FOOTBALL

Drake this year lost the football shield and ended up a disastrous season with a total of 9 points. The Seniors were defeated four times, but their two victims were Nelson, the subsequent champions, and White, who had six school representatives in their team.

One very bad trait which seemed to develop this season, particularly among the Juniors, was that of not turning up, and despite a team's lowly performances it is all the more galling to 'be beaten because three or four reserves must play. Let us have no more of this and perhaps Drake will again become a footballing force.

Drake's teams this year were lacking In the stars of former seasons, of the seniors Mackenzie played for the school, and Orleg, Robinson, Melton, and Simms all played consistently well. The second and third form had two of the best Junior players in the school, in Bowers and Fitzgerald, both excellent footballers. In the Juniors Northover, in defence, and Edgell in attack, tried hard but they just couldn't pull it off. Let it be hoped that Drake's performance next year is much better, as a House with such a strong footballing tradition must not finish bottom for two consecutive seasons.

CROSS COUNTRY 1959-60

Drake's aggregate position this year was second, one place better than the previous year. Our major achievement was in the under 15 race where we crushed White 'by the sizeable margin of 26 points, all of our six runners to count, coming in the first 1:2, a very creditable performance.

However, the Seniors effort was truly pathetic, we came last by 25 points. This performance can partly, but only partly, be attributed to lack of talent, the reason in the majority of cases being lack of training, and I feel sure that had the Seniors trained as conscientiously as the Juniors their position would have improved considerably. The 1st form were on the whole keen and turned up regularly for practices, despite some grumbling. However, they all ran to the best of their ability and thsir fighting spirit after the Seniors debacle was a joy to watch. Outstanding Individual placings were Tagliaferro 10th in the Senior Cross Country, Melton, Sheldon, Whitts, Browning, Teague and Bowers, 2nd., 3rd., 4th., 7th., 9th. and 12th. respectively in the Under 15's, and Standen and Whyles 5th and 7th in the first year Cross Country. Drake can look forward to a good Cross Country season this year, if only the Seniors will train, and do both Drake and themselves justice.

(N.B. Having seen neither Cricket, Athletics or Swimming in 1959 my observations must be short and judged from results).

Despite Stephenson's brilliant prediction that they would again win the Crcket Drake confounded the expert, by finishing on top. Judging by performances the best Senior performers seem to have been Palmer, Held and Robinson as bowlers, with Palmer and Reid as leading batsmen. The Juniors best performers seem to have been the younger boys,, with Carrol, Honey and Simms as bowlers, and Bowes as batsmen.

As only Palmer and Reid, of these players have left us it seems that Drake must stand a reasonable chance of retaining the Cricket title.

Drake was on the whole third but some reasonable performances were achieved, the main failure being the second string who was too often placed last.

The Juniors did very badly in the field events, Indeed, of the 2.1 events Drake had three first places, Jacques in the 3rd Year Long Jump, Palmer in the 5th and 6th Form Long Jump, and Knight in the Senior Discus.

The Track Events were again very poorly contested by the Juniors but Drake managed to gain 6 first places out of 28, Christopher first in the 2nd Year 100 yds., Keefe first in the 1st Year 2:20 yds., Ruoff first in the 1st Year Obstacle, Bowers first in the 2nd Year 440 yds., and Palmer winner of the 880 yds., and the 1 Mila. Therefore this year to bend our backs and pull Drake into a position worthy of its great traditions should be everyone's aim.

Not much can be said about the Swimming as Drake came last. Our strongest section seems to have been in the Under 14's, where Carrol gained victories in the Breaststroke and Diving, combined with a third in the Freestyle. In this section Drake also won the relay race beating the Champion House Nelson, and also Stephenson's famous "Water Babies". This year perhaps with a bit of cooperation and training we can lift Drake's anchor and escape from "Davy Jones Locker."

JOHN M,F. SWAN, 6GK

Drake Seniors, once again failed miserably in their attempts to win the Hockey Shield. They lost every one of their matches, and lost them with alarming results. The main fault was lack of interest. Three members of the Hockey Team were missing when we played White, and as a result we lost the match.

