THE TARANAKIAN 1981 Volume 70
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Staff Headmaster Academic Results Staff Notes Group Leaders & Council Grounds & Building Report Around the Mountain Alistair Campbell Anzac Address Canon Osmos Tony Saunders Queen's Birthday Honours Out-door Education Cricket Athletics Swimming
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PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY: Mr G. L. Clareburt. ART AND LAYOUT DIRECTOR: Mr R .D. Taberner. LITERARY EDITOR: Mrs J .A. Haskell.
Table Tennis Indoor Basketball Skiing Tramping Club Badminton Cross Country Current Records School Houses Soccer Hockey Rugby Music Oklahoma Debating
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Mr R.D. Taberner, Mr A .D. Butler, Mr L.R. Bublitz, Mr P.C. Hill, Mrs F. Looney, S. Thomasen, C. Adams, Taranaki Newspapers Limited, Charters and Guthrie.
Industrial Technology 1'. Photographic Club The Senior Ball Chess Club 40 Hour Famine Moyes House Inter-school Christian Fellowship Original Contributions . Carrington House Moyes House Maori Carving Representative Awards 1980 Prize Giving P.T.A. Old Boys' News
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PUBLISHED BY: Masterprint Publications, Plymouth. PRINTED BY: Masterprint Press.
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NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman: J.A. Laurenson, Esq. (Parents) Deputy Chairman: Mrs A.M. Edwards (Contributing Schools) B.L. Irvine (Parents) G.H. Smith (Parents) Mrs A.P. Larsen (Parents) D.N. Quickfall (Old Boys) R.H. Phillips (Parents) J. Garcia (Taranaki Education Board) J.S. Mclntyre (Old Boys) M.E. Gray (Parents) Secretary: R.P. Bowler, Esq., A.C.A.
STAFF Headmaster: T.T. Ryder, M.A. (Hons.), Dip.Ed. Deputy Headmaster: L.R . Bublitz, B.Sc. (Hons.) Senior Master: R.E. Brine, B.Sc. Dean 7 E.J. Abraham, D.F.C., Dip.Tchg. Social Studies and History E.S. Allison, O.M.(Viet.), Dip.Tchg. Mrs J.A. Barnes, C.T.D. B.L. Bayly, B.A. G.G. Bell, Dip.P.E. D.H. Bennett, M.A., Dip.Ed. Geography and Dean 6 M.D. Bodensteiner, B.A. D.R. Boyd, B.Mus.Ed. Music A.D. Butler, H.N.C.(Mech . Eng.), Cert.Ed. M.C. Carroll, T.T.C., A.S.P.E. Outdoor Education R.M. Carter, M.Sc. (Hons.) , B.Ed. G.L. Clareburt, M.A. English (Asst. H/ Dept) G.L. Clarke, B.Sc. (Hons.) R.L. Cooper, B.Ed. P.L. OAth, Adv. T.C. D.K. Derby, B.A., A.T.C.L. Guidance Counsellor (on leave) M.E. Dobson, Adv. T.C. Woodwork H.J. Duynhoven, T .C., T .T.C. J.P. Fletcher, B.A . Mrs I.S .W. Gallon, B.A. (Hons .) L.V. Giddy, Adv. T.C., Technical G.G. Giddy, B.Sc . D.F.H. Gush, Adv. T.C. Engineering Workshop Mrs J .A. Haskell, B.A. T.G. Heaps , B.A. (Hons.) English P.C . Hill, Tech. Cert. J.A. Howes, B.A. B.J. Hurle, B.E., B.Sc., A.T .C.L. Science
J . Krook, P.B.N.A. P.G. Lay, M.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry and Dean 4 Miss C.M. Lyon, B.A. D.C. Moore, T.T.C. Careers Adviser D.J . Mossop, B.Sc. (Hons.) Biology and Dean 5 P. Rangitaawa, T.C., T.T.C. M. Rose, B.A., Tech. Cert. J. Rowlands, B.A. R.T. Rowlands, T.T.C. Mathematics J.A. Sims, B.Sc. P. Smith, B.A. Commerce R.D. Taberner, Dip. F.A. R.M. Turner , B.Sc. M.G. Watts, T .T.C. N.G. Wright, T.T.C. Reading, Dean 3, Relieving Counsellor B.E. Wrigley, T.T.C . Mrs D.M. Baylee, T.T.C. (Part-time) J.S. Hatherly, M.A., Dip.Ed. (Part-time) Mrs E. Rowlands, T.T.C. (Part-time)
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girls from Girls' J:Iigh proved THE HEADMASTER COMMENTS a The great support, as did my colAfter three years as headmaster and on the eve of our centenary, I feel disposed to take stock of the school I have the honour to manage and where I now feel totally at home. Since 1979 there has been endless activity to upgrade our buildings and grounds and there will be little let up in the next two years -but no-one believes - no matter how valuable, plant and equipment is -that material things make a school great - and we must look elsewhere for the real substance of New Plymouth Boys' High. Where better than to begin than with the boys themselves. There is a lot to rejoice over. Last year's Form 7 set standards of academic success that will arouse the envy of most schools, but better, the seniors demonstrated sober work habits and a determination to prove academic fitness. Andrew Harvey, Alex Messenger and Brett Vickers won Junior University Scholarships and twelve boys won A Bursaries and Taranaki Scholarships. Of the twelve, two only just failed to win University Scholarships and thirteen other boys won B Bursaries. In the face of fierce competition, Derek Farrelly, a bursary winner, gained entry to Duntroon Military College, Australia, a signal honour. At University Entrance, fifty three boys were accredited and nine passed by examination. At School Certificate the performance at the top was excellent, but there are still too many boys who fail to pass even a single subject. Overall, we can be well pleased, and I find considerable satisfaction, as do many parents, in the significantly improved achievement of the boarders. Eight of them won bursaries, most of the Form 6 entrants gained University Entrance, and all but a few succeeded at School Certificate. It was all deserved, as the boys settled down voluntarily to extra tuition and 'prep' four weeks before examinations began! This year, I detect greater pride in the wearing of uniform. The new jersey, with the gold monogram, is eagerly sought and next year's third formers will add more colour to our dress. But it is others, especially visitors, with a wider perspective, whose opinions may be of greatest interest. In July the school was inspected by a large team of officers from the Department of Education, Wellington and everyone of them was unanimously enthusiastic about the boys' courtesy, cheerfulness, responsiveness in class and obvious 4
pride in and care for the physical school. Two other episodes demand comment. It was with delight late last year, that we learned we had won our case for a new gymnasium and by Easter next year, the building will be beginning to rise. When I put it to the boys in assembly, that a gymnasium without a spectator gallery was like a rugby field without a terrace and that to make the thing complete, they had to find at least $15,000.00 or $20.00 each, I will be the first to admit living largely in hope. I had not reckoned with their enormous spirit and as recorded elsewhere in the Taranakian, the task was accomplished with steady purpose and great relish. Then during term one, it seemed a good idea to have an Open Day for Boarding Parents. I asked Mr Boyd whether we couldn't organise with little or no notice, a concert of mixed entertainment, primarily music spiced with drama, Samoan song and dance and such other items as the boys could manage. How they all responded!! A packed hall revelled in the concert band, the solists, the skits, the exuberant Samoans and above all perhaps a spoof on 'The Modernaires', which had the audience 'rolling in the aisles'. I have not quite finished. We have concentrated this year on working closely with our Group Leaders to encourage leadership and service to the school. The seniors have been splendidly led by Head Boy, John Bone, and of all their achievements, I suspect none will surpass the revival of the Senior Ball. The first dancing lesson conducted so generously by Mr and Mrs Ward, attracted one hundred young folk; the second lesson, two hundred! Suits were found, beautiful dresses were purchased, and a most wholesome and glittering occasion graced our hall.
league, Mrs Bruning and to think that such a social climax preceded by a mere week the outstanding success of Oklahoma, speaks volumes for the resilience, talent and sheer vitality of the school. While it is true that occasionally a school has good fortune, most good things do not come about by chance and it is the quality of the staff that ensures the quality of the school. In this critically-important respect, the boys are fortunate. Of all people, the headmaster is better placed than most to see at work, the men and women, who give so generously of their time, energy and talent, and when those things are given with enthusiasm and quiet good humour, there is little that young men can't achieve. The participation by teachers in the life of the school beyond the classroom, is well above average and in many cases is quite outstanding. Last year I paid a special tribute to the senior staff and this year, I would like to specify the Deans of each form level. All of them carry a major administrative loads in addition to their subject responsibilities and we are all the better for their services. I would like to acknowledge the extra work done by many of our younger staff. Music, debating and sport, especially soccer and athletics, have all lifted considerably with massive injections of youthful energy and nothing is more infectious than disciplined enthusiasm. Having stressed that, it is with regret that I acknowledge the resignation of Mr Garth Wilson. Mr Wilson is a man of enormous energy and drive and while many adults and boys may be chafed under his directness and single-mindedness, none would deny the enormous contribution he made to athletics, cross-country and especially this publication: The Taranakian. He not only dedicated himself to lifting pupil involvement and standards, he also organised with great efficiency, the English Department and found time as well to coach rugby and cricket. Mr Wilson will be missed. Regrettably, too, Mrs Haskell is resigning at the end of the year. Mrs Haskell is a fine history teacher, a conscientious teacher-librarian and a charming lady. She too, will be missed. When a school goes well, it takes on the character-of a well-knit and balanced family. Parents take a keen interest in affairs. They are supportive, open in their remarks, appreciative and willing to forgive!
The P. T .A. becomes energetic -ideas bubble, suggestions flow. How well our P.T.A. serves us. When I attend their meetings, I come away buoyed up. Nor can I say too much in praise of the Board of Governors. They relish the progress, even if they chafe at delays to building programmes, and more and more, the members feel less and less remote from the school's operations.
I learn something daily at N.P.B.H.S. and in the best sense, I trust I remain a keen student all of my working life here. When I walk about the magnificent grounds and talk with boys, I move on feeling stronger - stronger in understanding. And when I listen to Old Boys, and how generously responsive they are to appeals for aid, I feel proud to be part of the continuing traditi'?n that is New Plymouth Boys' High School. I have written with
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pride about our achievements but wh~le te.ache~s properly find 'deep satisfactiOn m the academic and sporting attainments of their students and their talents in music and drama and debating, let none of us forget that it is finally in the quality of our relationships and the worth of our individual dealings that we shall be judged when the memory of the glittering prizes has well and truly faded from view. T.T. RYDER
HEAD BOARDER: Colin Maihi
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ACADEMIC 1980 was an outstanding year as three students gained Junior Scholarships. The school congratulates An drew Harvey, Alex Messenger and Brett Vickers on their success .
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UNIVERSITY BURSARIES G.F. Arthur (A), D.C. Brinsley (B), E.J. Brownlie (B), H.J. Car gill (A), B.A. Connett (A), C.M. Daly (A), D .L. Farrelly (B), S.R. George (A), J.G. Harland (B), G.P. Harrison (A), A.C . Lambert (A), P.J. Laurenson (B), G.W . McManus (A), A.B. Mischewski (B), J .K. Moore (B), L.W. Morgan (B), M.S. Mulrooney (B), R.A . Peters (B), R. Prasad (B), M.C. Roberts (A), I.J. Simmons (A), I.F. Wivaa (B), A.L. Van Paassen (A), A.L. Wildbore (B), D.M. Wilson (A).
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE A.R. Bate (5), S.W. Blair (5), J.B . Bone (5), A.J. Boniface (5), L.D. Briggs (5), A.H. Brown (5), I.D. Brown (4), P.A. Butler (5), S.J. Buxton (5), D.J. Caldwell (5), R.B. Chamberlain (5), J .A. Chivers (6), G.C. Clare (4), E.J. Clegg (5), J.D. Coleman (5), P.M. Dennis (5), J.M. Doorbar (5), R .J . Foreman (5), B. , Fougere (4), M.G. Frederikson R.M. Gesterkamp (5), A.N. Gunn (5), J.A. Hill (5), M.R. Hudson (4), M.A. Hopkins (4), M.J. Hopkins (5), J .B . Irvine (5), M.A. Jones (5), B.W. Langley (4), S.C. Lilley (4), P.J. Little (5), M.R. Lockhart (5), G.M . Lundt {4), I.D. May (5), G.A.L. Meads (5), J:S. Middlebrook (5), R.F. Montgomery (5), M.C. Newland (5), M.J. Nield (5), G.A. Parr (5), A.J. Pembroke (4), G.P. Quickfall (5), M.J. Ramsay (4), D.J. Robertson (5), S.P. Robertson (5), M.J. Ross (4), W.J.
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Russell (4), M.L. Salisbury (5), M.J. Sanders (5), A.J. Sangster (5), M.J. Schofield (5), T.L. Scott (5), B.H. Shaw (5), R.K. Shaw (5), G.S. Shearer (5), R.W. Smith (4), M.L. Stott (5), R.J. Symon (5), M.D. Taylor (5), T. Van Hattum (5), R.C. Waite (5), D.C. Walker (5), S.M. Wilson (5), T.S. Withers (5).
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE C.A. Adams (2), K.G. Adlam (1), M.A. Adlam (1), W.J. Allan (4), V.W. Alvis (2), D.G. Anderson (1), C.J.S. Bake (1), R.J . Balsam (1), G.W. Barkla (1) , B.E. Boocock (6), C.W. Boon (6), K.M. tlrons ~'l-J, A.D. Broughton (!), B.R. Brown (5), I.L. Brown (5), P.R. Brown(!), H.D. Brownlie (5), P.J. Bryan (1), P.J. Bryant (3), P.J. Butt (4), R.G. Burton (1), G.L. Butler (5), J .C. Calcatt (2), M.D. Cargill (1), G.N. Carr (2), J.J. Caston (4), S.M. Cayzer (4), R. Clark (4), A.D. Cleland (3), M.W. Clement (3), A.G. Coleman (4), G.R. Coleman (4), R.M.W. Corbett (1), P.J. Darney (5), M.N. Day (5), C.F. Delves (2), G.J. Dempsey (2), B.G. Dravitzki (2), I.G. Drummond (3), S.J. Duckett (3), G.R. Dunnet (4), G.D. Earp (4), G.J. Evans (2), J.T. Farley (5), R.B. Feaver (4), R.J. F1eming (1), J.R. France (4), M.G. Franks (5), P.C. Gendall (3), B.R. Gillespie (4), P.G. Gladding (3), J.A. Goodare (6), R.E . Goodin (5), D.G. Gordon (3), L.A. Gordon (5), D.W. Green (3), D.B. Gregg (2), D.H . Grey (1), M. Grey (1), C . Haldane (6), W.P. Hall (1), P.J. , G.D. Hannaford (2), Hallewell J.H Harrison (6), B.K. Harvey (3), S. Hill (5), D.A . Hine (1), G. Hocken (3), K.J. Holland (!), D.I. Holmes (3), M.S. Hone (5), A.M.
Howard (1), B.E. Howell (1), J.B. Hudson (2), J.J. Hughes (1), B.P. Hulbert (5), W.B. Jacobsen (1), S. Joe (2), R.J. Johnson (1), G. Jones (3), D.N. Jonkers (5), P . Kaitoa (1), M.J. Kenny (4), A.J. Kereopa (4), C.J. Kerrison (5), M.W. Kibby (5), A.M. Larcom (!), K.W. Larsen (1), D.A. Laurenson (5), L.C. Lawson (4), R.P. Le Bas (3), J.E . Le Sueur (4), G.R. Lilly (4), A.J. Little (6), T.G. Lloyd (5), B.W. Lovegrove (5), P.E. Mace (3), G. Maechler (4), M.J. Magrath (4), C.T.T. Maihi (3), P.G. Marsh (6), N.L. May (1), T.A. May (3), P.J. McKinlay (2), H.S. Melgrin (5), S.P. Milliken (1), G.S. Miscall (2), K.P. Mitchell (6), R. Morrice (1), C.N. Morris (3), G.D. Morris (1), D.E. Mulrooney (3), M. Muschamp (3), M.J. Musgrove (2), J.D . Newson (3), E.H. Newton (5), S. O'Dowds (2), C.M. Peattie (2), A.J. Pepper (5), A.G. Phillips (4), G.W. Pimm (3), V.W. Pimm (4), D.J. Prince (5), D.W. Putt (2), D.G. Ramsay (5), W. Ratana (1), N.F. Reeve (4), A.E. Riddick (4), T.N. Ritchie (1), H.D. Rolls (1), P.S. Rothwell (4), S.K. Rowlinson (3), S.E. Rudd (4), R.H. Russell (1), M.A. Salisbury (3), L.J. Sanger (1), D.R. Senior (2), B.G. Shaw (3), S.J. Simons (3), R.A . Simpson (2), G. Sklenars (1), M.R. Slattery (3), S.W. Smith (2), K.P. Snowdon (1), G.P. Spedding (5), E.N.P. Spence (5), J.R. Spence (5), P.D. Steffensen (5), M.P. Stevenson (!), T.E. Stevenson (5), D.J. Strawbridge (5), B.T. Street (2), P.R. Syde (2), S. Tanner (5), S.I. Thomason (4), P.A. Thony (2), M.G. Todd (5), G. Trenwith (2), R.C. Tucker (5), B.L. Tulloch (!), B.J. Valentine (5), C. Walmsley (1), B: Ward (1), D.W.L.. Ward (6), D.G.L. Wildbore (4), B.E. Wilson (5), C.L. Wilson (4), A.R. Wiseman (2), D. Wray (3), G.A. Wright (4).
At the end of 1980 Mrs V. Duncan completed a year's relieving and took a permanent position at Inglewood High School, and Mrs M. Nixon, who had taught for two years in the English Department, returned to Stratford. Two new staff members arrived at the beginning of this year: Miss C. Lyon and Mr G. Clarke. Both in their first year of teaching, they quickly established themselves and have taken a wide interest in school activities. Miss Lyon, a teacher of English, assumed control of the school debating club which debated with success, winning the Regional Secondary School competition. Mr Clarke, a keen sportsman, a red belt in Karate, coached both soccer and cricket. He teaches Senior chemistry, science and mathematics . At the end of the first term it was with sadness that the school farewelled Mr H.E. Webster (Paddy, as he was better known). He first was appointed to the staff in 1956 and taught English, French and Latin . He left in 1962, moving to Palmerston North Boys' High School. He returned in 1978 to teach English. An enthusiast for his subject, he encouraged a life-long interest in literature in many of his students. His personal interest in drama resulted in a standard of performance among the boys on stage equal to any seen at the school. Few will forget his production of "The Inspector Calls''. Mr W ebster was a
great conversationalist, a gentleman and a student of his fellow man. In his farewell speech he made the following observation : ''The teacher is an artist, but unlike the artist he has no-one to fawn on his accepted work. He is spared that corruption. Yet he must remain true to his vision with the understanding of a few and the indifference of many. Teachers have a creative need. For the artist needs a model for his portraiture; the novelist must have his "character". For teachers the mere presence of another is indirect inspiration; they need their oddity to be accepted, they need applause, but most they need another for their attempts to make known, that which they value, and others might miss ." All join us in wishing him well in early retirement, forced on him by ill health, resulting from a war-time accident. Mr Garth Wilson, Head of the English Department since 1978 left during July to take up a similar position at Sacred Heart College in Auckland. A first-class organiser, Mr Wilson ran a most efficient department. He insisted on high standards from both the boys and the staff in his department. Everything he attempted, he did so with vigour and a single-mindedness that determined success . He played a considerable part in the school's extra-curricular activities coaching rugby and cricket and was Masterin-Charge of the Athletic Club. When he arrived at Boys' High
athletics was almost non-existent. He built the club, in three years, to be the leader amongst local secondary schools. He did this working closely with the local amateur athletics association which ensured the best training for our athletes, many of whom achieved success at National level. Mr Wilson also gave a as assistance valuable Housemaster in Carrington House. Few, also, will forget his precision refereeing on the rugby field. We wish him success in his new position. The school has also been fortunate this year in the calibre of its relieving part-time staff. Mr Carnahan was present for a short time at the beginning of the year and his position was taken later by Mr P. Hill, who also has given worthwhile help as an assistant Housemaster in Carrington House and as a rugby coach. The departure of Mr Webster and later Mr Wilson saw Mr Gibson, then Mrs Brownlie and Mr Halliburton take over their classes. The school is grateful for their work and assistance. Mr Heaps who began his teaching career at Boys' High in 1973 and was appointed to a Position of Responsibility to Lytton High School in Gisborne in 1977, returned as Head of the English Department at the begin ning of the third term. He brings with him wide background of experience and a keen interest in Badminton and Tennis . He is anational umpire for badminton and umpired at the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch.
STAFF 1981 Ba~k Row: J.A. Howes, B.E. Wrigley, R.M. Turn er, J. Krook, B.L . Bayly, J. Rowlands, P.C. Hill, D.F.H. Gush, G.G. Bell Third Row: R.D. Taberner, G. G. Giddy, M.E. Dobson, D .C. Moore, J.P. Fletcher, R .M. Carter, M.D. Bodensteiner, M. G. Watts, P.C. Lay,
J.A. S1ms, A.D. Butler, Mrs J.A . Haskell Second Row: Mrs J.A. Barnes, D.R . Boyd, P. Rangitaawaa, Mrs D.M. Baylee, M. Rose, Miss C.M. Lyon, P.L. D'Ath, R.L. Cooper, P . Sm1th, H.J. Duynhoven, G.L. Clarke, E.S. Allison, G.L. Clareburt, Mrs J.S. W. Gallon Front Row: D.H. Ben nett, N. G. Wright, R. T. Rowlands, L. V. Giddy, B.J. Hurle, L.R. Bublitz, T. T. Ryder, R.E. Brine, E.J. Abraham M c ' 路 路 Carroll, T.G. Heaps, D.J. Mossop
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GROUNDS AND BUILDING REPORT
GROUP LEADERS路 AND COUNCIL 1981 The smooth running of the school requires a commitment and example from the senior boys, especially Group Leaders . This year, in this regard, has been a good one. Ably led by the Head Boy, John Bone , most of the Heads of Houses and Group Leaders have carried out their allocated tasks well . Consequently the tidiness of grounds and dress of boys has been of a high standard . Senior boys ' actions also encourage involvment and this has been stimulated by a lively seventh form at Girls' High School. On April Fools' Day the two groups swapped roles and uniforms. At morning assembly the girls entertained the whole school with their version of assembly di scipline, notices and advice . Initially the Head Girl had difficulty convincing the boys that she was indeed serious in taking the Head Boy's role in calling the assembly to order. It was reported that John Bone, vivacious in Girls' High uniform, had similar difficulties, at Girls' High. But all soon accepted the spirit of the prank and enjoyed it immensely. Later the girls visited the boys for lunch and ended with the reading of poetry and stories written by some of the boys when they were at primary school: embarrassing for some but a humorous occasion for most. Other social events arranged with Girls' High School included basketball and soccer matches. All have added to the ethos of the .senior
school and led to a group organising a Senior Ball. It was a gala event with everyone working hard to ensure its success. Few will forget the decorations master-minded by Martin Burns, with assistance from many others including the girls; the formal dress suits complete with tails hired at "moderate" expense by entrepreneur, Tony Hill; and of course the smartly dressed girls. Financially a tight rein was kept on the organisation by David Walker and a profit of over $377 was paid into Council fund s. When the idea of the Ball was mooted strained silence first followed the realisation that few could dance. This hurdle was cleared by inviting Mr and Mrs Ward to run ballroom dancing classes. They came for the five Tuesdays preceding the Ball and encouraged a steadily increasing crowd of senior girls and boys each week through at first wooden waltzes and foxtrots. By the night of the Ball most couples were quite proficient and obviously enjoyed the "old time" dance routine. Even holding a partner was new to some of them . Socially thi s year was indeed a successful one. To encourage effective leadership from the Group Le aders two courses were held during the year in which instruction was given , queries answered and problems solved. One of the most meaningful results of these was the establishment of committees - including the discipline co mmittee路, the social committee,
Changes about the School
the environment committee and the sports and cultural committee. Although they were formed later in the year, they made many valuable recommendations to the Council. It is hoped thay they will again be formed next year. The Council met on a number of occasions. The disbursement of funds to representative teams was the major business undertaken, ~ther than, of course, the organisatiOn of the fund-raising activities co-ordinated by Mr Brine. Nearly $17,000 for the Gymnasium Gallery Appeal was raised . $800 of this money was granted to the Council. The new House names have been well accepted by the school and photos of the Old Boys after whom the Houses were named have been placed in the fo yer of the Hall . At senior inter-house matches more house spirit was evident but the old rivalry between day boys and boarders has certainly not waned. The most exciting and appealing encounters were always between these two groups. The day boys triumphed in the rugby in a close match. The school was reminded of their supremacy the next day when John Bone and Stephen Robertson arrived on the stage at the beginning of assembly with a thirty foot banner procla imin g "WE ARE TH E GR E ATE ST ". Th e board ers, needless to say, loudly made their feeling known too.
