Honour boards take on a new life

During the renovations of the G. Wigg Sports Centre, the honour boards that had adorned the walls were carefully removed and stored. Interim Principal, Mr Andy Gordon, wanted to continue the tradition of these honour boards and mount them in clear view of students, families and visitors, with plenty of space to add the names of future recipients.

What followed was careful research to update the information before the honour boards were redesigned and installed on the exterior of T.B. Millar Hall. The research process involved verifying names, ensuring accuracy and replacing initials with full first names.

The updated boards preserve the legacy of past students while being in a prominent position to inspire future generations.

The nine boards include the names of all the College Captains and Vice Captains since 1988, recipients of the Year 12 Citizenship award, the names of the Year 12 All-Rounders since 1990, the T.B. Millar Leadership Award recipients, the College Duxes since 1988 and the recipients of the Allen Family Memorial Awards.

Radford Collegian board member Mrs Genevieve Quilty (née Bessell) and former student Nicholas Meyers were the first College Captains. Genevieve’s name appears several times on the boards, including as the three-time recipient of the T.B. Millar Leadership Award.

There are also boards that commemorate members of the Radford College community, including former presidents of the Parents and Friends Association and the G. Wigg Community Spirit Award.

Please come and have a look at this piece of Radford College history when you next visit the campus. The original boards will be archived for posterity, ensuring their place in our College’s history.

By Mrs Annette Carter, College Historian