The forward-line was not as strong as it could have been. Goalkeeper not up to standard. These were the main faults, which helped us to lose many vital matches.

Drake Juniors did not play all their matches, owing to the hockey pitch being converted into a running track. However, they played one match against-Stephenson, and played very well.

They played very much as a team and were on the attack all the time.-

Well done Juniors!

Most promising players, both in Senior and Junior Hockey Teams are: — Diane Edgell, (a very willing and co-operative girl, who plays well in everything she enters for) Sandra Hart and Barbara Fisher.

Margaret Strickland Barbara Fisher Margaret Blundell Susan Masters P'atricia Glover Sandra Hart Diane Edgell Wendy Slader Christine Rees Ann Cartwright Carole Grahame

Cheryl Akers Ann Collis Joan Grimshaw Susan Cooper Gathyrn Rowe Suzanne Hundley Christine Henderson Marjorie Joy Ann Witherspoon Vivien Hill Shirley Miller

Once again, very poor play from the Seniors, especially fifth and sixth years. We lost every one of our matches.

Three of our best players were absent for two matches and one girl played without P.T. kit.

The most outstanding match was against Stevenson.

The main faults were careless passing and footwork.

Most promising players are:— Christine Whiting, Linda Skilton.

Drake Juniors in spite of losing two of their three matches, played very well, and very much as a team.

Their passing was a little erratic, but they stuck to their opponents like glue. Kathyrn Rowe, one of the most promising Netball players was the backbone of the team. Other good players are:— Ann Kidd and Suzanne Hundley, who is an excellent shooter.

Margaret Blundell Christine Whiting Linda Skilton Sandra Hart Patricia Glover Barbara Fisher Christine Moor

Shirley Miller Ann Kidd Janthia Casey Kathryn Rowe Suzanne Hundley Jane Wilkinson Ann Collis

Even though Drake came fourth, we had two very commendable swimmers and divers, namely, Marie Kaslik and Susan Masters. Both did credit to their house.

This year's results speak lor themselves and the cause was solely due to the lack of co-opsration, effort and enthusiasm. Drake as a whole is satisfied with far too low a standard.

At Christmas Drake won the "Work Shield", but at Easter lost it. Thus undoing all the good already done.

I can only hope that Drake will improve her standard BEFORE it is too late.

Games Captain; PATRICIA GLOVER House Captain: MARGARET STRICKLAND

This season Nelson were very near to capturing the Cricket Shield, but unfortunately two matches failed to incur wins and the House had to be satisfied with a second place. Most of the credit for the good position achieved by the House was undoubtedly due to the Senior team who won every match.

This season Nelson took the Cup from Drake, the holders of the Cup for the last four years. The House won due to all round successes by the three teams, and especially the second and third years and fourth, fifth and sixth year teams who conceded only three points out of a possible twelve. The reason for the victory was the keenness with which the team played, and the regularity with victory was the keenness with which the team played, and the regularity with men short or men arriving late. All those who played in any of these matches may well be proud of their victory.

Nelson again won the swimming this year and I feel it would be unfair to single out any one person, as the win was due to team work, and a genuine will to win. In swimming this year Nelson approached the event with slightly too much confidence and it is hoped that this year the House will realise that the trophies which we have won can only be held by practice and that will to win which I am glad to say the House has, but I hope their victories will not cause a slackening of practice.

Nelson House has inherited the fear of Cross Country, out of a possible sixty candidates it was this year's battle to produce thirty two and almost a physical impossibility to encourage more than twenty of these to practice. The course is approximately 3i miles long, but iNelson must realise that it is run once a year and that they must fight to pull themselves out of third place which they seem to have held since time began. What is required is practice rather that the will to complete the course, this year Nelson had two or three runners in the first ten whilst the rest ambled round enjoying the sun and countryside, this will not do next year!

Where Nelson has failed in sport it has more than adequately succeeded in the most important part of school life, for already in this school Nelson has won the Shield for the highest points in work twice, once outright in the winter term and once by drawing equal with Stephenson. This is a very good achievement and I hope that the end of this term brings the "hat trick".

