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1950
Die tuin en gras voor die koshuis is hierdie jaar deur inwoners aangelê.  Die koshuis het ook sy eie rugbytruie (wit) aangeskaf.  ‘n Uitsonderlike prestasie is behaal toe 31 inwoners van Huis Visser die eerste vier spanne van Maties verteenwoordig het.

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The garden and grass were laid out by the residents of this year. The residence also got its own white rugby jerseys. It was an exceptional achievement when 31 residents were representing Maties in their first four teams.

1951
Con Kruger is as tweede primarius verkies.  Prof. SJ du Plessis is die nuwe besoekende professor.  ‘n Kwart van alle spelers wat aan die Intervarsity deelgeneem het, het uit Huis Visser gekom.

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Con Kruger was chosen as second primarius. Prof. SJ du Plessis was the new visiting professor. A quarter of all players that played in Intervarsity came from Huis Visser.

1952
Jan Viljoen het hierdie jaar die eer gehad om primarius te wees.

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Jan Viljoen had the privilege of being primarius this year.

1953
Basil Wunch was hierdie jaar primarius.  Die huisdans is vir die eerste keer apart gehou en nie saam met Huis Marais nie.  Ter voorbereiding is dansaande saam met Sonop gehou.  Die huiswapen is ook in hierdie jaar voltooi.  Daar word ook besluit dat tweedejaars nie mag deelneem aan die verwelkoming van die eerstejaars nie.  Con Botha word as voorsitter van die SR gekies, terwyl Flippie Viljoen die Universiteit se swaargewig stoeikampioen word.

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Basil Wunch was primarius this year. For the first year the housedance was not held together with Huis Marais. To prepare them they held dance evenings with Sonop. The crest of the house was finished this year. It was also decided that the second years will not be allowed to be part of the welcoming of the first years. Con Botha was elected as the chairperson of the SR and Flippie Viljoen became the heavyweight wrestling champion of Stellenbosch University.

1954
Con Botha was hierdie jaar primarius.  Aan die begin van die jaar is ‘n reeks nuwe maatreëls betreffende universiteitskoshuise deur die Universiteitsraad aangekondig ter besnoeiing van koshuisuitgawes.  Hierdie maatreëls tesame met die onttrekking van eerstejaars aan senior manskoshuise het ongetwyfeld bygedra tot die ongelukkige voorval op 15 Maart, toe 103 inwoners van HV die eetsaal verlaat het tydens ‘n besoek van die rektor, prof. HB Thom.  Sewe persone moes as gevolg hiervan die koshuis verlaat.
‘n Massastrooptog is tydens Intervarsity saam met Huis Marais en Helderberg op College House (Ikeys) uitgevoer, waartydens ‘n klassieke aanval geloods is.  Omdat die deur van die vyandelike vestig gesluit was, is ‘n tennisbaanroller teen die skuinste opgetrek, netjies op die geslote deur gemik en laat los.
In hierdie jaar is die skaakbeker vir die eerste keer deur HV verower.

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Con Botha was primarius this year. At the beginning of this year the University council announced new measures concerning university residences in order to cut residence expenses. This measures together with the withdrawal of first years from the senior men residences contributed to the unfortunate incident on 15 March. 103 of the residents stood up and left the dining hall when the rector prof. HB Thom visited the residence. This resulted in seven students having to leave the residence
A mass raid was executed along with Huis Marais and Helderberg on College House (Ikeys). Because the enemy’s door was locked, a tennis court roller was used to break it down.
For the first time, this year the chess cup was won by HV.

1955
Con Botha is vir die tweede agtereenvolgende jaar primarius.  HV lewer twee studenteraadslede op – Con Botha (voorsitter) en Josua van der Lugt.  Die hoofredakteur van Die Matie is ook in HV.  Die koshuis verower die eerste prys in die Langenhoven-gedenksaal kollekteveldtog.  Jeremy Nel word vir die Suidelike Universiteite en die Junior Springbokke gekies, terwyl die koshuis ook die skaakbeker verower.

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Con Botha was elected as primarius for the second consecutive year. HV delivered two SR members – Con Botha (chairperson) en Josua van der Lugt. The head editor of The Matie also came from HV. The residence won the first prize in the Langenhoven-memorial hall collection campaign. Jeremy Nel got chosen for the Southern Universities and the Junior Springboks, whilst the residence also won the chess cup.

1956
Josua van der Lugt word as primarius verkies, terwyl Prof Yeats die nuwe besoekende professor word.  In plaas van die gebruiklike tweedejaars van Dagbreek, het HV ‘n groep militêre studente ontvang.  Die skaakbeker vind vir die derde agtereenvolgende jaar sy tuiste in HV en Jeremy Nel gaan saam met die Springbokspan Nieu-Seeland toe.

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Josua van der Lugt got chosen as the primarius, whilst Prof Yeats became the new visiting professor. HV received a group of military students instead of the usual second years of Dagbreek. For the third consecutive year HV takes the chess cup home and Jeremy Nel goes to New-Zealand with the Springbok team.

1957
Willie Bruwer is die nuwe primarius en ook lid van die SR.  Prof Yeats word as eerste inwonende hoof aangestel.  Saam met Huis Div behaal die Snoeke tydens die Jool die tweede plek met hul vlot.  Louis Viviers is die tenniskampioen van die Universiteit, terwyl die skaakspan weereens die skaakbeker verower.

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Willie is Primarius and SR member. Prof Yeats is appointed as the first Resident Head. Huis Visser and Huis Div’s float comes second during Jool. Louis Viviers is university tennis champion and Huis Visser wins the chess cup again.

1958
Justus van Rooyen is die primarius.  Drie inwoners van Huis Visser sterf tragies tydens Intervarsity – Willie van Heerden, Danie Swanepoel en Emil Paquet.  HV beleef ‘n vrugbare jaar op sportgebied en verskeie inwoners verteenwoordig die WP, die SAU en die Universiteit op die sportveld.

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Justus van Rooyenis Primarius. Three residents; Willie van Heerden, Danie Swanepoel and Emil Paquet, pass away tragically during Intervarsity. Huis Visser achieves in sports with a number of residents representing WP, SAU and the University.

1959
Henri Knobel het hierdie jaar die leisels by Justus van Rooyen oorgeneem.  HV vier hierdie jaar sy tienjarige bestaan by wyse van ‘n reünie tydens Intervarsity en ‘n reünieblad sien ook die lig.  Saam met Huis ten Bosch wen die Snoeke die Joolbeker.  Die HV-rugbytrui het vanjaar sy finale blou kleur gekry.  HV verower vanjaar die Dongesbeker en die Interkoshuis Gholfbeker.  Mannetjies Roux is as Junior Springbok na Argentinië.

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Henri Knobel was primaries. This year the 10 year reunion is also held. HV and Huis ten Bosch win Jool! The HV rugby jersey also got its final blue colour. Huis Visser also win the Dongesbeker and the Gholfbeker. Mannetjies Roux went to Argentina as junior Springbok.

1960
Rodney Mitchell is hierdie jaar primarius en prof F Smuts word die tweede inwonende hoof.  Frans Hanekom verteenwoordig die koshuis op die SR.  Mannetjies Roux word aan die einde van die jaar ingesluit in die Springbokspan en verskeie ander inwoners behaal provinsiale kleure in sport.

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Die afskaffing van die Jool het ‘n groot leemte in die studentelewe gelaat en HV het gevoel die leemte moet gevul word.  Die eindpoging was ‘n baie geslaagte voorstelling van die Evolusie van die Jool  met wellustige HV-tamboernooientjies inkluis.  Die doodskis met die ou Jool is in die tuin by Huis Div begrawe, maar die gees het ontsnap.

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Rodney Mitchell is primaries and prof F Smuts the second residence head. Frans Hanekom represents the res on the SRC. Mannetjies Roux is included in the Springbok team and several other residents achieve provincial colours.
Jool was abolished and an empty feeling was all over. Huis Visser decided to do something about this, and started the Evolution of Jool with Huis Visser “tamboernooientjies.” A coffin to represent the death of Jool was buried at Huis de Villiers, but the spirit escaped.

1961
Francois Hanekom word tot primarius verkies, terwyl hy en Christiaan Brand ook op die SR dien.  Francois was ook die ondervoorsitter van die SR.  Na ‘n lang tydperk word daar hierdie jaar weer eerstejaars en nuwelinge in die koshuis opgeneem.  ‘n Luidsprekerstelsel word aangeskaf en HV verower vir die eerste keer die Sauerbeker.

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Francois Hanekom is prim. Christiaan Brand serves on the SRC. Francois was also the deputy head of the SRC. After a long period, first years are accepted into res again this year. A PA system is bought and HV wins the Sauer Cup for the first time!

1962
Francois Hanekom is weer primarius.  Hy is ook SR-voorsitter, terwyl Christiaan Brand die ondervoorsitter is.  Die Snoeke verower die Boksbeker.  Die eerste rugbyspan maak geskiedenis toe hulle aan die einde van die seisoen teen Wilgenhof op Tulbagh speel en wen.  Dit was die eerste maal dat twee koshuisspanne op ‘n veld buite Stellenbosch in koshuistruie teen mekaar speel.

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Francois Hanekom is prim again. He is also SRC chairman, Christiaan Brand is deputy chairman. The Snoeke win the Boxing trophy. The first rugby team made history by beating Wilgenhof at Tulbagh towards the end of the season. It was the first time that 2 residences played each other on a field outside Stellenbosch.

1963
Pierre Jordaan is vanjaar primarius.  As gevolg van ‘n voorstel op ‘n huisvergadering sou HV nie-amptelik Skip Visser word.  Die oorskakeling het gepaard gegaan met ‘n geesdriftige optog deur Stellenbosch en is afgesluit met ‘n braaivleis.

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Pierre Jordaan is prim. After a recommendation at house meeting Huis Visser was unofficially called “Skip Visser.” This was followed by a spirited march through Stellenbosch and a braai.

1964
Robin Probart neem die leisels oor in die tydperk waar die doop afgeskaf word.  Robin word ook tot die SR verkies en die koshuisdas word ontwerp.  Die kys met Sonop word met ‘n groot Paaseier beklink.  In die eerste week van die vierde kwartaal word alle verbintenisse met Sonop verbreek en nadat Harmonie drie nagte lank die hof gemaak is, is tot ‘n kys oorgegaan.  Dit het direk aanleiding gegee tot Absolom en sy drie kinders.

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Robert Probart is prim in a time where initiation is abolished. Robin is also elected to the SRC and the HV tie is designed. The relationship with Sonop is sealed with a big Easter egg. In the first week of the 4th term all ties with Sonop are broken and after spending 3 nights with Harmonie, a new relationship was started. This led to Absolom and his three children.

1965
Almero Cloete is primarius en onder sy leiding onderneem HV ‘n 6 000myl lange bustoer  na Mosambiek.  Drie-en-twintig inwoners neem hieraan deel.  Chieko, ‘n apie, is as aandenking teruggebring.  Die serenade-groep die Cowpokes verwerf vir HV roem. Wim Botha word tot die SR verkies.

Gevoelens tussen HV, Wilgenhof en Dagbreek het hoog opgevlam toe ‘n inwoner van Wilgenhof ‘n inwoner van HV op ‘n uiters onverskillige wyse met sy motor omgery het en die inwoners van Dagbreek ontdek het dat Jaspis II verdwyn het.  Oom Vissie (met 46 somers) word die oudste inwoner van HV.

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Almero Cloete is primand under his leadership the res went on a 6000 mile long bus tour to Mosambique. 23 residents took part. Chieko, an ape, is brought back as a souvenier. The serenade group Cowpokes made HV famous. Wim Botha is elected to the SRC.
Emotions were stirred between HV, Dagbreek and Wilgenhof, when a Wilgenhof resident hit one of the Snoeke while driving, and after the Dagbreek residents discovered that Jaspis II was missing. Oom Vissie (with 46 summers) becomes the oldest resident of HV.

1966
Johan du Toit word tot primarius verkies.  Die koshuis ontvang hierdie jaar geen eerstejaars en nuwelinge nie.  Die koshuistrui sien vanjaar die lig.  Tydens Karnaval word Hendrik Verwoerd en Johan Graaff ontvoer.  As losprys is telegramme van Dr Verwoerd en Sir de Villiers Graaff ontvang.  Die selfbedieningstelsel word vanjaar ingestel.  Wim Botha is SR-ondervoorsitter, terwyl Johan du Toit en Fanie Jacobs ook op die SR is.

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Johan du Toit is prim. There are no new first years. The residence jersey sees the light this year. During Karnaval Hendrik Verwoerd and Johan Graaff are kidnapped. As release fee, telegrams of Dr Verwoerd and Sir de Villiers Graaf are received.The self-help system is also implemented this year. Wim Botha is vice chairman of the SR, while Johan du Toit and Fanie Jacobs serve alongside him.

1967
Wim Botha is primarius en ook SR-voorsitter, terwyl Fanie Jacobs ook op die SR is.  Jonny Wessels verwerf kleure in modelvliegtuie.

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Wim Botha is prim and also SRC chair, and Fanie Jacobs is also on the SR. Jonny Wessels earns his colours in model airplanes.

