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Alumni Magazine 2018 House News Keep in Contact Contents We enjoy hearing what you are doing after you leave College House. Please be sure to keep in touch.. House News College House From the Principal............................................................ 3 100 Waimairi Road From the Board Chair....................................................... 4 Christchurch 8041 New Zealand CHSA President................................................................ 5 T: +64 3 364 2001 Scholarship Winners........................................................ 5 E: development@collegehouse.org.nz Farewell to Sharon 'Shaz' Scott....................................... 6 W: www.collegehouse.org.nz Our new house manager: Shirolee Gallagher................. 6 In remembrance: Geoffrey Charles Pitt Beadel.............. 7 Editor: Adrienne Olsen, Adroite Communications Design: Harvey Cameron Students in the News........................................................ 8 Print: Caxton High Table Guests........................................................... 10 Fireside Chats................................................................. 11 Our Chapel – a serene and sacred space...................... 12 Alumni From the Development Director................................... 14 Leaders in Giving ........................................................... 15 From the Principal Alumni Events................................................................. 16 The year at College House is one that is best termed It was George Bernard Shaw who said, “Progress is a marathon. That is the BM’s message throughout the impossible without change, those who cannot change Remarkable New Zealanders......................................... 18 year to the cohort. Pace yourself nicely, it isn’t a sprint,their minds cannot change anything”. Each year new it’s a marathon. students come to College House and they grow and their Seen and Heard............................................................... 21 minds change as they become university academics. It is That applies to all aspects of College House really. It evident that they will change a great deal in the future. Postcards......................................................................... 30 relates to our students’ academic workload and to what Personally and professionally. President John F Kennedy they do socially. I am sure that these wise words are at said, “Change is the law of life. And those that only look Milestones....................................................................... 32 times not necessarily heeded. What I do know is that to the past or the present are certain to miss the future”. there is a balance that all students learn at College House There is no fear of that with the current generation of Remembrances............................................................... 34 about how much time they have for fun and how much students. They come to love the traditions (some as long- for the hard graft of learning, assessments and exams. standing as two years old!) at College House but they are 1966-69 Alumni Reunion Weekend............................... 38 Each year, it is fantastic to see a new group of students definitely future-focussed. Cover image: Brianna Hendrickson, Sam Purdy and Rebecca Adams make College House their home and their own. They College House is a community of talented young men Photo: Lucinda Webber thrive in this setting, creating a community of fun-loving and women who will go on to do remarkable things in young people, making lifelong friendships, finding their lives. We are happy to have rubbed shoulders with This magazine is printed on an environmentally responsible passion in their area of learning, getting involved in paper. The pulp is produced using Elemental Chlorine-Free them and helped them grow in the one or two years clubs and growing up in this oasis of awesomeness. they lived here. That year, or years, at the house are ones (ECF) processes and manufactured under the strict ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. This year has been like so many others but also slightly we will remember—not just for its events but for its different. Each year there is that challenge to make this characters. As the saying goes – he tangata, he tangata, year ‘their year’. Similar, but with a slightly different feel. he tangata. It is the people, the people, the people. Not too different. There are traditions to maintain. The I trust you will enjoy reading the stories of alumni who traditions of formal dining, shambles, the art show and are doing remarkable things and of the students who live cultural evenings, term parties, interhall competitions at College House today. and the Selwyn exchanges. These are all complemented by other events such as the feast each term, Chapel Ngā mihi services and the adventures that they take themselves on. I honestly don’t know how they do it. Then I remember being 18 years old once. 2 Alastair Drayton 3 Principal/BM
House News From the Board Chair CHSA President Scholarship Winners It is an honour to attending. As a result, the board has increased the number College House began 2018 College House Students’ Association (CHSA) have taken over the with another great group Claudia Field: President of scholarships available to students. We take pleasure in of returners, who were Hamish Smith: Vice-President role of board chair seeing students from diverse backgrounds enjoying and Angus Dysart-Paul: Treasurer enthusiastic and passionate of College House contributing to house life. about this place. We then Isaac Worsley: Cultural Officer in February this welcomed our awesome Charlotte Stephen: Secretary year. I am fortunate The Chapel fundraising programme is of fundamental Ben Hawken: Sports Chair freshers who quickly importance to College House. The Chapel has been out Daniel Poskitt: CCACC that the house is in integrated into the house Ashana Rengasamy: Social Chair good heart and I of action since the 2011 earthquake, and it has left a and made it their own. large hole in the spiritual experiences available for our Room 16s offer huge thanks to As always, this year has Ben Blyde: Maidment House Anna Wilkes for the students. Research indicates that the ability to connect brought many exciting Alex Buchanan: Stanford House excellent service she spiritually greatly enhances a student’s life experience social events. We have Georgia Clarke: Hardie House gave in the role of and performance. The board is strongly committed to the already held Robbie Burns and the initiation feast Jack Deeley: Beadel House strengthening and restoration of our Chapel. (There is dinners. Our third feast dinner had a Christmas William Doherty: Rymer House chair over the last more about the Chapel on page 12.) theme, including a Secret Santa gift for everyone, a Gemma Duncan: Carrington House two years. real Christmas tree and lots of holiday cheer. And, at Kate Prebble: Watts Russell House the time of writing, we still have the Leavers’ Dinner to Sam Purdy: Warren House We have a reasonably We acknowledge the need to stay current with students come. These special occasions are always a highlight Olivia