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Topher's Point on campus is named in honour of Christopher.

John Maitland Young was born on June 29, 1917 and attended Appleby School from 1928 to 1934. While at Appleby he participated in Junior Soccer sixes, the 1934 Cricket League and Intermediate Hockey League. He was a Wing Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and was killed in action on Sept. 4, 1943.

William Wright was born in Ottawa, in 1898, and was one of Appleby’s original students. He played on the First Rugby (Football), Hockey and Cricket teams. Upon graduating from Appleby in 1916, he enlisted in the Fifth University Company, and on going overseas obtained a commission in the 35th Battalion. He was transferred to the 18th Battalion days before a high- explosive shell killed him as he was on a search mission. His body lies in the Ecoivres Military Cemetery, near Mont St. Eloi, France.

18th Battalion, Canadian Infantry Killed in action 13 May 1917, at 19 years of age.

Peter was elected to Appleby College Board of Governors in 1994. Peter co-chaired the 1992 Appleby Auction Acquisition Committee with his wife Eve; served as a member of the Upper One Annual Fund volunteer team in 1991-92; was a Special Gifts Chair in the 1994 Annual Fund; chaired the Junior Year 1993-94 Annual Fund team; served as General Chairman of the 1996-97 Annual Fund; and has been a keen supporter of the school’s Bursary Fund since he became an Appleby parent. In 1997, he was appointed Chairman of the Board.

Peter and his brother Michael are co-owners of Equipment Sales and Service Ltd., through their holding company, Highway Equipment Rentals Limited, of which Peter is President. ESS distributes large mobile equipment and replacement parts to mining, construction, forestry and municipal industries.

He was instrumental in building Appleby’s reputation and the sense of community during his tenure as Chairman. He oversaw the introduction of the e.school@appleby program and the construction of Powell’s House and Willis Hall, and provided the inspiration for Appleby’s inaugural Fine Wine Auction in 2001. Peter and his wife Eve were strong supporters of Appleby’s sports teams and arts group and actively took an interest in all aspects of student life.

Peter and Eve are the parents of Jodie ’96 and Simon ’01.

In 1934, Percival Wickens was appointed Appleby’s second headmaster. Born in England, Wickens attended the University of London where he specialized in mathematics. During the Great War he served in the Royal Naval Air Squadron and was distinguished for his abilities and became a prominent flight instructor. He was frequently requested to pilot distinguished passengers such as Generals, Ministers, and Royalty across the
English Channel. Before his appointment to Appleby, Wickens was Assistant Master at St. Alban’s School in Brockville. In 1922, the growth of the School warranted the division of science and mathematics as distinct teaching roles which had previously been taught by Mr. Whittington. Thus, Wickens joined the staff of Appleby as mathematics teacher and soon became Housemaster of the New House (now Colley House) in 1923. In 1925, he succeeded the Rev. Mr. Blyth as Housemaster of Powell’s House.

Wickens is best remembered for approaching all activities with enthusiasm, dedication, strict discipline and electrifying power. Whether it was teaching cricket, dramatics, organizing Continental tours, or the Argus, everything was done with precision and efficiency; his personally motto was, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.”

Sadly, on June 14, 1937, Wickens lost his battle with cancer and passed away. Even though, Wickens’ service as headmaster lasted a mere three years, John Guest fondly commented in the 1938 Argus these words - “I know that as long as Appleby stands, it will be the greater and finer for all the work and love that he [Wickens] expendedupon it so nobly and ungrudgingly."

John William Weis was born on May 4, 1918. He attended Appleby School from 1933 to 1937 and was a member of the First Rugby Team, Captain of the First Cricket Team, Secretary of the Camera Club, House Prefect in School (now Colley) House, and Cadet Corps section Commander. He graduated in 1937. He was a Flight Lieutenant, 408th Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force and was killed in action on June 8, 1944 at 26 years of age.