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VOL 14 | 2017 Edition
Founders Weekend
15-17 June 2017
Against all odds
Mpumi Mhlongo
CONTACTS
Branch Convenors
Connecting the Kearsney National
community - Old Boys, staff, CAPE TOWN: Euvrard Loubser (Finningley 1967)
parents, pupils and friends.
082 894 8257 | publish49@gmail.com
The Kearsney College Old
Boys’ magazine is published DOLPHIN COAST: Tim Johnson (Gillingham 1999)
annually and features news 082 424 6202 | tim.johnson@seeff.com
taken from the monthly DURBAN: Vacant
Greyhound e-News: SOUTH COAST: Walter Robinson (Finningley 1973)
www.kearsney.com 071 329 3625 | waltergeorgerobinson@gmail.com
ZULULAND: Tim Beningfield (Finningley 1979)
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082 578 9932 | timb@bell.co.za
EDITOR GAUTENG: Steve Meyer (Pembroke 2002)
Joy Mills-Hackmann 0827730101 | stevemeyer10@icloud.com
+27 (0)83 662 0838
KCOB OFFICE International
Zuks Sinxoto AUSTRALIA: Richard Bridel (Finningley 1989)
+27 (0)31 765 9628 / 50
61 405 100 261| Richard.Bridel@landisgyr.com
oldboys@kearsney.com
MAURITIUS: Vincent d’ Unienville (Pembroke 1980)
CONTRIBUTORS
+230 250 6424 | vdunienville@keystone.intnet.mu
(unless stated)
Joy Mills-Hackmann MIDDLE EAST: Sergey Kokarev (Finningley 1997)
Sue Miles of Working Words cc +971 56 6960311 | sergey.kokarev@gmail.com
wwords@iafrica.com NEW ZEALAND: Mark Berge (Pembroke 1975)
GRAPHIC DESIGN 04 385 0587 | mark.berge@slingshot.co.nz
Pamela Benporath SWAZILAND: Steve Martin (Gillingham 1999)
pambenporath@gmail.com +268 76039787 | secur-alarm@realnet.co.sz
UK LONDON: John Roussot (Finningley 1995)
Tell us if you have changed
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your email or address:
oldboys@kearsney.com USA: Grant du Plooy (Pembroke 1978)
091 510 315 0565 | duplooy@gmail.com
JOIN US ON SOCIAL
MEDIA
Platforms are open to Join the KCOB Network Group on Facebook set up
prospective, current and past by founder Lyndon Holder (Pembroke 1991) to promote
boys, parents and friends. KCOB business networking.
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CONTENTS
In the News
8 Alumni Feature & Cover: ‘Against the odds’
Despite being born physically handicapped, Mpumi Mhlongo
(Finningley 2012) was one of three Old Boys who represented
South Africa at Rio 2016
Other Notable Alumni
10 Kearsney Olympians Myles Brown (Pembroke
2010) and James Reid (Sheffield 2010)
12 Honorary Old Boy Keegan Daniel
14 The Choir show goes on
17 Partnering to make a difference
18 Sporting dreams come true
Towards the Centenary
20 Class action and creating a legacy
28 Whippets
31 Ambassadors
In pursuit of excellence
32 School News 2016:
Achievements & Craven Week
34 Consistent excellence
38 From the Headmaster’s Desk
Reunions & Generations
40 Toasting the 95th: Reunions & Faces in Places
44 An unexpected reunion
48 Survivors and Legacy
Farewells
48 In Memory
49 Tributes COVER IMAGE
Mpumi Mhlongo (full story on page 8)
50 Au Revoir: Vaughn Carlisle, Adam Rogers signed the Brazilian flag for Josh Kalil
and Jing Wang before heading to the Rio Olympics
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KCOB EXECUTIVE
The KCOB president
gets personal
spent experiencing the unforgettable and
unbreakable bonds we forge with the
people around us. Too often we take this
for granted, life has an uncanny knack of
“forcing” us to pass time without considering
the impact that school has had on us, we
strive to succeed in our worlds, whether
it be work or family, we live to provide
for the journey ahead. All of us are busy
and occupied by the challenge to be who
we are, shaped by the foundation we
inadvertently “build" during our school
careers. I think about the lessons I learned
and the impact that they've had on my life
and it’s obvious to me that I got a head start,
in every aspect of it. If only I took the time
to appreciate the incredible commitment
and dedication of those who taught us, the
hours of time spent in the classroom, on
the sports field, on tours and the like, we
learnt about diversity and character whether
It’s been a tough year and beating we wanted to or not. If only I took time to
the odds is thanks to so many. appreciate just how special friendships are,
the connections we make and bonds we
A blessing and a legacy, build!
writes KCOB President
Lawrence Polkinghorne Once a Kearsney boy always a Kearsney
(Gillingham 1990) boy, I’ve never been prouder than the
day I dropped my son Josh at Haley and
Kearsney is a great school! It is such a unpacked his bag into the very same closet
privilege to have Kearsney in our DNA. I had in Old Block 30 or so years earlier,
In return we are part of Kearsney’s and what a privilege to look around and
legacy, especially as we approach the recognise more than half the names because
Centenary in 2021. I often reflect on the they too were proud old boys doing the
life long friendships I have made, but more same thing.
importantly the extent of the community
we belong to as a result of our days
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KCOB EXECUTIVE
It’s real
It’s this community I want to celebrate,
our community, we all belong to a global
group of amazing people, through our
own journeys we realise the power of
the friendships and networks we’ve been
privileged to forge, I bet that every one of
us has been fortunate in life due to being
surrounded by our mates. Some of you
will know that we (my family) have had a
relatively challenging time over the past
few years with our youngest daughter, Bella,
who needed treatment overseas. It’s not
comprehendable in context of the costs
in the USA, and we couldn’t have done it
without help. Needless to say the Kearsney
community stepped up and informally rallied
around us. The only reason she is where she
is, alive and recovering fully, is because of our
Kearsney community.
