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MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL REGISTER
[School Crest]
1974-1993
McQUEEN LIMITED, GALASHIELS
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CONTENTS
Preface to the First Edition . ix
Preface to the Seventh Edition . xi
The First One Hundred and Twenty Years . 1
Postscript, 1950-1962 . 25
Merchiston through the Sixties . 33
Merchiston, 1974-1993 . 51
Board of Governors . 69
Principal Guests at Prizegiving . 71
List of Abbreviations . 73
Headmasters . 75
Assistant Masters Amendments . 77
Assistant Masters . 79
School Doctors, Dentists, Chaplains and Matrons . 89
Register of Boys . 91
School Captains . 499
Sports
Rugby Review . 501
Cricket Review . 521
Athletics Review . 543
Shooting Review . 563
Swimming Review . 571
Fives Review . 579
Squash Review . 581
Golf Review . 583
Tennis Review . 585
Curling Review . 587
Fencing Review . 589
Sailing Review . 591
Cross Country Review . 593
Association Football Review . 599
CCF Review . 601
Index of Names . 605
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ABBREVIATIONS
(B.3) Entered as a boarder in the third term, ie in September.
(D.1) Entered as a day boy in the first term, ie in January.
[10th May 1960] date of birth.
(S) Awarded Entrance or other Scholarship.
s. son of a Merchistonian.
gs. grandson of a Merchistonian.
ggs. great grandson of a Merchistonian.
VI Sixth Form.
xv In the final list of the Rugby team - see Rugby Review.
xi In the final list of the Cricket team - see Cricket Review.
viii In the Open range Shooting team.
viii(m) In the Miniature Range Shooting team but not in the Open Range team.
capt. Captain, Colours assumed.
R Athletics team up to 1968
A Athletics team after 1968
Bad. Badminton team.
Curl. Curling team.
Fe. Fencing team.
Fi. Fives team.
Golf Golf team.
Orch. Orchestra
Play Drama, both acting and production.
Sail. Sailing team.
Soccer Association Football team.
Sq. Squash team.
Sw. Swimming team.
Ten. Tennis team.
X Country Cross Country team.
NC No Contact. An address followed by NC implies a lack of response from that address which is nevertheless thought to be correct.
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HEADMASTERS
1833
CHALMERS, CHARLES [1792]. St Andrews Univ., MA; Originally took pupils in Park Place, Edinburgh; Removed to Merchiston Castle in May 1833. Retired in 1850. Died, 1864.
1850
GIBSON, JOHN [May 1813]. Edinburgh Univ., MA; For some time English master in Madras College, St Andrews; in 1840 appointed First Government Inspector of Schools in Scotland. Headmaster of Merchiston until his death in 1856. Died 11 October 1856.
1856
HARVEY, THOMAS [1823]. Glasgow Univ., MA; Balliol Coll., Oxford; MA Oxon,; LLD, Edin.; Left in 1863; Rector of Edinburgh Academy, 1869-88. Died 5 January 1901.
1863
ROGERSON, JOHN JOHNSTON [30 April 1831]. Edinburgh Univ., BA; London Univ., LLB; Asst. master at Loretto 1848-51; Cheltenham and Merchiston; LLD, Edin.; Retired in 1898; Chairman of Directors from 1896 till his death. Died 25 January 1903.
1898
SMITH, GEORGE [15 July 1867]. Edinburgh Univ., MA; Trinity Coll., Oxford, MA; Asst. master at Edinburgh Academy; Asst. master at Rugby, 1892-98; appointed to the Board of Directors 1903. Resigned in 1914 on his appointment to the Mastership of Dulwich College (1914-28). Elected Director to the Department for Training of Teachers, Oxford University, 1928. Died 29 January 1957.
1914
STAGG, CECIL [23 April 1882]. Scholar of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge; MA; Asst. master at Marlborough College, 1905-14. Retired 1936. Died 20 November 1955.