1968
Fanie Jacobs is hierdie jaar primarius en ook ‘n SR-lid.  Dr JPL Jonker word die nuwe inwonende hoof.  Die eerste uitgawe van die koshuiskoerant, Die Anker, verskyn onder die redaksie van Gerhardt de Klerk.  Dicky Broberg word vanjaar ‘n Springbok in atletiek.
Aan die begin van die jaar bekruip 70 seniors een nag die goedbewaakte vlootanker teen die berg by Gordonsbaai, ontduik die wagte en slaag daarin om die letters GB aan weerskante van die anker te vervang met HV.  Sodoende is die dorp geannekseer.  Na puik speurwerk deur sersant Lambrechts van die SAP is HV versoek om die skuldiges uit te lewer aan die Gordonsbaaise polisiestasie.  Aangesien die polisieselle nie huisvesting aan 70 persone kon bied nie, is na lange onderhandelinge tussen die HK, die polisie en die Vloot besluit dat Huis Visser die anker sal herstel.  Die Snoeke is daarna deur die Vloot onthaal.

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Fanie Jacobs is on the SR and is prim. Dr JPL Jonker is the new residence head. The first edition of the res newspaper, Die Anker, is released by Gerhardt de klerk. Dicky Broberg achieves SA Athletic colours.
At the start of the year, 70 seniors approach the well-protected anchor on Gordons Bay mountain. The dodged the guards and changed the “GB” to “HV”. Thus, the town was annexed. After brilliant investigation by Sersant Lambrechts of the SAP, HV was searched to find out who the guilty party was. But, because there was o space for 70 people in jail, and after long negotiations by the HK, police and marines, it was decided that Huis Visser will fix the anchor again. Thereafter the Snoeke were entertained by the marines.

1969
Carel du Preez was hierdie jaar primarius en dr TC Smit word as nuwe inwonende hoof aangestel.  Tydens Karnaval stel Joe van Dijk en Brian Erasmus die wêreldrekord van 48 uur vir marathonsnoeker op.  Die koshuisembleem word deur Mel Klopper gemaak, terwyl die koshuisvlag deur Stanford Long ontwerp word.  Die vlagpale word deur die Huiskomitee voor die koshuis opgerig en Brian Erasmus ontwerp die koshuisbaadjie.  In Oktober word die Knerts-tehuis geannekseer.  HV onderneem in hierdie jaar sy eerste rugbytoer in die Boland.  Dicky Broberg slaan die SA rekord in die 800m.

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Carel du Preez was prim and Dr TC Smit is new residence head.During Karnaval, Joe van Dijk and Brian Erasmus set the world record of 48 hours for marathon snooker. The res logo is made by Mel Klopper, while the flag is designed by Stanford Long. The flag poles are set up in front of res by the HK and Brian Erasmus designs the res jacket. In October the Knerts-tehuis is annexed. HV undertakes its first rugby tour in the Boland. Dicky Broberg sets the SA record in the 800m.

1970
Johan Odendal is hierdie jaar primarius.  Die koshuis se mondigwording word by wyse van ‘n reünie tydens Intervarsity gevier.  Die reünie gedenksteen wat deur mnr T Walters ontwerp is, word deur die rektor prof JN de Villiers onthul.  Die skeepsanker voor die koshuis word deur Popeye de Villiers geskenk.  Tydens Karnaval verower HV die beker vir die beste koshuisversierings.  Tydens die Aprilvakansie word ‘n rugbytoer na die SWD onderneem.  Die dames van Lydia vergesel die toergroep om hokkie en netbal te speel.  HV verower hierdie jaar weer die Skaakbeker, terwyl die Blue Kangeroos HV se naam hoog hou met hul serenadeliedjies.  Dicky Broberg slaan weereens die rekord in die 800m.  Sy tyd is 1min 45.9sek.

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Johan Odendal is prim. The residence’s coming of age is celebrated by a reunion during Intervarsity. The reunion commemoration stone, that is designed by T Walters, is presented by the rector, prof JN de Villiers. The anchor in front of res is donated by popeye de Villiers. During Karnaval HV earns the trophy for best residence decorations. During April a rugby tour is held to the SWD. Lydia accompanies us and plays hockey and netball. HV again wins the chess cup, while the Blue Kangaroos hold HV’s name high with their serenades. Dicky Broberg improves his 800m SA record to 1:45.9!

1971
Johan Odendaal word weereens as primarius verkies.  Die jaar word tragies ingelui wanneer Johan Phufl sy rug tydens die inlywing van die eerstejaars beseer.  Jan Heunis verower die junior sowel as die senior redenaarskompetisiebeker.  Mev Le Grange word as nuwe hoofmatrone aangestel.  Buks Hertzog, die nuwe SR-voorsitter, word deur die eerstejaars ontvoer en ‘n versoekskrif aan die rektor moes eers ondertekend word voordat hy die volgende dag vrygelaat is.  Nog ‘n rugbytoer word onderneem – na die Karoo.  Dicky Broberg stel die vinnigste tyd sedert 1968 in die 800m op – 1min 44.7sek.

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Johan Odendaal is prim again. The year starts tragically with Johan Phufl injuring his back during first years initiation. Jan Heunis wins the junior and senior toastmasters competition. Mrs Le Grange is introduced as the new head matron. Buks Hertzog, the new SRC chair, is kidnapped by the first years and a request had to be sign by the rector first before he was released. A rugby tour is made to the Karoo. Dicky Broberg runs the fastest time in the 800m since 1968- 1:44.7!

1972
Die nuwe primarius is Tiekie van den Berg, terwyl dr PB van der Watt die nuwe inwonende hoof word.  Die Anker word aangewys as die beste koshuispublikasie op die Akker.  Gawie Nienaber was die redakteur.  Jean Fourie word deur Wilgenhof geteer en geveer.  Dit gee direk aanleiding tot die optog deur Huis Visser, Huis Marais, Simonsberg en Dagbreek na Wilgenhof.  Henry Pretorius was kaptein van die rugby span en ook die afrigter.  Huis Visser het weer die beste koshuisversiering tydens Karnaval.

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Tiekie van den Berg is the new prim and PB van der Watt the new residence head. Die Anker is elected as the best residence newspaper by die Akker. Gawie Nienaber was in charge of it. Jean Fourie is gotten hold of by Wilgenhof, which leads to a protest by HV, Huis Marais, Simonsberg and Dagbreek to Wilgenhof. Henry Pretorius was captain of the rugby team and also the coach. During Karnaval Huis Visser once again achieves first place for decorations.

1973
Johan Basson is hierdie jaar primarius.  Jan Heunis word tot die SR verkies.  HV neem vir die eerste keer deel aan die trapkarwedren.  Die jongste toevoeging tot die Absalomgesin word op ‘n aandoenlike plegtigheid gedoop.

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Johan Basson is prim and Jan Heunis on the SRC. HV takes part in “trapkarre” for the first time. The youngest addition to the Absalom family is made and is welcomed accordingly.

1974
Gerrit Cloete is hierdie jaar primarius en word ook in hierdie jaar deur Sonop tot Meneer Sonop verkies.  HV se nuwe trapkar, Blink Koos, verower die eerste prys vir sy besondere bou en ontwerp.  Danie Joubert is die Sportman van die jaar.  Die Crazy Pavement, ‘n koshuis-orkes, ontstaan en Mej Crazy Pavement word gekies.

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Gerrit Cloete is prim and is also elected as Mr Sonop. HV new trapkar, Blink Koos, is awarded first prize for its unique build and design. Danie Joubert is sportman of the year. The Crazy Pavement, a residence orchestra, is established and Miss Crazy Pavement is elected.

1975
Berdus Neethling word tot primarius verkies.  HV wen hierdie jaar die tafeltennisbeker.  Mnr CL McCarthy word ons nuwe inwonende hoof.  Van Heerden Heunis wen die eerste redenaarskompetisie.  Die uitlatings van Sonop se primaria oor HV veroorsaak dat daar ‘n kwaaivriendskap tussen ons ontstaan het.  Die vriendskap is egter op luisterryke wyse herstel toe Sonop aan HV twee goudvissies skenk:  Snoppie en Snoekie.  Jannie Conradie maak deel uit van SA Gimnastradespan wat oorsee toer.

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Berdus Neethling is prim. HV wins the table tennis. Mr CL McCarthy is new residence head. Van Heerden heunis wins the toestmasters. Sonop’s prim says a few contaversial things about HV and emotions are boiling over. This was however repaired when Sonop donated 2 goldfish to HV: Snoppie and Snoekie. Jannie Conradie is elected to the SA Gimnasttrade team that tours overseas.

1976
Berdus Neethling word weereens tot primarius verkies.  HV hou saam met Huis ten Bosch Karnaval en behaal die vierde plek.  Tydens Karnaval word twee wêreldrekords opgestel – ‘n kruiprekord en ‘n vingerbordrekord.  Weens die tragiese heengaan van Snoppie en Snoekie gedurende die Desembervakansie, word die twee vissies in HV se tuin begrawe na ‘n roudiens by Sonop.  Die eerstejaars hou daarna ‘n roukonsert.  Tydens ‘n hofgeding in die tweede kwartaal word die nuwe dameskoshuis, Nemesia, in die sorg van HV geplaas.  ‘n Hondjie word dan ook later aan HV geskenk.  ‘n Nuwe HV-das word ook vanjaar ontwerp.  Tydens ‘n geselligheid in die koshuis word die eerste Mej Anker, Petra de Vries, gekies.  Die rugbyspan is besonder suksesvol en onderneem ‘n toer na Zoeloeland.

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Berdus Neethling are chosen as primarius again this year. HV has their Carnival with Huis ten Bosch and obtain the forth place. During Carnival two world records are set, one for crawling and the other for finger board. Due to the tragic death of Snoppie and Snoekie during the December holidays a funeral is held at Sonop where after they are buried in the garden. The first years also performs a concert after the funeral. This year HV and Nemesia team up. A puppy is donated to HV. A new HV tie is designed this year. Petra de Vries is crowned as the first Miss Anker. The rugby team plays extremely well this year and goes on a tour to Zoeloeland.

1977
Nico le Roux word as primarius verkies.  HV doen besonder goed in die Karnaval en veral die rekordpogings, wat ‘n wêreldrekord vir die langste ononderbroke TV kyk en ‘n boomklimmery insluit, kry groot aftrek.  Dirk Lambrecht en Dion van Rooyen het mekaar op Groentemarkplein in die bokskryt aangedurf onder die skuilname Mike Schutte en Mohammed Ali.  ‘n Foto van hierdie historiese geveg het in die Kaapse dagblad Die Burger verskyn.  Nog ‘n rekord is geslaan toe die vlot ‘n halfminuut voor die bestemde tyd klaar was.
Die eerstespan het die Derby teen Huis Marais gewen vir slegs die derde keer in 16 jaar.  Huis Marais is dus nou die kombuis.
Timothy Bugler het die WP-waterpolospan gehaal.  Steve Conradie het die Universiteit se judospan verteenwoordig by die nasionale kampioenskappe.
HV het Minerva een aand teen sononder ingeval met honderde meelbomme, gerugsteun deur swaarder waterbomme.  In die proses het ‘n hele paar ruite in die slag gebly, asook ‘n deur.  Nadat Kampusbeheer ingeroep is, het die Snoeke daarin geslaag om van die besondere effektiewe stelsel van die KGB te ontsnap.  Na verdere dringende samesprekinge word die betrekkinge weer genormaliseer.
Die huisdinee is vanjaar deur ‘n rekord aantal Snoeke bygewoon.  Die Minister van Ekonomiese Sake was die gasspreker.
‘n Petisie is ook geloods teen die aantal sokkiejolle per jaar waaraan ‘n dameskoshuis mag deelneem.  Op Wilgenhof se mure het een nag op geheimsinnige wyse die telling van die wedstryd tussen HV en Wilgenhof verskyn: 14-2.  HV weet nie wie vir die verwery verantwoordelik was nie.

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Nico le Roux is chosen as primarius. HV does very well in the Carnival and draws attention for their attempts to break the records for the longest uninterrupted TV watching and tree climbing. Dirk Lambrecht and Dion van Rooyen took the boxing rink under the names Mike Schutte and Mohammed Ali on the vegetable marketplace. A photo of this historic fight appeared in Die Burger. Another record was also made when the raft was finished 30 seconds before the intended time.
The first team won the Derby against Huis Marais for the third time in 16 years. Therefore Huis Marais is now the kitchen.
Timothy Bugler made the WP water polo team. Steve Conradie represented the University’s judo team at the national championships.
One evening HV attacked Minerva with a few hundred flour bombs and water bombs. In the process a few windows and a door was broken. After Campus Security was called in the Snoeke was able to escape. After important discussions everything was sorted out.
The house dance was attended by the most Snoeke up to date. The Minister of Economic Affairs was the guest speaker.
A petition was set up against the number of dances the ladies residences were able to attend each year. One evening the score of the game between HV and Wilgenof, 14-2, mysteriously appeared on the walls of Wilgenhof. HV does not know who was responsible.

1978
Nico le Roux word vir ‘n tweede termyn as primarius verkies.  Hy is ook vanjaar voorsitter van die Primkomitee.  HV doen besonder goed in die Karnaval onder die ywerige leiding van Dirk Lambrechts en ons verwerf die derde plek saam met Sonop.  Norman Burger is vanjaar vir sy agste jaar in die koshuis.
Steve Conradie het die Universiteit se judospan gelei by die Nasionale Kampioenskappe.  Hennie van Zyl het die WP-stoeispan gehaal en Gido Botha, Wouter Geldenhuys, Piet Barnard, Johan van Rensburg, Murray Burger en Johan du Plessis word almal gereëlde spelers vir die Universiteit se rugbyklub.  Teen die einde van die jaar het Nico le Roux en Hein Botha saam met ‘n rugbyspan van hoofsaaklik Wilgenhof na Mauritius en Reunion getoer.  Ralph Pina het vir die Universiteit se eerste sokkerspan gespeel en Joe Cloete vir die Universiteit se tweede krieketspan.
Frans Roelofse is verkies tot die SR, waar hy ondervoorsitter was.  Hy was ook voorsitter van die Debatsvereniging.
Die eerstejaars het Minerva se eetkamerstoele se sitplekke gesteel en die dames moes toe maar staan-staan eet.  Irene het ook een oggend ontwaak en hulle sonder eetgerei bevind.  Die George Germishuys-wisseltrofee is vir die eerste keer toegeken aan die dameskoshuis wat die mooiste serenade gelewer het.  Monica het vanjaar hierdie trofee verower.
HV was vanjaar besonder goed verteenwoordig in verenigings en aktiwiteite op die kampus.
Die nuwe HK het daarin geslaag om Klub 11 as TV-kamer ingerig te kry teen die einde van die jaar.
Een van ons senior studente, Nicolaas van Wyk, het naby die einde van jaar tragies in ‘n grusame motorongeluk gesterf.

