ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
BURNS POETRY COMPETITION & YEAR 7 BURNS’ SUPPER 2021
This year due to lockdown we had a virtual Burns recitation. In The Year 7 Burns’ Supper was also virtual and we enjoyed the
class the children prepared a Burns poem and they recited to celebrations in our own homes via Teams. Although virtual we
their classmates. The finalists then produced a video which was followed the same format as a live event. The had music, poetry,
put together and shared with our wonderful judges, Mrs Day and songs and food. The Immortal Memory and the Toasts to the
Miss Morgan. Congratulations to our winners. Laddies and Lassies were wonderful. The poetry recitations and
musical items were well practised and delivered. The event was
finished with a wonderful rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
▶
Burns Poetry Recitations Loretto Junior School Musical Items Auld Lang Syne
Y7 Emily and Mr. Lang – The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
To view the Burns Poetry Recitations Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
please scan the QR code or use the Virtual Burns Event Rebecca Downie – Sky Boat Song And never brought to mind?
link below.
https://youtu.be/6T4FTAxNLUs January 25th, 2021 * Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
The Selkirk Grace And days of auld lang syne?
Howie Allison For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
*
Piper: We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For days of auld lang syne.
Quentin Cornelius
And here’s a hand, my trusty fiere,
* And gie’s a hand o’ thine,
Address to the Haggis
We’ll tak a richt guid willie-waught,
India Macdonald For auld lang syne.
* For auld lang syne, my dear,
The Immortal Memory For auld lang syne,
Mr. Dickenson We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For days of auld lang syne.
*
Year Seven Poetry Recitations
I Dream’d I Lay – Zoe Coltman
Halloween – Naomi Sauerborn
To a Mouse – Rebecca Downie
My Heart is in the Highlands – Archie Millar
Tam o’ Shanter - Finlay Watson
*
Musical Items
Kacy Yang – Blue Bells of Scotland
Maisie and Mr. Rawlinson – Wild Mountain Thyme
*
Toast ‘To the Lassies’
James Stewart, Head Nipper
Toast ‘To the Laddies’
Emily Lang, Head Nipper
*
Auld Lang Syne
Mrs. and Mr. Henderson
Everyone else, please sing along,
but keep your microphone on mute.
Year 7 sketching in Queens Park on our Holyrood Palace Trip Here are some highlights from the past academic year….
Anti-clockwise: Howie, Niamh and Francesca making their
World War 2 shelters. 6J re-enacting Spartans V Athenians!
ART
The Nipper Art Room continues to be a hub of creativity offering
a wide and varied range of artistic experience for all our pupils.
Projects are in the main linked to classroom topics which help
inform the children’s art work and children can research and
develop their ideas further using their sketchbooks and, for our
older years, their ipads too.
Our pupils all have timetabled lessons and the opportunity to
take part in Early Years, Junior and Senior extra-curricular art
activities.
Both in school and at home during the last lockdown, our pupils
engaged so well with the projects, consistently producing super
results while expanding their artistic skills and talents.
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 51
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Year 4 ceramic coral reefs Sophia painting her Geisha- Emilia and Elise- Art Camp Neve, Margot and Isla in their
Art Camp July 2021 tie/dyed T-shirts decorated
with their own transfers
In February 2020, just before
the 1st lockdown, local artist
Svetlana Kondakova worked
with Year 5 creating a mural
completely made from rubbish
picked up from Musselburgh
Beach. Finally, during the
summer holidays, she was able
to come into school and finish
the job, to great effect!
Mixed-media tiger by Raefe - Alex- Art Camp
Art Camp
Year 3 in their rainforest head-dresses Baptiste (Year 1) Klimt inspired Liv (year 7) Senior Art Activity
garden
Year 3 ceramic parrots
52 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
ART
Chloe (year 2) making her Marion (year 1) with her Klimt Austin (year 2) with his finished Max (Year 5) with his Xmas
Gingerbread house inspired tile Gingerbread House jumper
Jack (year 3) glazing his Sam and Lewis (year 3) with their Sophie (year 2) with her Sam doing his art lesson at
ceramic Pharoah’s head finished Pharoah’s heads Yellow Submarine home
Bea (year 2) Winter Sunset Ewan (year 1) Surfer Finlay (year 1) Surfer Ollie (year 4) Ceremonial elephant
Kevin
(year 3)
Rousseau
Tiger
Chloe (pre school) and Luke Kate (year 6) sculpture
(year 3) Amazon Cameras Ben (year 6)
Pop Art
explosion
Giacomo (Year 6) Cubist style still life 53
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Melissa (pre school) drawing her ‘moose’
Superhero Day Luke and Oscaar (Year 4)
Back in school our charity reps led by Naomi Sauerborn (year 7) Superhero Day
organised ‘Superhero Day’ where everyone was invited to come
to school dressed up. Prizes were awarded for best homemade
costume and for winning a variety of fun events. Money raised
was sent to both Centrepoint and Children 1st charities.
Year 3 ‘Superhero Day’ - above Murray (Year 4)
Year 1 ‘Superhero Day’- below Superhero Day
Naomi (Superhero Day)
The year finished with an online exhibition of Year 7 Art work Francesca (Superhero Day)
https://lorettoschool-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/
kettlews_loretto_com/Ebf27s1dTEBMjvli5f28kDcBjOxwxSiVKjW-
uxPDeEl5VA?e=rCWvB1
54 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
MUSIC / DRAMA
ensembles continued to work hard to produce some fantastic
‘virtual’ performances that we are delighted to share with you.
I hope you enjoy watching and listening.
FESTIVE SONG-WRITING COMPETITION 2020
MUSIC The Winning Song- ‘All That Waiting’ written and performed by
Emilia, India, Liv and Rebecca 7P
What a year! Once again, live music events could not go ahead
as planned. However, we are delighted to say that this did SONGFEST SOLO 2021
not dampen our spirits or put an end to music -making in the
school! As always, the children enjoyed lively, varied and creative The Final, including the winner, Lily Kroeske, 4H.
music lessons and showed incredible resilience in difficult The Nippers Choir performing ‘Silent Night’
times. The Festive Song-Writing Competition and Songfest Solo The Junior School Orchestra performing ‘Rudolph the
Competition were stand-out events and the various school Red-Nosed Reindeer’.
The Folk Group performing ‘Mayo Morrins’
2021 Year 7 leavers performing ‘Sing’
DRAMA Drama was somewhat compromised during the autumn term
with our Junior Play having to be made into a film rather than a
FILMING ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ performance in front of a live audience.
DECEMBER 2020 ‘A Christmas Carol’ starring Murray Allister as Ebenezer Scrooge,
supported by a super cast of fellow Year 5 children filmed the
show in the Nipper Hall in front of a green screen. Thanks to the
technical wizardry of our own Mr Jackman, the finished movie
looked great and allowed both the cast and their parents to
watch at home together.
We were fortunate to have 2 Drama workshops hosted by ‘West
End in Schools’. Despite being remote, the actors did a fantastic
job engaging with the children. The workshops were ‘A Christmas
Carol’ and ‘The Gingerbread Man’ themed respectively and we
are already signed up to take part in a Roald Dahl event for the
next World Book Day – hopefully live in school!
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 55
JUNIOR SCHOOL
ICT
Before, after and during the lockdown, ICT continued to help make
lessons more relevant while teaching children valuable skills. This
included dressing up as famous Europeans to give speeches (using
GreenScreen technology); programming robots to beat an obstacle
course and pick up blocks; creating stop-motion animations of Greek
sea battles; and using Augmented Reality to create planets and moons
orbiting. We also measured the school, converted our measurements
into metre blocks, then rebuilt the whole school in Minecraft!
56 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
ICT / SPORT
There were also the more “traditional” uses:
KeyNote presentations, iMovie video presentations,
advanced photo and document editing, GarageBand
compositions, and mind-mapping. And, of course,
during lockdown this was all accompanied by daily
video calls with live lessons, live experiments and
even live theatre.
SPORT U10/11/12 CRICKET
U9/10 ROUNDERS
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 57
JUNIOR SCHOOL
U10/11/12 HOCKEY
U10/11/13 RUGBY
58 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
SPORT
YEARS 6 /7 RELAY
Rounders: Loretto v Cargilfield
Cricket: Loretto v’s Cargilfield
Hockey: Loretto v’s Fettes & Cargilfield, as well as warm
up sessions.
Rugby: Loretto v’s Ardvreck, Clifton Hall, Merchiston
& Belhaven
Relay: Championships at Grangemouth Stadium
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 59
JUNIOR SCHOOL
FOREST SCHOOL
This year the need for opportunities to learn outdoors was
greater than ever. Sessions were therefore organised to allow all
pupils from Pre-School to Year Seven to attend blocks of forest
school. This was enjoyed by all children and our older boys and
girls were very enthusiastic and happy to be back in the woods.
The children who have been attending forest school for a number
of years have built up a number of skills and this particularly
showed in both woodcraft and fire activities. The older children
enjoyed experimenting with different tinder such as silver birch
bark and char cloth to get their fires going while the younger
children worked on basic fire lighting and fire safety. A favourite
for all children was foraging for food and cooking on the fire.
Nettles, wild garlic and brambles were all enjoyed.
60 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
FOREST SCHOOL
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 61
JUNIOR SCHOOL
HOLIDAY CLUB
Holiday Club has continued to grow with each session well
attended throughout the year. Children have enjoyed exploring
our local environment, trips to the park and taken part in a wide
range of activities including Arts and Crafts, baking, gardening,
cooking homegrown produce harvested from the garden,
woodwork, dancing, sewing, jewellery making, Yoga, Puzzles,
games and many more. A highlight of Summer Holiday Club this
year was the small world area and the Music and Water walls the
children helped create for the garden by gathering and recycling
materials, working together to design and position each item
onto palettes and a cable wheel.
62 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
HOLIDAY CLUB
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 63
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
FROM THE CHAIRMANfter five, or it might even have been six, years I am
very sad to have to report that this is my final update
as Chair of the Society. I am however delighted to
A be handing over to Colin B. Davidson (1983) who
has taken over as Chair, and I would like to warmly
welcome him into the role and to wish him every success. I have
greatly enjoyed every minute of my time as Chair and want to
thank everyone in the Committee for all their support, friendship
and brilliant company.
It appears to be the season of change, as many of you know, Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian, which is fantastic news.
Hannah Rate our Membership Co-ordinator will be leaving us I would like to sign off with mention of one group event which
soon. Hannah has been an asset to the Society, and we have did take place (outside of course) and that was the annual OL
been incredibly lucky to have her working with us for over fishing event in May 2021 on Loch Walton in the Campsie Hills,
four years. Her organisation has been meticulous, her energy organised by Dan J. Lean (1972).
has reinvigorated the Society and she will be sadly missed. We The photo in Dan Lean’s account on p68 says it all, and yes, it is
would like to wish Hannah all the very best of luck in her new the indomitable R. George D. Willis (1958) at the front!
role. Despite another year of uncertainty, Loretto has responded So my own hat off to you all and thank you for everything
proactively Loretto has responded proactively, yet with great during my hugely enjoyable tenure as your Chair. A very happy
care, to the advice of the Scottish Government, delivering a Christmas and New Year to you all and hope to see you at one of
superb online curriculum during the times that home schooling our events soon!
was required. Pupils, teachers and parents alike are all missing the
chance to gather together for celebrations and commemorative
services and will be delighted to do so once we are able to start
hosting them again.
This past year has, as we all know, been a strange one. Suffice to
say that there has been little expenditure in the past 12 months
and that as a result the Society’s finances remain much as they
were before the Covid pandemic.
After a very quiet year we are starting to see some events Best wishes
resuming again, as we begin to meet up in person once more. As William (Bill) J. Frain-Bell (1989)
I write, we have our Over 60s’ London Lunch on 19th November Chairman of the Lorettonian Society
(the final one to be hosted by Robert (Robin) G. D. Walker
(1958) after 18 years). Robin, you are a national treasure in every ABOUT THE
respect! To everyone else, we will need a new host for this annual
extravaganza and so volunteers are encouraged to contact us!
Next year will start in earnest with the Annual Dinner on the eve PRESIDENTohn Lawrie (1961) qualified
of the Calcutta Cup on Friday 4th February 2022 in the Sheraton as a chartered accountantJ professional
Hotel in Edinburgh. It would be really great to see as many of you in Glasgow and after broad
as possible at the dinner. experience
We have also had an amazing sporting triumph with victory for moved to the London area in
the OLGS team in the Halford Hewitt competition. This is the first
time since the event was set up in 1925 that the OL team has 1970, building a career in financial
won. It was a huge victory and reportedly much more exciting
(and successful) than the Ryder Cup. management in businesses ranging
We also have a couple of legendary Honorary Members of the
staff leave. Simon J. Lowe (Hon.), who was our Arts and Musical from private to listed companies,
Theatre Director, left after 27 years at Loretto. Simon was a
whirlwind of talent and energy, bringing shows to life year after in manufacturing, distribution,
year, whilst managing to play the organ and teach French and
German. June Dunford (Hon.), our librarian, left after 23 years, entertainment and the charity
and Dr David Adamson (Hon.), Schoolhouse Housemaster and
history and politics teacher, after 13 years. All of whom will be sector, and spending most of the
very much missed by everyone at Loretto.
On the appointment side, our former Society President, John Lawrie (1961) last 20 years as a director of a
Roderick (Roddy) M. Urquhart (1975), has been appointed as President of the West End Theatre. Retiring in 2019,
Lorettonian Society. he and Nicki live in Essex, happily
surrounded by friends and family,
including four grandchildren.
64 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
EVENTS
EVENTS
OVER 60’S LONDON LUNCH 2021
We were absolutely delighted to be able
to host the Lunch this year at Middle
Temple Hall once more. It was with great
pleasure that we welcomed guests from
the winning team of this year’s Loretto
Halford Hewit Cup. Andrew R. Brown
(1977) OLGS Secretary, kindly bought the
trophy along which was then presented by
team captain Adam E.H. Wraight (2008).
Headmaster, Graham R.W. Hawley (Hon.)
gave a very uplifting speech about the
positive sports achievements at School
particularly on the Rugby field. The day
was not without its sad points though as
we thanked Robin D.G. Walker (1958) for
hosting what was his final lunch at Middle
Temple Hall after 18 years of doing an
absolutely sterling job. Robin announced
also that Hannah Rate, our Membership
Secretary will sadly be moving on to
pastures new after four and a half years
in the role. We wish her luck, success and
happiness for the future and thank her for
all her hard work. The lunch ended with
drinks at the famous El Vinos bar, where
the merriment continued until very late!
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER
FRIDAY 4th FEBRUARY, 2022, EDINBURGH
You are cordially invited to attend The Lorettonian Society Annual Dinner to be held on
Friday 4th February 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh.
The format of the evening is to be as follows:
7 - 7.45pm Drinks and The Lorettonian Society AGM
7.45pm Call to Dinner (which will include dinner, wine, digestif & coffee)
John Lawrie (1961) President of The Lorettonian Society,
will propose the Toast to Loretto.
Dress Code will be Black Tie
All Old and Honorary Lorettonians and their spouses/partners are welcome
Carriages at midnight
Cost is £67 per person (£33.50 for OLs under 25)
RSVP
Email: [email protected]
Lorettonian Gifts
To order, please contact:
Email; [email protected]
Pewter Hip Flask with engraved Loretto Crest: £19.50
Lorettonian Silk Tie: £31.50
Silver Charm Bracelet: £35.00
Silver Cufflinks with enamel Loretto Crest: £78.50
Silver Charm with embossed Loretto crest: £15.00
Silver Mirrored Compact with engraved Loretto Crest: £10.00
Fettesian-Lorettonian Club Sports Tie: £35.00
66 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
ARTICLES ARTICLES
A HUGE THANK YOU AND FAREWELL...
After his 6 years’ dedication to the role of Chair of the Lorettonian
Society we said our farewells to William J. Frain-Bell (1989). Bill
has been an absolute stalwart and true leader throughout his
tenure. To say thank you and to wish him well, we took Bill to his
favourite restaurant “The Outsider” in Edinburgh where he was
presented with leaving gifts, one of which was a bottle of Loretto
Whisky! We wish Bill all the best and look forward to seeing him
at the Annual Dinner in February 2022. We welcome Colin B.
Davidson (1983) in to the role as Chair and wish him all the best
in his new appointment.
KEITH A. BURNET (1988) ROWS THE ATLANTIC!