So it is these lessons that bring us back to
reality, these are the things that remind us of
our heritage, it reminds us of the power of
the human spirit, that all of us are good. We
often get clouded by the goings on around
us, and it has become hard, the world isn’t
all rosy and easy, but people want to be
good, if we take a second to recognise this
in each other it re-affirms the very thing that We are Legacy
makes us all tick, we need to belong, and
through growing up with Kearsney having I have been fortunate to work over the
established that core foundation for us. many years of being associated with
Kearsney with some great folks, and I thank
So I urge us to take time to re-connect, it’s my current exec, who haven’t flinched at my
never a surprise when you see someone recent absence.
after 20 years or more and it’s as though
you saw each other yesterday. This is why we And thank you to the Foundation Office
are who we are, the fortunate few that have who tirelessly work to keep us informed,
this life long connection to so many. connected and current, it’s only when you
see just how strong the Kearsney network
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Five of the nine KCOB Executive committee current fathers: From left Iain Meaker (Gillingham 1987, son
Ryan 2020); Richard Tolken (Gillingham 1954); Justin Hughes (Finningley 1992); Lawrence Polkinghorne
(Gillingham 1990, son Joshua 2018); Michael Potter (Finningley 1989, sons Jack and Kyle 2017 and 2019
respectively); Kevin Phillips (Finningley 1986, son Craig 2020); Jeremy Nel (Pembroke 1987, son Cameron 2019);
Wray Radford (Finningley 1989). Ex Officio members not photographed: Dave Attenborough (Gillingham 1974
– Silver Hounds), Bea Croudace (KCOB Treasurer), Sean Kelly (Finningley 2012 – Whippets) and Sahil Sewperad
(Finningley 2000 - Hounds)
is, that you appreciate the impact that this And thank you to the boys, you’re keeping
has. And thank you to the Old Boys, who our legacy alive, we see your passion, we
support us, thank you to all of you for flying support you on this incredible journey, we
the flag and living proudly KCOB. protect our traditions with you and beam
with pride as we watch your lives develop
And thank you to the Headmaster and like ours did. We celebrate your community
his team, their commitment, energy and and the bonds and friendships you’re
passion is obvious, their unfaltering support making. Kearsney is a great school! It is such
and respect for the Old Boys and Kearsney a privilege to have Kearsney in our DNA!
tradition runs deep in their veins. We can
be proud of our school today, there is no
school I know that can offer such balance
and excellence.
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NOTABLE ALUMNI
Appreciate those who let you stand Despite the fact that he was born with a
on their shoulders to make you handicap which affects the function of one
of his legs, Mpumi represented this country
taller. When chasing success start at the Paralympics in two events - the 100m
with hard, consistent and smart work sprint and long jump – and is currently
which are the pillars on which ‘seize working towards the London 2017 World
the day’ were built. Championships.
Wise words from 23-year-old Mpumelelo Mpumi was born with a congenital disorder
Mhlongo (Finningley 2012), one of which left his right foot severely deformed
Kearsney’s three Olympians who and the chance of amputation strong, and
represented South Africa at the 2016 the development of his fingers also affected.
Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio. But through dedication, determination and
self-belief, he ensured his place in the South
African team.
Against the odds
Olympian Mpumi Mhlongo
Some of Mpumi’s teachers at Kearsney (from left): Bongi Ndaba, Glenda Pitcher, Matt Saville,
Sue Murray, Jason Rottcher, Andrea Fripp, Bruce Thompson, Mpumi, Elwyn van den Aardweg,
Tracey van den Aardweg, Andrew Morgan, Anthony Willows, Manzini Zungu
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NOTABLE ALUMNI
An exceptionally talented all-rounder and At one point in his preparation it meant
leader, Mpumi was head of house, head ‘giving up my sanity and going through
of choir when it won gold at the World a breakdown that blessed me with truly
Choir Games, 2nd team soccer captain appreciating the family I have. Even with all
and he achieved Academic Honours Cum of that, the sacrifice was not much, especially
Laude. An indication of his popularity with when the experience is one of a lifetime,
his peers, he was awarded the College’s where the knowledge I gained from different
Edwin Henwood Trophy for “perseverance, athletes’ stories will be far beyond any
setting an example to his peers, displaying knowledge years could give me’.
courage in overcoming difficulties, scholastic
achievement, success in sport and leadership”.
Mpumi is currently at the University of Cape
Town studying Chemical Engineering where
he’s earned a coveted place on the Dean’s Admittedly I am small
List for academic excellence in his first Not inferior
three years. In 2015 he was named UCT’s Not the connotations society has built
Sportsman of the Year. around the word ‘small’.
I am small when I compare myself to the
At the 2015 National Championships for feelings that drive me,
the Physically Disabled, he became the I am small when I put myself next to those
South African T44 champion in the 100m, I hold dear,
200m, long jump and high jump categories I am small because I choose consistency,
- breaking the All African records for the To trust without any conditions,
latter two. This qualified him for the IPC To trust more so, when it does not suit me
World Championships in all four events. To trust in the madness of the process
because the support structure I have holds
Before he jetted off to Brazil for the stronger than many pillars known to man.
Olympics, Mpumi gave an inspiring and I am small because when I do choose to
entertaining speech to Kearsney boys and shy away,
staff; and reflects here (right) what his You will never find me.
selection to the Rio Paralympics meant to When I choose to run,
him. His poem speaks to the difficulties and There won’t even be a shadow to guide you
the sacrifices that go towards preparing for in my direction.
finishing any honours degree at university I may be small
whilst competing in the world’s most But there are those who notice me,
anticipated stage. More so when they try to ignore me
Out of interest?
For Mpumi going to Rio meant giving up Maybe out of pleasure,
the opportunity to graduate with distinction I may be small
and giving up the chance of continuing the But my presence begs to differ.
building blocks of many friendships and
relationships.
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On the journey to fulfilling his to ensure their place on the world’s most
childhood dream of representing prestigious sporting stage.
his country at the Olympic Games, “It hadn’t really set in until I arrived in the
Myles Brown (Pembroke 2010) Olympic village, just how long I had waited
broke this country’s longest standing and worked for this moment, how many
swimming record, belonging to Ryk sacrifices I’d made to get to this point. It
Neethling, when he won the 400m was surreal.” Myles says the excitement and
joy of the moment surpassed any nerves
freestyle at the SA National Aquatic and butterflies when he stood on the side
Championships in Durban. of the pool, about to dive in.
Quietly determined “I realised my dream had actually
come true and I couldn’t wait to
Myles Brown embrace the moment.” And that
he certainly did – swimming a
personal best and breaking some
The following year, the quietly determined national records. But whilst he set a new
swimmer represented South Africa at the SA record, it wasn’t enough and he missed
2016 Olympic Games in Rio in the 200m a place in the 400m freestyle final by 0.49
and 400m freestyle events, as well as the second.
4×200m freestyle relay and the 4×100m
medley relay. Myles is currently focused on
the next Olympics to be held in
Kearsney’s three Olympians all speak of Tokyo in 2020, whilst complet-
the incredible long-term sacrifices made ing his finance degree.NOTABLE ALUMNI
Riding high
Olympian James Reid
At the age of 24, James Reid sphere who are grappling with questions
(Sheffield 2010) has represented about the future shape of our country and
the world.
South Africa in cycling at the 2016
Olympic Games and won multiple James’ advice: Take your sport of choice
Elite national marathon and Elite seriously but hold it lightly. You are not your
national cross country titles; having results. Keep the fun, but do not allow it
turned professional soon after he to define you, use it as a tool to develop
yourself as a person, explore the world and
completed Matric Cum Laude. meet interesting people, but remember in
the end sport is just fun. Oh, and people
His relatively short but prolific career as a
are going to cheat, so be prepared to be
professional racer has been during a time
disappointed.
when the sport went through some of its
biggest changes, technologically, structurally
and ethically.
