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"He and Angela moved into a sheltered the "outstanding” 1st XI batsman of his 1977 to 2006 and later was Associate
house near Kintbury and Jim sadly generation at Loretto. He read PPE at Medical Director and then Director of
developed Parkinson’s disease. This Trinity College, Oxford, where he gained Mid Staffordshire N.H.S. Trust from 1999
eventually necessitated his transfer a half blue in rugby fives and captained to 2006. He served as Chairman of the
to a Care Home where he died in April the Trinity rugby team. Trustees of the Katharine House Hospice
2020 shortly after his 80th birthday. Jim He became Financial Director of IPC from 2006 to 2013.
hated his illness but never complained. Magazines in London and Argus Press John enjoyed fishing, shooting, skiing,
Despite his illness, he continued to take and then General Manager at NYK Line his dogs, but above all, his family. He
an interest in world events and had a (Europe) Ltd. was very much loved and respected by
great love for cake! An enthusiastic OL, Paul was a stalwart his family and friends, and will be sadly
"He was very fond of Loretto and in 1993 of the London Over 60s lunches from missed.
decided that it was time to get the 1953 the very first one at The Cricketers Club, He is survived by his wife, daughter, son,
intake together and so, along with his old instigated by the OLGS fixture against four, soon to be five, grand- children and
chum Antony Paterson-Fox, he started a Old Marlburians at Liphook Golf Club in his OL brother Tom (1952).
dinner which was held every five years Hampshire and was also an excellent host
in Edinburgh. The success of these was at his pre-Xmas drinks parties at his mews
shown by the fact that those attending house in Midhurst, West Sussex.
came from as far afield as South America.

"Since 1963 Following retirement Paul embarked on Adam Gray (1968–77) died on 25th March
Jim has been a massive personal challenge, completing 2020, at the age of 60 years, following
a loyal and the Camino Way, a 500 mile walk across an aortic dissection. He graduated with
steadfast Spain. In later years he developed a keen a BSc in Agriculture and Food Marketing
friend – a true interest in train travel, completing 12 trips at the University of Newcastle. Known
Lorettonian." in consecutive years and visiting over as “Pinkie” Gray for obvious reasons, he
He is survived 40 European cities. He also founded a played for the University XV, was on the
by his wife, bridge club in his local town and was a Union Management Committee and was
Angela,wholives permanent fixture on cricket and netball Chairman of the Agricultural Graduate
in Kintbury and side-lines supporting his grandchildren. Society.
is supported Paul will be remembered for his humility He farmed at Ingleston of Borgue,
by family and and his appreciation of life's simple Kirkcudbrightshire, and was the eighth
friends. pleasures. Adam Gray to farm there. He was a Council
He is survived by his son Oliver and Member of the Scottish Simmental
Alexander (Sandy) John Brownlie CBE daughter Nikki, his sister Jennifer, and Society, a Member of the Stewartry
(1948–52) of Gattonside died at home two grandchildren. NFU and the Dumfries & Stewartry NFU
on 5th June 2020, aged 84. Following Committees.
National Service with the 1st Battalion, Dr John Alexander Gibson (1954–59), He also had a great love of Rugby, played
The King’s Own Scottish Borderers who died on 18th July 2020 was Head of for the Stewartry RFC for around ten
(1953–55), he devoted his life to the School, Captain of the XV, in the Cricket, years, became captain and was appointed
family firm. Having been appointed a Hockey, Fives, Athletics and Swimming head coach in 1992. During his tenure the
director in 1959, Sandy oversaw the teams and was SUO of the CCF. He went club won promotion on three occasions,
development of A&R Brownlie Ltd from up to Cambridge (Gonville and Caius with a number of ‘his’ players going on to
a local saw-milling business into BSW College) where he took a First in Natural win representative honours in the game.
Timber, becoming its first Chairman in Sciences before continuing his medical He also took the team to the Plate cup
1988. A series of acquisitions made BSW training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in final at Murrayfield in 1999.
Timber an integrated and diversified London, (M.B, B.Chir., M.D, FRCP). He He was named BT National League
organisation with an internationally- became a Consultant Gastroenterologist Coach of the Year in 2005 prior to joining
recognised presence in the market. He at Staffordshire County Hospital from Scottish Rugby’s staff at Murrayfield in
served as President of the U.K. Forest
Products Association and was appointed
CBE in 1994 in recognition of his services
to the industry. Sandy retired in 2009. He
continued to take a keen and supportive
interest in a range of charities and the
village of Gattonside. A much-respected
Borderer, Sandy is survived by his wife
Maude, son Alex, daughters Jane, Kate
and Clare and step-daughters Liz and
Trish and his OL brother, John (1964).
Paul Bourne Dowson (1951–56), who
died on 21st March, 2020, after a
short illness, was a prefect and in the
XV, Cricket and Hockey teams and was
Captain of Fives. He was considered

