrations of our resourcefulness and energy: renewed interest and activity in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, with thanks here to John Owen-Barnett (only the other week a third year pupil, having completed his DoE first aid course, acted heroically before the ambulance arrived in resuscitating and caring for an elderly person who had collapsed in the street); David Hughes's mountaineering and hill-walking club with an active programme and amembership embracing present pupils, parents and Old Peterites; and Peterswalk '93, ably organised by John Shaw, with £12,000 raised for York Against Cancer and cheerful (and for some painful) participation of all 480 boys and girls in the twenty-mile trek along the river from Boroughbridge to York. The whole picture — the team 3

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Values What of the fourth support — the significance of our Christian tradition and the transmission of spiritual and moral values? I must mention first in this context the visit to us earlier in the term of Lord Coggan, former Archbishop of York and of Canterbury. Despite his fullness of years his strengths are as apparent now as in his time of office: a compelling address to the whole School in morning Chapel, and an inspirational sermon and presiding over our Confirmation later on the same day. His impact was electric, and this surely says something also of our pupils who do not treat Chapel and what it stands for with disdain. The two hundred who take Communion or receive a blessing at our Sung Eucharist and the care with which our Chaplain's words are heeded are significant signs of our pupils' commitment to and consideration of things beyond the temporal.

Here we are touching on other matters of relevance.

Where do young people pick up their sense of right and wrong? How much is this the task of the School? How much comes from formative years, from family, from peers, from the media — TV, cinema, newspapers? John Patten seemed to be saying a few months ago that the problem should be tackled by strengthening Religious Studies syllabuses. I recognise his concern but would be cautious in considering such a prescriptive remedy. Young people learn differences between right and wrong as much by example as by precept: the notion of preaching to pupils what is right and what is wrong can be counter-productive.

I do not think that morality can be 'taught' by specific teachers in particular curriculum subjects. It is hopefully

'caught' through the relationships which characterise a School's quality of life as a community: relationships between pupil and pupil, pupil and teacher, teacher and parent. The teachers, and I necessarily as Head, set the tone, the moral framework within which our pupils grow and develop. This moral atmosphere, this sense of community, is what the School can contribute to their moral development. Knowledge, skills and values are, at least to some extent, conveyed through the curriculum.

Biology, courses in personal and social education, Religious Studies, English Literature, History, Geography, and more, all play their part. But values are also picked up at home and in society as well as at School.

I hope, however, that a School environment such as ours here can reinforce these values. Our Christian tradition and worship underpin them, and we, the teachers, have a huge responsibility in attempting to convey them by example, with understanding and respect and, indeed, with love.

As I said earlier, pragmatism rather than philosophy is my stamp. To sum up the year: we have a School which is full at all points and with a competitive entry; we have a flourishing boarding community which this September is expected to expand rather than to contract (absolutely against the marked trend nationally of boarding decline); we have excellent public examination results; we have a busy and successful extra-curricular life; we have good standards of discipline and generally happy pupils with little victimisation by one of another and considerable tolerance within the student body of the odd ball and eccentric. All this reflects standards of teaching and pastoral care of a high professional order.

Flies in the ointment?

Are there then any flies in the ointment? I hope that our boarding side will continue strong in spite of social changes and contraction of the armed forces, both of which could constitute a long-term threat. Also we cannot be complacent about the lure for some of 16-plus education in the maintained sector with its easier, more casual routines, its fewer demands and obligations for students and the absence of tuition fees. Fortunately any threat to our sixth form from this quarter is more than met both by the quality of the educational experience which we offer and by significant recruitment into the St. Peter's sixth form from elsewhere. It is important in considering such a potential threat that we do not compromise on what we stand for and what we achieve.

We have something popular, worthwhile and distinctive to offer, and I believe that we shall retain our strong appeal at the 16 to 18 stage with our different, more demanding and successful sixth form experience.

The Staff Reflection on the professionalism of teachers is a suitable cue for me to head homewards. We are fortunate at St. Peter's that none of our teaching staff is leaving this year. I pay tribute to their skills, their concern for their pupils and their dedication to this School and what it represents. Our achievements are due to them and they have my heartfelt thanks. My thanks also to our Second Master, Don Hamilton, for all his counsel and support; to the Master of St. Olave's, Trevor Mulryne, for his positive and sensitive leadership of our flourishing Junior School; and to our Bursar, Brian Jelbert, for his careful, efficient and effective management of our financial and related arrangements. I acknowledge also how much we owe to our administrative, catering and maintenance staffs and thank them warmly for their full commitment to the School and its well-being.

There are also one or two other special thanks to give: Darren Richmond who has helped us valuably in various capacities this year before he embarks on his graduate teacher training; to Debbie Westgate for so efficiently running our girls' games during Wendy Newton's absence; and to Jim Mooney who has been a pleasant and effective member of staff during Liz Stephen's maternity leave.

The Ending Now at last the brilliant ending. In fact, it may be regarded as somewhat low-key, but it is nonetheless relevant as a summing-up of this School's purpose and achievement. Last September I received a letter from a pupil about to begin a worthwhile 'gap' year before university. It was only two sentences long but said much: As I depart abroad I feel that I must write to thank you and the other members of staff for making my time at St. Peter's so happy and fulfilling. I really do appreciate all the help I have been given, and I look forward to the future with confidence knowing that I am well prepared for the outside world.

Ladies and gentlemen, if Schools, like businesses, now need mission statements, then, to use some further jargon, that will do nicely.

The preacher at the Commemoration Service in The Minster was the Reverend Colin Semper, Canon of Westminster and formerly Head ofB.B. C. Radio Religious Broadcasting.

The guest of honour at Prize-giving was Sir Marcus Fox, M. P. for Shipley and Chairman of the Conservative backbenchers' 1922 Committee.

PRIZEWINNERS THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN:

Senior Junior

Christopher Braganza Samantha Carter Christopher Braganza John Lee

WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR THEOLOGY TOYNE PRIZE FOR EUROPEAN HISTORY GEOGRAPHY PRIZES:

Senior Junior

James Fieldsend Molly Tyler-Childs Michael Davies Hugh Shedden Michael Davies Andrew Wallis Christopher Braganza

L. C. LE TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS THE FRIENDS OF ST. PETERS PRIZE FOR BUSINESS STUDIES POLITICS PRIZE SKRENTNY PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITING BRIAN HOLBECHE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR A CRITICAL ESSAY JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY: IVth Form Illrd Form

Jonathan Reeves Clare Gordon Christopher Braganza

JOHN CROOK PRIZE FOR POETRY THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES:

Senior Junior

Christopher Braganza Catherine Hopkinson Richard Collier Christopher Braganza Lucy Sampson Jack-Patrick Weatherall

ROBIN SHANNON MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR SPOKEN ENGLISH RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DRAMA

ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH:

Senior Junior

Emma Page Rachel Harran Timothy Dunn Timothy Dunn John Crisp Jon Lacy-Colson Laura Clark John Crisp John Crisp Richard Harran

FRENCH ESSAY PRIZE GERMAN PRIZE MATHEMATICS PRIZE B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR BIOLOGY DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR G.C.S.E. PRACTICAL WORK ART PRIZES:

Senior Junior

Emma Page Graham Kershaw

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRIZE

Stephen Whalley

OLD PETERITE LODGE PRIZES FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Peter Devine, John Lee

PADDY POWER PRIZE

James Lovell

TUDOR HOW AT PRIZE FOR MUSIC COMPOSITION ORANGE-BROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT MUSIC PRIZES:

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Nicholas Wight Christopher Braganza

Senior Junior

Alison Blair, Timothy Dunn Timothy Brogden, Rachel Harran

Vth Form

Samantha Carter Benjamin Ferrey. Richard Harran Lorna Highet Timothy Brogden Catherine Hopkinson Jonathan Reeves, Edward Vickers Philippa Bennett, Clare Gordon David Hancock, Rachel Harran Sarah Richards Emma Page Christopher Braganza

FORM PRIZES:

IVth Form

Illrd Form BARRY DANIEL AWARD K.H. RHODES PRIZE NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE

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RESULTS G.C.E. 'A' LEVEL RESULTS 1993

ASSOCIATED BOARD EXAMINATIONS

The following gained three passes at Grade C and above (excluding General Studies):

Christmas Term Grade 8 Lissa Beckitt* Alison Blair

Bean, D. J. (A,B,B); Blair, L. K. (A,A,B); Braganza, C. M. A. (A1,A,A,A); Bunnag, J. (A,B,C); Butler, B. C. (A,B,B); Clark, L. G. (A,A,B); Coulbeck, S. B. (A,B,B); Crisp, J. R. (A,A,A,A); Davidson, B. M. (A,A,A,A); Davies, M. J. (A,A,A); Davies, T. G. (A,B,B); Devine, P. P. (A,A,B); Devine, T. T. (A,A2,B); Dowding, S. R. (A,B,D); Dunn, T. M. C. (A,A,B); Ellis, D. H. (A,B,C); Emsley, R. (A,B,A); Fieldsend, J. W. (A,B1,B); Graves-Tarnvakis, E. F. (A,A,B); Henley, R. (B,B,C); Hodgin, A. D. (A,A,A,A); Holgate, J. M. (A,A,B); Ibbotson, M. J. (A,A,A); Jowett, L. K. (B,C,C); Khanna, S. (B,C,C); Lacy-Colson, J. H. (A,A,B,B); Lang, M. A. (B,B,C); Lee, J. S. (A,A,A); Lee, P-Y. (A,A,A,A); Limbert, E. V. (C,C,C); Marks, D. J. E. (A2,A,B); Mawby, A. R. (A,A,A,A1); Moody, M. J. (A,A,B); Mortimer, P. J. (A,C,C); Nadian, R. (A,A,B); Nuttell, M. T. (A,B,B); Oakley, T. J. (A,B,C); Page, E. K. (A,B,C); Pearson, J. M. (A,A1,B); Pickard, A. J. (A,A,A1,B); Roberts, C. D. H. (A,A,A); Sampson, L. C. (B,B,C); Sanderson, S. Y. (B,B,C); Scott, M. J. (B,B,C); Shaw, J. K. (B,B,B); Stenson, S. L. (B,B,B); Tildesley, D. M. (A,A,A,B); Tilston, S. J. (A,B,B); Wallis, A. M. R. (A,B,B); Ward, J. (C,C,C).

Grade 7 Miki Ay ton Steven Clegg James Lovell Grade 6 Louise Jackson Grade 5 Lissa Beckitt Sarah Brayshaw Richard Collier Hannah Cowdy Edward Goodall Dominic Greeves Sarah Johnson David Tildesley

Flute Singing Piano Piano Oboe

merit merit

Oboe Theory Flute Theory Theory Trumpet Theory Violin Theory

merit

Easter Term Grade 8 Graham Kershaw Lorna Highet Lissa Beckitt Cherry Alton Grade 7 Oliver Button James Mee Grade 6 Hannah Cowdy Margaret Wood Grade 5 Nicholas Abrams Patrick Calvert Rebecca Day Dominique Fyfe Richard Hammill Richard Hammill Richard Hugill Shirley Lewis Andrew Pickard Jonathan Reeves

The overall pass rate was 96.4%.

G.C.S.E. RESULTS 1993 The following gained ten or more passes at Grade C or above.

Archer, T. J.; Atkinson, S. M.; Barefoot, N. J.; Bell S. A.; Benson, M. S.; Best, O. G.; Bradley, M. S. Bradley, S. P.; Brierley, B.; Brown, R. M.; Burns S. R.; Button, O. C ; Carter, S. F.; Catling, M. J. Cowdy, H. C ; Croft, B. V.; Cunningham, R. A. Daggett, O. P.; Day, R. L.; Dixon, C. H.; Dodgson M. C ; Dowds, M. T.; Drysdale, E. G.; Duff, P. A. Erkut, O.; Evans, L. J.; Falconer, D. J.; Ferrey, B. A. Fieldsend, H. M.; Forshaw, N.; Foster, M. S.; Gill A. M.; Gray, A. W. P.; Gregory, F. C. E.; Hancock R. E.; Harran, R. M. W.; Helme, M. D.; Highet, L. J. Hiles, J. J. M.; Hoggard, L.; Hook, C. A.; Jelbert V. A.; Johnson, S. A.; Johnston, K. A.; Kershaw, G. Lakin, R. A.; Leszczuk, A. K.; Leveson, D. R.; Lipman D. S.; Marlow, O. W. R.; Miller, J. R.; Milne O. T. W.; Mistry, O. J.; Moran, J. R.; Mosby, C. Newton, R. E.; Noble, J. M.; Norman, G. D.; Oakley B. G.; Ogden, N. J.; O'Keefe, L.; Owen-Barnett, R. A. Perry, D. L. L.; Piercy, S. J.; Pitt, G. N. E.; Pittman K. M.; Pope, E. C ; Robertson, L. V. M.; Scott, J. L. Scott, J. P.; Tetlow, J. E.; Thompson, L. J.; Tildesley M. J.; Todd, D. R.; Toms, J. C ; Tyler-Childs, M. R. Watt, F. E.; Whalley, S. H.; Wight, N. J.; Zimmermann A. L.

Trumpet Clarinet Singing Piano

distinction distinction

Oboe Clarinet

merit

Flute Alto Sax.

merit

Theory Theory Theory Piano Clarinet Theory Theory Alto Sax. Theory Alto Sax.

distinction distinction

Summer Term Grade 8 Nicholas Strong Grade 7 Fiona Watt Grade 5 Timothy Brogden Hannah Fieldsend Philip Kerrigan

The overall pass rate at Grade C and above was 97.3%.

Clarinet Cello Theory Theory Flute

* Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

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HOUSE REPORTS DRONFIELD At the start of the year we welcomed five new third years, two fourth years and five lower sixth. With twentyeight boarders the House seemed very quiet at first, but the extra space was quickly appreciated after the crowded conditions of the previous year. Mrs. J. Bainbridge very quickly established herself as Tutor and Assistant, her linguistic skills proving to be much in demand.

As in previous years members of Dronfield contributed to a wide range of activities. The main sporting success of the Christmas Term was victory in the Inter-House Hockey Competition. Connelee Morris captained the team through a series of exciting matches, some of them played in atrocious conditions. Connelee had the additional distinction of being selected to play netball for North Yorkshire. The badminton team, captained by Heidi Clark, finished a respectable fourth.

At the end of term House Colours were awarded to Emma Page, Alison Blair, Laura Clark, Emma Limbert and Sarah Brayshaw for their strong contributions to the House. The House Dinner was a particularly enjoyable occasion this year, with some very interesting awards to members of the House and imaginative gifts kindly presented to the staff.

The Easter Term featured a very full programme of events in which the House enjoyed considerable success.

The squash team, captained by Linda Elliott, did very well indeed to reach the final and win the competition. Similar success was achieved in netball, with both senior and junior teams, captained by Connelee Morris and Danielle Powley respectively, winning their events. Although viewed with some apprehension, the cross-country event witnessed a spirited contribution from the senior team, with Olivia Cameron finishing sixth overall; the juniors won their event, with Caroline Davies and Danielle Powley gaining fourth and fifth places. In spite of the daunting prospect of competing in a largely boys event, the House was well represented in the swimming heats, and Lindsay Daniel, Pru Bundy and Danielle Powley reached the final. Caroline Lawson, who captained the team in difficult circumstances, is to be particularly congratulated.

The House was very well represented in the Music Competition, with Alison Blair, Lissa Beckitt, Jane Mindenhall and Sophie Pearson-Hill reaching the final stage. Alison and Jane are to be congratulated on winning their sections. Perhaps slightly less accomplished was the House team's version of 'Twinkle, twinkle little star' in the Great Egg Race! It was, nevertheless, a robust performance led by Connelee Morris. The quiz team, captained by Laura Clark, put up a valiant fight before going down to The Grove.

At the close of this busy and successful term, senior House colours were awarded to Caroline Lawson and

Lindsay Daniel; Danielle Powley received junior colours for a particularly strong contribution in a number of events. Our congratulations go to all of them.

Sporting success continued through the Summer Term.

Third place was obtained in the Inter-House Rowing, with Lindsay Daniel captaining the crew. Danielle Powley led the rounders team to victory, a success matched by the tennis team, captained by Emma Page, in a very close 5-4 victory over The Grove. The athletic sports produced a catalogue of successes. Connelee Morris led the team and she herself won the 100m and long jump. Lissa Beckitt ran a fine race to win the 200m; Olivia Cameron came first in the senior 1,500m. In the intermediate section, Emma Woolley achieved first place in the 100m and 200m; Danielle Powley won the Javelin Competition and ran a very creditable 3,000m. In the junior section, Olivia Anderson won the 100m. The successes of this and the previous terms was recognised by the Cambridge Cup, presented at final assembly.

House colours were awarded to Lissa Beckitt, Jane Mindenhall, Melissa Marlow, Lucy Sampson and Heidi Clark, with junior colours to Caroline Davies and Emma Woolley. Our congratulations go to them all. Best wishes and congratulations also go to Heidi Clark as the new Head of House and to Tol Osho as School Monitor.

The upper sixth leavers' dinner was an occasion much enjoyed by all, as was the end of term barbecue. On this occasion the whole House had the opportunity to say goodbye to two of its most valued members of staff.

Presentations were made to Mrs. Jean Pulleyn and Mrs. Nona Blenkin for their six years close involvement in the House. Mrs. Pulleyn's care and understanding went far beyond the role of a matron, both here in Dronfield and earlier in School House, a period of twelve years overall.

We wish her every happiness in her retirement. Although Mrs. Blenkin leaves her position as resident assistant, we are fortunate in being able to keep her as a tutor next year.

Many thanks to her for all her support and understanding.

At the final House meeting generous presentations were made by both: Mrs. Pulleyn gave us a silver plate to be awarded to the person making a particularly significant contribution to the spirit of the House, while Mrs. Blenkin presented a Renoir picture, beautifully framed, and suggested it be renamed 'Esprit de Dronfield'!

Finally, our very best wishes to all our leavers at the end of what has been a very successful and happy year.

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THE GROVE The year started well, with Ben Butler continuing the family tradition by being made Head of House, Chris Braganza Head of School and Jack Weatherall a School Monitor. Pip Mortimer enthusiastically took on the job of deputy head of House, and went on to be an example to the entire Grove, especially with her entrance into the University interview system.

As well as a large new third form, there were some welcome additions to the House in the Lower Sixth, with the arrival of Lucy McMeekin, April Harrison, Tim Ramskill and Lucy Smith, all four of whom quickly became popular in and around The Grove.

On the sports front the House provided a large number of players for Game 1 rugby, N. Walker in the First XV along with P. Taylor, M. Kirk, B. Brierley, C. Braganza and G. Pitt. The House rugby team played a spirited game, to lose to much stronger opposition.

The girls in the House performed much better, with the senior badminton team, P. Mortimer, P. Gooder, R. Weatherall, L. Castle, L. McMeekin and A. Harrison winning the championship.

Without doubt the event of the term was the superb "House" production of "Othello". Some thanks must be given to the supporting cast from the rest of the School.

The writers of this report considered Jack Weatherall, Chris Braganza and Fiona Watt, in the three principal roles, to have been absolutely unbelievably excellent, and are sure that all have a fine dramatic future ahead!!

Easter Term The Grove boys were once again victorious in the Inter-House Hockey Competition, coming through a tense final to gain the trophy. School hockey colours were awarded to B. Butler, N. Walker, S. Khanna and A. Baines. The sporting success continued with excellent performances by the House cross-country teams, with the senior boys third, junior boys first and — girls — (Paddy, what did the girls do?!!). Alex Martin's fourth place was outstanding.

Alex also steered our quiz hopefuls to another close defeat by our intellectual nemesis, The Manor, in the final.

However, the triumph of The Grove's Egg Race performance, "Stairway to Heaven", complete with wobble-board, which took the competition by storm.

Unfortunately, due to positive discrimination, the judging panel saw it differently!

The House continued to provide a strong contingent for both the boys and girls rowing, with J-P. Weatherall, M. Kirk, T. Ramskill, L. Smith, G. Pitt, F. Watt, C. Hook, J. Tetlow and O. Mistry present in the boat house.

Our five-a-side football team, despite staunch support, narrowly went down 2-1 to a divinely-guided Clifton team in the final. Despite not achieving conspicuous success in the Swimming Gala, the House did produce some fine individual performances, including Ben Butler's new butterfly record.

Summer Term The term began with N. Walker and P. Taylor both playing cricket for the School (having both been on the tour in South Africa). The House cricket team won a close first-round match thanks to our secret weapon, Andrew "The Rocket" Mosby taking three wickets for no runs.

Sadly, in the second round, we did not have a strong enough attack to beat School House despite a century from Paul Taylor, a 'splendid' performance.

Several Grovites were involved in tennis this term.

The House did well without quite reaching the heights of last year. Congratulations must go to Pip Mortimer for her participation in the County Champion First VI and also to Shalin Khanna our other first teamer. Although we met with only limited success in the Athletic Sports, Pip showed her usual intense concentration in the 4 x 100m relay!

It was good to see a very large number of Grovites in the Choir and Band, including new members' in the Bird form, and we wish all of them very good luck during their forthcoming U.S.A. tour. Good luck also to the U.S.A.!!

Several members of The Grove have won prizes this year, C. Braganza, J. P. Weatherall, C. Braganza, L. Highet, R. Harran, C. Braganza, D. Hancock and C. Braganza. Chris has won far too many as usual.

Overshadowing, however, all of the year's other events must be the birth of The Grove's newest honorary member, William George Stephen. He is already his father's equal with regard to table manners and vocal ability, and the House looks forward to our inevitable Oxford Cup revival in a few year's time. The entire Grove congratulates Paddy and Liz.

THE MANOR

Overcrowding on the study bookcase was exacerbated by the House Cross-Country this year, which was won by the simple expedient of captain Andy Wallis harassing almost every 5th and 6th former to enter, thus packing all other contestants further down the rankings. Many congratulations to David Powell who won the junior event.

To show how much things have improved in the House it is interesting to note that on the previous occasion that The Manor held this shield, the year was 1932. The Great Egg Race is not normally a strong event for The Manor, but this year we came close through the largely popular Randy and the Sunshine Band, whose rendering of 'Oh Carolina' on exquisitely crafted improvised instruments is unlikely ever to be forgotten by those present. We were robbed only by prudish reactionary adjudication towards the blatantly greedy Rise effort. The crowded pantheon of Manor achievement was further augmented by both the Swimming Gala and the Swimming Standards, proving against doubt that we really can do it without James Hague.

September saw The Manor welcoming a new 3rd year, who were larger than the U.6th physically, as well as numerically, so the seniors were compelled to redress this imbalance by a fine sporting achievement. This came, as usual, via the senior rugby, which due to the closure of The Rise, was always going to result in a head-to-head against School House. During a bitterly fought match the Manorites did well to keep their cool throughout, and many fine individual performances, notably from Rhys Silverwood and Joel Ward, merged to produce a magnificent victory, ensuring the cup spent another year in Mr. Bulcock's study. Many thanks to Paul 'Mr. Rugby' Gorman for acting as captain and mentor in spite of an untimely injury. Another cup destined to spend a year in the study is the Top House Quiz Cup, which for the record has never been anywhere else. The formidable team went into the fray as favourites and after brutally crushing vanquishments of Clifton and Temple, Tim Dunn, still crying from the embarrassment of his October Blockbusters TV debut, captained his team of mental giants to a decisive win over The Grove. The Food Committee also came into full swing this term, and battled well when forced with such a daunting task, led by Andy Wallis, whose name will go down gloriously in History as "the man who killed Hot Pot".

On to the Summer Term, where as usual, the cricket gave the House little joy, apart from the memorably edifying spectacle of 11th man Matthew "Wes" Abbey marching in foolhardily to save the match. The gods of victory again glanced favourably in our direction for the duration of the Inter-House Athletics in which we left the field for dead to pass the post an impressive 41 points in front. Good performances came from unexpected quarters, including Jamie Sleight, who won the spender of the most energy prize due to his unorthodox but effective running style. Our hot favourite House rowing team was unlucky in the event's inaugural season to discover that its two senior members had gone home, necessitating emergency replacements to the dragged from a tennis match, to commendably take 4th place. All these performances, and many others too numerous to mention, ensured that this year the Oxford Cup, mysteriously absent for some time, is ours.

Manorites have been very prominent in School life this year, including among our number 3 monitors, a Head of Boats, a band leader, and a host of capable sportsmen.

Several Manor names are on this year's prize list — Andy Wallis for Creative Writing, Tim Dunn (of Sunshine Band fame) for music, French and German; while Simon Coulbeck is still diligently pursuing the Paddy Power Prize.

Many thanks to our glorious Heads of House, Tom Oakley and Joel Ward; to John 'prestigious army scholarship' Holgate, our additional school monitor. Good luck to Marcus Buckle and James Dunn, who are already attempting to fill their shoes.

It only remains to thank this year's tutors Mr. Kirby, Mr. Jeffs and Mr. Hall, and Mr. Lawrence, who has made the questionable decision to leave The Manor for the dubious charms of School House. We are looking forward to welcoming Mr. Edwards as Assistant next September.

All in all — a most satisfying and successful year, in which the House has enjoyed an atmosphere which will be fondly remembered by all our leavers.

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make the first term such a success; their efforts were not unnoticed.

THE RISE

Easter Term The Easter Term began with the Fifths and Upper Sixth working hard for their mocks! It was a busy term on the sporting front and we were reasonably successful.

Second places were achieved in both the badminton and the squash competitions. Rachel Henley and Rita Greening being very successful leading the team in the badminton and Eleanor Bowling again displayed her talents captaining the squash team. We were never short of determination and our first win was secured in the InterHouse Cross-Country event in early February. Molly Tyler-Childs was first in the girls' race, Lucy Evans second. Rise's buds had really begun to burst! Third place was held in the Netball Competition; Rachel Henley again playing particularly well.

Culture was naturally an intrinsic part of House life and was especially apparent one evening in January when Jean Lim, an enthusiastic cook, offered to celebrate the Chinese New Year with those of us fortunate to be resident that weekend. She produced an excellent feast. The kitchen is one of the House's greatest assets and is used daily by many girls and throughout the winter we were lucky to have four eager third years who, with the help of Rachel Henley and Tessa Reynolds, have prepared some most interesting and sometimes tempting dishes! Our all-round talent also surfaced towards the end of term when our team, captained by Sarah Richards, won the Great Egg Race.

Christmas Term September 6th, an ordinary day for many; but for the Watkinsons and The Rise this was no ordinary day. It was the end of an era and the start of a new one.

The Rise was clean, much of it newly painted, and waiting for its thirty-one new members. One by one they arrived and the building soon became swamped with posters, bottles of shampoo and other potions; and noise.

Gradually the initial excitement died down but the shampoo bottles remained and so did the girls — Mr. and Mrs. Watkinson had to adapt very quickly. This they did and by the time the term had progressed a little further most people felt at home and accepted the changes which had been made.

We welcomed many visitors into the House. Amongst the most interesting being three ordinands who whilst spending placement time at St. Peter's enjoyed an informal and pleasant evening in the House socialising with the girls. Later in the year we also entertained Sister Catherine from St. Hilda's Convent, Whitby and Barry Orford from Mirfield. Both were to provide lively and topical conversation.

On the sporting side this term presented us with the Inter-House Hockey Competition. Third place did not reflect the determination and effort shown by the team wearing the black and white headbands designed by Sue Stenson. Enthusiastic support for the House was also very apparent. Particular mention must be made of Eleanor Bowling as captain, Kate and Katie who played as third years and the full-backs Fiona Burnett and Rachel Henley.

The term ended with an enjoyable House dinner. The occasion was probably quite different from any previous Rise Dinner; it was very successful and appreciated by all. Mr. and Mrs. Watkinson had worked very hard to

Summer Term The Summer Term proved to be very disappointing on the sporting scene, with the exception of the Rowing Competition. The first round took place in terrible conditions on a day I personally will never forget. But we went on to the final where we just lost to Temple; a mention must be made of Eleanor White for her very encouraging and enthusiastic coxing. The rounders, tennis and athletics were not a great success for The Rise, but there were notable individual performances — Lucy Evans and Lisa Thompson on the athletics track and Eleanor Bowling on the tennis court. It was another busy term for Mr. and Mrs. Watkinson, coping with seventeen external examinees; who according to Mrs. Watkinson should have relieved their stress playing yard cricket!

Special thanks must be made to Jacqui Finney for her efforts in the House both on duty in an evening and as a tutor and to Georgina Terry who had the task of being tutor to the Lower Sixth. Mrs. Al-Bassam must be thanked for her tireless energy and enthusiasm!

I wish The Rise every success for the future: I would like to say that it has been a privilege to help guide the first year of girls through the House. I wish Cherry Alton good luck for the forthcoming year as Head of The Rise, and also Head of School. Congratulations to Sarah Richards and Cenan Erkut on their appointment as School Monitors. I am sure that they will help Cherry to keep The Rise on its route to greater success.

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Yet such capable cricket talent could not overcome the even more capable Queen's side in the final, despite fine bowling from Tim Davies. Mike Davies' exploits for the 1st XI deserve special mention scoring a new School record of 169 not out and many other superb House scoring innings. The senior tennis proved more successful with School representation from Mike Lang, Jim Swallow, Mat Todd and Mike Davies who along with Tristan Best and Oliver Morton from the Illrd year, played with excellent spirit to retain the trophy for the second year.

House rowing was reincarnated (a year late!) with success going to our L.VIth rowers of Dom Greeves, Ali Hall, Dave Suttill and Anthony Brooks who along with other Vlth and Vth formers in the House not only won this trophy but lots of others as well, judging by the number of tankards regularly brought out at Saturday assemblies. The House athletics provided us with yet another second place to The Manor despite creditable individual wins from Gordon Gibb, Dom Greeves, Toby Cockcroft, Mike Adams, Nick Middleton and Russell Farrar.

SCHOOL The year began with twelve new Illrd years, but we lost one just after Christmas, even though this did little to alleviate the feeling of greater numbers than usual; welcome additions from The Rise ensured the place hummed, as it were. Also four new members to the Lower Vlth form made it possible to produce a rugby team plus linesman from just their numbers alone. Mike Lang was Head of House, with Charlie Roberts and Mike Davies as School Monitors. Mr. Bellis, unable to fit into a dress comfortably, crossed over to the House from The Rise, as Assistant Housemaster along with Mr. Edwards, new to the School. One year in the House seems to have been enough for him, he has decided to make the ultimate sacrifice — to get married, and to move over to The Manor (some start to married life!).

The House had some seven 1st XV players — Mike Lang, Gordon Gibb, Toby Cockcroft, James Swallow, Nick Middleton, Dom Greeves and Ben Lumsdon, despite his haircut. Numerous 2nd and 3rd XV players also filled out the House team but were unable to overcome The Manor in the final, despite a knockout game (Ha! Ha!).

Even with numerous musical talents — Mat Todd, Dom Greeves, James Mee, Philip Highfield — in both choir or band there were no thespians amongst the seniors for the School play, though other forms of artists in abundance, particularly Tim Davies who so adroitly misused waste bins to good effect. UCCA forms were filled in, disconsolate seniors were turned away from breakfast at 8.20'/2 and as the term crawled into its fifteenth week and the House Christmas Dinner was finally digested all went home tired and unloved apart from a nameless lower sixth whose antics with a young and innocent 'brace' will remain our little secret.

Once again the House provided the lion's share of School 1st XI hockey players — Mat Todd, the captain, Jon Brooks, Mike Lang, Jim Swallow, Nick Winram, Nick Middleton and David Todd — perhaps that says something about the team's results. Gordon Gibb won the senior cross-country run for the second year running with Steve Whalley coming in a creditable third (without his camera). The junior run had Iain Anderson and Tristan Best in the top ten. The junior rugby, ably led by James Mee, faltered at the first hurdle with the senior squash losing to the eventual winners Clifton. The rugby playing senior five-a-side soccer group provided many deft touches (and shoulder charges) to come through to the play-offs and the Swimming Gala saw us come a close second again this year — this time to The Manor — with individual wins from Gordon Gibb in the senior individual medley and freestyle, Jim Swallow in the senior backstroke and freestyle with Dan Perry in his freestyle event along with a senior and U.16 relay group.

The Summer Term saw the re-emergence of Mike Davies from his work-pit, as captain of School cricket along with Charlie Roberts and Toby Cockcroft (who scored a ton in our first round House match) representing the 1st XI with Nick Middleton, Tim Davies, Simon Rivis, David Todd and Edward Lindley representing the 2nd XI.

Yet the House shooting team of Mat Todd, School captain, Nick Winram, David Suttill and Giles Best, redressed the balance by winning their event but Manor's third place confirmed team as Oxford Cup winners and ourselves as runners-up under the new and fairer scoring system.

The junior House cricket team even with Illrd year School players — Scott O'Keefe (U. 14 rugby and cricket captain), Richard Rastall, George Gagg and Tom Holmes could not quite deal with the IVth year power of their opponents — perhaps next year will be their opportunity.

All in all a good year with the easy mix of newcomers from another House showing that comaraderie and House spirit are what really counts to make a House work — so ably led by Mike Lang and all the upper sixth who leave this year with all our best wishes for success in the future.

