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General CC History
Random CC Facts
100

What old boy left school to play for the Chiefs?

Damian Mckenzie

100

Julius House was originally known as?

North Town

100

Why is the libraries roof so sloped?

Because it was designed and built in england so they did not no the climate

100

Who originally had to cook for the boarding houses?

The housemasters wife

100

When would the Houses change names?

When the Housemaster changed

200

What old boy went on to win two Victoria crosses?

Charles Upham

200

Why did Richards have to be made out of brick?

Because it was needed very suddenly and brick is quick and easy

200

What are the reasons the OBT was built?

To cover up Richards house because its ugly and for general theatre purposes

200

How many New Zealand Headmasters have there been?

1

200

What is the book commemorated for in the Chapel and Dining Hall and what is it called?

The Book of Memories was commemorated for the people who fought in the wars

300

What old boy left school to star in the Jurassic Park movie franchise?

Sam Neil

300

Why is School House called School House?

Because it was the headmasters house

300

What is the format of CC based on?

A medieval monastery

300
What was the Dining Hall built in memory of?

People who died in WWI

300

When was Flowers House moved across the road?

1918

400

This old boy had a College building named after him

Sir Miles Warren

400

Who was Somes named after?

Maria Somes

400

What do the flags in the dining hall represent?

Allies in WWI

400

What was the Chapel corner of the quad used for?

Pugilism

400

Why was the warden on the Board of Governors?

To represent the Church

500

What oldboy now host a drive home radio talk show called "bhuoja"

Leigh Hart

500

What Was Harper House Originally known as?

South Town

500

Name the colours associated with the different War forces in the chapel eg.green=Navy

Red=Army, Light Blue=Air Force, Dark Blue=Navy
500

Why was 1909 a big year for Christs College?

Because it was the year when dayboys were allowed

500

What was the first building on CC campus?

The library

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