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Nico le Roux is chosen again as primarius. He is also the chairperson for the prim committee. HV does exceptionally well in Carnival under the leadership of Dirk Lambrechts and together with Sonop we obtain the third place. This year is Norman Burger’s eight year in HV.
Steve Conradie leads the University’s judo team at the National Championships. Hennie van Zyl makes the WP wrestling team and Gido Botha, Wouter Geldenhuys, Piet Barnard, Johan van Rensburg, Murray Burger and Johan du Plessis are all regular players for the University’s rugby club. At the end of the year Nico le Roux and Hein Botha tours with mostly Wilgenhof rugby players to Mauritius and Reunion. Ralph Pina played for the University’s first soccer team and Joe Cloete for the second cricket team.
Frans Roelofse is chosen as vice chairperson for SR. He was also the chairperson for the debating society.
The first years stole the seats of the dining hall chairs of Minerva and they had to stand and eat. Irene also woke up one morning realising that their cutlery is gone. The George Germishuys floating trophy was awarded for the first time to a ladies residence who delivered the best serenade. Monica won it this year.
This year HV was well represented in various societies and activities on campus.
The new HK managed to furnished Klub 11 as TV room by the end of the year.
One of our senior students, Nicolaas van Wyk died in a gruesome car crash at the end of the year.

1979
Frans Roelofse was hierdie jaar primarius.  Hy was ook ondervoorsitter van die SR.  HV het vanjaar dertig jaar oud geword en dit met ‘n reünie op die naweek van 30 Maart gevier.  Sowat 60 oud-inwoners het dit bygewoon.
Die rugbyseisoen begin op ‘n lae noot met ‘n wedstryd op Montagu.  Agt spelers word vir twee jaar uit rugby geskors.  Twee van hulle word ook uit die koshuis geskors.  Twee HK-lede bedank as gevolg van die voorval.  Buiten hul skorsing word die spelers ook ‘n boete opgelê deur die Universiteit.  Hierdie strawwe spruit uit wangedrag die aand na die wedstryd.
HV presteer met ‘n rekordgetal sportmanne in die Universiteitspanne.  Op rugbygebied het Piet Barnard, Gido Botha, Wouter Geldenhuys, Johan van Rensburg en Koos Rademan asook Joe Cloete vir die o/20-spanne uitgedraf.  Murray Burger draf uit vir Viktoriane en Maties, terwyl Hein Botha en Johan du Plessis vir die tweedes gespeel het.  André Niemand het vir die o/19’s gespeel.  Piet Barnard en Gido Botha haal ook die WP o/20-span.  Piet Botha presteer verder deur vir die SAU o/20’s gekies te word.
Buiten rugby, speel Joe Cloete ook vir die Universiteit krieket.  Hy is verder gekies om saam met die Stellenbosch-span aan die SAU-kriekettoernooi deel te neem.  Ralph Pina en Craig Tingle speel vanjar vir die US-sokkerspan.
HV was vanjaar ook goed verteenwoordig in verenigings en aktiwiteite op die kampus.  Theuns Kuhn was ‘n lid van die Ingenieursstudenteraad en is verkies tot voorsitter vir 1980.  Adriaan Haabroek was voorsitter van die NP-studentetak en het in die US debatsbestuur gedien.  Hein Botha was HV se verteenwoordiger in die Studenteparlement.  Japie Pienaar was op die redaksie van Die Matie.

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Frans Roelofse is prim and deputy chair of SR. The 30 year reunion is held on the weekend of 30 March. About 60 old boys attended.
The rugby season starts badly with a game at Montagu. 8 players are suspended from rugby for 2 years. 2 are also expelled from res. 2 HK members resign. After the players were expelled they were also fined by the University. This was all due to misbehaviour after the game.
HV achieves a record nr of sport players in university teams. On the rugby field, Piet Barnard, Gido Botha, Wouter Geldenhuys, Johan van Rensburg en Koos Rademan and Joe Cloete played for the u20 teams. Murray Burger played for the Viktoriane and Maties, and Hein Botha and Johan du Plessis played for the second team. Andre Niemand played for the u19s. Piet Barnard and Gido Botha played WP u20, and Piet is also chosen for SA u20.
Joe Cloete plays cricket for the University. He is chosen to play at the SAU tournament with the Stellenbosch team. Ralph Pina and Craig Tingle play soccer for the University.
HV was also well represented at committees and activities on campus.Theuns Kuhn is part of the engineering student council and elected as chairman for 1980. Adriaan Haabroek was chairman of the NP student branch served on the US debating council. Hein Botha was HV’s representative at Student parliament. Japie Pienaar was involved in publication of Die Matie.

1980
Die jaar het groot begin met ‘n rekordgetal eerstejaars wat ingeneem is, nl. 61, die meeste ooit in die 31 jaar van die koshuis se bestaan (die eerste jaar uitgesluit).
Tydens Karnaval besorg ‘n reusepoging HV die eerste plek en ook die beker vir die beste vlot.
Die krieketspan, hoewel jonk en onervare, haal die halfeindstryd en behaal daar die derde plek.
Die tweede rugbyspan het baie goed gedoen en met groot ondernemingsgees amper die halfeindstryd gehaal.  Murray Burger en Piet Barnard het albei vir Vics uitgedraf.  Murray het ook ‘n wedstryd of twee vir die eerstespan gespeel.  Nog klubspelers was Kappies Muller, Niel Hanekom, Koos Rademan, Steve Claassen en Rower van Heerden.
Op verenigingsgebied het HV ook van hom laat hoor.  Frans Roelofse was weer ondervoorsitter van die SR.
Theuns Kuhn was voorsitter van die Ingenieurstudenteraad.  Verskeie Snoeke dien ook op redaksies van publikasies.  Monica wen vanjaar die HV Serenadebeker.

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This year a record number of first years were accepted, 61.
HV wins Karnaval as well as the trophy for best vlot.
The cricket team makes the semi-finals and finish third, despite being very young and inexperienced.
The second team almost made the semi-finals. Murray Burger and Piet Barnard played for the Vics. Murray also played a game or tweo for the first team. Other club players were Kappies Muller, Neil Hanekom, Koos Rademan, Steve Claassen and Rower van Heerden.
Frans Roelofse was once again vice chairman of SR.
Theuns Kuhn was chair of engineering student council. Numerous Snoeke also serve on publications of various papers. Monica wins the HV serenade trophy this year.

1981
Murray Burger was vanjaar primarius.  Die jaar begin goed toe HV die CSV se sportdag vir die vierde agtereenvolgende jaar wen.
Tydens Karnaval verwerf HV die tweede plek, na Militêre Akademie.  Tydens die poging tree Sandra McCristol, Mej RSA van 1980, in HV op.  Verder word Klub XV in Donker Afrika ingewy.  Die ontspanningsklub blyk ‘n reuse-sukses te wees.
HV lewer 17 Maties in verskeie sportsoorte.  Murray Burger word dan ook die eerste Snoekie in ‘n baie lang tyd om die WP-rugbyspan te haal.  Verdere klubspelers was Piet Barnard, Theo de Villiers, Kobus van Schalkwyk, Schalk du Toit, Chris Richter, Rudi Botha, Danie van Antwerpen, Petrus Mostert en Herman Dreyer.  Die boksbeker vind ook na 19 jaar sy tuiste in HV.  In stoei behaal die Snoeke die tweede plek na Dagbreek.  Die krieketspan behaal ook ‘n tweede plek en eindig vir die derde agtereenvolgende jaar onder die top vier spanne.  Die tafeltennis tweedespan het hul liga gewen en die eerste span het tweede geëindig.  HV vaar ook baie goed tydens ‘n rugbytoer deur die SWD.  Die eerstejaars wen die plaatkompetisie in die eerstejaarstoernooi en verloor slegs een wedstryd.  Johan Henn en Schoeman Oosthuizen sppel ook krieket by die klub.  Daniel Benade word Sportman van die Jaar na volgehoue puik vertonings vir die WP-branderry-span.  Danie van Antwerpen is aangewys as Bokser van die Toernooi tydens die bokstoernooi.  Deon Bronkhorst dien op die ISR vir 1981.

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Murray Burger was primarius this year. The year started on a high when HV won the CSV sports day for the fourth year in a row.
During Karnaval HV earned second place, after Military Acadamy. Sandra McCristol, Miss RSA 1980, performed at Huis Visser during the attempt.
HV produces 17 Maties sportsmen in various sports. Murray Burger becomes the first Snoekie in a while to make the WP rugby team. Other players were Piet Barnard, Theo de Villiers, Kobus van Schalkwyk, Schalk du Toit, Chris Richter, Rudi Botha, Danie van Antwerpen, Petrus Mostert and Herman Dreyer. The boxing cup found its way back home to HV after 19 years. In wrestling, the Snoeke took second place behind Dagbreek. The HV cricket team also took second place, and finished in the top four for the third consecutive year. The first table-tennis team finished second in their league and the second team won their league. HV performed well during the SWD rugby tour. Having only lost one game, the first years did well to win the first year’s tournament. Johan Henn and Schoeman Oosthuizen also played cricket at the club . Daniel Benade is Sportsman of the Year for continued good performances for the WP surfing team . Danie van Antwerpen was named Boxer of the Tournament at the boxing tournament. Deon Bronkhorst serves on the ISR for 1981.

1982
Hans Steyn was vanjaar primarius.  HV se vlot verower die eerste plek en die koshuisversierings tweede plek.  Algeheel het ons egter die derde plek beklee.
In die jaarlikse trapkarwedren verower ons die algehele sewende plek, terwyl ons kar in die tweede plek na Helderberg in die interkoshuis kompetisie eindig.
Ons eerste krieketspan moes tevrede wees om die tweede beste koshuis krieketspan te wees.  Ons tafeltennisspanne gaan voort om hul posisie op die kampus te handhaaf.  Die eerste- en tweedespan beklee die derde en eerste posisies in hul onderskeie kompetisies.  HV se rugby het vanjaar slegs een wedstryd gewen.  HV lewer egter heelwat klubspelers op:  Willie McLoud, Rudi Botha, Chris Richter, Herman Dreyer en Danie van Antwerpen.  Lg. was ook kaptein van die o/20-rugbyspan.

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Hans Steyn was primarius . HV ‘s float won first place and the residence decorations second place . Overall , however, we ranked third .
In the annual trapkar race, we achieved seventh place , while our car finished in second place after Helderberg in the inter- residence competition .
Our first cricket team had to settle for being the second best hostel team. Our table tennis teams continue to maintain their position on the campus. The first and second team placed third and first positions in their respective competitions . HV ‘s rugby team won only one game this year. HV , however, produced several club players : Willie mcloud Rudi Botha , Chris Richter , Herman Dreyer and Danie van Antwerpen . Lg . was captain of the U / 20 rugby team .

1983
Hans Steyn was vanjaar weer primarius.  Tydens Karnaval het ons vlot in vlamme opgegaan, en ons moes gevolglik met die agste posisie tevrede wees.  Ons het egter drie karnavalmeesters onder die eerste tien gehad.
Johan Henn haal Maties se eerste krieketspan.  Jan Schutte haal die Maties se eerstespan in bofbal sowel as in sokker.  Raimund Swart is die Boland se rolskaats-
Kampioen.  Jacques Kriel, Johan Coetzee en André Enslin verwerf Matiekleure in toutrek.  Verder behaal Jacques Kriel dubbele WP-kleure in toutrek.  Danie van Antwerpen is vanjaar die Maties o/20-rugbykaptein.  Danie het ook vanjaar vir die Maties se eerstespan uitgedraf.  Chris Richter speel vir Maties se derde rugbyspan en André Kirsten speel vir die Maties o/19 A-span.
Pierre Sieberhagen speel gholf vir die Maties eerstespan.  Ons wen die derde tennisliga deurdat ons nie een wedstryd verloor nie.  Ons eerste tafeltennisspan kom tweede in die eersteliga koshuistoernooi.  Ons tweedespan wen die tweede liga interkoshuistoernooi.  Ons wen ook die veerpyltjies interkoshuis toernooi.
Op die gebied van verenigings het HV ook weer sy deel bygedra toe Herman V burger gekies is as redakteur van Dinamiek.  Die blad word dan ook aangewys as die beste verenigingspublikasie.
Oom John le Roux verlaat HV aan die einde van 1983 na agt jaar van Snoekwees.

