Ex Holgate / Grammar School Pupils

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  1. Voi

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    Exactly as I remember him. Teachers would never get away with that these days!
     
    Voice of Reason, Dec 21, 2022
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    Rod Senior was indeed in my class. He had a band called Rod And The Mockers, which, if memory serves me right, was a warm-up act at the Civic, before The Who came on. I remember that he and Ronnie Kaye dressed as Batman and Robin when in the 6th form for a High School dance. I saw him order "two Batpints" in the Grey Horse before the dance. I don't think Rod went to Oxford, though I may be wrong. He was a bit of a character and always had a smile on his face.
     
    Voice of Reason, Dec 21, 2022
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    I didnt express myself well, I meany a blue blazer in the 6th form. My special memories were of Blod and Pobbles the chemistry and biology teachers.
     
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    I might be wrong with the Oxford bit but he was definitely at Uni doing a BSc. He was a character as you say and I'm sure he later went over to the USA to make his fortune.
     
    Simon De Montforte, Dec 22, 2022
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    The last I heard of him, perhaps 10 years ago, he said he was living on a USA golf course. I'm not sure how literally that was meant. As you say, he certainly went to university and was definitely on the science side.
     
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    Did Rod have a brother Alan, who was the lead singer in his band?
     
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    He did indeed. Alan was two years older than Rod.
     
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    A mate of mine, ex Holgate, called Dennis Lawson, used to play bass guitar in that band from what I remember.

    Not seen Dennis in decades, unfortunately.
     
    Capital Tyke, Dec 22, 2022
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    After reading this I did a bit of googling and found this article from the Chronicle 15 years ago in which both Rod and Melvyn Lunn were trying to get a reunion going.
    https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/843/long-distance-friends-organise-reunion

    No idea whether that got off the ground.
     
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    We had one for the 1971 intake at Shaw Lane about 40 turned up I think
     
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    Shouldn't that be 15 years ago? I don't think it got off the ground, though I think it was via Friends Reunited that I found out about Rod being in the USA.
     
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    Didn't want to create a new thread - but we (The Shaw Lane Foundation) have received the funding to get started on our Heritage Project to remember Holgate / Grammar School.
    Anyone who has memorabilia, photos, please get in touch. Likewise anyone who wishes to attend the Remembrance Service on Thursday 9th November at Shaw Lane Sports Club. We're expecting a good turnout, so for catering purposes, please let me know if you wish to attend.

    Heritage Project will include - Room dedicated to Holgate/ Grammar School with displays in cabinets and on boards, website, and history engagement activities with the local schools.


    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As part of our <a href="https://twitter.com/HeritageFundUK?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">@HeritageFundUK</a> project we will be re-launching the Remembrance Service for former pupils who died in the wars. This year&#39;s service will take place Thurs 9th November, SLSC, 10.30am. f.hall@shawlane.com if you wish to attend. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wewillrememberthem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#wewillrememberthem</a> <a href="https://t.co/ROUapStTyN">pic.twitter.com/ROUapStTyN</a></p>&mdash; Shaw Lane Sports Club (@shawlanesports) <a href="">August 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
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