Ross: Chichele House new and energetic board, most of whom are College and young people’s changing needs and views of society. Hilary Seel: Wilford House and much anticipated by us all. House alumni. Being alumni, the board understands the Earlier in 2018, some of our students said they felt Alex Scott: Parr House traditions and essence of what makes up life at College uncomfortable with some of our initiation traditions. We Exam season, however, continues to see a cone of First Year Scholarships took this opportunity to commission an independent silence fall over the house as we all focus on our studies Campbell Russell, Lucinda Trethewey and Emma Wotherspoon House. I thank them for their tireless efforts in making the review of house activities. This review provided us with and strive for excellence. house the place it is today. Buller & Reay Scholarship excellent insights; our senior management team is in We have been lucky to have many alumni visit us for Daniel Kirby It is extremely pleasing to see the increasing numbers of the process of making some changes whilst ensuring we dinner throughout the year and then stay for ‘fireside Crowley Weston Scholarship students now enrolling at the University of Canterbury, maintain the traditions and character of the house. chats’ where they share their stories and answer Angus Dysart-Paul and a corresponding increase in the number of young questions. It’s incredibly motivating to hear from Fraser Flanagan Memorial Fellowship I want to take the opportunity to thank our students, people who were just like us some years ago and are people applying for their fresher year at College House. For an outstanding student who otherwise might not remain staff, parents and our alumni who make College House now out achieving in the big wide world. at College House. Our vision is to provide an environment where students what it is today. Throughout the year, we have also had leaver flats George T Weston Scholarship (House contribution) can excel to their very best, both academically and in join us for formal dining. Hosting these very recent Jared Chin their contribution to society. We understand the need for Our students are shining lights and destined to do great alumni is a great way to strengthen the bonds and things in the future. Lyall Holmes Memorial Scholarship (Engineering) diversity and inclusion, and work hard to achieve this for create new friendships. We all very much enjoy Charlotte Hollywood and Alex Scott them throughout their years at College House. continuing this connection – something that is unique to College House. McLaren East Scholarships (House photographer, videographer, magazine editors and audio/visual technician) The board acknowledges the magnitude of the financial Students of College House have a deep connection with Lucinda Webber, Hamish Smith, Eila Black, Bianca Parshotam decision to attend College House and is mindful that our the white walls. It’s a very special place, our home away and Braden Smitheram fees have the potential to exclude some students from Jono Brent from home during some of our biggest life changes Rowley Scholarship (Science or commerce) yet. The staff, tutors, House Council and the Room 16s Simone Bruce work tirelessly to maintain that feeling, and to make the transition from school to university as easy as possible. The gowns are worn with pride, signing the book and College House Board of Governors receiving your College House number is an honour, Chairman and Sub-Warden John Rolleston LLB and walking in the beautifully manicured grounds is Jono Brent BCom, MEngSt, CA Anna Wilkes BSc, MSc (Hons) a privilege. Ashley Williams BE (Hons) (Civil), MIPENZ, CPEng, IntPE College House is, and will remain, a special place in Board Richard Adamson BCom College House Representatives our hearts. Natalie Baird BA, LLB (Hons), LLM (Columbia) Alastair Drayton BCom, Grad Dip Tchg, Principal Hugh Lindo LLB Rex Dillon BCom, ACIS, Bursar Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon KNZM, BA (Hons), Erin Reeve, Development Director MA (Oxon), LTh Daniel Kirby, Buller & Reay Scholarship; Alex Scott and Charlotte Hollywood, Lyall Holmes Memorial Scholarship; Claudia Field and Simone Bruce, Rowley Scholarship 4 5
House News Farewell to Sharon ‘Shaz’ Scott “It goes without saying that my fondest memories of College House are the students – and the rebuilt kitchen!” says Sharon ‘Shaz’ Scott, our house manager, who retired mid-year. “I’ve met some very special young people who have gone on to do some great things. And I’ve also enjoyed getting to know the quieter students who have found their place and succeeded so well.” Shaz saw some huge changes in her 16 years at CH. Her arrival in 2002 heralded a new era for the house: the traditional ‘matron’ position had changed to the ‘house manager’ role and the institutional menus were swept out the door. As well, due to events outside our control (earthquakes!) we had a state-of-the-art rebuilt kitchen and dining hall. Her role as house manager encompassed looking after the kitchen, its staff, the food and making sure the It was a huge relief to move into the rebuilt dining hall domestic side of the house was functioning well. Shaz and kitchen.” was the glue that held the house together – no more so than during the period after the February 2011 Shaz knew that the way to a student’s heart is through earthquakes. their stomach. The menus changed considerably under Sharon had to grapple with how the kitchen could her watchful eye as Shaz brought fresh ideas In remembrance into the food service. The feast dinners, in particular, continue to provide three meals a day, seven days a were Shaz’s forte. The themed food and attention to Geoffrey Charles Pitt Beadel week when there was no dining hall or kitchen. “In a detail – “always have the crest lined up in each table Died on 14 October 2017, aged 84 years. nutshell, within days a ‘temporary’ kitchen was created setting” – have made those meals very special. in a giant marquee in the quad – for what turned out Geoffrey Beadel was proud of not only College House as an institution, but also of his 40 years’ to be five years. I really have to take my hat off to our We will miss you Sharon. Enjoy your ‘real’ family, but service on the board. kitchen staff who endured freezing winter days and don’t forget your CH family too. We wish you a long and happy retirement. Appointed a College House Board Fellow in 1964, Geoffrey became Sub-Warden (chair) in 1984 – a intensely hot summers in that tent. It was pretty hard. position he held for 10 years. On his retirement from the board in 2004, Geoffrey was surprised and deeply honoured to have a house named after him. He said it was better than a knighthood – in 100 years, Beadel House would still be standing! Our new house manager: Geoffrey said his role of finance committee chair and modernising the house finances was Shirolee Gallagher enormously gratifying. A particularly pleasurable task in this role was approving the acquisition of works for the Alex Baird Collection of Contemporary Art. Alex selected the proposed purchases and As our longest-serving staff member having been he took Geoffrey along for an amiable endorsement of his choices. working