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Hans Steyn was once again the primarius. During Carnival our float went up in flames, and we therefore had to be content with eighth position. However, we have had three carnival masters in the top ten.
Johan Henn is picked for Maties first cricket team. Jan Schutte made the Maties first team in baseball as well as football. Raimund Swart becomes Boland’s Roller Skating
Champion. Jacques Kriel, Johan Coetzee and André Enslin acquired Matie Colors in tug of war. Furthermore, Jacques Kriel achieved double WP colors in tug of war. Danie van Antwerpen becomes the Maties u / 20 rugby captain. Danie has also played for the Maties first team this year. Chris Richter played for Maties third team and Andre Kirsten played for Maties U / 19 A team.
Pierre Sieberhagen plays golf for the Maties first team. We won the third tennis league, having not lost a game. Our first table tennis team came second in the first league tournament. Our second team won the second division inter-hostel tournament. We also won the darts inter-residence tournament.
In the field of associations HV again contributed its share when Herman V Burger was chosen as editor of Dynamics. The magazine is also named as the best association publication.
Uncle John le Roux leaves HV at the end of 1983 after eight years of being a Snoek.

1984
Bartel du Toit is vanjaar ons primarius.  HV moes maar tevrede wees met ‘n algehele vyfde plek tydens Karnaval.
Hoewel ons rugby uitstekend begin het (met ‘n oorwinning oor Dagbreek en die semi-finaal in die eerstejaars toernooi), het die res van die jaar maar vir min opwinding gesorg.  Ook in die Derby moes ons weereens die knie buig.  HV sorg darem weer vir sy kwota sport uitblinkers:  Johan Visser – WP toutrek, André Kirsten – WP o/20-rugby, Jacques Kriel –  WP toutrek, Johan Coetzee – WP toutrek, Marius Hanekom – Maties o/19-rugby, Willie Bezuidenhout – Maties o/19-rugby.
Die eerste tafeltennisspan wen die eersteliga en die derde tafeltennisspan die derdeliga.  Vanjaar was die Boere-aand weereens ‘n groot sukses (behalwe vir ‘n paar vlooitjies), om nie eens van die Huisdans te praat nie.  Die Ramparty was ‘n groot sukses en daarna is die Knertse se swembad soos gewoonlik betrek om die sweet af te spoel.  ‘n Sosiale vlot van vyf lede van HV wat in die vorm van ‘n vliegtuig op vyf fietse gemonteer is, maak opspraak toe TV-dekking daarvoor verskaf word.

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Bartel du Toit is primarius. HV had to be content with an overall fifth place in the Carnival. Although rugby saw an excellent start (with a victory over Dagbreek and the semi-final in the first tournament), the rest of the year yielded little excitement. In the Derby, we had once again knelt down. HV at least still produces sports stars: Johan Visser – WP tug of war, Andre Kirsten – WP u / 20 rugby, Jacques Kriel – WP tug of war, Johan Coetzee – WP tug of war, Marius Hanekom – Maties u / 19 rugby Willie Bezuidenhout – Maties u / 19 rugby.
The first table tennis team won the first league and the third table tennis team the third league. This year the Boer night was once again a great success, not to mention the House Dance. The bachelor party was a great success and the Knertse’s pool, was asked to be rinsed of the sweat (as usual). A social raft of five members of HV which is mounted on five bikes in the shape of an airplane, makes a stir when television coverage is provided.

1985
Stefan Crouse was vanjaar primarius en Frans Volsckenk dien op die SR.  Hierdie jaar word Karnaval gehou saam met Huis ten Bosch.  HV verower met die trapkar Ammow  die tweede plek in sy klas.
Op sportgebied het HV vanjaar twee Springbokke gehad:  Herman Nienamer (swem) en Kosie Viljoen (gymkana).  Jacques Kriel en André Koegelenberg stoei vir Boland, Willie Bezuidenhout speel vir Maties krieket en Jacques Kriel speel ook vir Maties rugby.  Henri Horn speel vir Maties o/20 en Francois Dercksen vir Maties o/19 rugby.  Die eerste tafeltennisspan kom tweede in die eersteliga en die derdespan wen die tweedeliga.  Die rugby het baie verbeter en spanne soos Simonsberg en Eendrag word geklop.  Daar is ‘n rugbytoer onderneem in die Suid-Kaap en dit was ‘n groot sukses met die nodige sweet en plesier daarmee saam.
Die groot stoei tussen Jan Wilkens en Big John Strongbo het veroorsaak dat HV se eerste- en tweedejaarspanne opruk na die DF Malansentrum om voor die groot geveg mekaar in die kryt aan te pak tot groot vermaak van die ander studente en toeskouers.
Absalom, die buite-egtelike kind met Harmonie, het vanjaar 21 geword en ‘n groot makietie is daarvoor gehou.  Gedurende die oriënteringstyd is buite-egtelike Snoekies gebore weens die intieme verhouding met Huis Neethling.

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Stefan Crouse was this year’s primarius and Frans Volsckenk served on the SRC. This year’s Carnival was held with Huis ten Bosch. HV won the Pedal Car Ammow with second place in his class.
In sport, HV had year two Springboks this year: Herman Nienamer (swimming) and Kosie Viljoen (gymnastics). Jacques Kriel and Andre Koegelenberg made Boland wrestling, Willie Bezuidenhout played Maties cricket and Jacques Kriel also played for Maties rugby. Henri Horn played for Maties u / 20 and Francois Dercksen Maties u / 19 rugby. The first table tennis team came second in the First Division and the third team won the second division. Rugby has greatly improved and teams like Simonsberg and Eendrag were defeated. There was a rugby tour in the Southern Cape and it was a great success with the necessary sweat and fun that accompanies it. The big wrestling between Jan Wilkens and Big John Strongbo resulted in HV’s first and second-year teams rushing to the DF Malan Centre before the big battle to face off in the ring (to the great amusement of the other students and spectators). Absalom, the illegitimate child with Harmony, has become 21 this year and a great feast was held. It was during the welcoming week that the illegitimate Snoekies were born out of the intimate relationship with House Neethling.

1986
Herman Venter Burger was hierdie jaar primarius.

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Herman Venter Burger was primaries this year.

1987
Herman Venter Burger was weer primarius.  Tydens Karnaval saam met Monica verower HV die algehele tweede plek om die Smoeg-trofee en lewer die wen-vlot.
‘n Reünie is in April gehou, waartydens die amptelike inwyding van die koshuis plaasgevind het na ‘n grootskaalse restourasieprojek.  ‘n Nuwe koshuisvlag is ook in gebruik geneem.  ‘n Argiefkamer is ingerig, waar Baren Hammen baie ure bestee het.  Die boom voor die koshuis is tot gedenkwaardigheid verklaar, met koperplaat en al.  Die ou vlagpaal is vervang en ‘n vlaghouer is in die eetsaal geplaas.  Hierdie veranderinge was te danke aan die inisiatief en kreatiwiteit van die onder-primarius, Hennie Meyer.
Op sportgebied verower HV die Derbybeker teen Huis Marais.  Hennie Smit verteenwoordig Boland B en speel ook teen die Suidsee Barbarians.  Francois Dereksen is kaptein van die Maties o/21-span, terwyl George van der Merwe, Piet Swiegers en Johan Haasbroek in Maties se o/19-spanne speel.  André Koegelenberg verwerf WP stoeikleure, terwyl Braam Tukker en Hannes Esterhuizen vir Van der Stel krieket speel.
HV beskik vir die eerste keer oor ‘n Games room  en seksiesport word vir die eerste keer beoefen.  Albei blyk ‘n groot sukses te wees.
Op sosiale gebied was die Huisdinee, Huisdans en Snoekbraai voor die Intervarsity baie lekker.  Almal was egter oortuig dat die Hat & Shirt  sokkie met Erica in alle opsigte onvergeetlik was.

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Herman Venter Burger was again the primarius. During the Carnival with Monica, HV won second place overall for the Smoeg Trophy and delivered the winning float.
A reunion was held in April, during the official opening of the residence which took place after a large-scale restoration project. A new residence flag is brought into use. An archive room is furnished, where Baren Hammen spent many hours. The tree in front of the residence was declared a monument, copper plate and all. The old flag pole was replaced and a flag holder is placed in the dining room. These changes were due to the initiative and creativity of the under prim, Hennie Meyer.
In sport HV won the Derby cup against Huis Marais. Hennie Smit represented Boland B and play against the Pacific Barbarians. Francois Dereksen captained Maties u / 21 team, while George van der Merwe, Piet Swiegers and Johan Haasbroek play Maties u / 19 teams. Andre Koegelenberg acquired WP wrestling colors, while Braam Tucker and Hannes Esterhuizen Van der Stel played cricket.
HV had a games room and section sports for the first time. Both seemed to be a great success.
Socially, the Huisdinee, House Dance and Snoekbraai before the InterVarsity was very nice. Everyone was convinced that the Hat & Shirt sokkie with Erica was in all respects unforgettable.

1988
Rudolph Voster word as primarius verkies.  Hy word aan die einde van die jaar ook voorsitter van die Prim-komitee en word dan so ‘n SR-lid.
Oom Bartel het vir die eerste keer in al die jare nie sy besoek aan HV gebring nie.  Die inlywing is afgeskaf nadat vele dreigbriewe ontvang is en so het een van ons tradisies verlore gegaan.
Karnaval is saam met Erica gehou en ‘n algehele vyfde plek is behaal, terwyl ‘n derde plek met die vlot-optog en ‘n tweede plek met die Kermis behaal is.
Op sportgebied was die rugby nie suksesvol nie en was dit ‘n teleurstellende jaar.  HV verloor 6-4 teen Huis Marais in die Derby-wedstryd.
Piet Swiegers speel die hele seisoen vir Maties o/20 en behaal ook sy WP-kleure.  Hy word ook verkies tot Sportman van die Jaar.
Sokker is vir die eerste maal op georganiseerde basis gespeel.  Holgar Mual was die organiseerder en HV se sokkerspan het uitstekend gevaar.
In waterpolo het Charl Geyser vir Maties II gespeel.  In onderwaterhokkie speel Louis de Kock vir Maties I.  Louis Kotze ry ook vir Maties I trapkar.
In die koshuis basketbaltoernooi verloor ons in die halfeindstryd.  So ook kon ons nie die laaste knoop deurhaak in die tennistoernooi nie.
Vir die eerste maal vind daar nou ‘n HV volleyball toernooi plaas.  Dit sal nou deel word van die koshuis, danksy die primarius en Hannes Esterhuizen se vindingrykheid.
Ook is daar die eerste keer ‘n Mnr BB (Bles Bliksem) gekies.  Philip se Waal het dié trofee verower.
Carl Mostert was onstuitbaar en het met die Mnr Mielie prys weggestap.  Gerhard Engelbrecht kry die Mnr Suikerrietjie trofee vir die persoon wat die hardste probeer het.  Frank en André Snyman se fiets (Plan Z) word aan die Huis geskenk en sal op een van die balkonne by die ingange vasgemessel word.  Hulle was saam dertien jaar lank in HV.
Van der Byl Brink se rooi bakkie was weereens onmisbaar as karweier-motor vir die Huis.  Anton Guse het Byl se bakkie so byna afgeskryf toe hy baie onverskillig daarin kom vasjaag het.
Op sosiale gebied beleef HV weereens ‘n bloeitydperk.
Theo Pegel, die eerstejaarsleier, sterf in ‘n baie tragiese ongeluk.  Hy was op ‘n werkerskamp van een van die studentekerke.

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Rudolph Voster is chosen s primaries. He is also chosen as head of the Prim Committee at the end of the year and thus becomes a SRC member.
Oom Bartel fails to appear at Huis Visser for the first time ever. The initiation is cancelled after various letters were received, threatening the residence.
Karnaval s held with Erica and a 5th place is achieved, while a 3rd place is achieved in Vlotoptog and 2nd place with Kermis is achieved.
Piet Swiegers plays the whole season for Maties u20 and is awarded his WP colours. He is also chosen as sportsman of the year.
Soccer is played for the first time on an organised basis. Holgar Mual was the organiser and the Huis Visser soccer team achieved great heights.
Char Geyser played Maties 2nd team Waterpolo.
Underwater hockey: Louis de Kock played Maties 1st team. Louis Kotze also was in maties first team trapkar.
In the residence basketball tournament, we lost in the sem-final. As such we could not tie the knot in the Maties tennis tournament.
For the first time, a HV volley ball tournament. It was decided that it will become part of the residence’s annual events, thanks to the Primarius and Hannes Esterhuizen’s innovative thinking.
For the first time there’s a Mr BB (Bles Bliksem) chosen. Philip de Waal achieved this prestigious trophy.
Charl Mostert was unstoppable and walked away with the coveted Mr Mielie award. Gerhard Engelbrecht gets the unwanted Mr Suikerrietjie trophy, for the person who tried the hardest. Frank and Andre Snyman’s bicycle (Plan Z) was donated to the res and was to be mounted on one of the residence balcony’s. Between the 2 of them they spent 13 years in HV.
Van der Byl Brink’s red bakkie was once again unmissable as the mode of transport for the res. Anton Guse almost totalled this bakkie when he maliciously drove into it.
On social grounds, HV once again experiences a bleeding time.
Theo Pegel, the first years leader, tragically passes away in a horrible accident. He was on a mission for one of the student churches

1989
Die jaar begin met die verkiesing van Rudolf Voster (primarius) tot die voorsitter van die SR se prim-komitee.
Op kulterele gebied het die onder-primarius, Cornie Pretorius, sterk leiding geneem en na baie jare vir Huis Visser terug in die USAT-toneelfees gekry. Hy stel ook die Huis Visser keppie in. ‘n Serenade groep word in die koshuis gestig, onder die naam van die ‘Sailors’. Die groep mors geen tyd nie en maak onmiddelik groot naam onder die dameskoshuise op kampus. Jan Franken verteenwoordig die koshuis in die universiteitskoor. ‘n Ou tradisie word voortgesit toe Absalom, Huis Visser se buite-egtelike kind met Harmonie, na ‘n vinnige romanse verloof moes raak aan ‘n Deense prinsessie wie se verruklike skoonheid die hele Huis weerloos en onbeholpe gelaat het.
Op sportgebied lewer die koshuis vyf rugbyspelers vir Maties op die name: Piet Swiegers, Ruan van Rooyen, Erich Schreiber, Charl Joubert en Ean Steenkamp. Charl Theron speel ook Maties eerstespan skaak. Die sokkerspan vaar uitstekend en eindig vierde in die A-liga. Huis Marais word gemaklik geklop in die sokker Derby. Ook die HK volleyball was ‘n reuse sukses. Huis Visser wen die plaat kompetisie en is vasbeslote om die volgende jaaar die algehele kompetisie te wen.
Ook binne die koshuis het baie mooi dinge gebeur. Rudolf Voster open na twee jaar se harde werk die Kingfisher Klub. Terloops kan genoem word dat Fyndraai die seksie sport gewen het. Ook is ‘n nuwe tweedejaars inlywing begin by name ‘Oom Bartel se neef’, nadat ‘Oom Bartel’ die koshuis in 1988 verlaat het.

