The 2025 Chronicle

WEST

WEST Back Row: Lloyd Evennett, Max Oliva, Andrew Beckermann, Thandanani Zuma, Lerako Mogalakwe, Rendani Nonge, Jess Webber, Joel Reinhardt, James Ralfe, Roelof Rossouw, David Readman, Charles Purdon, Jake McDonald, Chase Dormehl, Ashton Watkin-Jones, Emmanuel Leondidis Fourth Row: Ben Hughes, Mark Conway, Connor Hatfield, Luseko Mthiba, Skyler Nienaber, Jack Hulley, Akalipo Nseula, Joseph Gilson, William Robson, Kyle Indeche, Kholahano Mokutu, Anesu Mutongoreya, Johnny Leondidis, Lelethu Magasela, Max Olivier

Middle Row: Matthew Gerber, Corban Chellan, George Firth, Matthew Southwood, Evat Nghiyolwa, Jack Stevenson, Noah Rushton, Massimo Buadi, Jacques le Vieux, Connor McMurray, Cameron Hatfield, Leo Oliva, Iyanda Mzileni, Farai Muronda

Second Row: Callum Baird, Luke Archibald, Isaac Simkins, Silo Duma, James Velleman, Lerako Moeng, John Brink, Jonathan Hepburn, Samuel Gilson, Luke Robson, Jabulani Nyenwa, Patrick Uriesi, Mbewu Sibiya, Jasper Crowe Front Row (seated): Mrs Nolwazi Shezi, Mr Mthunzi Mdunge, David Hepburn, Mr Mike Sevenoaks, Boitumelo Motsepe, Mr Harry Reggie Davidson, Tebogo Mogashoa, Mr Ian Crawford, James Bigalke, Mr Justin McDougall, Tlangelani Mashaba, Mrs Amanda Emmott, Luvuyo Tsibani, Mrs Riette White, Franko Bocking, Mrs Primrose Mchunu

chaos with absolute precision: West. Its spirit re mains unbeatable, its traditions unforgettable, and its culture as vibrant and welcoming as ever. A West man is no ordinary creature, he is forged by the three Cs: camaraderie, chaos and Crawford. Many boys enter West in E Block, and when they leave, they are not only stronger but kinder, smarter and a whole lot better at corridor cricket. West’s competitive fire burned fiercely across all fields, courts, pools, classrooms and stages this year. The seniors, as always, led the House with the perfect combination of inspiration and mischief, guiding the younger Blocks with a kind of brotherly mentorship that will never be forgotten. The E Block burst into West this year with tons of excitement. Although they were admittedly a bit timid and confused at the beginning, their year unfolded as a wonderfully chaotic tapestry

Written by Brunton Bigalke

Housemaster: Mr Ian Crawford Assistant Housemaster: Mr Justin McDougall House Tutors: Mrs Amanda Emmott, Mr Michael Sevenoakes E Block Tutor: Ms Riette White Interns: Mr Mthunzi Mdunge, Mr Reggie Davidson

Housemother: Mrs Nolwazi Shezi Head of House: Brunton Bigalke Deputy Head of House: Tebogo Mogashoa

House Prefects: David Hepburn, Tlangelani Mashaba, Luvuyo Tsibani, Franko Bocking, Boitumelo Motsepe

In the ever-changing universe of Michael house, one House manages to consistently walk the fine line between brilliance and

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