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2006. He then served for four years as Commando and his HQ staff, being in the of the Fusiliers Association, he organised
Performance Development Manager first wave on ‘Green’ Beach. commemorations at Monte Cassino. His
for Glasgow South and spent two years His initial business experiences were with work, mainly in publishing and exhibition
on Scottish Rugby’s referee selection a timber agent based in London. During organising, included being Director of
panel. In 2014 he was appointed to the those four years he was at one time their I.P.C Business Press (Overseas) Ltd from
referees’ advisory panel and was elected representative in Scotland and spent 1972 to 1975; M.D. of Model and Allied
to the Scottish Rugby Council in 2015 eight months in Scandinavia, learning Publications from 1975 to 1983; Argus
as a representative of regional league Finnish. He joined the family timber Specialist Exhibitions Ltd from 1983 to
clubs in Glasgow South. In 2018, he was importing business of Horsley, Smith & 1985; Chairman of Resources Exhibitions
appointed to the Board of Scottish Rugby. Co, headquartered in Hull, in 1961, in due Ltd. but best known for founding the
He was a well-known and well-liked figure course becoming its Chairman and Chief Christian Resources Exhibition, which in
in Scottish rugby circles. The Saltire at BT Executive. Many mergers and takeovers 1986 he brought to the newly opened
Murrayfield Stadium was flown at half- were to follow, including that of builders SECC in Glasgow and continued to run in
mast in tribute to his commitment to the merchant Jewson, with the overall group different venues around the world. These
game and to his untimely passing. He is eventually evolving as Meyer International exhibitions introduced church people to
survived by his wife, Lissy, their children in 1981 before it was itself taken over the many resources available in mission,
Georgina, OL son Cameron (2019).and in 1998 by the major French company publishing, the arts, Sunday school,
his OL brothers, Bruce (1979) and Peter St Gobain. Douglas’ various activities church furnishings with myriad exhibitors,
(1980). included that of Director of forest product and including cheaper cars for ministers
purchasing; a role that involved frequent and retreat and conference centres. Less
James George Waddell Harvey (1944– travel around the world, but especially to known, he was co-Founder and Chairman
47) died peacefully on 27th October, Russia, Scandinavia and North America. of the Quadrant Housing Trust, a not-for-
2020, aged 90 years. He was an He retired in 1998, just before the St profit housing association, from 1963 to
enthusiastic member of the Athletics Gobain takeover, but continued to chair 2000 – which, as London & Quadrant,
team, studied Law at the University of the Group’s Pension Scheme for 5 more has grown into London’s largest landlord
Edinburgh and went on to work in London years. housing the homeless, with a portfolio
as a Commodity Broker with Johnson, Douglas was significantly involved with of well over 100,000 homes. Forbes
Mathey and Wallace Ltd. He returned to the Timber Trade Federation, being Magazine named Gos as a "cultural
Scotland in 1995 and was a keen golfer Chairman of its Softwood Importers millionaire and a social billionaire, for
and model railway enthusiast. He was Division in 1987/9 and chair of several which he took no expenses". He was
married to Maxine and is survived by his of its other Committees, as well as of its also Director of the International Bible
three daughters, Fiona, Elfty and Anthea, pension fund. For 10 years he was the Society from 1996 and Director of the Luis
and his six grandchildren official spokesman for the eight major Palau Evangelistic Association (Europe).
Douglas Keith Newland Hillas (1950– European softwood importing countries He helped to create the Museum to the
55) died peacefully after a short illness in their annual conference with the History of the Huguenots, in Rochester.
on 1st August 2020. He was a prefect, world’s seven largest softwood exporting He has maintained a great interest
CSM in the CCF, and in the XV and Fives countries. in the Home/Hume Clan, serving ss
team. Immediately on leaving school he On retirement Douglas was appointed Convener of the Clan Home Association
undertook his National Service in the a Trustee of Beverley Minster Old Fund, (CHA), Chairman of the Hume Castle
Royal Navy, being commissioned in 18 a charity dating back to Elizabeth the Trust and Chairman of the Clan Home
weeks. After 8 months in a Londonderry- First, and was Chairman of its Finance Council. He purchased land below
based frigate, heavily involved in Committee for 15 years, overseeing its Hume Castle in Berwickshire, arranging
fishery protection and anti-submarine assets growth from less than £1m to more for an archaeological/photographic
reconnaissance in the North Atlantic, than £5m. His interests in retirement survey which revealed the medieval
he was transferred to a Tank Landing included shooting, golf and overseas village destroyed by Cromwell in 1651.
ship which carried the 6th Royal Tank travel. He is survived by his wife, OL son He regularly attended OL Lunches and
Regiment and 42 Commando brigade to Keith (1984) and a daughter. His elder Dinners and he spoke at Peter Wood’s
the Mediterranean – and eventually on to daughter predeceased him. 100th Birthday party at the end of
Port Said in November 1956. In the Suez Gospatric David Laurens Reston Home January 2020. His contemporary, Ian Raitt
landings he was in charge of the Assault (1946–52) died on Easter Saturday, 11th well remembers his very late arrival in
Landing Craft carrying the Colonel of 42 April, 2020, aged 87 years, following a the Spring term at Loretto, when he was
heart operation. He was a prefect and announced by headmaster Mr Forbes
in the athletics team. Following National Mackintosh and ushered into the dining
Service as a 2/Lt in the Royal Fusiliers room under the inquisitorial scrutiny of
seeing service in Korea, Sudan and Egypt, 200 Lorettonians. Although weakened
he read Modern History at Pembroke by whooping cough, Gos showed great
College, Oxford. He continued in the T.A. courage. His bravery was to manifest itself
until 1967, retiring with the rank of Major in the School Athletics team where his
and being awarded the T.D. In 2015 he speed, stamina and determination caused
returned to Korea as a guest of the Korean him to excel in middle and long-distance
Government, for a Memorial Service, events. “He embodied the qualities
visiting close to his final platoon position of the unassuming, quiet, peaceable
at the end of the Korean War in 1953. man who yet had a determination and
A Past-President of the London Branch nerves of steel.” OL John G. Craig (1952)
remembers Loretto of that day, with
continued rationing, pre- breakfast runs
to the shore, daily cold baths, and barrels
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of this, Loretto was a happy establishment Upon retiring in 2000 he was invited during the 1960s and 1970s, formed
for him, he writes, and Gos remained a to join the Court of the Worshipful Dunedin Fund Managers in Edinburgh,
loyal friend to many. He continued to Company of Launderers and became becoming its Chairman. He was a director
regularly entertain OLs, including three Master in 2004. In the following years he and manager of a number of other Trusts
heads of school, while he and the family combined the twin interests of travel and and he served as a General Commissioner
were on holiday in Perthshire over the horticulture – developing an ambitious of Income Tax. An elder of the Church of
years, and also at the successive Christian garden with his wife, Wylda, at their Scotland for more than 50 years, he was
Resources Exhibitions at the SECC. home just outside Stirling, and travelling a keen fisherman and golfer (a member
He has been described as having the together on botanical expeditions to of the Royal & Ancient with a single figure
heart of a lion and the tenacity of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, South handicap) and he had a lifelong interest
a terrier; a gentleman, a man of his Africa, Oregon, China, Sri Lanka, Costa in art, gardening, music and literature. He
word, unassuming and modest, one of Rica, Chile and Argentina. loved all sport and particularly enjoyed
the ‘old school’. The present chairman watching Scotland compete. He was
of the Christian Resources Exhibitions In December 2009 he was accompanied keen on art and was a good friend of
writes “In thousands of homes and by his daughter Rachel P. Ketola (née the Dundee contemporary artist Alberto
churches throughout the UK, people are Kennedy) (1997) on a trip to Hong Kong Morocco. He was heavily involved with
unknowingly benefiting from one man’s to commemorate the remarkable escape charitable work with organisations such
passion and determination to make a of 70 British personnel from the colony on as The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
genuine difference.” Christmas Day 1941, the day that Hong and ran the Dundee Choral Union. But
He is sur- Kong surrendered to the Japanese. His the place he spent his happiest time was
vived by father, also Alexander (Alick) Kennedy Wester Ross, where he had a cottage and
his wife, (1936), commanded one of the 5 motor loved walking, fishing and enjoying the
Diana, torpedo boats that ferried the escape occasional malt whisky! Those who knew
son Oliver, party to the New Territories, where they him would describe him as a very kind,
daughters joined up with the Chinese resistance and funny, and empathetic man with a sharp
Viola and travelled 2,000 miles overland to Burma, wit. A great supporter of the School, he
E m i l y, emerging in Rangoon 6 weeks later. was a Governor
and eight from 1968 to 1994.
grand- After a short period of illness, Alick passed He is survived by
children away peacefully at home in Stirling on his wife, Valerie,
on whom Saturday 18th July 2020. He is survived his OL son
he doted. by his wife Wylda, his son Sandy Kennedy Andrew (1977),
(1987), and his daughters Dr. Liza K. Hart the well-known
Alexander (Alick) Kennedy (1956–61) (née Kennedy (1989)) and Rachel (1997), BBC Journalist,
was a Prefect, Captain of Hockey and in his brothers D. Ian Kennedy (1963) and daughters Lucy,
the Fives and Athletics teams. But it was Roland L. Kennedy (1968) and sisters Kate and Sally and
on the Rugby field that he excelled. He Alison, Ann, Gillian and Julia and many 13 grandchildren.
had two seasons in the First Fifteen and nephews and nieces: Georgia R. Miles James Alan Douglas MacFarlane (1947-
earned himself the nickname Tank – not (née Kennedy (1987)), Colin I.L. Kennedy 52) died on 23rd November, 2019, at the
bad for a 5’7’’winger. He was also known (1992), Rory J. Kennedy(1993), Piers A. age of 85 years
to his friends as Basil – after a well-known Stansfield (1988), Selina A.J. Stansfield His OL nephew, Robin Shuker (1977),
character in a tea advertisement. He was (1990), Harriet writes: “He was born in Glasgow in 1934.
a piper and an accomplished highland McCowan Hill With the danger of bombing in Glasgow,
dancer. (1996), Henry, the family moved to Helensburgh and
After a few years in London he joined the Edward McCowan Alan started as a dayboy, then a boarder,
family business of Bowie-Castlebank in Hill (2001) and at Larchfield. In 1947, Alan followed in the
Glasgow, and in the 1970s he played a Oliver B. Manusis footsteps of his late Uncle, R Muir Glen
pivotal role in transforming the business (1989). (1927), and started at Loretto. In his notes
from a laundry and drycleaners into the from that time Alan recalled “despite the
UK’s largest photo processing company, alickkennedy. bracing agenda after the War, Loretto was
trading as Klick Photopoint. By 2000 Klick muchloved.com more congenial at a personal level than
employed 3,000 people and operated Larchfield”. It was at Loretto that Alan’s
more than 400 high street outlets. He William Donald Marr (1943–49), who interest in music developed. He enjoyed
was Deacon of the Incorporation of died on 19th June, 2020 at the age of the entire school singing together as a
Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Glasgow in 89 years, was Head of School, Captain choir and played the accordion in a band
1983/84, and was a Court Assistant of of Cricket and was in XV and the Hockey, for Highland Dancing on Saturday nights.
the Company of Launderers in London. Athletics, Golf and Fives Teams. He saw "He went up to Cambridge in 1954
He was appointed Chairman of the National Service in the Royal Navy which to read Economics at Trinity Hall. His
Governors of Beaconhurst School near meant a lot to him. He was trained on accordion playing continued to flourish in
Stirling in 1996. He served as Chairman Britain’s last battleship HMS Vanguard, a dance-band fronted by a tennis-playing
of the West of Scotland Branch of The and then went destroying mines left over trumpet-playing Etonian in a white
Lorettonian Society from 1971 to 1973. from the war across the Mediterranean tuxedo with carnation, a step up from
on the minesweeper HMS Plucky. It was performances in the CTH. Alan played
a very happy time for him. He qualified tennis for the Trinity Hall team and was
as a CA and worked in Investment Trust captain of University Second Team (The
Management in London, He came to
Dundee to join the First Scottish American
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Grasshoppers). A chance meeting with William (Winkie) Alexander Liam and Hugh, as well as OL brother
John Coles, who was reading archaeology, Middleton (1951–57), who passed away Michael (1950)." His brother John (1953)
accelerated his casual interest in the unexpectedly, yet peacefully (as was his pre-deceased him.
subject and he took great pleasure in wish) at home in Johannesburg, South His long-time friend W. Ian Richmond
following John’s successful career as an Africa, on 26th July 2020 aged 80, was (1958) writes:
author and Professor at Cambridge. in the swimming team. His son, Shaun, “We went to Loretto in 1953 and followed
"After Cambridge Alan was jobless and writes: “He attended Traquair village that with our CA articles at the same firm
wondering what to do. One afternoon, school during the war, then Melville in Edinburgh. We, together with OL Euan
standing on a newspaper while painting College and Loretto for senior school, McLeod (1958, died 1984), went out to
the dining room ceiling, he looked down where he made many lifelong friends. South Africa in 1963 and worked in the
and noticed a William Collins advert for Winkie left school at barely 17 years of same CA office for a while. I went to
school leavers and decided to apply. age to become apprenticed to Graham, Canada but we kept in touch regularly.
He was fortunate to be recruited and Smart & Annan in Edinburgh where he He stayed with
even more fortunate that, as a training trained to become a CA. us in Calgary
move, he was sent to the Caribbean for "While doing his CA training he played in 1999 and
six months to sell Collins wide range of rugby at Edinburgh Wanderers. After we took a trip
publications. Alan went on to enjoy a qualifying, he went to South Africa for to Vancouver
successful 34 year career with Collins, an two years with several friends, of whom and Vancouver
exciting time to be with one of leading two were Lorettonians (W. Ian Richmond Island. We last
independent publishers. His interest in 1958 and Euan MacLeod 1958). There met in 2011 at
tennis continued after University and he followed a two-year stint in London with our daughter's
taught juniors at clubs in Helensburgh. Price Waterhouse (and playing rugby at wedding in
It was clear that despite his patience London Scottish) before emigrating to Portugal in
and encouragement, his nephews Robin South Africa in 1967, after getting married 2011.”
(1977) and Martin Shuker (1980) had not to Hilary in 1966. He worked for South James Hamilton Rust W.S. (1971–76)
inherited his natural talent. In 1991 Alan African Breweries and then became who died on 10th August, 2020, was
retired and was at last able to spend more Finance Director of several businesses Head of House of Schoolhouse and
time on his many interests – books, music, and ran his own business before retiring Captain of Fives. He graduated LL.B. from
art, archaeology, and Scottish historical in 1999. the University of Aberdeen and following
architecture. Encouraged by his Uncle "As a member of the Johannesburg his Law Apprenticeship in Aberdeen and
R. Muir Glen (1927) he had learnt to Country Club, Winkie ran the Scottish a year with Esslemont & Cameron, joined
play popular music on the piano and was Schools Annual Dinner in Johannesburg Morton, Fraser & Milligan, specialising
fortunate in retirement to have classical and thus his contact details were given to in private client practice. He became a
lessons from Alice Thornber and jazz all who travelled out there to work. This Writer to the Signet and partner in the
lessons from Bob Stephenson. His passion meant that he had a large Scottish group Morton Fraser Partnership in Edinburgh
for choral singing, which had started at of friends, and also that he often had to where he was head of the Rural and
Loretto, continued throughout his life and apologise to the club for any exuberant Agricultural team, He was Clerk to the
he was most fortunate to sing for over 50 excesses at these events! WS Society and had been an Honorary
years in choirs directed by Walter Blair– "His OL friends report that he had an Consul for Portugal in Edinburgh. He is
Oratorio, Dorian and the Church choir. undistinguished downhill skiing career survived by his wife, Janet, and children
Alan was a keen art collector, particularly in Austria, with most of his time spent Josephine and Callum.
of Scottish Colourists, as well as an indoors learning enough German to order
early supporter of new young painters beer. He always had a twinkle in his eye Revd Professor Douglas William David
and musicians. He was a supporter of and enjoyed travelling the world to meet Shaw, O.B.E. (Nippers: 1937–40) died on
a number of organisations and Loretto up with old friends from as far afield as Tuesday 14th July 2020, aged 92. He went
and Scottish Opera in particular but above Canada to the Far East. on to The Edinburgh Academy and from
all he always wanted to help make his "He and Hilary had two boys, Shaun and there to the Universities of Cambridge
family’s life a bit easier in any way he Hamish, both of whom became CAs. Both (B.A.; M.A.), Edinburgh (LL.B.;B.D.) and
could. are now living in the UK (in Edinburgh and Glasgow (D.D.; W.S.). He worked first as
"Alan described himself as “a bit of a East Sussex). Winkie was a devoted family
workaholic” and then had the great man, putting family before himself. His
good fortune to enjoy a long and happy passion for sport rubbed off on his sons
retirement, who had the golf bug ingrained in them
making new by their father. He liked nothing more
friends to add than returning to Scotland to play golf
to those made with his many friends at HCEG, where
earlier in life he was a member for 59 years – meeting
and enjoying up with many Lorettonian friends in the
the love of his process. Winkie was a kind and gentle
family." He is man. Honesty and loyalty were his
survived by his guiding principles alongside having a huge
OL nephews, amount of fun. He will be sadly missed
Robin (1977) by Hilary, Shaun and Laura, Hamish and
and Martin Julie, and grandchildren Jenny, Alasdair,
(1980) Shuker.

