Graeme College Matrics 72: Ian (George) Suttie Writes………..

Ian Suttie
Did Military Service in 1973 with 1SAI in Oudtshoorn. Spent 8½ months in the Caprivi Strip (Rodney Scheepers and Bev Long were fellow "grensvegters")
Studied at Graaff-Reinet Teachers' College 1974-1976 and then Paarl Teachers' College in 1977. Had an absolute ball!
Unplanned at the time but the correct decision, started teaching at Graeme in 1978 and have been here ever since, not regretting one moment!
Met Glynis (farming stock from the Komga "sweetveld" and schooled at Clarendon in East London) while a student and got married in 1980. We have two children, Bridget, an Interior Designer, who has recently moved to East London from Jo'burg and Bruce who has opened his own business: "Cool Spark" (Refrigeration, Air-Con and Electrical) also in East London.
Taken over from Titch Searle in more ways than one! In charge of the Junior School for 27 yrs and First X1 Coach for the last 31 yrs!
Heavily involved in the organization and administration of cricket at Provincial and National level. Seen most of the Protea players as schoolboys at various festivals and Nuffield Weeks.
Am a member of the Rotary Club of Grahamstown and when I have a spare moment, do pop into the Grahamstown Club but not as often a Titch though!
Enjoy outdoor pursuits like walking (since a knee replacement in 2010), cycling, play golf and hunting.

Getting a head of steam for the weekend!