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Old Collegians
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President
Message
from the
Spring has been
reunion season for
Old Collegians, with
a number of reunions
being held at the
College during the
past two months.
The reunions have
comprised a wide
span of year groups, ranging from the
10 Years On Reunion who were 7th
Form / Year 13 as recently as 2004 to
the 65 Years On group who had their
final year at the College in 1949.
The school experiences of each of these
year groups at the College would often be
unrecognisable to the others. However, it is clear
from all the reunions I’ve attended recently that
Old Collegians greatly value their connection
with the College and fondly recall the mischief
made during their time at the College, whatever
the era they attended St Andrew’s. It’s also
clear that the friendships made in their school
days have more than stood the test of time.
By the time this edition is published our next wave
of Old Collegians will have joined the ranks. On
behalf of the Association, I welcome all the leavers
of 2014 as Old Collegians and look forward to
seeing many of you at the young leavers’ function
and regional functions the Association has planned
in 2015. Your efforts during 2014 have helped
keep the College in great heart and made for
enjoyable experiences for those Old Collegians
returning for assemblies and other College events.
During 2014 the College moved to an online
booking system known as Patron Base, for
events held through the College. The Association
will begin using Patron Base for Old Collegians
events during 2015, which will make registering
for reunions, the annual dinner and other events
much easier for all involved. For those who aren’t
able to access Patron Base, you will still be able
to sign up to events by contacting Kate Baker.
On behalf of the Association, I thank all the Old
Collegians who attended events during the year
or who continue to be involved with the College
through the Association. I wish all Old Collegians
a wonderful holiday season with family and
friends, and look forward to catching up in 2015.
Nick Letham (2001)
President
events
Upcoming
Golf Tournament
This year’s Old Collegians golf tournament was held at the
Methven Golf Club on Friday 26 September.
A small but quality field competed for the ‘John Hampton’ Trophy
and the ‘W.A.C MacDonald’ Cup. The weather was fine but cool
and the Methven Golf Course was in pristine condition for the
club championships that were scheduled for the following day.
An outstanding performance by Jack Allan saw him collect
both the major prizes, a rare feat indeed. Jack shot a smart 75
off the stick along with 44 stableford points. Paul McEwan was
runner-up with 76 for the J Hampton Trophy. James Anderson
42, Andrew Lake 38, Don Maginness, Andy Innes and Stuart
Anderson 37. From this event we have selected the top place-
getters to represent StAC at this year’s Strowan Rosebowl
Tournament. The plan is to return to Methven next year as there
is good support for the event from the Mid-Canterbury area.
Please see insert with Old Collegians 2015 Events.
Reunions
Events
and
Jack Allan (1960, right) at the Old Collegians annual golf tournament.