AS ONE who has been a part of Boston Grammar School for 51 of the last 52 years it was a great sadness to see the headline that, in effect, forecasts the end of the school.
I cannot say I am surprised. The writing was on the wall two years ago, but no one seemed willing to take up the cudgels, or even support those who were.
From where I was sitting, everyone seemed afraid to offend either the then headmaster or chai
rman of governors. Resolutions at meetings were watered down, requests to hold meetings were declined and the whole terrible saga has been played out.
And now we have a study to decide if it is feasible to destroy one of the finest schools of its kind in the country in this wanton manner.
I attended the school from 1956-62, joined the Old Bostonian Association on leaving and then served as committee member, treasurer and president over the next 36 years, and I still serve on the committee.
At different times, I served as school governor and foundation governor, so I think that any reader can understand my feelings.
What will happen to this historic site? Will it be alowed to fall into disrepair and be vandalised? What of the historic artefacts and memorials it contains? What of the thousands of pounds of value poured in so willingly by former pupils long gone from Boston but still proud to help and be associated with their old school?
Many years ago one of my old masters told us that the only way for bad men to succeed is for good men to do nothing. I doubt he ever thought that sentiment would apply to Boston Grammar School's disgraceful betrayal by those who should have considered it an honourable duty to preserve it.
Shame on them all! Thrice call it.
TONY AUSTIN
Tytton Close, Wyberton.
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