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Welcome to the website of Hamilton Boys' High School Old Boys' Association.
This website was originally set up to help celebrate the 50th Jubilee of Hamilton Boys' High School on 23rd & 24th October 2005.
Funds raised from that event have now been put to use to continue this website for the enjoyment of past pupils, staff and friends of the Hamilton Boys' High School and that of our parent school, Hamilton High School.
Following the success of the the joint 50th Jubilee of HBHS & HGHS which was enjoyed by a large number of past pupils from HHS it was decided to invite the HHS community to come together again to celebrate the original Hamilton High School's 95th anniversary on 14th October 2006.
Our next reunion for both Hamilton Boys High School, Hamilon Girls High School and Hamilton High School will be the reunion of all reunions, the Centenary of the our original ' parent ' school , Hamilton High School.
The Centennial reunion committee has now confirmed a date of March 17-20, 2011 in order not to clash with Easter, school holidays or V8 races.
It may seem a long time until we all get together again but make sure your first diary entry for 2011 is our CENTENARY REUNION.
Please use the features of this website to help the Old Boys' Association update its database.
Also you can now upload your details onto the Old Boys database via HBHS website by clicking on this link www.hbhs.school.nz
VIEW Who Went to check out the hundreds that attended Hamilton High School's 95th anniversary.
EVERYONE PLEASE REGISTER in the Classmates section of this website and enter the Guest Book.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE of the school and its Old Boys on our Quiz Page.
CHECK OUT the Photo Album. See photos from the 95th Reunion. If you have digital photos taken at the reunion that you would like to share you can upload them into the photo album. Please name the photos.
SEE ALSO ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: view @ www.global-pix.co.nz
SHARE your favourite memories with us in our Stories section.
WE would welcome any photos or memorabilia you may wish to loan or donate to the School. See Memorabilia and Contact Us Page
NEW WEBSITE FOR CENTENNIAL
The Centennial Committee has decided to set up a dedicated website for our Centennial which will be a joint one shared with Hamilton Girls High School.
It is due to go live on June 1st. Add it to your favourites now : www.hamiltonhighcentennial2011.com
The Centennial Committee has a large dedicated team from Hamilton High School, Hamilton Boys High School & Hamilton Girls High School working on an exciting programme for our Centennial Celebrations. We would appreciate all ex pupils and staff to spread the word and to register on our database so that we can keep you informed leading into our Schools' biggest ever celebration. Start the search now to locate your former classmates and organise your own class reunion. Paul Knox is the Boys Database liason. He can be contacted via the ' Contact Us ' page or at : knox18@clear.net.nz
2010 OLD BOYS NEWS
WALES TO PRACTICE AT HBHS WEDNESDAY 23RD JUNE
Warren Gatland returns to his old school along with the Welsh team for an open practice session on the school grounds at 10.30 am. Everyone is welcome to turn up and see our man put his team through its paces
OUR ROVING REPORTER AT THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP
After being our man on the snowfields at the Winter Olympics James McOnie is now sending us his snippets from the playing fields of South Africa. Surely we could find an old school tie and cap to complete his outfit!
WORLD RUGBY U20 TOURNAMENT IN ARGENTINA - JUNE
Watch out for recent Old Boy, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, and current Chiefs Squad member playing at halfback as he attempts to emulate past Old Boys and bring home the trophy to New Zealand.
ALL BLACK & NZ MAORI SQUADS NAMED
Congratulations to Aled de Malmanche on retaining his place after missing much of the Super 14 season through injury.
The NZ Maori backline is well represented by HBHS Old Boys with Chiefs players Jackson Willison and Dwayne Sweeney being joined by Sean Maitland from the Crusaders.
We look forward to watching their participation in the forthcoming Internationals.
BLACKCAP TIES THE KNOT
Blackcap all rounder Scott Styris has married long time love and former Miss New Zealand runner -up Nicky Walker in a beachside ceremony at the Fijian Sheraton resort on Denerau Island on Thursday 27th May. Our congratulations to the couple .
CHAMPION ROWER, RUGBY TALENT DIES SUDDENLY, AGED 20
It is with deep regret we record the passing of one of our recent rowing stars, Tyler Sherman, who died of natural causes on May 4th.
Originally from Wanganui he was a member of the gold medal winning eight at the junior World Champs held in Amsterdam in 2006.
