b'Four generations of EllesmeriansIt was recently brought to our attention that one of our esteemed Sixth Form students, Alice Parton, is indeed a fourth generation Ellesmerian. Alices Great Grandfather, Geoffrey, was introduced to the College over 100 years ago. In 1919, Alfred Parton enrolled his son Geoffrey at Ellesmere by recommendation from a friend who had two sons at the College. Geoffrey joined as a student in the January of 1919 and attended until the summer of 1920. Geoffrey was a member of Conqueror Housenow known as Talbot. During his short stint at Ellesmere he represented his dorm and the 1st XV Team in Rugby and took an active interest in many sports including U15 High Jump (at 44), Cricket, Football and Steeplechase. He was awarded Full Colours for his contribution to Rugby and left College to pursue a career in agriculture.Geoffrey went on to have two sons, David and Alan, who both attended the College from the age of 10 to 16. Alan joined Ellesmere in 1942 and was an active member of the Athletics Club. During the Lent Term of 1946 he was awarded Junior House Colours. Alan left Ellesmere in 1948, following his fathers footsteps to work in farming.David came to Ellesmere in 1946 and was a popular member of the Talbot House. Like his father before him, David was a keen sportsman, representing the College in many sports with Rugby being a firm favourite. In his final year at College, David played a Soldier in the Senior School play, Julius Ceasar. David continued his close bond with the College after leaving; he was a respected member of The Ellesmerian Club for many years and was the Clubs President in 2004. He was also a member of the Old Ellesmerian Masonic Lodge and in 1978 he was installed as the Lodges Worshipful Master.David introduced his son Paul to the College in 1980. Paul made an impression straight away and was awarded the Shell Classical Studies Prize in his first year. In true family tradition, Paul was also a talented Rugby player and represented the U16, 4th, 3rd and 1st XV teams. He played 1st XI Cricket for three years and was a member of the Colleges Stamp and Chess Clubs. This brings us to the fourth generation Ellesmerian of the Parton family. Alice joined the College in Year 10 in 2017 and has completely thrown herself into College life. She was awarded Junior House Colours in 2018 and is a gifted sportswoman. Alice has represented both the College and her County in Hockey, she was on the winning team of the U16 National Hockey Cup and regularly played for the 1st XI team throughout Year 12. As Captain of the U17 Shropshire Hockey team, Alices team won the U17 Midlands Cup for the first time ever. Alice also plays 1st team Netball and is regularly winning prizes at prestigious Horse Riding competitions, most recently coming 3rd at the Weston Park Horse Trials. In addition to her sporting successes, Alice took part in the Senior School Production of Little Shop of Horrors and is a talented artist.If you have an interesting story connected to the College wed love to hear from you: olivia.beckett@ellesmere.comEllesmere College Newsletter Michaelmas 202017'