Keith and friends rowed to victory this year when they took to are no stars, you can’t see the difference between the sea and
the high seas to row 3,000 miles, raising 50K for Shelter Box, the sky. It was as if you had stepped out into a black box. You
which helps the 88 million people homeless in disaster zones can’t see the waves and then you get smashed by one. We were
throughout the world, and Workout for Water, which brings trying to summarise what the night rows were like and I would
fresh water supplies to villages in East Africa. say it was a combination of blind folded white-water rafting,
Keith writes, “It is awesome to be back on dry land, a comfortable bumper cars, and turbulence in a plane, all rolled into one. The
bed, some normal food and not to be rowing…. waves were enormous, and they were like a double-decker bus
“Learning to row the Atlantic on the Atlantic – every day was deluge when they hit you, coming from nowhere. Where we got
a learning experience, as we asked ourselves, how can we find real speed was when we surfed down the waves and if we caught
ways to make the boat go faster. We were too heavy, we had too it right, we could get up to 12 knots (14mph). We always tried to
much food, we had the wrong food, the weight on the boat was keep above three knots (four mph); that way you’re doing 75-85
being carried in all the wrong places, our navigation skills were nautical miles (86-97 miles) per day.
non-existent, we took the wrong route early on etc. The list was “Our planet – one of our biggest pleasures was having a ringside
never ending, but every day we found a way to get better and seat in a small rowing boat watching our incredible planet in
better until we were regularly doing 80+ action. Seeing first-hand the 100ft sea swells and 30ft waves
miles a day.
“After the first couple of weeks, enduring
the mental and physical pain of adjusting to
the routine, the real low came when we hit
head winds in the middle of the race and
had to deploy our parachute anchor. We
couldn’t go anywhere and the realisation
that it was going to take three or four days
longer than we had anticipated was a hard
hit to take. That period was when our
spirits were at their lowest. The weather
was not our friend for most of the race and
we really felt we rowed every inch of the
crossing.
“The night rows were also tough. When
you’re getting out of your cabin and there
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 67
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
the size of an apartment ‘spiked’ during the race.
block going up and down “The Finish – seeing land again after six weeks was a huge
over and over again, the moment for us, but nothing compared to crossing the finish
30-knots gusts of wind, line and arriving into English Harbour. We had the Antiguan
the intense rain squalls, Coastguard escort us in with loads of other small boats. The
the sunrises, sunsets, the atmosphere was incredible and totally overwhelming. It is a
many different faces of moment in time I will never forget with supporters, friends and
the moon, the constantly family on top of the cliff cheering us on and all the superyachts
changing sea state, the sounding their horns. As well as my wife, it was a nice surprise
multiple shooting stars and to see that both of my boys had also managed to make it out to
the amazing wildlife! Antigua, despite the lockdown challenges in the UK.
“We definitely took the “My Highlights – the team – I think what was important was that
scenic route! We saw we got on that boat as good mates and stepped off it as even
dolphins, orcas and better mates; and despite some ups and downs, that was the
humpback whales, and biggest win for us. To share that experience with the guys, that
three minke whales, which will be with us for ever, the finish, 100-ft motorway swells, the
is a very rare occurrence. 40-ft waves, night sky, sunrise/sunset, shooting stars, the whale
On the second to last day super-highway, Roxy & Randy, the birds who loyally came to see
we had an orca whale 15 metres from the boat with her baby – us every day, cleaning the bottom of the boat, New Year’s Eve
just incredible. celebration, Atlantic Radio – messages from friends and family,
“We were also regularly slapped in the face by flying fish, and the support from people during the race and from those I knew
also, in my case, a bird hit me square in the chest one night only were taking on their own challenges, the 7-9pm shift, the 80-
to then take a rest in the boat beside me before flying off. One of mile days.
the most amazing things I saw was a 4-foot marlin leaping clean “Lowlights – the sea sickness, the sweat box (my cabin), nodding
out of the water, whilst it snapped at a fish as flew through the off rowing, burnt eye-balls, para-anchor, the fish ‘shooting
air. Talking of marlins – here is an amazing photo of a marlin’s bill gallery’, my hands, my hip flexors, the weather, the food, 3-5am
going through the hull of a competitor’s boat straight into their shift, the monotonous routines, 30-mile days.
stern cabin through the sleeping mattress. This happens to be
my cabin…which didn’t help the sleepless nights..! 4 boats were “Some early reflections on the
journey – exploration, incredible, life-
changing, extraordinary, beautiful,
powerful, tough, painful, belief, lack
of preparation, enduring, monotony,
the power of the team, learning every
day, empathy, trust, friendship, family,
friends, big goals, living life, inspiring
myself, inspiring others, renewing/new
connections/friendships, our amazing
planet.
“Biggest learnings – it is the Atlantic,
you are not the boss, so just row
harder; focus on your own contribution
and accept everyone else’s will be
different; sometimes it’s better to just
say nothing”.
OL ANGLING TRIP
Not since 1991 have as many as 15 OLs gathered in any one winners of the tankards were Dr. Peter D. Semple (1964), Chris
location to pursue the wily brown trout, and not since 1965 have J. Drapper (1968) and Nicholas (Nick) J. Brading (1979), and our
as many as 44 fish been caught. This year, by kind invitation of R. congratulations go to them.
George D.Willis (1958) to fish his private club water, Loch Walton
in the Campsie Hills, the 15 OLs caught 46 fish, our second best To put the outing in context, George had been angling (sorry)
year ever! You have to go back to May 1960 when 16 rods caught for a number of years to move the annual outing from the Lake
53 fish on Loch Ard to better this, and then the fish averaged ½ lb of Menteith, which we’ve patronised since 1968, to the more
as opposed to this year’s 2 lbs with some even as large as 4 lbs. relaxed Loch Walton. Finally, in 2020 we were ready to go but
This year it was catch and release after the first two fish per rod then the covid-19 pandemic and lockdown intervened and it all
so a proper weigh-in wasn’t possible but the winning boat had a had to be cancelled. Even this year it was touch and go for us to
fairly emphatic 16 fish to the next best boat’s 11 fish and so the go ahead but finally we were able to proceed and the success
68 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
ARTICLES
REMEMBRANCE POPPY
of the move speaks for itself. It was dry all day but mostly dull A timely reminder that after the first
and with a light and rather cold easterly breeze. We started with Poppy Day in 1921, using artificial
coffee at 09.30 and launched the boats shortly after 10.00; came poppies imported from France,
ashore for prosecco and a buffet lunch in the boathouse and the Disabled Society, founded
then fished till 17.15. The evening concluded with 11 of the party in 1920 by Old Lorettonian
enjoying a meal in the Fintry Sports Club. George Howson, M.C. (1904),
We hope to repeat the outing in May next year and the secretary was commissioned by the British
Daniel (Dan) J. Lean (1972) ([email protected]) would Legion to make poppies for the
welcome hearing from any OL who wishes to join us and who 1922 appeal. Howson founded
isn’t already on his email list. He’d particularly like to hear from the first Poppy Factory in London,
any OL who may have fished with us whilst they were still at moving it in 1926 to a disused brewery
School. in Richmond which was bought using money which he
Daniel J. Lean (1972) donated to the cause. In 1928, Howson instituted the Field of
Remembrance at Westminster, which continues to this day and
has inspired similar fields elsewhere, including in recent years on
The Orchard at Loretto.
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 69
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
OLD LORETTONIAN
GOLFING SOCIETY
Dunn-Butler hit the same shot to about two feet; again a Loretto
THE HALFORD HEWITT CUP birdie to go 2 up. However, Rugby fought back and took two
matches, with the eventual result being a 3-2 win and a return
I t’s been a long wait. 94 years since Loretto was the first to the semi-finals. The advantage this year was that being at the
Scottish school to participate in the Halford Hewitt in 1927 top of the draw, only one match was played on Saturday which
(the competition had started three years earlier in 1924, allowed some well-deserved R&R that afternoon and evening. A
moving permanently to Deal the following year) and 48 years few celebrations were held on the balcony followed by a chipping
since their last and only appearance in the final, Loretto won competition and then watching Emma Radacanu do her brilliant
the Halford Hewitt Cup at Deal at around 5.50pm on Sunday stuff that evening.
12th September when the Captain, Adam Wraight, holed out to The weather for the semi-finals and finals on Sunday was
secure victory over Sherborne in the final. spectacular – warm sunshine and very little breeze. I watched
Loretto’s early participation in the tournament was not, it has to all five groups play the 1st hole against Cheltenham, and while I
be said, that successful and it was not until 1949 that we won our daren’t think it, I quickly came to the conclusion that this could
first Hewitt match! be Loretto’s year. The pin at the first was placed in a very tough
First real success came in 1951, by which time 55 schools were spot at the front right of the green just over the stream. The safe
competing, when Loretto reached the semi-finals, claiming the shot to the middle of the green would probably roll to the back
impressive scalps of Malvern, Radley, Westminster and Repton leaving an almost certain 3 putt. Loretto won this hole in every
on the way. Further semi-finals were reached in 1957 and then match scoring 4 solid Pars and one birdie; Cheltenham had five
1971 and it was in 1973 that Loretto reached its only previous bogeys. The confidence displayed in the way each pair played
final. Unfortunately, the memory of this is an uncomfortable one the hole was clear to see. I then watched Henry and Brodie play
as Loretto had led against Rossall in all matches but through a the second after their birdie at 1. Henry drove into the bunker
combination of a tenacious fightback by Rossall and some bad and Brodie had to pitch out. Henry hit the third to about 15 feet.
luck narrowly lost 3-2. Loretto had a very strong team in that Cheltenham got their solid Par and looked confident, only for
era and reached four quarter-finals and two further semi-finals Brodie to nail the 15 footer for Par and a half.
in the following ten years but more recently success has been Loretto were never behind in any match and the final score was
elusive until the semi-final appearance in 2019. a decisive 5-0, leaving plenty time for a relaxing lunch watching
This gives some context to this year’s win. The standard of the denouement of the second semi-final between Sherborne
golf is getting stronger every year and so to win requires both and Rossall; some liked the prospect of facing Rossall in the final
talent and persistence as well as a strong team ethic. Wins in order to exact revenge for 1973 but others felt it was a bad
over Highgate and Mill Hill (4-1 and 5-0 respectively) set up a omen. In the event Sherborne prevailed.
revenge encounter with Ampleforth, one of the strongest teams The final was a much tighter affair with holes being exchanged
in the tournament – they had reached the final on the past in all the matches. Loretto this time lost the 1st in two matches.
three occasions and had defeated Loretto in the semis in 2019. Henry and Brodie led the way and, after going down early, made
This proved to be a classic Hewitt tussle and the pivotal match their move towards the turn, winning three holes in a row, the
in many ways. The previous encounter in truth had been close third of these wins being an eagle two when Henry holed from
and this was no different. Ampleforth definitely had the better about 120 yards! Sherborne were to keep fighting in this match
of the front 9; after 9 holes we were down in three matches, and it required a 35-foot putt on 15 from Henry to halve the hole
ahead in one and all square in the other. After 12 we were still and stay 2 up. A great pitch from Brodie won the 16th for a 3 and
down in 3 but now ahead in two. It required Loretto to hang 2 victory. Meanwhile Abs Ruia and Cameron Blair had gone 4 up
on to their leads and to turn one match around, which is what early on but again Sherborne were to fight back winning 12 and
happened. We were 2-1 down with two matches going down 18. with Loretto behind a bush on 13 it started to look a little tight.
Sami Bouzabia and John Dunn-Butler were all square and Henry Abs then hit a miracle shot from behind the bush to stem the
Featherstone and Brodie Good 1 up. Sami holed a tricky putt to tide and they went onto win 4 and 3.
win one up, which then required Henry and Brodie to halve the At this stage Adam and Joel were just 1 up going down 17. It was
last. Henry calmly putted dead for a par and Loretto was through. getting tense. Sherborne had some trouble and with them taking
I think the confidence instilled by this gutsy win set the tone for four to get on the green it looked all over. They then holed from
the rest of the campaign. The match against Rugby was quite 15 feet to require Loretto to make Par. Joel kindly left the putt
tight through the early holes but gradually Loretto took the short for Captain Adam, to hole the winning putt which delivered
initiative. I watched Adam hit to about 6 feet at the Par 3 8th the Halford Hewitt to Loretto.
with Joel holing for birdie to go 2 up. A few moments later John The final score was 4.5-0.5 (a half was agreed in the unfinished
70 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
OLD LORETTONIAN GOLFING SOCIETY
Top left: Celebrating The
Halford Hewitt Cup win.
Top right: Sami Bouzabia drives
off the wonderful beach tee at
the 9th. I measured this drive
at 370 yards!
Left: Adam holes the winning
putt on 17
Below left: The team celebrates
the victory over Rugby on the
clubhouse balcony on Saturday
Below right: Robin Walker
playing in The Loretto
Foursomes at West Sussex
Captain Adam match) and it was certainly tighter than the semi, but Loretto
Wraight with were always the stronger side. I was fortunate to play a match
the Halford against the Deal club the following week and the talk was of
Hewitt Cup ‘how good those Loretto boys were’. But as we know, foursomes
requires more than just golfing talent and the team spirit which
was evident from the beginning was a key factor. Congratulations
to Adam Wraight and his team of Cameron Blair, Sami Bouzabia,
John Dunn-Butler, Henry Featherstone, Brodie Good, James
McCormick, Stu Mitchell, Abs Ruia, Timon Sitte and Joel
Westwell. Thank you too to the various supporters from the
OLGS who made it down over the four days including Torquil
McInroy, Chris Henderson, Matt Sinclair and Jason Sitte.
The team had less success in other scratch events, partly due to
availability. We failed to qualify for the Grafton Morrish while the
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 71
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
Queen Elizabeth Coronation Trophy in Edinburgh began just five West Sussex, and inviting other schools to participate in a day of
days after the Hewitt triumph and we succumbed to tiredness foursomes. The 2019 day was a success and this year 40 players
in the second round. The Stenhouse Quaich took place in late from over 20 different schools turned up to play a round of
October with a rather strange format and despite victories over foursomes and enjoy a West Sussex lunch. The OLGS supported
Fettes and Edinburgh Accies the team came fourth overall. the event with prizes (Glenkinchie whisky, Loretto Academy
branded golf balls and the President’s books!). It was also
SENIOR SCRATCH EVENTS decided to repurpose The Winter Foursomes Trophy, which used
to be played for at the Annual Weekend but has been defunct for
The Mellin Trophy went ahead as normal at West Hill. Here there over a decade, and use it for this new event.
are three competitions; The Mellin for Over-55s, The Burles for The Stableford competition was won by Gareth and Paul
Over-65s and the Millard for Over-75s. In the Mellin, our team Nash from Forest and St. Columba’s College with William King
was somewhat weakened by a couple of withdrawals from our and James Ashton from Oundle coming second. OL’s present
Scottish contingent due to illness and went down to a strong included, the President, Alastair Lawson, Mathew Sprot, Robin
Sherborne side in the first round – one of the pairs was to feature Walker, Ian Macaulay and the organiser Alexander Kilgour. It is
in the Halford Hewitt final in September! Our Burles team had likely that the 40 places for next year will fill up soon and this will
much greater success, beating Sherborne and then Cranleigh now definitely become a settled date in our summer calendar.
to reach the semi-finals where they succumbed to the eventual
winners, Shrewsbury. It was a good performance by Alastair OLGS ANNUAL MEDAL
Lawson, Chris Henderson, Ross Graham and Peter Crerar. Our
Millard pair didn’t reach the semi-final knock-out stage. 16 October at The Renaissance Club
We are very fortunate to be able to hold our Annual Meeting at
SOCIAL MATCHES this prestigious venue which has now been confirmed to be the
host for the Scottish Open again next year. It was encouraging
Eight social matches, four in Scotland and four in England, were also that we had a good turnout of 30 members with again a
played in total with a final tally of…. huge range of ages and handicaps. The weather was kind but we
Loretto vs Merchiston at Muirfield 4-4 will in future amend the format of the day to allow the older and
Loretto vs Sedbergh at Muirfield 1-3 (afternoon play abandoned) higher handicap players to play off forward tees because despite
Loretto vs Glenalmond at Prestwick 6.5-2.5 the lack of wind The Renaissance is a tough test off the medal
Loretto vs Edinburgh Academy at Luffness 3-3 tees.
Loretto vs Dulwich and Sedbergh 1.5-2.5-2.0 The Scratch Medal was won by Sami Bouzabia, one of our Hewitt
Loretto vs Uppingham at Reigate Heath 2-2 team with an impressive round of 71, level Par. Hugo Balfour-
Loretto vs Marlborough at Liphook 1-5 Melville defended his handicap trophy, with the runner-up spoon
Loretto vs. Fettes at Worplesdon – Match drawn as Fettes were going to Andrew Ker (Hugo actually won on countback). The
short of players. Gedge Trophy for the best 50+ score was won by Charles Cowan.
