D'ARCY COVENTRY ALLETSON VALETE It is with sadness that we say good-bye to a real schoolmaster and gentleman who was still master of his subject, and could cope with any class, after spending more years in the classroom than any of us will. 1 am writing about D'Arcy Alletson, a man feared by some, a man worshipped by others, but a man respected by all for his capabilities, his integrity and efficiency. Mr. Alletson came to us from Hilton in 1967 at a time of his life when most men go to seed and start to slow down. He took over as head of our Mathematics Depart ment and started to build this up into a very efficient machine. He was joined on the Staff by a number of his ex Hilton pupils who came to teach Maths at Kearsney in itself a wonderful testimony. When the new Maths was introduced he was regarded as one of the authorities in the country who not only had to introduce this"new"subject but also wrote the text books to be used. He was O.C. Examinations at Kearsney, and this is an appropriate title because he ran our exams like a general, doing the planning and organising himself. What he did, he did well, because he knew no half measures. Kearsney has a very proud record of successes in the Mathematics Olympiad, we must rate as one of the top schools in the country!, and to a large extent this is due to the teaching and efforts of our Maths Wizard. He was honoured recently at National level with a medal for his contribution to Mathematics. D'Arcy and Liz are going to settle in Port Elizabeth where their daughter lives. He is moving nearer the Cape where he taught at Bishops, before coming to Natal. The Cape offers so much, people and products! and we wish them many more years of happiness. D'Arcy, your sense of humour and that glint in your eye will be missed. Good luck. J.W.S. CLYDE BROSTER What a pity it is that one's old school should exert so strong an attraction, for if it did not, there would be no need to say farewell to Pam and Clyde Broster, who are returning to the Cape, where Clyde will take charge of the English Department of his old school, Rondebosch Boys High. Clyde arrived at Kearsney in 1972,and since that time has involved himself in very nearly every activity that the school has to offer. His participation in all things - Guild, trips to Skoegheim, First Team Cricket, Second Team Rugby,and so many more - has been characterised by two things: an efficiency in planning and preparation,and always, entertaining and fun, and it is the latter that has really characterised Clyde's period at Kearsney for those boys with whom he has been in contact. As Head of the English Department, he has offered guidance and encouragement to those under him, and his work as Co-ordinator for the Matric Oral Exam illustrates his efficiency and standing as a teacher. Again, it is as a teacher that he will have made the greatest impression, for his lessons have always been inventive and entertaining, and he has always shown deep care for every pupil. These surely are the marks of a real educationalist. We hope that Clyde and Pam will enjoy their return to the Cape,and that some of their affection for the 'old school' will be for Kearsney,as well as Rondebosch. T.G.A. ALL FRIEND Alf Friend came to Kearsney from Kingsway Senior High in 1975, and departs now for Pinelands High in the Cape. He has been a thorough and efficient teacher of English, and a congenial staffroom companion. He has been largely responsible for the development of interest in the Mountain Club, the continued progress of Kearsney's
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