HOUSE CAPTAIN W. WIIJMAN 6G.

NELSON HOUSE-GIRLS

For yet another year Nelson has failed to regain the Hockey Shield, but this was not due to bad play. The Seniors played an outstanding match against White, and really played as a team. Our defence was very strong but the forwards could have had more practice at shooting. The halves also played very well.

The Senior consisted of:—

Goalkeeper: P. Rutherford Centre Forward: W. Roden

Right Back: C. Moillaley Right Inner: P. Roden

Left Back; J.M. Masters Left inner: C. Knight

Right Half: V. Ray Right Wing; H. Smith

Centre Half: E. Finlay Left Wing: L. Leathers
Left Half: H. Ooombe

Owing to lack oi time the Juniors did not have a chance to play any matches, tout there were a few practices where some promise was shown. The first years are all very keen to learn the rules of hockey, so next season we hope they will be able to play well for Nelson.

The Junior team consisted of:—•

Goalkeeper: M. Henderson Centre Forward: V. Shepherd

Right Back: L. Finney Right Inner: P. McCarthy

Left Back: V. Simmons Left Inner:

Right Half: L. Moore Right Wing: 8. Hesse

Centre H'alf: S. Rayson Left Wing: K. Hines

Left Half: A. Riches

The Senior team played reasonably well but we have still not sprung enough to beat White. The Junior team shooting was very poor and this was mainly due to the lack of shooting practice. Great credit must be given to C. KIRKBY, a first year, who has always tried very hard for her House.

The two teams were:— SENIOR

Centre: Pat Howe

Centre Attack; Wendy Roden

Centre Defence: Lesley Leathers

Attache: Jane-Mary Masters

Goal Shooter: Carol Knight

Goal Defence: Pat Roden

Centre: Carol Kirkby

Centre Attack: Pamela Selman

Centre Defence: Susan Hesse

Attack: Amanda Beale

Goal Shooter: Vivien Shepherd

Defence: Judith Roach

Goal Defence: Kathleen Hines

If more practice and care had been taken over the shooting we might have been successful, and until the final results our position was second.

Although we had lost many of our Senior tennis players during last year, we still had a number of 5th and 6th formers, whose play was of a fair standard. Unfortunately however, because we had no outstanding ability, our tennis six was not strong enough to take us to victory. Two competitions were held, and in both our final position was third.

The swimming gala was held towards the end of the Summer Term. Perhaps it was for this reason that abilities of the Nelson competitors were outstanding. There was some brilliant diving by JANE-MARY MASTERS, and the general enthusiasm of the House was most encouraging. In the final aggregate Nelson girls and boys won the Swimming Cup.

We hope that this year our team will be equally successful.

In general, more enthusiasm has been shown from the Senior section of the House this year. Everyone has been most co-operative and there has always been a good attendance for team practices and matches at Manoel Island.

The Juniors, however, have shown less interest, mainly I think because of their lack of sporting ability and experience.

However, perhaps their energies have been directed towards their school work, for Nelson tied with Stephenson, in obtaining the Merit Shield at the end of the Spring Term.

STEPHENSON HOUSE-BOYS

Stephenson once more earned for themselves the coveted position of being well and truly last. However this year it was not due to the lack of training, since each team stayed behind for practice at least once a week. The seniors put up a creditable performance in coming 2nd to the 'White Champions. Notable runners in the seniors were Yeo and Dowllng. The under 15 year team was as usual unsatisfactory in coming 3rd. The greatest disappointment was the 1st year who kindly occupied the last position by about a 100 points. Stephenson must buck their ideas up in this event.

This was an average season for Stephenson, the seniors and 1st year played well, except for a lack of keenness in the 2nd and 3rd years started to help Stephenson instead of being the weak link as they are at the moment. The 1st year had a very prosperous season in tying with Nelson for 1st place. The seniors did quite well in coming 2nd to Nelson Champions. Also this year we had two well-deserved victories over our old rivals Drake, beating them 1-0 and 2-1. Thus with a little more effort and determination we should improve next year.