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TEMPLE It was billed as the comeback of the decade — the return of Richard Drysdale as Housemaster of Temple.

Whilst we were all pleased to learn of the success of his sabbatical, 1 think one 'flying Scotsman' is quite enough.

The term opened with great disappointment. A change in rules had left Temple with a lack of numbers, and out of the 1992/93 Rugby Competition. However, after much negotiating by our two 1st XV representatives — Mark Ludiman, and Matthew Pittman, a Sevens Competition was organised for the Easter Term. The House's sporting success therefore, was found on the girls' hockey field, where Temple, under the guidance of the fiery Stephanie Sanderson, came second to Dronfield.

During the term Mark Ludiman received his rugby cap, and Matthew Pittman his first team colours.

However, the House was well-represented by all age groups in all sports.

Once again about 50% of the House was actively involved in music. Special mention, however, should go to Faith Alexander who was chosen for the National Youth Chamber Orchestra.

Our other national success was the selection of Fraser Dunn for the England Schools' Skiing team for 1993.

The School production of "Othello" was seen by many as the best yet, and as always the House was wellrepresented with fine performances by James Fieldsend, Steven Clegg, Matthew Pittman and Richard Collier.

As the term drew to a close we were pleased to announce the birth of Mrs. Newton's daughter, Emma.

As ever, the House Dinner rounded off the term. The entertainment was given by Arthur Ellis-Davies, and James Fieldsend's after-dinner speech aroused much laughter — although most of it unintentional!

The Easter Term was dominated by outstanding individual achievements rather than team successes. The House five-a-side team played with determination and pride, although lacking somewhat in skill! Cross-country was as popular as ever, and although we didn't take any team cups Jeremy Wood ran extremely well to win the junior boys event, and Hannah Fieldsend came an excellent second in the senior girls. Success by the girls continued on the netball court, with the team led by Margaret Wood coming second to Dronfield.

The Great Egg Race provided more than the usual entertainment with each House presenting their own "remixes" of supposedly well-known songs. Temple's rendition of the 'National Anthem' brought many a tear to the eye, but once again we were "robbed of the trophy".

Our junior boys led the House's successes on the games field. The seven-a-side team, much akin to the cup winning side of 1990, came a valiant second to a Manor team consisting of seven U.15 A team members. In the squash, the team of Oliver Addy, Jeremy Wood and Andrew Kay won all their games and the cup with an ease not normally associated with the House.

Senior colours were awarded this term to Tom Devine, Ann Mulryne, and Margaret Wood. Junior colours were

awarded to Chris Ball, Adam Councell, and Faith Alexander.

Finally, a particular mention should go to Fiona Wallace, who went without food for twenty-four hours to raise £47 for charity — well done!

Summer brought a number of opportunities in InterHouse competitions. On sports day many members of the House performed to a very high standard with Jeremy Wood, Louise Jackson. Faith Alexander, Emma Fitton, and Louise Hudson along with the junior girls' relay team all winning their events. Overall the girls' team came a very commendable second, largely due to the fact that there was a competitor from the House in every event, and for this we thank the organisation and persuasive powers of Stephanie Sanderson, the girls' captain. The junior girls' rounders team performed well, coming third, and the junior boys cricket team did very well to reach the final after some very close and exciting matches.

Although they were then beaten by Clifton, the whole team should be congratulated.

Possibly the best performances from the House came on the river, with the boys' crew of Tom Devine, Steve Clegg, James Fieldsend, and Adam Gill losing to School in the final after some excellent wins. The girls' crew of Penny Whiting, Louise Jackson, Ann Mulryne, and Hannah Fieldsend, were expertly coxed by Carole Tong to wins over The Rise and Grove. Due to an extremely complicated draw system which only members of the maths department seemed able to understand, they raced The Rise again in the final, in a very tight race which was narrowly won.

Outside Inter-House competition, special mention should be made of James Fieldsend and Carole Tong, who raced with the boat club at National Schools' Regatta, and at Henley. On the academic front, prizes this year have been won by John Lee for community service, James Fieldsend for geography and Graham Kershaw for art.

Richard Collier won the Third Form Reading Prize, and John Lee the Toyne European History Essay Prize.

Congratulations should also go to Jem Pearson for his commendation in the Physics Olympiad, and especially to Ben Ferrey for winning a prize medal in the British Physics Challenge.

On the last Friday of term Oliver Addy, Andrew Kay, Ed Bray, Jeremy Wood and Nick Riggall won the Junior Five-a-side Competition in a thrilling, exciting 3-2 victory over Clifton.

Lastly, best wishes go to all the leavers and particular thanks to James Fieldsend and all the House Monitors for all they have done for the House.

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CLIFTON In September we welcomed into Clifton fifteen new third formers, together with eight boys (five into the fourth form and three into the lower sixth) who had previously been day-boys in The Rise. All twenty-three newcomers quickly made their mark and have been welcome additions to the House. The boys from The Rise brought the distinctive House spirit of a boarding house with them, and this has been a valuable feature of our community this year. There have been seventy-four pupils in the House — the largest number Clifton has ever had.

In sport, we have enjoyed considerable success this year — which enabled us to come third in the Oxford Cup Competition and top among the day Houses. We won the senior Squash Competition, beating The Manor 3-2 in the final. The Clifton team was ably led by Andrew Fotherby, who is to be Captain of Squash next year. Both Andrew and his younger brother Paul came to us from The Rise, and both are significant figures in School Squash. Clifton also won the senior Five-a-side Soccer Competition for the second successive year — beating The Grove 3-2 in the final. This victory was a fitting conclusion to Robert Emsley's soccer-playing career at St. Peter's! We also won the junior Cricket Competition. The final against Temple was a thrilling match with a nail-biting finish — we won on the final ball! Our top scorers were the captain James Hutt (52) and Paul Fotherby (39). Simon Leveson took five wickets and James Duggin took three. Chris Ward made three catches.

The senior Rugby Competition was played on a single afternoon this year. We came third overall, being beaten

by The Manor, the eventual winners, 22-9. We had more success in the junior competition. For the first time in Clifton's eight-year history we had a team in a rugby final.

We beat School House 50-3 in the semi-final but were beaten 27-12 by The Manor in the final. Both matches were played with great commitment, determination and skill. James Duggin, James Heald, Stephen Mulryne, Alex Robertshaw, Edward Vickers and Simon Leveson played particularly well in the final. James Duggin is to be congratulated for his fine leadership of the junior team.

In October, a team from St. Peter's won the U.17 Rugby Competition at Leeds. Five of the St. Peter's team were Cliftonites — Robert Clark, Ben Councell, Michael Hunter, Naithan McBride and Michael Helme.

The Athletics Sports Competition was also a good day for us. We came third overall — being beaten by School House (by only 3'/2 points) and The Manor. Top day House again! Individual results are recorded elsewhere in The Peterite, but particular congratulations must go to our trophy winners: Jon Lacy-Colson (3,000m), Michael Hunter (Sprint Cup) and Rachael Ogden (best female athlete). We also came third in the Swimming Competition — yes, top day House again! There were first places for Michael Hunter (senior four breaststroke), Ben Councell (senior two breaststroke), Oliver Marlow (U.16 two breaststroke) and Simon Leveson (U.14 freestyle and U.14 two breaststroke).

In the Cross-Country we came second in the senior boys' category (Peter Devine coming second and Jon

Lacy-Colson sixth); fifth in the junior boys' category (Stephen Mulryne coming sixth and Alex Robertshaw ninth); and fourth in the junior girls' category (Rachael Ogden coming first).

Our boys' tennis team got to the final of the Tennis Competition, being beaten by School House on the closest of margins. The team consisted of David Ellis (captain), Andrew Mawby, Michael Hunter, Andrew Fotherby, Christopher Beckett and Andrew Gray. Michael Hunter won the Alcuin Trophy in the individual competition for the second successive year.

We are well on the way to becoming a fully coeducational House (with only one year, next year's U.VI, without girls). This has meant that we have been able to take a fuller part in girls' games. We have had mixed fortunes. We did particularly well in the junior Netball Competition. Ably captained by Rowena Smith, we didn't lose a single game; but we came second to Dronfield on goal difference. Rowena was selected to represent York & District at U.16 Netball. In the Athletics Sports Competition Rachael Ogden came first in three events — junior long jump, 200m and 1,500m; and Clifton won the intermediate relay (Julia Toms, Rachel Malster, Rowena Smith and Johanna Stevenson). In the middle and junior

ranks of the House we have some talented games players among the girls, and I wish them even greater success in the future.

Several Cliftonites have been active in the rowing.

Particular congratulations are due to Jon Lacy-Colson and Ryan Allworthy for being selected for the St. Peter's crew at Henley this year. Steven Harrison has been captain of fencing and Peter Devine captain of cross-country.

Clifton is blessed with considerable musical talent. In the Music Competition, Rachel Harran was judged the best junior musician. Rachel also won the junior woodwind section. Virginia Mackie won the junior string section and Nicholas Wight the senior keyboard section.

Nicholas was also awarded the Composition Prize.

Academically, several prizes have come Clifton's way this year. The prize winners are recorded elsewhere, but I particularly congratulate Peter Devine for the Community Service Prize. John Crisp, Ben Davidson and Andrew Mawby won prizes in the prestigious Physics Olympiad, and all three have offers of places at Cambridge. We were also delighted to learn, at the final School Assembly, that Clifton had won the Merit Cup. The Top House Quiz team (Robert Clark, Hannah Cowdy, Mark Allworthy and Paul Tetlow) were defeated in the first round by The Manor. Tim Dunn's impressive Blockbusters experience proved too much for us! The Egg Race was again a most enjoyable evening, with teams having to play a recognisable tune on home-made instruments. The Clifton team consisted of John Crisp, Andrew Mawby, Ryan Allworthy, Hannah Cowdy, Mark Allworthy and Paul Tetlow.

I have continued to be impressed by the wide range of extra-curricular activities which members of the House pursue. St. Peter's is a very busy community, and the diet is rich indeed for those who take advantage of what is on offer. I have been particularly pleased to see so many third formers involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and 1 hope that many of them will take this as far as the gold award.

In May we again had a sixth form dinner. Our principal guests were Mr. and Dr. Jim Wight, Nicholas' parents. Mr. Wight spoke after dinner and Jon LacyColson, the Head of House, responded. We seem to have established something of a tradition of an after-dinner speech at the summer term sixth form dinner, and this year's occasion was much enjoyed by everyone. We were pleased to welcome staff spouses to the evening.

My warm thanks and appreciation go to all members of the House for helping to make the task of Housemastering such a deeply enjoyable and rewarding one. I particularly thank Jon Lacy-Colson for being such a fine Head of House; M. J. G. and A. J. H. for their invaluable help and support as Assistants; and K. R. P., D. J. S., D. S. N. and R. W. for their work as Tutors.

I congratulate Robert Pugh and Michael Hunter on their appointment as School Monitors. Robert Pugh is the new Head of House. I extend my warmest good wishes to the U. VI, and to the four fifth formers, who are leaving, and thank them for their many contributions to the life of the House.

5. C. Harvey

QUEEN'S The development of co-education in Queen's reached an important stage with the election of Emily Strong as Head of House: I am most grateful to her for all her contributions and her work in this important position. The House has again had a successful year, with many members taking part in a wide range of activities inside and outside School. The strong personalities of the U.6th will be widely missed, as will those who left our fifth form.

During the Autumn Term the House collected clothes to be shipped to an area of Zimbabwe much affected by drought: over thirty cubic metres were despatched before Christmas. They were received with much gratitude.

Queen's provided Oliver Gardner, James Lovell, Hugh Shedden, Richard Musgrave, Tom Archer and Nick Ogden for the Cricket Tour to South Africa, and then many of the First and Second Elevens throughout the season proper: Hugh Shedden regularly captained the Seconds, and James Lovell was appointed vice-captain of the Firsts. Richard Musgrave's 124 n.o. at Sedbergh was an important innings, not least in his maturing as a cricketer throughout the season. At the umpteenth time of trying, we won the Senior House Cricket. Mention must be made of Peter Barlow's determined and valuable batting. The juniors lost the semi-final in a nail-biting game against Temple, having performed very well (including a 50 n.o. from Edward Goodall) in the first round against a strong Manor side. Richard Pipes won the Boys' Individual Squash tournament and captained the School team, playing an important part in the maintenance of the sport within St. Peter's.

The first Girls' House Hockey Competition was something we entered with high hopes, but were disappointed — not so much with some strong performances as with results which went against us.

Nevertheless, the omens are good for next year. InterHouse Badminton was an enjoyable experience as we proceeded through the rounds. Rachel Smith, Emily Strong and Jenifer Swallow produced strong performances in the House Netball, which we lost narrowly. In the Junior Girls' Cross-Country, Madeleine Williams ran strongly to come in second: congratulations. In the Summer Term, the Girls took part in the Athletics competition, culminating in a winning run by the relay team of Shirley Lewis, Sally Marshall, Katie Armitage and Mandi Dunn: overall we were equal second. For the Boys, there were fine individual performances from Magnus Inness (new School record in the Senior Long Jump), James Plant (Junior 400m) and Tim Rossington (Junior Javelin).

At the beginning of the Spring Term we held our now traditional New Year Dinner. The House took part in Peterswalk, many parents being involved too. Charlotte Martins raised an impressive sum in sponsorship towards the purchase of the Diode Array Detector.

As ever, there has been particularly important work within the Community Service Group, both with regular visits to the elderly, and with time spent.

I would like to say farewell to our leavers, with my best wishes for the summer exam results and for their futures. I also must thank Ian Lowe, Liz Stephen, Ian Lancaster, Andrew Wright and Derek Paterson for their hard work as House Tutors. Congratulations to Liz and Paddy Stephen on the birth of their son; thanks also to Mr. Jim Mooney who help with tutoring during Liz's leave of absence.

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SENIOR COMMON ROOM It has been a fertile year in the SCR with three staff babies (well it makes a change from breeding dissent!).

Given their sporting provenance, Catriona Bellis, Emma Newton and William Stephen should make a formidable front row (we gather they already make a formidable row). Congratulations to their parents and to Mark Edwards and Juliet who marry this summer. Mark joined us in September to teach Physics, as did Sandra Fox (as Head of Economics) and Julie Bainbridge (Modern Languages). We've also had the pleasure of working with two student assistants this year, Jamie Galbraith and Darren Richmond, as well as three ordinands in the Christmas term. Our only farewell is to Jim Mooney who has been a temporary understudy for Liz Stephen while she has been otherwise occupied, though we will also be seeing less of Debbie Westgate now that Wendy and Pat have returned to their girls' games job-share. We have valued and admired Jim and Debbie's contributions to the

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It is all change in the staffroom at present, both in terms of personnel, with David Newman succeeding Dick Hubbard as chairman, and in terms of decor, with the next phase of the refurbishment taking place over the summer: will either of them live up to staff expectations?! Apart from the numerous School activities covered elsewhere in the magazine (particularly the walk), the staffs corporate recreational endeavours have again been sporting ones: football teams, cricket elevens, hockey sides (so talented they have even had to score for the opposition as well), croquet, rowing, rounders, squash, even a staff volleyball team — perhaps an activity where it takes a committee to get a ball back over a net is one we'll be good at!

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CHAPEL very pleased with how the School has responded to these Eucharists. The Services have been conducted with some ceremony, not least to try and speak to people in a less cerebral way. These occasions enable the School to experience the central act of Christian worship and are, I feel, an important and valuable element in the pupils' contact with the Christian faith while they are at St. Peter's. I hope that the Services help in giving pupils what have been called the "tools of worship" — not least among which is language. I believe that one of the strongest justifications for compulsory attendance at Chapel is its role in teaching a language — a language which is necessary if the reality of God to which the language points is ever to be perceived and known.

Although this teaching can, to a certain extent, be done in R.S. lessons in the classroom, it can be done most effectively in the context where religious believers use religious language — and that is in religious Services. It may be that for most pupils, most of the time, the language has no cash value. But I hope and believe that at significant moments in their lives (when they fall in love and wish to get married; at the birth of one of their children; when someone they love falls ill and dies) the language will be helpful to them.

At the beginning of the academic year we had three ordinands with us on a two-week residential placement.

Jonathan Kester and Christopher Pearson came from the College of the Resurrection at Mirfield, and Christopher Rankine from Lincoln Theological College. They came to experience what being a School chaplain is all about and we much enjoyed having them with us. In addition to challenging me a great deal about my job and how I do it, they immersed themselves in the life of the School.

They did, I hope, get a good taste of what it means to be a priest in this sort of place — the joys, the opportunities, the challenges, the difficulties and the contradictions. It was good for the pupils to be able to meet and talk with three young men, not much older than our senior pupils, who were preparing for a lifetime of service in the ordained ministry. The ordinands found their placement stimulating and enjoyable. I hope that such placements might become a regular feature of our annual routine. My own sense of vocation to School chaplaincy was greatly strengthened by a similar placement which I did at Clifton College when I was at theological college.

We have been fortunate with our visitors this year.

Fr. Barry Orford, from the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield, came again for a week's residential visit. We also had a three-day visit from Sister Catherine, from the Order of the Holy Paraclete at Whitby. These two visits complemented each other very well, and gave the pupils the opportunity to see a different expression of Christian faith and commitment.

The Bishop of Ripon, David Young, preached at Choral Evensong. Four local priests (David Wilbourne, the Archbishop's Domestic Chaplain, Tony Hodge, Robin Fletcher and Douglas Emmott) each came to lead a week's Chapel. Major General D. M. Naylor gave the address at the Remembrance Service. The School's Amnesty International group again did a week's Chapel. The seasonal Services (the Advent Carol Service and Words and Music for Lent) were well supported, as was the Christmas Carol Service in the Minster at the end of the Christmas Term. We again contributed to the Minster's Epiphany Procession in January.

Our Confirmation Service in May, at which forty pupils from St. Olave's and St. Peter's were confirmed, was conducted by Lord Coggan, the former Archbishop of York and of Canterbury. At 83 he was as impressive and vigorous as ever. He spoke to the whole School in Chapel on the morning of the Confirmation in a powerful and inspiring way. On a personal note, I was particularly pleased to have Lord Coggan at St. Peter's, because the sermon which he had preached when he was enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral in January 1975 was significant in nurturing my own sense of vocation to the priesthood.

The Sunday evening Eucharists have continued and have been appreciated by the small number of pupils and staff who attend. We have also continued with the wholeSchool Eucharist on one occasion each term. I have been

We again had a Leavers' Eucharist on the last day of formal teaching for the U. VI. I was much encouraged by the fact that almost the entire year group attended.

The Chapel has been used for several Occasional Offices this year. Sally Shuttleworth, the daughter of Guy and Tan, was married in the Chapel in December. The children of several members of staff have been baptised: William Stephen (the son of Paddy and Liz), Catriona Bellis (the daughter of Jim and Susan) and Emma Newton (the daughter of Wendy and Michael). Sadly, the Chapel has also been used for a funeral — that of Peggy Brown, the wife of John Brown who was until recently Director of Art here. Peggy died in March after a long illness.

Comic Relief Day in March was a memorable occasion in Chapel. We had a non-uniform day which should more accurately be described as a fancy-dress day. Most pupils and staff made a great effort to dress in colourful and elaborate costumes. Ian Lowe and I did a sketch about a baptism.

Our collections this year were given to charities chosen by the pupil Chapel Committee: AVERT (Aids Education and Research Trust); the Broken Wall Community of Reconciliation in Cape Town, South Africa; and a famine relief project at the Church of the Nazarene in Mpopoma, Zimbabwe.

The last Chapel Service of the year was the Leavers' Service on the Friday of Commemoration weekend.

Richard Drysdale gave the address. The Commemoration Service was in the Minster on the Saturday morning, and we welcomed Canon Colin Semper from Westminster Abbey as our preacher.

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COMBINED CADET FORCE ARMY SECTION The beginning of this year saw a respectable intake of new cadets with both girls and boys joining in almost equal numbers. Training began with special attention being given to the use and handling of the L.98 Al cadet GP rifle in preparation for the necessary weapons test.

The training given for this, and all the other necessary skills that a successful cadet needs, was intensive and arduous. However, all the cadets, with the care and guidance of the officers, the NCO's and the ever-present members of the 9th cadet training team, passed all their tests with flying colours first time.

Later in the year, the whole contingent was transported out to Catterick for the annual field day. This event was presided over by The Green Howards and went very well indeed. The day concluded with a presentation for the best overall section. The award was given unreservedly to Fit.

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Sgt. Matthew Pittman's section. A great conclusion to a successful day.

The coming year should see an intake of more than sixty new cadets into the army section. This in itself is a credit to the effort and time that all the present C.C.F. members have given.

We are looking forward now to this year's annual camp to be held at Wathgill, Catterick and I am sure with the help of Mrs. Ruth Wogan and Miss Jacqui Finney it will be a successful week.

Finally, I would like to thank C. Sgt. Melissa Marlow and the platoon sergeants, C. Sgt. Mark Ludiman, Sgt. Jon Lacy-Colson, Sgt. Jack Weatherall and the other senior NCO's for their help in running the contingent.

During the course of the year it was invaluable.

As always the whole section wishes to express sincere thanks to C O . Major Jelbert and to Captain H. A. Tombs for their unflagging support, guidance and patience during the last year.

CSM. Damien Lipman

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R.A.F. SECTION The summer camp at the end of the '91/'92 year proved to be an invaluable experience for all cadets. Based at R.A.F. St. Athan, near Cardiff, the St. Peter's contingent was the largest alongside contingents from Bloxham, Bromsgrove and West Buckland. Events during the week included work experience, off-base excursions, night exercise, shooting, flying, an assault course, command tasks and, in recreation time, ten-pin bowling proved very popular. St. Peter's cadets fared well during the week, best cadet awards going to F.S. Doncaster and Sgt. White, and the aircraft recognition prize to Cdt. Benson.

The new academic year began with a large influx of new recruits which necessitated two flight sergeants, F.S. Pittman and the first female flight sergeant at St. Peter's, F.S. White.

The lower sixth members Cpl.'s Allworthy, Hall, Mulryne, Suttill and Whiting have all showed good leadership potential. Cpl.'s Mulryne and Whiting followed camp with the demanding and challenging leadership course at R.A.F. Hereford which both completed successfully. Best wishes go to Cpl. Hall and J. Cpl. Evans as they attend Hereford this summer.

In January the demanding prospect of fatherhood led Fit. Lt. Bellis to relinquish the running of the section and put it in the hands of Fig. Off. Grant and Pit. Off. Blood who have since kept up the good work.

The section has managed to get up in the air on a number of occasions throughout the year. J. Cpl. Bradley and Cpl. Mulryne successfully completed initial glider training and Cpl. Whiting basic glider training. We have also secured further places for glider training in the summer. Cpl. Suttill has gained a flying scholarship for which he will be spending a continuous period of training for 2-8 days at Teesside Airport. Mention must go to C.D.T. Mee who experienced an unfortunate turn in a Chipmunk at R.A.F. Leeming this year. In order to expand our flying opportunities the section intends to acquire a couple of radio-controlled gliders for the enjoyment of the cadets and to demonstrate principles of flight. It is because of the enthusiasm of the likes of cadets Anderson and Mee that the section is to provide this facility.

To further broaden the appeal of the section Fig. Off. Taylor is attending a navigation course this summer which will give cadets greater choice for their proficiency Part 2 awards. Thanks to her for that, and also to the cadet training team for providing the appropriate training for Fig. Off. Grant and Pit. Off. Blood to become qualified range conducting officers. This will facilitate greater use of the School's range and create access to the School's recently acquired clay pigeon shooting kit which is only available to C.C.F. cadets.

We hope everything goes well for the section next year in the capable hands of next year's officers.

F.S. Pittman, F.S. White

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and it was good to have every single one come to the U.S.A. with us.

The choir's 'big' services in the Minster again went well. At the carol service the now almost traditional opening processional was further embellished with two choirs alternating verses of 'Alle Psallite' with a thirteenth century pilgrims' chant variously sung and played on medieval instruments and modern brass instruments.

INTRODUCTION The year 1992-93 has been a remarkable year in many ways. The drive to prepare for the U.S.A. tour has been ever present, perhaps even at times overwhelming. There also have been some notable staff changes within the visiting instrumental staff.

The prospect of the tour to the U.S.A. has, of course, helped the whole department, not just the tour members.

The achievement of ever higher standards has been excellent to see, especially in such groups as the Swing Band and the Rockin' Hairdressers. The String Orchestra produced some excellent performances at the Summer Concert in a wide selection of Leroy Anderson favourites.

SCHOOL CHOIR The school choir has learnt a good new repertoire this year, including an arrangement of 'Ezekiel saw the wheel' where one can hear the wheels turning. New pieces like 'The rhythm of life', Vaughan Williams' 'The turtle dove', Stanford's 'The bluebird', Bruckner's 'Christus factus est', John Whitworth's 'The Mermaid' were all designed to provide good contrast and wide range to include with the rest of the choir's repertoire for the U.S.A. Music Tour.

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Christopher Braganza's solo in Howells' 'A Spotless rose' demonstrated why he has obtained a prestigious choral award to Clare College, Cambridge. The special seating arrangements for the service, because of a major concert in the Minster the next day, proved a real asset.

The Epiphany Procession was again a colourful and impressive occasion but one which has perhaps lost a little in the reduction of musical items and simplification of the opening procession.

The choir's major chapel services were good occasions and Sophie Pearson-Hill's solo soprano in Stanford's Magnificat in G especially memorable.

However, perhaps the most impressive performance from the choir came in the Christmas Concert when Britten's cantata 'Rejoice in the Lamb' was sung. Difficult rhythms, intricate tuning and awkward pitching demanding high standards of musicianship were overcome in a thrilling performance.

We wish the leavers well. The absence of some larger than life characters like Jack-Patrick will mean a significant reduction in rehearsal volume but most of all we miss their sense of unity and mutual support as a year group.

STRING ORCHESTRA/ SUMMER CONCERT Jane Mindenhall has led the orchestra very well throughout the year. In the main string orchestra concert — the Summer Concert — a group of Leroy Anderson pieces found a ready response from the audience. Jazz pizzicato, Plink, Plank Plonk etc. were 'easy listening' but not easy playing. They all demonstrated the developing quality of the strings. The best of all was "The Typewriter' with Jeffrey Gray as our 'temp' and Keith Pemberton on bell.

In the same concert Dominic Greeves played a concertino by Handel with authoritative well-rounded sound, Lissa Beckitt, in Poulenc's 'Cantilena', showed again what a lovely sound and sense of phrase she has, Faith Alexander, one of our young budding violinists, showed what a talented player she is in Massenet's Meditation, but the most impressive playing came from Tim Dunn, the soloist in the first movement of Crusell's clarinet concerto.

STARS AND STRIPES EVENING CHAMBER CHOIR The year started with several invitations to sing at weddings which helped in raising funds for the U.S.A. tour as well as improving the group's singing. The repertoire has been expanded to include some intricate eight part arrangements of Beatles songs, for example 'Michelle' and 'Penny Lane' and some North Country songs arranged by Percy Lovell, former Director of Music at a School a few hundred yards away and grandfather of one of our Upper Sixth formers. Sociability is still an important requirement at rehearsals as is a sense of humour.

CHORAL SOCIETY The Choral Society has performed in two major concerts this year. In November Vaughan Williams' 'Serenade to Music' gave many opportunities for solos and lush textures for the orchestra, Elgar's 'Songs of the Bavarian Highlands' were also given lively performances and were much enjoyed.

The highlight of the year was a large scale performance of major extracts from Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' in March.

The whole of the fourth year of St. Olave's joined the Choral Society enjoying especially the famous 'Be not afraid' chorus. The St. Olave's Chapel Choir also gave a good account of the beautiful angels' chorus 'Lift thine eyes'.

The soloists Robert Thompson (tenor), James Morgan (bass) and Jane Mindenhall (contralto) all gave assured contributions.

What an excellent evening it was with the Swing Band setting the tone with 'That old black magic'.

The Choir sang several songs by Rutter, arrangements of English songs; in fact John Rutter has taken a personal interest in the tour, writing a letter of commendation for the tour brochure and programme.

The Rockin' Hairdressers milked the audience for all they were worth and this prepared them for their Radio York premiere later in June, just before the tour. They sang two songs live on Radio and gave an interview — all impressive stuff!

Tim Dunn's arrangement of Tuxedo Junction for Swing Band, Rockin' Hairdressers and Choir proved a great success as did his barbershop arrangements. His musical talents will be greatly missed next year.

CONCERT BAND The band this year has seen the amalgamation of disparate elements into what, we hope, is becoming a more secure and together unit. Seasoned campaigners, Jim Fieldsend and Matthew Pittman, along with band administrator Lissa Beckitt and leader Tim Dunn were the only remaining U6th, so great reliance has been placed on younger members, particularly, our plucky 3rd year brass section, who have come on in leaps and bounds.

Thanks to Jim Lovell for coming in to reinforce them.

Our major event of the year was the Christmas Concert in the Memorial Hall, at which Leroy Anderson Year was officially declared with a performance of Sleigh Ride. The finale was John Blood's terminally cheery Christmas Express which was enjoyed by all except Cap'n Blood whose moment of glory went up in smoke when his whistle didn't work. The evening was rounded off with "Community Carols" which almost managed to fall apart when Cap'n Blood decided to conduct 'O Come All Ye Faithful' where 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' should have been! Only sterling work on behalf of the second leaders and lots of shouting from the woodwind finally enlightened him of his mistake.

The Easter Term saw no real concerts, the band concentrating on repertoire building. New pieces included Handel's Water Music, yet another march, Dunn's Cockleshell Heroes, and the excellent Charivari, a symphonic suite by contemporary Scotch composer Malcolm Binney.

The highlight of this term was the realization of Mr. Blood's idea of an 'Open Rehearsal'. A great time was had by all present, and I would like to apologise on behalf of the Music Department to all those who were turned away at the door when the hall reached its capacity.

On to the Summer Term, when we passed the gauntlet of the term's big concert to the String Orchestra and carried on building repertoire for the U.S. The Summer Fete in the Museum Gardens was the rather dubious highlight of the season, especially the virtuoso performance of the incredible U.S. Tour rhythm section — Tim Dunn (??), Nick Wight (Bass, Timps), Andy Moxon (Cymbals), Chris Braganza (Tambourine) and Mr. Jeffrey Gray (Triangle), all of whom performed with verve and charisma. The removal of the solo clarinet left the leadership of the band in the tentative grasp of Carole 'Where are we now?' Tong, who acquitted herself well under difficult circumstances. Thanks to Carole, who at Mr. Paterson's haute couture insistence, supplied the clarinets and percussion with essential matching clothes pegs.

It only remains to thank Mr. Pemberton for all his help and stalwart playing in the tuba section. He will be greviously missed in the States. Also to Cap'n Blood, for his patience, when most of us, at some time or other, have deserved to walk the plank.

Tim Dunn

THE ROCKIN HAIRDRESSERS The Hairdressers suffered an early slump this year due to the loss of the 'ginger factor' — possibly supplied by Andy Moxon. But after a rigorous and prolonged season of auditioning, success was found in the euphemistically stout and manly frame of Oliver Button. Although this left only one bass and three tenors (who are naturally found wanting in some departments), the panache and flair of the ensemble grew in proportion with their style, to the extent that the applause after each performance was nearly as loud as that which accompanied their arrival on stage.

With a repertoire bolstered by 'Rock-a-bye your baby', the resurrected 'Graceful and Easy', the naff 'Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer', and the autobiographical 'They go Wild, simply Wild over Me' and 'Whiffenpoof Song', starring roles were usurped from all other participants in the Christmas Concert and the Stars 'n' Stripes evening in front of wildly partisan audiences of screaming teenagers.

In the guise of the St. Peter's Male Voice Harmony Quartet, the Hairdressers, after much heated deliberation, passed up 'Girl of My Dreams' for 'Ecce nunc benedicite' and 'O Vos Omnes' for the words and music for Lent — a change of direction much welcomed by Mr. Wright.

Several new pieces have sprung from the pens of the various members of the group. Arrangements of 'Manhattan Skyline', 'Rise Up', and 'In the Still of the Night' from Tim, 'Summertime' and 'A Nightingale Sang' from Andy, and 'Barbershop Song' and the illstarred 'Rudolph' from Jeffrey, among others.

The calendar's most exclusive social event, the inaugural Barbershop dinner, was held at a top Copmanthorpe venue, and was noted for the record number of barred Tatler and Vanity Fair photographers in the rain outside.

A year that has seen two radio appearances, in which the group's flowery rhetoric has reached previously unparalleled levels of pretentiousness, has also seen the departure of two founder members. The Hairdressers Mk II will still be operative in York for another year outside of School (parties, weddings, anything!), but Oli and Jeffrey will be sifting through ranks of young hopefuls in the autumn for the Hairdressers Mk III. (Handy hint to applicants — forget singing; you will be assessed mainly on ego, lack of modesty, and size of trousers!)

