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Wcob Association

Wellington Branch: P.O. Box 3565, Wellington. President: Malcolm Perrett. Telephone Business: 899077; Home: 677-542. Secretary: Peter Martin. Telephone: Business: 737-777; Home: 766-400.

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The activities of the association in 1983 have been largely involved with the Sports/Arts Centre Appeal. The highlight of the campaign was in many ways the dinner held at the Overseas Terminal. It was, on a smaller scale, reminiscent of the centennial celebrations with many generations of Old Boys present together with their wives and many others associated with the college. We are proud of the efforts made by Old Boys who have helped in the administration and visiting activities of the Appeal. Many of them have done a great deal of work. Special reference should be made of the roles of Frank Renouf, Peter Kemp and Mr Rees Thomas.

Mr Renouf accepted the position of Patron and General Chairman for the Appeal. Mr Kemp was elected Chairman of the Appeal Working Committee and has done a tremendous amount of work in this capacity. Mr Rees Thomas has been heavily involved from the inception and, after having already put a vast amount of time, thought and effort into the project, he is now still heavily involved in seeing the Appeal and Project through to their conclusion

Our grateful thanks too to all those who have donated so generously to the cause. Led by generous gifts of $100,000 each from Messrs Ron Brierley and Frank Renouf, both Old Boys of the college, many Old Boys, parents, board members, friends of the school, Government and other sources have given most generously. As the new buildings develop on the outstanding site formerly occupied by Firth House it is evident that the end result will be even more impressive than suggested by the artists' concepts shown in the Appeal literature. Every donor will be proud to have contributed to this project which so many young people will benefit from in the years to come.

And finally let's not overlook the efforts made by the current pupils of the college. They too have made some magnificent efforts in fund-raising highlighted by the sponsored relay run from North Cape to Bluff. This event will remain forever a significant one in the history of Wellington College.

Friendly Cup Cricket Match. This year's match, hosted by St Pat's O.B. at Silverstream College was held on Sunday, 20th March. Newly appointed selector/ organisers, Alastair Wright for WCOB and Norman Hastings for SPOB, selected two well-matched sides and, in pleasant conditions, a draw resulted.

Presentation of First XV caps. This year Dave Archer, an Old Boy, a lock in the WCOB senior team and the Wellington senior rep squad, presented the caps. He was introduced to assembly by Mr Gardiner who had coached him in the college 1st XV. Dave, reflecting a good education, spoke well and clearly to good effect as the fifteen went on to share tournament honours with Wanganui Collegiate School.

Tournament Cocktail Party. The WCOB Rugby Club organised a cocktail party in their clubrooms on the middle ground as the Old Boys' official function for tournament. It was held immediately following the early games on the Tuesday and was well supported by Old Boys and supporters of the various colleges.

School Leavers Assembly. This was held on Thursday, 27th October. Representatives of the WCOB Association, WCOB Rugby Club, Collegians Cricket, Hockey and Squash Clubs attended. All clubs are very keen that school leavers should join Old Boys clubs catering for their recreational preferences and can assure them of being welcomed into well-administered clubs with excellent facilities for playing and enjoying their sport. Supporters are also welcome.

Function to Mark the Retirement of Mr Gardiner and Mr Michael. This was held on Friday, 2nd December, in the Firth Dining Block. Old Boys were delighted to be invited along with staff members, board members, parents association and college mothers members to attend this function. It was a very pleasant opportunity to join together to show our thanks an respect for these two gentlemen who have for so long done so much for the school and its pupils. Presentations were made together with very entertaining speeches by Mr Michael. Old Boys look forward to meeting again with Lawrie and Ray at Old Boys' functions.

Centennial Trust. We are pleased to advise that the Trust has been able to commit $117,000 to the Sports/ Arts Appeal to be given over the next several years and that the Clunie Bishop Trust has committed $14,000 to the Appeal as well.

M. A. Perrett President

Collegians Cricket Club

This season has been a frustrating year for all cricketers in Wellington with many days being lost through bad weather. The club's playing record has been reasonably good and, importantly, the spirit within the club is at a high level. This year the club has taken two major steps to improve its facilities at Anderson Park: firstly, the installation of two all-weather practice wickets which will be invaluable to the playing activities

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Teams: This season the club has fielded 14 mens’ teams (including the college second and third elevens and one more social team from the college) and one women’s team.

Playing Record: Seniors, middle of competition. Senior reserves, 3rd. Other sides have overall had a reasonably successful year.

Wellington Representatives: Robert Vance, Peter Holland.

U22 Wellington Team: Bruce Hunt, Matthew Roche.

Noteable Record: Jack Perkins has been wheeling them down for our senior team for some 25 years now and is the highest wicket-taker of those playing senior cricket in Wellington currently. A great effort from a top clubman.

School Leavers: We at the club are very keen to welcome college leavers as new members. Club practises are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday each week during the season starting at 4.30 p.m. and continuing until dark. All you have to do is turn up and make yourself known to the man in charge of practice for the night or any of those involved in the practice and you are in. Alternatively, you could contact either Club Captain Robert Murray tel. 727-031 (home), or Chris Taylor tel. 753-139 (home); 729-119 bus., for any enquiries. They will be very happy to help you. There is no doubt at all that Collegians Club, your club, can offer more to an Old Boy than any other club.

Collegians Hockey Club

1983 was a notable year for the club with an improved showing on the playing side and, in conjunction with the Collegians Cricket Club, the major upgrading of the facilities at Anderson Park. These will offer the opportunity for excellent social activity in the 1984 season. Last year’s amalgamation with College Old Girls is proving a big success.

Teams: In 1983 we fielded 5 men’s, 2 women’s, 2 primary schoolboys, 1 primary schoolgirls, teams.

