Highlights - Sydney High School Old Boys Union

Debating (joint with 1976) (5th, equal)
Highlights: Leon Flicker for comparing us to his patients (Leon is a Professor of
Geriatrics).
1976 Results
Golf 8th aeq, Rowing 5th, Tennis 9th, Indoor Cricket 2nd, Touch Rugby 5th,
Athletics 5th, Swimming 4th, Overall 6th.
Bruce Hampson (a very proud '76 cricket captain) writes: The '76 cricket team
was undefeated due to some tenacious play and assistance of the'75 boys (and one
from '74), who filled in due to a disappointing roll up from our year. We came
second on aggregate totals and even though it was a great result I really wanted to
end up on top. It wasn't to be, however, as the '75 team swept all before them and
finished first. We then moved on to compete in the rugby, athletics and swimming.
I think given a better roll up on the day and some entrants in the golf and tennis we
would have given this thing a good shake. The effort and enthusiasm shown by
these guys was something I will remember forever. Nothing funnier than to see
and experience once proud athletes summoning everything they have left to
dominate other living fossils. (Sorry, boys, that's reality, but it was great.)
Surprisingly there were several very fit men competing, however they were far
outnumbered by the not so fit but seriously determined. The twang of tendons
became a common sound as the day progressed and there were a fair number of
walking wounded when the hostilities ceased. The dinner at the end of proceedings
topped off a fantastic day. I could go on but would run a serious risk of boring
those who have not experienced the event. If you get the opportunity to participate
in one of these then go for it.
Special thanks
To the BBQ team of Christina Lahey, Jackie Halliday, Soizic Veltman, Rob Hegedus
(captain), Sammy and Michael Taylor and Rachel and Anna Nordon. We had by
far the largest, best looking and therefore most popular BBQ team. This team
went above and beyond the call of duty by doing two shifts in the midday sun.
To Steve Clarke and Doug Richards of Sydney High 1974. At late notice, Doug
rowed for the 1975 and 1976 crews and Steve played for the 1976 cricket and
touch rugby teams. Also thanks to the Sydney High 1975 guys who backed up to
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