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November 2015 - Old Pauline Newsletter
 
Welcome to the November issue of the Old Pauline Club eNews.

With just six weeks to Christmas we are busy planning the last few events before the New Year. Bookings for our traditional Christmas Supper Evening have recently launched, so gather a group of your classmates and join us to celebrate the festive season.

There are also OP international branch events happening in Greece, the US and Israel, so check the details below if you are a resident or visiting. Our annual Feast Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, followed by a Reception at the Mercers’ Hall, will take place on 1 February. Please check the website for more details and booking.
OLD PAULINE CLUB NEWS 
The Man Who Drew Winnie-the-Pooh
Ernest Howard Shepard (1932-37) was the renowned illustrator of Winnie-the-Pooh and The Wind in the Willows. At St Paul’s, High Master Fred W Walker had recognised Shepard’s artistic talent at an early stage and encouraged him to take a scholarship to the Royal Academy. 

Shepard’s War by James Campbell, published by Michael O’Mara Books, is available at a special discounted price for OPs. The exhibition, E H Shepard: An Illustrator’s War is at the House of Illustration, London until January 2016. 
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Guild of Mercers' Scholars

Earlier this year four Old Paulines completed their four-year Apprenticeship to their Masters (mentors).

Each became eligible to be admitted to the Freedom of the City of London and also became Guildmen of the Guild of Mercers’ Scholars in two ceremonies in the Chamberlain’s Court Room and subsequently in the Aldermen’s Court Room at Guildhall. Read more...
New York Wine Tasting

Paulina Nadia Zilkha presented a tasting of three of her family’s Laetitia Winery wines at OP Robin Hirsch’s Cornelia Street Cafe on a warm rainy late October Wednesday evening. The winery is based on California's Central Coast.

After a splendid Methode Champenoise Brut Rose, they were treated to two of Laetitia Winery’s Pinot Noirs, followed by the Cafe’s own Pinot Noir, also from the Central Coast. 
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Careers Evening 2015

On 1 October 2015 two Old Paulines returned to the School as part of a Careers Panel organised by two Paulines from the Upper Eighth. One of the organisers, U8th Pauline Rahil Patel said ‘this is the time that careers and universities were at the forefront of our minds.

The speakers included: Tom Adeyoola (1990-95), Ilicco Elia (1984-89), Sir Harold Walker, Thomas Williams and Graham Seel (SPS Head of History). 
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Proud Witness
David Haney (1956-60), pictured with his wife Sue and two granddaughters, who rowed in the SPS 1st VIII, got in touch to say that he had travelled from Tucson, Arizona to be at the Henley Royal Regatta this year and was impressed with the victorious Princess Elizabeth Cup-winning SPS crew.

“I was terribly proud to wear the OP blazer, especially in a year when St Paul’s won! I was most impressed with how strong and solid the crew looked in the last quarter mile, giving a sense of quite a bit left in the tank." 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS... 
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - AT A GLANCE
Entrepreneurs' Dinner – 12 November
Oxford University Dinner – 13 November
The Artist and the King, Whitting Lecture – 19 November
Athens Pre-Christmas Drinks – 1 December
US Christmas Lunch – 8 December
Supper Evening – 11 December
Israel Branch Gathering – 28 January
Annual Feast Service and Reception – 1 February

Entrepreneurs' Dinner

12 November
Aimed at current and Old Paulines, this event provides a wonderful opportunity to meet established and successful entrepreneurial OPs and parents, listen to their personal experiences and discuss the pros and cons of setting up a start-up. 

We look forward to seeing many of you on Thursday at this event!

Oxford University Dinner

13 November
We are delighted to invite all Old Paulines currently studying or working at Oxford University to the Old Pauline Club's annual Students Dinner at the University.

This year's dinner will take place on Friday 13 November. Visit the Old Pauline website for further details.

The Whitting Lecture

19 November 
Any OPs with an interest in history, especially art historians, are invited to this year's Whitting Lecture which will be given by St Paul’s School Head of History, Graham Seel. Join us for an illustrated talk about the artist Charles Sims and his highly controversial oil painting King John assents to the Magna Carta 1215.  See website for details.
 
EVENTS JUST ANNOUNCED... 
Athens Pre-Christmas Drinks
1 December

The Old Pauline Branch in Athens is currently organising pre-christmas drinks for all those based in or travelling through the area. The venue is currently to be confirmed but will be in the Kolonaki area of the city. 

If you would like to attend please email the Athens branch lead, Menelaos Pangalos.
US Christmas Club Lunch
8 December 

The US Branch would like to invite all Old Paulines, Paulinas, Colet Fellows, friends of St Paul’s and guests to the New York pre-Christmas buffet lunch.

This event will take place at The University Club, One West 54 Street, at 12pm. 

Contact Simon Strauss to book. Further details can be found on the website.
Supper Evening

11 December 

The Old Pauline Club will round off the year with the annual Supper Evening, a traditional Christmas dinner, which will take place this year at St Paul's School.

To celebrate the festive season why not take the opportunity to book a table with your former classmates, or simply come yourself, you're assured of a warm welcome. Book your place online.

Israel Branch Gathering

28 January

The Israel Branch would like to invite all those living or travelling in the area to join them at an event on Thursday, 28 January 2016. This event will take event in Tel Aviv and will be an opportunity to bring together Old Paulines and Paulinas in the area.
Contact the OP Israel Branch, Michael Horesh if you would like to attend.
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St Paul's School News 
Success at the Veterrimi IV tournament

St Paul’s dominated schools rugby over half term, winning the third edition of the Oldest Four or ‘Veterrimi IV’ tournament. The team was awarded the AJ Dingle Cup by Gloucester and England star, Jonny May.

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St Paul’s School win at Head of the Schuylkill and fastest School at Head of the Charles
 

Fourteen St Paul’s boys made their mark in two major US regattas over October half-term.

The coxed four won their event at the Head of the Schuylkill, picking up their medals by Sir Steven Redgrave, British rower and five times Olympic gold medallist.

The previous week the boys raced at the Head of the Charles. St Paul’s was proud to be the fastest school at the race and finished 4th overall in the youth VIIIs event.

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OLD PAULINE BOOKS
Private Places
Poetry by Wynn Wheldon
 
Kicking the Bar: A Life of Huw Wheldon
Wynn Wheldon’s (1966-1976) biography of his father 

Read about these and other OP published books on the website.
 
IN MEMORIAM...

It is with much regret that we notify the deaths of the following Old Paulines. Our sympathy goes to their families and friends

Frank W Lunau (1936-39) - 18 October 2015
Prof. Bryan D Lask (1954-60) - 24 October 2015

Obituaries are published in the Old Pauline News magazine due out shortly. 
 
OLD PAULINE CLUB MERCHANDISE

The Club is proud to be able to offer its members a wide range of quality merchandise from socks to scarves and ties to cuff links. To see the full range of merchandise and how to order visit the website
 
We are always looking for news from the community to share in this email newsletter and in the Old Pauline News. Please forward any stories you have or tell us what you are up to. We would love to hear from you.

We hope to see you in the run up to Christmas at one of the Old Pauline events.  

Please pass on this email to any Old Pauline who may be missing out on the Club's news.

With very best wishes,
Alan Day, Hon Secretary
 
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