as kitchen manager for 30 years, we are delighted that Shirolee Gallagher is our new house Christchurch-born-and-bred, Geoffrey practised law for more than 40 years. He was a highly- manager on Sharon Scott’s retirement. respected lawyer with a huge determination and drive to do the best for his clients. Geoffrey's son Gordon says his father was forthright, but very caring. He was enormously charming and was a great Shirolee is revelling in having more contact with our Photo: conversationalist. students, and more involvement with them on feast Lucinda nights and other special occasions. Webber Apart from his family, Geoffrey’s great love was sport. He was mad on cricket and was proud of taking nine wickets for no runs when he was at Medbury School. A keen golfer, he sank a hole in one “I’m really enjoying the change,” says Shirolee. “I’m 20 years ago at the Christchurch Golf Club. Geoffrey enjoyed racing and part-owned several horses responsible for making sure that everything in the 11 efficiently is fun. We need to cater for around 30 over the years. He and his wife Mary were keen supporters of opera, theatre, ballet and the orchestra. houses runs smoothly – ranging from ensuring the special diets, serve fresh seasonal food and, most cleaning is done to all the students having fresh bed of all, make sure it’s delicious for the students and He was a greatly loved father of Tammy, Sarah and Gordon; Mary died in 2013. linen each week. Running the food side of things cost- our visitors.” 6 7
House News Students in the News Rowing for NZ Universities Australia later this year. Playing goalkeeper, Saasha says she simply loves hockey. “I enjoy the challenge Rower Mitchell White (2018) didn’t spend his half- of the game and also the test to myself to make sure year break lolling around. Rather, he and the rest I improve all the time.” of his boat crew were in Sydney representing NZ Universities in the Trans Tasman Test Series that is Go well Saasha. held annually against the top Australian universities in rowing – the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland. Rowing as bow in the eight, Mitch says being in the NZ Universities squad was an amazing experience – although exhausting. “We had five races over the weekend, which is pretty hard fitness-wise. Our first day wasn’t that great in terms of results – perhaps we were just warming up! On the Sunday, however, we won the 1,000m race, we were second in the 2,000m Anna Bruce and Lucinda Webber. and third in the 500m event.” Photo: Lucinda Webber. “I’ve rowed for the last five years and enjoy it so much. Keeping tabs on our water It’s a huge commitment, but I love the camaraderie, being so fit and having nine of us – remember the cox For fresher engineering student Zach Preston (2018) – together achieving so much as a crew.” and founder of tech start-up Sentinel, going to Seattle Artists in the house to pitch at the worldwide Microsoft-sponsored Arts Centre to Hagley Park What’s next for Mitch? “This summer I’ll row for the Our two fine arts students, Lucinda Webber (2017-18) competition, the Imagine Cup, for university tech Avon Rowing Club and perhaps I’ll be selected for the studying photography and painter Anna Bruce (2018), teams was ‘an awesome experience’. Before the earthquakes Anna enjoyed cello lessons in NZ Universities eight again next year.” are very much enjoying 2018. the Arts Centre in Rolleston Avenue. “I felt as though Created by Zach, Sentinel is a system developed to I was in a real medieval village – it was bustling with As part of Lucinda’s second year photography monitor the amount of rainwater stored in a tank. In charming shops, artists’ studios, pokey wee cafes and assessment, all the students are working on a project real-time over the mobile phone network, Sentinel music studios,” she recalls. about the Christchurch rebuild. Lucinda is focussing can predict water usage needs, analyse use changes on photographing Christchurch residents at their Badly damaged in the earthquakes, for Anna the and manage multiple tanks. It will also order water favourite places before the quake and where they Arts Centre now doesn’t hold the old allure. “Since it deliveries before the tank is empty. enjoy visiting now – post-quake. “It’s playing on has been rebuilt, to me the Arts Centre is missing its With a massive potential market, Sentinel already has people’s memories of these places as it’s now more quirkiness. My favourite place is now somewhere I interest from industry giants including Fonterra. than seven years since the big February earthquake. used to take for granted – Hagley Park. Surrounded Earlier this year, the Sentinel team won the Pacific It’s also interesting to see what places are now special by the city which has changed almost beyond regional contest held in Melbourne. This gave them to them. Their view of the city has changed incredibly recognition, the park has stayed the same – the trees, entry to pitch in the competition final held in July in over these years.” statues and the crumbling stone steps. For me, Hagley Microsoft’s home turf in Seattle. Two of the four people portrayed in Lucinda’s photo- Park provides the constant in this city of change.” Mitch with his parents Stewart and Maryanne White at the Trans Tasman Test Series in Sydney Zach says the team graphs are Anna Bruce and our AP, Gillian Smith. Anna’s great love is painting; she was a finalist in the was thrilled to be Wallace Secondary Schools Art Awards last year with AP and the Isaac Theatre Royal a self-portrait in oils. “I very much hope that after Hockey player extraordinaire named in the top 6 in Big Data teams Lucinda says that AP recounts that pre-quake she I’ve completed my intermediate year, I’ll be accepted For BSc student Saasha Marsters (2018), hockey out of nearly 40,000 into my elective of painting for 2019. To balance it all would very much enjoy going into the city and has been an integral part of more than half her life. global applicants. up, I’m doing a BA in art history which will give me a visiting the dancewear shop, Spratz. After growing Saasha first played in the Wellington U11 hockey “It was definitely breadth and depth of art knowledge.” up in a rural area with four brothers, AP said it was a team, quickly making the 1st XI at St Oran’s College, an honour to completely fresh experience to shop with her daughter Lucinda says she has enjoyed working with AP Lower Hutt. Seven years in the 1st X1 must be a represent New and buy the pink ballet wear. “After the quake, central and Anna on her photography assessment. “In record! With her move south to UC, she is now playing Zealand against for Canterbury. Christchurch was closed off and messy. But once particular, and in a rather strange way, it’s given some of the world’s the rebuild began AP rediscovered entertainment in me an opportunity to connect more closely with When we talked with Saasha, she had just returned best and brightest.” the city centre. The rebuilt Isaac Theatre Royal has Christchurch and College House. I’m from Auckland from the New Zealand U21 women’s hockey camp Zach installing the first batch of prototype become a favourite with its impressive exterior, the and coming down to university in Christchurch was from which the U21 squad would be selected to play Sentinel devices in Canterbury gilded paintwork and the ceiling fresco inside.” quite a big step for me. It’s been the best move ever!” 8 9