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The year starts off with the election of Rudolph Vorster (Primarius) as the head of SRC prim committee.
On cultural grounds the vice-primarius Cornie Pretorius showed great leadership and after many years, got HV back into the USAT theatre festival. He also introduced the HV cap.
A ser group is established in the residence, aka the Sailors. This group did not waste time and immediately made name among the ladies residences. Jan Franken respresents the res in the University choir. An old tradition is continued when Absalon, HV’s extra-marital child with Harmonies, had to get engaged after a quick romance with the Danish princess, whose unbelievable beauty left whole house helplessly gasping for their breath.
On sporting grounds, the res delivered 5 Maties rugby players: Piet Swiegers, Ruan van Rooyen, Erich Schreider, Charl Joubert and Ean Steenkamp. Charl Theron also plays Maties first team chess. The soccer team fares brilliantly and ends 4th in the A-league. Huis Marais is easily beaten in the soccer derby. The HK volleyball was also a huge success. Huis Visser won the plate competition and confident in winning the competition the next year.
Also inside the residence, a lot of good things happened. Rudolp Voster, opens after 2 years hard work, the King Fisher club. Fyndraai wins section sports. A new second years initiation is started, aka Oom Bartel se Neef, after Oom Bartel left the res in 1988.

1990
Cornie Pretorius, vierdejaar teologiestudent, word aangewys as primarius.
Huis Visser blink weereens uit in die Karnaval. Ons wen die vensterversierings, vlotte, akkerjolle en die kermis. Veral die vensterversierings is ‘n uitstekende prestasie aangesien Huis Marais die vorige 5 jaar die beker gewen het. Zorba Ozo was ‘n gewilde borg, en weens hierdie gewilde dranksoort was 100 bottels genoeg vir ‘n jolige karnaval.
‘n Huis Visser gholfdag is vir die eerste maal gehou, is ‘n reuse sukses en word summier ‘n jaarlikse instelling gemaak.
Huis Visser spog vanjaar met 25 klubspelers by Maties, nege hiervan vir rugby. Ean Steenkamp haal ook die WP o/20 span. Victor Hendriks wen die eerstejaar tennistoernooi en speel deur die jaar Maties no. 2. Huis Visser behaal ‘n besondere prestasie deur in die USAT toneelfeeskompetisie vier van die vyf bekers in te palm met die drama, ‘Die Portret’. Die beker vir die beste aktrise was die die enigste stuk silwerware wat ons greep kon ontglip.

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Cornie Pretorius (4th year theology student) is elected as Primarius.
HV shines in the Karnaval. We won the Venster decorting, Vlotte, Akkerjolle and the Kermis. Especially the victory in Venster decorations was a huge achievement, since Huis Marais won it thr preceeding 5 years. Zorba Ozo was a famos sponsor, and thanks to this famous liquor sponsoring us, 100 bottles was enough for jolly Karnaval.
A HV golf day is held for the first time. It is a huge success and is thus voted in as an annual event.
HV brags with 25 Maties club players this year, 9 thereof rugby players. Ean Steenkamp is also called up to the WP u20 side. Victor Hendriks wins the first year tennis tournament and plays Maties nr 2 throughout the year. Huis Visser achieves an outstanding feat in the USAT theatre festival, winning 4 out of the 5 trophies with the drama ‘Die Portret’. The trophy for the best actress was the only piece of silverware that we didn’t win.

1991
Die Huis word vanjaar aangevoer deur Sarel Steyn. Hy word die eerste ingenieursstudent om tot die amp verkies te word. Hy moes egter eers bedank tydens die eerste verkiesing en dan op sy mondigwording herverkies word.
Derby word vanjaar 8 – 6 gewen ten spyte van ‘n Seniorhuis wat sonder Oom Bartel die kunsies van kameraderie aangeleer is.
Die gholfdag en die volleybal-dag blyk nou beide om gevestigde datums op die Snoektown kalender te wees.
Die Huis staan soos gewoonlik bymekaar en vorder met ‘n pool-kompetisie R500 in om die HK van ‘n stywe terugvonnis te verlos (glo weens doop-onreëlmatighede… Nooit!)
Merrimanlaan word verbreed en kry ligte. Ook die Knertse geniet die vlietende blink glimpse van Snoeke wat die nuwe straatligte moet trotsser om te gaan swem. Richard word ook van nou af op huisfoto’s toegelaat en bly die enigste werker wat nie tydens die verskeie kampusarbeidstruwelinge staak nie.

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Sarel Styn Primarius. He is the first engineering student to be Primarius. Although he had to resign during the first election and was voted in again after reaching the age of 21.
Derby is won 8-6 despite a Senior House that had to be taught camaraderie without Oom Bartel. The Golf and Volleyball day had become established events.
The House stands together and organizes a pool competition to collect R500 to rescue the HK of a sentence due to initiation irregularities.
Merrian Street is expanded and gets lights. The Knertse enjoyed the glimpses of Snoeke parading the street lights to go for a swim. Richard is also allowed on house photos and is the only employee who still does not attend protests.

1992
Sarel Steyn is vanjaar weer primarius. Karnaval word saam met Monica gehou.
Die koshuis word beboet vir ‘n kontroversiële besoek aan verskeie dameskoshuise. Die skade beloop ‘n opgeskorte vonnis van R1 500, betaalbaar einde 1993. Dit was maar net ‘n onskuldige raid gewees…
Huis Visser wen derby vir die tweede jaar in ‘n ry. Op 17-5 is dit een van die grootste derby oorwinnings ooit. Die eerstejaars het ook stem dik gemaak deur die plaatkompetisie van die eerstejaars toernooi te wen. Verder eindig ons landloopspan algeheel tweede en ons pluibalspan los eerste in die A-liga.
Die ‘Sailors’ (Huis Visser se serenade groep) maak ook geskiedenis deur tot die finaal van die serenade koshuis deur te dring. Hier eindig hulle onder die top drie.
Tiaan Kotze verteenwoordig Maties in fietsry by die S.A.U. kampioenskappe, terwyl verskeie Snoeke weer in Matie truie op die rugbyveld draf.

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Sarel Steyn is again Primarius. Karnaval is held with Monica.
The Res is fined R1500 for visiting ladies residences illegally. This fine had to be paid by the end of 1993.
We win the Derby, 17-5, for the second year in a row. First years win the plate competition. The cross country finishes second and the squash team wins the A-league.
The Sailors advance to the final and finishes in the top 3.
Tiaan Kotze represents Maties Cycling at the SAU championships, while several Snoeke wear Maties Rugby jerseys again.

1993
Andries Bredell is vanjaar primarius – die derde ingenieursstudent in ‘n ry om Huis Visser aan te voer.
Tydens die laaste huisvergadering van 1992 word ‘n hoenderhaan uitgeloot om die onderprim, Jacques du Toit en ‘n HK-lid, Paul Rode, te help om die skade van ‘n verkeersboete te delg.
Hulle is R200 beboet omdat hulle 100 km/h in ‘n 60 km/h sone gery het op Hermanus, tydens ‘n HK-opleidings seminaar.
‘n Skrale 29 eerstejaars word vanjaar tot die koshuis gevoeg. Ten spyte van hierdie klein werksmag skop 1993 op ‘n hoë noot af toe ons saam met Irene ‘n tweede plek in die karnaval beker en ‘n vierde plek in vensters behaal. Tydens die nag van vlotbou het 35 Snoeke weer soos in 1968 die GB teen Gordonsbaai se berg na HV gaan verander. Op pad terug het ‘n groot losstaande wit anker ook onder misterieuse omstandighede agter op Paul Rode se kombi beland en saamgekom Huis toe. Na ‘n soektog van nagenoeg twee maande het Gordonsbaai hul verlore anker by Huis Visser opgespoor.
‘n Uiters suksesvolle Huis Visser naweek is gehou op 26-28 Februarie. Van die plesierighede op die naweek sluit in ‘n Huis Visser gholfdag te Kuilsrivier, die jaarlikse Boere-aand, die Huis Visser Volkskas HK vlugbal toernooi, ‘n interseksie potjiekos kompetisie en saam kerk toe gaan. Vroeg in die derde kwartaal gaan sowat ‘n derde van die koshuis op ‘n sosiale kamp na Hermanus om die gees van die koshuis te probeer red nadat dit ‘n lelik dip in die tweede kwartaal gevang het. Die Huis het vanjaar swaar gebuk onder boetes van die Sentrale Tugkomitee. Vroeg vanjaar het laas jaar se opgeskorte vonnis van R1500 weer betaalbaar geword na ‘n besoek aan Nerina en Harmonie. Voortspruitend hieruit het Huis Visser ook sy bande met sy SR-voog, Hanlie Linde, en die primaria van Harmonie verbreek omdat sy ons tydens die tugsaak onnodig lelik ge-nail­ het.
HP Kritzinger dien op die ISR en Adrian Huyshamer dien as fotograaf op die redaksie van Die Stellenbosche Student. Andreas Potgieter en Waldo Kemp sing in die universiteitskoor.
Snoekies kry vanjaar ‘n nuwe afrigter, oom Pine Pienaar, wat dadelik nuwe lewe en ywer in ons rugby bring. Danksy aan oom Pine en oom Chummy se ruim bydraes was dit moontlik vir die eerste en tweede spanne om nuwe truie te koop. Agt van die nuwe eerstespan truie word egter gesteel na die eerste wedstryd wat daarin gespeel is. Die tradisionele Derby-week in opbou tot derby het vanjaar ‘n tragise dood gesterf a.g.v. volgehoue druk beide van Admin en Dok. Ons verloor derby 11-12 in die heel eerste game van die jaar. Ten spyte daarvan bly ons darem die rugbykoning in Merrimanlaan deur met Eendrag, Helshoogte en Simonsberg af te reken.
Die sokkerspan koop ook ‘n nuwe stel klere aan. Hulle dra dit met trots na ‘n goeie oorwinning in die koshuis sokkeliga.
Johann Winterbach en Johan Muller speel gereëld vir Maties, terwyl Andre Wessels en Tiaan Kotze weereens vir Maties fietsry.
Ten einde van die derde kwartaal het nog ‘n laatkommer sy intrek in die Huis geneem. Drie eerstejaars het vir die koshuis ‘n troetelvark gekry en hy word gou ‘Dok’ gedoop – vernoem na ons eie inwonende hoof.

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Andreis Bredell is Prim. The 3rd engineering student in a row to do so.
During the last House Meeting of 1992 a chicken is auctioned to help vice prim, Jacques du Toit, and HK member Paul Rode pay a traffic fine. They are fined R200 for driving 100km/h in a 60km/h zone in Hermanus during a Hk-kamp.
There are only 29 new first years. This did not stop them from achieving a second place in Karnaval and a fourth in Vensters alongside Irene. During the night of “flot bou” 35 Snoeke once again changed the GB on Gordan’s Bay Mountain to HV as in 1968. On the way back a big white anchor was loaded into Paul Rode’s kombi and was taken to res. After a search of almost two months Gordan’s Bay found there anchor at Huis Visser.
A successful Huis Visser weekend is held 26-28 February. It included a golf day at Kuilsrivier, the annual Boere aand, the HK volleyball tournament, inter section Potjiekos and going to church. Early in the 3rd term a third of the residence went to Hermanus to try and save the gees that took a dip in the second term. Jis boys. Howzit. It’s Estian and Frikkie. We are translating this in Bloem. Cheers. Greetings from the past. Three July 2016. The house suffered badly due to fine from the “Sentrale Tig Komitee”. Early in the year the previous year’s R1500 fine was reinstated after a visit to Nerina and Harmonie. This also led to Huis Visser Breaking bond bonds with SR supervisor Hanlie Linde and the prim of Harmonie after they had nailed us in the case.
HP Kritzinger serves on the ISR and Adrian Huyshamer serves as photographer of Die Stellenboche Student. Andrias Potgieter and Walod Kemp sings in the University Choir.
Snoekies gets a new couch. Pine Pienaar who immediately injected new energy into our beloved rugby. Thanks to Oom Pine and Oom Chummy’s contributions it was possible to buy new jerseys for the first and second teams. Eight of the new first team jerseys was stolen after the first game. The traditional Derby week preceding the Derby game was cancelled due to continuous pressure from Admin and Dok. We lose Derby 11-12. Despite thereof we are still the rugby king of Merriman after beating Eendrag, Helshoogte and Simosberg.
The soccer team gets a new kit and wins the league.
Johann Winterbach and Johan Miller play regularly for Maties, while Andre Wessels and Tiaan Kotze cycle for Maties. Towards the end of the 3rd term the first years buy the res a pet pig called Dok named after the residence head.

