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Norman Rice
January 18, 1943 - May 12, 2020
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2021-09-26 20:59:04 View / Comment (0)
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2020-07-13 02:19:01 View / Comment (0)
Kevin Brennan
I spent hours with Mr. Rice on the Triple Jump run-up, that I will never forget. I learnt so much in those days, and they were always happy hours, while the endless bounding could hurt. Around school, Mr. Rice always carried himself with pride and a firm but caring authority, his words so carefully placed. I’m grateful of the memories, especially the huge influence over my appreciation of athleticism, that I know will come to mind from time to time for years to come.
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2020-06-21 10:55:43 View / Comment (0)
Emanuele Palladino
I remember Mr Rice through my atheltics days. He was always such a calm, impressive, disciplined and imposing presence around the track, and I always remeber thinking how he looked fitter and stronger than me and how I hope I am as fit and strong as he is when I am older. I always enjoyed my conversations with him and it was great to see his family around him closely, he represented values that we should all strive for I think. Lots of love to all his family, he is missed by us all. Emanuele Palladino
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2020-06-15 15:07:16 View / Comment (0)
I joined Epsom in the Sixth Form, directly from a school in Malaysia. Not really knowing what to expect, I was on the shy side and naturally did better academically than socially. Mr. Rice didn't care about this at all, and pushed me to speak up more in Economics. He built up my confidence and encouraged me outside of class time to enter into the Young Economist of the Year essay, and gave me thoughtful and honest feedback. Of all the teachers at Epsom, he was the one I wanted to make proud. The mentorship he gave me is the kind I seek now in my professional life. It wasn't all serious stuff - there was also often witty and dry remarks to a classmate who walked around with a comb stuck in his hair. I hope Mrs Rice and his daughters know what a difference he made at Epsom for so many young people.
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2020-05-27 15:25:39 View / Comment (0)
Jamie Goldstein
Very fond memories of Mr Rice. He was an inspirational teacher who made A Levels Economics interesting and enjoyable. My thoughts are with his family at this time
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2020-05-26 21:47:39 View / Comment (0)
Chi-Chi Obuaya
My fondest memory of Mr Rice, aside from that generous and warming smile, was of Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the long jump pit, where he was a fantastic coach and a source of great encouragement. It was a pleasure to be coached by him and I only wish I had been taught by him more regularly; I was quite jealous of others who had him for Economics. And contrary to my fears, Mr Rice remained really cool when he became Deputy Head! He connected so well with us as pupils and was so highly regarded. Rest in peace Mr Rice.
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2020-05-26 19:45:40 View / Comment (0)
Mike Henwood
"Mr. Rice" made an immediate effect on me when he arrived as a new master teaching Economics to the Upper Fourths in the 1970s. Apart from the fact that I still have my Economics notes from those lessons and even consult them from time to time, I have always remembered his advice that “If you’re going to do anything, it’s worth doing it well”. That was what he continued to demonstrate in everything he did during my time at the college, and I have carried that advice with me ever since - A real inspiration.
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2020-05-26 18:10:57 View / Comment (0)
Russell Tillson
Russell Tillson I find it impossible to believe that Norman is no longer with us. To me he has always been indomitable and a constant expression of strength in shifting sands. I have known him for nearly fifty years, and my heart goes out to Carole and his family at this deeply distressing time. We worked together at Epsom between 1974 and 1980, and built up the fledgling Economics Department. They were wonderful years and I learned most of what I understand about teaching from Norman. He was an unbelievably supportive Head of Department, fellow enthusiast and friend. We had wonderful times together, in the classroom, on Guest Nights, on the Athletics Track, in private chats in the Common Room, in Chapel, indeed everywhere. What Norman didn't know about teaching probably wasn't worth knowing, and I owe my subsequent career to him. I left Epsom for Tonbridge in 1981, but we always kept in touch. I ran the Athletics Club at Tonbridge for a decade and all my coaching and motivational exercises were based on Norman's example. He brought Athletics teams from Epsom every year and we enjoyed our competitive reunions on the track. When I became Chief Examiner in Economics for the old Oxford and Cambridge Board, I brought in Norman to set one of the papers, and we enjoyed many happy years in Oxford at the summer Awarding meetings. I used to hold the meetings of examiners at Epsom College by invitation from Norman, and he produced wonderful lunches for us; on many an occasion he kindly drove me home. On many an occasion I have attended an OE Dinner, to find myself sitting next to Norman - at his request. And while I was working on a part time basis at Conservative Central Office Norman kindly supplied me with all manner of information about sport in schools and beyond. He was devoted to Epsom College, and to his pupils, retiring on several occasions - they could never keep him away! Many of his former pupils have described Norman as 'firm but fair' and that as entirely right. But he was also a supreme motivator of young people, and of his colleagues, while his mercurial sense of humour is also worthy of note. Norman had a passion for teaching throughout his life and I was privileged to begin my career at Epsom at a time when there were a large number of outstanding masters, indeed legends in the Common Room. But I have no hesitation in saying that Norman was the finest all-round schoolmaster I ever encountered, and his contribution to the education and welfare of generations of Epsom pupils is immeasurable. In a world rather too often characterised by steel hearts and twisted tongues, Norman was a beacon of goodness, and I know I am far from alone in recognising his fundamental qualities of commitment, optimism, community, and sheer decency. My love to Carole and the family of which Norman was so proud. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