With the Centennial year almost upon us the High School Board and Department of Education have both determined to ensure that the grounds and buildings are in top order for the celebrations. Webster Field, which since its for mation has never developed a good sward, was regraded and resown last spring. The surface is now much more even and constant application of fertiliser and weed killer have ensured a good cover of grass . The Top Ground, which was last resown over twenty-five years ago was also regraded and resown and should be in excellent condition for the Easter celebrations. Constant applications of clay on the wicket had produced a mountain in the centre of the field and kikuyu planted to hold the terrace faces on the Gully had spread on to the ground, creating a slow spongy outfield . There were also more weeds than grass. Before resurfacing the whole ground was sprayed with "Round-up'' to kill these species and once the new sward is established a spraying programme will be introduced in an endeavour to keep them in check . This year has also seen the completion of the up-grading of the science labs and the construction of two new biology laboratories on the site formerly occupied by Pridham House. These labs, designed by an Old Boy, Mr J. Boon who worked closely with Mr D. Mossop, H.O.D.
Biology, are a fine acquisition to the school. The block containing the labs, prep rooms, storerooms and staff facilities were opened by the Minister of Education, Mr. M. Wellington, an Old Boy, in September. Old Lab 5, a prefab placed in the adjoining quadrangle temporarily twenty-five years ago, was removed along with the bicycle sheds allowing the development of the area which will be grassed and planted providing a sheltered place for lunching and meeting, similar to the Alexander Courtyard . The new courtyard will be ultimately bounded on the north by the new library. Plans are being drawn up for this . The old library will be retained for other types of use still to be determined. Majestic and serene, ideal for housing a library, the building is unfortunately too small for present requirements and lacks storage and administrative work space. Also on the drawing boards are plans for the new gymnasium. Approval has been given to begin excavating the site adjoining the new changing rooms and lying parallel to McNaught field . Construction should begin early next year. The Governor General who will be at school to open the Centennial celebrations next Easter will be asked to lay the foundation stone (or commemorative plaque) to mark the centennial of the school.
The new gymnasium will include a spectators' gallery, the inclusion of which is a direct result of the boys' continued involvement and regard for their school. Each boy gave a commitment to raise $20. A fund-raising day in April was organised. Nearly every boy reached his target raising his money by entering sponsored activities, working, or collecting bottles. A total of nearly $17,000 was raised. A number of buildings have been painted. These include the Engineering Block and the exterior of Pridham Hall. Contracts have also been let for the painting of Crammond Wing and the Science Block. Other changes soon to be seen include new fire escapes which will be erected on the boarding houses and Pridham Hall. The whole school should be in immaculate condition for next year's celebrations and boys and old boys alike will be justifiably proud of them. One big problem looms. The baths built fifty years ago have sprung a considerable leak. Ministr.y of Works engineers are investigating the problem and hopefully will produce a solution . It might well be that the baths will have to be replaced or undeJ:go extensive repair. Both will be a costly undertaking. The subsidy available from Government is small and once again no doubt, the school community, Old Boys, boys and parents, will be called upon to raise the necessary money.
GYMNASIUM GALLERY APPEAL
Mr Laurenson and John Bone with $15, 000 cheque'
New Biology Block
"The Taranakian " acknowledges with gratitude sponsorship from Mr Brian Cole - Builder 8
When it was discovered that the new gymnasium plans made no provision for spectator seating and that the Department of Education would not provide finance for this additional item it was decided that the school would find the necessary funds for this vital extra. The architect's estimate for this was $25,000. The challenge was put to the boys of the school to raise $15,000 towards this project. The challenge was accepted and two days, Friday 10 and Saturday 11 April were set aside for the task. Each boy was to attempt to raise $20. The fundraising plan included four main activities. 1. Boys could obtain employment either directly or through the school's canvass of busi ness firms with all wages earned being given to the appeal.
2. A variety of sponsored activities ment and material resources. Parincluding a sponsored run and ticular mention must be made of Mr sponsored bicycle ride round Brine who with deft support from Mount Egmont. Mr Bublitz master -minded the 3. A monster bottle drive. organisation. Some efforts were 4. The sale of mystery envelopes amazing, particularly those of Justin Hyde, Grant Spedding, Craig throughout North Taranaki . The appeal was a tremendous suc- Delves, Stephen Simons and Ancess and the target of $15,000 was drew Little who all personally raised exceeded. As with Telethon the over $100 each. The best Group effort was by public support was remarkable and the school takes great heart from Syme 8 who raised $780, followed this extraordinary show of support. by Donnelly 8 with $720. Barak 3, We sincerely thank everyone who Syme 6, and Hatherly 2 all raised over $600. contributed . The 1981 pupils of New Plymouth The efforts of the boys were quite outstanding with every boy in Boys' High School can look back on response to the Headmaster's ap- this project with real pride and the peal making a contribution. The new gymnasium will contain a plaschool thanks the P.T.A ., Board of que to commemorate their effort, Governors , press , radio , the many an effort from which present and parents and the staff who gave future generations will derive conendl essly of thei r time, enco urage- siderable benefit.
"The Taranakian" acknowledges with gratitude sponsorship from Mr Bob Street - Builder 9
PRIDHAM HALL TO THE GYM VIA MOUNT EGMONT "Why are you late, boy?" These guys, where are they going? "Well, Sir it's like this.... .. . We've been through Oakura, I actually got to school very early Okato, Rahotu and are almost in for once, 7 a.m. to be exact. I didn't Opunake. Perhaps they've decided loiter on the road frontage but went to bunk school. Cripes, it's eleven behind Pridham Hall where I o'clock. I should be in T.D. bumped into a few guys riding -Harry's going to skin me! around on bikes. So that's what Hey, who's that in the chippy? these boarders do in the mornings, I It's Mr Sims, Mr Mossop and Mr thought to myself. Ah well, as I've Turner again. Fancy tying their dogs got my bike I might as well join in. up outside. The post is looking a bit One thing though, I didn't realise it damp. Now, who's that drawing up was a mufti day. Still, saves me in that flash Mitsubishu L300 -don't twenty cents. think much of the trailer. Why, it's I had only just got on my bike Mr Cooper. I wonder where his dog when there was a bang and a mighty is. What's he doing here anyway? commotion. Before I knew it I was He's probably working out a new caught up in a treadmill of thrashing run for the boys in his Phys. Ed. thighs. As we were then heading lessons. towards the new Biology block I Now, if anyone was going to stop thought, "Hell, these boarders must in the chippy I thought it would be hungry. Fancy having to resort to have been these boarders, but no, bikes to be first in the queue for they're still pedalling on. They must breakfast." Well, just before we got have decided to go around the to the Bio block they must have mountain rather than go down to smelled what was for breakfast, Wanganui, as they've just turned because en masse they swerved to off the main road. Some are beginnthe right with CENTRI-PED~L ing to grumble about blisters and force! screeched to a halt f~r a qmck aching legs. No breakfast can be left-nght-left at the mam road, that bad before hurtling down the Eliot St. ,路 hill at break-neck speed. I didn't Wh.at. These guys are act~all~ realise the meals were that bad. stoppmg. Now what are they d.o~ng . . Food, food, look at that delicious N~w havmg got to the l;Jottom of food. Hey, I hope Mum packed my the hill they must have decided to go play lunch. I'm feeling a bit hungry to the Westown for breakfast, myself because they headed along the one, 路 . way system _ "Why didn't I turrr It s ab?ut time .I asked these guys back, Sir? Well I was wrong on the w~~ they .re bunkmg school; Westown assumption because they B!Jnkmg school! ,we re ~ot turned right at the end and then left bunkmg school. We re cycling onto Devon Street. They must have around the mountain - (at least I heard about the Westown as well. was right in that they're not going I decided I might as well ride with down to Wanganui)- to r~ise money these guys for a while to see where for the spec~at.or gallery m the new they were going to have breakfast. It gym. Old ~Imi~ over there. has got was obviously a place out of town. $200 promised m sponsorship. Most For what other reason would be be of us have. got between $20. and $30 heading down the Omata Road sp.onsorship , ~ot countmg the Hill? Don't these crazy boarders blisters an.d achmg legs. ~?.w much know what goes down must come sponsorship have you got. up! Mr Sims! Mr Sims in Omata! Mr Sims walking his dog at this hour! Why doesn't he get out of the car and walk with it? I don't believe it! Mr Mossop has turned up with his dog as well . I didn't know he had a ute. Hey, isn 't he in boarding as well? Don't tell me he has to eat the same breakfast. Mind you, that will explain why he is telling the boys to keep moving. And now a Cut-price van is stopping behind them. Would you believe it! It's Mr Turner ..... and his dog! Perhaps it's a Biology Department meeting. Odd place to meet, odd time to meet, odd cars, odd dogs, odd ........
JUNIOR SPONSORED CYCLE RACE "Yes, well ..... I'm just here for the fun of it." Here comes the staff again. Old Cooper's geared up to transport us all back home, as he reckons we will all peg out by Stratford. Mind you, he says there is no way Simons is going to get off his bicycle, even if he has him pedalling in the back of the wagon with his rear wheel raised off the floor. Well, Sir, we carried on cycling through Stratford and Midhurst with the wind blowing hard into our faces. Then on to Tariki and Inglewood through driving rain -(Mr Cooper says this is the first time it has rained in Inglewood this year) -through Egmont Village, up the Burgess Hill and down Mangorei Road . A quick burst past Girls' High, up Hobson St. and here I am, Sir, just in time for the end of my P.E . lesson." "Now listen here, boy, it's no good you missing your P .E. lessons . How else am I going to get you fit ..... , Footnote Thirty-seven boys completed the 150km course, five covered 130km and three made it to Stratford. It was a great effort, one that easily surpassed Mr Cooper's expectations . Thanks must go to W.R. Phillips Motors Ltd., and Mr R. Erb, for lending and fuelling the support vehicles; to Western Bottling Company for drink containers; to the kitchen staff for providing the boarders with a good early breakfast; and to Messrs Cooper, Mossop, Sims and Turner for their moral support. And thank you sponsors all. The boys certainly had to work for your money.
"The Taranakian" acknowledges with gratitude sponsorship from Kash Menswear Limited
Whilst the seniors and club juniors were cycling around the mountain, the juniors cycled up Carrington Road, lunched at Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust, came down the Petone Road and returned via Oakura and Omata. R. Shearer and R. Smith did the trip on a tandem .
A REAL LIVE POET COMES TO SCHOOL
On June 19th Alistair Campbell came to school and addressed Sixth and Fourth Form students in Room 25. "A poet is a person," he said, "who delights in words." His first attempts were light satirical efforts about his teachers. So he had found an audience - one important component in the communication form The cyclists were impressive in the that is poetry. way they managed the hills and At Otago Boys' High School he rough section of the road. Indeed was selected for the First Fifteen in the trip was not long enough for the Fifth Form. Sport gave him the them. chance to travel which led to the first poem he read, 'Huts Near I would like to thank Mrs Barnes, Desolated Pines' set in Central who gave encouragement from the Otago. Some other poems he read front and Mr Wright and Mr Boyd, included 'The Gunfighter', an who ~rged on from behind. As well adolescent day dream, 'Kapiti' bras donating their time they also used inging back the past of Te their own cars, trailers and fuel. Rauparaha, 'Empty Shoes', of Thank you very much for your whimsy and pathos, and 'The Climber', a sustained metaphor of assistance. R.L. Cooper one who eschews the easy life on the
plains and assaults the heights of high endeavour at personal sacrifice. In answer to questions put to him, Alistair Campbell said his regular job was as editor for the New Zealand Council for Educational Research; sound was important in his poetry - he spent a great deal of time looking for the apt word, that would fit into the texture of the poem; he did not count himself a prolific poet but nevertheless had a trunk full of poems a pian presupposes an intended result - rather they grew out of the subconscious; he felt his poetry had improved over the years, even though critics disagreed; poetry reflects the tenor of his life at different stages - the good and the bad. One poem had ten hours a day spent on it for a week; one poem took over thirty years to complete. Alistair Campbell in an hour gave fully of himself and his poetry. He was given rapt attention from his audience. LATE FOR A PROTEST
Hurry on down Five minutes to two . The march will be starting A p otest up town. The protest has started, I'm five minutes late. They march down the street, Their placards held high, Some low-level heckling, As the marchers pass by. On that day There's a racist game, To Stop the Tour, Our ultimate aim. The demonstration is in progress, And the police are there, To defend marchers' rights Maintain the p eace A nd prevent a fight. But to join the march I had to go Across the stret through the blue police row. They thought I was causing trouble, and then I was down, Across the neck a deadly blow, My head and neck bleeding, I'm batoned to the ground. Darry l Ward, 6
EXAM DEFINITION
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Alistair Campbe/1
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And what about you, the younger generation? What should be your part in this observance? Reports tell Address to the school by Mr us that in recent years attendance at N. Wright. Anzac functions has increased so it As each year passes and the 25th obviously has some meaning for of April comes around again it post-war generations. becomes increasingly difficult to I think that it is good that you can make the observance of Anzac Day stop for a moment and give thanks hold any reality for an increasing for those who have fought to retain number of people in the communi- the way of life we all enjoy. Just ty . The veterans of Gallipoli are take a minute to think that your now well over eighty years old and grandfathers were prepared to leave the youngest serviceman in World the comfort of home to prevent the War I will be eighty so this section atrocities that happened in concenof our population is a very small tration camps and in Occupied minority . Europe or in Japanese prison camps Films are still shown on TV about from happening here. Those of us World War 11 so we can be fooled who saw the documentary on televiinto thinking that it took place last sion last month about Auschwitz year and yet, in fact, it ended thirty concentration camp could only be six years ago. Many of the people on appalled at the magnitude of it and the stage today were not born at that thank God that the regime that protime . It's not surprising that many moted those horrors was defeated. people feel that Anzac Day has little The word 'defeated' sounds so relevance for them. conclusive and yet we know that In years gone by, mention of the some similar system or .regime may word 'Anzac' stirred up special feel- develop in the future plunging us inings, feelings of pride, patriotic feel- to another war. What would World ings, feelings of comradeship, of War Ill be like? That is hard to shared dangers and for many people predict except to say it would be memories of friends and loved ones horrific. Before 1939, it was killed in action. These feelings were predicted that World War 11 would very strong, particularly to people bring widespread use of poison gas. who lived through 路 two horrifying I was a schoolboy in England 路and world wars in which few New the first thing I recall after hearing Zealand families were not affected. war being declared was being issued Today as younger generations with a gas-mask. This I carried in a grow up, something special about little cardboard box with a shoulder Anzac is fading because it is dif- strap and whereas you now have ficult to make youngsters such as earthquake or fire drill, we had gasyou understand what Anzac spirit mask drill. But gas was not used in that war. really meant. It was also predicted that for That spirit was born in the sharing of gravest danger on the beaches every ton of bombs dropped there at Gallipoli; was fostered in the would be seventy-two civilian trenches of Northern France, the casualities but that didn't work out deserts of North Africa, during the either. War was very real to civilians withdrawals from Greece and Crete, in English cities. In London for exand was rekindled to some extent in ample, they had seventy-six consecutive nights of bombing - that is Korea and Vietnam. eleven weeks night after night except If we didn't experience these when the weather was too bad for events and places, or live during flying. On average two hundred these times, how should we observe tons were dropped each night which Anzac Day or should we cut it out at the predicted rate would have killaltogether? ed fourteen thousand. In fact the To ex-servicemen or women it is casualities were three hundred, four reunion time with old mates, a hundred, five hundred a raid. Bad chance to recall people and places, enough, of course. Imagine half of not gruesome details, not necessari- you killed tonight and the rest ly deeds of valour, but little amusing tomorrow night. These are just exthings and good times shared amples showing it is very difficult to together. It is a time to remember say what a future war would be like. comrades who were killed or were How was I affected by World maimed or whose minds were per- War 11? Well, I was third-form age manently scarred in a battle they in 1939 living in a country area in themselves survived. England. When the air-raid warnFor others who were not ser- ings sounded and we heard bombers vicemen or women, it is a time to approaching, my family moved into remember fathers, sons, brothers, a tiny space underneath the stairs. I sisters, friends who died overseas. have to admit that I was scared .
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THREE OLD BOYS IN THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST
However when I turned fifteen I was old enough to enrol as a messenger boy in the Air Raid Precautions; today we would call it Civil Defence. When the siren sounded, I put on my tin-hat and biked off to the A.R.P. Post. It's amazing how much safer I felt under that tin-hat. When I was seventeen years old, the age of many of the senior boys, I joined the Merchant Navy who until 1942 had probably the highest casualty rate of any branch of war service. In 1941 in the North Atlantic, 1141 ships were sunk. In 1942 P.Q. 17, an Arctic convoy of thirtysix ships, sailed from Britain to try to carry much-needed supplies to Russia . Only thirteen of those thirty-six cargo ships got through. Eighty-seven planes were delivered; 210 lost. 164 tanks were landed at Murmansk; 430 lost. In the Mediterranean in early 1942 we were in danger of losing the use of the island of Malta. They were so desperate for food and supplies that it was decided to send two convoys at the same time; one from the eastern end and one from the western end of the Mediterranean Sea. Operation Harpoon consisting of five freighters and a tanker escorted by thirty-seven warships including a battleship and aircraft carriers sailed from Gibraltar . The attacks they suffered were so strong that even with such a powerful escort, only two freighters reached Malta. Operation Vigorous started from Port Said but they reached such a battering that the survivors turned back and no ships reached Malta. So being a merchant seaman was a fairly hazardous occupation in 1942. With all this in mind, may I suggest that at Anzac time we all should think of a wide variety of people. Recall, of course, the origins of Anzac at Gallipoli . Remember the Mr Allisons of the army and the Mr Abrahams of the air force, for although I have tried to show World War 11 as affecting many civilians, it was without doubt, the armed services who bore the heaviest toll. Let us also remember the 60,500 British people killed in air-raids, specific groups such as 793 firemen killed doing their duty during those raids, doctors and nurses in all theatres of war, 30,000 Merchant Seamen and Fishermen who were killed, drowned or starved to death on life-rafts, the six million Jews who were exterminated and many others, in all wars since Anzac.
In June three of our Old Boys received honours - they were Mr D.V. Sutherland, Mr C.W. Green and All Black Captain, Mr Graham Mourie . Mr Sutherland was made Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the City of New Plymouth. He retired as Mayor in 1980 after twelve years in office. He had also served a three year term as city councillor. Mr C.W . Green was appointed officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to the Taranaki Harbours Board, farming and the community. It was with regret that we learned of his death later in June. Mr Graham Mourie was made a member of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to rugby . He captained the second All Black team against Agentina in 1976, played two home tests against the Lions in 1977 and was named captain of the side to tour France later in the year. He was not available for the Australian tour of 1980 and did not play against the Springboks this year but is now leading the All Blacks for his second tour of Fraflce .
CANON JOHN OSMOS On the lOth of June at a special afternoon assembly the school was addressed by Canon John Osmos, a New Zealander who has spent seventeen years working with the poor, migrants, in Lesotho and South Africa. He contrasted life in our country with that in South Africa, representing the two countries by ten boys on stage . All ten representing New Zealand had the chance of a good education, a say in the governing of the country, and all had a fair chance to get work when they left school. In South Africa only two of the ten had good prospects. His address was primarily factual. His visual depicting of the state of affairs in South Africa brought home to both staff and pupils the complex problems facing South Africa and New Zealand in the Springbok tour.
Mr Tony Saunders
FORUM The visit of Canon Osmos had an interesting sequel. The following Friday, the 18th June, the assembly was addressed by Mr Tony Saunders, a fourth generation white South African . Mr Saunders, a lay minister at St. Andrew's Church, New Plymouth, spoke about the complexities of the South African situation, with particular reference to education. Then, at lunchtime, Mr Saunders returned for a forum meeting in Room路 25. Questions ranged from the reasons behind apartheid, to the South African government's homelands policy. Those pupils and staff listening showed thorough interest in the proceedings. The forum was chaired by Mrs Haskell. It was unfortunate that due to lack of time Mr Saunders was unable to answer all of the questions that the audience wished to put to him, but the forum was nevertheless very interesting, and was enjoyed by all who attended.
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CADETS
OUT-DOOR EDUCATION
Cadet training in 1981 took much the same pattern as for the last few years. Barrack's Week was held in the week March 2-6 and the fourth formers willreceive a further four days of training from November 30 to December 3. Training was of a high standard and it is significant that many boys volunteered for Junior and Senior N.C.O. promotional courses - far more than could be accepted into the courses. This year a record eight students qualified for the Under/Officers' course. They were U/0 R. Baker, G. Keightley, M. Tume, R. Harvey, P . McNairney, S. De Grey, A. Boon and C. Candy. During the May holidays the following passed the Senior N.C.O.'s course. Sgts E. Kettle, R. Gedye, K. Mason, A. Boon, S. Butler, B. Keightley, P. McNairney, R. Baker, R. Harvey, S. Ross, J. Mason, S. Schou, M. Tume, J . Matheson. These boys qualified the Junior N.C.O. course - Cpls T. Crossman, J. Gray, T. Moyes, P . Broadbridge, B. O'Dowda, G. Sampson, I. Wallace, R. Burns, C. Wilson, M. Wilson, G. Baker, P. Shearer, B. Goodin, M. Gleeson. The Riddiford Cup The Battalion once again won this handsome trophy which is awarded to the most efficient Cadet Unit within the Central Military Districts. The Cup was presented to the Battalion by the Mayor of New Plymouth, Mr David Lean, who not so many years ago had himself held rank in the Battalion. The Sole Cup For the best cadet. This year awarded to Under Officer, Crispin Kerrison.