In many of these matches it was good to see a range of both The Renaissance provided an enjoyable meal afterwards and the
age and golfing ability present which is exactly what the Society AGM formalities were quickly attended to. The most noteworthy
offers; ages from early 20s to early 80s and handicaps from + a point was the election to the Committee of Roseanne Bailey
few to 28. In all over sixty members of the Society participated. (née Niven)(2005). Rosie has a brief to find ways of getting more
We obviously play these matches in a competitive spirit and look lady golfers to participate in the Society.
to win but once we have shaken hands on the 18th green, apart Unfortunately, COVID did prevent a number of events taking
from some banter over lunch, we often forget who has won. place this year, including the southern Summer Meeting, The
In Scotland the match against Edinburgh Accies at Luffness New Senior Wayfarers and The Mackay Trophy, as well as the early
was a great success, again with a broad range of ages and golfing season match against the School. We will be looking to re-instate
abilities, including Hewitt team member Sami Bouzabia playing all these next year.
for Loretto as a warm-up for his heroics a couple of weeks later. Andrew Brown, OLGS President
The final result was a friendly 3-3 draw which means that Loretto
retain the trophy! Our thanks to Christian Bruce for organising
this increasingly popular fixture.
LORETTO SCHOOL FOURSOMES
The OLGS used to hold an annual fixture against the Highland
Brigade at West Sussex. Unfortunately, in recent years, the
Highland Brigade struggled to raise a team and the fixture
began to fizzle out. Two years ago, Alexander Kilgour decided
to experiment with a different format, keeping the date with
72 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
LIFE EVENTS LIFEEVENTS
MARRIAGES Richard W.A. Scott (1988) married Choyeon BIRTHS
Kim on 22nd July 2021 in Enniskillen,
A. Constanza. A. Dessain (2005) married Fermanagh, amid Covid restrictions. They Maria Georgieva (2012) writes: “on Feb-
George Haddington in June 2021 at are working and resident in Seoul, South ruary 11th 2021, my partner Georgi and
Inverpoly in Scotland Korea but intend to return for their wedding I welcomed, to our absolute delight, our
Georgia Miles (1987 (née Kennedy)) reception party in July 2022. son Martin.”
married Clare Bowers in May 2021. Casey B. Stern (2010) married Patrycja
She writes: “the Sussex Flower School, Stern on May 29, 2021. The small OBITUARIES
my business is now in its 12th year. ceremony and celebration at Borthwick
My children Wilf, Mimi, Evie are all at Castle was attended by family and friends. Professor Ross St Clair Barnetson (1953–
university.” Casey and Patrycja have made their home 1958), who died on 1st October 2021, a
not far from Loretto School. few days before his 82nd birthday, did
Nikita Razumovski (2017) writes: “I got Roger L. Walls (1978) Although Roger L. not enjoy Loretto. In spite of the efforts
married, two months ago to Victoria Walls (1978) first met Rowan M. McCall of Forbes Mackintosh and Peter Wood to
whom I have known since childhood.” Smith,(née Bruce), (1987) around 1970, redress the balance that they inherited,
such is the rich tapestry of life they only sportsmen too often ruled the roost at
Alexander Urquhart (2008) writes: “I got together after both had been married, the School. Ross, a scholar, did not excel
married my now wife Lydia in 2019- with had three children and been widowed. on the playing fields and his progress
a number of OLs present to celebrate With the ever dynamic covid restrictions at Loretto was ordinary. Saving graces
with, including my best man, H. Brodie both helping, by encouraging lockdown were the absorbing Biology lessons of
E. Williams (2008). Since then, we have together, and hindering, delaying the Alex Gillespie and social refuge in the
moved to Godalming in Surrey, and in wedding by six months, they were finally remarkable Biology classroom. He also
January 2021 welcomed a daughter, married in December 2020 at Buchanan made lifelong friends at Loretto and
Everley, born in Guildford. As the Parish Church. The service was, of became a loyal Lorettonian. Throughout
expression goes, one year: walking, two necessity, limited to 20, however, a larger life he maintained his love of opera and
years: bagpiping.” number were able to join by Zoom. Other travel, so much the better if they coincided.
Lorettonian family members present at Like many of his contemporaries Ross left
the celebration were Andrew J. Walls school to study medicine. His subsequent
(1975), Hamish S. Walls (1980), Christian career was outstanding and distinguished.
S. Bruce (1990), Jane Walls (2015), After graduating at Edinburgh University
Alasdair W.L. Walls (2017) and, from and house posts at The Royal Infirmary of
Sydney, Australia, Gemma Walls (2013). Edinburgh Ross served in the Royal Army
Medical Corps (1965–1970), following
Ronald S. Rankine (1974) Ronald Rankine his father’s career (Deputy Director
married Ann Colbert on 3 June. They are R.A.M.C.). Ross served as Medical Officer
buying a holiday home near Carvoeiro in in Cyprus and Malaysia.
the Algarve. On leaving the army in 1970, Ross was
Samuel O. Stern (2011) married Nora appointed Registrar in Dermatology,
Stern (née Ptakauskaite) on August 20, The Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. After
2020. After a prolonged courtship (they specialty training he became a Medical
met in 2011) and several Covid related Research Council Research Physician on
delays, their wedding in Edinburgh was secondment to the Council’s Leprosy
attended by a very small group of family. Project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1974–
The happy couple now live in London while
Nora finishes her PhD degree.
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 73
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
1976). He returned to Edinburgh as a and Shooting Team and also captained the his personal safety. When ordered to
Lecturer in Dermatology before being Scottish U25 XI. He went on to Sandhurst withdraw, he evacuated his casualties
appointed as a Consultant Dermatologist and was commissioned into the 4th/7th with commendable calmness under the
(1981–1986). By this time he had gained Royal Dragoon Guards, with periods most difficult conditions and cleared the
wide experience in clinical dermatology spent at Fallingbostel in Germany and at reverse slope of the company position,
tropical medicine and clinical immunology. Catterick commanding tank operations, enabling the remainder of the company
In 1986 he was appointed to the inaugural retiring in the rank of Captain. He then to withdraw with minimum loss. He was
Chair of Dermatology at The University of became an Investment Manager with later ordered to return to battalion HQ
Sydney, the first such Chair in Australia. Gruss & Co. in London before setting for more wireless sets, weapons and
He arrived to find only a chair and a desk! up his own fund management company grenades. He knew heavy enemy fire
He soon appointed a young non-clinical and he also enjoyed mentoring young had thwarted a previous attempt but he
immunologist, Dr. (later Professor) Garry entrepreneurs. Later he went on to successfully led his men to his company
Halliday, to be his right hand man. With develop his own successful property HQ. Communications were restored at a
the help of the Dermatology Research investment business. Michael’s greatest critical time and did much to influence the
Foundation, which he co-founded, and love was for his horses, with many happy success of the future operations of both
university, personal and national grants, days spent playing polo and on the company and battalion. “2/Lt Brooks’
Ross pioneered a thriving department hunting field, and with a particular love inspiring example, his coolness under fire
of international standing that attracted of the hair-raising discipline of elite Team and in the face of vastly superior numbers
massive financial support. The main Chasing. Very sadly missed by his brother of enemy, and his complete disregard
direction of research involved the study Fred (1980) and sister Gillian, Michael for his own personal safety throughout
of skin cancers, an immense problem is survived by his wife Sarah and three the whole operation, is demanding of
in Australia. Their prevention, early daughters, Olivia, Rosanna and Sasha. the highest praise and recognition.” He
diagnosis, mechanisms of development Kirsty Elizabeth Bond (née Garland) served with the KOSB Territorials until
and treatment all passed under his eagle (1994–95) died peacefully at home 1967, when he retired with the rank of
eye. Many publications of the findings in London on 31st December 2020, Major. After National Service he trained
appeared in prestigious international after a long illness, aged 43 years. She at the Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne in
journals. When Ross retired in 2007 he read Psychology at the University of St Switzerland, then gained experience
left a department with enviable facilities. Andrews and went on to have a career in at the Baur au Lac hotel in Zurich and
Numerous young dermatologists and the television industry. She is survived by London’s Great Western Royal, before
research students gained their higher her husband Richard, sons Harry and Sam returning to Kelso where he was a natural
degrees in Sydney; nearly all have Ross and parents Alastair and Maggie. host at the Ednam House hotel, which
and Garry to thank. Ross was a fine became a second home for River Tweed
leader, sometimes with a hint of military Ralph Alastair Brooks M.C. (1946–50) salmon anglers.
style. His students were in no doubt died on 17th February 2021. He was in An expert fisherman for 70 years – he
about what was expected of them. In turn the shooting team. caught two salmon in excess of 30lbs –
their Professor kept a proud eye on their During his National Service, aged 19, as a he collected, restored and used vintage
progress and gave them loyal support 2/Lt commanding his platoon of the King’s tackle, with examples currently in Kelso’s
when they left the department. Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) in Korea, he River Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum of
Ross married Ann, a fellow Edinburgh displayed such inspiring leadership under which he was a founding trustee. He was
medical graduate. She gave up a fire that he was awarded the Military an enthusiastic deer stalker and curler,
partnership in general practice when they Cross – one of the youngest soldiers to turning out for the Lowland Brigade on the
left for Australia. Their marriage was long be so recognised. The company had come frozen Tweed in 1962 and taking part in
and happy. Ann died in 2020. They leave under intense artillery and mortar fire and the Grand Match on the Lake of Montieth
two daughters. John Hunter (1957). was swiftly attacked by wave after wave of in 1979. He is survived by Sheila, his wife
Michael Gerald Bell (1973–78) died very enemy troops. The platoon held firm, and of 62 years, children Lesley, OLs Charles
suddenly after suffering a heart attack on in the brutal hand-to-hand fighting which (1980) and Ralph (1983), their spouses
27th March 2021 at the age of 61 years. followed Brooks, worked calmly, directing and eight grandchildren.
He was Captain of Hockey and in the XI and encouraging his men, repeatedly Alexander (Sandy) Bennett Carmichael
leaving his own trench, despite the heavy MBE (1957–62), Loretto’s most famous
enemy fire, showing utter disregard for Rugby player, died on 27th October 2021
at the age of 77 years. He was a Prefect,
Captain of the XV and the Athletics Team
and in the Hockey XI; he also played
for the London Scottish XV. He studied
Mechanical Engineering at Stow College
in Glasgow and ran a plant-hire company,
Sandy Carmichael Hire (Glasgow) Ltd.
He was a long-time member of the West of
Scotland RFC and played for the Glasgow
XV: his Scotland debut was against Ireland
in 1967; he went on to win 50 caps for his
country, a record for a Scottish forward at
74 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
LIFE EVENTS
the time, and toured with the British and Donald Ian Angus Sinclair Craig (1947– landing in other countries and places, in a
Irish Lions twice, in New Zealand in 1971 52) died on 23rd February 2021. He was transport aircraft.
and South Africa in 1974. He was a key a Prefect, Captain of Cricket and in the “Ian’s training on the Varsity course
member of the side that defeated France Fives team. On leaving school he took went well, after which he was posted
in 1969, making two try-saving tackles in part in a schoolboys expedition to Iceland. to the Hercules aircraft at 70 Squadron.
a rare Scottish victory in Paris. It would be After National Service from 1953 to 1955, However, before starting, Ian was called
26 years before the Scots won again in he continued as a Lieutenant in the to an interview at The Queen’s Flight.
the French capital. He also played in both Parachute Regiment (T.A.) until 1957. He He was successful and remained at the
matches when Scotland beat England on started his working life as a stockbroker, TQF from 1969 to 1972, before being
consecutive Saturdays in 1971. The first working for J. H. Tod. After many years of posted to 46 Squadron at RAF Thorney
game, in the Five Nations, was won 16- take-overs in the stockbroking world he Island in 1973 as an Andover Mark 1
15 at Twickenham, Scotland’s first win at finished his career with Investec. He was a Captain. Life on 46 Squadron was great
Twickenham since 1938. The following keen hockey player and umpire for Grange fun for Ian, as well as varied, including a
week the Scots made it a double, Hockey Club, getting his International 3 month detachment to RAF Masirah in
defeating England 26-6 at Murrayfield Badge. He was also gave invaluable help the Arabian Sea. Ian was posted again to
in a match to mark the centenary of the to Loretto by being a regular umpire for 32 Sqn for the second time in March 1974
world’s first rugby international between the hockey team’s matches. He is survived as an Andover Mark 2 Captain and was
the sides (which had been refereed by by his wife Rosemary and OL daughters promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader
Loretto’s Headmaster Hely Hutchinson Catriona (1987) and Isla (1989). in 1976, which meant, as Ian put it, that
Almond) at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh. Ian Hamish Dow (1960–65) died on 8th he ‘disappeared, kicking and screaming,
He was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s September 2021 He was in the XV, was into the Ministry of Defence, to fly a desk.’
Silver Jubilee and Birthday Honours in Captain of Swimming (holding records “After this, Ian took a tour as a Hercules
1977 and his last cap came against Ireland for 100yds Freestyle; 100 & 50 yds Flight Commander on 70 Squadron at
in 1978. Backstroke and 50yds Butterfly) and was RAF Lyneham, but was soon back in the
During his induction into Scottish Rugby’s in the Sailing Team. As CSM of the CCF, Ministry of Defence in the early 80’s. It
Hall of Fame in 2010 he was described he won an RAF Flying Scholarship and was while he was working and living in
as “one of the bravest and fairest players went on to the Royal Air Force College London during this posting that he met
to grace the game”. But he suffered for at Cranwell, passing out First with two Catherine. Ian then successfully applied
his bravery: whilst playing for the Lions Special Prizes. He served in the RAF as a to go back to flying as Specialist Aircrew
against Canterbury in 1971, multiple BAe 146 pilot and swam for the RAF team, on 32 Squadron on the HS125 aircraft. In
punches left him with five fractures to retiring in the rank of Squadron Leader. December 1986 Ian was posted back to
the cheekbone and although he played Following his service he joined Air 2000, ‘C’ Flt of 32 Squadron, which led to his
on until the final whistle, he was invalided flying their A320 aircraft. He is survived appointment as the prestigious Number 1
out of the tour. He never disclosed the by his wife, Catherine, and his OL brother, Group STANEVAL BAe 146 and 125 pilot
name of his assailant. “Nae chance” he Hugh (1963). and examiner and the aircraft ‘type expert’
told one interviewer, “I’m taking the guy Catherine writes about Ian’s flying career; on the Board which looked into the fateful
to my grave.” “Ian’s early attraction to aviation would crash-landing by The Queen’s Flight
He needed all his resolve to cope with life determine the course of his life. Having BAe146, involving the Prince of Wales, on
after his playing days, as he underwent six won a Special Flying Award while still at the Isle of Islay in 1993. Because of this,
hip operations and a heart bypass. school, the RAF paid for him to learn to Ian said the ‘fortune fairy’ was hovering
The School holds an annual Prep Schools fly to PPL level at the Scottish Aero Club in over him and in 1994 he was posted back
Rugby Sevens Tournament for the Perth while in his last year. to the Queen’s Flight as a BAe146 Captain.