1936
EVANS, CECIL HERBERT [23 April 1898]. Scholar of Brasenose College, Oxford; MA; Served in the Rifle Brigade 1916-18. Oxford University XV, 1919 and 1920. International Rugby Trial Cap for England 1920 and 1921. Asst. master at Sedbergh School from 1921 to 1936. Died at school, 15 August 1957.
1958
BUSH, ALAN Queen's College, Oxford; MA; Rugby Blue; Cumberland County Cap and Reserve, English International Trials 1937-38; Asst. master, Mill Hill School; Housemaster, XV coach, Comd.CCF. 1940-45 Coldstream Guards; commissioned Border Regt. transferred to Para. Regt.; N Africa, Sicily, Italy, NW Europe; MC at Arnhem; wounded; Major. Resigned 1968.
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1969
FORBES, DONALD JAMES. Clare Coll., Cambridge; MA 1939; Fives Blue. Scots Guards 1941-46; wounded; Capt.; 1946-55, Asst. master, Dulwich College (Modern Langs.). Housemaster, XI coach. 1956-69, Headmaster, Dauntsey's School. FRSA 1960. Retired 1981.
1981
SPAWFORTH, DAVID MEREDITH. Hertford Coll., Oxford; MA (Mod. Langs.). Heath Harrison Travelling Scholar. Asst. master, Winchester College, 1961-64; Wellington College, 1964-80; Housemaster. BP Educational Fellow, Keble Coll., Oxford, 1977. FRSA 1993.
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AMENDMENTS
Amendments to entries in the Sixth Edition of Members of Staff who had left before 1974.
1927
* Connell, EO Died, 1986.
1935
* Mair, CGR Housemaster, CE, 1945-63. Died, 1991.
Stone, HV Died, 1984.
1939
Balfour-Paul, IV Retired from position as orraman, 1991.
1943
Scotland, J Died, 1993.
1946
Sprinck, D Died, 1985.
1955
Donaldson, JW Housemaster, CE, 1963-68. Housemaster, CW, 1968-73.
*Merchistonian
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ASSISTANT MASTERS
1931
HUMPHRIES, AH (Mathematics). Senior Scholar, Sidney Sussex Coll., Cambridge; MA; Housemaster, RE 1935-39, RW 1940-63; Comd. ATC 1941-45, FO; Under 15 1/2 XV and XI for many years; Senior Resident Master, 1940-57 and 1958-63; Acting Headmaster, 1957-58; Retired, 1976; Died, 1977.
1935
PRESTON, MS (History, English). Pembroke Coll., Cambridge; MA; CU Wanderers (Hockey); Housemaster, CW, 1936-40 & 1946-67; Comd. OTC 1938-40; Cameron Highrs., 1941-46; Burma; Major, TD; Athletics Coach, 1938-40 & 1952-60; Fencing Coach, 1935-67; Fives Coach, 1946-72; Under 14 1/2 XV and XI, 1935-67; Second Master,1963-67 and 1969-76; Acting Headmaster, 1967-69; Retired, 1976.
1942
MORRISON-CLEATOR, AJ (Mod. Langs., History). Heidelberg Univ.; Ph.D; Previously Assistant Master, John Watson's School; Died, 1979.
1948
THOMPSON, GB (Chemistry, Head of Science 1961-89). Exhibitioner Queen's Coll., Oxford; MA; Previously Assistant Master, Glasgow Academy; Housemaster, RW, 1966-86; Second Master, 1967-69 and1976-89; Rugby and cricket coaching; Retired, 1989; 1989-, Secretary, The Merchistonian Club.
1949
CHAMBERLIN, CP (Geography). Keble Coll., Oxford; MA; RA, att IA, 1939-45; India, ME; POW, 1942-45; Lieut.; Comd. CCF, 1949-61; Librarian, 1961-72; Housemaster, RW, 1963-66; Editor, The Merchistonian, 1969-79; i/c Tennis, 1960-66; Rugby coaching; Retired, 1980; Died, 1986.
