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INTRODUCTION 5
its Secretary and its administration costs.
This close collaboration of both bodies
ensures that the very best outcomes are
achieved for both the College and the
Association. This closer relationship was
very much in evidence in the planning and
co-ordination of the 150th Anniversary
celebrations in June. This was a team
event, and I would like to pay tribute to all
those who helped to make the weekend
such a resounding success.
Mike Meredith (89), winner of the Reynard Golf Trophy 2015, with Golf In terms of building closer relationships
Captain & Past President, Abe Mee (92) between the School and alumni, none of
this could have been achieved without the incredible support
will become the youngest ever President of the Association at from our Headmaster, Gareth Lloyd. He has been an outstanding
the age of 36, but his youth does not belie his experience and leader, building close links and friendships across the Old
maturity. Sam has been a regular attendee at Old Ratcliffian Ratcliffian community. He has also been incredibly supportive
events since leaving the School and is a keen member of the Old to me in the six years since he became Headmaster. His warmth
Rats’ Rugby Team. and charisma are well recognised amongst staff, parents and
Old Ratcliffians alike, and I will miss our regular meetings when
I leave.
Louise Liston, Foundation Manager
Vice President, Sam Bird (98), with Giuliana Bird (née De Rienzo) (98) Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute
to Gemma Rumbold (01) for her excellent and conscientious
THE ASSOCIATION & THE COLLEGE contribution to this publication over the past three years, and
also for all her hard work in developing the Association database.
It is often the case within the independent schools sector that As I said at the beginning of this article, I will be very sad to leave
alumni organisations and schools are at odds with one other, with Ratcliffe in January, as it has become such an integral part of
a different perspective of the importance of alumni to a school. my life over the past forty years. However, I am confident in the
However, the Ratcliffian Association and Senior Leadership Team knowledge that I am leaving a healthier and stronger Association
of the College now operate as part of a team with the same goals. than ever before in the very capable hands of our new Secretary,
The Secretary of the Association is a member of a larger team, our Headmaster and our President.
under the leadership of Andrew Yell (82), the Development
Director, and Louise Liston, the Foundation Manager, who Jackie Bennett
shares the Association Office. However, the Association still Executive Secretary of the Ratcliffian Association
remains an independent body, responsible for the funding of
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