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| 19 Jul 2015 | |
| Obituaries |
It was with deep regret we learned of the death on 19 July 2015 of Dr Robert J. Rodgers, Headmaster of Bangor Grammar School between 1975 and 1979, and until 2014 Patron of Bangor Grammarians, Aged 42 at the time of his appointment, in succession to Randall Clarke, he was a former pupil of RBAI and had graduated from Queen’s University with an Honours degree in History. He subsequently gained his M.A. in 1969 and his Ph.D. in 1973. Having taught in Annadale Grammar School and Grosvenor High School, Dr Rodgers moved to Stranmillis Training College in 1968, rising through the ranks from lecturer to the post of Academic Registrar.
As with any new Headmaster, Dr Rodgers made a number of innovations following his arrival at Bangor Grammar School, not least the awarding of ‘Colours’ for non-athletic activities. He tendered his resignation in January 1979 following his appointment as Headmaster of Coleraine Academical Institution. Five years later Dr Rodgers was appointed Principal of Stranmillis College.
A man of deep Christian faith, Dr Rodgers’ funeral service took place at Fisherwick Presbyterian Church on 27 July past.