1952
MACKAY, EN (Latin, English). Scholar, Wadham Coll., Oxford; MA; OUAC; RA, NW Europe, Lieut.; Previously Assistant Master, Cheltenham; Athletics coach, i/c Athletics 1976-77; Retired,1980; Died, 1980.
1960
HINDSHAW, J (Senior Physics Master). Leeds Univ., BSc, Dip. Ed.; R Signals, 1940-46; Capt.; Previously Assistant Master at Welbeck College; Comd. CCF, 1961-74; Lt. Col.; retired, 1984.
LEMMON, IW (Swimming). RN (PE branch), 1940-46; Previously i/c swimming at North Berwick and Jedburgh; School shop, 1964-71; retired, 1989.
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Assistant Masters [1960-71]
RAINY BROWN, J (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). Edinburgh Univ., BSc; Edinburgh Univ. and Scottish Universities Athletics and Cross Country teams; Athletics coaching 1960-; i/c Athletics1961-74; Rugby coaching 1960-; Housemaster, Pringle, 1967-; Rugby Administrator 1973-75; Editor, The Merchistonian, 1964-69.
1963
GIBSON WS (Mathematics, Economics). St Andrews Univ., BSc; Served in RE; Lt. Col.; Bursar 1969-76; Comd. CCF 1974-76; retired, 1976.
1965
FARRANT DJ (English). St John's Coll., Oxford, MA; Previously at Christ Coll., Brecon; Athletics, Rugby and Cricket coaching; Housemaster, CE, 1971-78; Left in 1978 to become Headmaster, Shawnigan Lake School, Canada.
HOUSTON KJ (Physics). Queen's Univ., Belfast, BSc; Oxford Univ. Dip. Ed.; Rugby coaching 1965-1993 (1st XV 1965-74); Cricket coaching 1966-86 (1st XI 1966-73); Reel Club 1980-; Housemaster, RE, 1968-89; 1989-, Second Master.
1966
MARTIN, Rev. GM (Chaplain and Mod. Langs.) Oriel Coll., Oxford, MA; Trinity Coll., Glasgow, BD; Rugby coaching; i/c Golf 1969-79; i/c Band 1970-74; i/c Highland Dancing 1967-74; Resident House Tutor; Left in 1979 to work with the Social Services in India.
1968
DUNLOP JG (History and Economics, Head of Dept.) St John's Coll., Oxford, MA; Previously RAF Education Officer (Sqdn. Ldr., retd.) Librarian and Archivist; Cricket coaching; retired 1992.
1969
ELLIS RH (Geography). Lincoln Coll., Oxford, BA; Previously at Wanganui School, New Zealand; Rugby coaching (1st XV 1971-73); Housemaster, CW, 1973-75; Left in 1975 for a post at King's School, Bruton.
WINDASS CJ (Mathematics, Head of Dept. 1971-90) Emmanuel Coll., Cambridge, BA, Dip. Ed.; Previously at Glenalmond; Cricket and rugby coaching; Curling.
1970
BROOK DNR (Mod. Langs., Head of Dept.). Birmingham Univ., BA; Previously lecturer at Montpelier Univ.; left in 1974 to go to Fettes; returned, 1975; Housemaster, CW, 1975-84; Rugby coaching; i/c Golf; Left in 1984 to become Headmaster, St Mary's School, Melrose.
MIERAS GA (Chemistry). Edinburgh Univ., BSc, PhD; Shooting coach1970-78; i/c Fencing 1972-74; i/c Squash 1970-82; Careers Master 1971-77; Works Bursar 1976-90; Left in 1990.
1971
WILES PR (Biology, Head of Dept. 1973-76). Queen Mary Coll., London, BSc; Rugby coaching; i/c Sailing; Resident House Tutor; Left in 1976 for a post at Chislehurst and Sidcup GS.