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Battalion Parade
The Battalion Parade This year's parade had a number. of features of interest. I. The parade was reviewed by the recently appointed Mayor and Old Boy of the school, Mr David Lean. 2. The H.M.N.Z.S . Taranaki was in port at the time. Protocol has the ship providing as escort for the Mayor at offical functions. The Captain of H.M.N .Z.S. Taranaki detailed Old Boys Lieutenant Commander John Clark, and Lieutenants Laurence Milton and John Parr to escort the Mayor to the parade. 3. The Riddi ford Cup was presented. 4. Captain D.J. Mossop was presented with the Cadet Forces medal which is awarded to officers who have given twelve years of meritorious service to the Cadet Forces.
His Worship the Mayor speaks to John Edwards
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Headquarters Lieutenant Colonel M.C. Carroll was the Commanding Officer and Lieutenant M.E. Dobson his Adjutant. W.O. LP. Phillips was the R.S .M. "A Company". Officer Commanding Captain D. J. Mossop, C.S.M. J. Bone. 1 PI, Lt Wrigley, 2 PI. 2/Lt G. Bell, 3 PI, Mr P . Hill, 4 PI, Mr B. Bayly, 5 PI , Mr P. D'ath, 6 PI, P/0 Rea. B. Company Officer Commanding Major R.E . Brine, C.S.M. R. Thompson. 1 PI Lt. M. Carter, Cpls, S. Ross, R. Harris. 2 PI Mr G. Clarke, Cpls, R. Baker, B. O'Dowda, S. McKoy. 3 PI U/0 B. Wilson, Cpls, P. McNairney, S. Butler. 4 PI U/0 C. Kerrison, Cpls, J. Williams, D. Leatherby. 5 PI U/ 0 S. Read, Cpl B. Valentine. C. Company Officer Commanding Lt G. L. Clareburt. C.S.M . WO. II C. Boon. 1 PI 2/ Lt M.G. Watts, Cpls M. Tume, R. Shearer, G. Bayly. 2 PI Lt D.G. Moore, Cpls P. Robertson, R. Gedye, J. Mason. 3 PI Mr M. Rose, Cpls P . McNairney, S. Butler. 4 PI (The Band) P.O. D.R . Boyd, Cpls D. Goodare, S. De Grey . D. Company Officer Commanding, Major H.P . Webster. C.S.M. W.O. II M. Franks. 1 PI 2 Lt G.C. Giddy, Cpls S. Schou, R. Harvey. 2 PI U/ 0 C. Morris, Cpls A . Boon, E. Kettle . 3 PI U/0 S. Tanner, Cpls G. Matherson, V. Borok .
THE THIRD FORM form of night exercise until 10 p.m. The exception was Wednesday when EVERETT ROAD CAMP The camp is sited eight kilometres members of staff took his or her inland from lnglewood, beside the group out for the day. Mr Bennett Manganui River and Everett Park and Mrs Barnes bussed to Reserve. The facilities are first class Pukerangiora Bluff and walked in some ways too comfortable, with back; Miss Lyon and Mr Taberner accommodation for seventy per- visited the glass works in lnglewood sons, an excellent kitchen and a and walked back; Mr Wilson and Mr Abraham did more extensive hall/ gymnasium. studies; and Mr Cooper and river Activities conducted on a more formal basis included orienteering Mr Carnaham - orienteering and (Mr Carahan), pottery (Mr river crossings. The camp was not without its proTaberner), bush studies (Mrs but overall the majority of blems, Barnes), topography and geology (Mr Bennett), map work and Maori boys enjoyed their time at the camp. history (Mr Abraham), river studies And you were well fed, Oliver! As camp organiser I would like to (Mr Wilson), "English in the wild" (Miss Lyon), and initiative tests (Mr thank: those members of staff menCooper). Less formal activities in- tioned above for their assistance; cluded swimming, sports, eeling, Mesdames Perry, Bilbe, Burbidge glow worming, singing (Mr Boyd and Gillies for helping with the evening meal; Miss Jo Curd for her and family) and night exercises. Generally the day began at 7 a.m. assistance in preparing the menu with a run, breakfast at 8, formal and advising on food quantities; lessons from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m., Jims Foodtown for the special efsports at 3 p.m. and swimming until fort Jim and his staff made; and the 4.30 p.m. Following the evening Everett Road Christian Camp Commeal at 6 p.m., fun activities were mittee for making such an excellent organised in the hall and then some facility available to schools. R. Cooper
MANGOREI CAMP Early morning runs followed by a cold shower or dip in the swimming pool were the order of the day at a successful camp for twenty-four third formers held during Outdoor Education Week at Mangorei Christian Camp site. The very full programme included daily tramps on the Pouakai Ranges, identification of native plants, meteorology, bushcraft, map and compass, practical maths, scale and site drawing, and use of microscopes. All duties were group-assigned and full diaries were kept, but the boys still found some free time to enjoy the table tennis, swimming pool, trampoline, pool table or flying fox. The only disappointment was the low mist throughout the all-day tramp to the top of the Pouakai Ranges.
"The Taranakian" acknowledges with gratitude sponsorship from Taranaki Newspapers Limited 15
During the 1980/81 season, the school had seven teams entered in local Saturday competitions. This was an increase of one on the previous year, the extra team being in the Fourth Grade. The teams and grades were: First XI - Senior Grade, Second Division. School Gold - Secondary Schools Grade. School Black - Secondary Schools Grade. Cavaliers - Fourth Grade. Centurions - Fourth Grade. Wanderers- Fifth Grade. Nomads - F1fth Grade. Mr M. Tuffery coached the First XI and continued to play for them in club matches until the end of January when he resigned from the
team was coached by Mr Bert Robson who has given such outstanding service to the school in both cricket and soccer for many years. In the Fifth Grade the two third form teams, Wanderers and Nomads have been coached by Mr Brine and Mr B. Bayly respectively. Once again the boys are indebted to a large number of parents and friends of the school who assisted with coaching, transporting, catering, billeting, umpiring, managing and instructing. In particular we would like to thank Messrs Peter Lewington, Alistair Jordan, Ross Crowe, 0 . Balsam, B. O'Dowda, R.H. Brown, J. Mclntyre, B. Irvine, Mr and Mrs K . Robertson and the groundstaff. Some noteworthy events during the year were a pair of centuries to both Stephen Robertson and Andrew Brown, another old boy in Gary Robertson representing New Zealand at cricket, the top ground being reconstructed and winning the Fourth and Fifth Grade competitions. We are looking forward to our Centennial Year with confidence knowing that we have many talented and promising players who will make full use of our upgraded facilities. The concrete pitch and synthetic cover is proving 路to be a great asset but our one concern is still a supply of suitable clay for the preparation of turf pitches for match
1st CRICKET XI Back Row: T. l rvine, D. Laurenson, I. Cox, J. Jrvine, S. O'Dowda, W. Hall Front Row: B. Johnston, S. Hill, S. R obertson (Cap /), A. Brown (Vice-Cap/), S. Urbahn
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REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS Central Districts Secondary Schools Team: S.P. Robertson. North Taranaki: S.P. Robertson . Taranaki Junior Secondary: S. Urbahn, B. Johnston, G. Hall, M . Cox, P. Armstrong, A. Boon. Western District: S. Urbahn, A. Boon, B. Johnston, P. Armstrong.
CLUB MATCHES NPBHS 82 and 207 (Brown 102, Robertson 59) v New Plymouth B 151 for 3 and 93 for 6. NPBHS 209 (Robertson 76, Moffat 53) and 47 for 4 v Huatoki 140 for 5. NPBHS 153 (Moffat 57 no) and 119 for 6 v Merrilands 174 for 7 and 56 for 5. NPBHS 170 for 7 (Brown 108 no) and 131 v Vogeltown B 176 for 8 (Balsam 5 for 24) and 129 for 8 (Cox 5 for 44). NPBHS 171 (Tuffery 76) and 117 for 4 v New Plymouth B 210 for 6 and 77 (O'Dowda 5 for 13). NPBHS 54 and 124 (Balsam 50) v Ratapiko 113 and 66 for 2. NPBHS 128 for 7 (Robertson 52) and 205 for 5 (Laurenson 52) v Merrilands 183 for 7 (O'Dowda 4 for 24) and 155 for 6 (Hill 3 for 17). NPBHS 162 for 6 (Robertson 74) and 199 for 3 (Robertson 127 no) v Vogeltown 180 for 6 and 157 for 5.
SCHOOL GOLD
COLLEGE SEASON N.P.B.H.S. V HAMILTON BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL The First XI went to Hamilton with an untried team of promising young cricketers. School won the toss and sent Hamilton in to bat. With a very fast outfield runs came quickly, but school picked up wickets consistently and with the talented top order batsman out, the school bowlers soon polished off the tail enders to have Hamilton all our for 152 by 1.50 pm . Ian Cox bowled particularly well finishing with 4 for 31. School began its innings at 2 pm and scored at a brisk rate throughout the remainder of the day to be 10 runs ahead by stumps. Robertson (71) and Laurenson (44) led the assault and were ably assisted by J . Irvine (30) and B. Johnston (24). Next morning school gathered some quick runs with the declaration coming at 211, giving a lead of 59 runs. School found the Hamilton batsmen a different proposition in the second innings with Strawbridge foiling the school bowlers with a well compiled 85. Hamilton were not prepared to make a declaration and keep the game alive , so the match ended in a draw. Despite the lack of a result the First XI gained much credit from this match having outplayed Hamilton convincingly on the fir st innings.
N.P.B.H.S. V WANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL In the final College game of the season school outplayed Wanganui but due to the excellent conditions at Collegiate a win could not be gained in the time available. School won the toss and elected to bat on a fine pitch with a lightning fast outfield. Robertson and Brown put on 99 for the first wicket with Brown being dismissed for a patient 29 just prior to lunch. Robertson continued to dominate after lunch and went on to reach his first college century. After reaching his century he gave a tremendous display of controlled hitting, including 22 runs off one over. He was eventually out for 143, an innings that will long be remembered by those who saw it. O'Dowda (28) and T. lrvine (26) continued the attack and enabled Robertson to declare the innings closed at 275 for 6 wickets. The Wanganui batsmen also found conditions to their liking and reached 55 without loss by stumps. They continued to bat soundly but slowly on the second day and with the tail enders also scoring well were finally dismissed for 260. The highlight of the second day was undoubtedly the marathon bowling effort of Ian Cox who bowled 43.3 ove~;s and took 7 wickets for 105 runs. With no possibility of a result school batted out the remaining time and so the match ended in a draw .
Back Row: P. Darney, H. Fairey, B. Feaver 2nd Row: P. Hamilton, A. Pepper, S. Li!ley, C. Boon, P. Leach, B. Stephenson Front Row: G. Dunnett, J. Pembroke, P. Philips (Cap/), M. Cox, A . Web b 17
N.P.B.H.S. V WELLINGTON COLLEGE In this game played at Pukekura Park, school faced an experienced College XI containing Tim Ritchie, a N.Z. Secondary Schools Rep . and a .number of Wellington Secondary Schools"' Reps. School won the toss and elected to bat. The opening pair of Robertson and Brown began well against a good Wellington attack. Putting on 44 for the first wicket, unfortunately both were out in quick succession. After a nervous beginning Laurenson batted extremely well for 40 and was ably assisted by T. Irvine (25) and S. Urbahn (20). This enabled school to reach a respectable score of 166. Wellington reached 146 for 5 by stumps with Ritchie compiling a fine 66 in even time. Hill and Cox bowled well for school. On the second day persistent rain prevented any further play. The feature of the game was the fine showing of our younger players against a very talented Wellington team.
SCHOOL GOLD 1981
WANDERERS 1981
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School Black Back Row: P. Fleming, N. Reeve, S. Brine Middle Row: G. Hall, N. Deighton, D. Bradley, D. Cross Front Row: P. Armstrong, A. Boon, P. Kaitoa (Cap!}, A . Phi/lips, G. Shearer
Team: P. Phillips (Capt.), P. Leach, M. Cox, B. Stevenson, P. Darney, A. Pepper, B. Feaver, J . Pembroke, S. Lilley, G . Dunnett, H. Fairey. Matches: Gold 91 for 8 (M. Cox 28, Pembroke 15 n.o.) and 118 for 9 (Leach 51, Stevenson 27 n.o.) drew with Spotswood College 122 for 7 (Fairey 4 - 16). Gold 129 for 6 (Darney 80 n.o., Leach 26) and 33 lost to Francis Douglas College 132 (Darney 6 45) and 31 for 3.
SCHOOL BLACK 1981 Team: P. Kaitoa (Capt.), D. Cross, G. Shearer, G. Hall, D. Bradley, D . Putt, S. Brine, A. Phillips, P . Fleming, N. Deighton, A. Boon, N. Reeve . Matches: Francis Douglas College 129 for 5 (Kaitoa 4 - 37) and 11 for 1 defeated Black 57 (Deighton 14 n.o.) and 36. Black 92 for 5 (Armstrong 35, Kaitoa 30) and 139 for 3 (Armstrong 55 n.o., Hall 42 n.o.) drew with Spotswood College 124 for 7 (Hall 3 - 28, Armstrong 2 - 24). In a one day end of the season fixture N.P.B.H.S. Black 119 (Johnson 35, Cross 17, Bradley 12) defeated N.P.B.H.S. Gold 50 (Cox 12, Darney 11, Pepper 11, O'Dowda 10, Fleming 3 for 0).
Competition Winners Team: D. Burbidge, K. Brine, T. Parsons, G. McEwan (Capt.), H. Kenworthy, R . Stening, A. Moore, S. Tahere, G. Lee, G . Dodd, J. Bellringer, D . Butler, R. Lennox, D . Joyce, N . Lilly. Matches: N.P.B.H.S. Nomads 68 (Spedding 30) defeated N.P .B.H .S . Wanderers 34 (Parsons 11). Wanderers 73 (McEwan 14, Parsons 11, Brine 10) defeated Francis Douglas College 45 (McEwan 2 3, Tahere 2 - 7). Wanderers 103 (Stening 22, Dodd 19 no) defeated Spotswood 24 (Butler 3 - 3, Dodd 2 - 2 Burbidge 2 - 1, McEwan 2 - 1 Nomads 54 (Boon 31, McEwan 3 WANDERERS - 1~, Dodd 2 - 6, Burbidge 2-5, Stemng 2 - 9) lost to Wanderers 83 REP. CRICKET TEAM v CENTURIONS for 6 (McEwan 35, Parsons 12, OPUNAKE 1981 Team (Competition Winners) Tahere 15, Kenworthy 10). T. Cross man, M. Roberts, A. Jury, R. Harvey (capt.), R. Wanderers 77 (Tahere 33) This was a dose-fought game won Morton, G. Mehrtens, W. Scott, L. Porteous, T. Francis, R. defeated Spotswood 50 (Stening 2 by Boys' High on the first innings. Harris, K. McKoy, C . Boulter, 0. Murphy. Spotswood78 (Harvey 3-12, McKoy 3-13 lost to Centurions - 6, Parsons 2 - 14). Philip Armstrong opened the bat- 80 (Mehrtens 10). F.D.C. 50 (J ury 4-5, Harris 2-7) lost to Centurions 76 ting with a hard fought 39, while (Harvey 14, Mehrtens 13) . Peter Leach was the only other in Centur ions 123 (Roberts 52 retired, Harvey 15, Scott 16 n .o.) defeated Inglewood 94. double figures with 12. With 77 the Waitara H.S. 27 (Harris 7- 10) lost to Centuriom. 54 target to beat, the pressure was on (Crossman 11 , Scott 10 n.o.) . HOUSE CRICKET an end of season match Centurions 82 defeated Boys' High but with some excellent InN.P.B.H.S. Wanderers 57 for 6 wkts . ELIMINATION ROUND: Blue captaining by Philip Armstrong and defeated Green. Maroon defeated a fine spell of bowling by Russell White. CAVALIERS Dempster taking 7 wickets for 12 ". 1981 Team (Second in Competition) FINAL (30 overs). runs, Boys' High was able to dismiss D. Sharman , R. Dempster, D. McCallum, P. Shearer, A. Blue 85 for 7 (A. Brown 18, D. Opunake for 51 runs. The main Vincent, B. O'Dowda, C. Wilson, G . Bailey, K. Dohig, T. Moyes, B. Snellgrove. Brinsley 15, I. Cox 11 , G. Dun net feature was the high standard of Matches: 14, Moffat 3 - 9, O'Dowda 2- 9) Cavaliers 101-4 (Hall 46, Cross 30 no) defeated F.D.C. $0 lost to Maroon 89 for 9 (S. Robert- fielding by both sides. We look for- (Hall 3-9, Sharman 3-4, Fairey 2-6, Brine 2-12) . son 26, N . Reeve 16, S. O'Dowda 15 ward to seeing Opunake at Boys' Spotswood 71-5 (Bailey 2-1, Brine 2-12) drew with Cavaliers. Cavaliers 122-8 (Hamilton 47, C ross 22, Hali 21, Titcombe High next year . no). 16, Brine 13) defeated Stratford 58 (Fairey 4-6, Roberts 2-{i). Cavaliers 72-7 (Fairey 22 n.o., Hamilton 17 n.o., Brine 11) Thanks also must go to Mrs INTER FORM defeated Inglewood 58 (Brine 3-9) . Dempster and Mr Roberts who Third Form v Fourth Form Cavaliers 55 (Cross 10) defeated Waltara H.S. 22 (Bradley 7-3). Form 3 69 (P. Armstrong 17, A. helped with the transport. Cavali ers 72 (Dempster 28, Snellgrove 10) lost to Ingle,.ood The team was: P. Armstrong 117-5 (O'Dowda 2-13). Jury 17, D. Sharman 3- 14, S. Ur102 (O'Dowda 3-12, Dempster 2-14) defeated bahn 2- 4) lost to Form 4 114 for 6 (Capt.), P. Leach, B. Spedding, R. Spotswood Cavaliers 72 (Dempster 25). wkts (Urbahn 57, Hall 14, Cox 14 Dempster, T. Parsons, M. Roberts, Cavaliers 115 (Wilson 26 n.o ., Sharman 23, Vincent 16) defeated F.D.C. 114. n.o., Wilson 2 - 4, Roberts 2 G. Mehrtens, G. McEwan, A. Jury, Cavaliers 114-6 (Sharman 26 n.o., Wilson 25, Snellgrove 18, 10). O'Dowda 17) defeated Inglewood 89 (Dempster 3-19, Bailey C. Wilson, G . Dodd. 3-12).
THIRD FORM CRICKET NOMADS
Centurions
A creditable second in the competition by a good all round team. The team actually led the competition after the first round, but unfortunately lost its scoring ability against the Wanderers to come out second. The team was well captained by B. Spedding who batted consistently throughout the season and gained selection into the Third and Fourth Form team. Cavaliers
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ATHLETICS
The senior title at the New Plymouth Boys' High School a~足 nual athletics sports was shared th1s year between A. Brown and B. Feaver with 20 points, with M. Day only a point behind third. The intermediate title went to K. Le. Bas and the junior to A. Kelly. Results were: Senior: Javelin, B. Feaver 46.15m 1, A. Louano 43.19m 2, D. Senior 37.80m 3; shot put, P. Imo 10:16.4m 1, T. Kupa 10:08.1m 2, L. Powell 9:69.4m 3; long jump, S. Schwalger 5.28m 1, A. Brown 5.16m 2, B. Feaver 5.13m 3; triple jump, B. Feaver 11.90m 1, K. Faulalo 11.67m 2, P. lmo 11.26m 3; discus, B. Feaver 28.48m 1, L. Powell 27 .90m 2, B. Matalavea 23.81m 3; high jump, J. Newson 1.55m 1, J. Goodare 1.55m 2, A. Brown 1.50m 3; hammer throw (open), G. Barrack 29.97m 1, B. Shaw 25.25m 2, S. Schwalger 20.58m 3; pole vault, (open), B. Matalavea 2.42m 1, D. Detenamo 2.42m 2, P . lmo 2.42m 3. Senior: 100 metres, A. Brown 12.25s 1, G. Pimn 12.5s 2, W. Clement 12.6s 3; llOm hurdles, P. Bryant 10.09s 1, I. Cox 19.5s 2, J . Bone 20.2s 3; 200 metres, A. Hooper 25.7s 1, T. Stevenson 25.8s 2, J. Bone 25.8s 3; 400 metres, A. Brown 57.25 1, A. Riddick 57.30 2, R. Ferguson 59.3 3; 800 metres, S. Barlow 2:12.07 1, A. Riddick 2:13 2, G. Shearer 2:15 3; 1600m walk (open), M. Day 7:27.8 (record) 1, M. Taylor 8:13.9 2, A. Graystone 8:50 3; 1500 metres, A. Graystone 4:27.92 1, T. Maxwell 4:37 2, M. Day 4:40 3; 3000 metres, G. Shearer 9:55.6 1, M. Day 10:04.3 2, T. Maxwell 10:31.5 3; 5000 metres (open), G. Shearer 17:14.7 1, M. Da; 17:40.3 2, P. Kane 17:48.7 3.