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2020-05-26 16:15:00 View / Comment (0)
Adebola Haffner
Norman was my Housemaster when I arrived at Epsom College in 1992. He was also my athletics coach for long and triple jump for 5 years and having been my brother's Housemaster before my arrival, he was always keen to know how I was coming along. He kept his keen eye on so many of us over the years making sure we tried to fulfil our potential in whatever field and of course to make sure we stayed out of trouble and didn't stray from the path. Its only many years later you can truly appreciate all the lessons you learnt at school that were far beyond what you learnt in a classroom or book. Preparing you for life, teaching you core values and making you realise you are accountable for what you do and also what you don't do are some of the many things I am truly grateful to Norman for teaching me at a young age. Glad to have seen him in September last year at the Fayrer OE Event. Rest in Peace and thank you. Kind regards, Adebola "Ade" Haffner
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2020-05-26 16:14:11 View / Comment (0)
Jeremy Gould
Norman was my first House Tutor when I arrived in Propert in 1972. I remember a rather stern and earnest young man, who was still finding his way as a new teacher. His nickname of Spock, due to his resemblance to that great character in Star Trek (or so we thought!) was possibly rather harsh but Spock was one of the good guys in that TV series, as was Norman. However, he rapidly grew into the role and his career record at Epsom speaks for itself. It was always a joy catching up with him on any visits to the College and I never ceased to be amazed at his memory for names. He will be missed but not forgotten, as these many messages confirm the mark he made on many of the students who passed through the College in his 44 years.
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2020-05-24 05:38:08 View / Comment (0)
Edward Tong
Mr Rice was my Economics teacher at Epsom from 1996 to 1998. He was an incredibly brilliant man and I looked forward to his classes each week. He brought macroeconomics material to life with his remarkable depth and wit. His students completed an Economics diary with daily entries summarizing content from the Financial Times. I have fond memories of working through them and still have them in possession till this day. Mr Rice instilled and fostered my love of learning which I carried to graduate school. I was most fortunate to see him at the Fayrer Reunion last year where he delivered a hilarious speech on life evolving at the House over the years. A legend has passed and he will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences to Mrs Rice, Jennifer, Zoe and Danielle.
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2020-05-24 01:19:29 View / Comment (0)
Arun Watkins
I first met Norman in 2016 at the long jump pit where id continue to train under his guidance for a further two summers whilst I was at the college. While athletics wasn’t my focus sport, Norman’s ability to mix first class coaching with an enjoyable and inviting coaching style lead to not only myself but a multiple of my peers to line up in droves at the long jump pit on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon as we wished better ourselves in training and competition under his guidance, this is a testament to how inspiring this great man was and how he was so well liked by others. He was a truly genuine personality, one of the kindest men I’ve ever met and he will be truly missed, Rest In Peace Norman.
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2020-05-23 11:50:29 View / Comment (0)
Andrew Wilkins
The best of me would have been the poorer without DNR’s influence. Fayrer 80-85, with my parents thousands of miles away, could have been a daunting time and place. Instead, it felt safe and secure, somewhere hard work was rewarded, where boundaries could be gently pushed but where switching off was not an option. There was ever a twinkle behind the stern exterior and a shared joy with every triumph. He was a proper leader, inspiring confidence in his followers and only requiring a fraction of the effort from others that he would himself exert, even if that fraction was more than we thought we could manage before we actually tried. He is missed and my thoughts and prayers are with all those whose lives he changed, but especially with those whose lives he shared.
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2020-05-22 19:48:36 View / Comment (0)
Adahna Ekoku
The most kind hearted man. Since 2015 Norman has been my athletics coach, but his influence on my life stretches so much further than this. No one has ever supported me like he did, or inspired me as much to achieve all I can. Whether providing me with hand written training plans, driving me to training, or giving me news articles in preparation for my Oxford interview, Norman was always there. Your generosity will never be forgotten, and I miss you every day. Rest in peace, Mr Rice.