1994
Die koshuis word vanjaar gelei deur Jacques la Grange (prim) en Rehan Beeker (onderprim). Vir die eerste keer in ‘n lang tyd kry Huis Visser ‘n groot groep eerstejaars in. Hulle maak dadelik stem dik en vorder tot in die plaat finaal van die eerstejaars toernooi op die Danie Craven stadion. Daar moes hulle egter die knie buig teen ‘n span van Elsenburg wat duidelik hulle skopskoene saamgebring het.
Die Snoepie floreer weer onder nuwer eienaars (Sopheen en Marius Vogel). Marius ontwerp ook die Huis-top vir die jaar.
Die Derby was weereens ‘n massiewe aangeleentheid en word voorafgegaan deur ‘n week van groot opskuddings. Saartjie Suurlemoen maak haar verskyning tot groot onsteltenis van Dok en elke kombuis inwoner. Saartjie geniet egter uitstekende publisiteit te danke aan radio Snoek 103 FM. Ongelukkig het ons ‘n taai stryd met 9-7 verloor. Nege Snoeke speel vanjaar vir die klub.
Die rugbytoer trek vanjaar deur die Boland onder leiding van Gerdie Smook. Ons speel wedstryde teen De Doorns en Hermanus en verkeer heerlik gesellig op Albertus van Rensburg se plaas op Rawsonville.
Snoektown groet vir Oupa Snoek met trane in sy oë na dertig goue jare. Tydens die ramparty kry Oupa Snoek ‘n kleur TV (gekoop na verskeie blikskud ekspedisies) as afskeidsgeskenk.

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This year Jacques la Grange is primarius en Rehan Beeker was vice primarius.
For the first time in a few year, HV gets a big group of first years. They immediately make an impact and progress to the plate final of the first year’s rugby tournament on the Danie Craven stadium. They lost to Elsenburg, who brought along their kicking boots.
The tuck shop flourishes again under new management (Sopheen and Marius Vogel). Marius also designs the house top for the year.
The derby was once again preceded by a range of disturbances. Saartjie Suurlemoen makes her appearance to the disappointment of Dok and every kitchen staff member. Saartjie enjoys great publicity thanks to Radio Snoek 103 FM. Unfortunately we lost the derby, a close battle, 9-7. 9 Snoeke is playing for the Maties club this year.
The rugby tour goes through Boland this year, with leadership from Gerdie Smook. We play games against De Doorns and Hermanus, and also take in a bunch of festivities off the field on Albert van Rensburg’s farm in Rawsonville. Snoektown greets Oupa Snoek with tears in his eyes after 30 golden years .During the ramparty Oupa Snoek receives a colour TV bought after various blikskud ecapades as retirement present.

1995
Anné Verhoef volg in broer Gerhardus se voetspore en dien as primarius van Huis Visser vir 1995. Gerdie Smook is verkies tot onderprim. Weereens kry Huis Visser ‘n sterk groep eerstejaars met verskeie presteerders, o.a. Michael Large wat Springbok kleure verwerf in ‘waveski’ en ook tweede eindig tydens die wêreldkampioenskappe.
Die eetsaal word vanjaar die Richard Zide (Oupa Snoek) saal gedoop. Tydens ‘n geselligheid wat deur die rektor bygewoon is bedank die universiteit vir Oupa Snoek en word die Richard Zide saal ingewy.
Vanjaar se derby is vooraf gegaan deur verskeie waarskuwings o.a. deur Dok, die rektor en vise-rektor. Na vele onderhandelinge is daar uiteindelik besluit om wel met Derby voort te gaan (onderhewe aan verskeie streng voorwaardes, natuurlik). Die wedstryd het met ‘n hewige tempo begin en na tien minute was die Snoeke reeds 12-0 agter. Die span wys egter groot karakter  en verloor op die ou end 14-12.
Radio Snoek, onder leiding van Pieter Conradie, maak ook weer sy verskyning. Mense so ver as Helderberg luister aandagtig na die nuutste gebeurtenisse in Snoektown.
Snoektown onthou steeds die tragiese heengaan van Francois Hefer.

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Anne Verhoef follows in brother Gerhardus’ footsteps and serves as primarius. Gerdie Smook is elected as vice prim. Once again HV receives a strong group of first years with various talents, inter alia Michael Large (Springbok colours for wave ski and 2nd in world champs).
The eetsaal is named the Richard Zide eetsaal (Oupa Snoek). During the festivities, which is attended by the rector, the University acknowledges Oupa Snoek and the Richard Zide saal is inducted
This years derby is preceded by various from inter alia, Dok, the rector and vice rector. After several engagements it was still decided to continue with derby (T’s and C’s apply). The match began with a fast tempo and after 10 minutes HV was behind 12-0. The team showed great character and lost 14-12.
Radio Snoek under leadership of Pieter Conradie makes its appearance again. People as far as Helderberg listens attentively to newest happenings in Snoektwon.
Snoektown also remembers the tragic passing of Francois Heefer.

1996
De Wet Viljoen is hierdie jaar primarius met Sampie Bredell (broer van Andries Bredell) as sy onderprim. As gevolg van die groot groep eerstejaars (48) word beide die gym en die gebedskamer in kamers omskep. Die koshuis kry ook splinternuwe rugbytruie geborg deur United Bank. Die truie, ontwerp deur Marius Moller, bevat elemente van die moderne tendens sowel as die oorspronklike Huis Visser trui.
‘n Fantastiese nuwe byvoeging by die koshuis geskiedenis word gemaak in die vorm van die eerste Storm-en-Druis. Die week was natuurlik ‘n reuse sukses. Huis Visser kuier egter reg deur die jaar in die uiters gewilde Kingfisher klub onder leiding van Christoff Truter.
Rugby beleef ‘n goeie jaar onder leiding van afrigter, Wesses Lightfoot. ‘n Klipharde derby word 4-0 gewen voor ‘n groot skare op die Danie Craven stadion. Verskeie spelers verteenwoordig die klub met Pieter van Vuuren (SA Universiteite) en De Wet Viljoen (Maties 1) onder die voorstes.
Vanjaar is die koshuis se eet en skoonmaak geriewe ook geprivatiseer en sodoende die probleem met gedurige stakings ook opgelos.

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Dewet Vljoen is prmarius and Sampie Bredell (brother of Andries Bredell) is vice prmarius. Thanks to the big group of first years (48) both the gym and prayer room are turned into bedrooms. The res also receives new rugby jerseys sponsored by United Bank. The jerseys (deigned by Marius Moller) contains elements of the modern tendencies as well as original HV jerseys.
A fantastic new addition to the res history is made in the form of Storm en Druis. The week was naturally a huge success. HV partied throughout the year in the ever popular King Fisher club under control of Christoff Truter. Rugby experiences a good year under leadership of Wesses Lightfoot. A rock hard derby is won 4-0 in front of a big crowd on the Danie Craven stadium. Various players plays for the Maties club with Pieter van Vuuren (SA University) and Dewet Viljoen (Maties 1) leading the way.
This year the cooking and cleaning facilities were privatised and thus solved the problem of protests/strikes.

1997
De Wet Viljoen is vir die tweede keer primarius met Pierre Blaauw as sy onderprim. Weer word daar ‘n goeie groep eerstejaars ingekry, en weer moet daar van die ekstra kamers gebruik gemaak word om almal te huisves.
Die tweede Storm-en-Druis week is een groot sukses met ‘Pirates & Mermaids’ voor aan die lys van aktiwiteite. Mej. Anker word heringestel onder leiding van Manie Janse van Noordwyk. Die spoggeleentheid is ‘n dawerende sukses met Melanie Joubert van Minerva wat met die louere wegstap. Die eerstejaars dra ook hulle beskeie deeltjie by deur ‘n anker op die berg bo Coetzenburg uit te pak.
Derby is hierdie jaar weer gehou ten spyte van verskeie waarskuwings van die rektoraat. Die topless wyntoer die middag voor die game sal beslis nie gou vergeet word nie. Die wyntoer het by twee kelders aangedoen en teen die tyd wat die wedstryd begin het, was meer as die helfte van die skare al van hul voete af. Die wedstryd word ongelukkig verloor, maar dit was nie as gevolg van ‘n tekort aand gees nie.
Die tradisionele rugbytoer lei hierdie jaar na die Suidkus onder leiding van Toerien de Wit. Die eerste wedstryd is ‘n harde en fisieke kragmeting teen Worcester 1. Die manne speel egter bo hul vermoëns en as dit nie vir baie ontwrigtende beserings was nie, kon ons die wedstryd gewen het. Ons eindig darm die toer met ‘n goeie oorwinning teen Helderberg. Later die jaar word daar weer teen Huis Marais gespeel tydens hulle 50 jaar reunie en ‘n gelykop uitslag word verkry. Die afrigter vir die jaar is oom Johan Klopper, self ‘n oud-Snoek. Verskeie manne verteenwoordig die koshuis by Maties, onder andere Pieter van Vuuren en De Wet Viljoen, beide by Maties 1. Pieter van Vuuren speel ook in die span wat die Nasionale klubkampioenskappe wen en word later deur die Burger as ‘Skitterende van Vuuren’ vereer. Tydens een van die semi-finale van hierdie toernooi maak Huis Visser ook stem dik met die grootste getalle en uitstekende gees. Die wedstryd word nasionaal uitgesaai en Huis Visser is telkens in die kalklig.

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Dewet Viljoen is prim for the second time with Pierre Blaauw as his vice prim. Again a good group of first years arrive. Again extra rooms must be used to accommodate everyone.
The second Storm en Druis is a huge success. With Pirates and Mermaids at the forefront of the festivities. Mej Anker is reintroduced under leadership of Manie Janse van Noordwyk. The glamorous event is a success with Melanie Jobert from Minerva walking away with the first prize. The first years also contributes by packing an anchor at the top of Coetzenburg Mountain.
This year derby is held in spite of various warnings from the rector and his team. The topless wine tour the afternoon before the game will definitely not be forgotten. The wine tour stopped at 2 cellars and by the time the match had begun, more than half of the crowd was in a jolly state. The match is unfortunately lost but was not as a result of a shortage of ‘gees’.
The traditional rugby tour is held in the South Coast on the shoreline under leadership of Toerien de Wit. The first match is a hard and physical combat against Worcester 1. The men performed above their abilities and if it was not for a lot of interruptions and injuries, we could have won the game. Luckily we end the tour with a good victory over Helderberg. Later the year we play Huis Marais again, during their 50 year reunion, and a draw is the result. The coach for the year is Oom Johan Klopper. Also an old Snoek. Various Snoeke represented the represented the residence in the Mates sides. Inter alia Pieter van Vuuren and Dewet Viljoen (both Maties 1). Peter van Vuuren also plays in the team that wins the national club championship and is later praised in Die Burger as ‘Skitterende Van Vuuren’. HV makes themselves known during one of the semi-finals of this tournament by having the biggest number of supporters and outstanding ‘gees’. The match is broadcasted nationally and Huis Visser is in the spotlight.

1998
Toerien de Wit het die voorreg gehad om vanjaar prim te wees en Matthiam Hoffman onderprim. Die jongste Snoek om nog op die HK te dien word hierdie jaar gekies, Allen Titlestad (19). ‘n Baie sterk groep eerstejaars het hulle vanjaar weer by die huis aangesluit.
Met Karnaval het Dirk en sy komitee geskiedenis gemaak deur ‘n perd ‘n denim jean aan te trek en op sy agterpote te laat ronddons. Na ‘n lang rugby droogte het Huis Visser weer twee uitstekende prestasies behaal. Die Van Vuuren broers maak geskiedenis deur Pieter wat vir die Norwich WP span gekies is (ook later vir Noordwes) en Rudie (‘n oud-Snoek) wat vir Namibië se nasionale span uitdraf. Of dit nou nie genoeg is nie behaal Tiaan Kotze (‘n oud-Snoek) springbokstatus in driekamp. Ons hokkiespan, onder leiding van Garth Hikel, verloor in die finaal. Die rugbytoer na Natal was ‘n ongelooglike ervaring. Allan oortref homself en bied ‘n rugbytoer waar daar onverwagte goeie belangstelling getoon is en ons met ‘n vol bus die lang pad aandurf.
‘n Heerlike Snoekbraai word aangebied met Hawaian Sunsets as tema. Die kluis word gedoop as ‘Elvis’.

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Toerien de Wit had the privilege of being prim this year and Matthiam Hoffman vice-prim. The youngest Snoek to ever serve on the HK was elected this year, Allen Titlestad (19). A very strong group of first years joined Huis Visser this year.
With Carnival, Dirk and his committee made history by getting a horse to wear a pair of jeans and making it dance on its hind legs. After a long rugby drought Huis Visser had made two excellent achievements. The Van Vuuren brothers made history, Peter van Vuuren, who was chosen for the Norwich WP team (also later for Northwest) and Rudi van Vuuren (an old Snoek) played for Namibia’s national team. If that wasn’t enough Tiaan Kotze (an old Snoek) achieved springbok status in triathlon. Our hockey team, led by Garth Hikel, lost in the final. The rugby tour to Natal was an incredible experience. Allan surpassed himself and after an unexpected level of interest was shown, we ended up taking on the long road with a full bus.
A great Snoekbraai was held with Hawaiian Sunsets as theme. The safe was christened as ‘Elvis’.

