Instigated by an idea by vice-president of the Old Scarborians John Riley, the event was an initial collaboration of the pupil associations of Scarborough Boys High School (SBHS), Scarborough Girls High School (SGHS) and The Convent of The Ladies Of Mary which saw the gathering of almost 300 past students including also a number of former teachers.
The other co-organisers were Pat Straughan (Convent), Jo Claughan (Convent), Wendy Craig-Tyler (SGHS) and Keith Fryirs (SBHS).
Mr. Riley (SBHS) commented: “An outstanding success, attendees from all three schools were very enthusiastic in their feedback and it seems certain that mixed events are the way forward when planning further reunions”.
The event marked the 50th anniversary of the cessation of selective grammar school education in the town in June 1975.
9. Boys and Girls High School and Convent Reunion
Former pupils of Scarborough Girls High School reconvene Photo: Richard Ponter
10. Boys and Girls High School and Convent Reunion
Len Plaxton (SBHS), Tom Pindar (SBHS) and Marjorie Pindar reminisce about school days Photo: Richard Ponter
11. Boys and Girls High School and Convent Reunion
Tom Pindar (SBHS) and Marjorie Pindar Photo: Richard Ponter
12. Boys and Girls High School and Convent Reunion
Grammar school contemporaries meet again Photo: Richard Ponter