Surnames N to R
These are all ex-pupils from De La Salle, Scott Road, Sheffield.
N
Surname at school: Naylor First name: Bill Years attended: 1953-60 E-Mail address: naylorb9@aol.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: Retired from teaching in 1992. Retired
from part-time bus driving in 2002 due to ill health. Now have to spend
most of time at home on computer, T.V, Reading etc. No longer able to
participate in any sports but still have a great interest. Would love
to hear from any former pals from college. Still living at Frecheville
in Sheffield. (details last edited 25/02/03)
Surname at school: Newbold First name: Brian Years attended: 1960-65 E-Mail address: brian.newbold@btinternet.com Web Page URL: http://www.briannewbold.com Personal Interests: Any other information: Spent most of my working life as an engineer
at "The Coal Board". Made redundant in 1994 (thankyou Mrs Thatcher)
and set up my own Mining Subsidence Consultancy. Also professional After
Dinner Speaker (see web site). Married to Anne, one son David who is
a policeman in the Met (well you can't win 'em all can you?). (details last edited 21/12/03)
Surname at school: Nowak First name: Chris Years attended: 1964-70 E-Mail address: chris@nowak1.freeserve.co.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: Married for 30 outstanding years. Daughter
Aimee is a bank manager (won't lend me any money, son Adam is electrical engineer.
I am now working as a manager in a tenpin bowling centre inside the Xscape
centre in Castleford. Still live in Doncaster. If only we could relive those
halcyon days!!!!! Surname at school: Nowak First name: Gerard Years attended: 1969-1976 E-Mail address: gerard.nowak@virgin.net Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: (details last edited 25/04/04)
Surname at school: O'Connor First name: Rory Years attended: 1956-1963 E-Mail address: rory@roconnor.freeserve.co.uk
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Climbing,
jogging, cycling (gentle stuff), travel. Any other information: Married
with 4 children, youngest being 21. Recently retired after 35 years
with IBM. (details last edited 7/04/04)
Surname at school: O'Donnell First name: Peter Years attended: 1960-1966 E-Mail address: peterod@swing.be
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: Surname at school: O'Dowd First name: Chris Years attended: 1970-1977 E-Mail address: christophergodowd@ic24.net
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: 1. Horseracing
2. Horseracing 3. Barnsley FC 4. Drinking 5. Oh yes, I meant to say at 1.
Family! (Honest!!!) Any other information: [O'Dowd
was my surname before I got married, in so far as I can remember! ] Married
1981, two daughters, 15 (going on 21) and 11. Career to date: University,
Drop Out, Bookies' Board Marker, Milkman, Banking, University (worked this
time!), Solicitors' Finals, Magistrates' Courts Service, Qualified as Solicitor
1990, Deputy Justices' Clerk - Rotherham Magistrates' Court 1997 to present.
Surname at school: O'Dwyer First name: Kevin Patrick Years attended: 1962-1967 E-Mail address: kpodwyer@aol.com
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Same as when
at School in the same order!! Beer, Barnsley Fc and the Beach Boys!!!!
Any other information: Married
with 2 daughters, ex mining engineer, now owner of my own taxi business. Surname at school: O'Hara First name: Chris Years attended: 1968-1975 E-Mail address: c.ohara01@cableinet.co.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: D.o.B.
7th October, 1956 Surname at school: O'Hara First name: Damian Years attended: 1977-1979 E-Mail address: damian@cognoscente.uk.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Ex-Paraglider
Pilot (undamaged), Skiing, Computing, Humour. Any other information: Working
in Wiltshire after 9 years in the RAF. Helping people with their computers.