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BIG BAND

by Tim Dunn After months of requesting, badgering, annoying, abusive phone calls etc. from certain jazz fans and six appeal members, Captain Blood finally conceded defeat and set up the mighty dreadnought that is now know as 'Cap'n Blood and the... Big Band'. After a few changes of personnel, which saw Carole Tong brought in to the top of the rigging and Tim 'Blissful Gliss' Dunn moved to join Jim 'Slinky Slide' Lovell in the engine room, and at least two full rehearsals, we were almost ready for our first outing — the Community Service Afternoon Tea. After a performance bursting with confidence, if not competence, of 'Hal Leonard's Easy Jazzpack' numbers 'Chica de Espana' and 'The Old Black Magic' which was greeted by frowns and sentiments like 'That's not how I remember it from the 30V. Spurred on by what was nonetheless a good start, our next project was the 'Stars and Stripes Evening', an event whose mention seldom fails to raise a sigh of wistful nostalgia. JazzPak 2, and most of 1, was the centrepiece of the evening, with fine solos from Rich Hugill, Jim Fieldsend and Dom Greeves. By this time we had three Tim Dunn arrangements, two adding the Rockin' Hairdressers to 'Georgia' and 'Basin St.' and an opus magnus finale bringing in eight-part choir as well, of 'Tuxedo Junction'. It was good to see a performance where the music was appreciated as much by the participants as the audience, although someone should have told the trumpet section that Tuxedo wasn't a volume competition against the choir.

Our next mission was to 'play chapel' on Red Nose Day so, armed with two hastily arranged hymns from Mr. Andrew Wright and guest conductor Pluto (who was that?) we played 'Sing Hosanna' and 'At the name of Jesus', each verse of which was rendered in a different style by Jim 'n' Tim, the Amazing Rhyming Rhythm Section.

The Summer Term was spent ceaselessly building up the repertoire for the U.S. Tour. A brief but welcome diversion was provided by the Summer Fete, which gave us another opportunity to wheel out those crusty old chestnuts from the Autumn Term and discover to our chagrin, that the trombone section STILL can't play their solo in 'Chica'. But that's just a drop of benzene in the ocean of nectar that is the Big Band Experience, or as Cap'n Blood would more mundanely put it 'The ensemble works very well'.

Pass me that Jazzpak!

CENSORED CHOCOLATE — A ROCKUMENTARY Out of the melting-pot of pre-band-rehearsal doodling, it was discovered that three people could actually improvise in sync. When this moment of magical cognizance had been achieved, the steamroller process, that is 'setting up a band' was unstoppable. Rehearsals were organised, songs were (loosely) orchestrated, and, of course, silly names were adopted. Thus having cajoled the Chaplain and Mr. Wright into sanctioning their appearance, Sly Panache, Leroy Growl, J. R. Mumbles and their young sidekicks Dirk and Jed played the Budweiser Blues and Johnny B. Goode before the whole School. If this understandably restrained performance established them as a mere Beezer Homes League blues band, their status was transformed to that of globe-trotting world superstardom by their stunningly powerful performance in the Museum Gardens on Bank Holiday Monday. The new British stars for the nineties, Censored Chocolate are traditional but not cliched, modern but not nouveau, scene but not herd. In recent interviews, Leroy, Sly and J. R. have confidently looked forward to not returning from their forthcoming tour Stateside.

Leroy: Sly: J. R.:

'No we won't be coming back."

'They need us over there to spearhead the blues revival movement.'

'We've already had lots of interest in us. We'll be finalising a deal soon.'

And who could argue with that?

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MUSIC COMPETITION The Music Competition was brought forward to the Easter Term and this proved a good move away from the crowding of activities now existing in the first half of the Summer Term. Nicholas Carter, Director of Music at Queen Mary's School, Baldersby Park, and soon to move to Bootham, was our adjudicator.

There were many notable performances and it was especially pleasing to have a full singing class — an area which has developed greatly in the last few years.

Junior Woodwind Rachel Harran (flute) Junior Keyboard Miki Ayton (piano) Junior Strings Virginia Mackie (violin) Junior Brass Gareth Mead (euphonium) Junior singing not competitive Best Junior Musician Rachel Harran runner-up Timothy Brogden Senior Woodwind Cherry Alton (flute) Senior Keyboard Nicholas Wight (piano) Senior String Alison Blair (viola) Senior Brass Graham Kershaw (trumpet) Singing Jane Mindenhall (mezzo soprano) Alison Blair Best Senior Musician

MUSIC STAFF To all the full-timers and to all the visiting teachers I extend my thanks for all their hard work during the year.

Some of the Associated Board exam results this year were the best yet.

We were sorry to lose John Parkes, Geoffrey Pearce, Ben Challis, Sharon Lyons and Diana Chapman during the course of the year. We are grateful to them for the service which they have given the School and wish them well in the future.

Paul Judge, our new electric specialist, has already proved a great success with the Junior pop group and his exploits at the Staff Concert on slide guitar was entertaining.

Tim Bayley has taken over the clarinet teaching with a refreshing sense of style — he also has many strings to his bow including playing the hurdy-gurdy.

Tina Blood has joined our team of piano teachers and has proved herself a caring and sensitive teacher.

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DRAMA OTHELLO There are theatre-goers who feel apprehensive about Shakespeare being performed by Schools and amateur groups, believing this to be the sole domain of the professional actor and director. Ian Lowe's assured production of Othello clearly showed how unfounded an opinion this is. His experience and skill demonstrated once again the strength of the acting ability within the School.

The months of tiring rehearsal and patient direction finally came to fruition last December. Audiences arrived at the Drama Centre eager with anticipation. The stage was set in the body of the hall, presented as a chess board with a raised centre.

We were immediately struck by the simple yet very effective monochrome costume. It was essentially modern but owed allegiance to no particular period. Each character was dressed within a range of black and white — from the evil-hearted Iago in an entirely black outfit to the undefiled Desdemona in a robe of pure white. The military style of the male costume was equally effective.

Initially the plot of the play is not easy to follow and the actors deserved great credit for their clarity of communication. Matthew Pittman gave a convincing performance as Desdemona's father, Brabantio, and James Fieldsend was a strong, authoritative Duke. As the other characters move with Othello from Venice to Cyprus, the plot develops more clearly.

It is now that the chief protagonists, Iago and Othello, control the stage. There are few occasions when neither of them is commanding a presence. This naturally places a heavy burden upon the two actors and both Jack-Patrick Weatherall as Iago and Christopher Braganza as Othello rose admirably to the challenge. Jack-Patrick strode the stage with military precision unfurling his schemes first to one side of the audience, then to the other. No one in the auditorium felt left out of his plans to bring about the

downfall of Othello. Christopher gave a very sensitive performance, using the gamut of his emotions with consummate skill. He maintained throughout the play a strong and effective communication with the audience.

Jon Lacy-Colson gave a very professional performance as the ill-used Cassio. He grew in stature as the play progressed. Fiona Watt gave us a coolly beautiful Desdemona. Her tragic portrayal was especially moving.

She received strong support from Fiona Burnett as Iago's wife, Emilia, who played her part with great confidence.

Jaru Bunnag was a delightful Bianca and accomplished performances came from Andrew Fotherby as Roderigo, Steven Clegg as Lodovico and Andrew Wallis as Montano.

The whole play moved extremely well. All the cast gave tight performances and the Shakespearean verse was delivered in a very professional way. The experienced hands of producer, Ian Lowe, skilfully guided the players through the rigours of the tragedy. He built the climax superbly and when Iago dropped the cruel handkerchief over the bodies of the hapless couple, the atmosphere was heavy with emotion. Truly an evening to remember for a long time.

John Shaw

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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY SERVICE

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

Community Service has flourished throughout the year, with much loyal and willing help behind the scenes as well as in the main events. About twenty-five senior pupils have regularly visited the elderly in and around the Fothergill Homes Almshouses and their cheerful visits have been a boon, especially to those residents who are housebound. We invited our Fothergill regulars and their friends to a Christmas Party where they were enthusiastically entertained by various members of the School, including the choir and wind band. The high spot of the party had to be the bingo, co-hosted by Rachel Smith (whose deadpan descriptions of the 'fabulous prizes' were far more entertaining than the game itself) and Heidi Clark, renowned for her inimitable bingo rhyming slang and the fact that she doesn't need a microphone. In June many members of Fothergill came on the summer outing; a mystery tour and huge afternoon tea at Easingwold.

During this year some thirty-five juniors have been participating in the award at bronze level, camping on the North York Moors and various service activities including St. John's Ambulance First Aid. Some ten seniors have been completing their gold award also.

We were delighted with the response to the gifts for the homeless at Christmas, when some 200 gifts were brought in, and that so many were able to help with the shopping trip for the elderly and disabled at Christmas and with the many street collections in the city during the year.

That's just a sample of what's been done. Thanks to everyone who has given so much time and enthusiasm.

There are many ways in which you can help if you'd like to. We'd be glad to see you.

Julie Bainbridge & Derek Paterson

TOP HOUSE QUIZ The second half of the Easter Term brought the eagerly awaited Inter-House Quiz Competition. Since last year the captain of the Manor team, Tim Dunn, had had a resounding success on Central Television's popular sixth form quiz show "Blockbusters". He showed great speed on the buzzer and the other Houses were now keen to beat him. The standard of answering was particularly high this year and all the teams performed well. The final duly took place in the Lecture Theatre on March 25th between The Grove and yes! The Manor. The Grove fought valiantly but The Manor emerged as victors once again by 66 points to 58. Congratulations to the victorious team of Tim Dunn, Mark Benson, Nick Abrams and Peter Hield. A personal thank you comes from me to all the contestants.

J. W. G. Shaw

Sarah Richards received the Barry Daniel Award for adventurous travel.

SCIENCE SOCIETY EGG RACE The Egg Race, MUSIC RECYCLED, was directed towards the creation of musical instruments from reject materials. Teams were asked to make a stringed, a percussion and a wind instrument from items which would normally have found their way into the waste bin. The instruments had to be capable of playing a recognisable tune at the end of the competition.

As always in these events, much was learned about the basic engineering and mechanical aspects which are so often taken for granted in the real article. It is always sad to see an elegant design which cannot take the strains imposed on it! Nevertheless music emerged — tunes were sometimes recognisable and where the technique was weak cosmetic cover was delightfully evident.

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It was a close fought event — differentiating between the entertainment and technical values was not easy, but it was the latter which the adjudicator had been told to assess. The Rise were the winners with The Grove a close second but every House, the staff and the Junior School all made ingenious and often musical devices.

Mr. Dawson, himself a maker of several worthy musical instruments, thought out this project and we are grateful once again for his enthusiasm in promoting the Egg Race.

TRAVEL

was too much trouble for our hosts and we thank them one and all.

Not surprisingly the cricket itself was hard. It was always going to be difficult to adjust out of our season to conditions very unlike those in England and as we expected the standard of School cricket was extremely high. Out of ten fixtures we won two, lost three and drew five. On the whole a satisfactory outcome as in almost every match we had a bad start against the pace-bowling.

Each team had at least one bowler faster than anyone we have seen at home. Although in most matches we recovered from the bad start, we rarely got into a position to win matches. Oliver Gardner was the backbone of the batting. He played some fine innings and it was a tragedy that his tremendous rearguard action against Wynberg was foiled when he was adjudged LBW with only two balls of the match left. He was awarded his cap at the end of the tour. Toby Cockcroft found the pace of the pitches to his liking and should have gained confidence from a number of good innings. All the younger batsmen played valuable innings and will be all the better for the experience. Our bowling was weakened by injury. Of the pace bowlers only James Lovell stayed fit and how well he bowled! Had he had effective support, our results might have been very different. Richard Musgrave bowled well when fit and Toby Cockcroft never shirked the hard work

THE SOUTH AFRICA TOUR Three weeks in South Africa in December — a lovely thought! After months of preparation and fund-raising, the reality certainly fulfilled all our expectations. We are indebted to Tim Scott, who organised our intinerary for us. His help and support from South Africa was invaluable and we were indeed fortunate to be able to visit so many fine schools.

The first phase of the tour was in Natal, where we stayed at three boarding Schools, Hilton, Michaelhouse and Kearsney. It was perhaps fortunate that we were accommodated in the Sanatoriums at two of these, as the Sisters at all three were given a testing time by their guests — dehydration and sunburn were the main problems. We were very grateful to these ladies, who were superb. From the heights of Natal with the Drakensburg mountains nearby, we moved to the coast at East London. We stayed all four nights at Selborne College and we were grateful to them for coping with us for so long. During the third phase, in Capetown, we stayed with families. The parents of boys at Bishop's Wynberg and Westerford were wonderfully kind and generous. After two exciting days in the Kruger National Park, we ended the tour in a very comfortable hotel in Johannesburg. The hospitality, be it in the Schools or with families, was amazing. Nothing 30

despite shoulder and ankle injuries. What a pleasure it was to play against two Development teams and to see their obvious enthusiasm and potential.

We are very grateful to all the parents and friends who helped and supported us in the months before the tour.

My personal thanks to Anne Dawson and Jean Green, who did a lot of secretarial work for me. I would particularly like to thank the Tour Committee, Ron McBride, Mike Cockcroft, Ann Musgrave, Mel Neary and Bruce Rigby.

They did a great job. The chairman, Ron McBride, was fantastic. He did an immense amount of work and the success of the preparations and fund-raising was largely thanks to him. It was very appropriate that he and Helen as well as Clive and Ann Musgrave were able to join us for part of the tour. Finally, I want to thank Mike Johnston and Keith Mohan, who did so much on the tour to make it a success.

A final thought. Three weeks in a vast country like South Africa does not make one an expert on its affairs.

There is no doubt that it is a beautiful country and we met many lovely people. It is also obvious that it has major problems and potentially great dangers. As we drove from our hotel in Johannesburg to the airport, Anna and I chatted to our driver, a black man from Soweto. He talked about his family, about his totally uneducated parents and his own limited education. He was full of optimism for the future. He was confident that the leaders of the country would sort out the many problems and that his two young daughters would get the education that he had missed. We left him and South Africa praying that his optimism was well founded and that his hopes for the future would be realised.

Results: ST. PETER'S v HILTON COLLEGE Played on Sunday, 29th November Result: Drawn Hilton 205-2 dec.

St. Peter's 99-5 (O. Gardner 44) ST. PETER'S v MICHAELHOUSE Played on Tuesday, 1st December Result: Lost Michaelhouse 185-6 dec.

St. Peter's 44 ST. PETER'S v KEARSNEY COLLEGE Played on Thursday, 3rd December Result: Drawn Kearsney 160-2 dec.

St. Peter's 154-6 (O. Gardner 52, T. W. F. Cockcroft 30 not out) ST. PETER'S v SELBORNE COLLEGE Played on Sunday, 6th December Result: Lost St. Peter's 119 (O. Gardner 31) Selborne 121-2

ST. PETER'S v DEVELOPMENT XI Played at Selborne College on Monday, 7th December Result: Won St. Peter's 80 (T. J. Archer 26) Development XI67 (O. Gardner 3-8, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-12) ST. PETER'S v HUDSON PARK H.S. Played on Tuesday, 8th December Result: Drawn Hudson Park 206-7 dec. (R. F. T. Musgrave 3-38) St. Peter's 148-6 (T. W. F. Cockcroft 58, O. Gardner 39) ST. PETER'S v BISHOP'S D.C. Played on Thursday, 10th December Result: Drawn Bishop's 222-3 dec.

St. Peter's 125-6 (T. W. F. Cockcroft 33 not out) ST. PETER'S v WYNBERG B.H.S. Played on Saturday, 12th December Result: Lost Wynberg 229-6 dec. (J. Lovell 3-54) St. Peter's 89 (O. Gardner 31) ST. PETER'S v WESTERFORD H.S. Played on Monday, 14th December Result: Drawn Westerford 196 (J. Lovell 4-58, R. F. T. Musgrave 4-62) St. Peter's 115-8 (H. I. Shedden 27 not out) ST. PETER'S v TRANSVAAL INVITATION XI Played at Lenasia Stadium on Friday, 18th December Result: Won Invitation XI 202-7 (J. Lovell 5-39) St. Peter's 204-5 (O. Gardner 79 not out, M. J. Davies 59) D. Kirby

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handshaking. When we had finally finished greeting the large families, we settled down to watch the television.

It is fun trying to translate the episodes of Dynasty when someone throws themselves off a balcony or has a fight with Alexis!

Another "funny" French tradition is "la raclette".

When you sit down at the table there is a big selection of cold meats and some cooked potatoes with the skins on. The first thing that you do is put a piece of cheese in a small tray. Then you put the tray in a square heater in the middle of the table. Whilst you are waiting for the cheese to melt, you peel some potatoes and pick a selection of cold meat. When the cheese is bubbling you pour it over the potatoes and the meat. It is very nice.

On Sunday lots of people came to my correspondent's house. It was getting rather annoying, all this "fairing la bise" and handshaking. It wasn't so annoying when a plate of Waffles entered the room! You spread chocolate or jam on them and they taste nice. On Sunday my correspondent's mother must have cooked at least one hundred waffles.

If you decide to go on the exchange, it would be very advisable to take a pair of slippers as the French have no carpets, except in the bedrooms.

We met, as a group again, on Wednesday, to visit some wine cellars in Dijon. We were staying in the Cote d'Or, "Valley of Gold", so called because in autumn the grape vines turn a beautiful shade of gold. In the first cellar we visited, the Pressoir des Dues de Bourgogne, the guide spoke so quickly, with such complexity, and at such length, that even some of the French people didn't understand! At one stage, he was so annoyed at his inability to get through to us, that he said that if we wanted to leave, we could. Thankfully, only a few understood him and most of us wondered why Mr. Hodsdon and Mr.

It was a cold, dark, Friday night in October when thirty-one pupils from St. Peter's, St. Olave's and The Mount, accompanied by Mr. Hodsdon, Mrs. Bainbridge and Mr. Gray, gathered in the Horseshoe eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Eddie Brown coach. Just after 11 p.m. the coach departed for Dover. We arrived at the port at 5 a.m. and embarked on the Pride of Calais. Once on board, the canteen suffered an early morning rush. The rest of the time on the ferry was spent on deck or, in some peoples' cases, watching cartoons. Arrival in Calais was at dawn, although it was still not light enough to see much of the region of Pas de Calais.

The drive down to Selongey was smooth and comfortable with no delays. Drinks were served on the coach by the "hostess with the mostest", none other than St. Peter's own Steven Spielberg, Mr. Hodsdon. Upon our arrival in Selongey, the first "thing" that we were acquainted with was the "SEB", the infamous pressure cooker factory. We were then told how to greet our correspondents the French way; boys were to shake hands and girls were to "faire la bise" — a kiss on both cheeks.

(This is not a French kiss, as Paul — our driver — thought when he was presented with some booze and a "faire la bise" at Calais on the return journey!) Of course, everyone had to wait for Mr. Hodsdon to get out the camcorder and capture this moment on film.

The next three days were spent with our correspondents' family. Most people woke each morning to find big bowls of hot chocolate, or very large cups of black tea, steaming away on the breakfast table. It is worrying when you don't know what to do, but in a situation like that, you learn quickly. The worry soon disappears when you learn that you "dunk" cake or biscuits into the chocolate. Most people then met the whole family, this meant a great deal of "fairing la bise" and 32

shopping centre on the outskirts of Dijon. This was the chance to practise our ability to buy presents, and then get them wrapped up. The shopping centre was the largest in Europe, until the Meadowhall Centre was built, a building that the French are extremely annoyed about.

Everyone seemed content with bringing out a couple of carrier bags, yet, not to be outdone, Mrs. Bainbridge came out with a trolley full of champagne and pillows!

We are not saying what was in Mr. Hodsdon's trolley!

This was also a chance for all the starving Brits to have a Macdonalds again. The remainder of that day was spent with the family, as this would be our last day in Selongey.

Everyone managed to arrive at the School at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday morning, so we set off promptly. Most were sad to say goodbye, but, at the same time, were looking forward to a decent cup of tea, a craving not, unfortunately, satisfied by the "plastic tea" provided by the coach's drinks machine! It was about 10.30 a.m. when we were treated to the first film of the day, "Clockwise", starring John Cleese. Even though this was a relatively old film it drew much laughter, especially from Mrs. Bainbridge. When we arrived at the services, Mr. Hodsdon had to point us in the general direction of the shops, as the visibility was down to about fifty yards. We set off again, this time watching "Three Men and a Little Lady". This "cute" comedy brought many laughs and a debate at the end between Mrs. Bainbridge and some of the girls from Peter's about which man is the "fittest".

Mrs. Bainbridge favoured Christopher Cazenove, whilst others favoured Tom Selleck. We were early when we arrived in Calais. Again, some stayed on deck whilst others watched cartoons. Just as we left Calais we saw the Seacat, the faster alternative to crossing the channel.

Kruszynski looked so angry and as if they were going to take him at his word. A short journey took us to our second cellar. The owner spoke slowly and clearly and the majority got the gist of what he was saying. (This was made easier by translations from Mrs. Bainbridge!) The guide was worried about leaving the door open too long as the temperature in the cellar has to be kept cool and constant. As we waited outside for the French to finish their tour, a travelling baker who delivers bread to this village, sped through, beeping his horn like a typical Frenchman and, to add to the fun, he nearly ran us all over. Of course he was driving a Citroen van.

We left for our lunch and had to walk to the coaches through some vineyards where the autumn had already turned the leaves a lovely shade of gold. We had to pause for Steven Speilberg to film the entire party and he told us to talk to a camcorder!!! We then waited for umpteen minutes for him to do his David Bailey impersonation, with other peoples' cameras, so that there would be some pictoral record of the most wanted people in France. After this extremely long pause we had our lunch in a soggy forest. We had fun comparing the large variety of cold meats that we had in our sandwiches. People also wanted to swap crisps, yet they discovered the Henry Ford philosophy has been applied to French crisp production, you can have any flavour you like as long as it is ready-salted.

We then left behind this picturesque lunch area and headed for a museum of mustard, run by Amora. Dijon is famous for three things, mustard, wine and gingerbread.

As we entered the museum we passed through a small part of the factory. There was a very strong smell of mustard. In the museum we were told that mustard used to be made with a vinegar from the wine-making process, but when, one year long ago, the crop of grapes failed, the company resorted to using normal vinegar and has done so ever since. We were also told about the background to Amora and its wide variety of products, which include mayonnaise and tomato ketchup. At the end of this tour, Mr. Hodsdon invited us to volunteer to write this article! How could we refuse? We then spent half an hour looking around Dijon. For the hungry, it was a chance to visit a packed Macdonalds, whilst others visited the department store, just across the street.

We arrived in England and stopped for diesel and a replacement driver because Paul had used up all his driving hours. We nearly didn't get home because we couldn't find the replacement driver, he found us. We knew that we were in England because of the familiar traffic jams. We watched "Dances with Wolves" and had to put up with Mrs. Bainbridge swooning over Kevin Costner. We arrived at School half an hour early but many parents were waiting.

Apart from the obvious linguistic benefits there are a number of other benefits. You learn about local customs and traditions and learn how to speak French the "French way". By that, I mean that when shopping you very rarely find a "Tricolore Shopkeeper" or a very "sympathetic native speaker" as defined in the G.C.S.E., but, when you resort to saying, "Excusez-moi, je suis un(e) anglais(e)" they become extremely sympathetic. Another "benefit", for all you motor racing fans, is the chance to experience cornering on the doorhandles of a 2CV! Our thanks go to Mr. Hodsdon, I'm sure he did David Bailey and Steven Spielberg proud, for organising the trip.

Our thanks also go to Mrs. Bainbridge, I'm sure that Kevin Costner and Christopher Cazenove would love to meet her; and finally to Mr. Gray, who obviously enjoyed playing on Gameboys.

Gareth Mead, James Curley, Walter Wonnacott

On our return to Selongey we drove through several small villages. The road also went by a field with some rather large targets. It turned out that the French Air Force used these targets to shoot at; in fact, a couple of days later, I was going along that same road when, out of the blue, two Mirage fighters flew over the top of the car and blew up a target. Everyone arrived home that night feeling tired and looking forward to the disco on Thursday night.

At the disco everyone had a great time. There was only one problem, Steven Spielberg and the camcorder again, but this time with a very bright light. The disco was a good chance for the English to socialise with the French and for the English to talk in English, a relief for some.

It was midnight when the disco finished and the English had to be at the School next morning.... ....Next morning everyone arrived, I think, and we set off for "la Toison d'Or", "the golden fleece", a large 33

Next we took the Great City Marakesh by storm. First we explored the huge square where its water carriers, snake charmers and orange sellers allowed us immediate insight into the Arabic culture. Then we were led to the Medina by various student guides whose bosses offered us "student prices" and copious amounts of mint tea! Mr. Bulcock's traditional prize for the worst buy was won by Jamie for his "semi-precious" stone turtles, but none of us did too badly with Sarah purchasing an authentic Arabic dress which she persisted in wearing just to get her money's worth, Rob buying a camel wood jacket (not mentioning the fact that it frayed at the seams!), and Cenan a beautiful leather bag. Full of these colourful images we slept under the stars by an olive grove just outside Marakesh to complete the experience.

Next we headed straight for the Sahara desert. The lengthy drive there took us over the Atlas mountains, in whose foothills we spent a night, and to the plentiful stalls of onyx and amethyst dotted along the roadside. Finally we reached the heat of the desert where we set up camp ready for our eight days there. We were three miles from the Blue Springs of Meshi Oasis where we spent each day enthusiastically swimming, sunbathing and washing, not to mention the persistent diving from the boys — and the game of soccer played which they lost miserably to the friendly locals. The open-fronted shops there were crammed with goods which the owners were eager to swap for western-style clothing and us western girls! Cenan was awarded a special prize for her sticky sense of humour and Alex sold his sandfilled stereo. The adventurous among us were guided around the Kasbar, a deserted town upon a nearby hill, and were honoured afterwards with a meal at the guides home. A Berber family, whom Mr. Bulcock has made it a tradition to give clothing to, also gave us the great honour of allowing us to eat at their table.

Also we shocked some of the Arabs with the cold night in Errachdia, the closest town, where Cherry's allure became apparent. Our days at the oasis were only disrupted once when we drove in the early hours to the Algerian border to watch the sun rise over the sand dunes — a fabulous spectacle.

THE SAHARA TRIP Easter '93

On the morning of the 27th March seventeen members of the Lower VI, ably led by Mr. Bulcock, left School to drive south — heading for Plymouth, only interrupted by a flat tyre, four hours into the journey, and a stop at Taunton to pick up Mr. Bell. We reached the Stonehouse Barracks of the Royal Marines where we were to spend a comfortable night. The following day we boarded the nearby ferry for Santander. Some of us inevitably felt seasick and retired early. However, we started as we meant to go on with a full evening's dancing in the disco, led by Nick.

Disembarking, we confronted the mammoth twentytwo hour drive through Spain with determination and humour. It passed without too many hiccups so we stocked up on vital desert supplies in a Spanish hypermarket and then sailed from Algeciras over to Africa. We had a little time to wander in Ceuta before we drove to the Moroccan border. Here Mr. Bulcock disappeared to do the paperwork with Rob and Dave on either side of him as bodyguards! However, they must not have appeared menacing enough as we had to wait a much longer time than expected at customs. A few disarming smiles from the girls relieved Colin's worry and we were in a lovely hotel by the coast in Asilah in no time. Here we were watered and washed and left in the knowledge that we would be back within two weeks.

All too soon it was time to pack up and leave. We stayed once more in Asilah — however, not in the original hotel due to the manager mistakenly double booking our rooms. However, we were more than compensated by the hotel's hospitality. A few of us ventured into Tangier the next day — yet another fantastic experience. Again the time came to leave for Europe. This time, Sarah's birthday cake, courtesy of Mr. Bell, made our journey home memorable as did the ridiculous amounts of pizza consumed when we got to Gibraltar. We took in a traditonal Spanish breakfast in Madrid and eventually a weary bunch of Peterites boarded the ferry in Santander.

Fish and chips greeted us in England and we welcomed the beds in The Manor that night. Many thanks to Mrs. Bulcock for a fabulous cooked breakfast which surpassed the ones we attempted in the desert.

Enormous thanks to Mr. Bulcock and Mr. Bell for giving us a fantastic holiday and so many lovely memories.

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on breakfast and the beach run. Nick Walker having convinced us of his inability to eat eggs (fried, poached or scrambled) now proved that baked beans were also beyond him!! The run put new life into the boys!! before our "cultural" trip to Lindesfarne. A fine walk to the headland or a "slouch" in the bar became the order of the day. Monday night saw us all off for a meal and a few games of snooker. Up again for breakfast with Toby "the bed" Cockcroft "playing" us various notes at the breakfast table. He has a fine 'B' flat with destructive qualities. Our final training session was completed by Mr. Lawrence's presentation of Matthew Pittman's 18th birthday cake. Then it was off to Berwick R.U.F.C. for the final game of the season. 20-0 up in a marvellous firsthalf followed by tremendous defence saw us off as winners 20-10. A fine evening of entertainment followed, in which Matthew Pittman learnt the aeroplane game, and they learnt never to play "spoons" with Rob Pugh!! A good evening was had by all and we thank Matthew for his traffic directions late in the evening. By now the honeymoon suite had been vacated by Toby and Gordon and the water had stopped pouring through the dining room ceiling. Back to York on the Wednesday with some excellent songs to see us home. Mr. Lawrence's "Oh my darling" and Rhys's splendid number won the day for our Welsh contingent. It was a most enjoyable few days in which we made new friends and I hope gave a good account of ourselves. My thanks go to all the boys and especially to Mr. Lawrence for his support.

BERWICK TOUR So here we were a year on going back to Berwick.

As with all tour reports these are merely jottings and as such try to convey the atmosphere of the tour and not just the basic facts!!

Our hosts, Graham and Liz Thompson at the Castle Hotel, proved quite excellent and many of the boys will have to tour for a long time to be as well looked after.

We should also thank Sandy Reavley and Alan Bell for their hard work on our behalf in helping to organise the tour.

After a good run and training session on Friday night and Saturday morning we took on Machen U.19 Colts, a touring Welsh side, at Alnwick Rugby Club. In a physical encounter we proved a number of points including the old adage that "he who laughs last laughs longest". We deservedly won 20-7 with some "Maggie Magic", but unfortunately an awesome pass from our skipper Mark Ludiman left Nick Middleton requiring a visit to hospital!! It was only left to master our Welsh opponents in a "boat race" and then back to Berwick.

Ben Oakley had by now found the delights of curry sauce and haggis irresistable, even if we did not enjoy the after effects! Looking after the moral welfare of the troops became an important role as a group of young ladies attached themselves limpet-like to our scrum-half and skipper! The Sunday morning call and bacon and eggs followed by a three mile run and training did not go down well!! Once this treat was over it was off to Berwick ARC for a morning on the Tweed, paddling in boats. Mr. Lawrence thanked the club for us all in fine fashion. With the Hong Kong 7's on the telly we settled down to a quiet afternoon in the hotel. G. L. and P. J. S. were invited to the Reavleys for the best piece of roast beef I have had in year's coupled with excellent hospitality. All was well in the hotel and we prepared for the next morning's assault

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THE U.S.A. MUSIC TOUR 1993

On Saturday, 26th March at 6.50 a.m., ten weary lower sixth formers, and an apparently energetic Mr. Drysdale assembled on York station, all but the latter unaware of the long and arduous journey ahead. After we'd spent the day wrestling with crowds at King's Cross and Heathrow, we finally arrived at Pisa airport, where we were (thankfully) greeted by sunny, warm weather (which generally stayed with us throughout the rest of the week). We arrived in the city of Florence late afternoon, and over the following days were subjected to what Mr. Drysdale termed as "culture-shock"! A brief but muchneeded tour of central Florence was warmly accepted, as the party began to realise that, although this was an area abundant with Renaissance architecture and priceless works of art, there was one vital thing missing.... nightlife! However, interesting talks on Florentine history at the British Institute and visits to various museums and art galleries compensated for this. The extremely witty but informative talks of Dr. Marcello Bellini complimented visits to the Palazzo Vecchio, San Marco, Davanzati Palace, Galleria Academia, and the stunning Uffizi Gallery, widening both the group's knowledge and interest. Long queues of Spanish and Italian students were worth tolerating to see some of the best collections of art in the world, includings works such as Michelangelo's "David" and Botticelli's "Birth of Venus".

Wednesday 7th July — Thursday 22nd July

An enjoyable and picturesque trip to Fiesole, a town in the hills overlooking Florence, provided an excellent opportunity for us all to take in the sights and sun — it also proved to be an excellent opportunity for the Italians to try and impress the female majority of our party!

We had two notably pleasant surprises whilst in Florence — the first was when we unexpectedly bumped into Mr. Hall and his girlfriend who were on holiday, and the second was when Steve spotted Siegfried from "All Creatures Great and Small" (definitely a high-point!?).

We ventured further afield towards the end of the trip, visiting Siena for a day. All made the most of this small but attractive city, with its cathedral, characteristically narrow streets, and large town hall, although it was generally agreed that Florence was still the more appealing of the two cities. We decided, as a party, not to visit Venice (a great shame, in my opinion), as certain members of the party did not have sufficient money (diverted to more refreshing activities, no doubt!).

The trip was undoubtedly a success, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thanks should go to the British Institute for their invaluable assistance throughout the trip, but special thanks are due to Mr. Drysdale, without whose organisation (and tolerance!) this trip wouldn't have taken place.