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Assistant Masters [1972-75]
1972
BEGG JG (History and Politics, Head of Department; Director of Studies). Fitzwilliam Coll., Cambridge, MA; Cricket coaching (1st XI 1974-79); Rugby coaching; Resident House Tutor; Left in 1979 for a post at Fettes; Returned in 1989 as Director of Studies.
HALL CDH (Mathematics). Edinburgh Univ., BSc; TAVR Commission; i/c Adventurous training; Rugby and Cricket coaching; i/c Fives 1973-79; Resident House Tutor; Resigned in 1979 to start own Computer Software business.
PARKE JP (English). Peterhouse Coll., Cambridge, BA; Previously at Bishton Hall Prep. School, Stafford; Drama; Resigned in 1977.
RUSSEL RJ (Biology, Head of Outdoor Pursuits). Glasgow Univ., BSc, PhD; Previously NATO Research Fellow, Arhus Univ., Denmark; CCF; i/c Sailing; YFC President; President of Common Room 1986-88 i/c Hillwalking Club.
1974
EASSON DL (Biology). Edinburgh Univ., BSc, PhD; Previously Warden of Students' Hostel, Bush Estate, Edinburgh Univ.; Rugby coaching; Skiing; Resident House Tutor; Left in 1977 to join the Scientific Staff of the NI Inst. of Agricultural Research.
GAIT PWD (PE and Geography). Aberdeen Univ., MA; Loughborough Coll., Dip. PE; Previously Lecturer in PE at Edinburgh Univ. and at Inverurie Academy; 1st XV coach, 1974-78; Cricket coaching; OC, CCF 1975-78; Left in 1978 for a post with Burmah Oil.
JOHNSTON CAK (Art, Head of Dept.). Leicester Poly., BA, Three dimensional design; FRSA; Previously with Rolls-Royce and taught at Whitburn Academy; CCF.
MCLEOD J (Director of Music). Royal Academy, London, LRAM, ARCM, LTCL; Previously at Glenalmond; Appointed in 1970 as part time Woodwind teacher; Left in 1977 to become Visiting Lecturer, Royal Scottish Academy of Music.
SPALDING JC (English). Edinburgh Univ., MA; Left in 1977 to become Head of English, King's School, Taunton.
TAYLOR S (French). Edinburgh Univ., MA; i/c Athletics; Left in 1976 for a teaching post in Kuwait.
1975
CONSTANDA DBC (Mathematics). Univ. of Jassy, Romania, PhD Previously at Univ. of Oran, Algeria; Left in 1976 for a post at the Univ. of Strathclyde.
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Assistant Masters [1975-77]
LIMB Mrs YTL (French, Head of Modern Languages Dept.) Univ. of Aix-en-Provence, L es L, C.a.p.e.s; Dramatic Society, Wardrobe Mistress, 1980-92
MCKALE Mrs V (Art). Edinburgh Coll. of Art, DA; Crafts courses; Play, Set design; Left in 1982.
MUNRO Mrs J (Art). Edinburgh Coll. of Art, DA; Ceramics, Drama; Left in 1989 to develop own painting career.
ROBERTS FC (Mathematics). Edinburgh Univ., MA; i/c Tennis; Left in 1979 for a post at Hailes Education Centre, Edinburgh.
1976
CRUDEN GP (French, Head of Mod. Langs. Dept. 1984-85). Edinburgh Univ., BA; Rugby, Cricket and Swimming coaching; Editor, The Merchistonian, 1983-84; Resident House Tutor; Left in 1985 for a post at Bloxham School, Oxfordshire.
GILL MCL (Chemistry). Edinburgh Univ., BSc, PhD; Housemaster CE, 1983-93; i/c Cricket and 1st XI 1980-88; Rugby coaching; CCF, 1976-; OC, CCF 1978-85 and 1986-.
HART JR (Biology, Head of Department). Aberdeen Univ., BSc; Rugby coaching; Fives coaching 1976-89, i/c Fives 1980-89; i/c Sub Aqua.