Fellow sufferers at DLS included Marek Szablewski, Antony Milton, Bas,
Vincent Kennedy, Adrian Pipe, "Robbo" Robinson and many more. Surname at school: O'Leary First name: Gerard
(Gerry) Years attended: 1962-1968 E-Mail address: Gerry.oleary@lineup-communications.co.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Smoking; walking
with a pub en route; Food & Racing. Any other information: Married
to Jude for ten years. No kids. I can't even remember who taught
me Maths beyond Bro Joseph but somehow became a Chartered Accountant to see
the World! Spent time in Texas, a couple of years in Jamaica and took
a year out in Boston to recover with a diet of daytime soaps. Have
been back in London since mid-80's and now F.D. for co-owned 'Marketing Communications'
agency (whatever that is). Facinated to see some names from the past
- Tom & Sean Shea, Bill Dibb, Paul Lally, Steve Jardine, Austin Corcoran,
Pete O'Donnell. Update on other 'lads': Gez Breislin now in Sydney,
Mike Lunn in Hong Kong, Donal O'Leary (left c1961) in Atlanta GA, John Sheehan
in Lincs, Kieran Hosty in Durham. Surname at school: O'Neill First name: Michael Years attended: 1976-1979 E-Mail address: MONAON@aol.com
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Sports, travel,
drinking, reminiscing etc. etc.. Any other information: I did not
attend school on a regular basis but have redeemed myself with a BSc in recreation
management from Sheffield Hallam University. Also studied Spanish to
International level!! "Slugger" would be impressed. I was in the
last year at Scott Rd. and would like to meet up with other Old Boys from
that era. Still living in Sheffield and happily married. Surname at school: O'Reilly First name: Mark Years attended: 1975-1980 E-Mail address: maor@lineone.net Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Blades fan
- Rugby Coach Doncaster RFC U8'S (my son's team). Hardly played at
school! - Music - indie/rock, playing guitar - Mountain biking -Drinking Guinness.
Any other information: Currently
living near Doncaster out in the country with my wife Michelle and my two
kids, son Conor (8) and daughter Santa (4). I left DLS to study Business
Studies in Hull and returned to Sheffield to join the Civil Service for a
few years. Since then I have been involved mainly in Sales & Marketing.
I've studied courses at Sheffield Business School including Export Management
and a Postgraduate Cert. in Marketing. I've had several roles including
6 years running my own distribution business and a period as a management
consultant. I am currently European Sales & Marketing Manager for
a US company (widgets for computers and cars). Plenty of travel. Despite
trying to keep reasonably fit all the entertaining is causing my waist size
to catch up with my age! I had a great time at De La Salle despite being
strapped several times by Brother Wilf and Strapper Grant (and I was a good
boy!!). What school had the whole of Wednesday afternoon off?
Football, Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Skating (for the lady instructor), Volleyball
(5 a side football!). We even had a few girls in the sixth form!. The
school trip to Spain: if my parents only knew what went on!! (and I mean the
Teachers) What else? Being 15/16 when punk rock was born ! Was
ever there a better time to be in Sheffield? The Limit, Crazy Daisy.
Here's some of the names I remember: Doc Burdett, Jack Justice, Mr Hopkins
(wingnut), UFO expert Mr Hutchinson, Whitbread (the other Physics teacher)
Basil Fawlty (Tom Boulding), Crusty Crehan, Brother Anthony, Mr "smooth boy"
Needham, Brother Wilf (top guy), Mr Griffiths (calm down boys!), Boris the
maths teacher, Captain Wall..... Some from my year…. Sean Preece (my cousin),
John Statham (Lawyer Millionaire), Chris Wright, Tim Chapman, Bern Riordan,
POP Taylor, Sean Kelly, Lanks Flanagan, Tet Mullins, Gaz MacNicholas, Phil
Grant, Eamon Duggan, Pete Allen, 2 for 1 Craig O’Malley, Brendan McNally,
Nick Wright, Kieron Walsh, Mark Hyde, Kev Ward, Nigel Monaghan, Mark Pickin……
there's many more.