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2020-05-22 14:02:00 View / Comment (0)
Colin Ashby
I have fond memories of working with Norman, coaching the Colts rugby teams, over 40 years ago. Norman put us through demanding warm-up fitness sessions and Jonathan Maitland, TV reporter, was amongst those we coached together. Norman was always the most hospitable, cheerful and perfect gentleman with a great work ethic. His influence for the good on so many young lives as a Schoolmaster was always evident and he also helped new staff settle in to life at Epsom College with his warm personality, My wife Patricia and I remember with great fondness the warm and friendly hospitality offered by Norman and Carole at Epsom College, where we spent six happy years. Farewell and rest in peace Norman. Colin Ashby
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2020-05-22 09:52:27 View / Comment (0)
Nick Scott
Norman would be the first to admit that I wasn't his best ever economics student but he and Tilson were a formidable and complimentary partnership that got me through A levels and eventually a career in the City. But it was actually my contact post school that I got to know him better usually at match days at the College when one of my 3 children were playing against Epsom! We would always chat and reminisce and he was always open and friendly. Quite a man, one that we all respected and he will be sorely missed.
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2020-05-21 22:17:58 View / Comment (0)
richard rix
Norman was my housemaster at Fayrer for my two years at Epsom College. As someone arriving in the UK to 'live' at the school for the first time in my life, I was grateful to find Norman to be so approachable while providing solid guidance on how to navigate through the final and most important years of my school life. Between him and Carole, they provided the right combination of support and encouragement that I needed in order to develop my confidence and ambition to go on to succeed in the years after. For that I am truly grateful to both Norman and Carole.
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2020-05-21 19:20:25 View / Comment (0)
Michelle Ingham
I joined Epsom College in 2008, on a scholarship from a state school. In my first economics class, with Mr Rice as teacher, and a 90% male contingent, whilst learning about recessional cycles, an overzealous boy taunted that recessions could be avoided 'if all state schools were shut'. I, incredibly vocally, voiced my defences, and started a class debate - spending the next several weeks dreading an initial parents evening, where I'd be reprimanded for my outburst. Mr Rice, instead, sang my praises to my unaware parents, and continued to encourage and inspire me - to always challenge, question, be passionate and speak up. He would share interesting articles and extra work and encouraged me to be everything I can be. I look back on one of his letters, and my brief time at Epsom, in his class, with such fondness, and count myself forever lucky for having such a great man as my teacher.
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2020-05-21 16:00:41 View / Comment (0)
Paul Bates
Epsom 1970-1975. He was a truly great teacher and his enthusiasm and knowledge inspired me to take Economics at University. He was a great human being and I only hope that the obvious respect for him on these pages provides some warmth for the family he has left behind. Thank you Norman for all you did for me and many others. If ever there was a teacher at Epsom that deserved some memorial it is Mr RIce. I think he will always be in the memories of those who were lucky enough to have met him or be taught by him.
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2020-05-21 15:54:14 View / Comment (0)
Richard Nichols
As my Housemaster for 5 years (Fa. 1980-85) and Economics teacher, DNR had a big influence on me during my time at Epson. His habit of giving us newspaper articles about the most recent money supply definition and then expecting us to discuss it in class didn't strike me as that significant at the time but on reflection it was probably as new to him as it was to us in those early days of monetary policy. We spent our days trying to evade detection for breaking the rules. How we celebrated outwitting him. I wonder if we ever actually succeeded or he just let us get away with it on occasion. Even on our last night in the U6 as he chased me around Fayrer and I hid on the roof...he was probably affording me one last small victory. He was terrifying at the time (try to stop the knees trembling when you are waiting outside his study...) but as many others have said, he wanted us all to succeed, if we made a mistake he let us know and gave us the opportunity to learn and move on. He cared about us all and I will always be grateful for his guidance. RIP and my thoughts are Carole, Jennifer, Zoe and Danielle at this difficult time.
