Forward January 2019 | Page 43

OLD GUILDFORDIANS Passing of the Patron: VALE The Hon. John Wickham QC It was with great sadness that the School’s community said goodbye to The Honourable John Wickham QC, who died peacefully in his sleep on 24 September 2018 at age 99 years. John was a passionate Old Guildfordian with a long and distinguished relationship with the School. As a student he was a School Prefect, Captain of St George’s House and Captain of the Shooting Team. In later life his extraordinary service continued when he became a Fellow of School Council and then he took the chair from 1956-1959, all of which saw The Hon. John Wickham QC him become an Honorary Fellow of School Council. His commitment extended to The Old Guildfordians Association, where John was President from 1947- 1948, being later elected as an Honorary Life Member and then becoming Patron of the Association from 2004, a position he held until his death. In his professional life, John was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia from 1969-1983. Murdoch University also benefited from John’s dedication to education when he was Chancellor from 1974-1980. After such exemplary service to the School’s community, it seemed fitting that the memorial service for John would be held in the School’s Chapel, the Chapel of St Mary and St George. While it is difficult to say farewell to such a committed and distinguished individual, we thank you John for your devotion to the broader community of Guildford Grammar School. Tipping competitions Another TV won! Yet another Old Guildfordian, Jade Clifford (Be 2007-2016), has won a TV in one of our tipping competitions for members. Jade won a 50” 4K TV by being the overall winner and at the top of the intercommunity competition for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating representatives from other schools, colleges and organisations across Australasia and the United Kingdom. Jade also won a $200 gift card in the competition exclusively for members of The Old Guildfordians Association.. If you are a member, you are encouraged to join in these tipping competitions for a bit of fun and friendly rivalry. Prizes are on offer to keep things interesting, whether they be prizes for members of The Old Guildfordians Association only, or prizes for competitions against members from other communities. To receive an emailed invitation for future competitions, members need to login and register their email address on the website. Tipping Winners – Australian Football League 2018 Place Name 1st Anthony Stephens (Ha 2006-2010) 2nd Points* OG Prize 146 $450 Gift Card Shane Basioli (St 2006-2010) 144 (decided by margin) $225 Gift Card 3rd Tristan Dale (St 2009-2013) 144 (decided by margin) $150 Gift Card 4th Richard Rodic (Ha 1991-1995) 144 (decided by margin) $100 Gift Card 5th Murray Smith (Fr 1985-1989) 144 (decided by margin) $75 Gift Card K.O. Nicholas Laidler (Ha 1994-2006) 142 $150 Gift Card * In the event of tied point scores, winners are determined by margin. Tipping Winners – FIFA World Cup 2018 Place Name Points* OG Prize 1st Jade Clifford (Be 2007-2016) 47 $200 Gift Card 2nd Aleksander Norris (Be 2010-2015) 42 $100 Gift Card 3rd Thomas Camp (Be 2005-2009) 41 $60 Gift Card K.O. Richie Longson (He 1981-1985) 39 $40 Gift Card Intercommunity Prize 50” 4K TV To register for future competitions – go to www.oldguildfordians.com.au 43