Intermediate School 25th Jubilee

Approximately 500 former pupils and staff members of the Gisborne Intermediate School attended its 25th jubilee celebrations during Labour weekend.

The school, which opened in May, 1940, has had five headmasters, all of whom were present at the jubilee.

The official opening and roll call, held in the school's quadrangle, were the highlights of the celebrations.

Other events included a cocktail party, cabaret, combined church service, teenage dance, and a past versus present basketball game.

Mr L. Traue, chairman of the jubilee committee, speaking at the opening.

Mr G. H. Bell, of Napier, the District Senior Inspector of Schools, and formerly a member of the school's staff, also spoke. (Both group pictures by Mayfair Studios).

The largest group present were the first year pupils and staff members, pictured here in front of the school. Seated in the centre is the first headmaster, Mr F. R. Slevin.

Pupils and staff members of the 1941 to 1942 era

The group or 1946 to 1950 pupils and staff. In the centre front is the headmaster of that period, Mr R. McGlashan, now of Auckland.

The 1950 to 1960 group with headmasters Messrs R. Grono and J. Orgias

The 1943 to 1945 group with Mr McGlashen as headmaster

During the afternoon, a past versus present basketball game was held on the quadrangle, A rather lighthearted encounter, it resulted in a seven-all draw.

The scene in the quadrangle during the official opening

Members of the jubilee committee were, from left, back row: Messrs T. Kirk, R. Bilham, J. White, R. Pearce, H. Bayram (secretary), L. Candy, W. Coppell, Centre rows: Mrs D. Gilchrist, Mrs T. Crosby, Miss P. Haydon, Messrs L. Traue (chairman), B. Crawshaw, C. Monk, C. Houlahan. Front row: Mr L. Beattie, Mrs N. Aylward, Miss L. Donnelly, Mesdames L. Wilson, J. Duckworth, and E. Bell.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 137 : November 3, 1965

Intermediate School 25th Jubilee