In 2007 he moved to Hamilton to join HBHS and was a member of the school's winning Maadi Cup crew that year before joining the NZ U19 crew to pick up the silver medal at the junior World Champs in Beijing.
In 2008 he was a member of the NZ U23 at the U23 World Champs which missed out on a place in the A final.
Tyler had made the decision to switch from rowing to rugby and was in the Waikato Rugby Union academy, playing his club rugby for Fraser- Tech senior B as a lock.
The HBHS community extend our sympathy and condolences to the Sherman family as we share their loss of one of our members taken far too soon.
2010 SCHOOL NEWS
HBHS MAINTAIN MAADI CUP DOMINANCE IN 2010
HBHS maintained its dominance of boys secondary schools rowing when it retained the Springbok Shield and Maadi Cup at the 2010 Maadi Cup regatta held at Lake Ruataniwha from March 22-27 in trying conditions. HBHS completed the 2,000m distance of the Maadi Cup in a credtable time for a schoolboy crew in just over 5 minutes 55 seconds to win by 2 seconds.
HBHS TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
HBHS 1ST XV is about to take on the world's best secondary schools rugby teams at the Sanix World Schools Tournament in Japan from April 23rd to May 9th.
This tournament is the equivalent of the World Cup for secondary schools with 8 teams from Japan plus a similar number from around the world competing.
Last year's champions, Dax Landes from France, who knocked out HBHS in the quarter final stage last year return to defend their title.Other likely contenders are Hills Sport College from Australia whose forward pack outweighs their Super 14 equivalent and English School Champions, Truro College. Not that HBHS will be short of forward power either with our props tipping the scales at around 120kg and our locks stretching the tape to 1.94 & 1.98m!
The team will be based at the home ground of the sponsor, Sanix, where they will face a gruelling 6 games over an 8 day period.
We wish our team every success as they take on the best secondary schools from around the world.
Update results - After 3 rounds HBHS lead Group C having defeated Toin Gakuen High School from Kangawa 35-15 ,Saga Technical High School from Saga 65-0 and a Korean Team by 58-3.
Dax Landes High School, defending champions from France, lead Group A with 3 wins as do Marais Viljoen High School from South Africa in Group B.
Truro College from England lost to The Hills Sports High School from Australia in the deciding pool match in Group D, both finishing with 2 wins, but the Australians taking out top qualifier as a result of this match.
HBHS now take on the No.2 qualifier from Group B, Kyoto Seisho High School in the quarter final.
Quarterfinal results :- Truro College defeated Dax Landes 21-20
- Marais Viljoen defeated Toin Gakuen H.S 20-18
- HBHS defeated Kyoto Seisho H.S 103-3
- Hills College defeated Higashi Fukuoka H.S 24-10
Truro College now play Marias Viljoen in one semi-final whilst HBHS take on Hills College in the other
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Semi-final results:- Truro College defeated Marais Viljoen 38-32
- HBHS defeated Hills College 18-0
HBHS meet Truro College in the final on 5th May
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Final result - HBHS 40 Truro College 8
We express our warmest congratulations to all 1st XV players, coaches & support staff in what is surely the greatest occasion in the sporting heritage of our school.
HBHS led 26-3 at the break through tries to Adam Burn, Hayden Wisnewski, Jesse Dodunski and man-of -the-match Bruce Jones with Josh Smith adding 3 conversions.
In the second half HBHS added further tries to Kallum Andrews and Hugh Blake, both being converted by Russ Parai with a solitary try in reply from Truro College.
We look forward to their return so that we can see the 2010 team in action on the No 1 field at HBHS in the Super 8 competition.
All our opposition will now be trying to knock off the No. 1 team in the world!
To follow the team's trip view the blog on : www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Type 'The 16th man ' in search field.
The return of the victorious team featured on TV1 news on Sunday 9th May
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Catch their first game back home when they take on St Pauls in the local derby on Thursday 20th May, 3.30pm at St Pauls.
Result HBHS 36 St Pauls 12, half time HBHS 36-0
The next home game is against traditional rivals, Auckland Grammar on Wednesday 26th May. All Old Boys are welcome to attend Staff Room and view from there.
We look forward to seeing a good many Old boys to cheer on our World Champs.
Result HBHS 41 Auckland Grammar 12
HOME GAME FOR 1ST XV
19th June
All Old Boys are welcome to attend and support our team as they defend the Moascar Cup against Palmerston North on Saturday 19th June at midday,
No.1 field at HBHS.