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a lawyer in London and then, as a Writer NEWS
to the Signet, with Davidson & Sime in
Edinburgh from 1953 to 1957. Having NEWS
been an Associate Minister at St George’s
Church West in Edinburgh, he became 1950-59
a lecturer at New College in Edinburgh
from 1963 to 1979 and its Dean and Professor Charles P. Skene (1952) is CEO of The Skene Group, which
Principal from 1972 to 1978. He was then operates Skene House Serviced Apartments. The group has demonstrated
Professor of Divinity at St Mary’s College, its support and thank to those working for the NHS during the coronavirus
University of St Andrews, from 1979 to pandemic by offering free accommodation.
1993 and then the College’s Principal and The Evening Express reports “The generous offer was hoped to help staff
the University’s Dean of Divinity. He was deal with some of the practical challenges associated with working during
an observer at the Second Vatican Council the Covid-19 pandemic, as many workers sought additional places to stay
in Rome in 1962 and a Fraternal Delegate in order to protect more vulnerable family members.
at the Synod of the Bishops of Europe in "During the initial phases of lockdown, sites were open only for essential
Rome in 1992. He was Scottish Squash and frontline NHS workers, including its sites at Holburn, Whitehall and
Champion for three consecutive years Rosemount.
(1950–52). He is survived by one sister "Skene Group chairman Prof. Charles Skene CBE said: 'The work of the
and the extended families of his siblings, NHS and its people is something which we as a family and a business are
including his OL nephew, Donald H. Shaw always grateful for, but their unstinting efforts have been in particularly
(1968). sharp focus in recent months.
James Turner (1968–73) died in October 'I felt it was very important that we offer some tangible support for NHS
2020. He was Editor of The Lorettonian Grampian’s valuable staff as a gesture of our gratitude for everything they
and in the Hockey XI. He joined the Royal do, especially since the Covid-19 outbreak.
Hong Kong Police in the rank of Inspector 'NHS Grampian’s head of property and asset development Gerry Donald
in London in 1980 and, after basic training added: ‘It is gratifying that, despite the worries that businesses have, that
at the Police Training School in Hong there are such families as the Skene family who are still so publicly minded.'
Kong, was posted to the Marine Police 'The feedback from staff was testament to this and they were extremely
District, where he spent all of his 16 years grateful that residing in Skene House allowed them to carry on their
in the RHKP. He served as an Offshore valuable work, which otherwise may have been curtailed.'
Patrol Launch Commander. Through the J. David Shaw (1953) writes; “Wives are supposed to outlive their husbands,
mid-80s and early 90s his main duty was but not in our family. I lost Jenny recently on our 57th anniversary and
to patrol Hong Kong's international sea brother John F. Shaw (1955) lost his wife a year or so ago. My brother
boundary on the lookout for Vietnamese in law, E. Kingston Macaulay (1951) is living on his own, at his farm near
refugee vessels that had made the 1000- Chatton but sadly, he is in hospital at the moment. My other brother in
mile passage across the South China Sea. law, Peter Glover, known to many OLs, lives on his own in St Boswells. I am
This often involved search and rescue in touch with Tom W. Gibson (1952) who is fine.
tactics, as many of these Vietnamese "As for myself, I still play geriatric tennis and golf which are a great blessing
vessels were in a dilapidated state, with in these strange times.
many sinking as they arrived. Throughout "I also blasted my trombone from the garage roof for the NHS and got an
the 1990s he patrolled Hong Kong's invitation to play in a local orchestra- at 86 years old I think probably not.”
northern sea borders to combat rampant J. Scott Smith (1954) writes news of his border collies from Northumberland;
cross-border smuggling. The tactics “A family affair- Mother (Gail) and daughter (Queen) produced offspring
used by the criminal syndicates involved simultaneously- Gail only had one puppy but Queen ten, so mother Gail
were both reckless and dangerous, with
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lives. The syndicates were eventually
eradicated, and it was officers like James
that made this happen. James left the
Police in Hong Kong in 1996, before the
Handover. He and his family relocated to
Vancouver, where they lived for about
5 years before returning to Hong Kong,
when James began a second career
working for a number of banks, writing
their international communications
in legible English. He did this until he
became ill late last year. He is survived by
his wife, Esther, and two step-daughters.

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accepted four from Queen and all have reared successfully and Professor Martin M. Black (1958) writes: “Two of the three of
now move on to farms.” the OL Professors of Dermatology met up in Sydney when I met
Professor Ross St. C. Barnetson (1958), who lives in retirement
there.”

William (1955) and Janet (Hon.) Durran write: “Like most of William I. Richmond (1958) writes: “We returned from Mexico
our age group, we have had a dull year self-isolating and we are to Calgary on 18th March and spent two weeks in quarantine.
glad that we have not yet downsized from our village house, 10 We survived due to TV, computer, internet and Netflix!
miles south of Musselburgh, to an urban flat, so that we have "Our ambitious plans for 2020 included; a trip to Washington DC
been able to go about locally without distancing problems. In to visit our daughter and family- cancelled; a trip to Edinburgh
January we were delighted to go to Peter C. Wood's (Hon.) to visit relatives first time in 20 years) and school-cancelled.
100th birthday party. In February, before lock-down, William fell Our usual trip to Mexico for the winter, which looks like being
and broke his femur, necessitating a half-hip replacement, but he cancelled as well. Not a great year!
is fully mobile again and was lucky enough to get a postponed "We are running out of years to do the travelling!”
elective operation in the pandemic lull in August. Janet's joint
90th birthday party with her twin sister (who lives in Durham), 1960-69
planned for August, with all their children and grandchildren, in
Northumberland, has been postponed to a hoped-for event in John Lawrie (1961) writes: “If anyone doubts the efficacy of
August 2021. We have recently formed a bubble with her twin, the Gods, let them contemplate the timing of my retirement
after strict shielding on both sides, so that she has been able from a couple of decades in live theatre a few months before
to come and stay with us. The rest of our family we have seen the whole industry closed down.
occasionally out of doors in Scotland and Yorkshire. We have also
had a couple of trips to the Highlands in our motorhome when
travel there was opened again. So the year might have been
relatively dull for us, but we are conscious that our only problem
has been the isolation and that the younger generations have
been having a far tougher time.”

"COVID-19 has of course affected everyone and it looks as if a
material change is months away at best. A planned trip to South
America was abandoned at the last minute – it would be good
to think this can be revived.

"All retirement plans are now on hold, but at least I have the
pleasure of corresponding with Geoff R.L. Dawson (1960)
and sharing fulminations about the difficulty of navigating the
hearing-aid market. A very positive event, however, has been
the arrival of a new grandchild – baby Isla appeared on 15th
September and has already brought much joy.”