VAUGHAN JCO (Mathematics). Edinburgh Univ., BSc; Previously at Kingston Coll., Jamaica; Rugby coaching; Athletics coaching i/c Athletics, 1978-84.
*WEST TF (English). Edinburgh Univ., MA, Dip. Ed.; Housemaster CW, 1980-; i/c Golf 1980-92; i/c Assoc. Football, 1976-84; Play; i/c Debating 1976-81.
1977
BIRKHEAD ME (Biology). Newcastle Univ., BSc; Left in 1979 to read for a D Phil. at Oxford.
CHEW RA (History and Economics). St Andrews Univ., MA; Drama; i/c Skiing; Resident House Tutor; Left in 1984 to be Head of History, Clayesmore School, Dorset.
GIANNONE P (English). Univ. of Witwatersrand, BA; Previously lecturer at the Univ. of Natal; i/c Fencing; Drama; Left in 1983 to be Head of English, Moira House School, Eastbourne.
SELMES IP (Geography). Leicester Univ., BSc; Edinburgh Univ., PhD; Cross Country; Left in 1987 to be Head of Geography, Oakham School.
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Assistant Masters [1978-80]
1978
*GRAY JM (Economic History and English). Edinburgh Univ., MA; Previously at James Gillespie's High School; Housemaster of CE 1978-83; i/c Shooting; Drama; Died, March 1983.
MCINTYRE LM (English, Head of Department). Stirling Univ., MA; Glasgow Univ., PhD; Left in 1982.
RAE Mrs JH (Chemistry and RE). Glasgow Univ., BSc; Community Service; Left in 1989.
1979
ARNOTT Mrs L (English). London Univ., BA; Extra English tutor; Left in 1986 to devote her time to writing.
CURRIE Mrs EM (French and German). St Andrews Univ., MA; Previously at Landsdowne House School, Edinburgh; Music; retired in 1988.
GRAHAM MH (History). Caius Coll., Cambridge, BA; Resident House Tutor; Left in 1984 to go to Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith.
MELLUISH JRF (Mathematics). Scholar, Queen's Coll., Oxford, MA; Previously at Glenalmond; Rugby coaching; OC, CCF, 1985-86; i/c Curling; President of Common Room 1982-86; Died, March 1987.
MUETZELFELDT Mrs M (Mathematics). Royal Holloway Coll., Univ. of London, BSc; Previously at Landsdowne House School, Edinburgh; i/c Skiing, Tennis and Community Service.
ROBERTSON D (PE and French). Aberdeen Univ., MA; Loughborough, Dip. Phys. Ed.; 1st XV coach, 1979-83; Left in 1983 for a post at Edinburgh Academy.
STRANOCK SD (Biology). Queen's Univ., Belfast, BSc, PhD; Previously in research, Royal Free Hospital, London; Rugby coaching; Cricket coaching; i/c Photography; Photographic Editor, The Merchistonian, 1983; Editor, The Merchistonian, 1991-.
1980
GILL Mrs S (Form 1 teacher). Craigie Coll., Ayr, Teaching Diploma left in 1981.
HECTOR AG (German and French). St Andrews Univ., MA; Previously at Erlangen Univ., Bavaria; i/c Pipe Band; Left in 1985 to become Head of German, King Edward's School, Bath.
VAUGHAN Mrs MA (English). Edinburgh Univ., MA, Dip Ed; left in 1982.
WANDS AJH (Geography, Head of Department). St Andrews Univ., MA; Rugby and Cricket coaching; Links with Industry Scheme; Left in 1983 for a post at Strathallan.
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Assistant Masters [1981-84]
1981
GILLON Mrs RE (Latin, Ancient History, RE, EFL). Edinburgh Univ., MA, Dip Ed; Previously at Leith Academy; Drama.
1982
HANSON KD (Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Head of Computing). BSc (Dunelm) MSc; Previously at Sedgefield Comprehensive School, Durham; i/c Audio Visual and Stage Lighting; i/c Sailing; SCIS representative at SCET.
