It's a privilege to write a regular rowing column, similar to that written by the late Peter Irvine, who was a formidable rowing coach and historian, who I am told coached 13 Maadi Cup-winning rowing...
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The medals of Marangai
WHS student Lionel Treweek (left), Sue Laugesen and Rob McMillan with their medals from the NZ Nationals in Palmerston North last weekend. It was the 26th national title for Marangai Archery Club...
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The Opening of our Multi Sport Complex - October 2015
The Opening of our Multi Sport Complex took place today at first break. Associate Principal Elizabeth Spooner cut the ribbon and the students enjoyed using the facility at break. Well done to our...
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The positive side of being Maori
Former Whanganui High School student Leigh-Marama McLachlan endorses Maori development through journalism. Photo/ supplied. Emma Russell continues her series charting the stories of former Whanganui...
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The stars of tomorrow
Wanganui Youth Ministock racers and WHS students Jemma Barnes and Trazarn Ryland-Annabell (former student), at the Christmas market with their cars, promoting the Oceanview 5000. Supercheap Auto...
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Thousands attend dawn service
Whanganui High School head students Jack Southee and Jackie Hazelhurst spoke of a generation which is growing up in different times at the Dawn Service.PHOTOS: Bevan Conley. New Zealand's...
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Thousands view entries in young film-makers contest
ON TOP: WHS students Jack Southee, Sam Conley and Vitek Sosnowski who tackled alcohol abuse in their video. The red carpet was rolled out for young film-makers at the Wanganui War Memorial...
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Three brothers among the medals - June 2015
SIBLINGS: Wanganui brothers Callaghan, Keightley (WHS student) and Lochlan Watson are now eyeing up Sydney after success at the Auckland International Judo Championships on Sunday. Wanganui...
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Three Whanganui paddlers selected for under-18 NZ kayak team
Photo - RIVERSIDE: Whanganui Kayak Club paddlers mix it with double world U23 canoe sprint champion Aimee Fisher (centre back) last week. The Whanganui Kayak Club has once again proved its worth as a...
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Three WHS netballers named in the A Grade tournament team
WHS netballers had 3 players named in the A Grade tournament team. Congratulations Montel Vaiao Aki (left), Ruhia Tamati (middle) and Kahurangi Sturmey.
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Thriller as sides refuse to give up contest - July 2015
ON SONG: Kerwyn Morgan (pictured earlier in the season) gave Wanganui High School impetus in a tight game against Kaierau on Monday night. It was a one-point thriller worthy of a grand-final. Phillips...
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Time for tournament
The Whanganui High School students who are off to tournament week. It is that time of year again as hundreds of student athletes from Whanganui will head out all over the North Island for Winter...
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Titles cap year of learning - August 2015
TEAMMATES: Former WHS student, Wanganui's Chris Sharrock (left) and Indonesian student Ernest Sulivan collect the Taranaki Badminton Open men's doubles trophy at the weekend. WANGANUI athlete...
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Titles on the line at motocross
FRONT RUNNER: WHS student Jaxon Watt, of Wanganui Balance Accountants Junior Motocross Academy, is running first overall for the 12-16 year 85cc class leading into the fifth and final round of the...
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To her own beat - December 2015
Snare drummer & former WHS student Marianne Kirby is off to the pipe band world champion-ships. Marianne Kirby is marching to her own beat. The 23-year-old Whanganui-raised, Perth-based snare...
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