James is currently doing a Masters of
Business Administration (MBA) at UCT’s
Graduate School of Business, having
already completed a B.Com in Investment
Management through UNISA.
In a recent interview with Tread magazine,
he said he didn’t want bicycle racing
to define him and is looking for new
challenges, a consolidation of what he’s
learnt through racing and an
exposure to a network of young
African leaders in the business
Greyhound News 11Honorary Old Boy Good evening Mr van den Aardweg,
Honoured Guests, Sponsors,
Participating Schools and Friends of
Keegan Daniel Kearsney.
Speaking at the opening evening It is with honour and privilege that I
stand before you, on the eve of the
of the 2017 Standard Bank 10th Standard Bank Kearsney Easter
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Rugby Festival. I was fortunate enough
to be part of the first festival and have
watched it grow into one of the finest
rugby festivals in the country.
It has produced some great school
boy rugby and unearthed some
amazing talent over the years. To
name a few of my team mates, loose
forwards Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez,
current captain Tera Mtembu and
winger Sbura Sithole.
For my message tonight, I have taken
inspiration from the mottos of two of
the schools here tonight, Dale College
and Kearsney College.
From Dale College, Per Ardua Ad Astra.
Through hard work, you'll reach the
stars.
There are many factors that can make
you a success, all of them play an
important role in whatever it is that
you are trying to achieve. But, there
is nothing that can substitute hard
work. It is the underlying commonality
between the world’s most successful
sportsmen as well as the world’s
finest business minds.
Keegan Daniel (left) and Mouton Badenhorst,
director of the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival
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The likes of Johnny Wilkinson, Bill Gates, Immerse yourselves fully in the experience
Michael Jordan, Steve Jobs and Tiger Woods, of such a great tournament. Be in the
to name a few. moment. You are where you are supposed
to be and should embrace your purpose.
The one thing with hard work is this, you The reality is this. The mere fact that you
never know when it is going to pay off. get to go to a great school, represent that
school at the highest level as well as receive
It may be weeks, months, years or even an education, makes you so fortunate.
decades before you get rewarded for all
the hard work you have put in. Don't waste this opportunity to better
yourself.
Hopefully many of you know of Sergio
Garcia. Just this last weekend he won his You have a duty not only to yourselves but
first major golf tournament in almost 20 to your families to become great men.
years. It is every golfer’s dream to win a
major and many come so close yet never To be leaders. To inspire others.
get there. Sergio had to play in 74 major
tournaments before winning his first. In the Giving hope, that all things are truly
73 tournaments before, he had 13 top 10 possible.
finishes, came 3rd twice and finished 2nd
four times. As I look around this room, I see
ambassadors for your schools and families.
I don't know Sergio personally, but I can I see future doctors, lawyers, businessmen,
almost guarantee you, that all the hard entrepreneurs, actors and artists. I see
work that went into practice and the 73 young men from different backgrounds,
previous majors, was all worth it in the end. different cultures.
You truly, never know when hard work is But this week, we all have one thing in
going to pay off. So keep working! common and that is our love for the game
of rugby.
Side note, hard work has a friend called
sacrifice. Share about the sacrifices rugby You have each worked hard and made
players make. Missing weddings, birthdays, many sacrifices to be where you are today.
funerals, child’s first words or first steps. Seize the opportunity to express yourselves
People dont see these things in 80min of playing the game you love. You never know
rugby. when you will get the chance again.
Secondly, Kearsney College. Carpe Diem. Make yourselves, your schools and your
Seize the Day. Live in the moment. Take families proud.
your opportunities.
Good luck and God Bless.
You are all faced with the chance to show-
case your talents over the next five days.
Greyhound News 13NOTABLE ALUMNI
A series of global and national events Brett Alborough (Finningley 2006) is the
during 2016 and 2017 have disrupted chairman of the Friends of the Choir
campaign team. Efforts made it possible for
communities around the world. two boys to join a local tour to Gauteng. It
When the Rand declined to the US was such a success that it has been decided
dollar in early 2016, Kearsney had to the Choir would tour Gauteng again this year.
cancel a choir tour destined for New
York, USA. Undeterred and in true In 2017 the Kearsney College Choir will
compete in the Orientale Concentus
Kearsney spirit, Kearsney Old Boys Competition in Singapore from 7-11 July.
and Choir parents rallied to ensure
the show went on.
The show goes on
Kearsney Choir gumboots and drums
reverberated to numerous encores in Sandton,
at Nelson Mandela Square. Renzo Scribante
(Sheffield 1998) hosted a performance at Remo’s
Libertà in the Square
Join Marshell Lombard (Conductor and Director) and
the Head of Music Brett Alborough (Finningley 2006)
in Singapore at an Old Boy performance on 08 July.
Contact Zuks on oldboys@kearsney.com for details
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To see the Kearsney College Choir in A CD featuring
action in Singapore contact Hancadri Spies: favourite choir
hancadri@trendsetterstravel.co.za, items from the
+27 (0)12 665 4051 or +27 (0)82 959 9005. past decade was
Options include the Gala concert (closing produced as a
ceremony ticket is $25 each), Competition project of this
Pass ($25 each for 2-days competition) and Friends of the
Event pass ($70 each and includes Gala and Choir Fund to
Closing ceremony and Mass master class). mark Kearsney’s
95th anniversary.
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with live monitoring of costs and progress
reports, to ensure projects are finished on
time and within budget.NOTABLE ALUMNI
Kearsney has a long
history of Old Boys
and Kearsney staff
being involved in
the Rotarian service.
Rotarian Richard Tolken
(Gillingham 1954)
mobilised two Rotary
Clubs and the amazing
outcome was new and
refurbished classrooms
for KwaNtabeni
Comprehensive High
School.
Making a difference
Rotary teams up with Kearsney
This building project was
managed by Project Build and
Kearsney and was funded by
Durban Ethekwini Educational
Trust, Hillcrest Rotary Club
and Kearsney Striders.
This school was selected as
Kearsney run a Mathematics
and Science Programme with
them. It is also funded by the
Durban Ethekwini Educational
Trust. Kearsney boys assisted
with Mathematics tutoring
and went on site to clear it for
construction.
Project Partners at the opening
in November 2016
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Glen Murray
the Master
from Kloof
‘Sunday Itch’ column by Lungani Zama
on 16 April 2017
It is one of elite sport’s great
peculiarities that some of the most
crucial deeds go unnoticed – in the
public eye, at least. In individual
sports, especially, the role of the
support staff can easily be a tiny Above: Sergio Garcia and Glen Murray
footnote in history books, regardless something akin to that of slave and master.
of their timely interventions. The petulance of some of the game’s biggest
names is abundantly clear, as they chuck
Late Sunday night, a South African
clubs and swear at their bag-men, raging at
completed a life’s goal at Augusta, as he
their own loss of nerve in the crucial stages
played a decisive hand in one of golf ’s most
of competition.
enduring pursuits.