1999
Huis Visser se nuwe primarius vir die jaar is Stoney Steenkamp.
Die jaar skop af op ‘n hoeë noot met Huis Visser wat saam met Irene ‘n algehele derde plek behaal in Karnaval. Ons vlot behaal ‘n goeie tweede plek en die Snoeke wen die trollieresies. Ernst Swart, onder-primarius, dien op die Karnaval uitvoerende komitee en is in beheer van die jaar se Akkerjol.
Op kulterele gebied vaar Huis Visser besonders goed. Onder leiding van Jaco Goosen behaal die ‘Sailors’ ‘n 4de plek in die sêr kompetisie. So ook behaal ons die 4de plek in die toneelfees saam met Harmonie.
Mej. Anker is ‘n ongelooflike sukses en word gehou in die Stellenbosch stadsaal. Marcelle Balt van Heemstede loop met die eerste plek weg.
Corne van Daalen verteenwoordig vir Huis Visser in die Berg en Toer klub en word ook as die voorsitter verkies. Op sportgebied vaar die Huis Visser manne glad nie sleg nie, alhoewel ons rugby net daai ietsie kort. Huis Visser gaan weer op ‘n rugbytoer na die Suid-Kaap en speel twee wedstryde. Adriaan Jordaan verteenwoordig die koshuis by Maties hokkie en Kevin Shelly en Garth Hinkel by Van der Stel. By krieket het ons ook twee verteenwoordigers by Maties, naamlik Erlank van der Merwe en Anton van Zyl.
Die groot gebeurtenis van die jaar is natuurlik die 50 jaar Reunie vanaf 5 tot 8 Augustus. Die naweek is deur die primarius ge-open en Mej. Anker 1999, Jany Visser, het ‘n bottel sjampanje op die anker gebreek. Die eerstejaars het dan ook hulle deel gedoen deur ‘n reuse anker op Stellenbosch berg te vorm, waarna die Kingfisher Klub amptelik geopen is vir die hele naweek. Die Vrydag begin met ‘n wyntoer vir die Oumanne, waarna die groot Reunie derby teen Huis Marais gespeel is. Ons manne het met 17-5 getriomfeer. Die hoogtepunt van die aand is ‘n groot spitbraai op die gras langs die koshuis. Saterdag het met ‘n brunch begin waarna die Oumanne reggemaak het vir die Reuniedans in die Stadsaal. ‘n Oumanne huisvergadering is op die Sondag oggend gehou onder die voorsitterskap van Stoney Steenkamp. By die vergadering is De Wet Schreiber en Gerrit Cloete verkies tot die Oumansbond. Na die vergadering is die hele naweek afgesluit deur ‘n huiskerk, waar die Sailors ook opgetree het. Die naweek het vlot verloop en die ondersteuning en deelname van die Oumanne het net bewys dat die Huis se sterk naam en trotse geskiedenis nog steeds in almal se harte bly voortleef.

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Huis Visser’s new prim for the year is Stoney Steenkamp.
The year kicked off on a high note with Huis Visser and Irene reaching third overall in Carnival. Our raft obtained second place and the Snoekies won the trolley race. Ernst Swart, vice-prim, serves on the Carnival executive committee and is in charge of this year’s Akkerjol.
In the cultural arena Huis Visser does exceptionally well. Led by Jaco Goosen the ‘Sailors’ scored a 4th place in the sêr competition. Likewise, we achieved the 4th place in the drama festival with Harmonie.
Mej Anker is a huge success and was held in Stellenbosch Town Hall. Marcelle Balt of Heemstede walked away in first place.
Corne van Daalen represented Huis Visser in the Mountain and Tour Club and was elected as the chairman. On the sporting front the Huis Visser men were not bad at all, although our rugby just needed that something. Huis Visser went on a rugby tour to the Southern Cape and played two games. Adrian Jordan represented the residence at Maties hockey and Kevin Shelly and Garth Hinkel at Van der Stel. In cricket, we have two representatives at Maties, namely Erlank van der Merwe and Anton van Zyl.
The big event of the year is of course the 50 year Reunion from 5 to 8th August. The weekend was opened by the prim and Mej Anker 1999 ,Jany Visser, broke a bottle of champagne on the anchor. The first years did their part by packing a giant anchor on Stellenbosch mountain, after which the Kingfisher Club is officially open for the whole weekend. Friday started with a wine tour for Old boys, and the great Reunion derby was played against Huis Marais. Our men triumphed 17-5. The highlight of the evening was a great spitbraai on the grass next to the residence. Saturday started with a brunch and then the Old boys got ready for the Reunion Dance in the Town Hall. An Old boy’s meeting was held on Sunday morning under the chairmanship of Stoney Steenkamp. At the meeting, the De Wet Schreiber and Gerrit Cloete were elected to the Old boys committee. After the meeting the weekend was ended off by house church, where the Sailors also performed. The weekend went smoothly and the support and participation of the Old boys only proved that the house’s solid reputation and proud history still continues to live on in their hearts.

2000
Huis Visser se eerste primarius vir die nuwe millenium is Anton van Zyl. Die huis word dan ook gelei deur die jongste persone moontlik en dan is albei nog Engels ook. Anton en Nick Higham (onder-primarius) is beide slegs 19 jaar oud.
Huis Visser was weereens gelukkig om ‘n groot groep eerstejaars (52) in te kry. Huis Visser vertoon nie weer so goed soos die vorige jaar in karnaval nie. Ons hou Karnaval saam met Huis ten Bosch. Tog loop ons weg met ‘n tweede plek in veiligheid en John Swart sorg weereens vir ‘n tweede plek in vlotte.
Die Sailors sorg weer vir ‘n goeie vertoning in die sêr kompetisie en behaal ‘n algele 5de plek. Verder doen ons ook die toneelfees saam met die dames van Erica. Daar word 3 afsonderlike toneelstukke ingeskryf en ons hoogste plek: 5de. Daar is ook twee suksesvolle kultuuraande saam met Monica en Erica gehou.
Mej. Anker is weereens ‘n reuse sukses. Saam met J&B as borg word dit in die Sanlamsaal gehou en Nickey Corey van Heemstede word as wenner gekroon.
Huis Visser het ook verder op die sportgebied ernstig stem dik gemaak. Ons squash span het met 1 punt verloor in die half eindrondte. Verder het ons vir Anton van Zyl en Ferdi Greyling wat vir Maties rugby uitgedraf het. Anton van Zyl en Erlank van der Merwe het hulle goeie krieket vertoning voortgesit en weereens vir Maties gespeel. Daniel Vigario, ‘n eerstejaar, het uitgeblink in die waterpolo en in die Suid-Afrikaanse 0/21 span opgeëindig. Ons rugbyspan het ook beter vertoon. ‘n Argetynse toerspan is 28-15 geklop. Wilgenhof is ook op ‘n geskiedkundige manier geklop, die eerste keer in 24 jaar. Hierdie geskiedkundige telling het weer, soos 24 jaar gelede, sy verskyning op Wilgenhof se mure gemaak. Die Huis het natuurlik, ten spyte van baie bespiegeling, niks met die verwery te doen gehad nie.
2000 het egter ‘n baie stormagtige liefdesverhouding aan die lig gebring met die dames van Erica. Die baie vurige verhouding se vonke het na die toneelfees begin skiet. Toeskouer getalle het gestyg by hokkie en rugbywedstryd en Erica se bekende ‘Pink Panther’ wysie is oral gehoor. Op die kruin van hierdie verhouding het die dames uiteindelik die ja-woord kom vra. Dit is tog die jaar 2000! Die manne was egter lankal smoorverlief en daar is natuurlik ‘ja’ geantwoord. Huis Visser het dus so ‘n huwelik van 5 jaar met Huis ten Bosch verbreek en die knoop deurgehaak met Erica. Wacky Buddy het dadelik sy kop uitgesteek, nadat die troue nie gou genoeg was vir hierdie liefdeskind nie…
Prof. D.A. du Toit, inwonende hoof, verlaat Huis Visser na 22 jaar. Dr. J. Retief word as die nuwe inwonende hoof aangestel.

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Huis Visser’s first prim for the new millennium is Anton van Zyl. The house is also led by the youngest possible combination and both are English too. Anton and Nick Higham (vice-prim) are both only 19 years old.
Huis Visser was lucky once again to receive a large group of first years (52). Huis Visser does not feature as well as the previous year in Carnival. Our Carnival partners this year is Huis ten Bosch. Yet we walk away with a second place in safety and John Swart ensures a second place in rafts.
The Sailors had a good performance in the sêr competition and scored an aggregate 5th place. We also did the drama festival with the ladies of Erica. Three separate plays were entered, and our highest place: 5th. Two successful cultural evenings were also held with Monica and Erica.
Mej Anker is a huge success once again. Together with sponsor J & B it was once again held in the Sanlam Hall and Nickey Corey of Heemstede was crowned winner.
Huis Visser also made their voice heard on the sportsfield. Our squash team lost by 1 point in the semi-finals. Further we had Anton van Zyl and Ferdi Greyling who played for Maties rugby. Anton van Zyl and Erlank van der Merwe continued their good cricketing form and once again played for Maties. Daniel Vigario, a first-year, excelled in water polo and ended up in the South African 0/21 team. Our rugby team also improved. Beating an Argentine touring squad 28-15. Wilgenhof was also beaten in a historical manner, the first time in 24 years. This score, like 24 years ago, made its appearance on Wilgenhof’s walls. The House, of course, despite much speculation, had nothing to do with the painting.
2000, however, brought a very stormy love affair to light with the ladies of Erica. The fiery relationship started smoldering at the drama festival. Spectator numbers rose at hockey and rugby matches and Erica’s famous “Pink Panther” tune was heard everywhere. On the crest of this relationship, the women eventually came to ask the yes-word. It was the year 2000 you know! However, the men were in love a long time already, so of course, they replied yes. Huis Visser therefore ended a marriage of 5 years with Huis ten Bosch and tied the knot with Erica. Wacky Buddy immediately reared his head, after the wedding just was not enough for this love child …
Prof. D.A. du Toit, resident head, left Huis Visser after 22 years. Dr. J. Retief is appointed as the new resident head.

2005
Nicholas Van Zyl is verkies as Primarius. Hy volg in sy broer, Anton se voetspore wat ‘n paar jaar gelede vir twee agtereenvolgende termyne as Primarius gedien het.
Huis Visser Jool hierdie jaar saam met Nemesia. Na laas jaar se vlot fiasko waar Huis Visser en Serruria se vlot afgebrand het, bou Huis Visser onder leiding van Hk-lid Gavin Dyers een van die beste vlotte wat Stellenbosch-Kampus in ‘n lang tyd gesien het. Dit bly steeds ‘n raaisel waarom ons nie met die eerste plek weggestap het nie.
Die  1ste span skop die rugby seisoen  goed af met ‘n goeie oorwinning teen Majuba. Nadat die snoeke halftyd vêr agter was het hulle met ‘n uitstekende terugvegpoging voorindag gekom om die wedstryd in die doodsnikke te wen. Die 1ste span kon ongelukkig nie hierop voortbou nie en beleef ‘n gemiddelde jaar op die rugbyveld.

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Nicholas Van Zyl was elected Primarius. He follows in his brother Anton’s footsteps who served as Primarius a few years ago for two consecutive terms. Huis Visser RAGs with Nemesia this year. After last year’s raft fiasco where Huis Visser and Serruria’s raft burned down, Huis Visser led by HK member Gavin dyers built one of the best floats that Stellenbosch campus has seen in a long time. It remains a mystery why we did not win the first place.
The 1st team kicked off the rugby season well with a great win over Majuba. After the snoekies where far behind halftime they made an excellent comeback to win the game in the dying seconds. The 1st team unfortunately could not build on this and experienced an average year on the rugby field.

2006
John Henry Erasmus is verkies as Primarius. Laas jaar se Primarius, Nicholas Van Zyl is verkies op die SR en dien as Prim Komittee Voorsitter.
Huis Visser jool saam met Lydia en sit die reeks goeie resultate in die Vlotte-afdeling voort deur ‘n tweede plek te behaal.
Die rugby seisoen word gekenmerk deur die nuwe reëls wat toegepas word. Die Sauer Beker dien as proeflopie  vir die Internasionale Rugby Raad om te sien of die nuwe reëls die spel aanskouliker maak vir ondersteuners. Huis Visser beleef ‘n redelike goeie jaar en behaal goeie oorwinnings oor van ons grootste teenstanders.
Die Sailors haal die finale rondte van die jaarlikse kleinsêr kompetisie. Ten spyte van ‘n uitstekende vertoning in die finaal behaal ons Sailors ‘n algehele 4de plek.
Die jaar sal ook gekenmerk word deur die rugbytoer wat vir die eerste keer plek maak vir ‘n sporttoer. Die 1ste hokkiespan speel vir die eerste keer ‘n wedstryd op toer teen Vredenburg en wen 1-0 om die toer op ‘n wennoot afteskop. Altesaam 48 snoeke toer hierdie jaar saam om dit ‘n onvergeetlike aangeleentheid te maak.
Na jare se samesprekings, huisvergaderings en reëlings realiseer die planne vir die binnebraai uiteindelik. Dit word aan die begin van die jaar klaar gebou en ook geopen met ‘n groot braai.

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John Henry Erasmus was elected Primarius. Last year’s Primarius, Nicholas Van Zyl was elected to the SRC and serves as Prim Komittee President.
Huis Visser RAGs with Lydia and pens a series of good results in the rafts section for a second place finish.
The rugby season is marked by new rules that are applied. The Sauer Cup serves as trial run for the International Rugby Board to see if the new rules make the game more appealing for fans. Huis Visser experienced a reasonably good year and achieved good wins over our main rivals.
The Sailors make the final round of the annual Kleinsêr competition. Despite an excellent performance in the final they only achieved an overall 4th place.
The year will also be marked by the rugby tour that made way for the first time to a sports tour. The 1st hockey team played a match on tour for the first time against Vredenburg and won 1-0 to kick off the tour on a winning note. Altogether 48 snoekies toured together that year to make it a memorable affair.
After years of discussions, house meetings and arrangements eventually the plans for the inside braai are realized. Building is finished at the beginning of the year and it is opened with a big braai.

