1962: The Mighty Matric Year.
OB Taylor started and ended his career at The Grey with our class. The pressure of exams was on. There were even 21st birthday parties. Army or university was on the minds of everyone. Don't forget that the Hockey Section was officially formed in 1962 at Grey - there is a seperate page (under "More" on your banner above) celebrating 50 Years of Hockey.
1962: A maximum security prison on Robben Island is completed.
1962: The US Navy Seals are activated for the first time.
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10A Class: Back row from left to right:
Richard Dubb, Brian Topic, Anthony Manne, Derek Wilson, David Boonzaier and André Lemmer.
Middle row from left to right:
Donald Miles, Roger Dransfield, Ian Hill, Andrew Mangold, David Veldman, Chris Mangold, Brian Wentworth, Patrick Cruickshank, Donald Hurd, Neil Gellmann and Peter Barfoot.
Front row from left to right:
10A: Hugh Colburn, Keith Coppin, Nick Colley, John Finnemore, Jeff Ilsley, Mr Nell, Eric Brann, Alan Duff, William Baxter, Brian Briggs and Charles Cogill.
1962: Steve Hofmeyr, singer, songwriter and actor born.
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10B Class - Back row from left to right:
Donald Crouse, Michael Bortz, Peter Gilbert, Justin Mirkin, Terry Payne, Stanley Powell, Roy Abramowitz.
Middle row from left to right:
Peter Mirkin, Eldon Swallow, Sidney Cohn, Neil Jones, Peter Kingston, Andre Hanekom, John Melmed, Rolf Bovim, John McDermott.
Front row from left to right:
Joel Bergmann, Stephen Comay, Lionel Brandt, Welland Cowley, Ant Foster, Mr AG Teubes, Jon Reen, Roger Omond, Kevin Owen, Brian Alexander, Vaughan Schulze.
1962:The British Lions were unsuccessful in the test series against South Africa, losing by 3 matches to 0 with 1 match drawn
1962: The 61/62 5 match cricket test series vs New Zealand was shared. The series was not recognised as official by the ICC.
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10 C with Chris Murray - Back row: David Ward, John Linck, Robin Chappel, Jack Sykes, Geoff Stead, Walter Pfister, Cronnie Costas
Middle row: Dave Butlion, Clive Chappel, Roy Pritchard, Keith Wilson, Bill Inkson, Ken Darlow, David Franks, Don Berman, Louis Collier, Neville Attridge
Front row: Barry Hastings, Alan Lawrenson, John Keil, Jimmy Neave, Tony Farr, Chris Murray, Pip Kaufmann, Bill McAdam, Stephen Davis, Don Gibbon, Leo Davis
1962: The first James Bond Movie is released: Dr No.
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Standard 10D 1962
Back row from left to right:
Colin Kruger, Stuart White, Eddie Davidson, Gavin Ferguson, Jackie Fox, Adrian Harris.
Middle row from left to right:
Robert Buckingham, Alan Bluhm, Neil Anderson, Anthony Scott, Beresford Jobling, Geoff Healy, Michael Pudney, Winston Bartlett, Alf Levinthal.
Front row from left to right:
Maurice Levin, Billy Brockett, Arthur Schulze, Julie Chasen, Charlie Nortjé, JJ van Onselen, Graham Pistorius, Rodney Daish, Horrie Glennie, Ronnie Woodin, David Mc Intosh.
1962: Pete Best is fired as Beatles drummer and replaced by Ringo Starr.
1962: Brazil win the FIFA World Cup 3-1 vs Czechoslovakia
1962: Telstar relays the first Trans-Atlantic television signal.
1962: The first use of silicone breast implants.
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The First XV of '62: Back Row: Julie Chasen, Warwick Creed, John Finnemore, Tony Farr, Leo Davis, Donald Comay
Middle Row: Jimmy Neave, Colin Foster, Charlie Nortje, Giepie Wentzel, Monty Ware , Bob Ford, Jeff Ilsley
Front Row: Peter Mirkin, Donald Crouse, Arrol Paterson, Neil Jones
Inset: Pip Kauffman
1962: The Incredible Hulk appears for the first time.
1962: There was no Currie Cup Rugby or Cricket contested in 1962.
1962: LED lights are invented.
1962: Marilyn Monroe dies on the same day Nelson Mandela is arrested in Howick - 5 August.
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Back Row: Peter Mirkin, Robin Chappel, Bill Baxter, Glynn Woodin, Quinton Hill, Eldon Swallow, Brian Jackson, Rob Floweday
Middle Row: Warner Udemans, Don Gibbon, P Atkinson, Miichael Dearden, Pip Kauffman, Rob Glennie, Rupert Pringle, Eric Brann
Jeff managed to find a copy of the athletics team that won the Triangular - Front Row: Ant Ward, John Finnemore, Mr D.N. Fox (coach), Jeff Ilsley, Mr G Wentzel (manager), Warwick Creed, Malcolm Cowie
1962: The Ford Cortina and Opel Kadett cars brands are launched.
Top 20 Hit Singles of 1962
- TELSTAR - Tornadoes
- I REMEMBER YOU - Frank Ifield
- THE LOCOMOTION - Little Eva
- THE YOUNG ONES - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
- CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE - Elvis Presley
- LET'S TWIST AGAIN - Chubby Checker
- SJEEF BY DIE KOFFIE - Danie Pretorius
- HALFWAY TO PARADISE - Peter Lotis
- BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO - Neil Sedaka
- ROSES ARE RED - Bobby Vinton
- I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU - Ray Charles
- PEPPERMINT TWIST - Joey Dee & The Starlighters
- GOOD LUCK CHARM - Elvis Presley
- SPEEDY GONZALES - Pat Boone
- THE STRIPPER - David Rose
- LOVESICK BLUES - Frank Ifield
- DO YOU WANNA DANCE - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
- SHEILA - Tommy Roe
- NORMAN - Sue Thompson
- BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY - The Four Seasons