A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Inspiring Connections
On the last day of the 1892 school year, when Hilton College was just 20 years old, a “gathering of masters and senior boys” established The Old Hiltonian Club. Some 130 years later, this unique alliance of Old Hiltonians has grown in number, stature and impact.
We are passionate about inspiring and facilitating real connections and friendships. Developing and nurturing strong, lifelong relationships is fundamental to who we are as Old Hiltonians.
We are not only steadfast in our quest to celebrate and commemorate our school’s illustrious past, but equally committed to ensuring its future is just as bright. We do this by giving back to the school that has given us so much.
Welcome to the club!
Anton Jooste
Chairman, Old Hiltonian Club
For a century-and-a-half,
generations of Hiltonians have
formed the deepest of friendships,
most lasting a lifetime.
For a century-and-a-half, generations
of Hiltonians have
formed the deepest of friendships,
most lasting a lifetime.
Network With Other Hiltonians
Hilton Ties is an online networking platform exclusively for Hiltonians, enabling connection, collaboration and mentorship within our richly resourced, diverse and unique community. Hilton Ties allows you to both reconnect with old classmates, as well as enabling you to utilise the trusted Old Hiltonian Club environment to expand your professional network.
Upcoming Events
Check out what’s on in Terms 1 & 2. Further information can be found on Hilton Ties.
Update Your Details
Please ensure that we have your up-to-date information and contact details.
Old Hiltonian Branches
With branches across South Africa and abroad, easily connect with Old Hiltonians in your area.
The Old Hiltonian Club
After leaving Hilton College, every boy in good standing is eligible to become a member of the Old Hiltonian Club.
The club has branches in cities around the world. It is responsible for organising and facilitating events, for and on behalf of, Old Hiltonians and the wider Hilton family.
The club works with the Hiltonian Society (a non-profit company which owns Hilton College), the Hilton College Endowment Foundation and the school for the greater good of the school and all its stakeholders. Combined, these entities make up the collective that is Hilton.
By virtue of their membership of the Hiltonian Society, Old Hiltonians are the owners of Hilton College.
Hilton College is an independent, full-boarding, all-boys secondary school, run on a day-to-day basis by its Headmaster and a body of senior staff members.
The Hilton College Endowment Foundation is a separate legal entity from the other organs of state and is responsible for the independent management of the school’s financial endowments.
Come Dine With Us
Join us for lunch in the dining hall on a weekday that suits you. It would be a joy to hear all about your time at Hilton College.
Please email Brett Armstrong at 150@hiltoncollege.com to make arrangements.
We look forward to hosting you.
Old Hiltonian Branches
The Old Hiltonian Club has branches in cities around the world. Find your nearest branch below.
Adam Oldfield (1999, Falcon)
adam@cousinssteel.co.za
Durban
Bongi Nsindane (2003, McKenzie)
Bongi.nsindane@za.steinweg.com
Zululand
Mark Hathorn (1987 PM, Churchill)
mhathorn@siteservices.co.za
Southern Natal / Underberg
John Eustace (1994, Ellis)
john@eustace.co.za or office@eustace.co.za
North Coast
Murray Beattie (2003, McKenzie)
murraybeattie@gmail.com
Gauteng
David Heenan (1990, Ellis)
davidheenan08@gmail.com
Western Cape
Myles Hoppe (1993, Churchill)
ohcwcape@gmail.com
Mpumalanga
Garth Snyman (2000, Newnham)
garthsny@gmail.com
Simon Ellis (2009, Ellis)
simonellis89@icloud.com
United States of America
John Shorten (1983, McKenzie)
jshorten@mac.com
Canada
Simon Fish (1978, McKenzie)
simonfish229@gmail.com
Australia
John Drake (1983, Pearce)
drakehome@optusnet.com.au
New Zealand
New branch chair to be confirmed soon
The Fleur-de-Lys Club
The Fleur-de-Lys Club is a members’ social venue overlooking the main cricket oval on the Hilton College campus. Hilton Old Boys and parents of current Hilton College boys are automatically Fleur-de-Lys members.
Old Hiltonian News
Read the latest news and commentary from the Old Hiltonian Club Chairman, Anton Jooste, and stay up to date with the Old Hiltonian community’s objectives, events, projects and causes.
Giving Back
Like any remarkable global educational institution, we require the financial support of our alumni and broader community to keep our school world-class, affordable, accessible and relevant.
Stay In Touch
Anton Jooste is the Chairman of the Old Hiltonian Club. In his capacity as chair, he is an ex officio member of the board of governors of The Hilton College Endowment Foundation.
Anton Jooste
Email: chairmanohc@hiltoncollege.com
Amanda Pistorius manages our alumni contact information and intelligence gathering. She is responsible for connecting over 13,000 Old Hiltonians and Friends of Hilton on our database.
Amanda Pistorius
Email: database@hiltoncollege.com
Cell: +27 72 872 9357
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