The game’s most famous (or notorious)
Sergio Garcia has been chasing his place in
caddie is Steve Williams, the man who was
golfing royalty for the better part of two
at Tiger Woods’ side during their romp
decades, and his coronation came in the
through the record books. Williams, as is
form of a Green Jacket on Sunday.
his wont, eventually felt compelled to step
As Garcia soaked in the applause of the out of his master’s considerable shadow, and
patrons – not fans, or spectators – on become a name in his own right.
golf ’s most hallowed turf, the first man to
For years, he was New Zealand’s highest
congratulate him was South African Glen
earning sportsman, as he raked in millions
Murray (Gillingham 1990), in the caddies’
through his obligatory 10% cut. For those
traditional white overall. Murray could
cynics who still scoff at golf being considered
be forgiven for being just as emotional as
a sport, that Kiwi label to a caddie must have
his player in that moment because he has
been a particularly bitter pill to swallow.
been part of most of the deep valleys that
Williams later spilled the beans on his
eventually led to this dizzyingly high point.
relationship with Tiger, describing how offish
In golf, more than most sports, the role of a golf ’s biggest star could be.
caddie to a player can often be mistaken for
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Garcia is no shrinking violet either, and that There is value in that fierce, silent loyalty,
Spanish red rage has often descended over and you can be sure that the likes of Sergio
him on the back nine on any given Sunday. Garcia appreciate that even more when
He has thrown and broken his fair share they reflect on their glory days. Garcia
of clubs and fans’ hearts, as he became the knows who put an eight-iron in his hand
longest running series of Bridesmaids in on the 15th hole, and he also knows who
world sport. confirmed the line for his life-changing putt
on the first play-off hole.
Garcia almost had another of those meltdown
moments on the 72nd hole in Augusta, when Glen Murray may be a footnote in the history
he missed a putt to win it all in regulation. books, but he is a headline in Garcia’s tale.
He gave Murray a sustained look, but there
And, come to think of it, he is pretty big in
were no words. The next time they visited
Kloof, too.
that green, Garcia didn’t make the same
mistake. Printed courtesy The Sunday Tribune
In the week since that victory Garcia
has been mobbed by media requests,
befitting the breakthrough victory. Murray,
meanwhile, packed away the history-making
clubs, put away his Augusta overall for
another year, and made his way home to
Kloof, just up the road from Durban.
Yesterday, Murray went and joined some
members at Kloof for some golf of his own.
After the round, he regaled those gathered
around him about those tense, final
hours down the stretch, and on the most
remarkable weekend of his career.
Because, in truth, it is a career. Most of the
world’s best caddies are very good players
in their own right, and they are just as fit – if
The KCOB Du Preez brothers
not fitter – than the superstars they tour
the world with. Flyhalf Robert du Preez (Sheffield 2011)
won Man-of-the-Match for his 23 point
Murray earned more than any active haul against the Vodacom Bulls for the
South African sportsman last week, and he DHL Stormers early in February 2017
deserved every single penny. But, unlike and for the first time in CellC Sharks
Williams, he doesn’t covet the attention Super Rugby history, twin brothers were
of the media, and is happy to stay in the included in a starting line-up. Jean-Luc
background. and Daniel du Preez (Sheffield 2013)
have earned numerous accolades.
Greyhound News 19CLASS ACTION
Class action
Towards the Centenary
The KCOB Executive drives class who has personally known all but the first
and specific funds towards the Kearsney Headmaster.
Centenary. ‘Kearsney’s passionate and entrepreneurial
Old Boys value Kearsney’s independent and
When the Executive noticed that four of the aspirational education. Kearsney is part of
2017 reunion year groups had already started our personal brand and to preserve this Old
a Class Fund it was decided to celebrate Boys set up the Kearsney Development Fund
this at Founders with a short film. We went as a trust back in 1982. It has tax benefits
behind the scenes with production company for ring-fenced Class Funds. It’s wonderful
Like Giants to catch the action. to see old and young Old Boys creating a
legacy together, and in so doing contribute to
It was a hot, clear day. Perfect for filming. the high standards that the College sets,’ said
Probably not ideal for the jacket and crisp Graeme Shuker.
white shirt dress code.
In the film we see Harry Howlett (Finningley
The film crew briefed Old Boys and boys and 1952) talking to the 1952 bursary recipient
with a loud ‘Action’ and ‘sound check’. Wandile Linda (Head of School 2017). Harry
recalls that ‘25 years ago at our 40th reunion
The mission was to celebrate Kearsney, being in 1992 the late David Hall (Finningley 1952)
part of its legacy and future. Who better to mooted the idea that we find a way for our
introduce the topic than class of 1952 to be commemorated in the
Dr Graeme Shuker (Finningley 1948) history of Kearsney College. We felt setting
up a bursary in perpetuity was the
best way to give a gift that would
keep on giving.’
Their fund gave a purpose to
staying connected as a class,
‘it has given us a way to stay
connected to new generations
of Kearsney boys.’ Harry gave
credit to their class convenor Pat
Marshall (Gillingham 1952) who
has coordinated reunions and
communications about their fund.
Take one for Michael Benporath (Gillingham 2007) with Manfred Röhwer (past parent on left)
and Like Giants Film crew Ryan Hall, Bruce Buttery (Finningley 1994) and Clint McLean (current parent).
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The Class of 2007 also met their second bursary
recipient Gontse Machaba (Class of 2021).
Michael Benporath (Gillingham 2007) talks
about their fund and has a unique perspective
as he was the first full five-year bursary recipient
of the Class of 1952. ‘The Legacy Lives on,’ says
Michael Benporath.
‘I am Legacy and proud to be a founder of
Kearsney’s second Century’, says Wandile Linda.
Each Old Boy, current and past parent is part of
Kearsney’s Legacy and part of its future. ‘I am
Legacy’ is the rallying call, please join us as we
move towards the Kearsney Centenary.
CLASS FUNDS
*Funds to meet threshold for a public
Foundation webpage
Survivors Class of 1952* 65th reunion
Class of 1964
Silver Hounds Class of 1974*
Class of 1978
Greyhounds Class of 1981
Class of 1987 30th reunion
Racing Hounds Class of 1988
Class of 2006
Hounds Class of 2007* 10th reunion
Whippets Class of 2008
Class of 2010*
Class of 2011
Class of 2012 5th reunion
Class of 2013
Class of 2015*
Class of 2016*
Class of 2017
Debut film stars of the Centenary Fund short-film,
from the top: Michael Benporath (Gillingham 2007),
Graeme Shuker (Finningley 1948), Harry Howlett
(Finningley 1952) seen talking to Class of 1952
recipient Wandile Linda (Head of School of 2017) and
Musa Dlamini (Finningley 1992)
Greyhound News 21NOTABLE ALUMNI 22 Vol 14 | 2017
CLASS ACTION
Class of 1952 Bursary Fund
The First Class Fund
Class of 1952 men
at the 60th reunion
in 2012 from left are
Colin Meumann,
Joseph Newlands,
Pat Marshall,
Gerald Lancaster
and Selwyn Evennett
In 1992 the late David Hall suggested at his 40th reunion that the men
of 1952 establish a bursary as an invested fund and a gift that keeps
on giving. In 2017 the men of 1952 celebrate their 65th reunion at
Founders Weekend with current recipient Wandile Linda (Head of
School 2017) who they have supported.