Carmichael Cup. Sandy presented the cup “As a consequence, Ian successfully Ian had a fund of stories to tell of all the
for several years after its inauguration. applied for a Cranwell Cadetship, spending fascinating trips he made on the Queen’s
He is survived by his second wife, Alison, from March 1966 to August 1968 Flight and 32 Squadron. These included
their children Ruaridh and Rhona, and marching around (as he put it!), learning various accounts of his passengers from
a daughter and son, Alison and Trevor, to fly and swimming for the RAF. At the the Royal Family and the political world,
from his first marriage to Avril. His OL “Wings and Prizes Ceremony” before his including Prime Ministers and various
brothers, David (1957) and Peter (1967) final dining-in night, Ian was delighted Secretaries of State. Many of his trips
predeceased him. to learn he had won the distinguished had to be made with little notice to him
flying prize of the RM Groves Memorial and it meant there were long periods
Prize and the Kinkaid Trophy. Generally, when he seemed to be continuously on
pilots awarded with this prize would go call because either a crisis would develop
on to train as fighter pilots, but Ian turned politically or a member of the Royal Family
heads by declining this prospect, instead would change their plans.
preferring to go to Transport Command. “Ian left the Royal Air Force in 1996 at
Reflecting upon this decision, he would the age of 50, with an Airline Transport
always say the idea of taking off and Pilot’s Licence and with around 7,200
returning to the same place, in the same flying hours. Ian’s civil career developed
day while flying around the sky with your well as an A320 Series captain with Air
‘backside on fire’ did not appeal to him, 2000 and latterly with EasyJet, who
and he much preferred the prospect of made him a Type Rating Examiner. As
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 75
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
it is not possible to fly as a Captain of a and a Pilot and of the Edinburgh University Trust. He
public transport aircraft over the age of Captain of the was a General Commissioner of Income
65 Ian was forced to stop flying in 2011, highest order. Tax and a director of Dunedin Fund
with around 17,000 flying hours, but he These are all Managers Ltd. He is survived by his wife,
did not lose his love of aviation and he sober virtues. Petrina, children Caroline and Ronnie and
formed his own Company to provide What his family grandchildren Sarah, Katie, David and
A320 instruction and examination in and friends Edie.
simulators. Ian did this for various airlines will most miss Hamish Galbraith Russell Galbraith
such as easyJet, Thomas Cook, Wizzair, is the lovely (1936–44), for 23 years Headmaster of
and also for various significant Authorised chap with that the Nippers, died on 10th May 2021. He
Training Organisations. Ian finally thought grin on his face was 94.
he had reached his ‘shelf life’, as he put who meant He first arrived at Loretto with his twin
it, in September 2019 – some 54 years it when he brother, David, as a 10-year-old Nipper
after first learning to fly! ‘What a ride,’ listened, who and spent the war years in Musselburgh.
he always said, emphasising how lucky cared when he After three years service with the Gurkhas,
he felt not only to have loved his work spoke and who reaching the rank of Captain, he went up
during his career in aviation, but to have cultivated the virtue of insobriety at the to Christ Church, Oxford, before returning
been involved in what was his abiding bar.” to Loretto in 1950 as an assistant master
hobby throughout his adult life. As Ian’s John Forster Dunn (1949–54) died on at the Nippers. In 1954, with his new wife,
recent election as a fellow of the Royal 7th June 2021, aged 85 years. He was a Sheila, who had been Nippers matron, he
Aeronautical Society attests, retirement Prefect and in the XV. He worked for the moved to Cheam School in Surrey, where
alongside Catherine would therefore not Dunlop Rubber Company and as Senior he taught Prince Charles, and then once
have severed that link, which, together Executive for Sumitomo Rubber Industries again returned to the Nippers in 1958 to
with other pleasures, would have only in Birmingham, London, Rhodesia, succeed Tim Coleman as Headmaster. He
bound him closer to life and to those Germany and Belgium. He is survived by remained Headmaster until his retirement
he enjoyed it with in those last, long, his wife, Anne, his son, Tom, daughter, in 1981.
deserved days of ease. Emma, and seven grandchildren. Hamish ran the school as an extension of
“Aside from Ian’s career in Aviation, Ian Charles (Charlie) Edward Fetherston his family. He took an interest not only
had played water polo for Scotland and (1949–53) died on 14th January 2021 in the boys, but their parents; not only
he swam for the Royal Air Force very after a short illness (Covid) at Gartnavel the staff, but their families, although
successfully, winning many inter-services General Hospital in Glasgow. Following some teachers found this intrusive. Most
competitions. Ian continued swimming National Service in the RAF, he took over parents were reassured by it, however,
for pleasure at his sports club until his the family tobacconist businesses and and many a tearful mother set off for
illness showed its hand. The competitive later he went on to develop his career home on the first day of term knowing
spirit never left him in later life and he in sales management. He retired early to that her son was in safe hands. Newbies
told Catherine that if another swimmer be able to pursue his many interests. He of any age were welcomed into the
appeared in his line of vision while he was a keen supporter of Jordanhill and Galbraith family and encouraged to do
was thundering up and down the pool, he of West of Scotland RFCs, was a member their bit for the school.
would always speed up to ensure he was of Hilton Park Golf Club and Buchanan His instinct was that trust in an individual
not overtaken. Old habits die hard. Castle Golf Club, was a founding member would be rewarded; he expected boys
“Ian took much pleasure from two recent of a local walking group and also of a and staff to work hard, but he gave them
voyages to America, with Catherine, on group who enjoyed long-distance cycle enormous freedom. Those boys who
the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth. rides all over Scotland. He loved music struggled academically could still play a
Transportation in all its forms appealed and was a member of Bearsden Choir for valuable role in the school and those who
greatly to Ian, who apparently took to the 30 years. He was a church elder of Cairns made a well-intentioned mistake were
sea as well as to the air. He was especially Church, Milngavie, for over 40 years and treated with understanding and kindness.
keen to travel by these ships, as his he served as President of the Probus Club He could be very kind.
month-long journey on a troop ship to of Allander. He had lived a full life and Stopping for lunch on the way to Moffat
Hong Kong as a 10 year old boy in 1957, leaves behind three daughters and four for a rugby match one year, the bus pulled
with his parents and brother had made an grandchildren, all of whom were a source into a lay-by where a lorry was parked. To
indelible impression on him. of huge pride to him. Hamish, Moffat was so far away that we
“Ian emerges from the many letters his Donald Mackenzie Fortune (1943–50) had to leave early and take a picnic lunch.
friends and former colleagues have written died on 20th January 2021, at the age of It was quite unnecessary, but it filled the
as a man who was genuinely modest 88 years. He was a Prefect, Editor of The day with a sense of adventure. As soup
about his considerable achievements and Lorettonian and in the Fives and Athletics and sandwiches were being handed out,
excellent skills, not only as a Pilot, but also teams. He trained as a CA and after Hamish spoke to the Nipper captain,
as a teacher and examiner. In their words, National Service in the Royal Navy from and told him to take a cup of soup and
he was hugely loyal to his Service and 1956 to 1958 continued as a Lieutenant a sandwich to the driver of the adjacent
to his country; he was a real gentleman, in the RNVR until 1969. He served as lorry. That little act of kindness, of
imbued with integrity and enthusiasm, Chairman of the Church of Scotland Trust including others, was so typical and sent a
always courteous and professional; a and of the Scottish Council of the Cystic subliminal message to all of the boys.
highly regarded and respected aviator Fibrosis Research Trust and was a trustee
76 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
LIFE EVENTS
The Common Entrance English exam colleagues and ex-Nippers to his home, United States. After working there with
once asked candidates to write an essay as he had done for 23 years at North Esk a few different companies while the
beginning with the words, “I hate……” Lodge. D.A.A. industry grew enormously in operations
which provoked a formal complaint from Leslie John Kenneth Hastings (1948– and popularity, he closed the loop and
Hamish to the Common Entrance Board. 51), passed away on 28th June 2021, returned to the P&O subsidiary Princess
Hate was not an emotion which should be on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Cruises until retirement.
encouraged in 12-year-old boys. Canada. His wife, Gwen, writes: “He John is greatly missed by his family,
He could also be delightfully naïve. often reminisced on his years at Loretto friends, colleagues, and the many people
“Would you like us to wash your car, Sir?” and greatly enjoyed reunions with the whose lives he touched around the world
he was asked by two Nippers on a Sunday dear friends he made there during many during his 87 years. He was known for
afternoon. The offer was accepted, but return visits to the United Kingdom with having a kind and gentle spirit, his ability
he hadn’t realised that, with the car in his wife Gwen. to converse with so many people from
the garage, one of the Nippers was going different walks of life, and his sense of
to take it upon himself to reverse out John was born in Poona, India, where he humour. He often related to people with
and drive his passenger on a circuit of lived until the age of 10. His love of model this “British” humour while living much
the grounds of North Esk Lodge before trains began when he was invited to the of his adult life in North America. When
stopping at the tap. birthday party of the Mir of Khairpur’s asked what his initials L.J.K. stood for,
Hamish worked very long hours. For much son where he saw an extensive and John was quick to respond “Lord John
of his time as Headmaster he taught a elaborate British model train layout. His the King”. Quite serendipitously later in
full timetable and had no secretary. All enchantment with model trains never life, the playful idea of a self-given title
correspondence was done long hand. waned. Being unable to directly return came to fruition to a certain extent. While
Through the difficult 1970s Nipper to the United Kingdom during the war, in his fifties, John’s family was notified
numbers steadily increased, but it was he spent the next two years at Highbury by researchers from the British Museum
not without cost. His total commitment School near Pietermaritzburg, South and India House with documentation that
to the school was affecting his health and Africa. Back in England, he attended St. he was a descendant of Tipu Sultan, the
he decided to take early retirement. Bede’s Prep School in Eastbourne before highly respected ruler of Mysore State,
Headmasters must recruit not only finishing his schooling at Loretto. During India. He was delighted with this discovery
children, but staff as well. He was proud his youth into early manhood he had a which gave him a deeper connection to
of having recruited, during the last ten passion for field hockey and was a mad the country in which he was born. He
years of his headship six teachers who keen cricketer. Howzat! enjoyed researching this part of his family
went on to become Heads themselves. After leaving Loretto, John served for two history which provided openings for many
He wrote the book Loretto Nippers 1891– years with the Gordon Highlanders, much conversations. He also made an extended
1991 to commemorate the centenary. of that service taking place in Malaya. return trip to India with family members
At his homes in Argyll and then John then began a career which spanned to visit sites pertaining to their newly
Strathpeffer, he threw himself into the over 34 years in the shipping and cruising found ancestral roots.
life of the community, joining the local industry, in which he was able to realise Post-retirement, John and Gwen moved
dramatic society, chairing the Strathpeffer his passions for transportation modalities to Vancouver Island and enjoyed the
Branch of the Royal British Legion, and and travelling the world. He first joined beautiful, peaceful and natural wonders
training as a Reader and Elder of the the Orient Line in their London office, of this part of the world. They loved to
Church of Scotland. He would have liked which later merged with the Peninsular host family and friends at their island
to have been ordained, but he was not and Oriental Steam Navigation Company home, and spent many happy times
going to ask Sheila, who had been the (P&O) to become the P&O-Orient travelling the world.
Headmaster’s wife for more than two Line. While with P&O he moved to the John is survived and deeply missed
decades, to become the Minister’s wife in by Gwen, his wife of 32 years, three
retirement. children, Andrew, Jennifer and Chris,
Following Sheila’s death in 2008, Hamish, two grandchildren, Ashley and Chase,
for the first time in his life, had to consider sister Margaret, and much-loved in-laws,
the challenge of shopping and cooking nephew and nieces.”
for himself; a challenge from which he Ian Maxwell Hume Henderson (1950–
was rescued by his children, and some 54) died peacefully on 6th August 2021,
of the ladies of Strathpeffer, who would at the age of 84 years after several years
stock his freezer with ready-cooked struggling with bad health. He served as a
meals to last until the next visit. In later 2/Lt with the Royal Engineers (1954–56)
years, he moved to a small flat in Kinross before graduating MA from St John’s
to be closer to his O.L. son, Robert, and College, Cambridge. He joined the
daughter-in-law, Gillian. Royal Dutch Shell Group as an Oil Field
He remained active until the end, Mechanical Engineer which took him to
and walked his beloved dog daily. He Nigeria, Borneo, The Hague, Aberdeen,
was always ready to welcome former Australia and London, returning to
Aberdeen as Deputy Managing Director
of Shell Exploration and Production. He
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 77
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
became a Fellow of both the Institute of committees but, as many tributes attest, Contingent Commander is fortunate to
Petroleum and the Institute of Mechanical he was highly respected by all members of have the assistance of SSI J.C. Jack’. He
Engineers, finally retiring in 1990 and the council across the political spectrum. really came into his own at CCF Camps
moving with his wife to Oxfordshire. He represented Birmingham on many – particularly the Summer Camps at
Ian was a fabulous role model and a quiet other bodies, was a patron of several arts Cultybraggan where the Fifth-form
hero to many that knew him. He was a organisations, including the Birmingham Cadets were honed into a winning team
truly honourable man who took pains Royal Ballet, served as a Governor for the for the March and Shoot and the Assault
to do the right thing in any situation. He King Edward Foundation Schools and was Course Competitions on a regular basis
was an incredibly hard worker, known for a member of the board of the St Basil’s for many years. Between 1982 and 1989
running up the stairs at work as he wasn’t homeless charity. He also served as a the M&S Team had six wins and one
prepared to waste time waiting for the JP for almost 40 years, being appointed second: Loretto was always the team to
lift. He was a good engineer but he was before he moved to Birmingham and was beat! He also thoroughly enjoyed the
a great leader, having wonderful empathy possibly initially the youngest JP in the UK. hill-walking expeditions at Camps and
and caring about the people that worked James continued his interest in sport for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Apart
for (and with) him. throughout his life: he was a former from his CCF duties, he had responsibility
He is survived by his wife Jane Henderson, Club Captain of Harborne Hockey Club for security, the minibuses and ran the
his daughters Melanie and Fenella and playing latterly in the veterans’ team and Tuckshop. We were all delighted when
also by his OL son, James (1986) and four coaching youngsters for many years. His he was awarded the British Empire Medal
grandchildren. main hobby had been sailing, having kept for his Military and CCF Service in 1988.
Charles James Hutchings (1949–54) a boat and a home at Abersoch where he His granddaughter, Susan, adds: “He is
died unexpectedly whilst on holiday in first learned to sail as a child. survived by his much loved daughter
Abersoch on 19th July 2021. He was a He is survived by his OL brother Lewis Jennifer and three granddaughters,
Prefect, in the XI and the Hockey XI and JUO (1952). He had stayed with Lewis and his Jackie, Susan and Fiona. He was a much
in the CCF. He studied at the Manchester family for almost a year recovering from loved and revered head of the family who
College of Technology and after National illness and moved into a retirement flat was an inspiration to us all, and above all
Service in the South Lancashire Regiment only four weeks before he died. a true soldier.”
he continued in the TA from 1957 to James had set up a charity, The James Robert (Robbie) Campbell King-
1968, retiring in the rank of Major. James Hutchings Charity, and if you would like to Clark (1964–69) died suddenly on 9th
spent most of his life in Birmingham. After donate in his memory you can do so via January 2021 in Helensburgh. He came
working in the wire industry, he retired Just Giving, using the following link to Loretto from Horris Hill in Newbury,
early and served for a very fulfilling 23 https://www.justgiving.com/ following his father, Robert (1932), and
years as a Birmingham City Councillor crowdfunding/james-hutchings uncle, Cuthbert (1935), who had been
for the Edgbaston ward where he lived. John Charles Jack B.E.M. (Hon: 1970– orphaned in 1927 – a bequest from their
He represented the Conservative Party 90), the much respected School Staff uncle Maurice Clark (1910) had been
on the council and served on many Instructor (SSI) of the CCF, passed away used towards the purchase of Pinkie
on 24th January 2021, one day before House. He was in the XV, XI and Hockey XI
his 98th birthday. Born in Avoch in the and was JUO in the CCF. He trained on the
Black Isle, the first part of John’s Service Tall Ship Captain Scott which awakened
career was in the RAF Regiment from his love of sailing, and after leaving
1942 to 1947. He transferred in 1947 to school he worked his place on a merchant
the Seaforth Highlanders, the Camerons, ship which took him to New Zealand.
which became The Queen’s Own He stayed briefly there with a cousin’s
Highlanders, and as PSI to the EHWUOTC family and then came back overland via
until 1970. His service took him to Tripoli, Australia and India from where he flew
Egypt, Korea, Aden, Bahrain, Singapore, home. After training as a sous-chef in
Malaya and Brunei. His speciality was Edinburgh, he managed Nicky Tams in
as a sniper and his ability as a shot and the Grassmarket and then the Oyster
a shooting coach marked his time at Bar in Princes Street. Later he bought
Loretto, when he ran both boys’ and the Ancaster Arms Hotel in Comrie and
girls’ shooting teams – continuing then eventually retired to Helensburgh.
this for several years after his official He toured Europe and Egypt in a long
retirement. He was a totally reliable wheelbase Landrover. His passions were
and efficient organiser of CCF activities, sailing and fishing and he sailed across the
from the practices for the Parade and Atlantic to Antigua and through hundreds
March Past for Annual Inspections – of lochs in Scotland. He fished extensively
ensuring good turn-out by doing most in Russia and throughout the Scottish
of the uniform-pressing himself. Reports rivers. He was passionate about dogs and
referred to ‘meticulous security of arms gave generously to many charities, mainly
and ammunition’; ‘excellent standard for deprived people. He sadly died after
of stores and equipment’; ‘excellence contracting pneumonia aged 70.
of small-arms instruction’ and ‘the Christopher Laidlaw Bell (1967–75)
is reported to have died of cancer in
Florida. He was in the Swimming and
78 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
LIFE EVENTS
Shooting teams. After reading Biology at Occasionals. Management. As well as serving on
the University of Aston in Birmingham, he After starting his career with Reckitt and several committees, he supervised many
joined the RAF and trained as a Fast Jet Colman, James took over from his father graduate students. Ian was named Dean
pilot. He moved to Florida and became as Managing Director of the Aberfeldy and Professor Emeritus at UNB’s Encaenia
a Research Biologist, which involved family wine business McKerchar and in 2000. After retiring from UNB, he
further flying with the Collier Mosquito Macnaughton, running it with diligence became the Director of the Centre for
Control District from 1990 to 1993, and care for over 20 years. Passionate Property Studies at UNB and supervised
following which he worked in property about wine, James was a Director for contracts with CIDA and the World Bank
management, real estate and as a flying Euroworld/Inverarity Morton Wines until in Africa, South America and Asia. Ian also
instructor. He is survived by his wife, Jean, his retirement in 2001 and served as the taught at Renaissance College.
in Florida and his sister, Jo. President of the Institute of Wines & He is remembered as a well-known and
Edward Kingston Macaulay (1946–51) Spirits, Scotland, from 1986 to 1987. well-respected researcher and educator.
died on 11th June 2021. He was a Prefect James was an active and respected In his spare time, he enjoyed kayaking,
and was in the XV, the Hockey XI and the member of the community of Aberfeldy; snowshoeing and walking his dogs and he
Fives team. Following study at Bradford contributing to many and varied aspects also loved to travel and spend time with
Technical College, he worked in the textile of town life, including; Chairman of friends.
industry, becoming Director of Bulmer & Aberfeldy & District Tourist Association, He is survived by his wife, Eleanor and
Lumb, the Bradford spinners and dyers, Convenor of Atholl and Breadalbane two sons, Jonathan and Matthew, as well
and Chairman of Anglo Felt Industries Highland Gathering, Treasurer of as his brother Paul of Ivy Bridge, Devon,
Ltd and he was also the Chairman of the Aberfeldy Church of Scotland, President England.