Surname at school: O'Roarke First name: John Years attended: 1969-1976 E-Mail address: john.o'roarke@virgin.net Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: After DLS,
did a Business Studies degree at Sheffield Poly - and took a couple of blissful
years out in the middle to play in a Sheffield punk/r&b band (The Deaf
Aids). Eventually, grew up and trained as an accountant with Hawson
& Co in Sheffield. Then spent about 6 years overseas working for
an American insurance company. Have been back in UK since 1990 and now
live in Woldingham in Surrey. Married to Marie-Ange, who is French,
since 1995 and we have three young children. Currently MD of an insurance
company (Churchill) in Bromley, Kent. (If any old boys living in the
London area fancy meeting up for a few beers and reminiscences give me a call
!) Surname at school: Owen First name: Roger Years attended: 1961-1968 E-Mail address: roger@owen25.fsnet.co.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Now working
as national Ecology Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Took up mountaineering in a big way: Scotland, Alps, Africa, Alaska off to
Nepal next year! Any other information: Lived in
Stonehaven near Aberdeen for 25 years after attending Dundee University (Zoology)
and then Stirling University (PhD in Technical Economics - but really about
acidification of lochs). Have two offspring who are both ardent Scots
(family conflicts at football matches!) and can't work out how they ended
up with English parents. Surname at school: Owens First name: John Years attended: 1967-1974 E-Mail address: J.O.SkillsApplied@BTinternet.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Besides parenting
two sub-teenagers I am trying to increase from barely swimming, I am starting
to sail dinghies, I still manage to drink (visited the Peak District on Saturday
and had a pint of new Barnsley Bitter!) and watch too much TV. Any other information: I had a
yellow stripe (Kirkman). I can remember a bar or two of 'Up College'. More
importantly I WAS THERE when they tried to impose a gross oval woven school
badge on us (for sixth formers). Spontaneous laughter the TV programmers would
die for. 'Perhaps just for the sports teams...' said he who must be obeyed.
Surname at school: Papka First name: Andrew Years attended: 1971-1974 E-Mail address: apapka2@supanet.com
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Amongst other
things I am a Cub Scout Leader at St. Peter's Ellesmere. This, for any one
who lived around the school was then known as 76th Sheffield All Saints on
Ellesmere Road. Anyone out there in Scouting? I pass the school site two or
three times a week and it's now a modern housing estate. Any other information: Happily
married 21 years with two children. Working for an SME in Sheffield as export
manager. Surname at school: Parkin First name: Bernard Years attended: 1952-1957 E-Mail address: bernardp@utvinternet.com
Web Page URL:http://claremusic.tripod.com
Personal Interests: Irish traditional music. Computing
Any other information: After leaving
DLSC I Worked as a Technical Officer with BT (formally GPO) in Sheffield.
Now retired and living in Co Clare in the west of Ireland, playing trad music
on the fiddle in the local pub sessions and enjoying every minute of it.
(details last edited 4/07/04)
Surname at school: Pawson First name: Michael Years attended: 1940-1944 E-Mail address: pawsonmm@yahoo.com
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: History (West
Indian) contacting former school friends particularly Austin Finnegan and
Brian Gibson Any other information: Married
to Margaret Mannion for 40 years, two children, Juliet and Christopher, and
three grandchildren Surname at school: Pearson First name: Anthony Years attended: 1958-1963 E-Mail address: pearson@csv.ca
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Community
Theatre; Jaguars, miniature and otherwise; Hiking; Travel. Any other information: Architect
in Ottawa, Canada. Surname at school: Pells First name: Brendan Years attended: 1971-1978 E-Mail address: brendan.pells@ntlworld.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Good food,
real beer, red wine, swimming, cats, anything with wings, partying....and
ladies, of course. Any other information: Did engineering
degree at Leicester, work in the power electronics & control systems ever
since, and am currently working on 20MW converters for warship propulsion.
Live near Loughborough now with my lovely 18yo daughter, my 15yo son lives
with mother near Preston. Met up with Loz Lowry & Ant Towey last year....where's
the rest of the 65 bus crew? I know you're out there! (details last edited 13/12/03)
Surname at school: Phillips First name: Chris Years attended: 1954-1960 E-Mail address: cw.phillips@virgin.net Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: I was at
DLSC from 1954 to 1960 and really hope to meet again some of my then pals.
