FLIPPING BOOK CHRONICLE 2024

M C CORMICK Row 5: William Yeowart, Rhys Watson, Christopher Angel, Reece Rezac, Aras Apteker, Jaydon Jubber, Tinashe Simelane, Araf El Maamry, Brian Brits, Rourke O'Sullivan, Ross Askew, Ethan Kruger, Alexander Bothner, Timotheos Papadopoulos Row 4: Max Vries, Ashton McCormick, Max Johnson, Nkateko Mathebula, Chase Strathmore, Anathi Getyengana, Andreas Papadopoulos, Remofilwe Khoale Row 3: Amohelang Mphaka, Oliver Thompson, Sumeshin Naidoo, Calum van Zyl, Mulisa Phungo, Thabo Mashego, Takudzwa Ngorima, Nkgwete Tlailane, Kyan Mokgwatsane, Jordan Rice, Matthew Hunter, Campbell Cass, Leo Watson, Neo Sefara, Timothy Bokaba, Daniel Pieterse Row 2: Letlhogonolo Molamu, Chikomborero Batyashe, Connor Pattenden, Keegan Pattenden, Karl Spencer, Nicholas Rencken, Zhengfei Li, Mark Benfield, Lee-Roy Mochan, Michael Ronald, Letlhogonolo Moeng, Kwanda Dumasi, Michael Napier, Nkosinathi Radebe, Michael Pieterse Row 1: Katleho Mpobole, Aphiwe Shelembe, Dylan Noach, Alex Vries, Akhona Mchunu, Kian Moses, Makabongwe Mace

and Jaydon Jubber. Ethan played U15A rugby and U15A basketball, and Jaydon played U15A water polo, then led the U15A rugby side. Anathi played for A teams throughout the year, even making the Midlands soccer and basketball sides. Another talented sportsman was Calum van Zyl, who played U15A water polo and rugby. He also played in the junior sevens A side. Daniel Pieterse made the U15A cricket side and showed his versatility by winning interhouse debating’s best speaker award. On the academic side, Oliver Thompson was part of the Top Academic Rewards Programme and a KZN debater. Jaydon also placed in the top ten academically. Zhengfei Li played in an international chess competition as he gained a reputation as a force to be reckoned with. Nick Rencken and Connor Pattenden maintained an 80 % aggregate. Leo Watson and Amo Mphaka both put in more than 30 service hours, showing how important community work is. Nkosinathi Radebe was able to achieve Level 3 in first aid. They are a group of well-diversified boys who flew the McCormick flag high and raised the standards for all of those around them. C Block is a significant year for many boys, with lots of fun and great memories made. Reflecting on the impact that the C Blockers have during the year, you can see why many say that they are usually the “heart” of the House. These boys all achieved many things, inspiring and encouraging other Blocks to do the same. Timothy Bokaba played in the U16A 195

by family ties – namely the Pieterse, Watson, Pattenden, Papadopoulos and Vries brothers – which created a tight, close-knit community. McCormick is a well-rounded House demonstrating perspicacity in every sphere of the school, built upon a foundation of respect, empathy and commitment: respect one another, have empathy for your brothers and stay committed to them. The boys achieved many great things this year which deserve recognition. The 12 new E Blockers started off strongly, with Michael Napier and Max Vries playing U14A and U15A basketball, respectively. Max Vries also played in the U15A soccer side. Max Johnson took to the pool, playing U14A water polo. Mark Benfield did well, making U14A cricket and U14B rugby. Kyan Mokgwatsane excelled in various sporting arenas, making U14A basketball and U14A rugby and earning the Garth Finnemore award. Michael Pieterse played for both the U14A hockey and cricket sides. Showing off his cultural ability, Kwando Dumasi made the KZN Youth Choir. These boys did really well, coming into McCormick and meeting the standards set by those that came before them. D Block can be a tricky year because, following the matriculation of your cop the previous year, you’re now on your own, having to fend for yourself. Leading this group on the sports fields were Ethan Kruger, Anathi Getyengana