Form III Alpha

Form III Alpha, which started the year as a miscellaneous assortment of boys from all the Second Forms, was eventually welded into a homogeneous group under the able guidance of Mr. Murdoch. Evidence of the newly-acquired unity is to be found in the regularity with which our names appear together in the Detention Book, and in the Prefects' record of impositions. Certain members of the Sixth Form may supply more exact information.

We have provided representatives for most of the Junior School activities. Three boys, M. J. Hopwood, G. Oxley and Barton have taken part in the junior plays, whilst a number of others helped behind the scenes. Our commercial instincts led to the distinction of selling more tickets for the plays than any other Form. The Form has also provided principal speakers at the Junior Debating Society on several occasions, and in the debate with the Senior society last term, both the principal ,Junior speakers came from our Form.

Although our activities in sports may not have been outstanding, we have at any rate enjoyed our games. Hall is to he congratulated on being made Captain of the Feathers, and having played regularly for the Bantams ; and Farrow was a regular member of the Cults team. In addition, D. M. Hudson and Oxley have played on occasion for the Bantams and D. C. Lee, B. Taylor and Oxley for the Feathers. It is too early to report much concerning our cricket, but so far the team has had a measure of success. Our activities have not been confined entirely to rise physically strenuous we have some keen devotees of a less violent exercise, as is shown by the fact that three members of the Form, Hamp, Hall and Barton, have played in the junior section of the School Chess team. For this they are in part indebted to VI Modern, which has graciously lent them Room 16 during certain lunch-times, in which to practice under the tutelage of the Chess Secretary. It will nevertheless be relieved to know that they have now removed to Room 4.

It has probably been observed that we have drawn a veil over our record in matters scholastic. Whilst little can he said of our diligence in class, we claim that one person has worked hard during each lesson-the master. Some few of us have taken a mighty plunge into the unknown by starting Greek, thinking, perhaps, that anything must be better than the History and English which they miss. One boy, however, has already been disillusioned.

The year is ending, and soon we shall be Third-formers no more, Yet we shall always remember this year spent with Mr. Murdoch we thank him for all that he has done for us, and congratulate him on surviving the experience.

P.N.B.