Some Fellow Students names being: Pat Donlon then living in Thurcroft - Father
was an Under Manager at the Colliery. Michael Fowler. Peter
Costello. Some of the Brothers: Brother Camillus - Geography, Sports
and History ! Brother Wilfred - Head. Would ''enjoy'' a reunion.
I managed a visit just as it was closed and was allowed to wander !!
Was quite emotive !! Surname at school: Piergies First name: Jake Years attended: 1963-1970 E-Mail address: jake.piergies@virgin.net Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: (details last edited 27/01/04)
Surname at school: Pilley First name: Michael Years attended: 1959-1966 E-Mail address: mike.pilley@cmgplc.com
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: Married
to Liz Edgeley, two children 20 and 18 and living just over the hills near
Stockport. Surname at school: Pinder First name: Andrew Years attended: 1958-1963 E-Mail address: andrew.pinder@dial.pipex.com
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Walking, reading,
music, fly fishing. Any other information: Now living
in Shropshire, near Church Stretton, with another place in London. Work
for Cabinet Office. Surname at school: Poulter First name: Robert Years attended: 1969-1974 E-Mail address: rob.poulter@electrocomponents.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Sheffield
Wednesday-still! Music, Rugby, (Ludlamite) Any other information: Married
21 years, 2 kids, 18 & 16. After 4 years in Chesterfield, spent 5 years
in Germany then 12 in Brentwood, Essex; moved to Northants in 1993. Been in
Computer Industry since leaving DLS. 2 older Brothers Pete & Dave also
ex-DLS. Surname at school: Pressley First name: Kieran Years attended: 1966-1973 E-Mail address: senlac@doctors.org.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Reading the
paper. Walking the dog. (Life in the fast lane) Any other information: Married
to Wendy. Daughter Emma, son Alex G.P. in Sheffield. Surname at school: Pryjomko First name: Marek Years attended: 1972-1979 E-Mail address: mpryjomko@yahoo.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Spending as
much time as possible with my wife, Ewa, and the family, Maciek, Aleksandra
and Maya. Hanna is also much loved back in Sheffield. Any other information: Since 1986
I have been working in Poland. Previously with Makro Cash and Carry in Store
management and Sales promotion. Presently with La Plateforme Polska, a part
of the Saint Gobain building materials distribution group. Mr.Chapman would
find it funny that I am now working for a French company as I struggled to
achieve a CSE grade 2. They say that English is the business language but
if you get a majority of French managers in a meeting then that "Viola Jeanette"
vocab. comes flooding back. Regards too all those who remember me and if you
ever visit Poland then please get in touch; 00-48-602-716811.
Surname at school: Pryjomko First name: Roman Years attended: 1975-1979 E-Mail address: romanpry@libero.it Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Travel-Travel-Travel. Any other information: After graduating
from Kingston University, London in 1985 and a few years in the police (!),
left UK in 1987 for the USA. Lived in Miami for three years and obtained
Masters Degree. Worked with Metro Dade Police/Local Govt. on crime analysis
system then moved to LA. After LA, lived in Washington DC for 5 years.
Married to US Citizen Catherine Ann Doucette in 1993 - no children, only an
African cat. In 1996 left USA for three glorious years in South Africa
(Cape Town), then one year in the Bahamas, followed by a year and a half in
Spain and now living in a farmhouse, north of Rome in Umbria, Italy.
Work for the UN and various donor agencies as an international development
consultant specializing in IT, GIS and crime management system. Visited
and/or worked in over 50 countries so far. Just finished writing a travel
memoire/book: Travelogue - Memories of People and Places. Looking for
a publisher and planning annual trip to Africa this year: Tanzania and 'Mountain
of the Moon' in Uganda. Would love to hear from any ex DLS-ers!
Best wishes to all.....RP Surname at school: Quarry First name: Ron Years attended: 1955-1959 E-Mail address: ronhils@btinternet.com
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Golf, Computer,
Travel Any other information: Made a
career in News Distribution moving throughout the UK. Ended up as MD of a
business near Heathrow where I set up an airline supply system from scratch,
serving all airlines using major UK airports. Expanded to France, Holland,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland (I must have learned something at
DLS) before Mother-nature caught up with me whilst setting up in Germany.
