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Jean Gilbert & Ian Brownlee 1971

The first two Ngaruawahia High School pupils to become
University graduates.

Jeanne Gilbert Ian Thomas Brownlee
After a Primary education at Ngaruawahia Ian was educated at the
and Glen Massey, Jeanne Gilbert commenced at Ngaruawahia Primary School
Ngaruawahia High School. and was a foundation pupil of
During her period at the High School her Ngaruawahia High in 1963. He
achievements were outstanding. In 1966 she was Head Prefect in 1966 and
entered the 6th form, became head girl prefect, passed his University Entrance
passed her University Entrance exam and was in that year.
school Dux. In 1967 he attended
Her University career was no less impressive. Hamilton Boys High School for 1965 photo
She graduated B.A. in the minimum time of study, a year in the Upper Sixth and
specializing in German. was awarded the prize in
In 1971, in the second term we had the Geography. He was also a member of the 1st XV
pleasure of welcoming back at Ngaruawahia High and the school swimming team.
School during her four-week “section” from While at Secondary School he was Waikato
Auckland Secondary Teachers’ Training College. junior title-holder in swimming and was selected to
represent the Waikato Secondary Schools at rugby.
Ian attended Canterbury University in 1968-
70 where he completed his Bachelor of Arts
degree. While at Canterbury University he
represented the university in rowing and was
awarded the University Blue in this sport.
In 1971 he attended Auckland University
where he studied Town Planning.