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Congratulatons ….. Looking for.....

We are proud to announce Ian Stanton
that Professor Colin Blake- My father, Ian Stanton, is a former pupil at KHVIII and
more ('55), director of the I am trying to trace an old school friend of his. The
University of London's Cen- friend’s name is David Harris (also known as “Pixie”)
tre for the Study of the and he was probably born in either 1959 or 1960.
Senses, has been knighted Any informaton about David Harris would be amaz-
for services to scientfc ing as my father always says he wishes he had stayed
research, policy and out- in touch.
reach.
M F Dewis
Colin is taking part in a This is just a general enquiry of anyone in years
Guardian-sponsored discus- 1956-1960, who knew me (and who hasn’t gone
sion with Ruby Wax at 7pm abroad, gone to ground or gone to that so-called
on Monday 8 September, at beter place), partcularly six classical, to contact
The Greenwood Theatre, me via alumni@khviii.net so that I can forward
London SE1 my home address. Thanks in antcipa-
ton, Regards, M F Dewis
(for details see htp://
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/29/ If you can help with these enquiries please contact
ruby-wax-sane-new-world) Amanda Garman at alumni@khviii.net

Congratulatons to Duncan Flynn ('92) who has been
elected Councillor for the Northwood Hills Ward of Obituaries
the London Borough of Hillingdon.

Congratulatons to Laura Kantor (’98) on the
Michael John Mac
publicaton of her frst book “The Colourblind
Chameleon”.
We are very sorry to announce that Michael John
Mac (‘73) died at the age of 52 on 2 June. According
to the tribute in the “Horse and Hound” on 5 June, he
was “a Britsh team rider, Horse of the Year Show
champion, accredited coach and former Britsh Show-
jumping (BS) Chairman'. Les Harris, current Chairman
of BS, is reported to have said of him, "We have lost
today not only an innovator for our sport but also a
man whose strength knew no bounds. His strength
and backbone were second to none, as were his com-
passion and understanding. I talk not only for myself,
but also for everyone at BS when I say that I
feel privileged to have known him and that I will miss
Calling Stateside OC’s him in many aspects. Words are not enough to con-
vey our heartelt thoughts for his wife Emma and
children Jenna, Westley, Sienna and Jack at this ex-
Please contact Amanda Garman at alumni@khviii.net tremely sad tme.”
if you have experience which may help a recent
school leaver in applying to American universites. Michael was an actve and loyal member of Holland's
House and a keen sportsman at KHVIII.

Thanks …..

Jonathan Osmond
We would like to thank
Paul Smith (’77) for his David Prescot (’64) writes: I am a former pupil
work in getng OCA
cricket teams together myself and sadly I have to report the death of
over the last few years. Jonathan Osmond. Jonathan went on to be Pro Vice
If you are stll playing Chancellor of Cardif University and Professor of
cricket and would like
to be involved in future Modern European History. Jonathan was strongly
matches, please email involved in drama at KH8, playing Othello in Tony
alumni@khviii.net and Burrows' producton and going on to perform at the
we will forward your
email to Paul. Natonal Youth Theatre. He leaves a wife, Magda, and
three sons.

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