2007
Ian Pompies Burger word verkies as Primarius. Gavin Jiggy Dyers is weer Onder Primarius en dien vir die derde agtereenvolgende jaar op die Huiskomitee.
Huis Visser en Heemstede wen Jool twee keer hierdie jaar. Nadat ons as wenners aangekondig is, is daar foute met die punte gevind en na ‘n volledige oudit wen ons weer jool. Ons het ook die eerste plek in vensters, vlotte en big bleed gewen.
Huis Visser het hierdie jaar saam met Die Sunflower Foundation ‘n beenmurgskenkingsdag gehou ten bate van leukemia leiers. Meer as 100 van die Snoeke hulle hare afgeskeer vir donasies van verskeie instansies.
Die jaar het derby week uitgebry. Sokker, hokkie en counter-strike is bygevoeg by die program. Huis Visser seevier in die sokker en counter-strike, maar moes tevrede wees met ‘n gelykop telling in die hokkie. Na ‘n strawwe stryd in die eerste helfde van die rugby game is die telling uiteindelik in Huis Muis se guns.
Die Koopman skuld, ‘n wissel trofee wat deur inwonende hoof Prof Koopman geskenk is vir die sokker derby, is vir die eerste keer deur Huis Visser gewen toe ons vir Huis Muis die tweede keer die jaar op die sokkerveld verneder.
Huis Visser se Binne Braai wat skaars ‘n jaar terug gebou is brand af en as dit nie in die vroeë oggend ure geblus is deur ons eie manne kon ons dalk die selfde dilemma as Eendrag gehad het.
KKNK toer world vir die vyfde keer gehou en was weer so opwindend soos al die voriges.
Die pool kamer word in ‘n (nuwe) argief kamer verander nadat die vorige argief kamer paar jaar terug in woonkamers omskep.
Hendrie en Avie werk vir 10de jaar in ons kombuis vir Kagiso. Dit is ook Kagiso se laaste jaar in diens vir Huis Visser.

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Ian Pompies Burger is prim. Gavin Jiggy Deyers is vice prim again and is on the HK for the third time.
Huis Visser and Heemstede won Jool twice this year! After we were announced as winners, there was something wrong with the auditing that came to the fore. However, after correcting the results, we still were the winners! We won Vensters, Vlotte and Big Bleed.
Huis Visser held a day in support of leukemia victims along with The Sunflower Foundation. More than 100 Snoeke shaved their heads in support of various charities.
This year, derby week was expanded. Soccer, hockey and counter strike was added. Huis Visser won the soccer and counter strike, and drew in the hockey. After a tight battle in the first half, Huis Marais won the rugby game.
The Koopman Guild, a trophy donated by residence head Prof Koopman, was donated for the soccer derby and was won by Huis Visser after we beat Huis Marais for the second time the year on the soccer field.
Huis Visser’s indoor braai that was built barely a year ago burnt down, and if it weren’t for the early morning efforts by the guys to extinguish the fire, we could’ve had a similar situation than that of Eendrag.
KKNK tour is held for the 5th time and was just as exciting as the previous times!
The pool room is changed into a (new) archive room after the previous archive was changed into bedrooms a few years before.
Hendrie and Avie have been working in the kitchen for 10 years for Kagiso. It is also kagiso’s last year in service of Huis Visser.

2008
Oliver Greeff is verkies as Primarius, die 2de keer in 2 jaar dat ‘n Namibiër die amp beklee. Huis Visser beleef ‘n uitsonderlike Jool saam met Erica. Waar daar aanvanklik gevrees is dat daar weens finansiële druk gaan sukkel om goeie Jool resultate te lewer, kom daar ‘n ommeswaai in ons Joolpoging. Huis Visser behaal 1ste plekke in Vensters en Buddy. 2de Plekke in Vlotte en Bemarking, sowel as ‘n 3de plek in die Big Bleed. Weens hierdie prestasies is Huis Visser en Erica as Joolbeker wenners aangewys.
Huis Visser se eerste rugbyspan begin op ‘n skitterende wyse deur vir Huis Marais in die somerliga te verslaan met ‘n telling van 16-13. Dit is egter van korte duur en aan die einde van die seisoen word Huis Visser gerelegeer na die 2de liga. Chris van Zyl verteenwoordig heeljaar Victoriane, Braam Vermeulen Cravens (Maties III) en Riaan van Dyk Maties O/20.
Op kultuurgebied haal die Sailors die top vier en kwalifiseer toe om op te tree in die Kaapstadse Internasionale Konvensie sentrum. Hulle bereik ‘n algehele 4de plek.
Groot konsternasie tref die Huis toe daar op die vooraand van Derby ‘n geval plaasgevind het waar die anker voor die koshuis omgegooi was. Huis Marais was die hoofverdagte, maar na verdere ondersoek het dit geblyk dat Majuba die skuldiges was.

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Oliver Greeff is prim, the 2nd time in 2 years that a Namibian is prim. Huis Visser have an exceptional jool along with Erica. After thinking we don’t stand a chance to win Jool because of weak finances, we provided an upset an won Jool by achieving the following results: Vensters and Buddy 1st, Vlotte and Marketing 2nd, and a 3rd in Big Bleed.
HV first rugby team start off with a bang by beating Huis Marais in the summer league 16-13. It doesn’t last long though, and at the end of the season HV is relegated to the 2nd league. Chris van Zyl plays for the Vics, Braam Vermeulen for the Cravens (Maties III) and Riaan van Dyk Maties u20.
The Sailors finish top 4 and qualify to perform in the Cape Town International Convention Centrum. They finish 4th.
There was chaos the night before derby when the anchor in front of res was thrown over. Huis Marais was of course the main suspect, but after further investigation it came out that Majuba was the guilty party.

2009
Callie Lloyd is verkies as Primarius. Hierdie jaar was gekenmerk deur Huis Visser wat as teiken vir die Universiteit geoogmerk was ten opsigte van verwelkoming en dat die verandering van die tye besig is om ons Huis se praktyke in te haal. Uit die kantoor van Studentesake word  daar gedreig om die Inwonende Hoof, Primarius en HK summier  te laat terugstaan indien praktyke nie hersien word nie. Die Universiteit stel ‘n ultimatum dat hulle Huis Visser in sy huidige hoedanigheid sal sluit indien daar nie dringend intern opgetree word nie.
Weens die verwikkelinge op die tydstip is Oom Bartel vir die eerste keer in dekades gekanseleer op grond van dreigemente van studentesake dat die koshuisbestuur geskors gaan word.
Na ‘n jaar van vele vergaderings, gesprekke en dokumente is Huis Visser weer goedgekeur deur die Universiteit en skep ‘n toonaangewende beeld vir die strukture waarbinne verwelkoming moet plaasvind.
Huis Visser en Nerina het ‘n uitstekende Venstersproduksie en het die hele kampus aan die gons. Op ‘n baie agterdogtige manier eindig ons in 14de plek. ‘n Sterk vermoede heers dat dit gesaboteer was deur die Universiteit, weens hul ongelukkigheid oor ons verwelkomingsprogram. Ons behaal ‘n 4de plek in Vlotte.
Huis Visser eindig bo-aan die punteleer in die 2de liga, maar val ongelukkig in die halfeindrondte vas. Nian Berg, Naas Carstens en Sam Mabombo verteenwoordig almal Maties O/19A. Chris van Zyl verteenwoordig Victoriane en Carel Mouton Maties O/20.
Die Sailors kan vir die eerste keer in jare nie hond haaraf maak in die Klein-Sêr kompetisie nie en dit was ‘n groot teleurstelling. Die tweede tafeltennis span wen die tweede liga.
Huis Visser vier ook sy 60ste bestaansjaar. Dit word gevier met ‘n reunie. ‘n Dinee het op Skilpadvlei wynlandgoed plaasgevind, en ‘n spitbraai, Huisvergadering en Wynveiling die daaropvolgende dag. Dit was ‘n onvergeetlike en nostalgiese ervaring na al die negatiewe publisiteit van die jaar.

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Callie Lloyd is elected as Prim. This year was marked by Huis Visser being a target of the University, and they wanted to change some of our ways in res. The office for Student Matters notified that if things didn’t start to change, the residence head, prim and HK will be suspended. The University laid out an ultimatum that Huis Visser will be closed if current practises weren’t reviewed.
Due to the developments, Oom Bartel was cancelled for the first time in decades after threats from the Student Affairs that the residence management will be expelled.
After a year of discussions, Huis Visser is approved again by the University and sets the example of how welcoming should be run.
Huis Visser and Nerina had a brilliant Vensters production and had the whole campus talking. However, they ended 14th, a suspicion arised that we were sabotaged by the University due to their unhappiness. HV ended 4th in Vlotte.
HV finished on top of the log in the 2nd league, but lost in the semi-final. Nian Berg, Naas Carstens and Sam Mabombo represented Maties u19A. Chris van Zyl played for the Vics and Carel Mouton Maties u20.
They Sailors failed to disappointed in the ser competition. The 2nd team table tennis won the 2nd league.
His Visser celebrates its 60th year with a reunion. A dinner was held at Skilpadvlei Winelands, as well as a spitbraai, house meeting and wine aucyion the next day. It was a wonderful and nostalgic event after a rough year.Pullquote

2010
Albert van Niekerk is verkies as Primarius. Vanjaar is Huis Visser taamlik onder die vergrootglas na aanleiding van die vorige jaar se beloftes van verandering wat in Huis Visser gaan plaasvind. Die Huis sukkel om al die veranderinge te aanvaar, maar verstaan dat daar sekere veanderings sal moet plaasvind. Callie Lloyd het ‘n goeie struktuur nagelaat van die vorige jaar en die bal is aan die rol gesit om Huis Visser aan te pas by die Universiteit se nuwe benadering tot verwelkoming. In die proses word ’n paar nuwe tradisies gebore.
Na vele onderhandelinge is Huis Visser weer toegelaat om voort te gaan met die Oom Bartel tradisie, mits daar sekere aanpassings plaasvind.
Huis Visser en Nemesia het vanjaar saam gejool, en soos altyd het ons uitgestaan met ons Venster produksie, wat die eerste plek behaal.
Sam Mabombo speel flank  in die Maties 1 span terwyl Mike Curry en Carel Mouton ons verteenwoordig in die Junior Akkers onder 21 span. Naas Carstens haal ook die Junior Maties Span.
Wat die Koshuis rugby betref het ons baie goed afgeskop met die somerliga en ook baie goeie vorm getoon deur die res van die rugby seisoen maar kon egter nie die knoop deurhaak in die semi finale van die toernooi nie. Na besprekings en  as gevolg van omstandighede het Huis Visser tog daarin geslaag om op te beweeg na die eerste liga.
Die sokker span het weereens vanjaar weg gestap met die Koopman Cup en het ook baie goed gevaar deur die hele seisoen. Die eerste tafentennis span verloor in die finaal teen Dagbreek, na hulle bo aan die punteleer geëindig het.
Die Sailors het vanjaar ’n groot comeback gemaak na laasjaar se mislukking. Hulle kon egter nie daarin slaag om die deur te dring na die volgende rondte nie, maar hulle het tog die huis se naam hoog gehou met ’n uitstekende vertoning.
Die dood van ons vriend Hendrik Marx in die Junie vakansie het die hele huis geruk en het ’n leemte in ons almal se harte gelaat. Hy sal altyd onthou word vir sy vriendelikheid en betrokkenheid in die koshuis.
Die onverwagse nuus dat Huis Visser se inwonende hoof Prof Nico Koopman die huis gaan verlaat aan die einde van die jaar het die hele huis aan die gons. Prof Koopman het altyd die huis se belange op die hart gedra en was regtig ’n groot aanwins vir die koshuis. Hy het werklik elke snoek soos sy eie seun hanteer en hy gaan regtig gemis word in 2011.

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Albert van Niekerk is chosen as primarius. This year Huis Visser is under the microscope after promises made the previous year about changes that must take place. Although the house understand that changes must take place they struggle to accept it. Callie Lloyd created a great starting point the previous year to align Huis Visser with the new approach with respect to welcoming. In the process a few new traditions are created.
After a lot of negotiations Huis Visser is given the permission to proceed with the Oom Bartel tradition under a few conditions.
Huis Visser and Nemesia teamed up this year and won the first prize with their Vensters production
Sam Mabombo plays flank in the Maties 1st team while Mike Curry and Carel Mouton represent us in the Junior Akkers under 21 team. Naas Carstens also makes the Junior Maties Team.
Huis Visser kicks of the rugby season to a good start with the summer league and also plays very well the rest of the season. Unfortunately we lost in the semi-finals of the tournament. After discussions and as a result of circumstances Huis Visser still moved up to the first league.
The soccer team won the Koopman Cup again this year. After ending top of the log the first table tennis team lost against Dagbreek in the finals.
The Sailors made a great comeback after the failure of the previous year. Although they had a great performance they were not able to move to the next round. They still made the residence proud.
The death of our friend Hendrix Marx in the June holiday shook the house. He will for always be remembered for his friendliness and participation in the house.
The unexpected news of the resident head Prof Nico Koopman leaving the house created quite a discussion. Prof Koopman always had the best interest of the residence at heart and he was a great asset for Huis Visser. He treated every snoek as his own son and he will be missed in 2011.