In what is surely a first for Wynberg, four books by Old Boys were featured during the June Book Fair at the Cape Town International Conference Centre.
An eclectic mix of content, business, politics, lifestyle and fantasy can be found between the covers:
Making Money out of Property in South Africa - Jason Lee (1992)
After the Party - Andrew Feinstein (1981)
Clouds Move - Derrick Fine (1976)
Zebra Crossings - Peter Merrington (1974)
We look forward to their future publications.
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Gerald Berley (Berelowitz during his Wynberg days) wrote to us from Canada, where he is the Director of Publicity and Promotion for the Senior Citizen Games in Toronto. Gerald attached some memories of his days at the school. (Click on the thumbnails below to view the bigger pictures.) The Union and School is always grateful to receive personal photos and documents to add personal value to our digital records.
We wish Gerald all the best for his 87th birthday on 19 June.
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Cape Argus, 9 June 2008
'South African-born world expert in cosmetic dentistry, Dr Howard Katz, has made headlines in the US after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) there gave the green light to his brainchild, the first drug that reverses dental anaesthesia.
Katz, a former Wynberg Boys' High School pupil now based in San Diego, and Dr Eckard Weber, founder of several biotechnology companies, are credited with OraVerse, which cuts by half the amount of time it usually takes for numbing agents to wear off.
Other than his OraVerse accomplishment, Katz is also recognised for his use of Botox in dentistry, being referred to as "Dr Botox" by the dental profession.'
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'Derby Day is a rocking rugby road trip across the length and breadth of the land of the Springboks, visiting over 100 South African schools and towns, learning about their histories, chatting to the rugby coaches, and interviewing the famous players that went to the school. |
It is 400 pages of action photos and old boy anecdotes, player insights and rugby traditions. Derby Day is for all South Africans who love their rugby and are proud of their school'.
This rich, glossy, book features 7 pages of WBHS rugby photos, anecdotes and history. For a preview click the thumbnails below to view screenshots of the pages:
WOBs interested in purchasing a copy may place orders with the Union by email, info@wobu.org.za, for payment and collection at the FNB Derby Day on 21 June.
A percentage of Wynberg sales is given to the Union and the School - a great way to support Wynberg while owning a part of its history.
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Derby Day – Launching live on Boots n All at Kelvin Grove on the 19th of June 2008 |
Laugh It Off warmly invites headmasters, old boys, teachers and rugby fans for an evening spent celebrating schoolboy rugby with the launch of the book Derby Day – South African Schoolboy Rugby.
The launch will form part of the build-up to two of the Cape's oldest schoolboy rugby derbies: Rondebosch vs Bishops, and Wynberg Vs SACS. (All four schools are prominently featured in Derby Day).
Boots n All will be broadcasting live from Kelvin Grove with a discussion panel on hot SA school rugby topics, with the panel being made up of some of SA's past rugby stars including Morne du Plessis, Nick Mallet, Bob Skinstad & Robbie Fleck. MC for the evening will be David Levinsohn.
Please join us for good times, good rugby and good-natured rivalry.
Venue: The Grill Room at Kelvin Grove.
Date: 19th of June 2008
Time:18h30 for 19h00 (Broadcasting starts at 20h30)
Tickets:R150 (includes a buffet, wine and a free poster)
Full cash bar available
Dress code: School rugby jerseys; smart/casual
Copies of the book Derby Day will be on sale for R300 each.
For ticket sales, please contact Bryce on 021 788 3226 or email launch@derbyday.co.za
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| Above: Wynberg vs SACS Derby Day |
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