Old Boys Enter Into School Spirit
The formal assembly on Wednesday was enlivened by the presence of two celebrated Old Boys - David Braithwaite, ex-Mayor of Hamilton, and Ron Wiberg, Former Chairman of Waikato Rugby. Mr Wiberg is the Chairman of the Hamilton High School Centennial Committee, and both men entered into the spirit of celebrating our 100th anniversary by wearing the current school uniform. The students and staff were charmed, and Mr Braithwaite and Mr Wiberg grinned like school boys as they stood with the senior management team on the stage. They commented on the comfort of the uniforms, the positive reception by the boys, and the importance of the Centennial, which begins on Thursday.
The programme of events is as follows:
Thursday March 17 - 7.30pm Concert at Founders Theatre (Ticketed event). Featuring an array of talented artists and musicians from the three schools - some of whom have become international stars.
Performers include: Chris H Thompson - singer and guitarist, Mike Booth - international jazz exponent, Stephen de Pledge - pianist, Linda de Pledge - singer, Lorraine Jones - singer, Chris Thompson - singer and guitarist, The Mods, Superband music and performance, MC Te Radar and many more.
Friday March 18 - 10.00 - 2.00pm HBHS Argyle House and HGHS Sonninghill Hostel open for visitors. 10.00am - 3.00pm HBHS and HGHSSchoolTours. 10.30 - 3.00pm HGHS Over 75s Special Complimentary Morning Tea. 12.30pm HBHS: Touch - Old Boys vs current students. 3.30pm HBHS and HBHS Former Staff get-togethers, everyone welcome. 6.00pm HBHS: Mix n Mingle in School Hall (Ticketed Event)
Saturday March 19 - 7.45am - 9.30am HBHS Gym: Celebration of Success Breakfast (TIcketed Event). 10.00am – 12.00pm Photos by decade – all three schools, at HGHS; everyone welcome 10.00am – 200pm HBHS Argyle House and HGHS Sonninghill Hostel open for visitors, 11.30 – 3.00pm HGHS Carnival Day, 12.30 HBHS Sports Afternoon and World Premier Play, 12.30pm HBHS Front Field, Old Boys vs Old Boys, 200pm HBHS Front Field, Rugby, Football and Hockey, 1.30pm HBHS School Hall: Historical Play, 6.00pm Conctail Party at HBHS Gymnasium (Ticketed Event).
Sunday March 20 – 10.00am Inter-denominational Church Service at HGHS.
A free shuttle bus will be running between HBHS and HGHS through Friday and Saturday. Enquiries about any events in the first instance to Sue Roycroft (07) 853 0440, sroycroft@hbhs.school.nz
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