Halifax Courier (Holdings) Ltd. He lived of the Rotary Club of Aberfeldy & District Michael David Middleton (1946–50),
latterly near Alnwick and was Director of and President of Aberfeldy Curling Club. who died on 8th December 2020, was in
Hepburn Farm Ltd. A keen historian, James authored the the XV and the Athletics Team – where
Peter Cameron Macdonald DL (1947–55) official A History of the Clan Macnachtan he is remembered as being a very fast
died on September 6th 2020. He studied and contributed regularly to the Clan sprinter. He graduated MB, ChB from
at the Edinburgh and East of Scotland periodical The Red Banner. the University of Edinburgh and MS
Agricultural College, gaining the Scottish He is greatly missed by his wife Renate, from the University of Washington in
Diploma of Agriculture. His description sons Patrick, James and Kai, and America; he later became an FRCS (Eng),
of himself as a hill-farmer doesn’t really grandchildren Cameron, Alex, Ben and FRCS (Edin), and DRCOG He worked as a
do him justice as he was also a Director Isabella, who hope that those who shared Senior Consultant Surgeon at the East
of John Dickson & Son, Gunmakers and James’ time at Loretto remember him Birmingham Hospital and as a Senior
Fishing Tackle Manufacturers, from fondly. Lecturer in Surgery at Birmingham
1968 to 1999 and was Convenor of the Ian Robert Methven (1950–55) who University.
Scottish Landowners’ Federation from passed away on April 19th 2021, at the He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and
1985 becoming its Vice President. He age of 84 years, was a Prefect, Captain daughters, Caroline and Jennifer.
represented the SLF on the Conferences of Swimming and in the XV. Born in the Christopher Courtney Morrison (1983–
on Country Sports. He also served on the Philippines, Ian and his mother were 92) died on 10th February 2021. He was
Scottish Game Conservancy Committee, refugees who fled from Singapore to Head of Schoolhouse and was in the
FACE (UK), and the Scottish Committee of Australia during World War II, reuniting XV and the Hockey, Fives and Athletics
the British Fields Sports Society. He was a with their family in the Netherlands after teams. After a gap-year as a Tutor
Director of the Royal Highland Agricultural the war. The family moved to Scotland, at King’s College, Auckland, he read
Society and a member of the River Forth and after Loretto he served in the Army Geography at the University of Cambridge
Purification Board and was Chairman of during the 1956 Suez Crisis in Egypt before (Selwyn College) and Agriculture at the
the SCUA Rural Policy Committee. He was emigrating to New Brunswick, Canada, in Agricultural College in Edinburgh. Hugely
a Deputy Lieutenant of West Lothian. 1960. active and passionate in conservation and
His wife Barbara Ballantyne predeceased He studied forestry at UNB Fredericton increasingly in education, Chris moved
him and he is survived by his step-children in 1965, graduating with the Lieutenant to Mexico with his young family, where
David and Patrick. Governor of New Brunswick’s Silver he taught in Saltillo and entertained and
James Macnaughton (1946–54) died Medal and completed his PhD in Forest intrigued us all with his blog, ‘A Scot in
after a brief illness on September 21st Physiology at Duke University before Mexico’. The threat of the drugs war
2021 at the age of 85. He was Head working as a research officer for the compelled Chris and Gloria to return to
Nipper, and in the Upper School was a Canadian Forest Service at the Petawawa Scotland, where Chris applied himself
Prefect and Pipe Major of the Pipes and Forest Experiment Station. with terrific endeavour to the family farm.
Drums. He Captained the Fives and 2nd In 1979, Ian began working at UNB’s His natural empathy and deep care led
Rugby XI Teams and played for the Hockey Faculty of Forestry, where he served as him to teaching autistic young people in
and 2nd Cricket XIs. After completing his Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Haddington, where his wisdom, his sense
National Service as a Lieutenant in the and Chairman of the Department of of humour and his hugs were cherished
Black Watch, serving in West Africa, he Forest Resources and Dean of the by all. Chris loved his golf, cycling and
went up to Worcester College, Oxford, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental running, while he was one who was
where he captained the University Fives regularly swimming in the sea, well before
Team and played hockey for the Oxford lockdowns arrived.
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 79
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
He is hugely missed by his family and Scotland (NFUS), as a director of the Institutes, mentoring students, and his
many friends. An example of bravery Home-Grown Cereal Authority (HGCA) joy in creating Freshman Exploration
and integrity, Chris will live forever in the and as a pivotal chairman of Scottish classes. These included many semesters
hearts and lives of his wife, Gloria, and Quality Cereals (SQC). introducing young students to the music
their daughters, Gloria and Emma. Chris’ As a member and, in 1991, chairman of of Gilbert and Sullivan, and the G&S
mother Gill, brother Alastair (1991) and the East Lothian NFU, Doug was invited programs at Harvard and MIT. He retired
sister, Clare, will treasure his memory. to be National Convenor of the NFUS from Tufts in 2010 and spent his time
Douglas Malcolm Morrison (1959–63) Cereal Committee and was subsequently happily in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts,
died suddenly on 28th September 2021, appointed a director of HGCA. He also where he and his family lived for twenty-
aged 74 years, He farmed at Amisfield, represented Scottish farming interests five years. He shared his love of travel
near Haddington, in his own innovative in the formation of the Scottish Quality and history with his wife, Heather, and
style. He was born in 1946 at Amisfield Cereals Assurance Scheme. This was son, David, who survive him. Peter is also
Mains. His father, an energetic farmer established in response to the demand survived by his brother David (Nipper
and contractor, was tragically killed in for standards and traceability in the 1942–47) of New South Wales, Australia.
an accident in his light plane in 1947. food and drink industry. His success was Quentin Moir Russell (1959–64) died
Following time as a teenage assistant at achieving consensus and the avoidance of on the 17th of June 2021 aged 75, of
AM Russell & Co, Agricultural Engineers in many unnecessary burdens. streptococcal pneumonia in hospital at
Haddington, assembling Claas combines, In 2002 he was awarded the East Lothian Great Yarmouth. He came to Loretto in
Doug attended the Edinburgh College of NFUS 2000 Award – a fitting tribute to a 1959 and although his entry in the Register
Agriculture, gaining a National Diploma in modest man who undertook substantial is short he owed many things to the School,
Agriculture. work for the benefit of the wider farming including lifelong friendships and his love
On returning to Amisfield Mains, he community. for the bagpipes, which he continued to
gave up the sheep and beef herds and, Doug was an Elder of St Mary’s Church in play regularly (and well) throughout his
with a sound grounding in farm business Haddington. life. After gaining a BSc in agriculture from
management the business prospered Described as a charming and intelligent Reading University, he joined a prominent
in the good potato years of 1975 and man, liked and respected by colleagues firm of Chartered Surveyors in London but
1976, more than putting the business and community, Doug is survived by his left soon afterwards to become his own
on its feet. He developed the business as children Emma, Tony and Victoria, and boss. This lead to the start of the London
potato grower and wholesaler and cereal six grandchildren. His wife, Beverley, Cheese Company, which traded well from
producer. He was a founder member of predeceased him in April 2021. shops in Goodge Street and Primrose
the East Lothian vining pea group, as well Peter Lawrence Donald Reid (Nippers Hill for several years, helped by his gift
as Lothian Cereals, a co-operative grain 1944–50) who passed away on January for making friends and his fierce loyalty
storage venture based at Leith General 9th 2021, was the son of Donald (Donnie) to them afterwards. He was a founder
Warehouse. W. Reid (Hon.) who was on the staff from member of the highly regarded Pinstriped
Doug was always interested in technology, 1930 to 1962 and Vicegerent from 1948. Highlanders pipe band, another network
sharing ownership with his neighbours From the Nippers he went on to Oundle of friends who stayed close to him all his
in the revolutionary Whitsed potato School(1950–54) where his talent for life. He was 37 when he married Caroline
harvester and an early large square mastering many languages was recognized Constantine Smith: they had known
baler and he built his own liquid fertiliser and he won an Exhibition to St. John’s each other for some time through family
manufacturing plant, guiding others as to College, Cambridge to read Classics. connections and she was the perfect
how it was done. He was an early adopter Before university, Peter was called up for partner for him. They bought a house
of non-inversion and reduced cultivation, National Service and selected for Green in Primrose Hill and started a family. Six
a system which created some comment at Beret training. As a Lieutenant, Peter led years later the cheese company was sold
the time but is now a current technique. his Marines in the Suez Canal Crisis in Port and they moved to a 19th century chateau
In 1985 he and his neighbours established Said, Egypt. After graduation, he taught at in Normandy, along with three daughters
an East Lothian agronomy group Trinity College, Glenalmond, followed by a and another child, a boy, on the way. For
which led to the formation, in 1989, of post at Thacher School in Ojai, California, the next 28 years the two of them ran the
Agricultural Management Haddington and then a teaching post at Collegiate 100 acre estate as a venue, giving a Taste
Ltd (AMH) to provide a farming service School in Wanganui, New Zealand. After of France to groups ranging from prep
for those who wish to own land, but not teaching for several years Peter returned school parties to British army squaddies,
farm it, yet still retain vacant possession. to the US and earned a PhD in Classics as well as bringing up four children. It was
The business expanded to a peak in 2009 from University of California, Los Angeles. often very tough going but by the time the
when it was farming for 16 different In 1973 Peter accepted a position in the chateau was sold and the family moved
landowners. Doug was a director of AMH Classics department at Tufts University back to Suffolk in 2017, the two of them
Ltd and subsequently served as a director in Massachusetts. He taught Greek, Latin had achieved a standard of management
of Greenshields Agri Ltd after it took over and the Classics for thirty-seven years, that would have challenged a team of ten
AMH in 2015. He finally retired in 2019. and held the Chair of the Department for ordinary mortals. In retirement Quentin
He made a significant contribution much of that time. His love of teaching was filled the countryside with the sound of
to Scottish agriculture through his evident throughout his career: in running bagpipes and enlivened any company
cooperative farming involvements, his the summer New England Classical he kept with his sense of humour, his
roles in the National Farmers Union of gift for mimicry and his rants about the
ways of the world. He saw his children,
all French educated, happily established,
his three daughters married in the U.K.
80 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
LIFE EVENTS
and his son, the youngest, a peripatetic subsequenetly married) a young Bobbie to Newcastle
and determined young businessman. He Newbold playing tennis at Government U n i v e r s i t y,
leaves his wife Caroline, four children, House. graduating
four grandchildren and a very big hole in LLB, before
his wider family and circle of friends. Departing Kenya in 1974, he left behind a gaining
Ian Geofrey Newlands Smith (1947–52) Veterinary Service that he had overseen an MA at
died on 21st February 2021. Geof was transition from being 5% to 95% African Northumbria
born in Lumbwa, Kenya, where his father run, and fully able to support the country University
farmed. This was virgin Africa. Buck, zebra, of his birth. This achievement, a decade of as a special
warthog and cheetah were common, and work, he considered a career high. prize winner.
colobus monkeys sang from the Mopane On moving back to the UK, Geof discovered He settled
trees. It was an idyllic childhood and he the British Ministry of Agriculture would in the North
grew up forming a deep love of Africa. not recognise his colonial experience. To East with his
After early schooling in Kitale, where he support his family, he had to accept a job wife Barbara, and children Chloe and
learned to ride and play polo, he went to as a junior Veterinary Officer, a post he Jamie, spending his career as a Partner at
Loretto in 1947, where he became a keen had first held 15 years previously. Though McKenzie Bell Solicitors in Sunderland. He
member of the Pipes and Drums. this decision left him feeling frustrated remained a keen sportsman throughout
After school, he returned to Kenya and diminished, in the eyes of his family, his life – with rugby, running and then
for National Service, serving with the his selflessness and humility were a cause triathlons. The latter took him across the
Kenya Regiment during the Mau Mau of deep respect. world competing as part of the Great
emergency. He was released early to Needless to say, his disease control and Britain team. Always modest, he is deeply
attend the Royal Dick Veterinary College management experience shone through. missed by his family, friends, colleagues
in Edinburgh, from which he qualified He was eventually promoted to Senior, and clubmates for his kindness, support,
in 1958, scraping through all his exams and then Divisional Veterinary Officer, integrity, his sense of humour and wit.
except medical surgery, which he passed finishing as DVO for Northumberland in Donald Ian Mackenzie Wallace (1947–
first time. It was there that he made the 1994. 51), who died on 4th November 2021, at
many friendships that sustained him Geof and Bobbie retired to Carsethorn in the age of 87 years, was in the XV and the
throughout his life. Geof joined the Kenya Dumfriesshire, putting down roots after Fencing team and edited The Lorettonian.
Veterinary Service in 1959 to specialise in nearly twenty house moves, with Geof Known affectionately throughout his
disease control. Reducing the incidence serving the community as Samaritan, life as Dim, Ian’s lifelong enthusiasm for
of, for example, lumpy skin disease or Elder, and Presbytery Delegate. They ornithology started at Loretto where he
rinderpest, was pivotal to the success moved back to Edinburgh, where he began to note and ring the bird population
of an agrarian economy. He became a had lived as a student, in 2012. Geof in the grounds of Pinkie – before it was
District Veterinary Officer (DVO) in 1962, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in owned by the school – and the foreshore.
a posting that took him to the Northern 2014 and fought the disease with the Following National Service as a 2/Lt in the
Frontier. same objective pragmatism that he had Royal Scots, seconded to the 5th King’s
This district, on the border of Somalia, employed throughout his professional African Rifles in Kenya, where he took
could often be dangerous and the career. He leaves behind many friends the opportunity to survey both African
herdsmen were always armed. In the and relations who loved and respected and migrating birds over-wintering in the
course of his duties, Geof spent many him in equal measure. Rift Valley, he read Economics and Law at
nights in the bush, shooting buck and He is survived by his OL sons Fergus Clare College, Cambridge. He continued
guinea fowl for the pot. For Geof, (1982) and Adrian (1984). as a Lieutenant in the Hertfordshire
experiencing Africa in its rawest state was John Stuart Gavin Sword (1974–77) Regt (TA) until 1957. He worked for
one of life’s greatest joys. died unexpectedly but peacefully on Nigerian Breweries, which allowed him
In 1963, Geof was appointed DVO 27th January 2021. Gavin was in the 1st to identify several previously unknown
Zanzibar, where he lived in a house XV, the Squash team and the Swimming species, and in the fish trade in Hull.
once owned by David Livingston. His team (having held the School freestyle Later he was Marketing Director of Webb
role remained the control of tick-borne record). After leaving school, he went on Ivory (Burton) Ltd, the Charity Trading
diseases, with additional responsibility Organisers. His passion, however, was
for the Sultan’s ponies (too fat) and pea- ornithology. He co-edited The Birds of the
fowl. In 1964, Kenya became a republic. Western Palearctic. In 1963 he was one
The new President, Jomo Kenyatta, was of a party of ornithologists who visited
determined to ensure the success of his Jordan, which led to a wetland reserve
post-colonial state and Geof was central and other protected areas in the country.
to Africanising the Veterinary Services. Resplendent in kilt and Tam O’Shanter at
Now a Regional Veterinary Officer (RVO), bird fairs, he was a sought-after public
at first in Nyanza and then Coast Province, speaker and he exhibited regularly at the
Geof’s districts were the ones to which Society of Wildlife Artists. His other books
outside visitors, donors and investors include Discover Birds (with a foreword by
were taken. Sir Peter Scott), Watching Birds, Birds of
It was at this time that he met (and Britain and Europe and Beguiled by Birds.