Class of 2007 Memorial Fund We remember and celebrate
The Largest Class Fund the lives of Stef Röhwer,
Quincy Jansen, Santhan
Govender and Ifeanyi Okafor
of 2007 who have left us too
soon. Their memory and
legacy will live on through
future generations. A second
Class of 2007 Bursary
was awarded to Gontshe
Machabe, who commenced
at Kearsney in 2017.
Join us on 21 July 2017 at
Kloof Country Club for
the tenth annual Stef Mark
Manfred Röhwer and new bursary recipient Gontse Machaba Röhwer Memorial Golf Day.
Greyhound News 23FOUNDATION
AT the heart of our College are
Quotes from boys’ thank you letters
its people: the boys, their teachers to their supporters
and the wider community outside
our gates. In 2016, 324 supporters I would like to express my appreciation for
- 14 corporates, 14 trusts and 248 the opportunity given to me, I am sure that
individuals - contributed towards when I look back on my life, I will be able to
attribute all my successes to a school on the
this cause. Fifty-two percent (169) hill called Kearsney College.
of these supporters were first time
supporters in 2016. This support I hope to one day be able to contribute
makes it possible for Kearsney’s to Kearsney by giving a boy the same
growing ability to attract top quality opportunities I have been given.
and diverse students. It is a great privilege being a scholar here at
Foundation
Kearsney. I have made some great friends,
who will remain my brothers for life. I have
fantastic teachers and an amazing mentor
Creating a legacy who supports me when I need it.
Kearsney has opened many different paths
Scholarship and Bursary recipients are
for me and though I am not sure what to
regarded as Kearsney’s ambassadors
choose once I leave the College what I do
and they know with the honour comes
know is that whatever I choose, I will be well
responsibility which is expressed in their
prepared.
letters to their benefactors. At an annual
lunch past scholarship alumni and guest
speaker, Nick Keary (Gillingham 1998)
shared his joy of now being able to pay it
forward, as a donor, and encouraged boys to
be extraordinary as they Seize the Day.
“Being a Kearsney boy is
special, but being a young
Finningley man is something
more” says Cameron
Rencken (Head of Finningley
House 2016). House t-shirts
sponsored by Standard Bank
to celebrate the 95th
24 Vol 14 | 2017FOUNDATION
Kearsney Halfway
Bursaries make a
difference! Three young
men were awarded
Halfway Bursaries through the leadership
of George Baikie (Gillingham 1967) who
celebrates his 50th reunion in 2017. The
excitement of these young boys when they
learnt their dream to attend Kearsney had
come true, touches the heart and soul.
Thank you Halfway for making this possible!
Mzi and Khosi Khumalo Family Foundation
support Kearsney
We were delighted to have Dr Khosi Khumalo
(past parent and Kearsney Board of
Governors 2005 to 2011) and her son
Siyabonga Khumalo (Finningley 2005) back
on campus. The generous funding provided
by the Family Foundation supports the
schooling of 10 talented Kearsney boys for
the year of 2016.
Top students meet their benefactors, from left are Travus Louw (Finningley 2016), Mr Manzini Zungu
(Kearsney teacher and mentor), Zamani Dlamini (Sheffield 2017), Gcinathina Gumede (Gillingham 2018),
Dr Khosi Khumalo, Samkelo Jiyani (Gillingham 2020), Siyabonga Khumalo (Finningley 2005),
Kabelo Makanya (Pembroken 2018), Carlo Miller (Finningley 2019), Hlumela Mngomezulu (Finningley 2018),
Koketso Seboka (Sheffield 2016), Qiniso Xulu (Sheffield 2020), Headmaster Mr Elwyn van den Aardweg and
Ezra Tsela (Sheffield 2019)
Greyhound News 25USA Old Boys and wives: Brenda Croft, Tom Croft (Pembroke 1974), Susan Garbini, Ian MacGregor
(Gillingham 1952), Grant du Plooy (Pembroke 1978), Jill Hall, Leif Gjestland (Gillingham 1950), Michael Hall
(Gillingham 1953), Nan Gjestland, Dave Croudace (Gillingham 2000), Ranwei Chiang, Nicola da Silva,
Daniel da Silva (Gillingham 2001), Sean Coetzee (Finningley 2003) and Megan Coetzee
USA-Canadian Centenary Bursary
Fund brings Old Boys together
The 2016 USA Old Boys Reunion to In 2016, the Canadian Old Boys were invited
celebrate Kearsney’s 95th anniversary was a to be part of future reunions, the fundraising
resounding success. campaign and now receive and contribute
to the quarterly USA & Canadian TIMES.
Grant du Plooy (Pembroke 1978) and You can see these editions on Foundation
Michael Hall (Gillingham 1953) arranged news on kearsney.com
a weekend which was spent reminiscing,
celebrating and connecting with each other Honouring Kearsney benefactors
in the picturesque Sonoma wine region, EVERY gift to Kearsney College has a direct
USA. The USA and Canadian Old Boys impact on today’s students and education.
have set a target to raise $550,000 by From cutting-edge education to a wide
2021 towards five 25% bursaries to mark range of opportunities, every contribution
Kearsney’s Centenary. They are well on helps the College make an impact on young
their way to reach their target. people’s lives and futures. Kearsney College
has established three donor recognition
awards and societies.
26 Vol 14 | 2017TOWARDS THE CENTENARY
Chronicle
There is a full Foundation Annual Report in the Chronicle
where all our supporters are acknowledged. The digital version
of the Chronicle is available on-line at www.kearsney.com
A printed copy of the Chronicle can be ordered.
Founded in 1921
Founded in 1921
Contact oldboys@kearsney.com
Chronicle 2016
Old Boy Giving Chronicle 2016
by generation
www.kearsney.com
Whippets lead the way. Well Done!
The Class of 2015 and 2016 started Class Funds
before matriculating.
Survivors 75
Silver Hounds
60
Greyhounds 52
Why we give
Michael Hall (Gillingham 1953)
I give because I believe in the Racing Hounds 63
power of education. My brother
David Hall (Gillingham 1952)
and I were only able to attend
Kearsney because of the bursary Hounds
73
support the school offered us.
We both went on to successful
careers in academia. Now it is my
time to ‘pay it forward’ by giving
young boys the opportunities and
values that a Kearsney education Whippets
264
provides.
