Thursday, April 14, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Dear Mr. Andrews:
It is with deep sorrow that we learned the passing away of our beloved principal, "Mr. Roydes", as everybody called him at the time. He was, indeed, a man of extraordinary character, always revered but never feared. He created a learning environment that had no precedence in Ethiopia and that reeked excellence from the north gate to the southern expanse of the school compound. Much as there were tempting circumstances, he had no favorites and considered each and every one of us his children.
His legacy is inscribed in the success story of General Wingate, which became the #1 high school in Ethiopia and produced the most successful professionals that continue to play important roles in the economic and social life of our country. Wingate Chindits are also widely dispersed on all continents playing commendable role in whatever profession they might be. I have no doubt this knowledge warmed Mr. Roydes' heart many, many times.
I remember, like it was yesterday, his meticulous attires, the unmistakable noise of his Murphy shoe steps, the aroma of his tobacco and the uniquely Royidish smile that grimaced his face shine or rain. Maybe I am speaking for myself on this one; I remember his weekly "Current Affairs" class which gave respite from the often suffocating classes of physics, math and chemistry and exposed us to things that are not the Wingate world.
So many of us are indebted to him and blessed for having been nurtured by a true gentleman, a soldier and man of God.
May his soul rest in peace!
Yilma Adamu
POC, TC2600
Knox 8D60
(571) 272-2693
It is with deep sorrow that we learned the passing away of our beloved principal, "Mr. Roydes", as everybody called him at the time. He was, indeed, a man of extraordinary character, always revered but never feared. He created a learning environment that had no precedence in Ethiopia and that reeked excellence from the north gate to the southern expanse of the school compound. Much as there were tempting circumstances, he had no favorites and considered each and every one of us his children.
His legacy is inscribed in the success story of General Wingate, which became the #1 high school in Ethiopia and produced the most successful professionals that continue to play important roles in the economic and social life of our country. Wingate Chindits are also widely dispersed on all continents playing commendable role in whatever profession they might be. I have no doubt this knowledge warmed Mr. Roydes' heart many, many times.
I remember, like it was yesterday, his meticulous attires, the unmistakable noise of his Murphy shoe steps, the aroma of his tobacco and the uniquely Royidish smile that grimaced his face shine or rain. Maybe I am speaking for myself on this one; I remember his weekly "Current Affairs" class which gave respite from the often suffocating classes of physics, math and chemistry and exposed us to things that are not the Wingate world.
So many of us are indebted to him and blessed for having been nurtured by a true gentleman, a soldier and man of God.
May his soul rest in peace!
Yilma Adamu
POC, TC2600
Knox 8D60
(571) 272-2693
Rev.John Royds, M.A.
Rev. John Caress, M.A., died peacefully on 31st March 2011, aged 90. Much loved and respected by all who knew him through his teaching career at Bryanston, as Headmaster of the Royal Wingate School in Addis Ababa and of Uppingham School, and then from 1974 as a Priest in Peterborough, Northampton; Peshawar in Pakistan; and Salisbury, Wilts. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. Mark's Church, Salisbury, on Thursday 14th April at 3.00pm. No flowers please; donations to St. Mark's PCC if desired. Enquiries to nephew, David Andrews on 01929 550999.
Published in The Times on April 7, 2011.
Published in The Times on April 7, 2011.
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