Office Bearers
In 1896, Michaelhouse’s founder, James Cameron Todd, reflected that “a boy’s connection with his school is not severed when he leaves, but lasts throughout life. His whole tone, moral and spiritual as well as intellectual, is largely determined for life by his school.” One hundred and twenty-three years and generations of Michaelhouse boys on, we are still guided by our founder’s spirit and the belief that each boy who passes through our gates is taking the first major step on a life-long journey of self-discovery, personal growth and camaraderie. The distinctive ivy-clad architecture of interlinked quadrangles, which has inspired a sense of belonging for generations of boys, remains a constant touchstone to the over 6 500 Alumni across five continents.
Central Committee and Executive
The Patron
The Rector of Michaelhouse, Antony Clark
rector@michaelhouse.org
President
Sean Lumley
sealum@michaelhouse.org
President Elect
Richard Bates
ricbat@michaelhouse.org
Past President
Wayne Witherspoon
Trustees
Chris James
Callum Smythe
Director of the Old Boys’ Club
Ron Rutland
Tel: 033 234 1167
ronrut@michaelhouse.org
Associate Director of the Old Boys’ Club
Murray Witherspoon
Tel: 033 234 1153
murwit@michaelhouse.org
Treasurer
Jacques Ehlers
Tel: 033 234 1144
jacehl@michaelhouse.org
Friendraiser
Aphiwe (AP) Mthalane
Tel: 033 234 1033
aphmth@michaelhouse.org
Nominated Members
Brett Davidson
Rob Mitchell
Ngisana Mngomezulu
Raymond Mkhulisi
Tshediso Khuzwayo
James Fleming (School Representative)
Board Representative
Andrew Schaefer
Branch Chairmen
Cape Town: Charles Phillips
Durban: Nick Tatham
East Griqualand (Underberg): Roger Spencer
Gauteng – JHB: Michael Stannard
Gauteng – Pretoria: Olwethu Mhaga
Midlands (Weaner Scheme): Graham Mitchell-Innes
Mpumalanga: Jack Brotherton
Pietermaritzburg: Nick Jackson
Zululand: Richard Chennells
Overseas Representatives
Eastern Australia – Melbourne: Richard Gellie
Eastern Australia – Sydney: Greg Bawden
Eastern Australia – Brisbane: David Renton
Western Australia – Perth: Peter Colvin
New Zealand – Auckland: Andrew Pennington
Canada / USA: Mike Havers
Canada – Vancouver: William Galloway
USA – New York: Peter Campbell
East Africa – Kenya: Michael Scott
United Kingdom: Scott Wadeson
Please email oldboys@michaelhouse.org should you wish to get direct contact details for the above listed office bearers.
Old Boys Events
Old Boys' AGM
Old Boys' Gaudy Dinners
Old Boys' Day