Hi I went to Fane street in the 60s . Was in the same class as Andrew Linton( married Sandra Liggett) , Brian Buchanan, George?? who went around with Brain Hawthorn, Bobby Rogers, David Mc Curry,
Arnold McConnell, Brian McCrea ( joined later).Frankie Mc Farland, Maureen Maxwell, Pauline Lawther and some others who’s last name I can’t remember, Linda( boys gave her and her friend a hard time). Also knew Sandra and Silvia Geddis and their cousin Maureen Geddis, Norma Harris, Joan Curry, David Brown(Hovis). Also lots of others who’s names sadly escape me but whose face don’t. Left after I got my O levels.
Hi Tom,Haven't posted on here in ages - facebook and messenger are to blame I'm afraid!I remember most of those names you mentioned and then some!I was in 1A, 2A, 3G and 4G from '65 - '69 I was the shortest kid in the school for the 1st 2 years! There were [I think] several Georges, Maureens and Brians in our class. there was a George Marks as someone else mentioned but can't recall the other surnames. Brians were Brian Hawthorn and Brian McCrae [ I believe the latter is no longer with us and died quite a few years ago when quite young.] The Maureen's were Maureen Maxwell and Maureen Geddis. Other names I recall from then are John Norton, Lawrence Nolan [and younger brother Mervyn] there were a few Linda's too - Linda McCormick with short red hair, and a fringe, Linda Adams, long blonde hair, and Linda Hatton who was nicknamed Sammy [from the footballer!] wondering if you might have any old school photos of the classes you were in? we never got any of them, tho 3 of us all went to same school - photos got a bit pricey when there were multiple kids to buy for!there was another blonde girl with long hair, came in around 2nd form, was originally from Belfast but had spent some time in Canada - can't remember her name but was very pretty. and of course the girl I hung around mostly was Carolin Marks, now married to Steve Stevenson, also friends with Elizabeth Frazer - Carolin and Elizabeth are still good friends and see each other regularly! I am friends with Carolin on facebook and keep in touch that was, as I now live in Australia. I emigrated in '73 married a lovely Aussie in '77, we have 2 daughters and 2 grandaughters, living in country Victoria and feeling the effects of smoke from recent bushfires. tho there's only been a couple of small bushfires near us and they were quenched quite quickly, but the smoke is drifting inland across from the East coast. but we're the lucjy ones, we still have our home and no damage done, while others have lost everything. anyway back to Faney - must try and stay on topic! teachers I recall are Mr. Hutchinson - and his endless notes to take down every lesson, Mr. Smyth who wore a check jacket with leather patches on the elbows, and backcombed his hair, Mr. Thompson taught French - loved his classes. Hated art 'cos I couldn't draw to save myself! still can't! actually failed art in both 2nd and 3rd form!Mr. Sherriff taught science, Mrs. O' Hara taught domestic science, Mrs Benson taught sewing and needlework - loved those classes and still sewing today!Barney Moorhead taught maths, strict but a good teacher, Mr.Beggs - often known to use a slipper on the boys for misbehaving, lady teacher taught social studies - her name escapes me atm anyway, nice to reminisce - need to go grab some brekky!