Mark Steer (OTT 257)

(Obituary - The Gazette 56)

Mark died after short illness on 9 August 2012. He started attending Ottershaw School in September 1952 and, after gaining 9 GCE ‘O’ level passes, left in 1955, still only 15 years of age. An East House boy, Mark was well liked for his spontaneity and enthusiasm on the games field. As an outstanding cross-country runner, Mark won the junior cross-country in 1954 and ran in the school team which won matches against Eton and Raynes Park Grammar School. He attributed his excellent good conduct record to his ability never to be caught! He appeared with success in the school play The Importance Of Being Ernest.