Playing Record: Both our senior men’s and women’s teams finished third in their grades. Generally, it was a year of good but not great achievement and of improvement without a doubt. A good number of our players have done well in selection at rep. level and we look to the future with confidence.

Representative Honours:

Wellington Senior A Reps: Keith Binnie, Mike Chittenden.

Wellington B Reps: 5 Club players.

NZ and Wellington U21: Ian Brown.

NZ Womens Olympic Squad: Barbara Tilden and Karen Flett with Barbara being selected for the team to travel.

School Leavers. There are excellent opportunities for you at Collegians Club. We have top facilities for practice and social activity at Anderson Park. Our training nights are Wednesdays commencing 11th April at Anderson Park at 5.30 p.m. Training is under lights and on a good surface. We have alternative indoor facilities available when conditions necessitate. Enquiries should be made to Tim Crump tel. 768-252 home or 722-483 bus. and Tim is very happy to hear from you at any time. We have always been a top club in Wellington and with your support will remain so. We are very keen to have you join up. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Wcob Rugby Club

1983 was a very good season for WCOB Rugby Club. It is further evidence of the growing strength of the club which is now undoubtedly a major force in Wellington Rugby. Our proudest boast may well be that in 1983 our club provided the new All Black captain in Stu Wilson and the new New Zealand Colts captain in Fraser Mexted. Any club would be proud of that. Our senior first side under new coach, Dennis Latham, achieved its best results for many years finishing near the top of the competition in both rounds and including a win and a draw against the redoubtable Petone side to add to our win against them in 1982. Other teams performed well too and some highlights are listed below:-

No. of Teams: 10, including 2 under 21 sides and 1 under 19.

Representatives:

All Blacks: Stu Wilson (c).

N.Z. Colts: Fraser Mexted (c).

Wellington Senior: Stu Wilson, Dave Archer, Fraser Mexted and Peter Barlow were squad members at different stages.

Wellington B Reps: Simon Holland, Peter Barlow. Wellington Colts: Fraser Mexted, Jimmy Damu. Senior 2nd/3rds: Peter Sim, Steve Shearer.

Junior: Mike McCulloch.

U21: Rhys Nimmo, Tim Ritchie, Mark Wilson. Samoan U21: Mark Lau Young.

During this season Stu Wilson broke the record for tries scored for N.Z. in all tests (aggregate). A marvellous effort.

Trophies:

WCOB won all the trophies at the Old Boys annual Easter tournament. WCOB U21 side won the much sought after Griffiths Memorial Cup for Junior and Age Grade sides, awarded for sportsmanship, discipline, punctuality and neatness of dress.

WCOB were second in the WRFU Junior Merit Award which reflects playing results. This award covers junior

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Other Activities:

WCOB Colts, selected from within the club, had a very successful programme at the end of the season, winning 5 of their 6 games against some strong opposition.

The Senior seconds had a very successful end-ofseason trip to Australia.

We welcomed Jeff Munday from the Manly Club in Sydney as our visiting Al Keown Memorial winner. Jeff was an excellent and worthy representative of his club. We have selected Nick Brown, captain of WCOB U21A side, to visit Manly Club in 1984 as our representative. WCOB Club ran a sportmen’s dinner at the Overseas Terminal with guest speaker Cliff Morgan, well-known Welsh international and commentator. The occasion was marked by capacity attendance and was most successful. This was held as a lead up to the Lions-NZ test in Wellington area in which it is traditionally active, and they were well supported. We are especially strong in our junior membership and can offer coaching services to both junior and advanced players. On the social side the club has had another very good year with its regular social activity and that generated by the tournaments it has run, club nights and interclub play.

The spirit within the WCOB Rugby Club has never been better. Both playing and social activities are running high.

School Leavers. We are most anxious that you should look to forwarding your rugby careers with WCOB Rugby Club. You can see from reading our 1983 report that the club has a lotto offer you. To give you an idea of the social activity WCOB have in mind for 1984 we set out our draft social programme.

School Leavers. You are most welcome to apply for membership at Collegians. Squash is a thriving and popular sport at a competitive level to suit your preference. Apart from offering recreation in its own right it is a good game for developing fitness and sharpness necessary to other sports. Our club is centrally located, very active playing-wise, offers coaching services and good social activity. We believe too that it is based around a very sound administration. We invite you to contact our membership secretary Phillipa Meachen Tel. 886-896 home (day/night); or chairman Martyn Meyers Tel. 768-153 home; 842-502 bus.

Dr Andrew Philpott

Dr Andrew Philpott, an Old Boy of Wellington College, has been elected to the prestigious position of a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge University, and takes up his appointment in 1984.

Dr Philpott attended Wellington College between 1971 and 1973. He was a school prefect and became Dux of the college in his final year.

The son of Victoria University’s Professor of Economics, Bryan Philpott, he graduated from Victoria University in 1978 with first class honours in mathematics.

After three years’ post-graduate research with a Commonwealth Scholarship, Dr Philpott was awarded a Ph.D by Cambridge University in 1982 and has since spent a year of teaching and research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States.

Social Calender 1984

Come and play. Come and enjoy yourself. Enquiries to Recruitment Officer, Bruce Waddel Tel. 7664-460 home; 721-079 bus. or Club Captain, Andy Braddock Tel. 764671 home; 872-048 bus. Your enquiries are most welcome.

Collegians Squash Club

As it has since its inception the Squash Club continues to thrive and attract new members. On the playing side we again entered our full quota of teams and collected a first and a second in interclub competition and a first in the D grade competition. This side in due course was selected for the championships at Napier.

The club again ran a number of tournaments, an

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