Intermediate: Javelin, B. Boniface 35.95m 1, R. Thompson 34.71m 2, K. Bland 33.59m 3; shot put, G. Barrack 12.28m (record) 1, B. Boniface 10.99m 2, C. Wood 10.57m 3; long jump, K. Le Bas 5.36m 1, R. Thompson 5.30m 2, L. Huizer 4.72m 3; triple jump, K. Le Bas 11.78m 1, R. Thompson 10.70m 2, G. Ngatoa 10.50m 3; discus, G. Barrack 32.10m 1, B. Boniface 31.19m 2, A. Broughton 30.30m 3; high jump, K. Le Bas 1.6m 1, S. Mackey 1.48m 2, M. Ferry 1.44m 3. Intermediate: 100 metres, K. Le Bas 12.39s 1, L. Mac Vey 13.00s 2, H. Maxwell13.10s 3; lOOm hurdles, D. Elgar 18.00s 1, S. Hall 19.02s 2, T. Moyes 18.9s 3; 200 metres, K. Le Bas 25 .84s 1, R. Thompson 26.00s 2, L. Mac Vey 26.10s 3; 400 metres L. Mac Vey 59.50s 1, D. Elgar 60.04s 2, P. Armstrong 60.05s 3; 800 metres, A. Bayly 2:16.87s 1, D. Chilcott 2:18.40s 2, P . McNairney 2:20.80s 3; 1500m walk, S. Scott 8:49.9s 1, A. Vincent 8:54.6s 2, N. Deighton 8:56.0s 3; 1500 metres, J. Matheson 4:47.67s 1, D. Chilcott 4:49.3s 2, P. Kane 4:51.2s 3; 3000 metres, J. Matheson 10:4.29s 1, H. Maxwell 10:16.1s 2, P. McNairney 10:23.8s 3. Junior: Javelin, G. McEwen 41.17m (record) 1, C. Mead 35.87m 2, G. Dodd 34.73m 3; shot put, G. McEwen 9.79m 1, A . Doorbar 9.39m 2, C. Mead 9.32m 3; long jump, A. Kelly 4.57m 1, S. Stephenson 4.42m 2, S. Butler 4.38m 3; tri-
ple jump, A. Kelly 9.28m 1, S. Davenport 9.13m 2, P. Porritt 8.89m 3; discus, C. Mead 29.62m 1, G. McEwen 28 .94m 2, A. Fawcett 28.45m 3; high jump, A. Winch 1.40m (equals school record) 1, P. Dickson 1.36m 2, A. Kelly 1.36m 3. Junior: 100 metres, I. Porritt 13.16s 1, A. Kelly 13.3s 2, D. Butler 14.2s 3; lOOm hurdles, I. Porritt 16.99s 1, S. Tahere 18.90s 2, D. Rice 19.30s 3; 200 metres, I. Porritt 27 .22s 1, A. Door bar 32.33s 2, A. Kelly 33.5s 3; 400 metres, M. Trott 65.54 1, B. Hall 65.9 2, S. Davenport 66.2 3; 800 metres, P. MacKenzie 2. 29 1, D. Larsen 2:31.6 2, B. Hall2:31.6 3; 1500 metres, N. Lilley 9:15.9 1, R. Lennox 9:33.4 2, S. Sheehy 9:33.4 3; 1500 metres, D. Watson 4:55.3 (record) 1, K. Christoffersen 4:55.9 2, P. Oliver 5:08 .5 3. Dayboys v boarders' relay 8 x 100 metres, Boarders 1:34.50 1, Dayboys 1:39.80 2. House relays: 4 x 100 metres: Junior, Syme 57.41 1, Donnelly 57.5 2, Barak 59.0 3, Hatherly 59.0 4; intermediate, Barak 51.78 1, Hatherly 52.5 2, Donnelly 53.0 3, Syme 55.4 4; senior, Donnelly 49.55 1, Syme 50.5 2, Hatherly 51.5 3, Barak 51.6 4. Champions: Junior A. Kelly 29 points, I. Porritt 25, G. McEwen 17. Intermediate, K. Le Bas 30, R. Thompson 23, G. Barrack 20. Senior A. Brown and B. Feaver 21 points, M. Day 20.
JUNIORS Standing L to R: Kelly, Porritt, Christoffensen, D. Lilley Sitting L to R: C. Mead, M. Troll, G. McEwen
K. Le Bas on the way to winning the Intermediate High Jump
M. Day on the way to creating a record in the 1600M Walk
SENIORS Standing L to R: Asusage, B. Matalavea, T. Kupa, M. Day, M. Taylor, R. Tucker Sitting L toR: D. Detenemo, K. Faulalq, P. Imo, A. Brown, S. Schwalger
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INTERMEDIATES Standing L to R: J. Matheson, L. Me Vey, D. Chilcott, G. Barrack, C. Todd, D. Felgar Sitting L toR: P. Armstrong, A. Bayley, S. Scott, K. Le Bas, P. Kane
P. Imo -
Javelin contestant
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SWIMMING The School swimming sports were held in fine weather . Preliminary events were held by each house so that the whole programme on Sports Day consisted of championship finals. House points were allocated on a 5 for 1st place, 3 for 2nd place, and I for 3rd place basis. The final House points were: Barak 147 Syme 107 Donnelly 97 Hatherly 90 A. Court and B. Reuben were first equal in the Junior Championship, D. Merritt was Intermediate Champion with A. Rothwell runner up , while M. Grey was Senior Champion and P. Kahukare runner up . Junior Results 33 V3 yds Freestyle: J. Stephenson 1; D. Jensen 2; M . Kahukare J . Dodd 3. (20s) 33 V3 yds Breaststroke: K. Hyde 1; S. Davenport 2; B. Reuben 3. (26 .7s) 33 V3 yds Backstroke: B. Rueben 1; A. Court 2; S. Davenport 3. (23 .6s) 33 V3 yds Butterfly: T. Varga 1; M. Standing 2; M. Kahukare 3. (25.5s) 100 yds Freestyl~ D. Larsen 1; A. Court 2; D. Meuli, P. McLouzie 3. (4 .11.9) Freestyle Relay: Donnelly 1; Hatherly 2; Barak 3.
Breaststroke Relay: Barak I; Syme 2; Donnelly 3. Backstroke Relay: Syme 1; Hatherly 2; Donnelly 3. Intermediate Results 33 V3 yds Freestyle: D. Merritt 1; C. Candy 2; T. Bell 3. (18s) 662/ 3 yds Breaststroke: D . Grey I; A. Rothwell 2; B. Hepworth 3. (54.1s) 662/ 3 yds Backstroke: A. Rothwell I; L. McVey 2; A. Bayly 3. (50.7s) 33 V3 yds Butterfly: J . Lyall 1; G . Sanger 2; P . Cayzer 3. (22.~s) 100 yds Freestyle: D. Merntt 1; A . Van't Hof 2; J . Lyall 3. (1.55) Freestyle Relay: Donnelly 1; Syme 2; Hatherly 3. Breaststroke Relay: Hatherly 1; Barak 2; Donnelly 3. Backstroke Relay: Donnelly 1; Syme 2; Hatherly 3. Senior Results 33 V3 yds Freestyle: M . Grey I ; M. Lockhart 2; C . Morris 3. (16 .5) 662/3 Breaststroke: P. Kahukare 1; P. Rothwell 2; M . Mac 3. (46 .5) 662/ 3 yds Backstroke: M. Grey I; C . Morris 2; C. Boon 3. (43.2) 33 V3 yds Butterfly: M . Curey I; P. Kahukare 2; M. Lockhart 3. (17 .1) 100 yds Freestyle: P. Kahukare I; M. Lockhart 2; D. Mac 3. (58 .3) Freestyle Relay: Barak 1; Syme 2; Hatherly 3. Breaststroke Relay: Barak I ; Syme 2; Donnelly 3. Backstroke Relay: Barak 1; Syme 2; Donnelly 3. 'A' House Relay: Barak 1; Donnelly 2; Syme 3.
SWIMMING REPRESENTATIVES . B. R euben, P. Kahukare, M. L ockhart, D. Mem tl A. Court, T. Webb, M. Grey, J. Ly a/1, D. Meu/1
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SURFING CHAMPIO NSHIPS The fact that there were three third formers in a final of six surfers in this years' school championships shows that the school has a promising future as far as surfing goes. The conditions were slightly to their advantage though, with Back Beach providing an inconsistent 1-2ft swell held up by a light offshore breeze. The heats got underway at high tide with everyone trying hard to make the best out of the short rides available. Early standouts were the Amor brothers, Pete and Frank, with Pete going for broke in his usual radical manner. As the tide went out the rides became longer and the surfing improved accordingly. The semi-finals got underway with an excellent nose ride from B. Street on the best wave of the contest. The little guys came on strongly, especially B. Boon and P. Amor. The final went out around 11 am. Special thanks must go to Mr Turner, without whom there would be no surfing contest and to Wayne Arthur and Joe Niwa who helped with the judging. Most of the competitors will be back next year and everyone is looking forward to some hooting wai-wais at Fitzroy, touchwood!
1981 TARANAKI INTERSECONDAR Y CHAMPS These were held at Weld Road with a slight cross-shore wind and a 2-3ft swell . The school team wasP. Amor, F . Amor , P . Smith, B. Boon and by default C. Boon. Right from the start it was clear that Boys' High's previous domination of this contest had come to an end . The hot young crew from Waitara blasted everyone out of the water with the result that F . Amor was the only non-Waitara surfer in the final. He surfed well into 4th place against some really radical competition. Two others from school to make it into the semi-finals were P. Amor and C. Boon. It will be a long time before anyone can match those Waitara guys, but we certainly have . h the goods . Results: 1st P. Amor, 2nd P . Sm1t , . d 3rd = F. Amor, B. Boon, 5th B. Results: I st Wa1tara, 2 n Street, 6th J . Montgomery. N.P .B.H .S., 3rd Spotswood .
The Swimming Highlight - Day Boys V Boarders
TABLE TENNIS Table Tennis has been rejuvenated in the school once again after a long period of inactivity. This has come about with the support of the school council in providing several tables in Pridh_am Hall. These tables are under heavy use at all times when classes are not in action, and seem to be used by nearly every boy in the school at s01p e time. Another large group of boys has elected to be coached in table tennis during the utility period. We began with fifty-three but have had to reduce that number considerably for practical reasons. This group has been most enthusiastic and attended very regularly. I would like to thank especially Mr R . Yeates and M.C. Erb, two local representative players who came in and assisted with the coaching this year. Mr Yeates in particular, has been very helpful and the boys have been very ap 路 preciative of his time and effort. Many boys have developed to a marked degree as a result. A simple ladder system has been instituted this year which the boys run themselves and this has been very popular too. Small school tournaments have also been run successfully. Many boys who follow other winter sports are able to take part during lunchtimes and a great deal of enjoyment is had by all . My main hope now is that these boys will continue their interest in table tennis and join local clubs -new blood is badly needed and clubs will welcome them. L. V. Giddy
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INDOOR BASKETBALL General: The basketball season for 1981 will be remembered as one of high participation and very competitive achievements. The school supported seven teams divided into the Junior League and College Grade Divisions. Although our teams failed to come up with a first placing, Boys' High School teams reached the finals in two of the four competitions. At the Junior League level teams are divided into under 14 and under 16 categories. Boys' High fielded three "under 14" teams and one "under 16". The Meatheads, Streakers and Hot Rods made up the younger teams. The Meatheads deserve high praise for their second and their bitterly fought overtime loss to Spotswood in the finals of the competition. Both the Streakers and Hot Rods merit mentioning as they entered the season with very little experience. The Streakers, led by R. Reuben, C. Heatley and D. Hemare finished in fifth place after a very slow start. The Hot Rods achieved little statistical success but showed keen interest and sportsmanship under the captaincy of A. Simpson. In the Under 16 Junior League Division, the boys finished third. The team was captained by Murray Cox and showed promise by winning the regular season points competition. However injury to Jeff Hall and the absence of M. Cox in the finals, cost the Banjos complete success. College Grade: The New Plymouth city competition is divided into two divisions: A and B. Boys' High finished third and fifth in the "B" division and placed second in the A division. In the "B" section the school supported the Bullets and the Giants . The Bullets under Mr Lay's coaching finished third and showed a steady improvement throughout the season. Special credit goes to all members for showing a dedicated and responsible attitude. Bullets are: R. Harris, D. Peters, S. Mackey, R. Boniface, W. Garrett, A. Kenworthy and F. Meachen. The Boys' High Giants also deserve special mention. The team, led particularly well by Antony Clement consisted mainly of senior boarders and included : P. Kerrigan, R. Smith, C. Herbert, C. MacDonald and S. Clement. Tenacity
SKIING
'MEATREADS'
Back Row: D. Goodare, B. Wallwork, J. Goodare, H. Fairey, B. Boniface, Mr Bodensteiner Front Row: P. Titcombe, L. Lawson, P. Kaitoa, T. Sharland, J. Carr
and endurance best describes this team as the boys suffered through seven straight losses only to end up winning their last two and earning a respectable fifth place in the competition . N.P.B.H.S. "A" Team The "A" team consisted of John Goodare, Peter Kaitoa, Lane Lawson, Paul Titcombe, Brent Wallwork, Brett Boniface, Hamish Fairey, David Goodare, John Carr and Todd Sharland. The team started practice as early as March and was dedicated to a season of hard work, discipline and hopeful success. In all these areas, this young team achieved its end. In their college matches the team split, winning by large margins over Hamilton and Wanganui Collegiate while losing 103-48 to Wellington and 73-50 to Wanganui Boys' College. However these two lessons served as strengthening points for the team. At Wellington the boys enjoyed the benefits of a successful sport visit, the opportunity to meet other students from a different environment, the chance to view the nation's capital and exposure to basketball at its best. At Wanganui, the boys played better as they held their own in the second half and lost to a top-ranked team. In Taranaki, the season had three very important games. The team beat Francis Douglas 42-38 at Hawera in gaining first place in the North Island Secondary Schools' Regional Qualifying Tournament.
The game was high-lighted by captain Peter Kaitoa's strong defense and by the fine shooting of John Carr and John Goodare. In the Taranaki Secondary Schools' championships at Opunake again the final pitted Boys' High against Francis Douglas. The game was extremely tense as the team lost decisively to the F.D.C. team in a New Plymouth college grade match the night before. The boys again turned out a great effort, as Brett Boniface and Lane Lawson turned in strong defensive efforts while Hamish Fairey and John Goodare took care of the scoring burden. In the season final for the New Plymouth College Grade championship, Francis Douglas played Boys' High School. Unfortunately the last of these matches between the two schools resulted in Francis Douglas College's lone victory in a final against Boys' High School. However strong performances were recorded by Paul Titcombe, Todd Sharland and David Goodare as the boys rebounded from a twenty-five point half-time deficit to lose only by nine points in the finish . In summary, the boys returned as Taranaki Secondary School Champions and also duplicated last year's second place finish in the college grade. However, this year's team showed more unity, more discipline and a greater determination than previous teams. High praise must go to all members and especially to Peter Kaitoa as captain and floor leader of the team.
A team of enthusiastic Third Form boys took to the courts in the 'B' competition of the Junior League this year. Their enthusiasm was backed up by their ability with all team members showing their skills. Unfortunately the boys were not 'hot' in all their games and so had to struggle to the final. This they did with two very classy performances. The first was a 32-9 win over the top Francis Douglas team and the second was a win over the Knobs 19-14. Unfortunately the final against the Knobs was a very scrapPY affair and after the full time whistle the score was 13-13. The final point and the match went to the Knobs after five extra minutes. Excellent team spirit was the hallmark of this team which consisted of Greg McEwan, Brendon Boon, Arnold Fawcett, Robert Greer, Luke Worth, Andrew Laurenson, Paul McKenzie and Andrew Moore. Coach Mr B. Bayly.
INTER SECONDARY ,-. SCHOOL SKIING
School Skiing Team
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C. Kirk, B. Boon, B. Valentine, K. Quinn
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Cameron Boon competing in Dual Slalom
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Boys' High held its school ski championships in fine weather on East Egmont this year under the supervision of Mr Turner and the professional guidance of Mr P. Quinn. Fool-proof planning provided excellent weather and good snow for the twenty-eight participants. Eighteen boys completed the two runs over the 400m course with excellent times being recorded. Two third formers, Karl Quinn (79.7) and Brendon Boon (80.9), finished first and second respectively, leaving behind the first senior B. Valentine (87 .8). Fourth to finish was C. Kirk (88.7) with the 'hard luck' prize going to C. Boon who was clearly in the lead until the last gate where he and his skis departed. This provided a spectacular display of 'snow-eating'. Cameron was not amused. The day was enjoyed immensely by all with no injuries occurring.
As a result of the high standard it was decided to accept an invitation to attend an interschool championship with a five member team. The team competed at Turoa field on 21st and 22nd of September and comprised of the first four placegetters and C. Boon. The team was accompanied by Mr Turner, Mr Boon and Mr Quinn. Within the school skiing has a strong and enthusiastic following and a good future can be hoped for with many aspiring juniors. The year's events were thoroughly enjoyed, with revenge having to wait until next year. (Most ~oys will be returning.) Special thanks go to the headmaster for his co-operation, Mr Turner for organisation and Mr Quinn for his help with the course and team preparation. Without these people and many others this much looked foward to event would not have been possible. B. Valentine
The school skiing team was one of twenty teams entered in the North Island Secondary school skiing competition at Turoa skifield on September 21st and 22nd. On the first day a Giant Slalom event was held to provide seedings for the Dual Slalom event on day two. Karl Quinn finished 3.95 sec. behind the winner,_ Simon Wirutene. Rotorua Lakes High School and recorded eighth fastest time followed by Cameron Boon fifteenth, Brook Valentine sixteenth, Brendon Boon seventeenth and Chris Kirk twentyfourth. Sixth place overall was gained in the dual slalom. This event was based on a knockout system with two skiers racing side by side through identical courses. Chris Kirk, a quarter finalist and Cameron Boon were the schools' most successful skiers in this event. The school has a young team and the _ji.Wim .school has a considerable depth of skiing talent so it is hoped that the school will be able to field a strong team in future events.
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T.S.S. Cross Country Champs Teams: Junior: G. Kendall (2nd); K. Christoffersen (4th); G. Watson (38); A. Matheson (41); P. Olliver (43 and only 2 minutes behind the winner) . Intermediate: J. Matheson (3rd); P. Kane (4); G. Hills (11); D. Dravitski (16); A. Kenworthy (17); P. Repworth (22); W. Hosking (37 and on-
TRAMPING CLUB Membership of the Tramping Club has, unfortunately, continued to remain low in number. However, those boys who make the effort to become involved gain both enjoyment and experience from the organised activities. This year relatively few tramps have taken place on Mt. Egmont. Instead the Club has moved farther afield and explored both the Whitecliffs and Mateamateaonga Walkways. Although Whitecliffs provides the observer with a variety of tramping conditions and views it remains unchallenging. The Mateamateaonga Walkway is however, an ideal area to gain o; further tramping experience. During the third week of the August School holidays, a small group under the leadership of Geof Nightingale and David Goodare completed a double traverse of the Mateamateaonga Ranges, spending a most comfortable five nights in well appointed Walkway huts. Conditions for tramping were excellent even though some snow was seen at relatively low levels. The weather remained fine throughout the days while rain fell during most nights. Tracks through the ranges vary fr?m narrow twisting gutters to Wide papa benches, which earlier formed the basis of a road linking Stratford to the now deserted township of Ramanui on the banks of the Wanganui River. This wilderness area abounds with a great variety of birdlife and members of the group were fortunate enough to see parakeets, ~orth Island robins and large wood pigeons within this region. As pleasant as the six days tramping were, the Club experiencing no real difficulties, it is essential that those pe_ople wishing to take advantage of this ~alkway realise that this region consists of very broken and heavily forested country which should not be treated lightly. It is not an area for the lone tram per. Our thanks also go to the organisers of the bushcraft course held in April, which provided club members with valuable experience capable of being put to immediate use. Also the club would like to extend its gratitude to those parents who willingly provided transport and to Mr Wrigley and Mr R. Rowlands, for the assistance they have given during the year. B. Wrif,?ley 26
BADMINTON Th~
Badminton Club this year, orgamsed by Mr Turner, met in the school gymnasium on Wednesdays at lunchtime and after school. Early in June a team comprising L. Mace, J. Ferry, S. Hinton, A. Anderson, P. Kelly, and T . Parson_s, travelled to Hamilton with vanous other sports teams to represent the sGhool against Hamilton Boys' High. Hamilton Boys' High proved to b_e a much stronger and more expenenced team, defeating N.P.B.H.S. by eight games to one T. Parsons winning the only gam~ for N.P.B .H.S. The school championships were played during August and September . The senior finalists were L. Lawson and G. Hills, the title go~ng _to G. Hills after two sets. In the JU?IOr ~inals J. Ferry defeated S. Hin!on_m a very close games to take the Junior championship title.
CROSS COUNTRY Following the performance of six of the staff completing the senior course in thirty minutes a challenge was issued to the senior school to emulate that time. The challenge was duly taken up and twenty-eight boys completed in that time. Well done! Murray Day once again finishing in twenty d~minated, mmutes. Greg Shearer was second to Day at the half way stage, but took a wrong turning at the top of the Te Henui and continued on towards Inglewood. Craig Adams then took second place finishing three minutes behind Day. The Intermediate and Juniors also ran well. 142 Intermediates
co.mpleted their course in thirty mmutes and 165 Juniors theirs in twenty-five minutes . In the former race Peter Kane finished two seconds behind John Matheson whilst in the Juniors Mark Harvey finished twelve seconds ahead of Kevin Chrisoffersen. Results: Juniors: M. Harvey (15.46.8) 1; K. Christoffersen 2; G. Kendall 3. Inter路mediate: J. Matheson (20.47-.0) 1; P. Kane 2; D. Dravitski, A. Kenworthy 3. Senior: M. Day (24.27.9) 1; C. Adams 2; T. Maxwell, L. Lawson 3.
House Competitions: Donnelly (4814) 1; Hatherly (3673) 2; Barak (3571) 3; Syme (3132) 4. Records: Races have to be run over the same course for three years before the best time is regarded as a record. M. Day's time of 19.41.0 for the Intermediate race of 1980 unfortunately was with a start and finish of~ McNaught Field. (Webster was bemg re-levelled). He did start off Webster in 1979 and ran 22.01. Therefore Matheson's time is the best so far. The Juniors and Seniors ran new courses this year so the winner's time will be under review in three years time. Earthworks around Girls' High School saw an alternative loop being added to the top end of the seniors course. It is no~ a very demanding course. The Jumors had a small loop through Aotea Reserve added to their run to make it also more of a challenge to the front runners, whilst not being too demanding for the back markers.
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cross-country
CURRENT RECORDS As from 1978 Junior defined as
Under 14 on May 1st. 100 METRES: Under 14-D.L. Jones 12.2s (1978) Under 141!2-M.G. Collins 11.7s (1975) Intermediate- P. D. Fitzpatrick 11.4s (1973) Senior-P . J. Hickey 11.1 s ( 1970) 200 METRES: Under 14/141!2-L.K. Wilcoxson 25.9s (1979) Intermediate-B.B.W. Pirikahu 23 .4s (1978) Senior-B.W.E. Binnie 22.9s (1971) 400 METRES: Under 14-L.G. Macvey 61.8s (1979) Under 14V2-J .A. Cameron 58.8s (1970) lntermediate-N.A. Harrison 54.2s (1972) Senior-N.A. Harrison 52.6s (1974) 800 METRES: Under 14/14Vz-D.P. Chilcott 2m.15.2s (1979) Intermediate-S. G. Fleming 2m.6.2s (1975) Senior-M.A. Houston 1m.59.4s (1974) 1500 METRES: Watson 4m.5 . s 53 Under 14-D.C. (1981) Under 14楼2-I.L. Meuli 4m.49s (1974) Intermediate-M.N. Day 4m.30.1s (1980) Senior-B.D. Crocker 4m.18.8s (1970) 5000 METRES: 15m.37s Open-M.J . Middle brook (1976)
ly 2!12 minutes behind the winner). Senior: G. Shearer ( 11); T. Maxwell (12); M. Lockhart (28); M. Taylor (29); W. Harvey (31); M. Nield (34). The Intermediate team ran extremely well to take first place in its section. It should be noted that all the runner were still feeling the effects of the . school champs run two days ear her. Furthermore the Seniors had
just finished a week of exams so theirs was a particularly impres'sive effort. The venue was the Stratford Racecourse which has a stream meandering through the middle. The runners had to negotiate several gullies fifteen metres wide and three metres ~~ep, as well as hurdle gates and railmgs. It was difficult to maintain a steady rhythm. Well done all of you!