Greyhound News 27GENERATIONS In his Speech Day Valedictory speech, Headboy Luke Croshaw (Gillingham 2016) highlighted the successes of the Class of 2016 and paid tribute to Kearsney’s all-round nature which continued to shine. Whippets Class of 2016 continue the tradition and start a Class Fund ‘In life many things are unpredictable,’ said Luke. His theme of unpredictability looked outward at the global dynamics and those closer to home such as the #FeesMustFall campaign at universities in South Africa. ‘No one could predict the diversity Kearsney would have in a single grade. Although we came from different places around the world, as soon as we put on the Kearsney blazer and tie we become one, united by a Latin phrase etched into our hearts, Carpe Diem. ‘To give a boy the chance we have all been so fortunate to have had, the Class of 2016 has started a Class Bursasry Fund. We are proud to provide this opportunity.’ The Class of 2016 became the sixth group to register a Class Fund. To qualify, a min- imum of R50,000 needs to be raised and lodged in the Kearsney Development Fund with at least 10 regular donors. The Fund is then also eligible to have its own page on the Foundation website. The Class of 2016 Fund was launched in memory of classmate Craig van Zyl (1998-2015). 28 Vol 14 | 2017
GENERATIONS
Craig was an iconic character and loved by
all at Kearsney. His attendance at Kearsney
was supported through trusts managed by
KCOBs at Ewings Trust Company. Craig
lived his short life to the full and embraced
the motto Carpe Diem.
At the launch of the Class Fund, a memo-
rial park bench and plaque were unveiled
in the Garden of Remembrance. Almost
every family from the Class of 2016 have
contributed to the Fund. The first two
gifts were made by the Van Zyl family and
KCOB President Lawrence Polkinghorne
(Gillingham 1990). The Class of 2016 celebrate
their last day as school boys
Greyhound News 29NOTABLE ALUMNI
AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors for life
The Kearsney community extends beyond Old Boys
As current parents you witness your MEMBERSHIP INVITATION
young son become a gentleman and We welcome parents, grandparents,
adult and know the incredible value of guardians and Kearsney friends
to sign-up as KCOB Associate Members.
his outstanding education. Kearsney Grade 12 parents receive automatic
not only changes and enhances the membership
lives of our sons, but as current Sign-up on-line
parents it fills our weekends and lives On the Old Boys page on
with friends. www.kearsney.com
Only criteria: specify your link/relationship
to a Kearsney Boy or Cause
Once you join Kearsney you are always
regarded as part of the Kearsney community Membership is FREE
and we invite past parents, grandparents,
guardians and family to stay connected. Aims of Membership
To THANK parents for choosing Kearsney
To keep our Kearsney community
Please remain in touch in the exciting run-
INFORMED through
up to the Centenary in 2021. We invite the monthly Greyhound eNewsletter
volunteers who are willing to rally parents To INVITE members to various events
of their son’s year to contact the team on and fixtures at Kearsney
oldboys@kearsney.com or Gary Butler, and at KCOB Branch level
chairman of the Kearsney Ambassadors, on Please help us find past parents to register
Gary.Butler@imana.co.za or 0833912425. them as members.
Nozuko Sinxoto, Jeremy Nel (Pembroke 1987), Jo Foord, Gary Butler, Desiree Maarschalk and Mark Conway
Greyhound News 31SCHOOL NEWS
2016
SPORT
57 Kearsney boys were selected to
represent KZN and six to represent South
At a Glance African squads in various age groups across
the sports codes.
ACADEMIC
Rugby
Annual Academic Awards SA Schools: Dylan Richardson
Almost a third of boys received Academic SARU U17 Camp: Dylan Richardson
Colours or Honours Awards (aggregate KZN U18: Luke Croshaw, Jared Meyer,
over 75%) James Miller, Dylan Richardson,
11 boys received Academic Honours Cum Cameron Ritchie
Laude (aggregate over 86%) KZN U17 Sevens team: Dylan Richardson
10 boys were awarded Academic Honours KZN U16 Grant Khomo Week:
(aggregate of 80-85%) Sibu Sangweni and non-travelling reserve
11 boys were awarded Academic Colours Taine Polzi
(aggregate of 75-79%) Junior Springbok: James Hall (2014)
20% of boys achieved an aggregate of over 80% Springbok: Jean-Luc du Preez (2013)
IEB Results Staff in official rugby positions
98.1% Bachelor Degree (Matric exemption) KZN High Schools Secretary:
pass and 100% pass rate Dean Moodley
49.4% of Mathematics boys achieved KZN U18 Craven Week Manager:
distinctions (IEB schools average 26.9%) Dean Moodley
47.5% of Physical Sciences boys achieved KZN U18 Craven Week Selector:
distinctions (IEB schools average 19.3%) Keith Thompson
6th consecutive year Mathematics and
Science distinction rates are approx. double Cricket
those of IEB KZN T20 Champions: 1st X1
8 boys in the top 50 in Physical Sciences in SA KZN U13 Player of the Year: Cade Carmichael
68% of Engineering Graphics and Design KZN Coastals U19: Matthew Lees,
boys achieved distinctions Lindo Nkabinde, Brad Porteous,
47% of Accounting boys achieved James Stamatis
distinctions KZN Coastals U17: Luke de Vlieg (capt)
44% of Music and 64% of Drama boys KZN Coastals U15: Jordan Bamber (capt),
achieved distinctions Chase Kelly
Over a quarter of boys achieved 4 or more Proteas One-Day and Test team:
distinctions and over a third three or more Kyle Abbott (2005)
3 boys (Bradley D’Eramo, Alexander Veltman Staff in official cricket positions
and David Comrie) were in the top 1% of KZN schools vice president:
Grade 11 IEB Maths Dean Moodley
32 Vol 14 | 2017SCHOOL NEWS
Convenor of selectors KZN schools U19: KZN Coastals Schools Head of HP:
Dean Moodley Sihle Ntuli
KZN schools U19/U17 selector: SA Men’s National indoor hockey selector:
Andrew Bretherton Sihle Ntuli
KZN schools U15 selector: KZN Coastals U18C coach: Ross Hetem
André van Zyl KZN Schools chairman: Wayne Marsden
KZN Coastals treasurer: Wayne Marsden
Hockey KZN senior board member: Wayne Marsden
SA U18B captain: Lyle Jarvel
SA U16A captain: Guy Morgan Basketball
KZN Southern Coastals: 23 boys in four KZN U17: Kuhlekonke Bophela,
age categories & 5 non-travelling reserves Amahle Dlamini, Levi Donjeany
SA Mens’ Team: Bili Ntuli (2014) KZN U15: Jed Hayman,
Ayoolaoluwa Morakinyo
Staff in official hockey positions:
SA Schools boys’ chairman: Wayne Marsden
SA U16 HP squad coach: Sihle Ntuli
KZN Raiders men’s coach: Sihle Ntuli
KZN Coastals U18 selector: Sihle Ntuli
Kearsney’s winning T20 2016 team. Back from left: Manager Gareth Moerdyk, Mitch Garvie, Matthew Lees,
James Stamatis, Jordan Graven, Patch McGrath, Graham Hudson, coach Hubert van Ellewee. Front from left:
Robbie Koenig, Taine Muirhead, captain Brad Porteous, Steven Conway, Carl Heunis, Luke de Vlieg
Greyhound News 33SCHOOL NEWS
Golf
KZN Southern Coastals A: Craig Low
KZN Southern Coastals B: Charlie Dell
Staff in official positions:
SA Schools chairman: Bruce Thompson
D&D League chairman: Bruce Thompson
Canoeing
KZN U16: Callum Davis
Badminton
U19: Brandon Nel
KZN U15 & U17: Aaron Smith
Lifesaving
KZN: Taine Buys
SA hockey representatives Lyle Jarvel (SA U18B capt) KZN Nippers: Tyson Andrews
and Guy Morgan (SA U16A capt) with Kearsney
1st X1 and SA U16 coach Sihle Ntuli
Fencing
KZN: Aaron Smith
Water polo Bass Fishing
KZN U19B: James Kenny (reserve) SA: Bruce Cook, Chase Kelly
KZN U16A: Nick Baines, Taine Buys Karting
KZN U15A: Josh Muller, SA: Dominic Lincoln
reserve Oliver Carmody Polo
KZN U14A: Tyson Andrews, Wesley Marshall SA Schools: Grant Louw
Waterskiing
Soccer SA U17: Aidan van der Merwe
U19B KZN Invitational team: J Strydom Quad biking
U17 SAFA KZN team: M Phike KZN: Andrew Voigts
U16 KZN Invitational team: K Naidoo Rock climbing
U15 KZN Invitational team: A Morakinyo KZN: Ethan Friedman
Tennis COMMUNITY SERVICE 2016
KZN U19A: Brad Porteous
KZN U19B: Mahir Singh Kearsney has an extensive community
KZN U15A: Kade Mindry service programme which affords each boy
the opportunity to serve and contribute to
Squash his community. The boys dedicated 14 742
KZN U19B: Graham Hudson, hours to community service this year.