Richard T. M. Scott (1957) writes that he is happily ensconced at Simon H. Haigh (1962) writes: “I was on a visit to South Africa
his Fermanagh base and is spending time putting various aspects with one of my sons, when the lockdown occurred on my
of his life on the virtual pages of memory. Normally, he would be birthday in March. I was in a little seaside village in the Eastern
looking forward to annual attendance, with Patrick R. Prenter Cape called St Francis Bay, which has a population of around
(1958), his wife Susan Prenter and others, at Wexford Opera 2,500. No travel was permitted outside the village.
Festival, but like so many cultural events this is not happening "Six months later I have settled in to a beautiful apartment at the
in year 2020. local squid fishing port (Port St Francis) which harbours around
80 working sustainable squid fishing boats where the fishermen
only use hand lines, and the fleet returns to port twice a year to
allow the squid to rebuild their numbers, and for maintenance
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boats moored in the port. Roderic A. Pearson (1962) writes: “I have spent much of my
"I have joined the local golf course, The Links – a signature time painting during lockdown, and have completed lots of
Jack Nicklaus design ranked 5th in South Africa. The course has new pictures. I attach a couple which may be of interest; they
stunning views and we are spoilt with an abundance of wildlife are of scenes in the Home Park at Hampton Court, where my
including Buck, Lynx, Tortoises, Cranes, Spoonbills, LBJs (Little wife and I have been going three or four times a week for our
Brown Job birds) and of course the odd Puff Adder! exercise outings since March."

"I play regular Bridge (all online of course), the odd game of
Squash and enjoy regular beach walks.

"I have also been befriended by a couple of local fishermen,
so I have been going out to sea where I have had significant
success with rod and reel while watching the Whales, Orcas,
Dolphins and Seals.

"It is a tough life but thanks to my Lorettonian roots I have
managed to survive and accept what life deals you!

"My next problem is convincing my wife in Australia that the
lockdown is likely to continue indefinitely!!

"I have also taken up photography and here are some views
from my apartment – wildlife, The Links and Port St Francis.”

Keith Chalmers-Watson (1963) writes: “I attended my first
Zoom meeting in the early part of 2020 to be joined by the
63/64 leavers group comprising Colin Goodwille (1964), W.
(Bill) L. Carlow (1963) Peter Stott (1963), Samuel (Sam) Dow
(1963) J.F. Maxwell (Max) Stewart (1964), David B. Lamond
(1964) and Christopher (Chris) J.G. Wykes (1964). It proved
a most interesting, enlightening and enjoyable Zoom – to be
repeated later this year.”
J. Roger Bell (1964) is a member of Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol
as well as of the Flying Farmers Association. He writes “I was
one of the first intake into Hope House when it was built. My
aircraft registration is G HOPE – that was not planned. It had
that registration when I bought it.
"I received an email from SWCAP seeking a pilot and aircraft
to fly from Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green, taking an urgent
medication for Clostridium difficile treatment from Queen
Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to the Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro.
"Evidently this medication has a life of only four hours and needs
to be administered promptly.
"I flew from Bournemouth to Halfpenny Green on 14th July 2020
and was met by a Blood Biker from the QEH at Halfpenny Green.
Taking off without delay and flying at maximum cruise settings, I
flew the medication to Newquay in one hour 11 minutes, where
I met another Blood Biker who delivered the medication to
RCH at Truro.

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"Evidently organisers were impressed with Bonanza’s speed. Just before the outbreak of the pestilence, we had fires (me
The log shows a distance 174 nm at an average of 147 kts with on the left).
a maximum of 171 kts.
"It is good publicity for SWCAP, FFA and General Aviation which
gets little appreciation usually.
"Here’s a photo of G HOPE and the Blood Bikers at Newquay and
at Wolverhampton. The gentleman on the left at Wolverhampton
is Jeff Smith, the Chief Executive and Trustee of the Skywatch
Civil Air Patrol.
"If any other OL pilots would like to join Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol
here is the link http://swcap.uk/.”

Followed by floods at home!

F. Iain Valentine (1965) writes: “Don M. Ryder (1978) and I meet Apart from that, it’s been a quiet 12 months."
up regularly at the Hong Kong Football Club General Committee Andrew B. Crawford (1969) and his wife Marjorie are now
meetings, where I am a Vice President and Don is the Rugby both retired. Andrew underwent major surgery in January for
Section Representative. I also play golf regularly with Geoff M. bowel cancer and he has recovered well since then. Also, he
Riddell (1974) at both the Hong Kong Golf Club, where I am a now volunteers one day a week in the gardening section of
member, and also at the Shek O Country Club where Geoff is a L’Arche (Inverness), which is a community of adults with learning
member. Geoff also recently became a member of The Royal & difficulties. With the birth of Rory in March to their son and
Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews." daughter-in-law who live and work in Glasgow, their total
Keith D. Brodie (1966) writes: “On 20th March, just ten days number of grandchildren increased to six – all boys!
before the lock down began in New South Wales, three OLs took
the opportunity to lunch in an empty restaurant in the middle
of Sydney – the owner was very grateful for our patronage!

From left to right – Michael J. Ogg (1989), Bill A. H. Webster 1970-79
(1963) and Keith D. Brodie (1966).

James G. Weir (1970) writes, "I had the pleasure of downloading
the “Virtual Speech Day” this year and whilst watching it I
realized that it was exactly 50 years since I left Loretto.
"I can’t say that I overly enjoyed my days at Loretto, not being
a high achiever academically or in sports, but my five years
there prepared me for an ever-changing world and have stood
me in good stead all my working life. Forty-seven years in the
shipping industry was not the career path envisaged by the
then Headmaster for one of his pupils, however, it proved that
we can be whatever we want if we apply ourselves to the task.
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await with interest each year to receive the annual copy of The by Jonathan Schneer (Oxford, 2020).
Lorettonian just before Christmas to see if there is any news of "Other than that, our seven grandsons keep us on our toes!”.
fellow OLs. I always like to make a personal contribution but, Douglas G. Coughtrie (1974) is enjoying retirement and has
sadly, rarely see any of my year group. spent a peaceful lockdown in the garden, looking after his
"As I conclude my working life, having retired about three years borders and his dahlias, and obsessing about his lawn. Son
ago, I look upon these young leavers setting out on their own James T. Coughtrie (2002), with his wife and young daughter,
journeys of discovery and hope that the years spent at Loretto has spent a great deal of time in lockdown in their flat in
have prepared them for this new world with all the challenges Melbourne. They are coping well with restrictions, and, when
it presents us with. not confined to barracks, are really enjoying the Australian life.
"The Virtual Speech Day was a lovely piece of work and I Robert D. Kilgour
particularly liked the musical interludes and the moving music (1975) writes: “I had a
at the end. recent Edinburgh get
"Fifty years – my, who would have thought it. I hope none together with Gordon
of them blink, as they will find their next fifty years pass in a MacNeish (1975) and
twinkling. Let’s hope they make the very most of them. Martin J. Bosi (1976).”

All the very best for 2021.”

Richard M Glen (1971) writes: “In the interests of furthering David R Percival (1975) writes: “We locked down in France
European relations, I took two German friends around the Battle in a new bolt hole we had just constructed – a 'Gite' over our
of Britain Memorial Flight hanger at RAF Coningsby, during a garage, having rented out the house because we thought we
fortuitous pause in the summertime pandemic action. would move back to the country house, but it also sold, so we
"They were most impressed with our guide, who had formerly didn't have a place to be! I retired from Engineering/Factory
been a Phantom and Tornado pilot. I mentioned that I had a running in early 2018 and now am training up in emotional
colleague from school days who had also (to my envy) flown release. A very large change in direction! However, given the
Phantoms – J. Roderick G. Arthur (1972). pandemic, it looks like the right way to go! I can operate over
'Rod and I were on 43 Squadron together at Leuchars!!' he the internet, so if you hear of anyone who wants to try it, the
exclaimed." first two sessions are always free. I could do it on you.......we
Michael J. Lind (1972) writes: “I am coping OK with COVID-19 all have trapped emotions and it's just a desire to have them
restrictions, and very thankful that neither my wife Anne nor I, released that makes it possible to look and find them.
nor any of our family, have succumbed. "So that's our news! Four boys who have grown up, but no
"However, during lockdown we had an early morning addition grandchildren or marriages.....
to our family in May, when a small person arrived unexpectedly "I did a road trip around the UK in January/February and
in our son's bathroom at 1.47am! Finlay Jude Lind was ably travelled up to the far north and visited Robert P. Howden
delivered by his dad, Robert. His brother Simeon (two and a (1958), who is going to be 80 this year, and he is doing well but
half years old) remained sound asleep next door, and his Mum, is annoyed at how difficult it is to move about with a new knee.
Charlotte, was glad not to have to go into hospital! His brother Jonathan P. Howden (1971) was on WhatsApp a
"I've been enjoying Now and Then, This and That – couple of days ago and still works in a gun shop occasionally
autobiographical musings by the late Logie Bruce-Lockhart, but is otherwise retired in Australia and doing a bit of fishing,
who died in September at 98 years of age. He was the longest watching the Chinese infiltration.
serving Headmaster of Gresham's School, and was of course the "The road trip culminated in doing a dog sit in Henley for a
brother of my late Loretto Headmaster, Rab B. Bruce Lockhart month, which was an interesting diversion. The absent owners
(Hon.). They were both Scottish Rugby Internationalists, as was of the property made the comment on their return that the dogs
their father, J.H. Bruce Lockhart, and nephews of Sir Robert H. were better behaved than when they left, which was a positive
Bruce Lockhart whose involvement in a plot to overthrow Lenin result. I had intended to stay till mid-March, but on seeing the
and the Bolsheviks is definitively recounted in The Lockhart Plot stats on arriving disease numbers, headed back to France early
and did the painting and kitchen installation on our new micro
flat in time for the lockdown there on 17th March. We made it
in with two days to spare.”
Thomas G. Marshall (1975) writes: “I thought I would send in
this picture following the sad death this year of the late James
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45 years but was beginning to renew the friendship as I have lot of the world and feel so extraordinarily lucky to have worked
recently gone on to the Council of the WS Society. James had for such an incredible company and alongside so many fabulous
been Clerk to the WS Society for a number of years. I had people. Having spent the first 21 years in various very hands-on
followed his progress as a highly respected Edinburgh solicitor, executive roles, my last three years were almost exclusively
but our professional paths had not crossed because our practice focussed on coaching the next cadre of talent, and that was
areas were very different. I actually think this photo gives you very rewarding too.
a very good impression of the man – a thoroughly decent and "It was an interesting time to retire. The team at work have been
friendly individual. He will be a great loss. James and I are not the extremely busy but adapting and growing terrifically well. Home
only future lawyers featuring in the photo. Roddy M. Urquhart life has been great, but we have enjoyed the freedom to do
(1975) and Antonio J. Manca-Graziadei (1975) followed in their much more in the last two to three months and remain hopeful
respective father’s footsteps as lawyers. None of us claimed to that we don’t get too locked down over the winter months.
be the greatest shakes on the rugby pitch of course.