This season there was a great contest between three of the Houses namely Stephenson, Nelson and Drake. However on the 2nd last match of the season Stephenson 1st year lost to Drake and thus lost our chance of retaining the Cricket Shield. Our final position was second. From the seniors point of view this was rather an unsuccessful season, winning only one match against the "rock bottom" White. Outstanding in the seniors were Proudlove and Eyett. The juniors played reasonably well throughout the season.

You might think that Stephenson are all "land lubbers" by the performance they gave in the swimming sports, However we did have a few individuals who

helped to maintain the prestige of the famous Stephenson. Swimmers worthy of mentioning are Wilkinson, who won the junior diving. M^!arsden and in the seniors Uran and Wood. Our position at the end of the day was 3rd. Let us hope that there will be a hot summer this year in order to entice our "water-babies" to the water and to improve our position.

I will end my report in a somewhat happier note, Stephenson completely dominated the Athletics both in track and Held events, winning by a margin of over 100 points. This was indeed an excellent performance and again showed the spirit of the undaunted Stephenson house. The most successful athlete:S were 1st year, Purdue, 2nd year, Flanagan, 3rd year Purdue and Casey, 4th year Stanley and Morris and Seniors Uran, Graham and Lawrence. Several athletes represented the school athletes team namely, Uran, Morris, Stoney, Graham and Lawrence.

This being my last term at school and consequently the termination of my position as House Captain, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those in the house who have often helped 'Stephenson to surpass the other houses. I have enjoyed my two years as Captain, even though at times my hair would just about turn grey due to the associate worries, and I would like to wish my successor all the best with his captaincy of such a great house.

Good luck Stephenson,

G.'C. LAWRENCE (HOUSE-CAPTAIN).

STEPHENSON HOUSE-GIRLS

Throughout the last school year in Stevenson House the 1st and 2nd years showed the most enthusiasm where games were concerned. Attendances at Manoel Island were not always satisfactory. It is hoped that during the next school year Stephenson will do its utmost to raise its present standards even higher. Before continuing with the House Notes I would just like to thank the House Mistresses for their support throughout the year, and also the House Captain Helen Finnic.

During the tennis season two tournaments were held in which three couples from each house competed against each other. Stephenson was placed first in both tournaments. Everyone tried hard and team spirit was upheld throughout. Congratulations to all concerned.

The representatives for Stephenson were:^

1st Couple — Wendy Morrel and Olwyn Burn 2nd Couple — Helen Finnie and Maureen Layton 3rd Couple — Elizabeth Reid and Elizabeth Roe.

The junior teams played very well this season winning all their matches, but needless to say there is still room for improvement particularly in passing.

The senior team did not do very well losing two out of three games to White and Nelspn but good sportsmanship was shown throughout.

The teams consisted of:—.

SWIMMING — 1959

The results of (the combined efforts of boys and girls placed Stephenson 3rd with 246J points, 10 points behind the winning house. The standard of swimming was not particularly high, so with plenty of room for improvement it is well within our power to win the swimming sports this year.

Elizabeth Roe — Games Captain.

WHITE HOUSE - BOYS

The House has been very fortunate this year In obtaining several new house masters. Prominent among them are Mr. Patrick who looks after the Athletic's side of the house, and Mr. Nice who has helped us in finding the junior 1st and 2nd year teams.

Congratulations to Nelson House on their victory.

Once again White House carried off the shield. This, by my predecessors j working, is the 6th time in successive years that we have done so.

There was no lack of enthusiasm and those who did well, did well by sheer j determination and not, I think, skill.

In the seniors, Adams won, with Faulkener, Shepherd (2nd), Hoctor and I Bowes not far behind. Moorman also ran well for the intermediates, Johns winning. These people giving us an easy victory in the Senior section.

The 1st year as usual supported the house well in this event, with Johnson coming in 1st, and Turner, Ballard, and Bettinger in the first six.

Congratulations to all who took part.

The House has started off well by taking the lead in the field events. The I Seniors seemed sadly lacking in ability for iField Events, but the juniors ma-j naged to pull the house to the top. If we continue to do as well on Sports Day. ] I think we should take the Athletics Shield.