I backed off to Buckinghamshire and to as much golf as I can manage. Is there
an archive holding copies of the '55-59 Green & Gold? Surname at school: Ralston First name: Michael Years attended: 1954-1960 E-Mail address: mike@nutwood.com.au
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Bridge, Long
distance walking, French Wine, Real Ale (when I can get it). Any other information: Married
to Carole with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. After getting married lived
6 years in Ireland and then emigrated to Australia in 1974. Worked in pathology
forever and ran a farm for 25 years as a sideline, and a partner in a small
computer business as another sideline. Recently retired except for some consulting.
Now living in Hobart in Tasmania. Walked the Camino de Santiago in 2003 from
Le Puy to Santiago de Compostela. Planning to walk from Land End to John O'Groats
in one go with my wife starting in late March 2006 (we must be slightly crazy
I suspect!) Have caught up with Tony (Richard) Bush occasionally on trips
back to UK or Europe. (details last edited 9/8/05)
Surname at school: Reader First name: Christopher Years attended: 1974-1979 E-Mail address: ReaderCNM@AOL.COM
Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Family. Socialising,
er, ok, beer. The Owls, Test Cricket, F1., Internet, from
last Thursday. Music - heavyish guitar based. Any other information: Member
of the last class through De La Salle (74-79, NO YEAR EVER BELOW US, BULLIED
FOR 5 YEARS!). Proud owner of the official 'Form 5K' name plate, acquired
last day at Scott Road. Recall classmates, Steve Pollard, Pete Staniforth,
Mick Cavanagh, Franny (He swore it was his real name) Mcgloin, & more.
Recall amongst the teaching staff, the one and only Sam Cleary (my bruises
have just about healed), Tom Boulding, Prof. Burnett, Brothers Wilfred &
Spike, Mr.Campbell, Mr.Griffiths, Hutch, Capt (Honest, I really did have a
groin strain for 16 months) Wall, Mrs Barry and that Commie from Stocksbridge.
De La Salle claim to fame: Joint first caned in year, (With Damien Lowry,
by Sam Cleary, who else). Apologies for any dodgy name spellings and
any omissions. On leaving school, became an apprentice Plater.
After a break in the mid 80's am now back in the trade working mainly on site
anywhere on the mainland. Was married in 1984 to Julie and now have
4 kids, boys aged 17 & 7, girls aged 15 & 5. We reside in North
Sheffield. Surname at school: Reddington First name: Paul Years attended: 1968-1973 E-Mail address: paulreddo@yahoo.co.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: John Smith's,
single malts, wedding cake. Any other information: Left in
'73, joined fire service in '75, currently living in Sheffield with 4th wife.
3 daughters, 1 son and 2 grandchildren so far. Surname at school: Reilly First name: John Years attended: 1974-1979 E-Mail address: john_reilly69@excite.co.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Mostly Rugby
Union still (nothing really changes!) & Still play - For Harpenden RFC
- and Coach. Any other information: Surname at school: Reynolds First name: Malcolm Years attended: 1961-1968 E-Mail address: mreynolds@quista.net Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Was living in pleasant obscurity on the east coast until my involvement with
Scarborough Football Club became national news recently. This has become a
full time nightmare, but I suppose I must enjoy it. Surname at school: Rigby First name: Peter Years attended: 1958-1965 E-Mail address: godnose Web Page URL: wot the hellsthat
Personal Interests: Wine, sun,
sea, fishing, good food - in short, France. Any other information: "Schooldays
are the best days of your life." Which deranged moron penned that? Apart
from good friends (Pete Hyland, Steve Hill, Billy Griffin etc.) schooldays
at De La Salle were horrendous. I learned to smoke, gamble and duck.