He served on many committees including
the RSPB, the British Trust for Ornithology
and the British Ornithologists’ Union
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 81
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
and he was Chairman of the British transferred between camps by train but, I accessed the Russian news channel? He
Birds Rarities Committee – the official after being shielded by local Italians, was more than filled his space in the world.
adjudicator of bird records in Britain. recaptured trying to make his way to the His essential lesson remains always in his
A fascinating account of his bird-watching advancing allied forces. Towards the end voice ringing through Chapel in the words
activites at Loretto may be found at https:// of his life and displaying a remarkable of his final reading of Summer Term, 1985,
web.archive.org/web/20061017084750/ sense of understatement, he described “O my son Absalom, my son, my son,
http://www.andrewsi.freeserve.co.uk/ jumping from the train as probably the Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O
wallace1947.htm most frightening experience of his life. Absalom, my son, my son!” – the voice of
He is survived by his three daughters, He joined Loretto’s English Department humanity ringing through the ages.”
Petra, Kirsty and Helen and grandson Tom. in1948 and was soon appointed Peter McCutcheon (1981), Old
David Knight Dods Watson (1945–54) Housemaster of Schoolhouse North. Lorettonian and Chairman of the
died on 18th September 2021, at the age Having asked the Headmaster’s Loretto Governors, writes: “I will always
of 85 years. He was a Prefect, member of permission to marry, he and Karin moved remember him as a charismatic and gifted
the athletics team and played hockey for to Schoolhouse South – into somewhat teacher. I thought long and hard before
Edinburgh Northern and for the Home Spartan accommodation very different using the word ‘charismatic’ because I
Scots XI. He trained as a CA in Edinburgh to that of Karin’s Swedish background. expect that he would have hated it, but
with Thomson McLintock and became He became Housemaster of Holm he really was, in the sense that he had
a Fellow of the Institute of Internal House in 1953 and during the House that wonderful gift of being able to seize
Auditors. He moved to London in 1972 to rebuilding programme, Holm House was your attention, harness it and exploit it. I
work for Hawker Siddeley for a number of decommissioned and he became the first learned much from him.”
years and then became the Chief Internal Housemaster of Seton House in 1965, a Peter ‘coached’ the 4th Side Rugby (the
Auditor for Lonrho plc. A keen golfer, position he held until in 1969 he took up lowest of the Senior sides) – having
he was a member of the Honourable the post of Vicegerent which he held for recovered from telling the Headmaster
Company of Edinburgh Golfers at the next 16 years until his retirement. of the time that he thought that Rugby
Muirfield, the Royal and Ancient Golf He became Head of the English ‘was only a game’. He was much more at
Club, St Andrews, the Gullane Nine and Department in 1958, continuing his home coaching the Senior Colts Cricket XI,
was Captain of Porters Park Golf Club enthusiasm and desire to maintain his enduring many hours umpiring in the East
in Hertfordshire. He enjoyed many Old own high teaching standards and helping wind, and he ran the Fives for many years,
Lorettonian Golfing Society events and his department to do the same. He most almost certainly preventing its demise
was proud to represent Loretto when enjoyed Sixth Form teaching, with many until new coaches appeared. He also ran
playing in the Mellin. He had a love of of his pupils going on to ‘Oxbridge’: many a Debating and a Play-reading Society and
classical music and supported the Classical kept in touch with him down the years, produced several School plays.
Opera Company in London and enjoyed which is testament to the high esteem in In his early days he was considered to be a
many musical evenings at the Caledonian which he was held, but he was also a very dangerous liberal, but as time went on he
Club. He was also a keen supporter of the successful teacher of the Lower School gently nudged the School in the direction
Caledonian Club’s Golfing Society. He will – giving many a sound grounding in, and he wanted it to take and eventually many
be remembered by many for his dry sense even a love of, language and literature. of his ideas were put into practice.
of humour and sense of fun. The advent of girls into the School was As Vicegerent he always had the respect
He is survived by his wife Hilary, his three enthusiastically welcomed, since he of the Common Room, offering a
daughters Carey Sheehan, Sarah Hunter found that they provided a different and sympathetic ear, but also arguing forcibly
(1987) and Joanna Watson, son-in-law interesting point of view to discussions on when he felt it necessary and he did much
Graeme Hunter (1986) and his seven literature. to ensure unity of purpose amongst the
grandchildren. Dorothy Barbour, who joined the English staff.
Peter C. Wood (Hon. 1948–85), a former Department in 1984, writes: “The source If Peter had a huge effect on Loretto,
Vicegerent, the first Housemaster of of much of the joy I had in joining the Loretto also affected him. He developed
Seton House and Head of the English Loretto staff lay in Peter himself. The depth an interest in Scottish literature and
Department, died on Thursday 3rd of his love for, and knowledge of, English history and, of course, he retired to
December 2020, at the age of 100 years. Literature and Language was central to his Newstead, near Melrose, where he lived
At the time of his retirement he was the genuine care for pupils and the staff who for 35 years. In retirement he took a great
longest-ever serving member of staff, worked in his department. He wanted interest in the area, being Secretary of
working under four Headmasters and pupils to appreciate what writers had to the Village Hall Committee and a founder-
being Vicegerent to three of them. say and teachers to be able to share what member of the Trimontium Trust as well
Peter was educated at Monkton Combe they loved. Exams were never his sole as being a member of u3a (the University
School and at Worcester College, Oxford, focus; good results came naturally from of the Third Age) and of a book-club and
before and after the 1939–45 War. During love of subject and teaching centred on a walking group. He enjoyed visits from
the War he served in the RASC in the a keen interest in what writers had to former pupils and staff.
Rank of Captain in North Africa, where say about the experience of humanity. He is survived by his sons Michael
he was captured and subsequently spent In his retirement this was all shared and and Simon (1977) and grandchildren
two-and-a-half years as a POW in Italy he was always eager to hear of Loretto Christopher and Matthew.
and Germany. He escaped when being – his pupils, current pupils, staff, results,
not just exams but team scores. Did I
know I could receive Al Jazeera TV? Had
82 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
POINTS OF INTEREST
POINTS OF INTEREST
Evdokios M. Demitrios (2021) is the 2021 winner of the Durran Alan J. H. Pattullo (1991) wins Sports Feature Writer of the Year
McDowall Award for Outstanding Contribution to the life of the Scotsman Sports Writer, Alan was delighted to win Sports
School. Well done, Ev, on a worthy achievement! Feature Writer of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards dinner
last month. Alan writes:
“I just know it would have interested me to know that someone
had gone into any form of journalism from School when I was
there (nobody really mentioned Andrew Marr to me!).
Now in its second year, in honour of Richard G. Selley (Hon.), the
Richard Selley Cricket Prize was awarded to Jack A. Jarvis (2021).
Congratulations to Jack on winning this award.
Submissions for the award were interviews with 1970s Scotland
World Cup stars David Harvey and Don Masson and also a piece
on the ill-fated attempt to merge Hearts and Hibs in the summer
of 1990, a hugely controversial episode which I remember
reading about in the Old Library at school. I hope Loretto pupils
are still given access to newspapers in this internet age as they
remain – in my opinion – an important and very much still
relevant portal to the world”.
Ben L. M. Muncaster (2016) made his Scotland U20 debut in
the 2021 Under-20 Six Nations in Cardiff, in which the team lost
against Ireland.
Ben was the captain of his 1st XV side at Rugby School and has
also captained Leicester Tigers U18.
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 83
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
George H. Munsey (2011) from Golf Scholar to Cricket Star executive committees, including the Society of Writers to Her
Life didn’t quite turn out as George had thought it would; he Majesty’s Signet, and the Boards of various private companies
always anticipated that he would be professionally bombing a and family trusts.
driver down the fairway at the Ryder Cup, rather than switch In 1990, Roddy was appointed Clerk to the Governors of Loretto.
hitting with a bat on the big stage at T20 In 1997, he was elected as a member of the High Constables and
George came to Loretto in 2006 on a golf scholarship, but the Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse. He has been a senior Office
solitary nature and long hours of golfing practice lead him to be Bearer for the past six years, and was previously Captain of the
drawn more and more towards the game of cricket. The team Guard.
nature and game practice lead George to relish the game and to Roddy became a Trustee of the Lamp of Lothian Trust in 2009,
want to further pursue it. and he sat on the Trust for nine years before retirement. The
Since leaving School George has played Club Cricket, but has also Trust, based in Haddington, East Lothian, is a key provider of an
moved in to the spotlight of Associate cricket. He has become extensive range of buildings available for community use.
well known for this signature switch hitting spin and has hit some In 2016, he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for East Lothian.
of the biggest sixes that have been noted in the world of cricket. Roderick M. Riddell (1972) was awarded an OBE in HM The
George opened the batting for his country at the T20 World Cup Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2020 for service to veterans.
held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman this October. He finally retired in the autumn of that year.
His skilful play helped Scotland top Group B and achieve 100 per Tim Seifert (2005). Tim’s father, Marty Seifert (Housemaster of
cent record in the first round. Seton from 2000-2005), reports that Tim, who played his first
OL George scored 29, 15 and 20 in the wins over Bangladesh, hard ball cricket match while at Loretto, has been part of the NZ
Papua New Guinea and Oman. He also took four catches in the Black Caps cricket team since 2018 and recently played at the
three group games. ICC 20/20 World Cup in Dubai as well as stints with the CPL & IPL
Things got tougher for Scotland in Group 2 of the Super 12, franchises. Tim married in 2021 in between overseas travel and
where they have been placed with India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, NZ lockdowns.
New Zealand and Namibia.
Despite some defeats George has remained a shining light of skill
and determination in the Scotland team.
James R. E. Wotherspoon (1973) has been appointed as Her
Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Inverness.
After studying law at Aberdeen he became a legal apprentice.
James is currently senior Partner of legal firm Macandrew &
Jenkins WS,.
He has been Clerk to the Inverness Lieutenancy since 2002 and a
Deputy Lieutenant since 2009. He has assisted with Lieutenancy
matters during that time, including involvement with the various
Royal Households.
Roderick M. Urquhart (1975) is appointed Her Majesty’s Lord-
Lieutenant for East Lothian. Roddy spent the early years of his
life growing up in East Lothian. He later read Law at University
and in 1982 joined the family law firm Urquharts in Edinburgh,
He is the fourth generation of his family to have worked for the
firm, which was established in 1876. He was Senior Partner from
2009 and has since retired from the firm. In addition to being
a solicitor, Roddy is a Writer to the Signet and a Notary Public.
In his professional life, he has sat on various management and
84 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
NEWS
NEWS
1940 - 49 Hymnology (OUP).
“We wished to declare to Dick that his charm, scholarship, and
Hugh F. Neilson (1948) writes: “I celebrated my 90th birthday encouragement had been an endless beneficent influence on us
last September, not at Prestonfield house Edinburgh as arranged, both.
thanks to Covid 19. Instead of being 15 of us for dinner, my “He responded by claiming ‘The late Peter C. Wood (Hon.) was
wife, who was allowed out of hospital for the afternoon and my my first boss, and my best. He was a wonderful mentor to me,
second son, who couldn’t get back to Thailand because of covid when I was just starting out in the world of teaching: he knew
19, enjoyed a picnic tea on Cramond foreshore!! Let’s hope for when to warn me, and when to encourage me.’ Dick told us that
something better this year!! Incidentally my wife got home two he enormously enjoyed his two years teaching at Loretto.
days later so life wasn’t all doom and gloom.” “During the afternoon he led us to Durham Cathedral, where he
was enthusiastically recognised by its attendants, and introduced
1950 - 59 us to his favourite features. For those Lorettonians who knew
him: rest assured: he is on very good form.”
William H. Durran (1955) and Janet D. Durran (Hon.) managed Dr John S.K. Swanston (1958) writes: “I have been a Fellow of
to celebrate their April Diamond Wedding with a late garden the Royal Geographical Society in London for many years, and in
party for their family in June, and also, in August, managed to March 2021 attended one of the weekly Zoom lectures.
enjoy the large 4-generation joint 90th/91st birthday party with The lecturer gave a fascinating talk about a gruelling trek across
Janet’s twin sister which was postponed from last year. They east Greenland with 12 young people, and carrying out geological
were also able to have some days away in their motorhome, and botanical studies and scientific experiments.
though sadly, after 60 more or less unbroken years of visiting the “Imagine my surprise when I saw a photograph of the team –
north west coast of Scotland, they found that motorhomers are sixth formers – holding the Loretto flag in front of them!
not universally welcome there now due to the publicity given to “Such a pleasant surprise and, afterwards, I was able to have
the “North Coast 500” by a tourist board which did not think a marvellous chat with the lecturer and former Loretto Physics
to check that the area could cope with all the inexperienced teacher, Dr Richard Phillips. It is certainly a small world.
staycationers driving overlarge motorhomes, so they kept further The other Loretto incident was when I was unpacking one of
south this year, enjoying the uncrowded roads of Ardgour and boxes in my storeroom, and found the Loretto crest that I had
Ardnamurchan as well as the Yorkshire Dales. carved and painted in about 1956!“
Peter J. Holmes (1956) writes: “I have been a member of our
local Community Patrol in NZ for over eight years. We have a Dr R. Keith Mackenzie-Ross (1954) writes: “I have become
marked (like a police car) Holden Equinox. With 25 local members an author. My first book is called Tales from a Winchester Hill,
patrolling a large urban area in communication with police HQ. published in 2020. My second book, called They used me – for
This has brought down the crime rate significantly”. their own ends will be published in Spring 2022”.
D Nicholas (Nicky) H. James (1951) writes: “I attach a photograph Ian G.F Mavor (1959) writes: “This past year has not been one
taken recently in Edinburgh. for travelling; although Mary and I did have a most enjoyable trip
up north to Elie just recently in September where we had drinks
It features Graham Ross Russell and a long catch up with Robert M. Burns (1959). He was in fine
(1951)(L) and Dr Ralph W. Ross fettle. Amongst other things we were delighted at the success of
Russell (1946)(R) seated and I the team in the Halford Hewitt.
am standing behind. All three of
us were Head of School; Ralph
in 1945, Graham in 1950/51 and
myself in 1951”.
Alastair B. Langlands (1959)
writes; “On July 12th Geoffrey
W. Downs (1960) and I joined
Rory McTurk (1960) to be
entertained to a delicious dinner
cooked by his wife Posy. The
following day Rory and Alastair
drove to Durham to pay homage to Dick Watson, now Professor
John Richard Watson, editor of The Canterbury Dictionary of
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 85
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
“Unfortunately I was struck down with COVID and was isolating Despite her huge success Clarissa was always very modest about
when the HH was on at Deal ... next door to Sandwich.” her achievements.
William I. Richmond (1958) writes: “With travel restrictions She was awarded the BHS Exceptional Achievement award
easing we are resuming our winters in Mexico, starting January posthumously in 2019 for her determination, courage and
3rd. Fully vaccinated – including a booster shot! I have been sportsmanship. This was accepted on her behalf by Geoff, her
in contact with Charles E. Monaghan (1958) and R.J. Antony brother, who says the family are extremely proud of Clarissa, her
Paterson Fox (1959). Travel has been restricted to a trip to the achievements in life and the legacy she has left to future aspiring
Rockies; however we are going to spend the winter in Mexico riders.
again after missing last year due to the pandemic.”
1960 - 69
William (Bill) L. Carlow (1963) writes: “while in Sixth Form Hugh J. Dow (1963) writes: “I have had a good lockdown getting
in 1963, J.F. Maxwell (Max) Stewart (1964), Charters J. fit, improving my cooking, and publishing a book of whimsicality.
Macdonald-Brown (1964), Graham E. Taylor (1964) and I I am in touch W. Ian Nicholson (1963), Steve R. Watt (1964) and
chartered a cabin cruiser for a week on the Norfolk Broads. Roddie A. Pearson (1962). All are flourishing in what we would
(Who would charter a boat to four 17 year olds??) Sadly Max now call late middle age! I also managed to dine a couple of
was committed to a golfing holiday in North Wales and could not times with Peter C. Wood (Hon.) – beloved English teacher –
join them, but the other three made the most of a week together prior to his demise at 100. My brother Ian H. Dow (1965) passed
this summer sailing from Fowey to Falmouth on Charters’s fine away in September and no words can describe my grief.”
yacht Syzygy. The weather in no way detracted from the pleasure James (Jake) A. Forman (1968) wries: “I send a photo of my
of the reunion.” first grandchild! Born on 27th July this year to my daughter
Francesca and her husband Theo. His name is Malachy Lawrence
Geoff R.L. Dawson (1961) and his wife Jan were invited as guests McDonnell.”
at Moreton Morrell College in Warwickshire to present new
riding equipment – two mechanical horse exercisers bought by Nick R.A. Forman (1965)
a legacy fund left by his late equestrian sister Clarissa Dawson, writes: “we feel very lucky
a former college tutor, distinguished equestrian competitor and to have escaped covid thus
BHSI Examiner. far and hope to keep rolling
Clarissa passed away two years ago after a brave battle with for a few more years yet.
leukemia and had been a tutor at Moreton Morrell College for The effects of it all have
more than two decades. Clarissa left the legacy, part of which been horrible for tens of
was used to purchase two new mechanical horse exercisers for thousands of people and
the college. These will be used by Level 3 students to develop their businesses, families
rider fitness as part of their riding module, as well as benefiting and friends so here’s hoping
teaching on other courses. we can all now get back to
Clarissa’s impressive career included being a three-time National batting for each other again
Ladies Side Saddles Champion in 1992, 1994 and 1997. She was and start scoring some runs.
also a two-time winner of the Pas Seul and also saw success in “Between myself, my two
British Dressage competitions, including music classes. brothers, Alastair (1966),
Clarissa’s side saddle expertise was revered around the country Jake (1968) and sister Luiza,
and she was keenly sought by clinics in the UK and abroad. the grandchild population has reached fifteen and about half
that number of dogs. I have attached a photo of my son Matt
Forman with his daughter June ‘off duty’.
