One Tree Hill College raises $6000
One Tree Hill College raises $6000 in gymnasium dedication night
One Tree Hill College, Auckland, has raised
about $6000 from a celebrity sports night and dedication on
16 October to buy equipment and bleachers for the new Ron
Stacey Memorial Gymnasium.
Ron Stacey, who died in
1983, was the foundation principal from 1955–68 and his
children, Ken Stacey and Frances Folster, were present at
the dedication. The gym, which complements a smaller
existing gym, was built on the site of swimming pool opened
in 1970 and named in Ron Stacey’s honour.
The
evening was hosted by Nigel Hurst and included celebrities
Tony Johnson, Peter Ropati, Anna Stanley, Jeremy Wells,
Beatrice Faumuina and Tanya Dalton. About 190 people
attended.
Principal Iva Ropati, himself a former
rugby league Kiwi and Warriors player (and brother of Peter
Ropati), described the evening as a “magnificent
reflection of the strong community and alumni support for
the college”.
“It is one of a number of highly
successful functions we have held at the college in recent
times. Its success reflects our growing college roll and
improved standing in the One Tree Hill
community.”
Mr Ropati said the event underscored
the hard work of staff and sponsors in recessionary times
and also confirmed the decision of the Board of Trustees
last year to change the name of the college from Penrose
High School to One Tree Hill College.
“We
continue to perform strongly and support from parents and
the wider college community is growing
accordingly.”
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