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2020-05-21 15:50:19 View / Comment (0)
Eren Kotan
Mr. Rice was one of my favourite teachers during my tenure at Epsom between 1990-92, studying for A-levels. He clearly had a very sharp intellect and loved teaching his subject, but more importantly, managed to instill discipline and order without ever being mean or shouty to us; he made the relatively dry and clinical subject of Economics come alive and feel interesting to me, which was his impressive talent as a teacher. I always looked forward to his classes, because there would often be a lively debate about current affairs with the whole class diverting along interesting tangents, the main subject matter of the day put aside for a moment. He always had time to chat about some detail or answer an additional question during and after our classes and I appreciated his kind guidance and wisdom. I had never considered Economics my favourite subject until then, but such was his encouraging influence on me that, under his tutelage, I grew interested enough to convince myself Economics was the best future career path for me - all the way up until it was time to apply to universities, at which point it dawned on me that my real passion laid elsewhere, in computers & technology. I like to think Mr. Rice didn't mind my sharp turn at the last minute, since he always wanted the best for his students. I'll always remember him fondly, sitting among and debating with us students in his class, coming alive as he talks about the subject matter he loved so much. My condolences to his family, friends and the entire Epsom College community who knew him. I am very grateful for the positive influence he's had on me as a growing teenager and I'll never forget him.
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2020-05-21 15:15:14 View / Comment (0)
Alasdair Cripps
While I lived in Granville through ‘83 and never took Norman’s economic classes, a fond story of Norman nonetheless. I was walking through the quad one day and banged on the window of his class to say hi to my brother and Melvin and Kevin Poi.........kept walking.......Norman sent someone out of his class to track me down and brought me into his economic class. He thanked me for interrupting his class and asked I listen to his lesson for 10 minutes with the condition if I got all the answers correct on his short-lesson to me/the class.......the entire class could be let out 30 minutes early and if I did not provide the correct answers I would have to stay the entire class. You might guess but yes I got the questions correct......the lads were cheering and heading out of class........as I turned leaving his classroom there was Norman smiling ear to ear and chuckling.........I knew then and there he had a heart of gold.......and almost 40 years later I know that to be true. My condolences to his family. He will be missed by many.
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2020-05-21 13:55:52 View / Comment (0)
Jamie Ansell
My first term in Fayrer in 1978 coincided with Norman’s first year as House Master, over the next 5 years he became a man that I had the most utmost respect for and he was a huge influence in my life and a great supporter in my sporting career he was always full of encouragement and pushed you to your full potential. I am so pleased that I was able to catch up with him a couple of times last year. He is such a great loss and my thoughts and prayers are with Carole and the girls during this very difficult time. Thank you for everything you did for me and the college RIP DNR
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2020-05-21 13:49:13 View / Comment (0)
Mandy Burton nee Wickes
I remember DNR fondly from my time at Espom from 90 to 92 when he taught me economics. Best lessons of the week. Always engaging and encouraging, apart from the time I hadn't completed a prep because I hadn't had time, and he made me run through every hour of my week in front of the class! I didn't miss another one. A wonderful, memorable teacher with a knack for predicting what questions would come up in exams. My condolences to his family.
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2020-05-21 13:48:48 View / Comment (0)
My condolences to Carole and her family. I was a pupil in Norman’s first economics class at Epsom in 1971. I had opted for Economics A level, along with English and Maths. I can safely say that Economics was the one subject that I really looked forward to. This was in large part down to the quality of the teaching. Norman had the ability to be interesting, clear, and always maintained the engagement of the class. A good sense of humour and the ability to balance control and discipline with an element of freedom was crucial to 16 year old boys, who had many other distractions! I have met with Norman on many occasions at college events since those early days. I am an active OE and Norman was always very supportive and engaged with OEs. I enjoyed my conversations with him. Although I progressed a career in hotels and not university, Norman was always keen to hear about what I was doing and how life was, in the hotel industry. I found Norman to be a very genuine, open and warm person, well suited to a forward thinking education establishment like Epsom College. I shall miss our encounters.
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2020-05-21 13:28:21 View / Comment (0)
Jeremy Trott
Very sad to hear of Norman’s passing and best wishes to Carole and the wider family. Quite simply Norman had the biggest positive influence on my time at school. As my housemaster and latterly my economics tutor, He helped me mature from a shy 13 year old in 1986 to a confident young adult in 1991. I’ve got so many memories including running in the snow across the downs when all other houses were tucked up inside, being challenged correctly on what was right and understanding for the first time what a true glare looked like! However, his support was unwavering in terms of looking after his Fayrer “family” and one of high points of my time at school was the pride I felt when we won the house singing competition in 1991 when to be honest, we were more known for our rugby! Rest in peace Norman
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2020-05-21 13:26:17 View / Comment (0)
Charlie Woodall
It was only in my final year at Epsom, 2005-06 that I got to know Mr Rice fully. Firstly as a teacher of Economics, and also on the sports field. I enjoyed the Economics so much that I decided to continue it at University, at which point I discovered I did not enjoy economics at all, just that DNR had an ability to teach and communicate in such a way that anything could be enjoyable and interesting. He managed to strike a balance between being extremely funny, knowledgeable, approachable, humble and respected, not something I've come across in anyone before or since. In recent years I'd see his name pop up in OE emails and I'd drop his name into Google to check he was still beating the entire county at 70+ athletics events, and of course he always was. A great man, and a huge loss.
