PUBLISHED 24 November 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Newton Hogg on Wednesday 9th November, aged 76.
George started at Arnold School in 1969 and was appointed by Oliver Wigmore, Headmaster, to join the English Department. He was much loved as an English teacher thanks to his enthusiasm, humour, creativity, and expertise for the subject. He became Head of Boarding and with his wife Dianne, and they led the boarders for 8 years. George then became Second Master and Vice Principal, where he was respected greatly by the whole school community for his compassion and wise counsel. Everything was done with a gentle smile and good humour.
George’s performances in the school pantomimes became a thing of legend. Dave Summerville and George became a much-loved slapstick comedy duo and hammed it up joyfully to packed audiences. George was also a member of the School Choir – he would regularly be heard humming his way around the school. Friday evenings would see George in the Sports Hall as part of the staff 5-aside football with his Newcastle United shirt on, putting the younger members of staff to shame with his deft touch.
The whole community at Arnold was a richer place for the 35 years George spent at the school until he retired in 2004 – he will always be remembered and much loved by pupils and staff alike.
The funeral service will be held on 7th December at 13:00 at the Milton Chapel Crematorium in Amersham (Milton Chapel, Amersham, HP7 0ND).
The family requests that, instead of buying flowers, donations are made to the British Heart Foundation. Details of how to donate will be included in the order of service. Donations can also be made online at https://www.bhf.org.uk/how.../donate/my-donation/get-started
Photos:
1. Photo was taken in March 2004, as the school prepared for the annual Blackpool 10km Fun Run
2. Photo was taken in November 2001, with George Hogg and Dave Summerville as ‘Arty and Crafty’ in the staff/pupil pantomime Cinderella