House News High Table Guests Fireside Chats We have always enjoyed welcoming alumni, parents and Paul Bingham special guests for formal dining. Judge John Brandts-Giesen This year, in addition to hosting guests for dinner at Philip and Ros Burdon high table, we have been delighted that some of our Hannah Duder guests have met with the house after dinner for an Nick Hawkins and Gareth Morris informal 'fireside chat' in the formal lounge. Hearing our guests share their experiences has given our students a Jeremy Johnson valuable opportunity to meet leaders in business, law, Professor David Maidment and Dr Helen Maidment engineering, entrepreneurship and philanthropy, and to David McConnell be inspired by their life stories. Judge David Saunders Thank you again to all these remarkable people from our Hon Dr Megan Woods, MP College House community who have been happy to visit Sharon Zollner and share their lives with our students. Claudia Field, Neryda Duncan, Asher Herrmann, Jenny Carr, BM, Dr Rod Carr, Anna Bruce, Fergus Murray, Anzac Morel and Rubie Inch High Table Professor David Maidment and Dr Helen Maidment Jeremy Johnson Anne and Scott McLeod Jeremy Johnson has won several awards as a young Natalie Baird, Lesley Weston and Kate Weston lawyer. Asked about his passion for law, Jeremy says he Andrea, Nick and Abby Drayton likes its intellectual challenge and stimulation. “There is Dr Rod Carr (UC Vice-Chancellor) and Jenny Carr nothing better than getting to the core of a legal issue and then trying to find the best way through for your clients.” Philip and Ros Burdon, Laraine and Peter Sharr Judge David Saunders Grechen Nicholls, Jake McConnell, Chas Wakefield, Jordan van Riele, Hugo Bidwill, Daniel Edwards, Connor McErlich and Mikayla Haycock Emma Riddell, Jono and Alice Brent Jonty Sabiston, Claudia Field, Scott and Anne McLeod, Hannah Petrie, Hannah Talbot, Alek Small, Neryda Duncan, Holly Webster, Amy Strang, Rebecca Wall, Harry McLeod and Olivia Ross Emma Caro, Shnece Duncan, Sophya Mossman and Annelise Scrimgeour Adam Pauling, Daneel Ovtcharenko and Jack Skerman Shirolee Gallagher, D-J Wheeler and Sam Brocas Garth Wynne and Craig Spillane Paul Wynands, Libby Gawith and Hannah Duder Hannah Duder Rev Joshua (Spanky) Moore, Lawrence Field and Anna Wilkes Hanna Duder (Tutor 2013) co-founded Little Yellow Bird Paul Bingham that creates ethically-produced corporate uniforms. The Judge John Brandts-Giesen and Philip Seel founders saw the opportunity to support communities in Paul Bingham (1987) is a hugely experienced marketer Josh Blackmore, Lucy Smith, Emma Pratt, an industry that is plagued by unfair working conditions. and company director. He is executive chairman of New Nicole Langedijk and Josh Barry The idea was sparked from living in, and travelling Zealand-gone-global software platform, Shuttlerock. Richard Adamson through, developing or third world countries. Hannah is Shuttlerock won Facebook's Global Innovation Award Harriett Cottrell BM, Yvonne Mohr, Emma Riddell, Gemma Duncan and Claudia Field also CEO of beauty brand Indigo & Iris. 2016, and is a Facebook and Instagram marketing partner. 10 11
House News Taonga. Category 1 historic places are of special or to all our loyal benefactors who have given to College outstanding historical or cultural significance or value. House since the earthquakes. Sir Miles Warren described the Chapel as his firm’s We want to begin the restoration in January 2021. To “favourite room”. Thrusting itself upward and out into do this, we need the help of each and every one. Gifts, the quadrangle it gives scale and coherence to the pledges, bequests and gifts in kind, no matter how site. “Without it, the campus would be just a mass of small, will all help tremendously. buildings,” he said. But for we housemen and women lucky enough to have experienced the joy of the beautiful space, it’s far more than a majestic building; it means a great deal to us all. Remember that ‘wow’ moment as we topped the stairs and turned to see the magnificent space open up before us? Remember the precipitous staircase up to the organ? Remember the pranks?! It’s a place where, religious or not, we sought inspiration and solace, a place where our emotions were awakened by the music from the rare Ginns organ. The unique acoustics united us and made our singing even more splendid. It was a place where we celebrated and sometimes where we were sad. It was a quiet space which stilled our souls and, as former BM Laraine Sharr, said, “A place where we found our gold within.” Photo: Andrew Wilshire Photo: Georgia Harvey Soon you will receive a letter outlining opportunities The Chapel of the Upper Room is a much-missed element in house life. Due to the earthquakes, a to give to the Chapel restoration and the rare Ginns Our Chapel Making it stronger decade of our students have not experienced this focal organ, and to help support scholarships for our A serene and sacred space Concrete will be pumped under the Chapel to form a point. Restoring our precious Chapel will return for students to encourage diversity. Your kind support will be so welcome and very much appreciated. solid raft on which the building will stand. There will our students, and all university students, a serene, E ngā hoa mā. Tēnā koutou. be new bracing walls, carbon fibre-wrapped columns beautiful, spiritual space where they can reflect on In the meantime, please introduce yourself to and unobtrusive steel bracing added in the ceiling. the world and make sense of their lives. We know from Erin Reeve our new Development Director if you This year I joined the College Some bracing will be visible, which will reassure us. research, and personal experience, how the influence of would like know more about the Chapel, or to offer House board specifically to help An elegant glass bridge will provide additional access a spiritual place increases academic performance. ideas. Do contact her on +64 364 2001 or email raise funds for the strengthening to and from the Allan Pyatt Study Centre. development@collegehouse.org.nz. Erin will be truly and restoration of the jewel in Generous gifting – thank you delighted to hear from you. our crown–the Chapel of the This strengthening, I was astonished to find, will cost Upper Room. I am passionate $4.7 million. The board will contribute $750,000 which Sir Miles understands this and has given extremely May God bless us all, the members of this distinguished about the Chapel and, with the was our Chapel insurance payout. We have already raised generously to help us fulfil this dream. Professor David and life-giving college. board, I am strongly committed $1.1 million, with $2.85 million to find by December 2020 Maidment and his wife Dr Helen Maidment have also to restoring this architectural in order to re-open the Chapel in early 2022. gifted most generously to the Chapel. E ngā mema o tēnei kāreti rongonui. Mā te Atua mātou e gem to its former splendour. manaaki. Other major Chapel benefactors include Olwyn and Warren and Mahoney’s favourite room Although not especially damaged by the Christchurch Alan Lochhead who have given in memory of their earthquakes, in order to comply with the new seismic Designed by Warren and Mahoney in the mid-1960s, the son Gareth, Lesley Weston, T Shailer Weston, Geoffrey building codes our remarkable Chapel must be Chapel is an extraordinary building. In 2017, the College Walpole, the Fairgrays (through their Lochmabin Trust) strengthened to at least 67% of the national building House campus (including the Chapel) was awarded and Karl Hudson. We extend our sincere thanks to all Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon standard to keep us all safe. Category 1 status by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere our special donors who have helped us thus far, and Chairman Chapel Fundraising 12 13