RIDLEY RM (English, Head of Department). St Edmund Hall, Oxford, MA; Previously at Wellington College; Left in 1986 to become Headmaster of Denstone College, Staffs.
SELBY JK (History, Modern Studies). Durham Univ., BA; Previously at Seaford College, Sussex; Housemaster, Evans, 1986-92; Cricket coaching; CCF, Capt.; Debating Society, Drama.
TOD Mrs V (Art). Glasgow School of Art, DA; Play scenery; Left in 1990 to pursue her own artistic career.
1983
HADDEN FM (PE, Swimming, Head of PE and Games). Strathclyde Univ., BA; 1st XV coach 1983-; i/c Athletics 1984-; SRU Advisory coach; SSRU:- U16 Coach, U18 Selector.
HARDY JH (Geography, Head of Department). Manchester Univ., BSc; previously at King's School, Macclesfield; Rugby and Cricket coaching; Pringle Outdoor Activities; CCF, Adventurous Training; President of Common Room 1988-90; left in 1992 to become Head of Department at William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester.
VASSIE J (Economics). Previously Economic Affairs Correspondent, The Scotsman; retired in 1984.
WILSON M (Economics). Keele Univ., BA; Rugby coaching; Editor, The Merchistonian, 1985-89; Left in 1989 for a career in journalism.
1984
CHAMBERS Mrs J (Mathematics). St Andrews Univ., BSc; left in 1985.
CLARK SC (Physics). Pembroke Coll., Cambridge, BA; i/c Shooting 1984-91; CCF; Resident House Tutor; left in 1991 to teach in the North of Scotland.
DEAN Mrs C (English). Edinburgh Univ., MA; left in 1984 for a post at King's School, Ely.
HALL PK (English, Head of Drama). Choral Scholar, Christ Church Oxford, MA; Previously at Windsor Boys School; i/c Squash 1984-91; Close Harmony Group. Resident House Tutor.
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Assistant Masters [1984-86]
MCCULLOCH DG (Mathematics). Retired in 1987.
NICOLSON Mrs E (Spanish). left in 1986.
RICKARD FN (English, Head of Careers, 1993-). Hull Univ., BA; Housemaster RW, 1986-93; Rugby and Cricket coaching; i/c Challenge Scheme and Work Experience.
WILLIAMS PS (English). Leicester Univ., BA and PGCE; Housemaster RE, 1989-. Rugby coaching.
1985
CAVENDISH ER (History). Queen's Coll., Oxford, BA; Rugby and Cricket coaching; i/c Fencing; left in 1989 to become Head of History, Ipswich School.
CRAIG IG (Physics, Head of Dept., Head of Science 1989-, Head of Technology, 1992-). Queen's Univ., Belfast, BSc, New Univ. of Ulster, MSc; previously at Campbell Coll., Belfast; Squash coaching.
DIGHT SJ (Geography). Sydney Univ., BA; 1st XI Cricket coach 1985-87; Rugby coaching; Resident House Tutor; left to return to Australia.
HANSON Mrs AM (Ancient History, History). BA (Dunelm), Dip Ed; previously at King's Manor School, Acklam, Middlesborough; left in 1990.
KING HC (French and German). Warwick Univ., BA; Rugby coaching; i/c Skiing; left in 1987 for a post in Africa.
MACBETH CD (Mathematics). University Coll., Oxford, BA, Edinburgh Univ., PhD; i/c Hockey; left in 1987 for a post at Napier Coll., Edinburgh.
ROSSITER PK (Music, Director of Music) Scholar, St Edmund Hall, Oxford, MA; Housemaster, CE, 1993-.
1986
ARDUS Mrs JC (Modern Languages). Birmingham Univ., BA; left in 1986.
BEHREND AN (Music). Glasgow Univ., B Mus.; left in 1987.
