He has been involved in a wide range of activities at Kearsney,including musketry, athletics, cricket, rugby and many more. His family have grown up at Kearsney,and sons Hagen and Claus have enjoyed a loving and stable family life as has daughter Liesel. Barbara Kassier has involved herself fully in the "Kearsney family" and is still involved in running the school shop. Her charm had graced the Kearsney campus for many years. Lothar Kassier is an intensely private person and in researching his career at Kearsney, the writer had a great deal of difficulty in finding out much of real substance about the man apart from personal reflections. His anonymity is such that if he ever decided to take up a new position he would probably be ideally suited as a"hit man"for the Mafia.As it is he is now gainfully employed as a tour guide for German tourists where he can combine his geographical knowledge with his German background.His delightful sense of humour which was seldom revealed to schoolboys will ensure that he keeps his clients amused. Lothar and Barbara are now living in a garden flat in Waterfall and I know that they carry many happy memories with them of their many years at Kearsney. We too at the College remember them with affection. P.G.K. DAVID PITHEY David Pithey was appointed Liaison Officer in a full time position as from the 1 April 1985. This was a new post and in essence it was to provide a communication link between the school and the Old Boys,Parents and the Board of Governors. U15A levels. On a personal level, David and his wife Sarie have three children: Michelle, Janet and Jeremy and the latter was educated here at Kearsney. When I arrived at the College in 1991,I decided that Dave Pithey was the ideal man to market the school. The decision was taken to establish a fully fledged Marketing Department headed by David who was ably assisted by Sarie as secretary. In this position he has built an enviable reputation, with other Headmasters often saying to me,"If only we had a David Pithey ...!" Probably the greatest of Dave Pithey's strengths is the way he presents himself. He has a wonderful public image and is a gentleman through and through. He is essentially a 'people person' who is exceptional with his personal touch.He has really impressed me with his ability to quietly 'sell the school'. In this, his sincerity and loyalty come through strongly. David had been part of the school's Executive since 1986 and I have valued his contribution. It has been a great pleasure to have a person ofhis ability with whom to work. He has related very well with colleagues, the boys and their parents. Whilst we will be very sorry to lose him and Sarie, I am thrilled that he has been able to finish his career with a new challenge, which is to head the marketing department of the International School in Mmabata, Bophuthatswana. I am confident that he will handle it well. He carries my best wishes and highest recommendations. O.J. ROBERTS In addition, he took over the editing of the Chronicle, the Carpe Diem and was the school's representative for the Old Crock's match. Founders' Day, the Wynand Claasen 7's and organised the Remembrance Sunday Service. The Old Boys Club and its management, pub control and cleaning took much of his time in that phase of his job. He looked after all the Old Boys affairs and records and was largely responsible for the introduction of the computers in the administration section. He also taught Geography for two years until the enrolment side ofthe job started to develop and,as this required unrestricted movement,the teaching came to an end. Until 1992,he was involved in the coaching ofHockey and Cricket and, in the early days, Rugby refereeing. He coacbed Cricket at under 15A level and eventually at 1st team level until the job requirements became too onerous. His Hockey involvement was at U14A and David Pithey Kearsney Chronicle 1995
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