Alumni From the Development Director Welcome: Erin Reeve The goal of an alumni and development office in We are delighted to welcome Erin Reeve as our new an education institution is to engage with and bind development director. together alumni, parents and friends, and – where possible – provide them with opportunities to support Erin is a recent arrival in the Garden City, its current and future students. having previously had the role of development communications manager at Wanganui Collegiate During this year we have pursued this goal by hosting School. Prior to that she worked at the Commerce events in various centres and encouraging our alumni Commission and the Greater Wellington Regional to visit College House and see it as it is today. We have Council. been seeking to create community interactions with the house in as many ways as possible. Erin says she and her husband Harry and children, Tom and Harriet, are enjoying settling down to life As well as the events featured in this magazine, we have had visits from groups who have come to enjoy on the Mainland, and have become active Crusaders the unique architecture of College House and the supporters. remarkable Alex Baird Collection of Contemporary She says she is very much enjoying her first weeks in Art. We have, amongst others, hosted groups from the job. “After only a short time at College House, I’ve Christchurch’s Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) been impressed to see the passion and commitment and the Christchurch Art Gallery as well as art students of the College House staff, and enjoyed meeting from the University of Canterbury. our students. In the coming months, my focus will Many alumni from Bishop Julius Hall took the Photo: Patrick Reynolds very much be on connecting with the College House opportunity to visit our campus to rekindle their alumni community. I encourage alumni to call in, leadership of Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon memories of their neighbouring hall when its phone or email me to introduce themselves. I look centenary celebrations were held last year. has been working hard planning a fundraising forward to meeting you.” campaign. Even at this early stage we are all We acknowledge just how privileged we are within enormously gratified by the support we have been these walls, and understand that that privilege comes receiving. In particular, we have been overwhelmed with a responsibility to share our cultural assets with at the generosity of our significant donors Sir Miles the wider community. Warren, and Professor David Maidment and Dr Helen Leaders in Giving This thinking has been influential in our planning for Maidment. We thank you all so much for your support of College House, we value your generosity very much. the future of our most remarkable asset — our Chapel. The Chapel is, without doubt, an architectural treasure There is a long way to go to reach the estimated cost of and has been praised as such around the world. It is the project of $4.7 million. We are, however, convinced The Ven Ross Allen Rod Harries John Moore Rev Geoff Walpole a space that offers opportunities for both sound and that with the help of you, our community, we will Dick Austin Ben Hopkins Dr Kit Newth Sir Miles Warren ONZ silence, either of which offer an uplifting experience. achieve our goal. You will hear a great more from this It is a space, too, for celebration of milestones in life, group on this subject over the next 12 months. Peter Coop Jenny O'Donnell Karl Hudson Archdeacon Malcolm the colloquially termed ‘hatching, matching and In closing, it is time for me to say goodbye. It has been Welch dispatching’. Dave Cooper Dr Suzanne Peddie an enormous pleasure and privilege to have been Gerald Jacobson The College House leadership team has sought the involved in preparing for this fundraising campaign Ian Dent Peter Richards T Shailer Weston OBE views and ideas from our community of alumni, Murray Kennedy and being able to work closely with all the students, parents and friends. It has also consulted with the Matt Easton Rev Ted Schroder Tom Weston QC staff, management and board of College House. Claire and John wider community of university and performing arts I leave with great confidence that this extraordinary Rev Rex Ford Mackintosh Anthony Smith Richard Wheeler organisations. Most recognise the Chapel’s potential institution will continue to flourish. value and are eager to see it restored. This convinces Steven Gentry The late Dr Ross Smith Professor David and Noel Woods us that it is vitally important that we do our utmost to strengthen and reopen this extraordinary building. John Godfrey Dr Helen Maidment Ben Tothill Very Reverend Dean A group of people with considerable experience of Barry Grant Thomas Makinson Marcos Van Dam Gavin Yates fundraising including former BM, Laraine Sharr; and former development director, Claire Mackintosh; John Godfrey together with members of our board, all under the Development Director 14 15
Alumni Auckland Alumni Events Wednesday, 6 June at the Selwyn Library, Bishopscourt, Parnell After a gap of some years the Alumni Office has begun organising events for alumni around New Zealand and overseas. In London, we were privileged to entertain alumni At the Wellington Club, alumni again heard from and friends at Lambeth Palace, the official London Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon who residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Our guest recounted his time at the Vatican as the Archbishop speaker was Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See. (1972-73) talking about his days as a (non-theological) student and about the Chapel. In addition to these three events, there were alumni dinners in New York and Sydney. In Auckland, alumni gathered at the historic Listening to Malcom Walker (1969-70) Selwyn Library at Bishopscourt, where architect Malcolm Walker (1969-70) shared his views on Sir Miles Warren's design of College House. Wellington New York Wednesday, 20 June at the Wellington Club Monday, 7 May at the Wallsé, West Village London Thursday, 10 May at Lambeth Palace Wellington alumni and parents listening to Carrick Massey (1996), Adam Mazur (1986-90), Rod Halmshaw (1985), Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon Rose Horrocks (nee Endean) (2004) and John Godfrey James Horrocks (2006-7), Andrew Baines Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon (1972-73), Peter Kirk (1978), Logan Riley (2010) and (1965-68) and Hamish Drake (2008-9) Kirstin Laird (1998) and Mark Fisher (1999) Daniel Deans (2010) Sydney Thursday, 8 March at Nomad, Surry Hills Back: Henry Wilkinson (2012), David Turner (2005), Sarah McRobie (2012-13), Kat Baumfield (2005-6), James Horrocks (2006-7), George Ellis (2010), Kate Austin (2009) and Logan Riley (2010) Rob Tilby (2002), Peter Yeates (1989-90), Clemmie Baker (2003), Matt Easton (2005-6), Millie McKelvie (2012-13), Jack McDonald (2012-13), Front: Christopher Turrell (1960), Georgie Blackwood (2015), Murray Pickering (1954-57), Hamish Drake (2008-9), Daniel Deans (2010) Kofi Oteng-Boateng (1997-98), Mark McKissock (1998-99), Campbell Wratt (1981-83), Rachel Carpenter (2010-11), Charlie Wilkinson (2010-11), and Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon (1972-73) Chris Quirk (2005-6), Cameron Watson (2003-4) and Katie Nagar 16 17
