Richard Keith Ingram (16 February 1929 – 5 January 2007) – known by the nickname "Inky" – was a long-serving headmaster of the Dragon School in Oxford, England, from 1965 until 1989.[1][2][3]
Keith Ingram | |
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 Detail of a portrait of R. K. Ingram in the main hall at the Dragon School | |
| Born | 16 February 1929 |
| Died | 5 January 2007 (aged 77) England |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | "Inky" (nickname) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Years active | 1953–1989 |
| Known for | Headmaster of the Dragon School (1965–1989) |
Biography edit
Keith Ingram was the son of John and Marie Ingram of Wimbledon, southwest London, England.[2] He was educated at King's College School in Wimbledon. In 1948, he left school and taught at a preparatory school in Reigate for a year. He then attended Brasenose College, Oxford, reading Greats. A sporting injury exempted him from National Service.
Ingram was offered a teaching position at the Dragon School for one term in 1953.[2] He remained there for the rest of his career, a total of 36 years, teaching Latin and Greek and coaching rugby. In 1965, Ingram was chosen to succeed the previous headmaster Joc Lynam (1902–1978),[4] starting a new and successful era in the history of the school.[5] He was headmaster for 24 years, latterly jointly with Michael Gover ("Guv"; 1924–2005) from 1972.[6][7] Many of his staff went on to be headmasters elsewhere. He was known for his strong speaking voice.[5]
In 1989, he retired as headmaster of the Dragon School. He then worked for the Joint Educational Trust and was also chairman of the governors at West Hill Park School in Titchfield, Hampshire, southern England, until 1994.[2]
Legacy edit
The R. K. Ingram Memorial Fund ("Inky's Fund") was launched at the Dragon School in 2009.[8] An Inky & Guv Bursaries and Hardship Fund now exists at the school.
References edit
- ^ "Keith Ingram — Long-serving Dragon prep school headmaster who won the respect and affection of staff and pupils (obituary)". The Times. 12 February 2007.
- ^ a b c d "Former Dragon School headmaster (obituary)". The Oxford Times. 15 February 2007.
- ^ RKI – An appreciation of the life of Keith Ingram, Headmaster 1965–1989. Dragon School Trust. 2009.
- ^ Hibbert, Christopher, ed. (1988). "Dragon School". The Encyclopaedia of Oxford. Macmillan. pp. 124–126. ISBN 0-333-39917-X.
- ^ a b Jaques, C. H. (1977). "Chapter XXI: New Era". A Dragon Century 1877–1977. Oxprint/Blackwell's. pp. 226–241.
- ^ Hodgson, Godfrey (14 May 2005). "Michael Gover – Headmaster of the Dragon School and a guardian of its founding tradition (obituary)". The Independent.
- ^ "Michael Gover (obituary)". The Times. 8 June 2005.
- ^ "Inky & Guv Bursaries and Hardship Fund". eNews. Dragon School. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.