The Abingdonian 2019

63 www.abingdon.org.uk Summer Term While I’m sure there may be a sense of relief among parents that your days as personal chauffeurs have come to a close, I hope and I am indeed confident that you will be looking back on your decision to go with Abingdon as a good one. I certainly wouldn’t wish to have been anywhere else. Finally, if you’ll indulge me just a moment more, I’d like to say a heartfelt, perhaps rather personal thank you to my peers. To the boys with whom I’ve shared this education. As a year- group - although perhaps not making Abingdon history with the standout sporting successes some may have hoped for - we’ve been exceptional for our camaraderie; for our spirit; for the community we’ve all created through attitude, application, and friendship. Indeed, being a part of a group of 151 boys who all get along with each other has had a vast impact on the time I’ve enjoyed here. So, thank you, boys. Thanks for the memories: the ups, the downs, the successes, the failures, the surprises, and for granting me undoubtedly the greatest privilege of my life so far. Ethan Webb, 7BW