Richard Hugill

Our Music Tour to Germany in 1991 was a tremendous experience but the U.S. A. Tour of 1993 was 'something else', as they say. The scale of the country, its buildings and the experience of seeing faraway places one has regularly seen on the television was all so special.

All this with friendly welcomes, interesting people wherever we went and varied and impressive concert venues made the whole tour fantastic.

We arrived at Dulles Airport in Washington and walked out into an indescribable blast of hot air — it was 100"F and humid. I really wondered what we had let ourselves in for! Our accommodation was at St. Paul's Episcopal High School in Alexandria — a beautifully laidout campus with splendid sports facilities and, importantly, excellent food. It was good for the whole party to be together at first so that a genuine group identity could be established.

Our first full day was spent sightseeing in Washington especially around the renowned museums of Smithsonian Institute including the great Air and Space Museum.

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Our first concert in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria went very well to a small but very enthusiastic audience including Mr. Hamilton, who was to make a pleasing guest appearance at every concert venue during the tour. The concert was followed by a rather lengthy return home, a late night swim and then a pizza party at midnight — so much for the special bedtimes we had discussed in our regular tour staff meetings a few weeks earlier!

We then headed north for State College, the home of Penn State University whose campus accommodates almost 100,000 students. This was our first experience of American homestay accommodation and of the real warmth and friendliness which we were to experience so often.

The next day, Sunday, the choir and brass group performed some special music in St. Andrew's Church at the morning service to a packed congregation. After a tour of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, we prepared for our Festival Concert in the Festival Shell facing the main imposing building of Penn State University. An array of microphones greeted us as the concert was to be relayed on huge loudspeakers to the audience around the park. Choir, Chamber Choir and Band all performed excellently after the Rockin' Hairdressers had started the concert in style with 'The Star Spangled Banner' which had the whole audience on its feet.

Three major musical events accomplished, we left on Monday for Geneva — north again to the top of Seneca Lake, one of the 'finger lakes', all very deep, imposing and picturesque. This time a University — Hobart and

William Smith College — provided our accommodation.

Another huge campus with a vast array of sports facilities which were used fully by all the party. On the first evening some took time to visit a baseball match, others just exercised!

Our visit on Tuesday from Geneva to Niagara Falls was a real highlight and the boat trip on 'The Fair Maid of the Mist' almost into the centre of the falls was aweinspiring and something we will all remember. The power of the water, the roar of the falls — the American expression 'Wow!' describes it well.

Wednesday saw us on the road again heading for York which claims to be the first capital of the United States.

From the moment we arrived in the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist we could tell that this part of the tour would be very special indeed. The team of people who had been preparing for our four day visit was especially impressive headed by Canon Kermit Lloyd in a lovely church. The luxury of our homestay accommodation was out of this world and the need for regular showers as pressing as ever as the heat followed us, although it had eased a little since Washington.

It was wonderful to feel so welcome and to know that our hosts wanted to establish even closer links with York.

Our first concert in York on Thursday was of sacred music — this gave the choir the chance to sing many of their favourite anthems such as 'The heavens are telling' and 'Rejoice in the Lamb'. For this occasion our Barbershop group — 'The Rockin' Hairdressers' became a male voice quartet!

Friday saw the whole party visiting Hershey Park — a huge fun park near York with a vast array of rides, some quite stomach-churning. However, having survived getting wet, being turned upside down, swung from side to side and generally frightened, we travelled to the home of one of our major sponsors, Louis Appell who, with his 37

\\\^§I wife Jody, entertained the whole party in the grounds of their beautiful house. A very talented young guitarist and singer entertained us by the swimming pool and cabana while some played volleyball, some badminton, some football and others just talked in a marvellously relaxed atmosphere. The food was excellent as well as the array of ice cold drinks, which all acted as a perfect foil and contrast to the exertions of Hershey Park.

The next day, Saturday, was the occasion of one of our most complicated concerts involving every musical group in the party. The morning's rehearsal in a difficult acoustic saw some creative tension but all in a good cause!

Lunch by the York Women's Auxiliary was an example of a real American picnic with gigantic rolls and spreads and luscious cakes and then the afternoon was spent in total relaxation in one or more of the many sports areas or swimming pool.

The evening concert after that rather fraught morning rehearsal was one of the highlights of the tour. There was such a rapport between audience and performers that the whole evening almost became a musical party. The Blues group were given an excellent reception as was the Swing Band and Wind Band under Mr. Blood's direction, the Rockin' Hairdressers milked the audience more than ever and the choir's diction was a real treat. The presentations to the committee who had organised our stay brought the evening to a lovely close.

Some of the party managed the 7.30 a.m. Communion Service the next day during which we were given a wooden model of the church to bring back to School. The scene in the car park or parking lot in the morning was one of genuine sadness at leaving such marvellous people.

We had all received a bright orange baseball cap, a souvenir mug of York and various pens and pencils as presents.

Off then to Philadelphia to the Embassy, the headquarters of the Philadelphia Boys' Choir and Chorale — a complete change of atmosphere and scene. Big city America with that dramatic skyline of skyscrapers and

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the figure of William Penn in the middle. Again, friendly hosts who all wanted to put themselves out for us. That same evening we travelled to an open air venue a little way out of Philadelphia — the Rosetree Summer Festival.

We arrived early and the crowd was already gathering.

The concert started at 8.00 p.m. with an audience of 3,500! First, the Philadelphia Boys' Choir and Chorale and then our turn; what an experience performing in such a place and to such an array of people. Everyone rose to the occasion — Rockin' Hairdressers, Choir, Chamber Choir and Swing Band — the evocative 'Manhattan skyline', the exhilarating 'Ezekiel saw the wheel', the nostalgic 'Dance to your daddy' and the uninhibited 'Basin St. Blues' were some of the highlights. The final singing of 'For the beauty of the earth' by the Philadelphia Choir and our choir together was unforgettable.

Tuesday was scheduled as a relaxation day! Visiting the Liberty Bell, the Franklin Institute or Art Gallery or another sports complex by a lake — there was plenty to do — I must confess to falling asleep while watching the huge IMAX screen at the Franklin Institute — age was taking its toll!

Wednesday started with a lazy morning and then off to Ocean City on the west coast just below Atlantic City.

A very long beach with a boardwalk with endless shops and in the middle the Music Pier Concert Hall fully airconditioned. The sweatshirts, T-shirts and other good souvenirs of Ocean City were much in demand. The sea was refreshing with big waves and gentle soft sand — the need for much sun cream unfortunately was not recognised by all and by the time of the concert in the evening there were some red faces.... and red arms and red legs and red.... Mr. Paterson was on hand, as ever, to deal with emergencies.

The concert again went well — the 'Rhythm of life' by the choir with neatly crisp words. The Rockin' Hairdressers' 'In the still of the night' beautifully atmospheric, the Band's 'Instant Concert' as fizzy as ever.

Another huge audience — over 1,000 and lovely gifts — an inscribed miniature of the Liberty Bell, and a piece of the boardwalk. Some of us did not get back to Philadelphia and bed until the early hours of the morning.

The final day, Wednesday — an early start, oh no!

A brief drive around New York, a view of its skyline and a trip up the 86 floors of the Empire State Building with a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty in the distance and on to JFK Airport, after all the warnings, a surprising calm airport and then the journey home, arriving early at St. Peter's, the sorting out of equipment and music and then the jet lag! One of the party I gather slept for twenty-two hours continuously!

The next Sunday the Philadelphia Boys' Choir and Chorale arrived — friendships renewed and our turn to be hospitable.

What a tour! We'd been preparing for it for about two years. There were so many details to arrange, so many people involved in the whole project. All the hosts and organisers in the U.S.A., all the generous people involved in money-raising in the United Kingdom, all the musical preparation and administration work — it was all a huge undertaking but such an incredible experience for all involved. To everyone who helped, many, many thanks on behalf of all the tour party. Also my own special thanks to Chris Blood, Jeffrey Gray, Bob and Trudy Shread, Catherine Russian, Georgina Terry and especially to Derek Paterson.

It was fantastic!

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WORDS AND PICTURES WATER The most pure and sacred creature on earth.

Source of all creation. Give of hope.

Tender to the land since the birth of time.

Simple yet complex; common yet most prized.

The holiest of all our possessions.

Bearing fresh. Born upon a single tear, succouring the earth, her dependent child.

Divining all growth from oceans to clouds, from flowers to forests, from fish to men.

Painting even the skies with her splendour.

Nourishment to the world.

Nature herself.

Liquid life.

Andrew Wallis 1992 (Lower Sixth)

HEMP How carefully I've shaped you in the solitude of days.

How peaceful in my mind entwined in and around my fingers.

How sweet the days I've marked in knots I've tenderly caressed.

So many times I've touched you, reached you, teased you.

Now fingering these veins of hemp, their hair upon my skin.

And how gently, quickly you will sleep.

Slip into my collection with its bristles, coils, intentions.

Yet your words will be unfruitful before I set you free.

Slip as life is bound to slip from this empty disorder, then tied and laid upon the floor in perfect symmetry 'til the frayed edge of your lips on mine positioned, placed at ease once more.

'Til this restlessness returns I turn and turn and turn again.

Andrew Wallis, 1993

EARTH The pregnant grass gave a heaven-scented sigh, as she sucked upon the sun's lazy beams: while a fresh cloud of blosson on the sky wafted forth, as upon some sun-kissed dream.

Bumble-bees fumbled over flimsy flowers, hungry for honey in the August heat; and summer smiled on her drunken workers, lapping up sugar with their hairy feet.

Summer haze dripped from the air, softly down the blue sky to the fresh pastures below.

The loving sun kissed nature's womb, to drown in heaven, a garden of ecstatic woe.

Andrew Wallis, 1993 Andrew was awarded the Skrentny Prize for Creative Writing.

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THE WOOD We watched, dejected and tearful, as a pack of hunting bulldozers mindlessly trampled over the wood leaving in their trail lifeless rubble. The men and their machines were pulling down the swings and climbing frame in the adventure playground in the clearing in the wood. I flinched, and clenched my fists as they tore down my swing — the soft, comfortable rubber ring where I had sat for so many hours gently swaying to and fro.

Looking away, not being able to take any more, I saw an excited young boy of about six, gambolling along the tree-lined road which led to the entrance, with his mother trailing behind. Then, he stopped and looked around, thinking he had led his reluctant companion to the wrong place: but his mother realised. She, unalarmed, explained what had happened to her bemused son. She did not understand the child's feelings towards his paradise. After a few moments, very disappointed and almost crying, he left with his mother, who offered him the poor consolation prize of a biscuit. Adults just did not understand us children, I concluded.

However, not everything could retreat to the safety, if comparative boredom, of home. For some, this rapidly depleting woodland was home. Frightened away by the noise and destruction, screeching jays and thrushes abandoned their nests and flew away. A flash of brown just evaded the wheels of a truck carrying away concrete blocks and reminded me of the time I and my friends had discovered a young rabbit who had strayed from its burrow. At that time we visited the area almost daily, and chased each other around the trees, or climbed them. It had seemed perfect to us. A gushing river flowed through the wood, and we could jump from rock to rock to get from one bank to the other. The place was a retreat, a haven where under the supervision of our parents we could happily spend hours on end. Going to the wood, and the adjacent playground, became part of our daily routine, and so part of us. We had freedom, and used it to the full extent, but now it was being cruelly stolen from us by uncompassionate authorities.

— how sad it was that this boy would not grow up able to reap the same pleasure as we did from this second home. It seemed impossible to imagine an existence without such a place where we could escape to, away from the polluted minds and atmosphere of the adult world, and exercise our liberty.

This boring, flat, barren expanse of land that had been created by the demolition team represented to us the total lack of freedom experienced by adults, and their lack of will to live freely and enjoy themselves fully. The squabbling men had further persuaded us that we did not want to grow up, if we lost our lust for life, and became like them. I suppose our loyal friendship and worriless existence were merely due to an innocent, unblemished character, not yet subjected to the restrictions of adulthood and associated behaviour.

We miserably kicked a football around, not in the mood to exert much effort. However, soon we were arguing, and this broke into a fight. We were angry, and blamed each other, constantly disputing amongst ourselves. I realised that we now resembled the workmen we had seen, and reflected that this was a sign that we had gone past the age of freedom, and innocence. The wood was a symbol of these, and as it had now been destroyed, so had our freedom of spirit and mind.

Jonathan Reeves

Many workers arrived to effect the demolition, all of them swearing, smoking, arguing men who gradually reduced the area to starkness. Where previously oak trees had obstructed the view, one could now see the industrial smoke which poured out of the factory chimneys along the bleak horizon. The wood had been frequented by many children, so it seemed pointless to us to convert it into a huge car park and a few houses, but they were being built, right in front of our eyes. Even now we felt the need, as if by habit, to return each evening to the site and mourn our loss.

After several weeks, the new houses, although by no means complete, must have been advertised, and the prospective inhabitants of these skeletons were arriving in trickles. One evening while we were sitting on partiallyintact perimeter wall, reminiscing depressedly of our childhood adventures in the wood, a car drove up to one of the half-built houses; and a young couple with a toddler got out. The same thought went through all of our heads

Jonathan was awarded the Fourth Form Essay Prize for this short story.

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SPORT thefull-backs role in the final games. Toby improved his lines of running and willingness to get rid of the ball quickly enough as the season went on. His tackling and fielding of the high ball also showed his courage under pressure. It was a pity that Gordon had to move off the wing but he filled the full-back role very well, and it might be his position in adult rugby. Gordon improved tremendously in his ability to keep the ball moving and in his willingness to gamble. James Swallow who returned to 1st XV rugby after breaking his elbow proved a most able replacement. Joel Ward produced some fine rugby this year showing bursts of real pace and a good eye for the break.

Only against Ampleforth were we outclassed and this thrashing did us good as it reminded all the squad of the need to maintain a pattern of play and to retain possession of the ball. Certainly our end of season form and fine tour results suggested lessons had been learnt. The boys worked hard at all aspects of their game but fundamental to their success was their tackling on or beyond, to gain line.

Providing the boys maintain their commitment and return fit in September '93 they have the potential to do well next season. Certainly the U. 17's win over Bradford Grammar School in the Leeds R.U.F.C. U.17 Competition in October and U.17 wins over Fyling Hall 1st XV and the Army Apprentices in the Spring Term coupled with the U. 16 7's win in the Ripon 7's and the U.17 performances in the Ampleforth 7's suggest that success is there if the boys are willing to work hard to achieve it. We are only as good as our last performance and must not anticipate success but must train for it.

Finally, my tremendous thanks to Messrs. Lawrence, Morris, and Allen for all their help in game 1, the parents for their support and to the vice-captain Paul Gorman.

But most of all my gratitude is to Mark Ludiman who led an inexperienced side with great skill. He has the great advantage of not merely being a gamesplayer of ability but of being a real sportsman.

P. J. Stephen

RUGBY 1st XV With but a single old colour returning it was clear that experience at this level would be a significant factor early on in the season. It was necessary to concentrate on a more flowing style of rugby as we were light but mobile up front. The pack worked very hard at ensuring that we would win enough ball from the tight. Matthew Pittman and Paul Gorman proved stalwart throughout the season and their progress as props was exemplified by their excellent end of season performances against Durham School and Woodhouse Grove. Rhys Silverwood overcame early difficulties as a hooker to become a most dangerous player. His tremendous mobility proved a considerable asset, not least in breaking the deadlock against Ashville. Mike Hunter and Dominic Greeves locked the pack in all but the final game and developed a fine understanding. Their line-out displays were fundamental in our success during the season. Dominic took a great deal of ball at two and Mike showed splendid athleticism with his two-handed catching at four and fine support play. His memorable try against Woodhouse Grove was testament to this. It was pleasing to see them set up and score from several short lines at crucial times during the year. The back row saw several enforced changes but ever-present was Ben Councell who had a really fine season at the open side. His big hits on the gain line were a feature of our defence and his increased confidence with the ball augurs well for next season.

Magnus Inness took to the blind side whilst Ben Lumsdon held the No. 8 slot until the South African Cricket Tour meant changes had to be made. Ben moved very successfully to the blind whilst Magnus took over the No. 9 shirt. He certainly proved himself to be the most versatile of all our players this season. Once the cricketers had gone Ben Oakley established himself at No. 8 and showed real promise. His first game at this level was against Durham School. Against all odds, with five 1st XV players missing, the boys gave a really great performance and were genuinely unlucky to lose in the final minutes of the game. Before his departure Nick Walker established himself as a fine scrum-half showing very good decision making qualities and outstanding tackling ability. Mike Lang grew in confidence at outsidehalf producing his best play in the loose when his quick thinking produced some memorable breaks. Our two centres were ever-present with Mark Ludiman producing his usual quota of crunching tackles and strong running breaks. Nick Middleton also made the important tackles and showed some fine touches and good decision making outside Mark. With Toby Cockcroft leaving us for S.A. we knew that Gordon Gibb would have to take over

Results: Retiring Captain's Leeds G.S. York Vlth Form College Silcoates Barnard Castle Hymers College Ampleforth College Denstone College Worksop College Pocklington Durham School Ashville College Woodhouse Grove 48

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Harrogate G.S. Machen R.U.F.C. Colts Berwick Colts

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Finally, against Harrogate G.S. the wet weather proved to be a great leveller and although we eventually won quite comfortably the margin of the victory was rather flattering. The high point of the match for me was the try made and finished off by the forwards. The movement started deep in our half and drove straight up the centre of the field, the ball being kept alive by some exceptional handling and close support play, epitomising the power and glory of a well-knit pack.

All in all the season was most enjoyable; the team played with pride and good sportsmanship and many of the players will have gained invaluable experience as they compete for 1st XV places next year.

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Results: Yarm School 1st XV Leeds G.S. Silcoates School Barnard Castle School Hymers College Ampleforth College Denstone College Worksop College Pocklington School Durham School Ashville College Woodhouse Grove School Harrogate G.S.

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U.16 7's — WINNERS of Ripon Roses 7's for second year running.

The following represented the 1st XV: Paul Gorman*, Rhys Silverwood*, Matthew Pittman*, Dominic Greeves*, Mike Hunter*, Ben Councell*, Magnus Inness*, Ben Lumsdon*, Ben Oakley, Nick Walker*, Mike Lang*, Mark Ludimant*, Nick Middleton*, Gordon Gibb*, James Swallow*, Joel Ward*, Toby Cockcroft*.

Also played: Naithan McBride, Charles Roberts, James Lovell, Simon Coulbeck, Scott Bradley, Damien Lipman, Paul Taylor, Ewan Graves-Tamvakis. * Colours t Cap M. Pittman

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The following represented the 2nd XV: S. P. Bradley, R. M. Brown, M. C. Dodgson, N. Forshaw, M. D. Helme, B. G. Oakley, L. O'Keefe, S. J. Rivis, D. R. Todd, R. H. Clark, S. J. Clegg, J. B. D. Forde, A. W. Fotherby, N. P. R. McBride, R. O. Pugh, P. Ravailhe, J. E. Readman, A. F. Rigby, N. W. W. Strong, P. C. Taylor, A. Abdu, C. M. A. Braganza, S. B. Coulbeck*, E. F. GravesTamvakis*, J. M. Holgate*, P. J. R. Langford*, D. L. Lipman*, J. Lovell, R. F. T. Musgrave, C. D. H. Roberts*.

Morris/McGrath Cup.

2nd XV The season began with six consecutive losses against generally far stronger opposition, the notable exception being Barnard Castle where we outplayed our opponents and should have earned a comfortable victory. In the other matches we spent much of the time defending resolutely and our attacks lacked penetration.

In the second half of the season our fortunes changed, largely due to the weaker opposition, but also the emergence of the fifth-formers who began to establish themselves in the side. The team's confidence was bolstered by convincing wins over Denstone College and Worksop College and we took on Pocklington determined to continue the sequence. Despite playing our best rugby of the season we failed to take the right option often enough and lost by the narrowest of margins in an emotive encounter.

Following the seventy point victory over Ashville College the previous year, the defeat at their hands, by three penalties to one try, proved to be the low point of the season. On an awful playing surface, with the exception of one stick-back movement, we were totally inept and could not complain at the outcome.

* Colours D. K. Morris

3rd XV This season was the best series of rugby performances by the third fifteen squad for several years. The results continue to show the difficulties we face, holding a solid fixture card as we do, against Schools' with a larger pool of potential players. We did lose more matches than we won, but it was a good season because of the manner in which the pupils representing the 3rd XV played. As is the nature of a 3rd XV, the side varied greatly from week to week. A total approaching thirty represented the School, and when the 4th XV fixtures, arranged several times in the season, are considered, it is clear that much enthusiasm exists for rugby in the senior end of the School.

It would be unfair to pick out individuals, but it is worth noting that once again, quite a number of players 49

season into 42-7 defeat. Pocklington came at us hammer and tongs and the cost of remarkable defence was Riggall's concussion but the match was won by a halftime penalty from halfway 3-0.

In a torrential and persistent downpour the 15's emulated the feats of their First XV elders and were 0-5 down against Durham when unrelenting pressure from a slick team that had spent the summer stood in grow bags let in 17 quick points that again insulted our efforts.

Throughout the campaign the pack was persistently improving, rucking, driving, tackling. If Jacques and Mulryne were outstanding, the contributions of Brooke, Drysdale and particularly Leadbeater were incalculable; against Ashville the pack had the romp that they were threatening.

Only one more defeat was to follow and the intervening period saw good sides well beaten. Yarm were given a lesson in scrummaging and Fettes in tight handling.

The tour was an obvious highlight and with excellent hospitality, the team lined up for their own Calcutta Cup. When in Rome do as the Romans, Scottish Schools still play IRB laws so pushing in, breaking from and scrum halves coming round the scrum was all a new and initially debilitating experience. The home side put on some thunderous drives and it took long enough for a break away score to happen before we settled to the task. A magnificent match ensued no quarter asked, none given.

All that interminable arrowhead work paid off as drive after drive assaulted the Fettes line. Early in the secondhalf Peter's led 14-7, then local laws took hold and the scrum was foiled by the opposition scrum-half as the ball over the line at Kay's feet was dotted down. There followed a period of ferocious forward drives but the home side were denied repeatedly and the undoubted best result for this match was earned. The team and coach would rather forget the trip to Rishworth where the home side played Otago to our Lions.

matured through the year, and earned promotion to the 2nd XV, and the 1st XV on occasion. The style of rugby played was disciplined and sporting, with general levels of skills being quite competent in individual terms. What the 3rd XV must develop, if it is to succeed fully on the pitch, is the ability to accommodate wholesale personnel changes weekly, and still generate team cohesion and pattern. This is something we will work on next season, to which we can look forward with anticipation and increasing confidence.

G. Lawrence

U.15 A XV Played: 18 Won: 10 Lost: 7 Drawn: 1 How do we measure the success of a rugby side?

Usually by the number of wins, but the increasingly used buzz words are "Added Value" and if we look at that element in the performance of this side then perhaps this season was indeed a success.

The previous season had been a mixed one, certainly the end of the season had left them feeling increasingly confident. It was with some trepidation that a new coach took over the side.

The trial of probables versus possibles showed willing endeavour that was heartening. The fear of course that size may too often overcome skill did exist and was realised, but this problem was often minimised by persistent and uncompromising tackling from all, particularly the back row.

The first fixture did not give any encouragement. The side was unpractised and showed no cohesion except for the endeavour of Clark's tackling the score line would have been an even more unflattering embarrassment. The endless drilling which is required of efficient sides was begun. Silcoates were comprehensively out rucked and with two soft tries conceded, the score with five minutes to go was 12-12, a famous turn over from the previous year's 8-39 drubbing was easily in our grasp, but eventually another soft try came. As a team they felt rightly positive about the performance.

The backlash was suffered by Barnard Castle. Against Hymers we travelled badly, the pre-match mental approach was negative and against a side whose centres were larger than our locks we were 30-0 down after 15 minutes; humiliation was just around the corner. Again soft tries were to blame though they were up against a side that linked smoothly and ran very directly. In the second half a period of inspired jumping saw Kay, though shorter, take complete control of the line out and the whole back row tackled and handled themselves to a standstill.

Ten minutes to go and the score was 30-17. More soft tackling based on unfounded over-confidence (the malaise that undermined the side all season) saw 14 more points waived to the opposition and the story of an excellent comeback was well and truly smudged.

Names must be mentioned. Duggin took the first award of the Tackle Cup in a close decision between him and the outstanding but at times laid back Brooke.

Drysdale was a tower of strength with huge stamina, his line out and loose ball play became more and more abrasive (it must have been the Haggis and Chips). He will play 1st team rugby soon. It was a difficult decision to drop the loyal and dedicated Mee but bulk was needed in the half-backs so Clark was transformed to scrum-half and performed his role admirably. He scored three tries from the position; by his high standards it was a small achievement but an essential one for this small side. Tight head became a problem position, Irwin filled it cheerfully and was later replaced in wholesale changes after Kay (who had worked tremendously in support and line out departed for South Africa), by Barlow whose strength and mobility a year young makes him a good prospect for next season. Councell was a romper, he popped up here and there driving and tackling, passing and rucking, a superb contributor whose part was essential. At hooker there was strength in depth when Mulryne had his successful but awkward trial at No. 8. We were lucky to slot in the conscientious and brave Bell who had to suffer the worst

At Ampleforth with two minutes remaining the score was 12-10 to St. Peter's; more soft tackling, 15-12. After half-term we shoved the biggest and heaviest pack of the 50

splendid attacking play. The team was a victim of its own success, as a number of key players were called up to the 'A' team and as the season wore on the side found it difficult to rediscover their free-scoring rhythm.

The forwards demonstrated commendable spirit and skill against nearly always much bigger opposition. Luke Bell was a tremendous captain, always leading by example and calmly steadying his team when they were under pressure. Adam Councell was creative in attack and worked extremely hard when tackling the opposition. It would be wrong to single out any others as the whole pack played with such spirit and commitment.

Christopher Ball gave good service at scrum-half and as vice-captain. There was always a difficult decision to be made between Tom Bilton and James Hutt as fly-half: both played with great skill throughout the season. Indranil Mukerjee and Alex Robertshaw provided a cutting edge in the centres. On the wings John Fishley and Tim Tang ran strongly to finish a number of tries. Peter Barlow impressed with his determined tackling at full-back, until he received the call to greater things with the 'A' team at prop! Well done to the whole squad and many thanks to the loyal parents who gave such positive support during the season.

of the front row opposition after October; he again got everywhere.

Of the three quarters whose hallmark was strong running, Duggin's two hats and a four trick and Heald two hats bear this out. The trial of Riggall at full-back later on showed that with room to operate his blistering pace will bring him scores if he can remain injury free.

Addy was a fine addition, brains rather than brawn saw his kicking and positional play reduce the pressure on many occasions. Heald and Robertshaw were solid wings whose tackling steadily improved and their strength and "mazy running" brought 105 points between them.

Fotherby, of course, was the link man and the incessant work that he did in all departments is given testimony by the forty-one tries scored by the backs. A full-back must be secure, and Powell was certainly that; combined with his tackling his kicking made him priceless.

Thanks must go to James Brooke who captained excellently, led by example and continued to learn and play the difficult front man role well. To the loyal supporting parents also thank you.

The following represented the U.15 A XV: J. P. R. Brooke, I. Leadbeater, S. J. Mulryne, P. Clark, E. Drysdale, J. Jacques, J. Mee, P. Barlow, A. Kay, P. Fotherby, N. Riggall, J. Duggin, D. Powell, J. Heald, O. Addy, S. Irwin, J. Fishley, L. Bell, A. Robertshaw, A. Councell.

Results: Leeds G.S. Silcoates Barnard Castle Hymers College Ampleforth Worksop Pocklington Durham School Ashville Woodhouse Grove Scarborough College Ashville Yarm Longridge Fettes College Harrogate G.S. Rishworth Joseph Rowntree's King's Pontefract

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The team consisted of: L. Bell (captain), C. Ball (vice-captain), P. Barlow, T. Bilton, A. Councell, M. Duce, S. Firth, J. Fishley, J. Griffith, J. Hutt, S. Irwin, P. Liddle, A. Llewellyn, J. Mee, I. Mukerjee, D. Pears, A. Robertshaw, D. Roderick, J. Roderick, J. Shepherd, T. Tang, E. Vickers, M. York.

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5-36 Lost 12-19 Lost 47- 7 Won 17-44 Lost 12-15 Lost 42— 7 Won 3- 0 Won 0-22 Lost 40— 0 Won 19-26 Lost 52- 0 Won 22- 0 Won 15— 0 Won 36- 0 Won Drawn 14—14 Cancelled Lost 7—33 Won 56— 0 Won 35- 0

U.14 'A' XV As the results show, wins were hard to come by, size was not on our side and although we scored an average of two tries per game the opposition's average was three!

At times, predictably, larger Schools' produced larger players and we would be sorely outgunned. However, as the season went on, much credit was due to all the players who accepted the need to keep tackling and take the knocks and keep running the ball so that scraps of possession could be converted into scores. What was encouraging, when the tackling was good, the unit skills and basic individual skills were well in evidence so that with greater physical maturity, more wins will come the group's way in the end.

The season began against Leeds and our weak tackling was immediately exposed, that said, the potential to attack was obvious as a sweetly-won 5 metre scrum saw the ball passed swiftly down the line to Sam Wheatley on the wing — who was sadly missed later on with injury — to score the sort of textbook try, repeated in the future, despite very big oppositions. Against Silcoates, next, a good firsthalf soaking up pressure and excellent tackling by the hooker Richard Rastall and pack leader Andrew Daughtrey saw us go only one score down, but tiredness and gaps eventually opening saw the opposition get a

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UNDER 15 'B' XV Overall this was a most pleasing season, in which the team developed a great deal and won six matches out of ten. The first match did not give any indication of the team's future advancements, but by the time they had defeated Barnard Castle, Hymers College and Worksop College (all away) the pattern had been set for some 51

further three tries in the second-half. We travelled away to Barnard Castle and turned round at half-time one score up, thanks to more simple passing, well-timed in the centres by Jim Yeomans and Simon Leveson to see the wing William Kaberry touch down to put us in the lead.

Sadly the winner also had an interrupted season through injury. Harran held our own again, for the first time, against Hymers. The second-half battering became too strong for us though inspired tackling by half-backs Scott O'Keefe (captain) and Simon Goodrick, kept us in the match up to the last ten minutes. Then just prior to halfterm an object lesson in fifteen man rugby was delivered

by Ampleforth with our heaviest defeat of the season with the score none-the-less being kept down by many a trysaving tackle from Mr. Excellent Full-Back, Jonathan Price.

A close game against Worksop followed and despite a good individual try from the winger Matthew Vowles, we still went down by the narrowest of margins. The bitter cold of Pocklington and Durham's pouring rain saw another two defeats where the weather seemed to get the better of everyone and then our first win of the term against Ashville kept flagging spirits high. Once again, three tries from the winger Gavin Kershaw and some very able back row play from Nick Clark, Tristan Best and Tim Rossington saw us through to a comfortable victory, at last.

The first term finished with another close game where we just went down, against Woodhouse Grove, after some valiant scrum and line out play from Mason Asgha and Peter Anderson — we started off the second term with a convincing win over Scarborough College with all the tries coming from the backs, notably Gavin Kershaw's three and good handling from all involved to ensure the winger had the ball early enough to run at speed at the opposition as the other winger, Russell Farrar, also got on the score sheet. An indifferent performance against Yarm School followed, despite valiant tackling by the halfbacks O'Keefe and Goodrick — the latter scoring our only try — which perhaps graded us into a better performance in the penultimate game of the season against Harrogate Grammar which saw good goal kicking from Simon Leveson, three tries from Matthew Vowles and a just reward for an excellent forward, our pack leader Andrew Daughtrey who powered over the line to score from some twenty metres out. With the weather once again getting the better of the two games against Rishworth and King's Pontefract our last game of the season, a resounding win against Joseph Rowntree's School showed that as long as we stuck to keeping the basics right, tackling hard and letting the ball get to the wingers, we could do ourselves justice and play attractive, winning, running rugby.

J. A. Owen-Barnett Results: Leeds Grammar Silcoates School Barnard Castle Hymers College Ampleforth College Worksop College Pocklington School

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U.14 B' XV Won: 6 Lost: 4 Drawn: 0 For: 218 Against: 89 The end of season points difference says a great deal about the attacking spirit of a side which learnt to monopolise a winning situation and make use of its stronger members. It was a significant feature of the season that victories were almost always very convincing and that defeats were marginal. On this point the team always found it difficult to reverse a losing position but played with great determination and spirit to prevent the disadvantage from increasing, invariably it was during the more demanding encounters that the team played its better rugby.

Ward and Tetlow improved as props throughout the season. Both worked hard in the scrummage, and the former developed good pace around the field whereas the latter became a significant ball-handler in close play. With these two on either side Francis hooked well but was rather variable at the line out. The four second-row players Anderson, Burton, Duncan and Taylor were tried in various combinations and were never really given the opportunity to settle into a regular routine. This made it difficult for them to develop a good scrummage technique, but in other areas they played with determination and aggression and enjoyed their rugby on the flanks. The main contributors were Drever-Smith, Holmes, Morton and Watt. All played a significant role, grew in skill, generally tackled well and made life difficult for most opposition sides. The No. 8 slot was shared by Collier and Curley. The former was much more a team player and motivated the pack well. However, this was not a quality totally lacking in the latter who also scored a good many tries and kicked well all year.

