The 2025 Chronicle

reached the ATKV choir finals. Tylor Kruger captained the U14A hockey team and the KZN Inland U14B hockey side. Olwethu Ntombela performed at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees and reached the ATKV choir finals. Lonke Shabalala represent ed the U14B basketball team and overcame personal challeng es. Khutjo Sape represented the U14A soccer team and the U14B hockey team. Josh Gruijters represented the U14B bas ketball team and was part of the touring soccer team. Cullen Duffield performed with the choir at the ATKV choir finals and played 7s rugby at U15 level. After an uncertain start, the D Blockers found their space in the House and managed to be a great Block. Chiko Batyashe earned caps in basketball and hockey. Mark Benfield repre sented both the U15A cricket and rugby teams. Campbell Cass played for the U15A basketball team and excelled in academ ics. Kwanda Dumasi performed in choir competitions and con tributed to cultural life in the House. Max Johnson represented the U15A rugby and water polo teams. Kyan Mokgwatsane cap tained both the U15A rugby and basketball teams. Tlhogy Mol amu was a top performer in basketball, scoring over half of his team’s total points. Michael Napier was named best player for the U16D hockey team. Michael Pieterse represented both the U16A hockey and U15A cricket teams, while Michael Ronald played for the U15B team. Karl Spencer received recognition as the best information technology student. Max Vries won an all star award at the St Stithians basketball tournament and made the first team for basketball. The C Blockers were exceptional this year. The boys really enjoyed their rite of passage through the C Block Journey. Jaydon Jubber captained the Sharks U16A rugby team and was selected for the SA U16 rugby squad. Connor Pattenden achieved an A average in term one and completed the Mid mar Mile in record time. Leo Watson placed second in a ca noe polo tournament and earned his river proficiency. Oliver Thompson represented South Africa in debate and placed first in his grade academically. Daniel Pieterse represent ed the U16A hockey team and was selected for KZN Inland hockey. Nicholas Renken achieved an 80% academic average and earned a distinction in piano. Zhengfei Li represented South Africa at the U16 world youth chess championships and achieved 96% for his Trinity piano exam. Calum van Zyl represented the U16A rugby team and won the Glenwood 7s tournament. Amo Mphaka earned half-colours and com pleted more than 20 hours of service. Rourque van Rooyen (new boy) represented Southern Gauteng in U16 hockey and played first-team hockey at KES. Nkosinathi Radebe joined the Competition Marimba Band; he was awarded service and music half-colours. Anathi Getyengana left for the US to pur sue his basketball dreams, and Tristan Fenwick-Wilson (new boy) joined this year from the UK. The B Block boys contributed to their leadership portfolios tremendously as they geared up for their senior year. Timothy Bokaba achieved a merit award and half-colours for academ ics. Alexander Bothner earned a merit award and represent ed the second water polo team. Matthew Hunter received colours for academics and represented KZN U18 hockey. Re mofilwe Khoale won silver in the ATKV choir finals and served as vice-chairman of the First Aid Society. Nkateko Mathebula represented both the first soccer and first basketball teams. Lee-Roy Mochan earned half-colours and performed in the ATKV choir finals. Dimo Papadopoulos achieved honours for music and set a world record with his band. Keegan Patten

den earned honours and was placed first in Economics. Muli sa Phungo earned a merit award and service half-colours. Nk gwete Tlailane achieved honours in music and served on the transformation and diversity committee. Rhys Watson achieved colours and his Level 2 first-aid certification. William Yeowart represented the second hockey and third cricket teams, and also earned service half-colours. A Block. My brothers. This year they led the House in all aspects, each individual contributing with his strengths to ultimately create a space where every boy in McCormick was acknowledged. I am proud to say we have come a long way, and the memories we’ve shared will be cherished for ever. Aras Apeteker achieved honours for academics and represented the first golf team. Ross Askew scored ten tries in rugby and earned academic merit. Araf El-Maamry represented Tanzania in the national basketball team and served as Deputy Head of House. Thabo Mashego earned the bronze President’s Award and was vice-captain of the second soccer team. Takudzwa Ngorima was Head of House, vice-captained first-team soccer and earned honours for ac ademics. Andreas Papadopoulos achieved honours for aca demics, and played for the second basketball team. Rourke O’Sullivan was selected for the U18 Craven Week rugby side and was an asset to the first-team rugby. Tinashe Simel ane earned honours for academics and represented both the first soccer and basketball teams. Brian Brits captained the basketball second team that won the Jenny Orchard In vitational B tournament, and received honours for service. Sumeshin Naidoo played second-team hockey and first-team squash. Jordan Rice played for the successful fourth rugby side and worked actively on his art. Last but not least, Ash ton McCormick served as the deputy head of the school’s choir and participated in Jesus Christ Superstar. Overall, the work produced by these A Block boys over the past five years has had a great impact on the growth of the House. McCormick is managed in such a way that it could run by it self without any supervision. This is all due to the unwavering contribution of the tutors and teachers who are so dedicated to improving the House. Furthermore, the contribution of Mrs Carol Ballie, our Housemother, and MaZodwa is appreciated by all the boys. Mr Brandon Venter, who came in as a new deputy Housemaster, ultimately set a great tone for the boys to em brace their House – he is deeply loved by all. Lastly, Ms Moffat has cultivated the House to an impressive standard, and it would not have reached the heights it has with out her. The boys all acknowledge the consistent work and care she has for the House. Looking back, I am grateful for the priv ilege of being in McCormick, and I am sure every single purple brother agrees with me. SALVETE: Cullen Duffield, Abdallah El-Maamry, Nathi Funani, Joshua Gruijters, Aarno Hall, Joshua Hlambelo, Tylor Kruger, Lungi Lepesa, Olwethu Ntombela, Khutjo Sape, Lonke Shabalala, Sam Strachan, Rourque van Rooyen, Tristan Fenwick-Wilson VALETE: Aras Apteker, Ross Askew, Brian Brits, Araf El-Maamry, Anathi Getyengana, Ethan Kruger, Thabo Mashego, Ashton McCor mick, Sumeshin Naidoo, Takudzwa Ngorima, Rourke O’Sulli van, Andreas Papadopoulos, Jordan Rice, Tinashe Simelane

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