"My own legal career has been in court. For the last three and "Our three daughters (wife Antonia) are all doing well. Georgie
a half years I have had my own solicitor advocate practice, Tom and Jennifer both married in 2019, and they, along with third
Marshall Law Limited, having retired from Thompsons at age daughter Julia, all live in SW London, so we see lots of them.
60. I have also served as President of the Society of Solicitor I’m still doing lots of sport and we really enjoy spending time in
Advocates and have recently stepped down as the solicitor our holiday home up in Wales. And I’m trying to come to terms
advocate representative on the Council of the Law Society of with the fact I left Loretto 40 years ago!"
Scotland at the end of my term of office. Anna Baker Creswell (1981) writes: “My lockdown was spent
"I was very happy to see my best man, Neil J.R. Cullen (1975), working from home to keep the Charity going.
and his wife Jane, when they were over from Australia last We are busier than ever and it is, as with all start-ups are,
year. Any chance all-consuming!”
of a return visit is https://highground-uk.org/
of course on hold. A.J. (Jack) Kelly (1982) writes: “I don’t have much news this year
My father, David J. for obvious reasons. I did manage a Zoom call with some of the
Marshall (1942), has 1982–83 year-group, which was slightly surreal, and we might
been soldiering on at have to have another one around Christmas time. If COVID-19
home and keeping up has taught us anything it is the importance of supporting local
his spirits as best he businesses, so would love to hear if there are any Lorettonian
can through these on-line local(ish) businesses to support.”
strange times, well Gordon A.F. Cessford (1984) writes: “After almost 10 years
supported by my living in Asia, we moved to the USA! Based out of Baltimore with
brother Patrick E.D. responsibility for Atradius business in US, Canada and Mexico, I
Marshall (1981) and look forward to catching up with OLs on this side of the world!”
his neighbours." Paul N.C. Tiong (1984) writes: “I have relocated to the UK
Blake A. Davies (1976) writes that he and Lisle Davies continue from Singapore: I am now a lecturer in Accounting at Coventry
to live in New York City, having celebrated their 25th anniversary University.”
this past September. Their daughter, Katrina (21), is in her final Peter M. Miller (1985) writes from Ventura: “Surfing and
year at Georgetown University and will join Goldman Sachs in socializing as usual; playing
the Industrials IB group starting in August 2020. Christopher (19) more golf. Businesses (E-bikes,
has started at the University of Chicago following his graduation electric trolley and electric
from Phillips Academy Andover in May. vehicles) booming due to
Iain C. Haggarty (1978) writes; “We are slowly settling back in outdoor products being
to life here in New Zealand after 12 years in Vanuatu, working in demand. Observing the
on our acre of garden with various fruit trees to look after and decline of Western Civilization
a landscaping project which is underway.” as the 2020 US elections
Charles Urquhart's (1979) children (Freddy and Alice now in approach. Was surprised to
their early twenties) have flown finally the Oxford family nest, have Donald F.F Harding
Charles has recently returned to Edinburgh (Bruntsfield) after (1986) find this image of me
many years in Oxford and Oxfordshire. He used the slow scenic in his collection.”
route, walking from Hurst Castle on the Hampshire coast,
opposite the Isle of Wight, to Edinburgh Castle but sent his
house contents on ahead.

1980-89 Pete reports on the following
US OLs:
Martin R.F. Shuker (1980), who has retired as Head of the “Donald F.F. Harding (1986), New York City: is a prescient
Kentucky Fried Chicken empire in Europe and the UK, writes: systems manager for an architectural firm in Manhattan. Donald
"After 24 years with the company (Yum Brands) I retired at the started setting their company network for home working at
end of February. I loved virtually every single minute of it, saw a the end of December 2019. He judged COVID-19 was coming
after listening to early reports from China. He's busy keeping
the business going.

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"Alastair W. Boase (1979), Van Nuys: is not resting on his Oxfordshire, having been expat for most of this decade, building
expansion and awards for MacLeod Ale brewery; now his pizza BMWs in Shenyang (China), launching (and landing) rockets
kitchen has come to the rescue during pandemic restrictions. and spacecraft/satellites in Los Angeles, augmented-reality
Offering beer and pizza to Los Angelinos on lock down, and has devices in Cork and then more rockets and mini/cube-satellites
converted their parking area so people can enjoy on site. in Auckland, New Zealand.

"Rory A. McNeil (1983), Orlando: is enjoying being near the "Moving back allowed me to finally catch up with Professor
grandkids in Jacksonville. Has become a sourdough master chef, M.G. (Calum) Semple (1986) last year, which was great fun.”
even baking off the camp fire out in the swamps of Florida. William M. Scott (1987) has earlier this year been appointed
"Ross A.Hutcheon (1983), Berkeley: apart from being on early as Principal of Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
lock-down in the San Francisco area, and his office having a The family have moved north (from Ramsgate) and the autumn
Covid scare – now he has to deal with the Northern California term has started. “The first piece of good news is that, of the
fires. He is still getting out into the wilderness and hiking more total school roll of 1170, on the first day of term only two pupils
miles than John Muir. failed to make their appearance. Teaching staff and pupils seem
"Alex M. Poots (1985), New York City: having overseen and to be in good heart.”
completed the build of one the most expensive art centres in the Keith A. Burnet (1988) writes: "Richard E.R. Stewart (1988)
world (The Shed) and got the first few productions running, he and I are rowing the Atlantic as part of the 2020 Talisker Whisky
had to shut down as the Covid hit New York city early this year. Atlantic Challenge. We leave on December 12th.”
Enjoying time with his children this summer and now back in The annual race begins in early December, with up to 30 teams
the Big Apple to get the arts going again. taking part worldwide. Teams gather in the race village San
"Diamond Lee (1985), Hong Kong: is retired from financial Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands. The atmosphere is
services to start another career in horticulture. Currently rolling fantastic as people help each other prepare for the challenge
back the concrete jungle of Hong Kong by getting involved in of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. All with the same objective – to
aquaponics, commercial flower farming, community and private take on the unique experience of crossing an ocean in a rowing
gardens. boat, 3,000 miles to Antigua. Teams of four to a boat cope with
"Ken R. Macleod (1985), Sydney (AUS): is staying healthy and sleep deprivation and the physical exertion whilst they row the
advising others on how to be healthy. Looks way too young for 23-foot ocean rowing boat at the mercy of the ocean!"
his age.

"John O. Elliott (1976): has been enjoying working for NASA
from home since March, spending time on WebEx and getting
more done now that he is avoiding the Los Angeles commuter
traffic. He managed to get a trip in to London back in January
for a Royal Society meeting. Looking forward to getting OL
gatherings going again on the US West Coast in 2021.”