DURRANT SNC (English, Head of Department). Durham Univ., BA, MA; previously at Clifton Coll.; i/c Cross Country 1986-91; Rugby and Cricket coaching; Drama.
*MCARTHUR P (French and German). Aberdeen Univ., MA; Rugby coaching; i/c Pipe Band; Resident House Tutor; left in 1990 for a post graduate course at Stirling University.
PRINI-GARCIA Mrs MV (Spanish, Head of Spanish, Latin). Madrid Univ., L en L; Play.
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Assistant Masters [1986-88]
WATSON Mrs CA (English Special Needs). Manchester Univ., BA; Dip.Ed., Dip. RSA; previously at Coonabarabran HS, NSW; Wardrobe Mistress; Editorial Asst., The Merchistonian.
WHALLEY Miss C (French and German). Durham Univ., BA; Orienteering; left in 1990 for a post in industry.
1987
HALLIDAY JD (French, German, Head of German). Exeter Univ., BA; Cambridge Univ., PhD; Rugby coaching; Athletics coaching; Editor, The Merchistonian, 1989-90; left in 1990 to become Head of Modern Languages at Sedbergh.
HIBBINS JP (Music and Computing). Durham Univ., BA; Jazz Orchestra; Cricket coaching; Resident House Tutor; left in 1991 for a post at Leighton Park School, Reading.
LAWSON TJ (Geography, Head of Department). Sheffield Univ., BA; Edinburgh Univ., PhD; FSAScot.; previously at Wellington College; President of Common Room 1990-; Cricket coaching.
MORDAUNT D (Mathematics). Previously at Wellington Coll. and The Drake Fellowship Residential Centre; Cricket coaching; i/c Outward Bound Activities; left in 1988.
ROBERTSON Rev AO (Chaplain, Head of Religious Education). Aberdeen Univ., MA, BD; Union Theological Seminary, New York, STM; previously at Aberdeen Univ., Chaplain, Senior Warden and Student Counsellor.
ROSS AT (Geography). Rugby coaching; retired in 1990.
SWAN CW (PE, Games, History). Loughborough Coll. of Education, Cert. Ed.; previously at Ratcliffe Coll., Leicestershire; i/c Cricket and 1st XI coach, 1988-; Rugby coaching; i/c Fives.
THOMPSON B (Geography) London Univ., BSc; retired in 1988.
TURNER DM (Music and German). Merton Coll., Oxford, MA; ARCO; School Organist; i/c Orchestra; Drama; Resident House Tutor.
1988
ALLISON PJ (Mathematics, Chemistry). Glasgow Univ., BSc; Rugby coaching; CCF (Naval Section); left in 1992.
ARTER SPM (Mathematics, Head of Department 1990-) Durham Univ., BSc; 1989-, i/c Swimming team.
COULL JC (Chemistry). Edinburgh Univ., BSc; left in 1990 but returned in 1991; Rugby coaching.
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Assistant Masters [1988-91]
MILLARD ACN (Geography). Aberdeen Univ., MA; i/c Cross Country 1991; Athletics coaching.
SAKER J (French, German, Spanish). Edinburgh Univ., MA; Rugby coaching; Athletics coaching; left in 1992 for a post at Cademuir International School, Peebles.
1989
BAGNALL CR (History, Modern Studies). St John's Coll., Cambridge, MA; Queen's Univ., Belfast, PGCE; Cricket coaching; i/c Fencing. Resident House Tutor.
CARR J (Economics). Aberdeen Univ., BSc; left in 1991 to take an MBA at Edinburgh University.
MCKENZIE M (Art, Graphic Design). Leeds Polytechnic, BA; Designer of The Merchistonian; left in 1991 for a career as a Graphic Designer.
MORTIMER NJ (English). Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, BA; i/c Fencing; Resident House Tutor; left in 1991 to read for a D Phil in Oxford.
PEARMAN ML (Chemistry, Head of Department). St Peter's Coll., Oxford, MA; previously at Bristol Grammar School; Cricket coaching.