Alumni Remarkable New Zealanders Banking on economics Developing the ‘truckometer’ Sharon Zollner (nee McCaw)(1994-95, tutor 1996) After a stint at Westpac, Sharon moved to the ANZ Design powerhouse in New York City Creative director for ‘travel in a tube’ project Bank in 2010. One of her major claims to fame has For Sharon Zollner, the biggest challenge in her Ronnie Peters (1983) The creative strategy and brand direction of a high-tech been developing the ANZ’s ‘truckometer’ – a set of two appointment as the ANZ Bank’s chief economist After talking with Ronnie Peters in New York City mid- transport project is currently taking up much of Ronnie’s isn’t the responsibilities she now has for the bank’s economic indicators derived from the country's traffic time. California-based HyperloopTT is developing economic forecasting – it’s the public profile the volume data. “My husband was at the New Zealand year, we can safely say that he is a design powerhouse. pressurised tubes that contain capsules to transport position requires. “I’m happy in the back row, so being Transport Agency, and perhaps that inspired my thought Ronnie believes that design and technology can be used comfortable with being regularly in the public arena that traffic volume might be a good indicator of the people and goods on a frictionless magnetic cushion. to enhance people’s lives. He is the founder of 360 Design has been challenging for me,” she admits. country’s economic health. Using traffic flow data from that focusses on digital solutions that result in digital Working as the project’s creative director, Ronnie says the previous 10 years, I found the most astoundingly experiences such as websites, mobile apps, touch screens, this is an astoundingly innovative concept and will, Sharon says she is very much enjoying her new position detailed material. The heavy traffic indicator shows social media, short films, animations and strategy. With a eventually, change the way people travel and interact – she took over the role in late 2017. “For all the public the movement of large trucks, and the light traffic data deliberately small staff and building teams to get the very profile, my number one job is to add value for the includes cars, service vehicles and so on.” Updated each in population-dense areas such as the USA’s north-east bank’s traders and dealers so they know what side to month, the truckometer data continues to assist the ANZ best people to work on a project, Ronnie says the studio corridor. “It’s an amazing project. I enjoy being part of be on. I very much need to get that right. As well as the Bank to map quarterly GDP growth. is nimble and hands-on creative. He works with brands of the problem-solving and the design opportunity. I’m local data and anecdotes, I look at the global picture all scale, from start-ups such as Hyperloop Transportation also working with a UC grad who is engineering the Sharon says the ANZ Bank’s next big push is to mine and New Zealand’s place in the world. Is the rubber Technologies, to established organisations such as tubes for Hyperloop – how’s that for a coincidence?” down into its internal data in order to not only provide hitting the road? If so, I need to make a call! Accenture, The New York Times, Time Inc and customers with insights, but also potentially to use New Zealand’s Global Dairy Trade. 360 Design enjoys Gallery and pop-up space west of Soho aggregated, anonymised real-time transaction data to success and has design awards to show for it. Ronnie’s creative interests have manifested themselves “I look at the global picture monitor the state of the economy. “We could look at in establishing The360.space that houses the design broad regional and demographic spending patterns, studio, and where he ‘lives above the shop’. With a and New Zealand’s place as well as how the economy actually works at a micro premier gallery ground floor area, The360.space has in the world” level. For example, what do people cut back on when fuel prices go up? And by how much? Given ANZ’s size in enabled Ronnie to bring more art and design to his the economy, the answer is in there, if we can get to it.” neighbourhood. “It’s a long way from growing up in Methven. My move into Christchurch to attend a different high school for Being the ANZ’s chief economist “What we have created is a local amenity that offers the last two years, challenging in itself, really helped carries huge responsibilities. “I’m space for events, pop-ups, photo shoots and meet-ups. broaden my view. I then had a year at high school in cautious by nature and somewhat We work with Auckland’s Gow Langsford Gallery and risk-averse, but my role means I Denmark where I had to learn Danish pretty fast, and have exhibited New Zealand painters Karl Maughan need to take the lead in making spend an entire year away from my family. Yet another and UC alumnus Andre Hemer. I’m thrilled to support challenge that helped me to grow!” a stand, backed up of course talented Kiwis, and other global artists.” by strong analysis by my fantastic CH was ‘awesome’ team. This is an amazing job Most-proud project Sharon recalls her two years as a student at College and I’m privileged to be When we asked Ronnie about a project of which he House were ‘awesome’, and that being a tutor in her in this role.” Ronnie alongside was most proud, he quietly mentioned that early in his third year was hard, but a financial no-brainer. “I loved the world’s first full- career, he had built websites for people who are blind. the social side of CH, the friends I made and also the size Hyperloop tubes in Toulouse, France “You’d think this was impossible. But it got me thinking traditions and sense of place we all had. Also there that there had to be a way that these people could use are ‘fond’ memories of one phone per house, three a website as readily as fully-sighted people. There was monochrome Apple Macintoshes for the use of the Creating a digital platform for dog genome entire house and it cost 5c to send an email!” a huge amount of creativity in building the content to As a 'most favourite' project Ronnie chose Darwin’s allow easy navigation – we were early adopters of using After gaining her MCom in economics from UC, Sharon Ark. “Working with scientists at The Broad Institute, descriptive