THE QUADRANGLE Reunion reports
20 Years On
30 Years On
Front left: Thomas Hayman, Patrick Smart, Adam Percasky
A healthy number of young(ish) Old Boys returned to College for Reunion Weekend, many for the first time since leaving in 1994. We enjoyed a lovely evening catching up at the cocktail party on Friday night, before some continued on a culinary tour of the revitalised central Christchurch, which didn’t appear to feature a lot of cuisine. On Saturday morning, with our numbers swelling, we gathered for a tour of College, which included visiting the Houses. Many commented it was good to see College has continued to develop its facilities, without losing the architectural charm and character that helps make it such a special place. After drinks on the Quad and a group photo, we enjoyed a splendid lunch in the Dining Hall, featuring cutlery and crockery of our era, but nothing else on the table resembling anything we were served in the 1990s. A highlight of the lunch was singing with gusto the College song. In the evening about 60 of us gathered for dinner, and we continued to have a wonderful time. Many wives and partners joined us, which only added to the occasion. On that note, it should be recorded that the majority of our year group were batting well outside the crease. This was a marvellous night, with a lot of fun had by all. Back row: David Hiatt, Jaron McMillan, James Nation, Hamish Jenkins, Michael Baynes Middle row: David Ritchie, David Clouston, Jeremy Adamson, Jonathan Wallis, Henry Dillon, Nick Fleetwood, Hugo Pitts Front row: Richard Gorman, Paul Ensor, Tim Davis, Henry Savill, George Murray, Richard Innes, James Richmond, Shannon Gilmore
Trying to assemble the class of the year 2000 for a weekend of Old Boys’ celebrations proved a little tricky – however, we ended up with a reasonable turn out of guys from all over the country. A busy time of year for all, with weddings, births and other events, proved a stretch too far for more to join. At the end of school in 2004, social media was in its infancy and having a reliable email address wasn’t the norm. On the Friday we all enjoyed a few drinks and a yarn in the Chapman Room overlooking Upper. A pleasant evening allowed for a stroll on the grass and some memories to be brought to the fore. Following a photo on the Quad, the 30 or so Old Boys and partners wandered into one of the newest areas in the CBD known as The Terrace. Some food and a few more drinks ensured we stayed out till the wee small hours. The following day saw a cool southerly change and only a few were able to attend the organised luncheon and school tours. Around 15 or so of us, plus partners, gathered at Aikmans in Merivale for drinks and dinner on Saturday evening. A big thanks to the Old Boys’ Association for organising the weekend and to the Old Boys who could make it.
Thomas Moore (12685)
College Issue 38 2020
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