TEENAGERS were today remembering caving accident victim Joe Lister on the first anniversary of his death.

A single flame burned at Tadcaster Grammar School as staff, pupils and their families reflected on the youngster's death.

Joe, who was 14, died on November 14, 2005, while on a school trip in Upper Nidderdale with ten other pupils.

He was caving in an area known as Manchester Hole, when it is understood he became trapped by rising waters.

Joe's sister, Laura, lit a church candle in the entrance hall as she arrived, before extinguishing it at the end of the school day.

There was also a pedestal of flowers in the hall, and a minute's silence held at 2pm.

All pupils were allowed to wear black ties and jumpers for the day as a mark of respect.

Head teacher Geoff Mitchell said: "There is no doubt about it, it is a very difficult day today and no matter what we do about moving forward, the memories of Joe are always there.

"There isn't a day goes by without our awareness of Joe being felt in one way or another and today all those memories have been brought together."

An "Athlete" platinum disc, presented to the school in memory of Joe, was also unveiled, having been framed within an oak display case outside Joe's former tutor base, in the science block.

Last week, at the school's speech day, a sporting trophy was awarded to the person whose sporting achievement most required determination, hard work, perseverance, endeavour and commitment.

The Joe Lister Sporting Achievement trophy was presented in memory of the youngster, who was a keen and active sportsman himself. It was awarded by Joe's sister and brother, Laura and Ben, to 16-year-old rugby ace William Dutton.

On that occasion Mr Mitchell talked of events a year ago.

He said: "The shock and disbelief across our community was only tempered by the dignity, strength and courage of the Lister family, not only his parents, Martin and Paula but, most significantly, Laura, and I am sure at Appleton Roebuck School by Ben."

Following Joe's death, a campaign was launched to raise money for a lasting memorial to the youngster, and in July a stunning granite and limestone monument was unveiled at the school.

A photograph of Joe's memorial was also unveiled today and copies will be available to students and parents.