Matthew du Toit, David Comrie
KZN U16B: Reid Stuart
34 Vol 14 | 2017SCHOOL NEWS
Kearsney hosts
Craven Week
During the July holiday Kearsney hosted what was arguably the world’s
biggest ever school rugby tournament: the combined 2016 U18 Coca-Cola
Craven and Academy Week. It was the first time the two events had been
held simultaneously in the same venue to select the SA Schools team.
Forty-four teams from across the country The Stott held up well considering it had 73
– an estimated 1 200 players and support rugby matches played on it over the season
staff – brought with them family, friends and – 25 league matches, 18 over KERF and 30
supporters keen to watch South Africa’s top during Craven Week – as well as practices
young rugby players in action. three days a week.
Kearsney was proud to have had five The Kearsney kitchen served 12 500 meals
players representing KwaZulu-Natal: Dylan over the week – including breakfast, rolling
Richardson, Jared Meyer, Luke Croshaw, lunch times for players and support staff,
James Miller and Cameron Ritchie. Kearsney 100 VIP and 80 VVIP lunches daily, dinner,
teacher Dean Moodley was manager of the cocktail parties and the SA Rugby Union’s
provincial team. formal dinner for 350 people.
The thousands of supporters,
as well as Supersport’s live
broadcasts, were a wonderful
opportunity to showcase our
beautiful campus and world-class
facilities.
Kearsney received many
compliments on the event, with
Oregan Hoskins, president of the
SA Rugby Union, saying Kearsney
“raised the bar” and doyen of
schools’ rugby, Saturday Star
journalist Theo Garrun, saying it
was “one of the best I’ve attended
…superbly organised”.
From left: Dylan Richardson, Cameron Ritchie, Jared Meyer,
James Miller and Luke Croshaw
Greyhound News 35SCHOOL NEWS
Consistent
Excellence
33 distinctions between them: Kearsney’s Cameron Rencken (7), Kwanda Bhengu (6), Nicholas Carroll (7),
Taahir Essay (7), Sameer Vawda (6)
The 2016 matriculants continued the 98.1% Bachelor’s Degree Pass (university
College’s pattern of extraordinary exemption).
results, with half those who wrote Highlighting the consistent success in Maths
Mathematics and Physical Science and Science excellence, 49.4% of boys who
receiving distinctions. wrote Mathematics attained distinctions
(compared with the national average of
The 105 boys achieved an impressive 240 27% across all IEB schools) and 47.5% in
distinctions between them – an average of Physical Science (compared to 19% in IEB
2.3 distinctions each – with over a quarter schools). Eight of the country’s top Physical
of Kearsney boys achieving four or more Science achievers were from Kearsney. This
distinctions. is the sixth consecutive year Kearsney has
achieved approximately double the IEB
Once again, the College achieved a average in these subjects.
100% pass rate, with an outstanding
36 Vol 14 | 2017SCHOOL NEWS
‘This extraordinary set of results in 64% achieved distinctions, compared with
Mathematics and Physical Science is remark- the IEB rate of 29%.
able, and reflects the hard work, dedication
and discipline from boys and staff, with sup- Seven Kearsney boys each received seven
port from parents, throughout the year,’ said distinctions – Cameron Rencken who was
headmaster Elwyn van den Aardweg. on the national commendable achievement
list for being in the top 5% in five sub-
The school’s emphasis on Maths and jects, Nicholas Carroll, Craig Barth, Taahir
Science excellence impacted on other Essay, Grant Oliver, Keiran Smith and Jason
subjects too, with outstanding results in the Pilbrough.
arts and humanities. In English 93% of boys
achieved above 60% and two placed in the Nine boys each achieved six distinctions,
top 1% of all candidates in the country. including Gianluca Pauselli on the nation-
al commendable list; head prefect Luke
All boys who wrote Drama received over Croshaw, who played KZN rugby and was
70% - with 64% attaining a distinction, com- captain of the school’s 1st water polo and
pared with the IEB national average of 36%. 1st soccer teams; and David Weaver, a
In Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD), provincial water polo player, 1st XV rugby
player and member of the award winning
Kearsney College Choir, who attained 99%
for EGD; reinforcing the school’s emphasis
on balance. Kwanda Bhengu, Cuan Crocker,
Kyle Howard, Kelian Massa, Daniel van Zyl
and Sameer Vawda also received six As each.
Left: Jared Meyer (5 distinctions) and
Kyle Howard (6)
Below celebrating in Mozambique: Kearsney top
achievers Luke Croshaw (6 As), Jared Meyer (5),
David Weaver (6), Cuan Crocker (6), Craig Barth (7)
Greyhound News 37SCHOOL NEWS
From the
Headmaster’s Desk
In an era of speed and instant of celebrations to highlight the school’s
gratification, 100 years of existence evolution into a leading internationally-
respected independent boys’ school.
is a remarkable achievement and
one which Kearsney College plans An illustrated coffee table publication, with
to celebrate appropriately in 2021. fascinating anecdotal and historical inserts,
Representatives of the Board, its is being written by retired Kearsney teacher
Trustees, Old Boys and Staff have Dave Goldhawk. Covering the humble early
days at Kearsney on the Natal North Coast,
been meeting quarterly since 2014 to the current state-of-the-art establishment
to strategise for Kearsney College’s atop Botha’s Hill, the book is bound to bring
Centenary. back many memories for thousands of Old
Boys and their families. It will be printed
A variety of religious, sporting, academic by November 2020, just ahead of the
and community-focussed events are being Centenary year, to capture the Christmas
planned as part of a year-long programme market.