John Matheson, intermediate Cross-country winner, after the event.
100 METRES HURDLES: Under 14/ 14!12-M.E. Marsh 16.9s (1971) Intermediate-D.S. Willis 16.4s (1971) 110 METRES HURDLES: Senior-D.S. Willis 15.8s (1973) 400 METRES HURDLES: Open-K.G. Adlam 59.71s (1980) LONG JUMP: Under 14-D.L. Jones 5.17m. (1978) Under 141!2-B.W.E. Binnie 5.52m (1968) lntermediate-L.C. Kjestrup (1937) and A . Moore (1975) 6.31m Senior-A.G. Mclntyre 6.60m (1937) TRIPLE JUMP: Under 14/141!2-R.B. Feaver 10.10m (1978) lntermediate-T.L. Feaver 12.49m (1978) Senior-P.A. Johns 13.37m (1962) HIGH JUMP: Under 14-J.D. Newson (1978); B.D. Parker (1979); W.A. Winch (1981); D.M. Butler (1981) 1.40m Under 141!2-D.S. Willis 1.50m (1970) lntermediate-K.D. Le Bas 1.65m (1981) Senior-A.K. Martin 1.73m (1970) POLE VAULT: Open-M.R. Gregory 3.58m (1975) SHOT PUT: Under 14 (4 kilos)-C.J. Southern 10.35m (1974) Under 141!2 (4 kilos)-N.A. Prince 10.55m (1975) Intermediate (5 kilos)-G.F. Barrack 12.28m (1981) Senior (6.25 kilos)-T. Sio 11.97m (1980)
DISCUS: Under 14/14V2 (1 kilo)-G.N. McEwen 32.46m (1981) Intermediate (1.25 kilos)-G.F . Barrack 35.88m (1981) Senior (1.5 kilos)-N.H. Edmonds 48 .17m (1968) JAVELIN: Under 14/141!2 (600g)-G.N. Mcliwen 41.17m (1981) Intermediate (700g)-R:T. Thompson 47.66m (1981) Senior (700g)-A.N. Bartlett 54.64m (1974) HAMMER: Open (5 kilos)-G.F. Barrack 30.38m (1981) TRACK WALKS: 1600 metres Open-M.N. Day 7m.27.8s (1981) 3000 metres Open-M.N. Day 14m.32.6s (1980) 4 x 100m HOUSE RELAY: Under 14-Blue 55s (1979) Under 141!2-Pridham 52.3s (1973) lntermediate-Moyes 48.5s (1973) Senior-Green 46.6s (1974)
Tennis trip to P.N.B.H.S.
A team ot twelve went to P.N.B.H.S. The courts at P.N.B.H.S. are of all weather standard. The surface is a porous pebble concrete which makes the ball move very quickly. The courts are the showpiece of the school. Their team trains all year round and plays as a school in outside competitions. On the new surface our boys found it hard to adjust. Lane Lawson and Richard Waite both P.N.B.H.S. top seeds and apart from that we lost all the other games except for Mark Newland who rilftllaged a wirrin his reverse match.
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SCHOOL HOUSES This year the school houses have been renamed to commemorate some of the school's famous Old Boys. The house names, colours, and present divisions are: DONNELL Y HO SE (Blue) A- F BARAK HOUSE reen) G-L HATHERL Y HOl.JSE (Maroon) J' M - ROC SYME HOUSE (White) ROD - Z
MARTIN OONNELLY
Martin Oonnelly: Martin was Head Boy and captain of the 1st Cricket XI in 1935-36 and captain of the 1st XV in 1936. He is the school's most outstanding cricketer and became one of the greatest left hand batsmen in the world. In 1949 he scored 206 for N.Z. against England at Lords. He played County Cricket in England for many years and also represented England at rugby.
Or MONTY BARAK
Or. Monty Barak: Monty was Dux and a scholarship winner in 1921. In 1926 he became the school's first Rhodes Scholar. Since then he has gained a world wide recognition for outstanding work in the field of electrochemistry. John Hatherly: John was Head Boy in 1933 and has been a master at the school since 1940. He is a living legend among both day boys and boarders alike and is an outstanding supporter and benefactor of the school. Sir Ronald Syme: Ronald was Dux in 1919 and 1920 and a scholarshi_ij1 winner in both 1918 and 1920. lf is the school's most outstanding scholar. He topped the scholarshi list in 1920 being 200 marks clear f the next candidate. He became Professor of Classics at Oxford University and is one of the very few New Zealanders to be a member of the Order of Merit.
JOHN HATHERLY
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SIR RONALO SYME
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SOCCER This year has seen real progress in this sport in the school. The success of the N.Z. team has no doubt been a factor, but the growth has been steady over the last three years. The enthusiasm and support of parents and the coaches Messrs I. Wilson, D. Best, V. Hann, W. Lawson, B. Robson, G. Clarke, P. Smith, J. Sims, P. D' Arth and H. Duynhoven has ensured that the growing number of boys and teams are well catered for. All teams are now playing in the white strip with gold and black trim. With three senior and three junior teams this strip is becoming well known throughout Taranaki and judging by the success of the First and Second XI at college games, it is being accorded the respect the school deserves. The juniors too, have had a good season, with quite a few wins amongst the many enjoyable games. The boys did well in the seven-a-side tournaments with the 'Killers' team narrowly losing the final game. W ebster Field has recently become available after its levelling and resowing. The improved playing surface should provide en-
joyable playing and practice next year. Recently Mr Boon donated a number of shrubs which will in years to come provide shelter and some beauty to the area. The sport began in 1939 when the First XI won the Taranaki Junior Competition. This year the First XI won the Second Division of the Senior competition while the Second XI won the Fourth Division of the same competition. Although the 1981 award of the Sheffield Plate has not yet been made, at present the First Eleven still retains this prestigious award for sportsmanship and conduct. We look forward to an even more enjoyable 1982 season. Wangantii Collegiate v N .P .B.H.S. 1st We won 3-1 but the whole game was erratic. The Collegiate team was not prepared until 2.10 p.m. and this of course unsettled many of our players. They had been waiting for quite a while. Collegiate scored an easy first goal from a penalty. Then Mark Newland equalised after some untidy play a metre out from Collegiate's goal mouth. This was followed up by an aggresive goal from Cameron Wilson. Our final goal came from Mark Newland who 'wrong footed' the Collegiate goalkeeper to score.
Our own goalkeeper settled and made some brilliant saves. On the whole Collegiate were let off lightly since our team had certainly put together some brilliant play in the games before this match. Much praise to the captain, Mark Lockhart, who held the team together and pushed them into a much needed win.
Wellington College vs N .P .B.H.S. SOCCER The Wellington College team was billed as a good team. We had learnt that they had just beaten Rongatai College, N.Z.'s top team. Their coach was a Division One Player. In the first half NPBHS played into the wind. Wellington College had twelve shots at goal; all were well covered by keeper Maurice McCartain. Their only two goals came from set pieces. Our lads fought hard and nearly scored twice. The team held well in defence. In the second half Greg Shearer made many runs at goal, pushed off the ball by six foot tall players. Richard Foreman held his own and attacked. The final result was a loss to our team yet a game in which our team excelled themselves. The school should be proud of them!
HOCKEY Master in Charge- Mr R.L. Cooper 1st XI Coach- Mr C. Tilley 2nd XI Coach - Mr Cooper Teams 1st XI H. Brownlie (Captain), P. Kane (Vice-Captain), S. Cayzer, W. Clement, P. Melgren, M. Salisbury, S. Modgill, A . Sangster, K. Hayward, R. Clegg, N. Smith, S. Mehrtens, M. Trott. 2nd XI W. Hoffman (Captain), W. Scott, W. Allan, G. Coleman, D. Gordon, S. Richardson, T. Clegg, M. Billinghurst, W. Julian, P. Olliver, G. Shaw, S. Thompson, M. ;ruck, D. Hedley. "Who needs grounds anyway, Sir." A. Sangster The '81 season saw Boys' High School without its own hockey fields, a factor that was to influence the performances of the teams. N.P. Old Boys and Nashua clubs were eager to help, but their fields were committed to primary school hockey on Saturday mornings. Fortunately Apex Ladies came to the rescue and loaned us their Vogeltown Park ground for practices and matches. Our thanks go to them, as well as to Old Boys and Nashua for providing umpires for the games. For the players the season got off to an early start with pre-season training being conducted at lunch times by Mr Cooper. Emphasis was on hitting and trapping the ball cleanly and stick control. At times
players seem to have telegraph poles in their hands rather than a light manipulative object. The early games saw the First XI beating Spotswood 3-1 and Hawera 5-4, whilst the Seconds beat Inglewood Seconds 2-0. There followed a spate of losses, before the First XI got its act together, mainly in preparation for the College matches and beat Waitara 1-0, Hawera 3-1 and lnglewood 6-2. College Matches v Hamilton BHS L 1-9 4 short corners - 1 penalty - 4 field goals. v Wanganui Collegiate L 1-4 2 short corners - 2 field goals. v Wellington College L 0-14 9 short corners - 1 penalty - 4 field goals. v Wanganui Boys College L 0-5 4 short corners - 1 field goal. Short corners proved the downfall for the College team. Wellington College happened to peak when we played them. Their short corners were superbly taken. It was only after our defence realised that it had to contest possession well away from its own circle, that Wellington scored only one goal in last twenty minutes of play. The sharpness of the Hamilton and Wellington teams was the most noticeable feature of their play. Free hits were taken quickly, sticks were handled like paint brushes and players never looked as if they weren't part of the game. Taranaki schools players tend to be slower, tend to relax if are more than
ten yards from the ball and to hit when a push would do. There are individual exceptions, but it needs the whole team to be "alive" to get anywhere near the standard of play of Hamilton and Wellington. Some of their play did rub off onto our players, as following each college match our team dominate play in the league games. 6-2 against Inglewood was a highlight. Colin Tilley, an ex-Wellington rep player, must be thanked for the time he gave in not only coaching the First XI, but also in travelling to the College matches and managing the team at the August Tournament. He is really keen for the school to do well in hockey. We are also~rateful to the senior hockey clubs for providing umpires on Saturday mornings; to Messrs R. Adams, A. Lane and H . Simpson for umpiring college matches, and to those parents who helped with billeting, aftermatch functions and transport. Thank you all. R.L. Cooper The 1982 Season Pre-season training - All -boys should practise stick work from January onwards. Easter Saturday - A special match is to be played as part of the Centennial Celebrations. August Holidays First week- The school is to host one of the annual tournaments. Billets for two teams will be required.
SOCCER FIRST XI
Back Row: Coach J. Sims, C. Wilson, R. Foreman, R. Morrice, G. Spedding, M. Jones, P . Mace Front Row: D. Haigh, M. New/and, J. Le Sueur (Vice-Cap!), M. Lockhart (Cap!), D. Chilcott, G. Shearer
Phi/lip Mace in action
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FlRST HOCKEY XI Back Row: C. Tilley (Coach), N. Smith, S. Modgi/1, M . Trott, A . Sangster, W. Clement, S. Cay ter Front Row: M . Salisbury, S. M ehrtens, P. Kane (Vice-Capt), H . Brownlie (Capt), K. Hay ward, R . Clegg
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RUGBY
The school once again fielded thirteen teams in Saturday Competitions, by today's standards a fine feat for a school our size. A feature of the season was the evenness in the ability of players, especially in the First Group, and in the lower grades. The Second XV in particular had a most successful season, as did Sixth Grade Gold. Mention must also be made of the performance of Fifth Grade Black who performed with distinction and whose record was the best this team has had for a
number of years. Thanks go to all coaches who gave their time so willingly and especially those coaches not on the teaching staff: Messrs. Bellringer, O'Dowda, Urbahn, Ashworth and Harris. Representative honours went to Andy Brown who toured Australia with the Taranaki Under 19 team and later captained the Taranaki Secondary Schools team, John Bone, Paul Kahukare, Wayne Broughton and Ross Le Bas who also represented Taranaki Secondary Schools. Graham Sklenars, Paul Hamilton, Brian Stephenson, Carl Wood and Kim Le Bas were in the Taranaki Under 16 team and John Stephenson made the Taranaki Under 14 team. 1st XV A highlight of the season was the trip to Invercargill to play in Southland Boys' High School's Centenary celebrations during Easter vacation. We played two games against Timaru Boys' High and Southland Boys' High respectively.
v Timaru - In driving rain, hail and a strong bitter southerly wind we gained forward domination, vital in the conditions, over our opponents and with more penetration in our backs scored fifteen points in the first half. Wingers Pepper and Faulalo scored tries while Brown added two conversions and a penalty. Conditions made it impossible to get out of our half in the second spell and although we conceded a try to the opposition we were never in trouble. v Southland - A strong and large forward pack which dominated the game made this match a thriller. Our backline, although superior to the opposition, had to exist on little ball while the forwards strove to match their opponents. The 10-0 result fails to indicate the nature of the struggle as we conceded a converted try in the closing stages of the game, running the ball from our own line in an attempt to win. The large crowd appreciated this fine game, a fitting end to the centennial celebrations.
v Hamilton - Played on a holding ground but in perfect weather conditions the annual fixture against Hamilton Boys' High became one of lost opportunities. Perhaps some team members are still wondering how we lost the game. From the opening whistle Hamilton showed they were prepared to run the ball from any situation and although they made numerous errors behind the advantage line both our loose forwards and backs failed to exert pressure on our opponents and a number of scoring opportunities went begging. The school forwards did have the edge in the set pieces and after twenty minutes Robertson scored after a fine sideline break by Ross Le Bas. The school forwards continued to dominate the early exchanges in the second spell and after twelve minutes Darney was on hand to crash over for the try after a superb movement in which the backs and forwards combined magnificently. Robertson added the conversion to give us a ten point lead. To their credit Hamilton came back and after their Hanker scored a fortunate try they lifted their game. Their right winger, Warren Jennings, scored a try which was converted . The teams were evenly poised. Robertson added a penalty to give us a 13-10 lead but right on full time Jennings outflanked the defence to score again for Hamilton. The conversion missed and the whistle blew for full time. Hamilton 14- N.P .B.H.S . 13 . The team was B. Stephenson, I. Cox, P . Imo, D. Detenemo, A. Brown, G. Schouller, R. Le Bas, S. Robertson, K. Le Bas, J. Bone, M. Grey, D. Ramsay, P. Kahukare, P. Darney, C. Maihi (replaced by W. Broughton).
v St. Patrick's College, Silverstream After a very wet week the day was fine for the St. Pats game played on the School Gully Ground. The game was a vigorous, interesting forward struggle with the School team dominating most facets of the play but with the backs being unable to take advantage of the good ball the forwards won. From the kick-off our forwards drove into their St. Pat's opponents. The ball was won and the backs easily produced an overlap situation but lack of pace on the outside prevented the try from being scored. Although we continued to dominate we could not breach the St. Pat's defence and at half time the score was still nil all. In the second spell St. Pat's endeavoured to run the ball at us but after a series of rucks close to the St. Pat's goaline the ball was fed through the school back line for winger Cox to score wide out, the conversion attempt missed. Although it was a deserved win it should have been achiev路 ed by a greater margin. Paul Kahukare played magnificently in the forwards with Kim Le Bas doing a vast amount of work in the loose. Unfortunately, due to injury, this was his last College game for the year. In the backs Andy Brown at 1st five eighth and Brian Stephenson at fullback had good games. The team was B. Stephenson, I. Cox, P. lmo, D. Detenemo, A. Pepper, A. Brown, R. Le ljas, W. Broughton, J. Bone, K. Le Bas, D. Ramsay, P. Kahukare, P. Darney, C. Wood, C. Maihi.
v Wanganui Collegiate - This was played on a fine dayjdeal for rugby. We dominated for most of the game, but as in the St. Pat's encounter we had difficulty breaking the Wanganui defence. Collegiate scored first after their fullback running from inside his own 22 metre line found our backs well out of position and scored. The conversion attempt from an easy position failed. From this moment our forwards took control. A penalty and two dropped goals by Brown put us in the lead and early in the second spell after some aggressive tackling by the inside backs, winger lmo picked up the loose ball to score wide out. The conversion attempt failed. Having built up a reasonable lead the school team relaxed and allowed Collegiate to dominate the final twenty minutes. This resulted in two unconverted tries to the visitors making the final score a narrow 13-12 win. In the forwards, Maihi, Bone, Darney and Wood had good games while lmo, Pepper and Brown were the pick of the backs. The team was B. Stephenson, P. lmo, D. Detenemo, I. Cox, A . Pepper, A. Brown, R. Le Bas, S. Robertson, J. Bone, W. Broughton, D . .Ramsay, C. Wood, P. Darney, P. Kahukare, C. Maihi. v Palmerston North Boys' High School As the teams ran onto the field the rain began making the conditions very slippery. We were never allowed to settle down against a big, determined Palmerston North pack and a very skilful back-line. A lack of real commitment by a number of forwards and some pitiful tackling in the backline did not make the task any easier.
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P. lmo making a fine break
D. Detenemo with the goal line looming, St. Pats
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Some improvement in play all round in the second spell could not stop a rampant Palmerston North side and the 29-0 defeat was a fair indication of the game. In the forwards Maihi and Darney toiled tirelessly while lmo and Pepper played well in the backline. The team was S. O'Dowda, A. Pepper, B. Stephenson, P. Imo, A. Brown, G. Schouller, P. Phillips, S. Robertson, J. Bone, W. Broughton, D. Ramsay, P. Kahukare, C. Wood, P. Darney and C. Maihi.
v Te Aute College - After the game was nearly cancelled due to flood conditions the ground was in reaso.nable condition for the match. Despite the 38-0 final score we started the game quite well and won our share of ball off the much heavier Te Aute pack. Two dubious referee's decisions allowed Te Aute to score twice in quick succession before half time. In the second spell the Te Aute attack proved too stro~g and while once again some dubwus refereeing decisions and some bad positional play by our backs did not help our cause, the final score of 38-0 to our opponents was somewhat flattering. R. Le Bas, Brown and Pepper played well in the backs and Darney, Grey and Robertson showed out in the pack. The team was: S. O'Dowda, I. Cox, D. Detenemo, B. Stephenson A. Pepper, A. Brown, R. Le Bas, Robertson, W. Broughton, J. Bone, P. Kahukare, M. Grey, C . Wood, P. Darney, C. Maihi.
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v Auckland Grammar School - In extremely wet conditions on the school gully ground, this game became a titanic forward struggle. Our team started strongly and forced Grammar to make errors inside their half. Two penalty attempts in the first twenty minutes failed and Grammar forced their way into the game scoring a good try late in the half to make the score 4-0 at the break. The whole of the school team played extremely well with the forwards driving low and hard and pushing their bigger opponents around in both the set pieces and ~ucks and mauls. The only scoring m the second spell was a penalty to Grammar to make the final score 7-0. Both teams played the type of game necessary in the conditions which resulted in an excellent game of rugby. The team was : B. Stephenson, P . Imo, D. Detenemo, A. Pepper, A. Brown, M. Tume, R. Le Bas, S. Robertson, W. Broughton, J. Bone, M. Grey, P . Kahukare, C. Wood, P. Darney, C. Maihi. We again played in the Under 21 grade and from a total of twenty matches won sixteen, lost three, and d~ew one. Clifton the eventual grade wmners were the only team to comprehensively beat us and although a number of the lower teams in the co~petition tended to think playing agamst schoolboys was a licence for thuggery, generally the matches were enjoyable. Andy Brown was the leading points scorer notching 112 points including nine tries, Detenemo scored eight tries and in the ~orwa_rds Robertson topped the sc.onng with 35 points including six tnes.
Second XV Coached again this year by Mr G. Giddy and Mr B. O'Dowda the seconds had a very good season, playing sixteen games for six wins, nine losses, and one draw. This year's team was a young side with plenty of potential. The fowards were small in comparison with most teams but never gave anything away and won some very good ball. The scrum was generally solid and lineouts were well competed for . In the loose we matched most teams. It was in mauling and rucking, to a lesser extent, that the forwards still need improved technique. In the backs we had very good ball handlers and tacklers on the insides and very hard, strong, aggresive runners on the wings and at fullback . It was not until the second round of games that the backs gained the confidence in running the ball which gave our opposition some real problems. The secondary schools competition was a very even one this year with many upsets and turn arounds in the results. In the first round we scored two wins 9-4 against Opunake and 22-3 against lnglewood . There were close losses to Waitara 9-10, Spotswood 0-6 and an excellent performance against top team Hawera, where. we led until the last ten minutes, going down 6-12 . Our only touring game was against Hamilton Boys' High School. This game was a very even encounter. It was only in the final ten minutes when we scored a drop goal by Spencer Hill, a try by Micheal Posamani, and a penalty by Brent Feaver to add to his early one that we took control for a very good win. The outstanding performances of the game came from Lane Powell and Tony Hutching who initiated many fast long ranging moves. The seconds played for and retained the Gordon Roper Shield by beating New Plymouth Old Boys' Under 21's 18-8. It was a very fine display in windy conditions. The team: Brent Feaver - (Droop) - very good safe fullback and attacker. Excellent goal kicker who scored 62 points this season. Tony Hooper - very hard running wing who looked for work . Top try scorer with five tries . Phillip Bryant - (Russ)- hard elusive runner and excellent crash tackler . Spencer Hill ----:: very quick centre who tackled and passed well.
