"Janus" - Chris Snuggs (READ IT HERE!) BACK
Most schools have a magazine, but of the many I have seen "Janus" was one of the very best. For 26 years it gave a remarkably full and interesting record of a remarkable school.
- The wide range of events were recorded almost entirely by those who took part in them.
- Many editions contained memorable articles by the likes of John Smitherman, Leslie Johnston, Patrick Hutton, G.H. Bailey, Patrick Richardson, Brian Workman and others: some examples are listed below.
- It covered a wide range of school activities, including some remarkable articles of original writing.
- It was not afraid to be controversial, with occasional very hard-hitting articles.
- Editors were not afraid of the occasional humorous contribution, especially in later years.
- In the pre word-processing/spell-checker era it was remarkably error-free.
- Many gave up their free time to ensure its timely publication, not least members of school administration.
All those who played a part in its production over the years deserve our huge thanks for their skill, commitment and effort in putting it together. Rosemary Peacock (now Mrs Koch-Osborne) was one such, and in this article represents all the rest - whose names I can add if so advised!
Sadly, it ceased publication in 1977, a victim of a limited budget. A wide variety of other pupil-produced mags. took its place, but they were different animals, even if a lot of fun. Because of its death - a harbinger of the end of WHS itself - our picture of the last years is very patchy, so contributions to the COMPENDIUM from those at the school in those years are particularly welcome. (mail Chris Snuggs here)
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