video on websites, for example.” spent eight years as a macro-economist at the Reserve we are designing a digital platform inviting dog owners Bank of New Zealand, including an almost three-year to supply information (and their dog’s saliva for DNA Looking back to his New Zealand roots, Ronnie says secondment to Norway’s central bank, the Norges Bank. sequencing) so the scientists can investigate how both that being around nature, attending Nelson College “I wanted an OE and, as I speak both German and environment and genetics contribute to dog health and absorbing Kiwis’ problem solving abilities are at Danish, which is pretty close to Norwegian, Norway and behaviour. The Darwin’s Ark study helps find genes the root of his success in the USA. “New Zealanders will seemed a good choice. Norway had started inflation involved in cancer and compulsive disorders, first in always give something a go, and this is a deep part of targeting and, as New Zealand had pioneered this dogs, and later with cats and other animals. It’s the our psyche. I’ve used that creativity and boldness into monetary policy regime, I was – as they say – in the world’s largest citizen science pet project.” my success in New York. It’s great to be a Kiwi.” right place at the right time,” Sharon explains. 18 19
Alumni Unplugging computer science for kids programme that is part of a much wider computer Seen and Heard Professor Tim Bell (1980-82) science initiative for our schools. Pyrotechnic aficionado (he’s now the sound There can’t be many people who can attribute their A prolific author, Tim has written (or co-written) more engineer) and the worldwide success to their five-year-old’s school class. than 100 journal and conference papers, and several When is a physicist not a physicist? When he gets Raging Ball. For Professor Tim Bell of UC’s Computer Science & books. He has served as an expert witness in major USA a PhD in physics but decides he is more interested Software Engineering department in the College of and New Zealand litigation about data compression; in electronics. Thinking back to Engineering, this is absolutely true. once again he found himself explaining advanced his years at College Adding to the enigma, Steve Krenek (1970-71) has a House, Steve says concepts to a group with “It was in 1992 when my deep-seated theatrical bent. He and other enthusiastic the supportive no previous experience – in son’s teacher asked me to housemen enjoyed blowing things up. Each year they environment and this case, a jury of lay people. explain computer science created better and better fireworks displays for the being surrounded by to his Year 1 class. It had Winner of many awards house; Steve still puts on private shows for friends. like-minded people to be engaging to make Tim has been the recipient gave him a huge boost After overseas travel and work in the UK, including them laugh – and without of countless awards and of confidence. “I was putting a scientific satellite into orbit in England – a computer. I developed medals over the years. shy at school and “a career highlight” he says – Steve and his wife happily a range of games, tricks These include the 1999 didn’t really fit in. But returned to Christchurch. He is now the technical Science Communicator at CH I blossomed. and puzzles to help them director for Streat Instruments that develops products Award from the New There were people like me – and I didn’t know they understand the basics. And, to measure and control moisture. Zealand Association of existed! Having the theologs made it particularly to cut a long story short, the Scientists, an inaugural Steve says he’s had an interesting career, interspersed interesting – there were some very stimulating and teaching tool of Computer New Zealand Tertiary with organising gigs for his band Suburban Relics robust after dinner discussions!” Science Unplugged was CS Unplugged mascot, Arnold the Wonderparrot, and Tim Bell born,” says Tim. Teaching Excellence Award in 2002 and, in 2013, he “Working more on Unplugged, I collaborated with two was awarded the ETH (Zurich) ABZ International other academics on a book which had a rather slow Honorary Medal for Fundamental Contributions to College House at Stanford All three students expect to work in the USA after they graduate, at least in the short-to-medium-term. Katy start. After being rejected by 27 publishers, we put it Computer Science Education. Earlier this year, at an It is an amazing feat for College House to have three is debating whether to stay in academia or to be in an online for free – and it took off. international symposium in the USA, Tim received the alumni currently studying for their doctorates at organisation such as the World Bank. Sam has an offer ACM’s 2018 Special Interest Group Computer Science Stanford University in California. from Facebook’s ethics team, and Sarah is keen to work “Around 2003, the Association for Computing Education Award for an outstanding contribution to in some of the large American hospitals. Machinery’s (ACM) computer science curriculum for Katy Bergstrom (2008), Sarah Poole and her husband computer science. USA schools – from kindergarten to senior high schools Sam Corbett-Davies (both 2009-10) are all in their They all agree that they miss New Zealand, but studying – recommended Unplugged and, because it was freely Music in Chapel final year of five years’ study. Sarah and Sam both won in the USA has given them amazing prospects and the available, it received a lot of attention. The book has Fulbright Scholarships to Stanford. country looks to be home for some time to come. Tim has very fond memories of life at College House now been translated into more than 25 languages, and in the early 1980s. “I very much enjoyed the traditions Katy’s thesis is on development and public economies NB: In the northern autumn, Sarah’s brother, Matthew Computer Science Unplugged has become well-known of gowns and formal dining, and the facilities were with a focus on determining the optimal design of Poole (2014-15), started at Stanford. Matthew’s PhD around the world.“This led to Google and Microsoft wonderful. Strong friendships were made!” anti-poverty programmes in developing countries. She’s research topic is aeronautical and astronautical engineering. sponsoring Unplugged and providing additional loved her years at Stanford – the beautiful campus, “In particular, I enjoyed organising the music in the and the quality of the teaching and research facilities. funding to improve the Unplugged website and other Chapel. We had a great choir and the Chapel acoustics The real stand-out for has been the people. “We are teaching materials and aids.” Tim continues to work were amazing, and it was such a privilege to play the surrounded by exceptional people, there’s a Nobel Prize closely with both companies on a number of projects in Ginns organ. I’d grown up singing in the choir and winner just down the hall. How amazing is that?” computer science education. playing music at Nelson Cathedral, and I continued Sam’s computer science thesis is on methods for that musical tradition at university. The Chapel was run “After being rejected by 27 in conjunction with Bishop Julius Hall next door. The