Call in to the reception foyer to view the Sanix World Cup on display. Join fellow Old Boys on the staff room balcony for a better view of the game and a hot drink. Just go through the door off the foyer and up the stairs, turn left and we'll be waiting to welcome you. We have been treated to some tremendous rugby by our team so far this year. Our turn for the televised 1st XV game on SKY is coming up soon.
Result : HBHS 27 Palmerston North Boys High 10
HOME GAME FOR 1ST XV
24 th July
This Saturday, 24th July, HBHS host Napier Boys High School in their 4th Super 8 match of the season. All Old Boys are welcome to attend and support our school as they put the Moascar Cup on the line. For those that prefer an elevated view come on up to the staff room balcony.
For those that can't make it in person find someone who subscribes to the Rugby Channel on Sky TV and watch the game live, coverage from 2pm, kick-off at 2.30 pm.
HOME GAME FOR 1ST XV v TAURANGA BOYS
Televised feature game on the Rugby Channel 31st July 12.30pm
Once again our boys are in the national spotlight for the second week in a row as they host Tauranga, the only team that have beaten them this year. The Don Clarke Boot trophy played for between the schools is also on the line.
Everyone is welcome to come along and support our team. N.B Change of time now that ITM competion has started. Result HBHS 30-6
HOME GAME FOR 1ST XV 7th August 12 pm
HBHS host perennial arch rivals, Gisborne Boys High this weekend in what is a top of the table clash for Super 8 supremacy. Once again the Moascar Cup will be on the line. Don't miss this opportunity to come along and support our boys who are now just finding form after the mid-year break. Result HBHS 20 Gisborne BHS 10
CHIEFS REGION PLAY-OFF
Having successfully defended their Super 8 title HBHS sought to retain their Chiefs region title so that they could proceed to the NZ Secondary Schools Champs.
On Saturday 21st August they ventured to Rotorua Boys High. Deep into the 2nd half the teams were locked at 11 all but a long range drop kick from 40m by the Rotorua 1st 5/8 secured them the win.
Rotorua then ventured to Wesley the following Wednesday and despite securing a late try which brought them a bonus point went down 19-12.
Wesley travelled to Hamilton on Saturday 28th August for the last round robin game which was the Sky TV Rugby Channel's featured game. There were several permutations as to what HBHS needed to do to become the Chiefs champions but the reality was 4 tries and a win was required.
Wesley started strongly and were denied an early try when the attacker was turned on his back and was unable to ground the ball. HBHS quickly settled down and scored 3 tries v 1 against to lead 19-5 coming up to the break. A golden chance for a 4th bonus point try before half-time was missed when the ball was spilled over the try-line. HBHS found the Wesley defence more resolute in the 2nd half as they sought to secure a 4th try. An early penalty in the 2nd half was taken to extend the lead to 22-5 but it wasn't until the last 10 minutes that HBHS obtained the try they were looking for after a sustained forward drive. The visitors scored a fine consolation try to complete the game and give HBHS the win 27-12 and Chiefs champions status. HBHS now proceed to the NZSS Champs to be held at Rotorua Boys HIgh from Friday 3rd September.
NZSS RUGBY CHAMPS - ROTORUA BOYS HIGH 3-5 SEPTEMBER
Come along and support our boys as they prepare to defend their National Championship.
Mt Albert Grammar take on St Bedes of Christchurch in the 1st semi-final on Friday morning with HBHS lining up against Gisborne Boys High representing the Hurricanes franchise area at 2pm.
Results : MAGS 34 St Bedes 19
HBHS 19 Gisborne 17
MAGS & HBHS will play off in the final at 2pm on Sunday with the St Bedes & Gisborne playing off for 3rd & 4th at 9.30. All games at Rotorua Boys High School.
HBHS FOOTBALL 1ST X1 CHAMPIONS FOR A DECADE
Congratulations to our 1st XI on another stellar season having won the Super 8 tournament and now having secured the Waikato Secondary Schools Championship for the 10th year in a row. Their final game of the season against St Pauls resulted in a 2-2 draw which was sufficient to retain their crown. A decade at the top in any sport is a meritorious achievement particularly with ever changing personnel. A big accolade to all players and coaching staff involved.
Last updated 3rd September 2010
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