38 Vol 14 | 2017SCHOOL NEWS
The digitisation of the annual Chronicle Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. The
since its inception will provide a lasting Centenary Epic, a run from new Kearsney
history of the school, as well as readily to the old, is also being discussed.
available detail of captains, prefects and A Charity Investment Challenge, building
heads of activities for posterity. a house in the community as part of
the Habitat for Humanity programme, a
During the Centenary year, it is also planned Centenary Ball and a musical production,
that the entire Bible, from Genesis 1 to the highlighting many of the College’s talented
end of the book of Revelation, will be read musical Old Boys across the globe, are some
non-stop by relays of people associated of the events being explored to celebrate
with the school. This will in all likelihood our Centenary.
take three full days and the possibility of live
streaming it, with Old Boys living abroad or In terms of current capital expenditure, by
in remote places reading via Skype during the end of this year all the boarding houses
the night-time slots, is being assessed. will have been renovated; and by 2021
a southern wing on the new Centenary
In the sporting arena, Centenary organisers Centre will provide an additional eight
are looking at the possibility of inviting classrooms to the campus.
rugby teams from Australia, New Zealand
and Argentina to participate at the 2021
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Barry Livsey KCOB 1974FACES IN PLACES
Toasting the 95th
At Founders and branch events
Zululand Branch Dinner was on the actual
95th birthday on 4 August 2016: Gareth Reeves
(Finningley 1967) and Darryl Clarke (Finningley 1966) South Coast Dinner on
08 September 2016 from left
are Elwyn van den Aardweg
(Headmaster),Yvonne Rodda,
Tracey van den Aardweg,
Joy Mills-Hackmann (Foundation
Director) and Mike Rodda
(Finningley 1950)
Cape Town Branch Dinner on
Thursday 18 August was another
fun filled evening with Steve Jansen
(Sheffield 2001), Justin Howlett
(Finningley 2001), Elwyn van den
Aardweg, Lyle Simpson (Finningley
2001) and Zane Bezuidenhout
(Gillingham 2001)
2016 Dolphin Coast Dinner
was on 24 November at
Ray’s Kitchen in Salt Rock,
owned by Paul Sheppard
(Finningley 1999) (from
left): Gregg McDonagh
(Finningley 2000),
Greg Goosen (Pembroke
2001), Steele Slater
(Gillingham 2003),
Stephen Friselle
(Pembroke 1996),
Tim Johnson (Gillingham
1999) and Noel Leitch
(Finningley 1967)
40 Vol 14 | 2017FACES IN PLACES
Durban Branch
Dinner on 16 August
2016 at Marco Paulo
in Mt Edgecombe
From left: Kevin Phillips
(Finningley 1986),
Elwyn van den
Aardweg, Nick Keary
(Gillingham 1998)
and Kyle Connolly
(Gillingham 2004)
Founders 2016 Lunch
(clockwise): Rob Lloyd
(Gillingham 1968),
Tracey van den Aarweg,
Justin Waldman,
Denis Brothers
(Finningley 1964),
Graeme Shuker
(Finningley 1948), Elwyn
van den Aardweg,
Manuel Gouveia (Board
member and Parent
of Ricardo Gouveia,
Sheffield 2007) and
Paddy Shuker
At the Survivor Assembly, from left to right: Rob Lloyd (Gillingham
1968, Kearsney Trustee and Chairman), Gavin Bester (Pembroke 1967),
Gauteng Golf on 6 November 2016 Ian Gilbertson (Finningley 1966), Iain Robertson (Gillingham 1966),
from left are Garth van Rensburg John Martindale (Finningley 1966), Brian Low (Unknown 1966) and
(Finningley 1976), Zuks Sinxolo, David Hind (Pembroke 1966).
Paul Adams (Gillingham 1973) and
his guest.
Greyhound News 41FACES IN PLACES UK Old Boys toast Kearsney’s 95th at Bedales of London on 19 August 2016 arranged by new UK Branch Chair John Roussot (Finningley 1995) and addressed by Lorne Maclaine (Gillingham 1963 and Chairman of the Kearsney Legacy Society). Back row (L-R): Ryan Atkinson (Finningley 1996), Wayne Parker (Pembroke 1998), Andrew Mullins (Pembroke 1996), Damian Hourquebie (Pembroke 1996), Angus Martyn (Gillingham 1997), Angus Maclaine (Gillingham 1992), Lorne Maclaine (Gillingham 1963), Marc Burnton (Sheffield 1999), James (Daz) Lindon (Gillingham 1984), Calvin Bowen (Finningley 2007). Front row (L-R): Mark Keal (Pembroke 2009), Declan Ahern (Sheffield 2011), Brendan Massey (Pembroke 2007), Greg Hagen (Gillingham 2001), John Roussot (Finningley 1995), Tim Philippou (Finningley 2001). Also in attendance, but arrived after the photo was taken: William Tsolo (Pembroke 1999) The USA KCOBs celebrated the 95th Reunion on the weekend of 04 November at the Flamingo Resort and Spa in the lovely Northern California town of Santa Rosa, from left Leif Gjestland (Gillingham 1950), Ian MacGregor (Gillingham 1952), Michael Hall (Gillingham 1953), Tom Croft (Pembroke 1974), Grant du Plooy (Pembroke 1974), Dave Croudace (Gillingham 2000), Daniel Da Silva (Gillingham 2001) and Sean Coetzee (Finningley 2003) 42 Vol 14 | 2017
FACES IN PLACES
Fourth generation student
Matthew Hind Grade 8 with his father
Mike Hind (Pembroke 1992) and
grandfather David Hind (Pembroke
1966) who celebrated his 50th reunion
Second generation Mazwai Family: Lungile Mazwai (Finningley 1984),
son Nkosinathi (Grade 11) and Themba Mazwai (Finningley 1988),
son Baso (Grade 10)
Five current Kearsney fathers
celebrated their 30th reunion:
Greg Lacon-Allin (Pembroke
1986, son Stuart Grade 12 -
not pictured), Kevin Phillips
(Finningley 1986, son Craig
Grade 8), Nick Lincoln
(Pembroke 1986, son Dominic
Grade 8), Jeff Benporath
(Gillingham 1986, son Matthew
Grade 8), and Kevin Turner
(Pembroke 1986, son Liam
Grade 10 not pictured)
Grandads, Dads and Lads 2016
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