shining examples of excellence
Three outstanding CBC graduates were acknowledged for their service to the community at the All Ages Reunion in March. Nicholas Jenkins (’91), Aldo Mendolia (’80) and Ayden Doohan (’12) were joined by more than 120 family, friends, CBC staff and fellow Old Boys to celebrate their remarkable achievements. It was fitting that the Brother Patrick Kelly Leadership Award for 2019 was presented to Nick Jenkins, whose skill as a leader was obvious in 1991 when he led his cohort as College Captain in Brother Kelly’s final year as Principal. His passion for sport and service directed Nick towards pursuing a career in education,
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and only 10 years after graduating from CBC he was appointed Director of Sports at Mandurah Catholic College. In 2016 Nick’s leadership skills were put to the ultimate test when he was involved in the dramatic rescue of a surfer who was attacked by a shark just south of Mandurah. Nick was in the water when he saw a commotion at his local beach following the fatal attack, and he immediately surfed into shore and took control of the situation. Keeping a cool head during a desperate time, he managed resuscitation attempts and coordinated the rescue effort for almost half-an-hour until the paramedics arrived. Nick received a gold medallion at the 2017 Surf Life Saving Coastal Bravery Awards in recognition of his valiant efforts that day.