Good teachers? I can only think of Jack McCarren, Des Wilson and one
brother (the only one who never hit me apart from Bro. Bernard). "Suffer
little children..." - the guiding spirit of De La Salle. Over the hill
now, semi-retired, widowed, 2 great kids, enjoying life, and have spent 30
years making sure I never treat children as I was treated. Surname at school: Robbins First name: Sam Years attended: 1954-1961 E-Mail address: sam_robbins@bcrtc.bc.ca Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Contrary to
my great dislike of school team sports I now (still) enjoy running, skiing,
in-line skating and other outdoor activities. My interest in guitar
playing (first developed during my school years) has never waned and I currently
specialize in flamenco (although I'm not very competent) and blue grass which
is lots of fun. Any other information: After a
12 year (undistinguished) military career and a short period in the construction
industry in UK I emigrated with my wife Janet and 2 children to Vancouver,
Canada where I still live. I am approaching the end of a wonderful career
as head of IT for a public transit system and looking forward to an active
and healthy retirement. Having recently visited UK and talking to fellow
ex DLS pupil Andrew Cawley I became aware of this web site. (details last edited 25/04/04)
Surname at school: Robbins First name: Stephen Years attended: 1949-1956 Any other information: I am submitting
this on behalf of Stephen my brother who died in the 1980's but was an outstanding
pupil from what I remember of DLS. Stephen left DLS to take a double first at Cambridge
and subsequently become an internationally recognized architect (his most
famous project to us, his siblings, was a re-design of John Wayne's house
in LA). He had several health related problems and after a sojourn in Australia
and other far east locations he returned to UK but sadly succumbed to skin
cancer at a relatively young age. (Hope this submission can be fitted into
your format somehow as he was probably a much more memorable student than
I ever was - Sam Robbins) Surname at school: Roche First name: Peter Years attended: 1938-1942 E-Mail address: proche@cix.co.uk Web Page URL: Personal Interests: English, Geography,
History, Maths, Physics, (same as in Form 4A under Brother Peter) Any other information: I wandered
away, spent 30 years in London. Lost my dear wife Eva 4 years ago. Now
live by the seas-side in West Wales. Surname at school: Rochford First name: Stephen Years attended: 1973-1977 E-Mail address: sr@rabycastle.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: Left Sheffield
the day I left school, 21st June, 1977, spent the next 22 years in Scotland
working for a very well known family. I finally moved back to England in 1999
to take up the position of General Manager for Lord Barnard and his Raby Estates,
could not believe how pretty the County of Durham is!! Nice to be back south
of the border, but need to catch up on lost friends. Married with 3 lovely
children. Surname at school: Roper First name: Martyn Years attended: 1963-1970 E-Mail address: martyn.roper1@btopenworld.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Any other information: (details last edited 11/06/03)
Surname at school: Rowley First name: Francis Years attended: 1944-1950 E-Mail address: fwrowley@flash.net Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Tennis, oil
painting, reading, travel, writing Any other information: Live in
San-Rafael (near San Francisco); own business in same area; two children,
Andrew and Michelle.
Surname at school: Rybak First name: Rob Years attended: 1965-1972 E-Mail address: rob.rybak@eril.net Web Page URL:http://www.reaction.org.uk Personal Interests: Music (playing
& listening), reading, working with wood, IT. I remember being fit
once! Any other information: I gained
infamy by being the Head Boy who failed all his A levels - not something of
which to be proud. Currently working in an advisory capacity in education
in the East Riding, but maintain my sanity by playing bass in a local function
band (see the web site). Taking bookings for 2002!!
Surname at school: Rzepinski First name: Stefan Years attended: 1961-1968 E-Mail address: srzepinski1@mmm.com Web Page URL: Personal Interests: Sheffield
Wednesday (occasionally) Football (not connected to the above) Badminton Any other information: Still living
in the Chesterfield area - married to Anne, with 1 son who's just graduated
- so he's back home! Packed in football when the knees went but still
manage a Badminton club - so there's life in the old dog yet! Still
in touch with Neil Satur and Pete Bush...would like to make contact with others...
Lockwood rules!