Abingdonian 2018

86 The Abingdonian Morgan’s House This has been a great year in Morgan’s House. Ably led by Thomas Butcher and Harry Walsh, there were many highlights, particularly from a group of leavers who had always loved the thrill of house competition. I’d like to thank everyone in the house for their contributions over the year. The year began with another great entry in the house singing, wonderfully led and organised by Alex Chapman and Adam Bradley. After some dithering over song choice the house came together for a wonderful performance that, in true Morgan’s fashion, was well received but didn’t quite win. Mr Dempsey came away with the win in the house pool competition, revealing a youth misspent perhaps? The house quiz and curry night was a great success, with the Upper Sixth writing and hosting a great event enjoyed by over 100 parents, boys and staff. Quizzing is somewhat in the Morganite’s blood, with yet another win in the House Challenge competition, this time for the fifth form, and a place in the final for the sixth form too. Sport is something we seem to be getting better at: as well as another dominant year on the squash court, Morgan’s won the fourth form cricket, football and, for one year only, the Fifa competition that replaced the rugby due to the snow. I must admit to being slightly concerned that we did so well at this, but a win’s a win… With a close second in the house rowing too it was a very successful year for us. The injection