Behind an organised pack Hancock always provided good service and carried the burden of captaincy in an exemplary manner, both on and off the pitch.

Gisbourne filled the role of stand-off very well and was becoming a significant member of the side when hit by injury. Hullis stepped in and played with spirit, even when the going was not easy. He relished the chance to return to the full-back position where he played a far better game in both attack and defence. Gagg and Farrar became good centres as the season progressed and as individuals played good rugby. In this position, however, they will need to learn to work in greater co-operation with their partner. Bradley, Kilner, Lewis, Toms and Triffitt rotated to fill the wing positions until the latter was struck by

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Colts Eleven: Pocklington School Worksop College Ashville College Ampleforth College Scarborough College Bootham School Red School, Drax Barnard Castle

injury, never to return to the side and Kilner filled the full-back slot for a while. All could show good pace and, in confident mood, good handling. Their future aim must be to offer greater support to the full-back.

I hope that the team enjoyed their rugby this year and continue to do so in the future. I trust that their playing careers are far from over and that they will continue to want to play and learn to play better rugby. They must be patient with those around them (both players and coaches) and determined to play well. This will add to their future enjoyment.

M. J. Grant

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3- -0 0- -1 8--0 2- -0 4- -0 3- -2 8--1 4- -1

The following represented the First Eleven: *M. G. Todd, *A. S. Baines, *J. R. Brooks, *B. C. Butler, J. S. Dunn, O. Erkut, N. Forshaw, N. J. Hales, *S. Khanna, *M. A. Lang, N. J. Middleton, *H. I. Shedden, *J. E. Swallow, D. R. Todd, *N. A. Walker, N. J. Winram.

HOCKEY The season proved to be one of very mixed fortunes for the senior elevens. Both first and second elevens promised much and at their best played very good hockey indeed, showing skill and commitment. Too often, however, the teams failed to gel and they suffered a number of defeats which they had the ability to have won.

Towards the end of the season the first eleven played very well against experienced club sides and suffered only close defeats against quite formidable opposition. Matthew Todd led the first eleven very ably, showing skill and determination in his own game and encouraging those around him by his example.

The second eleven similarly had mixed results, but at the same time provided many players for the first eleven where they gained valuable experience.

The colts eleven lost two of its best players to the first eleven at half-term, but both with them and without performed with great credit in all their games. Honours were very much shared, but their main defeats came against more senior sides.

My thanks to all members of the Hockey Club, both players and coaches for all their hard work.

* Colours The following represented the Second Eleven: R. S. Bailey, C. M. A. Braganza, S. B. Coulbeck, J. S. Dunn, O. Erkut, A. W. Fotherby, N. J. Hales, T. J. Hamer, J. Lovell, A. G. R. Martin, D. R. Martin, N. J. Middleton, D. Millen, A. Mosby, H. I. Shedden, D. K. Sumpton, P. C. Taylor.

The following represented the Colts Eleven: T. J. Archer, S. P. Bradley, B. Brierley, S. R. Burns, B. V. Croft, M. C. Dodgson, M. T. Dowds, O. Erkut, N. Forshaw, A. W. P. Gray, M. D. Helme, D. R. Leveson, E. R. Lindley, B. G. Millar, J. M. Noble, N. J. Ogden, J. Scott, D. R. Todd, T. P. Williams.

The Stick was awarded to M. G. Todd.

The Burn Trophy was awarded to J. E. Swallow.

R. H. Hubbard

SQUASH Results — First Eleven: Barnard Castle School Worksop College Ashville College Hall Cross School Scarborough College Wellington School Bootham School Yarm School Pocklington School Pandas H.C. Styx H.C. Wellensyans H.C. President's XI

Won Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Won Lost Drawn Lost Lost Lost Drawn

1--0 1--2 2--0 0--5 2- -5 1--4 5- -1 2--4 2- -2 2--3 2--3 2--4 2--2

Second Eleven: Barnard Castle School Ampleforth 1st XI Worksop College Hall Cross School Scarborough College Pocklington School Q.E.G.S.

Won Lost Lost Lost Drawn Lost Lost

2--1 2--5 1--6 3- -5 2--2 3- -1 4--1

1st V The first team has had a mixed season in 1992/93 as, in terms of results, we haven't done well winning just one of nine games. However, if the season is considered in the light of preparation for what is going to be an extremely able side next year, then success has been evident in abundance.

Firstly, thanks must go to Nick Middleton, Ben Oakley, Matthew Dodgson and Scott Bradley who, although they didn't command a regular place in the side, didn't hesitate to play when they were needed.

Anthony Baines and Mike Catling showed much determination on court, coming away with three and two victories respectively and a lot of valuable experience for next season. Paul Fotherby showed an air of experience and discipline well beyond his years and is certainly an exciting prospect for School squash for the next three years.

His brother Andrew, next year's captain, recovered from his early injuries to show serious commitment and achieved some positive results.

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The team has played with pride and discipline both on court and off, and on behalf of them I would like to thank Frank Connolly who coached us and transported us to and from matches, and wish them all good luck for what promises to be a successful season.

Richard Pipes

Senior Boys' Inter-House Squash Competition In the first round of this competition, in which The Manor and Clifton each had a bye, Queen's beat Temple 3-2 and School House beat The Grove 5-0. In the semifinal, The Manor beat School House 3-1 and Clifton beat Queen's 4-1.

The final between The Manor and Clifton was played with spirit and determination, with three of the five matches going to five games. Clifton eventually overcame strong opposition to win 3-2. There were victories for Michael Hunter, Scott Bradley and Paul Fotherby of Clifton, and for Michael Catling and Ben Oakley of The Manor.

S. C. Harvey

U.15 The U.15 team enjoyed mixed fortunes this season, the highlight being a 3-2 win at Pocklington. They also scored a comfortable win over Ashville, but went down to Ampleforth, Leeds Grammar School, Woodhouse Grove and a Worksop team who were of a higher age group. Paul Fotherby was the first string and performed very well when available to play for the team, and Jeremy Wood made great strides during the season, developing into a determined player with a deft touch. Andrew Kay showed a good eye for the ball and an ability to read the game, while Stephen Mulryne brought great determination to every match.

Oliver Addy, Chris Ball and Nick Riggall also represented the side, and towards the end of the season Timothy Brogden began to show good promise for the future.

D. S. Newman

CROSS-COUNTRY

U.14 The U.14 team played five matches this year. They beat Pocklington and Woodhouse Grove at home, but lost to both Schools when playing away. They went down 1-4 against Ampleforth at home.

The squad consisted of Matthew Vowles (captain), Jonathan Price (2), Tristan Best, Guy Lewis, Oliver Morton, Richard Rastall and Edward Bray. Matthew Vowles and Jonathan Price came on particularly well, and both boys surely have a significant squash playing future.

They were even getting one or two games off the Chaplain by the end of the season!

S. C. Harvey

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Gordon Gibb Paul Devine Richard Brown Alex Martin Stephen Whalley Jon Lacy-Col son Neil Forshaw Andrew Wallis Steven Bell Matthew Scholefield

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15.25 15.27 16.28 16.38 16.43 16.49 16.53 17.04 17.28 18.18

Senior Girls 1. Molly Tyler-Childs 2. Hannah Fieldsend 3. Lucy Evans 4. Claire Taylor 5. Lynsay Hoggard 6. Olivia Cameron 7. Lucy Smith 8. Pip Mortimer 9. Alexie Zimmerman 10. Cenan Erkut

Boys' Individual Squash Competition This competition attracted only a few boys this year, with many being deterred from entering because of the presence in the competition of most of the School's best players.

In the semi-finals, Andrew Fotherby beat Michael Catling 3-0, and Richard Pipes beat Paul Fotherby by the same score. Both matches saw some fine squash. Paul Fotherby, a IV Former, gave an impressive display of his ability and potential in a well-fought match against the captain of squash.

The final between Richard Pipes and Andrew Fotherby was a thrilling match which went to five games. Both players gave a fine demonstration of their playing ability in a determined contest. In the end, Richard overcame Andrew's spirited opposition to win 3-2.

S. C. Harvey

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The Rise Temple The Grove Dronfield Clifton Queen's

5 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

Junior Girls 1. Rachael Ogden 2. Madeleine Williams 3. Mauricia Hart 4. Caroline Davies 5. Danielle Powley 6. Emily Brown 7. Olivia Anderson 8. Louise Hudson 9. Dominique Fyfe 10. Helen Williamson 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Dronfield The Rise Temple Clifton Queen's The Grove

(C) (Q) (G) (D) (D) (R) (D) (T) (D) (T) 5 3 2 1

FENCING

11.25 12.56 13.30 13.41 14.10 14.23 14.25 14.34 14.44 14.52

Christmas Term The year started off well with an influx of new people joining the team. Adam Hudson came up from St. Olave's, with James Plant, Toby Kiddle and Edward Bray coming from the Minster School, and a new lower sixth former — Nick Winram made the team up to eleven people, our highest since we started.

The first match of the year was against Bootham at home, which was won by a narrow margin of 11-10, and put the team on a good footing for the next match, away, against Ampleforth College. Our team were split into junior and senior sections for this match, and while the juniors lost, the seniors won 9-7. The terms final match was against Bootham which was again won by a single battle: 10-9.

points points points point

Easter Term

SWIMMING U.14 Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

S. Toms F. Alexander S. Leveson S. Toms S. Leveson Queen's Manor

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72.1s 33.9s 34.9s 32.0s 28.3s 63.1s 52.4s*

U.15 Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

P. Clark P. Clark A. Councell P. Clark I. Leadbeater Manor Manor

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72.7s 33.6s 34.8s 33.5s 27.5s 59.2s 49.6s

U.16 Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay

L. Hoggard J. Hiles O. Marlow G. Williams D. Perry Manor School

(T) (M) (C) (M) (S)

71.3s 34.2s 32.6s 32.3s 27.3s 57.0s 48.5s

The first part of 1993 saw the purchase of some new equipment — three electric foils and three electric jackets which made the task of judging battles a lot easier.

Bootham were at the end of our electric foils and we won 12-10. The match against the Army Apprentices didn't go as well. We lost 11-12. The term's last match was against Ampleforth, but both senior and junior matches were declared void due to poor judging without electric equipment. At the end of this term, Ginny Mackie decided to leave the team. She was missed in the next term.

Summer Term The exams caused the fencing in the Summer Term to be cut short. However, one match against Bootham was held, and the team lost to Bootham for the first time this year 12-14. Special mention must go to Nick Winram who managed to win all five of his battles, despite being one of the most inexperienced fencers on the team.

This year saw more team members gain awards, as well as the School joining the Amateur Fencing Association. Jack-Patrick Weatherall gained grades one and two along with Nick Winram. Adam Hudson gained grades one, two and three, while Ginny Mackie gained grade three along with Ryan All worthy and Tom Nowell.

The captain gained grade four and at the end of the Summer Term gained is School Colours.

So as my time as captain of fencing comes to an end, my thanks go to the team for doing very well over the year: Edward Bray, Adam Hudson, Toby Kiddle, James Plant, Nick Abrams, Ginny Mackie, Nick Winram, Tom Nowell, Ryan Allworthy, and Jack-Patrick Weatherall.

Best wishes to Ryan as he steps into the captain's shoes for the 1993-1994 season, and special thanks to Major McCarter, our instructor, and to Mr. Hutt for his continued support.

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CRICKET Retrospect

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has developed into an accomplished batsman, strong on both sides of the wicket. Tom Archer opened the innings with the skipper and his solidity and good temperament usually ensured a sound start to the innings. Late in the season, as he gained confidence, he played his shots with more freedom and should be pleased with his first full season in the 1st XI. Andrew Kay, still an Under 15 Colt, showed considerable promise and played some valuable innings. I hope that he will benefit from this year's experience. Toby Cockcroft had a mixed season. He is a poor starter, but once he got moving, he hit the ball very hard and it was good to see him score his first century against Loretto. With greater application it should not be his last. In his first season Scott Bradley played several useful innings. He has the ability to score a lot of runs.

I hope that his concentration will match his ability, when he gets the chance to bat high in the order. Paul Taylor earned his place by scoring freely in the 2nd XI and it was a pleasure to see him bat with confidence in the 1 st XI. James Lovell was a considerable asset in the middle order. He hit the ball hard and always scored his runs quickly. Nick Ogden was secure in defence, but he had limited opportunities. Although at present he lacks power, he has the ability and temperament to make a good opening batsman. Naithan McBride had a frustrating season. He rarely had the chance to build an innings and he lost confidence. He has the ability to be an effective player in the future. It was disappointing to see Charles Roberts struggle for runs. No one could have tried or practised harder, but it was not to be his year.

The 1993 season provided ample evidence of the value of a major tour. Benefitting from the experience gained in South Africa and from the special team spirit that such a tour generates, the 1st XI had an excellent season.

Undefeated on our own circuit, the only defeat came at the festival where the absence of James Lovell was crucial.

The season was a particular triumph for the captain, Michael Davies, who fully deserved to be the first winner of the Colin Bosomworth Trophy, awarded to the most improved player. He was given great support by James Lovell and Richard Musgrave, other senior members of the team. A number of records were broken during the season. Seven centuries were scored, four by Michael Davies, who beat Norman Yardley's aggregate record by scoring 983 runs. He also beat James Burdass's highest individual score, when making 169 not out at Bradford G.S. There were again too many drawn matches, but several of these were very good games; the Durham match which ended with the scores level was a remarkable and exciting contest.

During the season two South African Schools, St. Andrew's Grahamstown and Selborne, East London, visited us. It was lovely to renew old friendships and to make new ones. Not unexpectedly the staff, boys and parents were a delight to entertain.

The batting was dominated by Michael Davies and Richard Musgrave; it was rare for both of them to fail.

Michael scored his runs quickly, a great asset at the start of the innings. Richard played two superb innings when scoring centuries against Sedbergh and Ampleforth and 56

The bowling was spearheaded by one of the best opening pairs I can remember at the School. Both James Lovell and Richard Musgrave had the ability to move the ball in the air and off the pitch and bowled with great stamina. It says much for the placid nature of the St. Peter's square that they did not take a lot of wickets. Of the support seamers, Scott Bradley showed promise on a few occasions, when he did not try to bowl too quickly and gave the ball a chance to swing. Late in the term Michael Davies bowled steadily under pressure; his last two overs at Durham were excellent. Toby Cockcroft had a disappointing term. He suffered a knee injury early in the season and never bowled with pace and rhythm.

Naithan McBride switched from off-spin to medium pace and can swing the ball. At present he lacks the necessary accuracy, but with regular practice he could be an asset next year. The only spin bowler for much of the season was Nick Ogden who improved steadily and on occasions bowled very well. Hugh Shedden never found the consistency which he showed last season and spent much of the term in the 2nd XI. The way in which he, an old Colour, accepted the situation, continued to practise hard and led the 2nd XI with determination and good humour was an example to all.

1st XI Averages Batting No. of Innings 19 M. J. Davies R. F. T. Musgrave 18 T. W. F. Cockcroft 12 P. C. Taylor 9 9 J. Lovell 6 N. J. Ogden 17 T. J. Archer 13 M. S. Bradley 15 A. L. T. Kay N. P. R. McBride 10 C. D. H. Roberts 9

Not Out Runs 1 983 632 4 3 298 5 131 177 2 70 3 1 321 200 3 182 3 4 72 48 1

Highest Score Average 54.61 169* 45.14 124* 33.11 120 37 32.75 42 25.29 23.33 26 20.06 81 20.00 52* 15.17 40* 12.00 25 6.00 19

Also batted: S. P. Bradley 5; M. C. Dodgson 1*, 6*; M. W. J. InnessO; A. F. Rigby 1; H. I. Shedden 5, 11*; N. W. W. Strong 0*; N. A. Walker, 0, 0. * = Not Out

Bowling

The fielding was sound, if not over-athletic. James Lovell, the winner of the Fielding Cup, and Michael Davies set a fine example and Nick Walker kept wicket consistently well. Everyone tried hard during the matches, but there remained a reluctance to practise fielding.

The Senior House Cricket Cup was won comfortably by the strong Queen's XL In the final they defeated School House, who had to cope without the all-round ability of Toby Cockcroft. The Junior House Cup was won by Clifton who beat Temple in a close and exciting match.

My thanks again to Keith Mohan, whose enthusiasm and commitment to St. Peter's cricket remain undiminished. The boys are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated coach. This year we not only lose five senior cricketers but also the support of their parents. We have been very lucky over the years to have the loyal support of so many parents, who come to support the whole team and not only their own son. My thanks to the Davies, Lovell, Musgrave, Roberts and Shedden families, we have greatly enjoyed their company. It was particularly pleasing that David and Ann Davies were able to watch so much of Michael's outstanding season.

Finally, congratulations to Michael Davies and Richard Musgrave on their selection for the Yorkshire Senior Schools' XL D. Kirby

Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average R. F. T. Musgrave 178 220.1 J. Lovell N. J. Ogden 140.3 72 M. S. Bradley 72 M. J. Davies N. P. R. McBride 37.3 T. W. F. Cockcroft. 73 34 H. I. Shedden

33 62 28 15 12 4 16 5

577 570 521 277 279 183 256 134

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19.23 23.75 26.05 34.62 34.87 36.60 51.20 67.00

Also bowled: T. J. Archer 7-1-30-0; A. L. T. Kay 4-2-9-0; A. F. Rigby 4-0-17-0; C. D. H. Roberts 10-1-54-1; N. W. W. Strong 12-7-32-2.

Results: ST. PETER'S v ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE, S. AFRICA Played at home on Thursday, 22nd April.

Result: Drawn.

St. Andrew's 219-4 dec. (G. Grace 75, J. Nepgen 61, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-46) St. Peter's 140-5 (M. J. Davies 70) ST. PETER'S v M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 28th April.

Result: Drawn.

M.C.C. 186-6 dec. (R. Atkinson 79, R. Hutchinson 32, N. P. R. McBride 4-31) St. Peter's 73-7 (R. Atkinson 4-26)

The following represented the 1st XI: t*M. J. Davies (captain) 1990-91-92-93, t*J. Lovell (vice-captain) 1992-93, t*R. F. T. Musgrave 1991-92-93, *T. J. Archer 1993, *M. S. Bradley 1993, *T. W. F. Cockcroft 1992-93, *N. J. Ogden 1993, *N. A. Walker 1992-93, A. L. T. Kay, N. P. R. McBride, P. C. Taylor.

ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 1st May. Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 218-4 dec. (R. F. T. Musgrave 124 not out) Sedbergh 145-8 (J. Overend 50, J. Barriclough 42, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-25)

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ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C. Result: Drawn.

York C.C. 204-4 dec. (M. Piercy 66, D. Bell 53, J. Bellerby 37) St. Peter's 203-5 (M. J. Davies 78, A. L. T. Kay 40 not out, N. Muirhead 3-42)

St. Peter's 217-7 dec. (M. J. Davies 88, J. Lovell 42, T. J. Archer 36) Worksop 95-4 (R. Fox-Andrews 42) ST. PETER'S v SELBORNE COLLEGE, S. AFRICA Played at home on Sunday, 27th June.

Result: Drawn.

Selborne 243-6 dec. (D. Stephen 73, A. Gamiet 54, M. Boucher 32, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-44) St. Peter's 173-8 (M. S. Bradley 52 not out, R. F. T. Musgrave 43, J. Wiggill 3-30)

ST. PETER'S v OLD PETERITES Played at home on Sunday, 9th May. Result: Won. Old Peterites 172 (M. Hepworth 34, J. Rounthwaite 31 not out, N. J. Ogden 4-56, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-35, J. Lovell 3-56) St. Peter's 173-8 (M. J. Davies 116, N. Muirhead 5-29, G. Wilkinson 3-59)

ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Tuesday, 29th June.

Result: Drawn.

Saints C.C. 204-1 dec. (N. Tubbs 53, R. Hutchinson 53 not out, J. Heaseman 50 ret. hurt, C. Metcalfe 39 not out) St. Peter's 170-6 (R. F. T. Musgrave 53)

ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G.S. Played away on Wednesday, 19th May. Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 283-7 dec. (M. J. Davies 169 not out, R. F. T. Musgrave 49, J. Lovell 34) Bradford 126-2 (A. Brosnan 35 not out, S. Davies 32)

ST. PETER'S v LEEDS G.S. Played at home on Wednesday, 30th June.

Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 212-4 dec. (T. J. Archer 81, R. F. T. Musgrave 65, J. Lovell 32 not out) Leeds G.S. 192-5 (I. Sutcliffe 85, O. Robertson 40, D. Gaits 30, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-54)

ST. PETER'S v PRESIDENT'S XI Played at home on Wednesday, 2nd June.

Result: Won. President's XI 63 (J. Lovell 6-25) St. Peter's 64-3

ST. PETER'S v LORETTO SCHOOL Played at North wood on Monday, 5th July.

Result: Won. St. Peter's 198-7 dec. (T. W. F. Cockcroft 120, R. F. T. Musgrave 34, J. Hare 4-60) Loretto 89 (N. J. Ogden 4-14, R. F. T. Musgrave 3-32)

ST. PETER'S v AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 5th June.

Result: Won. Ampleforth 199-5 dec. (O. Mathias 111 not out) St. Peter's 205-2 (R. F. T. Musgrave 100 not out, M. J. Davies 68, T. W. F. Cockcroft 34 not out)

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MERCHANT TAYLORS SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD

ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 12th June.

Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 221-7 dec. (M. J. Davies 104) Durham 221-8 (W. Ritzema 89, C. Clark 60, J. Taylor 33, J. Lovell 4-55)

Played away on Tuesday, 6th July.

Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 173 (M. J. Davies 37, P. C. Taylor 37, A. L. T. Kay 36, T. Hewage 5-45) Merchant Taylors 71-4 ST. PETER'S v ARDINGLY COLLEGE Played at North wood on Wednesday, 7th July.

Result: Lost.

St. Peter's 216-6 dec. (M. J. Davies 113, T. J. Archer 54, C. Earl 3-59) Ardingly 219-4 (J. Hubbard 90, G. Best 45)

ST. PETER'S v POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 19th June.

Result: Drawn.

Pocklington 230-4 dec. (S. Bos well 78 not out, M. Stacey 66, M. Atkinson 45) St. Peter's 211-6 (T. W. F. Cockcroft 75, M. S. Bradley 37, J. Lovell 33 not out, R. F. T. Musgrave 31, G. Stewart 4-64)

ST. PETER'S v ROSSALL SCHOOL Played at Northwood on Thursday, 8th July.

Result: Drawn.

St. Peter's 171 (M. J. Davies 39, P. McKeown 5-51, L. Botham 4-33) Rossall 114-7 (P. McKeown 52 not out, M. S. Bradley 4-43)

ST. PETER'S v FORTY CLUB Played at home on Wednesday, 23rd June.

Result: Abandoned.

Forty Club 139-7 (P. Jackson 63 not out, N . J . Ogden 3-43)

ST. PETER'S v CRANLEIGH SCHOOL Played at Northwood on Friday, 9th July.

Result: Abandoned.

St. Peter's 35-1

ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 26th June.

Result: Drawn.

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The following represented the 2nd XI: *H. I. Shedden (captain), *C. D. H. Roberts, *S. P. Bradley, *M. C. Dodgson, *N. J. Middleton, *A. F. Rigby, *N. W. W. Strong, B. Brierley, T. G. Davies, N. Forshaw, M. W. J. Inness, D. R. Leveson, E. R. Lindley, S. J. Rivis, D. R. Todd.

Summary of Results Opponents St. Andrew's College S. Africa M.C.C. Sedbergh School York C.C. Old Peterites Bradford G.S. President's XI Ampleforth College Durham School Pocklington School Forty Club Worksop College Selborne College, S. Africa Saints C.C. Leeds G.S. Loretto School Merchant Taylors School Ardingly College Rossall School Cranleigh School

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71-4 173 Drawn 216-6 dec. 219-4 Lost 171 114-7 Drawn Abandoned 35-1

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219-4 dec.

140-5 186-6 dec.

73-7 218-4 dec.. 145-8 204-4 203-5 172 Won 173-8 283-7 dec.. 126-2 Drawn 63 Won 64-3 199-5 dec.

205-2 Won Drawn 221-7 dec.. 221-8 230-4 dec.

Drawn 211-6 139-7 Abandoned 217-7 dec.. 95-4 Drawn

* = Colours

Senior Colts Cricket The first half of the term was disappointing. A drawn game against Sedbergh was followed by the worst batting performance of the season at Ashville where the School were dismissed for only 46 runs, the lowest total for several years, largely due to lack of concentration on a damp wicket which favoured accurate bowling. This was followed by a drawn game against Bootham where the outstanding player on the day was Bootham's captain who after an unbeaten century then ripped out four of the School's first five batsmen. Only solid batting by James Duggin and a swashbuckling innings by Nick Riggall made the score more respectable by the close of play. With both Barnard Castle and Bradford showing little enterprise in two negative games, half-term was reached without a win and also without the opposition being bowled out once. The latter was partly due to good batting tracks on the Wightman but largely due to the lack of penetration and consisting of the bowlers coupled with mediocre fielding. On the other hand, the attacking batting of James Reynolds and Stephen Mulryne was most prominent.

243-6 dec.

173-8 204-1 dec.

170-6 212-4 dec.. 192-5 198-7 dec. 89

2nd XI The 2nd XI played ten matches of which three were won, two lost and five were drawn. For most games the side was captained by Hugh Shedden — Charles Roberts and Paul Taylor taking over when Hugh was playing for the 1st XI. The draws against Durham and Pocklington made for some dreary cricket, neither side mastering the art of the right declaration which encourages their opponents to attempt to go for a win. The drawn game against Ampleforth, however, was very exciting, St. Peter's having batted first, steadily keeping our nerve against some fairly fierce bowling and refusing to make a declaration which could have lost us the match. The home team were given forty-five minutes and twenty overs to score 164 runs but in the last over were still 8 runs short of the St. Peter's total with only one wicket left. Hugh Shedden took 3 wickets for 38 runs in this game.

At home against a strong Worksop side which had lost only one game this season, the visitors declared leaving St. Peter's to score 191 runs in ninety minutes and twenty overs. Paul Taylor accepted the challenge, scored an unbeaten 116 runs, well supported by Nicholas Strong and Alistair Rigby — and the game was won.

The bowling of Neil Forshaw and Tim Davies was also noteworthy in the earlier part of the season, some exam weariness and lack of practice taking their toll later on.

All the games were played in an excellent spirit; much credit to all the boys who participated.

Immediately after half-term, the School did well to bowl out Manchester Schools' for 116 only to face the most outstanding bowler of the season in Z. Abbas who took 7 for 30 off 17 overs. Not only was he quick, he moved the ball a prodigious amount both ways! After a defeat at Ampleforth, the remaining five matches produced two victories and three 'winning draws' with Peter Barlow hitting a quick 68 against Leeds which included nine 4's and four 6's.

With the aggressive batting of Peter Barlow, Stephen Mulryne and James Reynolds coupled with the more deliberate approach of James Duggin, James Hutt and James Curley, the batting was the strongest feature of the side. In the bowling department only James Duggin showed consistency throughout the season although David Powell improved markedly during the latter half of term.

There is no doubt that by the end of term the team was operating more effectively and this was clearly evidenced in the field, however, the real potential of the side was not achieved largely through a lackadaisical approach to practices by a minority of the squad who were either not really interested in the game or were arrogant enough to think they didn't need to practise.

The following represented the Senior Colts: J. Duggin (captain), J. Reynolds, J. Curley, J. Hutt, D. Powell, N. Riggall, S. Mulryne, P. Barlow, C. Ball, H. Donaldson, O. Addy, A. Fotherby and P. Clark.

P. D. Northfield and J. W. R. Hutt

Colours were awarded to: Matthew Dodgson, Nicholas Strong, Nicholas Middleton, Alistair Rigby, Scott Bradley.

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M. Asgha, S. O'Keefe all made great progress with their batting, having worked hard at their weaker shots. It was also pleasing to see C. Ward, M. Vowles, T. Rossington, D. Curley, S. Goodrick, J. Bevan and J. Yeomans all score runs during the season. It was also good to see E. Goodall and T. Kiddle bat so well to help Queen's win a fine junior House match against The Manor. Certainly the hard work put in by the boys began to bear fruit as the season progressed. No less effort was put into the bowling with C. Bradley and G. Lewis developing into fine opening bowlers. C. Bradley has pace and is willing to listen to advice and try things out. His batting has also improved and he will be a real asset in the years to come.

G. Lewis has learnt to control the swing and has gained in confidence with bat and ball. R. Rastall, S. Leveson, J. Price, W. Kaberry, M. Vowles and E. Chadwick all improved their bowling and showed considerable ability during the season. Certainly R. Rastall thoroughly deserved his 5 for 34 in the final game. The spinners made real progress learning new techniques and trying them.

Certainly M. Asgha, D. Curley, S. O'Keefe and G. Francis all bowled well for the 'A' team during the season.

It was also good to see R. Drever-Smith get wickets in the final game and to watch R. Triffitt, T. Holmes and

Results: St. Peter's 182 (P. Barlow 27, D. Powell 22, J. Reynolds 21, J. Hutt 20 not out) Sedbergh 130 for 4 (J. Duggin 3-15) Ashville 78 (N. Riggall 3-23) St. Peter's 46 Bootham 153 for 8 dec. (P. Fotherby 4-21, J. Duggin 3-27) St. Peter's 98 for 5 (J. Duggin 43 not out, P. Barlow 23 not out) St. Peter's 218 for 4 dec. (S. Mulryne 73, J. Curley 42 not out, J. Duggin 36, J. Reynolds 28) Barnard Castle 110 for 4 St. Peter's 172 for 7 dec. (J. Reynolds 42, S. Mulryne 83) Bradford 76 for 6 (J. Duggin 3-6) Manchester Schools' 116 (S. Mulryne 3-12, P. Fotherby 3-33) St. Peter's 61

E. Bray improve their line and length and ability to turn the ball. We were also very lucky to have two fine wicket keepers. In many years S. Goodrick would have made the job his but D. Hancock proved excellent behind the stumps. There will always be competition for places and this is good, and S. Goodrick's fine off-spin bowling will always be an advantage. My main criticism of the squad would be their ground fielding which at times resembled the "staff team" on a bad evening!! However, S. Wheatley was a real exception in the 'A' team as was R. Drever-Smith in the 'B's. Sam is fearless and tireless in his efforts. Robert always attacks the ball and has a wonderful "arm". The other members of the squad should remember this weakness next season and work on it. The catching was at times breathtaking and at others not so!! All the boys have ability but too often put the simple, but vital catches down. The sides were well captained and my thanks go to the boys who took on this difficult task. Certainly they tried to play positive cricket knowing that to win time cricket you must declare in time to bowl the opposition out. This will always entail the possibility of class as it did with Pocklington. However, if catches are taken those matches will be run. It is therefore sad to say that in at least one game this year the opposition made no attempt to win the game from 1.45 p.m. until 6.30 p.m. A more boring afternoon cannot be imagined. As Schoolmasters we must accept our responsibility to the boys on both sides and never allow negative cricket to be played merely to achieve a "result".

If this sort of thing grows then it will kill schoolboy cricket stone dead, as there will always be something more "exciting" to do.

St. Peter's 175 (J. Duggin 32, J. Reynolds 31, P. Fotherby 36) Ampleforth 176 for 4 St. Peter's 191 for 4 dec. (J. Hutt 48 not out, S. Mulryne 45, J. Curley 36 not out, J. Reynolds 27, J. Duggin 23) Durham 122 for 7 St. Peter's 191 for 6 dec. (J. Duggin 52, J. Curley 45, P. Barlow 45 not out) Pocklington 90 for 7 (D. Powell 3-22) St. Peter's 149 for 4 (J. Hutt 54 not out, O. Addy 24) Yarm 77 (J. Duggin 3-17) St. Peter's 194 for 4 dec. (J. Reynolds 96, J. Hutt 43 not out, N. Riggall 27) Worksop 148 (J. Reynolds 4-28, S. Mulryne 3-13, D. Powell 3-36) St. Peter's 177 for 9 dec. (P. Barlow 68, J. Duggin 29, J. Reynolds 21) Leeds G.S. 121 for 5

U.14 Colts It was a great pity for the boys that so many matches were lost to the weather this season. This was especially true of the 'B' XI who played only three matches out of seven. The most striking thing about this year's coaching was the unfailing enthusiasm and willingness to learn shown by the whole squad. Every single player improved and there is strength in depth in this year group.

S. Leveson improved his concentration to record three fine half centuries in the latter part of the year. R. Rastall,

Finally, I must thank Messrs. Watkinson and Bellis for all their help this season and the parents for their support throughout. We will certainly look forward to continued success in 1994.

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INTER-HOUSE CRICKET

Results — 'A' Team: St. Peter's 96 all out (Leveson 33) Sedbergh 98 for 5

Junior Competition 1st Round The Manor 106 for 8 (M. Vowles 34, J. Brooker 29, J. Reynolds 4-47, P. Barlow 4-58) Queen's 109 for 3 (E. Goodall 58 not out, J. Reynolds 41)

Bootham 15 all out (Francis 4-1) St. Peter's 16 for 2 St. Peter's 110 all out (O'Keefe 38) Bradford G.S. I l l for 3

School House 40 (J. Curley 6-22, D. Curley 3-15) The Grove 41 for 0 wkts.