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Micheal Posamani - (Posum) although unexperienced his ball skills made him a vital backline link and tackler. Murray Tume - (Tummy) - excellent dictator of play in the backs with very fine skills. Played well all season and deserved his game for the First XV against Auckland Grammar . Paul Hamilton - (Hammy) - very good half back with a long pass. Deserved his selection in the Taranaki Under 16 side. Tony Webb - (Rua) - a sound utility back who had an early injury and unluckily broke his jaw midway during the season. Graeme Sklenars - No. 8 showed very good early form to get into the Taranaki Under 16 side. Lane Powell- (Binob)- very good loose forward going forward and backwards. Tony Hutchings - (Hutch) - the outstanding forward of the team who gave everything every game. Dene Green - (Mean Dene) -
often lived up to his name. UNDER 16Y2 v WANGANUI Geoff Ngatoa - played very well at COLLEGIATE lock . Showed up very well in general NPBHS 34 Wanganui Collegiate 0 play. Two evenly sized teams took John Pembroke - (Rupert) - capabout fifteen minutes to settle down tained the team very well often leading by example. Very useful in with Wanganui having the territorial advantage. Boys' High then tight play. John Doorbar - (Whata) - prop- scored two very good tries, the first ped against bigger and stronger op- by Nigel Robinson after some very position most of the season but good work by both backs and for路wards with the ball moving back never gave in. and forth across the field. The seRichard Waite - (Ruggard) never gave in against his larger op- cond try by Tony Hutchings was position . Our outstanding forward scored after an excellent break by Brent Feaver who fed inside for in the tight. Good tackler. Tim Crossman - (Crossy) -very Hutchings to score. Near the end of promising young hooker with an ex- the first half Adam Boon scored cellent future. Very good striker of after an individual run by Murray the ball and excellent thrower in Tume. With two conversions by lineouts. Captained the team twice Feaver, Boys' High led 16-0 at half time. -we lost both games! ! ! After some loud prompting from Grant Hannaford - (Meaty) good striker of the ball. Vital team the Collegiate coach at half time they put some pressure on Boys' man. As many of the players will be High defences which held well. back next year the First XV should Graeme Sklenars then scored his two tries, one from the back of the be strengthened by them. scrum and the other finishing a good combined forwards-and-backs move. Feaver converted the second try. From the kick off the ball wa~ fed along the back to flanker Hutchings who set off on a fifty-five metre run to score in the corner. The final try came to right winger Peter Roth~ell after two very good back moves. Outstanding performances came from Hutchings, Crossman (Captain) and Ngatoa in the forwards and Tume, Boon and Feaver in the backs.
2nd XV Back: R . Waite, B. Feaver, J. Doorbar, G. Sklenars, G. Ngatoa, D. Green, M. Tume Middle: Mr B. O 'Dowda (Coach), T. Hooper, P. Bryant, L. Powe/1, G. Hannaford, Mr G. Giddy (Coach) Front: P. Hamilton , M. Posamani, T. Hutchinf!s. J. Pembroke (Captain), T. Webb, T. Crossman. S. Hill while up front Peter McCutcheon,
TARANAKISECONDARY SCHOOLS RUGBY REPRESENTATIVES Played in the Hughes and Cossar Tournament at Whangarei the first week of the August holidays: Andrew Brown (Captain) Ross Le Bas Wayne Broughton John Bone Paul Kahukare TARANAKI UNDER 16 RUGBY REPRESENTATIVES Brian Stephenson Paul Hamilton Graham Sklenars Carl Wood Kim Le Bas
~venth Grade Black Darin Mann and William Kingi were Seventh Grade Black played in always in the thick of it. the 'B' division where it had a Special mention should be made record of six wins and four losse.s. o~ Tony Rawlinson, the team~s capThe team struggled hard to wm ta!n, who led by example and Phillip games early on, but as the season Ainger who showed great improveprogressed the team found new con- ment during the season. Other team fidence. In the last games Black pro- members were: duced some very effective running B. O'Dowda, M. Ross, S. Feaver EIGTH GRADE GOLD rugby scoring heavily against the T. Richards, P. Rowe, M. Herbert: 8th Gold was one of the unsucweaker teams and losing only nar- G. Benton, L. Koha, D. Watson, D. cessful teams in its grade, but played rowly to the top sides. Jensen, G. Hepworth, S. Robbins, a lot of good games. Players to impress in the backs B. Ellis. Nigel Lilley captained the team were Terry Duckett, Grant Wills, . Thank yo~ also Mr Bell for your .throughout .the season. Bruce Hazzard and Shane Feaver time and gUidance. Mr M. Carroll picked up the team "The Taranakian" acknowledges with gratitude sponsorship from Hallenstein Bros.
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half-way through the season after Mr G. Wilson moved to Auckland. The team had a roug1, time with injuries and team losses.
EIGHTH GRADE WHITE Firstly I wish to express my thanks to parents who made transport available for the boys on Saturday mornings. The boys can be proud of their position on the points table, coming second in the competition. We have built up a good forward pack with the bac'ks combining well when the ball was passed out. The main power in the forwards tame from Russell, McGregor, Schouler, Custers, Brotherick and others with the backs ably fed by D. Harris with Hetet, Rowe, Lennox and Hughes. Bellringer tackled very well. The captain, S. Young, played well and made this team combine and drive when needed. Thank you boys! You have done well. Good luck for next season.
G. Harris
EIGHTH GRADE BLACK The team showed a great deal of enthusiasm and good spirit throughout the season. Although only two games were won, three others were drawn and in these our team had clear superiority in territory and possession but could not convert this advantage into points. On two other occasions we had by far the best of the first halves but slipped in concentration as the games progressed. Thus the team had a good measure of success in most of its ten games. Although tries are a result of good team effort, the top try scorer was Step hen Sheehy, followed by Barry van de Water. I an Blair played with determination and skill . The most improved player was lan Stephens. The team was well lead by Malcolm Cottam . Warm thanks must go to the many parents for their interest, enthusiasm and readily offered transport.
G. Clareburt
SEVENTH GRADE GOLD Coach: Mr J. Rowlands 1981 was a year of mixed fortunes. We had everything from two nil-all draws against F.D.C., a good hiding from Spotswood College in our first meeting, and a very pleasing and convincing win over Stratford. The team developed well over the year and probably played its best rugby in the last few games. A very open style of play was encouraged and this enabled many passing rushes up the field, often with the whole team touching the ball, at least once. Phillip Armstrong led the team well and showed that he has lots of potential. All the other backs shone out at some stage during the season. In the forwards Cote, Fawcett and Sampson showed out as players to watch in the future, while R . Pettybridge led the way in most games with his aggressive approach. Parent support was always strong and both the boys and their coach, Mr Rowlands, were very grateful for this.
FIFTH GRADE RUGBY Black (Under 17) This year brought success of a variable nature to fifth grade Black . Frequently outclassed by its opponents, the team never failed to provide stern competition in all games. Reward for a determined side came with a series of wins over closely matched teams in the morning division of the Under 17 grade. Throughout the season fine performances were given by M. Franks, _ R. Fleming, C. Walmsey, D . Morgan and P. Roth well, the latter two being named to represent the school in the under 16 Yz grade game against Wanganui Collegiate. Coach: Mr Watts Manager: Mr Wrigley
SIXTH BLACK and WHITE At the beginning of the year there was only one team but after a rally around two teams of equal ability were created. Thanks to Mr Ashworth must be given and to the parents who helped with transport. Both teams ended up in the middle of their competition with their final game against each other being the highlight. A draw at 18-18 was a fair indication of the teams' equal abilities. Bone on the barge Coach Mr B. Bayly.
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Back Row: G. McEwen, L. Porteous, G. Sanger Middle Row : T. Moyes, B. Axbey, D. Doorbar, M . Crane, A.
Back Row: D. Mac, M. Cox, S. Simons, C. Boon, R. Tucker Middle Row: Mr B. Bel/ringer, N. Robinson, M. Tanswe/1, C. Hooper, D. Merritt, G. Barrack Front Row: S. Miln, A. Phi/lips, J. Jrvin e, P. Dennis, T. Stevenson, J.
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MUSIC 1981 has been an eventful year for music with the main musical event of the year being the combined G.H.S. - B.H.S. production of "Oklahoma". In the first term the school was once again strongly represented at the Taranaki Secondary Schools' music festival by our choir, orchestra and band members. The concert band successfully tackled a rather difficult arrangement entitled Billy Joel in Concert and was later to repeat a performance of this early in term two with the assistance of a number of players from Spotswood College and Girls' High School. This was in fact a concert organised for the Friday night of Queen's Birthday weekend - just one week into the new term! It was a test of the performers ' adaptability and versatility which they all displayed admirably. The items were warmly received by a large audience, among whom were boarders and prospective boarders' parents . But the main event of term two was undoubtedly the staging of Oklahoma. Preparation had begun as early as the second week in March , and from this date, right through to the final performance on August 21 st, both staff and pupils
worked hard together to stage probably one of the finest combined school productions that the school has ever been involved in. This year saw the formation of the string group. This group is made up of guitars and members of the string family and has proved to be a successful combination of instruments . The group, along with the Junior orchestra, has been guided with much patience and affection
by Mrs Beryl Simpson, who continues to give of her utmost to the school. The music department in term three began its preparation for next year's Centennial celebrations which involve a Centennial concert, and a Battalion Parade. If the quality of performances seen so far this year by the boys is anything to go by, we can expect to see more satisfying music making in 1982.
''OKLAHOMA'' 1981 has been a great year for the music department and boys. The most significant event of the year would have to be the production of Rodgers and Hammer stein's 'OKLAHOMA!' The production was presented on the 18-19-20th August in the Girls' High School Hall. The response from the public was enthusiastic with each performance playing to a full house. In staging such a production, much time and effort has to be expended, and Mrs Joy Brown (the producer), Mr Harry Brown and Mr Don Boyd (the musical directors) must be commended for doing just that. Preparation, casting, rehearsals were all under their guidance and everyone concerned respected them for their true dedication. For the second time in five years, both the Boys' High School and Girls' High School have combined to transform the Girls' High School stage into the American West. 1977 saw the combined efforts of both schools in the rolicking musical "Calamity Jane" . "OKLAHOMA!" is set in the Indian territory of America at the turn of the century before Oklahoma became a state. The story tells of a carefree Curly McLain (Darryl Prince) who tries to get Laurey Williams (Julie Chadwick) to be his bride. He is helped along by Laurey's Aunt Eller (Anna Murphy) and hindered all the way by Jud Fry
(Andrew Sangster). Comic relief is supplied through the efforts of Ado Annie Carnes (Vaulette Morris) who tries to sort things out between two equally desirable suitors, the slightly thick Will Parker (John Hudson) and the crafty Persian Peddlar Ali ~akim (Tim Withers). Her plans are disrupted by her elderly, triggerhappy father, Judge Andrew Carnes (Chris Baldock). Other parts of note were Ike Skidmore (Wayne Clements), Slim (Kenneth Mitchell), Gertie Cummings (Kim Noonan) and Cord Elam (Andrew Little). The boys' chorus was Nick Deighton, Timothy Deighton, Alan Diprose, Guy Gibson, Craig Haybittle, David Liggett, Terry Moyes, Tony Pugh, Andrew Saunders and Brett Wilson. All these people (plus the girls' chorus) delivered songs such as "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin", "Kansas
City", "The Farmer and the Cowman" and "OKLAHOMA!", with such confidence and vitality that the audience surely danced their way home. One must not forget the loyal work put in by staff members without whom the production would not have got off the ground. Thanks must go to Mr Duynhoven, lighting; Mr Dobson, stage manager; Mr D' Arth, set construction; Mr Tabener, set painting; and also Mrs Gallon, Mr~ Haskell and Miss Lyon for their handiwork at make-up. Thanks must also go to all the parents and pupils who gratiously assisted. Both schools should be proud that we have so much talent amongst us, on-stage and backstage. With this talent, next year's centennial show is going to be a sure success.
A Wedding is Arranged
The Chorus
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DEBATING 1981 has been a busy year in this sphere. A number of debates were held this year against other schools. At the senior level, teams argued "That physical violence is an effective deterrent to crime"; the negative against Girls' High, the affirmative against Spotswood. ¡A junior team enjoyed their debate against Girls' High affirming "That the age of obtaining a driving licence should be raised to eighteen". None of these debates was won, but experience of public speaking and enjoyment were gained by participants. An important part of debating this year was the entering of a school team into the National Jaycee competition. Although this is the first time for several years that Boys' High has participated, the team of Darryl Prince, Tim Withers, Andrew Sangster and Andrew Little acquitted themselves extremely well. Their success against the teams from Girls' High, Sacred Heart and St. Marys resulted in Boys' High becoming the Taranaki Region Finalist. They were narrowly defeated by Chanel College, Masterton, winners of the Wellington region, in the next round, when they affirmed the proposition "That the fun has gone from sport". Nevertheless the team showed itself to be highly enthusiastic, under the generous and able guidance of Mr Boocock, as well as providing largesound, frequently convincing, and always entertaining arguments for the audience. Those involved in debating this year have gained both enjoyment and a measure of skill in speaking to an audience. Debating involves controversial and conflicting ideas; through debating, the individual can clarify his own ideas and opinions, and then convince others that his are right - always a valuable asset. .This year has been successful, With many students being involved and we look forward to continuing success and enthusiasm in 1982.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
1980 saw the introduction of the Sixth Form certificate course into the school. The course was begun as an expansion of the School Certificate Engineering Shopwork programme. It has enjoyed good support from the pupils with around twenty boys beginning the course each year.
With the demise of Lab. 5 the school lost its former photographic darkroom. Fortunately this event coincided with the remodelling of the Technical Block basement which now houses an area for three dimensional art work, a spacious darkroom and prep room. The work and equipping were completed mid 1981. The school now has two enlargers and three cameras at its disposal -one of these cameras being the generous gift of Mr K.W. Claydon. The photographic club has a growing following amongst seniors but juniors should not be put off, as many excellent photographs are taken with inexpensive equipment; what is needed is a keen eye for composition and a feeling for the decisive moment. Photography is a creative and absorbing pastime which is always providing new challenges . Most of the photographs in this magazine were processed in the school"s darkroom -many by students. R. Tabener/T. Butler
Although workshop based, the course work includes a substantial written component, and also one or two visits to industry as appropriate. The participants in the course each undertake one major workshop project as well as participation in the group project work. In 1980 many of the pupils made bench grinders; in 1981 the "in" project is the portable compressor. However, the individual projects have ranged from a toaster to a hot air engine. The group project in 1980 was a design project followed by the rebuilding of a small twin cylinder automotive engine. This year the group is helping with the restoration of a vintage motorcycle.
The new milling machine provided by the P. T.A.
The Education Department has been enthusiastic about the setting up and progress of the course but appears to be unable to provide any financial resources. The Parent Teacher Association has been able to provide most of the finance to acquire a new milling machine, largely due to the work of Mrs Ethel Shaw who over a long period of time has raised funds through selling used school uniforms. The new machine has proven to be a valuable and versatile asset to the workshop. Larger projects can now be accurately machined and it has enhanced the range of machining processes possible. Earlier in the year the school also received one new 'Hercus' lathe to replace the very aged 'Littlejohn' machine. Industrial Technology is a new and growing subject which is hopefully of real benefit to those boys who have attained their School Certificate in Engineering.
DEBATING
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"Henrici" type Hot Air Engine built by Gareth Pimm
MOYES HOUSE Moyes House has seen a number of changes this year. Mr Mossop replaced Mr Derby as senior Housemaster and in May, Mr Fletcher completed three years in Moyes. His work in the House was appreciated by the boys and staff. Mr O'Keeffe joined the House and is living in the upstairs flat which has been improved. There has been some redecoration in the House and it is hoped that facilities will continue to be improved. Russell Smith, as Head of House an~ . the prefects, Tony Webb: Philhp Bryant, Michael Franks, Dane Green and Andrew Coleman have done a good job in helping to marshal house spirit. Moyes has a number of overseas students who have made a valuable contribution to the house. One Samoan stud~nt Perefoti Tamati, has been appointed as an additional prefe~t in the house in recognition of his personal qualities and to represent the interests of overseas students . . There has .b~en some fierce sporting competitiOn :Vith Carrington House this year, with M oyes winning a cricket and a soccer match and conceding one cricket match. '
THE SENIOR BALL For the first time in many years, the School has held a formal Senior Ball. When the Headmaster approached the seniors about the need for a Ball, in preparation for next years Centenary, it was with a certain amount of trepidation that we undertook the task. However, after the committee formed, and got underway the combined efforts of the Se~enth Form and Group Leaders, culminated in a spectacular occasion. The Hall was well decked-out with the centre-piece being a seven foot Champagne bottle, created by Martin Burns, who oversaw all the decorating. Prior to the function, several evenings were dedicated to the mastering of ballroom dancing, under the guidance of Mrs Ward. At eight o'clock in the evening, of August 8th, the Ball started, and continued on through till twelve o'clock. The band, supplied a high standard of musical entertainment and it was encouraging to se~ couples d~ncing with enthusiasm, if not expertise. On the whole, the Ball was a roaring success, and all looks well for next year, when the School hopes to put on an equally polished function.
CHESS CLUB Chess has become very popular during the utility period on Thursday af~ernoon. More than fifty boys are vying for the top of the ladder. The three top players are B. Valentine, D. Walker and A. Crawford. The mid-week games on Wednesday during lunchtime are usually played by a small, enthusiastic group of junior boys.
40 HOUR FAMINE In the first term thirty-three pupils and teachers took part in a forty hour famine lasting from eight o'clock on Friday evening, 27th March to noon Sunday, 29th March. Pupils undertook not to eat anything during that time, except one barley-sugar every four hours, if needed. Fruit drinks, tea or coffee, but no milk was allowed. The experience brought home to those participating just what conditions of life are like for so many in the world today. Through sponsorship $590 was raised and sent to World Vision to assist the hungry and undernourished. •
ORAL READING COMPETITION RESULTS Fornr.3 - P. Anderson 1; G. Berge 2; D. Hedley 3. Form 4- D. Jury 1; P. Armstrong 2; M. Roberts 3. Form 5 - D. Cross 1; R. Shaw 2; M. Mehring 3. Form 6 & 7 combined - D. Prince 1; M. Taylor 2; D. Walker 3.
RESULTS OF PREPARED SPEECH COMPETITION INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP The Inter-School Christian Fellowship was slow to get started again following the departure at the end of 1980 of Mrs Nixon. As the yea~ progresed, a strong group of semors developed, making a good nucleus for future activities. Two visits from Miss Anne Fordyce, regional organiser, were enjoyed as were visits from Rev. Tom Woods who spoke about Creation -Evolution and Mr Graeme Smith who showed a film and spoke about the Mission to Lepers. One cold, winter weekend a combined camp of seniors from several schools was attended by Mr Wright and one boy.
Form 3 - D. Joyce 1; S. Davenport 2; G . Deane 3 = ; L. Worth 3 = . Form 4- B. Garrett 1; G. Thomas 2; K. Dohig 3. Form 5 - G. Nightingale 1; D. Cross 2; C. Baldock 3. Form 6 & 7 - M. Taylor 1; G. Cl eland 2; T. Lloyd 3 = ; D. Ward 3=.
RESULTS OF ESSAY COMPETITION Form 3 - H. Kenworthy 1; A. Matheson 2; G. Watson 3. Form 4- P. Armstrong 1; G. Miles 2; D. Jury 3. Form 5: J. Edwards 1; D. Raymond 2; C. Baldock 3. Form 6 & 7: M. Taylor 1; G. Shearer 2; N . Hanrahan 3.
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FEET Do you know what I am describing_? ".It's the metatarsus phalanges which IS connected to the tibia and fibular by the tors us'' - in a word "Fo?t!" M~ny people just don't appreciate their feet. I think that they deserve a great deal of credit and ' admiration. Feet have shaped the history of the world. Right from the earliest times, cave dwellers relied on their fleet-footedness for food. Since then, much of our history has evolved ~ou!ld feet, ~ith endless examples spnngmg to mmd. Think of Hannibal, who took 90,000 foot-soldiers and fifty elephants across the Alps . ~apoleon tenaciously marched his soldiers deep into Russia, and then had to _retreat on a terrible journey, that rumed an army which had held Europe in servitude. The vast expanse of South Africa and America were conquered by the Trekker Boers, and the pioneers, who pressed on bravely and resolutely. Our own New Zealand heritage was shaped by men and women who travelled many weary miles on foot. In .our present space-age, wider honzons are still being explored. However! ! ! ! Despite the brilliant
technology needed to send man into outer space, his first contact with another world was with his foot. The foot is a deeply cultural item!! The Chinese favour delicately bound feet, while the Fijian firewalker likes them really tough. The foot of the Australian aboriginal is his most important limb on a walkabout, and the fame of the Black Tracker would be nonexistent without feet. Feet can be the implements of exceptional bravery. We remember a few years ago a courageous woman; one who had no arms because she was a victim of thalidomide, and who cared for her baby solely with her feet. Feet have brought great fame to New Zealand. When we hear the name Don Clarke, we think of the right boot he possessed. The New Zealand soccer team certainly wouldn't be where it is without its feet. Names such as Halberg, Snell, Lovelock, Dixon and Walker have brought sporting fame to New Zealand and "The Flying Kiwi" is well known. There are many different shapes of feet. The talons of an eagle, the long curled claws of a sloth, the
webbed feet of a duck, the hooves of a horse, and the great strong paws of the bear, all developed for a meaningful purpose. From the first patter of tiny feet, until you are six feet under, feet influence your very personality. We can put our foot in it, be swept off our feet, be foot-loose and fancy free, put our foot down, foot it with the best of them, or maybe have our feet planted firmly on the ground. But, alas, nothing's perfect. Even the versatile little foot has its low points. It has to lend its name to such diseases as footrot, or foot and mouth. But, man has made up for this grave injustice. He has inserted the word foot into a footmuff, or footwarmers . After walking in icy water, a footwarmer is a heavensent salvation. And so, let us pay due homage to the humble foot - only a small article, but one of unique beauty and value. And next time you feel yourself wanting to say "Oh! how my feet hurt," just remember how much the foot has done for you and how little it has asked for in return. Mark Taylor
A FLY ON THE WALL My name is Marcus Filato . Here are the events of the last three months: On the 16th May 1963 I was a double agent with the Mafia working in Argentina. Life was just paperwork, passports and physical training. Although the Mafia were rich I was being paid a paltry income. My greed and dis-satisfaction were beginning to wear on me, and the dreaded forbidden word "defection" was hot in my mind. Four days later I made a passover of data from the Argentine government. My contact gave me a plain brown envelope. Back in my apartment, seven stories up in a cheap but clean building, I opened the letter. It read: You will meet at the hospital grounds at 17. 00. The hospital was the interrogation room at the Mafia HQ. The note filled me with terror but Sernov - my boss -would have me terminated if I wasn't there. My footsteps echoed as I paced down the concrete hallway. The boom lessened as I neared the iron door at the far end. It made no sound as it opened and closed. In the centre of the small well illuminated room was a round table with a brown cardboard folder. In it was a page of very detailed instructions pertaining to an assassination I was to carry out in Australia. My defection chances were becoming greater but I remained in control and didn' t make any sign of pleasure or displeasure. I left the
room and made for the stores room. I picked up a gun - with a silencer- a knife and the keys to a red Ferrari Boxer. The next day I was seated in a Viscount winging its way towards Perth . From Perth I drove to Darwin in the Boxer which was waiting at Perth for me. For the next two weeks I turned over the city for my target. On the 5th June I made contact and trailed him all week collecting data pertaining to his life. On the 15th June I lay in wait for him in the lift he always took up to his office in his building. Half way between the third and fourth floors I shot him, jammed the lift and shoved him out the escape hatch. A neat job. Now to drive to Cairns and sail to New Guinea. Until the 20th July I hid - a new home, a new person a ""'----A . Kenworthy day. Then, on the tourist boat, I went diving off the Great Barrier As the darkness engulfs the Reef. I swam along the coast for ugliness around me, half an hour, then surfaced, went I dream of a better life; ashore and hitch-hiked back to With the safety of childhood Cairns. I found my car and drove to fantasy, Canberra where I sought diplomatic A life without bitter strife. immunity. After thorough question- But with deeper thought my ing and form-filling I was taken to a dreams become all dead, room with a magnificent view. I saw And trickle like unsightly dirt a fly on the wall so I asked the from the fingers in my head. bellboy to get me a fly swatter. He Hate and war fill my mind, brought it and I approached the fly Death and destruction pillaging slowly. Two feet away I realised my close behind. carelessness. The fly had not moved Give me the safety of my soft, and it shone metallically. As I w'hite, padded cell thought this, it flew at me, and ex- I choose to be insane again; ploded in my face ....... Sernov was Reality is hell. too good for me. B. Fergusson Hamish Kenworthy 3LN
LIFE
What is life Is life true or is it false Is life a dream or j ust a bore Is life a living object or is it the living dead Life is what you make of it It isn't what you fight against. S. Ross
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Black HELP Oppressed Nation Crying for freedom A cry for help A cry for political recognition A cry for some worldly success Many cries for many things Who can give help? Who gives safety? Who gives? Black M. Billinghurst 3 A . Diprose
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BODIES Now, before you sink your teeth into this essay, do not think I walk the street gawking at bodies. I am merely commenting on what I see. After all, don't we all? You know bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Yes, you've seen them, and can immediately relate them to something else. Take the thin ones for instance - a bean pole, or, if you painted numbers on them - a thermometer. The fat ones - are you disgusted? Do obese people simply make you feel squeamish all over? The shorties, gnomes? Tree stumps? God certainly had variety in mind when he made us all. What about body components? Take the hair: something we may admire in the mirror or tear out in anger. Frizzy, straight, curly, clean, dirty, tangled: you name it, we've got it. Yes, not only can hair be in different forms, but new colours too! Yes! We now have available: green, purple, pink, bright red or yellow. The ears. I know what you're thinking. Great big fans that protrude from the head like albatross wings. But don't forget, where would 'Star Trek' be without Spock and his beautiful listening apparatus? What about our sniffers? Yes, the nose. Laugh all you like, but you'd
look pretty funny without one, believe me. Noses, giganitic trunks, hooters, honks, or quiet little squeakers. Pimply? Red? Run down? Leaky? Just remember your nose has granted you the pleasure of the ability to smell. Tummies! Fat, scrawny, hairy, white or brown. The tummy button. Is yours an 'inny' or an 'outy'? Don't be shy now. What about their owners? The tummy of a politician? The sea-side holidaymaker? The alluring young bikini girls, now there's a tummy! Thank goodness our tummy is so elastic. Legs. The beacon of a woman walking down the street. As you know, legs come in many shapes and sizes, all weird and wonderful in their own way. Firstly, take our seaside holiday maker again. Yes, the fat one with a handkerchief over his head; a large stomach, white body; smothered in insect repellent and licking a melting ice-cream. Now the legs, do we dare look? White, with a terrific girth. Yuck! With each step they quiver relentlessly. The legs of an athlete, muscularly powerful. Hairy legs ready to be milled. Skinny legs, some looking so brittle, indeed. Well there's some aspects of your body. Even though we're all different, we can all be proud of our individuality and remember, beauty is only skin deep. R. Tucker 6S2 6F
BAXTER (Based on a 1973 British film)
THE LIFE OF MAN
Eternal silence Born helpless Slowly waking, learning Wide awake, confident Growing weary Listless, tired Eternal silence.