measuring and removing bias from important decisions in the USA criminal justice system. Sarah will complete publishers, we put the book principal of Bish, Margaret Wood, was quite innovative her PhD in biomedical informatics, specialising in the music-wise and introduced guitars in Chapel! When our online for free – and it took off.” use of data from medical records to improve therapies. incumbent guitarist left, I was sent to meet a new girl at Bish who could apparently help us out – that’s how Sam says he and Sarah have very much enjoyed studying New Zealand focus in California. “Being a doctoral student at Stanford I met my wife Judith, and we’re still heavily involved in New Zealand hasn’t been forgotten in educating school means that professional opportunities have fallen music groups and events.” students about computer science. Since 2008, Tim has into our laps. For example, in my first year, Amazon been involved in the development of this country’s Tim attributes his success with Unplugged to being in approached me for an internship, and I’ve also interned at Facebook. Sarah was thrilled to intern at a startup that Katy Bergstrom, Sam Corbett-Davies and digital technologies curriculum. This has included the the right place at the right time. Perhaps so, but we think Sarah Poole at Stanford University mid-2018 launch of a $12 million Digital Readiness helps allocate and manage resources in hospitals.” it’s due to some quite hard work and talent as well. 20 21
Alumni A royal honour and Reserve Bank Strategising for a worldwide brand appointment For Carrick Massey (1996), life is good at his most This year had a royal start for William Rolleston recent post as worldwide director of Colgate Palmolive (1979) when he was appointed as a Companion of in New York City. the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in the New Responsible for the company’s global marketing Year Honours List for services to the farming industry. William was cited as ‘championing evidence-based strategy, Carrick describes his role as “complex and arguments and science when it came to issues fascinating” given the diversity of Colgate Palmolive’s confronting farmers, as well as engaging them about existing and potential consumers, and the decisions their impact on the environment while proactively needed on where and how to grow the brand. seeking solutions’. William was president of Federated Carrick says he’s had an amazing career with Colgate Farmers in 2014-17 and acting president of the World Palmolive. The last 17 years have taken him around Farmers’ Organisation in 2016-17. the world to live in Turkey, China, Ukraine, France, William Rolleston CNZM and Her Excellency the Governor-General William says he felt humbled on a personal level, but of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy. Photo: Woolf Photography Switzerland, Malaysia and now the USA. Each has had believes the honour is recognition of our farmers who their own challenges and also huge enjoyment. produce our food and sustain the economy while on a William says it is a fascinating and challenging role. “I was appointed to bring an outside perspective to “Being in Turkey during the coup was interesting – we journey to reduce their environmental impact. the bank’s decision-making process. I’ve draw on A great place to work in never knew whether we’d have to make a hurried exit of In April, William was appointed one of two part-time my farming, business, political and international Singapore the country. It wasn’t quite as bad as having a getaway monetary policy advisors to the Reserve Bank of New bag packed – but we had to be on our toes. In the experience as well as my exposure to a wide range of Zealand to advise its Governing Committee leading up William Ng (1980) is proud of Furama Ukraine, the neighbouring Russians were flexing their society through my previous medical practice.” to setting the Official Cash Rate and the publishing of Hotels’ recognition by Great Place to muscles and would sometimes turn off the gas supply – the quarterly Monetary Policy Statement. Our congratulations on both, William. Work® as one of the top 10 best workplaces that wasn’t much fun in the winter,” he recounts. in Singapore in 2017. Carrick and his wife Janice have now had 18 months William is managing director of Furama living in Manhattan in a newly-built apartment block in Group, one of the Asia-Pacific’s largest the Hell’s Kitchen neighbourhood. “In Turkey we had a From corporate lawyer to of our social enterprise sector. Clemmie’s four-days-a- hotel chains; it manages more than 60 huge house with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. In social enterprise week role is to support social enterprises on a one- hotels, villas and resorts in the region. to-one basis or to facilitate capacity-building for that coming to New York, there’s been something of a trade- For Clementine Baker (2003) it has been a perfectly enterprise. She says she’s always on the lookout for off in terms of space. But we have all the joys of New William says he and his team are thrilled natural path to move from corporate lawyer to social opportunities for social enterprises to connect with York, from restaurants to concerts to sports events on with the recognition. “This award very enterprise specialist, each other and with business. our doorstep. Life is good.” much reflects Furama’s core values of “I’d always wanted to be more people-focussed in Not content to simply consult, Clemmie is walking the teamwork, hospitality, respect, trust and my career. When I was working in Sydney for a large talk herself in spending one day a week to develop her integrity. They are integral to the way Carrick attending law firm, I was introduced to a charities lawyer and own social enterprise. “I see an opportunity to create an we work – serving one another, working the US Open at Flushing ‘discovered’ the social sector. I knew then I’d found my intermediary between banks and communities to repay together as a team and having faith and Meadows, NYC perfect space,” she says. problem debt in a safe way.” trust in each other at our workplace. Fast forwarding a few years saw Clemmie working as “At Furama, we are united and motivated a strategic consultant for Social Ventures Australia. as one big family. To us, the importance “I spent some time in the Australian desert working of being a family applies not only at home with Aboriginal communities who were doing fantastic but also at work. If the family is well-taken work strengthening culture and communities. I’m care of, it will translate into the staff having taking those Australian learnings into my current work a better focus on doing a good job. This is helping social enterprises to increase their impact.” the natural work-life balance that Furama Now back in Auckland, Clemmie is a venture manager strives to achieve,” explains William. Clemmie Baker taking for the Ākina Foundation, New Zealand’s principal time out at Uluru when she was working with Congratulations from us all, William. intermediary for social enterprise. It has been named as Aboriginal communities the government’s strategic partner in the development 22 23
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