Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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They ' re off! The start of the Intermediate Cross-Country race. On your marks . . . Get set School Cross- Country, January 12, 1979 The Charge of the Light Brigade . . The Senior Cross-Country; (left to right) Charles Scott, Mackie Wilson, Wayne Campbell and Eugene Ball. SB: ' : :« i ' . ;«;»»!.« » 1 know there ' s a water-fountain ' round here somewhere ... And only twenty miles t go. . .

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Construction of the $ 1 4m. project 1: The site has been chosen . . . the initial foundations of the Haygarth Gymnasium are laid on the school field (the area formerly enclosing the old pavilion and store rooms). 2: The construction crew proceed to the designated areas for changing rooms, offices and other internal appointments. 3: One of the mechanical monsters which, together with its fellow creatures, provided a fascinating diversion at recess for several months. 4: Walls begin to reach upwards, moving towards the creation of the upstairs viewing terrace. 5: The massive steel girders, which will support the entire superstructure, are erected. 6: The finished product! The beautiful new Gymnasium, which is the envy of every other school and sporting organisation on the Island.

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Senior School Sports Report Sport at Saltus continues to develop, and many trophies and titles came the School ' s way in 1978 9. The most impressive successes were recorded in swimming, badminton, golf and tennis, where the School enjoyed almost unchallenged domination. Further successes were earned in soccer, rugby, volleyball, basketball and track field. Undoubtedly, the most important development in the sports programme was the completion of the new Gymnasium — detailed earlier. Although the School saw little chance to capitalise on the new facilities this year, it is significant, perhaps, to note the success achieved in the sports of volleyball and basketball without the use of the new Gymnasium. Since the facilities are now available to the students, it is not unlikely that these sports will soon reach the ' domination ' category . . . Another highlight of the year was the soccer team ' s tour of England and France — and this, too, is covered in detail within. Once again, credit in large part must be directed towards Jon Beard and the many other teachers who devoted time and effort with the common goal of instilling enthusiasm, offering their valuable advice and fostering sportsmanship in general. Before relishing the many successes that this report describes, it is worthwhile to admire these efforts first — efforts which are, generally, insufficiently acknowledged.