Shaun Rooney is the 2017 recipient of the Mark Parker Scholarship to attend Winchester College, England.

Mark Parker (1975-2002) was born in Timaru and was educated at Timaru Boys’ High School from 1989-1993.

Mark was a School Prefect and House Captain of Hogben House during his 7th Form year as well as a talented sportsman and a member of both the 1st XI Cricket and Soccer teams for three years.

Mark travelled extensively, worked in London and was returning to New Zealand to play first class cricket for Wellington when he was tragically killed in the Bali Bombing in 2002.

The scholarship to Winchester College provides an opportunity for a Timaru Boys’ High School Year 13 student from the 1st XI Cricket team to live, study and play cricket at Winchester College, in Winchester, England.

From all accounts, Shaun has settled in extremely well and lapping up all opportunities on offer – even participating in a trip to Spain in his first two weeks! We look forward to hearing of Shaun’s achievements upon his return.