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We warmly welcome Friends’ School to a cold Bal-lymacormick! As a former pupil of Friends’ (I boarded for three years under Ernie McLeary!) I have very fond memories of the school and its ethos to school rugby.

Barney McGonigle was my first PE Teacher and he instilled in me the importance of playing to win, but playing in the right fashion. I know that to-day’s match will be no different! BGS has some strong links with FSL. We exchanged Mr Atkins

and Mr Smyth for Mr Greer – two could only do his job! I also (very old now!) taught and coached Mr Robinson at Sullivan Upper, and wrote his reference for the PE Post! Rab….you owe me one. Enjoy the game and please be quiet for kicks at goal. DK

MR KENNEDY

DK’S VIEWS

EDITORIAL

On St Patrick’s Day last year, Ballymena Academy shocked Ulster by beating Belfast

Royal Academy in the Schools’ Cup Final. Now, after what seems like only a few months , the new campaign has already begun.

Bangor Grammar School has a stunning heritage when it comes to rugby, some evidence is proven on page 6, however 16 years have now passed since our last visit to the final. The wait for the sixth Schools’ Cup victory is now at a shameful 23 years.

The time has now come for another trip to Ravenhill, and the “golden gen-eration” has now peaked. The first XV are at last playing well and winning matches on a regular basis. The team has already overcome local rivals Re-gent House, RBAI, Sullivan Upper, BRA and raised many eyebrows through-out their unbeaten streak which lasted until mid-December.

I wish the 1st XV well in their new campaign.

SIMON HULL—EDITOR

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THE OPPOSITION—FRIENDS’ SCHOOL LISBURN

Name: Friends’ School Lisburn

Founded: 1774

Motto: Quae sursum sunt quaerite

(seek the things that

are above)

Principal: Mrs E. Dickson

School Colours: Red, Green and Yellow.

Notable Past Pupils:

Stephen Ferris Ulster, British and Irish Lions, and Ireland International back row.

Schools Cup Victories: 0

Runners Up: 0

Total Final Appearances: 0

Last Victory: n/a

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BGS—IN DEPTH

Name: Bangor Grammar School

Founded: 1856

Motto: Justitiae Tenax (Justice is

Tenacious)

Principal: Mr S. Connolly

School Colours: Blue and Yellow

Notable Past Pupils:

Kieron Dawson London Irish, Ulster and Ireland international flanker.

Mark McCall Former Ireland international and Ulster manager.

Bryn Cunningham Recently retired Ulster fullback.

Don Whittle Ulster and Ireland International flanker.

Paul McKenzie Former Ulster and current Exeter Chiefs wing-er.

David Morrow Ireland International.

Dick Milliken First BGS Schools Cup winning captain. Former British Li-ons and Ireland centre.

Schools Cup Victories: 5

Runners Up: 4

Total Final Appearances: 9

Last Victory: 1988

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DARREN KELLY

CAPTAIN’S COLUMN

BANGOR GRAMMAR VS FRIENDS’ LISBURN

DOWN HIGH SCHOOL VS FOYLE & L’DERRY COL.

GROSVENOR GRAMMAR VS BANBRIDGE ACADEMY

LARNE GRAMMAR VS BELFAST HIGH SCHOOL

LIMAVADY GRAMMAR VS REGENT HOUSE

PORTADOWN COLLEGE VS DALRIADA SCHOOL

RAINEY ENDOWED SCH’L VS SULLIVAN UPPER SCH’L

ROYAL SCH’L DUNGANNON VS COLERAINE INSTITUTION

NB. - 8 LOSERS ENTER SCHOOLS PLATE COMPETITION; METHODY, BRA, RBAI, BALLYMENA, WALLACE, ARMAGH, BALLYCLARE AND CAMPBELL ENTER IN NEXT ROUND.

THIRD ROUND FIXTURES IN BRIEF

I’d like to, on behalf of all the players, thank you for coming this morning to support us in this very important match. Your support has been great all year and we are very grateful.

There has been a lot of hard work put in by coaches and players alike this year and the many years before. Hopefully with the right blend of passion, hard work and skill, the rest of the sea-son will be very successful, starting of course

with a good performance and win today.

Thanks for the support, Darren Kelly.

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JASON MORGAN

ONES TO WATCH

Name Stuart McCloskey Age 18

Position Inside Centre Height 6’ 2”

Weight 14 Stone Number 12

Comment “ Arguably the player of the season thus far. Big wirey centre who has tormented every defence he has come up against. Goal kicker and a try scorer. Will be looking to carry this good form through to the end of the season.”

Name Gareth Irvine Age 18

Position Flanker / Second Row Height 6’ 3”


Comment “ ‘Gaz’ has shown his ability this season with a number of out-standing performances. He has great strength and can break the line at ease. His pace is incredible, and he has the physical strength to match. Be sure to watch this young man today.”

Here Jason Morgan (BGS Rugby Coach) tells The Gryphiti who to watch out for in today’s game including their strengths, weaknesses and all of the essential information.

Name Darren Kelly (captain) Age 18

Position Second Row / No. 8 Height 6’ 2”


Comment “Darren has been in outstanding form so far this season. A fantastically skilled individual, whose dedication to the team has been incredible. He is an inspirational player and a natural leader.”

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Name Jonathan Gordon Age 17

Position No. 8 Height 6’ 0”


Comment “Jonny is regarded as a big game player. He has shown this during the season. His hard running and hard hitting style has had many people asking why he hasn’t gone on to further honours. Will deliver a big performance today.”

Name Luke Dornan (head boy) Age 17

Position 2nd Row Height 6’ 3”


Comment “ Luke has gone from strength to strength so far this season. An incredibly athletic individual, who’s ball carrying skills have had most defences in trouble. He also can dominate the aerial battle in any match.”

Name Michael Aspley Age 18

Position Outside Centre Height 6’ 0”


Comment “ A close second for MVP this year. Mike’s power and strength are a huge asset for the team. He is the biggest ball carrier on the team and makes yards with 2 or 3 defenders on him at a time. Defence is also a strength with several big tackles so far this year.”

ONES TO WATCH

1 1 programme bgs vs friends 2011

Documents

school rugby

matthew kennedy

mr greer

mr atkins

mr smyth

coached mr robinson

bangor grammar school

welcome friends school