Ian R. Sinclair (1985) writes Richard W. A Scott’s (1988) work, in Seoul, capital of South
“Having returned from Korea, normally involves much travel and is somewhat COVID-
Toronto to London last year, 19 constrained at present, but he and his fiancée, Choyeon Kim,
Emma (Emma J. Sinclair plan to marry in Fermanagh during August 2021, and both sets
(Hon)) and I were settling in of parents, siblings and wider families intend to be fully involved.
and enjoying life in London Sullivan R. I Scott (1988) continues to enjoy his Scandinavian
when COVID-19 reared its existence in Virum, near Copenhagen.
ugly head earlier this year!
The result was that we have
spent most of our time since
in North Berwick where we
were joined in Lockdown by
our two sons, Christopher A.
Sinclair (2015) and Matthew
V. Sinclair (2017). Needless to
say, the broadband capacity
was a bone of contention
initially until upgraded and the
food bill was astronomical! My
other singular achievement
during Lockdown has been to revisit my university days and
growing a beard- needless to say, the jury is out as to whether
this will remain a permanent feature or not. Being cocooned at
home has allowed for a reasonable amount of golf to be played
– unfortunately it has not had the desired effect of improving
my game; rather, it has just frustrated me even more!”.
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Dr Sandra C. Deans (1989) writes: “I was recently awarded a Chair at Claire E. Robb (née Brotherston) (1994) writes;” I’m
Edinburgh University – Professor of Clinical Genomics, Institute of Genetic still living and working in Christchurch, New Zealand,
and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh – and have been seconded with my husband and two daughters and we are
to the Department of Health and Social Care COVID-19 Laboratory Quality all thankful to be here in these uncertain times. I
Assurance and Validation Team.” recently started a new role as the Philanthropy
S. Alistair L. Rutherford (1989) writes: “Apart from the downsides of the Development Manager at St Margaret’s College,
year we actually thoroughly enjoyed the extra time that lockdown provided. helping them to grow their Foundation and culture
It allowed the family to see the hidden detail in our surroundings as well for giving. Amazing to think that this was the
as to spend more quality time together, both of which were blessings. same school where I was their gap student back in
Played golf a few times with Colin W.R. Gibb (1985) and great to catch up 1994–1995!”
with Neil D. Watson (1988), Mark W. Simmers (1985), C. A. (Sandy) Herd Iain J. Du Pon (1995) writes; “My wife and I are
(1987) and Ben G. Walker (1987) at Ben and Neil’s ‘Walker Cup’ golf event still living in Johnstone, raising our two boys and
at Muirfield/Archerfield in September!” adjusting to life with a teenager in the house! Work
continues well for my construction company and
1990-99 we seem to be busier than ever, but I have also
got involved with Alec D. Cruickshank (1995) who
Steve J. Tait (1991) writes: “With a pandemic backdrop in Asia, I have been has created a mobile classic food business, with
surprisingly busy (no sourdough bread here). The first part of the year a converted vintage horse box, selling wood fired
involved a great deal of travel across Asia, and culminated in countries pizzas, which is going well! I am also beginning to
closing one after the other hours after I had departed each – Philippines, take over from my father as the Managing Director,
Thailand, Japan and Singapore (in that order). I remain heavily involved running the family business of the Lecht Ski Centre,
in, and enjoy delivering, strategic programmes for AIA. I have continued up in Aberdeenshire, over the next year or two, and
to build with my wife Sharon our holding company that now includes I am actively project managing a crowd funding
consulting, corporate services, medical training services and party junk campaign for new snow making equipment – very
business (nobody can leave HK, so this will not surprise any of my year exciting! If I’m not at my desk or chasing the kids,
group). I’m normally found in my natural habitat of the golf
"I am fortunate to have David M. Tait (1983) and his family in town and in course chasing a ball… (my method of escape from
addition have spent time with Jamie J. Dickson (1987), Alex D.M. Johnston the dramas of the world!).”
(1987). I enjoy keeping up with many year groups and staff across Facebook David Weir (1996) writes: “I have recently passed
- please do not be shy. Reach out!" out as a Coxswain for the all-weather lifeboat in
Nigel A.S. Smith (1993) writes: “After a truly memorable day for my father Peterhead. I have assisted and volunteered with
J. Scott Smith (1954) – my brother Simon J.S. Smith (1998) and myself at them for the past 11 years. I am still working for
the Cricket World Cup Final last year (live cricket has been off the agenda Police Scotland as a Diving Supervisor, with the Dive
this year so it has been time to focus on work!) – Scott continues to farm and Marine unit, as my day employment!”
at Seahouses, which you can read more about in his news on p.103. Having Simon J.S. Smith (1998), after a sixteen-year
led the demerger (and subsequent rebrand) of asset manager Ninety One career in international sport, has left his position as
out of the Investec Group, I am now Managing Director of Ninety One UK Head of High Performance at Cricket Scotland and
Limited. Simon has expanded his commercial horizons beyond the worlds established ICON Luxury, a luxury transportation
of cricket and sport with the establishment of a luxury transportation service specialising in weddings, and executive and
business, ICON Luxury (for more details see page 91). leisure travel. He writes “Having spent so much of the
last 16 years travelling the world, I am delighted to
be able to spend more time at home in East Lothian
with my wife Brigid and our son Ben. Brigid is HR
Manager at the People’s Postcode Lottery, and Ben
is settling into his first term at The Compass School
in Haddington”.

2000-09

Alice D.C. Du Vivier Ellis
(2005) writes: “Fingal
has just turned three
years old and is taking
on the responsibility
of being big brother to
Dougie, mostly in his
stride! Dougie is now one
year old and thoroughly
enjoyed his birthday
celebrations. He is a
jolly wee chap, if a little
noisy!”
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2010-19 Millie Stuart (2016) writes: “Since leaving Loretto in 2016, I
went straight to the Chichester Conservatoire and completed
Camilla K.C. Gobourn (2010) writes: “After leaving Loretto in my undergrad degree which was a BA (hons) Musical Theatre
2010 and studying at Durham University, I threw myself into the Performance. I then attended Winchester University and
world of TV advertising in Edinburgh and London. Working on completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Education (although
global TV campaigns and getting swept up in London life, I ended this was half finished in isolation due to COVID-19). I am now
up developing post-viral fatigue; having pushed myself too hard. a secondary school drama teacher, teaching years 7 to 13 at a
Burnout and fatigue are a real issue for many, and I spent a school down in the New Forest (Hampshire) which is lovely."
tough year back in East Lothian recovering and re-building
my energy from being pretty bedridden. However, everything Jonathan Cunningham (2018) writes: “Over lockdown Cal
happens for a reason! In search of sun and further recovery I Molloy (2018), Kate Mackay (2017), Nina Young (2018) Robert
ended up in Australia and on a brief visa trip I settled in Bali. Ogilvy (2017) and I started a tutoring agency, Tutor Lothian
Bali is now my semi-second home, would you believe (a long (www.tutorlothian.co.uk), aiming to help pupils in Edinburgh
way from chilly Scotland!), and I have set up my own business, and The Lothians to catch up on missed time in school. It
CANTIK by Camilla. Working with local suppliers and artisans I seemed a natural use of our spare time in lockdown to support
have met from living in Bali, CANTIK is a handmade collection an area that has been massively impacted by the pandemic.
of gold vermeil jewellery, all handcrafted in Indonesia and sold Through Tutor Lothian, we have already begun helping a number
worldwide via my website – https://www.cantikbycamilla.com/ of students across the central belt in all secondary school age
Perfect Christmas gifts! I have been lucky enough to have a huge groups. It's proved to be a thoroughly rewarding experience and
amount of support from Loretto friends and family, with many we're looking forward to supporting more students through the
of them proudly part of her CANTIK clan! Camilla would love to next school year.”
chat further with anyone who has suffered with burnout, chronic Johnny is pictured left and Cal on the right.
fatigue, jewellery or can offer any business advice to a new solo
female-run start-up. Please contact [email protected]"
Rachel T. Hill (2012) writes:
“My lockdown news is that I
officially qualified as a Solicitor
on 2nd July after six years
of study and two years of
training!
"I have spent lockdown getting
fitter with my 18-month-old
golden retriever Millie, baking
occasion cakes and doing lots
of gardening."

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Steve J. Tait (1991) writes: “What a year! Hong Kong came out of political turmoil in 2019 straight into the first blows of the COVID-
19 pandemic, starting in late January. Most of our normal OL events such as the Hong Kong Sevens, much like everywhere else,
have had to be postponed. However in true Spartan style we have still gathered as restrictions have allowed. On 11th January
we gathered for Scottish Curried High Tea to celebrate Jamie J. Dickson's (1987) 50th with Steve J. Tait (1991) and then on to
May where we took to the sea for a Junk Party with Jamie. Steve and Alex D. M. Johnston (1987).
"We have heard and checked in with F. Iain Valentine (1965), Don M. Rider (1978), David J. Tait (1974), Mark N. O. Robson (1989)
and Jamie F. Paton (1977). Sadly, this year we lost James Turner (1973) in October. He had been stalwart of the OL functions
when possible.
"As ever we will always be happy to welcome OL’s to Hong Kong whenever travel allows.”

NEWS OF HONORARY MEMBERS

D. Andrew (Andy) Armstrong (Hon.) writes; “I was supposed Irene Molan (Hon.) writes: “Hung out in some very nice gardens
to be travelling to Australia this year to umpire the bowls with some very nice ladies, once full lockdown was eased!
World Championships. I was very fortunate last year to Discovered I’m more of an 8.15 am riser than a 6.45 am one!”
umpire the Atlantic Championships in Cardiff, the British Isles Norman (Tank) Nash (Hon.) writes: “’ I have recently had my
Championships, the British Isles International series, and the twelfth book published, Logistics in Vietnam Wars 1945-75. I
Scottish National Championships where I was given charge of am now a full-time carer for my wife Ann, who contributed so
the premier game, the men's singles final, and met Alasdair C. much to the School in the period 1991 to 1996. My next book,
MacDougall and Jamie S. MacDougall (1983) in the crowd. The which I have just completed, is entitled The Siege that Changed
World Championships have been postponed until September the World: Paris 1870 -71. It will be published in Spring 2021."
2021. Along with a couple of Old Rydalians, I was due to meet Emma J. Sinclair (Hon.) writes: “What a year this has been! It
Professor Charlie A. Fairfield (1986) in Darwin, Roddy L. started off so well with the great fun at Murrayfield and the
Sutherland (1981) in Brisbane, Andrew M. D. Brown (1995) wonderful Annual Dinner. Lockdown was full of laughter for
and the three Guthrie brothers Alistair G. Guthrie (1990), us as Christopher A. Sinclair (2015) and Matthew V. Sinclair
David W. M. Guthrie (1994) and Andrew M. Guthrie (1987) (2017) joined us in North Berwick. Lots of Monopoly, Bake Off
in Melbourne, and possibly Hamish A. MacKenzie (1988) and Challenges, Poker (with Martinis), Quiz nights amongst other
Mark J. Fraser(1981).” distractions. I enjoyed filling in for Hannah Rate during her
Jonathan Hewat (Hon.) has furlough period and speaking to many OLs again. Photo below
taken on a new appointment from one of the many beach walks in North Berwick at the start
as Director of Admissions of lockdown.”
at Lomond School in
Helensburgh. He also has a
new dog called Alfie, pictured.