Ampleforth 135 all out St. Peter's 136 for 2 (Leveson 59, O'Keefe 50 not out)

Semi-Finals Queen's 142 for 9 (P. Barlow 44, B. Fry 24, J. Reynolds 22, N. Riggall 4-24, O. Addy 3-22) Temple 143 for 9 (O. Addy 44, A. Kay 41, J. Reynolds 5-40, B. Fry 3-31)

St. Peter's 169 for 9 dec. (Leveson 54) Durham School 78 for 7 (Bradley 3-12)

The Grove 32 (J. Hutt 4-15, J. Duggin 5-13) Clifton 34 for 2

St. Peter's 179 for 6 (Leveson 34, Yeomans 43 not out, Curley 35) Pocklington 180 for 6

Play-Off for 3rd and 4th places The Grove 90 for 9 (P. Barlow 3-29, B. Fry 3-29) Queen's 91 for 1 (P. Barlow 36 not out, J. Reynolds 43 not out)

St. Peter's 139 for 2 (Rossall 41 not out, Leveson 27, Asgha 52) Yarm 126 for 3 (Curley 3-23)

Final Clifton 132 for 3 (J. Hutt 52 not out, A. Fotherby 39 not out) Temple 129 (A. Kay 47, J. Duggin 3-32, S. Leveson 5-23)

St. Peter's 163 for 8 (Rastall 24, Asgha 52) Worksop 167 for 4 Leeds G.S. 150 all out (Rastall 5-34) St. Peter's 155 for 7 (Leveson 50 not out, Francis 28, O'Keefe 25)

Senior Competition 1st Round Temple 154 for 8 (O. Addy 34 not out, N. Riggall 30) Clifton 132 for 7 (S. Bradley 75, N. Riggall 3-64, A. Kay 5-27)

'B' Team: Sedbergh 151 for 6 St. Peter's 152 for 6 (Ward 66, Rossington 34)

The Grove 130 (N. Forshaw 6-53, S. P. Bradley 3-58) The Manor 107 (S. P. Bradley 34, N. Forshaw 23)

St. Peter's 130 all out (Vowles 53) Ampleforth 127 for 9 (Kaberry 3-10)

Semi-Finals Temple 39 Queen's 41 for 0 wkts. (J. Lovell 5-19, R. Musgrave 5-17)

St. Peter's 154 all out (Bevan 30, Wood 39, Goodrick 25) Worksop 94 all out (Price 3-8, Drever-Smith 3-30, Francis 3-22)

The Grove 175 for 3 (P. Taylor 118, N. Walker 26) School House 176 for 2 (T. Cockcroft 125 not out) Final Queen's 144 for 8 (T. Archer 25, P. Barlow 25 not out, N. Ogden 23, T. Davies 5-47) School House 55 (J. Lovell 3-11, R. Musgrave 5-17)

The following represented the U.14 'A' Colts: S. O'Keefe*, S. Goodrick, R. Rastall*, J. Yeomans, S. Wheatley, S. Leveson, D. Curley, D. Hancock*, G. Francis, G. Lewis, C. Bradley, K. Asgha, J. Price, M. Vowles.

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The following represented the U.14 'B' Colts: E. Goodall, C. Ward, T. Rossington, M. Asgha, L. Taylor, G. Gagg, E. Bray, T. Holmes*, E. Chadwick, M. Vowles, W. Kaberry, S. Goodrick, T. Kiddle, R. Drever-Smith, R. Triffitt, G. Francis, J. Price, J. Bevan, A. Daughtry*.

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TENNIS 1st IV The 1 st IV is a special team which participates in the National Competitions run by the L.T. A. and the Midland Bank. In the Senior Students Competition the team were victorious in all their four matches between September and March. However, the pressure of existing fixtures in the first two weeks of the Summer Term forced an early exit at the hands of King's School, Tynemouth, in the regional phase of the competition.

In the Glanvill Cup, the 1st IV were faced with a difficult match against Pocklington School. Although Michael Catling and Michael Hunter both won their sets, the team eventually went down by a margin of 4 sets to 2.

The 1st IV team: Michael Hunter (captain), Michael Catling, Michael Lang and Shalin Khanna.

R. G. Shread

1st VI The 1st VI had a difficult start to the season having to face Bradford G.S., Hymers College, Pocklington School and Ampleforth College all before half-term.

However, there were convincing victories against both Ashville College and Worksop College which ensured that the team remained in good heart. During the second half of the season the 1st VI maintained a 100% record up to the final School match of the season. There were wins over Durham School, Barnard Castle School and a winning position (3!/2-2) against Woodhouse Grove School being lost due to the infamous Bradford rain!

Both Michael Hunter and Michael Catling's play has developed tremendously since half-term, due mainly to the fine coaching skills of Dr. I. Barkshire (York University). They are now playing a much higher standard of tennis with a real competitive edge to their games. Since half-term they have enjoyed a 100% success in School matches up to the final match of the season and overall throughout the whole season they have won over 75 % of all sets played. Michael Hunter, the captain, has guided his team and in particular his doubles partner towards their true potential. His own game has developed greatly since last season with him hitting the ball much harder, especially on groundstrokes. However, I would like to see him taking the volleys much earlier next season. Also, Michael should try to change his net position to a more aggressive net stance (much closer) and hence not to have to play volleys below waist height. If he can perfect this aspect of his game he could well prove to be unbeatable in his final year! Michael Catling has been the slightly weaker player at first pair, although his athleticism and excellent volleying have turned him into a fine doubles player. Next year, with more consistency to both groundstrokes and in particular service, he could help the 1st IV to a long run in the National Competitions.

The School House pairing of Michael Lang and Jim Swallow did not blossom as well as I would have liked.

Although, full credit must be given for their fine performance in the match against Durham School which effectively won the match by 5 sets to 4. Michael Lang played with great consistency and was at his best when winning points from the net position. Jim's game reached a plateau during the season, perhaps due to the strain of external examinations; he did not really build on the training put in during the winter months. His best shot was the forehand drive which was hit extremely hard and earned many points. Jim was always competitive on court, but baseline play does have its limitations in doubles play.

At third pair there was another upper sixth combination of Shalin Khanna and Matthew Todd. They obviously enjoyed their tennis together and were a most reliable couple. Shalin's game has progressed and he now demonstrates all the strokes required. His best 'weapon' is the 'two handed' backhand which he can hit in either direction with a good deal of force. Matthew Todd showed excellent fighting qualities on court and complemented his partner well. Even though he did not find the game easy to master he demonstrated a good deal of application which brought its reward of a much improved game by the end of the season. Matthew became a shrewd 'net poacher' in the second half of the season.

My thanks once again to our 1st team coach, Ian Barkshire, and to the parents who have supported us. I would also like to thank Mr. P. Taylor for his help in running the 2nd VI, Mr. G. Lawrence for his help in running the most successful side, the U. 15 VI, and finally Mr. D. Newman for his efforts with the non-team players.

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Results: Opponents Venue Bradford G.S. Home Ashville College Away Hymers College Away Pocklington School Away Worksop College Home Ampleforth College Away Woodhouse Grove Away Home Durham School York Lawn Tennis Club Home Barnard Castle Away Queen Elizabeth's G.S. Home

School Opponents Result 6'/2 2Vi Lost 6V2 2'/2 Won 1 8 Lost 2'/2 6'/2 Lost 7 2 Won l'/2 7'/2 Lost 3V2 2 abandoned (rain) 4 5 Won 2Vi 6

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Colours: These were re-awarded to Michael Hunter and awarded to Michael Catling, Shalin Khanna and Matthew Todd.

2nd VI With just two of the five matches won this might appear to have been a poor season. However, the statistics do not do justice to the progress achieved during the term.

In addition, the first match of the season was played against a very competent Giggles wick first team on grass; and the team which faced Ampleforth was much weakened through exam absentees. The fixture against Pocklington was keenly contested on grass. The wins against Worksop and Durham were very convincing, and so the season ended on a successful note.

The following represented the 1st VI team: M. T. Hunter (captain) & M. J. Catling, M. A. Lang & J. E. Swallow, S. Khanna & M. G. Todd.

Individual Competition for the Alcuin Trophy Final: Michael Hunter defeated Michael Catling 6-4, 6-2 Losing semi-finalists: Michael Lang and James Swallow.

Inter-House Tennis Competition: 7-2 First Round The Grove The Manor 9 - 0 6-3 Semi-Finals Clifton School 5-4 Clifton 4-5 The Final

The team was selected from: Stewart Berry, Andrew Fotherby, Alex Martin, Charles Atkinson, Greg Norman, Andrew Gray, Michael Dowds and James L. Scott. .

Queen's Temple The Manor The Grove School R. G. Shread

Results: v Giggleswick School v Pocklington School v Worksop College v Ampleforth College v Durham School

Lost Lost Won Lost Won

2Vi— 6V2 3 —6 7 —2 W2—IV2 6 —0

My thanks to all who played for helping to make this an enjoyable season.

P. Taylor

U.15 The U. 15 tennis squad has had a good season, winning more of its matches than losing. The few that were lost were quite tight, with one exception when necessity forced us to field a severely depleted side. The attitude and behaviour of all of the pupils representing the side has been exemplary. On the tennis technical aspects, Jonathan Reeves, Thomas Bilton and Timothy Brogden have stood out as competent and improving players, but equally pleasing has been the general spirit and willingness of all of the squad, not just the team players. There remains a great deal of development possible for everybody; it is to be hoped that many members of the squad go on in future to represent the School in higher sixes.

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ATHLETICS BOYS Junior Age Group lOOmts G. Kershaw 200mts M. Vowles J. Plant 400mts 800mts S. Wheatley l,500mts S. Fishley L. Taylor High Jump Long Jump G. Kershaw Shot Putt W. Kaberry Discus R. Farrar Javelin T. Rossington Relay The Manor

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11.5s* 26.9s 67.5s 2m 32.1s 4m 49.9s lm 40cms 5m 25cms* 9m 50cms 27m 35cms 33m 70cms 53.4s

Intermediate! Age Group lOOmts S. Bradley 200mts B. Oakley 400mts M. Dodgson 800mts M. Dowds A. Robertshaw 1,500mts 3,000mts J. Wood High Jump B. Oakley Long Jump J. Hiles S. Bradley Shot Putt Discus J. Brooke Javelin S. Bradley Relay The Manor

(M) (M) (M) (S) (C) (T) (M) (M) (C) (M) (M)

12.1s 25.2s 55.6s 2m 24.8s 4m 59.1s 10m 41.7s lm 80cms 5m 51 cms 11m lOcms 28m 37cms 42m 20cms 49.2s*

(D) (C) (T) (Q) (C) (G) (C) (T) (T) (G)

14.1s* 29.1s* 73.8s* 2m 53.2s* 5m 17.0s* lm 25cms 4m 59cms* 8m 92cms* 18m 17cms 17m 57cms* 60.0*

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GIRLS Junior Age Group lOOmts O. Anderson 200mts R. Ogden 400mts L. Hudson 800mts M. Williams R. Ogden 1,500mts High Jump H. Williamson Long Jump R. Ogden Shot Putt F. Alexander Discus E. Fitton Javelin A. Dixon Relay Temple

Intermediate lOOmts 200mts 400mts 800mts 1,500mts High Jump Long Jump Shot Putt Discus Javelin Relay

Age Group E. Woolley L. Thompson L. Evans L. Evans NO EVENT R. Hancock G. Scott C. Lawson R. Weatherall D. Powley Clifton

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in Mens' Junior Under 16 fours (an impressive 24th out of 329 crews overall) and Womens' Junior Under 16 fours.

Womens' Junior U. 16 fours: Penny Whiting, Ann Mulryne, Louise Jackson, Sarah Richards and, cox, Becki Cunningham.

Mens' Junior U. 16 fours: Anthony Brooks, Ryan Allworthy, Matthew Scholefield, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Carole Tong.

The Boat Club has once again had an active and successful year. We followed almost the same race schedule as last year (adding a few regattas) and achieved nine wins in Head races and twelve regatta wins.

The Head Race Season Ancholme Head St. Peter's raced twelve crews on the river Ancholme with most crews doubling up to race in two divisions. All the crews enjoyed the first Head of our season and we had wins in Mens' Senior 3 fours, Mens' Junior fours, Mens' Novice fours and Womens' Junior fours.

Womens' Junior fours: Louise Jackson, Lindsay Daniel, Lucy Sampson, Lucy Smith and, cox, Mathew Taylor.

Mens' Junior fours: Alistair Hall, Anthony Brooks, Matthew Scholefield, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Lyndsay Hoggard.

Mens' Novice fours: Alistair Hall, Tom Oakley, Andrew Farrow, Jack-Patrick Weatherall and, cox, Eleanor White.

Mens' Senior 3 fours: Jon Lacy-Colson, Marcus Buckle, James Fieldsend, Andrew Wallis and, cox, Claire Taylor.

The Fours Head of the River We took three crews down to London to race on the Tideway. It was an exciting experience as always, competing against the complete cross-section of British rowing from internationals down. It was good that the faster of our two boys' crews broke into the top 200. The other crew only eight seconds behind them. Our girls' crew also raced well and finished well in their class.

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Overall place (out of 500) 193 215 416

Time 21.23 21.31 23.54

Position in event 16th/70 19th/70 19th/49

The Rutherford Head We were taken unawares by our river. It rose very suddenly overnight on the Thursday before the Rutherford Head. There was no safe way to get our boats out and our getting to the Rutherford looked problematic.

However, York City Rowing Club bailed us out and were kind and trusting enough to lend us enough boats to race

York Small Boats Head Twelve fours and four scullers competed on home water on 22nd November. We had a few illnesses and injuries and some substitutions had to be made at the last minute but most of the racing went well. We had wins 66

some of our crews. "Bungarra" suffered in a clash but our lower sixth boys raced well with some assertive coxing from Carole and won Junior Under 16 fours.

Mens' Junior U. 16 fours: Anthony Brooks, Ryan Allworthy, Matthew Scholefield, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Carole Tong.

The Yorkshire Head It was on home water that we achieved the Easter terms wins. We entered one eight, seven fours and one single scull. The senior three eight did well and came second behind Leeds University. Both the Junior boys' four and the Junior girls' four won their respective categories.

Womens' Junior four: Penny Whiting, Ann Mulryne, Louise Jackson, Sarah Richards and, cox, Lindsay Hoggard.

Mens' Junior fours: Matthew Scholefield, Dominic Greeves, James Fieldsend, Andrew Wallis and, cox, Carole Tong.

The Viking Longships This year we entered two crews for this annual battle.

Competition was fierce, not just on the water but also regarding fancy dress. Several Peterites were frightfully convincing as Vikings. There was some tremendously exciting racing and we came away with the trophy for the best junior crew again.

The North of England Head St. Peter's was represented by three eights in Chester; a senior boys' eight, a senior girls' eight and an enthusiastic boys' novice eight. They all achieved good results in a competitive field.

The Head of the Trent In Nottingham two eights, one girls' and one boys' coped with some of the worst race conditions we have seen for a while. At times there were blizzard conditions and both coxing and rowing were challenging. Carole coxed both crews, spending hours in the freezing conditions and was either too brave or too cold to complain much! James also went over the course twice having been talent spotted by the Newcastle University first four (well, first three...).

The Head of the River Race Our senior boys' eight went down to race in this most prestigious Head race. They broke into the top 200 crews, improving by 70 places on last year's performance in a time of 19 minutes 24 seconds.

The Regatta Season Hammersmith Regatta The senior boys' managed to get together for some training in the Easter holidays and dived straight into the regatta season, heading south for Hammersmith regatta.

They raced in senior 2 eights and senior 3 eights and were pleased to find themselves competitive with some wellknown crews.

Peterswalk '93 The route for Peterswalk '93 lay along the Rivers Ure and Ouse and it seemed a good idea to have some activity taking place on the water. In an attempt to spread their blisters from their feet to their hands as well, two teams rowed a Viking Longship. Each rower spent half the "walk" rowing and half walking. Arthur Ellis-Davies steered with great confidence waiting until he had a huge audience at Linton Lock before he chose to drive the longship onto a sand-bank! We were very indebted to the Jorvik Viking Centre for sponsoring the event and lending us the longship.

York Spring Regatta There was a good entry at York Spring Regatta and many crews settled into their first regatta race for a year.

Our senior boys' eight raced in two events, winning the senior three competition by beating Sheffield University/Poly in the final. Our girls' novice crew looked 67

girls' four, a boys' four, a girls' pair, a boys' pair and a mixed four! Our girls' senior 3 four won several rounds convincingly, outclassing all the opposition. This crew split into coxed pairs and met each other in the final of that event, stern pair just having the edge. There was a fiercely contested mixed fours event which we won and the two boys then went on to also win the mens senior 3 coxed pairs. Having won two of their three finals Andy and Dom then raced in their junior four against the other St. Peter's crew. There was absolutely nothing between the crews as they came down and they were awarded a re-row. The Lower Sixth boys then came through to win another very close race. The winning crews were: Womens' Senior 3 fours: Penny Whiting, Ann Mulryne, Louise Jackson, Sarah Richards and, cox, Claire Taylor.

Mixed Senior 3 coxed pairs: Louise Jackson, Sarah Richards and, cox, Kathy Hook.

Mixed Senior 3 fours: Andy Wallis, Dominic Greeves, Lucy Sampson, Lucy Smith and, cox, John Moran.

Mens'Junior fours: Anthony Brooks, Ryan Allworthy, Matthew Scholefield, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Mathew Taylor.

Mens' Senior 3 coxed pairs: Andy Wallis, Dominic Greeves and, cox, Kathy Hook.

strong as they worked their way through several rounds to win the final comfortably.

Mens' Senior 3 eights: Dugan Jackson, Ryan Allworthy, David Suttill, Dominic Greeves, Matthew Scholefield, James Fieldsend, Andrew Wallis, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Carole Tong.

Womens' Novice fours: Jessie Miller, Fiona Burnett, Hannah Fieldsend, Sue Stenson and, cox, Eleanor White.

National Schools' Regatta We entered this regatta for the first time, Holme Pierrepont was at its most festive and the atmosphere along the bank was tremendous. We entered the Child-Beale Cup for first eights and were drawn in the most competitive of the two semi-finals. The crew raced well coming through the field convincingly in the middle 500m but failing to make the final.

Nottingham City Regatta We went down to Nottingham to give some of the rowers a taste of multi-lane racing. It was a strong head wind throughout the day and at one stage racing had to be stopped because crews were sinking amongst some impressive waves! They re-started on a shortened course.

The boys raced competitively in both senior 3 and senior 2 eights beating many old adversaries but just failing to make the finals. The girls' senior 3 crew excelled themselves by getting through their heat convincingly and beating a couple of crews in the final. However, the real stamina and commitment prizes of the day have to go to Carole Tong and Trevor Mulryne. They started their day with the early bus at 5.30 a.m. and then stayed down to watch the girls race which meant getting back to York at 1.30 a.m. the following morning! (T. M. seems to have been awfully busy every time I've asked him to go to a regatta since!)

At Durham Regatta we were unable to put out a full strength eight and the boys' squad stayed in York to train.

A small St. Peter's representation did travel north. Lucy Smith got back into her sculling boat and had a spirited go in Womens' Junior Sculls. Our Lower Sixth girls' crew raced hard against a very competent St. Leonard's crew who eventually won by a length. The fifth year boys had a very good day and really got the idea of winning races.

They looked quite small compared with some very large opposition and had comments such as "Does your mother know you're out?" thrown from the bank (all the more satisfying when they beat the crew!). They won three races before they went out and came back determined to win a novice pot before the end of term.

Bradford Regatta

York Summer Regatta

Bradford Regatta was as friendly and well run as ever (they even get the weather each year). We entered a complicated list of eighteen crews with almost everyone entering two events. The sexual equality of the Boat Club was emphasised by the symmetry of our list of wins; a

At York Summer Regatta we entered eleven crews and there was some fine racing. Possibly the most wellsupported crew of the day was the parents' crew. They were still glowing from their glorious victory over a staff crew when they decided to enter Novice fours. We were

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impressed by the way that their continuous pressure eventually ground their first round opposition to a standstill and look forward to their next race.

Mens' Senior eights events were a little thin on the ground this summer regatta so we had a handicap challenge against the York City Henley crew. Our crew started with two lengths advantage, the much heavier York crew ate into this lead quickly and were expecting to go through our eight at the corner. Just before the corner our eight pushed and the York challenge faded. Our crew won by half a length. In Mens' Senior 2 eights we raced with determination against Leeds University and won by a canvas. (This crew combination was subsequently chosen as our Henley eight.) There was a close final in Mixed Senior 3 fours that St. Peter's managed to clinch gaining a very popular win for five leavers who very much deserved a final pot. There was an all-St.-Peter's final in Senior Two fours, which we won last year. The Senior eight split into two fours who met in the final, the more familiar combination of Lower Sixth coming through to win. The winning crews were:

at either Roundhay Park or on the River Aire at Shipley.

Both of these venues make for relaxed events where it is easy to watch and support. The new Leeds venue was on the waterfront in the centre of Leeds and there were one or two teething problems. The course itself was rather interesting for coxes and tested their skills and adaptability considerably! The two very novice crews, one girls' and one boys', who were racing for the first time performed creditably after only seven weeks of rowing. Our girls' senior crew performed remarkably well for a scratch combination of four "bow-side" rowers and only just lost by a quarter of a length in the final. The senior boys' split into fours and each crew doubled up. They both met stiff opposition in the Championship Fours events and "Bungarra" lost by just three-quarters of a length in the final of Junior Fours. Our main success of the day was in Novice Fours. We had an exciting all-St.-Peter's final between the Lower Sixth boys and the Fifth year boys crews. The younger crew showed tremendous determination and came through to win the event. In some ways winning is the easy bit and the Lower Sixth took the defeat in a spirit that did them much credit. The winning crew was:

Senior 2 eights: Andrew Wallis, Ryan Allworthy, David Suttill, Dominic Greeves, Matthew Scholefield, James Fieldsend, Jon Lacy-Colson, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Carole Tong.

Challenge eights: Anthony Brooks, Marcus Buckle, Andrew Wallis, Dominic Greeves, David Suttill, James Fieldsend, Matthew Scholefield, Jon Lacy-Colson and, cox, Carole Tong.

Senior 2 fours: Anthony Brooks, Ryan Allworthy, Matthew Scholefield, Marcus Buckle and, cox, Mathew Taylor.

Mixed Senior 3 fours: Lucy Sampson, Lindsay Daniel, Jack-Patrick Weatherall, Dugan Jackson and, cox, John Moran.

Mens' Novice fours: Adam Gill, Mathew Taylor, Giles Best, Daniel Perry and, cox, Becki Cunningham.

Henley Royal Regatta Our boys' senior squad had been racing consistently well in eights all season and we were delighted when we were not required to qualify for the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup. The crew selection for Henley was a hard one. We had been working on a squad often throughout the exam period and could not have kept an eight going otherwise. There was incredibly little between them but a selection had to be made. It is much to their credit that Dugan and Anthony coped so well with the disappointment, continuing to help and sub and generally being totally supportive right up to the race when they were able to follow and support in the umpires' launch.

We travelled down on the Tuesday, James and Andy having exams up until the last minute. The draw had us racing Canford whose form seemed a mystery. A coach load of well-dressed and enthusiastic supporters came down from Yorkshire. The boys raced very hard, rating over 40 on the start and never dropping below 35 or letting the pressure of Canford bother them. However, Canford turned out to be very strong and powered down to win by 3% of a length. It is hard to race the Henley course from behind but the St. Peter's crew looked good and gave 100%. They were a credit to their coach, John Ward. The fact that there was a slight feeling of despondency afterwards shows that we have moved on from two years ago when we were just elated to be there. This year we had faint hopes of winning a race. We were, however, delighted to hear that Canford had a fine race against St. Edward's, the favourites to win the P.E., and won by 2h of a length. The whole spirit of the few days in Henley was a pleasure to be part of and a memorable experience.

Leeds Regatta St. Peter's entered eleven crews at a very different Leeds Regatta. Leeds Regatta has previously been held

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Dugan Jackson, Lindsay Daniel, Lucy Sampson, Eleanor White, Marcus Buckle, Matthew Scholefield, David Suttill, Dominic Greeves, Ryan All worthy, Anthony Brooks and Carole Tong.

It has been a good year and thanks must go to Andrew Wallis and Lindsay Daniel for their efforts throughout.

On the fund-raising and support front the 100-Club continues to build and we are greatly indebted to Mrs. Hague and Mrs. Butler (if anyone out there hasn't joined but would like to they should get in touch!).

We are still in the process of setting up a "Guy Fawkes Rowing Club" to try to encourage Old Peterites and friends to do some rowing, get involved in some social events and also support the present School Boat Club.

There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm for such a Club and we hope that the parents' crew was the first taste of things to come!

The rowing staff have put in long hours and lots of enthusiasm and determination and I am personally indebted to them for all their help with administration within the School. John Ward has continued to be a strong driving force for the Boat Club as a whole and in particular has achieved great success with the senior boys' squad.

We were all delighted to see Chris Hall win his first two pots at senior 3 level with a York crew. Jacqui Finney has continued to set the standard for fitness in the Boat Club. Arthur Ellis-Davies has become an experienced trailer driver and has put in long hours at Regattas and Heads as well as driving the fifth year boys to their novice win. David Hughes has continued to use his experience with novices in the summer and handles a lot of the ARA administration. Rob Jeffs has proved that he can remember more of his Instructors' Award Course than many of us and has helped with the novices.

OXFORD CUP (Holders: The Rise) School

Clifton Grove Manor Queen's House Temple Senior Rugby Junior Rugby Senior Cricket Junior Cricket Rowing Hockey Senior Cross-Country Junior Cross-Country Swimming Sports Swimming Standards Athletics Sports Tennis Shooting Senior Squash Junior Squash TOTALS

4 6 10 4 6

10 10

10 4

3 2 10 4 10

4 4 4 6 4 10 6

3

68

32

2

2 4 10 4 10 10 10 3 6 6 2 87

2

1 2

2

23

6 3 6

3 3 6 6

10 6 2 6 6 6 6 10 10 4 4

10

85

33

2 1 2

N.B. With the change in status of The Rise, it seemed an appropriate time to review the Oxford Cup. It was decided to include hockey but delete junior rowing. Points are awarded as follows: 1st 10 pts 2nd 6 pts 3rd 4 pts 4th 2 pts J. W. R. Hutt

As always there have been all the parents who have tolerated unsociable hours and have been so helpful and understanding throughout the year.

Colours were awarded to: Andrew Wallis, James Fieldsend, Jon Lacy-Colson, 70

GIRLS' GAMES

Jolene Ward, Simone Coulbeck, Jemima Lovell, Richenda Pipes, Maureen Lipman, Eugenie Graves-Tamvakis, Paula Gordon.

The Cambridge Cup 1992/93

Senior Netball

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Dronfield Temple The Rise Queen's

Junior Netball

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Dronfield Clifton Temple Queen's

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Dronfield The Grove Temple Clifton

Rowing

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Temple The Rise Dronfield The Grove

Rounders

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Dronfield Clifton Temple Queen's

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

64 pts Dronfield 36 pts Temple The Rise 32 pts The Grove 28 pts Clifton Queen's D. M. Westgate

Results of Girls' Inter-House Sporting Events:

Autumn Term Hockey

Badminton

Spring Term Senior Cross-Country

Junior Cross-Country

Squash

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Dronfield Temple The Rise The Grove

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

The Grove The Rise Dronfield Queen's

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

The Rise Temple The Grove Dronfield

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Dronfield The Rise Temple Clifton

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Dronfield The Rise Temple Clifton

Summer Term Tennis

Overall Totals

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NETBALL 1st VII

2nd VII The 2nd VII had an excellent season playing against many School's 1st teams. They played thirteen matches, winning nine and narrowly losing four.

Margaret Wood and Philippa Bundy playing their first season together, made a formidable pairing in the attacking circle. Alison Blair and Cherry Alton also combined well in defence. Tolani Osho, Rachel Smith and Emma Limbert alternated in the centre and wing attack positions, as all were keen to play the matches. Emma Page played wing defence and also captained the team.

Her enthusiasm and commitment to the team was a constant source of encouragement and did much to keep morale high.

The matches won by this team were all won convincingly, as suggested in the results. The most memorable match of the season was against Hull High School's 1st VII. The two teams were very evenly matched with each team scoring goals from their own centre pass. Unfortunately the final whistle was blown just before Margaret Wood could sink the ball through the net, resulting in a 15-16 defeat.

Throughout the season I was impressed by the attitude of this team, who always played with a good spirit and supported each other on and off the court.

The 1st VII have played eight matches this season, not as many as usual, as several schools requested to play our 2nd VII instead (our reputation for being unbeaten last season had gone before us!!).

A few major positional changes were made at the beginning of the season. Rachel Henley and Heidi Clark who played so well in the 2nd's last year joined the 1st VII; Emily Strong, our netball captain, moved from goal defence to wing defence position, and improved with every match in her new role; Jessica Ensor came into the team as goal shooter to shoot with Connelee Morris. This was a difficult season for the shooters who battled with tall defensive players in almost every match. However, they persevered, and their determination together with Connelee's agility in the circle, eventually brought the team success. Pip Mortimer with her speed and ability to intercept passes made an excellent centre, and combined well with Heidi Clark whose solid and steady style of play provided a calming effect on the rest of the team. Jenifer Swallow and Rachel Henley also gelled well together in defence, and persistently made life difficult for the opposing shooters.

The closest and most keenly contested matches were, as usual, against Worksop, Scarborough College, and Mount St. Mary's, the latter being a match that will stick in everyone's mind for a long time, as it was played in rain, sun, hail and snow, before eventually being abandoned. The Worksop match was the disappointment of the season; again played under severe weather conditions, which St. Peter's found very difficult to contend with. We eventually lost the match by four goals to a team who performed better than us on the day.

The Scarborough College match was very tense. Our centre court play was far superior, but Connelee and Jessica were under continuous pressure from two very tall and 'physical' defensive players. The game could have gone either way, but with just seconds to go Jessica scored from the circle edge resulting in a 16-15 win!

The following girls represented the 2nd VII team: Philippa Bundy, Margaret Wood, Emma Page (captain), Rachel Smith, Emma Limbert, Tolani Osho, Alison Blair, Cherry Alton, Katie Pittman, Rachel Owen-Barnett.

Results: V Durham (1st VII) Away V Hull High School (1st VII) Away V Bootham (1st VII) Home V Pocklington (1st VII) Away V St. John's College Home V Giggleswick (1st VII) Away V Mount St. Mary's Home V Worksop Home V Woodhouse Grove Away Away V Hymers (1st VII) V Scarborough College Away Home V Ackworth (1st VII) V Barnard Castle (1st VII) Home

The following girls represented the 1st VII team: Emily Strong** (captain), Connelee Morris**, Jessica Ensor*, Jenifer Swallow**, Rachel Henley*, Philippa Mortimer**, Heidi Clark*, Emma Page, Alison Blair, Danielle Powley. °- M Westgate * Denotes Colours

Won Lost Lost Won Won Won Won Lost Lost Won Won Won Won

16--12 15--16 11- -12 20- - 6 15-- 2 15-- 7 12-- 7 16--19 9 - -11 27- - 8 39- -15 24- - 3 14-- 3

**Denotes re-award

3rd VII

Chosen to represent North Yorkshire: Connelee Morris.

Two matches were arranged for a third VII, as so many of our senior girls were keen to play. Many schools find it hard to raise just one team, so it is encouraging when so many girls are not only willing, but also skilful enough to produce a third team. Both matches were won convincingly, against Durham 2nd VII and Great Ayton 1st VII.

Results: v All Saints 19—12 Home Won v St. John's College Home Won 16- 6 12— 7 v Mount St. Mary's Home abandoned (bad weather) v Worksop Home Lost 10—14 v Queen Margaret's 17— 8 Home Won v Woodhouse Grove Away Won 26- 9 v Scarborough College Away Won 16-15 v Vlth Form College Home Won 35—14 D. M. Westgate

Results: v Durham (2nd VII) v Great Ayton (1st VII)

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Home Home

Won 22— 1 Won 13-10 D. M. Westgate

Results: V Huntington V Hipperholme V Bootham V Hull High School V Pocklington V Giggleswick V Queen Mary's V Mount St. Mary's V Worksop V Queen Margaret's V Hymers V Scarborough College V Ackworth

U.16 VII The U. 16's were very eager to play some matches this year, although usually we do not field a fifth year team.

This team was very impressive, improving with every game they played, and more importantly, enjoying their netball.

They won six out of six matches; an outstanding achievement as most matches were played against U. 18 teams.

The enthusiasm and commitment of this team was second to none, and I am sure many of them will gain 1st or 2nd team places next season.

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

The following girls represented the U.16 team: Jayne Tetlow, Rachel Owen-Barnett, Katie Pittman (captain), Hannah Fieldsend, Rachel Hancock, Alexie Zimmerman, Danielle Powley, Lucy Evans.