“Honiton golf club is frequented by myself, many others and my
brother Al, encouraged by the background falsetto delivery of a
local donkey sanctuary. Ball flights continue to amaze them and
most of the clubhouse (into which they are not admitted) but on
Mondays and Thursdays they can have the 10th tee from 0800
hours on two legs only!”
86 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
NEWS
Simon H. Haigh (1965) writes: “I am retired now and on my
travels. I found a little village in South Africa, St Francis Bay, which
has a private fishing harbour.
“I have been stuck here for 15 months due to the pandemic
but will never leave (except in a wooden box)!! We have a Jack
Nicklaus Signature course “The Links”, fishing, bowling, bridge,
awesome coastline, wildlife and great restaurants. Paradise
found!! Perfect sunrise photo below; . At peace with the world.
No OLs here that I have met.”
John Lawrie (1961) writes: “What to say? Retirement promised Horizontal Falls where the tide drops about 10m and the natural
an enticing catalogue of events, most of which were struck down flow of the sea is racing through two narrow gorges. You navigate
by Covid. We did hazard a few days in Greece in September and these gorges via high powered speed boats – what a ride!
have risked booking a Caribbean “Clipper” holiday for a year “There was plenty of fishing too, but we mainly caught the less
hence! edible ones alas, this time round. There were literally hundreds
“However, life is multi-faceted and the arrival of a delightful of aboriginal drawings dating from pre- the Ice Age (so over
granddaughter brought much joy. As all grandparents, we have 40,000 years old ) and more recent ones being from the last
been amazed by the pace of her development and (no doubt 3,000 years – quite amazing. It’s a rugged coast line with hardly
inherited) intelligence and sunny personality. any people living there and over a thousand islands; so very
“I’ve been in regular contact with Geoff R.L. Dawson (1960) pristine and remote.”
and my brother Willam M. Lawrie (1966), now semi-retired but Dr Walter F. Schlech (1963) writes: “I retired this year as
still very active around the farms, and recently managed to visit Professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University in infectious
William and family in Angus. We had a great evening with Emma diseases. I am enjoying golf, fishing, and monitoring the activities
J. Sinclair (Hon.) while “en route” from Essex. of 12 grandchildren, although all live in the United States. My
“As restrictions ease we anticipate venturing into London more wife Mary and I would love to see any OLs visiting our fine
frequently and would be delighted to rendezvous with any OLs province of Nova Scotia!”
who may be in the area.”
Christopher J. Sanderson (1969) writes: “Alas, another year has 1970 - 79
passed under the spectre of COVID. We still have quite stiff lock
down procedures. Dr Robin A.S. Christie (1970) Robin writes: “After leaving my GP
“South Africa, at the time of writing, is still on UK’s “red list”, partnership in 2013 and looking for a soft landing into retirement,
which has the nation’s chagrin. Very sad for grandparents, who I have ended up with a further career as the clinical lead and
have their grandchildren in your country.” chair of a Primary Care Training Hub across Hertfordshire and
Julien L. Sanderson (1963) writes: “In western Australia we have West Essex. This has obviously been a very difficult time for the
only had four days of lockdown throughout the past 18 months. NHS and in some ways particularly for GP practices. The training
The simple reason is that our borders to the world and the rest of hub helps to support workforce development and education
Australia were closed for all but essential services aka food and across some 160 GP practices. I am also a visiting professor at the
material deliveries. University of Hertfordshire, supporting post graduate education
“This meant that you had to take your holidays within the State. for physicians associates as well as research into Long Covid.
We opted for a bucket list 14 day cruise with some 16 other Both my sons are doing PhDs – one on volcanology and the other
passengers, travelling down the coast from Wyndham to Broome on art history. My wife Melanie continues in her role as training
in June this year. This takes in King George Falls, the rivers programme director for GP training in this area. We had lunch
Berkeley, Drysdale, Mitchell and Prince Regent and any number with James (Jamie) F. Hardie (1971) last year before lockdown,
of other falls. Then there is the spectacular unveiling of the having discovered by chance that we lived near each other in
huge Montgomery Reef as the tide goes out and, of course, the Suffolk (Southwold and Aldeburgh). He had been in my year both
at Loretto and Glasgow Academy so it was great to catch up after
nearly 50 years!”
Blake A. Davies (1976) writes: “My wife and I continue to live
on East 82nd Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our
daughter, Katrina aged 23. works as an analyst at Goldman Sachs
in the industrials group and is very proud of having closed her
first deal. During Covid she made the best of it, working remotely
from Bozeman, Montana. Christopher aged 21 is attending the
University of Chicago and is currently doing a semester abroad
in Barcelona and has interning in the M&A group at Bank Of
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 87
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
America this past and coming summer. Best wishes to all past A double coincidence as it was only recently that the Duke of
friends from the Davies Family.” Edinburgh passed away. Anyway the photo is of those who would
Eric W. Hamilton (1975) writes: “I am still living in beautiful rural choose a rough expedition just to get away from school for a few
Western Japan, near Fukuoka City, with my wife, Keiko, after days!
nearly 14 years. “The occasion was the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award test
“I am still teaching English at a number of local junior high expedition in the Summer of 1970 near Selkirk – at least that
schools and primary schools as well as doing occasionally English is what is written on the back. The participants were from left
conversation classes at the local university. to right: Stuart A.J. McIntyre (1972), Murray R. McKay (1972),
“Before retiring I may complete another full academic year. I Andrew Kay (1972), Thomas A. Cargill (1969), Peter S. Steele
only manage a couple of games of golf a year but otherwise keep (1972), Michael L. Hunter (1972), Roderick M. Riddell (1972),
myself busy with wildlife photography, which I enjoy. me, Rev. Michael J. Lind (1972). I don’t know if anyone still keeps
“Global warming makes the summers unbearably hot and humid in touch, but I think Michael Lind had a note in the most recent
here, so I spend a lot of time in the house during the August magazine. He’ll remember the long and winding road.”
school holidays with the air conditioning on”!
Robert D. Kilgour (1975) First grandson Ellis for Robert Kilgour John N.S. Reid (1975) Having
with first grandchild/daughter Ruby – hopefully future pupils! published three collections of
historical short strories set in the
David Percival (1975) Canary Islands, John Reid has
David writes: “We become a novelist. His exciting
avoided the lockdowns new book, The Journalist is
by moving between receiving excellent reviews as
Kenya and France and an intelligent, enjoyable thriller.
playing a lot of tennis, It tracks one man’s road to
learning to scuba redemption whilst plunging into
dive, and becoming an arms smuggling operation between Basque Separatists and
a lot more proficient the Irish Republican Army in 1988. It is available on Amazon here:
in the garden. Having https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DMQZMQV
invested in France Alastair C.M. Wilson (1977) writes: “The pandemic persuaded
for 15 years, Brexit me to take the opportunity to retire early so I started planning
has disenfranchised another trans-Africa trip, this time by motorbike. Plans have
us, a sore point. To evolved though and I am now adapting a 4wd to drive to
rehabilitate myself I Mongolia, precise route as yet to be established depending on
shall be getting my local politics at the time. It was due to be in 2022 but suspect that
Boneville operational will slip to 2023 due to the virus. Looking forward to being able
and doing a few socially to travel again and to exploring the Gobi desert – somewhere
distanced rides with the Toulouse British bikers”. new for me.”
P. Lorn Macneal (1973) writes: “I am still practising architecture
and hope that one day I might become good at it 1980 - 89
“I was delighted to have Hunter A.S. Crawford (1973) visit, who
after thirty five years with Swires in Hong Kong plans to return Antony M. Allam (1988) Antony writes: “I have just completed 6
to the UK. years in the Sultanate of Oman and loving this incredible country.
“I am thrilled that my daughter Elizabeth’s debut novel The Doll I am still in the logistics game as the Director of Operations for a
Factory achieved Number One Times best seller and is translated large oil and gas logistics company.”
into 29 languages.”
Peter A. Lean (1976) Peter writes: “I was diagnosed with
Parkinson’s after a SPECT scan in December 2019. I knew
something was up 18 months earlier, just before I retired, when
I was on holiday on Tiree and picked up three stones from the
beach and found I couldn’t juggle, couldn’t even get started!
I half expected the diagnosis but it’s still so frustrating!! I was
looking forward to more big water paddling trips. The first was
the Grand Canyon in 2003 followed by the Sunkosi in Nepal, and
later the Zanskar in Ladakh. I was also getting into kite surfing. I
now struggle to balance on a SUP!” I half expected the diagnosis
but it’s still an absolute bummer!!
Andrew S. Orrock (1972) Andrew writes: “I came across the
attached photo, which I did not know I had, just the other day.
88 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
NEWS
“I scuba dive most weekends in the wonderful reefs. In the cooler his son Will Scott who continues as Principal of The Dame Allen
periods when the temperature is only in the mid 30s rather than Schools, Newcastle. Richard writes:” Understandably all schools
50s I enjoy walking in the amazing mountains.” have their ongoing Covid challenges and his is almost certainly
“I have yet to meet any OLs out here but did meet the brother-in- no exception to the general rule; their children, Georgina and
law of the Scott Twins (Hope 1988) earlier this year.” Rory, have settled well into local schools”.
Colin B. Davidson (1983) retired as a Director of the Middle Ian R. Sinclair (1985) writes: “Once again our sons joined us in
Temple in July 2021 to live in Anglesey, North Wales. Since retiring North Berwick for the lockdown. We managed to play a great
he has taken on a part time role managing the administration deal of golf and indeed Emma (Emma J. Sinclair Hon.) has also
of a 1000 acre Dairy Farm on Anglesey and is learning Welsh at been encouraged to begin playing again. We managed to brave
Bangor University. He was elected as an Honorary Bencher of the paperwork and the testing to enjoy an autumn golfing break
the Middle Temple in recognition of his 33+ year contribution to in Portugal, followed by a week in London where both our sons
the Inn. Having retired, he has been persuaded to become Chair are now living and working.”
of the Lorettonian Society and a Governor of the School – a role Angus G. Sprott (1980) writes; “AC/DC’s lead singer? Lockdown
which he is looking forward to. exercise in Holland Park.
Jeremy M. Furniss (1984) writes: “After 27 years at the helm, Magic Grandpa Graeme Kilpatrick and Angus G. Sprott (1980).”
Jeremy’s investment banking boutique was acquired in 2019 by
Rothschild & Co and renamed Arrowpoint Advisory. Jeremy is still 1990 - 99
actively involved and having a blast. He and his wife Alethea still
live in London’s West End”. Fiona E. Cumming (1997) writes: “having left for Hong Kong over
Nick J. Grecian (1982) writes: “I have stepped away from the 13 years ago with nothing more than two suitcases, I returned
Gallowglass Group. I retain my shareholding but am making to London over the summer with a husband, two children, a dog
the plan for the next 10 years now. I recently joined the Board/ and over 300 boxes – it’s been quite an adventure filled with
Exec of London Scottish Football Club. I am still married to the amazing people, fantastic trips, lots of dim sum and a fair few
wonderful Claire…despite being locked down together!” Sevens! I am based in Kew, working in the City and am very much
A.J. (Jack) Kelly (1983) writes: “Of late I have developed the loving forward to catching up with old friends over the next few
cycling bug and discovered the understandably secret society months.”
of Lorettonians In Lycra. Whilst most interactions are via Lee R. Evans (1990) writes: “on December 18th at Liverpool
Strava the achievements of Rory C.M Fisher (1982), Marcus J. Cathedral, Rodger K. Clarke (1990) and his wife Sara will become
Brooks (1985) Nick J. Grecian (1982) and Andy Varden (1982) Godparents to my youngest son, Archie Alexander Evans.”
are truly inspirational and have kept me well motivated. More Gavin A. Hammon (1994) writes: “The only news I have is that
traditionally, apart from having the opportunity to discuss bids, I meet up with John A.C. Scott (1992) every now and then in
bonks and breaks with Marcus and Nick, I have managed to catch Manhattan and we get a lunch or a dinner. We talk about kids
up with Ben G. Walker (1987) (pub) and Sheila C.D. Low (1982) and of course crack some jokes about our days at Loretto.”
(coffee) which was delightful post our confinement.” Catherine M. Ingleby (1996) writes: “I’m still working as an artist
Gavin R. N. Miller (1984) writes: “I have recently set up a Cost, in Berkshire, and see Jennifer (Jenny) D.E. Brown (1996) and
Procurement and Carbon Solutions practice and am keen to Lucy C. Petre (née Graham (1996)) regularly. My siblings also
hear from any OLs running SMEs or larger enterprises, so get obviously, Douglas J. Ingleby (1998), Jane Ayala (née Ingleby
in touch. With my practice consultants, I help business get to (2001)) and Mary Few Ingleby (2005). Mary and Jane both had
Net Zero and to be potentially self-funded too. You can reach me sons at the beginning of the year.
via [email protected], even if it’s just for an exploratory Overleaf is a painting of mine that was selected for the Wildlife
discussion.”
K. Maria J. Rolander (née
Hellborg (1987) writes: “I have
been in the corporate sector,
run my own company and
now created conditions to sail
round the world. The first step
is to cross the Atlantic end of
November this year. (follow us
on s/y Blue Magic)”
Fergus Smith (1987) The Tide Turning,
published by Headsail Books, which is
managed by Fergus Smith (1987) was
shortlisted for the Rubery Book Award
2021.
William M. Scott (1987)
Richard T. M. Scott (1957) reports news of
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 89
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
Artist of the Year 2021.”
Dr. J. Clare L. Jackson (1990) writes: “I published Devil-Land: occasional sports, such as running, Piper Laidlaw, beach golf,
England under Siege 1588–1688 with Allen Lane/Penguin in garden cricket and whisky. The past year meeting up proved
September 2021). challenging, but recently we did eventually manage to celebrate
“Devil-Land reveals 17th-century England to be, in many ways, together in Kent at Drifter Mitchell’s house playing Rye, Deal and
a ‘failed state’: endemically unstable and rocked by devastating this year’s Open venue, Royal St George’s. Given our 10 year
events from the Gunpowder Plot to the Great Fire of London. anniversary, we were joined by a few familiar OL faces that have
It formed the focus of an interview with fellow OL, Andrew W. toured with us over the years including Halford Hewit captain
S. Marr (1977) on BBC Radio 4’s Start the Week programme in Adam E.H. Wraight (2008) and Easyjet Pilot Andrew F. Milne
October.” (2000). The golf matched that of Collin Morikawa, the putting of
Darren Clarke’s belly and the entertainment of OL boys giggling
of school days! Our children are getting older and older, and we
look forward to the day they can join us on tour. Whiles our wives
and girlfriends, lovingly known as the Wifters, are becoming ever
more tolerant being married to a Drifter!”
Suzanna Scullion (nee Wood (2001)) writes: “I’m still living in
Essex, with my husband and two children Sol (aged six) and Fleur
(aged four), who are both now happily settled in primary school.
I’m currently working as a Rapid Response Senior Staff Nurse,
for Singlepoint which is part of St Helena Hospice in Colchester.”
Hannah R. Seifert (2005): “Hannah is currently the General
manager of NZ Sports Collective (coordinator of online
broadcasting across 45 sports codes in New Zealand as well as
a management role at Golf NZ and on the Board of Directors at
her brother’s regional (like County) cricket Northern Districts, in
addition to working through an MBA part time.”
