Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

News > Archives & History > Lingua Franca - Vernon Head (1984O)

Lingua Franca - Vernon Head (1984O)

Mr Vernon Head OD addressed Lingua Franca today on a topic about finding the world's most rare bird. Mr Head also explained how he came to be interested in ornithology.
Vernon Head (1984O) presenting to the Lingua Franca Society Boys
Vernon Head (1984O) presenting to the Lingua Franca Society Boys
Mr Vernon Head OD addressed Lingua Franca today on a topic about finding the world’s most rare bird. Mr Head also explained how he came to be interested in ornithology - he was inspired by his father who took him bird watching and also the time in Founders House as a border where he saw the resident owls. He explained how he was inspired by Peter Steyn OD. Mr Head presented a very stimulating talk to the students. He kindly donated copies of his books to the library.

Similar stories

Tony Honoré (F, 1938)

Tony Honoré, internationally-acknowledged expert in the fields of Causation and Juripudence died on Tuesday 26th February 2019. More...

It is with great sadness that we inform the OD community of Hendri's passing last week Thursday. Our deepest condolences… More...

We regret to inform you that Tim died on Sunday 3rd March in Swellendam. More...

Thank you to Tim Murray (1980F) for informing us that David Persse (1976F) had passed away earlier this month.  More...

Most read

The OM and OD Teams yesterday on the Piley, with their staff and officials, after the match.

Yesterday, 21 March 2024, a great moment for the two sides, connecting, at the Bishops 175 Festival Rugby & Hockey Festival. More...

Last year just under 500 ODs completed an online questionnaire, answering questions about the future strategy of the ODU More...

High tea at the Mitre for our VIP ODs. More...

Have your say

 
This website is powered by
ToucanTech