22— 9 Won 13— 3 Won 13- 7 Won 16-17 Lost 14— 7 Won 11- 8 Won 18— 9 Won 11— 7 Won 21-12 Won 21-20 Won 21— 4 Won 13-14 Lost 25— 8 Won D. M. Westgate

U.14 Results: v Hull High School v Bootham v St. John's College v Queen Margaret's v Woodhouse Grove v Barnard Castle

Away Home Home Home Away Home

Despite losing a few games at the start of the season they knuckled down to hard work and their efforts soon reaped success. They had a well-deserved run of eight wins in the Spring Term which did much for their morale.

There were more changes in positions and Olivia Anderson who came in as goal defence grew in confidence and ability with each match. They had particularly good wins against Hull High School and Pocklington with the shooting pair of Jodie Littleboy and Louise Hudson hardly missing a shot. Helen Atkinson was very effective throughout the season as centre, and combined well with Mauricia Hart as wing attack — these two players were selected for the York and District Under 14 Squad. At the end of the Spring Term they played their strongest opposition in Scarborough College and Ackworth — both area champions — and despite losing played extremely well, in particular against Ackworth where the result could have gone either way. Overall the team has shown great improvement and there is much that augurs well for next year.

13- 7 Won 12- 9 Won Won 19—17 Won 11- 8 Won 16-15 34- 1 Won D. M. Westgate

U.15 VII The U. 15's played thirteen matches, winning eleven and losing two, by only one goal.

This team went from strength to strength, all areas of their game improving as the season progressed. Emma Cox and Rowena Smith hardly missed a goal and their passing in the attacking circle showed skill and polish.

The centre court was also strong with Rachel Malster playing her first season in the 'centre' position doing a tremendous job, particularly at spacing out the game.

Sarah Richardson and Danielle Powley shared the wing attack position, as it was difficult to decide who was the better player. Johanna Stevenson had a steadfast season as wing defence and could always be relied upon.

At times the U. 15 defence looked vulnerable but Claire Lawson and Emma Sherbourne worked hard to overcome their weaknesses and by the end of the season played confidently together.

Rowena Smith was an impressive team captain both on and off the netball court. She constantly supported and encouraged her team, boosting morale particularly when the team were losing. This team did have a tendency to become despondent when losing, something they must work to overcome. Fortunately this season they were not behind very often!!

The following girls represented the U.15 VII team: Rowena Smith (captain), Emma Cox, Rachel Malster, Sarah Richardson, Danielle Powley, Johanna Stevenson, Claire Lawson, Emma Sherbourne, Emma Woolley.

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Results: v The Mount v Bootham v Hull High School v Huntington v Huntington v Hipperholme v Bootham v Hull High School v Pocklington U.14 B v Pocklington v Giggleswick v Mount St. Mary's

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

v v v v v v

Home Home Away Away Away Home

Worksop Queen Margaret's Woodhouse Grove Hymers Scarborough College Ackworth

Lost 4- 8 Won 5- 4 Won 15— 5 Lost 4—18 Lost 3-18 Won 9- 1 Won 14— 7 Won 16- 9 Won 20-18 10- 4 Won Won 17- 7 Abandoned at 7—6 for snow Won 21- 9 Lost 19—28 Won 19- 9 Won 28-11 Lost 6—17 Lost 15—17 P. Fletcher

HOCKEY 1st XI

2nd XI The 2nd XI have again shown their hockey to be of a good standard and the number of girls wanting to play in the team shows how much they enjoy their game. They won their first game 4-1 against The Mount which augured well for the season but then, with a rather unsettled team, they had a run of three draws against Tadcaster Hockey Club, Giggleswick and Ashville College 1st XI. However, with good steadying play from midfield, particularly Sarah Brayshaw, the team gradually settled and produced some excellent results throughout the term (of note are 5-0 and 6-0 wins over Durham and York College). The team was ably captained by Stephanie Sanderson who played consistently well on the left-wing. They rose to the occasion against a predictably strong Worksop side with Sue Stenson showing some good stickwork to score a welldeserved goal. They sometimes lacked cohesion and finishing power but always played with determination, particularly in defence with Jessica Ensor and Rebecca Stephenson combining well as backs. After half-term players began to find form and they had a run of five wins with excellent games against Hymers and Scarborough College. The forwards were in full spate against York College with a hat-trick from Rachel Owen-Barnett to win 6-0. It must be noted that our strength in midfield with Sarah Brayshaw, well supported by Penny Whiting and Katie Pittman, made the difference in many games. Emma Limbert showed characteristic bustle to score a hat-trick against Scarborough College.

This year has seen several rule changes, particularly regarding obstruction, which have on the whole made for a more free-flowing and better game. It has also been a very successful year for the teams, despite the weather's best attempts to dampen enthusiasm!

So, with new rules, new team kit and buoyant spirits they plunged straight into their first match only a week after starting term. This against The Mount they won 4-2 with an impressive display of attack both from forwards and midfield. This was to be the pattern of the first few games — good all-round effort if a little careless in offthe-ball positioning. It was in the game against Worksop that, despite the result, they played their best hockey of the season against a superb side containing far too many county players for our liking! They weathered many attacks from Worksop with Heidi Clark playing extremely well in defence, and more importantly setting up counter attacks for our team which stretched Worksop far more than they were accustomed to! Cherry Alton had an excellent game in goal which was to stand her in good stead throughout the season. With Workshop and Queen Margaret's, two of their strongest opponents, behind them, they entered the York and District 1st XI Tournament a little tentatively. But with Captain Connelee Morris demanding 100% of all the players and as always, 110% of herself, they played extremely well and reached the semi-finals where they were unlucky to come up against Queen Margaret's to whom they lost. It must be noted that in one of the section matches they beat All Saints 6-0, not a bad tally of goals in a fifteen minute game!

By this time in the term the team was really beginning to work as a unit, with great improvement to be seen in all aspects of their game. The result was a string of seven successive wins, most pleasing of which were those against Hymers and Ackworth. Time and again Connelee Morris was to score goals from good individual efforts, and Eleanor Bowling and Pip Mortimer both managed hattricks against St. John's College, and Eleanor Bowling again against Durham. While in some games Cherry Alton in goal and Alison Blair as sweeper were constantly under attack, in others they had little to do, but to their credit they kept concentration throughout and dealt with attacks efficiently when needed. Ann Mulryne and Laura Clark played consistently well all season and Heidi Clark was often to be seen attacking from her defensive position.

There was only one more defeat in the term, against Civil Service Ladies team, but this was followed by an excellent game against a strong Scarborough College with Emma Page playing a very good midfield game and Pip Mortimer taking a well-deserved goal to draw 1-1.

The team has worked hard this term and despite a few cancellations they have managed to play fifteen matches with only three losses. A good spirit, determined play and supportive teamwork have combined to give them a welldeserved set of results.

Many thanks to Mrs. J. Hutt for umpiring, to the two captains for their efficiency and to the groundsmen who kept the pitches playable throughout the term.

Results — 1st XI: The Mount Tadcaster Grammar Giggleswick Worksop Queen Margaret's Hull High School St. John's College 2nd XI Pocklington Harrogate Army College Hymers Ackworth Durham Civil Service Scarborough College Retiring Captain's XI

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

Won Won Drew Lost Lost Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost Drew Won

4--2 2--0 1--1 0--3 0--5 2--0 7--0 3- -0 3- -1 1--0 1--0 6--0 2--5 1--1 2--1

The following girls represented the 1st XI: Connelee Morris* (captain), Cherry Alton*, Alison Blair*, Eleanor Bowling*, Heidi Clark*, Laura Clark*, Amanda Dunn, Jessica Ensor, Louise Jowett*, Emma Limbert, Pip Mortimer*, Ann Mulryne*, Emma Page*, Katie Pittman, Stephanie Sanderson, Sue Stenson, Emily Strong, Lisa Thompson*. * = Colours 74

season, however, was the victory in the final match against Queen Margaret's. St. Peter's have never beaten Q.M. at U.15 level, and this Q.M. U.15 team had not been beaten in three years. When Rachel Malster hit a magnificent shot from the edge of the D, in the last five minutes of a superb game, the opposition was stunned.

This was an outstanding 1-0 victory for the U. 15 XI and a fitting end to the season.

The Pacey-Jackson Cup for the most improved player went to Cherry Alton.

Results — 2nd XI: V The Mount V Tadcaster H.C. V Giggleswick V Ashville College 1st XI V Worksop V Queen Margaret's V Bootham 1st XI V York College 1st XI V Hymers V Durham V Scarborough College

Away Home Home Home Away Away Home Home Home Home Home

Won Drew Drew Drew Lost Lost Won Won Won Won Won

4-1 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-3 0-1 2-0 6-0 1-0 5—0 3-2

The following girls represented the U.15 team: B. Long, L. Castle, J. Stevenson, E. Woolley, D. Powley, E. Sherbourne, R. Weatherall, R. Malster (captain), S. Richardson, R. Smith, J. Ray, C. Lawson, C. Davies.

Kesults: V The Mount V Tadcaster Girls School V Giggleswick V Worksop V Hipperholme V York College V Hull High School V Bootham V Joseph Rowntree V Hymers V Ackworth V Queen Margaret's

The following girls represented the 2nd XI: Stephanie Sanderson (captain), Sally Batty, Alison Blair, Sarah Brayshaw. Anna Campbell, Amanda Dunn, Jessica Ensor, Camilla Hall, Emma Limbert, Daniella Lipman, Sally Marshall. Tolani Osho, Rachel Owen-Barnett, Katie Pittman, Rachel Smith, Sue Stenson, Rebecca Stephenson, Jenifer Swallow, Penny Whiting.

P. Fletcher

U.16 XI/3rd XI Some Under 16's played for the 2nd XI but they also had a few matches as a separate team and entered the York and District U.16 Tournament where they acquitted themselves well to come third out of five teams in their section.

U.16 XI U.16 XI 3rd XI

v v v

Queen Mary's Hipperholme Bootham 2nd XI

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

0-1 Lost Drew 1 — 1 0—1 Lost 0-3 Lost Drew 1-1 6—0 Won Won 2-0 Won 1-0 Won 1—0 1-2 Lost 2-1 Won 1-0 Won D. M. Westgate

U.14 The U. 14 XI made a rather slow start to the season, the main problem being that after a long summer break matches began almost immediately. There was very little time to reorganise the team following the loss of some of last year's players. However, after three defeats in the first three matches against strong opposition, the team suddenly began to utilise the skills they had developed and play as a team. The forwards developed in confidence, and instead of passing the ball in the attacking circle, or allowing a defender to tackle, they used their initiative and took every available chance to shoot at goal. This was very effective and resulted in some fine goals, notably from Helen Atkinson and Louise Hudson, who had developed powerful 'hits'. Philippa Bennett, playing on the left wing had a tremendous season, improving her game with every match. Many goals resulted from her fine crosses into the circle. The halves were also a source of strength to this team, supporting the forwards, but switching to defensive roles when necessary.

cancelled 0-0 0-0

U.15 The U. 15 XI had a slow start to the season, as they had to adapt to a few major positional changes. Danielle Powley, new to the School, came in as centre-half to replace Wendy Chung who left us last year. There were a few problems in defence, as Louisa Castle, our left-back, had persistent knee problems which at times prevented her from playing. Rosie Weatherall was brought into the team for the first time. Set moves for corners, hit outs etc., had to be reorganised, which in the first few matches caused confusion. After this uncertain start, with three defeats and one draw in the first four matches, the new tactics suddenly clicked into place, and some outstanding team performances followed.

Throughout the season, this was a very committed U. 15 team, always full of enthusiasm and willing to try out new ideas. Only because of injury did we ever have to call on reserves. As a team, they worked hard to overcome any weaknesses. The forward line, with Rachel Malster in the centre, caused the opposition many problems as they grew in confidence.

After their uncertain start, the team went on to win most of their remaining matches. The highlight of the

Sarah Heald, playing her first season as goalkeeper, found the task of goalkeeping difficult and very unrewarding. However, as she gained in confidence her skills improved, and in one match she managed to save a 'penalty stroke'. Faith Alexander and Kate Richards were a constant support to her as 'backs' working hard to keep the ball out of the circle and away from Sarah!!

Finally, although the U. 14 XI had a rather inconsistent season, they worked hard to improve their game, and progressed with the season, resulting in a stronger, more skilful team to be contended with next year.

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The following girls represented the U.14 team: S. Heald, F. Alexander, K. Richards, A. Buckle, P. Bundy (captain), H. Williamson, R. Ogden, M. Hart, H. Atkinson, L. Hudson, P. Bennett, J. Littleboy.

Results: v Tadcaster Girls School v Giggleswick v Joseph Rowntree v Hipperholme v Millthorpe v Hull High School v Bootham v Pocklington v Hymers v Ackworth v Queen Margaret's v Queen Mary's

Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Home Home Away Home Away D.

Lost Lost Lost Won Won Won Lost Lost Drew

Results: v Queen Margaret's v Harrogate College v Barnard Castle v Bradford Girls Grammar v York SRC v Barnard Castle v Woodhouse Grove v Queen Margaret's

1-3 0-1 1-2 3-0 2-0 2-0 0—1 2-3 1—1

Won Won Won Lost Lost Won Won Lost

4-2 4-1 3-2 0-5 2-3 4-2 4-1 1-5 J. M. Whitehead

SWIMMING Swimming matches took place in the Autumn and Spring Terms, and once again, the levels of commitment and enthusiasm varied greatly amongst the age groups.

St. Peter's managed to win most swimming matches overall, but this was mainly due to the strength of our U.14 team, who within their own age group won every match convincingly, lifting the St. Peter's overall score.

The U.14's trained hard and showed good competitive spirit in their matches. I hope their success will continue next year as U. 15's.

The seniors won only one match, against Ashville at the beginning of the Autumn Term. On this occasion the team was at full strength. In subsequent matches we were never able to field our "best" senior team and this reflected in the results.

The U.15 team attended Monday night training regularly and their commitment was never in question.

Many of this team, however, were also involved in hockey and netball teams and unfortunately swimming could not always be their priority. Hopefully, with more regular training next season, their results will improve.

Drew 1 — 1 Won 1 - 0 M. Westgate

SQUASH The senior girls had their most successful season ever, winning six out of eight games. In the Autumn Term, the side got off to a splendid start beating Queen Margaret's 4-2, with Rachel Owen-Barnett making her debut with a good win. This was our first ever victory over Queen Margaret's who were strong at No. 1 and 2 strings, but not as strong in depth overall as St. Peter's. Two other victories were gained up to Christmas with morale high despite strong opposition.

In the Spring Term, a further five matches were played and we progressed to the Area Semi-Final of the Woolwich National Schools' Competition. In this match, we played an extremely talented Bradford Girls Grammar School team and lost 1-5, although some of the rubbers could have gone either way. Olivia Cameron made her first appearance in the last match of the season and competed well.

Congratulations must go to Sarah Gibson and Pip Mortimer who battled in every game despite playing some country ranked players, and to Eleanor Bowling, Linda Elliott and Cenan Erkut for good performances demonstrating our excellent strength in the lower order.

Sarah Gibson led the side well and proved to be a most helfpul and conscientious captain. I hope that she, along with Pip and Eleanor will not go into 'retirement' from squash on leaving the School!!

A third year team had their inaugural squash match at Queen Margaret's and lost 1-5. The enthusiasm is there and with further experience, our junior players should do well in future years.

The following girls represented the teams: Senior: R. Smith (captain), J. Swallow, P. Mortimer, C. Lawson, L. Hoggard, J. Toms, A. Zimmerman, L. Highet, L. Evans.

U.15:

R. Smith, E. Sherborne, J. Stevenson, P. Gooder, C. Lawson, D. Powley.

U.14:

F. Alexander, S. Heald, H. Williamson, M. Hart, A. Newby, L. Hudson, C. Magee.

D. M. Westgate

suits — Autumn Term: Ashville College

Senior U.15 U.14 St. Peter's won

U.15 U.14 St. Peter's won U.14 Leeds Girls High School

The Mount

The following girls represented the senior team: S. Gibson* (captain), P. Mortimer*, E. Bowling*, L. Elliott*, C. Erkut*, R. Owen-Barnett, O. Cameron.

Queen Margaret's

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Senior U.15 U.14 St. Peter's lost

5 2 - - 40 4 0 - - 46 5 8 - - 34 150--120 3 8 - - 30 3 9 - - 29 7 7 - -59 4 1 - - 27 3 2 - - 44 2 9 - - 47 4 1 - - 35 102--126

v Bootham

Spring Term: v Bootham

v The Mount v Barnard Castle v Queen Margaret's

Rachael herself had hoped to do better, and was slightly disappointed with her performance.

I would like to congratulate all our cross-country runners on their efforts and achievements this season but particularly Rachael and Claire, and of course Molly, who took first place in the inter-house cross-country at School.

D. M. Westgate

Senior U.15 U.14 St. Peter's won

35— 41 32— 45 51— 27 118—113

Senior U.15 U.14 St. Peter's won

37— 39 32— 45 5 3 - 25 122—109

U.14

49— 27

TENNIS

Senior

32— 45

1st VI

Senior U.15 U.14 St. Peter's lost

37— 39 3 1 - 49 42— 39 110—123

The season started well with a 9-0 victory over Giggleswick in the first match. The team was going to be fairly settled from the start as five colours remained from the previous year. Pip Mortimer and Eleanor Bowling were again the 1st pair and in their first three rubbers they only dropped one game. They both have excellent ground strokes with plenty of pace and depth but this year they were prepared to rally before going for the shots, so therefore made far fewer mistakes. Pip also played attacking tennis at the net and Eleanor was persuaded to join her on the rare occasion, where she was far more successful than she expected! The team continued in a winning vein but had a close 5-4 win against Worksop College. They beat us last year by the same margin for the first time, and the final result was dependant on the last rubber between the 1st pairs. The opposition included a Yorkshire junior player but Pip and Eleanor played with great determination to win 6-1. Queen Margaret's, as always, provided the best opposition, although I felt our final result of 3-6 should have been better. After the second round the score was 2-4 with our 1st pair just losing the set on a tie-break. A win here could have made all the difference.

CROSS-COUNTRY The York and District Cross-Country Championship took place at the Knavesmire in December 1992. As usual the St. Peter's junior and intermediate teams did very well and took first place in both age groups. Unfortunately the senior event did not take place due to lack of interest, which was a shame for Sarah Richards and Claire Taylor who were keen to participate.

The intermediate team of Hannah Fieldsend, Lynsay Hoggard, Lucy Evans, Rachel Malster, Danielle Powley and Dominique Fyfe all finished within the first twenty places, a fine achievement in a tough field. Emma Sherbourne came in 24th which was a disappointing result for her.

All those who came in the first twenty were selected to run for York, along with Molly Tyler-Childs who was injured for the first event, but because the training commitment for cross-country running is so heavy, only Molly decided to continue.

The junior team of Rachael Ogden, Madeleine Williams, Alba-Luz Buckle, Mauricia Hart, Emily Brown and Olivia Anderson, combined with four runners from St. Olave's also ran extremely well and won the junior event convincingly. Rachael Ogden, our most experienced and talented runner took the individual first place medal, and Madeleine Williams excelled herself to come in fifth.

Rachael and Madeleine continued their training and achieved success in many other cross-country events this season.

Sarah Richards, our cross-country captain has had a most unfortunate season, dogged by injury, and has been unable to take part in any of the events. Claire Taylor, however, ran a magnificent race at the North Yorkshire Championships, finishing seventh, and qualified for the national finals, along with Rachael Ogden.

Claire made the decision to run in the nationals at Newark despite having done no training because of injury.

She finished a very creditable 283rd out of 600, an excellent achievement in her first ever National Championship.

Rachael Ogden finished 23rd out of 500 in her race, an outstanding placing by most people's standards, but

Emma Page started the season playing with Heidi Clark, both of whom showed much progress over the season. Emma always plays a thinking game and whilst not a very hard hitter she more than compensated for this with careful placing of the ball. However, in the U.18 York League Emma played with Alison Blair, her partner of last year. This combination also worked well as Alison was more confident in playing singles than Heidi, who much prefers to volley than play groundstrokes. Alison had some well fought games and her good retrieving and lack of mistakes usually wore down the opposition. The girls won their league matches fairly easily and it was left to the last match against the previous year's winners, York Vlth Form College to decide who won this year's trophy.

We have been runners-up in this event for the majority of the last twelve years but the girls all played extremely well, despite lack of practise due to exams. The score of 5-1 reflected their superior play.

Eleanor and Pip were helpful and surprisingly organised joint captains! A special mention is deserved

by Pip who won the Shuttleworth Cup for her outstanding efforts both on and off the field, not least on a tennis court.

She played with great enthusiasm and commitment despite often having transport difficulties for evening matches.

Many was the time that we dropped her off at the roadside!

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The following represented the 1st VI: **E. Bowling, **P. Mortimer, **E. Page, **A. Blair, **E. Strong, *H. Clark, P. Bundy, O. Cameron, S. Sanderson.

Results: St'. Peter's V Giggleswick Won 8-- 1 V Mount St. Mary's (1st VI) 4-- 5 Lost V Worksop College Won 6-- 3 V Queen Margaret's (games) 4 6 - -63 Lost V The Mount Won 5-- 4 V Bootham Won 7-- 2 V Pocklington Won 7-- 2 V Pocklington (U.16) Won 9-- 0 V Queen Margaret's (Illrd VI) Lost 3-- 6 W. M. Newton

* Colours ** Re-award Results: St. Peter's v Giggleswick 9- 0 v Barnard Castle 7-• 2 v Worksop College 5- 4 v Scarborough College 4- 0 3- 6 v Queen Margaret's v Bootham (games) 44— 19 v The Mount 6- 3 U. 18 League v Pocklington v Bootham v The Mount v Dunnington T.C. v York Vlth Form College

Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won

U.15 VI The U.15 team had six fixtures, with two cancelled this season. The results were mixed with a surprising 2-7 defeat against Worksop College, although Emma Cox and Caroline Davies were both absent for the early matches.

The girls improved throughout the summer and did well to beat The Mount 5-4 on a very hot day. They had the same result against Pocklington and would have achieved better results for the first two fixtures if they had played with the same determination.

There were six matches in the U.15 Midland Bank/L.T.A. League and valuable experience was gained in both doubles and singles play. Rowena Smith and Danielle Powley played 1st couple and both made good progress through the term. Jessica Ray and Caroline Davies joined them as 2nd couple and both played consistent groundstrokes in their matches. Towards the end of the season they both gained confidence in their net play. The team won the division but played a strong side from Manor School in the final. Although losing 1-5 they had some close games, not reflected by the score.

6 - 0 Won 5 - 1 Won 4 - • 2 Won 4 - • 2 Won 5 - 1 Won W. M. Newton

2nd VI The 2nd VI also had a good season winning the majority of their matches. Quite a few Schools are only having fixtures in the summer until half-term which does mean that it is more difficult to give senior match experience to some of the Vth and L.VIth girls. However, nineteen girls did represent a combination of 2nd, 3rd and U.16 tennis teams. The pairings were fairly interchangeable although Katie Pittman and Rachel OwenBarnett played together for the fourth year running, until Rachel was injured. Olivia Cameron had several partners and played consistently well with all of them. She teamed up particularly well with Philly Bundy and they should make a good 1st team couple next year.

The fixtures started with a convincing 8-1 win over Giggleswick with the loss of only 20 games in 9 sets. The second match was against the 1st VI from Mount St. Mary's who had a strong first couple and although well contested the team lost 4-5. Queen Margaret's asked for four pairs so the result was taken on games which the team lost by 17 although again I felt the result could have been closer. Unfortunately several matches were cancelled although the 2nd VI and U.16 VI had convincing wins against Pocklington. The last match was against Queen Margaret's with many of the L.VIth out of School that day. The remaining L.VI tennis players did not discredit themselves although losing 3-6.

The following represented the U.15 VI: R. Smith, D. Powley, J. Ray, C. Davies, K. Blythe, E. Cox, D. Fyfe, E. Woolley.

The following represented the 2nd and U.16 VI: S. Sanderson, P. Bundy, J. Mindenhall, O. Cameron, N. Kershaw, R. Henley, K. Pittman, R. Owen-Barnett, L. Highet, L. Evans, R. Hancock, C. Dixon, J. Ray, C. Davies, J. Swallow, H. Clark, A. Dunn, S. Marshall, J. Osho.

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Results: St. Peter's v Mount St. Mary's v Worksop College v Scarborough College v The Mount v Pocklington v Woodhouse Grove v Queen Margaret's

3-3 2-7 4—0 5-4 5-4 4—0 3-6

U. 15 League: v The Mount v Millthorpe v Sherburn v Tadcaster v Lowfield v Bootham v Manor

3-3 5-1 6-0 5-1 5-1 4—2 1-5

Drawn Lost Won Won Won Won Lost

Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost W. M. Newton

U.14 VI

ROUNDERS

As usual most of the matches for this age group were played by a team of four in the U. 14 York League. The team played seven fixtures, winning thirty-two sets whilst losing only ten, four in the last match. The final match was against Pocklington and the victors of this would also win the league. The girls won both the doubles but lost all the singles, some on a tie-break score. Having beaten Pocklington earlier in the season, with a depleted team, it was a disappointing result but much was learned about returning every ball back into the court!

The team pairings stayed the same all season and only seven players were needed for the matches. It was good to see the girls playing at the net, without too much persuasion and Mauricia Hart in particular did well there.

U.15 and U.14 The U.15 IX played six matches this season with mixed success, though all were played in a good spirit.

Often left depleted after the tennis had taken out some strong players, there were, however, some good results, notably against Bootham and Pocklington. In both these games our batsmen showed excellent form, in particular Emma Woolley who hit well and accurately, as she did in every match. Rachel Malster was also reliable as a deep fielder throughout the term. The match against Hymers was a disappointing result as we were well in the lead after one innings but Hymers managed to find form with the bat to beat us decisively in the final score. Possibly the best match of the term was against Mount St. Mary's.

This was well contested to the end, with some intelligent fielding from the St. Peter's side.

The following represented the U.14 VI: F. Alexander, L. Hudson, H. Atkinson, M. Hart, A. Dixon, J. Littleboy, O. Anderson.

Results: 5/. Peter's v Scarborough College v Pocklington v Woodhouse Grove v Queen Margaret's

4—0 5-4 5-4 1-8

U. 14 League: v Manor v Dunnington T.C. v York College v Bootham v Tadcaster v The Mount v Pocklington

4—2 5-1 6-0 5—1 5—1 5-1 2-4

The U. 14 IX played eight matches including one 'B' team fixture. Their play sometimes lacked concentration leading to careless mistakes and this is reflected in the results. The most consistent members of the team were Carrie Magee, Anna Dixon and Mauricia Hart who always gave of their best. Despite several losses they did play extremely well at times and the wins against Bootham, Giggleswick and the 'B team against Hymers were very pleasing.

P. Fletcher and D. Westgate

Won Won Won Lost

Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost W. M. Newton

Results — U.15 IX: v Giggleswick v Bootham v Mount St. Mary's v Hymers v Scarborough College v Pocklington

U.14 IX v Giggleswick v Bootham v Mount St. Mary's v Hymers v Hymers v Scarborough College v Mount v Woodhouse Grove

Inter-House Tennis Competition Tennis was played for the first time as a separate event from the boys. Each House produced a team of six players from any age group. Temple played Dronfield, the eventual winners, in the first round and had a potentially winning team until Rachel Owen-Barnett stood on a ball and damaged her ankle. In the final The Grove played Dronfield in a closely contested match. Dronfield had three 1st team players and two from the seconds, and although The Grove only had one 1st team player they only lost by 4-5.

W. M. Newton

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4 - 9 Home Lost Home Won 131/2— 1 9 —12 Away Lost 5 -IIV2 Away Lost 7 - 51/2 Home Won Home Won 10 - 41/2 (St. Peter's declared after 1 batting innings)

Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Away

Won Won Lost Lost Won Lost Lost Lost

1 2 - 8 1 5 - 2 91/2—16 61/2—101/2

14—4 7 —12 61/2- 9 2 -IO1/2

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES is thanks in major part to a very generous donation from Sir Donald Barron. It will be a considerable help in improving the library's seating accommodation.

Finally, I would like to place on record my thanks to the Headmaster and all members of staff (including my predecessor as Librarian, Mr. J. V. Mitchell) for their help in making my first year at the School such an enjoyable one.

Avril Pedley, Librarian

ALCUIN LIBRARY The end of my first year as librarian gives me the opportunity to take stock of progress in the library during 1992-93. About 750 volumes have been added to the library, covering every aspect of the curriculum and many out of School activities. Ten new journals are now being received including " S t e r n " for those studying German, The Economist, Greece and Rome, BBC Wildlife, Fact File, and Check It Out (the new offshoot of Which? magazine specifically intended for teenagers). We also have our first CD-ROM, " T h e interactive space encyclopedia" and are planning to buy more next year.

ARCHIVES DEPARTMENT The unavoidable absence of the archivist for part of the year has meant that work has not proceeded as quickly as was hoped, but nevertheless considerable progress has been made. Various volumes of "The Peterite" were sent south so that a start could be made on an index of names and subjects for the last 150 years — a task which the archivist reckons will take him the next 150 years to complete. Day to day enquiries were efficiently handled

by Avil Pedley, our librarian, to whom grateful acknowledgement is made.

The library has received a generous donation from Mrs. E. M. Reid (School Governor) of fifty books from her late father's collection, and from Robert Stevens a set of the " N e w Grove dictionary of music and musicians", twenty volumes, in memory of his late father who was a member of staff at the School. Hugh Murray (OP) has given us some of his fascinating books on York history, and the Headmaster has kindly given us a copy of his new book, "Head to head". In addition, the following pupils have presented books to the library as leaving gifts: Lissa K. Beckitt Sarah J. Brayshaw Fiona C. Burnett Laura G. Clark Stephen R. Dowding Sarah E. Gibson Ewan F. Graves-Tarnvakis

Interest in the archives continues to grow, and the number of enquiries for genealogical research has increased considerably. It is always pleasing when records can be completed both for the School and for the enquirer.

Sometimes new and useful information comes back to us from enquiries. Several telephone calls and letters from Australia sought information on an Old Peterite, still living in Australia, who was thought to have been a survivor of " T h e Titanic". His reminiscences would have been most interesting, but unfortunately we have not so far discovered any evidence of his link with the School.

Steven M. Harrison Michael A. Lang Damien L. Lipman Melissa A. Marlow Philippa J. Mortimer Rebecca E. Sherbourne Claire L. Walker

We are extremely grateful to all these donors and to those others who have come in from time to time with a book or two and left them with me with instructions that no acknowledgement is required or desired — our thanks to them all.

The most visible change in the library is the appearance of the new computer. Currently nearly 3,500 books have been added to the computer catalogue, including virtually all those published since 1970, and covering every section of the library's stock. Philosophy, religion, sociology, politics, economics and law have now been added in their entirety (by virtue of coming first in the numerical sequence), and during 1993-1994 the work of adding the rest of the books will continue as time allows. Besides allowing pupils to search for books that they require, the new system allows the librarian to produce a wide variety of reports, statistical analyses and so on. The next stage will be to computerise the borrowing system, and it is hoped to begin this during the next School year.

Gifts during the year have included: An early photograph of the Corps Rugger blazer and 2 Hockey blazers Cricket photographs, exam papers etc.

Spanish coins of Philip II Cricket fixture cards 1905/6/7 Petrana 1917/20/30s Mourning envelope addressed to John Fell 1857, Rev. W. Harrison's House, St. Peter's, York Photographs, prize books, etc.

Mrs. Hartas J. T. Harding (33-38) J. A. Denison (33-42) E. A. K. Denison (36-46) Mrs. Johnson-Perry Harold Colley, for J. F. Colley (08-10) for Theodore Dixon (19-20) by his niece Miss E. Jordan

Miss S. M. Ingham, daughter for B. H. Ingham (01-06) Photographs, programmes, diary G. W. Alderson (56-61) and pages, exam papers, calendars and for his father, Basil (23-26) whom we mis-named last year. many other items of great interest Hockey Cap Mrs. M. Davies, for her father, L. C. Carney (20-26) Items of news and interest J. B. Dixon (32-36)

Those pupils and staff who venture up on to the Chapel Gallery will find that it now houses a splendid new table.

This has been specially made for us, and its acquisition

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glad of offers of help with the indexing of the School magazines — Oxford & Cambridge News Letters, cricket and football reports, athletic results and similar topics.

Do please contact the archivist if you have time to spare working either at School or at home.

We are indeed grateful to these donors, and to any others whose names might have been inadvertedly omitted, for their interest and generosity. As usual we appeal for further items for our growing collection, however trivial they may seem, and we would also be very

OLD PETERITE SECTION "To William, Archbishop of Canterbury

FORGOTTON FAME No. 6

Elizabeth Squire, Prioress of the house of Our Blessed Lady at Sinningthwaite in the County of York humbly sheweth and piteously complaineth that she did at the special request of one John Exelbie did pay to Master John Sheffield of York, then being Schoolmaster of the High School there 40 shillings for the board and education of his son, and did make Anes his wife executrix.

