QUICK, Francis Ross (1911-1965)
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QUICK, Francis Ross (1911-1965)
Ross Quick was a member of staff from 1949 to 1965.
Ross Quick.
Ross Quick.
Born at Geelong to parents Paul Vivian Quick and Mabel Irene nee Pride, he attended the School from 1925 to 1928 as a day student where he excelled at sport, participating in the 1st Cricket XI in 1927 and 1928, the 1st Football XVIII in 1928 as well as the Athletics Team of 1926.
He continued his sporting commitment beyond school as a footballer, cricketer and tennis player before serving with the RAAF during World War II. He
'taught English and Mathematics, was Housemaster of Calvert House, was a constant coach of cricket, tennis and football teams throughout his seventeen years. All bore the imprint of his enthusiasm and knowledge. It was natural that one who had been a league footballer, a first class
cricket and tennis player and a Davis Cup umpire should find his chief identification with boys who were keen on sport.'
The College won the APS football premierships in 1963 and 1964 under Ross Quickâs coaching.
He died unexpectedly of a heart attack while repairing his car. The Ross Quick Seat was named in his memory.
Sources: Ad Astra September 1965 p3; Pegasus December 1965 p11.