Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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SENIOR SCHOOL SPORTS REPORT 1980-81 has been another very successful year in the Senior School sports programme. It has been successful, in terms of results, but, more importantly, it proved to be successful in terms of pupil participa- tion and attitude. Approximately 85% of the school participated in the sf)orts programme either at inter-school or inter- house level. This is an excellent percentage and says a lot for the enthusiasm of the staff and the willingness of the pupils. I have been very lucky to watch the Saltus atti- tude excellently exhibited many times this year. On many occasions when other groups have been some- what disorderly, our boys have been able to exhibit a maturity that in some cases was well ahead of their years. I was also very lucky to accompany the soccer team to England at Easter. I am convinced Bermuda and Saltus could not have had better ambassadors, but more of that on other pages. Obviously, not all has been a bed of roses, but this year has seen fewer problems with attitude and application. Hopefully, if this teamwork continues our future in all areas, not just the games field, must be a certain one. Jon Beard

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GOLF A Message To Junior Golfers Golf is a game of decisions Which club should I take? Does the green break to the left or right? Should 1 risk playing a diffi- cult shot in front of a bunker? etc The decision you make, of course, will depend on your ability to know how skilful you are in executing a particular shot at a particular time. Having the confidence to make the right decision depends entirely on your mental and mechanical skills — skills which can be achieved only through PFiACTlCE. Yes, you have to make a decision about that too! Do you want to be a mediocre golfer or an excellent one? It doesn ' t really matter to anyone else, except yourself, WHAT deci- sion you make. However, you must be realis- tic about your expectations. Development of your skill as a golfer depends on your atti- tude, and the frequency and dedication with which you practise! Don ' t expect to play like Jack Nicklaus if you never practise! Don ' t lose your temper when strange things happen to the flight of the ball if you have not mastered the basics of a good swing and practised to acquire the necessary skill to execute a parti- cular shot. Don ' t grumble and expect rewards and honour if you have attended coaching sessions, learned to do something, then reverted to the easier, incorrect way of playing a shot. Set yourself a target, a standard of skill you wish to achieve at the beginning of every golf season and make realistic goals for your- self, with the knowledge that you are going to practise x number of times per week. Acquire a dedicated attitude and enjoy each little success that comes along by measuring your progress against yourself a few less putts per round, lowering your handicap by a few shots, developing a delicate accuracy around the greens. Yes, Golf is just a game. Timmi; Brewer (Left) and Jonathan Ingham. David Swift: Net. Champion. but in the process of learning it, you should develop a good attitude to all other tasks that come your way and to life in general. This year every Saltus golfer has had innumerable opportunities to improve his game through the activities of the Saltus Golf Club, organized lunch time competi- tions, B.G.A. weekly tournaments, special coaching sessions with one of the foremost P.G.A. professionals in the U.S.A., Dr. Gary Wiren, and by participating in overseas tournaments. Boys who have made the most of their opportunities will probably become the future golf champions of Bermuda. Competitions, Tournaments Merit Awards 1980-1981 In order to encourage boys to improve their chipping and putting skills, this season a new competition was introduced as a lunch time activity. Challenge matches were played — with boys challenging those one or two places above them on the LADDER. At the end of the season, the winners were David Swift (Senior) Michael G. Davis (Junior). Saltus Golf Championships Junior: Gross 38: Chris Marshall (9 holes) Net 43: Grant Forbes Senior: Gross 84: David Mocklow (18 holes) Net 66: David Swift Merit Awards Green Badge (Stage 1) Peter Brown, Adrian Fusinaz, Karim Lalami, Billy Paterson. Ye oa Badge (Stage 2) Stephen Cullimore, Grant Forbes, David Kendall, Christopher B. Marshall. Christo- pher P. Marshall. Brian Morris. Grant Forbes and Chris Marshall (Junior Champions) Red Badge (Stage 3) Timmy Brewer. Jonathan Ingham. James Mason, David Mocklow, Brian Rosorea. David Swift. The Inter Schools Pairs Cup Net Prize 1981 was won by Christopher Bickley and David Chew. The following boys will compete in the Atlantic International Junior Golf Champion- ships in Nova Scotia in August. Geoffrey Parker, Bryan Adams, Timmy Brewer, Grant Forbes. Chris P. Marshall, James Mason, Chris B. Marshall, David Mocklow. World Junior Golf Championships — San Diego Timmy Brewer and Jonathan Ingham have been selected to represent Bermuda in this prestigious tournament which will take place in August. Timmy and Jonathan have been preparing themselves for this event in special coaching sessions at the Southamp- ton Princess with Colin Williams. We wish all Junior Golfers success in their endeavours! C. J. L. WILLIAMS James Mason: Under 13 champion.

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SOCCER 1st XI PIO W4 D2 L4 It has been an extremely good season, particularly with regard to the standard of football played. A very small squad worked very hard to produce a very hard-working team. Possibly the best game of the season was a 0-0 draw against Warwick Secondary, which was a splendid example of disciplined teamwork. Another good game was the cup quarter final against Berkeley which we won 6-1 . Unfortunately, for the second successive year, we lost in the semi-final of the Cup. Donald Moniz and George Daniels helped keep out many a goal in their vastly different sides. Defensively, we improved all season. David Mocklow emerged as a fine full-back, as did Patrick Bean who was promoted a year early. Few forwards got past centre back Ellwood Fox, and those who did found Carl Clift gave little away. A hard-working mid-field of Gene Pascoe, Troy Harvey, and Danny Stovell used their various strength and covered each other ' s few weaknesses in fine style, and proved to be the powerhouse of the team. In the front line Vincent Chaves and Romano Ramirez tormented most defences, with Lyndon Smith always giving a dependable, hard-working performance. Substitutes, Paul Handsley and Tim McKittrick were always prepared to come on and play anywhere and as such they were invaluable. Leading goalscorer was vice- captain Eugene Pascoe. Captain Danny Stovell is to be congratulated on doing such an excellent job. Colours: Re-awarded: Moniz, Mocklow, Stovell, Pascoe, Ramirez, Chaves. New: Daniels, Bean, Fox, Harvey, Smith (L), Handsley. Intermediate As so often happens this age group often feel they know it all, and it is this attitude that lets them down early on. Luckily, Mr. Morrison was able to sort this out, but his hard work was not evident until the final few games. Possibly the best example of this was when we were defeated by Berkeley 6-0 in the league, and then later beat them 3-1 in the Cup. Andrew Dias did a very good job as captain. Junior A physically small side that really had to battle to compete with bigger teams. Although not successful in results, the lessons taught by Messrs. Durrant and Palmer will, I am sure, stand them in good stead for future years. SENIOR SOCCER TEAM Back Row; Mr. J. Beard (coach), Smith (L), Mocklouu. Pascoe. Fox. Moniz (D), Clift, Handsle} . Front Row: Ramirez, Harvey, Stovell, Bean, Chaves. INTERMEDIATE SOCCER TEAM Back Row: Mouchette, Farias, Smith (R), Moniz (M), Amott. Mansi. Symons, Swan, Mr D. Morrison (coach). Front Row: O ' Brien, Morhey, Chambers. Dias (Capt ). Boyle. Morris. Pitcher JUNIOR SOCCER TEAM Back Row: Ingham. Boyle. Mason. Robinson. Zanol. DeSilva (J). Brackstone. Dill. Front Row: Chew. McPhee. Clarke. Dey (Capt.). Francis. Hodgkins. Lightboum.