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2020-05-21 12:25:50 View / Comment (0)
In 1977/8 when I was applying for uni Russell Tillson and Norman were the only staff who supported my applying to LSE. Hard to believe now, others were vehemently against as supposedly a hotbed of Marxism. I got in and went and actually the others were not only silly but also wrong, a lot of the teaching staff were moving right by then. One of my tutors was an American supporter of Reagan !
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2020-05-21 12:16:50 View / Comment (0)
Paddy Ward
Mr Rice was my 'house tutor' when I arrived as an M4 at Crawfurd House in the Autumn of 1977. My House master was Chris Trewhella (Cyril). Mr Rice's nickname during my entire time at the college was 'Spock'. I don't think he had the pointed ears but did have a pointed nose and very dark hair and I suppose very vaguely resembled Mr Spock from the early Star Trek series. He always seem to have the ability to discover things and find out what was going on against incredible odds! From the dormitory in Granville (which was my house when I became a boarder), some boys used a flash light to signal boys in the dorm down at Fayrer but it got stopped and according to one boy in Granville, "Spock saw the beam" How on earth could he have done that? But apparently, he did! I think on balance he was well liked and was a good economics master. He taught me economics for 'A' level
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2020-05-21 12:16:39 View / Comment (0)
Dave Lewis
I left the college at 16 so I didn't have the chance to be Mr Rice's pupil, however I do remember him as he had a good reputation, he was always smart and a great sportsman.
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2020-05-21 11:51:30 View / Comment (0)
Arith Liyanage
Mr Rice taught me Applied Economics in the late 80s. We had many a verbal joust in class , given I was the only one who dared to question the economic policy of the Lawson/Thatcher government! The dicsussions were always good natured and conducted with that trademark wry smile of his. He clearly enjoyed the 'banter' and always felt, deep down, he even agreed with me! What a legend...rest in peace Mr Rice.
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2020-05-21 11:46:01 View / Comment (0)
Matthew Benwell
My fondest memories of Norman were of a man who smiled. He always had a kind and encouraging word for everyone. My thoughts are with his daughter Jenny, who I studied English with, and the rest of her family. He was a part of Epsom itself and will be greatly missed. Matt "Benners" Benwell
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2020-05-21 11:38:14 View / Comment (0)
Jonathan Gould
So truly sad to hear of Norman's parting. I cannot imagine the loss his family must all be feeling right now. I have nothing but fond memories of a formidable man - the Propert Deputy Housemaster, the Fayrer House Master, the Head of Economics and the incredible athlete. Tough but always fair - and kind. Kind to the core. And what about his thighs? Empires were built on such thighs. A truly lovely man - Rest in Peace "Spock". Fondest memories, Jonny G
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2020-05-21 11:27:44 View / Comment (0)
Richard Gore
There are not that many teachers from Epsom that i remember clearly but Mr. Rice was one of them. His ability to teach me economics for A level, which was a very dry subject, was impressive and meant i was able to get a good grade. I recall him being an excellent teacher both in the classroom and out of the classroom on the sports field. I did not excel as a sportsperson but he would always encourage me and always had wise words to impart. A great loss and my condolences to his immediate family and the wider school family for his passing.
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2020-05-21 11:19:11 View / Comment (0)
nick baldock
Norman was a man of great kindness and understated talent. He put up with and encouraged me both in the classroom and on the rugby pitch. He both understood and was pleasantly amused by my youthful arrogance and impetuosity. On my infrequent returns to school any contact with Norman was always a pleasure. He will be sadly missed. Nick Baldock
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Mr Rice taught me A Level micro economics for two years in the late 1970s. And, he did this very well indeed, cajoling and pushing a distinctly average student to do much better than was imaginable. I have always been extremely grateful, as his lessons about how to study and never give up have been important throughout my life and career. My love of economics and its application in every day life is also a direct result of his patient and caring teaching. The tributes on this site speak volumes about the impact that Mr Rice had on the lives of so many Epsomians. It is only with the benefit of hindsight that I am fully able to appreciate the positive influence that he had on mine. Although, even he could not transform me into a halfway decent scrum half. Total respect and gratitude always
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