Boat naming ceremony, 4 February 2012

A cocktail party on 4 February 2012 was a huge success, with over 150 people attending. The ‘High Rowing Family’ including old boys, parents, supporters, rowers and families turned out in force to celebrate the naming of 5 boats. It was an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of dedicated parents to the High Rowing Program, who had boats named in their honour – Geoff Andrews, Anitak Bezjak, Peter Ambrose, and Katharine Deacon.

A total of approximately $6,000 was raised on the night, and with two old boys generously donating $1000 each, we almost completed the payment on the new Sykes VIII, the ‘CWP Barris’, named in honour of Deputy Principal, Mr Con Barris.