Vickridge, Noel Owen Biography 1971

VICKRIDGE, Noel Owen
Principal, Te Aute College, Pukehou, Hawke’s Bay
Born Hawera: 7-8-1927, son of C. N. Vickridge; married 1953 Iwingaro Harriet, daughter of Whareparoa Rewha Rewha; two sons.
Education: Nelson College, King’s College; Master of Arts, Diploma in Education, Diploma in Teaching;
Rugby referee, president NZ Central Hawke’s Bay Rugby Referees’ Association, Central Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union.
Assistant master Opotiki District High School 1950-53, Hastings High School 1953-55, Hawera High School 1955-58; Te Aroha College 1959-62; first assistant Ngaruawahia High School 1963-65; principal Te Aute College 1966-; community service rugby, tennis and cricket organisations; church vestry service;  Ngaruawahia Borough Council.
Territorial service 1949-66; Captain RNZA and RNZA Service Corps, Officer in Command Te Aroha and Te Aute Colleges Cadets;
President Otane lawn Tennis Club; chairman Association of Heads of Maori Schools.
Recreation: rugby referee, tennis.
Private address: Te Aute College, Pukehou, Hawke’s Bay