RETRO: Boston High School awards night 1997
Here are two photographs of prize-winners from Boston High School at the end of 1997.
For the first time, the school’s annual prize-giving ceremony was held at The Stump.
As part of his speech, headteacher Barry Searles criticised league tables, introduced by the Conservative Government in 1992.
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Hide AdHe told pupils and guests that a number of that year's cohort had not been well enough during their GCSE course to be entered for more than a few exams.
"This was the right decision for them as individuals and was taken in light of medical advice, but of course plays havoc with the percentage rate," he said.