WATT A (Electronics, Head of Department, Physics). Queen's Univ., Belfast, BSc; Stranmillis Coll., PGCE; C Phys. M. Inst.; previously at Edinburgh Academy.
1990
BLAKEMAN Miss F (Art and Design). Napier Coll., Dip. Inter. Des.; Play scenery; Ceramics.
CORBETT P (French, Latin). St Andrews Univ., MA; Queen's Univ., Belfast, PGCE; previously at Durham School; Rugby and Cricket coaching.
GARRIOCH I (Chemistry). Heriot-Watt Univ., BSc; left in 1991 for a post at Lancing College, Sussex.
HORROCKS SJ (French, Spanish). Queens' Coll., Cambridge, MA; previously at British School of Lomé, W Africa; Housemaster, Evans 1992-93 and of RW 1993-; Rugby and Cricket coaching.
1991
EVANS RJ (German). Robinson Coll., Cambridge, BA; left in 1991.
GOVAN JW (Computing, Physics). Napier Univ., B Eng; previously with Northamptonshire CCC; Cricket coaching (including 1st XI); Rugby coaching.
HORROCKS Mrs F (French). Univ. of South Africa, BA; previously at British School of Lomé, W Africa.
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Assistant Masters [1991-93]
HUNTER HS (English). Natal Univ., BA; previously at Glenalmond; Rugby and Athletics coaching.
MCINTOSH REID M (English). Fitzwilliam Coll., Cambridge, MA; previously Director of Studies, Fettes College; i/c Golf; Drama.
NICHOLSON S (Physics). St Peter's Coll., Oxford, MA; Cambridge Univ., PGCE; previously at West Buckland School, Devon. Housemaster, Evans, 1993-; i/c Squash; Cricket coaching.
SYME DC (German, French, Modern Studies). Aberdeen Univ., MA; previously in the Royal Army Educational Corps; i/c Shooting 1991-92; 1992-, i/c Small Bore Shooting; Librarian.
1992
JOHNSTON AW (French, Spanish). Edinburgh Univ., MA; MIL; Rugby coaching.
KERR Mrs A (Art). Maidstone Coll. of Art, BA; left in 1993.
LOVELL MS (Mathematics, Physics). London Univ., BSc; previously in the RN; CCF, i/c Naval Section; left in 1993 for a post at Langley School, Norfolk.
MYLIN NJ (Mathematics). Butler Univ., USA, BSc; Cross Country and Swimming coaching; Resident House Tutor.
O'NEILL J (History, Modern Studies). Glasgow Univ., MA; Swimming coaching.
WILMSHURST IS (Geography). Pembroke Coll., Cambridge, MA; previously at Highgate School, London; Rugby and Cricket coaching. Resident House Tutor.
1993
MACPHERSON Rev AS (Associate Chaplain, RE) Glasgow Univ., MA; previously Minister of Cairnieglass and Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
*Merchistonian
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SCHOOL DOCTORS
1964-89 *Ian M Allison, MA, MB, ChB (Camb.), FRCPE
1989- HA Chalmers, MB, ChB, DRCOG
T McMillan, MB, ChB, MRCGP, DRCOG
SCHOOL DENTISTS
1975-89 WM Warrack, BDS
1989- *TA Wishart, BDS
SCHOOL CHAPLAINS
1966-79 *The Rev. GM Martin, MA (Oxon.), BD (Glasgow)
1981-83 The Rev. EJ Thompson BA, BD
1983-85 The Rev. FD Bardgett, MA, BD
1985-87 The Rev. GA Young, MA
1987- The Rev. AO Robertson, MA, BD, STM
SCHOOL MATRONS
1970-80 Mrs DM Buchan, SRN
1980-82 Miss MS Allan, RSCN, RGN
1982-87 Mrs MB McFall, RGN
1987-89 Mrs M Trainer, RGN
1989- Mrs GA MacKinlay, RGN, RM & Mrs HM Dinnis, RGN