David Howie (Hon.)
writes: “We were at
Stornoway harbour
beside a three-
masted schooner
Pelican of London
that OL Lorimer G.
Macandrew (2015) is
sailing on as training
for Darwin 200 next
year."
Pictured: A socially
distant reunion with
Lorimer Macandrew
and Jen Howie, one
of the North Norway
Leaders in 2015, five
years ago.

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L E AV E R S LEAVERS

AUTUMN 2019 LEAVERS Hockey, 3rd Lacrosse. D of E Silver. Leith Abertay Univ. (Sport and Management). Bro
School of Art- Foundation Course. Sis of of 8202.
Owen Baird (Owen) (8441). Autumn 2019. 8304. Archie de Haldevang (Archie) (8581).
IInd Form. Isabel Aparicio Guerrero (Isabel) (8665). Autumn 2016. VIth Form.
Autumn 2017. IVth Form. Kirsty de Haldevang (Kirsty) (8583). Autumn
SPRING 2020 LEAVERS Patrick Armstrong (Paddy) (8558). Autumn 2016. Vth Form.
2016. VIth Form. Marcus Paul Edwardson (Marcus) (7996).
Bruno Michael Baumgaertner (Bruno) Callum B. (Callum) (8308). Autumn 2014. Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2006). VIth Form.
(9016). Spring 2020. IVth Form. VIth Form. Prefect. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Amelie Nele Breuer (Amelie) (8929). Max Heinrich Hugo Boecken (Max) (8928). XV. 2nd Hockey. Pipe Band. Univ. of
Autumn 2019. IVth Form. Autumn 2019. VIth Form. Loughborough (Aeronautical Engineering).
Gabriel Castellano Martinez-Cubells Patrick Euan Burnet (Patrick) (8011). Bro of 7866, 8040.
(Gabriel) (8931). Autumn 2019. IVth Form. Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2007). VIth Form. Marta Faus Ferrer (Marta) (8949). Autumn
Peter Hamilton Caughey (Peter) (8007). Academic Scholar, Prizewinner. Duke of 2019. IVth Form.
Autumn 2016. Vth Form. Bro of 7994, Son Edinburgh Gold Award. Football, Hockey, Amy Ferguson (Amy) (8008). Autumn 2014
of H253. Football. Univ. of Leeds (Spanish and (Nippers, 2007). VIth Form. Academic
Joseph Peter Cookson (Joseph) (8431). Economics). Bro of 8086, Son of H142. Scholar, Head of House, Prefect, Music
Spring 2015. VIth Form. Murray Gilmour Caughey (Murray) (7994). Scholar, Prizewinner. Duke of Edinburgh
Constantin Alexander Michael Peter Paul Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2006). VIth Form. Gold Award. 2nd Hockey (Capt.), 2nd
Czernin (Constantin) (8816). Autumn 2018. Prefect. Lord Tony Pandy Awards. Hockey. Lacrosse. Choir. Univ. of Durham (Liberal
Vth Form. D of E Gold, CCF: J.U.O., D of E Silver. Univ. Arts). Deferred 2021 entry. Gddtr of 3615,
Jonathan James Purves Davidson (Jonathan) of Durham (Accounting with Finance). Bro Gt Neice of 3803, Niece of 5356, Sis of
(8580). Autumn 2016. Vth Form. of 8007, Son of H253. 8039, 8094, Dtr of 5780.
Max Hancock-Cleland (Max) (8046). Man Ho Choi (Horace) (8683). Autumn Julian Alexander Flores Pachon (Julian)
Autumn 2018. IIIrd Form. 2017. VIth Form. (8951). Autumn 2019. IIIrd Form.
Leticia Alicia Matthiessen (Leticia) (9019). Ruby Irene Condie (Ruby) (8319). Autumn Eilidh Emma Durell Forbes (Eilidh) (8824).
Spring 2020. IVth Form. 2014 (Compass School, Haddington). VIth Autumn 2018 (Earlston H.S.). VIth Form.
Luis Luca Ondruska (Luis) (9021). Spring Form. Deputy Head of House, Sport Scholar. Colour Prefect. Duke of Edinburgh Gold
2020. IVth Form. 2nd Hockey, 2nd Lacrosse. Napier Univ. Award. Lacrosse. 2nd Hockey, 3rd Tennis.
Tyrese Dion Rowland van Raamsdonk (Psychology). Sis of 8318. Gap Year. Sis of 8695, 8823.
(Tyrese) (8994). Autumn 2019. IVth Form. Murray Cooper (Murray) (8151). Autumn Bartosz Gacki (Bartek) (8335). Autumn
Ruben Peter Schwarz (Ruben) (8997). 2014 (Nippers, 2012)(West Linton Primary 2014. VIth Form.
Autumn 2019. Vth Form. School). VIth Form. Colour Prefect. Golf. Noah Galway (Noah) (8591). Autumn 2016.
Freya Jessica Anne Sutherland (Freya) Heriot Watt Univ. Bro of 8145, 8144. VIth Form.
(8757). Autumn 2017. IVth Form. Holly Freya Corbett (Holly) (8200). Autumn Max Kenneth Iain Garland (Max) (8592).
Leonora Timmann (Leonora) (9006). 2014 (Nippers, 2013)(Compass School, Autumn 2016 (St Leonards School, Fife).
Autumn 2019. VIth Form. Haddington). VIth Form. Colour Prefect. VIth Form. Head of House. Tennis. 3rd Golf
Benjamin Felix Von Nitzsch (Benjamin) Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse. D of E Silver. Univ. Squad, 3rd Hockey. D of E Silver, LAMDA
(9023). Spring 2020 . IVth Form. of Northumbria (Applied Sport and Exercise Grade 7 Acting. Oxford Brookes Univ.
Science). Sis of 7854, 8934. (Geography). Gt Neph of 4086, 4157, Neph
SUMMER 2020 LEAVERS Nea Christina Craig (Nea) (8457). Autumn of 5353, Son of 5850, Bro of 8952.
2015 (St Columba's, Kilmacolm). VIth Form. Jonah Kennedy Geddes (Jonah) (7995).
Max Aitken (Max) (8186). Autumn Deputy Head of House, Prefect. Duke of Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2006). VIth Form.
2014 (Nippers, 2013)(Compass School, Edinburgh Gold Award. Lacrosse, Hockey. D Football. Rugby, 2nd Cricket. Gap Year
Haddington). VIth Form. Rugby. The British of E Silver. Univ. of Aberdeen (Archaeology). Volunteer Coach at Arsenal. Bro of 7878,
Army. Bro of 8443. Gddtr of 3038, Gt Niece of 3150, 3292, Neph of 5012, 5014, 5144, Son of 5059,
Archie Peter George Anderson (Archie) Neice of 4751, Dtr of 4988. 5275.
(8142). Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2012) Elise Maree Crawford (Elise) (8458). Ella Franecesca Goldsmith (Ella) (8209).
(Compass School, Haddington). VIth Form. Autumn 2015. VIth Form. Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2013)(Yester
Deputy Head of House. Cricket, Hockey, XV. Ellen Crawford (Ellen) (8459). Autumn 2015 Primary School). VIth Form. Colour Prefect,
Gap Year. (St Mary's Melrose). VIth Form. Head of Prizewinner & Art Prize. Tennis (Capt.). 2nd
Jennifer Patricia Anderson (Jennifer) (8303). School, Deputy Head of House, Prefect, Hockey, 2nd Lacrosse. Leeds School of Art.
Autumn 2014 (Cockenzie P.S.). VIth Form. Sport Scholar, Prizewinner. Lord Tony Pandy Sis of 8341.
Prizewinner, Head of House, Prefect. Lord Awards. Hockey (Capt.), Lacrosse, Tennis Barnabus Charles Theodore Gordon
Tony Pandy Awards. Lacrosse. Forrest (Capt.). Philosophy, Politics and Economics. (Barnabas) (8550). Summer 2016. VIth
School, Volunteer at The Musselburgh Sis of 8201. Form.
Burgh Primary School. Univ. of Aberdeen Matthew James Crawford (Matthew) Finn David Harbisch (Finn) (8958). Autumn
(Psychology). Sis of 8663. (8815). Autumn 2018. VIth Form. 2019. VIth Form.
Sophia Lorena Anness (Sophia) (8305). Joe William Anthony Cunningham (Joe) Mackenzie Harper (Mackenzie) (8213).
Autumn 2014 (Boracay European (8685). Autumn 2017. Vth Form. Autumn 2014. VIth Form.
International School). VIth Form. 3rd Jakob Gabriel Dalland (Jakob) (8461). Miles William Harvey (Miles) (8656).
Autumn 2015 (Cargilfield). VIth Form. Music Summer 2017. Vth Form.
Scholar. Football (Capt.). 3rd Hockey (Capt.). Hongshen He (Vincent) (8831). Autumn