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Is a cube player A player or a "tube?" Is it a measure of the mind's intellect Or the intellectual creation Of a money measurer? Who is playing with what The player or the creator? 3 "Curious Square"
SPRINGBOK TOUR
Alas, we'll have a Sprinbok Tour, The nation's pride it will devour. Ron and Ces they want their game, The trouble? HART and CARE they'll blame, And put their good name in the sewer. As for visas Rob won't withhold. He thinks it's being a bit too bold. Gleneagles will be put to shame, And we won't be at the Commonweath Games Because, all pride, we will have sold. The South African Blacks who die each day Do not think the tour's okay Thousands of protests we all hear, But th e Rugby Union turns a deaf ear, And won't hear what we're all try ing to say. Darryl Ward 6
You can't die standing up, I said. But the cup Has passed from my hands, And I still stand Depressed, emotionally jaded Somehow I kissed A dream that jaded away. I had wished for things to be so grand, But I still stand Resolute to the last. My 'Achilles heel' lacked a heart, By forgetting what was past She was tearing me apart Limb by limb, as if it was planned, Yet I still stand Teetering on the line. What is past is past I should have had a sign That my lifeline had breathed her last breath She had faith I could, But there I stood. A. Sangster
METAMORPHOSIS
Somewhere with me, Simplicity changes to A co.mplexity.
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FASCINATION
I saw a star slide down the sky, Blinding me as it went by, Too burning and too quick to hold, Too lovely to be bought or sold, Good only to make wishes on And then forever it is gone. M. Sutherland 5
DARKNESS
When hidden by night, Men become as sinister Spirits; black of heart.
BLACK
Black is the witch Black as pitch Tar is black So is the smokestack Black is coal is carbon Licorice le bon bon Death and mourning Signal fire smoke warning Grimy rail track Nothing is black. H. Ken worthy 3
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INVASION OF THE STEEL TOPS
WRAITH - WIND
The sweet sounds of the Bellbird filled the ears of the valley. And the tops of the rimu trees seemed to sway in soft accompaniment, their leaves rustling from the · light breeze that blew up the valley. The trees, in their majestic cloak of green, stood tall against the deep blue of the sky. Spring was here in its full glory, the small buds of the pohutukawa tree bursting into deep red blooms. The scene was peaceful, with only the swaying of the trees disturbing the motionless paradise. Grant Cle/and A deep roar shattered the MULTINATIONAL VAMPIRES sife(lce, it continued for a few secofuls then spluttered and died. Soon, a smelter, there will be, There was a deathly quiet, but To melt down Al203 again the roar started, this time it continued. 'Twill be another Fletcher Challenge Ripping trees limb from limb, By those who by now almost razor sharp teeth bit deep into own bark and the slow unending creak This small country called New of breaking timber cast a shadow Zealand; of fear over the whole bush. The Our rivers, lakes, and soon our steel topped murderers had invadhomes. ed! "It will provide the jobs needed Jeffrey Newel/ by Dunedin, \ So what if Aramoana's a Garden of Eden". But many more jobs would be provided If the Government wasn't by Fletchers guided. If we invested in textiles, or the furniture industry, We wouldn't destroy the Clutha, the second Manapouri. Hasten, ye patriots, and save our lands, emisBut not from cathode sions from aluminium production, Which will pollute the environment and cause its destruction, But from the talons of multinational empires, Who '11 suck our economy like greedy vampires, And leave us the pickings falling from their hands. R. Davis
The Wind Listen to it rip and tear In the darkness outside Reckless spirit, desperately clawing At the windows Trying to get in Swiftly it recedes And then strengthens The house shakes But stands secure Grant Starry
Today I saw a leaf fall. Does that mean summer has fallen also? AUTUMN 11
Leaves: they fall from trees I fall from reality deep within myself. A. Sangster
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MOYES HOUSE S. Clements, C. Wood, F. A 'Aiono, A. Sampson, K. Faulalo, P. Sarjent, G. Barrack, B. Wallwork, L. Porteous, B. Feaver, D. Morgan, N. • Deighton, D. Gordon, P. Broadbridge, L. Huizer, J. Menzies, T. Withers, N. Arman. Murray Walker, B. Haszard, F. Pettigrew, D. Detenemo, G. Bark/a, T. Moyes, D. Kejestrup, M. Eliot, M. Lissington, T. Hutchings, A. Cote, P. Hamilton, B. Axbey, C. Brown, S. Dunn, Michael Walker, J. Gray, T. Crossman, N. Whitehead, G. Wills, 0. Murphy M. Hone, J. Walker, F. Maea. P. Tamati, T. Webb, D. Green, Mr J. Howes, Mr D. Mossop, Miss J. Curd, Mr M. Carroll, R. Smith, P. '• Bryant, A. Coleman, M. Franks, S. Kupa, S. Mehrtens, ! . Brown, P. Rowe T. Rawlinson, C. Porteous, D. Warren, A. Mills, K. Hetet, R. Gleeson, G. Coleman, M. Macrury, M. Hart, N. Lilley
DIRGE
The peace our fathers knew is it forever gone Dinosaurs outgrew their world Have not we? Pity your children my frienr! for all that is left is an imitation A reflection on cracked glass so rain and proud See them fall Watch them bleed
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Freedom What is freedom? Is it being free to vote Or gamble at the tote? Or to watch a racist rugby game, Despite the suffering and the shame, Those wanting our individual rights Will go to such great pains. But we never can be really free while our brothers are in chains. Darryl Ward 6
CARRINGTON HOUSE Back Row: K. Mitchell, G. Busch, B. Matalevea, D. Sharma, W. Clement, M. Crane, S. Brighouse, S. Schwalger, C. Laga/uga, A. Lauago, S. Modgill, G. Ngatoa, R . Johnson, A. Clement, K. Pratt, P. Lino 2nd Row: G. Rowe, K. Williams, T. Cresswell, J. Mitchell, M. Reid, J. Stephenson, S. Had/and, T. Newson, A . Howard, S. Milne, S. Feaver, M. Posimani, L. Morris-Jeukius, D. Watson, R. Morton, G. Herbert, D. Hed/ey, P. Aiuger. Seated: S. Cayzer, M . Goodson, B. Stephenson, E. Newton, G. Hannajord, M. Musgrove, S. Si mons, Mr P. Hill, Mr D. Moore, Miss J. Curd, Mr M . Carroll, C. Maihi (Head Boarder), A.
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MAORI
REPRESENTATIVE AWARDS 1981
CARVINGS
A gap in the school has at long last been filled . Nowhere, until recently, has there been any tangible evidence of the Maori background of N.P.B.H .S. apart, that is, from the Maori boys who come as pupils. But now , two strikingly-carved to tar a pillars frame the stage in the Main Hall and we are indebted to the following Old Boys: Messrs Neil and Maurice Cleland, who supplied and milled the totara, Mr Wally Briggs, who dried it,and Mr Mal Manu, who for two months has carved out the stong interlocking shapes in the massive six metre-tall totara beams. Each column has three male figures, representing significant educators in the school's history and the typically Taranakian sinuous character of the carving symbolises the evolution and continuity of education at New Plymouth Boys' High. We are certainly the richer for the addition of these fine examples of Maori craft to the fabric of the school and their arrival is timely, corresponding as it does with the school's centenary.
At the headmaster's instigation, the staff, under the chairmanship of Mr Brine, have revised the system of awards. The scope of the whole system has been broadened to include the School Council, and cultural activities which require expertise and dedication from the participants and which contribute significantly to the life of the school, such as drama, music, debating and art. The committee has also sought clearly-stated criteria, to guide nominations. Fairer comparability has been
achieved from activity to activity and sport to sport. An awards committee comprising each teacher in charge of an activity under the chairmanship of the Senior Master considered nominations in October and duly made recommendations to the headmaster . The names of those who received awards are given below. One very significant element of the enlarged system is the possible reintroduction of tiger jackets. These have not been manufactured
for years and the jacket survives only through a small pool operated by the school and because some seniors have managed to acquire them from generous Old Boys. It is clear from the reaction of this year's recipients that a ready market certainly exists and should a local businessman be able to furnish the cloth, it is very likely that we shall see a revival of the most striking item of the uniform. A tiger jacket was always eagerly sought and it will continue to be worn with understandable pride.
SCHOOL COUNCIL: John Bone, Andrew Brown, John Doorbar, Paul Kakukare, Mark Lockhart, Spencer Lilley, Step hen Robertson, John Pembroke, Paul Phillips, Richard Waite, Ton y Webb, Bruce H. Shaw, Robert Symon.
SOCCER: Robert Morrice, Justin Lesueur, Richard Foreman, Grant Spedding, Dean Chilcott, Mark Lockhart, Mark Jones, Greg Shearer, Mark Newland, Cameron Wilson, Phillip Mace, Shane Wilson, Mark Scholfield.
RUGBY: Brian Stephenson, Poloaiga Imo, Ian Cox, Dempsey Detenemo, Stephen Robertson, John Hone, Michael Grey, Darin Rams ay, Carl Wood, Peter Darney, Ross Le Bas, Paul Phillips, Shaun O'Dowda, Kim Le Bas, Greg Scouller, Andrew Brown, Paul Kahukare, Wayne Broughton.
HOCKEY: Hamish Brownlie, Andrew Sangster, Karl Hayward, Milton Salisbury, Simon Mehrtens, Peter Kane, Si m on Cayzer, Russell Cl egg, Nigel Smith.
CRICKET: Stephen Robert son , Andrew Brown, Ian Cox, Warren Hall, Spencer Hill, Johnathon Irvine, Tim Irvine, Brendon Johnston, David Laurenson, Shaun O'Dowda, Simon Urbahn . TENNIS: Lane Lawson, Richard Waite, Mark Newland, Rodney Fleming, Richard Foreman .
DEBATING: Darryl Prince, Tim Withers, Andrew Little.
BASKETBALL: Peter Kaitoa, John Goodare, Brett Boniface, John Carr, Lane Lawson.
FREE! I listened . .. . . I watched ..... I waited. From the moment I had entered my inhospitable prison I felt alone and yet 'they' were there, watching with their inquisitive but somewhat sinister eyes. In their own way, they were putting me on trial, on trial for all the movements I made, all the noise I made and yet 'they' made no noise. They just sat and stared with those eyes. Oh, those eyes! The many nights I could not sleep , the thoughtful hours I spent dreaming of freedom, made me wonder why I was a prisoner here. What had I done wrong? I had not commited any crime. Then why? I had begun to realise that 'they' had begun to chatter, only slightly at first, and then later they never
stopped talking amongst themselves . This went on day and night, and once in a while one of 'them' would come forward, cock his head, and stare. A chill of fear flooded my body. I cried out in grief and huddled in my corner and wept. I begun to realise that my only friends were the ones that, every morning, stood outside my prison of metal and smiled in pity. One of them would smartly open the door to our condemned cell and leave our rations on the brick slab floor. I never got any, for as our provider left 'they' scavenged every 1asr morsel. I soon lost my longing for freedom. Instead it was replaced by revenge. Little did I realise that my dream was about to become a reality.
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MUSIC: John Goodare, Luke Gordon,路 Tim Robertson, Bryce Gordon, Martin Mehring. ART: Martin Burns DRAMA: Tim Withers, Darryl Prince, Andrew Sangster, Chris Baldock, Guy Wright, David Gordon.
One morning our provider opened the prison door, stepped inside
and left the food on the floor and stepped outside. Only today, not all went according to plan . He had not closed the door completely! Excitement rushed through my head! Ideas and thoughts swirled around in my brain. The others outside had gone. Quietly, as 'they' fought over the food, I ducked into the shadows and crept along the wall to the door. I silently pushed my way through the space and sat on the ground outside. Triumph! I gayly turned my head and saw 'them' still squabbling over the remaining morsels. I rummaged my feathers in glee, spread my wings in ecstacy and flew, as free as what I was born to be - a bird of flight. C. Baldock.
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NEW PLYMOUTH BOYS' IDGHSCHOOL SENIOR PRIZE-GIVING 12 November 1980 FIFTH FORM PRIZES: English (Daily News prize) Grant Spedding; History: Steven Rowlinson; Bookkeeping: Michael Franks; Art:Richard Tucker, Wiremu Ratana; Music: Luke Gordon; Technical Drawing: David Strawbridge; Engineering: Murray Hone; Woodwork: (Spear & Jackson prize) Baden Brown; Physical Education: Colin Maihi. 5th FORM GENERAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 1st Aggregate: John Harrison: 1st English, 1st Latin, 2nd Geography, 3rd Science, 3rd Bookkeeping, 3rd Mathematics . 2nd Aggregate: Clyde Haldane: 1st Geography, 1st Science, 1st Economic Studies, 2nd Mathematics. 3rd Aggregate: Bevan Boocock; 1st Mathematics (Taranaki Maths Prize), 1st French, 2nd History, 3rdd English, 2nd Economic Studies. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PRIZES Public Speaking Fifth Form T.G. Lloyd 1; K.P. Mitchell 1; D.W. Ward 3. Essay Competiton: J.A. Harrison 1; M.N. Day 2; B.J. Valentine 3. Oral Reading: D.J . Prince 1; A.J. Little, D .W. Ward 2. Original Verse: D.J. Prince, D .G. Ramsay 1. SIXTH FORM PRIZES: English: Richa r d Foreman; Accounting & French: Mark Taylor; Economics: Michael Nield; History: Paul Butler; Geography: Stephen Robertson; Technical Drawing: Ian Brown; Industrial Technology: Brent Fougere; Construction: Craig Cleland. SIXTH FORM GENERAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 1st Aggregate: John Chivers: 1st Physics, 1st Chemistry, 1st Latin, 2nd Economics, 3rd Maths. 2nd Aggregate: Mark Jones: 1st Mathematics, 2nd Chemistry, 3rd Physics. 3rd Aggregate: Mark Newland: 1st Biology, 3rd Chemistry, 4th Maths .
SIXTH FORM OUTSTANDING EFFORT AND PROGRESS Eric Cl egg, Ian May. DEPARTMENT ENGLISH PRIZES Public Speaking 6th Form: A.S. Shearer 1; M.D. Taylor 2; R .J. Symon 3. 路 Essay Competition: R.J. Foreman 1; J.M. Doorbar 2; G.S. Shearer 3. Oral Reading: M.D . Taylor 1; T.S. Withers 2; A.J. Sangster 3. Original Verse: M.R. Holland 1. SEVENTH FORM PRIZES English Language: (John Brodie Memorial) J eremy Harland; Economics: David Wilson; Physics & Applied Mathematics Biology: (Waiter Crowley Weston Memorial) Andrew Harvey; Practical Art: (Patricia Steven Award) Scott Wilson; Mathematics: Alex Messenger. DEPARTMENT ENGLISH PRIZES Essay Competition: A.L. Van Paassen 1; G.A. Whelan
2. SPECIAL PRIZES: Best Original Work: (Heurtley Memorial) Andrew Sangste r ; Drama Award: Brett Howell ; Special Prize for Polynesian Student: Anthony Hill; Excellence in Humanities: (S. Prentice Cup) Simon George; General Excellence: (Dr. Fookes Cup) Chris Daly; Head Boarder: (Eggleton Cup & Prize) Taura Tukaroa ; Head Boy: (Brooman Cup & Prize) Bruce Waite; Pro x imo Acce ss it: (MacLeod Memorial) Chris Daly; Dux: (Buick Cup) Simon George, Graham Harrison . Simon George: 1st Economics , 1st History, 1st Languages, 2nd English. Graham Harrison: 1st Chemistry, 1st Accounting , 3rd Applied Mathematics. MUSIC A WARDS: Most Outstanding Brass Player: (Port Nicholson Cup) Luke Gordon. General Excellence in Choral Work: (Faull Cup) Darryl Prince.
ATHLETICS Senior lOOm: Old Boys Cup - R. Pereria. Senior 200m: Herbert Smith Cup R. Pereria. Senior 400m: Old Boys Shield K.G . Adlam. Senior 800m: Mason Memorial Cup - K.G . Adlam. Senior 1500m: Fookes Cup - M.J. Harvey. Senior High Jump: Moran Cup R.P. Peters. Senior Hurdles: Noakes Cup T.S. Sio. Intermediate 200m: Challenge Cup - A .E. Riddick . Intermediate 400m: Bothamley Cup - A.E. Riddick. Intermediate 800m: Gilmour Cup Intermediate High Jump: Keller Cup - R.C. Tucker. Intermediate Long Jump: Cartwright Cup - B.E. Boocock, G.S . Sklenars. OPEN Senior Cross Country Champ: 1911 Cup- M .N. Day. Intermediate Cross Country Champ: Herbert Smith Cup M.N . Day. Athlete of the Year: Towler CupM.N. Day. SWIMMING Senior Champion: Sykes Memorial Cup- M .L. Grey. Intermediate Champion: Challenge Cup- P .K. Kahukare. Life Saving: Smith & Faston Cup T.L. Scott, P .S. Rothwell. BADMINTON Senior Champion: Cook & Lister Cup- C.J. Hill . Intermediate Champion: Issac Cup - S.M. Hill. TENNIS Senior Singles Champ: Candy Cup - L.C. Lawson. Intermediate Singles Champ: McKeon Cup- R.J. Fleming. Most Improved Player: Burgess Cup - M.C. Newland. CRICKET 2nd XI Most Improved Player: Giddy Shield- W. Hall . 1st XI Batting: Meuli Cup - S.P. Robertson . 1st XI Bowling: Parkinson Memorial Cup - R .J. Balsam. Contributed the most to Cricket: Alistair Jordan Cup M.J. Sanders .
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SOCCER 1st XI Most Improved Player: Burmester Trophy - P .E. Mace.
JUNIOR PRIZE GIVING 1980
BASKETBALL Most Improved. Player: Peter Lay Trophy - P.J . Kaitoa.
SPECIAL Junior Essay: Form 4: Sean Watts 4W4 (Rex Dowding Memorial Cup) 1; Warren Garrett 4G1 2; Antony Stening 4W6
HOCKEY Most Improved Player: Simonson Cup- M.A. Salisbury.
Form 3: Stuart Chatterton 3B3 1; Robert Graves 4G6 2; Kurt Wohler 3W3 3.
RUGBY 1st XV Contributed the most to Rugby: Leuthart Cup C.R. Moffat. 1st XV Supporters most Improved Player: Watts Cup P .K. Kahukare. Best Cadet: Sole Cup D.L. Farrelly MUSIC Most Outstanding Brass Player: Port Nicholson Cup L. Gordon . Most Improved Brass Player: Gibbs Cup T . Sharland . Most Improved String Player: J .S. Hatherly Certificate G. Uren. Choir General Excellence: Faull Challenge Cup D. Prince. DAYBOYSvBOARDERS Tennis: Beetham Cup - Dayboys Swimming: Dempsey Shield Day boys Rugby: Pease Cup - Boarders INTERHOUSE Swimming: Burnbank Cup - Blue Rugby: Kerr Cup - Blue Soccer: Holder Cup - White Athletics: Hansard Cup - Blue Music: John Dobson Memorial Cup -Maroon IX AGGREGATE Head Boarder: Eggleton Cup Prize T. Tukaroa. Head Boy: Brookman Cup Waite. Humanties: Sheelah Prentice George. General Excellence: Fookes Cup Daly. Pro xi me Accessit: C. Daly . Dux: Buick Challenge Cup George and G. Harrison. HOUSE CHAMPION Crammond Cup - Blue
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Original Verse: Form 3: Brian Connelly Form 4: Alistair Kenworthy Junior Reading: Form 4: Chris Baldock 4B8 1; Deane Cross 4B4 2; Geoffrey Busch 4B1 and Martin Mehring 4M3 3. Form 3: Wade Scott 3W8 1; David Salisbury 3W3 2; David Jury 3G5 3. Junior Oratory: Form 4: Geoffrey Haii4G9 (Moss Cup) 1; Bryce Gordon 4G8 2; Deane Cross 484 3. Form 3: David S. Flay 3B9 1; Peter Buxton 3B9 2; Stuart Chatterton 3B3 3.
