The Prescotian

I am sure you will be shocked to see the attached three photographs from 17th May 1973. They reveal the true extent of the culture of bullying at PGS. In them we see members of the Upper VI (honorary prefects!) turning on one of their own. I have obscured the face of the victim whose identity is best kept undisclosed. We can but guess what Keith Taylor had done to deserve this. As a renowned sensible person, I wish I could have been available to put an end to this cruel nonsense. Unfortunately I was too busy operating the camera.

In the first, we see the victim on the deck with boots raining in. Terry McDonnell sports a fetching lilac coloured shirt. His pale blue denims help accentuate the knee-to-skull action. From the far right Allen (The Grinder) Jessop approaches purposefully with a big stick. In his defence it should be noted that at least he has a badge on his blazer.

In the second, our victim is secured to a tree in the Head's garden. Jimmy Quinn adds additional straw.

In the third, Ian "Loz" Lawrenson holds the prisoners head up for the camera. (I imagine that he voz only carryink out orders!!) On the right Jimmy complements Terry's outfit with a garish shirt and tank-top. Note the school badge and Omega House Colours. After the event the mob retreated to room 19. Unfortunately nobody remembered to release KT. He was found by some first years about an hour later with very blue hands from the rather tight binding.