Tribute to Graham Norris ('75)
by his brother Alistair Norris
Suddenly, shockingly, Graham passed away on the 10th
of August.
Graham spent five very happy years at SACS and after
matriculating in 1975 he went on to do two years of National
Service in the SAP.
He then went on to Rhodes University from where he graduated
with Honours in order to pursue his ambition to become
a journalist and this became his lifelong profession.
At the time of his death he was Property Editor of the
Cape Argus.
And so, the life of a man can be reduced to a few short
lines which really don’t say very much at all.
They say little of the man and nothing of the hurt and
the loss felt by the family and so very many friends at
the sudden loss of Graham.
He was a man who lived life to the full and had a wide
circle of friends who now, like the family, miss him terribly.
An occasional First XV rugby player at school, Graham
was still playing rugby a full 30 years later for the
False Bay Old Crocks and he was booked to travel to Argentina
for the International Golden Oldies week just a month
before he passed away. Sadly, this wonderful adventure
was not to be for him.
He was also a very active member of VOB Running Club
where he made many wonderful friends while out on his
regular runs and where he also spent many happy hours.
His life was relatively short but he took full advantage
of his allotted span and he left the world a better place
than he found it. All who knew him remember him as a kind
and gentle soul and a man of integrity and there can be
no finer epitaph than that.
We miss him.
Graham Norris ('75)
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Perpetuate the Memory of a Loved One
by Nic Koch
Would you like to donate a bench from yourself and /or
your family or in memory of a loved one or friend?
The School is in need of seating in the form of benches
to be placed around the Junior and High School campus.
This casual seating will not only beautify the school
grounds but will also be a wonderful facility for visitors,
parents, staff and Old Boys and their families who would
like a quiet spot to read or contemplate or just to chat
to a friend in our beautiful surroundings.
There has been an encouraging response from families
who would like to donate a bench, since this article appeared
in the last Newsletter. We have investigated the cost
and Benchmark are prepared to offer us a bench at a cost
of R4000 (special price for SACS OBU), plaque and inscription
included.
Any families or Old Boys who are interested in this project
please contact John
Ince or Sandy
Edwards at the OBU office (+27 21 689 1829)
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Leigh Stuart Mc Bride - in memorium
28/1/65 - 26/7/06
by Stirling McBride
It with deep regret that I have advise the Old Boy's
union of my bother Leigh Mc Bride's passing in the UK
on 26 July 2006.
Leigh was a boarder (from Oranjemund, many of whom John
Ince knows) at both Michaelis and Rosedale from 1978 -1981
but not matriculate from SACS. Leigh died peacefully of
a heart attack in his sleep in Southampton UK and at the
time of his death, was a very contented, diligent and
adventurous person, who inspired his work colleagues and
friends alike with his humour and tenacity.
It would be appreciated if you could arrange to record
Leigh's passing in the next Old Boy's newsletter as many
will remember him. For the record, I am Stirling Mc Bride,
his brother, who matriculated in 1978.
Should it be required, my parents can be contacted on
daberas@aol.com
Many thanks and best regards
Stirling
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Immanuel McKenzie ('97)
by John Ince
Immanuel McKenzie ('97) passed awaytragically, as a
result of a heart attack, during a 1stleague rugby game
in April. Immanuel was playing for Tygerberg 1st team
against Hamiltons 1st team. A very talented sportsman,
Immanuel played for the SACS 1st XV which toured the UK
in 1997. Since leaving school he also played for UCT and
US 1st teams. He also represented Western province at
U19 and U21 level and was a Junior Springbok.
He was a very popular young gentleman. Scores of his
old school friends and team mates attended his funeral
on 8 April. The Old Boys' Union extends heartfelt sympathy
to his parents (Patrick & Carol), brothers and sister.
Immanuel McKenzie ('97)
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Tribute to Ronald Singer ('42)
abridged by John Ince
Ronald Singer ('42), who was an Honorary Life Vice President
of the OBU and a recipient of the Spectemur Agendo Award,
passed away in the USA during April. Ronald and his brother,
Martin ('38) both had all their education at SACS and
the two were the only brothers who have both been honoured
by receiving the most prestigious forms of recognition
that their alma mater and the OBU can bestow on any member.
Below is an abridged version of the tribute to Ronald,
which featured in the Chicago Herald of 25 April, 2006.
Ronald Singer MD, DSC, Robert Bensley Professor, Department
of Organismal Biology & Anatomy, at the University
of Chicago, died April 17, following a heart attack. Dr
Singer was a worldrenowned researcher and teacher. The
publication of his research findings and archaeological
excavations in South Africa and England significantly
advanced knowledge about the evolution of early man. Dr
Singer taught gross anatomy to several generations of
medical students over his 40 plus year career, many of
whom have had eminent careers in various branches of medicine
and biological sciences' research. He also taught in the
University of Chicago's prestigious MSTP program. Dr Singer
maintained a global network of associates in his various
research fields, held numerous positions in professional
organizations, and addressed scientific conferences all
over the world. Dr Singer and his family emigrated to
the US from South Africa in 1962; in large part because
his and his wife's active opposition to the policies of
the apartheid regime had made life there untenable. Ronald
Singer was born August 12, 1924, in Cape Town, South Africa,
to Solomon and Sophie Singer, who emigrated to South Africa
from Lithuania. He is survived by his loving wife of 55
years, Shirley Singer; children, Hazel Singer (John Griffiths),
Eric Singer, Sonia Nyberg (Jim) and Charles Singer (Katie)
and 5 loving grand children. His loving brother, Martin
Singer still resides in South Africa.
Ronald Singer ('42)
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