FORM FOUR SUBJECT PRIZES English: Alistair Kenworthy 4G2 Science: Mark Stevens 4W8 . Mathematics: Alistair Kenworthy 4G2. Social Studies: Geoffrey Nightingale 4M3. Latin: Ross Harvey 4G1. Tech Drawing: John Matheson 4Ml. Business Studies: Stephen Brine 4B9 . Woodwork: Jeffery Newall 4M9. Metalwork: Neville Judd 4G3. Art: Alistair Kenworthy 4G2. French: Nicholas Kriesler 4G2 and Raymond Shaw 4W5 . Music: Alan Diprose 4B2. GENERAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FORM 4 1st Aggregate: Dean Cross 2nd Aggregate: Alistair Kenworthy 3rd Aggregate: Stephen Brine 4th Aggregate: Mark Dannatt 5th Aggregate Equal: Nigel Smith and Mark Stevens. OUTSTANDING EFFORT AND PROGRESS Dean Elgar and David Sharman.
Form 4 Mathematics Progress: (Wattie Wilkie Memorial Prize) Gregory Woodhead 4W6. MUSIC: Most Improved Brass Player: Tod Sharland 3W2. Most Improved String Player: Garth Uren 4W8 . ACADEMIC Form 3 Subject Prizes English: David Jury 3G5 . Science: Brett Davidson 3B7. Mathematics: Mi chael Roberts 3M6. Social Studies: Peter Cayzer 3B7. French: Bruce Garrett 3G8. Latin: Michael Roberts Technical Drawing: Tom Cresswell 3B8. Business Studies: Michael Roberts. Woodwork: Peter Nielson 3M9. Metalwork: John Krook 3G3. Art: Dean Stockwell 3W6 and Gavin Ireson 3G9. Maori: Murray Herbert GENERAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FORM 3 1st Aggregate: Michael Roberts 2nd Aggregate: Peter Nielson . 3rd Aggregate: Bruce Garrett 4th Aggregate: David Salisbury 5th Aggregate: Andrew Saunders 6th Aggregate: Lyall Huizer K. Darrah
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PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION The Parent-Teacher Association Executive Committee started the year with a new President, Mr. N. Phillips. Other members of the incoming Committee were VicePresident Mr. B. Fenwick, Immediate Past President Mr. C. Taylor, Secretary Mrs . V. Hulbert, Treasurer Mrs. M. May, Mesdames E. Shaw, W. Hall, M. Brownlie, M. Sharland and V. Bone, Messrs. R. Goodare, H. Busch, R. Hulbert, R. Simpson, I. Turnbull and R. Dowsing, Board representative Mr. B. Irvine and two staff representatives Messrs. D. Boyd and G. Clareburt and the Headmaster. During the year two resignations were received: Mr. B. Fenwick and Mr. I.Turnbull. Mr. R. Goodare accepted the vacant position of Vice-President. The P.T.A. is essentially a support group and 1981 has seen a lot accomplished by a very enthusiastic executi ve. The year commenced with assistance being given with fundraising for the viewing gallery in the proposed new gymnasium. This highly successful venture grossed $17,500 and was a great credit to the staff, especially the boys and the parents. Gala Days are usually held trienrually at Boys' High, but because of two major fund-raising projects, The Gallery Appeal and the Centenrual Trust Fund, it was decided to defer the Gala. During the year continued assistance and consideration has been given to improving the school uniform, and therefore the school image. A popular new windjacket was introduced and the school jersey now displays its distinctive monogram.
It is an important feature of our P.T.A. that major fund raising is a responsiblity shared between boys and parents, and this year because the School's Council did not benefit directly from fund-raising, the executive made a donation of $750.00 from its reserves to the Council. In September the Minister of Education opened the new science block and P.T.A. members attended and supported the official function. For the second year running, a Panel Evening was held in September, the subject being 'Discipline - Too Much or Too Little'. Speakers were the Rt. Hon. J. McLay, Superintendent R. Newman of New Plymouth Police, Miss H. Ryburn, Judge T. Ross and the Headmaster Mr. T. T. Ryder. This was a very successful, well-attended evening and followed a very successful social venture in August. A 'Las Vegas' evening was held at the Racecourse Complex, and one hundred and eighty people attended and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The P.T.A. profited by $500.00. Contributions to the school have included a $1,200.00 grant towards the purchase of a new milling machine for the Engineering Department and for the Industrial Technology course in particular. The cricket pitch has been undergoing upgrading, and the P.T.A. has given $300 for the purchase of clay to provide a sound playing surface . A proposal was put forward by the Woodwork Department this year to build a playhouse for a fundraising raffle. P.T.A. members ' assistance was given for this project by obtaining don ations of materials
to build the playhouse. During the year the P.T.A. has also liaised with the Girls' High School P.T.A. over the holding of dances on a regular basis in the future. Next year should see these plans getting underway, and after a highly successful Ball this year, the enthusiasm is running high. 1981 has been a very busy and extremely satisfying year for the P.T.A. Committee . Thanks must go to parents and staff for their support of activities and attendance at the Panel Evening and the 'Las Vegas' night.
Willing hands at the clock tower, Cricket Pa vilion
K. Quinn
CENTENNIAL TRUST FUND In February the Centennial Trust Fund was launched by the Chairman of the Centennial Fund, L.R. Bublitz, at a special function at Devon Lodge attended by a number of Old Boys and friends of the school. The occasion was marked by the publication of an attractive coloured brochure which outlined the Trust Appeal. The Trust Deed was drawn up by Mr J . Laurenson, was signed by Messrs J . West, L. Bublitz, H. Titter and I. Russell. It provides for the establishment of a fund which will be invested in perpetuity by the Trustees appointed by the Boys' High School Board. Mr H. Titter, Mr I. Russell and Mr L. Papps have agreed to be the initial Trustees. Income will be granted each year to the school to the spent by the Board after consultation with the Headmaster, to broaden or improve the standard or range of the School's function. The Trust has been established to mark the School' s Centennial and has been commended by all associated with the School. Many Old Boys have volunteered their help in an endeavour to raise the target of $100,000. New Plymouth Old Boys are being canvassed in age groups while in other areas of New Zealand liaison representatives have been appointed to organise a regional committee to canvass their area. A central fund raising committee chaired by Mr B. Darney co-ordinated the appeal. In September $30,000 had been donated or pledged by Old Boys. Donations have come from Old Boys from all walks of life and all parts of the globe. NEWS OF OLD BOYS Neil Wailer - Class of '60, received his M.A. in French with 1st class honours . He is currently Charged' Affairs in Paris . John Murray - is Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Section, University of Minnesota. His work frequently takes him to Africa. At school 1934-1938 . Peter Strombom - is General Manager of Experimental Aircraft Association, Wisconsin. He adrrunisters the annual convention with an attendance of nearly 500,000 people and 12,000 aircraft. Bruce Brown - Assistant High Commissioner in London, hopes to be at the Centennial.
CENTENNIAL FUND TRUSTEES
Messrs L. Bublitz, I. Russe/1, J. West, H. Smith. Seated: H. Tiller
David Lean - now Mayor of New Plymouth - no doubt New Zealand's youngest current Mayor. D.V. Sutherland "Denny" retired after twelve years as mayor. Dr. Murray Blue - formerly of Te Wera, appointed to professorship at Cornell, lthace, New York State. Father David Monaghan - appointed chaplain of Francis Douglas College. Les Palmer - Head Boy 1942. Dunedin contact for Centennial Reunion information, 2A Cromwell St. Dunedin. Michael Simock practicing medicine at Parramatta, N .S.W . lvor Mclvor - living at Kew, Melbourne after retiring from chartered accountants partnership in Ballarat. Robin Fenwick - In his career in food technology has lived in India, Kenya, Korea, California and from October will be back in New Zealand with the Dairy Board, Wellington. Brian Tinsley - is a space scientist at the Dallas, Texas University . His research takes him to high altitudes in the Peruvian Andes and Hawaii. 路 Tim Besley works at the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs, Canberra. Robert Brown -has spent a 路considerable amount of time overseas since 1977, some as a consultant to the Polish Academy of Sciences, on plant diseases.
Stan Chong - Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea - Missionary -intends to be back for Centennial. Brian Major works with I.B .M. as an engineer- at present in Hong Kong. Digby Bossley- in management, Fiji. Hopes to be here for Centennial - also brother Michael (Adelaide) and Bryan (Brisbane).
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Preparations fo r the Centenary , Easter 1982, are progressing well. The response to two circulars posted to Old Boys whose addresses are known has resulted in 1300pre-enrolling for the Easter Celebrations. Tentati ve ly these will include:
Friday April 9 1 982: Official opening and co c ktail party.
Saturday April 10 1982: Batallion parade Roll call Decade photos Lunch Sports features at school involving Basketball , Hockey , Rugby and Soccer Evening: Grand Ball
Sunday April 11 1982: Special Church service Golf match Bus tours to places of interest Evening: Theatrical and/or Centennial feature to be decided
Monday April 12 1982: Lunch at school Hansard Athletic Sports (mornin g) Special Rugby feature at Rugby Park (afternoon).
The P. T.A. Chairman in a sticky wicket
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Auckland Branch George Green (1954-58) was seconded from Feltex to the Prime Minister's Advisory Group for two years from February 1981. Left behind at Feltex are, of course, Harold Titter (1944-48) as Managing Director and Derek Sutcliffe (1946-51) as General Manager - Services. Derek is also a Past President of the New Zealand Employers Federation. At Air New Zealand in the top seat is John Wisdom. Not long before him was Sir Geoffrey Roberts now retired to a farm near Wellsford but continuing to be active in the New Zealand Institute of Directors. John Veale (1927-29), also retired from the airline's executive, is living in Remuera while Craig Saxton (1948-55) is current Public Affairs spokeman for Air New Zealand. Growing Kiwifruit and Avacado pears at Katikati is Geoff Furness (1958-62). When work permits he is still an Auckland yachtie . John Bathgate (1948-52) is practising law in Hamilton . He was appointed a Judge in September and will sit in Wellington. John McLeod (1949-50) is Manager of the Papakura Brance of the A.N.Z. Bank and very active in the cricket scene as a player, coach and administrator . In the winter he is a Rugby referee in the Counties Union. Another one who prefers to live on a farm instead of in the city is Bill Moore (1952-53). Bill is a grandson of Bill Moyes. Representing Taranaki (why not Auckland!) in the 1981 Golden Oldies Rugby tournament in the U.S.A. was Peter Boon (1949-53). David Clemow (1952-56) is a senior Boeing 737 Captain with Air New Zealand. He is also building his own six seat Hovercraft and writing a book on the Nigerian (Biafran) civil war. In May Garry Hyde (1952-56) raced his 11.6 metre yacht to Suva and finished fourth across the line as well as fourth on handicap. Clyde Colson (1951-55) was also in the race to Fiji. Dick Still (1948-52) skippered Garry Hyde's boat on the return trip to New Zealand. (Garry has to earn a living). In the return crew was Chief Radio Officer and Keeper of the B~u, Graeme Brackebusii (1949-52). Fred James (1950-52) has completed five years at the Mercury Theatre and is now Properties Master. We also see him in production and commercials on T.V. 路
Living in retirement at Pauanui is Spence Anderson (1923-28). He is always pleased to entertain any Old Boy passing that way. Kevin James (1943-47) is an active jogger and skier and the senior partner in an Auckland architectual practise. If you want your carpets cleaned that man to see is Graham McGlashan (1951-54). He will stay and talk afterwards with a little encouragement. Paddy Morgan (1933-38), living at Bucklands Beach was elected a Fellow of the N .Z. Education Institute in 1980. Mark Petch (1941-46) is an active exporter and recipient of an N.Z. Enterprise Award in 1980. He is a judge for the 1981 contest. Wayne Gifford (1959-60) with a Masters Degree in Geology is now resident in Perth and active in the Australian minerals scene. Peter Worth (1941-46) is the Immediate Past President of the N.Z. Jewellers Association and the Remuera Golf Club. In between managing the A.N.Z. Bank at Papatoetoe Geoff Bendall (1948-52) found time to go to Australia as a member of the N.Z. Orienteering Team. Stuart Wilson (1932-35) after a career in teaching is a councillor with the Mt. Wellington Borough Council and is on their Traffic and Town Planning Committees. At the Remuera Bowling Club you will find John Veale (1927-29), Gordon McDonald, Owen Rainger (1920-23), Henry Peake, Bill Foote and Bruce Grieve (1926-29). Enough for a re-union every week . Dusty Miller (1964-66) has been in the Navy since leaving school and is now a Lieutenant and currently Marine Engineer Officer on H.M . N.Z.S. Otago. In the Dockyard Workshops is Peter James (1957-59).
Neil Kyle (at School 1903) will have turned ninety-two by the time this is read. He has booked in for Easter 1982 and is looking forward to the trip. Noel Gardiner (1924-28) has written a book called "Freyberg's Circus" for publication this year. The book included two pictures of the School and promises to be good reading. R.E. Still
GLENN DODDS Another Old Boy of the school has made his mark on the New Zealand/lnternational scene. Glenn Dodds attended Boys' High 1970-1973 during which he represented the school in the First XI soccer. He was a particularly successful striker scoring 42 of the teams' 81 goals in the 1972 season and also scoring four of the five goals when school beat Mt. Albert 5-2, the most convincing win during the thirty years of rivalry. The team was also particularly successful in winning the local league. In 1973 Glenn Dodds was also a Taranaki Under 16 representative with several First XI members when the team won the North Island tournament. He scored 7 of 25 goals . On leaving school he moved to Auckland and rapidly established himself in the Mt. Wellington squad which topped the New Zealand competition. He is now playing as a strong attacking left fullback for Adelaide City in Australia as a semiprofessional. His major achievement is to have attained membership of the New Zealand International team, and has played all New Zealand World Cup qualifying matches to date, scoring convincingly on several occasions. Even as a school boy he stated that he wanted to play in world class competition games and has certainly achieved his goal.
1981 GRADUANTS N.P.B.H.S. Massey University: Stuart Fraser Girvan, B.B.S., U.E. 1976 (Valuers Registration Board Prizewinner); lan Derham Lightbourne, B.B.S., U.E. 1975; David William Burbidge, B.Sc., Prov. Ad.; Michael David Chivers, B.Sc., U.E. 1975; Ross Anthony Heavens, B. Tech. (Hons) (Div. I) in Biotechnology, U.E. 1975; Michael Terence Gowing, B.Agr.Sc., U.E. 1975; William Hugh Wilson B.Agr. Se., U.E. 1975; lan James Hamilton, Dip. Ed., U.E. 1958; Stephen Guy Harkness, B.V.Sc., U.E. 1974; Robert John McNeill Mills, B.V.Sc., U.E. 1975; Kevin lan Burgess, B.Ed., U.E. 1975; Robert James Lewes, B.Ed., U.E. 1961; Ian Garth Bennie, B.S.W. (Hons) Second Class, Div. 11, U.E. 1973; Brian Raynor Croad, B.R.P. with Second Class Hon (Div. 11), U.E. 1974; John Albert Codd, Ph.D., "Cognitive Structure and Development in the Education of Poetic Appreciation", U.E. 1960; Nigel Grant Larsen, Ph.D . , "Metal Coordination Studies of Sulphur Ligands", U.E. 1970; John Beresford, Ph.D., "Regulation of Glycolysis and Glucogenesis in Probionic Acid Bacteria", U .E. 1971; Neville John Withers, Ph.D., "An Evaluation of Lupinus (Lupinus spp) for Seed Protein Production", U.E. 1958. Victoria University of Wellington: Mark Jardine Erwin, Dip.Bus. Admin, U.E . 1959; Andrew Lloyd Fox, B.A., U.E. 1973; Christopher John Bromley, M.Sc. with Distinction in Physics, U .E . 1972; Wayne George Kibby, Dip.Ed. Studies, U.E. 1968; Cecil Rodney Anyan, B.A., U.E. 1966; Christopher David Paulin, M.Sc., in Zoology, U.E . 1974; John Mytton Green, B.C.A., U.E . 1975. University of Otago: Andrew Benjamin Stewart, M.B., Ch .B., Dip . Obst., U. E. 1971 ; Roderick lan Gordon , LL. M., with Credit, U.E . 1969; Christopher Graeme Cole, LL.B ., U .E. 1972; David Norman Lethbridge, LL.B., U.E. 1975; Stephen Robert Lowrie, B.Ed ., U.E. 1974; Robert John Fearon, M.B ., Ch .B., Dip Obst., U.E. 1967 . University of Canterbury: Peter John Moller, B.Comm. , U.E. 1974; Philip Bruce Zaloum, B.Comm., U.E. 1976. University of Auckland: Robert James Bluck, B.Sc., U.E. 1969; Brian Edwin Cotterill, B.E. with 1st Class Hons, U.E . 1975; Shane Alexander Hartley, B.A., U.E. 1974; Leslie John Hickling, LL.B., U.E . 1976; Anthony James Smith, B.A.,
U.E. 1976; Richard Niel Craig Gray, M.Sc. with 2nd Class Hons in Physics, U.E. 1973; Martin George Stephenson, Diploma in Local Govt & Admin., U.E. 1962. University of Waikato: Spencer Noel Baty, B.Ed., U.E OBITUARIES Cave Clement Travers died 26.11.79. Clem entered the school in 1926. He proved to be a talented allrounder and was appointed Head Boy in 1931. He graduated and qualified in Journalism at Auckland University College and joined the staff of the Taranaki Herald as Subeditor. He served in the R.N.Z.A.F. in the Pacific during World War 11 and then rejoined the Herald staff as Senior Sub-editor. For many years he was News Editor, retiring for health reasons in 1977. Moore Edward John died 9.10.80. "Toby". 1922-1926. Married eldest daughter of Bill Moyes. Watson Keith R. died May 1980. 1926-1928. Well known Tarata farmer. Brodie Alexander (Lex). Retired N.P. engineer, a devoted conservationist responsible for the beautification of the Waiwakaiho River and the erection of the Pukekura Park fountain. His other interests included voluntary work for the Salvation Army, St. Andrew ' s Presbyterian Church, the Plunkett Society, Rotary, Egmont National Park Board, Y.M.C.A.
Hodder lvan Thomas Supply officer, Taranaki Hospital Board, Yacht Club, Caravan Club. Erueti Johnnie Waaka died 4.5 .81. Sergeant, Communications Flight R.N.Z.A.F. Whenuapai. G-reen Claude Waiter died 25.6.81. Honours List 1981. O.B.E. Champion Rifle Shoot, First XV member. Chairman of Directors Rahotu Dairy Co., Deputy Chair: man Taranaki Harbours Board for six years (on board twenty-seven years), eighteen years member of Egmont Electric Power Board. Evans Argoyd died July 1980. Wallis Bruce died 2.11.80. Bank Manager, lnglewood. Healion Vincent John (Reverend Father) died 29.7.80. National Chairman of CORSO. Served in Reefton, Nelson, Taita, Titahi Bay. Eliot Douglas Alfred died 19.7.81. Wrote gardening columns for Taranaki Herald for thirty years. Photographer. Neville Maurice Bernard died 5.9.81. Managing Director of Nevilles Ltd., bakery and food business. Accountancy tutor Taranaki Polytech. Retired to Mt.Maunganui. Chamber of Commerce. Acclimatisation Society. Wilson O.J. Ossie died Sept. 1981 . Head Groundsman N.P .B.H.S. Association members and the school extend sympathy to the relatives of these Old Boys and all Old Boys who died during the year .
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LIBRARY NOTES 1981 has been a memorable year for the library as discussions began and plans have been drawn up for a new library building. While the present building is impressive with its interior woodwork and exterior setting, it has severe defects as a functioning modern library. The new building should overcome the present short comings and provide an attractive, but useful resource and recreational centre for learning . Displays have once again been a feature of the library year and many thanks must go to Mrs Jean Van Beers for organising them. A number of staff members put on displays related to their subjects and these ranged from Mr Bublitz's hor~ ticultural display with prickly cacti keeping prying fingers away, through to Mrs Gallon's "Roman Era" and Mr Dobson's popular leather-work display. A very interesting display on Maori carving was held and a "meet the author" session with Stewart Tullett marked the launching of his new book ''The Industrious Heart". Pupils too, displayed topics of interest and I am most grateful for the time and effort they spent. No library could function smoothly without an efficient and willing staff and Mrs Van Beers, as Assistant Librarian, continues to give excellent service in her own duties and also in the organising of student help. The following boys have been Librarians this year: Chris Baldock, Andrew Bate, Robert Burroughs, John Chivers, Wayne Dowsing, Paul Dudding, Greg Eden, Michael Grey, Murray Hart, Gavin lreson, Crispin Kerrison , Nigel Lilley, Marc~s MacRury, Julian Mitchell, Crmg Porteous, Ricky Ross, Mark Stevens, Craig Wadsworth, Kenneth Webb and Tim Withers. Although each of the above boys has given willingly of his spare time, special mention must be made of Tim Withers, who has served as a school librarian for five years. Thank you Tim and good luck for the future. The future looks promising for the library and I say goodbye to my job as teacher-librarian with many regrets. Judith Haskell A FLY ON THE WALL The newspaper lay on the breakfast table. The fly sat on the wall . I stumbled into the kitchen, sat down at the table and sipped at my grapefruit juice. At first I did not see the fly, but when I started
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reading the first page of 'The Da~ly News' a quick glance brought him into my line of vision. 'Violence at Springbok Game' was the first item . It was printed in large black letters, so no one could miss it. I read on. It told the story of protesters throwing bri~ks a~ ~he police, of a plane droppmg missiles on the playing field and of nationwide disobedience. I looked up to ponder these, far-from-typical New Zealand news reports and saw the fly on the wall. "Fly," I thought to myself, "why did this happen? How is it that a whole nation has been split in two?" I felt stupid. Saturated with reports of violent protest, I turned to page two and I was greeted by the gruesome photograph of a bloody gunman, lying in a French street, obviously dead. I read on to discover that he, in fact, was an Iranian counterrevoluntionary who had just made an unsuccessful assassination attempt on a diplomat, indeed, one of his own country-men. "Revolution, a pointless and violent exercise," J said aloud. The fly flew around the room for a while and then settled on a few grains of sugar that had been spilt on the bench. The wind moved a piece of paper and the ever cautious fly once again took to the air. He landed almost on the same spot on the wall. I admired his navigation skills. ''Two British Soldiers killed in Ireland'' the heading at the bottom right of the page read. It told the story of two British soldiers station-
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