2000 - 09
Stuart G. Mitchell (2000) writes: “the Lothian Drifters, made
up of 2000 leavers Rory J Davidson, Jonathan Douglas, Joseph
Dunn, Thomas Hickox, Nicholas E. Howard, Stuart G. Mitchell,
Christopher B. Moore and Jamie S. G. Wylie, celebrated our 10
year anniversary of the esteemed society, which meets annually
to play some of the finest links only golf courses around the UK,
as well as indulge in delicious cuisine, beverages and additional
90 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
Tim Seifert (2005) Tim’s NEWS
father Marty Seifert (house
master of Seton from 2000- project including a video interview with CBC news, among other
2005) reports that Tim, who sources;
played his first hard ball CBC (78 million monthly visits) - https://www.cbc.ca/player/
cricket match while at Loretto play/1888702531635
is nowadays part of the NZ Here is a link to my instagram should you need any photos:
Black Caps cricket team since https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnessnature_/
2018 and recently played at Currently I am gearing up to go on tour with King Hannah that
the ICC 20/20 World Cup in will be kicking off in October.”
Dubai as well as stints with
the CPL & IPL franchises . Tim NEWS OF HONS
married in 2021 in between
overseas travel and NZ Jonathan Hewat (Hon.) is now directing Admissions at Lomond
lockdowns. School.
2010 - 19
Nicole C. Galloway (2014) writes: “I graduated from the Open Emma J. Sinclair (Hon.) writes: “We have had a very quiet 2021.
University this summer with a 2:1 and then got a job at NatWest The second lockdown brought our sons Chris (Christopher A.
Group which I am really enjoying.” Sinclair (2015)) and Matt (Matthew V. Sinclair (2017)) back to
Dr Miranda E. Smith (2014) writes: “I graduated from Cambridge work from home and play golf at every opportunity. I enjoyed
medical school this summer. I have since moved to London, covering for Hannah Rate whilst she was on furlough and it was
started work as a junior doctor and remain in contact with many super to receive so many emails from OLs. It was also wonder-
friends from school.” ful to hand back to Hannah upon her return and we are very
Polina Proshletsova (2016) writes: “I have graduated with my glad she is back running the Society! Now permanently based in
second degree in spring 2021 in San Diego - Bachelors of Arts North Berwick, we are having fun catching up with friends and
in Theatre and Film and worked all summer in Film/TV and OLs where possible and I recently enjoyed having lunch with our
commercial productions with people like Khloe Kardashian, Law President, John Lawrie (1961), and his lovely wife Nicki. I have
Roach, Billie Eilish, Robert Pattinson, etc. also taken up golf which I’m greatly enjoying and have had a
At the beginning of September I got a full time job as a Bookings number of holes with Sheila C.D. Low (1982). Looking forward
Coordinator at QUIXOTE Studios in Los Angeles (a leading to a much busier year in 2022!”
film production supplies and equipment renting company). I Norman (Tank). Nash (Hon.) writes: “Lockdown had given me
the chance to complete my latest book, to be published in a few
work with leading producers and weeks and I attach draft copy of the book jacket which speaks for
coordinators in the industry. This is itself. You will notice that Loretto gets a mention!”
a union job, so I am a fully qualified
member of the Industry. I also help
part time for the LA Opera and
Disney Music Hall (that looks like
a Sydney Opera house, including a
picture:my inner art historian loved
that building)
Life in Los Angeles is beautiful. Billie
Eilish’s song ‘Happier than ever’ is
on point!”
Sam Stern (2011), Has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) degree in Computer Science from University College
London (UCL). After completing his undergraduate degree
(combined Computer Science and Physics) at the University of
Edinburgh, he was awarded a Masters degree in finance from
Imperial College London, and a second Masters degree from UCL
before completing his doctoral research in opinion dynamics. Dr
Stern lives with his wife Nora in London.
Teddy White (2013) writes: “I recently collaborated with Apple to
create seven sixty minute albums for World Earth Day. I travelled
across the seven continents of the world collecting recordings
for the project. I have attached some of the press from the
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 91
LE AVER STHE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
SPRING 2020 LEAVERS
Lucy Katherine Savage (Lucy) (8876).
Autumn 2020 (Nippers, 2018). IInd Form.
SPRING 2020 LEAVERS 2015. VIth Form. University (Art Foundation). Sis of 8209.
Evdokios Michael Demetrios (Ev) (8329). Samantha Elizabeth Green (Samantha)
Alexander Adhikari (Alexander) (8801). Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2014). VIth Form. (8342). Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2014)
Autumn 2019 (Nippers, 2018). IIIrd Form. Head of House, Golf Scholar, Head of (Compass School, Haddington). VIth Form.
Adam Aiden Erskine Aird (Adam) (8554). School. Golf Academy. USA university Univ. of Gloucestershire (Primary Teaching).
Autumn 2016. VIth Form. September 2022. Gap Year Golf. Luke Greig (Luke) (8826). Autumn 2018.
Isobel Flora Emily Baxter (Issy) (8309). Julia Dines (Julia) (8136). Autumn 2015 VIth Form.
Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2014)(St George’s). (Nippers, 2012). VIth Form. Niamh Hamill (Niamh) (8476). Autumn
VIth Form. Colour Prefect, Music Scholar. Charlotte Catherine Dunn (Charlotte) 2015 (Loretto RC, Musselburgh). VIth Form.
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Lacrosse (8466). Autumn 2015 (Elphinstone Primary Deputy Head of House. D of E Silver, Charity
(Capt.). 2nd Hockey. vice-captain lacrosse. School). VIth Form. Head of House, Prize Committee. Univ. of Glasgow (Ancient
Univ. of Durham (Archaeology). winner, Prefect. Senior Debating Team. 2nd History and Archeology). Gap Year Working
Lucy Kathryn Anne Bell (Lucy) (8669). Lacrosse. Cambridge University (Human, with an archaeology firm in England.
Autumn 2017. VIth Form. Sport Scholar. Social and Political Sciences). Gap Year Finlay Hayes (Finlay) (8349). Autumn 2015
Hockey (Capt.). 2nd Lacrosse. Leavers’ 12-month internship at IBM. Sis of 8691, (Nippers, 2014). VIth Form.
Committee. Gap Year Working and Dtr of H107. Eilidh Catherine Henderson (Eilidh) (8480).
travelling in 2022. Adam John Easton (Adam) (8946). Autumn Autumn 2015. VIth Form.
Cameron Stewart Broomfield (Cameron) 2019. VIth Form. Vittorio Ji Chen Hu (Vittorio) (9015).
(8072). Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2010). VIth Mairi Ellen Durell Forbes (Mairi) (8695). Autumn 2019. VIth Form.
Form. Prizewinner, Prefect, Deputy Head Autumn 2017. VIth Form. Freddie William Robert Huddleston (Fred)
of House. Jim Clark Prize for Contribution Flora Fraser (Flora) (8206). Autumn 2015 (8606). Autumn 2016. VIth Form.
and Commitment. Art Captain, Drama (Nippers, 2013). VIth Form. Jack Alexander Jarvis (Jack) (8608). Autumn
Captain, President of the Conservation Murdo Fraser (Murdo) (8178). Autumn 2016. VIth Form.
Society, Leavers’ Committee. Hoping to 2015 (Nippers, 2013). VIth Form. Robert Khandzhyan (Robert) (8970).
attend Glasgow University in 2022 to Alice Jane Garland (Alice) (8952). Autumn Autumn 2019. VIth Form.
study Business & Management. Gap Year 2019 (St Leonards School, Fife). VIth Form. Sophie Ola Kidd (Sophie) (8123). Autumn
Currently working at a nursery doing Colour Prefect, Academic Scholar. Tennis 2015 (Nippers, 2012). VIth Form.
administrative work. Bro 7567 & 7705. (Capt.). 2nd Hockey, 2nd Lacrosse. Leavers’ Ameline Mary Kinloch Anderson (Amey)
Emma Louise Cameron (Emma) (8811). Committee. Univ. of Exeter (English (8356). Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2014)
Autumn 2018. Vth Form. Literature and Film & Television Studies). (Elphinstone Primary School). VIth Form.
Cameron John Cessford (Cameron) (8014). Gap Year Teaching French in France and Deputy Head of House. D of E Silver.
Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2007). VIth Form. Volunteering in Sri Lanka. Sis of 8592, Dtr Royal Holloway, Univ. of London (Modern
Univ. of Manchester (Genetics). Gap Year of 5850 & Neice of 5353. Languages and Music). Sis of 8357.
Touring Africa from Nairobi to Cape Town. Rosie Annabel Goldsmith (Rosie) (8341). Freddie Lambert (Freddie) (8358). Autumn
Nok Him Chan (Timothy) (8680). Autumn Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2014)(Yester 2015 (Nippers, 2014). VIth Form.
2017. VIth Form. Primary School). VIth Form. Prefect, Colour Charlie Henry Lang (Charlie) (8497).
Maddy McDougall Chapman (Maddy) Prefect, Art Scholar. Hockey, Lacrosse. Autumn 2015. VIth Form. Prizewinner,
(8681). Autumn 2019 (Nippers, 2017). IVth Leavers’ Committee. Oxford Brookes
Form.
Kate Elizabeth Crawford (Kate) (8028).
Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2008). VIth Form.
Head of House, Prefect, Prizewinner.
Operational Yacht Science and Superyacht
Cadetship. Sis of 8029 & 8051.
Brian Eric Marco Cullen (Brian) (8577).
Autumn 2016. VIth Form.
Louise Dahl (Louise) (8937). Autumn 2019.
VIth Form.
Lucy De Burgh (Lucy) (8462). Autumn
92 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
LEAVERS
Prefect, Deputy Head of House. Duke of Prefect. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Marina Amy Rate (Marina) (8060). Autumn
Edinburgh Gold Award. Cricket, XV. 3rd Hockey, Lacrosse. 2nd Tennis. Gap Year 2019 (Nippers, 2010). IIIrd Form.
Hockey. Univ. of Durham (Engineering). Travel. Sis of 8130. Hollie Inglis Robertson (Hollie) (8744).
Bro 8496, 8359 & 8360, Son of H269. Neph Dylan Napier (Dylan) (8017). Autumn 2015 Autumn 2017. Vth Form.
of 4890. (Nippers, 2007). VIth Form. Antonia Sagner (Antonia) (8874). Autumn
Freya Alexandra Dunne Liston (Freya) Kyle Victor O’Brien (Kyle) (8182). Autumn 2018. VIth Form.
(8848). Autumn 2018. VIth Form. 2015 (Nippers, 2013)(Loretto RC Primary, Archie Blackstock Sangster (Archie) (8395).
Clair Elizabeth Logan (Clair) (8972). Autumn Musselburgh; Nippers). VIth Form. Deputy Autumn 2017 (Nippers, 2014). Vth Form.
2019. VIth Form. Head of House, Colour Prefect. Duke of Caroline Carly Sarvadi (Carly) (8097).
Flora Emily MacRae (Flora) (8852). Autumn Edinburgh Gold Award. Cricket, Football Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2011). VIth Form.
2018. Vth Form. (Capt.), XV. Heriot Watt Univ. (International Yassin Shaker (Yassin) (8079). Autumn 2019
Hector Charles MacRae (Hector) (8853). Business). Bro of 8184 & 8183. (Nippers, 2010). IIIrd Form.
Autumn 2019 (Nippers, 2018). IIIrd Form. Matthew Liam O’Donoghue (Matthew) Olivia Emily Shaw (Olivia) (8000). Autumn
Max Oscar Banjo Maclay (Max) (8973). (8791). Spring 2018. VIth Form. 2015 (Nippers, 2006). VIth Form.
Autumn 2019 (Freja Skola, Gnesta). VIth Molly Elizabeth Susan Paton (Molly) (8085). Michael Shepherd (Michael) (8520).
Form. Prizewinner, Head of House. Lamda Autumn 2017 (Nippers, 2010). Vth Form. Autumn 2015. VIth Form.
Bronze acting. Football, Basketball. Gap Niamh Peakman (Niamh) (8287). Autumn Jessica Hannah van Hee Smith (Jessica)
Year Working as an assistant on photo 2015 (Nippers, 2014)(Geneva International (8749). Autumn 2017. VIth Form.
shoots/film & TV sets to try and get into School). VIth Form. Deputy Head of House, Holly Stuart (Holly) (8108). Autumn 2015
the film industry. Hopefully, travel as well. Prizewinner. Swimming (Capt.). Univ. of (Nippers, 2011). VIth Form.
Son of 5940, Neph of 6016. Liverpool (Veterinary Science). Brandon James Michael Topping (Brandon)
Laura Massey (Laura) (8731). Autumn (8525). Autumn 2015. VIth Form.
2017. VIth Form. Jen-Pin Tsai (Jen-Pin) (8763). Autumn 2017.
Elizabeth McEwan (Elizabeth) (8979). VIth Form.
Autumn 2019 (The International School Dillon Teague Van Rensburg (Dillon) (8531).
of Moscow). VIth Form. Deputy Head Autumn 2015. VIth Form.
of House, Prefect, Prizewinner. Duke of Milla Venecia Veti-Nurse (Milla) (8895).
Edinburgh Gold Award. Charity Committee, Autumn 2019 (Nippers, 2018). IIIrd Form.
Leavers’ Committee. Univ. of Edinburgh Ivan (Fitzgerald) Vishnyakov (Fitz) (9009).
(Business & Law). Autumn 2019. VIth Form.
Lucy McNutt (Lucy) (8159). Autumn 2015 Zichen Wang (Brian) (9010). Autumn 2019.
(Nippers, 2012). VIth Form. IIIth Form.
Ogechi Mere (Ogechi) (8376). Autumn Zoë Nwamaka Watt (Zoë) (8771). Autumn
2015 (Nippers, 2014). VIth Form. Head of 2017. VIth Form.
House, Prefect, Music Scholar. Lacrosse. Elizaveta Zemlyanaya (Liza) (8908). Autumn
D of E Silver. Univ.of Southampton 2018. VIth Form.
(Economics and Business Management). Jingyu Zhang (Michael) (8647). Autumn
Hanzhe Mo (Harry) (8984). Autumn 2019. 2016. VIth Form.
IIIrd Form.
Ruby Rose Lavender Muncaster (Ruby)
(8129). Autumn 2015 (Nippers, 2012)(Law
P.S., North Berwick). VIth Form. Colour
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 93
THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY
CENTRAL AND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Lawrie (1961) Neil C. Henderson (1984)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44 (0)7833 464112 +44 (0)7749 793662
President CComm & Exec Comm
Graham R. Burns (1992) S. Alistair L. Rutherford (1988)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44 (0)7738 182813 CComm & Exec Comm
Vice President Marcus J. Brook (1985)
Colin B. Davidson (1983) [email protected]
[email protected] +44 (0)7590 270775
+44 (0)7549 604060 CComm & Exec Comm
Chair Steph Buchanan (2014)
Charles T. D. Craig (1987) [email protected]
[email protected] +44 (0)7949591787
+44 (0)1505 871865 CComm & Exec Comm
Hon Sec Nicole Galloway (2014)
Neil K. Robertson (1993) [email protected]
[email protected] +44 (0)7780468944
+44 (0)7973553918 CComm & Exec Comm
Hon Treasurer Hannah J. Rate
Emma J. Sinclair (Hon.) [email protected]
[email protected] +44 (0)131 653 4479
+44 (0)7929289291 Membership Co-ordinator
CComm & Exec Comm
94 THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
CENTRAL AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Andrew (Jack) Kelly (1982) Iain R. Satterthwaite (1979)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44 (0)7711 307 666 +44 (0)7969 107 990
Chairman, London & South of England Chairman Scotland
Justus P.N.K. van Lare (2000) Peter M. Miller (1985)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44 (0)7815 100 241 +1 805 649 8970
Secretary, London & South of England Chairman North America
Douglas G. Coughtrie (1974) Gavin A. Hammon (1994)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44 (0)191 251 4158 +1 917 595 0400
Chairman, North & Midlands of England Secretary North America
F. Iain Valentine (1965) Robert J.H. Rigg (1987)
[email protected] [email protected]
+852 90374530 +44 (0)7798 654 642
Chairman, Hong Kong & The Far East Secretary, OLGS
Steven J. Tait (1991) N Gavin C McDowall (Hon)
[email protected] [email protected]
+852 9615 1529 +44 (0)131 653 2412
Secretary, Hong Kong & The Far East Hon Life Vice President
Keith Brodie (1966) William H. Durran (1955)
[email protected] [email protected]
+61 401 704 401 +44 (0)1875 830 577
Chairman, Australia & New Zealand Hon Life Vice President & Keeper of the
Loretto Register
THE LORETTONIAN MAGAZINE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21 95
A small school,
big on heart,
big on ambition
Independent, day and boarding
school, for girls and boys aged
3 to 18, located in Musselburgh,
East Lothian, Scotland, UK
t +44 (0)131 653 4444
e [email protected]
w www.loretto.com
� @Loretto
tw @LorettoHead
The words you are searching are inside this book. To get more targeted content, please make full-text search by clicking here.
The Lorettonian 2020/21
Discover the best professional documents and content resources in AnyFlip Document Base.
Search