Month: November 2025

Michael played scrum-half for the First XV in 1945, 1946 and in 1947

Mike Chew writes: “Tony was an indefatigable worker as a member of the COSA Dinner Committee, arranging the Autumn Reunions along with his wife, and we have much to tank them for. We shall miss Tony.”

Mike Chew writes: “Michael was one of the oldest of COSA’s Old Boys when he passed away in 2012.”

David Cook writes: “John will be remembered by those who knew him as a tall private person, who was devoted to the Scout Movement when school demands were completed. He died after a period of illness with cancer.”

Alan Trinder writes: “Maurice was in my form at School and was known for his sense of humour. He attended the COSA Reunions, until back trouble prevented him from driving. He lived in Havant. This photo shows Maurice (seated) at one of the Reunions. He should also be remembered as a founding member of COSA.

Bryan Webb (1945-50) writes: “Jim had lived in Canada for many years. Jim, Bryan and David Green last visited Oxford in 2012. He died in 2014.”

Ted Longthorp remembers Mick for his prowess at cricket and, after school, he joined the army – rising to the rank of Major.

Gordon Dawson writes: “Steve was at COHS from 1951-58. He was a keen sportsman, played cricket for the School, football for an “unofficial” COHS football team and banjo in a jazz band of COHS pupils (as mentioned in an earlier Newsletter). He went on to study modern languages at Birmingham University, later also qualifying as… Continue reading Stephen Garner (1951-58)

Mike Chew writes: “COSA Vice Chairman, Ken Powell has died. I am sure that we will miss his input at COSA Committee meetings and the slide shows he presented prior to the start of the Annual General Meetings I give below a few details of his time at School and subsequent life: School Awards and… Continue reading Ken Powell (1939-43)

His friend Glyn Frewer (1943-50) writes: “Although his school escapades are still remembered, notably his painting of ornamental stonework on the School roof, Neil is chiefly remembered as an outstanding all-round sportsman and Captain of the 1st. XV. After HSC he won the Lawrence Exhibition to read Geography at Jesus College, where he rowed and played… Continue reading Neil Russell (1943-50)