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Association of the Old Boys of St John's CollegeTaken from the Old Boys page, for your convenience
"The Association of the Old Boys of St John's College was founded in 1919. The purpose was to foster union among past students, to keep them in close and loyal contact with their Alma Mater, and to bring them into contact with present students of the college."
Today that statement is not quite accurate. For the past several years women have been joining the association as welcome members after the school went co-educational towards the end of the 1980s.
The OJA has its headquarters in the Castle, that nostalgic and historic building which housed the school after its move from South Parade in 1912. Meetings are held in the comfortable surroundings of the Club Room, also the focus of annual events that include an Annual Reunion, an autumn ' Get-together ' , a Golf Tournament and other social functions. Regular newsletters keep members in touch with the activities of former students as well as profiling the endless success stories and achievements of former students: an Oscar for film director Anthony Minghella, a new appointment for BBC journalist George Alagiah, or tracing the career of Black Rod, Sir Michael Willcocks.
Old Johannians support their School in a number of ways. Donations are regularly given to assist students with Lasallian Projects Overseas. Individual donations are given to help students undertake field trips. Each year the Association holds a remembrance service at School to honour those who died while in the service of their country. If you would like to know more about the OJA please contact the Membership Secretary, Peter Bryant, on 01305 263920, or e-mail at peterjbryant@btinternet. The annual subscription is a modest £10.00 Ð the result is the satisfaction of remaining a member of a very fine school.
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