1. K. HELSBY.

WHITE HOUSE - GIRLS

Through good athletic ability and marked enthusiasm the girls of White House proved themselves worthy victors in every event except Tennis where they were placed second to Stephenson. Therefore, of the three shields awarded] to the girls of the outstanding House in Hockey, Netball and Tennis, I would the coveted awards: the Hockey and Netball shields.

Working as a combined force our senior team broke down both the attack and defensive barriers of their opponents on almost every occasion and won

through to absolute victory. Nevertheless, it was not without much effort and determination, especially in our matches against Nelson and Stephenson, that

'':.- f.::al result was achieved: these being: —

The Juniors were unable

to complete the tournament

because of the conversion of

the pitch at Manoel Island.

HOCKEY TEAMS

Goalkeeper: Marianne Tottman Right Back: Anne Pullen Left Back: Christine Strickland Right Half: Pauline Bentley Centre Half: Pamela Main Left Half: Robina Halford Right Inside: Sheena Hinds Left Inside: Janet Lay ton Centre Forward: Linda Knapp (Capt.) Rijht Wing: Wendy Cox Left W'ing: Gillian McCarthy Reserves: .Susan Lamerton, Patricia Woolner

Goalkeeper: Lynn Jones Right Back.- Lynn Kelson Left Back: Angela Pacey Right Half: Susan McCarthy Centre Half: Shirley Sheldon Left Half: Carole Coombe Right Inside: Pamela Gard (Capt.) Left Inside: Vicki Mackenzie Centre Forward: Valerie Sanderson Riiht Wing: Sheila Miles Left Wing: Leslie MoCluskie es.- Wendy Leathers, Elizabeth Eagles

NETBALL

We were indeed fortunate in the Netball tournament, having in our senior team five players from the school 1st VII, and two from the 2nd VII. In consequence our seniors, as expected, won all their matches in .fine style.

The Juniors, on account of exams, had little chance for practice, but their spirited play brought them two wins out of the three matches.

NETBALL TEAMS

Centre: Linda Knapp (Capt.) Centre Attack: Robina Halford Centre Defence: Jean Layton Goalkeeper: Anne Pullen Defence; Pamela Main Shooter: Pauline Bentley Attack.- Janet Layton

Centre: Vicky Mackenzie

Centre Attack: Jennifer Mackenzie

Centre Defence: Carole Coombe

Goalkeeper: Kay Robertson

Defence: Valerie Sanderson

Shooter; Pamela Gard

Attack: Leslie McCluskie

FINAL RESULTS

1st White

2nd Stephenson
3rd Nelson
4th [White

10 points 8 points 4 points 2 points

55 'goals 36 goals 42 goals 22 goals

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TENNIS

Two Tennis competitions were held, 18 matches in all, and, although making slight alterations to our team in the latter of these, we found it impossible to rise to Stephenson's superior play.

1st Competition

1st Couple: — 2nd Couple: — 3rd Couple:—

Linda Knapp; Pamela Main Jean Lay ton; Janet Lay ton Gillian McCarthy; Janice McCarthy

RESERVE S:-

Christine Strickland; Marianne Tottman. Results: —

(1st) Stephenson; (2nd) White; (3rd) Nelson; (4th) Drake.

2nd Competition

1st Couple: — 2nd Couple:— 3rd Oouple: —

Linda Knapp (Capt.); Pamela Main Jean Layton; Janet Layton Janice McCarthy; Marianne Tottman

RESERVES:

Gillian McCarthy; Robina Halford

Results: —

Same as first competition.

SHOOTING COMPETITIONS

In the first of the five shooting competitions our team most certainly did not shine — they were last. But, showing that determination we have come to! associate with White House girls their shooting was so accurate in the second competition that we found ourselves at the top of the list and, needless to say, I there we remained during the rest of the competitions.

6th year 5th year 4th year 3rd year 2nd year 1st year

Sheena Hinds OWendy Cox)

Jean Layton

Maureen Swan

Susan McCarthy

Jennifer Clarke

•Gay Ewen (Carol Cheney)

LINDA KNAPP (Games Captain)

SHEENA HINDS (House Captain).

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