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THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY Vita Amy Micallef (Vita) (9020). Spring 2020. of Edinburgh Gold Award. Football. 2nd
Vth Form. Hockey (Capt.). York St John Univ. (Business).
2018. VIth Form. Madeleine Skye Watson Montgomerie Gdson of 2922, Bro of 7387, 7648.
Annie Rose Herd (Annie) (8604). Autumn (Maddy) (8083). Autumn 2014. VIth Form. Mikhail Sosnov (Mikhail) (8154). Autumn
2018. IIIrd Form. Antonia Johanna Morsch (Antonia) (8985). 2014. VIth Form.
Madelaine Rose Hillier (Madelaine) (7998). Autumn 2019. Vth Form. Finlay Ian Stanhope-Jones (Finlay) (7999).
Autumn 2014. VIth Form. Erin Louise O'Brien (Erin) (8183). Autumn Autumn 2014. VIth Form.
Alexander Ivanchenko (Alexander) (8607). 2014 (Nippers, 2013)(Loretto RC Primary, Johan-Victor Steiskal (Johan-Victor) (8521).
Spring 2019. Vth Form. Musselburgh; Nippers). VIth Form. Colour Autumn 2015. VIth Form.
Charles Ronald Jack (Charlie) (8838). Prefect, Drama Scholar. Duke of Edinburgh Oliver Philip Stevens (Oliver) (8076).
Autumn 2018. VIth Form. Gold Award. LAMDA Grade 8 Drama. Univ. Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2010)(Compass
Frederic Michael Jungblut (Frederic) (8968). of Glasgow (Spanish). Sis of 8184, 8182. School, Haddington). VIth Form. Prefect,
Autumn 2019. Vth Form. Katharina Renate Pahlke (Katharina) (8991). Scholar. Lord Tony Pandy Awards. Cricket.
On Kei (Christine) (8650). Spring 2017. VIth Autumn 2019. Vth Form. 3rd Hockey. Pipe Band. Oxford Brookes
Form. Savannah College of Art (Interior Artemis Eloise Panting van Dorssen Univ. (Business).
Design and Graphic Design). (Artemis) (8740). Autumn 2017. Vth Form. Michal Sulowski (Michal) (8412). Autumn
Ushika Hengfang Kidd (Ushika) (8494). Jack Christopher Pearson (Jack) (8385). 2014. VIth Form.
Autumn 2015. VIth Form. Autumn 2014 (Compass School, Cameron Derek Stuart Sword (Cameron)
Isabelle Lamotte (Izzy) (8061). Summer Haddington). VIth Form. Head of School, (8889). Autumn 2018. VIth Form.
2010 (Nippers, 2010)(Millfield). VIth Sport Scholar. Lord Tony Pandy Awards. XV, Daisy Alexandra Aitken Taylor (Daisy)
Form. Sport Scholar, Prizewinner. Duke of Hockey, Cricket (Capt.). Univ. of Durham (8269). Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2013)
Edinburgh Gold Award. Lacrosse, Hockey. (Finance) deferred 2021. (Yester Primary School). VIth Form. Colour
Univ. of St Andrews (Geography). Sis of Jasper Morgan Alexander Phillips-Davies Prefect, Head of House, Drama Scholar.
7037, 7355. (Jasper) (8866). Autumn 2018. VIth Form. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Lacrosse,
Hui Yi Li (Camille) (8721). Autumn 2017. Eugenia R. (Eugenia) (9026). Autumn 2020. Tennis. D of E Silver, LAMDA Grade 8 Drama.
VIth Form. IInd Form. Univ. of Newcastle (Politics and Sociology).
Oliver Michael Ligertwood (Oliver) (7987). Alistair John Reid (Alistair) (8165). Autumn Dtr of 4974, Sis of 7952, 8413, Half Sis of
Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2005). VIth Form. 2019. IInd Form. 7280.
Colour Prefect. XV. 2nd Hockey. Univ. of Ellen Bernadette Robson (Ellen) (8872). Jack William Thorpe (Jack) (8892). Autumn
Liverpool (History and Ancient History). Bro Autumn 2018 (Conyers' School). VIth Form. 2018 (Warwick Academy, Bermuda). VIth
of 8022, 8042. Head of House. UBS Wealth Management Form. Prizewinner, Deputy Head of House,
Cameron James Lockie (Cameron) (8502). Degree Apprentice (Degree with University Academic Scholar. Basketball. Univ. of
Autumn 2015 (St Mary's Melrose). VIth of Exeter and Qualifications with CISI). Southampton (Physics).
Form. Prefect, Prizewinner. Duke of Thiago Rosales Marion (Thiago) (9022). Henrik Maximilian Otto Trillhaas (Henrik)
Edinburgh Gold Award. Univ. of Durham Spring 2020. IVth Form. (9007). Autumn 2019. VIth Form.
(Geography). Tristan Linus Schlesinger (Tristan) (8995). Wendy Fu Wallace (Wendy) (8418). Autumn
Indigo Alexandra Jean Lucas (Indigo) (8503). Autumn 2019. Vth Form. 2014 (Crystal Springs Elementary, Bothell).
Autumn 2016. Vth Form. Friederike-Maria Eva Schmidt (Friederike) VIth Form. Prefect, Prizewinner. Martin
Euan Ronald Macdonald (Euan) (8727). (8996). Autumn 2019. VIth Form. Baker Science Essay Prize. 2nd Hockey. Univ.
Autumn 2017 (Pinehurst Independent Harley Scott-Ellis (Harley) (8880). Autumn of Bath (Physics with Astrophysics).
School). VIth Form. Basketball. Heriot Watt 2018. VIth Form. Xue Wang (Molly) (8898). Autumn 2018.
Univ. (Accounting and Finance). Corin James Seenan (Corin) (8629). Autumn Vth Form.
Robert Mackay (Robert) (8232). Autumn 2016 (International School of Kenya). VIth Zixuan Wang (Sherry) (8899). Autumn
2014. VIth Form. Form. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. XV. 2018. Vth Form.
Christopher George James Mackenzie Univ. of Glasgow (Scots Law with Spanish Maximilian Louis Weisser (Max) (8920).
(Kit) (8162). Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2012) Language ). Bro of 8881. Spring 2019. IVth Form.
(Compass School, Haddington). VIth Form. Elliot Sharkey (Elliot) (8404). Autumn 2014. Christopher W. (Christopher) (8533).
Head of House, Prefect, Sport Scholar. VIth Form. Autumn 2015 (St Mary's Melrose). VIth
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. XV, Hockey Godfred Wang Yeung Shiu (Godfred) (8631). Form. Prizewinner. Duke of Edinburgh
(Capt.), Cricket. Univ. of Northumbria (Real Autumn 2016. VIth Form. Gold Award. XV, Tennis. AECC Univ. Coll.
Estate Management). Neph of 4698, 5422, Andrew James Simon (Andrew) (8633). (Chiropractice). Bro of 8773.
Bro of 7251, 7482, 7758. Autumn 2016 (North Berwick H.S.). VIth Benjamin James Whyte (Benjamin) (8641).
Yijiu Mao (Michelle) (8854). Autumn 2018. Form. Prizewinner. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Autumn 2016. VIth Form.
VIth Form. Award. Hockey. Rugby. Univ. of Liverpool Lennart Wojahn (Lennart) (9013). Autumn
Alexandre Marie-Jeanne (Alexandre) (Economics). Bro of 8747 . 2019. VIth Form.
(8856). Autumn 2018 (Lycée Saint Jean). Rory Alexander Simon-Smith (Rory) (7991). Corran Wright (Corran) (8035). Autumn
VIth Form. Golf Scholar. Golf (Capt.). Gap Autumn 2014 (Nippers, 2005). VIth Form. 2014 (Nippers, 2008). VIth Form.
Year Working for a company. Colour Prefect. Football, Hockey, Cricket. Prizewinner, Academic Scholar, Sport
Juan Martinez-Avial Carreras (Juan) (8977). Rugby. D of E Silver. Robert Gordon's Univ. Scholar. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Autumn 2019. IInd Form. (Management with Marketing). Bro of Hockey. Univ. of Durham (General
Kyle Sharapov McConnell (Kyle) (8978). 7939. Engineering). Bro of 7806.
Autumn 2019. IVth Form. Jacob Calum Slater (Jacob) (8634). Autumn Yunhe Xia (Peter) (8646). Autumn 2016.
Caleb Daniel McGrath (Caleb) (8015). 2016 (St Mary's Music School). VIth Form. VIth Form.
Autumn 2016. VIth Form. Music Scholar, Prizewinner. Swimming. Chenlin Yang (Tom) (8906). Autumn 2018.
Katie McNutt (Katie) (8160). Autumn 2014. D of E Silver. Univ. of Glasgow (Physical VIth Form.
VIth Form. Geography). Hanyan Zhao (Demi) (8921). Autumn 2019.
Tikhon Mcgill (Tikhon) (8375). Autumn Angus Carlile Smith (Angus) (8155). Autumn IInd Form.
2014 (Musselburgh Burgh School). VIth 2014 (Nippers, 2012)(Compass School,
Form. Prizewinner. Led the Computing Haddington). VIth Form. Prizewinner. Duke
Club from 2018 to 2020. Heriot Watt Univ.
(Computer Science/ Artificial Intelligence).

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THE LORETTONIAN SOCIETY

CENTRAL AND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

John Lawrie (1961) Neil C. Henderson (1984)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)783 346 4112 +44(0)774 979 3662
President CComm & Exec Comm

William J. Frain-Bell (1989) S. Alistair L. Rutherford (1988)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)776 600 7363 CComm & Exec Comm
Chairman

Charles T. D. Craig (1987) Marcus J. Brook (1985)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)788 455 6832 +44(0)759 027 0775
Hon Sec CComm & Exec Comm

Colin B. Davidson (1983) Steph Buchanan (2014)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)754 960 4060 +44(0)794 959 1787
Treasurer CComm & Exec Comm

Graham R. Burns (1992) Nicole Galloway (2014)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)773 818 2813 +44(0)778 046 8944
CComm & Exec Comm CComm & Exec Comm

Emma J. Sinclair (Hon.) Hannah J. Rate
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)792 928 9291 +44(0)131 653 4479
CComm & Exec Comm Membership Co-ordinator

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Andrew (Jack) Kelly (1982) Iain R. Satterthwaite (1979)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)771 1307 666 +44(0)796 9107 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)781 5100 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) 07798 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
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