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Rossiter, H.P.
Person · 1911 - 1915

H.P. Rossiter was an original Master at Appleby School from 1911 to 1915.

Rosseel, John
Person · 1957 -

John Rosseel was born February 15, 1957 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended Appleby College from 1971 to 1976. While a student, John was Head Prefect (1975-1976), captained the First Football and the Open Rugby Teams. He was awarded Colours in Football and Rugby. He was stage manager for the annual operetta production for three consecutive years, member of the debating club and co-editor for the 1975 Argus yearbook.

In 1981, John received his B.A. in English from Queen's University and pursued a career in the graphic arts as a photo technician, medical photographer and currently a commercial offset printer. John is an active sailor, sings in many choirs, and serves on the Board of Directors of Open Voices Community Choir.

Robinson, George W.
Person · 1907 - 1971

George was born on Dec. 7, 1907 and died on June 11, 1971. He attended Appleby from 1919 to 1927. He was appointed to the Appleby Board of Governors on Oct. 30, 1947. He married Ruth I. Martin on June 16, 1934. His son George William (Billy) Robinson also attended Appleby.

Richardson, J.E. "Kap"
Person · Sept. 1955 - June 1957

J.E. "Kap" Richardson attended Appleby College from September 1955 to June 1957, when he graduated. He was originally from Kapuskasing, Ontario, which is probably why his nickname was 'Kap'.

Richardson, Fran
Person · 1961 - 1999

Fran Richardson was a faculty member at Appleby College from 1961 to 1999. He taught Mathematics, English, History and Geography in the Junior School, and later tuaght Mathematics and Computer Studies in the Senior School. In addition to teaching, Fran coached hockey, cricket, basketball, tennis, and soccer; coordinated the extracurricular ski program; was Housemaster of the Junior School residence in Colley House (1969-1971) and Housemaster of Walker House (1976-1984). In 1989, Fran did a teaching exchange at Trinity Grammar School in Sydney, Australia and throughout his time at Appleby held various titles: Assistant Headmaster of Administration (1983-1995), retired from teaching in 1995 and was appointed Director of Alumni Relations (1995-1999). In 1989 Fran became an honourary Appleby Old Boy.

Rechnitzer, Einar V.
Person · 1903 - 1965

Einar V. Rechnitzer was born on November 8, 1903, to Einar and Alexandra Rechnitzer in London, Ontario. He attended Appleby School from September 1917 to December 1921 and is considered a graduate of the 1922 class. He participated in boxing, tennis soccer, hockey, badminton and Cadets while at Appleby. In 1921 he was the Head Prefect of Powell's House and also a Lieutenant in Cadets. He left Appleby and attended Western University and played on their football team. His business career started in newspaper reporting with the London Advertiser and the Toronto Daily Star. Afterwards he switched to advertising wherein he was employed by several advertising firms and finally with MacLaren Advertising Company Limited. He became president of MacLaren Advertising in 1955 and continued until 1964. He was also Chairman of the Board.

He was appointed to the Appleby College Board of Governors in May 1957 and remained on the Board till his death. He also became president of the Old Boys Association in 1937. His son Eric also attended Appleby from September 1960 to June 1962.

Einar died on September 27, 1965.

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