Marmaduke Rawdon (1610-1669) Traveller and Writer Marmaduke was the youngest son of Laurence Rawdon, merchant and alderman of York, and Margery, daughter of William Barton of Cawton. He was baptised in the church of St. Crux on March 17, 1610. On the death of his father in 1624 he was adopted by his uncle Marmaduke, an eminent London merchant, and spent much of his time abroad dealing with his adoptive father's business. In 1627 he was connected with a vessel trading with Holland, and then for two years he was resident in Bordeaux. From 1631 to 1635 he directed his uncle's business matters in Tenerife. During his stay at La Laguna he became the first Englishman to scale the volcanic peak of Tenerife.

After his death Anes took to husband one John Baylton.

Your oratrix oft and many times hath required the same John and Anes to pay the sum of 40s and yet they have denied. " (The document then continues with a plea for writs ) Elizabeth Squire was prioress from 1489 to 1529.

John Sheffield was appointed Head Master of St. Peter's in 1486. The title "High School" does not seem to have been used elsewhere for the School of St. Peter's.

J. V. Mitchell

In consequence of England's quarrels with Spain he returned to England in 1656 and spent the remainder of his life at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Here he wrote extensively, the Dictionary of National Biography stating "His name will take a respectable place in the scanty list of early British tourists who have left any record of their travels". He also compiled a brief history of cathedrals, and prepared for the press a genealogical memoir of his family. His extensive manuscripts were much used by subsequent antiquarians, but unfortunately have now mostly disappeared. " T h e Life of Marmaduke Rawdon of York" first printed from the original manuscript was published for the Camden Society in 1863 and presents a vivid picture of social and domestic manners in town and country during the seventeenth century.

IN MEMORIAM /. L Barton (1947-56: Queen's) No other details available.

Jack N. Bamforth (1922-28: The Rise) On a return address form, Jack's wife informed us that he died in August 1992 after having suffered two strokes.

We are grateful to her for letting us know, and extend our sympathy to her at her loss.

Colin Robert Bosomworth (1981-86: School) Colin died at the beginning of October 1992, at the age of 24 after a very courageous fight against cancer.

He was a great sportsman and represented the School at rugby, hockey and cricket. He continued to play rugby for Lymm in Cheshire, even after his first operation in 1991.

After leaving School, he gained an honours degree in law at Sheffield University and then went on to become a solicitor.

A fund has been established in his memory, from which donations will be made towards sporting activities at the School and to cancer research. Any further particulars of this fund can be obtained from the School.

The first cup in his memory was presented at the Prizegiving this year.

He died on February 7th 1688, and, although he was buried in the church at Broxbourne, his affection for the city where he had been born and where he had spent his schooldays at St. Peter's continued, and in his will he left a silver loving cup to the Corporation and a sum of money for the purchase of a gold chain of office which the Lady Mayoresses of York continue to wear to this day.

MEDIEVAL SCHOOL FEES A document in Early Chancery Proceedings, Bundle 356, No. 27 gives details of the School which may be of interest.

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particularly remembered as the author of 'Parkinson's Law', the fame of which might have taken him somewhat by surprise. He always believed that, if one held strong opinions, one of the best ways of putting them across was by the use of humour, and the correctness of his belief is illustrated by the meteoric success of his sardonic attack on bureaucracy.

He died on 9th March, 1993, an Old Peterite who will be remembered for as long as his 'laws' are readily seen to be in operation, which looks like being for many, many years to come.

The great number of people who thronged the church at his funeral was in itself a testimony to Colin's popularity among all who met him, at School, at college and at work. / . P. Camm (1927-31: School) A note on a returned address form just announces his death on 9th July, 1992.

Tony Capaldi (1932-37: Temple) Tony was a member of the York family whose name has become a by-word in the world of ice-cream. After leaving St. Peter's he served in the 14th Army in Burma and India. After the war he managed the family restaurant in Micklegate. He then moved to Blackpool, going first into hotel management and latterly into lecturing in a catering college. He died in September 1992.

P. R. Penty (1935-45: The Rise) The death of Dr. P. R. Penty was recently reported to the Secretary of the OP Club, as they had been at School for some years together. The latter remembers Peter as a kindly and very conscientious senior pupil, who enjoyed great popularity with both boys and staff. It is sad to knowthat he is no longer with us.

William F. Dixon (1923-52: School) No other details available.

A. W. Driver (1943-52: School) On a returned address form, his wife informs us that he died on 4th May, 1993.

We are grateful that she has told us, as our letter must have arrived about that time.

We extend our sympathy to her at her recent loss.

W. B. Powell (1947-51: The Rise) In a series of short and informative notes about the whole of his family, W. W. Powell, father of W. B., informs us that W. B. Powell died in March 1989. The OP Club Secretary remembers W. B. as a cheerful youngster with a very quick sense of humour. We much regret his death.

W. W. is now 87 and, as he says, still alive, as are his other son and two grandsons, all OPs. He tells us that he was the first Risite to arrive in 1918.

Boris James Eastwood (1934-36: School) Brigadier Boris James Eastwood OBE, TD was FCIT, FBIM, Freeman of the City of London, Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen and President of the 2nd West African Infantry Brigade Association. He was born in Moscow on 19th May, 1919. He served in the Royal Army Service Corps and was awarded the American Bronze Star for services in Korea 1950-51.

He retired from the army in 1970 and worked first as a Director with BTR and then, in 1976 as a consultant for UN, ILO, World Bank and Crown Agents.

He died in Edinburgh on 13th October, 1992. We are grateful to his wife, Edith, for sending us the details of his career and extend to her our sympathy at her loss.

John Charles Rodgers (1919-25: Day Boys') Sir John Rodgers, Bt. continued his education, after leaving St. Peter's, at the Ecole des Roches in France and at Keble College, Oxford. He joined the staff of the University of Hull in 1930, and in 1936 joined the advertising firm of J. Walter Thompson, of which he was Deputy Chairman from 1962-70. He was MP for Sevenoaks from 1950-79, for the candidature of which he beat Edward Heath in 1950. He spent much of his time in parliament in the field of commercial relations, and he also had one or two brief posts in the Foreign Office. He was a keen advocate of commercial broadcasting and became Chairman of Radio Luxembourg. He was Master of the Worshipful Company of Masons in 1968 and was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Kent in 1973. He published a number of pamphlets and books, including 'The Old Public Schools of England'. He was one of the vice-chairmen of the Old Peterite Club.

Robert Hawkins (1945-51: The Rise) A note on a returned address form tell us that Robert died on 29th October, 1992.

Charles W. V. Kennedy (1931-34: School) No other details available.

J. M. Norwood (1937-44: School) On a returned address form, his wife informs us that he died last year.

It was good of her to let us know and we extend our sympathy to her at her loss.

He died on 29th March, 1993 at the age of 86.

Cyril Northcote Parkinson (1916-29: Day Boys') Professor Cyril Northcote Parkinson was the son of W. Edward Parkinson, principal of the York School of Arts, and after leaving St. Peter's he went to Emmanuel College, Cambridge and King's College, London. After gaining his Ph.D., he became a fellow of Emmanuel. In 1938 he became senior history master at Blundell's School. During the war he served with the army, the R.A.F. and at the War Office. He later spent ten years in the Far East. On his return he devoted much of his time to writing and produced over sixty books. He will be

Simon J. C. Russell (1980-89: School) On a recently returned address form, there was the following note.

Simon J. C. Russell died on 30th November, 1992.

He was very proud to have been connected with St. Peter's — Sue Russell (Mum).

Thank you to his mother for sending that note to the Secretary of the OP Club, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to her and all the family at their loss.

Simon was aged 20.

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Paul Quentin Scott (1966-76: School) We saw from a newspaper cutting that Paul had died peacefully at his home in London on 22nd November, 1992 at the age of 34.

immediately broke ranks and picked me up in a welcoming embrace. We had not seen nor heard of each other since 1939. The welcome was cut short by Admiral Cunningham saying "Gerald, put that bloody brigadier down and get the admiral's bags out of the plane!" I spent two happy weeks with Gerald, with much hospitality from the Navy, Sir Bruce being entertained by Admiral Cunningham.

We then set off for Cairo. The Admiral was a great chap and took me to dinner at Shepherd's Hotel in Cairo, where we stayed for a few days.

My General arrived back before me and was furious at the enforced extension of my journey. He could do nothing, however, as I told him that I was completely in the hands of the Admiral! It is a memory which I shall never forget.

Gerald Pawle and I played our last game of cricket together in August 1939 for the Craven Gentlemen against a Public School XI at Ilkley. My calling-up papers were waiting for me on my return home.

I have many stories which I could tell about Gerald, as he stayed with Alice and I on many occasions. He was a splendid chap.'

Edward Fisher Williams (1921-30: School) Edward was Head of School, in the First XI and the Second XV, the Hon. Sec. of the Cricket Club, a librarian and Editor of 'The Peterite'. We do not have any other information about him since leaving School.

Note from the Secretary of the OP Club As usual, we must add that we can only supply information which is passed on to us. Please do let us know about OPs who have died, and something about them, if possible. Information supplied after July will be printed in the following year's Peterite.

FROM THE POSTBAG In August 1991 A. J. Josey of Reading, Berks., sent the following letter to the 'Daily Telegraph' concerning Gerald Pawle, who, as reported last year, left a considerable bequest to the School: —

LATEST NEWS OF SOME OPs T. Chilman (1948-58: Queen's) Tim Chilman tells us that he has moved around a bit in the medical world in the last twenty years. Having proceeded from Emmanuel College, Cambridge to London University, he stayed in the London Teaching Hospitals for ten years as an embryo surgeon, and then entered general practice in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.

He built two new purpose-built surgeries, and formed one of the first medical computer companies. After fifteen years he became Government Medical Officer to two idyllic Caribbean islands, Cayman Brae and Little Cayman, in the West Indies. He then moved back into the hospital world as an Emergency Physician in Saudi Arabia. He has five children by his first wife, Pippa, and married Sarah in 1988.

Sir, Gerald Pawle was such an entertaining yarn-spinner that it was not always easy to separate fact from fiction.

He liked to recall how he was with Admiral Sir John Cunningham on a Middle East airfield waiting to greet a 'top brass' army officer when he spotted an old friend, a brigadier, among the party when disembarked.

The recognition was mutal and impulsively the two broke ranks and hugged each other in a welcoming embrace. They were cut short by a curt command: "Lieutenant, will you please put down that bloody brigadier and attend to your admiral?"

It might not have happened of course, but, knowing Gerald, I think it did.

P. R. Eastwood (1977-86: Queen's) Philip Eastwood received an official commendation in February 1993, when he was a corporal with the 1st Battalion, the Prince of Wales' Own Regiment of Yorkshire. It appears that he was in charge of a group of students and youth leaders who were abseiling in the Lake District when a Territorial Army soldier slipped from his harness and was left dangling in mid-air by one ankle. Philip climbed down the rope and secured the stricken soldier. He then made a makeshift harness to take the man's weight, climbed back to the top and, with the assistance of a colleague, pulled the man to safety. The citation says that there is no doubt that Philip saved the man's life. It reads: "The calm, remarkably professional actions of Corporal Eastwood in front of a group of young, impressionable civilians were a credit to himself, his unit and to the British Army in general."

In October last year we received the following account from Brigadier C. C. Fairweather, a Vice-president of the OP Club.

T was Chief Signal Officer of the Wingate campaign in Burma 1943-44 and was summoned home with my General Lentaigne (Wingate having been killed in a flying accident) to discuss the campaign with the War Office.

I enjoyed my visit and seeing my wife, Alice, after two and a half years, and staying at the Savoy Hotel at the government's expense! However, the general and 1 were detailed to return to India after eight days, but, just before leaving, the General was taken to see H.M. The King, who wished to have first-hand knowledge of the Force. I arrived at Northolt alone and was met by a very friendly ADC (known as 'Flags' in the Navy, I believe) named Commander Merrie, who informed me that I was flying back to India with Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser in his private plane. Sir Bruce, later Lord Fraser, was going to take command of the South Pacific.

Our first stop was on a Middle East airfield where, waiting to greet Sir Bruce, was Admiral Sir John Cunningham with his 'Flags', Commander Gerald Pawle.I got out of the plane and saw Gerald, who

J. D. Hill (1979-89: Clifton) Having gained a B.A. (Hons.) in English at Durham University last year, Justin is, we are told, now working in China for two years, doing VSO work. He left England 83

in January and after three weeks in Beijing for 'acclimatisation' he took up a teaching post in Xian (of the Terra-cotta Army fame). He is teaching English to students at the University, who themselves are learning to teach. Some are mature students in their 40s. They are only being able to complete their training now after having had their studies cut short in the Cultural Revolution in the 1960s. Justin would welcome any visits from anyone in that part of the world, which is an extremely remote area. He and the other volunteers with him are the first Europeans working in Xian for many years. Justin would also welcome letters from any School friends who would care to write. His address is: Yungcheng Advanced Training College, Hedong Donglu 93, Yungcheng, Shanxi 044000, People's Republic of China.

C. H. Lewis (1949-55: The Rise) Clive Lewis became in July 1933 President of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him a very happy term of office.

J. R. Steane (1981-85-86: Temple) James Robert Steane has, we are told, gained a first class degree in Visual Graphic Design (Film Making) at Bristol Polytechnic.

M. G. Wise (1975-84: Queen's) On 20th April 1993 we received the following update on Greg Wise.

I have just returned from four months filming in New Zealand. After leaving School I went to Edinburgh and did a degree in Architecture. I then went on to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, where I did a Diploma in acting. I graduated in 1991 and was lucky enough to get a good London agent. Since then, I have had a lead in a Rock and Roll musical 'Good Rockin' Tonite' — using all the experience which I had gained from the Gilbert & Sullivan operettas as School! I then did a TV film 'A Masculine Ending' — quite an amazing experience. After that I did a fun, swashbuckling role in an American TV film. From there I went to the Manchester Royal Exchange, where I played in a restoration play called 'The Recruiting Officer'. After that I went on to film 'The Riff-Raff Element' and finally on to New Zealand to do a four-hour mini series called 'Typhons People' which should be on TV here towards the end of next year.

I would say that my love of the theatre and literature stemmed from my time at St. Peter's, especially through my English 'A' Level studies with Ian Lowe, and also from the performance of 'Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern' which I did in the sixth form. I hope that the School is still alive in student performances of all kinds of music and drama — I feel that it is important to sow from an early age the love of the arts as well as the sciences.

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OLD PETERITE CLUB SECRETARY'S NOTES We welcome our new President, David Kirby.

It is a fitting tribute to the work which David has done for the School and for the OP Club, that he should be elected as our President for the term of office 1992-94.

I have the comforting thought that, having himself been a Secretary of the OP Club, he will appreciate what is involved there too!

I do need to mention the appalling state of our address list.

For years OPs have changed address without letting us know.

Nor do we always hear when an OP had died.

We are, of course, immensely grateful to those who do inform us of a change of address or of the death of an OP whom they have known.

With the details which I sent out in May there was a form which requested information about any wrong addresses. It produced a tremendous response, (over 260 in the first month were reported) and I suspect that there is still much that we do not know.

It is very sad to lose track of our members, some of whom then seem to feel that we are no longer interested in them. (Mind you, they have only to contact the School at any time to find out what is happening to their mail!)

My big plea this year, therefore, is that you will let me know of OPs who, as members of the OP Club, are not receiving the Newsletter and other information, or who may have moved house without telling us.... and, of course, of any who have died. I don't suppose that we can ever be quite up-to-date, but at least we want to try.

We are glad that the OP Weekend in September is growing steadily in numbers attending each year. Over 100 OPs attended in 1992 and over 120 this year.

Although prices for meals go up a little each year, the dinner at the School still remains excellent value for the superb fare offered — not to speak of the conviviality of the event itself. We have done away with most of the speeches other than the toast to the School and Headmaster's reply, and the extra time for social chat has been favourably commented upon.

Incidentally, if any OPs with families in York feel that their wives and friends would like some sort of 'gettogether' while the OPs are at dinner on the Saturday evening, I would be glad to investigate what would be suitably popular. Let me know.

We have had several new members joining the OP Club in the over-50 age group this year. They are most welcome, and I hope that the Club will continue to be an all-important link between OPs and the School.

In fact, there seems to be a growing interest in the OP Club.

Tom Gilman is well under way with forming an OP Rugby Club, and would be glad of any help and support in that venture.

Dinners have been well-attended in spite of 'the recession', and we have had some extremely enjoyable regional dinners in the past year. Each has its own peculiar interest and size. The one thing that they all have in

It was whilst undertaking his articles with Slater & Heelis of Manchester that Colin became ill. All the way through the sixteen months Colin always remained positive with his humour and faith unwavering.

In spite of his very early death Colin still had time to live life to the full, visiting America, Australia and Hong Kong. Even during the last sixteen months he was able to play first team rugby for Lymm — demonstrating his great character and determination in the face of adversity.

Colin will be deeply missed by his family and friends alike. I shall certainly miss him as a great friend, confidant and encouraging influence.

P. J. Brierley School House: 1981-1986

common is that they offer good food and an automatic welcome for any OP who attends, which is something very special to old-pupil gatherings. I do recommend them.

Do not wait to be 'invited', OP Dinners are open to all OPs provided that they get particulars from the organiser and apply in good time.

Addresses It has been our policy to print changes in the Peterite, but the Secretary of the OP Club has pointed out that there are over 280 changes of address this year. We cannot therefore hope to print them all here on this occasion.

OLD PETERITE LODGE No. 6412 The Old Peterite Lodge of Freemasons was founded on 5th March 1947, with the object of furthering the Masonic association of Old Boys, Masters and Governors of the School. It meets at the Masonic Hall, Duncombe Place, York, on the third Wednesday in March, April, May, June, September and October.

At the annual Installation Meeting, held on 16th June 1993, W.Bro. P. D. Waters (School House 1944-48) was installed as Worshipful Master by his predecessor W.Bro. N. J. Smith (School House 1960-64, Dronfield 1964-65).

This is the second time that W.Bro. Waters has been Master, the previous occasion being 1973-74.

Further information regarding the lodge can be obtained from the Secretary, B. J. Watson, 1 Scawton Avenue, Huntington, York Y03 9JA, or from the Reverend S. C. Harvey or Mr. J. A. Owen-Barnett at the School.

ATTENDANCES AT DINNERS The following dinners have been announced 1993-94: Friday, 8th October The Tyneside Dinner County Hotel, Newcastle (opposite central station).

Organisers: Richard Pickersgill (Home) 091-284-3770, (Office) 091-261-1841. Michael Jobling (Home) 0661-824-924, (Office) 091-261-5298.

Friday, 5th November The London Dinner 7.15 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. The Savile Club, 69 Brook Street, London W1Y 2ER. Organiser: E. G. Thompson 0904-768-694.

COLIN R. BOSOMWORTH

Friday, 19th November The West Riding Dinner The Bradford Club.

Organiser: Bill Hudson (Home) 0943-874-504, (Office) 0274-732-271.

School House 1981-1986 After a brave fight against cancer Colin Bosomworth sadly passed away at Christie Hospital, Manchester, on the 2nd October, 1992 at the age of twenty-four. Colin joined St. Peter's in the Christmas Term 1991 on gaining a part scholarship from Cundall Manor Prep. School.

From the start Colin was always in the thick of the action, both sporting and academic, enjoying success in the Under 14's cricket and rugby 'A' teams whilst maintaining steady progress in the top sets for both Arts and Sciences.

Colin was always ready to help and willing to mix with anyone. It was this kind and lively personality coupled with his academic and sporting achievements that contributed to his being appointed School Monitor in his final year. He carried out his duties to good effect whilst always maintaining his excellent sense of humour.

Having gained four 'A' levels, Colin moved on to Sheffield University in 1986 where once more he became a popular figure. After pursuing an Engineering course for a year Colin decided to change and did a two-year law degree, after which he went to Chester Law School where he passed with flying colours.

1994 Friday, 27th May The East Riding Dinner.

7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. The Bell Hotel, Driffield. Tel: 0377-46661.

Organiser: David Atkinson (Home) 0377-89279, (Office) 0482-864-101.

OLD PETERITE WEEKEND 1994 We expect this to be on the second Saturday in September, as usual, i.e. 10th September 1994.

The general pattern for the Old Peterite Weekend has been as follows:— Friday to Sunday Old Peterite Weekend: Sporting activities on each day.

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East Riding Dinner

Saturday *12.00 p.m. Service in School Chapel. * After Chapel, Buffet lunch in the Memorial Hall (Tickets required). * 4.00 p.m. Tea. 5.45 p.m. A.G.M. of Old Peterite Club.

7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Bar in Memorial Hall.

7.30 p.m. Old Peterite Dinner (Tickets required). (*Old Peterites are welcome to bring family friends to events marked an *)

Kirby, D. Dent, J. (President) Dobson, R. Thompson, E. G. Farnsworth, J. (Secretary) Fenton, T. Pittman, R. Frank, C. (Headmaster) Frank, J. Allen, B. Gilliat, I. Atkinson, J. S. Golightly, H. Atkinson, P. S. Hamelton, D. Browne, F. D. Holman, Burdass, C. Rev. G. (guest) Burdass, I. Jobling, G. M. Burdass, James Johnston, D. P. Burdass, J. U. Megginson, J. S. Burdass, M. Megginson, P. R. B. Coles, D. P. Megginson, Simon Coles, J. Mulryne, T. Dee, C. C. Nettleton, G. Dee, M.

and

All notifications of intention to take part are given on a form which is sent out by the OP Club Secretary, and gives full details of all events.

Club Annual Dinner The Head Master Atkinson, D. P. Atkinson, P. S. Bainbridge, M. Biller, M. Bird, C. Black, V. M. Brown, D. L. Brown, J. C. Burdass, James Burdass, J. U. Burn, S. M. Camacho, M. C. Darley, P. M. Denison, J. A. Fairweather, C. C. Forrester, M. P. Gilman, C. E. Gilman, T. G. Grace, J. L.

Graham Earlam Hamilton, D. H. Harding, J. T. Harding, R. F. Harnby, F. B. S. Harvey, S. C. Hill, C. J. Hill, J. D. Hodgson, A. J. Hutchinson, A. J Inness, V. L. Jelbert, P. B. Johnston, D. P. Jupp, R. Kent, M. J. Kirby, D. Leedham, I. P. J. LeTocq, L. C. Moreton, P. N H.

Muirhead, N. D. Mutter, R. M. E. Nellis, S. Newdick, F. N. Parr, J. Pemberton, K. R Raymond, D. Rumfitt, D. T. Shread, R. G. Shuttleworth, G. M. Simmons, D. N. Smith, G. D. Spence, M. Stubbs, J. D. Thompson, C. W Thompson, E. G. Ward, J. Watson, B. J. Willis, T. C.

Harding, J. T. Hyett, P. W. Jobling, G. M. Jobling, R. L. Kirby, D.

Pickersgill, R. Potts, W. E. Robson, A. C. Thompson, E. G. Townsend, N. G.

Harding, J. T. Holt, J. M. James, D. S. F. Jones, A. G. G. Kershaw, M. J. Kirby, D. Layfield, T. J. Ledger, W. P. Lomas, G. C. H. McCrimmon, F. McFee, C. MacDonald, D. S. McMaster, W. A. D. Miller, T. Minninghan, P. A. Mulryne, T. Osborne, R. C. E.

Pattison, C. Pritchard, G. F. Quickfall, C. J. Ranson, E. M. H. Raymond, D. M. Rigby, V. Simpson, A. E. Stewart, F. L. Tate, D. Taylor-Thompson, D. Thompson, E. G. Thompson, P. M. Thompson-Schwab, M. E. Webber, R. Williams, R. Wroe, M. R.

West Riding Dinner The Headmaster Alexander, U. Beaumont, T. Brown, A. Collomosse, A.

Hillyard, E. J. Hudson, W. M. Kirby, D. Lepla, R. Moss, A.

Mulryne, T. Pullen, R. Semper, P. Smith, G. D. Thompson, E. G.

FOR SALE The following are available from OP Secretary, E. G. Thompson at 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York Y 0 3 3PH. OP Club Ties £ 6.00 OP Broad Stripe Ties £ 6.00 OP Thin Stripe Ties £ 6.00 OP Club brooches/Tie Pins £ 4.50 OP Shields £25.00 OP Cuff Links £16.00 OP Cuff Links (Dress, Blue-Black) £16.00 (Please specify 'BLUE-BLACK' if ordering these, otherwise the light blue will be sent automatically) OP Centenary Spoons £ 2.00 OP Centenary Brochures £ 0.50 Chronology by R. D. Harding £ 3.00 OP Buttons £ 0.50

Tyneside Dinner Barton, N. R. Biddle, H. Brenikov, P. Brown, D. L. Brown, J. F.

Newitt, J. A. Nicholls, T. Peacock, W. Penty, A. D. Raylors Rayston, J. C. M Rowbottom, A. Ryder Sherry, D. Shuttleworth G. M. Stead, T. Thornton, A. Thompson, C. W Tindall, Robert Tomlinson, N. E. Tullock, R. Ward, D. A. Wright, T.

London Dinner Baldwin, R. Basu, A. Bellamy, S. I. Belton, S. Borman, T. S. Brindley, A. Brindley, N. Cawood, R. F. Collier, R. N. Coulthard, K. G. Coulthard, S. Dickie, A. V. A. Dook, J. Fear, N. W. Field, R. A. Firby, M. A. Garbett, P. Gomersall, A.

A limited selection of items is on sale at most OP Dinners, and all items can be ordered by post from the Secretary. Please send your cheque made payable to 'E. G. Thompson, Old Peterite account'. Please add 60p for postage and packing, otherwise we may be running at a loss!

OLD PETERITE NEWS What do Old Peterites do in their leisure time? On Teesside some of them become members of the Tees Rowing Club. At a recent count the club, whose total membership is between 100 and 125, included nine Old Peterites: 86

Brig. C. C. Fairweather J. N. Roe D. N. Simmons D. Cooper J. Cooper R. W. Simmons Pip J. Merritt Emma Brown A. McNeil Associate Member through University of Teesside

Manor Rise School Dronfield Dronfield School Dronfield Dronfield Rise

1919-1923 Vice-President 1948-1952 Past President 1949-1953 President 1973-1978 1975-1980 1980-1991 1990-1992 1990-1992 1989?

(Hudson, Douglas and Croz) were left suspended in space until the rope snapped, sending them tumbling to their deaths. A portion of the fatal rope can be seen in the Alpine Museum in Zermatt, together with Whymper's account of that day as he watched helplessly the entire episode.

My stay in Zermatt was an unforgettable two days.

The only vehicles there are battery-operated three-wheel taxis which quietly travel from station to hotel etc. through the quaint main street and alongside the jingling horsedrawn carriages for those who prefer to travel in more style.

Mount Vesuvius is still 'live', or as one vulcanologist put it, "It may be slumbering, but its heart is still beating." It was a fascinating experience to walk along the southern tip of the crater and to witness the gaping hole with steam rising from its vents. Unfortunately, time prevented me from visiting the other victim, Herculaneum, which was engulfed in mud and is in an even better state of preservation.

In Greece, I was fascinated by the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, built by slaves in the 5th century B.C., and in Czechoslovakia I felt that Prague lived up to its reputation as the 'golden city', set amid Bohemia's rolling hills and straddling the river Vlatava.

Berlin, my final visit, showed me some of the problems facing the new Germany. I had already visited East and West Berlin in 1966, '67, and '68, in the company of two other OPs, Roderick Oliver (1960-65: The Rise) and George Alderson (1956-61: School). No matter how quickly changes take place, the great differences between the two cities are still very much apparent. Only a small portion remains of that hated symbol of division between East and West, the Berlin Wall. It is now a protected 'building' at the famous crossing-point 'Check-point Charlie'. This small outdoor museum is surrounded by hawkers, eager to sell 'pieces of the wall' and items of East Germany's infamous border guards, the Vopos. I could see why Berlin has become the symbol of the fall of the Iron Curtain and the reunification of Germany.

The whole tour had, I felt, been a great success. It was a good time of year to choose, as there were few other tourists around. Although the weather was very cold, I did have the shelter of trains, most of which were uncrowded at that time of year, except in Italy and Czechoslovakia, where much greater use seemed to be made of public transport. Of all the ways in which to spend a sabbatical term, I felt that I had made the right choice.

Switzerland impressed me greatly, not only for some of the most beautiful and dramatic mountain scenery in Europe, but also because the villages and towns preserve a traditional way of life which has allowed different nationalities to live together in harmony in a politically independent and neutral state.

After a brief return to England, the second half of my travels began on February 12th.

I had purchased a special inter-rail ticket which could take me on unlimited travel for one month to 23 countries in Europe, excluding Spain, Albania and Russia. I had planned my route carefully and enrolled as a member of the YHA. The cost of the ticket worked out at £9 per day.

During that time, I travelled several thousands of miles, starting from the Gare de l'Est in Paris and ending in Berlin. I have kept a diary, but space does not permit me to describe at length the six European capital cities and the ten different countries which I visited.

A European Experience — by R. D. Harding (1960-66: The Rise), Hon. Sec. OP Club 1980-91 I was granted a sabbatical term by the governors of Repton School for the Easter Term 1992. Having developed an interest in geography during my time as a student at St. Peter's - thanks to Messrs. Leslie Le Tocq and Keith Coulthard — and later at Durham University, my own particular interest has for a long time been in Glaciology. The lure of Europe was, therefore, still as strong as in my student days. It might interest readers to know that, as a result of global warming, the Alpine glaciers are as small as at any time in the past 1,000 years.

Ice masses have shrunk by about 50% since 1850 and the Rhone glacier is almot 5km (3 miles) shorter than it was 100 years ago.

I left London on my birthday, Monday, 13th January — destination Chamonix. My final destination was a small skiing resort called Les Contamines. I refrained from skiing, although some thought that was the purpose of my visit! The highlight of my four days there was a trip on the Mt. Blanc tramway which ascends part of that mountain by the cog railway from St. Gervais to near the Glacier du Bionnassay — a north-facing glacier which descends to about 1,700 metres.

On 18th January I journeyed by bus to Geneva and then by train to Lausanne and on to the home of Mr. Elliott, a present School parent. Here 1 spent the next two weeks and was able to discover a great deal about that area of Switzerland, including the Gstaad ski area.

On 27th January came another highlight of my visit to Switzerland — two days in Zermatt to view the spectacular Matterhorn and the many glaciers along the Swiss/Italian border. The only way to reach Zermatt at that time of year is by train, which I did after hitch-hiking to Martingny and taking the train to Sion and Brig.

The next day 1 joined thousands of skiers taking the Gornergratbahn (another cog railway) as far as the Hotel Kulm at 3.000m. From here it was possible to view the rugged and magnificent glacial scenery from Mt. Rosa (4,634m) to the Matterhorn (4,477m). first conquered by Edward Whymper in July 1865. "Imposing like a king, one can see that it is the rule — always there, almost obsessive, angry or smiling, stocky or slender, depending from where one admires it, covered in clouds or clear, white crystalline or dark grey and reddish."

The story of that fateful day of Friday, 14th July 1865, is perhaps worth telling, especially as the Rev. Charles Hudson OP (at School in the mid-1830s) was a member of Whymper's party.

Edward Whymper had been preparing to climb on the Italian side when word reached him that the Reverend Hudson was about to set out from Switzerland. So Whymper joined him, along with Lord Francis Douglas and D. R. Hadow. together with Michael Croz from Chamonix and two local guides. They were successful in reaching the summit, but disaster struck on the descent when Hadow fell. He and the three attached to the rope 87

Particularly memorable to me were my visits to Pompeii, the Parthenon, Prague and Berlin.

On the day of my visit to Pompeii I had the place virtually to myself, it being the non-tourist time of year.

This complete Roman city was choked to death under

seven metres of volcanic ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in August A.D. 79. Hidden for centuries, it has now been revealed by excavations as an elegant Roman resort with complete streets, shops, beautiful villas and gardens, sculptures and exquisite wall paintings.

The Old Peterite Club Officers The

President

D. Kirby, 14 Clifton Place, York, Y 0 3 6BJ. The Hon.

Secretary

E. G. Thompson, 'West Winds', 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York, Y 0 3 3PH. The Hon. Treasurer: G. D. Smith, 7 Harlow Pines, Harrogate, HG3 1PZ. Vice-Presidents: The Headmaster, K. G. Chilman, Brigadier C. C. Fairweather.

Past Presidents: J. A. Hanson, C. W. Thompson, P. S. Atkinson, F. N. Newdick, R. F. Harding, D. T. Rumfitt, J. T. Harding, J. A. Denison, E. M. H. Ranson, D. L. Brown.

The General Committee: Ex-officio:— The President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Head Master.

Past Presidents, Vice-Presidents.

Elected 1991-1994: Elected 1992-1995: Elected 1993-1996:

P. M. Darley, C. E. Gilman, M. J. Kent, N. Muirhead, R. W. Oliver.

V. M. Black, S. M. Burn, G. E. L. Graham, G. Grant, G. M. Shuttleworth.

M. W. Bainbridge, J. E. Burdass, V. L. J. Inness, I. P. J. Leedham, D. Tunstall.

Finance and General Purposes Committee: Ex-Officio: — The President, Secretary and Treasurer, The Immediate Past President.

Elected: R. W. Oliver, S. M. Burn.

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